text,aspect,palate_rating,palate_binary_label
a golden filtered color with a thick foamy head with lots of lacing down the glass . s aromas that were kind of soft like a flower and sweet sugar . t very weird taste and nothing like the smell . on the first sip it tasted like pizza and this coming before we got our food out and no pizza around . the second sip tasted like cough medicine and thankfully there was no strong after taste present . m d light and smooth feel on the mouth drinkable but not something i will ever get again .,palate,0.8,1
the fabled gumballhead . a nice beer . pours up crystal clear honey gold color with a frothy all white head . .no lacing to speak of but a nice cap on the beer . the smell is predominately piney hops not what i expect from a wheat beer but intriguing also a bit of dry grain and some buttery notes . diacetyl . the taste is good not awe inspiring but good light malts up front citrus and pine in the center and a nice hop kick followed by some oily grain aftertaste . decent . the mouthfeel is too watery for me . .the smoothness of the flavor is overshadowed by the watery texture . i do have to say that on the top level.for all folks this would be a mighty quaffable entry . you could drink these all night and keep coming back for more . enough endearing features to keep me coming back again . if i could pick this up in a seasonal six pack i could convert some macro drinkers in a hurry .,palate,0.6,1
orange . strange smelling hoppy with a large emphasis on fruits apricots and peaches in particular . not much in the nose besides hops . flavor is more of the same . straight hop juice and not much else . hoppiness brings forth various fruit notes apricot peach and lemon . dry . severely lacking malt flavor and body . fizzy .,palate,0.3,0
very cloudy for an ipa pours an orange yellow color with a decent head that quickly backs down but does n t recede completely . decent lacing as well . not as much head as most ipas but still acceptable . faint smell of hops and slightly fruity though no smells are particularly potent . so far so good . unfortunately the taste is where this starts to fall apart . again weak on the hops although oddly still bitter despite this . perhaps there is not enough balancing with malts going on but it s hard to tell . it does feel nice swirling around though . overall i would n t say this is very drinkable for me as the beer seems to be only bitter with not much else going on . what impresses me about many ipas is the ability to pound you over the head with hops while balancing it out in some way so that it s not unpleasant . this is unpleasant with no balancing and not even that much hop flavor .,palate,0.7,1
i really ca n t decide whether i like this or not . i had good expectations for it going in and it left me craving a tiny bit more . poured a nice hazy dark ish yellow color with a stark white head into my dfh oz snifter . the nose was somewhat sweet but with highlights of citrus . an interesting merge of two different flavors in the mouthfeel . i m getting somewhat of a spiciness from the belgian yeast but then back again with the hops . the candy sugar is quite evident . i m not a huge fan of triples but the blending between that style and an american ipa is appealing to me . however i am slightly unsure how to feel about this one . it s definitely worth revisiting . the style in general is a good one to try albeit tough to find sometimes .,palate,0.9,1
. oz bottle poured into my de struise glass . the body is a dark copper with a hint of orange . a huge tope head rises about eight fingers great retention and unreal spider lacing . a huge creamy top head . body drags this done but the lacing and head so great has to be a . typical aroma from a euro trying to make an ipa just does n t work for me at all . yeast stale hops a little grass so boring with a duvel quality . the taste is equally as bad bitter toffee light stale hops way too much yeast sour finish . this is a combo saison and belgian ipa just does n t work . pass .,palate,0.8,1
well this thing is just too sweet . thats it . honey and fruit sweets are the definitive tastes here all the way . nice carbonation good little head cloudy like a belgian wheat . the flavor is soooo sweet tho that you cant drink even this whole pint oz bottle . no way . i corked it and ill leave the rest for my roommate . share this beer . i mean its not bad at all just so damn sweet .,palate,0.8,1
i knew this one was a winner from the minute it poured out of the bottle . a wonderful black color with a milk chocolate head that seems to last forever . the aroma smells strongly of roasted barley but some other sweet malt notes sneak through as well . the flavor backs up the strong roasted smell with an immediate assault on your tongue . at the same instant tons of coffee and caramel flavors arrive . however the roasted malt is the dominant factor by far . the mouthfeel is outstanding . substantial but not quite so thick as to confuse it with a stout . overall i d say it is perfect for the style . this is a very drinkable beer but only for those who are fans of the roasted malts . otherwise it will likely be over powering .,palate,1.0,1
a super aggressive pour did give a good off white head but it had totally no retention . it was gone within seconds . color is brownish red and there is no lacing . s there is a ton of nuts and buttery esters . a lot of caramel malts are there to give a lot of sweetness as well as molasses brown sugar and eventually maple syrup . dried figs and raisins are there too . heavy bread cereal smell present . boozy . t very strong caramel malts dominate . strong tastes of caramel maple syrup molasses and brown sugar are definitely there . then there is a good cereal bready taste that somewhat mixes with a tiny bit of tartness . also the nuts and butter is still there but much less present than in the smell . the fruity tastes are also a bit less present the dried figs and raisins . also there is a medium level of earthy hops very reminiscent of what you d find in a barley wine . boozy . m heavy feel with low carbonation . perfect for a malt bomb like this . d with the booze the heavy feel and all the sugar it somewhat loses here . but it s well balanced and still go down quite easily .,palate,0.9,1
the beer as pored was jet black with red highlights . nice tan head and good lacing . the smell was of roasted almost burnt malts bread and alcohol . a little to overpowering and unbalanced . the taste was better than the smell as the alcohol was pushed on the background . lots of roasted toasted malts and just a subtle bit of bitterness from the hops . needs a little better balance . the mouthfeel was very smooth velvety . it had almost a perfect sensation for a porter . drinkability is a little tougher . why not a bad beer goose has so many better offerings that i would rather have .,palate,0.9,1
poured out of a oz . glass into a captain lawrence pint glass . a gentle pour yields a half finger coarse light brown colored had that dissipates almost instantly leaving nothing more than a thin white film on top . brew is a deep almost opaque satin color . lacing is thin and stringy but present . s a bit boozy on the nose grapes a slight hint of chocolate caramel and a subtle nuttiness . t poured this one a little cold so i let it warm a bit . opens a bit sour grapes nutty towards the middle with just a bit of chocolate . ends boozy and a bit caramel nutty but its just really too watery to tell . almost no aftertaste . m very light bodied and coarse and crisp . finishes simple and clean with near no aftertaste . goes down real easy . d the body helps a bit here but this is not the most impressive brew . not enough character and not enough flavor . this one is a bit too mellow for my tastes . i ll pass on it next time .,palate,0.8,1
ml bottle poured into a snifter . a black with brownish red tint at the edges when held to the light . big finger head light tan in color . very fluffy with great retention and lacing . s alcohol and raisins . mainly alcohol . smoked maple syrup . very roasty . some coffee . light chocolate and caramel . t roasted caramel and coffee . maple syrup and molasses . slight coffee bitterness . chocolate and raisins coming through . slight alcohol bite not as much as the nose had . slight woody notes . m full bodied . high carbonation . very creamy and velvety . a light sticky feeling in the end . very light alcohol sting and some warming in the belly . o a decent beer . nothing special . i think it is a must try because it is so different . could be awesome could be bad but give it a shot . will probably be a lot better with some age to tame the alcohol .,palate,0.9,1
i generally will not buy beer in a can because of that tinny taste that it lends the beer . this one is quite bitter and void of malty sweetness so perhaps that masks that quality . one thing i like about this beer is the nitrous which makes it truly creamy . it s not the most amazing beer i ve ever had but it s very pleasant . it s comforting like a mashed potatoes .,palate,0.9,1
appearance pours a viscous black body with a foamy tan colored head . smell foremost is the oaky redolent wine scent with large notes of roasted malts rolled oats chocolate breakfast blend coffee a drop of vanilla and whipped heavy cream in tow . taste rich luscious maltiness with tastes of melted bittersweet chocolate sweet oatmeal and small wooden sample sized spoonfuls of vanilla and coffee ice cream . enter the fruity moderately oaky very slightly tart wine flavor with touches of homemade plum jelly and black cherry . the multitude of fine flavors all come together seamlessly . the wine character lingers into the long sweetish finish . mouthfeel medium full body . medium carbonation . very velvety very smooth mouthfeel . drinkability it has been decided . the grape ape ale is a very admirable highly enjoyable wine barrel aged brew . also kudos to seasons north for employing the use of a norton wine barrel from the tiger mountain vineyards situated in north georgia .,palate,1.0,1
not quite for the dogs but its not far off appearance pours a reddish orange color clean and smooth looking . has a foamy tan two finger head which takes a minute or so to dissipate and leaves some nice lacing in its wake . smell sweet with caramel abundant . has the scents of some spices and a slight bread undertone . definately strong on the nose and the hops hit you as soon as you pop off the cap . taste starts off with a bittersweet malt kick then gets smooter and sweeter . spices are definately there along with a very slight trace of pumpkin . has more of an alcohol taste then a lot of the marzens i ve had . mouthfeel a little thin not quite watery but not far from it . it s a little too fizzy on the tongue and the aftertaste is more bitter then the taste itself . nothing too great here . drinkability overall this was an ok octoberfest beer . has a different taste then the average marzen but it s not as good as some of them either . this is n t bad but there is definately better out there .,palate,0.4,0
poured straight at the brewhouse this stour poured a black opaque with a thick tan head . smell was that if roasted malt . mouthfeel is a bit on the thin side for a stout but still full bodied . very tasty noticed chocolate and caramel as well as a bitter roasted malt aftertaste . if you get the chance to go to martha s then this is a great stout to drink,palate,1.0,1
oz bomber poured into a snifter a pours pitch black with a small dark tan head that fades to a ring and leaves no real lacing on the glass . s the nose is really nice with large amounts of dark fruits chocolate and the belgian yeast is in the background . as it warms you can really smell the alcohol though . first stout i ve had that was better cold . t the taste is excellent as well . loads of chocolate dark fruits and a belgian quality that really adds a nice touch to the finish . there is a slight alcohol twinge on the finish when it s relatively cold but as it warms the alcohol is very noticeable . m the feel is exactly how i like my imperial stouts . thick oily and chewy . there is a decent amount of carbonation in there as well . d i probably should have looked at the label closer for the abv before opening this one on my own . the excellent aromas mouthfeel and taste keep me sipping this one though . highly recommended if you like belgian style stouts that are thick and chocolatey . take care though . this one packs a punch . it took me hours to drink this beer . the abv is crazy . thanks to edgar for helping me out with this one .,palate,1.0,1
hate to just flat out rave about this one but i have to . it may not taste the best to everyone but it tastes like nothing ive had before or since . the history behind it is amazing and the fact that it only comes in a limited release and once a year makes me have to go and buy it as soon as i see it in stores . and at abv it makes you feel like you are king midas.taste is only a little above average but everything else is an a plus .,palate,1.0,1
appearance light amber . clear and bubbly . short white fizzy quickly dissipating head . smell mild to moderate lightly toasted malt . taste mild toasted malt with a hint of mild spiciness . dry finish . slightly watery . mouthfeel medium and smooth . overall not quite the hint of oktoberfest i was hoping for . inoffensive but not real distinctive .,palate,0.8,1
i have a couple s of this brew that were gifted to me . my previous experience with widmer was unsatisfying but thought i d give it another shot . a pours a clear amber with pretty decent head retention . a bit lighter than i expected . s smells sweet and hoppy . however not in a pleasing way . the scents seem to contradict each other . i suppose you could say it s balanced . t i got ta say . very boring . although i m not much of a fan of pale ales in general i think they sweetened up too much . aftertaste is unpleasing . m the best part of this beer . it s got a very milky mouthfeel and an overall pleasant relationship with the tongue . overall this beer is pretty average .,palate,0.9,1
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 .,palate,0.4,0
ounce bottle . pours cloudy orange copper color with a finger off white head with very good retention with a bit of lacing on the glass . aromas of heavy floral pine and citrus hops with a bit of alcohol . taste is of the floral pine and citrus hops with some caramel notes . sweet malt flavor on the front with a lingering hop bitterness on the finish . the high abv is absolutely unnoticeable hardly any warming on the finish . medium carbonation and body with great overall balance . fantastic offering from flying dog . i could drink this all day but i would probably die from alcohol poisoning .,palate,1.0,1
appearance black as night looks more like a porter in the glass as you hold it to the light it looks more like a cherry coke very dark almost black with tinges of deep burgundy . interesting for an ale . smell getting a grassy earthy smell with toasted roasted malts faint hops faint booze . taste it s like a porter meets a less hoppy ipa it s the weirdest combination i ve had to date which is why i like southern tier so much these guys are incredibly talented brewers . taste on teh tongue is a faint coffee on the front followed with a slight chocolate finished with light hops very dry . overall i get a little earthy grassy flavor . not my most favorite from st but definitely interesting enough to get another bottle or two . after a swig what sits on the tongue is more of a toasted roasty taste with a little hop . not overly intense but definitely complex . mouthfeel rich mild to medium carbonation creamy . drinkability very drinkable and would do well in a tulip style of glass or even a snifter to really enjoy the complexity of the aromas . it s a sipper it s very odd it is n t one of my favorite southern tier brews but it is one i would definitely enjoy by itself before dinner after dinner or just relaxing on the deck at the end of a long work day . very good stuff .,palate,0.6,1
a dark ruby red . amazing color on this one . very small amount of head with small amounts of lacing . s figs and raisin bread take over the nose with this beer . a slight alcohol burn is also present . t deep dark fruits with a ton of raisin bread flavor . the alcohol is also fairly present on this one . d at almost this would be a tough one to drink to many . but it is a great sipping beer .,palate,0.9,1
this beer is always a good fallback on a saturday night at college for reasons . in rochester this stuff is dirt cheap for a rack and of course the higher octane of ice beers in general . now thats about as good a reason as i can find to drink this beer . its the typical light perfeclty clear urine color that you d expect from a macro with plenty of not so delicious looking froth that soon dies to a struggling layer of top . the bubbles never really stop escaping the bottom of the glass . the smell is slightly reminiscent of a brewery ie . unfinished beer which isnt necessarily good in my mind . the taste is bearable hints of malt and yeast masked with a slightly over alcoholic metal taste . mouthfeel when on the warmer side is slightly wretched like theres something caught at the back of your throat . in the genny line this would be one end of the spectrum less taste more alcohol whereas the genny cream would be my preferred medium more taste only slightly less alcohol . but as a denizen of the fine city of rochester i dont have anything but praise for genny and their fine beers .,palate,0.3,0
this one pours a dark hickory in color with a light off white head . it s pretty thin in consistency . the smell is just so so . it smells of light malt slight wheat and light spices . the taste is better . it s pretty sweet and a little dry . it has moderate maltiness and has a maple like sweetness . it drinks pretty light and crisp . it s ok nothing special and is easy to drink although i do n t think i d want to have another one .,palate,0.8,1
this beer is completely still . no head at all but i guess that is to be expected with a . beer . oddly enough not seeing any legs either . aroma is a bit caramely with a bunch of roast and coco very mild soy . oddly enough the taste is not as boozy or sweet as i would have expected it would be . lots of roast and some dry cocoa nice balance of sweetness and a nice warming booziness . a bit of fruitiness but not a ton . could use a bit of carbonation . any at all would be nice . this beer is juice flat . regardless i was happily surprised by this beer . thought it had the potential to be a bit of a mess but it turned out very well .,palate,0.4,0
served from a oz bomber . vessel paulaner weizen glass a pours an expectantly cloudy yellow topped by a thick meringue like white head . bubbles of carbonation violently race to the surface . s lacking in the aromas you would expect from a hefe . where is the clove and banana . a bit wheaty with just a hint of band aid deep in the nose . t pretty bland for a hefe . the tell tale banana and clove characteristics for the style are very muted . you get plenty of wheat grainy character but thats about it . possibly fermented too cool for the yeast . m creamy mouthfeel with prickly carbonation . d drinkable but not what i was expecting from a hefe . little disappointed in fact after really enjoying other beers from olde hickory . maybe i set the bar too high . anyway if you like a middle of the road hefe s without too much banana or clove character then this is a hefe for you . sadly not my cup of wheat .,palate,0.8,1
thanks to mikesgroove and the fight club project mayhem bif . oz bottle poured into a pub glass . thick milkshake looking dark tan head . gradually recedes with thin threads of lacing on the glass . color is a dark brown black with amber red highlights . smell has a lactose sweetness to it . there is some roasted coffee notes but more of a light roast . taste is also milky sweet . this is almost like a milk stout with coffee than a pure coffee stout . i had this side by side with a schlafly coffee stout schlafly has way more coffee . mouthfeel is super creamy and thick . for as thick as the body it is not as filling as i would expect . blipped mr coffee by lagwagon,palate,0.9,1
pint on tap served in a dimpled mug at the seasons sports bar . this style of beer is common at brewpubs in regina . almost every one has a wheat beer although this one is a little different . clear dark gold pale amber in colour . white head is just a thin ring . aroma is mild but mainly wheat and malt with a faint sweetness . i was pleasantly surprised to find out that this beer actually has some malt flavour to it . most wheat beers around here tend to be just plain bland . solid wheat profile throughout with some malt tones backing it up in the middle . finish is malt bitter with a mildly bitter aftertaste . thin watery mouthfeel with little carbonation . while this beer really is n t anything special i did like it better than alot of other wheat beers available in regina . this was the middle of the beers they have on tap . all beers had exactly the same appearance so you do n t know what you re getting until you take a sip .,palate,0.3,0
hello kitty . pours a very lemony yellow color with sparkling clarity . needed lots of help with the pour and left a very bubbly rocky head that very quickly dissipated . no lacing at all but i guess that is ok for style . the nose is light overall . some pilsner and grainy smells . a touch of honey and limited bready aromas . some hops aromas not to style with a more herbal almost floral meets earthy hop aroma . the taste is delicate and light overall . a subtle grainy flavor with a lighter pilsner flavor in the undertone nice to style . some lighter soapy touches but not overall off . some lighter bready flavors on the back end . the hops are well represented not to style with a bigger bitterness that hangs on through the aftertaste . some finishing hops with a more earthy feel but hidden . nice texture with a crisp smooth taste . hit the style there . light on carbonation but very smooth with just a tad residuals . i guess for style this is a nice easy drinking beer that is to hoppy for style but still good . easy drinking for sure .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a ml bottle into a dogfish head signature glass . pearl jam is and always has been one of my all time favorite bands and dogfish head is and always has been one of my all time favorite breweries so when the latter released a tribute beer in honor of the former i was very excited . decent legs and moderate lacing . a crystal clear pale golden color . semi aggressive pour leads to a fluffy pure white finger head that disappears within a minute leaving a slightly elevated ring around the top and some white swirls on top . s big fruity nose featuring lemons peaches apricots mangoes and grapes along with some bready yeast malty undertones and just enough hop presence to make it fun . t the fruity notes backed down a bit from the nose and the typical belgian strong pale ale flavor becomes a bit more apparent . some spicy notes such as cumin perhaps or maybe ginger but the bready yeast and malts that were noticeable but not dominant in the nose come through . i m not sure i know what currants taste like so i m not sure if i m able to pick them up here but i know they are a berry and i m quite sure they re extra tart . this beer is definitely tart but also sweet as well if that makes any sense . m medium bodied beer thick sweet and sticky aftertaste . there is some pucker at the very end of the taste and if only that were more prominent the feel would have been a bit better . o a good beer . a nice beer with enough unique qualities to make me satisfied with the effort . i m not sure the style was the right choice here i m not even sure this beer fits this particular style but i m not one to question what dfh does with their brews . they are good at what they do and i appreciate each one for its special off centered ness and this one is no different .,palate,0.6,1
got this in a trade from slvrmon big thanks to him for the opportunity . i think this may be a little past it s prime but i m excited nonetheless . no bottled on date . enjoyed on . a what an excellent looking beer one of the best i ve seen . red amber color perfectly clear two finger bone white head that leaves an incredible wall of lace around the glass . small head with large bubbles stays for the duration . s grapefruity piney resin hops and a very nice malt character as well . somewhat nutty with a good candy sweet aroma . the hops still dominate for sure though even after a little while in the bottle . t i find this beer to be perfectly balanced . very nice and sugary sweet with a great fruity hop bitterness initially . then comes a more piney hop flavor and an incredibly dry finish . i could drink this stuff all day . m the mouthfeel is good for an amber beer but for an imperial as it states on the bottle it may be just a tad thin . o i loved this beer . this is a must trade for each and every year after this .,palate,0.7,1
pours a deep brown with a small and brief head . smells of brown sugar maybe caramels . tastes of brown sugar and toffee a touch of smoke and ends with flashes of milk chocolate . barely hopped if at all . update oskar blues website says they added a smidge of us and uk hops . tasty for sure but a bit oversweet for my taste as the can goes on . mouthfeel dense and creamy with low carbonation very interesting . drinkability good stuff but too sweet and high in alcohol to have more than one at a time .,palate,0.9,1
ml can . abv brewed by molson breweries in canada it says under license but not sure how it could be under license if the same umbrella organization owns both the licensor and licensee i tried this beer on may after purchasing from one of my local lcbo outlets . the beer poured a translucent medium gold colour with almost no head . the aroma was sour grains and skunk . the mouthfeel was watery with medium carbonation . the flavour was weak grains and an acidic aftertaste .,palate,0.2,0
i got this in a trade a while back and as afraid to open it . my fear was justified . this was the worst beer i ve ever had . it smelled and tasted like cheap booze and nothing else . not only was his a drainpour but i could n t even swallow the first sips i spit them out . if you like cheap booze this might be just the beer for you .,palate,0.8,1
bought a oz bottle of this last week at harrington s for . and i popped it on labor day sep . color was medium copper and it was a bit muted or flat . had steady carbo but the head was off white and quite thin mostly a rim clinger . lacing was sparse as well . aroma was somewhat fruity though really hard to find all in all . body was medium and the liquid was fairly smooth overall . flavor was . different . had minimal malt maybe some toasty action if you looked hard . flavors were not citrussy or really bitter but more like green apple and pear . this tasted more like a funky homebrew gone a bit awry . a very big meh on this one . . rdev . look . smell taste feel overall .,palate,0.8,1
bottled june a straw colored small white head that does n t last very long . nice bubble streams s funky and earthy . not much complexity . really working to pull much out of this . maybe a touch of diaper . t really dry and earthy . not very tart at all . very minerally in the finish . about a third into the glass i m starting to get past the mineral assault and pick up a touch of fruit apricot perhaps but quite mild . m despite the bubbles not very carbonated . maybe needs more time past the bottling date to fully condition . palate scraping astringency . o this is proving to be one of my least favorite gueuzes . seems pretty one dimensional . the lack of carbonation particularly makes me wonder if i should have given this more time in the cellar to condition .,palate,0.4,0
pours a strangely transparant headless pale yellow color into my pilsner glass . the only thing obscuring my vision is the steady traffic of carbonation bubbles on their way to not reinforce the invisible head . nose is also a bit off it has wheat it has spice but it also has a vague noxious graininess that takes a bit away from the appeal . wow . something s not right here in the taste either . broad sweeping citrus and wheat flavors but something unidentified is making me wince as i sip it and i m considering not finishing it . it s some kind of artificial tasting late breaking yeast note that just stops me in my tracks . mouthfeel is fine but this one definitely does not agree with me and i wo n t be trying it again .,palate,0.7,1
drank straight from the bottle like a nerd . this is what somebody else was drinking at our sam adams taste test philistine . and they left a cold one so i figured why not taste this one too . a i poured a little bit of it to examine the beer s appearance its head etc . i m almost sad that i did . unimpressive pour mixed with a bland straw color with almost no head makes me very sad i did n t just quaff the whole sucker from the bottle . s aggressive hops and some corn . very very hard to pick up as even sticking my nose into the cup bring little to no smell . t not as bad as it looks and smells . it s a traditional budweiser with a strong roasted corn aftertaste . downside is . it s a traditional budweiser . what s up with calling it select . also maybe it s sense training but it almost has a nicotine twang to it . very curious . m by far the highlight of the drink . mixes around well in the mouth and coats the mouth with ease . not too much bite but i think that s what the brewers were going for . satisfying . d bleech . the more i get into anheuser busch the more i never want to drink budweiser again . king of beers my foot . i would n t recommend this at all .,palate,0.7,1
a ml bottle chilled and poured into a large snifter . a slightly aggressive pour results in thin off white head which dissipates in a minute or two . color of beer is a murky amber with very slight signs of carbonation . sparse lacing occures with good retention . s sweet citrus scent which has a very prevelant scent of yeast . t initial flavors are similar to that of smell a sweet citrus flavor which leads quickly into a tart flavor from the hops . m beer is very light on the tongue creating a very mouth filling feeling when sipped . carbonation is definitely felt on the surface of the tongue . d very flavorful er which goes down fairly smooth . would definitely purchase again although i wish it could be purchase in a smaller bottle from the lcbo .,palate,0.9,1
pours a brownish reddish the smell is very spicy . heavy clove cinnamon . the taste is also very spicy . again heavy clove and cinnamon . the mouthfeel is average . this beer is well carbonated but is also a little watery . overall i find this one quite drinkable for a winter spice beer . it is extrememly spicy and probably will not satisfy the trained palate looking for a more complex bigger winter warmer . freshness is key to this beer. drink it up quick .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle served in a tradition tulip ale glass this was my first adventure into the realm of belgian lambics . with no idea of what to expect i poured this beer into a glass . before i could even get an ounce poured into the glass the overpowering aroma of rasberries hit me like a slap across the face . overpoweringly sweet and strong aroma . are lambics supposed to be this sweet . color was a dark cloudy red . not amber like many ales not mahogany like a good barleywine . red . shockingly red . with some trepidation i took the first sip . not bad not bad at all . it is sweet and does taste overpoweingly of rasberries . smooth flavor all the way through and the sweetness does not become cloying as i sort of expected it to . they undertones of the malt and other beer flavors are very very faint but if you re patient they are there . thank god the carbonation is at a minimum . otherwise this would seem more like a rasberry soda pop . i think i would would like it a little better with a little less rasberry .,palate,1.0,1
bottle . pours a dark brown almost black color with a nice fluffy finger head . the head is very slow to settle . the smell is cocoa nib chocolate vanilla and oak with some slight booze . the head is still very impressive as it slowly settles to form a nice coaster of tan head . the taste is very complex with lots of flavors going on . slightly sweet up front followed by a mix of an oaky earthy boozy flavors . the booze is still a little more prevalent than i would have thought for a beer with some age on it but it still has that hot flavor to it . very nice medium heavy mouthfeel mixed some good carbonation . i am a big fan on the regular rasputin and this just takes it up a notch . good lace . the flavor is growing on me as i slowly sip on . very tasty but a sipper for sure .,palate,1.0,1
sampled at beachwood bbq a few days ago had to try this beer after hearing the guys talk about it for weeks now like nothing i have had before certainly the first african banana gluten free beer i have heard of color is taste reminds me more of a thick cider too hard to describe at times gabe mentioned that people had been blending this and a chocolate porter and that would actually make this more enjoyable by itself it is unique to say the least but it comes up short on being a good beer,palate,0.4,0
hand carried back from brussels purchased from the van roys . a very hazy peach brown glass with a halo of head . s wow . typical of the style lemon juice intensity fermented fruit horse blanket farmhouse extravaganza . t surprisingly smooth peach nectar that has sat under a farmers house for a decade . lemon juice farm bit of baby diaper hard core but accessible . m puckering tartness abrasive in some respects medium light body crushingly dry in the finish . d not a session but i will gladly replace the bottle in my cellar .,palate,1.0,1
picked up this bottle last week at hi times . pours pond water flat . like a juice . very disappointing to see this is devoid of any carbonation . the label should have provided a warning . smell is dominated by oxidation . behind that are layers of bourbon vanilla and brown sugar . but the nose is really dominated by the smell of a beer that has not aged well in spite of this being a new release . taste is slightly more balanced but this beer still tastes like a horribly aged improperly cellared brew . again notes of bourbon brown sugar and vanilla are present as well . body is fairly thick and entirely uncarbonated . overall this is an extremely disappointing beer . regular fred and fftw are so much better .,palate,0.2,0
i picked this up at the pit stop in nelsonville oh . appearance dark amber color with a nice off white head . unfortunately this reminded me of a pop on the pour smell pine hops citrus taste kinda watery slight citrus maybe cascade hops mouthfeel thin drinkability could do two in a night but i d rather drink something that tastes better,palate,0.4,0
well i decided to enjoy this little wonder with my ba buddy sulldaddy lastnight as we sat and enjoyed the march madness . i poured half of the vintage triple bock the bottle served at degrees into a snifter and right away i got a little scared . .the true question was this who switched our beer with motor oil . which came from sulldaddy . .we both laughed and knew we were in store for a beatdown by good ol sammy a . as we poured there was absolutely no head on this beer whatsoever in my glass . i noticed at the end of the bottle the remnance dripped from the bottle much like the last drippings of a syrup bottle and i could already get the hints of smelling soy sauce which i felt to be strange from a beer . as i took a closer look i also got the hints of chocolate rasberry maple syrup and burnt brown sugar . looking in fear i noticed that absolutely no light got through this beer at all . upon the first sip after letting warm for minutes first to get more flavors i got the major taste of soy sauce and the rasberry chocolate and maybe some maple syrup came through as well . although it had great mouthfeel and was a very interesting beer this is a beer to open and share with about people at the same time . it is a sipping beer for real beer drinkers . it was almost too thick and sweet to drink much more than oz . however i bet it would go good with chinese food or as a marinade on some good ol steak or burgers . . . . yee haw . . .,palate,1.0,1
poured into a tulip . big thanks to raznug for this bottle . an inky black body with a light beige one inch head . head dies down to an island of foam with with a ring around the edge of the glass . a cap of foam can be resurrected with a few swirls of the glass . smells of chocolate bourbon oak charcoal black currants some oaky vanilla and port wine . smells nice and smokey and sweet . tastes of chocolate rum raisin ice cream oaky vanilla black currants smoke some tannins port wine and bourbon . the oak and tannins are pretty prominent . letting the the sweet flavors hang out in the background a little more . so here is the disappointing part about this beer . the mouthfeel is quite thin . low carbonation . wish this was a little thicker and more syrupy . quite good overall does show it s alcohol a bit which is just fine with me . just the mouthfeel . too darn thin . oh well if you are looking for an exceptional ba stout that s a little on the thin side this should be your thing .,palate,0.4,0
thanks urbain for the commentary on this as i drank it . look forward to a chili version pours pitch black with a good amount of light brown head . smells roasty and coffee heavy . sweetness masked by the powerful coffee flavours . tastes sweet but not cloying . so much roast and bitterness from the coffee that it all balances out nicely . matches perfectly with the thickness of the body . overall a great sipper with lots of wonderful flavours,palate,1.0,1
a batch poured from a into a duvel tulip . body is golden with a solid three fingers of bright white fluffy foam on top . absentmindedly i pour out every last drop of the bottle without looking at the yeast sediment resulting in sheets of yeast floating around . flat square inch yeast sheets cling to the beer head division and some of it sinks down to the carbonation nucleation point at the very bottom of the glass only to be shot back upwards by the column of bubbles . this beer all of a sudden looks like a lava lamp . s overripe apples pears lemon brett not overpowering funk though . t citrus grain yeast . a very mellow and subtle beer . m d light and airy without being thin bodied if that makes any sense . goes down really smooth and could even be sessionable . another rr beer that does n t disappoint .,palate,1.0,1
a big head lacing everywhere some liquid suspension but settles pretty quick s mostly chocolate some hops really not much t woody chocolate some echoes of hops m smooth not too thick or thin some slight carbonation great d like the bottle says it s pretty mellow great mouthfeel and a compelling but not too complicated taste i could drink this all night,palate,1.0,1
this ones a bit of a head scratcher for me its quite a complex beer that makes you think and it also defies our attempts to categorise it . pours a dark mahogany with resplendent red tones and a huge creamy head that billows over the top of the glass and lays down some good lacing . a heavier retention would be my only criticism but that aside this looks like a tasty treat . as you would expect the aroma goes long on the malts . i find that theres a lot of caramel ripe dark fruit and sweet spicy yeast on the nose . its definitely a cut above average but does n t quite punch with the big boys because for all its niceties it lacks the complexity of the best examples . spicy dark fruits take the form of dates figs and raisins while candy sugar combines with caramel to provide a sweet backing track . hints of oak and a spicy onslaught of yeast provide the depth that was lacking in the aroma . there s a lot going on occasionally i pick out chocolate and then sometimes an earthiness jumps in and out . alcohol is barely discernible . one of the most marked aspects for me is the emphasis on over ripe fruits particularly pears and surprisingly bananas . a nice light breadiness backs everything up and while its not as pronounced a flavour as it is in the st. bernardus dubbels it certainly helps to provide a bit more heft and depth . the mouthfeel is something that gives me trouble . while belgian carbonation often errs to the high side of things this is more often than not tempered by the softness of the bubbles when they hit the palate . i do n t really get that with the westmalle and the carbonation feels harsh and distracting until it dies down half way through the beer . while mouthfeel has a relatively small weighting on ba its one of those categories that can make or break a beer and it certainly hampered my enjoyment of this one for a while . so westmalle dubbel has its faults but its still a classic for the style . actually in some respects it defies the loose style guidelines and strays over to a class of beers that include rochefort . mind you who cares about style that much . all you need to know is that this is a decent beer and worthy of your investment in it .,palate,0.6,1
the good news is i think this beer may have improved from other times i remember trying it . the bad news is its still got a long way to go . dark chcocolate brown with some hungry looking foam on top . mild malt smell with hints of burnt almonds . smooth drinking taste initially but kind of falls apart after a few sips . its mild and may be improving but its still not too hot for the style .,palate,0.4,0
i ve had this quite a few times on tap and in a bottle . overall this beer never gets any better . taste is a bit skunky and not a clean smooth taste like some lagers . not easy to drink too many of these . not a beer i m going to want again i am sure . the name suggests it is a delightful summer beer but that is just a name remember that .,palate,0.3,0
stay thirsty my friends . amber color obviously . a bubbly off white head fades like a soda fizz and has a little lacing . sour grainy aroma with a skunky quality . this is an adjunct type flavor . grainy and yeasty . good feel slightly fizzy but crisp . ah not very delicious . easy to drink but mild at best .,palate,0.7,1
a caramel colored beer with an off white head that left some minor lace behind . s dark fruits lot of candied sugar caramel belgian yeast . smells appropriate if not a bit simple . t tastes about like it smells . this is a pretty straight forward and simple tasting beer . caramel dark fruits and brown sugar . solid for the style but nothing exceptional or particularly distinctive . m the downfall of this beer . carbonation is way to high almost makes the beer feel fuzzy . quite distracting and not good . o nothing particularly memorable it s okay but the carbonation knocks down this beer considerably .,palate,0.4,0
from a oz can courtesy of arvjunk . thanks ankur . a pours a dark reddish brown cloudy as seen through light passing through the edges of the glass but not much else . very small off white head . s extremely malty caramel toffee and dark fruit are easily detected . as the beer warms the dark fruit begins to stand apart from the others . t sweetness as soon as the first drop touches my tongue the same elements from smell are all represented here only stronger and with a bit of raisin thrown in . the sweetness throws things out of balance a bit but by no means a bad taste and if you prefer sweet beers you ll love this . m medium body very creamy and smooth with moderate carbonation . d oversweetness prohibits this one from being extremely drinkable but i never got sick of it throughout the one glass that i had . still would not opt for another in the same night .,palate,0.9,1
originally reviewed on september . on tap at the big lake brewfest . spicy coriander aroma . burnt sienna pour . pumpkin pie spice with lots of all spice and nutmeg with a pulpy plant flavor that complements . aftertaste is too spiced out and dry from nutmeg or allspice .,palate,0.4,0
poured into a pint glass . ginger is one of my favorite flavors . this beer has a wonderful ginger taste which is exactly what i would expect from a beer with this name . further there is a decent bitterness a slight sweetness as well . i m not a huge fan of spiced beers normally but this one is really nice . recommended .,palate,0.6,1
served lightly chilled in a flute glass . pours a pretty rose amber color with a moderate amount of tiny bubbles escalating up the glass throughout drinking . thin off white foamy head dissipates into a thin ring quickly . smells primarily of ripe strawberries with a light scent of orange and woodiness . taste of fresh strawberries . sweet tasting but not overly sweet . there is a light hint of orange and coriander and a slight bitterness on the back taste . it was much better than i expected . the strawberry flavor is natural . light bodied champagne like with the right amount of carbonation . the downfall is that it is too sticky . it leaves your mouth and lips sticky but it does n t taste sticky . the flavor is very short lived the taste is long gone and the stickiness remains . the mouthfeel makes this beer much less drinkable . the taste and smell are commendable .,palate,0.4,0
the pour appears as if it were cloudy lemon water . the head laces well but is generally quite shallow . during the pour and again upon inspection is an overwhelming and sharp citrus aroma both lemon and lime with a dash of spice . quite confroting . the flavour is not far removed from the aroma and is far from favourable . it fits in with lime chelada and other gimmick summer season brews such as miller chill from australia . the mouthfeel is the most appealing part of this brew unfortunately i just ca n t escape the sour flavour . not recommended unless of course you re into those unbalanced single flavour heavy summer soda beers .,palate,0.8,1
served at cellar temperature in an imperial pint glass . appearance pours a dark ruby tinged chestnut hue while the head explodes to three fingers thickness with some audible volume . the crown s cafe con leche color is soapy and well defined sticking nicely to the inside of the glass . thick and stalwart a bully among oatmeal stouts . smell a hop forward take on the style this fresh example offers a resinous leafy quite green aroma of hop oils . secondly and only after some exposure to air the roasted coffee notes begin their advancement . i like the hops upfront with this beer . taste extraordinary balance of all ingredients beginning with a restrained yet aggressive display of hops that tease the tastebuds . during the swallow and while exhaling the incredibly smooth roasted coffee and bitter chocolate notes make their debut . then concede once again to an easy perfectly finishing hop bite . between sips and gentle burps the atmosphere inside the mouth is quiet yet very alert . mouthfeel the texture of this beer in the mouth is stunning and absolutely perfect . the effervescence nibbles and pricks the tongue immediately then it washes over and becomes the most gentle sublime example of any beer that i can remember . for the style no other oatmeal stout touches this . drinkability my glass is empty .,palate,1.0,1
a thin yet long lasting finger white head . very hazy looks a lot like apple cider . s citric hops and sweeet malts . very sweet . copping a yeasty alcohol undertone that i m not totally diggin . t a definite hopbomb . not bad though . semi complex hop profile . i m thinking my sample may be a little old . malt backbone is very very big and noticeable . almost nutty . starts bitter and piney finishes bitter and slightly metallic with huge malty sweetness through the last half of the sip . m perfect . exactly how a dipa should be . thick but not syrupy medium carbonation slick and oily . ca n t get better . d if it were n t so big abv wise and did n t have such a sweet maltiness i d rate it a bit higher . it has the chance to get slightly cloying . i can see myself putting down a bomber now and again if it s available but i do n t think i ll be hunting for it .,palate,1.0,1
this beer scared the shit out of me after opening it . no pop . none zero zip alway a bad sign and i had never heard of it and i got it in the mail on a beer trade . still i love lambiks so i sipped deeply and bravely . wow i got everything from strawberry s to lighter fluid out of this one . i am going to drink this whole bottle if this is my last post you will know the lighter fluid flavor means do not drink it . very sweet and sour i actually really like it.the off tastes are becoming more pronounced as i drink it but that might be my imagination . brb.better check out some other reviews . ok read through a few looks like i agree with both ends of the spectrum . this beer is both amazing and horrid . i lean toward amazing in spite of my stomach cramps . strangest beer i ever tried .,palate,0.9,1
poured with a gorgeous chocolate colored head of a modest size with lacing reluctantly hanging onto the glass . looks very attractive . there is chocolate in the aroma creamy milk chocolate . earthy undertones . the taste is smooth chocolaty earthy with a few rough edges around the chewy oat flavor . for the mouthfeel i found this stout almost watery in consistency . it is a kind of refreshing effect. but i m not sure if i could get used to a stout that is this thin . but on a hot summer night this may be the right choice for a stout . .,palate,0.6,1
appearance light yellow in color with a head that breaks apart immediately . smell little grass and hint of lemon is all you can pull from the glass . taste grainy malt profile with a hint of lemon zest and grass . bitterness is very mild . mouthfeel light in body . very crisp throughout that creates a nice refreshing feeling . aftertaste is clean . drinkability very easy to drink but it down a notch as the flavor profile is a bit weak in flavor overall .,palate,0.9,1
doopie brought this one over for us to quaff while watching the nd leg of bayern inter last night . awesome game . from a bomber into a snifter vintage note drunk right after a bottle of bcbs . appearance pours out black but not quite pitch black . the pour produces a cascading finger mocha colored head that magically appears out of nowhere . jet black body with very little carbonation . head quickly fades to nothing and a ring around the edges of the glass . a slight ring remains until the end and leaves no lacing . looks good for the style but the lack of lace keeps from going any further . looks exactly the same as the regular bourbon county . smell lots of bourbon in the nose with vanilla and wood notes as well . a bit or roasted malts in there too but this is all about the whisky . the vanilla is certainly there and adds to the show without dominating it . a nice nose but not quite as bold and forthcoming as the regular version . taste everything from the base beer is here but a touch more vanilla . and by a touch i really do mean just a touch . a roasted malt base supports a big barrel with lots of sweet milk chocolate vanilla bourbon and oak flavors . the aftertaste is big bold and lingering with lots of barrel and a touch of vanilla sugars meshing well with the rest of the flavors . the vanilla has done well in mellowing the brew as there s not as much heat and booze as the regular version . palate perhaps even thinner than the regular version . very thin and light for the style . not creamy or smooth enough lots of prickly carbonation and somewhat airy on the palate . goes down fine but is abrasive at the swallow with a bit of a burn . some heat at the swallow though not as rough as the regular and finishes slightly sticky . definitely needs a bigger body . overall a tasty treat for sure . though the vanilla flavors could have been a touch more prevalent for my tastes this variant was mellower and less abrasive than the regular version we d drunk right before it making it slightly easier to drink . the palate was still way too light and thin for the style and the look nothing to write home about but the nose and taste profile certainly made for an enjoyable drink . this is one i would n t pass up on but do n t think i ll be trying to seek it out . thanks heaps for sharing this one doopie . good times .,palate,0.4,0
on tap at the original se brewery location served in an imperial pint nonic . handsome beer . pale gold body with a finger of almost white head . the head reduces to a skim quickly but is easily revived with a swirl and gives some decent lacing . nice crisp bouquet of floral and herbal hops with a light and delicate sweet malt accompaniment . straightforward and inviting . taste is perhaps a bit tame for west coast ipa standards but that does n t mean it s not good it certainly is . quite a nice subtle and balanced brew the hops are floral and citrusy without introducing the pucker factor while the malt backbone is bready and lightly sweet . light moderate bodied with medium carbonation . solid mouthfeel nothing noteworthy but nothing wrong with it . overall impression good example of a balanced ipa . extremely drinkable brew that s sessionable and tastes great .,palate,0.6,1
a poured a two fingers thick bubbly coffee colored head into a pub glass that left a thin ring and decent lacing but both disappeared of the way through . the body was dark black . s roasted chocolate and other malts . t caramel roasted chocolate and other grains with a hint of smokiness and cherry . m crisp and sharp at first but gets very thick and chewy . best feature of this beer . o good beer overall and one i d go to again . kudos to rogue for gyo .,palate,0.9,1
great beer had it at the yard house in southern california . went in during happy hour and sampled it . went really well on a hot afternoon . best i can compare it to is bread chocolate milky beer . i really enjoyed the initial taste . i feel that it felt a little light on the tongue after it went down . a friend disageed with my opinion though so please decide for yourself . this hsbeen hard to find and i strongly recommend ordering it if you find it on tap . either way you will not be disappointed in this beer .,palate,0.6,1
appearance this beer pours thick black motor oil with absolutely no head whatsoever . extreme tan and tar like legs . seems like this beer will end up staining my clear snifter . smell the aromas are god alwful . but good in the sence that it smells like a cooking sauce such as mesquite barbque sauce and worcestershire steak sauce . chocolate over abundant vanilla and maple syrup . also cleansing alcohol fumes are noted . taste oh my god total wreck . the flavors are red wine vinegar a blend of every cooking sauce and spice all rolled into one . with alcohol fumes that are to the roof . on a plus note the aftermath settles to a mercifull dark and bitter chocolate finish with hints of maple vanilla and mint that linger . mouthfeel can you say fat . this monster is thick and chewy and oh so full . i forget that im drinking a beer . drinkability low drinkability to say the least . as it warmed i must admit that i had a tough time finishing it . if anything i procured quite a nice buzz . its ok to experience this once but never again . cheers beers,palate,0.7,1
wow a truley unimpressive beer . heineken pours a golden straw color with an instantly flattening head . after a minute there was no head to be found at all and it looked like i could be drinking a pint of apple juice . smell and taste are strangly metallic with a hint of sweetness . tastes sort of corney too . i find it amazing how widespread and popular this beer is . great marketing i guess .,palate,0.8,1
a golden appearance with moderate carbonation . faint head . s there is a presence of some noble hops but not all that impressive . for a specialty craft brew the smell is nothing more impressive than any other macro brew . t big let down in my opinion . understandably when you buy a golden blonde ale it will be invariably be weaker than an ipa or esb . but this beer s taste is not noticeably different than any pilsner on the market . in fact my favorite cheap beer pabst has more flavor going on . m typical pilsner ale mouthfeel with a solid carbonated feel . could definitely see myself drinking by the pool but could not justify the price for my personal rating . d as easy to drink as any macro brew . sad to say it is produced by a brewery that should have surpassed that . note do n t but this beer waste of time .,palate,0.7,1
undated stubby oz twist top poured into a pint . black with a two finger head that is tan and shows strong retention and thick ringed sheets of foam that coat the glass as it goes down . smells of rye toast roasted malt and something close to blueberries . there s a floral hop aroma in the background . has the roasted malt flavor that is found in really good porters . there s a good dose of dry hops that hang on through the finish but the rye taste is there from begining to end . has a malty stout like mouthfeel . i could sip this all night .,palate,1.0,1
pours a clear amber with a small thin head . very little retention or lacing . i was really hoping it would be purple . smells wonderfully of grapes . a lot like grape soda . very appealing . a bit of grape at the start but then it just kind of changes over and sits there . i get a little pale malt a bunch of carbonation and not much in the way of hop . just turns to bubbles in my mouth . mouthfeel is thin at best . lots of fizz . not much in the way of texture that s enjoyable . lots of people love this stuff . it s just not my thing . however everything else i ve had by concorde is top shelf .,palate,0.4,0
i was very excited to see this when i was at the store today . poured into a pint glass . a pours much lighter than most browns appears a deep mahogany with striking clarity foamy white head that has decent retention s the smell is full of deep roasted barley and other malty notes reminds me a bit of a dry stout some nuttiness along with a bit of sweetness towards the end . this has quite a unique aroma which i am really digging . t the front features the roasted grains that i picked up on the nose and then it gives way to a bit of sweetness along with a swift dash of hops . the complexity of this brew has taken me a bit by surprise but i must say it is in a good way . mf a bit thin light body medium to high carbonation d another winner from sierra nevada . this brown ale features an array of wonderfully balanced flavors and is a welcome addition to the seasonal lineup .,palate,0.6,1
a looks exactly like a good stout . would never think this was a brown ale . black as night with thin white head . s smells like a strong porter to me . heavy coffee and dark chocolate with good dose of vanilla mixed in . molasses and alochol . t m mouthfeel is perfect on this beer . heavy and thick but silky smooth with right amount of carbonation . start out with with almost a belgian pehnolic prickly taste with some cedar fading quickly to smooth dark chocolate vanilla comes through at end and then slight alcohol perception with some hop spiciness . semi long finish is all chocolate and vanilla with slight alochol sting . beer is extremely smooth with all flavors nicely in balance . d good for abv . ovr i m not a huge dfh fan though i agree most of their beers are solid some even really good . this is prbably me favorite so far . i think of this as a stout or robust porter and the flavros are great and in complete balance . i ll age a few of these and i can only imagine hwo smooth this will be with a year on it .,palate,1.0,1
poured oil black with a huge frothy brown head up top . good looking brew . smells roasty earthy and malty . some sweetness as well . relatively straight forward flavors . dark roasted bitter combined with a dirt or earthy tone . bitter and astringent mouthfeel that s surprisingly . welcome . good drinkability other than the bitterness .,palate,0.9,1
i had one from the bottle last night and regularly drink it on tap . great aussie example of czech pils . huge white head and golden in colour with the aroma of hops note that the aroma quickly drops off with age . the flavour is lead by malt with some notes of butterscotch melanoidin some diaceytal and is balance with moderate to strong bitterness and hop flavour . mouth feel is reasonably rich . i m lucky enough to live m from the brewery and the local pubs turns over the keg pretty quickly so i always get it fresh . i do n t think it travels well folks .,palate,0.6,1
poured a massive tan frothy head granted it was a bit warmer but retained itself at a half finger for quite a while . very dark almost black but not hazy . smells of well roasted malts faintly earthy and a bit of iron . taste is nothing too exceptional but very well balanced . alcohol is very well masked for a . way too much carbonation for my liking . feels like a dead beer saturated with co it s actually quite drinkable very light for a scottish . i definitely would n t turn it down . i would check it out if your interested in western new york beers but do n t go out of your way for it .,palate,0.4,0
. imperial golden ale with earthwork honey and sunflower seeds ml as orange as you can get short of red . only golden in the way the sky is when the sun rises and illuminates a dark sky . enough poetry more beer . solid ring of tight bubblage and some wispy islands of film float atop the viscous brew . smells like a traditional belgian strong gold duvellian if you will . something about it is different though more autumnal . the honey is there along with burnt candy corn kettle cooked popcorn and fresh fried doughnuts . sipping is rather nice mouthfeel is brisk with carbonation skillfully coating the alcohol notes . a bit boozy still i m enjoying the tart sweetness of fermented honey . looking for those sunflower seeds not really apparent at first . in the finish though i notice a roastiness that does n t match the malt profile here . yeah that s sunflower . if you ve ever had anything with fried in sunflower oil you ll catch wind of the utilization here . i m glad it s not more those nuances would work better when strongly applied in a stout perhaps . here it s just one more flavor to wrap your mind around . and now that i think about it the popcorn in the nose could be related . judged as an option to la fin or duvel or something similar it s a fucking home run . as something freaky i was certainly expecting more but completely satisfied nonetheless . highly recommended as have most beers in this series been .,palate,1.0,1
port brewing santa s little helper bomber courtesy of ba user plenum trade . appearance served in a sierra snifter the pour produces an out of control head several fingers in height . after some crowd control it comes down to two fingers but still very exuberant and unexpected for an imperial stout . color is very black and absolutely opaque with a classic tan head that recedes and remains as a brownish rim around the glass and remarkable lacing . smell subdued some bitterness roastiness . coffee chocolate booze . dairy . the classics . a tad of bourbon and wood even though this is not aged barreled . a lot of reviewers say the nose is too boozy i do n t see that . taste that wood bourbon thing that was on the nose continues here subtle but present for sure . bitter astringent pungent but nice . some chocolate and coffee . mouthfeel probably my favorite part of this beer . lightly carbonated a bit of a burn at the end bitter throughout chocolaty and just oh so pleasant all around . very well balanced incredibly delicious . full flavor and body nice dry finish that lingers around the lips . drinkability a sipper for sure but i think the alcohol is perfectly well hidden not overpowering as others say . i would n t chug this but as a nice sipping beer it is unbeatable . well done . i love this one a lot despite the fact that it is actually all over the board .,palate,1.0,1
on draught at rock bottom arrowhead . now called red ale . pours a clear amber color with a creamy off white head that leaves some lacing . moderate carbonation . aroma has dark pit fruits caramel and florals . taste is sweet with some light bitterness . medium bodied but watery . bitter finish . this is an ok beer .,palate,0.4,0
a amazing . it was the typical color or an ris with just a tiny hint of ruby on the fringes when held in front of a light with a stiff slowly fading . cm head . s dark chocolate or maybe semi sweet and roasted barley . there may have been something else going on here but i have a sinus infection so my smell is slightly off . t okay it s definitely dark chocolate followed by a small hop flavor . after a few drinks a coffee taste is noticeable as well as a smokiness or burnt barley flavor . m perfect carbonation . it s thick and really really creamy . it s probably the best mouthfeel texture i ve ever had in a bottled ris . d pretty good . the abv is low and beer is n t quite as filling as other riss . eh this is a pretty good ris . if you re new to the style i d recommend trying it just so you can prep yourself for the flavor overload of other riss . it s one to try but i m not crazy about it .,palate,1.0,1
brilliantly clear from the ample lagering reddish bronze in hue topped by a fluffy slowly receding head . loose lace is left . buttery nutty malt sweetness from the combination of munich and medium caramel malt dominates the aroma w herbal hallertauer providing contrast . light hint of fruity melanoidins add complexity . a snap of bright ripe raspberry like fruitiness quickly widens into a malt profile comprised of lightly toasty munich and a clean pleasant caramel sweetness . herbal slightly earthy hop flavor and mild hop bitterness dart into the flavor profile as the initial malty sweetness fades . perhaps a touch lacking in body but dextrinous enough to help facilitate excellent drinkability . finishes lightly sweet and grainy but otherwise clean . although stoudts fest falls a touch short in malt character and body but is nonetheless a well crafted tasty and highly quaffable brew .,palate,0.6,1
i could n t stop laughing as the bottle was stroked by a man with epic hipster sideburns . that pink is . vibrant . pours a perfect amber . wait amber . i mean it is pretty but i was expecting a deep brown ale not a transparent glass . oh and by glass i mean a oz taster . the smell is amazing maple candy and sugar . no depth no smoke just motherpumpingmaple . the taste is the same but a hair of smoke in the background . so . fricken . sweet . not as sweet as the hipster sideburns though . i cant go on . i dump half the tasting glass in the grass and search for something to clean out my mouth .,palate,0.2,0
artied picked this up recently and he stopped by tonight to share this with me . bottled mar batch bottle of . poured about oz each into a small tulip . color was an opaque deep brown like the crude gushing into the gulf . head was creamy and tan though it ebbed quickly to a thin rim job . no lacing to speak of though . aroma was very nice the best part in retrospect . . there s lots of choco here with roasty coffee and some inviting bitterness . looked and smelled like a stout . body was a little thinner than medium yet it was still fairly smooth going down . taste . welll . . both artied and i looked at each other after our first quaffs . uh oh . it s verry dry no sweetness at all . there s some chocolate there but it s like an overly bitter dark choco . lots of burnt charred notes come in with a sourish off putting attack on the palate at the finish . almost medicinal or as the boy said chemical like . artie gave me the rest of his and i could n t finish either . even alewife took a short sip and said nope . but it does look and smell good . . prosit . . . look smell taste feel . drink,palate,0.7,1
on tap at the cbc airport pub . golden color with a thin off white head and thin spotty lacing . lager ish smell with mild hops and earthy malt . light bodied and crisp with a mildly hoppy flavor that is short lived . there is a bit of malt in the background too . the finish is dry and lightly bitter . pretty average but a nice find at the airport .,palate,0.8,1
appearance pours a dark chocolate brown color with ruby highlights but as others have commented no head smell oh what this could have been dark chocolate dark fruit figs and prunes dark coffee taste dark chocolate up front with the dark fruits appearing shortly thereafter by mid palate the alcohol starts to impact the flavor after the swallow the chocolate and coffee elements provide a flavorful finish but it tastes slightly chalky mouthfeel thick body but flat warmth in the gullet drinkability perhaps coastal extreme got confused by the wine bottle and the cork into thinking this was supposed to be an extreme wine i m surprised that after all these years they seem to have such quality control issues with their products thanks themaniacalone for the opportunity,palate,0.2,0
poured from a corked and capped one pint . oz bottle . the cork had pressed into it . appearance pours a good head into my leffe goblet with good retention . but it does eventually lead to no filmy foam . very brillaint lacing . color is a hazy almost opaque orange peel hue . smell the brothers say yeasty is a a bad thing to smell . a yeast infection smell is indeed quiet disheartening to say the least . but a mix of yeast coriander and orange zest is quiet the opposite . taste starts uot as a good mix of sugar and wheat . this then leads into a slightly sweet citrus with a hard to finger hop character . the finish is a mix of a heffe like palate mixed with herbs . mouthfeel the carbonation was phenomenal and helped excentuate the citrusy herbal flavors . the label said it was a saison and i would agree for the most part impo but this is depbateable .,palate,1.0,1
i had this on tap at the pour house for . and it was in a regular pint glass this beer starts out ok has a beautiful opaque black look but head could be a little bit better . lacing is decent though . the smell is mocha and the taste is mocha with a bit of chocolate and dare i say even some plum . the mouthfeel was not overly heavy but also very dry and alcoholic but it leads to heavy drinkability . overall this is another great seasonal from my homestate get it now because by march it will be all gone . i just wish i could get a growler of this stuff .,palate,0.7,1
upon opening this beer it promptly nearly exploded with almost escaping on to the floor . hmm . a hazy nut brown in color with a sizeable head of medium size bubbles . s very pale aleish although sweeter . does n t smell like an amber at all to me . just a tad sweet hints of fruit but nothing overwhelming . it s really a perfect smell for this kind of beer . t does n t live up to the smell but quite good . it s very similar to sierra nevada s pale ale although slightly less bitter . very hoppy . m very nice almost foamy when it goes down but somehow not . interesting and very pleasant . d very drinkable great beer . just as good as sierra nevada s pale ale and very similar . i m surprised no one has posted a pic yet . i bought it because the bottle was so beautiful will have to post one . .,palate,1.0,1
poured a rich straw gold into a tulip with a finger of fluffy white head . complex tea like aroma of mint black tea and spice . lowish carbonation and a light smooth mouthfeel . more complex notes of mint cucumber and parsley . occasionally picked up some slight grass lemon pilsener like notes . dry cucumber finish with a hint of funky belgian spice perhaps due to the rye . not much hop presence that i could detect but a very intriguing brew nonetheless . i found the finish to be a little sour at first but this improved greatly as the beer warmed . another memorable offering from epic ales .,palate,0.6,1
my god the label looks way to close to alaska brewing label . i am having this in a beer sampler here at the brewery on tap . it is beyond dark and ca n t see light in it at all . light cream color thick head . smells like nothing . i got zero smell from it taste first flavor is water . almost no flavor except what came from the head . there is nothing of coffee or expresso like you would think . i came here for flavor . really disappointed . after a little it did have a mild bite . a hoppy bite . really .,palate,0.8,1
thanks nic for giving me the opportunity to try a beer i never would have tried on my own nor will again . pours a light amber color with a small white head . on the nose this one is very acidic sour and barnyard y . thin on the palate acidic vinegar .,palate,0.7,1
i drink fat tire on a fairly regular basis though not as often as last year when they first arrived back in mn . these notes are based on a pair of pints i had on tap at major s in golden valley not exactly a beer bar but they go through enough ft to keep it from going stale i d think . appearance i did not dock the beer points for appearance since my guess would be the absence of head was due to a bad pour and dirty glassware . i know from past tastings that ft produces a nice light head with moderate retention . even on the spotty glass the lacing was great as it usually is . very nice dark copper hue bright and clear . smell sweet biscuity aroma . a little like graham crackers dipped in a mixture of munich malt and honey . taste more of the same biscuit notes but the sweetness has an acidity to it like apples . mouthfeel i ve always thought this was a little off . not quite enough spine to offset the sweetness . drinkability i could and have drink a healthy quantity of these in a session and be happy .,palate,0.6,1
when poured into my pint glass this beer looked like a soft drink with lots of bubbles along the sides of the glass . it settled down to dark brown with ruby edges . the smell after a fresh pour was way more macro lager like than normal guinness . after a while i got some chocolate and fruit . same goes for the taste which in my opinion is worse than the draught version . as many others have said i m not liking the extra carbonation . i could drink a few of these which i will i bought a six pack but wo n t be picking this up again .,palate,0.4,0
pours dark brown black in the glass with a creamy coffee colored head . leaves nice lacing all over the sides of my snifter . aromas of roasted barley and malts as well as various dark fruits . hints of raisin . roasted malts and coffee assault the taste buds . semi chocolate and molasses in the background with hop bitterness rounding everything out . thick and creamy . everything i look for in an imperial stout . light carbonation . abv is well masked . . . really . . got ta be careful with this one . this stout tastes great and goes down easily . the smell is on the complex side but the taste is straightforward and solid .,palate,1.0,1
pours a golden straw color with a lot of white fluffy head that sticks around for a while . there s a lot of bubbles coming out of this thing . smells faintly of yeast and a tiny bit floral . the taste is fairly sweet with a little hoppy flavor but not a lot of bitterness . it balances out pretty well . the mouthfeel is creamier than i thought it would be very nice . overall it s very drinkable very nice for a hot day .,palate,0.9,1
pours cloudy golden yellow very active fizz but develops a small head with no noticable lacing . very pleasing smell bananas citrus yeast bread . its all in there . the taste is classic hefe citrusy with a lingering yeast taste . some tartness . little noticable hop taste . less fizzy than anticipated in the mouth . a very drinkable hefe drinking mine a little out of season not necessarily the ideal winter beer can imagine having this after mowing the lawn .,palate,0.6,1
this beer pours a nice dark healthy looking amber as the name suggests . two fingers of nice thick white head form but dissipate quickly leaving a thin lacing that grabs the glass . smell is modest malt slight hops . mouthfeel is exceptional . this beer is smooth silky creamy . not expected and awesome . warmness from the spicy hops tops it off perfectly . taste is great warm malty sweetness from the caramel malt is balanced off beautifully by the hops but its not overpowered of bitter . finish is smooth . i freaking loved this brew .,palate,1.0,1
a a rather odd appearance for this style as it pours more like a wheat beer with a thick haze and a yellow color s the smell is dominated by a spicy earthy hop aroma and a background of grainy husks t there is a spicy flavor with some hints of citrus and a malty sweetness . there is also a grainy flavor coming through m medium light body with a slick feel . there is an astringency from they grainy flavor that sticks with you after the you ve swallowed . d this is an odd beer for the style . normally i could care less as long as its good but this beer seems to have actual brewing flaws . i am positive the boys at bell s know what they re doing but the grainy astringency kind of overshadows the whole beer and it tastes oversparged . i do n t know you be the judge,palate,0.3,0
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 .,palate,0.8,1
pour draft to pint glass . medium reddish brown color with half an inch of white head that lasts a about a minute and half before leaving a very thin layer over the entire surface of the beer . the beer is served pretty warm almost room temp . nose smells very sweet strongest aromas are citrusy like oranges and grapefruits . i also get a good whiff of malts upon agitating the beer a bit . mouth the beer enters sweet and cherry y . a slight hoppy bitterness appears as the beer moves back in the mouth and swallows w a distinct lager ish flavor and becomes a bit chalky . the temp of the beer seems to affect the carbonation making it softer on the mouth but i feel like this is responsible giving it the chalky and metallic swallow . also for how smooth this beer feels in the mouth the carbonation makes itself known once it s in the stomach . overall this is a pretty unremarkable beer . i would like to try it at a lower temperature to see if it came off with a more refreshing presentation .,palate,0.8,1
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . light hazy golden brown in color with a soapy head and some lace . smells of bready malt and some spicy hops . the taste grows on me particularly . at first just strong hop bitters but as i delve into it further orange peel notes grapefruit juices light malt backing tries to peek through then the hops squash it . mouthfeel is medium bodied . interesting attributes to this brew . spritzy and a bit spicey on the palate . drinkability is solid this is a nice new yearly addition from sn .,palate,0.9,1
this helles was served on tap in a pint glass at the brewery . pours a cloudy straw color . there was a thin inch head of white head . retention was poor as it faded quickly . there was only a small amount of lacing left behind . the aroma was almost non existent . there was a faint hit of wheat and yeast . the taste of the helles bock was light in body slightly watery . mouthfeel was smooth . there was a slight taste of pale malt yeast and wheat . not very flavorful i had many helles bocks in germany and this is very much watered down in comparison . decent session beer i guess was a little disappointed .,palate,0.7,1
received in a trade . thanks again david . poured from a bomber into a bruery snifter . a pours black with a one finger light brown head that dissipates at a fairly hasty pace . there is a little slippery lacing to be had . s smells like a chocolate milkshake with some dark fruits in the mix . very inviting scent as i am a big fan of chocolate heavy brews . t chocolate up front followed by some more chocolate and some dark fruits in the finish . abv is very well hidden . chocolate is definitely the main focus here . some might call this one dimensional i just call it delicious . not sure i would classify this as a quad as it does n t have alot of quad characteristics but it is damb tasty nontheless . m a little thin . medium bodied with a moderate amount of carbonation . would have liked a more creamy mouthfeel but this one is still extremely smooth and rich . o super tasty but not something i would recommend if you are looking for a standard quad . definitely something i will be looking to obtaining again . cheers .,palate,0.7,1
pours golden orange with plenty of spices floating around almost no head and left no lacing smells like pizza the sauce spice crust cheeze its all there but after a few sips the smell makes me want to vomit taste is much like the smell this is liquid pizza now as much as i love pizza . i never want to have it beer form mouthfeel light well carbonated just average drinkability awful this is the beer that sceams never again,palate,0.6,1
appearance hazy orange without much head . smell a bit of a yeasty smell with some toastiness and fruitiness . notes of honey as well . taste a bit of tartness and yeast . some fruit apricots . . some hops in the finish but not much . a little on the bland side . mouthfeel very light . even a bit watery drinkability goes down easy .,palate,0.4,0
poured from an undated pint bottle into a sam adams boston lager glass . vitus pours a beautiful cloudy bright gold that is topped by a massive two and a half fingers of bright white foam . the head is fluffy and retains amazingly well slowly subsiding into an island crown . there is not much lacing but weizen beers generally are n t known for that . the aroma hits the classic weizen yeast smell of bananas . i also detect a slight bubblegum aroma . the banana sensation show up in spades when i taste it as well as something akin to wheat crackers . cloves take precedence over bubblegum on the tongue which is curious since i did n t smell any . oh yeah i do n t taste any alcohol either . as is always the case with a good weizen beer they nailed the mouthfeel here . weizen beers are supposed to be fluffy cute and cuddly this is . ergo they ca n t improve the mouthfeel any more . yummy the best weizenbock i ve had to date .,palate,1.0,1
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 .,palate,0.2,0
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 .,palate,0.8,1
on tap at grumpys . sounds good . poured into a mug pours a super dark brown with a small caramel head . smell is roasty with some good coffee undertones . not super aromatic . taste is outstanding . good coffee and chocolate and malt ate a small piece of oreo birthday cake with this and it was damn near orgasmic mouthfeel is surprisingly thin . i really expected more and it did affect the taste a bit a thicker richer mouthfeel would have really helped hold the flavors more . overall really good ris . when they bottle this i ll be buying some more . not quite on the level of a darkness but a good local ris .,palate,0.6,1
i had at new old lompoc in early june this review is taken from my notes . this was brewed for the sasquatch brewfest . it appeared a copper like color with a thin white covering . smells of fruity hops a little pineapple a little berry and a little orange . there is also a slight bready malt smell noticeable to . the taste is composed mostly of hops but the beer showcases many different flavor characteristics of hops . there is a nice tropical fruit flavor a nice citrus like flavor a little pine like quality and of course a strong bitterness . malt is also in the picture adding a slight caramel taste in the background but it is hops that fully dominate this ale . the mouth feel was excellent and one could tell the cask was being maintained properly . the temp was perfect around cellar temperature . carbonation was very low but did exist . though the ale was fairly heavy with both hops and malt i found it to be quite drinkable due to variety of flavors in the beer . a very good beer not sure if zach the brewer of this ale is going to brew it again but worth trying if you see it especially on cask .,palate,1.0,1
thanks to clvand for sharing this one enjoyed in a session with him sheepnutz and kmpitz . pours a deep copper pumpkin pie like color with a quarter inch of off white head that falls to a slight frosting . opaque dirty and hazy with some suspended sediment . little to no visibly active carbonation . the aroma gives me indications of apple cider and orange peel . the alcohol is also apparent in the nose . the flavor is sweet at first then builds a bit of an orange and lemony sourness . light earthy malt with just enough hop contribution for balance . a light to moderate mouthfeel hints of sour flavor linger at the back of the tongue after the swallow . i do n t pick up much of a hint of carbonation in the mouthfeel . not aggressive at all it s an easygoing brew that would be tasty sitting on the porch on a nice fall evening .,palate,0.6,1
big thanks to trodersark for this one . bottled on and poured into a snifter . a beautiful hazy orange color with a pillow soft . finger head . looks like fluffy clouds outside the airplane window and makes you want to jump right in . s sweet sweet hops . a nice bit of pine in there as well . i can tell im gon na like this one . t simple yet complex . grapefruit pine and just a little bit of sweetness . not nearly as sweet as i expected from the smell . very nice caramel malt finish with a bittersweet ending on the tongue . the taste is good but the finish is world class . m lots of carbonation from start to end . crisp and incredibly refreshing . not sticky like a lot of dipas tend to be . o i really enjoyed this beer and can now understand the hype . would love to have this again while sitting on the patio on a hot summer day .,palate,1.0,1
enjoyed on tap at lucky baldwins what a beer . never tried this edition before but i bet its never been this smooth . looked fantastic in a chimay goblet . served at absolutely the right temp . the aroma had melded together so well it was hard to pick out each constituent same with the taste . the only one that stuck out was the alcohol . expected in something of this strength it just managed to poke its obnoxious head out from such a now refined brew . as good as it was it was tough to finish . very potent and very good .,palate,1.0,1
pours a very dark red cloudy color with a good amount of tan head that disappears fairly quickly . looks heavy . smells quite nice floraly citrusy some chocolate notes some spices . a bit of black pepper coming through . taste was kind of disappointing for me after the smell . i hate it when that happens it looks good smells good and then does n t taste nearly as good . it s a little sweet a bit of spice in it but . overall it s kind of boring . bland even . mouthfeel is awfully watery though not completely distasteful . pretty drinkable just because there s not much going on so you can keep chugging them down if that s your desire . overall . a lot of hype without a lot of delivery .,palate,0.4,0
drink by poured into a chalice . dr. pepper comes to mind . that cherry flavor you find in cherry colas or those fake processed cherries that every icecream parlor carries . looks pretty good like a cloudy pale ale and a white head laces the glass some . the smell introduces you to the dr. pepper similarities . some malty sweetness can be found in there but it s overpowered by cherry flavoring . the taste is even more so . the wheat chimes in a little bit in the flavor but mostly that dr. pepper impersonator thing comes through . i have n t had a cherry cola in a long time so this lights a nostalgia bulb for me . the mouthfeel on this one fluctuates but it has one of the worst finishes i can recall in a beer . the thin body and soda like carbonation and some wheaty texture save this some but the finish is just harsh . artificial flavor sticks to the teeth chewing on cardboard something is wrong here finish to the mouthfeel . if you keep guzzling this down you can procrastinate experiencing the finish perhaps a beer bong candidate . nothing else is terrifically intense so otherwise this goes down pretty easily but reaching for another bottle just doesnt seem like a good idea . if you like dr. pepper and chewing on cardboard then this is the beer for you .,palate,0.4,0
clear medium mahogany . fine off white head settles to a thin complete cap leaving a lot of lacing . nose is caramel dried cherries and raisins . some bready malt pokes through as does some leafy hop . bit of earthiness adds complexity . medium full in the mouth with the bready malt and caramel dominating . plenty of fruitness and enough hop bitterness to balance . touch of chalkiness helps to boost the hop and its more controlled than in the ssb . finish is long and lingering with all of the palate components present . mouthfeel is a bit fizzy and another beer where bottle conditioning would have a positive impact . quite drinkable for what it is and a very nice example of the style . best before date of february .,palate,0.6,1
this followed ballast point sea monster stout . so i need to be considerate . a good character for the price . s average . t smokey but no richness . it is a decent choice . m taste good but thin . d will do . this beer i will try again sometime the ballast was so devine . . .,palate,0.9,1
pours a fizzy light yellow with almost no head . i ll admit that i read the label and saw that rice is listed as an ingredient before hops aroma . taste . rice malty . mouthfeel not bad at all really . sharp biting carbonation with a thin to medium body is pretty much what i expected drink it did the job and washed down my pad tai,palate,0.6,1
a dark cola appearance with a smooth syrup like pour and almost no head s slight vanilla smell but i had to strain to catch it with coffee and i also thought i detected a nutty scent t i could taste the vanilla but it s my favorite flavor of anything so that was easy for me and i thought the coffee was strong like an expresso but no nut flavors that i thought might be present m very smooth which was surprising to me because i expected it to be way heavier . this was actually the most enjoyable part of the beer for me because of that d this is almost like a dessert beer that went down easy but it would have to be a one to two limit . i had this on tap last night but it was my last beer of the night so i did n t really get to pay much attention to what i was drinking so i brought a bottle of it home to have today . was n t bad on tap as far as i remember but not much different . i had this at the brickyard in lewiston new york but it s not listed on the beer spy list . if you are ever in the buffalo niagara falls lewiston area give this place a try . my best friend is the gm and the person who got me into good beer as well as telling me about ba . he is building their beer selection and doing a pretty good job of it .,palate,0.8,1
pale amber coloured minimal head very hazy to the point of being cloudy almost like a hefeweiss which was not a result of a careless pour or a recently disturbed bottle i think this may have been from the bottom of the fermenter . aroma is flowery . tastes strongly of hops but adequately balanced by malt not infected as i may have presumed by looking at it . a nice beer which at least in this instance just looks bad .,palate,0.9,1
oz bomber poured into pint glasses . a dark reddish brown dark but good clarity . small tan head that quickly dissipated medium to heavy lacing . s relatively nondescript smells of light yeast maple syrup toaste malts and bitter hops . t wow this stuff is sour . the smell did not prepare me for this but after tasting i do get a slight whiff similar to a flander s red ale . there is a very sour yeast flavor but also a creamy toasted malt backbone underlying it . the two flavors are not well blended however . i could see where some might really like this but it is a little unbalanced in my opinion . m medium bodied good mouthcoating frothy level of carbonation when swished . would be perfect if not for the pucker inducing sourness . d slightly above average . this is an interesting beer and i can imagine having it again now that i know what i am in for but it is not a typical brown ale so as long as you know that go for it .,palate,0.9,1
a cloudy orange no head . s really malty not citrus a bit of brown sugar . t lots of english scottish hops very alcoholic no fruit . barley is nice and strong . there are some mega hops in this . has a nice bitter aftertaste with a little sugar . very toasty malt . m chewy thick medium heavy body good carbonation . rather astringent . this is great for the style . d thickness and richness hinder drinkability . so does the alcohol content . definitely good on its own but a little rich to drink with a meal .,palate,1.0,1
chilled bomber into a glass . vintage tried at the end of july . sent and recommended by uwftke . a pours a cloudy amber body with orange tones against the light . has a fairly generous inches of head with pretty good retention taking between minutes to collapse into a lighter cap on top of the brew before i can start drinking . thick scoops of lace down the sides from the head and light register marks as i sip . s lots of caramel malts with something of a nutty bent to them and some barnyard notes infected . . grapefruit and herbal hops next . i m surprised it s still hoppy for something that is two years old . t tilted slightly toward sweet caramel with nuts and molasses with citrus hops making a play toward the latter half of the taste . it pulls to a resiny finish with a lingering bitterness . it s not bad but just kind of unimpressive . i really do n t think the hops held up well . m medium bodied . fizzy carbonation but not enough to clean the resin off giving it a slightly oily feel . definitely boozy still with some heat on exhalation . d it was pretty interesting to try but i could n t figure out how to respond to this beer . it s not really a great iipa and the malts are n t complex enough to make it a good barleywine . just kind of a muted compromise between both . i m not sure what i was supposed to get out of this one .,palate,0.3,0
a pale golden with lots of carbonation no head and poor lacing . not alot of appeal . s watery and generic t again watery and very carbonated . m fairly smooth but the carbonation was more than i expected from it d too weak for my taste . not worth it .,palate,0.8,1
this one poured a copper color and had a nice creamy head on it . the main thing that stood out with this beer was the aroma . it was very intense . flowery and fruity hop smell . the aftertaste was a little too bitter for me but i enjoyed it regardless . i would order it again . sampled at the sly fox brew house in phoenixville pa . this beer poured a golden color and had a thin white head . as i remembered the hops are the main accent with this beer . very intense citrus and flowery aroama . in your face . nice grainy body that went down easy .,palate,0.6,1
a pours a pale copper color with a creamy one finger head and lacing that clings . s pine citrus hops and caramel malt . t exceptionally well balanced between the bite of cascade hops and the sweetness of caramel malt . big notes of pine and grapefruit . crisp and clean . finishes slightly bitter . m medium bodied and moderately carbonated . d an extremely sessionable ipa that may be too tame for the average hophead . an ideal ale to introduce someone to the style . happy anniversary .,palate,0.6,1
at first pour the beer comes out a deep brown with a tanish head which lasts but not overly long . as far as the taste went roasted malts with a little very little amount of hops . one thing i did notice however was there was an almost chemical like taste not overpowering by anymeans but it was there so i took some off of taste for that . all in all however a good brew which i will buy again .,palate,0.9,1
feels like about years since i ve had this style . maybe not that long but i was due . and it looks a beaut . blacker than probably any other beer i ve had calling itself a wee heavy the head is a washed out tan or dirtied white and it does n t last long but my oh my the color is promising . plum fig raisin cherry pipe tobacco and alcohol mingle in the nose . probably a smidgen tame for the bigness of the beer and then with warming probably a smidgen alcohol dominant . delicious . and i think what makes it delicious is not entirely a taste thing but a feel thing . so smooth and creamy and round without any heaviness or stickiness . and it s an appropriate textural delivery for the huge fruits here again fig plum and raisin dominant smoky cherry continues to remind of pipe tobacco a more general generic smoke flavor nicely sneaks in with warming and there s a milky chocolate essence entering into the flavor that i did n t detect in the smell . the only thing that keeps this from an even higher taste rating is the alcohol which threatens to overwhelm everything else . it never totally does but teeters a little too close . quite the treat this has a burly attitude and is a definite slow sipper but it never quite veers out of control . well made well played . well worth a try .,palate,1.0,1
came in a belgian variety pack my wife got me . for six bottles . beautiful color burnt sienna . standard belgianish yeasty smell nothing special . taste is very acidic very standard otherwise . very very foamy in the mouth . not worth trying again .,palate,0.4,0
a pours a transparent copper color with a nice foamy white head . heavy lacing . s caramel malt with a hint of some citus piney hops . t a nice blend of the malt and the hops . the malt really just dominates but the hops are easily detected . alcohol is noticed but oh so slightly . m medium heavy bodied . d can work a pack no prob . overall me being a hop head for an american ipa to have this much malt going on they did a damn good job of it . the piney slightly citrus hops do n t really dominate as most ipa s but this one really just joins hands with the malt and either of the two are left alone . i would highly recommend to any ipa fan to try this and especialy ones who are n t yet into the hop explosion category .,palate,0.6,1
had on tap at the cock and bull . served in an imperial pint . a pale yellow . pretty hazy . bright white head that settles to a hybrid of a cap and a solid ring . really not as murky as most wheat beers . s the first time i ve actually smelled wheat in a wheat beer . small amounts of lemon and a few traces of clove . nice smelling beer . t kind of a more low key version of the nose . the wheat is combining with a sweetness that i ca n t put a finger on . with out this mystery sweetness this would be a pretty bland beer . a slight alcohol taste on the finish . m very light and very nice . smooth and light on the sip and a nicely timed carbonation bite on the swallow . this is the best aspect of this beer . overall an easy drinker that is only about steps above bmc in my opinion . smell and flavors leave alot to be desired but the drinkability and feel are great for a hot summer day or when the reds have a come from behind victory on opening day .,palate,0.9,1
a pours a a very pretty clear light amber gold with a thick creamy white head that has very good retention and leaves a very nice sticky lace . english pub ale signiature tiny nitro bubbles . s very slight hops and honey sweet caramel malts t smooth buttery and rich a nice honey malt slightly bready finish with a light touch of hoppy bitterness on the linger . m full bodied and creamy the slightest touch of carbonation and a smooth somewhat watery finish . d this is a great pub ale in my opinion much better than tetleys . it has more flavour and provides a more pleasing drinking experience i love the touch of honey in this one . this stuff is sooo easy to drink i think i could have ten . hey it s st. patricks day after all . i will definitely buy this beer again .,palate,0.6,1
ml bottle poured into a couple large snifters . a starts with a big head as far as bw s go dies down to a thin ring . reddish brown color not much for lacing . s caramel brown sugar raisins alcohol and a very tiny amount of bourbon . all the smells are very faint though actually not much smell at all . t hmmm. i may be tasting everything i smelled . but its hard to tell because the flavor is just as muted as the smell . m light body low carbonation and some warmth . d goes down easy very unoffensive and well balanced . a little dissapointing overall but definatley not bad . just really plain and forgetable .,palate,0.8,1
picked this bottle visiting my sister in illinois this weekend . really excited to try it . love me some dipa love me some dreadnaught . pours out a slightly hazy golden color with a finger of white head . nice looking double ipa not much lacing . smell is a mix of floral and citrus hops . fresh cut grass hints of lemon and grapefruit . taste is a surprising breadiness up front good for balance . immediately i get a hint of cooked vegetable dms that blends quickly with mostly grassy hops . a hint of citrus . dms detracts . great blance and mouthfeel moderate slightly over average carbonation really smooth going down . well done here . nice flavors mostly but slight hint of dms infection lingers . glad i tried this beer i think it would be a real stand out without the slight cooked vegetable flavor .,palate,0.9,1
batch the beer pours black and completely opaque with a huge cocoa tan head that stays around very well and leaves a ton of lacing . the smell is layered with chocolate toffee coffee and a noticeable oakiness bourbon . . the taste surprised me by having a much more bitter hop flavor than i picked up in the nose . still some nice cocoa and coffee and the oak bourbon . barrel taste comes through very well and the finish lasts forever leaving a sour tinge right on the tongue . mouth is medium with great carbonation . not as thick or creamy as expected but very pleasant . overall i find this to be an exceptionally drinkable stout . highly recommended .,palate,0.7,1
do n t you hate it when you have to start your review with i hope i got a bad bottle . i was going to not review the beer but then i decided that it would n t be fair to the other breweries for me to not review it . i was really excited to open this unique bottle but it opened with a nonexciting pfft . i poured it into a widemouth glass . it poured like iced tea . no carbonation whatsoever . completely different than the other reviews . the smell is fantastic sweet yummy alcohol caramel toffee and all that stuff . the taste is great too . but no bubbles at all . my toungue is not happy . again i hope i got a bad bottle . luckily the taste is good enough to warrant drinking the whole thing .,palate,0.4,0
a bad imitation of a kolsch beer style is poor in general rare style in my country its taste has reminiscences of a kraeusened style . good for a sunny day . drink from the bottle good for aguafra cheeses a region from the metro of my city famous for its cheeses . recommended,palate,0.4,0
a clear copperish amber brew that produces a nice one finger head of off white slightly sticky foam . a decent retention and lacing on the glass . smell is faint sweet malt and a subtle vinous quality . taste is very sweet with alcohol and dinner rolls . a mild hop bitterness tries to cut the sugar train off but the train keeps rolling . a light banana accented tropical fruitiness as i swallow . the finish is hot and fusel with a drying quality . a sweet breadiness lingers in my mouth . mouthfeel is the best part . somewhat thick and chewy with a tingly carbonation that leads to a light creamy component . drinkability is pretty good considering the booziness . still you are not gon na kill a bunch of these and one was fine for me . a good brew for holiday sipping by a fire and sharing family stories .,palate,0.9,1
i totally agree with jason s review . you d think that shelter pa gt minute ipa gt minute ipa would be a normal progression but whereas i felt minute had a pleasant clean hop flavor and not much else shelter pale ale echoes minute s ambition of big maltiness to go along with the hoppiness . unfortunately shelter is more like minute s retarded pet than its brother possessing a nice low level hoppiness but burying it beneath gobs of diacetyl marred toasty malt and mustiness . do not seek shelter .,palate,0.8,1
a. a brown mahogany color to it with plenty of action going on with the bubbles . the head was gone ten seconds after the pour and left almost no lacing . s. did n t have a very strong smell and it was almost an almondy aroma . t. first and foremost i liked the taste . it was n t too sweet it was just right . a for lack of a better term brown taste to it . nutty and awesome . m. there were lots of bubbles going on in the mouth very active . d. i will drink this beer again it went down smooth tasted good and was an overall awesome experience .,palate,0.3,0
something is up wrong with the aroma and taste of this beer and i do n t know what it is . wonderful appearance . dark golden body . fluffy off white head . a lot of belgian lace . grapefruit mint and pepper in the aroma . but also an odd smell kind of like salami . this must be some nasty phenol created by the yeast . it is . not good . taste is oily peppery and spicy . a bad yeast flavor here and a lot of it . i usually love unibroue brews for that complex yeasty quality but for some reason this one tastes a little off . i dont know what the problem is . that lunchmeat aroma and now this bad oily yeasty taste make this beer almost undrinkable . what the hell is going on . . could this be a bad bottle . i doubt it considering it s called edition we re in and it s . abv .,palate,0.8,1
a the head prevents itself like once white walls now yellowed by years of smoking . i assure you it more appetizing than that description leads one to believe . the body is a dark and hazy ruby orange color . s the nose is spicy and meets caramelized sugar . a strong whiff yields the notes bourbon and vanilla . t a delightful kick to the teeth in the form of a boozy and malty beverage balanced with vanilla and spice before a pleasing hop bitterness comes in at the end and pleases one self for nearly a minute . m perfect carbonation . just plain pleasing . d goes down very easy for a wee heavy . if it was n t for the price i d be looking for it a lot more often .,palate,1.0,1
pours black with a very dark brown head . this beer has one of the darkest heads i have ever seen . scent of ripe fruit blueberries raspberries apples pears chocolate tobacco molasses maple syrup and alcohol . a fruity and complex scent with less alcohol that i expected . taste of rich chocolate dry bitter earth ripe fruit blueberries blackberries pears wood and alcohol . rich and fruity not what i was expecting . the alcohol is noticeable but is far from the boozy mess i was expecting . mouthfeel is heavy bodied and velvety smooth .,palate,1.0,1
from my notes . this one has been readily available throughout my area southern ct since late summer . pours a completely transparent straw yellow color heavy carbonation with a creamy crown . about one finger thick . malty bready aroma . lots of straw grass and soap some diacetyl . more sweet malts a little sugary . quite heavy on the straw . extreme rush of carbonation on the tongue gives way to a crisp lager taste . more straw on the tongue a little tart like lemons . hop bitterness defined in the finish lingering but a light bitterness . malty bready a bit syrupy even with crisp tasting water struggling in the background . overall feels unbalanced too much carbonation and a little too dull . easy to drink .,palate,0.4,0
i tried this beer not knowing what to expect as i was not familiar with this company . the st bottle was opened and the smell was enticing my st thought was this is going to be good . and i was right . tasted good in my mouth and went down nice and smooth . i am looking forward to sampling more from this brewer,palate,0.9,1
the pour was excellent nice orange copper color with a good half inch head . the head quickly dissapated to a light ring that stuck to the pint glass for the entire drink . the smell was very fruity with little or no malt overtones a slight hint of spice . the taste was excellent a quick hop bite with a sharp bite in the middle and a very smooth finish . no lingering hops in the mouth at the end . this is a very drinkable beer i ll get more of this and would love to find it in a nitro can or on tap .,palate,1.0,1
appearance thick and black strong tannish brown head very rocky . smell very faint bitter malts with some chocolate tones . taste malty and chocolaty but the cocoa type . has some hop notes as well with some spice notes possibly ginger . mouthfeel very thick medium carbonation . goes well . drinkability very smooth for being alc though the overall body can limit it from being more than at a time .,palate,1.0,1
on tap at bangers lace . served in a weizen shaped taster glass . a finger of foam settles to a thick collar but minimal lace . very dark brown body . s roasted malts dark chocolate candi sugar light belgian yeast presence and a light amount of christmas spice cinnamon nutmeg clove and allspice . t taste is heavy on dark chocolate roasted malts licorice candi sugar and lightly phenolic belgian yeast . christmas spices are far more present in the taste than in the aroma . finish is quite bitter with heavy black licorice present . alcohol is quite well hidden . m creamy full body with lower carbonation and well hidden alcohol . sufficiently hefty for the style and abv . quite easy to drink . d not my favorite type of beer but pretty good at what it sets out to do . i think this will actually be quite good when barrel aged as the spices should fade out and be replaced by bourbon and barrel goodness . two turtle doves is still my favorite from the standard series .,palate,0.9,1
pours a hazy copper amber in color with a huge layer of foamy light tan colored head . the nose is piney citrusy and hoppy . very nice flavor . this one tastes wonderfully hopped citrusy with a nice bitterness and hints of grapefruit . i can sense a touch of maltiness in the background but its quite covered by the heavy hop flavor . the mouthfeel is smooth and nicely done . excellent carbonation drinkability is good as well . i may be buying more of this again soon .,palate,1.0,1
a a dark copper colored body with a finger sized lasting lacy head and tons of visible carbonation bubbles racing to the top of the glass s sweet fruits . apples pineapples melon . a bit of alcohol and some spices . hops are nowhere in sight . t very complex and spicy . lots of the above mentioned fruits . more than a hint of alcohol . a touch of pepper also . m extremely smooth with the right amount of carbonation d this one goes down too easily . very smooth and enjoyable . too bad its near impossible to get more of these . ill have to save my remaining bottles for special occasions . check this one out if its available to you .,palate,1.0,1
provided by my buddy ned . pours a beautiful clear amber with a firm pillowy head . smell is clearly citrus with a hint of oak . great mouthfeel and is smooth on the palate with a hoppy bitterness that lasts forever . first appearance is that of an amber ale but the depth of flavor and richness in the middle is much more complex . the higher than average abv is hardly noticable and i finished my one and only sampling in record time .,palate,1.0,1
bottle courtesy of a friend thanks . poured into a traditional american pint glass . appearance a slightly hazy copper beer sort of dull with a fast fading slightly off white head that fades quickly minimal to nonexistent lacing runny streaky bubbly pretty average . aroma balanced but faint . a faint brown sugary pumpkin note lots of pale sweetness a few faint toasted notes . taste faint toasted malts pretty mild overall with a lot of husky grainy notes a mild hop bitterness no other real hop notes . spices are faint too nutmeg maybe but not much else . earthy . pumpkin is really only a faint aftertaste here or the very faintest of background notes in this whole ordeal . not so hot . mouthfeel way too big bodied way too carbonated and way too uneven . way too thin too . eh . oy it gets worse as things progress . leaves a bit of a cloying film too . drinkability not hot . at all really . lacking in most of the good spice notes all of the good pumpkin notes most of the good malt notes too cloying sticky afterfeely . not recommended .,palate,0.4,0
i am very disappointed with this beer to be honest . it is alright but not anywhere as good as i hoped . it has a sweet slightly berry smell . it has a corny taste with just a little bit of berry essence but much . it is a little bit sharp . i had to pour it hard to get the amount of head that got with some average lacing . the body is bronze amber . it has a smooth and medium mouthfeel . there is not much for carbonation at all .,palate,0.8,1
what a crazily unique animal this beer is . oz . for oz. one of the most expensive beers i ve ever had . it was well worth it . once . pours an oddly hued dark brownish black . i expected obsidian . strange . surprisingly robust half an inch of head . smell is crazily boozy with caramel burnt molasses booze and . burnt marshamallows . what is that . interesting . taste is volatile . a canker sore in my mouth actually began to hurt . i am not kidding . my slightly chapped lips yeah they started to throb . holy shit . how much barley did they put in this . burnt malt a shit ton of molasses . like seriously molasses . straight up . some chocolate and espresso notes and a googelplex of booze . you know what i really like this beer . it s a shame it averages out to like bucks a sixer around here . the mouthfeel was crazy . it does n t look that thick but when it hits your mouth you have to work to swallow . wow . insane .,palate,1.0,1
thanks to deliriumfest for this one . poured into a pint glass . appearance surprisingly dark cola colored but light definitely makes it through . hints of reddish brown around the edges . a half finger of white head that subsided almost immediately . decent lacing . smell smells like a mix between a macro and cough medicine . its a really really odd smell . slightly fruity . very odd . taste a slight chocolate bitter bite right away and some fruit sweetness . and well not much else . it does n t taste much like it smells which i think is a good thing . but there s really not much too this at all . quickly becomes overpowered by a fruit sweetness . i have no idea what is going on with this beer . becomes a little more balanced and more coffee flavors come through as it warms . mouthfeel nicely carbonated and nice and creamy . feels good on the tongue . drinkability well . i m not a fan . it just does n t taste like much of . anything and certainly not a beer . i m not really sure what new glarus was going for here . but i just did n t get it . probably wo n t have again .,palate,0.8,1
this is a beer of at least two faces . at the oregon brewers fest this beer was a rich dark brown with the terrific chocolate nose flavor and smoothness that the name implies . my wife s favorite by far and gone when we went back two days later . sooo . . sprung for a bottle and apparently a completely different beer . this one was really much more like a stout . the chocolate was very underplayed . most of the flavor imparted was roasty and bitter not bitter chocolate or hops but caraffe malt which was not bad just not what was advertised . out of the bottle this was black very little effervesence . rather than being creamy it was a little oily . again very different but a difference that came out well . watch out where you get this one it will effect your experience . the bottled version is by no means bad just not as advertised .,palate,0.9,1
a a very clear golden amber with minimal head and lacing . s notes of sulphur more than notes actually lots of sulphur . t a little bitter and earthy at first but once that is gone a very metallic taste is left in your mouth . m crisp clean would call it refreshing if it tasted better . d if the taste and aroma were better then this would be very drinkable .,palate,0.8,1
appearance very light golden in color almost macro lager like . fluffy off white head . smell citrusy hops with a touch of a sweet malt in there . also a faint note of spice . taste hoppy mixed with spicy . i was wondering what that spice in the nose was all about and if i was making it up . it ends up mixing in an almost vinegar like strange off taste . its rather light on the hops in the first place for an ipa and the malt just mixes into weirdness . mouthfeel a little lighter for an ipa but the carbonation is nicely mellow . drinkability other than the off taste this is not too bad of a brew . after a few sips it starts to feel like a lager mixed with ipa and ultimately ends up kind of meh .,palate,0.9,1
a aggressive pour gives a huge tan head . thick sticky and soft looking enough to sleep upon . the color is jet black motor oil looking . i ve got to add i really like cavalry labels . they look great and i love that this brewery is vet owned and operated . thank you for your service . s sweet raisin scent with a hint of bittersweet dark chocolate . the beginning smells a little like rubbing alcohol . t a light tasting porter with a nice roasted front . it is followed by a subtle dried fruit raisins and dates along with a bit of dark chocolate . so light but so flavorful . m one of the most silky smooth beers i have had in quite a while . i would love it on cask although the low carbonation is nearly perfect . an outstanding uk style porter . easy as hell to drink and flavorful through and through . a winner in my book although the aroma is lacking the taste and mouthfeel are pretty impressive . a repeat buy coming soon,palate,1.0,1
oz corked and caged bottle into a duvel tulip . a deep reddish brown body with lots of black sediment floating around one finger of coarse white foam that quickly recedesto a frothy ring and leaves minimal lacing . meh . s pure authentic raspberry aroma just like the amazing raspberry cream cheese pie at the norske nook in rice lake wi . quite appetizing but very single minded and not at all beer like . while i would like a bit more complexity i ca n t describe this smell as anything other than enjoyable . t very sweet and slightly tart raspberries light yeast and some faint oak . pretty good but overly sweet for my taste . i expected more sourness from a spontaneously fermented ale . still there s nothing off about it all just simple and sweet . m fairly light slightly sticky body with ample soft carbonation . quite lively and refreshing . d overly sweet to be really drinkable. but still not at all bad . notes i was excited to try this one as it was the only non sweetened fruit lambic at my local store but it was a bit of a let down too heavy on the raspberries nowhere near enough yeast and funk for a lambic . i do really love the smell though . it kind of reminds me of what i remember the new glarus raspberry tart being like only not as well integrated . it s been a couple years since i had that though so i probably should n t talk . i wo n t be seeking this one out again but i ll keep it in mind when i get around to trying the cantillon lou pepe framboise my hopes for that one remain high . cheers .,palate,0.9,1
poured into my lost abbey tulip . head dissipated to nothing . no lacing . nice garnet red color though . aroma is slightly funky and sour with slight tart cherry . smells good . taste is good . never been a big fan of flanders reds but this one is n t as intrusive . slight malty sweetness with a touch of sourness and funk . mouthfeel is slightly malty and lower carb . overall an ok beer . do n t think i would try it again . i need to try the grand cru still,palate,0.9,1
oz bottle poured into a sn snifter . best by august of a pours a pretty clear amber honey copper color . finger bubbly firm looking white head . leaves a good deal of lacing on the sides of the glass . s sweet caramel and bready malt backed by citrusy grapefruity grassy and earthy hops undertones . there is a slight spicyness or pepperyness most likely from the grassy earthy hops but maybe from the yeast . there is also a slight fruitiness that is from the ale yeast . more malty than hoppy though the smell is not too powerful . t has a really nice grassy and earthy hops bite the peppery and fruity notes are there along with some citrus floral and grapefruit as well . it fades away to leave a lingering caramel malty aftertaste though the hops are still there . the taste is awesome m medium bodied perhaps a bit too heavy with decent carbonation not the best but is good enough for an apa . perhaps a bit heavy but still really drinkable nonetheless . o overall this is a good pale ale though its identity is a bit mixed . the smell is not very hoppy whereas the taste has a really nice bitterness its kind of a mixed bag . its individual parts are good but on a whole its not the best . pick some up but do n t go expecting an a,palate,0.6,1
on draught served in a mug the barrel is dark gold with a slight chill haze and small white head that leaves medium lace . smell is sweet tangerine esters and a little off tang from the malt . is n t this supposed to be dry hopped . it s the rotating tap so i doubt it s that old but who knows . taste is very fruity but like the nose esters not hops . there s also this sweet tang to the malt that is a little homebrewy that i ve noticed in quite a few co micros on this trip maybe it s something in the water not the recipe . either way one i pick up on it it s difficult for me to ignore . aside from that this is a pretty vanilla pale ale i was expecting lots of hop character from the dry hopping the tout but there was n t any of distinction to be found here . mf is crisp medium bodied . drinkability is on the lower side for me because of that off flavor and lack of any other interesting tastes . mouthfeel is drinkability is,palate,0.8,1
i bought a pack sampler of smuttynose products . the sampler came with shoal s pale ales three ipas three old brown dog ales and brewer s choice beers . i assume brewer s choice is much like cooks choice in the school cafeteria where you get whatever is left but i will talk about how this brewer s choice was much more enjoyable than cafeteria food in a later review . appearance light amber dark orange in color . i love the unique design of a lot of the smuttynose bottles and shoal s pale ale fits into that category . some head retention with moderate head retention smell not a strong smelling beer . floral hops with a crisp scent . taste could have been more balanced with a little more malt . hops predominate with a bitter taste but not overpowering . mouthfeel something minor seems off but i can not put my finger on it . maybe a fresher beer would solve the problem the label on mine says best before april the month i drank the beer . not skunked at all it just seems a little off for some reason . drinkability solid pale ale . this is a unique pale ale . i like pale ales with a tad more balance with malt flavors but this is a interesting pale ale . i would like to take a fresher shoal s pale ale perhaps one on draft .,palate,0.9,1
interesting barleywine . pours with a ton of carbonation . it took the beer a little while to settle down . the head eventually got rather small the beer itself has the typical deep amber color of a barleywine . aroma is very nice it s sweet and somewhat like baked bread . the taste was a bit off to me almost slightly sour but has a lot of malt and some hop bitterness there this might just need some time to sit . this is the i am tasting . mouthfeel is big . i think this just needs some to time .,palate,0.9,1
gold and black can that talks about patience in creating the distinctive lagers of the past and other statements . not much for a head when poured it quickly disappears . however the aroma is attractive and the lager has a dark color compared to its other coors beers . my first taste of it was great however it lacks in the balance of the malts and has sort of a over roasted taste . altogether though this beer in my opinion is the best of the coors brand and i would recommend for something new . not a everyday beer though .,palate,0.6,1
my lower than normal rating comes from the water ed down taste of this ipa . on the broad ipa spectrum this beer is trying to be something it is not . the hop flavor may be apparent to a non beer drinker but to ipa lovers it leaves more to be desired . perhaps that is why it was created however the taste is lacking though the mouthfeel is comfortable unlike many ipas likely due to its lighter taste .,palate,0.8,1
wow what a shocker . had this on tap at toronado and it was the first time i did not finish a beer there . a a reddish copper like pour w about a half an inch of foam . s a very musty smell i was expecting a more typical sour beer style smell akin to the rrbc beers but was quite surprised that it smelled like a gym locker w fruits t not good . like drinking sour grass probably the best way to put it m low carbonation slightly astringent d not very drinakble i had to leave a third of it,palate,0.6,1
batch bottled . poured into my maudite tulip glass . appearance three soapy fingers present itself immediately . once it dissipates it leaves a clumpy mound in the center . looks creamy and thick . the ale itself is very natural looking . golden yellow with hints of wheat as well . highly carbonated with no hints of yeast residue . very natural looking . a good looking saison . slightly cloudy and opaque . smell hints of yeast are noticeable right away . definitely some hints of lemon grass and fig . slight spices and hops in the nose as well . a citrus orange smell accompanies the belgian hints as well . complex . i took my time trying to get out all the different scents in this one . a slight milky smell as well . taste spices attack my taste buds initially and then become quite sour . the sourness is quick to fade into a smooth natural tasting saison . the lemongrass and citrus notes from the smell are the most noticeable . the aftertaste is filled with sweet clove and yeast . i was a little underwhelmed by the intensity of the spices . mouthfeel drinkability very bitter and sour feeling in the mouth . a belgian yeast like tasting saison . very tart on the tongue . starts off medium bodied and then gets lighter as you swallow . very crisp and citrusy as it rests in your mouth . high carbonation that smooths out to a crisp and dry finish on the tongue . i was surprised that i enjoyed this beer as much as i did . i bought eight jolly pumpkin beers today and had this first because i expected it to be my least favorite . i think this will be slightly hard to top however . it still does not compare to la roja as far as my personal taste but one of these is bound to top it . for the style an excellent saison that reminds me why i love jolly pumpkin brews .,palate,0.6,1
this is a beer from the winter bottling . a pours a thick bodied stout with a slight thick brown head . similar to some other imperial style stouts . the carbonation waits until the end of the pour to raise the bubbles and head . s a nice smell not strong soft mild malty smell almost like chocolate . lives up to the name . taste the taste is surprisingly mellow . lots of malty chewy goodness . no over the top burnt black patent flavor which is a nice surprise . as the liquid warms the flavors evolve . there is a definite sweetness that rounds out the dark malt and roasted flavors . you ca n t really notice the hops but they must be in there to add to the balance . initial sip has some alcohol hotness however by the second sip the overall balance covers that up . the aftertaste may be the best part leaves the taste of the malts in between your teeth and on your tongue . yummy . m great mouthfeel as long as you like them chewy . really i like beers of substance and this one has it . it is almost like dessert but a fine one at that . thick but smooth like a well made mousse that slides down and coats you with velvet . d ok so i started the with a . becuase it is so stong but since the beer is now more than consumed it easy easy for me to drink . not that one should drink too many of these at abv . but i think i could . this is a beer from the winter bottling . this may have added to its pleasantness since these types of beers take to maturation well . this is the second time i had this beer and i liked it even more the second time around . great job bb .,palate,1.0,1
pours very dark into a wine glass . head disappears quickly . smell is malty raisins and sugars . strong and kicking in the nose . body is depressingly light . the first thing that hits you is a tartness followed by weak malt notes and a lack of spice . very nonexistent in the finish . taking bigger an bigger sips just to capture some flavor . smooth but light . bitterness in the aftertaste follows a big gulp . apple detected after intense scrutiny . not a bad beer just disappointing for something so dark . flavor is there just needs a magnifying glass .,palate,0.4,0
from the tap at the brewery . poured a deep copper red with little head . aroma malts citrus sugar caramel hops . flavor citrus grapefruit caramel malts . watery mouthfeel . this is one that you could sit a drink all night.ilike this brewery but i wish the beer was a little bit more robust in the flavor .,palate,0.4,0
ounce bomber . high quality a top notch beer . this is a very nice looking beer . it pours dark brown from the bottle and appears black in the glass . the head is dark like any good imperial stout should be . however any beer that doesnt pour like pure black oil from the bottle can not get top marks in the appearence score from me . i want every imperial stout to be pitch black no matter what sorry . aroma indicates that this is a fresher bottle it has some nice malt elements chocolate roast but it is mainly dominated by huge citrusy hops . flavor is very expressive and concentrated . it is massively flavorful in both malts and hops . the malt shows hints of chocolate coffee and roast while the massive hops add hints of citrus and pine . a very fresh hoppy imperial stout . this is a tasty beer but not sublime fresh . i could see this aging really well .,palate,1.0,1
the appearance of this piece is put simply exceptional . the deep red colour coupled with the faint orange of the head gives the drinker a visual treat when one looks at the glass in which it is served . there is little to smell in this beer unless you stick your nose in the glass but the smell you candetect is fanitly of apples coupling with the colour to remind one of mulled cider . the taste however is a treat that keeps the apple overtones of the scent and adds hints of wood and hops . it is a light flavour that does not tire with repeated tastings . one of the biggest downfalls of this beer it the mouthfeel . like many ales it has a thin texture that does not cling well . however it remains light and has a hint of carbonation that helps add interest to the beer when drunk . it has an interesting feel in the mouth . one can drink this ale all night . it is light and goes well with food in order to keep itself interesting . it is beer hooray beer .,palate,0.7,1
ml bottle into wine glass bottled in . pours extremely hazy red orange color with a foamy finger off white head with poor retention that reduces to almost nothing . aromas of strong raspberries booze and some tartness and big sweetness . the nose isnt particularly inviting but is alright . taste of huge booze up front with some raspberries malty sweetness and some spiciness . lingering notes of sweetness and booze on the finish . big alcohol in the taste and a huge warming on the finish . this is pretty much undrinkable way too much alcohol presence . big syrupy mouthfeel with light medium carbonation . this was just not good at all my first drain pour . i could not see myself finishing this bottle .,palate,0.2,0
poured from a bomber into snifter glass a light amber with a cream colored head very little lacing a good looking beer . evidence of champagne yeast from the small bubbles . s faint sweet fruit not exactly grape but not citrusy either . not picking up any hop aroma but there is a bit of boozy aroma . t this was a tough one for me . first taste that hit was sweetness can not tell if it s from the malt or fruit but this gives way to a tart bite almost puckering . more tart than bitter but this is to be expected from the description . a nice oak presence . m a bit chewy for me albeit nicely carbonated . d one and done for me i managed to drink ounces or so but could n t finish the bomber .,palate,0.8,1
review of a pint can stamped . i have no idea what that means . a hazy dark amber solid two finger cream head and some great lacing . s copper sweet resinous bananas and tangerines . welcoming . t much more earthy and mellow and floral than expected . there is a slightly dry finish and not much of a linger besides the biter twang and some caramel . m thicker developing froth slowly turning to cream . nice . o pretty good and interesting . i d get the four pack again .,palate,1.0,1
cloudy lemon pour with a billowing white head . good retention and lace . strong wheat aroma with the expected banana and clove notes though not as strong as most hefes . i m not sure if this bottle is past its prime but its tastes a little tired . there are some very good banana and clove notes there but there s also a bit of mustiness like a forgotten book in somebody s attic . aside from that there s a nice touch of sourness from the wheat and light apple notes in the background but nothing that really wows me . the same can not be said of the body however which is spot on . perfect medium light body and pillowy carbonation but not enough to save a ho hum hefe . ah well .,palate,0.9,1
batch brewed april sampled february a solid but careful pour produces three fingers of pale tan colored froth in my cl tulip glass . the beer is an orange tinged honey color that shows an incredible carbonation and an orange gold color when held up to the light . the aroma is quite hop focused but seems to have lots of sweet malt character that accentuates fruity hop aromatics . notes of candied orange zest concentrated tangelo orange cream candies essential citrus oil and a touch of herbal character are concentrated at the front of the aroma while the back end adds notes of toasty biscuit like malt and some dusty grain notes . not as sweet as i was expecting though this does have a light sweetness to it . flavors of alcohol tend to dry this beer out a bit and it has an ample carbonic bite to it as well . the citrus character that was so prominent in the aroma is not nearly as noticeable in the flavor this is lightly accented by notes of bergamot a touch of lychee and some orange juice flavors . the bitterness is fairly soft for your typical double ipa but does provide a lingering bitterness to this beer . the alcohol also accentuates a grassy herbal hop character just a bit with a bit of green vegetal astringency in the finish . this vegetal note seems to grow as the beer warms up . the body of this brew is definitely on the light side for a abv beer which is right in line with how i like my double ipas . the flavor is surprisingly un hoppy considering the aroma of this beer or perhaps it is better put that the hop character is the most dominant part of the flavor but it comes off as weak and flabby somehow . this is definitely one of those beers that did not live up to the promise of its aroma .,palate,0.8,1
a poured a beautiful translucent red . when held to the light i picked up tinges of pink and orange . the lt finger head was almost white with the faintest hint of pinkish red . the head dissipated quickly and left minimal lacing . i was really excited by the unique color . s the aroma was not very full . like trying to smell water . i labored at it and finally picked up some light hops and grains with some fleeting sweet malts and a hint of metal . t eh . very light and watery with neutral hops yeast flavor . the aftertaste was slightly metallic . i m not sure if this was a storage issue but i bought it cold at the distributor and the fresh date was months from now . m is this even beer . slightly high carbonation gave a fun tingle but the low alcohol level made it feel more like watery champagne than beer . d it s certainly an easy drink i suppose especially if you do n t like beer i have met such people . . it s somewhere between a red pellegrino and coors light with food dye . it s easy to drink quickly but far too expensive for me to go through too fast . i was left trying to savor a beer i could not enjoy and had spent too much on . sorry magic hat this was a big let down .,palate,0.4,0
reviewed . oz bottle bb pours a golden brown color fizzy with a big white lasting foamy head . very strong ripe banana aroma a little hops but mostly bananas . banana malty taste banana aftertaste . bottled water taste . not much else . interesting but this will be my last .,palate,0.8,1
oz bottle poured into a standard pint glass . a ruby red to brown color clear slight tan head no lacing s big on the maltiness . has a little prune plum aroma and a slight alcohol presence . no hop aroma noted . t malty rich and sweet . has a toasted character but no hop or fruity flavor is detected . has a sweet finish . mf medium full bodied low carbonation drinks pretty smooth and creamy . drinkability decent brew . flavor did n t seem as bold as other winter bocks i ve tasted . enjoyable nonetheless .,palate,0.9,1
january bottle cloudy golden color with a large head that had good retention before settling to a thick cap . moderate amount of sticky lacing is left on the glass . aroma is shared by pale malt with a slight sweetness pale fruit such as pears and the funky brett . everything seems to be in balanced and the brett is integrated nicely . the flavor falls a little short of the aroma . nothing really wowed me here . the sweetness was a little higher than anticipated . the yeast gives off little in either phenols or esters . the brett is evident but on the subdued end of the spectrum . just the slightest funkiness . i could compare it to a weaker flavored orval . maybe a good beer to introduce someone to brett . i have never been disapointed with the mouthfeel in any allagash beer and this is no exception . feels light and lively without being harsh . very good texture . the beer could use just a little more heft in body . a good beer but not one i would buy again . i received this as part of a bif but i understand the price tag is high .,palate,0.9,1
pours out black with no bubbles thick syrupy . smells of raisins a hint of semi sweet choc . you can definitely smell the alcohol in this one . tasted it cold warm go cold w this one the alcohol is very overpowering in this one . tastes of more raisins than anything else except for the alcohol . mouthfeel is nice thick syrupy smooth . the way i want a barleywine . drinkability struggled to finish the tiny bottle need i say more .,palate,0.8,1
i was not going to buy a pack of this but when i saw this on tap at a bar with zero craft selections i figured i may as well try it out as i had no good options to go with . pours a copper amber colour with thin white head . ok head retention minimal lacing . smells incredibly sweet caramel and bready malt . i do n t pick up anything else in the flavour either just sweetness . i had a little difficulty finishing off my pint but it did n t taste bad . this is more just like a amber ale and i think it is better than the keith s red .,palate,0.8,1
poured into a standard pint glass . appearance did n t pour out as dark as i had hoped and once in the glass it s completely transparent . body is deep blackish brown in the middle and reddish orange around the edges . a small tan foamy head formed immediately but it dissipated to a thin halo just as quickly . no lacing . smell espresso caramel and burnt sugars and sweet cream . possibly chocolate too . the espresso is strong but not overpowering all of the components meld together nicely . taste big time cappuccino cola and heavy roasted malt . the flavor is roasty throughout but it really kicks it up a notch in the finish very bitter and very smoky . nice . mouthfeel thick and full with a rich long lasting aftertaste . the carbonation is such that the beer feels very creamy luscious even . in my mind this is the perfect feel for an imperial stout . i ca n t find any flaws . drinkability other than the appearance this was a very good beer . share it with a friend or drink it on your own but beware of the alcohol content it s hidden very well .,palate,1.0,1
a light orange brown in color . head is rocky and foamy and stays around for a long . no lacing on this beer at all . s very fruity and sweet smell . though just single toned . apples cherries maybe some clove spice . nothing complex . just up in your face fruit sweetness . t taste is sweet and sour . green apples with a bit of cherry . finish is sour and dry . nothing special . m medium bodied with good carbonation . d not very drinkable . i shared the bottle with my brother . i wouldnt have been able to drink the whole thing,palate,0.8,1
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 .,palate,0.4,0
pours almost pitch black with a very small dark tan head that fades very quickly . smell of sweet cocoa powder slight coffee and bourbon . flavors of dark chocolate sweet maltiness balanced by a roasted grain . the bourbon then comes on very powerfully but its not just bourbon flavored which i like . finishes with cocoa powder and vanilla and a strong alcohol burn . perfectly carbonated with a thick chewy body and a strong alcohol burn . very good beer and the abv is hidden well . perfect dessert dinner . will age nicely .,palate,1.0,1
pours a deep dark black . black as night . opaque . thin tan head . looks like motor oil or tar . aromas of chocolate whiskey coffee charred wood and a bit of hops . taste is chocolatey coffee with some whiskey alcohol characteristics . smooth velvety mouthfeel . a bit oily . very nice alcohol warmth .,palate,0.6,1
thanks to brian for kindly sending this my way from halifax . the bottle arrived in great shape but sadly the contents seems to have fallen foul of picaroons sketchy quality control . decent pour with an aggressive off white head that betrays the usual over carbonation that i ve found with these guys . nice lacing as it gently drops to a steady cap atop the rusty copper body . nose is too skewed toward soapy notes for me to like it too much but it does have a decent biscuit and caramel base . however there s something that just does n t jive with me . taste is passable but by no means exciting and again i feel something is amiss here . there s a good dose of biscuit and some caramel sweetness but also a slight acidic edge and a soapiness that detracts more as the beer is consumed . herbal notes are good but the floral is dead and tastes it . body is thin and viciously carbonated . another mediocre picaroons . drinkable but why the hell would you bother . i m now prepared to right this brewery off despite a few good reviews they re pretty much crap and not worth the time or effort . if they fixed their quality control issues they d be better but even then their beers are pretty bland and boring .,palate,0.3,0
this is a curious beer . it is oddly hoppy for a wheat but this is the same impression i got from many of the flossmoor beers that i ve tried . it s not cloudy enough to be a traditional hefe but its definitely not a kristalweisen . it was also a bit on the flat side and was n t spiced either . all in all it was pleasant but unremarkable beverage .,palate,0.4,0
appearance gt dark midnight black with a beautiful chocolate malt looking head.great lacing . smell gt sweet molassess dark chocolate burnt toast . taste gt good representative of a porter . balanced . not too complex . mouf gt nice nothing special drinkability gt sure thing,palate,0.6,1
picked up a ml bottle from the beer junction in west seattle the morning after the beer mail went out . poured into pint glass . pours a off white that stays around a while with moderate frothy lacing . pours a champagne light gold with a lime tint . in the glass gold with amber tint . smells of pears peaches and oddly tomatoes like a marinara vibe . citrus and herbal hop aroma . tastes of wonderfully done hops . more citrus than herbal or floral that sort of strikes and lingers on the taste buds in a good way . taste overall sort of lays back . not near as abrasive as most ipas but with all the flavor . bright clean on bringing ends with a nice wet finish . very tasty . . alc. vol . hidden very well seems almost nonexistent . do n t see what all the hoots and hollers are about this being regarded as the best beer on the site but i will say i thoroughly enjoy it and could drink pliny all day the taste and mouthfeel never get old . bottled on date,palate,1.0,1
poured into my new belgium goblet from the oz bomber during the nfc east game a generous almost finger head deep red and very clear thick foam tastes a bit carmelly and has an amber tinge medium lacing at best s light on the nose a bit of maltiness cut by an off frutiness t heavy great malty flavor following the aroma i get more of a fruitiness than a spiciness . sotra wrecks the great malty taste . m lots of carbonation heavy body no alcohol bite d for me i really cant get past the taste of slight fruitness . wont go back for another but i recognize this as a quality beer just one that i dont like next i ll reach for a really great homebrew .,palate,0.9,1
a light copper minimal head almost no lacing s amber malts and nuts t similar to aroma amber ale with a nutty finish . m light bodied . very easy drinkin . carbonation very low . o ok to drink when no other craft beer is available . i ca see why this is a gateway craft beer .,palate,0.8,1
a pours a dark auburn with hints of caramel coloring . has the massive head i ve come to expect from bear republic . s sweet and piney smell . the hops come through huge . t hits strong with piney hops.hints of citrus and spruce give it an excellent flavor . m a bit thin for my taste . carbonated very well . d very drinkable . the massive amount of hops and bitterness makes it one to sip of but i can drink this all night long .,palate,0.6,1
light yellow slightly murky body with a nearly white head about fingers thick . smells citrusy mostly with some spice . very well balanced and tasty . sweet citrusy with some spice but no flavor overpowers . virtually perfect . extremely drinkable . i m very impressed . the best witbier i ve tried and a new favorite .,palate,0.7,1
continuing on my self punishment tour of some of the worst brews ever i take myself to a true hobo classic . the olde english tallboy . drank straight up out of the oz can . s smells like old stale macro on first whiff . i am not exaggerating . you know the smell of old beer that has sat out overnight after a party and you have to clean it up the morning after . that s what this is like . slight sweetness alcohol and metallic twang to bring it all together into one horrific package . t kind of bitter kind of sweet . a chore to swallow . not too heavy on the alcohol but somehow it still burns . consider it a perk or part of the experience . lingers on the palate like a bad cigarette . overall not something i ll ever subject myself to again . there are way better means of getting trashed than this and though it s cheap it s not at all worth the gagging and self loathing .,palate,0.6,1
a poured into my trusty duvel tulip with a wallop of white head . rising out of the yellow pour with ice cream . resting atop for seemingly forever and lacing wonderfully . s spicy banana floral . big smell . seems to be sort of a hefe base . t the taste is pretty basic . easy drinking base of belgian yeasts and bananas . very sweet . fruity and full of ester elsewhere . maybe even a bit musty . the taste on the backend is n t great . mf light crisp full of carbonation very drinkable . o just average . this was part of that pack of belgian imports box . glad i tried it but on to the next one .,palate,0.8,1
looks just about perfect for the style . glowing bronzed orange color like a sunset with a glaring white head that is creamy and remains present for the duration . leaves big splats of lace as it slowly chills out . aroma is finely balanced between sweet buttery caramel like malt and big herbal hops . malt actually reminds me of candied popcorn like fiddle faddle or something . while the taste treads the high wire between hops attack and malt sweetness the same way the aroma does the hops edge out the malt on the tongue . considering the style they ought to . and those hops are big and resiny with equal nods to citrus rind and pine tree branch . a minty flavor reigns in the otherwise bitter and candy sweet finish . without feeling heavy this has both a creaminess and stickiness that works well to match the aggressive hop profile and carry the candy like malt sweetness that rides along . bitter and resiny in a way that inseparably welds flavor to texture and really helps define the beer . feel wise it s magnificent . while my description of the taste sounds like the description of a big ass double ipa it manages to pack in a lot of flavor without going imperial . the sensible abv helps with that and this is basically an all around excellent clearly california fied version of the style . another fine brew from the typically hop heavy moylans .,palate,1.0,1
pours a hazy golden red . plenty of fresh raspberry on the nose and a little bit herbal . nice . a great mouthfeel nice acidity and delicate creamy bubbles . the taste is nice at the beginning . plenty of raspberry in a toned down geuze like frame . the sour flavours are in check . my only problem comes at the finish where i notice a bit of meat like brettanomyces . too bad because it takes away from what would otherwise be a nice refreshing beer . it s not so bad that i wo n t drink it however .,palate,0.9,1
an exceptional weiss . very cloudy and very smooth without an overpowering flavor like the victory whirlwind . after having a few great weiss beers this one trickled down the line to a decent example but it is a very flavorful beer worth drinking . it has a monster amount of yeast which finer weiss beers blend much better but what can i say it is what it is .,palate,0.9,1
poured from oz bottle into a tall hefe glass . pours a beautifully cloudy orange color with plenty of fluffy head . a solid amount of lacing remains on the glass after drinking . smells like wheat yeast and a little bit of banana . very smooth taste with malty sweetness traditional wheat a hint of banana and mild hops but i was really expecting more here . the aftertaste feels like it was watered down and leaves me longing for something more . this is far from being a bad hefe but it s clearly inferior to the offerings from style leaders paulaner and augustiner imo . mouthfeel is smooth and creamy with just the right amount of carbonation . best part of this beer . drinkability is high due to its relatively light taste and fabulous mouthfeel . i could see myself sessioning this brew . a good hefe all in all but it does n t live up to the rave reviews here . paulaner s hefe still reigns supreme as the best universally available weissbier .,palate,0.9,1
on nitro tap at the yard house . paired it with the chocolate souffle and worked well a real no brainer . a looked like a more viscous guinness . i was interested to see how the nitro tap would work with an imperial stout and i was n t disappointed . s standard american imperial stout aroma . chocolate coffee vanilla in equal proportions . t bitter chocolate and coffee provided excellent contrast to the sweetness of the chocolate souffle and vanilla ice cream . rich very rich . a little hit of alcohol nothing too substantial . f all that i hoped it would be . very creamy . i m not a huge imperial stout guy but i wish i could get more imperial stouts on nitro tap i think this smooth feel helps the overall experience out tremendously . d it s so rich one is enough . it also wanted to overpower my meal it only really started to shine at dessert .,palate,1.0,1
ml corked caged bottle poured into a snifter . a pours a clear reddish mahogany amber color that produced a great yellowish to tan colored head with great retention as well . some good lacing here and there too . s dry very dry with some subtle pine and citrus . has a big woody backbone with some underlying caramel like fig sweetness but otherwise a very dry aroma . t this has a great combo of flavors . a very dry woody pine that turns into a walnut like nutty oak . some subtle lemon . has a really nice underlying fig like toffee caramel malt background alot like the aroma had . a complex beer . m this is ridiculously smooth despite its hop dryness and woody bite . that bigfoot like background really meshes well with the big dry woody front . great carbonation level and balance . definitely does not feel like . abv either . d a delicious and complex beer that really hits the spot for me on this rainy night . i look forward to what a year of age will do to this but it really hits a homerun fresh .,palate,1.0,1
dark red burgundy pour . some reddish tints around the edges when held up to light . good finger head clumps a bit in the middle . smell of chocolate and berries cherry . and tobacco . hints of hops are present to provide some pinch in the nose . tastes of coffee chocolate some cranberry and nut . is a bit thick at first then thins out when hops are introduced and dries the sweetness nicely . the thick to thin feeling is accompanied by an overall velvety finish . i would like a crisper finish but this is nice .,palate,1.0,1
i usually like pyramid s beers . this one was a drain pour . possibly just a bad bottle . a pale slightly hazy orange color with a slight white head . active carbonation s bitter citrus hops . t blech . did n t matter if it was cold a bit warmer . strong bitter citrus pine hops with a skunky finish m medium bodies with active carbonation . d drain pour . did n t enjoy this a bit . i did buy it as a single bottle at cost plus and it was about a month past its drink by date of .,palate,0.7,1
on tap at laundry in kent . not much in the mood for reviewing so this will be a short one . appearence looks like your traditional ipa . amber orange . laces to the glass nicely . a light froth on top . smell hoppy and citrusy . taste a fairly basic ipa but it is definitely tasty . extremely well balanced hops with a bit of lemon zest and citrus . mouthfeel and overall very smooth and light bodied . quite refreshing and reminds me more of a summer ipa .,palate,1.0,1
purchased at bauer wine and spirits in boston . poured into an ommegang glass . this is a very good douple ipa from avery . it pours an dark orangey color with a moderate head . it smells of piney and citrus hops with a slight but not overbearing alcohol presence . the taste is all hops without being too much of a kick in the mouth due to the nearly hidden malt backbone . it has a wonderfully creamy mouthfeel that makes each sip a pleasure . overall a terrific offering from avery . this is suitable for both special occasions and regular drinking .,palate,1.0,1
new beer at our pub since early april . remarkably good . but pay attention almost alcohol but you hardly remark it . it does not have that much body but it surely has a delicate taste . i m a bit more inclined for brown beers but this one is really good and not brown at all . nice glass but nothing special .,palate,0.6,1
for it s price this is great beer much better than corona and on par with the more expensive victoria . with an amber color tasteful flavor clean body and darker finish than most mexican beers other than bohemia indio is great option when deciding on beers in mexico . it s quite unfortunate that it is not exported .,palate,1.0,1
sampled at the white horse in london england . copper . the aroma was nice . english hops flowers light lemon and herbs along with a slightly toasted maltiness . i really enjoyed this . this is a beer you can drink constantly thoughout the night but not only that it is great as a palate cleanser when you are trying a lot of big beers as well . very good example of the style . flavors much like the aroma .,palate,0.6,1
the interesting thing that some people forget about beer is that there are multiple communities of those drinking it . those who go for complex flavor aroma appearance etc who typically frown on american macro brews . then there are those who drink to get drunk who look for lighter beers so that more can be drank in a single sitting and though this is n t a cheap beer at . it is n t overly expensive and while the flavor is n t really complex at all the extreme drinkability of the beer truly makes it a standout in the crowd who drink to get drunk . interestingly enough i m the type of person who enjoys both facets of beer so i can see the positive attributes on either side .,palate,1.0,1
got this from a friend at a local beer store . a light gold color with a thick inch white head that fades slowly . awesome look . s smells of heavy grapefruit and hops upfront . slight honey and earthy scent in the middle with and candi sugars on the backend . very good . t super bitter hops upfront . earthy light fruits and grapefruit in the middle with honey hidden on the backend . not much of a hop man personally . m refreshing but not as refreshing as most ipa s . leaves a dry bitter flavor on your palate . not for me . d get past the wall of hops and you can get this down . all in all this is a fantastic brew if you want super hops . i m not a hop man myself . this is super dry and hoppy . if you want some malts and sweet flavors than this is not your brew .,palate,0.6,1
pours a dark brown color with lighter edges . head was plentiful and spongy . retention was short lived . i can see why they suggest drinking it ice cold and straight from the bottle . this smells awful . a mixture of metal stale malts and a burnt rye toast aroma . the taste is better but it s nothing good . really it s just so bland its painful . there s only the faintest hints of roasted malts and a hint of sweetness . this is like water . there s no substance nothing validating about the way it feels . i m so disappointed in this . regular guinness is n t spectacular but it s pleasant and drinkable despite it s giant stature . this just sucked . smelled awful tasted bland and nothing pleasurable about drinking it .,palate,0.2,0
pours a black with a small tan head that falls to a ring some sparse lace . aroma is some chocolate sprinkled on ripe fruits and spice . not really saison smelling per say unless just being little fruity and spicy makes it so . taste is well more saison like fruits are tart with light funk maybe but definite spice bite . finish is lingering roasted malt notes and lingering spice and tartness . little strange not sure what a dark saison should be like but this is pretty non exciting . mouthfeel is medium with good level of carbonation . overall blah not impressed with this one maybe terrapin ca n t make a saison or maybe throwing dark malts in a good saison just makes it blahh who knows .,palate,0.8,1
it poured a deep amber color with a red hue . it had a one finger head . no carbonation was present . it had a sweet malt scent . it tasted malty and slightly sweet . there was a mild hop presence . it finished a little dry . it was lite to medium bodied . it is a drinkable beer .,palate,0.9,1
it was a choice between this a rolling rock and a bass . i chose the corona purely for scientific research . findings were consistent with those of the popular opinion corn and lots of it . corn in the aroma corn in the taste . corn in the finish . now i like corn and i like beer . but i do not like this corn in beer sam i am . redeeming qualities were the appearance and mouthful both more substantial than expected . but when it comes right down to it if beer looks good but does not taste good well then hang it on the wall and call it art . but do not expect me to allow it into my body . never again .,palate,0.6,1
gold color clear minimal white head nose is sour grassy cereal melon hopps and detergent taste of sour bitter grassy hops and wet hay dry harsh mouth feel for a light beer sour cereal and grass aftertaste nothing special for a pilsner,palate,0.4,0
a clear gold with a light green tint wispy head . s crisp tart apples with some very light ethanol notes . t sweet apple up front . tarness takes over quickly and dominates throughout . m clean and crisp . d the tartness is the only obstacle here . great for what it is . overall just not my thing .,palate,0.9,1
ounce bottle . pours clear amber color with a finger off white head with amazing retention that reduces to a lacing cap that leaves very nice lacing . aromas of citrus pine with some fruits and spices . taste of strong citrus and spices with pine that finishes with a very big citrus bitterness that lasts with some spiciness . very big hop presence in this over the malts . alcohol presence is minimal except for a slight warming after the finish . medium carbonation and body . as always i am a fan of hops so this is some tasty stuff . more lagunitas awesomeness here,palate,1.0,1
slammin some ho s . ahh that never gets old . interesting beer it pours white with a good amount of head as the bottle tells you to pour rd s swirl and then pour the rest . theres a lil bit of something floating around in here . yeast . the smell is quite pleasant like a mellow version of franziskaner i d say . the taste is like the forementioned and i could pound these all night if it was going to be one of those nights because its just a great beer to session with . not very filling light and has the hefe feel to it which i love btw . the mouthfeel is light but hey its a light beer . for drinkability again one of the beers that could probably never offend me . good job . this is what a light beer should be . a bit pricey though .,palate,0.6,1
this is a great beer . it just looks awesome with the cascading effect of the head . the head just last the entire glass . tonight mine was served with a four leaved cloved drawn on the head that stayed there till the end . the smell was very roasty with coffe and burnt caramel smells . the taste was the same . mouthfeel was great it was very rich and smooth with little carbonation but it fit the stout just right . this was n t very drinkable . i could substitute this with my meal because it is so thick .,palate,1.0,1
tried this one at my buddy s house . took it down from the can . not too much comes through on the nose not to me anyway . taste was better than expected . definitely not great though . kind of bland . went down easy . i probably would n t buy it but if that s all that s available it s ok .,palate,0.7,1
purchased single bottle from charles st. liquors appearance cloudy orange brown not much head decent lacing . smell great pine and citrus hops similar to what you d find in a good ipa . can definitely detect a bit of sugary malt too . taste pretty darn good . nicely balanced with dominating bitter hops presence but enough sugar to come in and cancel it out so it does n t overwhelm your tastebuds . exceptional silky mouthfeel . i almost like the way it hits my mouth more than the actual taste . overall definitely recommended if you happen to see it at your store . i would n t necessarily go and seek it out as it s not that unique and you can find several other high quality beers of similar nature . still this one is right up with the best .,palate,1.0,1
what better way to celebrate black friday then with a black chocolate stout . bottle courtasy of finnman thank you . this is a winter bottle i have an bottle that i ll be hanging onto for a few more years . poured from the oz brown bottle into an oversized snifter . served at degrees . dark brown inch head sits atop the beer . black in color with no light penetration . sticky long streaking clumps of lace drapeing my glass . retention is grand with a nice quarter inch layer and assorted bubbles . aroma is of chocolate grains liquid chocolate extract molasses dark roasted coffee beans chocolate cake batter with an eggy white flour aroma . some alcahol notes at the nose . absolutly perfect in the aroma department . smooth and creamy mouthfeel with a slick inky texture . some carbonation up front quickly melting away to smoother softer texture . molasses in the flavor mix with hints of brown sugar roasted coffee its sweet at first . becoming bitter with chocolate flavors and notes of lingering bitter grassy hops . alcahol warming throughout not at all boozy just a warming sensation . this is definatly a sipper and not at all a sessionable brew . its thick heavy and filling . two of these would take me to drunk town in no time . its an exceptional brew and a perfect example of a chocolate ris . mouthfeel is not as thick and creamy as others i ve had and there is a bit more carbonation up front then i d hope for . aside from these things it is a terrific beer .,palate,0.6,1
had this with a friend who happens to be named sam smith on a hot sf indian summer day . . appearance gt clear lively . lovely golden honey color big head dissipates quickly . no lacing . smell gt sweet grass fruit esters . mmmm taste gt medium complexity . good representative of its style . sweet with burnt finish . slightly metallic hang but nothing to cry over . mouf gt nice . very nice . drinkability gt decent but probably not feasible for my budget,palate,0.9,1
low score for me . i had this at the imperial bar in bourke st and there was something deeply wrong with my pilsner . i ordered one and my mates ordered their beers . when they were served up everyone took their beer and i waited for mine the bar girl said that one s your s love . i looked to where she pointed and there was n t a pilsner in sight when i mentioned this she nodded her head and said that s the pilsner . it took me a second to realise that an almost dark amber coloured beer was what she d poured from the tap . what the hell s going on here . . it looks like this pilsner has been hit with a few bags of malt . this was no clear golden beer it looked like an ale . smelled like it used to be a pilsner fruity but malty . tasted like some citrus fruits but that malt kept creeping back in not leaving this poor pilsner alone . good beer in it s own right but most certainly not a pilsner .,palate,0.7,1
batch a very pale straw about as white as a beer can get . cloudy . huge cloud like head . s musty straw . lots of brett . some orange . no hops . t very tart and dry . not flabby like many wit beers . a hair less sour would be nice but this is still tasty . m bone dry . moderate high carbonation . tart . perfect . d great for a hot day like today . very dry and tart . a bit less funk might make this perfect .,palate,1.0,1
the pour is a deep amber with a whispy white head . aroma is a bit of caramel malt and some very light herbal notes . very subdued in both aroma and flavor . flavor begins slightly sweet with light caramel and bread notes then finishes with a touch of herbal bitterness . light to medium bodied with a very smooth mouthfeel . all in all this beer is very average . nothing special but nothing offensive .,palate,0.8,1
man i love this beer . c clear pale gold a smooth smooth hops you know it has a strong hop aroma if i can smell it . t great hop smack . perfect blend of bitterness to aromas as expected from the amount of dry hopping they do . m good solid carbonation . i picked this up at the brewery and it was bottled three days ago . perfect drinkability and solid head retention on this one .,palate,0.6,1
tap o brien s . pours black with red highlights . no head . aroma of chocolate vanilla wood and earth . flat mouthfeel . more wood and earth in the flavor but a very nice malt backbone carob and some smoke make this very pleasant . definitely a sipper .,palate,0.6,1
pours a clear gold colored lager with a short lasting white head nice gold color though . smell is very sweet and malty with a fairly good herbal hop aroma . does n t smell bad at all but it does smell too sweet . taste is a bit sweet with a fair fruity flavor from the yeast . a bit of toffee candy in the malt here but it is too sweet for the style . hops do n t really contribute much to the flavor probably masked by the malt . mouthfeel is thin . an ok lawnmower class beer here but not something to seek out .,palate,0.4,0
it pours with little head . the smell is smoky raisins . i usually hold the yeast in the bottle and drink it separately . this one was surprisingly thin in body . i bought it fresh and it s been years since i opened one . the taste is great . the smell is an accurate forecast . the surprise is in the after sweetness . after all these years it s very well blended . i am lucky to have more . i wo n t be dallying though . i think this is moving just past it s prime .,palate,0.6,1
ml bottle thanks to nicks poured into a lost abbey tulip . poured an amber red mostly foam foam liquid at best and this foam certainly gripped the glass and always stayed above a layer of film . smell was largely of candied hops very sweet smelling and only briefly did any oak make its presence known . a little one dimensional but a good sign of things to come . expected vanilla from the oak but that did n t happen for me . taste was the one dimensional candied hop from the nose hitting the tastebuds . it was n t something that beated you into submission more something that was always there and not in a bad way . i was a big fan of the mouthfeel it managed to parch the mouth presumably from the oak while leaving you ready to come back for another sip . not what i expected but overall it is an ok beer for a tasting or a session . drinkability was very good taste was sweet and one dimensional .,palate,0.9,1
i have become a big fan of highlands cold mountain and rush out to purchase it with each years release in nov . i must say that this years is the most disappointing of the bunch . not as spicy or complex as in years past . the mouthfeel is much lighter . and the beer just taste overall watered down . i m glad i tried this on tap before buying the big bottle . i ll will push this one to the side as cold mountain at least for this year has become a meer average winter warmer and will look forward to next years version .,palate,0.3,0
way too sweet even for a doppelbock . pours a deep dark brown with some red tinge . essentially flat . nose is molasses and licorice . flavor is very sweet . malts come across as if i am licking different types of sugar bowls . i got hints of brown sugar granulated sugar and fine sugar . also more of the licorice and molasses as well as cherries and figs . mouthfeel is full and the alcohol is not particularly noticeable but more of a slow burn than a biting tang . slight dry finish .,palate,0.9,1
poured from a bottle into a snifter . a pours a dark ruby brown with a little clarity through the top when looking up at it . thin cream head disapated rather quickly . s could smell this one right as i opened it . as soon as the bottle depressurized i smelled bourbon and caramel . as poured into the glass get notes of toffee dark fruits roasted malts aroma of good bourbon and can almost smell the booze knowing this will be a big beer . t this is delcious . the bourbon brings a heat to the taste that lingers throughout but balanced with some dark fruits smidge of vanilla toffee oak cherry . has some sweetness in the front to balance out the hot bourbon and booze taste which seems to last long enough to let that initial bourbon kick die away . i really like how the tastes play with each other very complex taste and ever changing with the drink getting warmer . bourbon becomes more pronounced as it warms making a more bold but welcomed taste after the introduction the colder flavors gave . i stand by my first sentence . m little hot and heavy from the bourbon . but i did n t expect this to be light . the cheeks become nice and saturated with the bourbon a great feeling when drinking a beer that is aged in good bourbon . but as far as drinkability this becomes a little more of a sipper once it warms up . o this to me is an amazing barleywine . great job of kicking the tastes up to extreme levels yet keeping the body restrained a bit to account for the barleywine . this beer is coming in a little hot right now and should be amazing with about years on this but i for one welcome that bourbon . love the lingering taste and complexity .,palate,0.7,1
a black opaque pour with thin tan head that dissipates quickly . when held to the light you can see it s dark ruby red hue . s lots going on here . smells like an oatmeal raisin cookie . hints of toffee and and lots of sweetness from the grains . not the way i remember this beer either my palate is more refined or this batch is much different than from two years before . t the oatmeal raisin taste is the first thing i take much like the aroma . lots of grainy sweetness and not a whole lot of roasty backbone to follow it up as i would expect from a stout . almost has a lacto sweetness going on . very interesting and again not anything like the last bottle i remember having . m this beer exceed in this category . a nice velvety and smooth mouthfeel that makes the heavy body much nicer going down . d to me this was very different than what i normally get in an oatmeal stout . it seems very rich and decadent moreof a dessert beer . i would have loved more roasty coffee notes in the finish but did n t really detect them . overall a solid beer that is somewhat unique .,palate,0.9,1
oz bottle poured into a cognac glass . it was clear and light pale gold in color . medium carbonation and a surprisingly thick off white head . floral and hop notes in the aroma . dry start then a delicious but not overpowering hoppy bitterness and unpolluted floral and hop finish .,palate,0.6,1
a friend of mine received a few bottles of from a guy he knows who traveled to asia . the beer is a typical macro lager . it pours a clear pale yellow color with a fizzy white head on top . the fizz dissolves quickly leaving a couple spots of lace on the glass . a mild aroma of rice and honey greets you before your first sip . the beer was thin bodied and very easy to drink . its flavor had some notes of honey corn and rice . nothing offensive . for a faint tasting macro lager it was n t too bad . it tasted all natural to me and did n t leave behind any strange after tastes .,palate,0.4,0
had a bottle of this on . the pour was kind of boring it had no head at all anymore . the color of the beer was a copperish red color . the smell of the beer was a bit malty and earthy with some hints of spice . the taste was muted pretty well i think because it just tasted like watery malts and some old spices . the mouthfeel was flat leaving a watery feel in the mouth . overall i m pissed i did n t get to try this years ago before it seems when everyone thought it was great . i feel the bottle i was stuck with had gone well beyond it s life span and sadly i can not give this a good review because of it .,palate,0.4,0
oz bottle into a mug . poured a pretty nice amber color good amount of head with fairly nice lacing as the beer went . unfortunately that was all the nice got on this one . nose was bitter and sour biting at the nose almost acrid . nothing like any dipa i d had before . extremely bitter but not in a standard beer way . tasted like solvent very astringent . my mom commented that it had the taste of fertilizer . truly an unique and awful flavor . feel was fairly solid for a dipa but not anything noteworthy and certainly nothing that could overcome the taste smell . overall ca n t recommend this one . i ve never had anything like it before and i hope to never have anything like it again . overall it s a mess . nasty taste and smell definitely something i will avoid in the future . may have turned me off for the brewer overall .,palate,0.8,1
this was bought on a whim by the bar tender at my local spot good call wes . i was intrigued by the bottle as was everyone around me . color was a nice gold with a small quickly disappearing head with decent lacing . smell was sweet with a citrus hint and strong english ale smell . initial taste was interesting and i was n t sure about whether i would like it . after a few more tastes though i warmed up to it . by the end of the bottle it had become one of the best beers i ve tasted . i would n t recommend it for any parties but in small groups of like minded people i would say good call . very drinkable beer . looking forward to trying more from the brewery if i can find it,palate,0.6,1
looks great . smells pretty good . tastes uh chalky and soury . not much of a scotch ale . maybe like a scotch ale bruin de flanders sour . yergggh . sorry . not the best review . just had after something remarkable . but still . it is not good at all . chocolate up front sour cherry mid dry sour finish . end of story . glad i got in a trade . probably would not buy for any reason .,palate,0.4,0
poured from a ml bottle into a snifter . shared with a friend that just moved back into town . hell yeah . poured a solid super deep brown black . small head with tiny splotches of lace . chocolate dominates the smell . it s mixed in with a bit of fruit and a bit of earthy hops but only when it warms up a bit . the taste and mouth are much better . super smooth going down . chocolate slight coffee dark fruity malts slight bit of alcohol and a slight bitterness from an unknown hops rounds it out a bit . i also detect a herbal . taste gesho root maybe and the honey adds a minor sweetness yum . i most certainly will grab a few to cellar . a worthy tribute for miles davis i guess though i do n t know if stouts are a miles davis type of brew . i m sure he would appreciate the complexity though .,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle with bottled on notches of early november hopefully of . pours a somewhat hazy light copper color with a dense creamy cap of off white foam . pretty nice looking brew with some great retention and lacing . nose leans toward the malty end of the spectrum as caramel honey light brown sugar and hawaiian bread all come to mind . there is just a mild hint of citrusy mostly lemon hops but certainly less than i expect for a pale ale . that said i am enjoying smelling this beer just fine . i think this would fare no pun intended better as an amber ale as far as the ratings go . has a nice graham crackery malt flavor which i find appealing . there is a bit stronger of a hop presence in the finish bitterness cleans it up fairly well . it is a bit thin bordering on watery with adequate to slightly low carbonation . some toasty malts come out a bit as it warms up . the beer never tries to be something it is not even touts on the label as being mellow effortless groovy . yea i can dig on that . makes a good throwdown beer that can be sessioned with ease .,palate,0.6,1
appearance beautiful dark brown body slightly transparent big tan head that fills the goblet to the rim before fading slowly leaving good lacing . smell light chocolate and slightly acidic not very pungent aroma . taste smooth and fairly good malt is chocolate and slightly bready . alcohol adds a bite but the taste is fairly subdued but delisicous and highly drinkable . mouthfeel a little watery but not terrible . drinkability a very sold american porter .,palate,0.6,1
a couple months old . poured a clear golden color with a nice and fluffy belgian head . and that was the best feature of this beer . smelled like nothing at first but generic fruitiness came about with warmth . it s the taste that was really empty bland and flavorless and the mouthfeel was terribly disappointing . had it been crisp and clean it would have passed off as a decent beer but the mouthfeel only added to the dullness of this beer oddly creamy with low carbonation very much opposite of what one would expect from a beer of a style similar to say duvel . very disappointing but not a terrible beer . just very average and not worth paying or trading for .,palate,0.4,0
a pours deep copper transparent with a light fizzy head . s raspberries . t extremely sour tart like eating a raspberry that is no where near it s full ripeness or crab apples . there is also some toasty bready notes . m light and prickly . d i m not crazy about this one .,palate,0.8,1
duke european style premium lager ml bottle best before . . . appearance pale gold yellow lager low head retention extremely low carbonation . lacing is patchy and only slightly persistent . underwhelming first impression . smell with no head it s hard to get anything out of it even though it s a warm morning on the gold coast and my senses should be at their sharpest . faintly sweet grassy aromas maybe a little bit of fruity yeastiness but that s about it . taste quite refreshing and sweeter than i anticipated . peach flavours some mildly bitter hops some citrus zestiness . not overly complex but satisfying and definitely better than the appearance and smell of the beer would have you believe . mouthfeel extremely lousy . since this beer is practically flat the instant you crack the lid there is n t much to get excited about in the mouth . no fizz just a bland heavy water feel in the mouth . drinkability because it feels like you re drinking dishwater albeit dishwater that tastes like a good beer the flat mouthfeel cloys really quickly . i bought a case of these but was disappointed . the first couple of beers are nice and satisfying but you ca n t get excited about the prospect of drinking this all night . which is hard for me to understand because i love beer especially craft brewed . why do n t i enjoy drinking this . because it s flat . overall i ve tried this on tap at the surf club as well as in the bottle and i complained to the bar staff thinking they had n t flushed the lines properly or that there was a pressure leak or something . i had a second one after they d checked everything and replaced the keg and it was still flat . the first mouthful or two in the schooner glass was great but it got old fast . worth a try i suppose because there s not much else on offer up here . although i did manage to pick up a case of dos equis for ridiculously cheap . even that was more satisfying than this locally brewed craft beer . but overall this is a let down . i have n t tried the pale ale yet though so i wo n t write off this brewery altogether .,palate,0.2,0
hazy golden orange in color with a small but thick head that retains well . lot s of cool striped lacing around the glass . lacing looks like rings on a tree marking each sip as the beer gets lower in the glass . wonderful floral hop aroma that smells like being in a flower garden in spring . the bottle says it has a complex hop and malt profile but this beer is all about the hops . citrus piney herbal floral this beer has the whole gamut . medium bodied and a bit sticky in the mouth . anytime i go to take another sip look down and the glass is empty . then i think crap i got this in a trade and it s gone . then it s a drinkable beer .,palate,0.6,1
a the beer pours a clear golden orange color with a short lived white head . s definitely get some butter up front with a bit of grass straw and metal . light malt character with plenty of corn and a bit of table sugar . maybe a touch of honey and overcooked grain . t tastes very much like candy corn . very sweet and sugary a strong corn flavor as well and a slight buttery creaminess . hints of straw and grass as well with almost no bitterness . m light to medium in body with a medium level of carbonation . o really a weird flavor . certainly not all that good but the candy corn flavor was sort of interesting .,palate,0.7,1
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 .,palate,0.9,1
i do n t know what i was expecting from this beer . i suppose i wanted it to be . better . anyway it looked good out of the bottle . poured into a pint glass the color was golden as advertised with a good head that laced nicely . smelled sweetness and some hops . balanced . taste left some to be desired . the malts and hops were well balanced enough but the aftertaste was not terribly pleasant . there was a slight adjunct taste to this beer . does not compare to other blonde ales i ve had even though it was n t horrible .,palate,0.8,1
very limited selections in costa rica allowed me to down everything i could find . considering what is around i found this beer very good . the largest macro beer in the country is very disappointing . the feel of this beer is somewhat thin but i liked the bock feel that it had . if your going to costa rica try this one last and you will really appreciate it .,palate,0.6,1
a good color nice light honey ish amber . head was small and did n t last at all . tried to leave a a little lacing from the tiny ring of head at first but even that did n t last . really should be more head on an apa than this . s not bad . lots of malts and yeast smell though and could use more hops to balance . t this is below average for me . very yeast and to much malt . this beer desperately craves hops . falls far short of what i expect from something that is supposed to be in the apa category . aftertaste bleh . very yeasty and becomes somewhat mettalic the longer it lingers . m mouthfeels pretty good here . nice body and carbonation levels . d not very drinkable for me . one is definitely enough the yeastiness of this one just gives and aftertaste that is pretty unpleasant to me . i m not impressed at all with this beer . maybe this is a bad batch or something . i can only hope . very yeasty taste and little hop flavor at all . i feel kinda like i m drinking liquified bread . i have liked other beers from this brewer so far . left in the variety pack to try i hope no more are this big of a let down .,palate,0.7,1
i had this beer at the great waters facility as we stop in often . i try to take notes on the beers i try but sometimes forget . this one i did have and i am surprised that it is retired as i thought it was very good . it was a nice red color with a thick and creamy head . there was a heavy malt nose that was very pleasant . the attack was very smooth and there was a sweet and smooth flavor with faint hops character at the finish . i do n t think i have had any cask beers at great waters that i did n t like . next time i stop in there i will review the place .,palate,0.6,1
opening this least imaginative packaging i have ever seen with the most minimal design possible can of this closeout . pk oz offering i take a sniff and decide it smells kinda like weak corn husks . so i place this sucker to my lips and give this liquid such a kiss that one might think i am french kissing my mistakenly deceased wife i have reunited with after a decade of sorrow while tears stream down my face punishing myself with the carbonation burning my throat and mouth and remembering every negative thing as i drown it in the sorrows of my cheap slightly higher than usual alcohol content fermented corn syrup . this tastes like a slightly soured but the most mellow less biting . ice beer . it s feel in the mouth is quenching and refreshing when guzzled . if you are sipping on this you are seriously drinking this beverage the wrong way . beers like this are meant to be swilled quickly in great quantitties at a freezing temperature . at least this shit is cheap and does n t make me want to puke after the first can . titties and beer titties and beer .,palate,0.8,1
pours a bright colored yellow. frothy head no retention . not much to say about this one . smells and tastes bland and grain like . almost stale . it is a good beer to party with if all your doin is playin beer pong or circle . i would n t reccomend it for anything else though .,palate,0.4,0
on tap at beachwood bbq a pours a hazy burnt orange with a light white head fair retention no true lace . s cotton candy bubblegum liquor soaked oranges a pleasing estery nose . complex for sure fairly unique in the style . t sugary candied fruit yeasty and estery . nice flavour . m cloying sweet at times medium bodied a tad boozy . d the beer has its strong points it started out good but overall it s fairly average .,palate,0.4,0
poured into pint glass . deep murky brown with a rich foamy head tinted a light beige color reminds me of a rootbeer float . smells like brown sugar dark rum and gingerbread with a bready earthy quality notes of roasted hazlenut coffee and caramel . deliciously complex and big flavor gt starts off as a realized vision of the porter style with balanced huge maltiness and hoppiness roasted notes burnt brown sugar with gingerbread bitterness and dark chocolate . long finish but the heretofore spot on and cooperative development of flavors stratifies into a distinctly chocolately taste juxtaposed with a contemperaneous and undeniable minerally sweetness makes for a strange but interesting binarized finale . mouthfeel too prickly and astringent but medium body is appropriate for style . looks and smells excellent tastes really good but the mouthfeel could stand improvement .,palate,0.6,1
i had one of these the other night at the browns taproom what a great spot . . the pint glass showed up filled with clear brown goodness i do n t remember much of a head on it . the aroma was pleasant and typical of wheat beers . the hop and yeast flavor was also characteristic of other weizen type beers i ve had and enjoyed . but there was definitely more of a malt punch than the lighter varieties . mouthfeel was not particularly big enough that you knew you were drinking something real but not a facefull . drinkability was excellent . browns has got a very solid beer here and i will be back for more . i am excited to learn more about this style maybe try to brew some .,palate,0.6,1
pours from a oz er with no freshness date . huge airy thick headcap over a cloudy hazy coppery orange hues . massive pour with plenty of yeasty floaters . drippy thick lace left behind . fruity scents of tangerine are present . big orange slices and orange juice . first swigs total pale ale is evident . just a totally easy hoppy tangerine . soft flavors like a pale so calling it extra is sort of confusing . a bit too foamy actually . this one takes minutes for the cap to settle to taste it . last swigs overall enjoyable . a big bargain for . . that s cheap .,palate,0.6,1
according to bell s this beer is . percent but i guess we re rounding up here . beer is dark yellow with almost a red hue to it . its also completely hazy like a hefe . white head with some lacing and low carbonation . some cherry in the aroma and some banana esters smells interesting enough . beer is medium to light in body and kind of boring . its creamy with a mild cherry almost medicinal flavor . the aroma is better than the beer by a lot .,palate,0.8,1
app . beautiful copper with a chunky tan head smell . a wonderfully balanced aroma . fruitiness comes from both the malt and the hops which combine to a caramel apple smell . underneath is the earthiness of the dark malt and the htastops bot which give a spicy bitter note . taste . here the brew is lacking . the flavor has a slight sweet character up front but is dominated by the roasted malt and hop bitterness . a hint a herbal flavor sneaks out but is truly lost in the bitterness . good medium body with great carbonation .,palate,0.8,1
big ol oz bottle from premier gourmet in buffalo . pours a radiant crystal clear sunset orange with a couple fingers of tight head . looks good . nose reveals hints of tropical fruits a real caramel sweetness pine and citrus . entry is sweet notes of pineapple and citrus caramel . long super bitter piney bitterness aftertaste almost of pine sol but i love the hop attack . problem is that it s too sweet and slightly syrupy especially evident in the middle . a little harsh and unbalanced overall big beer and it shows .,palate,0.6,1
got this at a winehouse in eindhoven the netherlands . it has a very nice flask and even better glasses . it is a dutch beer from the bavaria brewery the swinckels family owns bavaria . the taste is not very different from other pilseners but it seems a little sweeter and fresher . it is fresh beer so no conservatives are used . this is what gives it a fresh taste . it is easily drinkable and has a good after taste . the downside is the price at euro s a bottle .,palate,0.7,1
glad this was n t the first belgian i ever tried because it sure as hell would n t have led me to dig any deeper like the lovely corsendonk did . but to be fair it can not be judged by belgium s super high standards . this is simply a lager nothing more nothing less . a drinkable but average specimen . just unfortunate that if the average american beer drinker knows of only one belgian it s usually this one . looks like the essence of the textbook definition lager with a big foamy head that settles slowly leaving delicate bits of lace all around and the color being a gold laced straw yellow . aroma is light and fruity some lemon sneaking in a little bit of the sweet salt grain smell that reminds some people of corn others of urine . i just think it smells like your average everyday lager . flavor shows a citric bite prevailing ending in a sweet finish that is even a bit puckery . i did n t think this would taste that good after so many years of refining the ol palate but it s not bad at all . something sort of funny about the mouthfeel in a bad way . lots of carbonation fine that s expected but the weird puckeriness carries into the aftertaste and it s not pleasant . this is n t quite as bad as the snobs would have you believe . but still i would n t drink it unless it came to me unsolicited . which this one did . time for a scaldis .,palate,0.4,0
a straw yellow with a quick blitz of carbonation lending a hand to a fast reduction in poor head retention . no lacing s very faint fruit aroma with whispy grains and tangy hop nose . t its coors light m d when all else fails head for the rockies .,palate,0.3,0
appearance orangy amber with small head . smell floral and fruity . taste malty sweet citrusy great . mouthfeel jumping creaminess and bitterness . it is the mouthfeel on this beer that made me remember exactly what it tasted like after not having a bottle for two years . drinkability gim me more .,palate,1.0,1
poured from the bottle into a standard shaker pint glass bonus points are awarded for the fun to watch cascade of swirling browns that slowly dissolve into darkness . it may be a bit of a gimmick but it is a fun show . once settled the beer appears almost black with a bit of reddish brown glowing around the edges and a creamiest off white head layered on top . the aroma is a let down compared to the spectacle of the pour with only a faint aroma of toasted malts and maybe a bit of weak coffee with milk . the flavors are likewise muted but still pleasant with characteristics of nutty coffee and milk chocolate . the flavor is a mere side show however to the texture that is a big reason this beer is so intriguing . the mouthfeel is like a brooklyn egg cream in a way with a light creaminess that is like a watered down glass of milk and a bit of selzer like tingle . overall guinness draught is rarely my first choice at either the bar or the bottle shop but it is a classic that i wo n t refuse if offered .,palate,0.9,1
ounce can purchased at tom s in acme mi . pack . canned july . poured into a nonic pint glass . the pour yields a finger of white head that quickly disappears . lacing is nowhere to be found . a little bit of carbonation is seen through the glass . the brew is colored . wait for it . blonde . duh . it is a pretty clear glass of beer with no apparent sediment and only the faintest haze . though blonde ale is not most people s idea of an impressive beer style this is easily the most impressive looking beer in the keweenaw canned lineup . pick axe blonde is surprisingly aromatic . fruity aromas are the scents du jour . apples are noted . there is also a funky smell that i normally associate with dry red wine . take from that what you will . the flavor shines . this is surprising given a couple of things the style s relative meh factor and keweenaw s relative meh lineup . it is pretty much an all malt affair with just a kiss of the hops as the can s label lifts from my beloved schlitz . fruity flavors rule the roost with a lot of apple like flavor up front . some melon rind manifests in the middle . if you re paying attention some very mild hop bitterness is detectable . it finishes a little grainy with some lingering aftertaste . easy drinking seems to be the name of the game but for such a tame beer the taste is surprisingly exceptional . the mouthfeel is incredible . the can claims that this is the lightest bodied brew in the keweenaw lineup but i would have to disagree . it is indeed light bodied but it is also incredibly creamy . paired with the malty flavor this blonde is a great experience in the mouth . overall this is a great example of a light easy drinking yet flavorful brew . the price point on keweenaw beers has recently dropped dramatically making this a pretty good value to boot . i dig it and i really think my light lager drinking buddies would dig it too . at this point it s the only one of keweenaw s canned efforts that i could wholeheartedly recommend . the two schlitz scale reference my profile for an explanation even keweenaw acknowledges the mighty schlitz lifting their kiss of the hops trademark for pick axe blonde . it is indeed a fine comparison and i could easily interchange pick axe as an ale substitute for schlitz . as such i do give a schlitz for pick axe blonde .,palate,1.0,1
got a good pour on this one . deep brownish black with light tan luxurious head . appearance was perfect really is a it will never be improved upon . faint smells of toast and coffee in the back . mouthfeel is smooth and creamy and is an area for this brew that counts for much more than of the experience very dry finish aftertaste does not linger . all around not a perfect beer but appearance and mouthfeel make it a true classic .,palate,1.0,1
looks great not much to say . it s a good beer . smells sweet like pineapple and grain but it sure as hell does n t taste that way . it s still good but the pineapple gets destroyed by grapefuit and hops . feels full bodied and malty . it draws the saliva from your tongue in a way that s interesting and just plain enjoyable . the hops become a novelty after a while to the point of certain heartburn . at . this would put me on my scrawny ass way too fast to session .,palate,1.0,1
poured a very ugly burnt orange amber color with no head and no lacing . smells like caramel malts and not much else . taste is slightly sweet up front and slightly bitter at the end . not much in the way of flavor on this one . tastes like water with a little bit caramel malts . this one just disappoints me like no other . it s a horrid beer .,palate,0.6,1
i drink stella periodically but this time it tastes really average . it is upsetting that a lager with a year heritage has dwindled into mediocrity over the course of mere decades due to its change from a beer at the forefront of western european lager to one aimed at the masses with money in mind . it is still definitely potable but it has lost its je ne sais quoi that made the beer as popular as it has become . cheaper beers that do the same job can be found in particular in australia with the dutch lager hollandia .,palate,0.4,0
poured ml bottle into sa pint glass . a pours a hazy golden straw color with a ginormous head . probably a good ratio of head to beer . and man did the head stay around forever . left lacing everywhere once it decided to go down a bit . s pepper spice and yeast in the nose . slight floral qualities and noticeable brett . t fruity sweetness at first green apple and lemon but then suddenly gives way to an earthy hoppiness that dominates the finish . m medium light in body . surprisingly i felt like a few sips were a bit on the watery side but only very slightly . d tasty complex and very refreshing . very glad to have picked this one up and i would seek it out again .,palate,0.6,1
pours a very clear yellow with surprisingly nice white head . smells metallic and like some grain but very faint overall . flavour is about as close to nothing as beer could be but a little off tinge to it . ok carbonation . drinkability is not good as i do not want another one . oh well at least i tried a beer from spain .,palate,0.7,1
appearance a nice two fingers of head that sustained admirably but did not lace . the body is a bright almost white wine white with ample carbonation in the body . smell smells like it looks like wine minus the alcohol . it makes it s presence known well enough and warming helps to bring out notes of lemon and light floral hops . all in all nice but nothing to write home about . taste neat and clean as it starts with a very mild biscuit malt that turns to a mixture of malt and grapes and ends with the barest dusting of hops . very smooth albeit light to the taste and could certainly be a bit more flavourful but i liked it . mouthfeel my biggest problem is it is very similar to diluted wine . it s got some odd acidic notes which i do n t like . that and i really wish there was a bit more of a hop presence . also no aftertaste at all to speak of . still the carbonation is superbly done . drinkability yeah . .i polished this off before i could finish typing the whole review . crisp and clean but not to the point you d say it s watered down and light . it s just a bid odd to drink because of the taste . the complete lack of hop presence make this easy to guzzle . final thoughts i ve called duvel the champagne of beer before and when i drink this i ca n t help but feel this is the spumante bambino . cheap bubbly tastes like wine not a masterpiece by any stretch of the imagination but your wallet leaves you far more inclined to buy it at new years . i d pick it up again in the summer . heck i d be tempted to just drink it from a bomber .,palate,0.4,0
pours a very dark amber with fluffy and lingering carbonation . aroma has nice nuttiness from seemingly a large dose of chocolate malt . no perceptible smell from hops . great chocolate malt flavor . there s also a sweet character to this reminds me a little of malto meal . dare i say that i would drink this beer for breakfast . . . there i said it . mouthfeel is sticky sweet and dense . i would expect it to be a little more dry and given the style it should be a little less dense . the finish has a little hop bitterness which works well . this is a terrificially balanced smooth brown ale and also very drinkable .,palate,0.6,1
deep brownish black body with a lovely huge monster tan foamy head that includes some huge hollow bubbles . like what you get if you made a root beer float . nose is a soft chocolatey malt feel with a bit of smokieness on the side . now this is where the brew goes south for me . enters the mouth kide day old cold coffee and quickly sours on the second half of the palate which is not what i expexted . finishes with that same sour and maybe a hint of nuttiness . where is the oak and i was expecting a little more dark richness and complexity from the look in the glass and from what i had heard about this beer but polar oppisites . odd but i guess i could have had a bad bottle . .,palate,0.3,0
oz bottle . golden color bubbly.tastes much like it smells . i m a big fan of wheat beers and sierra nevada pale ale is great but this just is n t doing it . it leaves this sour aftertaste but this could just be me everyone else is reviewing it fairly high .,palate,0.8,1
aroma strong citrusy hops . this beer has very little malt . appearance this beer has a honey golden color . the beer is slightly cloudy . although it is a filtered beer . there is a thick white head on the beer . mouthfeel this beer has a very light mouth feel . there is virtually no carbonation that comes through in the beer . although it is a carbonated beer . taste this beer is permeated by hops . the citrus flavor dominates the mouth when consumed . there is a little touch of a carbonated feel at the back of the mouth when consuming this beer . drinkability this beer is a solid example of a pale ale . the hops are the dominate flavor but there is a slight flavor of the malt as the beer warms . the alcohol is not to high in this beer either . this is a must try . a unique aspect of the beer is that it comes in a can .,palate,0.9,1
my girlfriend is all about this beer so i thought it was time to sit down and finally give it a chance . a very black in color with a thick and creamy light brown head . this is not as dark as they come but it does absorb light . the head has very good retention . s very sweet and english smelling with some chocolate and just a hint of coffee . not super roasty . i also pick up hints of vanilla and anise . very refreshing smelling t not as sweet as the aroma would lead you to believe . there is a lot more of a roasty flavor than there is in the nose but it is actually really interesting . this has quite the milk stout characteristic to it . m luxuriously creamy . the carbonation is just right here . d it is a tad on the sweet side but it is a very enjoyable beer and even more interesting since it came from sri lanka .,palate,1.0,1
a had on tap at the laurelwood public house recently . rating based on notes that i took at that time . poured an amber color not much head . slight lacing down the glass . s smells strangely like vinegar to me . slight hop scent as well . t slight sweet taste but does not taste much like anything actually fairly bland m smooth light on carbonation . d mouthfeel was nice went down easily enough just did n t care for the smell or taste of the beer . by far my least favorite brew i tried at laurelwood .,palate,0.8,1
pours an amber color with a small brown head that dies off quickly and does n t leave any lacing on the glass . the aroma has a caramel malt character and some sweetness . the flavor is nice and malty with some bready character . the mouthfeel is way thin but drinkability is ok .,palate,0.4,0
a thin tan head on a prettty much black body . s roasted and burnt malts chocolate oatmeal some light coffee and just a hint of grass hops . t flavor follows the aroma . the oatmeal is nice a present in this one and not much coffee which is always a plus in my book . dry burnt malt aftertaste with a little bitterness lingering on the tongue . some oatmeal left in the aftertaste as well . m medium body with medium carbonation . a bit to high carbonation for this brew but still has a light creaminess to it . just a tad bigger body with fit it nicley also . d a very nice easy drinking oatmeal stout . nice blend of flavors just mouthfeel is lacking a bit imo . also the head could of been a lot better especially due to how much carbonation . overal a damn decent brew .,palate,0.6,1
i poured this brew in a tulip glass as recommended on the bottle . smells of black and red licorice alcohol and coffee and maybe some smoked almonds . on initial taste what stands out is the sweetness and alcohol in this beer as well as roasted malts . although it is brewed with coffee it was not a stand out in taste . you definitely notice coffee and dark chocolate in the after taste but i was hoping for more in the taste . i think this beer would taste better if the abv was brought down from . the syrupy sweetness and taste of alcohol is too much for me . i ve had beers with and abv where it is not as prominent as it is in this brew . i feel let down since this beer is so sweet and it was ranked so high on the best of ba list . medium to heavy body with nice roasted maltiness and low hops . good for after dinner dessert drinking but maybe not for game time .,palate,0.9,1
very light amber in colour with a good amount of carbonation . aromas of yeast lemon and flower petals . flavor wise its like a slightly malty saison citrus flavors mainly orange with horse blanket yeasty flavors and a bit of hops . the mouthfeel is great on this one too effervescent and full at the same time . this is some great stuff .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle into a snifter . appearance pours a very hazy orangish brown with a finger and a half of white head . left a good bit of lacing . smell subdued grassy and piney hops . taste watery hops and not much else . incredibly one dimensional with almost nothing to stand up to the hops . the first ipa i ve had that actually tastes like hop water . nice bitter aftertaste however . mouthfeel nicely carbonated and good level of thickness probably the best part of this beer . drinkability well it s very easy to put this down if for no other reason than there s not much to it . drinks more like a pale ale than an ipa . just tastes like watered down hops . there are plenty of other better ipas out there .,palate,0.8,1
clear amber in color with very little carbonation and a very meager head . the aroma is surprisingly citric with a noticeable fairly medicinal alcohol scent . the flavor starts off with a brown sugar maltiness quite hoppy in the finish with an aftertaste that as at once bitter and sugary sweet . alcohol has a bit too much bite in the rear leading this beer to be both harsh and cloyingly sweet at the same time . something of an accomplishment i suppose . full bodied and a bit oily in texture . the flavor does improve as you work your way down the bottle though that might just be the alcohol talking . adding the yeast seems to help too . i like moylan . i really do . and so i was surprised at my disappointment with this beer . but then consider their christmas ale . a bit of an uneven brewery this .,palate,0.8,1
sampled on pours the color of a black hole with a fizzy head that fades to nothing . smell is roasted malts with a lot of caramel and some smokiness . taste is semi sweet with tons of coffee bitterness at the beginning . the finish is smooth with quite a bit of coffee flavor followed by notes of smoke and molasses . mouthfeel is very good super smooth and slick . drinkability is also very good extremely well balanced sweetness and bitterness . overall i miss drinking stouts . so many are offered during the winter and pulled in the summer . a good beer and a special treat .,palate,0.9,1
oz bottle obtained via trade with crjmellor . thanks for the opportunity . poured into a rapscallion glass formed a tan head over the clear bright chestnut brew . head is down a layer of bubbles pretty quick with froth around the rim and nice lacing esp for the abv and style . aroma is heavy sryupy sweetness and alcohol no hiding the power of this brew here . flavor is umm overpowering to say the least . alcohol overpowers all leaves little room for any other brewing art to shine . mouthfeel and drinkability are just so rough i m not sure if i ll be drinking this . probably be numb in a few minutes and be able to choke it down but why bother . seemingly another case of harsh for harshness sake .,palate,0.2,0
reviewed sampler nxnw brewery austin tx pours a dark brown body very dark reddish in color with a white tannish colored head . has a very sweet malty aroma tastes like a red ale . chocolatey taste some roasted notes and maltiness .,palate,0.4,0
oz bottle to a kronenbourg tulip bottled on a a steady pour produced a finger eggshell white head . this reduced to a finger foamy cap within just a minute or so . color was yellow to straw colored with haze as expected of a witbier . no lace s citrus y with lemon and orange peel with hints of vanilla and coriander . a faint pale malt and banana aroma was also detected . t upfront with honey and citrus with a very refreshing acidic and spicy tartness on the front of the palate while finishing dry with the ever so slight hop bittering . pale malt taste was also present but not overshadowing the sweetness . m light and creamy with good carbonation giving a well rounded feel . dry on finish . d boy this would be great on a hot day . unfortunately its about degrees but still good nonetheless . could be come cloyingly sweet,palate,0.9,1
cl into a tulip . pours nearly clear very light pale straw . dense pure white head while not towering is very slow to recede . aroma is mild and pleasant . lots of doughy white bread yeast atop light citrus and early summer fruits . taste is exceedingly mild mostly diluted citrus with a hop backup . aftertaste is fleeting . thin watery mouthfeel . served well chilled on hot summer day this would go down very nice after any labor . this would also pair well with any delicate food as to not complicate your palate . while not a brew to be chosen when intending to savor what you sip it is perfect for specific moments in those moments it is an assured a. cheers jd,palate,0.4,0
had on tap at canyon s in boone nc cloudy amber light brown in color with a quarter inch head that retains well . smell is caramel nutty peat moss . taste is much the same with some cherry flavor and a nice hoppy finish . feels very good in the mouth . chewy and dry . nice session beer .,palate,0.9,1
poured from a bottle into my pint glass . a pitch black hue . about a fingers worth of mocha hued head . no lace . tiny flecks of setiment float through out the beer . s super sweet chocolate is the main thing that i get at first . the beer is sitting a foot away from me and all i can smell is cocoa puffs . upon further inspection there s a good amount of roast black coffee in there as well . t straight up bitter black coffee . maybe a touch of dark chocolate . that s it . m thin body with almost no carbonation at all . d overall there are parts of this beer that work . however they simply ca n t overcome it s short comings . i think i will pass .,palate,0.4,0
pours an opaque orange gold with an ok head . no retention at all . some sweet wheat and yeast in the nose . looking for spice or fruit not getting much . some wheat and grain . a bit coarse in some husk bitterness . in fact this one is over bitter . finish is fairly clean . i m looking for more and just not getting it . lighter bodied . good carbonation . did n t really dig this . grain flavors were ok but this one lacks drinkability and complexity . just barely ok .,palate,0.8,1
deep crimson hue with a slight haze . covered by a one fingered persistent dense light tan head . sparse lace remains . notes of red licorice and vanilla bean upfront in aroma . following are hints of tart underripe cherry and butterscotch . damp wood and musty earth notes add a rustic contrast . trace minty ethanol and clove phenol . very well rounded yet seductive aromawise . incipient in flavor is a combination of lightly sweetened dry cocoa and ripe cherry . becomes transiently tropical in ester character with mellow banana esters ensuing concomitantly with hints of pineapple . oak character is steadfast throughout and adds a complementary buttery vanilla bean note along with an agreeably slight woody tannic bitterness . spicing is incredibly well integrated and combines with malt and ester profile seemlessly . nearly overt is a juniper like note and dried orange peel tinge . devoid of alcohol abrasiveness with only a comforting enveloping warmth emerging after a deliberation . hop bitterness is appropriately meager yet suffices to preclude overbearing residual sweetness . a touch shy in body to support the complex and supple malt backbone . a notch more of dextrins would complete it . surprisingly moderate in carbonation for a saison . finishes with fleeting hints of clove sprinklied vanilla sugar cookie and trace minty ethanol . quite a delicious brew that s superlatively drinkable as well . heavy handed in vanilla character but not cloying at all . posseses an elegant ester and spice balance . with a greater malt complexity this would be amongst the best . wonderful .,palate,0.7,1
a w motor oil about sums up the appearance . smooth black with a lacy fine brown head . the color was of black tar or motor oil from the oil pan of an old beat up pick up truck like the one in bodie california . s smooth sweet aroma . m creamy and smooth though not as thick of a beer as i was expecting . t slight hint of bourbon smokey . f slight warm twinge of alcohol . tasty and toasty with a slight kiss of bourbon flavor . light bodied for what i was expecting but then it does n t claim to be a porter or stout . the mounthfeel leads me to think if not for the high alcohol content this is a beer that would be easy to drink a lot of with out filling up . a lot of flavor for a very drinkable beer .,palate,0.6,1
. oz bottle poured into a pint glass . pours a golden light yellow color with a huge fizzy white head . head is slow to dissipate but eventually becomes a finger foamy white cap . decent lacing left on glass . smells sweet and fruity up front . ripe green apples are prominent along with some other fruity aromas . belgian yeast comes through along with a sweet almost sugary aroma . taste is nowhere near the nose . quite bland compared to the aromas . a slight fruit character shows up but there s not much to it . in fact a slight candied sugar flavor comes up at the end but that about it . really not much flavor at all . light body with light but lively carbonation that feels prickly on the tongue . goes down smooth with a slight aftertaste that i ca n t quite put my finger on . drinkability is low with this one . the nose is pretty good but the taste is severely lacking . perhaps the nose makes the lack of flavor stand out that much more or maybe the lack of flavor makes a decent nose smell great . although the beer is not completely undrinkable it is devoid of much flavor .,palate,0.7,1
oz bottle . i have mixed feelings going into this . one one hand i love the standard stone irs . on the other hand im not a huge licorice fan and i hear thats the dominating taste here . well see . into the stone irs glass . a the beer pours out an opaque black body with a small coffee colored head on top . the head has moderate retention and leaves behind small rings of lacing . so far so good . s and heres the anise . strong odor of black licorice comes from my glass and nearly overpowers everything else . im able to pick out some roasted malts as well as some dark chocolate . coffee at the end . nothing from the belgian yeast . t the anise is back with a vengeance . dark roasted malts show up only to be moved out of the way by a sickening amount of black licorice . ugh . i cant finish this . m the body is full . the carbonation is at a nice subdued level . o ill never buy this again . the use of anise is overdone to say the least . they have hidden almost nearly every other aspect of the stone irs with licorice . this is only my third drainpour . gross . avoid . want my other bottle .,palate,0.8,1
reviewed bottle pours a dark brown color body somewhat see thru held up to the light . some small dark tan colored head . dark almost dirt smell heavy roasted flavors . strong grape aroma too purple grape juice . some alcohol . not too heavy somewhat creamy mouthfeel . odd flavor . a little better as it warms .,palate,0.4,0
a clear golden straw color with high carbonation . nice high white head that fades quickly to a covering . s lots of fruitiness on the nose but a lambic like sourness as well . t lots of light malt flavors with a good dose of ripe fruit . then that sourness hits again perhaps what is good in a champagne is coming through too strong and even a bit of an offensive aftertaste . m nice light feel with a crisp finish accentuated with a alcohol warmth . d i must admit i am glad this is a limited release . not too many people should have to spend so much on it .,palate,0.8,1
oz bottled in served in a flute glass . a pours a deep dark brown that appears nearly black . head quickly fades to a thin film . very little lacing on the glass . s raisins molasses dark coffee alcohol . t raisin and molasses sweetness thick malt coffee and alcohol bitterness . leaves a dull bitter aftertaste . m full bodied some creaminess low carbonation . d abv is excessively high and it s quite coarse . a bit pricey too for just a ounce bottle .,palate,0.8,1
a pours a golden color bright slight haze to it with some sediment floating around . the head is fluffy and bubbly with an off white head . s hints of sourness with a touch of funky earthiness . notes of bubblegum vinegar chocolate undertones . t lots of sourness in the taste an earthy soil like funk dry chocolate tobacco smoked peat hints of peach and bubblegum in the back . m rough and grainy on the palate messy carbonation astringent in the back medium body . d a little rough on the palate with the huge carbonation and extremely grainy feel . the flavors are interesting not bad but they do n t seem to mesh that well together .,palate,0.4,0
batch . pours black with a small dark tan head and good lacing . scent of dark fruit roasted malts maple syrup and chocolate . good but not particularly impressive . taste of maple syrup chocolate dark fruits and roasted malts . finishes with roasted malts and a lingering oak flavor . again not really impressive but it is a good over the top imperial stout . mouthfeel is as heavy and thick as they come .,palate,1.0,1
i simply do n t feel like writing my typical dissection review for this one . marzen was originally crafted as a lightly malted lightly hopped beer to drink in vast quantities . this fits those marks . excellent clarity minimal head nutty malty nose decent hop balance lightly metallic note in the finish of the flavor light mouthfeel high carbonation clean finish . above average for the style but certainly not on par with spaten or even clawhammer . that was on . on the new batch this beer has gotten far worse . the aroma is of cracker malt and almost an adjunct note much like the nose of a yuengling or coors original but with a little more biscuit and a hint of outhouse . flavour is not better . tastes adjunct ish with stale crackers and stale hops . this is just bad . drain pour . come on bell s .,palate,0.7,1
pretty boring tripel . a pale yellow body with a bright white foamy head . s smells corny like so many mexican lagers . t bland honey sweetness . hardly any alcohol kick . hardly any character to mention . unobtrusive but tasty if that s what you re looking for . m bah not worth mentioning . d sure it goes down great if you want something super sweet but if you re looking for a proper tripel you ll be disappointed .,palate,0.4,0
had trades fall through for this one on several occasions and it became especially difficult after the whole george lucas thing happened . finally got hooked up with this one in a big trade with nycwheatfansc . thanks a lot man . from a into a snifter vintage appearance pours out relatively thick and makes a finger tight thicker looking mocha colored head that cascades upwards nicely after the pour . great retention as well . jet black body and zero carbonation evident . head slowly recedes to a good wisp clinging to the sides on the way down . wisp remains until the end rejuvenating after each sip and leaves some nice lacing down the glass . a slightly thicker pour would give this a perfect score . really good looking . smell roasted malts and dark baker s chocolate mostly . hints of molasses but very chocolate dominated . decently bold as well . taste roasted malts dark baker s chocolate again with some sweet caramel malt and bigger coffee and chocolate at the finish . not as chocolaty as the nose had suggested but more complex . bitter sweet caramel and roasted aftertaste is mild yet lingers nicely . good flavors but still not as big as others in the style . palate full body and creamy on the palate with medium soft carbonation . goes down smooth but finishes slightly astringent . great feel in the mouth but a little too astringent after the swallow . score balances out here . overall a high quality medium strength imperial stout . it s not quite as big as others in the style obviously but it s certainly tasty and is definitely a beauty pageant contestant . the finish however was unfortunately a little too astringent . fix that up a little and you d have a fantastic mouth feel as well . despite the slight flaw this was an easy imperial stout to drink down and i would love the chance to have it again . thanks again for the trade nyc .,palate,0.6,1
served at the bar out of tap barcelona lager was prominent on the serving glass . clear light yellow no lacing low carbonation . this bar just opened weeks ago . was a clean hoppy beer not over powering hops . did not smell anything . mouth feel was very thin . like the beer was water . on last few mouthfuls detected a slight butter taste in the ending . i am not into hop beers so i might have been a bit biased . would not drink again . cheers,palate,0.4,0
this beer poured a strong golden amber with a very attractive sugar white head with some lacing and smelled primarily of blueberry with other berry fruits some strawberry maybe cherry . the taste was a completely different story the flavor was very disappointing . it started a bit bitter with some hop notes coming through and sweetened into a blueberry like flavor with an artificial blueberry taste at the end . in fact it finished very flat and water like with a bubbly watery mouthfeel . when i burped i was revisited by the artificial like aftertaste of the beer . in fact this beer reminded me more of flavored seltzer water than of beer . the label stated that it was made with natural blueberry flavors but i think marin brewing failed to harness the awesome power of the blueberry . being that blueberries are my favorite fruit in the world i was excited to try this one . but i found it to be unpalatable . i dumped the remainder of the down the sink . note i did notice a slight bluish tint to the beer as i poured it down the sink . i guess that s the artificial coloring mentioned on the label it did n t show in the glass at all . i had to cleanse my palate after this beer with a wipeout ipa .,palate,0.3,0
appearance pretty solid . it s your normal blackish stout but there s something i do n t like about the head . smell the high point of this beer . it has a very familiar coffee smell that i found appealing and also unique . there s something bordering on fruitiness as well . taste nosedive . it retains some of that coffee aspect though nowhere near what i was smelling but an unwanted tartness is present . it also seems very water like in terms of flavor not consistency which is odd and repulsive . mouthfeel okay it has a watery consistency too . totally not what i m looking for . drinkability i suppose i could drink a few of these but i would n t want to . actually i might get sick after two . beef notes if you re a stout lover you should try this beer . trust me you ll appreciate every other stout that much more . wait what am i saying . stay away .,palate,0.3,0
pours a cloudy chestnut brown with a big thick frothy head that is still around at the very last sip . i got subdued aromas of woody smoke bbq pork and a bit of dark fruit . flavors are much of the same not as smokey as i like it but i really like the smoke flavor . thought that i got more wood and well seasoned meat salty chinese bbq pork ribs is what i am thinking . in fairness i should mention that i am drinking this with a nicely seasoned rib eye for dinner . extremely smooth and really perfect on the palette excellent . i would drink this all night but honestly not as flavorful as the schlenkerla urbier or marzen but very nice still and it is it s own beer . over all very nice and would get again .,palate,1.0,1
a small off white head with okay retention and weak lacing . s mild malt aroma caramel and bread . some nice hop and fruity aromas i am guessing apricot . t sweet fruity flavors with mild tartness . light malt and dry bitterness in th end . m nice light oily feeling . with a wave of tart and dryness in the end . yet another beer with fruit added to it that i do not enjoy .,palate,0.8,1
cool trappist bottle into a snifter . orange . orangest beer i ve seen . looks like orange juice with pulp . huge marshmellow head . pleasing scent . i think the color is making me smell oranges . got a little bite to er . stong flavor . whoa . good . mouthfeel is the worst characteristic to this beer . it taste so good but the feel is really harsh . overall best tripel i ve had in my limited beer career .,palate,0.6,1
pours a hazy golden color . no head or lacing on a very conservative pour to try to leave the yeast in the bottle . still a little yeast floating around . smell is of peaches and apricots . taste is very bready and a little buttery . also some lemon zing . reminds me of a wheat beer . lots of carbonation kind of makes the mouth tingle . this is n t a bad beer but for some reason i found it hard to finish . overall it s not a bad beer but i do n t know if i will revisit again .,palate,0.8,1
served on draft into a mug . this bock beer poured a very clear dark reddish brown color . it produced a thin white head that had poor head retention . there was a very small amount of thin lacing left behind . the aroma was a soft malty smell maybe a sight amount of toasted malt . the bock tasted sweet and there was not much of a toasted malt flavor that you would expect from a bock beer . there is a very slight hint of hop bitterness . i would classify this as having a light to medium body . this beer is a nothing more then a gateway beer if used for that purpose fine but its good for not much else . this does not hold a candle to shiner bock .,palate,0.8,1
bottled as btet barley wine . moves my rating from nynshamns barley wine to this one . pours a nice deep red color with a small white foamy head leaving some lacing on the glass . smell is nice and malty . lots of caramel and dried fruits . very fruity aleish in a english styled way . a bit vinous . seems interesting . taste is sweet malty with notes of dried fruits toffee caramel and liquorice . a bit peppery and spicey with warming alcohol . very nice . mouthfeel is very nice and filling . liquid is very smooth the carbonation is low and the beer seems very fullbodied . a bit oily . this is a very nice sipper and nynshamn does n t dissapoint . good . very malty and english in the style perfect when you want something else than the more regular american hop bomb .,palate,1.0,1
brown . dry as hell in the nose with notes of wet cardboard coffee beans dark fruits and bitter chocolate . dryness continues with a lackluster malt accented flavor profile of caramel bitter chocolate and coffee beans . complete lack of body . astringent and somewhat moldy .,palate,0.2,0
this beer is right up my alley . glad i tried it . a nice dark amber . probably my personal favorite color for a beer . s i got some caramel and breads did n t really reveal the hops although smell is not my strong suit . t very malty very tasty . i was surprised how good it was and how balanced the hop finish was . it was so balanced . not being a hop head i do enjoy a beer with some hops but does n t taste like i am drinking pine cones . m nothing special . did not add or distract . just a regular lager thing . d good year round beer . could not think of a time where this would be inappropriate . perfect amount of alcohol to drink just one or linger over a couple through an afternoon or evening . an above average lager with good taste and a great price tag of . . will return .,palate,0.6,1
sampled may same color head and body three finger thick head in large tripel karmeliet tulip lots of lacing . aromas of hemp oil pine are definitely dominant the hemp character almost has a nuttiness to it that one finds in actual hemp seeds . there is a touch of garlic chive here though it is not so much that i find it objectionable . there is a big hop fruit character underneath the up front hop character that is big on lychee and floral apricot as well as some actual spicy floral notes . there is a nice biting bitterness up front in my first sip and this bitterness continues through to the finish where it is clean and biting it is actually quite a bit more clean than i would have guessed it would be . up front the herbaceous hemp oil dankness pervades the palate but there is a lot of tropical fruit and ripe floral fruit notes that competes with the herbal notes in the middle of a sip . the fruit character is also found up front of each sip though it doesnt linger much in the finish flavors of lychee floral tangerine the herbal notes are actually a bit more dominant than the fruit character here . interestingly enough the hop character is big enough in this beer at least today that i am not noticing the malt as much as i did in the hallertau mittelfrueh . the malt character while more subtle adds notes of toasty caramelized whole grain light biscuit notes and some cracker like notes . the herbal character is a bit astringent at times though it is not nearly as much as many an ipa . the body of this beer is still a bit more chewy and viscous than i would prefer in an ipa though it is perhaps a touch more balanced than the hallertau mittelfrueh version or at least the hops are more aggressive enough that it hides the chewy body a bit more . the simcoe hop character has a nice balance between sharper herbaceous notes and softer juicier fruity hop notes for those that like a good balance between this hop character this hop can do it on its own . i usually prefer a bit more focus on the tropical fruit and citrus hop character in my ipas but this is still quite tasty .,palate,0.6,1
have you ever canned tomatoes . if you have you should be familiar with the smell and flavor tomatoes have when cooked . this beer had an overwhelmingly strong odor and taste of spicy stewed tomatoes . it was too strong to drink . i know this is not normal for this beer from the other reviews of it i have read and the style does n t allow for many strong flavors but it was only days past the best by date and had been stored in a refrigerator . it should have still been good . there was also some floating particles in the beer which i also assume is not normal pilsners typically being filtered . i will come back and rerate but i ve been told by some fellow raters that i should take this beer into account for my rating .,palate,0.6,1
a comes in short bottle . has a nice clear golden yellow color to it with a nice fomey head that leaves a nice laceing s slight grass like smell and the rest oranges but not that strong t the first sip was horrible but after that i could taste orange peal and wheat m smooth not to light with good carbonation d kind of hard to be drinkable when the taste is so off . would never buy agian im glad it was part of a beer of the mounth club and i didnt have a whole case,palate,0.7,1
pours a light golden color with a thin lacy foam . aroma has a lot of maltiness with hint of hops . has a sweet bread taste with a bitter hop finish . not as balanced as i would have liked . for my tastes it could have used a little more hop spice or perhaps a little less sweetness . but overall very enjoyable and very quaffable . the malty sweetness pairs well with fruits and dishes prepared with tomato sauce .,palate,0.6,1
pours a nice gold with a thin white head and lots of bubbles cascading up the glass . smells of citrus grapefruit pine hops with some malty sweetness . taste is a letdown after the wonderful smell . not as much hop character as i d like in an ipa . a bitter piney resin lingers on the tongue at the end but there is also a malt sweetness in the middle . beer has good carbonation but mouthfeel is too light almost watery . not a bad beer but not one of the top ipa s either . i d like to have it on draft sometime to see if the hop profile is better fresh .,palate,0.4,0
i bought a single bottle at capone s restaurant in norristown pa. and poured it into a pint glass . appearance a deep brown body with a tight tan head about two or three fingers in hight produced thin lacing at the top but little to zero at the bottom and middle decent retention . smell overwhelmingly boozy at first combinded with roasted fruits nothing really stood out to me . taste of course there were raisins throughout the entire brew but over all it was very sweet . mouthfeel incredibly smooth . drinkabiltiy pretty darn good but only if your in a sipping mood . do n t drink and review .,palate,0.9,1
thanks harry . pours a deepened sandy orange head only off the hard pours . blurry . some vinous sticky hops not a fresh lively sensation like other ipa s . holy wow . resiny texture from the hops comes out most in the mouthfeel . a glinging hop soaked mouthfeel that coats the roof of your mouth with oily hop texture . a bit of a surprise considering the i hate to say it but meak aroma . a substancial bitterness on the finish . some malty notes but not much flavour apart from the oily resiny hop mouthfeel . the elonged and delayed bitterness is quite the trick . drinkability is quite fair there is nothing overwhelming to comprimise this one . good character .,palate,0.9,1
pours gold with a quickly fading head . aroma is very grassy with grainy malt in the background . not good . flavours are the same with the addition of some metallic hints which continue through the mild finish . body is stupidly water and unsurprisingly the carbonation is pretty high .,palate,0.2,0
sampled the nugget amarillo chinook tomahawk simcoe kent goldings and warrior side by side . all draught pours at max s in baltimore on . a all have a very similar appearance . all with some form of a thin off white head and some touches of lacing . the chinook exhibited a more diffuse head . the body was a cloudy copper color with no visible carbonation . s initially not much of an aroma . most likely due to them being served cold . with the chinook you re getting a pale and vienna malt base on the nose along with a comparatively faint hop aroma . this seemingly neutral nose may have to do with the serving temperature . very balanced nose overall . t on the palate it s nice and balanced . just a touch of fruity esters over the pale vienna malt base . the hops come across pleasantly earthy and herbal . the finish is very dry and the hop bitterness lingers earthy and herbal . m thin to medium in body . highly attenuated with a soft carbonation . not bad . not great . d balanced . approachable . almost quaffable . definitely my favorite out of the single hop series .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a chilled oz bottle into a tulip glass pours a red mahogany color with a nice billowy pinkish tan head forming on top to about fingers . fairly hazy to look through . not too much light peering through . a sweet floral hops hits my nose . lots of sugar on the aroma . a bit of a funky smell as well that is a bit sour but i ca n t dispell what that may be . sipping reveals a big hops flavor that is both fairly bitter but smooth not too piney . fairly bitter up front but sweetens up as it goes down with a bit of alcohol coming through . interesting to say the least . good floral aftertaste . yum . very smooth ale . unbelievable actually . carbonation is so well balanced it s silly . great bottle of brew i picked up for . . ca n t do much better than that . wish i had bottles .,palate,1.0,1
a a clear dark reddish brown . thin head little to no lacing . s not much in the smell department . a little bit of a roasted malt smell . t toasted roasty malts bready and kind of nutty . but tasted a little stale . if what i ve picked up from pasteurized beers is correct i d say it tastes like that though i m not sure if warsteiner pasteurizes their exports . m very crisp but leaves the mouth coated with a sticky sweetness . not very impressed . d pretty average .,palate,0.4,0
a bottle a pours a cloudy ruby brown color . a two finger beige head forms and recedes after a few moments . some sticky lace is left behind . s dark fruits invade the nose on first pop of the cork . bananas plums raisins . sweet malt and a bread biscuit aroma . some yeast and a rum like alcohol . this is amazing . t sweet malt and lots of dark fruit that follow the nose . cinnamon spice . bread and yeast . kind of tannin like . plenty of alcohol . m d a full body that is creamy and velvety smooth . there is plenty of alcohol even after almost two years . though it is a good beer to sip on . this is a great beer . a beer to savor every drop of . highly recommended and something for the cold winter months .,palate,1.0,1
thanks to my dad for picking some of this up without me knowing for a few days . a pours dark brown with a finger heat thats just slightly brown . head turns foamy and has great retention . above the black body is tons of lacing around the glass . s real big roasty malt with a sweeter coffee bean scent . some hints of dark chocolate round out the scent and this is really nice . subtle hop scent . t nice roasty sweet malts with some coffee and bakers chocolate . not too sweet or overpowering but well balanced . m honestly its way too light of a mouthfeel . the heavier side of light thats somewhat watery with a medium carbonation feel . big time downer on what is a great beer everywhere else . o definately a great porter . great overall except the mouthfeel . this would probably be great a little colder and thicker .,palate,0.6,1
dark brown with a frothy little head . the nose is all ashtray and coffee . i love it . the taste is bitter cold coffee and tons of oatmeal . filling . a hearty beer with satisfying aftertaste of creamy espresso . this is breakfeast beer alright and if i did n t have a job it would replace my coffee .,palate,1.0,1
cl bottle with foil cage and faux cork presentation . bottled . pours a dark and cloudy deep red . rose colored head is huge then settles down quickly with a loud fizzing hiss leaving a ring of foam along glass rim . the nose on this is enormous loaded with raspberries dry sourness and a twist of acetic oaked funkhouse . really highlights the fruit and maintains a balanced lambic background . tastes of tart raspberries that pack a highly acidic sour punch . lemon juice lightly musky funk . throat scorchingly dry finish with a hint of garlic yes i just wrote that . lots of fruit lots of sour and very dry . very nice beer though i m not necessarily convinced it is superior to the oude kriek . medium body and a wonderfully sprtizy carbonation keeps it light and makes the tartness manageable . good stuff probably the most sour of the f beers i have had . difficult to come by and personally i would buy a couple bottles of the oude kriek to drink instead of going out of my way to find another bottle of this . delicious though . cheers .,palate,1.0,1
bottle shared by lunch . thanks paul . the beer appears a very dark shade of brown . there is about a half inch of head atop the beer that leaves some decent lacing on the glass . the aroma is very enticing with scents of rich roasted malt and a nice sweetness . i thought this beer was great and was pleasantly surprised with how much i enjoyed it . the mouthfeel is my favorite aspect of this beer . the beer is rich and thick and totally coats the palate . i would really like to have some bottles of this delicious beer in my cellar .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle into a tulip glass . a color is a nice copper amber color . pours with a nice one inch head slightly off white in color . decent lacing as the head slowly dissipates . s sweetness hits first candy and caramel . then the hops come in with a nice piney and citrus bite . this has potential . t so much for the hops . an overwhelming sweetness hits you hard up front . more candy flavors dark caramal big malts . mid taste a hop bitterness makes a re appearance although much less than in the smell . finish is odd very grainy with a lot of peppercorn . almost a little tinny . and then the heat kicks . wow this has got some warmth for a strong ale . m medium body low to medium carbonation . smooth and creamy . d something does n t quite work for me . there was a lot of potential up front but i found myself liking this less and less as a i drank it . i really marked this done on taste specifically the finish . interesting but i would n t hunt this down again .,palate,0.8,1
pours a light amber color with a good amount of head leaves a decent ring of lacing . smell is rather weak difficult in making out any aroma besides some malt . taste has a decent malt backbone slight bitterness in the aftertaste smooth and creamy texture with a good amount of carbonation the buttery slickness is the best thing about this beer .,palate,0.9,1
not much to look at in the glass like ginger ale . no head . cooking spices in the nose pepper and coriander . surprisingly crisp refreshing taste . the wheat gives it a sweetness to balance the spices . very refreshing in the mouth its best quality . being so light bodied you would enjoy this or several of these on a warm sunny day . not a great beet but an easy to drink beer .,palate,0.8,1
was quite excited about sampling a few beers from the mildura brewery had heard alot about it knew the guy who set it up etc . got this and others from their brewery from my mum and dad and a ml glass . sampled in the c heat of new years day down under . poured into the tall pilsner type glass pale amber in colour did start with a dense cm head but now has about mm instead . working well bubbles rising like crazy . aroma a faint whisp of hops a bit of malt possibly a german coloured variety . not much really maybe it s too cold . i ll wait and smell again . taste hello . flavour . where are you . a slight malt a slight hint of caramel or crystal and a slight lingering bitterness . a twang of yeastiness in the back palate . biting carbonation was that a hint of roastiness . drinks ok for a lager . with the name like mallee bull heavy i was expecting a malty punchy scottish ale . not a ninny . i m not really impressed the bottle mentions chocolate notes and a soft and delicate hop character nothing there says heavy to me . anyways ok but not a winner for me .,palate,0.4,0
bottle at lakewood winking lizard . pours black with a nice beige head . aroma is chocolate roast vanilla and has a lot of woody tannins . has a faint fruit thing as well . flavor is roast chocolate vanilla and wood with almost zero alcohol . fairly bitter from the chocolate and hops . palate is full and it is quite smooth . great beer from troegs . i expected it to be an average beer at best .,palate,0.6,1
i would like to thank aimstatus for purchasing and sharing this most sought after imperial stout . poured from a oz . bomber like water into a bruery tulip . a poured just like coca cola dark brown fizzy with a head that lasted momentarily . oh yeah no lacing either . does n t exhibit any qualities other than the color black that i usually associated with a stout . s smells like grandma s funky fruit cake . with extra pepper . seriously . this is most likely due to overly done coffee punch added to this beer . if this was n t enough there was a strong alcohol smell at the tail end as well . t after taking a few minutes to mull over the flavor profile i was surprised to find several aspects of this beer not to be appalling . especially after getting over the aroma characteristics i found earlier . these aspects included a more subtle coffee than expected some more dark fruits and mild chocolate malt notes . m thin and overly dry . d i do n t know what to say . could barely finish my oz . pour . the flavor is n t bad not great but is basically the only thing going for it . overall extremely overpriced and wish i had purchased that bomber of bourbon county when i had the chance . hell . i should have picked up a four pack of old rasputin and saved close to bucks . i would n t say avoid this beer but if it were priced at dollars instead of . .i d still probably recommend another imperial stout to try . a below average beer for this particluar style . cheers .,palate,0.4,0
pours out a surprising jet black with two fingers of tan head . hey its a black barleywine . lacing is impressive . it looks like i am drinking fbs . smell is fusel alchohol right away . hey its a big fresh barleywine i guess i should expect it to be hot . subsides into beautiful pineapple and mango scents . taste is big impressive pineapple hops up front . amazing unique hop profile big pineapple flavor . pineapple pineapple pineapple then some roasted malt that is delicious and becomes more prominent as it warms . finishes hot and boozy not enough to be a huge flavor issue . mouthfeel is lovelty big smooth substantial with just enough carbonation . much win here . drinkability isnt great a big time sipper even witthout being hot and boozy . one is enough . also water wicked witch nemesis your teeth s enamel .,palate,1.0,1
drank this one a while back never added the review . taken from my notes . a . very light yellow color thin foam no retention . s. very little on the nose . t. tastes is there flavor is better and more present than it looks and smells . leaves me looking for a little more though . decent mouthfeel . d. as i said was looking for a little more in terms of flavor . overall its rather drinkable and would enjoy a couple of these on a summer or warm fall evening .,palate,0.8,1
shared by dsc . served in tulips . the first sip was awful . but it gets better . slightly . a very murky beer reddish brown in color . small tan head . spots of lacing . meh . the smell is insanely sweet . wow . sour cherries . vinegar . the taste is only slightly better huge sweetness vinegar sour cherries and a mustiness that i ca n t place . the sourness is intense but the sweetness trumps it . this beer is waaay too sweet . this is like cough syrup with some sourness. the body is undercarbonated . it is syrupy . not something i like overall this is one i could skip the next time around . it is n t terrible but is does n t wow me in any aspect . i am sorely disappointed in this beet .,palate,0.2,0
a three fingers worth of crisp foamy slightly rocky pure white head . audibly fizzy . fades to about a half fingers worth before displaying some retention and then fades to a feel even lacing with a slightly thicker collar . a very pale straw yellow color . mostly still with stray small bubbled exceedingly flow carbonation . s not much at all in terms of aroma . it s a struggle to pick up much . cereal . corn . slightly musky . perhaps some wet grass . a touch of lemon . t fresh corn . bland cereal . a touch of sweet lemon . not much else . a struggle to m gone before you know it . light bodied . no real carbonation . very little to rate in this category . d the appearance is slightly disappointing and this one only proceeds to go down hill from there . i could drink a couple of these in the proper setting but as you would imagine this is not one i would ever seek out or recommend . there are far superior light and adjunct lagers .,palate,0.2,0
oz bottle poured into a perfect pint . i was kind of interested to try this beer as one of the first craft beers i really started drinking and enjoyed was magic hat . outside of that i never really tried anything else from magic hat so i picked up a bottle of this for something different . a pours a very light yellow color . for a beer that says its unfiltered and the hefeweizen i am not getting much wheat sediment in the bottle or glass even after a quick swirl before pouring . a very little head that evaporates quickly . the head really repels the glass and there s no lacing to be seen . s smell is light but not very full . most of the nose consists of yeasty breadiness and slight lemons and oranges . but overall the bouquet is extremely faint . not much else to comment on in this regard . t much like the nose this beer does n t have the most poignant of flavors . while there s nothing wrong with it it s just a bit lifeless and forgettable . wheaty . kind of reminiscent of miller high life and i have quite a few experiences with this as a penn state boy . a bit disappointing . slight hint of lemons in the aftertaste . m light bodied and well carbonated . feels good in the mouth . d while this beer is n t amazing i can see it being refreshing on a hot summer day and getting through a pack pretty easily . not an amazing representation of the style and the bland taste really bring this one down .,palate,0.9,1
single bottle from famous wines in lombard il . a pours dark brown with perhaps a slight reddish tint and just off white very light khaki colored head that laces the glass nicely . s smells of molasses nuttiness brown sugar some vanilla oak caramel malts t very similar flavors as the smell with a bit of bourbon esque bite . nuttiness brown sugar molasses slight vanilla and oak and of course caramel malts m this is one of the best brown ales in terms of mouthfeel as i ve had although i have n t had many browns . nice and creamy with a good amount of small bubble smooth carbonation . d very drinkable as the flavor is nice but that little bit of bourbon flavor and bite might keep someone from downing a ton of this . only a slight deduction there .,palate,1.0,1
served on draught into cl stemware at the mikkeller bar in copenhagen . cost was dkk . reviewed from notes . a fair cream and thickness but bad retention . colour is a dark orange gold . sm cream butterscotch caramelized malt and barley . a mild strength aroma . t caramelized malt barley and hops . maybe some butterscotch . complex enough pretty balanced and decently built . mf smooth and wet . complements the flavours of the body . dr fairly high abv with very easy drinkability . the price is rather high but then i got it in denmark .,palate,0.8,1
ml bottled september . i once enjoyed this beer in my early days of craft but i am now getting a chance to review it . i realize now i enjoyed it only because its easy to drink a lot for a quick buzz . one of the most hideous beers i have ever looked at . after popping the cork i saw a terrible display of yeast that does not look appetizing at all . it does however have a nice thick head that stays . smells like clove mixed spices lemon and bananas . uggh . tastes very spicy and clovey and all around not that good . there is some belgian yeast but it is masked by whatever the hell was added to this beer . the carbonation is pretty nice and feels great except for the fact that it shoots the yeast up . i have no idea what was up with this . overall this is a fairly drinkable beer for its percent . i personally do not recommend having more than one because too many is a bad hangover waiting to happen trust me . it is a nice beer for the inexperienced drinker but one i do not plan to touch again .,palate,0.7,1
i needed to buy some relatively cheap beer and i figured that i should try this . i poured it into a pint glass and was presented with a very foamy with unusually large bubbles head and a dark golden appearance . this looked better than a typical macro . the aroma is unusually sweet and it did n t smell like anything i ve ever tried before . when i sipped it i was surprised by a citrus fruit like taste and a little tartness that was nothing like anything i ve ever tasted . with the smooth slightly oily mouthfeel and low carbonation coupled with the citrus zest it was evident that there was a party in my mouth . it finished clean with no aftertaste . overall it is an okay brew . the citrusy taste is refreshing on a hot day but it almost does n t taste like a beer . i should have picked up some blue moon instead .,palate,0.9,1
a a pleasantly orange golden color slightly cloudy not much lacing or head retention . s great smelling beer plenty of hop aroma citrus seems to dominate the nose and the rye comes through nicely . t the citrusy hops are well balanced with the rye and other malts . slight grapefruit taste on the back end . m seems a little thin but nicely carbonated . d very drinkable beer that has given me a new appreciation for rye beers . i would certainly try this one again .,palate,0.6,1
bottle waxed crown capped and corked ml . cloudy golden color with a big white head . looks great . smells like i expect . belgian esters and citrus . sweet and creamy . a touch of oj . very well balanced . immediate finish is n t quite as dry as i expect but it has a very long finish which dries out seconds or so after you swallow . damn tasty . lots of co turns the well attenuated body into creamy goodness . fantastic mouthfeel . . a sipper but wonderfully refreshing . great sip after sip . i will not have a problem with this . great american saison . very clean yeast profile . i would like more barnyard flavors . best i have had since hennepin . certainly the best i have had on the west coast .,palate,1.0,1
lighlty hoppy nose with a pretty good amount of butterscotch y diacetyl . pretty fruity yest effects too . the light hops is pretty wierd for an ipa . orange colored with very very little head . and it s kind of cloudy . wow really bitter . citrus hops . i mean really really bitter . am i actually chewing on lemon pith . i do get a little malt around mid pint but it is so faint under all the bittering oils . this is a classic example of tossing a s load of bittering hops in the kettle and hoping for the best . medium bodied with a creamy carbonation level . this is a tough one . there are hop freaks out there who do n t like balance . i m not one of them .,palate,0.8,1
krampus is an imperial helles lager that does not look like a helles does not smell like a helles and it definately does not drink like a helles . pours a slightly hazy copper color with a small white head that has good retention . large amounts of spotty lacing is left behind . well hopped up aroma . pine and floral hop aroma with a little medicinal qualities sums things up . the hops dominate the flavor as well . resinous and medicinal qualities with very little malt profile makes this extremely unbalanced . extreme bitterness like that is found in a dipa . the alcohol is well masked . has a medium body which is needed to carry all the hops and alcohol . low carbonation lends a nice texture without letting the flavors being cloying . another beer i do n t get . does not have any characteristic of a helles lager where everything is in balance . the american hop bill does not make me think of munich . tone the hops down a bit and allow the malt to come out and you might be onto something . maybe use mt . hood hops instead of willamette as well . i found it difficult to drink this ml bottle .,palate,0.8,1
pulled one of these out of the fridge at my grandmother s house the other day and jotted some quick notes down on a post it note . figured i should type in my review before the notes faded too much . i d never heard of this beer before . appeared a pale bronze straw color with a light fizzy head that left no lace . the aroma was thin slightly malty with some faint fruit esthers . maybe a hint of strawberry here . the taste was also thin and malty . i detected a hint of apple flavoring but otherwise it was fairly underwhelming . not bad but not good either . very watery . the mouthfeel was thin and watery as well . on the whole i d give this beer low marks on everything but i would n t mind having this one on hand after a long hot day in the sun . would be a great beer to take down the river on a tubing trip if you could take bottles or on a fishing expedition . a very serious lawnmower beer but not a connoiseur s companion .,palate,0.4,0
pours with a foamy head and a cloudy pale amber colour . the smell was average i could n t notice anything special . it had a smooth mouthfeel with a little carbonation . at first it seemed like it had a sweet grape flavour many said it had a banana flavour but i could n t taste it but halfway through it started to taste bland and was hard to finish . overall i think it s pretty average .,palate,0.8,1
poured into an english pint glass . really looking forward to this . i ve been in baltimore for almost four years now and have n t been to brewer s art until tonight . . a dark as night but really clear . not a whole lot of head but maybe that was the bartender s fault . not too much lacing either . still not bad . . s strong coffee aroma . dark crystal malts . bready . . t this was the worst tasting beer i ve ever had in my life . i was hoping that it would magically turn into a natty boh or a schafer . some aspects were really good . strong coffee and dark chocolate backbone but then came the horrible awful taste of spoiled wine . i had trouble driving it into me . . m medium body . smooth but not creamy . . d the taste destroys any hope of drinkability . there is no way in hell this is a belgian beer . it s a standard though awful american stout .,palate,0.6,1
tasted from bottle purchased at binny s lincoln park . pours a muddy brown orange with an average white head that recedes to decent lace . nose of nutty brown sugar with some funk and a smell similar to rye bread . flavor is caramel with some toastiness light funk moderate sour flavors and nuttiness . body is medium with average carbonation and a short sour and nutty finish .,palate,0.8,1
this stuff is fantastic . . poured black into my glass with a tiny amount of light penetrating the edges with a dark ruby copper colour . no head to speak of but a light ring of tan coloured lace about the edges of the glass . the smell is incredible . sweet chocolate coffee roasted malt and perhaps a tiny bit of stewed or candied fruit hiding in the back . these same qualities are present in the taste as well . very little hops enormous malt . quite similar to a mackeson s xxx . the mouthfeel has a little bit more carbonation than i would like a brew of this calibre to have thus the . . everything else about this one is fantastic at least .,palate,0.6,1
crude oil coffee with the guts of earthworm . super super dark brown earth coffee earth and more earth . then on the palate thick maybe thickest beer ever . taking coffee beer to not only the next level but another dimension . liked the other kopi beers much more this was just such an odd ball again earth and coffee . crazy .,palate,0.9,1
thanks to shrek for the trade . a pours creamy out of the bottle an amber orange color with a slight haze . .kind of an in between haze . one finger thick head leaves a lace on the glass that persists throughout the entire glass . pretty decent looking eng ipa . have n t seen one this color before . s obvious hops on the nose . very floral with hints of tropical fruits . underneath the hops is a very impressive mix of yeast and sugar . the smell also has a bite on it either from carbonation or alcohol . kind of reminds me of smelling the corn fermentation tanks at jack daniels . mmmm . t again the hops floral first rose gardenia with a hint of apricots peaches . a smooth maltiness finishes this off . pretty standard . good but not best in show . m big fan of the mouthfeel on this one . it s medium to full bodied . very creamy . i d kind to like to see what this is like with nitrogen . there s a little bite on this which is very pleasing . d this is a very drinkable brew . i was very tempted to crack into a second one but decided to let it hang out for a few more days . overall i enjoyed this beer . it was tasty and in it s own way unique . i m glad to have tried it but i wo n t deliberately trade for it again but would pick some up if it made its way to store down here .,palate,0.9,1
appearance straw color touch of haze . full of carbonation . small head that disappears . aroma crisp and clean . slight grainy and spicy hops . taste clean malts along with crisp spicy hops . sweet grainy malts cereal a little grassy . hop is crisp im getting spicy notes . body is light yet very crisp . medium carbonation . finish crisp and clean finish . slight grainy aftertaste . overall just your basic pilsner lager beer .,palate,0.9,1
oz bottle date jul a pours a light golden color more on the dark side of the gold spectrum . lots of bubbling going on . also very clear no haze . head is slow to form and is n t very substantial . leaves a light film . s not strong a combination of spicy notes such as yeast and coriander . sweet smelling . apparently loaded with alcohol based on the phenolic scent . t initial flavors are light mostly a combination of the malt sweetness and yeast . mid stream reveals some bitterness . finishes with a sweet smooth sugar and malt flavor . lots of sweetness to this beer . a spicy aftertaste is leftbehind . m the sugar base of this beer makes it feel like syrup loaded down with unfermentables . carbonation is n t overly present in the mouthfeel . d this beer is not very sessionable by me . simply because the abv in this beer is deceiving and it does weigh you down a little bit . not particularly against the style as this is probably common in tripels . in the books . woo .,palate,0.9,1
got this at de bierkoning in amsterdam . into a pint glass . appearance pours a finger medium thick off white head with good retention . color is a nice crimson red clear with quite a bit of carbonation . head slowly fades to a good cap . some film remains and leaves some lacing down the glass . good for the style for sure . smell caramel malt and toffee and some hints of dark drapes and prunes . a touch of flower hop as well . relatively mild . taste taste is much bolder . caramel malt and toffee with hints of dark grapes and spices . some flowery hops and quite a bit of spicy alcohol and hop bitterness at the finish . strong and long lasting aftertaste has a spicy alcohol finish and plenty of earthiness and bitter hops . quite nice . sweetness up front and nice bitterness at the end . very enjoyable and well balanced . palate medium body and higher end carbonation . semi creamy on the palate goes down with a bit of a scratch and finishes slightly dry on the palate . could be smoother but alright . overall very enjoyable strong ale . alcohol is very present given the modest abv but that plays well in the enjoyable taste profile . enjoyable and drinkable one i ll certainly visit again . recommended .,palate,0.6,1
bought at humperdinks on nw highway in dallas . served in an ice cold glass the beer so cold it had ice crystals floating on top . appearance light straw color fair head . aroma faint sweet malt aroma . flavor sweet grainy malt flavor with only a faint bitterness . clean simple finish . mouthfeel i m docking them here for serving the beer at ridiculously cold levels . they brewed they should know how to serve it . otherwise light thin body . easy simple drinking beer . might be better at a decent temperature .,palate,0.4,0
vintage years old poured into a goblet it does n t produce much of a head at all . on my second pour even after shaking the bottle a bit i only could get maybe half an inch of a lightly browned head that did n t last long . some strings of lace . has a ruby peach tea color . smells slightly sherry like . currant a little bit of alcohol and sweet caramel malt actually accompanies the smell which made me think there would be a bevy of caramel malt when tasting but is misleading . hits the mouth with salt . yes salt and pepper . spicy hop . not grapefruit not piney not even earthy just peppery spice is created by the alcohol and hop profile . it is immediately followed by a light raisin liiight caramel malt and buttery oiliness is left on the lips . the moutfeel is great in this beer which is n t usually something you can rave about but this is just interesting because while all the flavors are light the mouthfeel is actually quite an experience . again starts off peppery tingly followed by a juicy malt and dark fruitiness and finishes with a tea leaf like dryness on the tongue but you can lick your lips to find a buttery oiliness . i think this beer is great most great beers in my book have or so moderate to bold noticeable flavors intermingling this however has multiple light characteristics dancing around and deserves thought and maybe even solitude . drinks quickly and leaves you feeling good alcohol is not too noticeable except in maybe the smell or the mouthfeel but certainly do not taste ethanol even with such light characteristics in this beer .,palate,1.0,1
vintage on tap at the rattle n hum and served in a tall thin glass . stone irs pours a solid and complete black with a small bit of tan foam serving as a cap on the beer . there s also a bit of lacing down the sides of the glass . the nose is incredible a near perfect blend of rich chocolate sweet dark fruits and a touch of tobacco . that great balance is lost in the flavor thought as the herbal taste of tobacco and a bit of wet cardboard oxidation become a bit too prominent in the flavor blend . milk chocolate as well as plums and figs and the like are still present but a bit more subdued . there s also an unexpected but welcome espresso flourish to close things out . the mouthfeel is porbably the low point of this beer as the body is too thin and crosses the line into watery . at the same time the beer is a bit undercarbonated . i ve had experiences with less aged versions of stone irs in the past that i enjoyed a little bit more than this one s batch may have already peaked .,palate,0.6,1
a pours like oil out of the bottle with a finger mocha head dark rich and sexy per the bottle s very sweet milk chocolate very sweet with a little bit of roasted malt t the taste pretty much follows the nose . it is very sweet and milk chocolately at first which is then followed by a subtle burnt malt . pretty good . m kind of watery but good carbonation . smooth and goes down nicely . d i really enjoyed this porter . not saying that this is a bad tasting porter in any but i tend to like a little bit more roastedness in my porters and stouts though . i will definitely purchase this again .,palate,0.6,1
a amerber colored with a nice head but little lacing s clean and crisp with a strong smell of the vanilla t tastes less like beer than beer should tastes like vanilla bourbon almost no bad but not like beer m very little carbonation and a nice drying effect on the mouth d at you would n t know if thankfully thr price prevents you from buying too much of it i d buy it again .,palate,0.4,0
ml bottle served at f. a as black as strong coffee maybe even darker . a nice dark tan head coats the glass as i sip . s a lot of different smells going on . i smell marshmallow at first followed by dark chocolate and a distict raw meat smell that i pickup up in a lot of stouts . maybe its the roasted malts . all in all a pleasing scent . t this has a flat cola taste to it followed by unpleasent bitterness to me . there is a big coffee presence followed by a little bit of sweetness . i must say i dont like the bitterness of this beer . its like very burnt toast . i wish the sweetness was kicked up a notch or the bitterness was toned down a bit to make it more balanced . m.f. its not as thick as you would expect but it has a nice creaminess to it that is easy going down . i would say the carbonation is perfect . drink this is a wonderfully crafted beer by f but as with most of there products it is a bit on the bitter side . which lately i have grown tired of the overabundance of hops used in beer lately . a year ago i probably would have given this beer a better score . but right now i dont think i would buy this again . i must say though that this style is very similar to a bourbon barrel porter at half the costs . similar tastes and textures going on .,palate,1.0,1
a really nice lookin orange body with an offwhite head that leaves above average lacing . s grassy herbal hops and a metallic plastic twinge to it . t more of that offputting plastic aspect . this tastes exactly like when you were a kid and you would squirt those cheap plastic squirtguns in your mouth after the water had sat in it for a few hours in the hot summer sun . the hops are there but are too earthy for an american ipa . m good mouthfeel . medium bodied . d low in alcohol but the negative taste aspects detracts from the drinkability . i could burn through a six pack of this but i would n t necessarily enjoy it .,palate,0.8,1
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 .,palate,0.6,1
this is and it was brewed on . . . today is . . so it s been almost years in the bottle . it opened with a hiss and poured with a decent head that subsided into a robust skim . i have lace on the side of my goblet that descends from nearly the top of the glass . it looks well made . it does n t have much of a smell . it tastes originally tart and slightly vegetal . i m put off by this . i had vegetables for supper . my concern seems to be going away by the middle of the glass . the smell is becoming more vegetal but the flavor is getting sweet . this slight unpleasantry may be me . the beer is getting sour . i think it has taken a turn for the bad . i m not ready to pour it out . i m walking around now and the booziness of this beer is breathing with me . i pour more it s a bomber and it s starting to sour again . i recall this when fresh and this sourness and vegginess was n t part of the beer then . i do n t think it aged well . the pepperiness is coming out toward the last half . it presents quite alot of flavor . unfortunately some are not very tasty to me . i think it s past its time . ok . i just read the reviews and it seems that this batch is problematic . it seems that some of the lowest scores of this beer come from this batch . i have in the cellar . i m going to try to forget this one and when that is accomplished open .,palate,0.8,1
pours a clear light amber color lighter than i am used to . a small amount of carbonation creates a very thin white head . smell falls as flat as the appearance . a bit of caramel malt smell but a flat malt smell . taste falls a little flat as well . a bit of the caramel malt comes through but kind of a dirty malt taste . mouthfeel is okay . there is a good refreshing crispness to it but not what i usually like when it comes to an octoberfest . drinkability is okay on this beer . not very strong so one could drink them fairly well . however one would n t want to . not worth going out of your way for .,palate,0.7,1
a the beer pours a nice looking light amber orange color with a small finger of head on it that holds nice retention and lacing on it . maybe a little light in color . s fruity smelling . i ve been drinking a ton of furious lately and this is soooo much fruitier . mango and pineapple come through mostly with less of a bitter hop profile . not much pine but there is a little ripe grapefruit in it . t the taste is again in the fruity hop category . tastes candy like actually . totally different spectrum than most bitter bombs i ve had lately . this is n t nearly as bitter as most ipas . great mango and grapefruit flavor . actually tastes a lot like biting into a nice ripe grapefruit . m this is the biggest problem for this beer . the mouth is super thin . the thinnest mouth i ve ever had on an ipa . d the thin mouth makes me go for sips more often and the flavor does n t linger long . great flavor on this one no doubt . a tasty brew indeed . worth seeking out and is on a totally different end of the spectrum from a bitter bomb so i would prolly buy this regularly if it were avalible to me .,palate,0.4,0
on tap at the rhino in missoula where the tap made the name out to look like ipa as in ipa squared . this beer appears a slightly hazy medium golden amber hue with one finger of light foamy off white head which renders a thin solid wall of lace around the glass as it fades away . it smells of creamy caramel malt and orange grapefruit citrus hops . the taste is the aforementioned citrus hops up front a latent dose of toffee malt and a somewhat medicinal alcohol warming . the carbonation is moderate the body full creamy and smooth and it finishes with a warm floral fruitiness . a decently but not exactly exponentially hopped up ipa however the booze needs to be better integrated to aid in the overall enjoyment factor .,palate,0.9,1
a pitch black with a two toned brown and tan head . good retention and prominent lacing . s roast interacts with chocolate interacts with oak interacts with vanilla . the combination comes across as a milk chocolate ly smell with some woodyness . t flavor starts full of oak . good smoke flavor . moves into a bitter roast . sort of a black coffee like flavor . vanilla isnt as prominent on the palate but the smokiness from the oak is very welcomed . m gentle fizz on a medium full body . if there was a slightly more silken mouthfeel i think it would make this brew that much more enjoyable . d great complexity between the wood and vanilla . just nice to have some other flavors worked into your standard roast chocolate sweet stout flavors . very enjoyable and unique american stout .,palate,0.7,1
this was the first belgian i ever had . the appearance threw me off a little b c of the cloudy orangish color and texture . i was n t sure if i would like it but i loved it . i have come back to this beer time and again . it has a very creamy smoothness that i really love . the taste is of tropical fruity sweetness and some spicy alcohol . finishes long and dry with more fruityness . a great introduction to the world of belgians for me .,palate,1.0,1
heron ale begins with a nose that is simultaneously sweet and sour brown sugars and light fruit esters apple pear are countered by a tart hop and citrus aroma the latter sporting more plant vine notes that i normally expect . on the tongue the beer carries the same bipolar identity the malts coming across in waves of brown sugar and toast with light fruit esters but the hops providing a bitterness not normally present in hoppy brews being somewhere between grapefruit rind and fresh grass or perhaps rose petals . this bitterness is not a turnoff however it makes the beer quite intriguing and the sugars are just tuned enough to prevent the bitterness from being overwhelming . having said that late in the mouthful the sugars do die off and the hops take even more of a center stage . here is where the bitterness reaches a peak that i suspect might drive off some especially those unfamiliar with the esb style . this bitterness lasts well into the aftertaste which lingers for the better part of a minute . mouthfeel is light and carbonation is medium light . overall while i again suspect the brew s bitterness may prove unpalatable for some i thought the beer good . not great this is the weakest of the nashoba beers i ve tried but good .,palate,0.4,0
while i m generally willing to totally crap on and dismiss light adjunct lagers i m surprised and somewhat amused that i do n t hate this beer . disclosure the last time i purchased light lager american adjunct or otherwise was probably when i lived in central america and had little other choice than the various country versions of euro light lager . part of why i like this beer okay is that it reminds me a lot of those beers only better . i only purchased it this time because we had a friend of a friend coming over to the house who i had been clearly told only likes light thin fizzy beers and while i normally am willing to just tell them too bad and offer them a mixed drink or wine i had a nightmarish vision of him grudgingly pounding my much more expensive victory storm king and not appreciating it . i try really hard to review and rate beers subject to their style and so am rating based on that ounce can . for a six pack at trader joe s a screaming deal for a . beer that is at least drinkable . appearance medium bright yellow with a moderate off white head that fades quickly . a more attractive color than many of its competitors in this category so better than average . smell damp grain some light but sweetish corn some fruit but pretty limited aroma overall . i do n t get the sulfury or dms notes that some others mention i wonder if sometimes you go looking for something and then you re more likely to find it . taste sweetish american lager with notes of corn and some faintly sweet fruit that i ca n t put my finger on . lingers for a while which is a little bit of a surprise . maybe a little bit of grass . again not by any means my favorite style but better than most of its category competition . still overall just not that tasty so not something i could rate above . mouth distinct carbonation slightly fizzy and a little viscous a bit of a surprise . enough carbonation and alcohol to make it slightly tingly but not hot . probably the best thing about it . drinkability even though i ll likely never buy it again even for drinking after bicycling in hotlanta it s surprisingly drinkable for what is probably my least favorite style . still i consider this rating do i want to buy it and drink it and i do n t . interesting that if i were judging this using bjcp categories a or b strong flavors are a fault and i would probably dink it a little for that .,palate,0.8,1
a perfectly executed coffee stout . pours a deep coffee brown with a half finger tan head . smell is mostly coffee and roasted malt . flavor is exquisite a wonderful balance of powerful coffee and stout flavors coffee up front followed by rich roasted malts with a touch of hoppy bitterness in the finish . the really amazing thing is that the flavor is strong and complex but incredibly balanced . mouthfeel is a tad light for a stout . this is simply a fantastic beer .,palate,0.7,1
pours a nasty looking straw yellow color with a thick soapy white head and almost no lacing to speak of . smells of corn and grain and a big waste of time and money . mouthfeel is less than average and is too thin to be worth a damn . drinkability is poor as well . another poor bmc beer .,palate,0.2,0
oz brown bomber with no freshness date . look hazed orange amber smell sweet tart toasted grain very biscuity bready floral fruity taste smooth slick medium body fermentation twang toasty biscuity husky dust malt herbal spicy yeasty a ridiculously narrow style marzen when it comes to guidelines first thing i always look for is if the beer is clean or not . second is the malt profile and hops are last but not least . unfortunately for blue hills this is not clean the malt profile is way out of whack and the hops are lost . perhaps they meant to go down this road but it is not the road of a true marzen .,palate,0.7,1
paid . for a pack from bevmo in willow glen ca . poured into a pint glass . inch light tan head after an aggressive pour . head quickly settled . immediately noted heavy on the carbonation . an interesting hue of dark amber . spotty lacing . well balanced aroma with hints of malt alcohol hops sweet caramel and even a bit of spice . flavor is not as complex . malty caramel flavors in front a bitter finish . after a few sips the higher alcohol content becomes more apparent . heavier bodied smooth not as carbonated as i would have thought . average drinkability .,palate,0.8,1
i forgot about this one for a while . pours sludgy and brown without a single damn bubble . this beer has serious legs . smells incredible so rich and deep . oakey apple brandy burnt sugar vanilla raisin tobacco leather . the taste is the same but just too damn much of everything including alcohol . not overpowering but just a bit much . there seems to be a competition to see which flavor can sting my tongue the most . definitely a sipping beer as even a small gulp burns my throat and numbs my lips . carbonation probably would have done this beer wonders but it is just barely there . and that is why i wish i had n t traded something awesome for it . now i m going to drink a cigar city ba milk porter by myself and forget about it . literally .,palate,0.4,0
mucho thanks to gclarkage for the sample . at room temperature this pours out very dark brown nearly black and has a crimson cast when held to light . a creamy finger head puffs up and retains nicely . spotty lace . aroma is milder than expected with strong chocolate notes accented by leather scorched caramel black malts and subtle coffee . fortunately the flavor is much more pronounced highlighting creamy chocolate as the main attraction . there are nuances of caramel molasses dry leather creamed coffee and a just right nip of hops in the finish . medium bodied that feels larger due to the silky smooth mouthfeel and mouth coating texture . carbonation is soft and slippery . deliciously drinkable . why this beer only scores an is beyond me .,palate,1.0,1
beer served with lime wedge . very average apperance very golden hue and transparent . no head or lace with tiny bubbles . it has a very overwhelming lime aroma smells sour and yeasty . the taste is very refreshing sweet with the lime taste . it has a somewhat watery mouthfeel . i find this a slightly better corona but a good summer beer . if i tried this again i would like it without the lime because i found it overpowering .,palate,0.4,0
bottle courtesy of ss poured a bright pale golden color ale with a huge white foamy head with perfect retention and good lacing . aroma of sweet malt is kind of cloying and more or less enjoyable . taste is also dominated by sweet sugary malt which is kind of gross with a weird oily texture and light yeasty finish . average body with some good carbonation . definitely not the best beer from this usually fine brewery and not something that i am eager to try again and almost makes me want to suggest to the brewery to stay away from belgian ale and keep doing the ipa iipa and is .,palate,0.3,0
mister beer is pretty damn crappy . had some the other day as some cheap bastard could n t pitch in an extra buck or two to get schlitz . oy what a mistake . the first sip flashed me back to playing a game of pass out with this stuff where we all had to induce vomitting to drink more . ah . to be and stupid again . wait . i just was by drinking it . this is a last resort drink .,palate,0.2,0
appearance pours a peachy orange . smell fruity sweet and acidic with peach and yeast . taste starts acidic with a bit of apricot and vanilla with a peach orangecycle character . finishes clean . mouthfeel exceptionally smooth and silky as can be . drinkability my wife and i liked this . we had it at the end of dinner and before our creme burley . hope this is helpful . cheers .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a ounce bottle into a pint glass at cellar temperature . a poured a cola like head that dissipated nearly immediately leaving a light ring around the glass . very dark brown but not quite black and transparent against the light . the color is correct for the style but the lack of any head is a shame . s roasted grain predominates in the nose with a hint of coffee and cocoa . t the flavor is at first a nice roastiness leading into an almost lemony sourness that is seriously out of place and which ends up dominating . there s a slight hint of buttery vanilla just noticeable on the fade . m the mouthfeel is quite light and presents as a session beer . fermentation is present but not aggressive or distracting . d the relative lightness of the beer would lend to treating it as a session beer but again the odd sourness probably limits most people to one of these at a sitting . overall i am again disappointed with the most recent offering from this local small brewery that i really want to like . open fermented porter sounds so promising . the funk though manifests itself as a rather weird citrusy presence that just seems out of place for this style .,palate,0.8,1
a clear bright straw with a large white head that has great retention and very nice lacing . s husky and grassy with a bit of lemon . t grassy and saazy with a bit of malt sweetness in the background as well as some lemony flavors . m medium body but the finish is not as crisp nor as clean as it could be . d easy drinker that has the taste that is very true to style just a tad to heavy to be as refreshing as others .,palate,0.6,1
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 .,palate,0.4,0
poured a dull very light brownish gold . very transparent . it had no head oddly . it smelled fruity with hop sharpness to it . the first thing that hits me is its high carbonation followed by a sharp bitterness followed by a dull bread flavour . it s better than i was expecting considering that the packaging referred to it as being loaded with hops . it is certainly better than i remember it . this is one of the first beers i had that i considered hoppy . i hated it saying that it tasted like a straight christmas tree . but i guess my palate has become more tolerating of hop use . i still think that it should be used only in moderation and only to subtly balance sweetness in some beer styles but its use in this brew does n t really bother me much . i wo n t buy it again but i am not repulsed by it . still not really anything special about this beer . it s fairly lame all around .,palate,0.4,0
poured from a oz bottle it pours the color of almond skin with a tan w a pinkish hue head about finger thick . aroma is of a brown malt with maybe just a bit of roast a slight beechwood aroma . interesting to say the least . a slight sweetness also hits my nose but hard to distiguish what it is maybe cherries . sipping leaves a little to be desired . i expected a bit of chewiness from this one for a bock but it is very smooth . flavor is a bit watery brown malt with a hint of earthy hops a bit of caramel on the finish . little carbonation hits my palate . fairly drinkable but it misses the mark i think a bit for a christmas holiday brew . not as warming as i think it seems to advertise .,palate,0.8,1
remarkably this beer has a good presentation to it . there s at least two fingers thick of bright white head with a light gold and clear body . this is what a pilsner is supposed to look like . the aroma is not anything to brag about though . it is dominated by metallic aromas and seems kind of skunky . the taste shares the kind of bastardization as well very skunky and meaningless . it s taste is worse than its smell . this is a horrible impression of a lager pilsner . i do n t understand how this became a popular import . the germans do n t even drink this crap . if this beer tastes like this in its homeland then the export version has to suck ultra royally . avoid this monstrosity .,palate,0.2,0
this is an incredibly difficult review for me . on one hand i actually really like a lot of what this beverage has to offer on the other i ca n t quite figure out how this fits into the spectra of beer . a pours a golden light orange almost clear . nice finger head but dissipates quickly sone lacing s the tart but synthetic essence of green apple jolly ranchers which i happen to love cane sugar with a barely noticeable yeasty and barnyard quality typical of lindemans lambics . this is where it becomes difficult and quite frankly frightening for me . should a beer really smell like this . it is inviting yet so very wrong . t no surprise here after initially stuffing my nose into the glass . atomic strength green apple . this stuff is more apple than apple so to speak . really syrupy sweet . apple candy in a glass . finishes almost tart enough to balance it out but sadly not quite . again quite tasty but wrong . i kind of feel like i m cheating on beer with this stuff . m really good carbonation low abv and the nearly great sweet tart balance make it actually react quite nicely with the mouth . d designed to be consumed en masse despite mixed feelings about this stuff it goes down easy .,palate,0.8,1
what can i really say about guinness that has n t been said before . i was in ireland for a couple of days and had a great deal both at the brewery and in every pub . i love the way it separates right after the pour and i love the creamy white head that remains as long as there is still beer in the glass . the aroma classic stout malt with roasty chocolate overtones . flavor is slightly roasty not as much as many other stouts . the mouthfeel is a true hallmark of this beer . few can replicate the thick creamy texture of a draught guinness . this makes for a very drinkable beer that delivers from start to finish . it s easy to spend an entire night on this beer which is surprising considering its density .,palate,1.0,1
interesting looking ounce dark brown bottle . wish more american brewers would bottle their normal beers in this size . the label indicates an abv of . moderate pour produced an immensely huge tan head mildly reverse cascading . over an opaque black ruby body . as the head tightens and reduces it gets rocky and chunky and the lacing sticks like paint to the glass . smell is caramel chocolate burnt sugar malty malted malt with some fig and raisins . hops . there s a slight peppery hint . taste is espresso chocolate burnt toast biscuity malt with a very dry bitter finish . mouthfeel is way more thin than the head and lacing made me think it would be . very quaffable . overall a fascinating mix of doppelbock smell and lager mouthfeel . surprisingly good . cudos and thanks to shbobdb for hooking me up with this excellent midwestern brew . i had never even heard of it . oh the joys of a blind trade .,palate,0.6,1
on tap at jackie o s into a tulip . of the da variants this was one of my least favorite interesting attempt but in reality i just do n t think the flavors work well together . looks at da . the aroma is strange with tea come across too strong notes of chocolate raisins and spices come . the taste loses a lot of the tea but it is still present . while tolerable in the aroma this becomes pretty difficult to drink for me notes of tea vanilla roasted coffee.,palate,0.9,1
a voluptuous chocolate colored head atop a very black beer . s a nice strong chocolate smell followed by a bitter black licorice scent . there is definitely a candy like smell about this one . t rich chocolate malt with touches of fruit . the licorice flavor comes out in the finish alongside a strong earthy bitterness . the anise really adds a level of complexity that i do n t think could be achieved through the regular brewing process . perhaps not amazing but certainly well executed and tasty . m medium bodied and creamy smooth . carbonation is a bit low though . o overall quite tasty something very interesting and a good departure from the norm .,palate,0.6,1
got this at the dallas gingerman . a pours a decent looking dark red color almost no head and no lacing on the glass . nothing too special here . s smell is a little molasses toffee roastiness and some other unidentifiable sweet smell . i m not impressed but do n t hate it either . t i really disliked this one . way too bitter and the sweetness was there to balance it but it was n t balanced at all . it was really just gross . the roast was like burnt toast and i did n t enjoy this one at all . i paid for it but i drank only about before the waitress took it away at my request . m carbonation was a little light could use more creaminess but overall solid . d i could n t finish it so i have to give this the lowest score possible . too heavy like a syrup too much roast too much sweetness no balance here whatsoever . not recommended to anyone . the waitress seemed surprised but i just hated it .,palate,0.7,1
oz bottle . gold with a big rocky white head that lasts until the end and leaves lots of chunky lace . a great looking beer though that s partly due to the fact that it s a little over carbonated but that s bottle conditioning for you . the aroma caught me a little off guard . not the citrus and pine i was expecting but lots of peaches vanilla along with some caramel . there is some grapefruit and spice but they are buried in there . the flavor starts with some soft pale malt balanced by a healthy and spicy bitterness . the hops are fruity with peaches tangerines pineapple ans some grapefruit . lighter feel and dry in the mouth with a little too much carbonation . quite hoppy for a pale ale and on the bitter side of balance though very drinkable at the same time . i have n t had their ipa in a while but i may like this better .,palate,0.6,1
nice dark brown color with fantnaztic lacing . smells choclotly with coffee . tastes even and thick with cocoa sweet caramel flavors continuing thru . good for its class this porter represents well its much better than its younger brother . would drink again .,palate,0.6,1
a adequately clear straw color with a very thin yet strong head . s very mellow bready aroma with light cidery notes . t quite sweet and smooth while the breadyness is quite minimal . some fruity notes are evident at mid point to add a little interest . there s little hops to speak of which is unfortunate as they would of added a much needed familiarity to this beer . the finish is clean with a mild fruity aftertaste . m nice carbonation while retaining a good smoothness . d well unless i m diagnossed a celiac i prolly wo n t buy again . although it did n t ring my bell it s pretty awesome considering what it is . my only advice would be to add some more hops to make the beer a little more familiar .,palate,0.8,1
this winter vintage oz bomber pours jet black dark as night with a billowing super creamy coffee colored head . at first pour it had very little head but then it started to billow and climb the glass ending up with a solid two fingers . even slower on the way back down with incredible retention and awesome stick . this one looks amazing . smell is very pungent with huge chocolaty and coffee aromas some caramel too . at first taste the first thing i notice is that this is crazy thick . wow this is as full bodied and creamy as they come . taste has strong dark chocolate and coffee flavors like the nose and the sweetness is definitely there with some caramel joining the chocolate but its not overdone to the point of being syrupy . there s some definite dark fruits in the taste as well and it s a little bit boozy . it has a little bit of a bite and odd flavor that hits right before the finish where those dark fruits and alcohol come out and that s the only thing holding me back from a . or higher on taste . this brew is awesome but at and as thick as it is it takes awhile to get through . but man is it good .,palate,1.0,1
i really had high hopes for this one . a poured a gorgeous black with a sizeable head . s mmm . interesting . sweet malty coffee goodness with something i ca n t pin down . t the first sip or three were quite enjoyable . malty sweetness good coffee taste and a milky almost bailey s esque taste in the background . but then the aftertaste kicked in . this beer would ve owned pretty hard if the aftertaste had not smacked of pennies . m gorgoeus mouthfeel thick fluffy chewy . in short everything one could want from a stout . d the pennies just killed it for me . i may try another bottle a ways down the road to see if this was a fluke fault . sorry bell s not your best .,palate,0.9,1
edition big mistake to drink so soon pours an impenetrable black with a very thick dark tan head that falls leaving very good lacing . the smell starts with a bit of alcohol that sadly overpowers anything else . the taste is also started off with alcohol then allows for some coffee chocolate with a bitterness at the end . mouthfeel is thick and creamy very nice . it s most likely that this is way too fresh to drink yet . i wish that i had waited months to try this . because of that i ve adjusted my ratings numbers to average out the same as the overall average and will pick up another to hold to for a while and rate it again . i ve never noticed such a big diferrence in what i expect a beer will be and what i find due to what is likely just the difference in aging .,palate,1.0,1
pale amber dark yellow fine white head . nose of fresh green leafy hop some pale malt notes . flavour of grainy malt . a bit bland for the style . body is a bit like soda water and fades really fast . the beer starts with promise but slips away once in the mouth .,palate,0.4,0
light chill haze in the golden color . modest head that reduces to a thin layer of bubbles . good lace though . earthy but less so than some saisons . notable yeast bite although the appearance would n t indicate it . strong level of fruitiness apricot nectarine and pineapple . oily from the alcohol level . the hop while present is n t enough to give balance . rich liquid with moderate level of carbonation . there are some elements of a barley wine in the character but the flavor is definitely saison .,palate,0.9,1
burnished orange sort of color with an orange tinted tan head . this is frothy and tall but does n t leave more than a smattering of lace . super spicy plenty of dark notes like allspice and cinnamon along with some pumpkin obviously . some alcohol noted as well . the alcohol is quite a bit stronger in the flavor basically everything is stronger including the caramel malts lots of nutmeg and allspice and nice balance . some sugar but nothing cloying . tastes a lot like a pumpkin pie . this is not my thing but i think it s a pretty good idea to ramp up the usual fall seasonal . it s nice and smooth and full pretty impressive accomplishment even if i do n t love all the spicing . that s not their fault but mine so kudos to dfh again .,palate,0.9,1
i get a very rich smell of roasted malts that almost smell burnt in a way . i also get some soapiness not in a bad way and some subtle earthy hop character . the taste is all smooth rich and sweet caramel toffee and bready malt which ends up melding with the slight flowery floral hop that you can taste in victory s hoppier beers . my favorite thing about this obviously the sweet rich malt character which adds to a very nice body for a beer of this alcohol content . i m also getting a slight nutty flavor mixing in with the sweet malts . i heard the brewer explain its a party beer because they made it sweet on the tongue which is something the brain says to wash away so you take another sip . in the end the hops round everything out and really balance out that roasted flavor . the malts really seem to be roasted closer to burnt but not really . it does add for a very autumn like beer . one of my favorites of the season . exceptionally well crafted .,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle into tulip pint . pours golden in color with a slight orange hue . it is fairly clear except for some faint yeast particles floating throughout . has a foamy off white head with scattered clumps of larger bubbles . the nose is predominately of biscuity malt with a light hop backing . the taste is again quite malty and bready with very little hop note . has a nice medium to full body with light carbonation . while there was nothing unpleasant in this beer i felt the taste and smell were over powered by the malts .,palate,0.8,1
look bright golden color lots of bubbles and a foam finger head fair lacing smell concentrated pineapple and grains taste bland and tasteless mineral water mouthfeel watery fizzy and very soft body drinkability it s assumed that is filtered in ice but tastes like mineral water only .,palate,0.2,0
i just finished dumping this awful brew down the sink but in formality here s the rub . er the pour appearance poured like a dream was really excited to drink this after the healthy pour that came out . huge frothy head beautiful reddish gold hue . smell meh okay . not super noticeable . obviously a beer . taste mouthfeel drinkability this is where it all went to hell . horrible contamination issues like the other poster to give this turd an f. tastes like sucking on a penny . no a roll full of pennies . i never toss beer i do n t like but this one was bad as in spoiled bad . they need to get their act together if they want to be a successful brewery .,palate,0.2,0
a pours a dark brown almost black color . not much for a head dissapates very quickly . not much for lacing either . looks very clear and filtered when held to the light . s smells of malty caramel . maybe a slight hoppy aroma . t typical for a black lager all the ingredients are there . coffee toffee caramel i think i taste a hint of chocolate in the background . not bad at all . m i was slightly disapointed here its not very crisp and could use more carbonation . taste sorta flat . as i have read from other ba s this must be a typical description of the mouthfeel of this beer . one ba even described it as a flat coke . o this is not a bad beer at all . however there is room for improvement . i ve had better and i ve had worse .,palate,0.4,0
presentation oz . brown bottle with no bottled on or best by date typically . pack . appearance like most mass produced american lagers pours a crystal clear b a fairly brilliant gold c with a shortlived snow white head . aroma faintly malty traces of cooked veggies . taste lightly sweet upfront with notes of corn grain and a flavor i think of as macro skunk running throughout sallow hop bitterness in the finish . crisp with a light to medium mouthfeel . notes better than corona . who cares .,palate,0.3,0
i know some ba s knock this onw because its not rare or amazing but i love it . if i am in a bar that i do n t think has a lot to choose from sam adams is the first word out of my mouth . its avalible as convenence stores and gas stations . its not too expensive and tastes good for what you pay . its also a great session beer . also we have a well known craft beer that i think is poised to give bmc a run for their money .,palate,0.6,1
appearance black sludge . dark and very viscous . thin extremely bubbly cappucino brown head . the head disappears quickly with no lacing . smell heavy molasses with notes of vanilla bean and mocha . alcohol floats around inconspicuously . taste smooth coffee and vanilla . heavy and sweet . molasses brown sugar sweetness floods the taste buds in the middle . the finish is equally heavy tasting of tangy rum raisin flavor and a gentle splash of hops . some oxidation spoils the fun a little towards the end . mouthfeel this one s thick as a milkshake . the carbonation leaves light smacks of bubbles on the tongue as the beer passes by keeping it from feeling like motor oil . big and very smooth . verdict i ca n t understate the bulk of this brew . the mouthfeel is as good as it gets . it knocks some points off of drinkability but i love a good chewy stout . this one s solid with reasonable complexity and a pleasingly sweet personality . it s not perfect but stout lovers should seek it out .,palate,1.0,1
head was consistent when poured into a class from the bottle . stayed with the beer till the end . carmel flavors and overall very smooth . unique idea with the scotch whiskey malt . it is noticeable in the scent and less so in the taste . i do enjoy the variety packs sam adams has been offering as of late although this is not my favorite sam adams offering it is solid .,palate,1.0,1
bottled on . served in a traditional german stange at fridge temperature . appearance wow . i know kolsches are pale in color but this really takes the cake . a suggestion of light yellow gold is all we ve got here . the white crown fizzles quickly to just a thin transparent mat . smell zippy and bready the malts outweigh the hops on the nose . it s like walking past a bakery at in the morning . there s really nothing much of anything else going on . taste this one does n t hit the mark . it s real lemony and hoppy drying for sure . but it s also astringent to a fault . it s not balanced at all regarding the hops and malt but the aroma had me fooled . i m going to have to pass on this one . mouthfeel drinkability this beer blooms nicely in the mouth right from the outset becoming full and frothy without going overboard or being too gassy . it s light enough to session but i just would n t go here again with the flavor profile not being so great .,palate,0.7,1
oz bottle poured into shaker pint . a clear golden amber with two fingers of frothy white head quickly subsides but nice looking while it lasts . s good balance a lot of citrus hops particularly pineapple are upfront . biscuity malts come through shortly thereafter unfortunately they re a bit mustier than would be totally pleasant and there s something in there that s a bit similar to spilled beer at a football stadium . still not a bad smell all around . less intensive sniffs later into a beer drinking session would probably have this around a . . t hops are the first thing i pick up here a lot of pine unlike the aroma though some citrus is still bouncing around . hops overpower most of the sweetness that i was expecting from the malts so instead they re limited to contributing more of the biscuity flavor from the smell . i m surprised that this one is as bitter as it is in an enjoyable way for being just . abv though i d be cheating if i bumped its score up just for having a strong flavor at that level . m medium bodied with moderate carbonation creamy and frothy on the way down . this beer goes quite a bit beyond its abv range and is sticky enough to keep the flavor around for a while . o average pale ale though there s certainly nothing wrong with it . for the price point it s still heavy on the flavor though in my opinion the mission st. ipa is several degrees better . pick it up if you re at trader joe s and are a fan of apas it s easily worth the cost of admission .,palate,0.8,1
bud ice well what can you say other than look it s a bud beer trying to have a different name pretty much . i think that this one is alright . not going to be what i reach for if i m going for the big but would n t say no if offered with no other options . i mean at the end of the day it s still beer . it s a light color smells like nothing and tastes icy . it was ice cold thanks to the cooler and that made it tasty . watery but that s alright because your not expecting anything but that from bud ice .,palate,0.4,0
pours a clear orange yellow color with plenty of carbonation and decent white head . smells very hoppy the grassy kind rather than the fruity kind . this tastes disappointingly weak watery and plain . there is n t as much of a hop kick as the smell would suggest . you get a sense of hops but barely . the beer is almost flavorless . it has a below average mouthfeel boring too watery and macro brewish . it s not hard to drink and not terrible by any stretch . but i would n t buy it again either .,palate,0.4,0
thanks to brewerb for this . pours black with a brown head that becomes a wisp . a bit of lacing sticks . the smell is of chocolate coffee roasty with bourbon . the taste is of chocolate coffee bourbon wow this is tasty . i think i might like the actual coffee and chocolate used in the other breakfast stout a bit more but i m far from complaining . it has a great bourbon character to it while allowing the dark complexities and roast to come through . does n t get too sweet as there is roast and a dryness in the finish . silky smooth it has just the right touch of carbonation to keep it full but not too thick or syrupy . awesome . overhyped . nope . very well done a great sipper .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass a light tan head very thin and lacey . reddish walnut body s sweet malt husky and light caramel smell t smokey malt very sweet front almost a mushroom like middle and a light hop end . m thick slick d very one dimesional brew . it does n t taste bad in an off flavor sense but just seems to have a flavor that is non distinctive .,palate,0.8,1
pours moderately cloudy gold i imagine this would be heady but i ca n t say for sure . now let me get this out of the way early . i do n t like slamming beers . or at least i do n t like slamming beers from good breweries . i want people to buy everything bell s makes even if it s absolute shit so that they ll make more hopslam and sell it everywhere except for illinois alas . but this beer is awful . the aroma and the taste are both nauseatingly estery like a heavy handed four year old s imitation of duvel . i never thought that a beer could have too many bananas in it but this is that beer . malty sweetness is present as well but it tastes like an afterthought . mouthfeel is decent if unremarkable medium bodied very slightly chewy typical for a belgian style beer . every sip is an eternity of torment . sorry larry but this one did n t do it for me .,palate,0.7,1
had this last night after work . poured a burgundy color with caramel head that faded quick and left good lacing . smelled of pumpkin cinnamon and mild hops . tasted of pumpkin heavy toasted malt and a hint of fruit . quite thick and creamy though a little fizzy . a decent beer though definitely an acquired taste . i would probably not have made it through another one .,palate,0.8,1
a doppelbock on cask seems kind of strange but this doppel is different it contains little to no lager qualities and scarcely any of the sweet toffeeish flavors found in its german progenitors . lots of head from the cask pour sitting atop a muddy impenetrably brown beer . aroma gives some indication of the extreme maltage going on . it s austere and heavy with quite a generous chocolate flavor . the cask conditioning imparts an unbelievable milkshake y creaminess . this is almost like a stout without the hop bitterness and i have to say it s more comforting and satisfying than any rogue stout i have had recently . shakespeare i am talking about you . deal with it . i m glad brewer was resurrected after a number of years and hopefully it will survive the limited anniversary line up it certainly deserves to .,palate,1.0,1
i have been waiting to try this beer . people have been raving about it . very cool bottle with a very cool presentation . after breaking the paper and sliding the wire i hear a large pop . i am using a real alt glass . l which is cool . pours out a reddish copper color with a good size head that lasts and lasts . the smell is malty with just a hint of hops in the background . caramel is mostly what i pick up . taste is not what i expected at all . much more clean but still full of flavor . sweet in the beginning but gives way to something a bit metallic . the ending has a nice hop bite . the flavors just seem to last and last in my mouth . i would love to try this beer from the cask . i truely hope to enjoy this beer some day in germany .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle into my lazy magnolia glass pours a clear bright straw color with a decent head that leaves a little bit of lacing down the glass . the head does n t stick around for very long and is very dispersed but it s a pretty acceptable look . smell is pretty one dimensional with a grainy corn husk malt scent hitting heavy and a slight sour metallic finish . this is kind of odd the taste of this has a sort of pilsner style bread thing going on but without the clean finish . also there s a weird kind of fruit thing going on here not what i expect out of most kolsch style stuff . mouthfeel however is about what i expected with a medium body . i could see myself drinking a few of these in the summer but for the price one can do much better .,palate,0.8,1
this is my second favorite of the session ales behind the southern brown . brownish copper in color with a moderate fluffy sandy off white head . smell is a definite simcoe hop presence backed up with a dry grainy bready presence with a nutty quality . taste is more of the same . balance balance balance is what this beer is all about . finishes very clean but a piney herbal hop character lingers for awhile and makes you want to go back for another sip . mouthfeel is pretty typical and if anything is a little undercarbonated or slick . one of the most drinkable beers i ve had . this was really great after spending yesterday moving into a new apartment .,palate,0.6,1
appearance pours straw hazy with a huge white head that lasts a while . smell citrusy smell . yeasty bready aroma as well taste spice dominates the flavor with some bread and yeast flavors . the yeast flavor combines well with the spices in this beer . very to style just not my favorite style in the beer . tastes better than a hefe . mouthfeel nothing special here drinkability not a bad beer but nothing special . would n t buy it again as i m not keen to the style .,palate,0.4,0
appearance this brew pours a murky medium honey color . head is slight with minimal lacings . spiderwebbing was plentiful on the surface . interesting but not excellent . smell the aroma is slightly matly with aromatic hops and a tart citrus presence . the overall aroma is rather light expecially for an ipa . aroma curve is sharp during onset with a rather quick taper to sustain . taste the flavor curve and character of this selection is quite interesting . initially there is a burst of hops that are accentuated by the carbonation . citrus and a woodsy presence with an interesting malt finish . great overall taste . mouthfeel the brew has a nice carbonation snap upon initial sip . this highlights the flavor character . the totality of the flavor rolls off the tongue quite well . the palate is left perfectly clean after sustain . excellent overall mouthfeel . drinkability this brew is not heavy in character and leaves the drinker wishing that there was another on ice . great . prosit . nikki,palate,0.9,1
poured from a bottle into an american pint glass . very little head not much lacing but nice amber color . the smell was very very subtle but dominated by hints of malty sweetness maybe a little bit of sweet orange . the taste confirmed the sweetness with only a subtle hint of hoppy flavor . silky smooth medium body but definitely a little alcoholic after burn . i could certainly drink a few of these but i would not consider it in the upper echelon for the style .,palate,0.9,1
appearance cloudy burnt orange brown nice head retention smell cinnamon nutmeg pumpkin spice taste hops cinnamon coriander nutmeg similar to an american wild ale very tannic mouthfeel my favorite part very tannic smooth the rye dries the palate out so you re ready for another sip or another bite of food . the hops add a nice bitterness . drinkability sipper by far this beer has a lot hidden within . a stellar beer from a growing beer company . i highly recommend .,palate,1.0,1
pours a nice cotton candy head . light cream tan cappuccino in color . dark mahogany amber body . good carbonation . nice lace . smell is a very consistent rye . great malt character and light peppercorn on the nose . peppercorn seems to fade as it breathes . wonderful body . great feel . taste with a nice malt backbone . peppercorn is definitely prevalent warming indeed but not astringent hoppy pepperiness . smooth robust absolutely perfect with cajun food . like soul mates . and seitan too .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a bottle into a mug . batch . a deep reddish gold . just a bit of haziness . nice eggshell colored two finger head which faded after a moderate amount of time leaving a very fine sudsy lacing . looking back now the look of this beer nowhere near matches the taste . s fruit yeast and wood . i would describe the aroma as faint overall with only the fruit aromas being at all prevalent . it didnt leave me thinking much was coming . i was wrong . t holy crap i think my mouth just exploded . pineapple grapefruit raisins oak maple syrup date toffee caramel honey vanilla sweet breads cocoa fig and carrot cake . i just looked up the ingredients for carrot cake and pineapple and raisins were listed . go figure . boozy aftertaste . the . abv is definitely not hidden in this bad boy . in fact it slaps you in the face and calls you its bitch . . when it warms it can be a bit strong but if you enjoy boozy beers this shouldnt be a problem . m prickly carbonation helps the beer almost literally dance all over the tongue . works well with the plethora of flavors that are going on here . slightly syrupy finish . o a completely unique brew . how sa packed this level of complexity in a golden yellow package with minimal aroma can only be described as wizardry . taste wise this one is all over the place . which begs the question is it any good . i would say a resounding yes . i would gladly take a messy unruly uber complex beer over a one or two note boring one any day . i can tell you right now that this beer is not going to be for everyone . in fact it probably wont be for nearly anyone but it is for me and ill be snatching up every bottle i find . and i encourage beer lovers everywhere to sample one for themselves for a something truly different .,palate,1.0,1
draft at founders . dark as ever black brown with a nice tan head . notes of chocolate and coffee in the nose . maple not that present . very smooth taste . good but really expected more out of his after hearing about it for so long . i wish i could have said this was the greatest beer i have ever had but i felt let down in the end . the look and mouthfeel were spot on though for me it just fell a little short in the taste . draft at mackenzies for abr . poured a very dark brown color with a reddish tan head that quickly settles to a slight collar . the aroma is more coffee and leather than i remember with slight chocolate aromas as well . nice coffee taste with dark chocolate bitterness . again i really do n t pick up major maple flavors at all although it has a pretty malty sweet taste although as it warms but you do get a slight maple aroma as it warms . medium mouthfeel wish it was a little heavier . pretty drinkable . lingering bitter coffee flavor .,palate,1.0,1
pours a cloudy orange color with almost no head and does n t leave any lacing on the glass . the aroma is all hops grassy and pine mostly . ca n t really detect any malts in the aroma . the flavor is very much the same as the aroma . completely hops that leave a bitter finish on the tongue but i think they used a different type of hops for the flavor it has a lot of grapefruit and citrus with just a little of the pine and grassiness . the body is moderate on this one and the drinkability depends on your liking of lots of hops . if you re not a hop head the drinkability will be poor . but it s a good beer .,palate,0.9,1
appearance wow the first ounce or two gets completely converted to about four fingers of foam . getting a mug full of this beer will take some patience . ends up a nice caramel amber capped with a solid film of multi colored foam ranging from light mocha to cocoa brown . aroma yeasty mild funk mixed with some sour lemon . hmm i m undecided . taste sour lemon sweet musty . a mix of flavors some i like more than others . the finish is dry tart and sour . still not my favorite style . mouthfeel lively carbonation with medium body this beer has panache that s for sure . drinkability i liked it less at first and more as i progressed . generally this is n t a beer i d revisit but it s not bad just not for me .,palate,0.9,1
oz . brown bottle with no freshness date . the label says to think of this beer as an octogenarian with a punk rock attitude . we ll see . the beer pours a brilliantly clear and beautiful burnt amber color but unfortunately i could n t get any head out of the pour at all . all i got was a thin white rim on top that left just a few spotty patches of lace on the glass . not much of an aroma but what there was was nice . light sugary sweetness with some fruit and mild herbal hops in the background . this is a very well made and mild beer . it has both a caramel and hard candy sweetness to it but it is delicate and not overpowering at all . hop bitterness is low but you can still taste the mild herbal flavor they give off . a bready yeast flavor helps to make it more dry than sweet and then at the end a touch of citrus and raisin flavor come through . nothing is really dominant but all blended together it makes for a pleasant taste . very smooth and medium bodied mouthfeel with only moderate carbonation . this goes down easy without any trace of alcohol at all . i get the octogenarian part as this is a smooth and mellow beer but i m not so sure it has a punk rock attitude . i found it totally pleasant without any harshness at all .,palate,0.9,1
i used to have a collection of schultz and dooley steins back in the day . i never had the beer until tonight at an auction . clear golden yellow with no head to speak of . smelled of rotting steamed veggies . lucky for me it did n t taste as bad . malty and corny . i ca n t stand it . i ca n t finish the whole thing .,palate,0.6,1
purchased as part of build your own six pack at local grocer . poured little to no head on an amber body . smells were very sweet malty maple syrup caramel and a touch of floral . sadly those did not translate over to taste which was dominated by a distinct unappealing dusty and skunkiness . overpowers anything else in there . also remarkably flat for the style . i m guessing that i got a bad bottle . i hope i did as otherwise this is big disappointment .,palate,0.3,0
it s almost time for this one to be coming out again . lucky for me i ve got one left over from last year . vintage appearance pours totally black into a duvel tulip . the head is small but dense at under a finger s height . it drops to nearly a full surface covering . excellent retention . smell not terribly intense but coffee and roasted aromas are at the forefront here . light hints of caramel and a balancing hop aroma come out in the background as well as a slight twinge of alcohol . taste coffee and caramel again but covered in a thick dark chocolate coating . it s lightly fruity but only barely with a minor alcohol heat . not terribly complex but luxuriously delicious . mouthfeel silky smooth with a thick body . the carbonation is on the lower end which smooths the beer out even more . awesome . drinkability the mouthfeel is the star here and not detecting most of the alcohol only helps . for such a big beer it goes quick . a very nice offering but sure to get lost in the shuffle of so many great imperial stouts . give it a try if you can .,palate,1.0,1
a pours a clear amber with a tight creamy off white head that laces deep into the glass . the appearance is unique as the head never seems to dissipate instead it remains perched atop the liquid . s very light on the nose . aromas of toffee and caramel are joined by gentle suggestions of some kind of dark bread . not the most unique smelling beer in the world . t this ale is initially sweet and very malty with gentle notes of caramel toffee cream brown sugar and vanilla bean . the finish is also on the sweet side with caramel and toffee flavors being most pronounced . there is virtually nothing in the way of noticeable hopping . m really unappealing . most bitters and english pale ales have at least some carbonation a bit of minerality on the palate but this ale has none . instead it is a very thin oily light bodied beer . almost syrupy in some ways . o tetley s is a true disappointment . i have to wonder if its appeal is due to a degree of sentimentality or whether it all boils down to availability . in any regard i will not likely be drinking a can of this stuff again .,palate,0.4,0
best before february . oz bottle poured into a standard pint glass . pours a beautiful copper color w nice white head and sticky lacing . smells like faint hops and crisp fruits . tastes just like it smells subtle but complex . this is a bitter one . malty too . my favorite thing about this beer is the mouthfeel . very rich and creamy smooth . drinkabilty is ok but one s good for me . this is definitely an original . i have n t really seen any breweries attempt an imperial esb so credit to heavy seas . good beer give this one a shot in the winter time .,palate,0.9,1
this is beer for people who hate beer . its look at me i too can drink with the guys but i d rather be drinking a cosmo beer . this beer is most commonly consumed by cancun spring break goers . you know the ones . the same people who say yea i ve been to mexico but really they ve only been to fake mexico . they like to drink it with a slice of exotic lime fruit as they reminisce about the crazy nights they mixed this shit with one too many margaritas and ended up on girls gone wild . despite its popularity corona is nothing like beer in any of the above attributes other than appearance .,palate,0.2,0
best served in an english pint poured a medium amber in color with a super small white fizzy head and virtually had no lacing to speak of . the aroma was almost non existent with a slight hint of bready malts and doughy yeast with just a very slight hint of caramel and some spice . it tasted slightly bitter with a very very mild hint of spice in the beginning but the flavor faded quickly and left you with no real flavor at the finish . mouthfeel was light in body and watery in texture with a flat carbonation . overall nothing special definitely a very light beer that is very light in flavor . which i find quite surprising coming from this brewer who puts out some of the best tasting beers in the world .,palate,0.4,0
had on tap at the happy gnome during craft beer week . taken from notes a pours the typical rich black though no head to speak of . not as beautiful as when poured from the bottle . s nose is a nice balance of bourbon chocolate and vanilla though i was expecting more vanilla . not one over powering the other great balance . t bourbon and chocolate meld with the vanilla allowing a hint of coffee to peak thru towards the back . a touch of heat but again nice balance . the vanilla seems to bring out more chocolate and bourbon rather than a load of vanilla . very nice m very low carbonation almost flat . rich and sweet but it kept me going back for more . o overall a great beer . not sure how this stands up to the coffee version which i loved but a solid bourbon beer for sure . i d love to grab a bottle at some point,palate,0.6,1
poured chilled in flared glass . a dark reddish copper flat head strong carb not much lacing s strong raspberry aroma very inviting occludes other smells t expected sweet it is n t the raspberry dominates but it s quite sour draped over a wheat beer like base i must confess this tasted terrible to me it tasted like nothing else i ve had so i do n t think this is something against the genre m good carbonation redeems the experience a bit overall a terrible beer for me .,palate,0.6,1
wow . so i have heard that this is a hopslam clone . not really but very good . rich color thick head . huge amount of citrus hops but not too malty and bitter on the finish . very smooth drink . highly drinkable . maybe not as full of flavor as i would like . the smell promises to lead into huge flavor but comes up a tad short . either way still a great beer . i would get this again and again . a double ipa you could drink a lot of .,palate,1.0,1
picked up a oz from hop city poured into a oz pilsner glass . a pours thick and black with an insignificant head . appears nearly flat . s strong coffee with hints of malt and toasted nuts . t coffee first followed by dark fruits . if you let it linger on your tongue it leaves a very bitter aftertaste but this bitterness is n t noticeable if you do n t let it linger . . m much lighter than it appears with a medium body and lacks creaminess that would be expected from it s appearance . d appearance smell and initial taste were impressive but personally i m disappointed by the bitterness in the finish . overall i enjoyed this one time but will not purchase it again .,palate,0.9,1
this cask had not dropped bright or was a few days past where it should have been my guess is that they put it out too early or the servers that placed the keg out rolled it out from the back and mixed all of the yeast back into the brew . full of yeast yeast in the aroma and flavour just down right crappy cask what a disappointment .,palate,0.6,1
many thanks to alewatcher for sharing this after getting this growler in a trade . a slick golden yellow with a two finger white head and medium lacing . s cinnamon coriander and a little funk and tartness . not a ton going on here . t cinnamon allspice anise and a mild funkyness to it . while the spices are nice not a real depth of flavor here . the pumpkin is n t here at all . there was a noticeable oxidation taste going on here but it could have been from the growler so i wo n t count that against it . m thin but creamy and the carbonation just pops very nice . d crispness and clean wet finish make this a fast drinker .,palate,1.0,1
huge thick and billowy white head leaves an impressive trail down the glass . tartness and graininess are most discernible in aroma but slight bubblegum esters are present as well . there s also just a hint of citrus from the orange peel or orange oil extract the smooth mouthfeel and moderate body is not unlike that of a german hefeweizen . sugary sweetness dominates while honey flavors are mild but perceptible . finishes w a residual sweetness that borderlines on being cloying . this beer has both good attributes and bad ones . if it were more dry and there were hops to balance the sweetness this would be a very good american wheat .,palate,0.8,1
my first instinct is to compare this to guinness . i actually think the only difference is that guinness is a little more well known . it has the look you d expect from a nitro can irish stout . black with a creamy tan head . there is a strong coffee aroma and the taste is more chocolatey . at . alcohol you would expect this to be a good session beer . well thanks to the creamy head the drinkability is spectacular which shows that this was intended to be a session beer . not the best stout but if you can find it cheap than this is a great beer to take to parties ao you can enjoy it all night long when everyone else is drinking coors light .,palate,0.9,1
this is a damn good beer . this is the best of a very subtle and delicate style . pours to an impossibly clear yellow color bejeweled by carbonation . has very thick effervescent white head that sticks around for quite some time though it does n t lace too well . looks quite impressive that is if you are n t offended by clear beer . the smell is quite wonderful as well . has a nice flowery herbal hops bouqet . very clean . no esters but a very light and fine malt aroma . has a bit of a vegetal lager aroma to it as well . the taste is good as one would expect from the nose . very clean . no esters only a very subtle dry pale and pilsener malt flavor . a very nice crisp floral hops bitterness provides most of the flavor . the body is very light like drinking a carbonated water . the taste is very clean washing the flavors away quickly . quite a drinkable beer for those who can truly appreciate subtlety .,palate,0.6,1
this one is a really good change up for me . i ve been all about ipa s and doubles lately . this is a very nice malty brew with enough hop kick to keep me interested . it pours darker than i anticipated . almost exactly the same deep translucent brown color as one of those anchor christmas brews . the small beige head retains very well . after the pour the first thing i smell is the grainy lightly toasted barley character that i find most often in home brews or small batch brewers . i like this a lot . especially when that smell is backed up with an assertive barley taste . hops are evident in the aftermath and they do a wonderful job of balancing out what might have been too cloying . it is a little bit sweet on the tongue . i could stand it to be a little bit more dry . but the drinkability is fine indeed . i highly recommend it . cheers mike,palate,0.6,1
a clear somewhat pale golden in color . pours with almost no head . i left lots of sediment in the bottle . s some sugary malts and sour cloves are the most noticeable smells . some alcohol and apple notes also . t sweet apples and some sour cloves . has a very dry yeasty finish that leaves a lingering sour taste . does n t taste bad but it does seem off style . m this beer is almost flat . d this was the last bottle from a pack i bought a year ago . i thought maybe a year would help it did n t bottled sept. . the worst offering from a great brewery imo .,palate,0.4,0
pours a maple syrup caramel with highlights of cherry wood . great amber resin clarity almost gives this beer a syrupy look . very little head or foam after the pour and even fewer bubbles . fruity caramel covere appples and even a few nuts start the flavor profile . elegantly toasted malts meld with some herbal hops that give a rosey flavor . pretty warm alcohol gives the caramel and fruits more complexity . the palate is syrupy and warm but not boozey . lots of fruits and som banana nut bread qualities . a sippable night cap beer .,palate,0.9,1
standard copper pour minimal head and chunkees . aroma was sweet and bitter . taste was sweet and bitter as well . a feeling like the sweetness and bitterness from cherry lifesavers was in here disappointing . did n t really get much of a hop feel out of it initially began to meld halfway down allowed some very weird flavors to branch out i mean there was that cherry and then it allowed some pine and cinammon as if it was a christmas dipa . was definitely a little sticky was able to appreciate more and more as it went on . this one really just suffers from lacking a hop flavor and dry hop nose . goes closer to a barleywine than i want my dipas . the immense bitterness takes awhile . give it to that one friend of yours who does n t really drink anything but extreme hopped beers .,palate,0.9,1
poured a pale yellow with a light head that faded to lace quickly . aroma was slightly sweet and was of malts and grains slighltly fruity as well . taste was unique malt and corn with an interesting finish of light hoppiness . tasted like high life with an extra dash of corn just for good measure . that said it was pleasantly different than other mass produced lagers in that corn flavor was not as bitter and unpleasant as many of them . palate was acceptable but nothing special . overall not too bad for a cheaper pale lager .,palate,0.3,0
the first of four single cans i picked up a few weeks ago on a road trip . pours a ruby copper color with a thin light tan head . noticeable rings of lacing . the smell is a piney hop aroma with some lighter citrus and brown sugar . it would have received a . if it was a bit stronger . smells good but you really have to work to get the scents . wow . if i could canned beers like this in my neck of the woods i would always have them on hand . very flavorful with a dark caramel taste coming out first before the piney hops wake your mouth up . mouthfeel is a bit thin and the carbonation is too light in my opinion . slight bitter tingle on the tongue after swallowing and a light pine aftertaste . man i really wish i could get this sly fox or dale s in cans around here . this is a nice brew that i could easily hand out to friends . if i did n t drink them all . it s amazing how certain macro drinkers will drink anything out of a can and be happy and this would actually be a good tasting beer instead of swill .,palate,0.6,1
i was not sure if this stuff was beer but it says it is on the bottle . light honey colour.med carbonation i am going to drink this out of the bottle but on the edge of the bottle are large clear bubbles . tastes like sweet soda water and lime with a unusual back ground flavour that is very pleasent.no hops that i can taste very little malt . says on the bottle to drink ice cold so i better hurry up.no after taste at all.if i was and wanted to impress the boys with my stupidity i could easily put back a dozen of these in min.its pop with a kick .,palate,0.4,0
oz into falstaff goblet . a nice golden color with the slightest haziness . head thats finger completely disappears . no lacing . s t believe it or not this smells and kind of tastes like purple passion . the nasty shit i used to drink in jr. high that came in plastic liter bottles . this is a weird malt beer . i do n t really recommend it . tastes kinda like chewing grape bubble yum whilst drinking coor s light dudes . m actually the high point of this beverage . light to medium body with medium to big carbonation . d now this beer is n t terrible just strange . almost a liquorice beer . grape flavored water beer dudes .,palate,0.7,1
ml bottle with the coolest cap i ve ever seen . century celebration bavarian lager no discernable freshness date . i was surprised when i poured at how hazy it is . looks like a wheat beer instead of a lager . nice big foamy head and a potent aroma . grainy sweet citrusy hops . tastes like it smells highly carbonated and very smooth . good stuff .,palate,0.9,1
just terrible . has an awful mouth burning sweetness a very artificial flavor and a sticky sweet mouthfeel . the color is interesting but not a beer color . it looks like grape soda . it has a fruity flavor but there s some sour undertones that throw it off .,palate,0.6,1
a jet black . completely opaque . mocha head but little retention . nice sheets of bubbles clinging to the glass . s swiss miss . t carob ovaltine roast barley . really respectable . not as candy toothed as i thought it would be . i sometimes shy away from flavored beers because i feel like i m drinking a mediocre beer with some additives to mask it . this is a great stout with chocolate in it . m smooth and creamy just the way a chocolate stout should be . somewhat redolent of chocolate milk . a little sparkle of carbonation in there too but not distracting from the silked out smoothness . o very satisfying and steadying .,palate,1.0,1
xmas beer . merry xmas . dark brown with tawny highlingts . a decent head but not as long lasting as i am used to from this brewer . smell is sweet and bready but not the spice overdose i was anticipating . fairly subdued actually . taste is a smack of figgy raisony sweetness . a bit of a char roasted taste comes through too . no bitterness no cocoa no espresso no nuttiness . again a bit subdued for the xmas beer i was anticipating . mouthfeel was great but that was to be expected that is the bruey s strongest character . the drinkability is ok but that sweetness limits it . it does mask the alcohol nicely . well done but i d have prefered more spice and odd characteristics over a sweet high alcoholic beer . this was a bit much for one person to kick back .,palate,0.9,1
oz bottle . gorgeous dark rusty orange with a bright white head that quickly settles . nutmeg cinnamon pumpkin red wine and acetobacter all on the nose . as the beer warms the typical pumpkin pie spices die down and the aceto and brett really come to the fore . flavor has little to do in the way of pumpkins and spice . boatloads of tannic red wine barrel and aceto . it s actually a letdown after the aroma . just the smallest hint of spice but there s definitely no pumpkin . fairly watery on the tongue . lively carbonation with a sharp but short acidic finish . i was exited for this one after smelling but the lack complexity on the palate coupled with the watery mouthfeel made this one a disappointment . thanks steve .,palate,0.4,0
. oz bottle poured into an imperial pint . best before oct . . abv . special cream lager a slightly hazy pale golden amber color with what looks like i filled the glass with whipped cream a large creamy off white head with decent retention and specks of lacing as it went down to a thin layer . s an aroma of dinner pours out . it really smells like a dinner plate of some sort of meat and veggies . there is a distinct aroma i ca n t put my finger on but i ve smelled it before . low malt breadiness and a crisp hop presence but not aroma . it really lacks any beer resembelence . totally off putting in every way for a beer . . my dad figured it out . pea soup with ham chunks in it . that s the exact aroma . why is this in a beer . . t the pea soup flavor is lower key thankfully but still present enough to overshadow the low sweet malt presence and light hop kiss . why does this taste this way . i ve never had a beer like this and i hope i never do again . m smooth and light bodied with a fine level of carbonation if you can look past the wretched flavor aroma you may be able to stand it . d never again . this is disgusting . it s not old it s not light struck it s just awful . i ll never get it again and i m half thinking of taking the bottle back . it s easily the worst i ve ever spent on a beer and i probably could have gotten away with getting it for . in a mix pack if i had n t said anything . ugh . swiss biers you ve got an awful reputation you need to break . drain pour here we come . on a side note if anyone has experienced this or knows why i am please bm me i really want to know .,palate,0.7,1
chilled bottle into a glass . thanks mattafett . a pours an opaque wall of solid orange amber but then i did pour in the yeast slug without thinking . oops . the head is a finger of off white head with short retention . however it leaves a nice collar on the brew with some swirls of bubbles in the center . s bubblegum slight spice grassy hops . yeast and lots of clove . t biscuit bread and bubblegum . small presence of grassy hops . and some kind of fruit i ca n t place . pepper and clove in the finish quite a fair amount of it . it almost makes the beer feel dry though it s obviously not . m light medium bodied and a bit watery in the finish . low carbonation . not particularly impressive here . d i m not in love with this one but it s pretty tasty .,palate,0.4,0
pours an opaque golden honey color . my crappy pour produced a slight head of big bubbles that receded quickly . no belgian lace to be seen . a spicy clovey aroma . bright sharp flavors sharp carbonation . sticky dry citrus bitter hops . an interesting woodiness or nuttiness from the yeast . slight alcohol warmth reminiscent of vodka . the high carbonation makes this have an interesting mouthfeel . also this beer is impressively drinkable for a beer . this is a good beer and i m going to have to return to it and conduct a more thorough review . the ounce sample was n t enough to get a feel for this beer . it seems like it deserves its reputation but i ll need to try some more to be sure .,palate,0.9,1
i ve always wanted to try olympia beer . when i was a kid it was my dad s second choice along with burgie if he could n t get his hands on some brew the los angeles area regional favorite . i have n t seen olympia for years so i bought it when i saw it at my local beverage chainstore . the price was . for a pack . appearance the can has the vintage olympia emblem and artwork very retro . the beer poured a beery yellow with an almost non existent head . smell there was hardly any smell at all good or bad . it s probably the mildest smelling beer on the market . at least it s not offensive . taste the taste was typical macrobrew with extra amounts of water . the finish is slightly sweet and nutty . again it s inoffensive . mouthfeel like i said it s a watery beer . so the mouthfeel is a lot like drinking a glass of ice water refreshing but flat . i would have preferred a higher amount of carbonation . drinkability drinkable and reasonably smooth good for a hot day or a long six to beers drinking session . overall olympia is an ok beer at a good price .,palate,0.6,1
on the handpump at fat heads last night . oz pour in a bubbled mug a very thin layer of loose white lace sitting atop a slightly hazy burnt orange colored beer . the foam sat as a lowly ring throughout most of the drink very small amount of yeast settles at the bottom of the glass . s mostly crackery and bready malt lightly touched by some caramel sweetness . very subtle layer of slightly grassy hop bitterness finishes it off . t again crackers and stale bread take the spotlight . very milkd through the middle just a tiny spot of sweetness before turning into some mild earthy hops . m extremely light and watery typical carbonation from a cask . only slightly creamy and biting at the end . d a god representation of the classic style but just not doing enough for me . crazily drinkable though thanks to an extremely light body and mild taste . a good first beer for happy hour while waiting for friends to show up before moving onto some bigger guns .,palate,0.6,1
enjoyed on tap at japon french spelling night at dieu du ciel . tastes like an aged beer its very dry and cuvee like . significant hops.its wierd but it does smell like a barleywine . amber with white head . a bit undewhelming mouthfeel.there was some problem with foam in the taps and maybe if i had this in the wee hours . still good .,palate,0.6,1
a orange with cream colored head that lasts forever . slightly cloudy due to the swirl and pour of the yeast . s malt cane sugar fruity esters toffee malt caramel spice white pepper plum so much more . . t initial sweet malt then some maple and almond some citrus a bit of spice and pepper finish of smooth malt honey and then a smooth alcohol and sweet sugar malt finish . mmmm . m smooth but a tad thin . carbonation is good as is the thoroughly smooth finish with a tad of warmth . d mmm . once again . very good .,palate,0.6,1
in a tulip looks good dark with reasonable head and strange sheeting lacing . smells ok about where i d expect a porter to be with hints of coffee accompanied by an undeniable metallic odor . tasted good at first . but then it went all wrong . good malty start but the worst aftertaste i ve had in a while . coffee was pleasant . then just became repulsive . it had an adhesive quality both in texture and in taste . watery . stinging carbonation . overall i was n t expecting much from baltika . i ve learned not to . this is probably the best beer i ve had from them . avoid . try victory s baltic thunder if you re looking for bang for your buck and a solid baltic porter .,palate,0.2,0
poured into nonic pint . a pours deep dark reddish brown . absolutely no head on a generous pour . sits in the glass murky and lifeless . s has a sweet carmelly and nutty aroma . all of this is slightly shadowed by a sour acetic smell . t m whoa . wtf . . starts very nutty and bready then just gets excessively hot and full of ethanol . the aftertaste is just hard to swallow . i feel like there is a solid base beer behind the fusels . could be a great sweet malty brown . also a ton of roast coffee flavor for a brown again drowned out though . the feel is just slimy and stings the tongue . o as the beer warmed it got better . when i first opened this and took a drink it screamed infection . though it wasnt infected it did have intense flaws that unfortunately overtook the majority of the drinking experience .,palate,0.3,0
pours an ever so slightly hazed bright yellow with a thin whisp of a white head . sticky legs on its way down . smell is a tad bit muted especially compared to the taste . initial impression is quite hoppy with some citrus rind . not too much depth but excellent bitterness level . mouthfeel is fantastic . light dry well carbonated and quite bitter . superb drinkability . glad this made its way out to dc .,palate,1.0,1
received as an extra in a recent trade . oz . bottle poured into my crab house pint glass . a dark not much lacing . does n t look like a very thick ris . quite a few bubbles . s not too much here . pretty weak . subtle maltiness . . t not bad . more of a milk stout style to me . when i read ris i expect less carbonation heavier mouthfeel more chocolate molasses flavor . good taste just not the right taste imo . m pretty thin for the style . o if i was at the brewery i would have it again but i won t be searching it out .,palate,0.4,0
sampled at tucson april this beer arrives from the tap with a dark concentrated amber brown color that shows a clear ish hue in the light . it is topped by a thin creamy textured dark tan to amber tinged colored head . bourbon aromatics jump out at me from the get go notes of vanillin coconut a hint of woody spiciness lots of oak wood like fresh cut plank aromas and even a touch of alcohol heat are noticeable . the aroma is quite nice but leaves me wondering were the aromatics from the base beer are . the beer is sweet tasting as it first hits my mouth with a viscous chewy character that finishes with a hot alcohol and bourbon spiciness that lingers on the palate it actually does remind me of sipping on bourbon . there are lots of flavors reminiscent of vanilla and toasted coconut wow the bourbon barrel really just completely dominates this beer . luckily the malt is big and sweet enough to carry all the barrel character but you better really like bourbon if you are going to enjoy this beer . the base beer really plays a subservient role here . the barley wine does contribute a lush texture with caramelized malt sweetness and some toasted malt character . the beer finishes with a really spicy almost hot at times peppery barrel character that lingers on the palate for quite some time . the vanillin and coconut notes are nice in this beer and it is well accentuated by the malt sweetness but this is too hot and too bourbon dominated in the end . if you really like bourbon then i can see this being quite the enjoyable tipple but it is perhaps a bit too much for me .,palate,0.9,1
i was cleaning out a closet today and i found this beer review that i had written earlier this year . delirium tremens is a hazy quite sparkling golden ale with small particles floating in it . it has a foamy white head that shows good retention and leaves good lacing . the aroma has notes of sugar barnyard leather nutmeg and candy like mike ikes . it is medium full bodied soft and smooth with a dry finish . it has a very full flavor that s slightly sweet . there are notes of leather black pepper apple and phenol . it has a warm boozy aftertaste . quite classic .,palate,1.0,1
a golden color and a little hazy . the head that dies immediately . no head retention and no lacing . lots of bubbles let you know that the beer is still alive though . sweet citrusy and a good helping of ginger . it s actually a pretty nice aroma . thin and spritzer like . all of the carbonation and sweet citrus flavor up front almost makes you think you re drinking a soda but then you get a mix of grapefruit and ginger . those flavors are then joined by a light malt base but it s the ginger that rides your tongue all the way through the finish . it s very refreshing but it barely feels like i m drinking a beer . i think i could get something very similar by mixing ginger ale and grapefruit juice . it s very refreshing and good for the summertime heat but it needs to look and feel like a beer .,palate,0.8,1
oz . twist off bottle coded lot bottling number on the neck of the bottle sampled in a tulip glass . l filtered clear copper golden with a fluffy billowy white head that slowly settled into a thin sudsy layer . a good deal of splotchy curtain like lace clings to the brim of the glass helping to make this a good looking belgian pale ale . s pepper clove earthy nuts and spryly tart apple and pear fruitiness with a backing of lightly toasted grainy bread and honey pilsener malts i thought this was pretty spot on for the bpa style . further whiffs reveals a little herbal hop spiciness . the alcohol is barely noticeable just a mellow peppery solvent scent . f t i would have liked a tad more carbonation this bpa would benefit from a more active carbonation it would have provided the light body a much needed crispy firmness in the mouthfeel . this feels just a bit too flat in the mouth . toasty pale malts turning doughy towards the end which are complemented by a honey pilsener crackeriness along with the added sugary dextrose gives prairie gold a delectably sweet backbone . in the middle a mildly tart fruitiness emerges green apples and pears that mixes with pepper and clove spiciness . the hops are properly light in the taste lemongrass before becoming dryly spicy in the finish . once again the alcohol is really not that perceptible just a very low grade peppery spicy warmth in the palate . other than the inadequate level of carbonation i thought capital has crafted a good bpa quite in keeping with the style easy to drink and tasty a welcomed new summer release from this middleton wisconsin brewery .,palate,0.6,1
picked this beer out at random while looking for something to supplement my pack of longboard and chose this pils . i think i picked it because it had fancy gold foil wrapped around the neck and it was cheap sold me . on to the beer. a standard golden straw you d expect from a german pilsner . head was n t really there but no big deal here . s i like the way this beer smelled . had a subtle cereal malt smell to it so i knew it would probably taste sweet and malty . i would be right . t strong malt profile that is quite sweet most of the way through . reminds me very much of the scrimshaw pils of north coast . about through the i get a very vibrant hop bitterness just as flavorful as the sweet cereal taste . this beer has alot of character to it imo . the flavors transition just at the right moment when you feel like it might be too sweet . no real lingering aftertaste it finishes fairly dry . m when i go to take a swig i get a nosefull of malt which i think makes this enjoyable to drink . it has medium bubbles . i can definetly feel bubbles on my tongue the whole time . maybe just a tad too bubbly but i would n t complain openly about it just keep it as a low priority thought . o this is a good example of a vibrant pilsner out of germany . i had alot of fun swishing this beer around and getting the full extent of it . i would not chug this beer it does great taking medium mouthfulls and taking in the character of the beer . as a fan of pilsner beers i will chaulk this up as a buy again brand .,palate,0.6,1
on tap at the pub . a dark straw body very clear . not much head poor retention but solid lacing . the aroma is surprisingly sweet tons of sweet candied toffee candied sugar herbs . nothing like any bitter i ve had . really good for an esb but seems off for the style . the taste is beyond weird but one of the most complex beers i ve ever had . there are three distinct segments that have wholesale changes in flavor . the start is sweet very similar to juice . the middle is dead but with alcohol . the finish is a hop bomb . i do n t particularly like this but its certainly interesting . not a traditional esb and not easy to drink . however its so unique its worth trying .,palate,1.0,1
a pour from the tap at tj s during the great lakes family reunion philly beer week event on . poured into a nonic pint . a finger head sits on top of a coppery orange colored body that is pretty clear . not much haze in this one at all . the lacing is solid as well as some rings are interconnected by spiderwebby lacing which fades even more as i get to the bottom of the glass . the aroma . wow . sure there are some hops in there and i can pick up faint aromas of bready malts but this beer smells like smoked salmon . straight up no two ways about it . i guess i am intrigued so even though i am slightly put off by the aroma there is something that makes me really want to taste it . on the palate i ca n t decide if this is better or worse . i am going to go with worse since i could n t get through the whole glass . the balanced pale ale is completely overwhelmed by the fishy smokiness that permeates every bit of this brew . this is a beer that if you did n t know that you liked smoked salmon and you tasted the beer without ever having had the fish you would love it . i ca n t disassociate the two though . this feels good on the palate minus the off putting smokey twang . good carbonation and medium to light texture put this at a good representation of what the texture should feel like for this style . overall i think i only drank as much of this as i did because it was intriguing . not because it was good . i ca n t say that i would recommend this as there are much better glbc beers out there .,palate,0.7,1
as far as light beers go lionshead light offers great value . it s got more flavor than many others with a nice grainy maltiness . it pours an attractive golden body with a nice white head that holds pretty well and leaves some minor lace at the outset of the glass . the aroma is generic beer but that s to be expected . it s light bodied and crisp and nicely balanced with a firm underlying bitterness and some mild background hops . it s far from the best beer that the lion makes but it s nicely done and the price can not be beat .,palate,0.4,0
ml bottle with ref no on the baled cork . a date of appears on the bottom of the back label . pours a pale straw body capped with three fingers of rapidly dissapating dingy white foam . clarity is decent on the initial pour and lacing is not apparent . nose is sharp with corriander and orangeskin with a backdrop of belgian yeasties . entry is quiet with slight co scrubbing of the sides of the tongue . midtaste is quaffable wheat presence while the finish focuses the senses on the back of the tongue where the oranges and spices play . corriander mixes with the lightest touch of anise to provide a dry pleasing swallow . this is one of the best beers i ve had in terms of spotting wheat in the body and it contributes to one of the most palatable mouthfeels i ve experienced in a belgian wit bier .,palate,1.0,1
live review . poured from the oz . bottle that i bought as a single for . at north coast wine beer on w. th st in cleveland two days ago into my samuel smith pint glass . no observed best by date . a pours a slightly hazy yellow body under a brief but creamy white head that leaves trace lacing . . s muted wheat slightly sweet but mostly barley grains to the smell . just fine . . t watery wheat ale this could be called . there are some tastes of barley and i guess some wheat but it is really watery . there may also be a touch of hops . . m thin with only the grain tastes and the slightest stickiness keeping it from being water itself . . d good which is the point really i believe . . notes my least favorite st beer one i am sure that is intended as a session beer just none of my sessions .,palate,0.4,0
what a pour . light golden color with great clarity . huge four finger head in matching duvel glassware . carbonation just keeps coming . head rises like a loaf of bread forming one inch tall chimney in middle of head . pour this one slowly . i have had some react violently at times . creamy white in color like a huge cumulous cloud on a mid west summer s day . smells of herbal yeast and hops . flavor is herbal like wild onion stalks hops yeast long dead apricots and a touch of malt thrown in for pleasure . oh the head is receding now but still this center proboscis of foam persists . along with patchy lacing on the sides . the mouthfeel is medium thin and tart . nice dryness in the aftertaste . watch out . a few of these will catch you off guard . this devil does n t feel like in the mouth . it prefers to slide down the throat and kick you in the ass .,palate,0.6,1
what can one say about bud light . not a whole lot here . probably the most nonchalant beer ever although this one seems to have a little more bite than usual . she s pretty yellow not unlike urine . it tastes ok and goes down fairly easy . you wo n t even notice it when you drink it which is n t always a bad thing .,palate,0.3,0
ml bottle from vintage cellars newtown and poured into a mikkeller tulip . pours a deep brown with a ruby tinge around the edges . has a moderately deep beige head of foam that laces ok and settles just above film . smell has plenty of cinnamon with a fruit mince pies coming in afterwards . only a little bit of ginger and nutmeg as well but these do n t stay for long . interesting but does get overpowered just a little with the cinnamon . taste has cinnamon in droves with just a little bit of chocolate at the back end . too over the top with the cinnamon with it bashing everything else into submission . mouthfeel is on the light side a bit thin and then there is the spice at the end that sort of takes the place of any possible lingering bitterness . it certainly does n t encourage you to rush back into another mouthful . a thinnish stout that looks and smells alright and is too one dimensional with the spice . it all goes a bit downhill once you start to sip . however as a winter warmer with a bit more body and a more varied spice flavour this would pretty well hit the mark .,palate,0.4,0
hmm i m not quite sure what to make of this one . i reminds me of both a czech bohemian pils and a euro pale lager . it has a bit of generic macro aroma and taste but not necessarily in a bad way . the flavor is actually a bit complex . there seems to be a touch of diacetyl or something similar to add a buttery cream quality . there a fruity yeast component a bit of bready grains and a mellow but relatively assertive bit of hops . definately worth a try .,palate,1.0,1
ml bottle poured into a goblet . a brown body with the typical giant belgian head . s dark fruits and spices . t similar to the aroma . not overly phenolic but still cloying . i do n t know it just did n t click for me . m reasonably light with good carbonation . d i like more plum and bready flavors in my quads and they re totally absent in this one . drain pour .,palate,0.7,1
this beer pours a straw color with a head that has minimal retention but leaves some lacing . there s a long steady flow of bubbles swimming to the surface . the smell is clean but not much else can be said of it it is very faint . the taste starts out rather sweet but the hops force through at the end to create a bitterness . there s not a lot of complexity here but it still works for the most part . the best part of this one is the mouthfeel to my surprise it is rather thick at least for a beer of this style . despite this it goes down pretty well . i m not sure i d ever seek this one out but it was n t bad by any means .,palate,0.8,1
a clear pale yellow orange colour with a thin white cap . lots of visible carbontion rises to the head . sweet grain is dominant in the aroma . almost a sweetened lemonade smell . ca n t say that hops are notable . slightly sweet and grainy cracker like malts . crisp with very little hop finish something a little medicinal is all i can attribute to the hops . still some of that sweet lemonade impresson . does n t impress really . light to medium body with ample carbonation it does pretty well for a lighter lager . i get the feeling that this is tree s stab at turning some of the macro drinkers on to their beers . better than the macros but something about the flavour really does n t appeal to me .,palate,0.8,1
unfortunately the bottle i tried was almost at its best before date . fortunately it was still pretty good . colour was deep amber with a good old fashioned priest s collar head . the aroma was a little earthy with strong biscuit malts . the taste had a little of the bitter water quality about it often found in older beers . it could however be the actual flavour itself . with a few sips i got used to it and was left with a very hearty brew . very smooth and highly drinkable . perhaps the bitter water hampers it a little bit but i will let it slide due to the freshness . failing that the cool label is enough to make me forget about it .,palate,0.9,1
drank every beer on tap at mccall brewing one weekend with the little lady except this one . so of course i brought back a growler of it . drank out of my black butte porter pint glass . appearance pours a dark brownish mahogany with about a one finger sand head . leaves a random cap and an excellent collar that lasts the whole beer . leaves quite a bit of lacing as well . smell a very nice lightly smoked peat is present along with a bit of sweet malt . nice and doughy at the same time along with a slight bit of a citrus hop very little . the smokiness is the star of the nose though . taste lots of rich toasted malt and sweet toasty caramel malt are abundant in this one . a slight bit of smokiness is present but nowhere near the amount in the nose . nice citrus tones as well which kind of surprised me considering the huge dose of malt you get from the start . sitting at . id have no idea as the alcohol isnt anywhere to be found . mouthfeel light body with a very crisp refreshing feel . light to medium carbonation . drinkability this is a really solid brew . id say the best that i had of all the mccall brews . if you like scotch ales this is most definitely worth a try . solid ass brew .,palate,0.6,1
nitro can with widget . typical nitro induced typhoon of a pour . settled to a nice finger of tan foam over a body of tar black liquid . aromas of coffee toast malt and herbal hops . flavor was fairly balanced between malt and hops maybe hops . a bit thin but a very good stout flavor develops in the mouth . notes of chocolate caramel coffee toast peat and grapefruit were present as well . i d have preferred a bit fuller body .,palate,0.6,1
a mahogany colored brown ale definitely on the light end of the color spectrum for brown ale . remarkably clear for an english ale . either no bottle conditioning here or a very flocculent yeast . very complex aroma with lots of musty leather coffee and a nutty character . the flavor is complex too with echoes of the nuttiness i m thinking hazelnut and brazil nuts . a bit of coffee with cream an earthy oakiness and maybe a touch of marzipan . the finish is tawny with a rustic bitterness mixed with the full body . i seems to remember this coming across drier and not as full . very very smooth though and still quite a classic .,palate,1.0,1
this is my first review and its of the first beer i have ever sent back because it was that bad . there was no aroma to speak of though the mouthfeel and the color were just fine . it came out looking very appetizing actually but i took a swig and had a initial citrus flavor ok this is encouraging followed by . the distinct taste . of dirt . it actually had a soil aftertaste . disgusting . a complete waste . undrinkable .,palate,0.6,1
sampled on tap at grizzly peak this dis pours a dark opaque black with some tight bubbles . the creamy thick head characteristic of the style recedes slowly and leaves some great lace . not a terribly aromatic beer with just a bit of roasted malt . some toasty sweetness as well . fairly uneventful . very creamy and heavily malty . roasty and smooth with some smoke and a slight woody bourbon twang . some cocoa is present as well . a good example of a dis a solid selection for sure . very creamy frothy and moderately dry . fairly low carbonation makes for an even creamier texture . not too thick but satisfying . not my favorite dis but a solid beer for sure .,palate,0.9,1
this brutal little number poured out with a very nice looking colour that was crimson to purple . it formed a substantial creamy head of tan that held nicely and left gobs of lacing as the drink was drunk . the nose is nicely arranged with fresh floral hoppiness . it is somewhat grassy and herbal but mostly citrus bloom . the malt character underneath smells potent and mixes with a biting alcohol scent to throw some roughness on the pile . crusty . stinging . astringent . but a lovely bloom of hoppiness . the taste is not all that special . i think it is a bit abrasive for my tastes . i have no problem with the decent amount of hop character displayed here . in fact that is the saving grace for this brew . it has a crusty and biting side to it that is not all that appealing to me . i guess i am not worthy but this is just not my style . it just feels dirty and brutal save for the hops . this feels more assaultive than many huge brews that i ve had . astringent . mouthfeel is good . it has a nice body to it . it is just wasted on a sort of wild charactered brew . coats the mouth nicely and the head throws off some creaminess . the drinkability is average . i see no reason to drink this when there are beers that are much less offensive that have a true style to them . by far the worst stone beer that gets the most press and praise . the strong ale catch all is just not a solid situation . i prefer structure . this is a bit messy for me . if this thing were about abv i think i would be more appreciative of it because i could forgive some of the harsh abrasiveness . as it stands it tastes like a monster only it is not really that strong considering . this beer has a great name . i wish it deserved to be so arrogant though . i think some people have been punked out by the smack talk on the bottle . nice jedi mind tricks . stone s other products are much more deserving of the praise . they make some truly stellar beers . that being said i am not feeling this one and i will not pretend to be .,palate,0.8,1
pours a deep amber mahogany with almost no head . aroma is of black licorice toffee dark fruits and hints of vanilla . taste is of toffee blackberries vanilla and oak . heavy mouthfeel with a long finish . definitely not watery . overall a decent beer .,palate,0.9,1
appearance deep and dark even against strong light it shows little color around the edges . thin mocha head is short lived with all bubbles disappearing after or minutes leaving this porter bare topped . aroma decent nose of smoky charred malts . on style fades a bit but holds its own . taste sweet chocolatey with a dose of burnt coffee beans following the swallow . a standard and tasty porter it is . mouthfeel has an element of smoothness but is also on the watery side giving the beer a somewhat diluted feel . drinkability an average porter i d have no trouble drinking this at the brewery but i do n t think i d go out of my way to bring it home .,palate,0.4,0
poured a very nice looking deep red . not much head and what there was dissipated rather quickly . left some nice lacing around the edges . smells great . i first noticed the cherries then some chocolate . also noticed some mint which was interesting . was expecting this to have a nice chocolate cherry profile from the smell but it did not . instead i picked up more earthy tastes . tastes very toasty almost smoky . burnt toast and a bit like burning wood and peat . also picked up some tobacco notes like a nice cigar . alcohol is noticeable but not prominent . mouthfeel was thick chewy and syrupy . low carbonation . this was very filling giving it a lower drinkability . would be hard to drink of lot of . overall this was a good looking great smelling beer with some very complex flavors . only downfall was how filling it was because i d love to have had another right away .,palate,0.9,1
a this renowned old ale pours a dark red into a tulip glass with a thick smooth tan head with the beer too dark to see any but slight hints of carbonation s raisins are the first sensation in the aroma followed swiftly by toffee and vanilla with some background hints of anise t the taste has the same elements as the aroma dark sweetness like that of raisins or dates up front followed shortly by the lighter sweetness of vanilla and toffee these flavors start of not subdued but without intensity but the intensity grows as the taste culminates in a big finish m d smooth and mellow for such a high abv flavors and mouthfeel entice with every sip one of the easier beers i have had quite a good job worth the miles the new menu has this beer at .,palate,1.0,1
had this sucker on a disgustingly hot day in june of at the dogfish head brewery in milton de . four beers on tap that day for people to sample . first ths sixty then the ninety . then the lady brings out a pitcher of this beautiful reddish stuff with a nice head on it . wow what is that . . . . poured into a plastic cup swigged it down . wowee . first thought that came to mind lambic . very easy drinking beer that tasted like a lindeman s framboise but not disgustingly sweet or filling . this stuff is mind blowing . should have got a case . another winner from dfh .,palate,0.6,1
note reviewed from oz sample a pours dark brown with a serious foam head of cream color that retains well and gives nice lacing . s scents of cocoa powder caramel and brown sugar . getting a sweet tooth smelling this one . t tastes like a candy store chocolate toffee caramel and a roasted burnt malt that gives a tiny bit of smoke to this . m smooth as silk . this is a hearty brown ale that is so easy to drink and is gentle on the taste buds . can easily kick back this on a cool evening . o impressive brown ale that has a chocolatey taste . i like the dominant sweetness that makes this feel like a dessert beer . this is one angel that you want at arms reach at all times .,palate,1.0,1
holy sweet and sour chicken batman . this is a wild brew when i first tried it i remember calling another beer loving friend and saying run do not walk to riley s and buy new glarus s sour brown . it is utterly unlike anything i have ever experienced before . indeed at the time it was . wow this is one rotten ass beer . notes of balsamic are there but the overriding feeling is that of decay . the way i see it an innocent brown ale was walking down the street one day minding its own business . . . when dan the brewerman came kidnapped this beer and placed it in his basement slowly killing it over a matter of months before leaving it in a dumpster to rot . yet the beer is surprisingly sweet which balances out the sour rotten flavour . a truly complex beer with years and years of trauma to be worked out by your tongue . highly recommended to try . . . though i must admit i feel guilty . you see my friend bought a pack of this stuff . it s good but i m not sure i d want more than two in my lifetime .,palate,1.0,1
a pours a reddish purple color with a nice reddish colored head . head had fairly good retention and leaves pretty much no lacing . s shockingly enough it smells of raspberries . t this tasted more like a wine cooler to me than a beer . raspberries all over the place and pretty much nothing else . m light in body and light to medium in carbonation . d wow i will pass on this one .,palate,0.6,1
limited release form sweetwater . pours an orangeish reddish amber with a large off white head that quickly dissipates . leaves some lacing . the smell is very floral and earthy along with hints of lemon and spice . the first thing i notice with this beer is the watery mouthfeel . it is pretty hoppy with a lot of bitterness and some lemon zest flavor in there . the malt profile of this one is totally bland this is n t what i would expect from a limited release brew . overall this is an average brew just tastes like a hoppier version of this typically over pedestrian style . the mouthfeel is terrible .,palate,0.4,0
a oz ml brown bottle . at belmont station . poured to a pint glass brewed since and named after the elephant that killed george hurst one of the brewery s founders . unfortunate yet somewhat cool to have a brewer crushed by a pachyderm . a pale golden yet full of carbonation . a fizzy whitish head that fades quickly building to just shy of a finger then dropping to a thin film . clear complexion . s sweet and corny aroma . sweet dough mild fruit apple . . t corn pops and the mildest of spices . a bit of grass and peppery dryness blended with the sweeter grains . m super smooth eminently drinkable . lighter body but crisp clean finishing . d just fine for drinking as a food accompaniment but not a beer i have to return to by itself . this was a gamble a try worthy beer from a foreign land as such it was decent enough but not one worth seeking out .,palate,0.8,1
overrated beer at its finest . unfortunately the best part of this beer is its appearance . i could pour these all day . and then not drink them . smell is bits of coffee . mostly unremarkable . taste is not that good . the first time i had a guinness i thought it was a pretty solid beer . after i had real beers i had another guinness and was not impressed . tastes like it smells like coffee lite . aside from that the taste like the smell is unremarkable mouthfeel is borderline watery . drinkability is not that below average since the beer is filling and not that tasty as it turns out . try the extra draught . it s much better .,palate,0.4,0
thin brownish head dark ruddish body . no visible carbination . huge vinous aroma . this is not beer it is red wine vinegar made with malt . sour with an earthy base . low carbination medium body . sweetness is present to balance the sour but this is not chinese food so i will pass on the sweet and sour combination . smooth on the palate the beer says nothing if it does not say sour cherries .,palate,0.8,1
ml bottle poured into a pint glass . a brilliant topaz with very light haze incredibly soft carbonation bubbling forms a small one finger head of bone white foam and small bubbles that subside into a thin foam covering on about of the surface which very very slowly reduces coverage of surface area until little remains by the end of the pint also a strong concentration around the edge . s strong smell of caramel just a little butterscotch and butter maple syrup almond paste a really good blend of smells . t wow this is really really tasty . the maple syrup qualities are almost as strong as you find in a stronger more concentrated beer like thomas hardy s ale jw lees harvest or harvey s elizabethan ale . at the same time it has the distinctive samuel smith s caramel butterscotch flavor . there is a really good amount of balancing bitterness in this too . the front of the tongue gets a full dose and the finish has a nice dry bitterness . m at the start i found the bite of the carbonation too forceful as it stung my tongue after a bit though it mellowed out nicely and had a much softer feel . mouthcoating is good and body is medium . d this is really a fine drinking beer . easy to drink quite a bit of it and also good enough to want to come back to again .,palate,0.7,1
growler courtesy of a very generous trader thanks man . the beer pours a very dark motor oil black color with a inch brown head . the aroma is of strong coffee and roasted malts . there is a lot of cream in the first sip with coffee following quickly . my only complaint with this beer is that it is a little thin . regardless this beer is one of my new favorite coffee stouts .,palate,0.6,1
dark foggy purple black in color . nice white dense creamy head and great retention . aroma is of mouth watering juicy plums and cherries with sweet yeast caramel mocha and molasis . taste is full of flavor . nice and thick too . chocolate covered cherry syrup plum grape and probably some awesome . the lush velvety texture takes control of your mouth . nice bitter cherry like finish . real yummy . i m glad i finally picked this up and i will definitely get it again .,palate,1.0,1
this christmas ale pours a nice tan head . the color of the beer itself is a rich amber color . an eye pleasing ruby orange . in essence it smells like a heavy hoppy ale . the predominant flavor is a malt chocolate alcohol taste . the sharp hops finish wonderfully lingering for a bit and then come back for a moment on the tongue to bite back . a bit playful . for a brief second i get the essence of a mellow scotch coming through on the finish as well . and ultimately this is a flavor that grows as it is sipped . i recommend this as a sipper to go along with a macanudo as puffing material .,palate,0.6,1
pours absolutely crystal clear . it has a good head but it dissipates fast . the aroma is rather faint . what little there is is bready but not much else . the first flavor that hits me unfortunately is a buttery diacetyl flavor . beyond that i ca n t taste much anything in here at all . like the riley s red from the same brewer it is n t bad it just is n t much anything at all . in fact the brewery claims this is their most popular beer with riley s red also being popular . it s easy to see why as there is nothing here to challenge a macro drinker . while i list riley s as my least favorite on my trip this one ives it a run for its money as neither offer much to a beer drinker .,palate,0.4,0
appearance despite an increasingly hard pour no head arose over the espresso brown liquid smell dark chocolate espresso bourbon and sour tones taste if you keep this beer isolated to the sweet receptor cells on the tip of the tongue it is rather nice with dark chocolate coffee and bourbon tones sadly if you move the liquid back and wash it over the receptors on the sides of the tongue the sourness from what appears to be a lactobacillus infection become apparent and overwhelm the stout flavors mouthfeel full bodied with almost no carbonation overall sorry to see what has happened to this beer but recommend that those who have a bottle drink it sooner rather than later as the infection spreads as i doubt that it is what matt intended i really enjoyed his beers when he was at flossmoor so i know about his capabilities better beers are coming i am sure thanks chumba for the opportunity,palate,0.6,1
this was first experience with a klsch . i thought it was pretty good though . poured from a ml bottle into a mug . it poured a light clear golden color . there was a fluffy white head that dissipated quickly leaving a thin white lacing . has a bready aroma mixed with a slightly sweet smell . my nose may be fooling me but i think i smelled a hint of raisins as well . the first sip tastes of sweet malts and bread . there is also a background fruity taste of possibly raisins and figs . a slight aftertaste of piney hops comes through as i swallow the sip . there was also a good balanced amount of carbonation . this brew had a much more complex taste than i was expecting when i poured it . the mouthfeel was thin with a slightly dry aftertaste . i found this beer to extremely drinkable . i am going to have to get moer of these .,palate,0.6,1
appearance brown and copper color beer with minimal carbonation . very light head with little retention . there is a big sticky ring of lacing around the edges . aroma sweet and fruity smell with a sort of burnt plum and raisin aroma . taste there seems to be the same raisin sort of flavor and a nice bitterness but it s very sweet and cloying . the mouthfeel is good full and creamy . the drinkability is average but a touch too sweet to enjoy a lot of .,palate,0.9,1
purchased as part of build your own six pack at local grocer . poured a lovely amber with a smallish head . smelled sweet citrusy but not overpowering . sadly the taste was overpowered by the citrus . could n t pick out anything other than grapefruit . fizzier than it looks . not a huge fan of pale ales but i ve had some pretty good ones . this is not one of them .,palate,0.3,0
poured a ml bottle into a pilsner glass . appearance very nice deep gold colour with plenty of head which quickly settles to a inch surface foam . noticeable carbonation . smell deep malt aromas with a creamy brown sugar quality . some corn veggie hops in there as well . really looking forward to tasting . taste full flavoured deep fire roasted barley malt with a long but clean hop finish . on subsequent tastes it is subdued a bit by the carbonation but also more of a subtle cream malt underneath . mouthfeel very enjoyable borderline complex character . heavily cabonated the only thing that takes away from the brew . drinkability thirst quenching and delicious . goes down very easy . not boring at all . expensive but a treat if you get some .,palate,0.6,1
sam adams irish red pours a deep red amber with two fingers of white head that fades . the aroma is dark crystal malt and earthy almost dirty hops . the crystal dominates the flavor with lots of dark fruit . the beer is very malty without being overly sweet . the malt is balanced by a crisp bitterness and loads of earthy slightly floral hops . the finish is dry and smooth but the beer s heaviness detracts from its drinkability .,palate,0.9,1
on tap at the haymarket brewery and pub sunday may . this pours a deep clear red with a small offwhite head . on the nose there is a big note of raspberry with some vanilla drifting upwards too some caramel malt underneath those and oak . in the mouth the raspberries and oak are the big players with some slightly sweet malts playing nicely with the tart pear and especially the raspberries . it s not puckeringly tart nor is it god awful sweet . it s a nice balance between the two . everything seems quite well integrated . the only real flaw for me with this beer is that it s a bit thin but that s a bit nit picky and did n t detract at all for me from this wonderful beer . this was on tap for a michigan beer day at haymarket and i had never heard of it before and fruit beers are n t really my speed . but it looked interesting on the menu and i had to try it . i was blown away . i was even more blown away later when i saw the ratings here . like i said i m not big on fruit beers but this was a fine fine brew .,palate,0.6,1
oz pour bottling very dark brown opaque and bigtime legs impressive unlike anything i ve had . the smell is okay something sweet prunes . and something like slightly burnt wood . when i taste it i m looking for maple vanilla and oak but i end up with prunes and soy sauce . too sweet and slightly sour finish i wonder if it s gone bad but at . abv with the cork in great shape i doubt it . i think maybe they were too heavy handed with the maple syrup when they brewed it . feel is nice and heavy syrupy really without any carbonation . oz is about the right serving as this one scores low on drinkability .,palate,0.8,1
sampled march a soft pour produces a fat one finger thick amber tinged tan colored head . the beer is a dark concentrated red color that shows a clear rich ruby hue when held up to the light . quite fruity smelling with raspberry seed notes bright berry aromas some light tartness quite a bit of tannic spicy oak . the more i inspect this the more the oak becomes apparent and the fruit falls to the background almost smells like a freshly cut oak plank at times . the fruit aromatics come out if i take a break from the nose this really is quite fruity with a spicy fleshy raspberry perhaps a touch of dark plum notes and some complimentary clove aromatics and brown sugar notes . quite tart tasting based on the light spiciness that was in the aroma . this has quite a bit of body to it and it seems to have a lactic slickness to it that washes the beer off the palate there is also a tannic texture to this . oak flavors are perhaps the most dominant at least after the initial hit of lactic sourness with ample peppery oak derived spiciness a freshly cut wood plank flavor some very soft butterscotch and maybe just a hint of vanillin . the fruit flavors are much more subdued compared to the aroma but still notes of rich plum seedy raspberries and some soft berry notes are noticeable under the oak . a rich caramelized perhaps even maple like note mixes with oxidized dry sherry notes and perhaps some hints of port sans sweetness . this is just a bit too over oaked it gets in the way of the other flavors and can seem a bit heavy handed at times having said that if you do n t mind oak flavors this is actually a pretty tasty brew .,palate,0.9,1
a caramel red color . thick pour with virtually no head s strong not so appealing bitter old smell t nothing good about its taste . nothing bad about its taste . very bitter and malty taste . m feels good in mouth probably because it is a thicker beer . d since it is not that tasty it would be hard to want to drink a whole lot of this beer . it also coats the tongue with a film .,palate,0.9,1
review cd instruments of terror by laika the cosmonauts review glass new glarus brewing co. pint glass had this handed off to me at a big uu convention up in va in july . just getting to the review now . first thing i noticed was the foam pouring out of the bottle soon as i opened it . this could get interesting . letting it sit for a few minutes before pouring was a good thing . foam was still at the mouth of the bottle but in the glass the head did not shoot up out of control . head is fluffy just off white with a hearty honey coloured liquid under just a touch hazy . smell is thick malt with stale hops over the top . a little ashy quality here too . flavour is thick round malt with just hint of fruity hops up top . i tend to like ipas a bit sharper and hoppier but then i guess i m getting a greater fondness for the pacnw styles . on second taste there sort of a cracker jack peanutty caramel hint here . it s not unpleasant . carbonation is just ever so slightly higher than i like . it s not enough to drive me away though . liquid is hearty enough to please . not the most drinakable in my book . just zigs when it should zag . your mileage may vary . be well uf,palate,0.9,1
corked and strapped ml with neck markings that are nearly illegible but suggest a bottling date of . poured a dirty medium brown with a bit of fog but not particulate matter until the last glass . head was nicely constant and the colour of burnt creme . no lace on my gulden draak tulip . smells strongly of sweet malts new yeast chalk underripe bananna slight honey fig overripe melon faint spice . taste is at first salty meaty malt warm spice nutty yeast . starts semi sweet finishes fairly dry . when warm spiced apple cider comes to mind . this little brown lighter bodied than equivalent strongbrowns but also had a much cleaner finish . carbonation was at hand the whole time which was a great pleasure . booze is n t too well hidden but is n t really that strong to begin with . a great cheap brown .,palate,1.0,1
i feel that this is one of the most overhyped beer s on the market . i d heard great things before i actually tried it . it was very disappointing . if i m going to drink a mexican beer i d prefer modelo negro . even though similar i think it s a good alternative .,palate,0.2,0
muddy looking hazed brown with a thin white head . this beer has a nice aroma . it s got a light but rich caramel and wheat aroma with slight hints of smoke and maybe some rye . the taste produces more of an earthy wheat character than the smell with the caramel fading a bit you can taste the rye in there too and with it some tang . got a little more smoke here than in the aroma . i really enjoyed the mouthfeel it s a got a sligk medium body with carbonation that seems to foam in the mouth a little making it smooth but unique . a decent quirky beer and definitely the best of the brewer patriot collection .,palate,0.9,1
a pours with a decent one finger head . in typical saranac fashion it dissipated in under a minute . it is a slightly hazy orange . as in a tang or other orange drink orange . s there is a bit of good and bad . i can get faint cloves and bananas but mostly a stale grain odor dominates . t faint bananas accompanied by a strange musky bitterness . the aftertaste is entirely a really gross stale grain flavor . it makes me think of stale cherrios . not good at all . it does n t really go away either . m thin drying the lining of my mouth started feeling odd . it starts to feel like i ve been eating chalk after a bit and with that aftertaste it is an entirely conceivable scenario . d ugh . i ll pass in the future . i ca n t think that this would go well with anything . it is easily the worst belgian i have had to date . maybe i d go for it again if i ever have a craving for cherrios chalk and bananas but i d probably just bust out the blender . . here because i could actually finish it .,palate,0.2,0
vintage . oz bottle . poured a thick opaque brown with hints of red . absolutely no head at all nor any lacing . no carbonation bubbles . it looked pretty much like apple cider . there was a little bit of visual entertainment when a bit of the sediment fell in but after that it was pretty tame . aroma consists mainly of fruit . it s very very sweet . almost like a syrup . notes of cherry grape apple caramel fig and plum . taste is bursting with the flavor that the nose promised . mouthfeel is pretty thick with absolutely minimal carbonation . definitely a sipper . i prefer my beers much more carbonated than this usually but this one certainly has its place . i look forward to seeing how the other seven i have mature over the years .,palate,0.6,1
got this at de bierkoning in amsterdam . from a bomber into a snifter . appearance pours a huge three finger thinner looking off white head with good retention . very fluffy head . clear bright amber orange color with medium carbonation evident . head eventually fades to a thick foamy cap . a good foam cap remains and leaves some chunky unappealing lace down the sides . head is a little to thin and chunky for the style . needs to tighten up its game . smell pale malts floral hops and some light citrus notes . quite the bouquet of flowers on this one . hints of melon and some green fruit like apples and pear . this is like a dipa and a triple had a kid . quite interesting for sure but not quite to style . taste pale malts with plenty of floral hops and citrus notes . sweet melon rides out the middle and introduces some bitter grapefruit on the finish . not much green fruit like in the nose more of a dipa here . a long bold bitter grapefruit and floral aftertaste is hoppy and tasty . palate lighter body and higher levels of carbonation . light and fluffy on the palate plenty creamy and smooth goes down fine and finishes slightly mouth coating . some warming alcohol on the finish which was unexpected for the lower abv . unfortunately it s still too light and carbonated for the style . does n t support the promising flavors enough . overall not really impressed with this one . body was too light and overly carbonated which did n t support the main act enough and the head was anything but appealing for the style . pouring the yeast into the glass at the end of the bottle helped liven the body up a bit but this offering was still somewhat disappointing . there are other great beers by alesmith but this year s summer relase does n t quite measure up .,palate,0.4,0
oz bottle pours thick and black with a thick head coffee like . scent of chocolate and yeast . this is a typical english stout with a type of yeast i ca n t stand . i would n t reccomend this compared to the other wonderful stouts out there . maybe on tap this is better or maybe the bottle i bought was old not sure but very dissapointed .,palate,0.8,1
a lovely golden brew with a nice white head and just a touch of lace . blueberries hit the nose right away with a touch of malt sweetness and mild hop spiciness . taste is golden ale with a light toasted malt nuttiness and a touch of biscuit . the blueberries ride atop the sweetness of the malt and flow throughout the structure of the beer . finish is clean with mild hops and light berry notes that linger . maybe a touch of bubblegum . feel is crisp with a medium light weight . a nice beer to change the pace with especially during the warmer months . while not my first pick in this category not my last either .,palate,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle into a wine glass as suggested on the bottle . this brew pours a fairly hazy deep amber color with fairly apparent carbonation . head is minimal . aroma is primarily spicy ginger sugar and yeastiness . the taste follows it s surely a sweet ginger bomb . yeastiness and a bit of hop presence back it up . i think it s just a little too cloying for my tastes the ginger and sweetness are oppressive and the fact that yeastiness is backing them up does n t help this beer s case much . that said it s obviously well constructed but it seriously tastes a bit like vomit to me . the mouthfeel is very nice it s very carbonated which works with the ginger presence and the mouthfeel is at about a medium thickness . overall . it s a probably decent beer just not for me . i just ca n t seem to put this to my mouth as often as i d like . it s got interesting complex flavors for sure but they re just not ticking the right boxes for me to love this . drainpoured about half of the bottle . still worth a try since i m pretty sure it s a love it or hate it beer .,palate,0.8,1
appearance orange red amber pour small head no lacing . smell i have no clue what frankincense and myrrh are supposed to taste or smell like but i do n t get anything that would be fit for a king . i do get some caramel malts an faint spiceness . taste certainly a biere de garde not my preferred style . also not my favorite beer from that style . bit of funk caramel toffee brown bread and spice . mouthfeel best part of the beer nice medium heavy weight and a good creaminess . not one to try a second time .,palate,0.8,1
poured from oz bottle into pint glass . freshness date of fx whatever that means . golden orange hued with a tiny head that leaves minimal lacing . lots of floaties around the beer i assume they are yeast . aroma is biscuity malts and citrus hops . taste is kind of lacking . quite sweet even with a hop smack . a nice malt backbone accompanies hoppiness making it a pretty balanced beer . light to medium body . the only other imp pils i have had is sam adams . in my opinion this doesnt compare overall . not as complex but still tasty .,palate,0.7,1
oz bard s tale . dragon s gold obtained from john s grocery in feb and consumed that same evening . poured a faint white head that quickly settled to a ring around the glass . a couple strems of bubbles raced through the crystal clear light dull yellow liquid . not quite a light straw color more like paper grocery bag color but a few shades lighter . smells earthy and musty with a bit of tangy hop . tastes quite hoppy to start that s chased by a dark rich malty with wins out about halfway through . it leaves a sugary rounded flavor in my mouth afterwards . interesting it goes from bitter hoppy start to a kind of sweet mushroomy in a good way mind you that changes into a floral ending . this is definitely a complex beer . the flavors stick as this beer is md to md tick bodied and hangs on the tongue . nioce job . i was worried when i saw how light the color was and the streams of carbonation that i d get a weak acrid experience . instead the later sweet balances the initial hop umph well ending sweet again if somewhat dry . this is the first gluten free beer i ve ever seen and i found it quite enjoyable . if the distribution were wider celiacs the world over would be forced to stop complaining about the lack of a gluten free beer product .,palate,1.0,1
the colour is pale yellow the two finger head is white and firm . the smell is mild with a malty flavour with some coffee and a hint of honey . it is a bit artificial . the taste is light with a salty note of artificial malt minerals as so often in hungarian beers . the somewhat sweet aftertaste got somewhat roasted notes of coffee grounds and hop flavourings . there are almost no bitter notes at all . the carbonation is on the lighter side with small bubbles . this one is very easy to drink . but that goes for water too .,palate,0.3,0
i m not sure if pacific rim is actually still in business anymore . the taproom is still open and people do show up to drink beers . but of their six regular beers they re out of five . and they advertise music four nights a week but there was n t any as scheduled when i visited on a friday . there s also a big hand lettered sign behind the bar reading i know nothing . i asked the bartender about it . she knew nothing . if the brewery is indeed in decline this uncommonly foul beer may be the cause or consequence of it . pacific rim either brews extremely bad beers such as this which has caused business to wane or else the near termination of their operation has resulted in only aging mediocre ales now served far past their prime . honestly it s uncommon to be served a beer this wretched . visually it was clouded golden with good lace and a slight head courtesy of wheat and rye adjuncts . but in tasting it i first noted peculiar vegetative qualities along the lines of spinach and celery . i finally determined that the beer tasted like liquefied sauerkraut . there were strong elements of vinegar and sour lime that made driftwood tortuous to consume . just painful . this poor beer should have been poured down the drain sometime before last christmas .,palate,0.7,1
tap at the super sweet cascade barrel house . it was about time i got my mitts on this infamously hyped beer . poured clear amber orange with a white head . the nose was candied quite sweet with a light yeast funk . the lacto is so clean compared to brett which definitely is displayed in a lot of the cascade sours . some acidity going on maple sweet sugars lactic yeast notes quite sour and tart . ginger apples light fruit . like a tart slightly over ripped fruit with a lot of added sweetness .,palate,1.0,1
a cloudy dark copper auburn with one finger of tan head that leaves no lacing behind . s powerful pine hops and a bit of whole wheat crackers with a caramel malt backbone . t there is a strong pine flavor upfront . it is almost too crisp . there is a bit of caramel malt flavor and a discernable nuttiness as well . the aftertaste is a strong lingering pine bitterness . i ca n t find too much depth here . m medium viscosity it is bitter enough to make my mouth water after drinking it so it is refreshing then . d an easy drinking brew . too strong to session and i ca n t think of foods that would go with it . another style hop bombed by victory . it is a good beer like all victory beers but it seems to be again one dimensional . victory lives in the hop dimension .,palate,0.8,1
one for the cellars . i opened a bottle from batch and complexity and intrigue flowed out . appearance strong thick white foam stands resilient over a hazy mysterious dark golden brew laced with beckoning red hues . decent lacing for a beer . smell a very unique combo of aromas pickled my nose into confusion . apple juice berries pear toasted malt and bubblegum dart around sporadically but all are permeated by a complex hop aroma that seems to hold everything together like glue . taste alcoholic and sweet with a peppy carbonation this brew tastes like fruit and candy with a sweet and honey like finish . hard to believe there are ibu s in here as i long for a bit more bitterness . mouthfeel amazing . creamy and smooth thick . drinkability a bit too sweet and cloying to be considered highly drinkable however fred does okay in this category for its style .,palate,1.0,1
is n t the can of wittekerke ros awesome . you d think the slender . ounce can was some kind of energy drink that donates a portion of the proceeds to breast cancer . instead it is a raspberry infused witbier . did i mention the raspberry was artifical flavor . on to the beer well the color of the beer has a raspberry infused orange color to it hazy . the head color has a pink tint to it and it has surprisingly good head retntion and forms good patchy lace . it kind of smells like raspberries and it s not bad at all . maybe i was wrong about this beer . . .or maybe not . it tastes like lightly flavored cough syrup to me which is n t the worst taste in the world but it sure does n t taste like beer . i can also taste a bit of iron . come to think of it it does kind of taste like a raspberry energy drink . it feels sticky in the mouth like one and as a beer i prefer it did n t . well . i managed to get all . ounces down of this . abv drink . it sure is n t as fun to drink as wittekerke w o all the added shit but what other alcoholic beverage out there can you get for less than red bull yet who s label looks like an energy drink . this must be good for drinking in public places and driving .,palate,0.3,0
are you afraid of the dark . maybe you should be . pours a darker brownish color that is mostly hazy . a quick disappearing head and no lace . the nose has a slight smell of malt . some burnt astringent notes with a light toffee backing . som off yeast notes with a little bit of buytric . some oxidation notes as well . the taste is also limited . there is a watery taste and had little to no body . the presence of malt was limited where there should be a strong german influence . a more us feel for both malt and yeast . the body is really lacking . overall this is very limited beer with not much to it .,palate,0.2,0
bottle cracked at a tasting . this poured a cola color with some red burgundy edges . there was a little ring of head that remained and decent lacing noted . nose was pure fresh vanilla beans . i did not smell like artificial vanilla but the whole bean variety . very strong vibrant smell . taste followed suit heavy vanilla up front . there was some malt in the mid palate to balance the vanilla but this leaves no doubt that it is a vanilla porter . the mouthfeel was a bit watery which could be due to the fact it is only . and thus not alot of malt was apparently used but i think it held up well over time although i have not tried this fresh so i can not compare . this was an easy drinker if you like vanilla . i would love to try one of these fresh .,palate,0.6,1
according to the bartender at roots mother pucker was their trippel aged in a pinot gris barrel that mistakenly soured presumably from bacteria resident in the barrel . supposedly only a sixtel gal was made . tapped earlier this week she doubted it would still be around by the end of the weekend . i m not sure i buy the idea that a wine maker would use so small a barrel but regardless of the exact back story on how it came to be the description fit the beer to a tee . hopefully she s wrong though and they have more on deck . if not i feel very lucky to have gotten to try this beer as i do n t get to drop into roots nearly as often as i d like . anyways . served in a chalice the color is a clear dark gold with only a wisp of a white collar . aroma is fantastic soft sour lactic nose lemons and pinot gris from mild to moderate as it warms . from the first whiff i knew i d love this beer . yum . taste is just plain awesome pinot gris meets lambic . i should note any semblance of a trippel has been obliterated by the aforementioned effects of the barrel aging but that for me is a very good thing indeed . very vinous crisp acidity honey and lemon rind a funky mother pucker for sure . in spite of all the flavor it s really not too overwhelming in the way a pure gueze might be for those unaccustomed to wild brews . i credit that to the pinot gris which is very notable i wonder how much was left in the barrel especially if it was only a sixtel . the alcohol is certainly noticable but again is more like the richness of wine at that abv which is much cleaner tasting then the fusels you often find in big beers . mouthfeel is slick and on the thicker side . a sugar coating forms on the teeth after a few sips much like you guessed it drinking wine . drinkability is so high roots had to impose a limit of smaller chalices per customer . absolutely fantastic i really enjoyed my two servings and would ve had no problem with a third . but i understand that if it really is so limited it needs to be shared . i can also recognize that it may be to rich and strong for plenty of folks . but it was exactly to my taste and i m just really glad i got to try it . i really hope roots tries to reproduce this mistake in bigger quantities it s got to be one of the best beers i ve had in memory or dare i say ever . . wow .,palate,0.6,1
a thin head but plenty of bubbles very clear dark light amber or dark gold s honey and oats very rich and seductive t the classic bitter of a good pils with a floral notes . biscuit like sweetness gives way to a dry earthy aftertaste . complex . earthy flavors give way to a sustained sweetness with a classic pils bittering . m smooth and sticky d top notch for anybody who loves a beer that reminds them of a good bread .,palate,0.6,1
pours a hazy chestnut brown in color with a creamy foamy finger head that lasted a while and was pretty thick it looks like a glass of coke with great foamy lacing that clings to the glass . smells of sweet malt nut toasted grains syrup caramel brown sugar and light floral hops . nice sweet nose . tastes of sweet malt nut toasted grains syrup caramel molasses brown sugar yeast charcoal or burnt wood and light floral hops pretty complex for a brown ale and well balanced . mouthfeel is smooth crisp and almost watery with medium carbonation and a medium body . good drinkability especially for fans of malty beers . a solid brown ale that s worth trying and i m not huge in the brown ale world yet . i find most brown ales on the boring side but this one was one of the better browns that i ve had and well above average .,palate,0.6,1
appearance the beer is cloudy with a small white head . the head sticks around for a while before settling to a thin white film on the surface of the beer . there s some spotty lacing as the beverage is drained . smell this is easily the least potent smelling drink i ve had in the entire ipa family of styles . there s no malts and really only a tiny smack of bitter hops . it s really kind of shocking since i find the mojo standard to be a pretty damn good ipa overall . taste and mouthfeel again i m pretty disappointed this beer drinks a little bland . up front there s some citrus hop bitterness which transfers in to a touch of malt sweetness but then it s over aside for some bitterness in to the aftertaste . the mouthfeel is n t too bad though . there s a good base of carbonation to back an otherwise smooth drinking beer . to this beer s merit the alcohol is very well hidden though at . drinkability if the flavors were a little more rich and the smell was a little more potent then this would have been one of the more drinkable dipas i ve ever had given its good mouthfeel and ability to quell the abv . unfortunately the beer is kind of a yawn and that hurts the drinkability . bottom line i had really high hopes for this beer because i really enjoy the mojo and their hazed and infused but this was a really unimpressive beer for me and i ca n t allow pedigree to boost the score . not boulder brewing s best beer by a long shot .,palate,0.8,1
pours a hazy medium yellow gold with a nice head that evaporates at quick rate . smell is of bananas citrus fruity cantaloupe yeast spices etc . one of the best noses i have ever experienced in a beer . exceptional . as for the taste it s right up there as well . much like the nose it tastes of bananas yeast honey dew melon some spiciness that would be expected from this genre of beers just party in my mouth . mouthfeel is decent creamy yet maybe a little too carbonated . for a . brew this is extremely drinkable even too drinkable . hennepin is so tasty and refreshing and hides the alcohol level extremely well so be responsible downing these gems .,palate,0.7,1
described on the menu as an imperial witte how could i not try it . i asked the barkeep which was better this or amigos their belgian strong pale . top class he gave me sample glasses of each mentioning that he though the amigos was better . he was very fucking correct . this witte had a lot of problems none of which were evident by it s appearance . the smell was pure sour apple lots of fusals perhaps evidence of contamination . even worse was the taste . it was barely palatable very little carbonation full of sour gone bad notes . not enjoyable . this is an error that the good brewers of brew it up should have kept to themselves .,palate,0.6,1
oh god this has to be the worst beer ever is this even a beer . i can just imagine union workers chugging a decent beer and pissing this into a huge fermenter . a this one could easily pass as piss . pretty piss though . . s yep this one could definitely pass for piss . t cheap carbonated corn . is it common to use the lord s name in vain after every sip of beer . m if it werent for the bottle this beer would have sunk years ago . d it s cheap as hell what would you expect . like i said if it werent for the bottle it comes in and the price why would anybody drink this . .,palate,0.4,0
served from a oz . bomber into a oz kopparberg cider glass . wanted a tall pour to watch my beloved ny giants take on the packers . appears an apricot orange with no shade of brown in it at all . there s a big fluffy one inch head despite a conservative pour and giving it time to settle . it smells of apricots and honey . light and tropical . i do pick up a faint woody tone . apparently we re oaked here . there s something strange about the flavor oaks . it has a wang to it that s reminiscent of overcooked asparagus . it s not hop bitterness either . it s coming from the malt . musty . mouthfeel is heavier than i d anticipate . not for the genre . more along the lines of from sam . i wish i liked the flavor of this because its heaviness is spot on . overall i m not happy here . there s no coming back from bad flavor . would n t get this again . would n t want to drink it again .,palate,0.8,1
have had this bottle downstairs for about six months or so and figured i d crack it open to share at a friend s pre wedding gathering . shared with several non connoisseurs . but kept half for myself . poured into the portsmouth snifter that will remain at kate s for the next two years . man this thing was carbonated . nice fluffy pink hued head with about one finger of beer . this thing frothed up quickly . literally poured about and eight of the snifter and the very fluffy loosely packed head poked out of the top of the glass . dozens of tiny maroon specks graced the surface of the head . interesting . a small amount of lace is left behind . the actual beer is a darker pink color it looks like a blush wine . there are plenty of particulates floating around . the smell of brett is immediately obvious . there are some gentle sweeter fruits in there was well but honestly i ca n t discern exactly what they are . i m still getting all of my senses back after battling a cold . the sour smell is definitely there . based solely on the nose i expected there to be more flavor than there was . the funkiness is definitely there but the rest of the taste is very distant . there is still some of the sweetness that the nose insinuates but again it is mild . tastes softly of berries and a hint of vinegar . also difficult to get past is the very carbonated fizziness that certainly detracts . i guess it is well documented that this beer has the potential to gush a bit it definitely detracts from the mouthfeel . the tart and sour are there but subdued . the finish is very dry . drank half of the bottle but had some trouble solely because of the seltzer like carbonation . i thought the champagne was going to be after the wedding . not a bad beer but a bit watered down from what i was anticipating . hopefully goose island will continue to mess around with sours . there are n t that many options here in the midwest . consumed,palate,0.4,0
appearance pours a clear copper body with a small fizzy white head . smell perfumy aroma of wet leafy hops with notes of sugar crusted grapefruit . taste light maltiness upfront with a taste of toasted grains and only a hint of sweetness . strong grapefruit rind flavor . plenty of bitterness but never too much to stray far from the light malt base . finishes dry with a lightly lingering bitterness . mouthfeel medium thin body . medium carbonation . drinkability it s a decent brew that walks the line between ipa and double ipa .,palate,0.9,1
looks like an imperial russian stout in the glass . light proof black beer with a tall brown colored head . the smell is sweet and boozy with a lot of chocolate and vanilla with a scotch whiskey edge to it . smokiness is restrained but present and this one does not run you over with the whiskey truck . the taste begins roasted malt and chocolate flavor with a solid bitterness . after the initial taste some of the more complex whiskey and malt flavors become apparent . malt is upstaged by the roasted malt flavors here and it tastes like a whiskey barrel ris to me . chocolate smoke vanilla and coffee are the major flavors . lesser players are pretty much not in here . talk about mouthfeel this is quite close to drinking pancake batter thick . quite a nice beer but this is really a ris . drink this when you want a ris and you will love it .,palate,1.0,1
bottle inspection date code on back y made from all barley malt . aroma slightly sweet malt base and a good yeast nose . some of the woody characteristics the bjcp tells me to look for but i wouldnt have caught it on my own . appearance amber glass capped with a light tan creamy head that laced . clarity good . flavor hops really pop in the taste . id say pale ale but the woody taste really makes a difference . it is slightly minty . there is a firm malt base that accents the hops nicely . mouthfeel body is light medium carbonation level is fairly high has a nice smooth texture and a lingering tingle . overall impression a good summer beer . easy to drink a little filling for a session but i could see this being a crowd pleaser . give it a try .,palate,0.6,1
pours an off white one finger head that vanishes instantly leaving no lace . nearly clear amber color . almost no carbonation and medium bodied . nose is a citrus hop . starts with a good mix of malts and hops the hops dominate lingering hoppy aftertaste . the lack of carbonation is not typical we had some grail from a keg at the brewery which was much better . for a liter bottle tapped from the tank at the brewery littleton nh .,palate,0.3,0
shout out to wchesak for this one . poured in tost continent tulip glass . pours a thick dark burgundy with a great light tan head . the aroma i sweet malt with a distinct red smell to it . the mouthfeel on this beer is great so creamy with just enough bubbles that make it not to syrupy . the flavor is great . starts out sweet and then goes into a heavier malt backbone and finishes with a great hope bitter finish . a really great imperial red would n t mine more of this one .,palate,1.0,1
first off let me say i am reviewing this for the folly of it all . i got it from my fridge and who knows where it came from or how long it had been there . a . poured from a oz can into a frosted mug . palest yellow with some head that sticks around and shows some lace . not a terrible start . s. takes a dive in the smell . smells like garbage . the kind thats been sitting out for quite some time . i m in for a bad one . t. extremely light . a watered down beer experience . starts off grainey with a bit of a corn taste a slight bitter note is barely noticed which must be some sad attempt to hop this beer . finishes off slightly metallic . m. just like water . a bit bubbly like watered down seltzer water . d. this can be drank and is by a devoted crowd of poor college kids . i am not impressed . in fact i m disappointed . .in myself . for drinking this .,palate,0.2,0
a dark ruby . big tan head . fairly clear s metalic . wet hay . no hops . medicinal . some toast . t toasty malts . munichy . saccarine sweet . not at all sour . not even like an oud bruin with sweet sour . just nothing . maybe a little skittle flavor from some lacto but not much . m medium bodied . a little tanic but ok . medium carbonation . d while i would n t call this beer awful it definetly is n t a according to the label oak aged sour flemish style red ale . the fake sweetness wortiness is already getting on my nerves sips in . shame i love most brothers and urthel beers .,palate,0.8,1
appearance pours a very dark brown almost opaque with barely any light peeking through on the edges of the glass . head starts off fizzy tan then creams up into a lingering lacey ring . aroma burnt caramel pumpernickel breadiness soft smoke powdery cocoa and a touch of herbal hops . inviting rich and intriguing . flavor bigger than expected herbal hop flavor and bitterness with raw cocoa to start . sweet deep molasses and dark caramel round out the middle . finishes with a slightly boozy acrid bite that is mellowed by the nice addition of mouthfeel enhancing lactose . an interesting aftertaste lingers with notes of cocoa herbal hops and dark roasted malt . mouthfeel full bodied with a creamy texture from the lactose . sticky with residual sugar . low medium co decent balance for a beefier brew . overall big brew with a lot going on . drinkability suffers a bit because of it . feel like some time in the cellar might do it well . tasty though with some fun mouthfeel thanks to their adjuncts . cocoa and molasses are evident but not overwhelming . if i see any more out and about i will lay a bottle or two down for a while to see if the flavors meld together a little better with some time .,palate,0.9,1
oz bottle poured into a standard pint glass . i had this one awhile ago but i remember it perfectly bc i was let down . pours a brown on the lighter side really not much head or lacing . smells promising w hints of chocolate and coffee . tastes pretty watered down. subtle and plain . mouthfeel is very watery w average crabonation . there s no body to this beer . with all of the problems above it s makes it kind of hard to drink. but i had no problem finishing it of course . i had high expectations so i suppose that s why i graded it so harshly it hurts . i like thirsty dog they do some really good stuff. but this is a complete miss . old leghumper has no characteristics that i look for in a porter. it s definitely not robust . in the world of porters i ca n t recommend this one .,palate,0.4,0
one of the better porters i ve had . color dark but transluecent . smell roast nut and chocolate very inviting . the rye reminds me of bourben which i also like but the beer taste does not . taste flavor explosion hints of chocolate roast malt somewhat bready without thichness perfect balance of sweetness and hop bitterness without being overpowering in either . mouthfeel could be a little thicker with more carbination . head really never formed and beer left a thin lace on the glass . drinkability goes down easy could be a session beer . first beer i ve had from flat earth . i ll definately come back for more cygnus x purchased in bomber at rum river liquor . abv .,palate,0.7,1
dark garnet with some coppery highlights around the edges richer shades of red brown in the middle the color is quite attractive . beige head at the apex the foam was a half finger tall head retention was decent the bubbles faded to a soapy collar after a few moments . subsequent lacing was spotty and unorganized . still overall this is an attractive beer great color . rich malty nose hints of caramel and chocolate which surprising me in a red ale is the stars . the bouquet is also fairly fruity with suggestions of apples and raisins . quite hops as desired . while the nose is not complex the combination of the malty attributes and fruitiness are excellent . i wish the potency was a tad louder but the aromas are quite inviting nevertheless . for a basic not tricked out red ale i would call the bouquet exceptional . the palate isnt sweet but plenty malty with a good bit of caramel flavors as well as some nuttiness and chocolate . dark fruits and apples arrive in the middle linger a bit before fading to some chocolate nuttiness . tasty . clean ending kind of abrupt but thankfully the aftertaste is mouth coating with plenty of remnants from the palate . i must say i really like this beer . for a no frills red ale it is excellent . imo it is a cross between a red brown ale . topnotch . not quite medium in body fairly firm low carbonation the mouthfeel is a bit watery and thin . i can live with it . drinkable indeed i am quite impressed . of the three beers i was fortunate enough to try from this brewery this is by far the best offering . i wish more red ales had this much character . sure it could be improved upon better mouthfeel better ending on the palate and maybe a tickle more sweetness but still this is a very good beer . id be happy to drink this regularly . thanks ahatcher for my first three wv beers .,palate,0.6,1
picked up a bottle while i was in chicago for dark lord day . poured into my mini stein a pours a straw yellow with a thin white head that recedes quickly . plenty of carbonation s buttery light malt sweetness mild earthy hop character . definitely more butteriness that i like t buttery light crisp mild noble hop flavor . not really much going on that i can discern m this is one category where this beer does well with a nice light feel and pleasant carbonation d why would i want another . i doubt that this style is as poor as this beer is i m going to have to look for another,palate,0.8,1
got this one from todd in a trade a little while ago . thanks . after a bit of wrangling i managed to break the cork in half . some quick work with a corkscrew removed the rest . it immediately started foaming to the point of just cresting over the lip of the bottle . a very gentle pour yielded a big fluffy off white head that fell very slowly . it was a bit rocky and left clumpy chunks on the glass . the beer was a bit hazy and was closer to orange than amber in colour . very bready in the aroma white bread crusts biscuits wheat crackers a bit of caramel . fruity too with notes of pear and apple skin apricots . there was a light citrus element as well with a hint of yeast that appeared as it warmed . the flavour fell mostly into the malty fruity combo too . bread toast and more caramel sweetness than in the aroma . pear and apple with stone fruits ripe . alcohol flavour hit mid palate and there was a faint grassy and floral kick towards the end . the finish was lightly spicy with lingering fruit and caramel . medium bodied with carbonation that was a little too high and too coarse for my liking but it did n t turn me off completely . warmth from the alcohol and off dry . pretty tasty overall . my only issue was the carbonation .,palate,0.6,1
pours deep red amber with a one finger off white head . fair amount of sticky lacings . aroma is caramel and floral hops . taste is sweet rich malts with some earthy bitterness . many sips later all i can taste is an overpowering sweetness . judging by the date on the bottle this brew is about days old . maybe too long and poorly stored to be good . this is the first lagunitas product that has been a disappointment . if i ever visit the brewery or find this on tap somewhere i will have a taste to see if i had an non typical pour . this was a ounce bottle i it was difficult to finish the second half . hard to believe this could be ibus tasted more like .,palate,0.8,1
one word blah . i thought only eggnog should have that much vanilla . it looked promising when the bar keep brought it dark and rich looking . but all taste was eclipsed by the vanilla . it was a chore just to drink it . avoid this beer unless you are some kind of eggnog junkie .,palate,0.2,0
straw colored small fading head and lots of bubbles . not really any smell a bit of grain mostly corn . taste is really watery but has a bit of corn sweetness and is very smooth . body is very light with lots of carbonation . drinks very easily . beer pong .,palate,0.6,1
pale yellow brew with an almost greenish grey hue . soapy dishwater head only lasts a minute before subsiding to a collar of white suds . there is a decent amount of lace and the bottle is really cool . but this is still a relatively unattractive beer . the nose is full of rice and a general fruity flavor that s hard to place . slightly floral and sweet like a flower garden . tastes unique that s for sure . does n t really taste . good per say but it s different . that counts for something . tastes like rice paper with a strange spicyness in the background . the finish is very and peppery . this beer is weak and not very complex but what flavor it does offer is very bizzare and foreign to my taste buds . that s not a bad thing but it s just weird tasting . this one is highly carbonated and very thin but the bottle says crisp clear refreshing and that it is . i gave it a pretty high mouthfeel score due to the very unique highly carbonated and super dry feel . i kinda like it in this aspect . this is slaking my summer thirst quite well and it s altogether not a bad beer but it s just different . like other reviewers i have a strong feeling that this would pair extremely well with the delicate flavors of sashimi .,palate,0.8,1
bottle . appearance jet black with deep brown inch head . held up to light and could not see through . pretty darn opaque . smell rich chocolate and bourbon . not as much roastiness as i would expect in a stout of this color . taste more sweet chocolate and bourbon . paired with some chocolate and it really made the bourbon stand out . not the alcohol bite of drinking straight bourbon but the complex woody character was definitely there . mouthfeel very smooth and drinkable for a beer over abv . had to keep myself from gulping it all down so i could taste it as it warmed up to room temperature . overall awesome beer . i generally prefer a little more roastiness in an imperial stout but i feel like they held back the roastiness in order to let the bourbon shine through . i bought two so that i could age one and i m excited to try it again in a year or so .,palate,0.6,1
slides into the glass a tan colour with that lovely murky beginning common to all creamy beers . the flavour is similar to the heavier tennents offering the shilling but without such strong malt or hops flavours . the real joy of this beer is the mouthfeel . so creamy and smooth it s almost not a beer .,palate,1.0,1
thanks to discovolante for the oz bottle with odd almost demented label artwork . a quadruple with dried plums . batch two bottled july . no sign of abv on label though this site proclaims . . pours into my duvel glass a thick moderately opaque black . when held to light the exact replica of plum color is revealed . the head is foamy off white and leaves some thick lacing behind . carbonation bubbles are clearly seen rising to the top despite the dark color . the carbonation bubles that make it to the top form an intricate ring of bubbles that feed the head and keep it frothy atop the beer thanks to the duvel glass as well . very nice appearance to this one . smell is very clovy which is the main scent with some dark fruits plum . as it oxidizes the fruit and sweet malt scents come out a bit more . the smell is decent slightly different from and not as complex as the other quads i ve had . flavor is bursting with fruity sweetness . slightly bitter finish . i m not that huge of a fan of the semi cloying sweetness mixed with the bitterness . this sort of reminds me of koeningshoven . the alcohol content is less than a koeningshoven but is just as prevalent as it mixes with the bitterness and sweetness with some burn . i would have liked it to hide a little bit more . but the exiting depth of plum flavor and nice complimentary malts excuse a bit of the alcohol and sweetness problems this one has . the mouthfeel is right on i love the carbonation level it works well to cut through some of the sweetness . i would have to dock the drinkability down a bit because the alcohol is n t too well hidden a oz is good but a would have been primo . overall a good entry for the quad field impressive considering this brew is american .,palate,1.0,1
poured a dark golden with a minimal top . it smelled of mango and other fruits . went down smooth with no after taste . not bad but could include a few more hops to round out the beer . i would recommend even without . it was very good between and degrees .,palate,0.6,1
ml to tulip . sampled in march . . for the bottle . a large three finger foamy head medium dark brown in color and long lasting . the color of the body is black with amber brown hints along the edges when backlit . otherwise completely opaque . fair lacing . besides the black color this beer looks pretty good . s roasted if not lightly burnt grain cocoa powder and a nuttiness reminiscent of walnut oil . grassy hop aroma . t the aromas listed above make their way to the palate as well as a pleasant fruit character and a dry almost tannic woodiness although i ve never heard anyone say there is wood treatment involved . m medium to light body with below average carbonation . an improved mouthfeel would help elevate the flavors . d among the better stillwater offerings i ve had to date but have yet to be blown away . i m just not digging the novelty of the black saison . the color of a beer alone does n t make it taste outstanding .,palate,0.4,0
on tap at the goat . appearance black . deep reddish brown . a nice inch of thick head caps nicely on tap . not much lacing . smell bourbon . vanilla cherry and raisins . a little booze . nice . taste raisin for sure . too much of it in fact . bourbon is a little too mellow for me . some coffee ish roast . dry . seems to lack a little depth . i want there to be a flavor behind the flavor . mouth thin . how . it looked so nice . but it was n t . drink easy as it goes . i feel like other beers have passed this one by . it s a little thin it lacks depth and too much raisin for my taste . it s a good beer but it could have been a great beer .,palate,0.6,1
opaque black with a standar tan stout head and moderate lacing . coffee and cocoa . maybe a wee bit of espresso . not as aggressive as a ris . i think i smell toasted marshmallow . smooth roasty coffee and some strong chocolate notes.finishes out a bit bitter but has a sweet malty backbone throughout . the mouth feel is amazing on this beer . so creamy and smooth a nice not to thick residual sweetness on the palette and finish clean and dry . only some very sought prickly carbonation on the front end . might be a tad filling as this seems to have a lot of lactose . but otherwise very drinkable . awesome brew from bells what more would you expect . i just bottled a milk stout that i think will taste very close to this but less abv and probably more carbonation .,palate,1.0,1
ah twelve hops of christmas . perhaps the most overhyped beer of the series and certainly the one i was most looking forward to for the last several releases . this beer turned out to be a bit of an enigma for me . at first everything seemed appropriate and extremely delicious though over time i grew increasingly less fond of it . had on tap at the brewpub . served in a pear tulip i think that s what the bartender called it due to the high abv . i could have sworn she told me the beer was . abv but whatever . i also disagree with the style listing much more of a sweet dipa to me like the ones some people argue ought to be barley wines . the malting is what makes this different i guess and strong ale is all encompassing so i digress . a enigma . the bar was dimly lit when we arrived so at first i was blown away by the appearance of the beer . a dark cloudy copper color with a tall head frothy dense and sticky as hell . a nice syrupy lace was being left behind in splotchy rings . lots of visible carbonation . i wanted to give this really high marks here and at first i felt that the beer achieved a pseudo winter warmer type of coloring which would be suitible given the name release of the beer . however the more i looked into my glass the more i felt that the cloudy copper brown greenish orange color was unappealing . i still enjoyed the appearance enough to give it a though . s best part of the beer . i could smell roots of columbus ipa in there minus the pine notes . lots of citrus and tropical fruit and some muddled earthiness underneath . the beer definitely smelled bitter like a double ipa but also sweet and with some biting alcohol notes piercing through the hops . i wanted to give a but things started the get a little messy as the beer warmed . caramel malt intermingles with some other malt that was indistinguishable yet heavy weighing down the lighter airy fruit esters . t enigma . my first impression was that this was a solidly outstanding double ipa . slightly sweet with just enough bitterness to make you pucker and keep my wife at bay from drinking this all herself . grapefruit and mango dominate the hop bill . the alcohol is apparent and prickles the front of the tongue and warms deep into the belly . but as the beer warms it morphs into something slightly sinister . the malts are all over the place . messy and suddenly it dawns on me batch . the horror . not quite as off putting as the bells amalgamtion from hell but certainly reminiscent to say the least . my final decision was that this beer tasted like the bastard child of batch columbus ipa and bells oracle . sweet fruity hoppy and bitter with a sweet but strong alcohol bite and a messy malt profile that is all over the radar . m well carbed almost too much but i enjoyed it . strong alcohol sticky and sweet . full bodied almost chewy for such a hoppy highly carbonated beer . d would i drink this again . yes . would i rather have other incarnations of the hop odyssey . hell yes . and at a growler this felt way overpriced . i was content with my glass priced at . .,palate,0.9,1
served at just above fridge temperature in a tulip glass poured from a gray swing top ceramic bottle . a clean clear honey golden color . creamy pillowy light tan head with fantastic retention and lacing . s very prominent yeasty honey meade nose . light fleshed over ripe fruit notes . t reminds me a bit of stoudt s honey mai bock off the bat . sweet honey roundness up front and in the middle . very bittersweet hoppiness in the finish that gives this beer a slightly drying character without any cloying . alcohol is almost non existant in the mouth . m super smooth round and slick . only lightly effervescent making the mouthfeel of this beer fantastic . i could n t picture the mouthfeel of this beer being any better . d this one is perilously drinkable to quote michael jackson s tasting notes which my friend and i reviewed after doing this rating . the amazing mouthfeel coupled with the well developed and super tasty character of this beer make it an easy drinker .,palate,1.0,1
what a total transformation see my review from a couple days ago below . this time the beer was my first of the day i had not yet had dinner . the aroma is considerably dried out compared to my first go at this beer . this plays up the earthy spicy phenolic aromas but all of the components i first noticed are still there even the orange zest note still plays a noticeable role . this includes the sweet malt aromatics but they now play a background role that you have to dig for . the flavor is also quite dry compared to my first experience with this beer . it still has a medium heft to it but without the omnipresent sweetness it is much more subdued . this is a really interesting experience i would almost say that these were two completely different brews this just goes to show the drastic change ones palate can undergo over short periods of time . the light sweetness that i now experience really drives the spice character to new levels . all the spice components are here they are just a bit more pronounced except for the citrus notes which i find are usually amplified by sweetness the beer has a much more present pepper note as well as a sharply herbal ginger character . the finish is noticeably phenolic though not too the point of off plastic notes instead it just adds some cutting sharpness to the flavor profile . the more noticeable phenolics make me think of an earthy green coriander flavor that i did not get last time . the dry malt notes of toasted grain and biscuit like flavors is also a bit more present . i could still wish that this finished a bit drier my preference is usually for a bone dry saison but i feel this is well within the well made commercial level . the thing that this really brings home something that i already knew but had n t experienced so drastically in the recent past was how much ones palate can change in a short period of time .,palate,0.6,1
oz brown bottle with a bottled on date . a semi sticky white lace with a hazed dusty golden hue . s pumpkin rind spices and a mild malt sweetness in the nose . t big fruity ale flavors abundant of spices and a layer of fermented pumpkin . malt sweetness holds its own with a balanced spice character . finishes earthy . m exceptionally smooth with a medium body . d true to new england one of the few pumpkin ales i could drink all night long .,palate,1.0,1
coopers best extra stout s beige almost brown head quickly pulled a disappearing act and i was soon left with a beverage resembling soy sauce . i ca n t comment on the lace because none adhered to my glass . i was more than a little concerned to find a lot of sediment . i am not particularly adverse to things floating in my beer if they are meant to be there . what did i observe . well the particles looked like seeds or tiny wood chips . i allowed them to settle in the bottom of the glass a process that took approximately fifteen minutes and after finishing the stout i decided to be a man and try them out for taste . surprisingly the sediment was n t hard and i did n t feel a corporeal presence in my mouth . i did however notice that they were as bitter as all hell . did some hops remain undissolved in my bottle . points off not for the sediment but for the lack of head and lace . the aroma was unexpectedly light and i could detect roasted coffee and alcohol . the taste started out lightly sweet and had a slight hops and alcoholic aftertaste . not too bad . coopers best extra stout was nice on the palate softly carbonated and creamy . to tell you the truth i was a bit disappointed . i think i would like to try this beer again however not from the same selection that was on sale in my local supermarket . it is possible that i came across a bad batch .,palate,0.8,1
soft foamy head of about one finger mix of all bubble sizes close to bone white very credible lacing . bronze orange to a light brown in color distorts light easily . sweetly florid nose with a whole bunch of orange lemon juice in addition to roasted nuttiness corn honeyed bread sweetened cereal crunchy apple pear and peach scents while thick overall does achieve a little lift . full bodied creamy in feel with not a rough patch in sight rubs gently into the palate . lemon orange and grapefruit citrus dominant here too juicy and friendly with minimal bite . malt corn granola cinnamon dehydrated apple and pear fruit starting to concentrate some banana . hint of caramel toffee . hard to pick out any keenly edged hoppy components . stays fluffy and carbonated through the finish no alcoholic heat but heady in a boozy way . very affable the john candy of beers .,palate,0.9,1
this pours from pint can a dull slightly hazy gold with a solid finger head of foam with lots of lacing . it is a nitro can after all . the smell has a nose of bitter hops and a touch of honey sweetness . the taste matches the smell . good hop bitterness no citrus really just bitter with some honey sweetness and some metallic taste . silky smooth mouthfeel here and it finishes slightly bitter the finish is actually the only part that i do n t fancy too much but over all this is a pretty good taster and so darn easy to drink . i do n t know why i like boddingtons i just do and i buy it every so often .,palate,0.9,1
opened bottle poured into snifter . formed head of that dies down to layer of bubbly lace across top of slightly hazy golden colored brew . smells a tad bit spicy some malt aromas also on nose . taste is much better than smell with slight tropical fruit hints that banana taste that comes from belgian yeast . nice bubbles and good finish make for a pleasant mouth feel . easily drinkable . but there is something missing ca n t quite place it .,palate,0.9,1
pours a nice deep rich darker orange color lightly hazy . big thick creamy beige colored head falls slow and laces well very nice looking brew . aroma is nice lots of sweet caramel malts nice citrus fruits orange mango more sweet then bitter smelling . taste is more harsh then the aroma bitting carbonation is masking the rich chewy caramel some what . hops show up and finish lingering bitterness pine grapefruit notes . little disappointed in how this one is going down after smelling so sweet . mouthfeel is medium with too much carbonation for my tastes . drinkability is eh its not undrinkable but with so many i pa s being wonderful see no reason to be drinking this one .,palate,0.4,0
i had this on draught at stone s th anniversary party . appearance this pours yellow gold with a diminishing white head . aroma this started out with a huge beautiful hoppy floral citrusy nose . flavor then i drank some everything went downhill . it was watery disappointing . oh well,palate,0.4,0
i m giving this a high drinkability score because it s been an available standby for years . i ve never had a skunky bottle yet but have had a couple of regrettable pints on tap . this ale would have gotten a much higher score if not for the experience of sampling many of the favorites on the ba site . this particular bottle pours a beautiful clear brown amber with an ample off white head . nose is subdued hints of sweet caramel and remote apples . in the mouth it s rather average with light carbonation . hazelnut and walnut ride on a nice balance of mild hops and sweet malt . not a strong ale and finishes nicely crisp . to me it seems a little watered down after what i ve been having recently but i still consider newcastle brown a relaible old companion .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a can into a pint . pours light straw with bubbly effervescent head that disappears immediately . aroma is light corn and maybe hops . not sure . bitter aroma has to be hops . flavor is thin and watery . corny flavors with dms and wet cardboard smells . not even a good macro lager as defined by the style guide bad . water is the mouthfeel . .water with some bubbles .,palate,0.2,0
when the bottle is fresh or on tap this is a stellar hefe . it seems like even after months there s a drop off in the smell and taste which mutes it s formerly big flavors . pours a deep tawny orange with a ton of foam . as it settles the sediment is poured in darkening the body a bit with cloudy tendrils of yeast . smells like clove and dry wheat husks . on tap it smells alot better i ll have to add a tap review later . taste is straightforward more of a dominant clove spice over the round wheat backbone . maybe a slight citrus shows up in the spicing toward the finish . easy to drink due to it s creamy mouthfeel and pleasant flavor . recommended .,palate,1.0,1
on tap at the southampton publick house s mildly floral a almost clear t seltzer hits of water cracker touch of hops watery finish . m fizz of carbonation up front . super light body . d excellent drinkability but in a potable water kind of way . o way to light . not much flavor to speak of .,palate,0.4,0
i was very pleased having tried this on a bit of a whim . another find at frugal macdougal s . picked up the nicely designed bottle and poured a much lighter than expected hazy goldenrod . smell is like the highlands . floral crisp herbal . some sweetness very pungent . taste is good though the heather did n t flex its muscles quite as i expected . strongest aspect is the mouthfeel finish imo which acts like a white wine floral and crisp dry dry dry to the end . not really sure what to give on drinkability . i d have another but after that the uniqueness suggests trying something else . maybe the kelpie offering by the same label . intriguing .,palate,0.9,1
pours golden to amber in color . basic bitter citrus hop aroma . same for the taste quite hoppy in a citrus almost funky over ripe sort of way . the moutfeel is kind of heavy and sticky a bit too much so for the style of brew . not a bad beer but i wouldnt pick it out of a crowd .,palate,0.3,0
a dark golden orange hue to the body with an off white frothy head standing about an inch and a half tall . moderate carbonation and nice lacing make for an appealing look . s soap grain malt and subtle hops . t malty start moving to a smooth hopped middle . the finish offers a relaxing malt . m the feel is smooth and light . perhaps a bit of subtle coarseness could bring out a bit more of the grainy flavor . overall i think this is a quality brew . my lovely wife was kind enough to bring this back to me during one of her recent trips down to the chicago area . i m always open to gifts i can drink . i suggest this beer be on your hit list .,palate,0.6,1
bottle received in the good things come in s bif appearance golden corners wrapped around a slightly copper body with a huge finger foam head . loads of retention and lacing everywhere . smell its got a bit of belgian style yeast in the nose coupled with wheat fresh cut grass and a touch of hay . taste muddled and uninspired mouthfeel absolutely thin and lacking in every way imaginable . one of the worst mouthfeels i ve come across . drinkability low abv thin but terrible tasting so why bother . i m really happy i enjoyed flossmoors ploughman brown first otherwise i probably would n t give them a second chance if this pale wheat ale had been my first experience .,palate,0.4,0
appearance pours into a snifter a dark rapidly moving chocolate brown with two fingers of head . carbonation appears to be tiny and voluminous at once tiny bubbles move in a wave to the top of the glass creating a head that almost appears to be on nitro tap . the head itself is fluffy and a color slightly darker than a mocha latte a touch of caramel added in . drank this one on a particularly hot day who says it s the end of summer . so the glass quickly has a large amount of condensation on the outside creating a somewhat glittering effect illusion . the head glistens like soap bubbles on its own . an extremely consistent and good looking beer with a lot of movement . very nice and fairly long lasting lacing as well . smell very earthy with berry dark fruit and a slight hint of chocolate . some vanilla notes as well blending with the slightest hint of bourbon notes though both of these are an undercurrent to the bright berry notes . very well balanced . taste more dark fruits than in the nose with a nice caramel twist added in . slightly milky as well and very smooth . slightly tangy with a bit of charcoal bitterness thrown in as well which carries through into the aftertaste . the bitterness provides an interesting element to the taste when you first take a drink or at least when i do you notice first the sour cherry notes but almost instantly are hit by a blast of syrupy something which comes across at times also as cherry cough syrup though if it were exactly that i would n t be drinking it . then shortly thereafter the bitterness hits . it s probably better than i m making it sound . but it s definitely strange . mouthfeel is sub par for what otherwise is an excellent beer . very little heat but the carbonation does n t hold up the way i would have hoped or expected from the appearance . there is very little carbonation in fact the beer seems rather flat save for an unpleasant foaminess at the end of the sip indicating as the appearance did that indeed there was once carbonation somehow present in this beer . looking back a few minutes later the carbonation is in fact there but sort of just sits on your tongue . drinkability very smooth and low heat would n t expect it to be this good at this abv though at the same time it is also very obvious that it is a . the fact that i can drink this on such an oppressively hot day speaks volumes .,palate,0.6,1
pours hazy translucent yellow . generous head huge bubbles very effervescent . smells of yeast and a hint of citrus . nothing bad in the smell at all . taste is extremely smooth again yeast and a very subtle hint of citrus . i would like a little more citrus actually . the word to define this beer is smooth . no overpowering tastes just straight beer .,palate,1.0,1
appearance body is a dark fairly clear amber with ruby highlights . head is a large light tan affair that settles slowly and leaves some lacing . smell very medicinal in aroma . some maltiness . lots of esters . some spies like cinnamon and clove . not looking forward to this . taste strong medicinal taste bleh . barely tastes like beer . taste like cooking sherry . i m dumping it . mouthfeel light to medium body . good level of carbonation . no objections here . d ughghgh . unless you are gluten intolerant i do not recommend trying this beer .,palate,0.6,1
i had this beer out of the bottle frosted in my favorite mug . it had a golden brown color with a nice two finger head on it . it had a fruity smell to it as well as a hint of fruit to the taste . the mouthfeel was light but a bit chewy . overall this was an excellent beer i enjoyed every sip . i ll continue to look for this beer on tap wherever i m at,palate,0.6,1
ok so this was my first ipa maybe i had a bad bottle . not sure so take this review with a grain of salt . a looks good nice golden color lots of foam dissolves average with some really nice webbing s smells good as well bitter citrus no real hop smell at all kinda surprised t no i would not recommend the taste very bitter not crisp but not skunk either just not my favorite combo of flavors m pretty dry to the tongue d could n t finish my beer because the taste repelled me,palate,0.8,1
thanks to drez for the extra . oz can to oversized wine glass . clever name fun label . a pours with an ivory white head fingers high . the head starts out fizzy and foamy and looks like it will disappear quickly but multiple streamers keep it around for quite some time eventually transforming the head into a dense compact foamy cap . the body is hazy but clear enough too see an endless amount of bubbles rushing by in a somewhat roundabout way . the color is between gold and goldenrod and has medium saturation . the entire glass is left coated with one continuous sheet of lace . s toasted pilsner malts mixed in with a light grain and straw component . heavily yeasty . big hop concentration starting out with big pine notes plus the peel of lemon and orange but at warmer temperatures becoming cleaner like . scorching alcohol on the nose . t m aromas come through to the palate with some additional flavors of banana and pear and sweet candied sugar flavors . thankfully the alcohol is easier on the palate than it was on the nose . full body with a creamy texture and a surprisingly passive low level of effervescence . soft and semi prickly but needs to be much livelier . below average flavor duration . d hot kind of messy and not very easy to drink . note this beer may not have traveled well since even though it was safely packaged it arrived with a huge bulge on the top of the can . also my experience was nothing like what i ve read from other reviewers .,palate,0.4,0
i always look forward like most do the annual stone anniversary brews.poured a rich deep amber with a tight and sticky one finger off white head big hops in the nose with a mix pine and herbal leaf there is a gummy fruity like sweet note as well.the mouthfeel is a bit sharp i will say it crashes down the gullett at first it does begin to smooth out after a few sips but still seems a bit harsh.no holds barred hops hit the palate up front with big pine and big herbalness a healthy does of sweeter alcohol gives a slight burn along with a bit of dark fruit.very good but seems like it something that should sit for awhile still another fine one from stone .,palate,0.6,1
visual pours haze gold color . no head no lacing . aroma wheat and light fruit taste big toasted wheat taste rounded with a distinct hop bitterness . also has a slight sweet apple taste with a bit of spice . finishes pretty dry . mouth medium light rather smooth somewhat creamy noticable carbonation . drunkability i would say this beer is fairly average . however i like this beer over other more pungent wheat ales because it lacks that heavy coriander flavor . could drink a few of these but defintely isnt one to be sought out .,palate,0.8,1
a a hazy orange liquid with a bit of a gray aspect . the white head is quick to rise and fall leaving a small ring and a small splotch . s lemon farm blanket and some light fruit . definitely not the most outstanding take on the style but it is enjoyable . t bready with some lemon zest fruit and a touch of horse blanket . simple . effective . m creamy smooth with just the right amount of carbonation and a nice dry finish . d a very enjoyable beer that i would love to see widely distributed in cans especially in the summer months .,palate,1.0,1
i remember tasting this when i was about and finding it absolutely awful . something inside of me knew i was missing out but i really could n t stand to take another sip . i now love the style and am eager to taste and review it . one sip with this new palate of mine and just what i thought a whole new beer to me . a kind of a rosy light gold . almost clear . moderate amount of bubbles rising . very nice looking white head looks chewy . lacing looking right . s surprisingly strong pear smell . apple sauce and apple pie filling . yeast . reminds me a bit of a nectar cola . a little bit of clove . when warm i get red licorice . a little sickly sweet but not unbearable . smells like a mix of the usual belgian blond a hefweizen and when the head is still thick and fresh a pilsen . t similar to smell but easier on the pear . clove is still here . alcohol taste is strong . a bit of an off wet carboard background after taste that kind of ruins it . tastes really artificial or processed . m full and viscous . lots of carbonation that feels pretty much perfect . pretty dry considering the viscosity and sweetness . d refreshing not that much to offend . six pack session is a maybe if you re really thirsty . what makes me uncertain is how damn sweet it is . something about this beer feels pretty different from any beer i ve ever had . i ve had sweet done better . happy i tried it again as if i was n t going to will buy it again . ca n t wait to try the brune .,palate,0.8,1
murky deep brown with shards of garnet . foamy tan head on top that is dissipating quickly . smell is strong ale . not as hop heavy as you might expect . somewhat smoother than original bastard . good malt in the nose . alcohol noticeable as well . this has a bite to it in the taste . good malt definitely subdued hop presence but the alphas are all there . not much aroma hops . toasted burnt biscuity malts falling all over the place . there is an astrigent medicinal effect also that i find a lot in oak aged beers . mouthfeel is nice . good carbonation not too fizzy . easier to drink probably than it s brother . a nice brew but i ll take the original bastard over the oaked .,palate,0.9,1
until this past weekend i never had any of the different poor richard s offerings.poured a tawny brown with a thinner white head that was gone quickly.big molasses sweetness in the nose along with some dark fruit tones no real hop presence to be found.cloying on the palate the molasses dominates everything in my mind mild roast shows through just not enough of a drying effect here to take away the sweetness.not a big fan of this offering .,palate,0.8,1
bottle poured into a tulip a pours a very dark black opaque and very thick . its spongy dark tan head has tight bubbles . s smells sweet with chocolate as well as a slight alcohol twinge and a hint of hoppy bitterness . a dark fruit fig aroma exposes itself at the end . t m taste is very thick syrupy and extremely smooth . cocoa is apparent right away with some other type of sweetness likely from the malts or malt extract which also lends credence to a dark roasted quality and finishes with a tiny hop bite . it has a medium amount of carbonation which is surprisingly higher than it looks and a bit of alcohol lingers throughout . the texture is incredible and the flavor is very good as well but not as good as the mouthfeel . very good all around and i look forward to trying making more .,palate,1.0,1
the grill is seeing continuous action these days almost always with a lager in hand . not that it did n t during the summer . it s just that everyone has gone inside left all the beer out here with me . d a couple inches of eggshell suds tops off a slightly blushed though still vibrant copper brew . it quickly settles dissipates but continues to pump out the co . smell is faintly metallic a little husky ticklish hops with a bit of toffee a cheap euro lager familiarity . tastes of toasted plain bread crumbs mineral water dry leaves margarine alcohol . body is constantly active suds filling in every crevice of your mouth pop rocks potential . initially juicy even subconsciously creamy but with a slightly dry finish . cheaper then bud so very tolerable .,palate,0.9,1
thanks to timmcd who included this as an extra in an awesome trade . pours an elegant black with a modest tan head . the smell is outstanding i was salivating from the roasty nutty goodness . the taste did n t do so much for me though . there s some chocolate and roastiness but more modest than expected . there s a metallic lacticity which i guess is the milk bit . i know they were n t intending a sweet beer but i think this still could stand to be a bit sweeter . also make sure you drink this one warm . i had to let it warm up more than most beers to get the real flavor profile . the beer seems thin and watery to me yet still slick . and too carbonated for these kinds of flavors . i did n t quite manage to finish the bomber i just was n t that into this beer . but it s such an odd mixture . and it makes my stomach feel fairly full for something of fairly low gravity . i give midnight sun credit for trying things out here . i like how they push the envelope . this beer is interesting but in my opinion not up to many of their other outstanding offerings . if offered the opportunity i would say you try it . it s commendably interesting and unique but it just did n t really impress me .,palate,0.4,0
shared this oz bomber during a small cabin getaway earlier last week . here s my take a the beer has a nice rufous hue reddish brown oxidized iron . nice beige head that remains for almost the entirety of the beer good cascading lacing . beautiful looking beer . s after reading the description of this beers build the amarillo hops become even more evident another hop forward beer from the f boys especially considering the style . the nose is tropical hops caramel toffee and brown sugared honey . t there is a striking similarity to f alpha klaus hop profile which is n t to my liking . hopheads unite . sure . perhaps it s the amarillo hops and combination of honey that sets me off gives it a sweetness entirely disagreeable to my palate . i am fond of dreadnaught but the hops used in combination with the particular malt yield difference results apparently . i could taste underneath the unpleasant sweetness toffee and caramel . m the mouthfeel can not suffer just from the taste . medium bodied beer above average carbonation but at times a bit thin . d great looking brew with a nose that i find likable just when it hits the tongue it s a different story . i ll be weary of the amarillo honey forward beers from f from now on .,palate,0.8,1
big thanks to my buddy dan for sharing this one . marked as bottle a poured from the bottle with a thin tan head which quickly evaporated to reveal a completely opaque still black body . s smells of roasted and stewed malts up combined with impressions of dried licorice and dark fruit and just a whiff of smoke and sawdust . a moderately rich nose overall . t rich roasted and stewed malts up front are met with a touch of smoke in the middle turning to a tannic slightly bitter finish which lingers tremendously on the tongue . there s an oaky and briny retronasal effect here as well . incredibly dry and dynamic but the flavors are a bit muddled the only thing keeping this from being a . in the flavor department . m medium plus body with a tremendously pervasive soft and creamy carbonation . moderately high astringency and a soft etoh heat . a fantasticly crafted mouthfeel . d this is definitely a sipper and a nice treat to split amongst friends .,palate,0.9,1
pours almost black with a small dark caramel colored head good retention . very pretty beer . smell is chocolate and coffee and a few other lovely flavors i ca n t quite place . yummy . the chocolate tastes very high quality rich and full . the coffee flavors are n t as pronounced as in the smell which i like . the flavors resulting from the barrel conditioning are very subtle to me but work very well to offset the sumptuous chocolate . tastes slightly complex as i try to pick out the flavors . well balanced and refined . mouthfeel is incredible one of the smoothest beers i ve had . a strong and dense texture which works exceptionally for this beer . this is a good sipping beer . the surprised me .,palate,1.0,1
celebrator is definitely a great beer . it is a very dark almost black color . it provides a good head and the smell of this beer is really something special . the aroma of chocolate is detectable as well as a very malty smell . this is a thick beer but not overpowering . it is not highly carbonated and goes down smooth . the flavors of chocolate and coffee are evident . despite its thick body it goes down smooth . i had a few of these during christmas dinner and afterward . a few people have said it has gone well with meats but i would also suggest it with goose which is what i had for christmas this year . it turned out to be a good combination .,palate,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 .,palate,0.2,0
thanks to bosse for giving this to me last time i was in stockholm . served in a taster pint glass . bottled best before . a pours with a voluminous tan foam that settles to a thick cap leaving behind spotty lace . transparent medium brown body . this is one dark saison . s anise tart apple skins medicinal spruce and juniper and a faint note of inner tubes . the malt character is largely obscured by the adjuncts . t extreme anise bitterness mixed with some char and dark chocolate bitterness . a bit of sugary malt emerges when it warms but it does n t come close to saving this beer . m medium carbonation medium body and a sticky tooth coating finish . alcohol is well hidden . d yikes . i could n t get this one out of my glass fast enough .,palate,0.7,1
poured from a ml . bottle . appearance pours thick and brown with fingers of head . not bad . smell classic molasses aroma with the sweetness a bit too strong . taste some caramel and molasses but thankfully not too sweet . flavor is strong then literally disappears . weird . mouthfeel not much carbonation and the body is kind of watery . drinkability average at best . best thing about it is the small size . overall i ve had better malt beverages . do n t bother with it .,palate,0.4,0
poured from a ml bottle into a snifter . a black with a light head that sticks around and leaves some thick splotches of lacing . s oak vanilla plenty of bourbon notes and some dark cherry fruit notes . the alcohol is well masked but it s there . m the carbonation on this one is perfect . it attacks the tongue and disappears quickly . creamy and rich but it actually finishes pretty clean . perfect mouthfeel . t vanilla notes dominate followed by some slight roasted malt . some dark fruit but not all that noticeable . some hints of dark chocolate but it is again masked by the vanilla . o very well done . this is what i want in an ris . creamy and full bodied . a fine offering and i do n t think it even needs cellaring . this tastes like one that i ve had around for a while . very little improvement necessary .,palate,1.0,1
another stout today so awesome . pours inky dark black a small finger of dark tan head dissipates into a tiny rim of foam not much lacing . aromas are alternately sweet then dry . lots of dark chocolate notes as would be expected . some hints of spiciness is in there too . maybe clove and licorice . not super exciting so far but good . flavor is very unique . super robust very tangy right upfront . lots of sweet chocolate malt roasty roast o goodness provides a sharp tang . this melds into a middle that strikes me as sweet but only for an instant . this rides a nice long wave into what appears to be hershey s hot cocoa mix . mouth is wonderfully creamy and velvety . finish is also super long and breaks into some hoppy hop bitterness and some of the cocoa notes . great complex and unique flavors roll around in this and the abv is wonderfully masked . probably expensive but this was a trade so i have no idea . i ll assume middle range price . not sure you could sit through more than two of these as it is such a rich brew but i would try on turkey day while watching football . i ll bet this tastes awesome with pecan pie or even pumpkin pie cheescake . what i like most the beautiful unique and complex flavor profile . what i like least the average pour and appearance . verdict awesome robust unique ale . must find if you can .,palate,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle into a westmalle chalice . appearance pours a dark yellow orange color . very little head which separates into a few clumps of dense bubbles . very clean no sediment fairly cloudy does n t let a lot of light through . looks like this one will have plenty of carbonation . smell i can definitely smell the wheat in this beer . plenty of citrus orange raspberry and blackberry . not a ton there but that s okay . as it warms up there is a little black pepper that comes through . taste mainly blackberry flavor . a little bit of citrus with some orange and lemon just as an afterthought though . a slight bitterness at the end . a touch of alcohol . the orange comes through more as the drink warms as does some spices . mouthfeel light body medium carbonation but the bubbles do n t really prickle the tongue like i thought it would . a very nice and smooth carbonation . overall this beer has a crisp light flavor which is appropriate for the style .,palate,0.8,1
pours very dark for a bock opaque auburn with a large beige head . smells like sugar and wood . chocolate big bock malt . smooth and strong really everything you can reasonably hope for . tastes solid just like it smells . crisp bockmalt big chocolate nodes dry hops at the end and a slight burn .,palate,1.0,1
poured into a mj tasting glass . pours a deep black with ruby highlights around the edge of the glass with a creamy light mocha head . the head slowly drops leaving tons of lacing . aromas of chocolate coffee roasted grains and alcohol . first sip is of mainly roasted grains light hints of cocoa . not the big flavor burst i was expecting . mouthfeel is thin for a ris almost watery . light creaminess . fairly decent drinkable beer . but nothing too exciting about it . not a big flavorful brew .,palate,0.4,0
i had this once in bottles and figured it might have just been an out of date bottle . i decided to give it a go on tap at a respectable beer bar . i ordered it and it poured a very clear light yellow reminded me a bid of budweiser in color clarity with a fluffy white head . the smell was like peach boone s farm only possibly slightly more acidic tart on the nose . no beer smell whatsoever . taste hits the tongue like a bulldozer with the biting tartness . the only noticable flavor is the overwhelming tart peachness . there s no balance whatsoever . again this is like some more sour verson of a boone s farm or something . there s almost no wheat flavor or aroma here . the only thing that keeps this from getting a is that i know it is supposed to taste this way in some madman at dfh s mind . mouthfeel drinkability i almost drain poured this and ordered something else . it almost tasted like an infected saison or something . i choked it down but this is going to keep me from being adventurous with dfh beers for at least months . it hit the tongue throat and stomach with all the finesse of a piano falling off the roof . while it did pass my gulp test for drinkability it was only because i was gulping it as fast as i could to finish it and move onto something better . side rant if sam adams is going to catch hate for using extracts in their beer instead of real fruit i have to heap some on dfh as well . a little bit of peach in a wheat beer could have been refreshing and enjoyable . instead this is a peach bomb that i ca n t believe made it out of the brewpub .,palate,0.2,0
a a nice strong hazy yellow with good head lacing and moderate retention . s yeasty coriander anisey citrusy . t follows the nose almost precisely with some banana flavor that was n t initially detectable in the nose . perfectly carbonated and balanced . however it s pretty rich . m pretty thin and definitely refreshing . i love the mouthfeel of this brew . d this is this beer s downfall to me . too rich it s flavor is a killer on the tastebuds . on my first sip i thought this beer was an a but i m nearing my last now and it s going considerably downhill . more suited to oz bottles but then again who could drink a of this . but overall a decent brew .,palate,0.8,1
appearance a hazy golden orange body with only the very barest hints of white head . it looks strikingly like a glass of warm . well it does n t look like the style standard . aroma juicy citrus something herbal almost medicinal and a big alcohol component . there s sweetness beneath it all but it s not well defined . as different as this is it s either going to be very good or very bad . flavor unfortunately it s the latter . at first it tasted like a barbeque sauce soda . lots of soggy musty wood notes over a bizarre beer like base . there s a hint of something citrusy up front but the wood almost instantly overwhelms it . the aftertaste is smoky and woody and after a few minutes could almost be described as pleasant . mouthfeel medium bodied and smooth with low carbonation . drinkability i ll be charitable and just say poor . the majority is destined for the drain . verdict holy shit this is bad . at first i was tempted to blame everything on this being an old bottle but the bottle claims it s good for months to come . combine that with how odd the other brewdog ipa i ve tried was and i have to conclude this is not a fluke . avoid like the plague especially at the exorbitant price .,palate,0.6,1
. oz bottle a poured into a snifter . pours a dark brown color with a light tan head . s the aroma is pine and juniper berries . there is also an almost minty freshness to it . almost smells like a cleaning product but not in a bad way . t the taste like the aroma starts out with a nice spiciness that is complemented with juniper pine a touch of rye and an array of other spices . m the mouthfeel is full bodied with a perfect amount of carbonation . very nice . d overall this is an interesting brew because it is different but i do n t think it is outstanding enough to purchase again . worth a shot though .,palate,1.0,1
the one true guinness . black as a black beer should be a nice tight tan head which was very smooth . the head left a nice lacing . it smells of soil which is a good thing . i could really smells the hops and flowers . the malts are also very pronounced . the taste is smooth all round with a rich maltiness . i could get a little of a molasses taste with maybe a currant fruit . but then the hops blasts your pallete with a citrus zing to it . the hops gives it a very dry after taste which in turn makes me want to drink more . those clever bastards at guinness . i could drink this one alone in my study or with friends and family or at ragin parties . i just hop they maybe someone will spring to get the only true stout . guinness .,palate,1.0,1
pours a cloudy orangish gold color with head that looks a lot like whipped cream . it actually has peaks . smells very estery lots of banana some yeast a tiny bit citrusy . reminds me a lot of a hefeweizen . tastes very estery too not surprisingly . also very sweet . with some banana . some bitterness on the back end but not too much . mouthfeel is soft and a little heavy . not really creamy but not harsh either . all in all it s a great beer hoegaadren has yet to let me down .,palate,0.6,1
pours a very clear goldenrod color that resembles a very watery american lager . the head is fluffy and white but disappears in a blink . smells a bit more german than it appears with a little pepper and grain . the taste is so much betters than the look and scent . if i saw this beer in a glass not knowing what it was i would pass it by buy the flavor is on point . i get grainy breaded malts herbal hop notes and that peppery feel that is necessary for the style . carbonation is lower but very striking and the beer goes down easy buy it gets too sweet as it warms so it s a gulper . overall a good representation but could be a little cheaper i m my opinion for what it is .,palate,0.9,1
a orange and cloudy . minor to moderate amount of white foamy head . small amounts of fine sediment . semi opaque . s belgian yeast tart funk lots of floral scents . vaguely reminiscent of the old ladies section of the perfume counter at the mall . cleaning solvents meet flowers with a touch of honey . t floral clean bitterness some moderate tartness and nice sweet malts . the floral flavors and the bitterness may be intended to go together with the funkiness but to my palate it started to get too bitter and herbal over time . then as it warmed it turned the corner and was the opposite almost cloyingly floral and sweet . m moderate density and viscosity . carbonation seems to match the body pretty well and also is appropriate for the style . o very well balanced . nice and clean and refreshing while also offering good complexity . very odd interesting and both impressive and disappointing all at the same time .,palate,0.9,1
i got this beer in the beers of the world gift box for christmas . sorry for the redundancy with that sentence haha . it s got a nice bronze color and a one finger foam head . retention is nice as well . immediate taste is a lil sharp and bready with a hint of citrus in the smell . it was not an out of this world experience but it is a very light and enjoyable beer for everyday or get togethers .,palate,0.6,1
drank from a pt . fl . oz . bottle purchased at mall discount liquors cambridge ma poured a clear dark crimson mahogany with a one finger light tan bubbly head that faded to a thin film . lots of drippy lacing along the glass . the aroma was outstanding . sweet and super intense with robust malts caramel toffee and a rich vanilla oakiness . later some ripe fruits raisins and a brandy like quality became evident . the taste was as good if not better than the nose . rich flavorful smooth and incredibly well balanced . tons of sweet caramel malts and spices up front with a pervasive oakiness . as the beer moved along the palate the flavor profile changed considerably . hoppy citrusy cascade hops and alcohol rich on the back end with a hoppy dry slightly bitter grapefruit like finish . moderate alcohol warming was noticeable in the nose and mouth on the exhale . as the beer warmed the alcohol did become slightly more pronounced taking on an almost vodka like character . body was medium with a slick mouthfeel . drinkability of this beer was outstanding . with so many interesting flavors and complexities the abv was only moderately noticeable . furthermore this beer was so well balanced . this was truly a joy to drink and would pair perfectly with a plate of stone fruits dessert cheeses and nuts . note as for a comparison with the arrogant bastard ale this offering is a whole different beast pardon the pun . the double bastard has a substantially more intense and complex flavor profile . also unlike the arrogant bastard this beer has balance .,palate,0.7,1
appearance pours a very dark amber color with an inch thick tan looking head . smell very sweet caramel malty and roasted nuts . taste has a toasty flavor toffee caramel and kind of bitter . mouthfeel medium bodied with low carbonation . overall it s a good beer for what it is. but i just do n t like amber ales in general .,palate,0.8,1
color is light golden yellow and is hazy . it has a white head that stuck around for most of the drink . aroma is light but i got some citrus . flavor is mostly piney hops and it s the predominant flavor in the beer . i was surprised to see that it was rated at only ibus . i expected it to be much higher . it has nice malts in the background . body is light and it s very drinkable . pale has a similar creamy mouth feel that i noticed in solace . i wonder if this is a result of fermenting in oak barrels .,palate,1.0,1
i know i keep promising about the canquest tm bottle be back to it soon i swear . from the bottle a belgian style pale ale crafted with a hint of wheat orange peel and hibiscus . for a perfectly balanced hop taste and smooth finish . pale moon is our unique take on a pale ale . it s crafted with a touch of wheat to offer an inviting hop taste with a smooth finish . pale moon is brewed with cascade hops european malts and a touch of orange peel and hibiscus all perfectly balanced in this copper colored ale . cheers . from the style description in lieu of direction on the bottle they should be decanted properly leaving the yeast in the bottle . i did not see much if any yeast in the bottle but i bore it in mind as i poured . i am pretty sure that this was filtered but i was careful all the same which resulted in mere wisps for head . win some lose some . color was a deep amber with ne quality clarity cu colored . who they tryin ta zoom . . nose had a distinctive honey odor could this be what the hibiscus was adding if anything . mouthfeel was actually pretty full not outright creamy but close . the taste was bland for all of the adjuncts that they mention . it was pale all right pale in flavor . i got a tea like flavor in the mouth and whether it could be attributed to either the hibiscus or the hops i do not know . finish was grassy somewhat tea like but just not a lot happening . this was not bad just boring .,palate,0.8,1
a . slightly darker than yellow but not much head or color . boring . s. sweet a slight malt hit and some belgium yeast . if i were to write a boring nothing belgium beer smell this would be it . it s smells like exactlly what it is but i refuse to score a beer a on smell that is n t god awful smell and appearance are stupid t. belgium yeast . that s all i get . sure there is some yeast but give me a break . no hops no complexity . just awful belgium yeast . m d it s thin but it lacks anything really . you can drinking it the mouth feel has bubbles and what not . it seems like a drinker in mouth feel which fits the style enough but it s terrible . thus there is n t much if any drink ability .,palate,0.8,1
canned . poured into sam adams perfect pint . a pours a clear amber with a one finger head with moderate retention . left little lacing but looks good . s smells like someone created a hybrid pine onion tree . part of it smells good part of it smells bad so i ll call it a wash and give it a . t notes of citrus and pine are washed away in another oniony assault . this really is n t working . of course it does n t help that i hate onions . i keep picking up the onion flavor and its ruining it for me . m on the light side of medium but sticky and coating . the mouthfeel is the highlight of the beer for me . d suffers from the acrid aftertaste and the oniony nose . glad i tried it but i ca n t see drinking this one regularly . i d like to try it on tap just to see how it measures up to the can . so far i have loved everything i have tried from ob . but this one was a swing and a miss .,palate,0.8,1
thanks to mikesgrove for this one poured into my snifter produced a fingers worth of tan head that turns into a ring of lace around the glass .the body of this brew was dark brown in color aromas of roasted malts some sweet toffee as well as coffee note filled my nose from the glass . the flavors of mimic the aromas but with a slight smoky bitter involved as well . i can see why the word peat was used before in a review the mouthfeel was medium to light i will agree it needs some more body to it this is a good brew and with a little tweaking it could become world class . i was very impressed keep it up guys . thanks again mike for the opportunity,palate,0.6,1
had this on tap at bodega . review from notes . geeze this was an overpriced beer that purported to be something of significance . what a disappointment . deep cherrywood color with a small cap of white dander foam . left bits of webbed lace on the odd bodega oz tulip . smell was really lacking . mildly sweet . some vanilla and oak . a bit ho hum to be honest . the flavor was sweet as hell . this beer would do well to continue aging on some fruit and brettonmyces or something . really young and brash imo . toasted coconut and very strong hazelnut . damn it i hate hazelnut . ah t is true . i just ca n t get over the sweetness though ugh it s really awful . there s a mild amount of vanilla and a dry oaky finish . drinkability . a rare hard to find beer with high abv and super sweet aroma and flavor profiles makes for horribly poor drinkability in my book . i was sorely disappointed here and i love most st offerings . i think i ll pass on cuvee series four .,palate,0.8,1
oz bottle served in a snifter a lovely amber color with a chill haze . i is topped with an inch and a half of beige head . s the nose seems more caramel malt than hops . i do get some mild citrus . t awfully malt centric . the hops are almost an afterthought . the alcohol is well hidden though . m moderate and smooth . not a lot of carbonation o this is a dipa for the malt lovers .,palate,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 .,palate,0.9,1
relatively inoffensive macro swill . pours a dark golden color with a huge off white foamy head . smells like husked corn with a bit of offputting rancid bitterness . taste is surprisingly bitter with that weird almost rancid vegetable bitterness overlaying the familiar cheap lager malt liquor sweetness that is reminiscent of corn mixed with bubbles and disappointment . quenched my thirst . forgettable but not abysmal .,palate,0.8,1
a well done over hopped barleywine . certainly not my favorite style but very nicely made and complex . dark red body verges on the look of red wine besides the yeast haze and huge beige head on top . the best thing about the bell s beers is that they are not cocky in their complexity . they do not smack you in the face with the flavor . they saunter up to you show you how good they are then slowly walk away . this beer is no exception to that . smell hints at the strong american hops that are going to be dominant in flavor alongside the red fruits and black licorice . caramels and cocoa are secondary but still obvious . alcohol does not hide but stays in its place as a flavor enhancer that does not steal the show . much more impressive than bigfoot foghorn etc . yet i want the hops to back off and let the malt shine . great and impressive just not really my gig . muchos gracias senor sakaroo para el cerveza .,palate,1.0,1
my notes here say wtf . on this one . wtf indeed . interesting appearance reddish hue looks like a lager with food coloring in it . smells a heck of a lot better then it tastes . flavors of cranberries and maple syrup come through on this but the cranberries seem really really unnatural . i wonder if this used concentrated syrup instead of actual cranberries .,palate,0.7,1
even though it says to serve extra cold i served this room temp so it may be the reason i wasnt very impressed . a very cloudy which i dont really like and dark . head is a little less than one finger and looks very creamy also it retains well s very nice smell you can sense chocolaty and coffee ey aromas . t a lot of coffee flavor imo too much but otherwise pleasing tastes m mine is very flat i think because of the room temp serve and therefore is not pleasing to my mouth d its pretty much like water so it gets a if you are looking at bud light s definition of drinkability,palate,0.3,0
poured a bottle of this into an ommagang glass . smelled the sulfur from a foot away . the beer must have been very old but it s the brewery s fault for the green bottle . green bottles need to be outlawed . i took one sip and thought of pouring it out but then realized i could pretend it was really good and get my friend to try it . he promptly ran to the sink to wash his mouth out . yes it was that bad . unless you re positive it s fresh do n t buy this beer . i have never had a worse experience .,palate,0.6,1
this is a very interesting beer . it s very hoppy but has a belgian feel to it like a hoppy saisson . never had anything quite like it . worth trying . i had it on tap at a distributor event at blind tiger in nyc . the taste is fantastic but the beer is a little thin and a bit hot not a good session beer but great type of brew to have after a long day .,palate,0.6,1
lightly hazed brilliant amber bronze cast slim off white head . vibrant aromatics blistering pine lively citrus notes lemon and orange . everything you want in an ipa . all that and more in the mouth with a blazing path blown across the palate . medium to full body with a plump hoppy juiciness accompanied by potent hop bitterness . gets more intense and more pleasurable for this hop head the further we go in the glass . chinook centennial columbus hop bright and citrus y plentiful bitterness row barley dark aromatic caramel malt provides a sturdy base . zesty stuff custom made for a hop addict like me . i do n t think i d agree with adam a. about it s sessionability . really in fact i d really enjoy this at about less alcohol . thoroughly enjoyable ipa . dank brutally iber resinous is right . if they could do this in packs of ounce bottles i d be even happier .,palate,1.0,1
pours a solid brown where light passes through on the edge . no head beyond the thin layer of micro bubbles on the edge of the glass . absolutely no lace . sweet molasses and brown sugar smell no noticeable hop . really too coyingly sweet even for a dark beer . a little better balance on the taste . not quite as sweet as the smell would indicate . slight cardboard in the swallow . a touch of hop in the swallow nearly no aftertaste . the body is very thin like there was a lot of adjuncts added . the carbonation is too high for this style . this may be one of the more interesting beers in the wine loving country of spain . however its mass appeal style is not my style . it is different from the ubiquitous light lagers of the world .,palate,0.4,0
pours a sort of raisiny chestnut color with a rather unspectacular head that dies down and in the end it looked flat . the aroma is fruit and sweet malt . a lot of yeasty funk . and . um . um . .this is a chimay and i feel like i should be picking up a lot and saying things like notes of this and nuances of that but really brought up to temperature and right until the end where it was practically room temperature the aroma just seemed muted . the most notable thing about the taste is it s a bit astringent with a slightly metallic like quality to it . sweet sugary malt and raisins are rounded out with a bit of spice and belgian yeast . finished quick . estery and medicinal . dry but almost a tinge of sugar sticks around . the alcohol hits the back of my throat in not a good way . medium body . good carbonation . probably the best part of this beer . this was n t at all the wow beer i was expecting .,palate,0.9,1
. the aroma is very sweet but not cloying . it s got dark fruit caramel vinous qualities oak and rum . the appearance is nice too with some haze to a dark copper gold . the flavor is like the aroma but a little bit astringent . the palate is smooth and thick as heck . overall a nice beer . the had a bit of coffee and the was the sweetest .,palate,1.0,1
beer pours an orange copper color with a tan finger head . lacing remains throughout the brew . resembles a fine amber ale . smell is very much like that of banana bread with a little bit of hoppiness to remind you its still a beer . banana is fresh and not syrupy smelling which is very much appreciated . bread like malts which hold up to the name banana bread since they are really bready like an english ale . after reading the label we find out about the crystal malts a staple of english ales . the english golding hops really compliment the banana very well as they are both generally sweet but that fibrous sweet banana and golding hops both have a bland earthy sweetness prefered by many who otherwise do n t care for sweet things . bananas and malts also go together well . mouthfeel is somewhat disappointing . the picture on the bottle shows a dark beer with a large creamy head . this brew is short of an amber ale in color and thin as a lager . for once might recommend nitrous oxide for this brew since its more of a dessert beer . if we re talking about banana bread here then it should be thicker like bread . if i found this in a pub i could drink it all night . its a sweet beer that s not overly sweet . i m not really for or against fruit beers i just appreciate when they are done well and this one tastes like really bananas not natural artificial banana flavoring . not bad at all .,palate,0.6,1
thanks to my parents for remembering me on their trip to pittsburgh . into some old mug from murphy s in champagne . a pale watery amber body with big rocky white head that disappears to nothing not even a thin ring very quickly . s good balance between anise herbal spiciness and caramel malt sweetness . some leather says my wife . pretty much what i expect from an amber lager . t not the most full flavored beer i ve ever had . very mild dry pilsener malt flavor at first with some even more mild toasted malt flavors adding some sweetness . spiciness form the hops comes in right at the swallow and combined with the anise sweetness gives this beer some semblance of flavor before it dies into this club soda esque finish . m very watery body with carbonation that made me think i was drinking coke from a fountain . d i ve had this beer a couple of times now and i can say now that i see why it is a cult beer . it s not really that good but better than the bmc s around the same price and has local appeal . that being said it s just not a very impressive beer . it does do some things right i love how some ambers pick up anise notes but does so many things wrong body finish lack of flavor . honestly i d rather have the new schlitz surprisingly good beer .,palate,0.2,0
. oz brown bottle with no freshness date . appearance faintly hazed yellow hue looks like iced green tea . lacing is fine but nothing special . smell not much in the aroma a touch lemony with an underlying grain huskiness . taste big lemony hop hay like bitter bite with and herbal flavour that is quite rustic harsh in a way . lean in the malt department just a whole bunch of husky grain and a dash of vague dextrins . harshness stays as the dry finish comes around . mouthfeel trademark lager crispness and smoothness light bodied and dry . drinkability notes flavours are a bit of a problem for the taste buds as the harshness kicks in the off flavours are just enough to be noticed but not enough to be unbearable . sort of like that milk that is past expiration but you still pour it on your cereal any way .,palate,0.8,1
a the head is about finger and falls very quickly . its a reddish color and no bubbles are seen in the beer . eww s candy malts coffee and butterscotch . not bad t first is a milky malt then a slight coffee flavor finished with a little hop bitterness . after this my overall impression was just dirty water m dirty water d low . i could barely finish it . close to a drain pour,palate,0.2,0
a poured into a pint where a decent head followed . good lace on the brew and actually some stickies on the glass . looks of your typical macro straw yellow . s nice blend of malts and hops . a musty and skunky odor is mixed in as well . t not bad.nice light malt flavor but the end of the swig and aftertaste are metallic . nice dash of hops in the middle as well . m good carbonation and it finishes clean . nicely balanced here . good light to medium mouthfeel . d this is not a bad lager . better than average at least so i would n t mind throwing a few down at a social event . i probably would not go out of my way to buy this . in fact i bought this because it was on sale and also had a manufacturer s coupon to go with it . d,palate,0.8,1
a pours a jet black with a deep tan head . looks like dr pepper but with better head retention . a bit of lacing s dark malts roasted malt and dark dried fruits . sweet with a bit of alcohol . not much coffee t starts sharp with some roasty malts . a bit of bitterness from the malts in the middle . chocolate and a sweet flavor followed by a bit of earthy and slightly citrusy hop flavor . mild bitterness from the hops . coffee towards the end becomes more prevalent as the brew warms along with a smooth chocolate . m very smooth and full bodied with a low carbonation . overall a pretty nice brew . very smooth and full of flavor . not as much coffee as i expected but i d rather have it this way than overpowering everything . you could tell me this was a chocolate stout and i d never know the wiser . great stuff regardless .,palate,1.0,1
barely opaque charred pecan with sparking highlights of garnet and gold . the butter toffee colored cap is a thing of beauty . the mass of sticky bubbles stays humped in the center as it falls depositing an impressive amount of shotgun blasted lace in its wake . the nose is n t very stout like and i ca n t appreciate the ruby port wine at all . those are pretty big faults for a port wine added stout would n t you say . no off aromas other than an initial hint of metal keeps the score from falling even lower . i m still not impressed . tors is one of the least flavorful stouts that i ve run across in a very long time . i know that it s english and i know that the abv is less than but still . where the hell is the port . a wee bit of berry like tanginess on the back end is the only evidence . or it could just be my imagination . that stored in a stainless steel drum character is still present . a shortage of malt means that roasted flavors are at a minimum as is sweetness . bitterness is definitely present and is almost crushed aspirin like in its sharpness . my first thought was that i m drinking old beer but the best by date is still several months off . my second thought is that i m drinking poorly crafted beer . there s no way that a stout of any kind should have a body this spindly . in fact ruby stout is too thin for a beer of any style . well maybe not for a light lager but that s about it . with very few malt sugars to run interference it is n t surprising that the carbonation favors lightly fizzy . i did n t expect great things out of the original ruby stout but i sure as hell expected more than this . the idea of adding port to stout is appealing because if done right the resulting beer could be both interesting and good . if done wrong as here the result is a chore to finish . if you want to see this brewery at their best go with royal oak pale ale .,palate,0.4,0
very simply if this were n t a trader joe s beer it would have higher marks i d bet anything . at least here on the west coast there are no examples of this style at any price point that compare to this beer . heater allen the only contender in oregon way more expensive and neither as good nor as consistent as this beer . while not in class with the best german hefeweizens it s damn close and an absolute steal for the price .,palate,0.6,1
appearance the good retention tall head and unique label give it an overall pleasing apperance but the color leaves something to be desired . smell aromas of malt hops and fruit . not bad. taste it has a nice earthy taste and a great balance . nothing acidic left in the mouth . mouthfeel it feels like silk going over the tongue it has a pop at the end a bit of gingerale . drinkability this is a good cream ale but is slightly lacking in flavor . it s worth trying .,palate,0.9,1
poured from bottle into a stemless red wine glass . the color looks about right for an abbey style ale a rich nearly opaque ruby mahogany . the absence of any real head reminds me this is certainly no bottle conditioned belgian delight . the nose is dark and vaguely fruity with plum fig clove allspice and molasses or brown sugar . the palate is not unpleasant with plenty of that molasses clove and dried fruit and some decent maltiness but this beer is very light in body hence my unusually low mouthfeel score i rarely dock or add points here unless there is significant deviation from stylistic expectations . the finish lies somewhere between clean and nonexistent . overall a pleasant if boring spiced winter ale . an abbey style ale it is not nor should it pretend to be . but for a mass produced beer that i can find in any grocery store in town it s pleasantly quaffable .,palate,0.4,0
ml bottle . appearance cloudy brownish amber . thick off white head receding to a foam and thick rim but leaving no lacing . highly visible carbonation . aroma pronounced christmas cake aroma honey treacle cinnamon allspice . something unbalanced in here as well however like smelling someone else s after poor quality beer alcohol breath . taste christmas cake sweet and rich spiced soft malt . very gently vinous . reminiscent of wychwood bah humbug . definitely successful in achieving the english style they claim . the abv is hidden well . however that unpleasant aspect of the aroma is also evident although not as obviously in the taste . mouthfeel medium bodied but lingers on the roof of the mouth . soft . drinkability nice flavours but a shame about the offputting aspects of the aroma and taste . they re on the right track with this beer but perhaps they need to refine their brewing techniques . at this moment in time i wo n t be drinking this one again .,palate,0.8,1
all in all not a horrid product from swill producing a b but at the same time not what i would buy when faced with other options in the dry stout category . poured a near opaque black with a nice cascading nitro effect and a creamy head . what lies underneath that head is the problem . it is entirely too thin for a stout . there are some good hints of flavor here with some malt chocolate and coffee thrown in there but they do n t make up for this beer s shortcomings in texture . but since a b is n t know for producing much besides swill that earns this beer a few extra points in my book . i would n t be opposed to having another one if there was nothing else of interest on tap .,palate,0.4,0
clear maroon with pink highlights . half finger head settles to a ring . smells strongly of sour blueberries and wine grapes . a strong whiff brings up an acid character too . first impression is almost mouth puckering sourness . dry red wine undertones . the main fruits here are blackberries and blueberries . mouthfeel excels . medium body and feels strongly carbonated almost like a sparkling wine . overall i really enjoyed this . it has a really nice fruit concentrate like sourness . i think most wine lovers might appreciate this .,palate,1.0,1
pours like a sprite loud and fizzy w tons of carbonation and a . finger head that s got huge fizzy bubbles just like a soda . straw color body punctuated by bubble streams . head thins to halo and a smattering of lacing . does n t look like beer at all more like ginger ale . aroma is of sweet malt grain and corn some tart sugar notes like an apricot . tastes of toasted malt very highly carbonated with sharp bubbles that fizz out so that the swallow is like swallowing an air bubble . the taste is n t too bad very much like a blonde but there s some alcohol flavor that comes through that s not too desirable . of the jerome beers i ve had this is definitely the weakest .,palate,0.2,0
this beer was good from the perspective that it exceeded my expectations from a cost to value perspective . i picked it up on a lark because it was soooo cheap at discount liquor . i expected a pale economy lager all other budget beers i can think of . what i got was something that actually seemed a bit bock like . the bad news . it was not a bock i liked . truer to style than other budget beers might be but still not really worth buying or drinking no matter the price . it was dark brown but brilliant and sparkling with a fine white head . i started to think that maybe this cheap beer would n t be so bad . price is n t everything after all . aroma was diacetyl metal and some caramel . flavor was not good . malted milk ball graininess with some sourness that i really do n t think was supposed to be there . pretty awful . mouthfeel was thin . most of this went down the drain . i would not recommend this beer . i have several more in the fridge awaiting their eventual disposal which will not be via mine nor anyone else s stomach . i bought this at discount liquor in milwaukee .,palate,0.2,0
bottle poured into pilsner glass . smells like corn but kind of stale . dark yellow in color head almost non existent . taste sour and stale . not pleasant at all . served ice cold which didnt help mask the taste . no aftertaste and very light . i will stick with the other american lager standards in the future .,palate,0.6,1
found this in a bevmo recently sitting on the shelf . did n t get around to trying it before so i picked it up since it s retired . poured into a la fin du monde tulip . fat finger off white head . dark black with amber hues towards the outer edges . head snap crack and pops its way down to a decent foam cap . the nose is pretty much composed of a semi tart fruity ester apple fragrance . i get some raspberries as well and a hint of lactose . the taste begins with a slightly lactic sweetness reminiscent of a milk stout that gives way to roasted almost chocolaty malts . the flavor ends on a fruity apple raspberry note with a hint of champagne like tartness . smokey sweet malts linger . the mouthfeel is light bodied with a high level of biting carbonation the carbonation is the only part of this beer that i m not too fond of . quite dry due to the high level of carbonation . a very interesting beer that seems to march to the beat of it s own drummer . i ca n t think of a single beer it is similar to . i m kind of sad that i did n t get around to trying this earlier as it is a really nice and different beer that i would definitely buy more of if it were available .,palate,0.6,1
i have the mom version the head was initially strong though sudsy and it fell quickly . hazy gold color with a streak of amber . carbonation is plentiful from the surface of the brew come hop aromas minty and herbal and coriander . it does n t smell as though an authentic yeast was used which fits my preconceived notions for rogue s methods the flavor confirms my american yeast suspicions . light fruity flavors strong hop contributions though little spice .,palate,0.8,1
north coast is a incredibly good brewery in my opinion but this one is not one of their best ones . looks really nice though . deep brown reddish color with a nice big beige head which soon settles to a nice lid of foam . aroma is good of gingersnaps rosted malts and some fruitiness . the taste though is a bit overwhelmed by alcoholish taste which is a bit sad . but there are some really nice and exciting flavours going on in there of gingersnaps rosted malts and some toffee . another bad thing about this one is that i think it s a bit over hopped for the style . all and all a good beer . i think a couple of years in the beer cellar might round this one of and make it a wonderful beer .,palate,0.9,1
a slightly cloudy noticeable bits of unrecognizable stuff floating in suspension . small quickly disappearing head . s not very pronounced . faintly smells of malt t overall sweet and slightly malty . alcohol is very present for such a low abv brew . m thin with a little fizzy carbonation d a drain pour for me . the bits of unrecognizable stuff in the beer was too much for me . if it was n t for that i would have had trouble finishing it with the overpowering alcohol flavor .,palate,0.6,1
. liter bottle for rubles . pretty ok as these russian beers go . poured from the bottle i got a thick rocky head that left a little lace as it dwindled . color is hazy straw . theres a brisk hefe smell with some subdued banana that comes back in the um belch . well balanced hop profile . doesnt stand up to other hefes but for . at a hotel bar whadaya want .,palate,0.8,1
pours a hazy brown amber with a lumpy off white head . sweet malts are offset by crisp hops together producing a wonderful balance and mouthfeel . sooo smooth . certainly one of the better mcneill s brews available and the real label leads me to believe that this one is being exported from our lovely state of vermont . snag one if you see it .,palate,1.0,1
pour from the nitro can produces a lovely large head that s lots of fun to watch settle into its impeccably creamy final state . solid black color that definitely wo n t let any light through . lacey residue already forming with the verrry sllllowly dropping head . a very good looking beer . aroma of toasted grains light smoke toffee . a milk cream sweetness seems to be lingering in the background . soft somewhat watery and barely detectable carbonation greets the mouth first even before the flavor asserts itself . i do n t think i ll ever get used to this very english beer texture if i have n t acquired the feel for it by now . about as enjoyable as a flat soda . but the flavor is nice with burnt grains butter caramel and coffee grounds pleasing the palate . finish keeps the burned smoky flavor rolling . hardly exceptional but enjoyable enough . not one i d reach for often as i do n t dig the mouthfeel on these sorts of beers . damn it i ve tried . there are better stouts out there but the two remaining cans wo n t go unappreciated .,palate,0.4,0
appearance dark mocha head insane . luscious frothy over the rim without spilling aroma plums and perfume taste coffee and burnt rubber with a piney hop finish the alcohol is well hidden . mouthfeel well carbonated as expected from the heady pour drinkability low i could n t get over the tire flavor which is a shame because every other aspect of the beer was delightful,palate,0.8,1
a dark straw yellow with no head whatsoever s smells of grainy malt and citrus hops t tastes of light crisp citrusy hops and a lot of pine with some grainy and a touch of bready malts . nicely balanced and flavorful for a pale ale . m nice carbonation with a full body d this was a very nice pale ale . good drinkibility especially at a pop on tap .,palate,0.9,1
a this was black no highlights . it pours with a medium sized short lived very dark brown head . s warm dark fruit aromas of plums and raisins almost sherry like . the malty chocolate aromas smell almost burnt . the yeasty aromas are distinctly belgian i ca n t think of a better word unfortunately . t plenty of mildly tart warmth permeates every part of this one . the rich very dark chocolate and boozy dark fruits are in perfect harmony . m an incredibly thick body and big foamy carbonation . i love the way this feels . d in only five months this has mellowed quite a bit . this is fantastic now but i think time will do wonders to it .,palate,1.0,1
poured into a pint glass . a pours a hazy golden orange color with medium thick cream colored foam that fades at a medium pace leaving chunks of lacing around the glass . s smells like grass and spent grains . definitely leaves something to be desired . t big malted barley flavors come through despite the muted nose . caramel toffee nuts toast etc . are in season . better than average but not really good . m drinks a little bit like soda . not a ton of body and my still feels fizzy after i finish swallowing . d while it does have some nice flavor going on the mouthfeel is pretty much enough to say goodnight for me . i d drink this before a budweiser but not much else .,palate,0.4,0
bottle . pours a dark brown black color with a slight tan head that collars around the inside rim of the glass . strong cocoa aroma mixed with some malt type sweetnes . the taste is not at all what i expected and to be honest not very good lots of leather tobacco and an overly charred roast cocoa flavor that really kills this beer . ends fairly dry with a lingering bitterness . overall not a good beer and am surprised as i enjoy most other foothills beers .,palate,0.8,1
visual appeal a bubbly misty bar of shining gold appealing streaks almost continuous effervescence smell very reminiscent of hard apple cider mild hop aroma strong yeast really grew on me as beer warmed flavor pilsner malts and bohemian hops and very strong cloudy yeast flavor lingers a long time feel warmth of alcohol on back of palette hints of citrus but not strong enough i d prefer this a little sweeter however mouthfeel lovely effervescence plays with whole of tongue drinkability heavy abv sipping beer definitely would not drink more than one at a time my first ever belgian ale right before the yank memorial day weekend and i m definitely feeling it the ale that is . i have gained a level . combined with spicy tacos and not a good choice . beer became bitterer . lager would have beer better .,palate,1.0,1
this beer pours a hazy yellow color with a moderate head and some lacing on the glass . the aroma was similar to the delirium noel but with not as much spice . bartender tapped it into a really cool delirium tremens goblet that had the pink elephants on it . the flavor was a little strong at first but i got used to it after a few drinks maybe the alcohol numbed my tastebuds . i really did n t care much for the flavor because the spicyness was too strong and the wheat yeast flavor was too prominent .,palate,0.4,0
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 .,palate,0.4,0
a dark amber color but not a lot of head . head actually appears when you swirl it . but once you do it has some nice lacing . but if you do n t swirl it then there is not much happening . s hops and caramel with a hint of sweet vanilla . t light hops but strong on the caramel . chocolate notes sweet with a little bitter on the end . m thin and smooth with almost not carbonation feel . kind of has the texture of a flat soda . o personally i think this was a great beer . disappeared really quick . wish i had another one .,palate,0.6,1
oz . bottle into a snifter no freshness date p poured out rich gold from the bottle and sits a hazy deep amber with tangerine highlights . inch head was off white tightly compacted and frothy . it did disappear pretty quickly to form a halo on top with not much lacing . a bready malts citrusy earthy hops yeast toffee caramel and alcohol . lots of alcohol . . t starts with sweet caramel malts a little toasted barley and a hop kick made up of mostly grapefruit orange peels . malts are definitely on the top layer of flavors but the hops do a commendable job of providing a backdrop to the grain bill . the middle gives rise to some good toffee flavors and an insane alcohol presence that blisters the tongue throughout the rest of the experience . the finish is dry and features a hint of yeast while being joined by the ever building creshendo of alcohol that sets a alarm blaze in the chest and throat . m full bodied and viscious yet smooth with a bit of graininess . gently carbonated . d the . abv and heavy presence thereof puts a bit of a damper on things in this department . oz . s was a struggle . notes this is way too boozy for me to consider it a good example of the style . i mean i understand that barleywines are supposed to be sippers but the overwhelming ethanol just ruins this beer when it s this fresh . had some good flavors and that signature stone character to it but it feels really raw right now . i need to buy another to age as i think that would really help to mellow the alcohol and unwrap some of the more subtle flavors . not recommended when fresh .,palate,0.8,1
this is really a gorgeous looking beer . humongous fluffy head lots of lacing excellent head retention . held up to the light reveals a ruby red burgundy color . the aroma is overwhelming of hops . when they say they dry hop this beer they are n t kidding . grapefruit dominates with pine resin underneath . after a few swirls some espresso and hot chocolate appear . hops are on the forefront of the tongue . grapefruit pith some herbalness . this beer is really going into ipa territory . coffee charcoal dark chocolate flavors come up after warming up a bit . i love the mouthfeel of this beer . its not watery as some american porters might be . i prefer porters to have more maltiness and not be lost in the hop bitterness though .,palate,0.9,1
growler pour . aroma coffee chocolate sugary syrup in the aroma . appearance black and opaque very little head . taste very sweet . dark chocolate and caramel . there s some roasty notes in the foretaste . there s a little bitterness which comes out more on the aftertaste . mouthfeel medium body smooth and creamy . drinkability this is quite a delicious dessert beer . i believe it s best enjoyed fresh because i had a bottle before that tasted nothing like this fresh growler .,palate,0.6,1
had on draft at beer table brooklyn . would be very curious to try in a bottle but the draft was too cool to pass up only barrels filled . . . slightly opaque deep red color with a quick dissapating head . strong sour woody smell masked the big booze almost entirely . sour grape and slight rotten fruit taste in the best possible way . rich lingering woody aftertaste and puckering sour mouthfeel . amazing bev ill have to get a bottle to age .,palate,0.6,1
indigo ink blackness in a tulip with a dense taunt light brown foamy cap that is well retained despite the mammoth abv . ominous black hole like pours are to be reveared . dark cake like scents first hit the nose . toasted malts are detectable but sweetsugars overtake the usual stout aromas . first swigs roasted chewy espresso malts like someone dumped coffee grinds into my brew . awl kee hawl punch hits me straight in the kisser . rummy hot even while cooled just above fridge temps . the fusel nature gives me shivers . over ripe vodka soaked bananas and some maraschino cherry cocoa notes . rock n rye quality rolls on and on here . overall the booze takes the wheel on this out of control joyride . thick syrup feel . just a slight smidge of carbonation manages to struggle free here . needs to be at degrees . drinkability is hampered by the tongue lashing that this delivers . dfh has flexed their brewing muscles and the referee has counted to ten . last swigs tongue numbing vodka infused stout . goes through a rainbow of flavors while the temperature spectrum advances . . for a ozer . beer is good . happy beering .,palate,1.0,1
bomber . slightly hazy gold with a faint hint of pink . large off white head which dissolved rapidly . aroma was spicy almost belgian like . it was quite phenolic medicinal in smell . taste was tart and citrusy . this led to a good bit of bitterness in the aftertaste . in keeping with the aroma there was a medicinal flavor which mellowed as it warmed but never really went away . finish included some pepper spice probably due to alcohol . light in body and highly carbonated . had quite a nip to it almost like champagne . overall ok. my second beer from hitachino and i have n t been that impressed . might go well with sushi though given it s champagne like qualities .,palate,0.8,1
got this as a very generous extra from bs thanks . . poured from a oz bottle at cellar temp into a snifter . a pours a very deep black with a respectable head for the style . it dissipates quickly however and left no lace . s sweet dark fruits . the lack of coffee and chocolate notes typical of the style was surprising . a load of alcohol covers up most complexities . t an atypical imperial stout . dark fruits head up the charge followed by a punch in the face roasted bitterness . the combo of lactic sweetness and the bitter finish do n t mesh well . a lack of complexity is off putting as well . m good carbonation and substantial body not bad here . d not great due to the roasted bitterness . i enjoy bitter hop bombs but this bitterness is a different monster . overall i am extremely glad i was able to try this beer but i do n t think i would seek it out again .,palate,0.8,1
oz . bottle from october . something poured into a duvel tulip . courtesy of therealnomayo s hookup . i ll admit that i was reticent going into this beer just a few days earlier i d opened up a pretty revolting bottle of peruvian morning . let s see what this coffee forward central waters offering holds . it s black no light escapes the glass . a half finger light tan head dissipates quickly leaving only a ring of lace on the surface of the beer . almost no residual lacing afterwards . the aroma of this beer is oddly sickeningly reminiscent of that peruvian morning i previously reviewed . vegetables . corn chips . maybe some chocolate but where is the coffee . imagine if all of the aromatic descriptors that bas throw around when reviewing cantillons actually sucked thats sort of what this smells like . fetid pond water actual horse blankets festering cabbage . i imagine that the globe theater smelled like this after particularly poor performances of shakespearean works . the taste is a slight improvement on the smell . coffee and lingering bitterness but that characteristic has clearly faded . theres a strange prune like taste in the mix . the aftertaste is pretty rank sour and bitter all at once . again this is a disaster . ill give this to central waters the mouthfeel is decent . for a beer this high in abv it could stand a little more viscosity but at least the carbonation is pretty on point . am i getting old bottles . do central waters beers drop off incredibly quickly . the two coffee beers i ve had from this brewery have both been among the worst beers i ve drank . i will hold out hope for other non coffee offerings from them .,palate,0.7,1
bottle courtesy of dkachur poured into a duvel tulip glass . appearance a really murky hazy reddish orange brown beer with a white head of average retention and splotchy speckly lacing . nothing too impressive . aroma smells quite literally like pure caramel malt wort with belgian spices and bananas . bananas foster anyone . slight alcohol too which does n t hurt the foster smell . sticky syrupy thick and sweet smelling . taste deeply roasted sticky malts spicy phenols and hop bitterness and spiciness a few light stone fruit notes and belgian spices . perhaps some slight papery oxidation as well . only slightly above average . mouthfeel silky and smooth creamy buttery medium bodied nice . drinkability not bad but not too impressive . the aroma is pleasant but the sheer quantity of yeast rendered the appearance unattractive and the taste was a little bland . on the other hand the mouthfeel and aroma were very nice . alcohol is a little high and also a little noticeable .,palate,0.9,1
pours a black color . inch head of an off tan color . great retention and slight lacing . smells of sweet malt roasted malt hint of chocolate and hops . fits the style of a milk sweet stout . mouth feel is smooth and clean with a low carbonation level . tastes of sweet malt hint of a roasted malt hint of hop hint of chocolate and a hint of pale malt . overall decent appearance great feel and good body .,palate,1.0,1
i picked up a batch of this today at the grocery store as it seemed to look like a good summer brew . as it turns out it s not a bad beer but my only complaint is it seems more on the lemonade side than the wheat ale side . appearance is a pallid yellow much resembling lemonade with barely if not almost any head whatsoever . smell is high in lemons with a hint of wheat . it has that candy lemon smell much like lemonheads as another reviewer put it . taste was pretty good . as i said before this stuff comes off more like an alcoholic lemonade than an actual beer . it s a good experiment as it is good but there s too much lemon and not enough wheat . mouthfeel was pretty watery and went down quickly . nothing to savor after the first sip of the brew . drinkability is n t bad at all . for a hot summer day this stuff can certainly fix the thirst for a while and it s a good warm up beer for those who have n t had much beer before . it s a good brew for a hot summer day but it s more like a glorified lemonade . why not . summer s here .,palate,0.4,0
a dark brown with a huge tan head that stays around forever . s coffee malty caramel t more coffee chocolate caramel and a little alcohol in there too m medium bodied a little watery really decent carbonation d a great example of a porter just the wateriness that draws back from it,palate,0.6,1
glass pint glass temp cellared approx degrees nice darker amber color . good head that leaves a nice bubbly film . decent lacing . slight detection of pumpkin . nice spice notes . cinnamon nutmeg and clove . malty sweetness . fairly typical for the style . slight pumpkin flavor . not as much as i d like . pie spices are prominant . allspice and nutmeg mostly . good roasted malt flavor . slight sweetness of vanilla . slight smokey note on the back end . too waterey and thin imo . could be much better with abit more body . sure i d be able to drink this one but i d rather have something else i think .,palate,0.4,0
i feel like i have now experienced the true port lost abbey experience this is the first one i ve had that is flat . a pours dark brown with caramel highlights zero head even after stiff pour some clarity s nose is predominantly oak and vanilla some char quality in there stout base takes a back seat t vanilla and bourbon again dominate some ashy character in there along with light notes of leather and tobacco a bit of of boozieness on the finish mf low carbonation is an understatement medium body o good flavors here the lack of carbonation takes away from the quality a bit for the premium price tag i would expect carbonation .,palate,0.4,0
oz . poured very near black with a light brown head that was quick to dissipate and left minimal lacing on the glass . aromas were of chocolate and roasted malts rather sweet smelling . tastes were of bold dark chocolate roasted malts and a hint of coffee . finished nicely sweet with some milk chocolate as well . mouth feel was velvety smooth and creamy . another solid brew from bell s .,palate,1.0,1
i have fond memories of this beer from years ago ice cold from plastic cups while playing softball at one of my dad s union picnics . i was about and even then i remember this one being inferior to some of the others my dad drank erlanger lowenbrau etc . anyways figured i d try it again . pretty much the same as a lot of the other macros with little to distinguish itself . clear yellow color fluffy white head big carbonation grains . but with a bear .,palate,0.8,1
excessive cabonation supports a big fluffy white head above crystal clear golden amber beer . aroma is musty with german munich malt sweetness . smells a bit sugary like something in a oz bottle . flavor isnt bad certainly not great . more sugary malt up front and then it disapears into a grainy hop bite that seems out of place in a bock style to me . nothing very interesting going on here . body is light and lacks complexity . finish is dry w another hint of german malt in the background .,palate,0.4,0
oz bottle a pours a very light straw yellow color with a thin fizzy white head . s the aroma is pretty non existent . there are just hints of beer flavors in the aroma but it pretty hard to pick up on them at times . t the best way i can describe the taste is a water downed miller light . i never though i could taste a beer with less flavor than some of the ultra light lagers but this one takes the cake . i guess the good thing about this beer is that there really are n t any offensive or off flavors but that is probably because it is about the closest beer that i have tried to water . m the mouthfeel is light bodied and highly carbonated with a sharp prickly feel . d i will give it a high score on drinkability because i could easily consume a high quantity of these without getting the least bit drunk . however i do n t think i really would want to as i think i would just rather either a water or a beer with a little more flavor . i am not lying when i say that mgd resembles bottled water . not a horrible beer in the sense of tasting bad but definitely a bad beer in terms of lack of taste . i will pass on this offering in the future .,palate,0.3,0
this beer is sort of the reverse of the maxwell house coffee ad it was good until the last drop . aroma was crisp and clean . flavor was sharp and bright with nice hops in abundance somewhere between the overactive character of a west coast ipa and the more stolid hopping of an english variety . and then at the very end the beer crashed and burned . finishes with an unpleasant bitterness that hangs oddly at the back of the throat throwing the whole beer sadly out of contention for enjoyment .,palate,0.8,1
a pours a light golden color with a very small amount of frothy head . s the main aroma seems to be yeast with this one . sort of smells earthy or musty as well . the aromas mix pretty well to make you wonder how this one will taste . t unfortunately the aftertaste seems to lend itself to the musty aroma . it dominates the overall flavor . the in mouth taste is rather pleasant with some nice spicing . however the dry and bitter after taste ruined the experience for me . m i really like the in mouth carbonation and thick feel . d the aftertaste makes this one a sipper for me . i really hate that is dominates the entire experience .,palate,0.9,1
i found this ml brown bottle at the trader joe s in glen ellyn il for just . a bottle so i snatched up the last one . the bottle itself has a wire corked cap on it like a champagne bottle and the label is full of information about the beer and even how to pour it . pour this beer slowly or you will get a head that takes up of the glass . even poured slowly you will get a dark ruby colored beer with a finger foamy tan head that will hang around awhile and leave lots of nice lacing on the glass . the beer smells like you just opened a fresh roll of life savor hard candies . it s really sweet smelling and very fruity . the taste is not nearly as sweet as the smell would suggest . instead it s full of dark fruit flavors like plums figs and red grapes and then add to that a toffee like sweetness . but we re not quite done yet . the finish then offers up a spicy alcoholic taste with just a lingering hint of brown sugar molasses sweetness . it s a very interesting complex and wine like beer . this has a very smooth and silky mouthfeel to it . medium to full bodied with just a moderate amount of carbonation very wine like . i finished the entire bottle by myself but the . abv will definitely come back to kick you so i would n t recommend any more than this at one sitting but it s a great sipping beer . many reviewers found even more flavors in it than i did so drink it slowly and see how many different tastes and smells you can pick out .,palate,1.0,1
this one has been aged for at least a year which may have changed the flavor . i do n t know what it tastes like off the line but i would recommend aging because this is wonderful . a slightly cloudy . deep rich amber like the kind they make dinosaurs out of . some strange black particles in the bottom . . s hoppy and malt too that comes in to almost balance . smells wonderful . t okay . slightly metallic but hoppy and the malt balances . it s really good but simply not as good as the nose . m somewhat thin actually . smooth clean but a little more watery than i expected . d i could drink this for hours . cheers .,palate,0.6,1
shared a bottle had a small pour . reviewed from notes . a a clear golden yellow pour with minimal side lacing which i suppose is to be expected with such a low abv . a getting some light wit notes throughout which makes sense seeing how this is a wild witbier . there are some nice sweet notes and some really good light citrus aromas as well mostly lemon . t some nice tartness with this . more of those lemons along with some orange as well . theres that nice brett funky flavour too with more of those witbier flavors on the end . m to be expected this was super light and very crisp and dry . perfect carbonation and ridiculously easy to drink . o super nice wild ale here . its an epic pain in the ass to get a bottle of or atleast it appeared to be . very glad i got to try this . only knock is the appearance which i guess one could cut slack for due to the abv . a must try if one has the chance .,palate,1.0,1
a tasty treat courtesy of mymrrngjckt . cheers kevin . appearance poured from the bottle into my dfh glass the beer is a very cloudy light yellowy golden color with a huge mountain of thick creamy looking stark white head . i had to take my time pouring this one as i almost had me a couple of foamy overflows . as i sit here and wait for the foam to subside i have to admit that the retention on mount st. buff is impressive . smell a spicy flowery bitterness is immediately present . the rosemary and thyme stand out the most to me i can pick up some of the parsley too . a veritable potpourri of spices that is actually a bit too much and is almost overwhelming . taste well if the spicy smell is n t overwhelming the taste certainly is . wow . it tastes like an epileptic had a seizure and dropped the entire kitchen spice cabinet into the wort . the flavors are n t bad really just taken a bit too far . mouthfeel a nice light to medium body clean crisp feel and plenty of carbonation . drinkability this one is tough . it s a good beer just a bit too heavy on the spices . i m glad i got a chance to try it as i love the beers that each of the three breweries make but this one just goes overboard with a good thing . worth a try certainly but there s no way i could have more than one of these in an evening .,palate,0.9,1
deep amber color and very nice clarity . light beige head is large bubbled and fades to a slick sheen quickly . nutty toasty aroma . pretty basic marzen smell . clean and fresh sweet malts are the main attraction . quite a wide variety of malty flavors . sweet toasty nutty and to a lesser extent caramel flavors are all on display in this beer . moderate to highly carbonated and fairly light bodied compared to many american versions . has a mildly bitter finish i think attributed to both the hop and toasty malt flavors . hops almost have a saaz feel to them . nice . overall this is a fine tasting brew . smooth crisp and refreshing . i could put a few litres of this away on a fine fall afternoon . one of my favorite oktoberfests i have had this year .,palate,0.6,1
the basics . ml bottle yikes . . and abv nice . very expensive . pours a muddy amber on the way to mahogany . no real head forms on pour . it kind of rims the glass about seconds after pouring . very slight lacing if any . not really any carbonation . sort of sub par . however . . the aromas are super intriguing . i love this chocolately woody thing going on . a very strange almost musty smell in there though really draws me back . i ca n t really place some of these aromas and it worries me a tad . there is a very sweet component too like hot chocolate powder . strange and unique but interesting . flavor is crazy but has an almost astringent character to it . it s like paint thinner and that s the smell i could n t place earlier . this is really unfortuante and ca n t be what the brewers intended can it . . . . there is a cavalcade of other stuff going on but the paint thinner residue is so thick i ca n t stop thinking about it . the finish is almost entirely this paint thinner note with tons of bitterness hopefully from hops and not actual paint thinner . this is unfortunately too off to recommend . look elsewhere unless you like the bad side of strange in your brews . what i like most the oh so close to being good aroma profile . what i like least the paint thinner characteristic that colors everything . verdict if it s a good beer and not a mistake this is weird . too weird .,palate,0.7,1
pours coppery amber with a large lasting head . nose shows lots of tropical fruit lychees melon paw paw along with orange blossom . underneath is lovely cookie dough and a little nutty malt that becomes more prominent later on . very nice . flavours almost exactly mirror the flavours but the nutty malt really stands out now . carbonation is much too high . murray s continue to impress me .,palate,0.4,0
picked this one up at beers of the world in the roc a few months ago . pulled it out of the cellar and put it in the fridge this afternoon . a opaque black with a creamy tan head good lacing effect . retention not as impressive as most imperials but a very nice looking ale here . s fruit dominates the scent of this beer . cherries emerge to the forefront blanketing the coffee and chocolate in the background . t a phenomenal cherry chocolate burst at first following by a slightly burnt coffee . a bit too sweet for an imperial stout however . m smooth and creamy carbonation is not abundant . excellent for it s style . d amazingly drinkable for a stout . if not for the abv this would be a delicious session beer .,palate,1.0,1
hazy appearance in my glass but rather light in color for a dopplebock . color is dark amber with ruby tints . a finger thick of creamy eggshell colored head sits atop and while dissipating leaves a nice lacing on the glass . lots of caramel on the nose along with some fruit and honey cherries maybe . very malty nose . sipping reveals a very malty caramel flavor with lots of honey coming through on the tip of my tongue . a bit of alcohol hits my tongue right at the end but rather smooth body . dangerous feel . with the lack of alcohol coming through on the sip it is a dangerous brew . fairly smooth body with just a bit of carbonation hitting at the initial sipping then smoothing out the nice smooth malty body . very drinkable . a bit sweet overall for mass consumption but i m gon na give it a shot to finish this growler .,palate,0.9,1
rising moon was a bit of a lighter beer but with much flavors . the lime flavors stand out the most and makes this beer very refreshing . it would be nice if it had a stronger flavor . rising moon had a nice apperance nothing speical not too far off from regular blue moon . the smell was not very strong but deffently not foul rising moon had a nice refreshing taste strong lime flavors .,palate,0.6,1
cl bottle clear deep golden color with a white head . typical belgian strong ale scent . smells of alcohol and also very sweet . behind it all is a familiar smell of canned crushed tomatoes . very sweet taste almost no bitterness . very full mouth feel . t aste is also very much like a belgian strong ale with an after taste of boiled vegetables .,palate,0.7,1
best served in an english pint poured amber in color with a slight haze to it . the aroma was that of caramel malts with a slight sent of fruit . could be orange . the mouhtfeel was light and lacked body . the taste was a little bitter with hints of fruit and sweetness . overall a basic beer .,palate,0.6,1
presentation poured from an . oz brown bottle into a duvel tulip . label depicts a multi colored parrot holding a glass of beer . i above bier is dotted with a heart . no clear freshness date . appearance an appreciable crack upon popping the cap is soon followed by co coming out of solution and forcing beer out the lip of the bottle . pours with fingers of almost pure white head enough that i have to stop pouring . when i finally get the beer into the glass the remaining head is a moonscape of peaks and valleys displaying incredible lacing . the beer itself is orange honey and very cloudy . a fair amount of sediment remains in the bottle but i swirled the last pour a bit . smell green apples yeasty sourness grassy hops and a wheat twang . taste caramel and bready malt with a citrus tartness . sugary sweetness lingers long after the sip . tannic bitterness comes sneaking back long after the lingering sweetness fades . mouthfeel average to slightly higher than average carbonation level . carbonation bite hits the back of the tongue and delivers the flavor while simultaneously cleanising the palate . body is amazing thick and viscous very mouth coating . drinkability another hits from this brewery . i have seen these labels for many years and avoided them because i just did n t know a lot about the contents . in searching for more belgians this one followed me home and i am glad it did .,palate,1.0,1
poured into my trusty tulip . a half inch white head shrinks to lacing on top of a light straw color . this smells fantastic . lots of tropical fruits and sweet fruit punch . this is the third time i have this beer and this is the best it s smelled because this is the freshest it s been . the taste is slightly sweet and mimics the smell with a slight hint of citrus in the finish . this is one of the less astringent dipa s i ve had but the flavor is quite unique in it s marriage of hops and malt . delicious . carbonation is relatively light on this one . definitely wish i bought more i could drink this all day .,palate,0.7,1
purchased at the anderson valley brewery last week so i m assuming it s pretty fresh . without a doubt a summer seasonal this one was made for a front porch swing on a hot summer night . pour is mixed an attractive light caramel brown body with a surprisingly thin head even with an aggressive pour . count to ten and there s no head at all and no lacing . the nose is uh interesting and at least a fair warning of what s to come . one whiff and there s no doubt this will be a surpringly sweet drink . all i could think of is vanilla cream soda especially since most good cream sodas are brown . the taste is as the smell promised sweet . much too sweet in my opinion . i could n t decide if ths was a cream soda flavored beer or a beer flavored cream soda . besides the vanilla there are small hints of nutmeg a light roasted malt note and just a teeny tiny bit of hop finish to keep this from being completely cloying . some fruitiness similar to their boont amber notes of apricot and plum compliment the overall theme . mouthfeel is certainly the highlight of this drink . i ll have to reconsider what i describe as a light bodied beer because this one is much lighter than anything else i ve tried . not that being so light is a bad thing in fact it s almost magical that they can make something that s mostly water but with only half the weight as it floats down your throat . still pretty sweet and it leaves a bit of syrupy coating on the tongue . surprisngly little carbonation as the lack of head suggested and yet still light on the palate . drinkable . i suppose . i can really see this being a good picnic beer something to take to the beach with the hot dogs and chips . i had two non beer drinkers in the room who normally find my ipas or strong ales much too aggressive and both pronounced this a very drinkable brew so it may be a good crossover beer for people unfamiliar with craft brews .,palate,0.9,1
when cracking open this beer i instantly put my nose to the opening and thought to myself wow . that s all i could think about because of the huge coffee notes that come through along with hints of bitter dark chocolate and some malty bready flavours in the background . it also has a hint of sweetness like lactose or something . the beer is black as pitch with a centimeter brown tan head that dissipate rather quickly . i wanted it to stay around longer because it looked so god damned beautiful . so remember how i said wow when i smelled it . well fuck it s just as much as a wow for the flavour . when i took a sip there were loads and loads of flavours that jumped into my mouth coffee chocolate oats and roastiness . the flavour is absolutely stunning it s balance and complexity are through the roof at first there is a coffee flavour with a nice chocolate burst after then after they started to linger off my tongue a slight oily slickness and oat flavour came through . there is also a nice bitterness that follows . the only downfall is that the coffee flavour is a bit to much in the front but i m assuming it fades when it ages . the mouthfeel is fucking perfect it s thick and creamy . i could also drink quite a few of these because i just love the taste of coffee .,palate,1.0,1
canned on january . a black . an aggressive pour creates about a finger s worth of dark brown head that lasts for a minute or two . the lacing is quite prominent for the style . this is what an imperial stout should look like . s sweet miso roast dark fruit and booze . i found the miso a bit too prominent . t tamari blackstrap molasses some chocolate and roast . some dark fruit . and booze of course but not as prominent as i expected from the smell . i found the tamari and sweetness overwhelming and would have preferred more hop bitterness to balance the sweetness . m smooth and creamy . it s definitely thick but it does n t feel anywhere near as syrupy as it looks . o this beer has a great appearance and mouthfeel . the unbalanced sweetness and the tamari put me off . i occasionally pick up miso tamari soy sauce in roasty imperial stouts but this was way too much . on a later occasion i sniffed some actual soy sauce while drinking the beer and that helped me break the soy sauce association somewhat . it did n t help me enjoy the beer any more though .,palate,1.0,1
a black as a beer could be . a dark brown ring of a head . very little lacing . could be coffee if not for the ring of a head . s whisky and vanilla toasted malts . bittery sweetness and a wee bit of alcohol . t starts with a sharp and fast kick of bourbon flavor and a weak alcohol burn then creamy chocolatey malts quickly come in with some vanilla . very creamy for a little bit then the bourbon flavor comes back . finish leaves a lasting smoky malty flavor with faint afterthoughts of the bourbon y onslaught . m thick and creamy with a good level of carbonation alcohol is felt at some times . d this is the bourbon aged stout and should be experienced by all . good night .,palate,1.0,1
pours from the bomber a dark rusty amber with a good deal of haze excellent color . forms a nice inch cap of head off white with decent retention and a generous amount of spotty lacing . nose is pretty great golden raisins with a caramel backing and piney hops coupled with some dark citrus and pineapple . a bit strong with the alcohol even as this bottle has been left to sit for a while . brown sugar and toffee maltiness with a slight toasted feel that gives it a touch of nuttiness . transitions from dark fruit notes into a citrus and pine hop backing . hops provide a pleasant bitterness that tones down some of the syrupy sweetness in the malts . finishes bitter with a lingering hint of grapefruit rind . full bodied and adequately carbonated . while finishing dry it s very boozy and syrupy at the same time the flavors complement this effect well but it still does n t sit right alcohol should be able to be hidden better as there s more than enough malt to do this . a slow sipper with lots of complex character that runs deep . sawtooth is a light esb so i really was expecting something similar chainsaw is more of a hybrid between a belgian dark and an esb with extra alcohol kicked in . if there was oak and vanilla in this it would be a clone of odell s woodcut no . and i mean that in the nicest way .,palate,0.6,1
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 .,palate,0.6,1
stopper brought this bottle over and neither of us expected much but who knows . we are pouring a cold bottle into pint glasses . the beer pours a birght clear gold color with bleached white fizzy head of . cm that fades quickly . aroma is grainy malts slightly skunky funky some spicy hops as well . a bit of sugaryness as well . first sip reveals a lite body and very sharp prickly carbonation . flavor starts sweet with some corn sugar and a hint of caramel again some spicy hops are present and a bit of husky malt and some corn vegetable notes as well . on the finish there is a hit of citrusy rind hops . the beer is clean and sweet not great or exciting but certainly not a drain pour either .,palate,0.3,0
poured from a ounce bottle into a nonic pint . pours a very deep black with some red tinges . head is a mocha color one finger high and disappates fairly quickly . lacing is about average . my nose is a little stuffed while reviewing this so the smell part is a little hard to do . i mostly smell roasted malts chocolate and coffee which are sure to be the dominant smells . the coffee of what i can get of it smells great . subtle nuances are lost on me right now . this is a really good tasting porter . the roasted malts take center stage backed up by the bitter coffee and chocolate flavors . the coffee is very realistic and very well done . this is one of the very rare . s i ll give to mouthfeel . it s just smooth and thick enough to feel perfect going down . the lack of a bitter aftertaste also helps make this a very drinkable porter . usually when i buy a single of a beer that ll wet my appitite for more . but not in this case . i want more pipeline porter and i plan on getting a ton more while it s still around . it s perfect for the winters here in florida where it does n t get too cold but i still get the craving for something a bit heavier .,palate,1.0,1
being that i had heard about the tastiness of the carolina blondes before i moved here and i was sincerely hoping these were sorority girls in chapel hill i figured i should try the beer pre move to the state . so while visiting my in laws i picked up a sixer and took it home to sample . the beer poured out a light golden color with minimal white head . no lacing was found on the inside of my glass as i drank it . the scent was alright nothing to get excited about . it smelled faintly sweet with a mixture of malt and honey . it tasted just about the same with a light mouthfeel and the sweetness consistent through the drink . a slightly bitter aftertaste with a touch of a metallic aftertaste . allowing it to warm did n t do much for it or me . it seemed to grow more bland the closer to room temperature it became . overall an alright beer to drink a lot of but not one to sit down and truly enjoy .,palate,0.4,0
poured a beautiful deep amber with a foaming floating head . smelled excellent almot identical to the amazing hop rod rye . this is where it all goes down hill . taste is bitter astringent and otherwise fairly bland . i would n t call this beer hoppy in anyway as none of the typical spice taste is present . its just disappointingly bitter . maybe this is what organic beers taste like this is my first and if so i wo n t be trying another .,palate,0.4,0
my saga to lower my average score continues . tallboy poured into a pilsner glass this is a pilsner right . . . a compared to the bud light i recently had this looks like a stout . noncomparatively this is pale yellow and super clear . nearly three fingers of frothy white head with average retention and a decent amount of lacing . . s dry dusty graininess with nothing else going on . maybe some rice . . t this is truly fucking awful . i ca n t remember the last time i had this beer it might have been while i was under age but i never thought it would be so awful . it s paradoxically tasteless and sickeningly sweet in a rice sort of way . . m i ca n t complain a whole lot about the mouthfeel . it s crisp and light and not ridiculously overcarbonated like most of these types of beers . . d the only reason this gets a . instead of a . is because the mouthfeel is n t horrible . i ca n t believe this is this bad though .,palate,0.6,1
appearance a cloudy gold color . it has average head retention . smell it does have a malty smell and has a uniquely average aroma . taste it is bitter as the maker intended . also malty and filled with hops . but unfortunately i just did n t like it that much . mouthfeel the carbonation and coarseness of this pilsner is the only bright spot to this beer . drinkability not a bad beer at all but just not my thing .,palate,0.8,1
a pours a cloudy light golden color small head very little lacing s sweet malts with some slight floral hops t very very sweet malts dominate the flavor with a little bit of hop bitterness and boozy sharpness at the end . m medium thickness a little bit sharp on the tongue o this is the second time i ve tried this beer and both times year old batch and month old batch have had almost no hop presence whatsoever . if this is what they consider their holy grail for hopheads then they have seriously failed . it says it ages well but i would n t recommend drinking one past months old unless you wan na drink straight malt syrup which is what it tasted like to me both times . very disappointing as i was expecting a ridiculously hoppy brew to satiate my hop withdrawals but this has failed to deliver both as a fresh bottle and as an aged one .,palate,0.8,1
pours with just a faint wisp of deep tan head reasonable lacing and retention considering the soft carbonation . big roast coffee notes and tobacco with hint of dark chocolate and underlying plum . on the palate this has a bit of a rough bitter finish but a velvety texture that highlights some mid palate sweetness that lingers unexpectedly . coffee rules the day though . the texture on this is sublime but it stays around fairly sweet and until it nears room temperature there s a bit of a ragged edge on the finish . very close to being great this will have to settled for damned good .,palate,1.0,1
this beer has a rating . for this reason i bought bottles . guess what i hate this beer very much . although it looks very good with golden color it smell and taste horrible . maybe it is just me but i do n t like this kinda of beer . a . good looking . s. it has rather special smelling not a normal beer kinda of smell . personally i do n t like this smell . t. horrible . this beer is too hard to drink . it left very bitter taste afterward . i ca n t taste any sweetness from this better . it has some strange taste first then the rest is bitterness . seriously i ca n t finish a whole bottle . m. feel like drinking water but it taste strange . some people like this beer because of this but not me . o . do n t consider this beer if you are new to beer drinking . it is very hard to drink and tastes horrible .,palate,0.2,0
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,palate,0.3,0
a this beer poured a black color that produced a foamy tan head that had good retention and did a deceent job of lacing the glass s the only scent that i could detect was the belgian yeast t the taste of this beer was very interesting and the stout characteristics were present bitter chocolate smoke on the finish but also an added yeast funk that was n t exactly my favorite but it worked nice and was something different m the mouthfeel of this beer was a bit a downer thin to medium body but way to thin for a stout and a moderate amount of carbonation d this was a very unique beer not everything that i imagined in a stout but something new that was quite refreshing,palate,0.6,1
cloudy glowing orange yellow body loaded with a lot of suspended particulate matter . minimalist head . aroma is very weak with faint notes of lemon and honey . however the flavor is quite unique . fruity gummy worms and grapefruit flavored cough drops are followed by bitter green tea notes . the flavor is all up front . it dissipates rather quickly after you sample it and then you forget what the beer tasted like until you take another sip and are immediately hit with that familiar fruity blast of candy citrus and bitter green tea . smooth in the beginning with more bitterness and alcohol burn surfacing on the finish . could be a lot better especially for the price but it s by no means horrible . there s something here for sure but it s far from being perfected . i certainly would n t call this a double ipa though . if you re expecting that style here you will be severely let down .,palate,0.8,1
appearance light amber copper . burnt umber . light white head disappeared quickly . aroma bourbony aroma . roasted caramel sweetness . the main smells seem smoky and fairly sweet . hints of vanilla and spicing are dulled and muted by the upfront aromas . taste thick syrupy laced with vanilla . hints of sweet cherry and almond . very very sweet . full thick cough syrupy mouthfeel . the flavors here are n t that bad . but the thickness of the mouthfeel just are n t quite what i expected from a big beer from avery . notes like i said the flavors and aromas here do n t seem off but the beer it too syrupy in mouthfeel . where did all the sugar come from if this finished at . i do n t believe i ll be buying this one again .,palate,0.4,0
overall this is a good stout with only a few blemishes . it pours a dark brown with just a bit of light coming through on the edges . a beautiful thick head formed and lazily faded away until a small layer stuck round the edges . the smell is a malty chocolate smell with some anis mixed in . like most stouts it is thick and a bit dry . it was n t as smooth as i expected because of a slight chalky feel in the mouth . but the taste was great for a stout classic at that . malty with the hint of licorice and kept me pouring it down despite that downgrade with the chalkiness . another good pickup from north coast . found in the cost plus winter brews pack .,palate,0.6,1
i ve tried the a couple of previous times but have recently started reviewing . poured a cloudy straw color finger width of straight white head . some lacing as it dissapated . still learning as far as describing aromas and flavors but regardless i m just not impressed . huge fan of goose island and a fan of quite a few american wheat ales but this just is n t doing it for me .,palate,0.8,1
appearance golden with a inch white fluffy head that has good retention . smell floral minor biscuit pale malt simple and not well put together taste thankfully not like the nose the floral is much more smooth and no herbal kick to it like the nose . pale malt a big of grass and some honey . mouthfeel wonderful body with great carbonation and just beautifully drinkable . well done here .,palate,1.0,1
a hazy amber with very thin head that quick dissipates to nothing . no lacing left . s smells grassy . t sweetness . do n t know the abv of this one but it seems you can taste the alcohol presence although i doubt its very high . somewhat sour ending . m carbonation is n t bad somewhat watery . d i d have to pass on this if it were ever offered to me again . it was n t terrible but nothing stood out as great or even good .,palate,0.7,1
got this in a pandora s box mixed pack . oz bottle poured into a pint mug . nice fluffy head pretty golden bronze color light fruit smell and then the drink . apricots . apricots . apricots . sweet sour bitter . hops undetectable above the jaw clenching eye squinching head shaking sourness . awful . ugh . otherwise it defintely seems to be beer if in no way resembling any version of a contemporary pa but with a sour and bitter fruitiness that pervades annoys and overwhelms . the originally enticing head cashed in early and diminished to virtual non existence before i gave up trying to like this one very little lacing to wash out of the glass . wo n t drink the other two in the sampler did n t finish this one and opened a sn celebration ale to get the taste out of my mouth . cheers .,palate,0.6,1
poured into a ommagang dokel light strawberry red with a very light flim over the hop very nice color suble dry cherry smells with some slight alcohol notes and just a hint of sweetness very dry cherry flavor at first with a bitter dry wine like middle . cherry flavors are very dominate in both these areas . i think the biggest suprise is the hops and the fruit flavor that comes in the finish very good finishing beer . mouthfeel is pretty thin and wine like tbh the beer has more wine qualities than beer carbonation is also a bit high . easy to drink if you are in the mood for it but i cant see as i would drink it very often although for the style i have to say its one of my favorites in my limited exp .,palate,0.6,1
poured from the bottle to a pint glass at f. nice tan head which dissipated almost immediately . appropriately carbonated for a porter aroma faint popcorn ball like aroma . i really expected more scent from a caramel flavored beer . after tasting i noticed how artificial the flavor was and hence why there is very little aroma . taste nothing on the front slight caramel in the middle and mildly bitter finish . mouthfeel i am also going to attribute the somewhat wax like mouthfeel to this artificial flavoring as well . drinkability rather doscile for a porter . a craft brew porter should have more flavor .,palate,0.3,0
a a golden and cloudy poor . initial foam quickly settles combined with minimal carbonation . once settled it reminds me of a glass of apple juice . s raspberry smell is obvious though it seems artificial and not authentic . displays some cider qualities as well . t slightly tart raspberry taste . not complex . taste is much more natural than the artificial sent . m very dry . light . d goes down easy but not memorable . a one and done type brew . very few characteristics of a good hefeweizen are present .,palate,0.8,1
as an introduction i was tremendously excited to try midas touch from the first time i heard about it i was n t let down . pours a slightly hazy light gold similar to a belgian pale . aroma is reminiscent of white wine very strong grape character with plenty of alcohol and a mildly peppery spice . tastes at first of bushels of sweet malt with a quick detour into boozy spice before resolving into grape and honey sweetness and a warming finish . mouthfeel is outstanding slick and effervescent . between the complexity and the abv it s hard to drink more than a couple but the first one or two are very good .,palate,1.0,1
had on draft at a local irish pub in the old port . dark dark amber colot cant see thru at all thick white head remains on the glass and laces well the smell is of roasted and caremel malts like a traditional english ale slightly different then my expectation of an alt but i like the smells tastes like a homebrew very fresh and smooth with crystal and roasted malts through out . to finish not a lot of body or carbonation leaves a dry roasted flavor,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle a a dark brown that allows alittle light through it . the head is small but retains for a while . s probably the most disappointing part of this beer the smell is so faint that i ca n t pick out any specific notes . t it taste lightly of hops then has a good hop finish a very clean taste . m i think it s very drinkable and it could easily be a session beer at . each,palate,1.0,1
poured from a bottle into a pint glass . the appearance of this beer rocks . the pour is great with three fingers of foam . the head stays for a little bit then disappears after twenty seconds or so perfect timing in my opinion . it gives you enough time to appreciate the appearance and smell the beer properly before tilting it back . it s a nice orange reddish color with a little bit of bubbling action . schlafly s pumpkin ale may have the best smell of any pumpkin beer i ve ever had . all of the spices are intense the cinnamon nutmeg and clove work in a perplexingly good culmination of flavors and scents . i walked around my house and put the beer under my roommate s noses and then slow on the cue i d exclaim smell . as if they had a choice then . i m beginning a new thing of wanting the scent of beers made into candles this is one such beer . but then comes the taste . i m torn on this one like i m michael bay s plot structure . instead of the dichotomy of racism and explosions bay it s my love for pumpkin beer and this beer too much of a pumpkin . the taste hits your senses in the face like it s chris brown . my immediate reaction was whoa i love this beer and then i thought ow . it s just too much at once . i love pumpkin beers but there s just too much spice action in this one so much so that it kills my enjoyment of the beer . i cringe every time i take a drink it s just so sweet . i ll drink my pack and enjoy it well enough but i do n t think i ll buy another .,palate,0.8,1
a beautiful dark reddish brown color . nearly no head and no visible signs of carbonation within the beer . s super hoppy partnered with an amber musk . the malts are more in the background and heavier in smell . interesting . smells more alcoholic than it is . even further in the background is a white cakey smell . t chocolately with a dull menthol or eucalyptus bitterness . not the heaviest taste . the amberness comes in the middle with a near perfect balance of sweet and bitter . slightly syrupy . m a great great medium body that grazes you at the tail with sharp carbonation . d very easy somewhat interesting quite pleasant .,palate,1.0,1
a beautiful copper cloudiness s definitely some distinct hops . unlike many other ipa s i ve smelled . t sweet towards the end . did n t really dig this that much . m good . a little sticky . all in all not one of my favorite ipa s but drinkable for sure .,palate,0.8,1
i ve never had a beer so similar to coca cola . it looks like many bocks but has very little flavor and aroma . coke is just as thin and only a bit sweeter . the hops are almost indetectable and i m really curious how this dark color exists without much maltiness in the beer . i m struggling to adequately review this beer because my taste buds are struggling find some flavor . it s very smooth for . abv perhaps that s caused by all the sugars instead of the herbal hoppy aroma and breadiness from the malt i desired . however this is the only bock i might consider a panty dropper .,palate,0.4,0
well i finally got around to trying this and i m sure glad i did . pours out a hazy dark copper red with a very bubbly thin head that recedes to nothing . looked very inviting looked very good . smell was great no off smells what so ever the hops came through and you could smell some of the sweetness i cant put my finger on it exactly but it defiantly smelt great . hands down this was one tasty beer . it goes down real smooth finishes with mild hop bitterness and then you feel a warming sensation from the alcohol . very interesting and very well done . i enjoyed this one immensely . the only downfall i saw with this beer was the mouthfeel . it felt very thin and tad over carbonated with the same sensation as pop would leave in your mouth . not too bad but at the same time i was very disappointed . i could honestly drink more than a few bombers of this beer it is of high quality and well balanced it went down easy and the higher abv was a nice added bonus . overall this was worth the money i spent i have to defiantly try the other chimay variants . overall this is a very interesting beer and i highly enjoyed this . world class .,palate,0.7,1
i thought i would try this beer out . it is horrible and i regret wasting money on this beer . the beer should not be imported into australia and should stay in nz where it belongs.a premium price for such a poor beer . its not the worst beer i have had but its close .,palate,0.2,0
poured from a oz . bottle into a sam adams perfect pint . a standard pour yields a . finger foamy white head with poor retention . collapses quickly into a thin film atop a slightly cloudy pale orange brew . lacing is spotty with moderate stick . average . clarity could use a bit of work but everything else is on point . s nose is subtle . grass pine cones and tea leaves characterize the hop profile with a bit of cane sugar sweetness in the back . pretty pedestrian . t opens with a slightly grassy and piney hop bitterness . tea leaves . some citrus and cane sugar in the middle that stays constant finally dissipating towards the end . finish is a nice hop spiciness . aftertaste is a mild sticky resiny hop bitterness . very simple and easy drinking . m light bodied and well carbonated . lively and bubbly in the mouth and watery and prickly going down . finish is slightly dry with a sticky slightly lingering aftertaste . really drinkable and refreshing . o the perfect summer day drink for hours beer . refreshing light simple and crisp . flavor could use a bit more character but overall this is a solid example of its style .,palate,0.8,1
this is a very weird beer . it has a pours a cloudy grey color . smells like sourdough bread . tastes like nothing i can put my finger on at the moment . the mouth is thick and malty . as far as drinkability i have to say that i would be really happy to have one of these if i was alive years ago but for now i m going to have to go for something else .,palate,0.8,1
a pours a murky dark mahogany red color fat two finger width head fades quickly slight retention slick head with barely any lacing . s earthy notes with some wood spice and belgian yeast . t starts out with a sweet light yeasty flavor the carbonation opens the flavor up almost immediately to reveal subtle earthy flavors with notes of belgian yeast some tartness and a hint of spice finishes dry with a slightly metallic lingering yeastiness no hint of booze at all where are they hiding the abv . m fairly thick and chewy despite the strong carbonation that tickles the tongue nicely as it opens up the flavors . phenomenal mouthfeel . o this is a great beer not exceptional but great . i would love to buy it again except that it costs . for a cl bottle too much in my opinion . if you love belgian dubbels or belgian strong dark ales then you ll love this .,palate,0.9,1
appearance this bier poured a light shiny brown in color with a modest head . smell the smoke here was light and more like a slow roasted pig than a heavy handed rauchbier ashtray like some authentic examples of the style . taste the malts are surprisingly thick at the taste . it was big and heavy on the tongue . it was also super sugary with lots of sweets to go with the modest smoked bacon flavor . mouthfeel this one is in between light and medium bodied with some modest carbonation . drinkability this rauchbier is very smooth and went down well . i threw some salami in my glass to make it interesting and it held up quite well . good job midnight sun . comments vielen dank to my freudin kim for popping this gem at the first annual ballard bavarian bratwurst fest . it was a mighty tasty treat,palate,1.0,1
a pours a hazy amber with gold highlights . has a thin head that dissipates quickly and very low carbonation . n sugary caramel orange and notes of lemon . t valencia orange pine and floral notes . a small amount of grains float in the background along with hints of caramel and corn . m light medium bodied creamy smooth and crisp . o quite refreshing and easy drinking . well balanced yet leans slightly toward the bitter side . this would make a great gateway beer .,palate,0.8,1
another single from albertson s in huntington beach . i think this may actually be the first black tan i have ever had . i think that may be due in part to the fact that a black and tan should never be bottled . this beer is a testament to the reasoning behind that rule . i always thought a black and tan served in a bar would allow the different beers to separate like oil and water . this on the other hand was a copper colored beer with a thin white head . the aroma is of burnt wood . the flavor has none of the good characterisitics of either stouts or bocks . this river needs to stay hidden for crying out loud .,palate,0.4,0
poured from a bottle into a standard pint glass . appearance pours a slightly cloudy golden color with a finger of white head . the head fades quickly to a ring around the edge of the glass . smell light malt and a slight tartness . smells good but here is where i started to worry about how much flavor was going to be in this one . taste this beer has a very light flavor . it might be good with the amount of the flavor but there needs to be a lot more tartness . this is a pretty boring beer . mouthfeel light body with sharp carbonation and a slightly dry finish . overall i ve been into some berliner weissbiers of late and have had a few good ones . this is not one of them . too plain i would n t have another .,palate,0.7,1
second brown ale of the evening and the last one was a tough act to follow . poured into a pint glass . nice two fingers of fluffy head good retention and some lacing . brown with ruby highlights in the light . smells sweet chocolate and banana some nuts specifically walnuts . pretty good so far . up front strong walnuts followed by sweet malt and light caramel . fairly mild . slightly bitter lightly roasted malt finish that s more like a porter than a brown ale but it s not overwhelming and works well with this beer . a watery texture and lighter body than i expected from the nose with a moderate amount of carbonation . more summer appropriate than most brown ales . definitely a decent beer laid back and reasonably complex without trying to be too bold . not quite as good as the rogue s hazelnut brown but it has its own unique qualities that would cause me to choose this one over the rogue or the more aggressive browns .,palate,0.6,1
pours out a brassy gold with a thin ring of bubbles up top and a lot of carbonation in the body . smells like alcohol grains and cooked vegetables . this does have a sickening alcohol sweetness corn and grain quality to it but there is a bit of malt that shines through at the end so i give it kudos on that note . mouthfeel is syrupy slick and prickly with bubbles . just sticks to my tongue . i hate this and i will never buy this again . high gravity malt liquor is easier going down . wtf miller .,palate,0.2,0
ml bottle cellared for almost a full year in the basement . i first tried this with sushi and it paired well . upon popping the cap a rush of bubbles rise to the surface and create an oozing constant snake of foam out the top of the bottle . even after two generous pours into the glass the carbonation from the yeast still finds a way to climb through the neck and show off . appearance pours a deep rusty copper with some chill haze . the head is fantastic and rises to a soapy resilient three fingers . outstanding structure . the head even displays a light pinkish hue as it creeps and settles downward . wickedly beautiful lacing that completely coats the inside of the glass . parfait like . exceptional . smell musty sour cherries and a little funk that reminds me of a true lambic aroma . i love this particular quality in an artisanal brew . the rich layered textures of barrel aging are definitely evident in the nose . taste unique . it s better than i even expected for a biere de garde . the emphasis on the wild character is huge with a big fermented fruit profile that puckers the mouth without the excessive acidity . the initial sour bite defers to a nice earthy hop character . then the whole tongue is involved and with it comes a rustic sweetness from the open fermentation . the aftertaste shows some barrel influence with just a hint of alcohol bite and woody notes . fun for the whole family . mouthfeel drinkability the prickly carbonation pushes the limits of pleasing as i can almost pinpoint every miniscule bubble . however this does not kill the experience . as the tasting proceeds and the beer comes to temperature it becomes smoother and richer . i ve just brought a wedge of chimay met biere trappist cheese to the table and now we re partying . this beer really has it all . the fruit the funk the belgian style artisanal elements that excite the palate . deliciously rewarding .,palate,0.7,1
rgng pours out dark ruby brown with a thick creamy inch tall beige head . the aroma is quite lifeless and dull . can pick up lifeless notes cocoa powder dust and roasted malt . finf flavour way to sweet and one dimensional . sticky sweet notes of light chocoalte roasted grains cocoa and brown sugar . empty chalky mouthfeel not much going on here . this classic has really gone downhill since i tried it a couple years ago .,palate,0.4,0
i got this ontap at flip and baley s in rosemont pa . it came in a pint glass . appearance the body is a cloudy gold color . the head is a white fluffy two fingers tall good retention and lacing small bubbles . smell the aromas are wheat sparge and pepper . taste the flavors are wheat sparge orange and hot spicy . mouthfeel the mouthfeel is medium bodied and crisp . drinkability this is highly drinkable . do n t drink and review .,palate,1.0,1
it s a black colored beer with ruby edges . fairly nice nose with a variety of dark fruits as well as a bit of chocolate and coffee . really nice nose . flavor is fully packed loaded with dark fruits blackberry plum cherry and currant as well as some notes of dark chocolate coffee and a light hint of alcohol . i like it .,palate,0.6,1
a small white head fades quickly over a translucent light straw golden . aroma is pils all the way grassy for the most part but a bit of spice is there . flavors are similar with fresh grains grass and that mild space . pretty mellow on the flavors and the mouthfeel is thin . but the beer is crispy and refreshing without a doubt .,palate,0.8,1
a dark brown black with a brown airy head that levels down but still lingers a bit s caramel and coffee malts t same as nose caramel and coffee malts carry through the end with a bit of bitter hops at the finish . not much depth at all m lacking for a stout no creaminess and it s pretty thin overall d wo n t seek this out again and i hope the rest of the breweries selections are better really loses you in the mouthfeel,palate,0.4,0
presentation ml corked and caged brown bottle with a cool trippy label . best before clearly notched . appearance slightly hazy dark mahogany beer with a big thick whipped light tan cap . nice sheet lacing and good retention from this one . smell big dried apple and oaky cider notes . there s some sweet caramel in here as well as a little dark fruit and booze as well . overall this is a bit too cidery and fruity for me i m not sure if it was supposed to be like that but there could definitely be some more malt in here . taste tart spiced apples . there s not a brett lactic sour presence here but there s definitely a hit of fruity acidity . this is surprisingly dry as well . finishes with a bit of baking spice . again i d like to see some more malt character here . mouthfeel creamy and lusciously soft drinkability medium . splitting this with the wife was even a bit more than i wanted conclusion this is pretty interesting kind of like a spiced version of pommeau de normandie a norman apple cider calvados mix . it s esoteric funky but a bit over the top for me a little bit too brash boozy and spicy especially considering the brewery does n t use spices in this beer for me .,palate,0.9,1
best artwork of all the flying dog art . hats off to ronald daul . pours a very dark black . head is espresso foam and very small even after a big pour.lacing sticks around throughout the beer so good retention but this is appearance we re talking about so . in this order alcohol astringent hops of english to english american hybrids perhaps perle or challenger . roasted and black patent barley malts also astringent . i know i know a porter with big hops . just telling it like it is . amendment when it warms the hops settle down and the malts come out in a big way eclipsing the alcohol . still not easy to smell em . a pleasant surprise . chocolate caramel and very light coffee and roasted barley characteristics . hops are indeed both bready soft and spicy hop leading me to once again assume an english american hybrid like challenger or something.alcohol is way way in the back and barely noticeable . i would give this one a five but for the style there could be stronger more varied flavors . smooth and creamy . the lack of head gives way to a nice carbonation that helps to increase the smoothness . what can i say its not too syrupy and not too watery . the mouthfeel is like velvet . creamy smooth crisp carbo bite . very nice . someone send me a beermail telling me how this could have a better mouthfeel and i ll consider it and potentialy change my review . great brew . lacking in areas but makes up for in taste and mouthfeel which are big sellers for me . could even see myself sessioning this one though i would be pretty f ed up after a whole four pack of this sweet nectar .,palate,1.0,1
hazy golden . thin dirty white head . splotchy patches of lace are left behind . big bouquet of hops on the nose . very fragrant . minty . garlicy . and yes onion powder too . flavor follows suit . actually a fairly weak body to support much of anything . hop flavors are onion and garlic . malts are missing altogether in the flavor profile . quite weak with hop flavors that do n t appeal to me . i liked chameleon s witbier . not this one though .,palate,0.2,0
a delightful golden color graced by a pale yellow head . i did n t get much lacing but i believe that was due to a freshly washed glass served at a bar . nice hops come through in this one . it is a little bitter and spicy but also has some good vanilla and tones of malt . not the most fantastic example of its style but tasty and very drinkable .,palate,0.6,1
tall pint can into a pint glass . pours a hazy sunset color with a dense foamy white head that leaves rings of dense foamy lace . intense aroma of citrusy and grassy hops that almost has a smokiness to it that adds so much to the smell . taste is consistent with the smell but the smokiness does n t make an appearance until the aftertaste creating a very cool effect . mouthfeel is a little too weak for my tastes and is the only fault i can find with this brew . i ve been on a bit of a pale ale bent lately and was starting to get sick of them but daisy cutter has definitely piqued my interest again .,palate,0.6,1
what can be said about robert the bruce that he can not say himself . just take a sip and get lost in the nearly overpowering flavor explosion and the creamy tingly mouthfeel of this wondrous scottish ale . when three floyds brews a beer they usually do it right and rtb is no exception . great beer to start the night off or to pair with a big ass deep dish pizza,palate,1.0,1
this beer is not retired . it s now sold with a nearly identical label that says double india pale ale . from a bottle that s been sitting in the cellar for a few months and has the old label . this is definately smoother than the draft version but that s neither good nor bad . pours a nice amber with fluffy white head . smells quite fruity and tastes it . starts with pineapple before diving into pine and citrus . no big d apparent like in some middle ages brews just lots of delicious hops without much malt flavor . not the most complex dipa but pretty tasty and incredibly drinkable . what . give me another bomber .,palate,1.0,1
farson s lacto milk stout appearance dark chocolate brown with a small head that goes to a film . some good lacing . smell caramel cocoa coffee and a hint of milk . taste coffee chocolate and milk . mouthfeel feels like a thin milk . overall this feels very different to me . i believe it is my mind wrapping itself around the milk aspect . i have never had milk in a beer . it is an ok stout . it is definitely worth a try .,palate,0.4,0
dated oct . poured light and with a tiny layer of head . bubbles remained present throughout . the taste that was about to follow was not due to skunkyness or old product . for the first time i caught myself actually making a ugh face when tasting a brew . i expect this taste from the macro macros . how they can treat this as a winter brew is beyond me . no body no alcohol presence nothing to keep me interested . the color was okay for an american lager which i was very pleased to see this listed as . because that is all that it is at best . and there was nothing wrong with its mouth presence . i let it warm a bit and as the result went from bad to worse i poured the rest in the toilet .,palate,0.6,1
the smell of this beer reminds me of old pbr in a can that you kick on the beach . its a nice color though . dark red maroon . the taste is great for a sam adams i can buy in mississippi . the citrus and pine nuts really come through . this is apretty decent beer . nice to have something new in our beer hating state . i could probably drink a lot if these . and i m going to now . .,palate,0.4,0
this was a bazaar experience . i decided to reward myself with this beer and was intrigued at the store when it they had a reserve in . the cork broke when i tried to remove it and i noticed it was soaked all the way through . i m guessing the cork was not made to last years and the beer probably was n t either . another note . this bottle is only . ounces and it is still quite a shortfill . dodging the specks of cork in the drink i took a smell and it was almost like that of a tomato mixed with vinegar . the appearance is a reddish brown with absolutely no head or carbonation and the surface suggests that the beer is considering separation but has n t . i have to say it tastes a little like blood on the front palatte and the back palatte is more of an alcohol taste this was a great experience as it is one of the highest alcohol content beers i have had and because it is the oldest beer i have had . it is not easy to drink and now that i have rated it i m going to get some pizza to finish the rest with . even though this is a shortfill . it is still really hard to finish . on a more positive note i should mention that the bottle is quite a work of art . the cork is burried in plastic . the bottle appears black when filled and has gold lettering on it . when empty the bottle shows it s true color which is blue .,palate,0.7,1
from a bottle best before april . poured into a tulip glass . a deep brown almost opaque light tan head quickly fades into a ring . s light cocoa with some roasted malts . very faint and underwhelming . t chocolate and roasted malts slight sweet malts at the end . rather bland . m creamy with fizzy carb . o i do n t like that sam adam s forces their boston lager on the drinker to try new beers . if they had simply made their holiday pack only their seasonal brews this would get a slightly higher rating . i do n t want your boston lager i want your seasonals stop pushing it on me .,palate,0.9,1
oz bottle pours a limpid yellow body with a small white head that quickly vanishes without a trace . aroma is subtle some clove and faint fruit . mouthfeel is nearly flat . insipid and watery . taste has some clove maybe a hint of banana and some yeast . not much to note . i hope this was an off bottle but looking at other reviews leads me to believe otherwise .,palate,0.2,0
amber and clear it pours with a copious dense slightly off white head and a medium amount of carbonation . there is a very small amount of very fine particulates floating around . very muted aroma faint amounts of pine but not your typical west coast ipa . judging by previous reviews i wonder if there have n t been any changes . well balanced front end with mild sweetness playing off of the bitterness . lots of bitterness in the back end . very big and chewy mouthfeel,palate,1.0,1
i ve really been looking forward to this beer . its been sitting it my brewroom for a month and i thought that i d try it today after bottling a belgian blonde of my own creation . my fear was that this would be a generic bsda warming alcohol presence nuttiness dried fruits in the aroma . however this one stood out well among the crowd . now those things listed above are all true of this beer but are very well defined and more deeply present than in most . its appearance was somewhat disappointing . rather than being muddled it was deeply turbid . the yeast integrated itself so fully into the pour as to look plain hazy . the head was full but small though persistent . beautiful aroma of dates and figs subtle honey very rich . flavor followed suit with a nice mellow hop presence that balanced a truly sweet palate that prevented any cloying stickiness . wonderful full mouthfeel . did n t feel turbid or gritty as the appearance might have suggested . great brew .,palate,1.0,1
a cloudy. no wait hazy ha.ha. purple color . small head but with tons of lacing . s this beer is listed as a raspberry wheat beer so huge shocker here that it reeks of raspberries . with first smell it s raspberries . on second smell it s raspberries . need i continue . there s a bit of malt and wheat somewhere hidden in between the raspberry sandwich . t based on the smell i was thinking it would be an overwhelming raspberry taste similar to how sam adams cherry wheat is when it comes to the cherry taste . surprisingly the front of the beer is sweet and malty . but. shortly after that it gives way to a raspberry taste that absolutely dominates your palate . it s a pleasant raspberry taste though that fulls up your mouth and lingers on your tongue in the aftertaste . m light bodied with medium to high carbonation . despite the raspberry aftertaste it s actually a smooth finish . d it s a very drinkable beer . if my girlfriend who hates beer thought that it s not bad that should tell you a thing or two . it goes down very easy and it s definitely a beer i would like to have and enjoy again .,palate,0.7,1
so . yeah i had one full glass of oa dark lord an hour ago . it s was horrendous . i got my toes crushed by the keg and then when i tasted it after waiting a couple hours for it it just was a huge let down . looked pretty good the smell was average of average dl no vanilla or oak in the scent . taste wow this sucks . i m sorry normal dl omg . oa dl bad . no taste of oak at all and overpoweringly sweet . the few drops i had of kaggen and surly two beat the shit out of this brew . mouthfeel good just like normal dl thick and delicious . drinkability it tasted awful somewhat like darkness awful . i can see if people like it but it had no taste of oak at all . none . no wood . vanilla bean dl was amazing though .,palate,0.8,1
served at in de vrede westvleteren belgium on . a poured into a wesvleteren challice with a thin head of white foam with some very nice lacing . the head was nicely retained . the body was a very turbid and well carbonated yellow color . s initial impressions of pale malt belgian yeast aromatics and a touch of brett . very crackerlike on the nose overall . there s something else there some faint phenolic that i ca n t quite put my finger on . as the beer warmed up it s aroma blossomed becoming much more rich with crackerlike pale malt and more moderate brett than initially present . t a perfect replicate of the nose pale malt belgian yeast esters mild to moderate barnyardy flavors some little phenolics no tartness at all . it finishes quite dry with an echo of that malty and barnyardy flavor . m a very substantial body . a really big full body almost a bit chewy which is something you do n t expect from a lower alcohol blonde beer . a little creaminess is complimented by this very soft carbonation you get throughout the drink . for the style this is an exceptional mouthfeel . d goes down really smooth and easy . nothing overbearing about it . quite refreshing as well .,palate,1.0,1
picked up a few bottles at the brewery on a trip through town . pours a pretty clear red color with thin head and spotty lacing . smell is sweet and malty but slightly watery and non descript . taste is very similar with a strong buttery diacetyl flavor to it that really does n t help matters . medium bodied and smooth . this is a pretty disappointing red ale . i finished it but i definitely wo n t buy again . tasted on .,palate,0.7,1
my prevailing perception of this beer was zzzzzz . it was quite boring even for an irish dry stout . a frequent discussion thread on this sight and others is good gateway beer for a bud miller coors drinker and i would nominate this beer . that is not intended as a compliment . this beer is black but beyond that is about as interesting as a bud light . flavor and aroma is minimal and mouthfeel is dominated by a thin watery character . this beer is really uninteresting but i guess there is nothing really offensive about it . still i ca n t say i d recommend it .,palate,0.3,0
a pours a bright coppery amber with a modest but dense white head . gradually dissipates to a foamy ring leaving plenty of lacing . s sweet biscuit malts with slightly grassy hops . hints of caramel honey and candied fruit . t sweet bready malts balanced with floral hops plus some nice undertones of roasted malts and fresh fruit . m carbonation is crisp but smooth bolstering the somewhat light body . the finish is dry and enduring without being overpowering it s a pleasant floral astringency with roasty notes . d very drinkable on account of the standard abv smooth mouthfeel and lasting bitter finish . a good english pale ale on the whole .,palate,0.9,1
i picked up a carton of this pretty cheap the only downfall its in cans anyways it pours a golden amber see thru colour with nice carbonation that leaves a bubbly two finger head and sporadic lacing the aroma is pretty macro with grains and a feint bubblegum aroma it has a thin mouthfeel with a rather grainy taste and isnt nothing to write home about its definately better than the macroswill that sells for much more and easier to down but its not a beer that i would drink if i wanted a nice beer with character .,palate,0.4,0
for once i must say that the ba gurus were slightly off i took the glassware advice of an oversize wineglass for this selection im afraid it killed the head a bit . that aside it does lace quite nicely the steady stream of bubbles in pearl necklace patterns shooting up to meet their brethren at the top is mesmerizing . the liquid is a hazy honey colored nectar when paired with the aforementioned descriptors more than makes up for the anemic head . the next time i have this beer ill be sure to pour it into a slightly smaller vessel . perhaps a score upgrade will be in order . cider sour cherry yeast lavender a definite alcohol aroma fill the nose setting up what could be a potentially kick ass quaffing experience . before even discussing taste i cant help but notice the texture creamy feathery on the tongue so much so that i thought it had evaporated rather than been swallowed . by the time i was able to get over this strange but lovely sensation i was struck by a sour bitter aftertaste that seemed to owe more to malt than hops . just ever so slightly unpleasant on this count . subsequent sips reveal a malt spice interplay which is interrupted every so often by a faint sweetness apple like in nature . as previously noted i adore the way this feels in my mouth . creamy but light active but not overly carbonated . outstanding in this area amongst the best ive had . although its on the strong side durrr its a belgian style . don de dieu is scary drinkable . be careful or you could have trouble speaking english by the end of the night let alone french .,palate,1.0,1
pours a pale yellow slight haze big fluffy white head sticky lace and decent retention . smell is sweet honey citrus floral maybe some vanilla not bad . taste is sweet and malty kind of sugary citrus and minerals . mouthfeel is light bodied with low carbonation creamy and refreshing .,palate,0.7,1
ml bottle out of my harpoon tulip . a nice opaque black . the foamy head almost looks like an espresso with hints of white and mocha . the lacing clings to the glass as i make my way through it . s sweet notes of mesquite tequilla and oak . an interesting background blend of hops chocolate and coffee . the tequilla is different but honestly slightly off putting t it is very smooth and chocolatey sweet at first . a crazy blend of hops smokey tequilla and peaty oak then just punish the tongue . i hate mescal style tequilla and this is very reminicent of that . i pick up the in the honey in the initial flavor and some slight coffee flavor as well . not really any vanilla . m overall it punishes my palate and after a while i was n t looking forward to trying to drink more . the aftertaste was not very good and rather bitter . o while i think this is an improvement of the base beer from the last batch of black hole the barrel aging did not do this one well . while i love tequilla i d be curious to know what kind of barrels these were aged in . gfunk,palate,0.3,0
poured from a bottle into a snifter . listed as a stout but poured a much lighter color one that would be more associated with a darker barleywine or old ale . the smell was of cranberries and some jasmine with a hint of alcohol . the cranberries and jasmine were both present in the taste but the alcohol was very much in the front . as far as mouthfeel the cranberries and jasmine were in the front but the alcohol burn took over in the end i could feel when this one reached my stomach . this beer is . and i could feel this with every sip . this beer is not totally undrinkable but there is no way i would want to even smell another one of these after having one . purely a sipper and one that should probably end an evening of drinking provided that you did n t drink all that much . overall a worthwhile and enjoyable beer to try but know what you are getting into .,palate,0.4,0
poured into a mug from one of their cute oz bottles smell was a little stronger than i had expected but was very much like a regular budweiser you know the classic beer smell . the head was fizzy an white an lasted seconds with no lacing the body was light an easy to drink but very carbonated once again reminded me of your plain ol budweiser maybe a nice change from bud if thats what you drink all the time the taste was slightly sweet nothing overpowerin nothing strong at all about it and a hair on the watery side but it goes down well . the drinkability of this is excellent on account it is so light an really smooth with little to no aftertaste . i would say this is a good beer for a light beer drinker and a day at the lake or beach . plus the bottle looks so cool you cant help but pick up a sixer .,palate,0.4,0
very dark looks black in the glass . a thin head that is beige in colour sits on top . a little bit of head seems to hold on for the long run . smells of dark fruit mostly . plum and raisin . mixed in is a bit of red licorice . very malty indeed . taste expands on the aroma revealing the mass of malt in this one . very rich toffee baked sweets faint creamy coffee . finish has a black licorice character to it a bit too much of that flavour for my tastes . overall effect is very sweet malty and packed with flavour . mouthfeel is very smooth perhaps my favourite part of this beer . full bodied with subtle carbonation it feels just right . the first time i had this i was disappointed . the second time i felt sure that this one was way overhyped . this is the third bottle i ve had and i think i m starting to see what people are raving about .,palate,1.0,1
a very good appearance . thick black crud . light brown head that laces beautifully . looks like foam on cappuccino . s smell is hints of coffee and chocolate . pretty basic nose . t is coffee upfront with bittersweet hops coming in the middle . finishes clean . i also detect some mocha . a powerful mouth smack . sweet and hoppy at the same time . m this one handles clean and smooth on the palate . many similar brews fall victim to sticky and oily textures . this one packs a wallop in taste but finishes very clean . d a very good session beer . i enjoyed this one while watching the celtics in the post season . fit perfectly in the evening and the experience .,palate,1.0,1
this stout could use some roasted barley . with a near white head very little in the way of roasted quality in the nose or taste and a very thin body this reminds me of a weak porter with a slight coffee aroma . i m also picking up a semi sour odd house flavor from these dominion beers . i d like to try their oak barrel stout but the rest of their beers i ve had have been merely average .,palate,0.4,0
oz bottle for . from bello vino in aa a pours a pale orange with no head at all . weird bad bottle maybe . from a distance looks cloudy like a hefe but a closer look shows its tons of suspended sentiment . s smells like a tripel with some malts fruits and candy sugar bubble gum belgian smell . t starts out as one would expect but finishes with a huge honey sweetness . m a decent body a little sticky but no carbonation . d way too sweet . either a lower abv or the sugar drowns it out as the alcohol is not apparant . almost feel like i m drinking a glass of kool aid or juice with this between the honey lack of alcohol and no carbonation . either this take on the style is n t for me or i got an off bottle . i ll have to try again some day and update if necessary .,palate,0.4,0
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 .,palate,0.4,0
a dark brown color quickly disappating head . high carbonation . s not very much nose at all to this beer . even after it warmed up . not like most bell s beers . t mild taste . not robust . very strange . i have never had a bell s beer seem so bland . m watery high carbonation . felt like i was drinking a diet soda . very disappointing . d this would be easy to drink because there is not much to it at all . this is the only beer from bell s that i have ever had that did not meet expectations for the style .,palate,0.4,0
oxford raspberry wheat is a hazy amber ale with no head . the aroma is sweet . it smells like a raspberry bush or a raspberry pastry or raspberry candy . it has a light body and a tannic finish . it has a leafy flavor and reminds me of tea . raspberry tea . rated aug,palate,0.4,0
oz . bottle . pours a dark black with a creamy tan head . aroma is very smokey however not overly intense . very rich flavor of dark malts and smoke with hints of coffee and chocolate as well . the finish is almost all smoke much too intense for my liking . ive used this many times in making caribou pot roasts in the crockpot . they even have a recipe on their website which is delicious . i was informed that this beer has won more medals at the great american beer festival than any other beer quite an accomplishment .,palate,0.8,1
this bottle of thomas hardy s ale no . p poured a hazy dark caramel color with a creamy light tan head on top . the foam dissolved slowly to a thick ring around the surface leaving a few spots of lace behind . a strong caramel malt aroma with notes of alcohol and brandy hovers above the beer . each sip of this thick bodied brew is smooth and syrupy . the flavor is mainly caramel malt . there s some notes of fruit cherry apple and alcohol mixed in . it reminded me of a brandy . it finishes a bit sour leaving behind some caramel and alcohol notes . i found the aftertaste lasted a lot longer than the average beer . thomas hardy s ale is a great full flavored brew . however with alcohol it s definitely a sipping beer . aging this bad boy would benefit the flavor by smoothing out some of the alcohol .,palate,1.0,1
thanks to jahuneyc for this long sought brew . now let s see if its any good . best by . a the pour is shiny black capped with a significant amount of mocha froth and depositing a solid wall of lace upon the glass side . it is either visibly on the thinner side for the style or i am now prejudiced by my repeated exposure to the chunky viscosity that is ccb zhukov hunahpu . s the nose is unusually sweet like a milk stout this is my first impression . i get small roast y notes some green grass and ester y fruitiness . surprisingly devoid of deep roast character i.e . coffee chocolate etc . smells smaller than an ris . t initial impression slight disappointment . the depth of character is lacking in the flavor . the aromas discerned by the nose are not improved or expanded upon . there is a basic roastiness that seems to be fused with a slight lactic tartness and there you have the malt side . there is green grassy hop that does n t mesh . finally there is a sweetness that melds with the alcohol and yeast driven esters that lends an interesting but not entirely well placed fruitiness to the brew . this is not bad . it just is n t good either . m perfect creaminess but a bit thin . close to nailing it . d a letdown overall . the d r milk stout is better .,palate,0.9,1
in my opinion flying dog brewery has created a great seasonal smooth tasting beer with very little bite or after taste . i would definitely recommend it to any self respecting beer drinker who might be having an end of summer party this or any october .,palate,0.6,1
so here s the thing . we found this bottle solo at a local beer store . the bottle looks a little weathered and on the back label the numbers possibly and are ticked . whatever the grade keep this is in mind . a pours a light yellow with a sizable white head that disappears almost immediately leaving a ring of head around the edges and coming up from the etching at the bottom of the goblet . there are also a lot of chunks of stuff . which an internet search deems normal but i m deducting points for . s cidery or meadlike . sweet with some little alcohol . a little like if canned fruit cocktail juice fermented . t sweet with some bitterness and maybe even a little sour throw salt in their and i ve covered all my taste bases . like fermented apple cider . m dry maybe even champagne like . o the appearance is just so far out of my comfort zone i ca n t not penalize it . that said the taste smell and mouthfeel were fine but not stunning in any way . no need to ever try this again but maybe it s for the connoisseurs .,palate,0.8,1
this beer has a darkish amber colour and nice cm head . the smell is of citrus hops and some breadiness . the wheatiness is immediately apparent along with some malt . the aftertaste is sour and yeasty . this beer feels great in the mouth but i do n t love the flavour .,palate,0.9,1
. l green bottle ours deep rub red chestnut with a fingers deep sand colred head . no lacing or head retention whatsoever s super sweet treacle hints of glue or is it diathechtyl . t cloying sweet up front with roasted grainyess on its heels . breadyness brown sugar follows . dryness fruittyness apricots raisins come through as this warms as well as some tobacco notes . finishes with roasted grain licorice dryness . maybe i should ve let this warm a little more . . mf oily with low medium carbonation drinks slow due to the cloying sweetness . i d like to try a known fresh sample see how it stacks up thought this would be better,palate,0.7,1
i only give it a on drinkability because you can chug it like there s no tomorrow . the appearance is pale yellow like a discharge we know . the taste is thin because they use very little malt and use rice syrups to boost the alcohol strohs is not really good but it s way better than bud . bud has an eerie similarity among all its breweries . quality control or what . only drink if you have to . compliment the host .,palate,0.3,0
this beer was nothing special . it had a decent look nice golden color with a white head that quickly went away . the smell was very grainy . the taste was also the same . it had a characteristic that was all its own and i ca n t really put my finger on it . not a beer i would drink again .,palate,0.8,1
i ve had a few capital beers over the last few days before which i ve had little exposure to this brewery . all blonde doppelbock munich dark baltic porter have struck me as lacking the flavor intensity of competitive beers of the same styles . these beers are n t bad just muted and that is the impression that this beer gave me as well . this beer poured dark with a nice tan head from the beer engine . aroma was fainter than i expected but with some nice roastiness and hints of toffee caramel . flavor was again a bit fainter than i expeted but had some good dark roast to it but i did n t detect much else there . hand pump imparted a great smooth mouthfeel . i d have this beer again but i ca n t say that when it comes to baltic porters or imperial stouts this one is tops on either list . i had this off the hand pump at roman s pub milwaukee .,palate,0.9,1
ounce bottle not for retail sale sample . very light in color with a filmy head . sweet fruits and pumpkin spice aroma seems way off for the style . flavor is absolutely nothing like an oud bruin . where do i begin . sweet beyond belief not sour at all no barrel character.was this even aged in wood . . the bacteria cultures just didnt seem to work any magic . really really just awful and a drain pour for me . i sampled this next to russian river supplication and this beer absolutely tasted and smelled like nothing when compared to the supplication . i sampled what i believe was a non bottle conditioned sample so if my score ends up being against that grain ill pony up and by a liter .,palate,0.6,1
app pour oz into wine goblet inch of persistent head . golden straw cloudy plenty of bubble streams aroma fruity notes peach nectarine apricot tropical notes pineapple . taste quite light which is strange with all the other heavy hitting going on in this brew light fruit notes some banana dry finish . mouthfeel a lot of presence cut by the appropriately lively carbonation but helped to the finish by how dry it is . drinkability really a lot heavier than usual saison of course verging on oily . really too much for regular quaffing but one is nice .,palate,0.4,0
aroma plums and fruit aroma . slight alcohol . appearance dark brown to black color . small head when poured aggressively . no lacing . flavor more fruit carries over to flavor . medium coffee flavor and roast that carries into aftertaste . medium bitterness no perceivable hop flavor . mouthfeel smooth low mouthfeel . fairly dry . alcohol noticeable but not overdone . very little carbonation . overall i was surprised at how fruit driven this beer was . dark roast plays into secondary flavors . mouthfeel really hurts this beer wondering if i got a bad bottle . overall not a bad beer not one i would seek out in the future .,palate,0.4,0
poured from bottle into pint glass . a pours a pretty standard porter brown with a nice creamy head that has decent retention and noticeable lacing s smells of roasted malts with a nice sweetness on the back end t has a fairly overwhelming taste of coffee with a small hint of hoppy bitterness m great mouthfeel . i really enjoy the way it sits on the tongue and it has a pleasant level of carbonation that lends it a refreshing quality that i have not seen in many porters d though it is a good offering of the style it is not one that i could personally drink more than one or two of in a sitting as it s quite heavy o i would classify this among the best of the porters i have tried but i ll admit that s not very many . i do know the difference between a bad beer and a good one however and this is most definitely the latter,palate,0.9,1
bland dull vapid humdrumall of these words describe this beer surprising me . this is not like the fantome that i know and love . i must assume that this is a bad bottle however i will review it because there are no terrible qualities . this one just seems muffled and boring . appearance is great . the bottle pops with an explosive orce . the crown is huge lasting and magnificent . the body the perfect color cloudy stawlike gold . the sediment is a bit on the high side . using a decanter is a good idea for this beer . smellnot much . i get a little straw a little sour twang some lemon grass some wheat peach here pepper there but all are muddled . this beer smells like it would if i had a cold but i dont have one . its just not very pungent or exciting . taste is just like smell . floral notes and citric acid . light fruits . nicebut weak . mouthfeel is alright . sweet front slightly sour finish and just a bit of tang . thinbut thickening towards the end . bitter in some ways juicy and sweet in others . very complex as it should be . drinkability even this seemingly off sample is highly drinkable . ill try again and rereview at the next opportunity . i expect positive results .,palate,0.9,1
a packaged in a clear bottle the beer is very light in colour . a small head when poured which dissipated quickly . s a slight aroma of hops . not too much going on here . t there is a slight sweetness and next to no bitterness . there is a promising fruity start which quickly gives way to the metallic taste of the aussie macro lager . a short sickly finish . m not too bad there was a little bit of body . carbonation was a bit heavy . d fairly easy to drink although i think the sweetness would grate on me a bit . it would be ok if the day was hot and the beer was on ice . it s fairly obvious from the clear bottle that this is a beer conceived in the marketing department at boag s . it tastes like it too . another shitty aussie lager to add to the pile . most disappointing .,palate,0.6,1
i always drink my high life out of cans . this beer is a nice dark golden color that looks good in my glass . it looks like beer smells like beer and tastes like beer . to keep it simple . drinkability is off the charts . this is my go to macro and will always be as long as miller keeps it the same . prost .,palate,0.6,1
very dark brown in color that you can see through when held to the light . full light tan head . some very light hop aromas followed by the sweet maltiness with chocolate and coffee mixed in there as expected . some fruity raisin prune fig flavors . overall very malty and sweet . the sweet chocolate is definitely there but not as much as i would like . the hops come through a little in the background . the malty flavors are predominant . it s very creamy and smooth and a little chewy . there s a fair amount of carbonation that you feel in the swallow . very easy to drink and delicious .,palate,1.0,1
originally reviewed february . oz bottle . nice earthen pour . thin white head with poor lacing . malty lacking hops . caramel and apple pie tones backed with a very faint floral . not overly watery sustains decently on the palate . generally weak .,palate,0.4,0
oz . can a piss colored beer it looks like every other cheap light beer yellow and very carbonated . s smells like air and corn preservatives . t tastes like water and corn starch . the corn is unpleasant and the bitterness is awkward . m decent mouthfell it has to have this considering how light it is . d it s light beer so it s drinkable . i like it better than bud and miller light but frankly i ca n t imagine someone drinking this for any reason other than to get drunk or so they can show off that they had a beer .,palate,0.6,1
bottle from awesome girlfriend from total wine in tampa . pours . well . i have never actually had a beer that i pour into a glass and there is zero liquid . there is usually some tiny amount . but this had none . so . minutes later . turns out to be a rich brown with a nice bouquet of cherry and sour and some funk along with a chemical pungent odor . taste is a nice mild sour cherry . it does have that chemical taste to it on the finish though . and it gets stronger as you drink it . overall not too bad but the chemical taste to it really dampers it for me . and really leaves something to be desired in the aftertaste . the more i drink this the harder it becomes to drink . the first few sips were good but man this just begins to coat the tongue and becomes very chemical tasting . i had a hard time finishing this .,palate,0.8,1
a poured out of the bottlem the color is close to lemonade . .imagine that . though it is very clear and poured with a finger and a half of head . s ugh it smells like cheap hotel lemon cleaner . . t i imagine this is what hotel lemon cleaner tastes like . a lemonade flavor that seems watered down followed by a slight bitterish beer flavor . m d weak and thin mouthfeel . in hot weather where i am drinking a lot over a long day i could really get into it .,palate,0.4,0
a mocha coloured head over cola coloured liquid . s toasted malt coffee chocolate and anise . t bitter flavours of toasted malt and coffee . expected more based on the smell profile . m thin viscosity and a very high level of soda like carbonation . o i enjoy most of russell s products but to be honest i was disappointed in this one .,palate,0.4,0
a a deep amber or reddish body with a fast receding tan head that leaves sticky lacing . s nothing too complex . some toasted caramel malts with a hint of earthy hops but very little . t sweet toasted malts upfront with notes of caramel . kind of buttery but is cut short by some bittery hops . semi dry finish and pretty one dimensional . m medium light body moderate carbonation smooth and clean mouthfeel . o nothing too complex or interesting in this beer . got it in a combo pack . nothing worth searching out and not the best example on the style .,palate,0.8,1
oddly mediocre for something i ve anticipated for a long time . vintage complete with cork . pours a midnight black with a collar of brown head . no lacing . like the surface of a pond devised by satan . aged cider nose with treacle does n t bode too well . chocolate cider whiskey soy burned coffee and molasses combine into one unholy melange of a beer which quickly oscilates between great and ghastly . its a schizophrenic brew and quite unlike anything i ve had before . oily mouthfeel with next to no carbonation . quite thick and heavy coating every area of the mouth . the peripherals are good but that s about it . blech .,palate,0.8,1
what can i say other than that this is the perfect beer when you want something dirt cheap to drink when you are outside on a hot day doing some yard work . appearance clear yellow gold . like all the domestics . foamy head goes away in about minutes . smell a bit metallic but i do get a bit of hoppiness . i also get a grassy type smell . taste nothing to write home about . a bit sweet for a domestic which in this case is a good thing . had a little hoppyiness and a bisquit bready taste . no aftertaste mouthfeel not complex at all . very carbonated . .too much . drinkability like what has already been said . on a hot day i can throw a lot of these back . .but it also gives me the worst headache . out of all of the domestics this one is my favorite non light beer . it seves one purpose which is to refresh . i have to admit though . .i do think it is kind of cool that it has developed the cult following recently . i also like that they are not huge on advertising like the others .,palate,0.4,0
clear orange amber with big off white foamy head with good lacing . citrus whe.at with hints of spice . little sumpin taste bends into a phenolic finish . at first . alcohol lingers on the palate . a metamorphosis occurs as become accostomed to the flavor and turns to a spicy sweet citrus that is acidic and metallic . mouthcoating is chewy tacky and fairly unpleasant . pushing through the initial character is difficult but you are rewarded with an unusual yet interesting balanced combination of flavors . the mouthfeel was distracting but it does become a bit more tolerable and almost smooth once the mouthcoating becomes entrenched .,palate,0.4,0
oz bottle worst label ever . silly d d theme . small red crest displayed behind the main graphic. a picture of grass . oh and a tree . and . ugh . pours out a rather dark ambery orange. very rich looking for a tripel and not at all what i expected . the head looks about right though. a rich dense foam that quickly becomes a bubble tight ring floating solidly on the high gravity brew . some bubbles are observed moving through despite the wavy haze caused by the beer s thickness . this beer smells of cotton candy . the burnt crispy wet looking ends of cotton candy . fruity slightly bubblegummy with a disappearing phenolic quality that borders on plastic and chewable aspirin. but warmth kills that last bit of off scent . i am endlessly fascinated by the overall aroma here . non traditional but succulent nonetheless . i am enjoying the odor here waaaay too much . time to drink perhaps . the alcohol sticks out a bit too much . it s the first thing i notice and that s usually not a good thing . lots of sweet raw grains here and a bit of creamy vanilla in the finish . no hop presence really evident . it s got a nice mouthfeel creamy and soft but is interrupted harshly in the finish by the sting of alcohol on my tongue . further warmth mellows it a bit and brings out the estery fruitness from the nose . some candied orange rind and perhaps a dose of peaches and cream . complex but damned by its lack of controlled abv . a decent brew with some real shining points . not a tripel i would revisit .,palate,0.8,1
i believe the name was actually oatmalt instead of oatmeal for what it is worth . black small head without much retention . smell is sweet roastines and a bit of herbs . taste is pleasant on the sweet side of things with a little acidity that keeps the sweatness from getting annoying . big body low carbonation . overall pleasant but forgetable . towards the end of the pint the sweetness combined with the big body hurt the drinkability .,palate,0.8,1
this beer pours a dark black brown with just a hint of raisin sneaking through around the edges . the head is a collar of smokey brown . smells of smokey marshmallows coffee cough syrup and vomitus . whoa . the healthy sweet grains are nice but there s something downright nasty going on here . it clearly is n t spoiled but rather the way the smoky character blends with the sweetness . the flavor starts with a bit of smokey malts coffee brown sugar and caramel but quickly collapses into a sickly sweet cough syrup that causes me to gag . yikes . feels dense and present with a pleasing presence to the carbonation that livens things up without being disruptive . nice . i m not quite sure what s going on here but it triggered a lot of bad reflexes that i would prefer not to get from a beer .,palate,0.8,1
poured from oz . bottle into a sam adams perfect pint glass . appearance bright and slightly hazy golden yellow with lots of bubbles . big three finger white head with good retention and lots of lacing . smell wheat and grain with some belgian yeast and lots of spices . smells like some coriander and mesquite spices . hints of lemon and citrus hops . taste a decent amount of wheat and yeast with plenty of spices . coriander and mesquite mix to give a peppery spiced flavor . also some lemon zest with a light hint of citrus hops . also a hint of cloves . mouthfeel body is light to medium and slightly watery . carbonation is moderate . very smooth . overall a pretty good saison that is on the lighter side but still flavorful .,palate,0.6,1
pale amber appearance clear and over bubbly with a spritzy and pale head that lasts all of seconds . practically no lacing or coating on the glass . malty aroma some mace like hoppiness and some vegetal sense . flavor is not particularly bad light brown sugar slight fruit and more real hop bite than i expected out of anheuser busch . real loser of a thin mouthfeel and a very stripped down finish . drinkable if nothing else is available if its in someone else s cooler i might drink again come summertime .,palate,0.3,0
a vigorous pour into my new belgium globe goblet produces an almost three finger thick lightly browned dark tan colored head . the beer is quite black in color though it does pass just a hint of light through it if held up directly to the light . the aroma smells quite dry and full of roasted dark malt notes reminiscent of well almost blackened grain charcoal dry espresso burnt soda crackers and perhaps a hint of a dark grain sweetness . that last may just be my imagination though as this beer is clearly roast dominated and it is hard to get a sense of anything else in the nose . dry with a fizzy carbonic acidity that sort of adds to the overall dryness . ample flavors of well deeply toasted grain move to more of burnt and even bitter finish that lingers on just a bit after the beer has left my mouth . there is some burnt grain acidity here though not quite as much as one might expect the mash ph seems to have been held well enough in check . this actually does get fairly bitter and slightly astringent in the finish from the burnt grain focus . despite being so dry this does have a touch of body to it though the fizziness of the carbonation tends to get in the way of the texture despite being fairly light in carbonation . a couple of vigorous swirls of my glass release most of the carbonation and greatly reduces the harsh carbonic bit and makes this beer more creamy and less astringently burnt . as the beer warms up a bit it even picks up a slight burnt fruitiness that helps to further add a bit of balance . i am a bit surprised to say it but this is actually probably better on nitro or preferably from the hand pump the reduced carbonation and carbonic acidity would really help to keep this beer more balanced . and the beer does actually smooth out become more integrated and not as overtly roasted if i vigorously swirl out the carbonation serving this on the warm side certainly helps too . not exactly the best beer to be drinking out of the bottle if you work at it you can turn this into a nicely drinking beer though . i would love to have this served via hand pump from a cask at about f c .,palate,0.4,0
i was just really let down by my last review . i m hoping this makes up for it . nice enough looking beer . not quite brown more of a brown red . pours a decent off white head . cloudy but not opaque . uh oh . i do n t know that corn on the cob is a good smell for a beer to have but this one is loaded with it . some sweet roasted corn and a bit of yeast . mostly corn . damn . this could be my first drain pour . tastes like rotten corn on the cob . actually it tastes exactly like a scratch and sniff corn on the cob sticker i remember from when i was five or six years old . yuck . i ca n t taste anything else under the corn nastiness . medium bodied with medium carbonation . i only wish this average mouthfeel was supporting an average taste . does n t look that bad or feel too bad but the taste is just horrible . i ve tried this brewery s recompense on the advise of a friend and was also very disappointed . mort de rire means dying of laughter . maybe that s what brasseurs et freres are doing knowing that people are actually buying this stuff . my girlfriend thinks all beer tastes the same so i ve passed it over to her . otherwise this would have litterally been poured down the drain . i ca n t believe she does n t know the difference between this and peche mortel . that does n t make sense .,palate,0.6,1
poured a hazy golden orange with less than a finger of white head . spotty lacing . the smell was fairly lackluster hints of yeast biscuit herbs grassiness and ever so subtle bubble gum candi sugar . . the flavor was dominated by herbal grassiness and yeast very little in the way of fruit and spices . pleasantly carbonated on the palate with a dry finish . victory is phenomenal brewery but this beer falls short . needs re engineering .,palate,0.8,1
first oktoberfestbier of the season . bought a mixed er to test some out . here goes a pours a decent head which quickly dissipates to nothing . i love the caramel orange brown color . s caramel malts with a bit of a smoky smell . t thick roasted bittersweet malts . there are hints of nut flavors even peanuts o.o this beer makes you feel toasty inside . m medium bodied beer but it is a bit light on carbonation . feels dull and flat . d the first one tastes nice but i m not sure how many i would want . the mouthfeel is really what kills this beer in my mind .,palate,0.4,0
black beer only appears red nead the edges and bottom of the glass . also tan head goes away somewhat quickly . nice toasted grain smell along with some caramel . hearty bodied beer nice example of a heavy porter . good use of dark malts . charcoal burn grain flavor is present but very well intermingled with other tastes such as coffee and dark chocolate . hops bitterness works closely with grain bitterness to keep beer from tasting sweet . very smooth creamy beer . carbonation kept light so that it does n t take attention away from this robust beer .,palate,1.0,1
sampled on draught kuhnhenn brewing company in warren michigan . light golden color . soft malty aroma with delicate fruit light grain and lightly floral herbaceous hops . fresh incredibly grainy texture and flavor with a light fruit character and a lush herbal hop flavor though light . this beer redefines grainy . although i have had several samples of kolsch i believe this was my first ever true rendition . the brewer is a bjcp judge so he knows his styles plus imported samples are usually always old and american samples just generally are not that great . this is how i would imagine beer in cologne . fantastic kolsch .,palate,1.0,1
picked up a bottle of this lovely stuff at my local co op which is rolling out the dark beers as the real cold part of winter sets in . pours like a slightly watered down version of the stuff you see running out of your car s oil pan during a long overdue oil change . almost no head formed on a careful pour so i poured a little more briskly to agitate things . about a inch head the color of chocolate mousse resulted . the beer itself is completely opaque i even held it directly up to a light bulb and not a hint of light made it through . the smell was more subdued than i expected especially after trying founders breakfast stout a week or so ago . very sweet dark chocolate with an underlying haze of alcohol maybe just the slightest hint of mocha . i was hoping for a bit more or an enticing aroma but this beer is a teaser in that regard . this stuff reminds me of the breakfast stout but on steroids . an intense combination of dark chocolate maltiness and bitter coffee up front the former subsides to let the coffee flavor take over which does so with an increasing bitterness . what amazes me about the taste the most is how well the very high alcohol content is masked . i get almost no booze in the front it appears as a gradually increasing heat as the coffee aftertaste kicks in but never gets to the point of overwhelming . in terms of the feel this is a thick beer . there s a decent amount of carbonation that sort of transports the viscous stuff around the inside of your mouth . even after you finish one sip there s enough clinging to your tongue that you ll need to swallow again . overall this is a very good beer . i felt like i wanted a little more in terms of smell and the intense coffee bitterness made me think they could have branded it as an espresso stout or something along those lines perhaps the coffee thing in dark beers is a founders trademark . i m glad i bought it and would definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good stout but not the time honored classic that say sam smith s imperial is .,palate,1.0,1
it s very hoppy but is n t too bitter . it has a nice distinct taste . it s almost like berries . it s also crisp . for a beer that looked so terrible albeit it was dark and had such a poor mouthfeel it sure tasted good . i d recommend it to a friend who wants a fun distinct unique and drinkable beer with a bit of a kick .,palate,0.4,0
been cellaring this oz . bottle for about a year . poured into a duvel glass . a does n t seem to be any lack in carbonation . nice fizz and a decent finger cream colored head . color is not great a dark reddish brown not at all as dark as i expected . when i get to the point that there s or ounces left in the glass i can clearly see through it . s the nose starts out interesting as i pick up raisins burnt sugar a little leather and tobacco . not a lot of the expected roasty chocolate type aromas though . kind of strange . t once again interesting but somewhat unexpected . only a hint of the usual stout roasted flavors . more fruity than roasty figs and raisins . a bit of an unpleasant sourish and very sweet aftertaste . m lighter in body than i expected but it s velvety and smooth . d not great for me due to the weird aftertaste and lack of dark roasted flavors i want in a stout . unexpected was definitely the theme of the day on this one . sometimes unexpected is good this time not so much . by far my least favorite lagunitas brew i ve tried so far .,palate,0.7,1
pours out a cloudy pale lemon colored liquid with a soft pillowing snow white head that stays around forever making lots of sticky lace as you drink . aromas are sort of a funky farmhouse bready yeast with some sweet malts . i know this will sound strange but there is something warm about the aromas . taste is very lightly sweet amber malt with a touch of lemon and then some of that funky bready yeast and light peppery spices to finish with . aftertaste is slightly spicy and spritzy with a nice tingle continuing on and on . mouthfeel is tingly and creamy from all of the carbonation . unlike many reviews of this beer i did not find it overly thin for the style .,palate,0.6,1
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 .,palate,0.4,0
a murky and carbonated . fizzy head . not a lot of lacing . the color is rather appealing but overall while i m not really put off by it i m not terribly impressed either . s i had trouble placing the smell at first but it almost smells like some kind of rubbery plastic . and i m drinking it from a legit beer glass and everything . it kinda reminds me of what my action figures smelled like when i was a kid . t okay that s more like it . it s got kind of a sweet spiciness to it . i kinda wish it was a bit hoppier than it is . a little extra bitterness would not hurt this beer at all because it s almost too sweet but overall i like it . m the carbonation is pretty much just right and it s smooth . d this would be a good session beer but i really doubt i d go for a six pack of this unless someone i was drinking with was set on it . but then i would n t complain . it s a pleasant beer . i like it . it s just not really exceptional especially not at the . ish after tax i paid for this one .,palate,0.8,1
pours a brownish amber color with a finger cream colored head . ring like lacing occurs throughout my consumption adding to the appearance . the smell is like freshly baked bread . i have had this bottle for a while so i am thinking some of the hop smell has burned off . my first impression is happiness regarding the hoppiness of this brew . a good deal of bready malts head up the taste with ample west coast pine lemon hops . within the taste is a roasted barley flavor that blends well into the hop profile . i am also getting some grassy and celery like flavors from the hops . the residual taste is rather bitter and pleasant . this beer has a unique affect of coating the mouth with a sticky feel . it is full in the mouth with plenty of carbonation to tingle the tongue . i would say that this is not the most drinkable beer especially for its abv . the complexity of this brew keeps me sipping away . this is definitely a go to beer when wanting something flavorful and delicious .,palate,1.0,1
i drank this from a can into a glass in puerto vallarta . it pours a light clear gold with a white head not much head or lacing . the aroma is light hops and a lot of skunk . the taste is basically the same . the mouthfeel is less than water is that possible . drinkable is ok but what s the point with the abv .,palate,0.3,0
poured into a snifter . . a hazed medium to dark orange color . two fingers of creamy off white head with average retention and a small ring of lacing . . s not quite as hoppy as i would have expected but quite nice nonetheless . hops are spicy and grassy foremost with a light citrusy grapefruit component . the lemon is about as powerful as the hops . malts are mostly neutral with a light sweetness and maybe a hint of crystal . surprisingly clean and free of booziness . yeast gives a touch of breadiness . . t lightly biscuity malts with a bready yeast component . just a touch of caramel sweetness . moderate bitterness with piney grassy and lightly herbal hops with a touch of grapefruit . lemon adds a nice addition but overall this is pretty tame for abv and ibus . again no booze . . m heavier medium body . good moderate carbonation . very nice creaminess going on and super smooth . . d this is a pretty unexciting beer given it s stats . this has neither a strong hop component nor a strong malt component . it s tasty but does n t ever make you think that you are drinking something special .,palate,0.9,1
a amber with a finger head . not much haze here . s hoppy yet very malty . some citrus and caramel . t chemical off flavors that are heavy with butterscotch . the hops do n t cover up all the bad stuff going on here . whoa diacetyl . m there is a chemical like bitterness that really hits you after every sip . i ca n t even drink a pint . i dumped most of it down the drain . d see mouthfeel . this beer was a drainpour . it is very unexpected from a brewery that usually makes great beer .,palate,0.2,0
rohrbach vanilla porter is a cola colored ale with a small beige head that leaves nice lacing on the glass . it has a dark roast coffee aroma with a note of chocolate . it is thick and creamy pretty full bodied and smooth with a clean finish . the flavor has notes of vanilla creme strawberry and chocolate . it s fruity slightly sweet milky and roasty . it s full flavored with a pretty clean finish . the flavor of roasted coffee lingers . rated nov,palate,1.0,1
had this one today yesterday unfortunately only in the box . appearance is a very pleasant straw color poured with a nice pillowy head which diminished to nice spotty lacing . aroma is a bit toasty with very faint hops in the background . taste was outstanding and on style . mouthfeel was round and soft amongst the best mouthfeels i have had in an american beer . the drinkability was quite good . this style is kind of special to me . this style was the first import brew i can remember having . my dad used to buy dab dortmund actien brewery all the time when i was younger . dab became a staple in my house and is probably why i went into the beer direction straying from vino and my italian american heritage thanks be to dab . i still always pick up a sixer of dab when i see my dad who will soon be years young . too bad this style is not very well represented by american brewers . i think this one is better than the great lakes version dortmund gold . cudos to jim koch for bringing this rare style to us and such a good version . . prosit . .,palate,1.0,1
a deep murky natural cider dark caramel color only ring for head . trace lacing . s cooked ripe fruit some off notes . t egad . sour vinegar nasty bitter wo n t go away finish . m medium body fair carb etc . d this hit the wall unfortunately . no date on this one only a number on the label . hoping since others have reviewed in last months it would still be good . not .,palate,0.6,1
a poured out a clear copper burgundy color with a one finger long lasting khaki colored head of foam . it had some big bubbles and left some nice lace . s it smelled very malty and sweet . it had good caramel aroma and some floral notes . t this had a nice malty flavor with a good sweet caramel taste . there were fruity notes and mild boozy alcohol flavors . m it was crisp and smooth with a somewhat sticky mouthfeel . a medium to full bodied beer with a warm alcohol presence . d this is a really good barleywine . i was really pretty easy drinking despite the high abv . it was n t overly sweet .,palate,0.6,1
this is nice looking beer . nice clean clear golder yellow . pours a fluffy white head . this dwindles to sparkling sprite of a head . leaves the glass clean as i drain it . smells malty and a little of lemon . sharp taste . some hops . a little too thick on the tongue but nice . enjoyable beer rich pils .,palate,0.6,1
poured out of a ml can into a guinness pint glass . appearance light golden yellow in colour with a thin bubbly white head . lots of carbonation in the body . very fine lacing appears with each sip and quickly subsides thereafter . the head retains for about half the time it takes to drink the beer . smell fairly interesting . some corn wheat cereal grains metallic notes and yeast . taste grainy malt and a subdued hop bitterness . the hops are almost undetectable . an average and undistinguished flavour to say the least . mouthfeel creamy smooth body and a slick wet finish . definitely the strongest aspect of this beer . overall a decent enough pilsner mostly indistinct . i m not sure why so many ontario craft brewers hold back on taste and boldness . a drinkable brew and not much more .,palate,0.8,1
what a fantastic beer . a very inviting beer indeed . a very slightly brown two fingered head formed with a dark brown body . the laving stuck to the glass better than my mom s beans to my ribs . awesome . i could n t distinguish the nut aroma but it was there . there was also a yeasty smell that was interesting . there is a slight bitterness to it perfect for me . the feel of the beer was smooth as silk . i never had a beer in this style before but i will again .,palate,1.0,1
. oz bottle served in a snifter . vintage . pours a murky russet brown tone with a fair amount of flakes sediment no head whatsoever . not entirely unexpected so i ll keep style in mind but judging solely on appearance this is one unappealing looking beer . nose is sweet and malty with notes of caramel toffee brown sugar sherry and some dark fruit like qualities . taste follows the nose very rich and buttery with a tasty range of flavors from the toffee and brown sugar to the sherry and fruity notes . medium full bodied mouthfeel with below average carbonation the latter being beside the appearance one of my few criticisms . overall i tasty tasty beer rich and complex yet not flawless .,palate,0.6,1
on tap qt jackie os thanks brad this is an interesting one pours a hazy light yellow . nice amount of white head . looks pretty solid . smells lemony and light . nce fumkiness with lots of fruit . pretty weak mouthfeel it s a bit watery . i m enjoying the flavour and aroma quite a bit but the mouthfeel is a bit weak . overall solid . enjoyable . but lacking in mouthfeel .,palate,0.6,1
oz . draft at rogue kitchen and wetbar in vancouver . clear dark amber with no carbonation . head retention similar to carbonated soft drinks . swirled my half full glass only to see the head build up and disappear in the same moment . caramel toffee aroma . light medium caramel malt sweetness up front continued in the middle with a hint of earthy hop bitterness finishing with a more of the same . medium mouthfeel . not enough to hold my interest after the first half glass and i could n t finish it .,palate,0.8,1
the appearance is a gold and orange yellow with not much head . not much pumpkin in the smell but spices caramel and malt . subtle pumpkin flavor with more coming out in the aftertaste . it has a toasty malt flavor with hoppy aftertones . the mouthfeel has a good carbonation with a pleasant silky coating . overall it is just ok. spice is subtle but also forgettable .,palate,0.9,1
tried this from a hand pulled tap refrigerated between degrees . i was apprehensive of the warmer temp but grew to enjoy the full flavor that this temp brought out in the beer . citrus aroma well balanced to the palate . more of a fruity sweet taste than other dogfish head ipa s but i think this was due to it being hand pulled and warmer temp . a very drinkable smooth refreshing ipa w good grapefruit flavor throughout . definitely one of my favorites .,palate,0.7,1
a pours a creamy three finger head cloudy yellow orange body at the top a crisp kristal yellow by the bottom . s sweet malty banana little floral presence . t fairly noticeable banana cream little bit of malts and a slight bitter hoppy aftertaste . m surprisingly watery for the body slightly carbonated with a light watery finish . d apparently like many of saranacs seasonals this is a solid but nevertheless middle of the road rendition on a popular style . my major complaint is with the mouthfeel the watery texture really detracts from its drinkability in my book . in the end theres not much that separates this from the rest of the pack .,palate,0.4,0
bottle . wow this is good . hoptastic aroma . i want to bathe in this . pour it all over me . taste is amazing . heavy hops but not totally unbalanced . very quenching . i could drink a few and that s what makes a great beer . i will definitely be drinking this again .,palate,0.6,1
pours with about a half finger off white head and good immensely sticky lacing . about the color of apple juice golden hued red and orange . light and fine carbonation bubbles are clearly visible yet the brew is still a touch hazy . spice and fruit first hit the nose on a deep sniff . fresh grassy scents follow . banana is the most noticable scent in the fruit family . the spice is of two types one fairly common but hard to place maybe alcohol blended with something else the other is completely foreign to me and astringent yet somehow quite enticing . a little mint also makes itself known over time . after a little warmth and aggitation the floral notes begin to make their way to the top . for a while there it was getting more complex by the minute but it seems to stop with the floral scents . not bad by any means though . taste seems a little less complex than i d hoped for . there is a surprising little sweet kick at the front end a little caramel and a little bready just before the citric hop wallop drops on you . pine comes in on the finish with a fairly strong alcohol aftertaste . i m actually kind of surprised at how little there is to taste here . you get a lot of citrus flavors some pine and alcohol and that little malty kick at the beginning but little else . taste wise this is kind of average . not untasty but not a world beater either . surprising balance to be found here . the hop bitterness as advertised is impressive but the sweet malty backbone is certainly no push over . the carbonation is stong but not overly aggressive for the style . well done on the mouthfeel . not the best double ipa i ve had but pretty well balanced . a must for hopheads all others could probably pass it without missing much .,palate,1.0,1
review . poured into das boot . poured very vigorously yielding about fingers of creamy off white head . with all the head it is hard not to have decent retention . color is a clear golden yellow . aroma smells of massive corn . the wide opening in the glass allows for maximum aroma . low level of grassy hops . do they triple hop brew this one . maybe they should . maybe some rice flavors . taste with the heavy glass it is pretty hard to drink out of . i get a lot of corn flavors and low level of grassy hops . these are the hops that probably get thrown out of other breweries for being too old . it is very bland . mouthfeel crisp and bubbly . lots of carbonation with a light bodied . ends very grainy and dry . overall this is nothing special but a solid go to cheap macro . easy drinking and light as can be . i did a das boot to finish this one off . great drinkability .,palate,0.3,0
standard oz . brown bottle with freshness date i m about months late been saving this for a while aroma dark malt nose with no hops noted . bouquet is weak . appearance deep red that s opaque unless backlit . good clarity with a quickly dissipating thin tan head . did manage to lightly lace the glass . flavor no hops noted in the taste either but enough to moderately balance the sweet malt . i got a hint of the maple in the aftertaste but not as strong as i had hoped i like maple syrup . only the slightest of warming mouthfeel texture is smooth light very light considering the malt . almost watery . overall impression if you aren t a big dark beer fan this is probably a good introduction to heavier beers . might be a good beer to start to educate your coors light drinking friends .,palate,0.4,0
very aromatic and tasty beer that is a perfect example of the beer that germany produces . perfect head with a good amount of residual yeast floating about to contribute to that delicious yeasty flavor that most americans would consider unpleasant and foreign but to the expert it is a godsent .,palate,0.7,1
no best before date on the bottle poured from a bottle into a schooner . a dark brown with a fluffy tan head that just does n t want to go away . some ruby at the edges . s some grassy hops paired with caramel malt t slight hop bitterness resolving into some serious roasty malt but then it s all gone fairly quickly with just a hint of woody bitterness m quite light with just a hint of carbonation on the back of the tongue the slight bitterness endures for a whlie d quick drinkable though the excessive roasty malt will probably get in the way little to no alcohol warmth nice drink did n t expect it to be as dark as it is listed as an american porter but it s almost a supercharged brown ale .,palate,0.6,1
it is supposed to be f on saturday guess i ll have to close my eyes and imagine snow drifts while listening to some swedish black metal in this case abruptum while polishing another winter seasonal from the frozen north . poured from a ml bottle into a snifter . burnt orange body with red ish flame highlights dark but clear capped by a voluminous crown of heavy beige merengue . sticky pasty three dimensional lacing . brandy clove studden oranges hints of sherry suggesting mild oxidation and stewed dark fruit in the nose . a hint of grassy noble hops contributes some additional evergreen and juniper fragrance . tart up front but this is quickly balanced by hay grain and an unusual malt bill . hints of oak throughought . mild yet complex bitterness mid palate leading into an earthy almost dusty dry herbal finish . some sweetness returns in the aftertaste hinting at muscavado sugar . quite effervescent the carbonation gives the beer a whipped feel almost . not especially warming with the session able abv . this is an unusual beer spicier earthier and more restrained in terms of fruit sweetness oxidation strength etc than many old ales though it is n t far off in style . would pair very well with falukorv and some fried potatoes or a similar hearty simple swedish meal .,palate,0.6,1
oz bomber received from hophead thanks for the hook up . pours a lighter than average golden straw color a bit of haze . tons of head builds up in the tulip whoah . leaves a sticky rocky head in the glass and chunks of lacing down the glass . pretty . loads of citrus in the nose candied grapefruit lemons a hint of spicy rye in there very juicy and a hint on the tropical side . the rye comes out way more in the flavor giving a nice earthy spicy balance to the citrus hops . loads of juicy grapefruit hints of pine and floral hops lemons a medium bitterness that kicks in mid sip and has a medium lasting finish light caramel malt tries to hold its own and without the rye it would lose as it is it s tasty . the drawback on this beer is the carbonation it s too heavy . spritzy and gives it an edge that detracts on the drinkability . sparkly but with a nice dryness in the finish . dial down the carb and you ve got one of the tastiest ipas i ve had the pleasure of drinking very complex and layered with enough hops to please everyone . love the rye yum .,palate,0.6,1
pours a dark glimmering maroonish brown with a tight white head . smells of tart cherries woodsy mild citrus . smells sweet and tart soured fruit and sugary sweet mixture . well balanced flavors run from sweet on the touge to tart and mildly sour in the cheeks . the mouthfeel was awesome with silky smooth liquid and superb carbonation . the aftertaste was slightly tart fruity and begged for another mouthful . super beer .,palate,1.0,1
my father in law will drink nothing but bud and he and many others keep this macro at the top of it s class . i find that it smells and tastes of rice with a hint of malt . when poured into a glass it produces an enourmous head which quickly disipates leaving a yellow clear brew . when served ice cold it is very drinkable and it probably is the most consistent tasting beer on the market . i have never had a skunk one and find no matter where i have one it tastes the same . for the price pk for . it would be the go to beer versus the other macros in this price range . however i ll take a pack of harpoon ipa for . any day .,palate,0.4,0
poured a very nice copper color with excellent head and some very nice lacing . very nice scent with a huge hoppiness right up in the nose pine and some citrus and some decent maltiness behind it . nice flavors with a nice two row malty sweetness and a huge piney and slight citrusy hop flavor that is very much in front good overall but very unbalanced even considering the style . goes down fine but there is quite a bit of hop scratchiness .,palate,0.6,1
ml splendid dark golden hue is complemented by a brownish opacity . initially generous fluffy white head slowly diminishes to inch cover that lasts and laces adequately though not quite as voluminous as expected from vervifontaine . hypnotizing rustic nose fully gueuzy and bretty . a succulent fluffy lemon pie going up the nostrils while collapsing into a floral epiphany . those citrusy esters were obviously born in the deepest barnyard . strong noble hop dryness is very surprising at first incredibly dry in fact i know i enjoy it but i know that the complexity seems a bit limited by it the malt fails to develop its nuances in the shadow of this wonderful yeast strain that creates all kinds of clean spicy undertones no spices are used and immuned to age hops assuming this has quite a few years on it this has certainly held up . unfortunately a tad overcarbonated even for the style which seems to enhance the dryness and cut the flavor shorter than it deserves . it has the likeable expanding in foam texture characteristic of a fantme or a hitachino but with more harshness from those agressive big bubbles . not as good as the blonde what is . but still more than praiseworthy for amateurs of the genre and incredibly contemplating when you know this was the first beer produced by that brewer . will definitely reward myself with both the blonde and lion in the same session as an hommage to one of the great subdued ghosts rip of the brewing world eventually . thanks jerry . still available at somerville supersavers in new jersey,palate,0.6,1
i was optimistic approaching this beer considering it is from a franconian brewery and what that tradition entails . however my optimism was unfortunately to be short lived . the beer was served from tap in a busy bayreuth pub the brewerys hometown . it was the only local helles available . the appearance was typical of a bavarian helles . golden and easy on the eyes . light and pale . having enjoyed taking in the sight i now took in the taste . a subdued maltiness about it . it was a little fizzy to the nose but smelled quite appetising . first taste and i was not impressed . the bitterness of this beer was immense . it was like taking a drag on a smooth cigar and then whack you re choking on the smoke on the back of the throat that you can not enjoy it . i was with german friends and they delighted in my first experience of this beer they do not drink this one themselves . i finished it but did not enjoy it one bit . a great disappointment .,palate,0.3,0
brothers black valor is on our side . the black dahlia murder opaque black with a coffee ice cream colored head . solid foam layer of retention leaves lacing aplenty . gorgeous stanky hop nose . soft cocoa and roast malt emanating from under prickly mildy grassy citrus hops . taste is pine needle citrus hop with a big frumpy bitter in a bitter chocolate and soft roast malt stew . website says apollo centennial and citra . i get the centennail but the citra is lost to me . mouthfeel is somewhere between ultra clean and a little soapy if that makes sense . good stuff . when i think of otter creek hops do n t immediately come to mind but they did a good job with this one .,palate,0.6,1
yet more from the saranac adirondack trail mix pack . a translucent deep mahogany with notes of red . finger tan khaki head that gradually fades away . not much in the way of lacing . s toasted grain fruity esters herbal hops hints of chocolate and ale yeast . standard . t decent but not assertive malt backbone . fruity esters show up ca n t pin it on a particular fruit . finishes with a kiss of sweetness and a defined bitterness in back . none of the chocolatey flavors i smelled . mf too thin and slippery . i want something a little thicker out of a brown ale . d drinkable could have a pair but the lack of character in this brew which seems to be a common trend throughout saranac beers would make it a dubious decision . should eb thicker and a stronger malt flavor . as with most saranacs a very average example of the style .,palate,0.4,0
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 .,palate,0.9,1
poured with a rich molasses or sorghum syrup maltiness . very nice head thick and creamy with a good retention . very rich brown in color the smell promises a rich maltiness that is not present in the taste . there is a sharp almost sour roasted malt taste that disapears into nothingness . there is no discernable hop taste merely a bitterness that could have come from dark malt but did n t . thin corn taste from too much light malt . mouthfeel is very thin and weak . not a worthy beer . promises much but does not deliver . michelob black and tan was better than this .,palate,0.4,0
bought a pack for ish bucks in the outskirts of columbus oh . vintage abv per label . the appearance meet s guidelines save clarity . the aroma invokes dopplebock and as it warms a touch of fruit . spice does not make much of an appearance in the aroma . tastes very dry in comparison to it s aroma . bready spicy a touch of chocolate and plum and a hop bitterness that hangs around just a bit too long . very carbonated and the mouthfeel tends towards medium bodied as a result . not my favorite dubbel style by a longshot but good . goes terribly with anything salty or sweet have not paired with savory dishes . just snack type foods .,palate,0.9,1
this review is for the beer in the oil can . the colour of the beer is piss yellow with fizzy carbonation . the smell is not much better nothing more than corn and rice with some grassy hops . the taste was metal mixed with adjuncts and the mouthfeel was light . overall this beer does not pass muster though it is better than other adjunct beers .,palate,0.7,1
thanks for sharing gil . a the beer pours golden amber in color with a finger of white head and some sticky lacing . s sweet and malty . lots of bread and caramel notes with a bit of toffee character . lightly piney with some citrus peel along with a little bit of grass . very minimal floral hop aromas . slightly oxidized a touch of cardboard . t the flavor is just more of the same . stale hops giving off light citrus notes . grass and pine with a little floral character to it . pretty minimal bitterness and in fact it s fairly sweet and malty . m medium in both body and carbonation . o disappointing . not at all what i like in dipas .,palate,0.8,1
a pours a clear dark brown . appears reddish amber when held to the light . a thin ring of head forms that leaves splotchy lacing down the glass . s malty and nutty . warming notes of caramel and toasted malt . t warming flavors with lots of malt . hints of caramel toasted and roasty barley coffee and caramel . m really clean nutty texture . d easy to drink and clean tasting .,palate,0.9,1
a pours a hazy orangish yellow color with a nice head that sticks around for a while s smells strongly of coriander and orange with some spicy herbal hop tones t the taste and nose mirror one another . opens up with a lot coriander orange flavors on the front and middle of the tongue . these get pushed aside by some spicy resinous hop characters . very herbal . the hops add a really nice balance to the sweetness upfront . really nice . m very spritzy with very lively carbonation . goes down with a medium body . d this is a really enjoyable wittbier from clown shoes . definitely a fruitier example of the styles but the bops keep it in check . this was my first dive into this newest and it has left me wanting more .,palate,0.6,1
this ml bottle incorrectly labeled . ml was purchased at beertopia in omaha ne . it is the vintage and was purchased for . . it was served at degrees fahrenheit . the cap was popped and the bottle was poured into a duvel tulip glass . i poured aggressively to rile up as much head activity as i could muster from this high gravity ale . i was rewarded with about a finger s worth . the downside of my pour is that i also ended up with an excessive amount of chunky sediment that remains suspended in the beer as though frozen in time . unsurprisingly head retention is poor though lacing grips mercilessly to the glass . the beer is amber tinted with little translucence and unfortunately a lot of floating dregs . the chunks are a result of my pouring faux pas and will not be counted against this beer s score . it is otherwise average looking per style . pour with care . though this bottle is over three years old the aroma is still incredibly alcoholic . the potency is near gag inducing . i can not imagine what this must have smelled like when first released . intense blasts of butterscotch put up a good fight but are no match for the alcohol . it is vaguely reminiscent of paint thinner in aroma and nasal clearing power . hmm i wonder if i ll get high off of the fumes . i enjoy the richness and complexity of a good strong ale but this is too much of a good thing for me . being a little bit of a health nut i ve often enjoyed organic peanut butter and jelly sandwiches prepared on whole grain bread . the flavor of this ale is strongly reminiscent of that pb j experience . honey like sweetness aggressively fronts the flavor of this beer . as the honey melts in the mouth literal impressions of whole grain bread emerge on the tongue . nutty undertones prime memories of peanuts sunflower seeds rye and flax . a hint of woodiness fills the nostrils with each breath after the first sip . despite its dominance in the aroma alcohol is incredibly well hidden amid the powerfully sweet and grainy flavors of this strong ale . if hops were added to the boil there is no evidence in the finished product . it is pretty darned tasty . yes this is a heavy ale but the feel is not as heavy as one might expect from a brew of . abv . the body is medium heavy . carbonation is relatively low yet ample for the style . sweetness coats the mouth like honey but the overall effect is thankfully not syrupy . there is no alcoholic burn . it is a sipper that feels like magic in a bottle . my overall impression of this legendary ale is positive despite the rocky start . it looks average and smells over the top but the taste and feel are both excellent . the price equates to . for a ounce serving . that s pricey for lesser brews but for a beer of this quality i call it a bargain . the small bottle is even enough to split with a friend and still not feel cheated . just be sure to pour the bottle with a lot of caution . the two schlitz scale reference my profile for an explanation i give two schlitz about the jw lee s harvest ale .,palate,1.0,1
poured from oz bottle into my new dfh signature glass . from batch bottled dec th a pours pitch black with a minimal tan head that dies down to a beautiful creamy appearing ring . vigorous bubbles elevate from the enucleation point at the bottom of the glass . s has an amazing smell full of coffee chocolate dark fruits and cherry . this beer really has a wonderful aroma . t has a very slight bitter coffee taste that opens up into a sweet chocolate covered cherry . there is a nice roasted malt balance . the taste is very similar to the smell . m creamy smooth mouth feel . carbonation is a little much in my opinion and cuts down on the smooth velvety texture . d very drinkable a great fairly complex stout without a huge abv . i could enjoy a few of these on a cool night . really like how the cherry flavor does not get lost in either the aroma or taste . look forward to more of these in the future .,palate,0.6,1
pours a dark brown with hints of ruby medium off white head that lasts well into the glass and good lacing . aroma is somewhat weak but what it there is a pleasant mix of malty sweet dark fruit some choclate and spices . flavor is good and somewhat spicy but fades too quickly because body is too thin and watery . the main drawback to this beer is the stale bitter finish that leaves a licorice aftertaste . not a terrible holiday brew but there are better,palate,0.4,0
bell s lager has a crystal clear dull golden colored body with a good bit of active carbonation bubbles . the head is small and white and despite the plethora of bubbles it does n t stick around for very long it does however manage to leave some lacing behind . the aroma is lacking . it is n t unpleasant it s just very weak . light pale malt sweetness and that s about it . it does taste better than it smells which is good . in fact it tastes pretty good period without a comparison to the aroma . moderate to high amounts of hops from the beginning to the end . grass lemongrass hints of lemon and a good amount of bitterness all come from the hops . the finish has a maltiness to it but it is surprisingly not a standard pale pils malt that i thought i smelled in the aroma . although some of that is in there the dominant malt characteristic is a lightly toasted flavor . after reading the bottle i realize that this beer is brewed with pils and munich malt . the munich malt explains the toasted flavors . the bitterness from the hops is prickly on the tongue and the carbonation is high . the body still feels that it is in the medium to high range for the style and overall the beer manages to be smooth and crisp . although the look and the smell were n t promising bell s lager proved to be a quality lager with a good bit of hops . refreshing and easy to drink .,palate,0.9,1
received this as part of a rare beer trade with stoutfiend . thanks again man . bottled march a pours a deep amber color with an enourmous creamy head . no matter how slow the pour this thing just kept foaming . s lots of sweetness in the nose . smells of candied apple lightly roasted malt and a touch of hops . slight citrus smell . t not what i expected from a dipa . seems like a strong ale malt up from with hop bitterness but not much hop flavor . grapefruit bitter citrus in the aftertaste . a lot of bitterness at the end . m very dry with hop resin in the finish . medium bodied with a high carbonation . d i would n t classify this as a dipa . tastes much more like a strong ale to me . i m curious as to what kind of hops are being used . it tastes nothing like the traditional ipa dipas i m used to . the only real hop flavor i find is the bitterness at the end . i was glad to try such a limited beer but to rate to style this one just fell a bit short . makes a great candidate for a strong ale though .,palate,0.8,1
this beer poured a hazy golden yellow with very little head . the aroma is earthy and spicy . the taste is cereal and spice predominantly . the mouthfeel is full but the finish is dry . overall this is an easy drinking beer maybe one of those that would make a good introduction for someone trying to learn about craft brews .,palate,0.9,1
poured into snifter bottled on a very nice red amber color with a finger head and active carbonation . head hangs around for a bit and leaves really nice lacing . nice cascade . s hop flower aromas with some malt . a touch of caramel and oak as well . it smells like a well made barleywine and is very similar in smell to oak aged unearthly if you have had that . t very rich piney hop taste with a grapefruit kick . the malt hides it well though too well in fact as i really am astounded i am drinking a abv beer . there s something missing here i really think it s the way the flavors are n t as in your face as many more aggressive ipa s . do n t get me wrong though it s subtle but tasty . m probably the best quality of this beer . the hops are there not overpowering and the beer is sticky without being syrupy and smooth without being thin or thick . they nailed this category . d well it s a very good ipa . but i do n t see myself drinking much of it . if you like unearthly then i would recommend you try this as you may like it even better . i m happy this came in a oz .,palate,1.0,1
billed as a high gravity lager which means high alcohol content with very little attention to flavor or anything else . the appearance is a light gold with a head that quickly dies . the smell consists of rice alcohol and not much else . the taste is stringent no hops and slightly burns . the mouth feel is heavy with a decent amount of carbonation . overall this is a good example of a drink that is created for the alcohol . the flavor smell and mouth feel are all sub par but the alcohol is the main reason to drink this beer .,palate,0.6,1
love the elf . i ve been waiting for this beer to come out for months and it has been worth the wait . this particular serving is from a bottle purchased three days ago on the day me was released . the view an exciting warm red and amber marble . very belgian looking if that makes sense to anyone but me . the scent lots of estery components to be had . olfactoraly reminiscent of a mead . the cherries read like a luden s wild cherry cough drop . the flavor and the tactile experience nice and smooth . this brew is rich in flavour but light on the tongue . the taste of prickly honey dances through the mouth as the liquid passes . an effervescent burning sensation is there and gone so quickly that it never really existed . or did it . the fruit flavours add to the complexity of the elf but are so wonderfully muted that this beer could never be mislabeled as fruit beer . the alcohol is well hidden . the main tastes are of dry honey and fruity belgian esters . guzzlability actually it is hard not to suck these down in rapid succession because they taste so damn good . add to that a hidden abv in a super smooth liquid bullet train and you have a potential recipe for disaster . final notes i highly recommend this beer . i feel that it is very approachable and quite tasty . if you happen not to like it um good more for me .,palate,0.7,1
appearance hazy orange color with sediment . aggressive pour gave the beer almost no head . aroma light citrusy hops with some caramel malt notes . taste strong alcohol kick in the flavor which is not covered up very well . weak citrusy hops dryness with a caramel and bready malt flavor . very straight forward not very complex . mouthfeel flat very low carbonation . a bit syrupy with a medium body . drinkability the biggest flaw with this beer is the lack of carbonation . very bland imperial ipa that just does n t have the character it needs . an insult to what a quality imperial ipa should be very disappointing brew .,palate,0.2,0
bottle . pours nice amber brown color cyrstal clear small head is gone in a few seconds no lacing carbonation bubbles look minimal . nice bready caramel aroma with a hint of dark fruit . taste is very sweet loads of caramel and burnt sugar sugarcoated dark bread a little bit of smokiness and bacon hints of baked brown sugar apples in the background plus a noticeable alcohol warmth . mouthfeel is thick and chewy very little carbonation . alcohol can be felt going all the way down . this is a very big badass brew . i can see one bottle being enough for me as it s very hard to get past the alcohol and the sweetness is cloying at times . pretty good and interesting dopple though .,palate,0.9,1
another fantastic beer from pizza port . pours dark jet black with a nice tan head . the aroma is full of roast charcoal and some fig like esters . the moutfeel is exceptional full bodied and thick with appropriate carbonation . the taste is very rich . there are dominant espresso and bittersweet chocolate notes . the alcohol comes in slightly at the end but is expected with a . ris . the finish lingers and begs for another sip . very drinkable and one of the better ris i ve had .,palate,1.0,1
ounce bottle received as a gift from metallitone thank you very much for this beer bottle looks different than the one pictured poured into my new belgium snifter currently drinking it a dark brown and nearly black with only some light shining through inch soapy light tan head that stuck around for close to two minutes some retention and lacing at the beginning s borubon milk sweet cream some tartness roasted malt dark fruit coffee dark chocolate toffee vanilla caramel and some booze t started off with a big bourbon taste some burned malt in the middle then some spiciness in the finish did not taste chocolate and vanilla until a little later as it warmed i began tasting some different fruits not as much hot alcohol that was in the aroma no hops present at all could taste a weird funky sourness towards the end that had some booze in the aftertaste quite enjoyable overall m spicy sweet and dry mouthfeel medium to full bodied not much carbonation taste lingered for about a minute weird sensation on the tongue at times d could not finish this bottle only could drink about fourteen ounces somewhat smooth and pretty easy to drink abv is high at nine percent though alcohol is pretty much hidden had never even heard of this brewery let alone this beer always excited to try a barrel aged beer though nice surprise and a generous addition to my package would drink again recommended to anybody that has not tried it as well,palate,0.6,1
i was pretty excited when i got to order this as i was told by dave at the comet that this glass of beer was poured from one of only two kegs that were in the great state of ohio so yeah not only was it special to be able to get it this is also my th review . how s that for fate . poured from the tap into a tulip appearance a dark coppery color with very miild carbonation almost none to speak of . a very thin skim of head yet it appears to be very sticky though because of the the lacing between the lip and even level of beer in the glass . a little cloudy as well . smell grassy hoppy piney . a slight alcohol is present as well in the back and a mild sweetness perhaps honey . very reminiscent of hopslam so perhaps that s why i mention the honey . as this bad boy warms the alcohol became much more prevalent in the smell as did the sweetness . taste very big piney hops right up front yet balanced well with the sweetness honey esque malty caramel . alcohol is also very present and as it warms the sweetness and alcohol really pick up a very smooth drink though . mouthfeel burning from the alcohol you can feel it evaporate right off the palate and that leaves it nice and dry yet it also feels like it s trying to be sticky from the hoppiness as well . the body is a little chewy and very nice and the warmer it gets the stickier and chewier it gets very smooth . drinkability low . abv is pretty high and this is definitely a sippin kind of beer there s no way i d be able to sit through more than one serving of this but still an amazing beer .,palate,0.9,1
oz . brown screw top bottle . best before a cloudy fiery amber brew . pours massive creamy off white head with pretty good retention . s light bready caramel . perfume hops . soapy leathery yeast . pear . t juicyfruit but with light sweetness . very light bitterness that does n t seem to balance the other flavors . dry finish . definite warming sensation from the alcohol . m lively carbonation makes this beer light on the palate . d good example of the style . would n t seek this one out again but very enjoyable nonetheless .,palate,1.0,1
oz bomber bought from kroger right here in lynchburg . appearance dark orange gold with a slight haze . nice little white head leaves pretty good lacing . chunks of yeast are loosely settled and come along well before the bottom of the bottle . smell very sweet smelling with caramel malt and citrus and slightly floral hops . taste big and malty sweet . hops are orange a little piney and grassy . finishes with a little bitterness and long biscuity flavor . mouthfeel pretty thick and a little syrupy . i d actually like a little more carbonation . drinability this is the second one i ve bought and i ll buy it again . pretty cheap and grocery store available makes it nice . its a solid but not especially interesting dipa .,palate,0.6,1
pint bottle vintage silver wax top into a snifter . a pours a deep rich and orange colored body . almost looks like grand manier in the glass actually retained its carbonation well over years in the bottle a full finger head but it dissipated quickly s brandy soaked cherries orange peel grape . t carmel butter and thick brandy soaked cherries immediately hit the pallet . a touch of hops in the finish but kind of a lingering orange after taste that might be too sour to my liking but not terrible . years is certainly enough aging on this one and i will likely serve the other two bottles i have soon . i fear it might become too sour a year from now . m surpassingly sweet even for an aged barelywine . moderate to high carbonation almost like soda at the finish . smooth and buttery like a white wine . d good in a snifter for a one off thats all your going to want or need though . enough alcohol to let you know you ve drank after a bottle .,palate,1.0,1
picked up this oz man can at the grocery store for a buck . a golden yellow with a short lived small white fizzy head . a collar and some lace stick around . pretty average for the style . s rice and cornflakes cereal . not bad but nothing special . it is very fresh smelling unlike some others of it s ilk . t cornflakes cereal . sweet cooked corn . finishes really clean . m light bodied at crisp at first but it gets slimy on the palate . cooked corn mash . this does not feel good at all . d pretty good for an ice beer . i ll take this over regular bud any day . at least it s not watered down .,palate,0.3,0
poured from the big bottle . a a deep honey gold . a little hazy with some good lacing . s a ton of pine but not offensive . slight citrus . hops obviously long before it gets to your nose . t i ve always been a little hesitant with ipas so i was skeptical but it came highly recommended so i gave it go . i am glad i did . very refeshing and it does n t taste as hoppy as it smells . you get a hint of the malt at the very end . it has a citrusy brightness and bitterness too . it mellows out over time though . m light and does n t linger . but still satisfying . d i was impressed with how easy this was to drink given how much you smell the hops . i also had this on tap at the khyber and it was even smoother then . give it a try .,palate,1.0,1
purchased an assorted belgian pack from bevmo in san jose ca and this was one the varieties . poured this . oz bottle into a snifter . a small rather carbonated white head that dissipated quickly . good lacing noticed right off the bat . remarkably transparent amber color . the focus of the nose is on the spice and the yeast . pepper and clove . moderately appealing to me . bready and some malts not a much of alcohol smell . taste is very blah . not as strong as the nose . some spice some yeast . subpar . very watery mouthfeel .,palate,0.3,0
oz bottle poured into snifter thanks to jesse for this one . a pours a dark brown black with a finger of brown foamy head which dissipates moderately quickly without leaving lacing . really amazed at how dark this given the low abv i would have expected something approaching double digits before checking on here just from the appearance . s lots of blueberry aroma here tons of roasted chocolate almost charred malts with accents of wood smoke and vanilla . as the beer approaches room temperature it smells almost like blueberry juice . t again roasted chocolate malts provide the backbone for taste at least in the front of the sip . blueberry dominates the middle not sure if i can pick anything else up beyond a bit of chocolate and blueberry lingers for quite a while on the finish . at warmer temperatures the blueberry gains a tangy almost bitter quality which knocks taste down a bit . m much like appearance this is very good for a . stout . medium bodied and very smooth with light carbonation and a bit of a stickiness left over on the finish . d a mostly hit or miss beer across its individual categories the blueberry intensity here without a great flavor to back it up was just too much for this one to go down easily at all .,palate,0.7,1
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 .,palate,0.8,1
pours a crystal clear golden honey one finger of head thick white lacing . smells zesty with yeast and fruit in the back . it would be hard to say it smells like pomegranate because that fruit really does n t have much of an aroma in the first place . fruit forward wheat back . a sweetness light and staying hits the tongue and hops join in the after effects . mouth feel is more medium bodied than the wheats i m used to a nice change and the full blast carbonation leaves one a happy advocate overall it is lacking smell good in flavor great in feel . not a bad drink . i,palate,0.8,1
unintentionally aged beer review date notches indicate bottling second week of december . uh oh . this has been lost in the very back of my fridge for five months so lets keep that in mind as we consume and review . at least it was refrigerated the entire time . despite having a novice s enthusiasm for aged beers and a year old cellar in the basement somebody wiser than myself in the ways of beer aging once told me that maibocks do n t age well they fall apart rather quickly and i believed him so much that i never bothered to try doing it . and now we get a psuedo aged because of refrigeration things change much slower bottle by accident . pours a hazy honey color with absolutely no foam or head at all . not even lacing . however the beer is still pleasingly carbonated . nose at first is is a brief fragrant floral hop hit that falls into earthy tones and than reveals an egg challah loaf like bready malt scent . i wonder if that egginess can be attributed to burtonization with sulphur ions . it does n t directly smell of sulphur though thats for certain . it is still quite tasty mellow pale malt flavor with surprisingly low oxidation or staleness . although there is a tiny bit of staleness it is not even close to my threshold of tolerance . tastes of challah just like it smells with a butter pat on top from the oxidation . only problem i have is that fleeting burst of floral hops once dissipated from initial opening is gone forever from taste and nose . damn . as one might expect i ve killed the hops . i m left with earthy malt and bread . sadly i find it sort of one dimensional and lackluster without those floral hallertauer notes . you can tell that is exactly what is needed to make this a great beer as well . mouthfeel is refreshing and the abv is well hidden . so lesson reinforced . maibocks best consumed fresh .,palate,0.8,1
thanks to number bum for this one . oz . bottle poured into my chimay chalice . pours a hazy corn yellow with a fluffy large bubbled white head that stays forever . yeast sediment floats around and settles quickly . stickiness is quite good . smell is of cirtus fruit all the way around with some spice goodness but kind of artificial . taste was very bland not nearly as powerful as the smell . almost tastes like water with a lemon squirted in it . yeast is there banana is there hops are there . but barely detectable . mouthfeel is pretty good goes well with the style of light and highly carbonated . not something i ll be drinking again .,palate,0.8,1
i guess i m more of a porter and brown ale guy so this can be taken with a grain of salt . it looks like a pale ale should there s some yeast on the bottom of the bottle and the head stays for a bit . the smell is hoppy somewhat floral and citrusy . taste that s where i just do n t get along with this one all that well . i d rather have a bit more malt presence it s just too hoppy and bitter for me . drinkability if i had to choose between this and a macro i d take this . but if there was a sn porter to be had i d be all over it . edit on i ve raised my review score since i ve either started loving the hop my tastes have changed or the fact that this is one of the few decent beers you can get around here on a night out and i ve become more accoustomed to it .,palate,0.6,1
dark chocolate color with a creamy mid sized head that leaves nice lacing . the aroma is sweet of chocolate malts and burnt caramel . hints of roasted malts come through along with earthy woody hops . very well balanced and pleasant smell . medium bodied and buttery smooth with a creamy carbonation . slightly sweet of roasted chocolate and caramel malts . lightly roasted coffee and bitter chocolate come through with mild woody hops into modestly dry finish . this is a very good porter and probably my favorite sam adams offering yet . very drinkable very tasty and the mouthfeel could n t be better for the style .,palate,1.0,1
pours a slightly cloudy copper body with a thich sudsy looking white head . citurs and pine sap on the nose . for a dipa that is supposed to be severely dry hopped i was hoping for more . i ve had pale ales with a larger hop scent . if the aroma was a mild letdown the flavor is a tragedy . alcohol is pervasive . there is an astringent character that goes far beyond simple bitterness . sweet malt is reminiscent of american barleyine . hops come and go in flashes but never land a solid blow . the finish is like cheap whiskey boozy but not in that good warming sort of way . if you have to slam it like you re shooting mccormick vodka at a frat party to get through a bottle its not a good beer . i wo n t be finishing my glass let alone the bottle . i do n t know what they did wrong with this beer but it seems like they keep doing it . after reading other reviews it does n t sound like my experience was an isolated incident or the result of a bad batch . while plenty of bas seem to think its decent it sounds like the shock i currently feel is a rather common reaction to this product . i hate to be mean . i know someone worked long hard hours to make this beer and i respect anyone willing to dedicate their life to commercial brewing . it is not any easy thing to do . but this is bad . avoid this beer . i wo n t be carrying it at my store and as it is currently constituted i would recommend others take a pass as well . you may be able to pass this off on someone with little experience with ipas and they mat not notice its flaws and simply drink it as a source of alcohol but i think most experienced beer drinkers will notice right away there is something wrong with hop juice .,palate,0.7,1
pours a hazy sediment ridden sappy orange amber color . quite a bit of floaters and a huge fluffy white head that is fairly slow to dissipate leaving thick lacing everywhere . the smell is full of unripened orange and resiny pine sap . the hop profile melds wonderfully with the limp sugary sweet faint carmelized malty notes . the taste the heavy citrus in the nose does not come through much at all in the taste . the malt backbone is there but not very pronounced . some weak toffee and faint burning sugar . a very non aggressive hop profile adds some grapefruit pith and very mild pine flavor . this one ended up too sweet with a shocking lack of heavy ipa bitterness i expected . watery mouthfeel with ample carbonation . light bodied and very little coating . this would be a good one to introduce to the non converted . loved their dipa but maybe i was expecting too much out of this one . it is a solid brew very non offensive .,palate,0.4,0
pours an orange color with white minimal head . there is some sediment . primary aromas of ginger and orange peel . secondary aromas of mango white peppercorn apricot and coriander . very fruity on the palate . apricot peach orange and ginger . the aftertaste is dominated by pineapple . the body is medium but the overall feel is bright due to the weighty carbonation . the aftertaste is medium length with pineapple and ginger . overall this is a really fun beer . rather complex on every level and worthy of aging even longer .,palate,1.0,1
a pours a reddish brown with nearly no head just a few bubbles . no lacing . s intensely sweet smelling caramel and molasses aromas . t like the smell quite sweet with a strong caramel taste . an odd medicinal twang gets in the way but the alcohol is well hidden . m thick and full bodied with light carbonation . sticky and extra syrupy . d decent and drinkable but there are plenty of better doppelbocks that are readily available .,palate,0.9,1
i was attracted to the litre can i saw in the store . i still have it sitting on a shelf at home . i normally only get the stuff when having sushi . for japanese beer i was impressed . it has the looks of a regular lager with some hop in the nose . the taste is clean and mild and is quite refreshing . this is one of a few beers i can actually drink while eating .,palate,0.8,1
a very attractive beer . deep red amber color and a very tall and tiny bubbled head that sticks to the glass in thick rings . smells candy like and piney with a whiff of alcohol . very boozy taste with a sickly sweet powerful hop bitterness that turns resinous . heavy and oily in the mouth . coats the tongue . overwhelming . hopped beyond my tastes . alcoholic beyond my tastes . thick beyond my tastes .,palate,0.4,0
presentation oz bottle with a drink before freshness date on the side of the label . appearance thin white lace with some retention to be noticed . good clarity smell musty diacetyl herbal woody hops and a mix of toasted nutty grain and mild fruitiness . taste mouth feel incredibly crisp and smooth with a fluffy moderate body lightly pungent upfront of hops and buttery musty diacetyl . hint of fruitiness and dry malt character . the malt is almost cookie like short bread in flavor . finishes with a faint dryness donning a long lingering hop flavor . drinkability notes a simple yet tasty ale i could see knocking back a couple of these to change the pace .,palate,0.9,1
on tap at the muddy pig st. paul mn . very sedimented medium brown dull and sort of muddy looking . thickish head settles as brown grey skim of of an inch . not the most attractive of beers . laces in wide loops . candied fruit aroma sweet like the bread and candies of hot cross buns at easter . full mouthfeel and very low carbonation would come off as lush if it was n t for prickly cinnamon and alcohol tones . lots of fruit flavors come through tempered by yeasty flavors and an awful lot of residual sugars what hits me especially is mincemeat with a coal like bittering as the brew rounds out . while not my favorite as a pie flavor it works at least intellectually in the brewer s art the flavor profile is to be respected here in my opinion . comes off as very alcoholic to my tastes . smooths pleasantly as it warms up . but still for me gloppy and overly sweet .,palate,0.9,1
bell s batch was a brown color with a light brown half inch head that quickly dissipated to a bare collar . lots of licorice in the aroma did not care for it at first but i adapted or the nerve endings in my nose were seared . the taste was molasses licorice coffee alcohol chocolate and everything else but the kitchen sink and a grapefruit . very sweet but did manage to throw a bitter bone to the hop heads by way of the after taste . the mouth feel was full bodied very oily and modestly carbonated . drinkability was pretty good for a beer at . abv . i want another one and i will have another one . fortunately i bought two six packs and will be going out for more tomorrow . i can hardly wait to see how this one ages . normally i m not a big fan of anise licorice but i really enjoyed it in batch .,palate,1.0,1
a easy to develop head tiny tiny bubbles some sticky lacing not a full screen and not enjoyable to view . not a blood ruby but a lighter tone body . amber if you will . s light citrus fragrance mostly a grassy hop characteristic . light floral by a tad . little bit of sharpness to it begs some questions . simple brew . t the grassy hops translate well here . however there is n t too much sweetness to balance it . its a lot of hop character not too much else . small burst of sweet caramel mingles with the orange character then it rotates into a grassy nature floats into spicyness . interesting . and finishes off pure bitterness . just a piny biting center . nothing oppressive just lets you know hey . you are drinking an ipa son . m very thin . watery lackluster . good sticky flavors good carbonation but this body is atrocious . really lacking here . it is alright . i d never order it again so its definitely below average in that respect .,palate,0.3,0
well this one certainly seems to be a polarizing beer . i love dale s and gordon but i m hearing this is something completely different . picked up a damn expensive pk . . . recently to give it a shot. poured into an sa perfect pint . an unusual looking brew this one is . a light golden yellowish brown with a very thick creamy head . cloudy hazy and hoppy looking . an earlier review said something about funyuns and i could n t agree more . this . is . .funky . not in a good way though . the earthy spiciness of the summit hop is definitely not something to be single hopped with . its just too funky and dank . the malts do their best to peek through but that dank hoppiness cuts it to ribbons . well . it tastes like funyuns too . very prominent salty onion like hoppiness abounds and dominates this brew from start to finish.i m really really trying to like this one but i just ca n t do it . sips and its down the drain for me . the dank hoppiness of this one just is n t my thing . big disappointment obviously . wanted to be one of those that fell in love with yet another ob offering but this one missed the mark in my book .,palate,0.7,1
appearance smell mid ruby gold color with a tightly packed head that left nice lacing as it faded . the smell is strongly citrus sweet lemon and grapefruit . it s enticing and i could smell it as soon as i opened the can so big points for smell . taste not what i expected from the smell . it has a really weighty body that is n t well balanced . the spicy piney hops are pretty aggressive up front and an unconcealed burn of alcohol content unabashedly chases the hop shock . the finish is just pungent bitterness and lingers excessively . drinkability i liked it more after a few sips got used to it . the beer warmed . gettin sauced . but considering its body and alcohol content i would n t reach for more than one . or maybe even more than of one i think my half from the one i m splitting will be enough of this beer . overall i guess i d recommend it to some true hop head bitterness seeking iipa junkie but this definitely is n t what i d give a friend to try who did n t already know the style . maybe in a year or two the edges on this beer with smooth but consumed fresh this is a disappointing offering from oskar blues whose dales gordon and even tenfidy no i will not admit to liking an old chub are fantastic . c range .,palate,0.4,0
a crystal clear see through yellow . there was almost a finger of head and before that disappeared it looked ok . the left over head also left some very spotty lace that slid down the glass . s the only thing that i can really detect is a hint of sweetness . t m very very thin watery taste is apparent right from the start . not much at all going on except for some sweetness and a very slight bitterness that gives way to a watery finish . the bitterness was very fleeting and after about half the glass the sweetness took over . not the worst macro lager by any means . i could drink this if there was nothing better to be had .,palate,0.4,0
fresh bomber . thanks jamnescameron . pours like chocolate syrup . dark brown black color . impenetrable . smallish chocolate head retains well . not much lacing . aroma is mostly bourbon . a lot of sweetness like caramel vanilla and chocolate . flavor follows . a lot of sweetness with a light bittering roast . really really rich flavor . definitely a dessert cigar beer . thick viscous feel . like drinking syrup . very low carbonation level . the abv is noticeable but not enough to make this an unpleasant drinking experience . half of the bomber took well over an hour to drink this is definitely a slow sipper meant to be savored . ca n t wait to get my hands on more bottles to age .,palate,1.0,1
aroma . some malt a little grain perhaps . not the remarkable part of the beer for sure . very straw colored . pale . has a bit of crispness upfront with a brief shot of malt sweetness followed quickly by some breadiness . there s a bit of a hop presence in the finish as a lingering bitterness runs along the side of the tongue . finishes pretty clean with a little lingering of the hops present but otherwise very dry . a very drinkable light beer . perhaps more of a hop presence than other beers like this that i ve had . would be very nice on a hot summer day like today . .,palate,0.6,1
a poured out a clear copper color with a small white head of foam . the head had small bubbles and left little to no lacing . s aroma is caramel maple brown sugar and slightly floral . t lots of sweet caramel brown sugar and bready malts . there is a mild bitter hop bite . m it was crisp sharp and smooth . a medium bodied ale with a very dry finish . d this is an okay barleywine . it definitely leans toward the sweeter side of the spectrum . thanks to given flybrewing for sharing .,palate,0.9,1
appearance pours an inviting honey gold infused with amber . the head forms generously resembling sea foam in its bubbliness . retention is strong . smell white grapes diacetyl and some pungent yeastiness . quite aromatic with organic fruity properties and some phenols as well . taste yeasty earthlike flavors accentuated with a pleasant sweetness . butterscotch and grape combine to yield a tasty sticky sweet yet bitter milieu . the alcohol is present more in its satisfying warmth than in its comparatively subtle taste . finishes with the taste of rich doughy dark bread garnished with honey . mouthfeel delightfully creamy and full bodied . at once numbing and warming on the palate tongue and in the throat . very pleasant . drinkability excellent flavor and really pampers the palate . a fine rendition of the style and one of my favorites from unibroue .,palate,1.0,1
reviewing from notes . enjoyed with a few beer advocate buds . very fresh growler courtesy of chswimmer s mountainous driving skills . thanks craig . the body is quite dark orange and cloudy . it has some beautiful apricot like colors . decent head from an easy pour okay retention and good lacing . bright white head . fantastic aromas of grapefruit juice and all kinds of other citrus . you almost do n t want to drink it because it s so nice to smell . a lot of complexity in that citrus flavor well rounded . there s a nice sweetness from the bready malts too and hints of caramel . there s really not much bitterness coming across in the beer just lots of vibrant juicy hop flavor . i also get some grassy hay flavors too . the mouthfeel is a little bit on the dry side which is kind of confusing since the flavor is so juicy . a tad grainy but it s not detracting too much . it s also a little on the thin side . on the plus side this all works out to make it pretty refreshing . so so easy to drink . nice and refreshing great flavor almost hard to imagine this is a double ipa since it s just so vibrant and easy going . no alcohol heat at all here . i feel like i could drink the entire growler myself over the course of a few hours in one sitting .,palate,0.7,1
coney island human blockhead is a very clear copper lager with a dense yellowish off white head that leaves great lacing . it has a tart aroma with sweet malt notes . it s full bodied and very smooth with a clean dry finish . it tastes tart and sweet and syrupy and simple . it s rather lightly bittered with a grassy herbal spice . it tastes clean . it s very drinkable . but strong .,palate,1.0,1
pours a clear yellowish gold with virtually no head to speak of . it quickly takes on the look of a light iced tea . there s not much of an aroma other than some light honey notes and a touch of the almond . as far as flavor well it s a low carb light beer . what do you expect . do n t expect much of course as a matter of fact save your . and get some sam adams light if u need a light beer that badly . this stuff tastes very weird . it s like drinking carbonated water with fake honey and almond flavoring mixed into it like you would mix chocolate syrup into milk . tonic water even comes to mind and i hate that fake fizziness on the palate . a lingering aftertaste of the honey and almond hints stick around in a bad way . i just ca n t think of anything positive about this beer .,palate,0.2,0
uniquely blueberry color dark and deep purple sslight whitish purple head . smells of blueberry juice and alcohol . tastes like blueberry juice and malt liquor weird sort of champagne . decent wet mouthfeel with medium carbonation and a semi thin liquid . not too drinkable actually quite difficult to finish maybe for a celebration and pretend its bubbly ok price for bones .,palate,0.7,1
best served in a trappist glass poured a medium brown with an average sized fizzy white head that was mostly diminishing and had fair lacing . the aroma was of toasted cookie malts light herbal hops and a moldy yeast scent with notes of prunes and raisons . it tasted bitter sweet and sour at first and finished about the same but with notes of dried fruit . mouthfeel was medium in body and oily in texture with a lively carbonation . overall a very nice abbey ale .,palate,0.6,1
batch the color is a very dark brown opaque with very little khaki head that fades quickly . the smell is restrained with a yeasty heat coming through a slight edge of dark fruits and sweetness comes through . glug glug glug the flavor is surprisingly roasty for a belgian style but since its american i guess it makes perfect sense . licorice is a real big component . i get a spearmint gum aspect as well . the malt in this is sharp tasting bitter chocolate dates show up as well . over all this is a very interesting take of a dubbel and i have to say i like it quite a bit . one of the few beers lately to literally surprise me with how it tastes . its belgian in mouth feel and by way of the yeast character but the malts themselves are more american porter or stout in taste . the hops in this if any are bitter and earthy really only bringing out the malt as far as i can taste . overall a very interesting brew i d like to try again and i will five more to be exact .,palate,1.0,1
on tap at the office in montclair . reviewed on my droid arrives dark brown in color with hints of ruby red around the edges . no head when it arrives . aroma is mild caramel sweetness . nice sweet malty flavor . hints of coffee and plum . overall very nice . the biggest room for improvement is in the mouthfeel this is coming across pretty thin and the carbonation is almost nonexistent .,palate,0.6,1
tried this at the a b fort collins brewery . a a clear amber brew resides underneath a bone white one finger head that deposits abundant lace on the glass . s light caramel malts with no real hop notes to speak of . smells a bit like amber bock . t twangy fruit flavors along with an anemic hop note . more spicey than hoppy . wimpy . m extremely carbonated with a very dry finish . this in probably the best thing about this brew . d not bad it s just boring and bland . and not really hoppy either .,palate,0.8,1
this wonderful trappiste ale pours a murky brown with ruby highlights under the light . as customary of belgian ales this features a voluminous head with an off white color and creamy consistency . smells of dark fruits such as figs and a wonderful bouquet of various spices yeast and hint of alcohol . the sweet smells is well balanced by the spices so that everything comes off well balanced . starts off tasting sweet then moves to figs and raisins . finishes with a spiced kick . the alcohol becomes more evident midway through the glass and i m reminded to sip but the alcohol remains well hidden . closer to room temperature the sweetness recedes and the dark fruits move to the forefront showing the power and complexity of this dark ale . like other fine belgian beers the carbonation produces a surreal creamy consistency that serves to deliver maximum taste . this also creates wonderfully food pairings as the carbonations serves to sweep away each bite of food and reset the taste buds . drinkability is dangerously high but i will happily stop at one but look forward to the next another day .,palate,1.0,1
appearance opaque brown with a dark tan head smell dark malt mixed with sour milk taste too sour to taste anything else absolutely awful . my drain drank oz of this beer . mouthfeel ca n t keep it in my mouth drinkability undrinkable this beer was so bad it drove me to write my first beer review .,palate,0.2,0
no size listed on bottle but it looks like a ml . date code reads bbeoct i m guessing that it was bottled then . served in a chimay chalice a little cooler than cellaring temperature . a pours a completely headless deep brown body . a few bubbles line the edge of the glass just after the pour then no bubbles at all just a flat lifeless top . no lacing is formed . no carbonation is visible in the glass either . s at first it smells like the powdered stuff sold in health stores like gnc . after getting past that it s molasses followed by malt with a bit of an aged wood aroma like antique furniture and light alcohol in the background . it s ok but the initial smell is a bit strange . t molasses and light malts up front . quite sweet yet there s a bland bitterness that seems to become stronger as it warms . alcohol comes out strong as it nears room temperature . m medium full bodied zero carbonation silky . d lacks the warming feeling that is usually related to a winter warmer . this bottle may have just been past its prime . it seems to get better in some ways and worse in others as it warms up .,palate,0.6,1
pours a thin layer of pinkish white head over a cloudy dead straw liquid . smells dank horseblanket with light bright cherry . lemon pineapple and green grape . tastes woody drieness with cherry sweet pucker . lemon oranges green apple and dash of clovey phenol . md light mouthfeel with some silkiness . medium carbonation and moderate drinkability .,palate,0.9,1
vintage review from notes on . poured into my trusty snifter . pour is jet black with a nice brown head . medium full body with a smooth and surprisingly thin mouth feel at first . rich dark chocolate notes upfront balanced with a mellow espresso bitterness . rich dark cherry notes and a sweet malt presence throughout . despite a mild bitterness it is quite balanced and finishes with a rich and creamy mouthful with a warming bourbon presence . towards the very end the thick motor oil sediment comes out and ups the richness factor and thickens the body . alcohol is present but very enjoyable certainly does n t taste as strong as it is . almost like two beers in one . overall a perfect beer for new years day glad it had some age on it because the flavors were still punching me in the face .,palate,1.0,1
appearance pours a dark brown color with ruby highlights . about of khaki head forms average retention and lacing . smell smells of some roast pretty strong dark fruit character maybe some florals and some soapiness . taste the taste is different . a fair number of dark fruits with maybe a hint of roast . some florals on the back end . definitely not what i was expecting but still okay . more roast and creaminess is needed here . mouthfeel overall light medium bodied with quite a bit of carbonation very smooth and creamy . overall not my favorite milk stout i have tried by any stretch . had heard some good things about this but not super impressed .,palate,0.9,1
i had this beer in the comfort of my home after a long day at work . a i poured it into a tall glass it was dark black thick . s the smells come at you right away there is a distinct heavy chocolate smell . once i smelled that it was hard to want to smell anything else . t the taste is great it was hard for me to detect all the tastes going on that was why i gave it a . . i think once i smelt the chocolate my taste buds went crazy . m it is a thicker heavy beer with sweet taste . o great beer to have every now an again to change things up .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a stubby with best before of july . beautiful clear golden colour but with almost complete lack of carbonation and or head . almost reminiscent of red bull . mostly malt on the nose with hints of honey . taste is very similar to an australian macro lager does n t appear to possess ale characteristics to any great depth . lacks the carbonation that such lagers possess as well so does not provide as much refreshment either . rather more ish malt taste with limited bitterness . very smooth and easy to drink not complex at all . i m thinking this is possibly from a bad batch and may need to be re tested at a future date . rather disappointingly average with the only defining characteristic being the hops which are very little creatures .,palate,0.4,0
oz . bottle poured into a pint glass a cloudy orangey amber . moderate head with a little lacing . s citrusy hops mostly grapefruit but not overpowering t hops present yet moderate decent malt counterbalance . m just right . zesty on the tongue after swallowing but not zingy d a very drinkable ipa not overly hoppy which allows you to drink other more brews without annihilating your taste buds but neither is it a weak ipa . solid .,palate,1.0,1
. oz bottle poured into a tulip glass . pours a bright hazy blonde color topped by an equally bright fluffy white head which is retained very well for a wild ale and leaves some stringy lacing as it goes . aroma . this is a doozy . dirty socks wet cardboard and soft cheesy pungency . no i m not kidding . behind that ridiculousness there s a hint of some hops but this beer is really about the wild elements . as is the case in many of the wilder beers out there it s not as wacky on the palate as it is on the nose . there are dry and earthy brett notes and a leafy herbal hop profile on the entry followed by a buggy and slightly phenolic aftertaste . even for a lover of brett and funk this is n t a highly drinkable beer . the somewhat bizarre aroma and the slight imbalance on the flavor profile make it a slow drinker . i m really not sure if this came out the way mikkeller intended or not . if the goal was just to see how far they could crank up the volume on the brett funk then they succeeded but if they were looking to brew something that tasted great i ll have to say they fell a little short . overall an interesting experience but unlikely to be a repeat purchase .,palate,0.8,1
i can understand why this is called a sweet stout . the chocolate aroma and flavor definitely take over the coffee aroma and flavor . on that note the head was small sized tan smooth with fine sized bubbles that was mostly diminishing . the body was dark brown and uncarbonated . the nose was mildly malty chocolate and mild coffee . the flavor was that of chocolate over coffee with a very smooth mouthfeel thin and watery texture and light bodied . the lacing was very sparse .,palate,1.0,1
pours a cloudy dark burgundy color with one finger of creamy off white head . scent of oak whiskey vanilla and caramel . the barrel characteristic is great here the scent is just phenomenal . taste of wet oak vanilla some chocolate caramel and a bit of alcohol heat . more oak and vanilla flavors in the finish . very tasty barleywine i hope this one gets even better with age . mouthfeel is heavy and smooth with low carbonation .,palate,1.0,1
pours black . thick with a big thick off white head with lots of lacing . roasty thick and creamy nose . heavy on the chocolate . taste . well very nice . big on chocolate and malts . toasty to the max . i really cant find any coffee . but thats ok. man i love this beer .,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle into a snifter a pours a dark black with a big tan head with good retention that fades leaving lacing on the glass . s the nose is full of roasty aromas like cocoa malt and coffee . there s a milk chocolate feel to the nose which is very inviting . t the taste starts with a roasty chocolate flavor and then a sharp bitterness . on the finish is loads of roasted malt coffee and a bit of vanilla . m the feel is creamy and medium bodied . rather light for a ris and that really detracts from the beer in my opinion . d good roasty aromas and flavors and not much alcohol in the nose or taste . the abv would probably make this hard to put down too many though . this is almost like an imperial porter instead of a stout . the mouthfeel is lighter than what i come to think of when i thik of a ris . recommended if you can get it . ten fidy is still my favorite though .,palate,0.6,1
ounce bottle purchased from cooke s market for right under ten dollars a few months ago of the beer valley brews my dad and i drank last night poured into my new belgium snifter color is a bright clear amber orange one inch off white head that is pretty foamy there is some retention and descent lacing smell consists of of toffee caramel berries roasted almonds piney hops herbal notes grassy accents and toasted bread taste starts off with a veriety of roasted nuts toffee and caramel in the finish piney and citrusy hops make up the finish that rounds out with a medium bitter aftertaste seems more like a double ipa at first more malt comes out once it warms though dry bitter piney citrusy and toasty mouhfeel quite complex and changes over time medium to full bodied on the lighter side for carbonation has a long lasting taste could not drink more than the ten or so ounces i poured for myself can get really heavy as time goes on alcohol is fairly hidden but it is just a filling beer that packs a punch not a bad barleywine overall interesting that it is aged in the bottle a while before it is even released probably would not spend the money on this again but glad i tried it worth trying once,palate,0.9,1
ml bottle courtesy of cardinal pub bar stavanger . abv is . . black colour creamy brown head . strong and sweet aroma of treacle caramel roasted malts molasses bakery and chocolate . nice . very sweet flavour largely the same elements as in the aroma but far too sugary and overwhelmingly sweet for me .,palate,0.4,0
first off i need to say why i got this . i was looking to pick up a six pack of goose island ipa which is a great affordable ipa so i head down to my local grocer hoping they would have it . hmmmm . .no ipas at all . i remember reading that this was decent so based on the description of hops on the bottle i picked up a sixer . a pours a nice deep red color and even leaves some lace . s i was hoping for something hoppy tonight but instead i get bread and malt in the nose . is that a single hop in the back that i smell . ok . hops are present . t malt bomb . hops are a side conversation here in the taste . not satisfying . m good carbonation and a nice balance . d i ca n t tell if i m angry over not finding an ipa or really do n t like this beer . it s an attempt at having a budweiser with a hop presence and definately has the most complex flavor of any i ve had . however i do n t think this even comes close to something like goose island ipa knowing it s only . more for a six pack of that .,palate,0.8,1
i had this beer out of the bottle no glass on hand but what a sweet bottle it is . the only way it could be cooler is if it came in one of those oil can looking things . the smell is sweet grain tempered with spicy hop and just a wisp of alcohol . the bottle gives up a great crisp crackery grain flavor that lifts up spicy hops in the backend . very smooth . gets a bit grassy with warmth . this is pretty much like if you took many of hieleman s products stripped them of their off flavors boosted the body and bittered them a tad more artfully . mouthfeel is nice . midwieght with plenty of carbonation but almost no sting . drinkability is great my only beef with this as a session beer is it is just a bit on the filling side . this is a great product . it is an easy drinking macro style beer brewed with high quality ingredients . a well built beer but still makes you kinda want a plastic cup and a cigarette .,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle served in a pint glass . looks like corona extra . yellow kinda fizzy at first but then mostly flat . smells like nothing . not a good thing but not a bad thing . at least it does n t smell bad . also taste like nothing . which is better than corona extra . at least this just tastes like water without the stale corn flavor . mouthfeel is equally watery . nothing impressive about this beer at all except that it s as drinkable as a bottle of water . i guess a really cold one would help you cool off on a hot day but i can think of plenty of other beers that would also do that while tasting like something .,palate,0.4,0
now quaffing avery double ipa deep hazy golden goodness in a glass . i can almost picture myself flying in a plane above the rugged troposphere that is the head atop this beer . smell is all about the hops very citrusy and floral can something smell juicy . . this is an aggresively hopped beer . well over a year old now and the hops are not only present but dominate the taste of the beer . fairly light in body for such a big beer drinkability is good . the mouthfeel was amazing thanks to the silky rocky head which remained throughout the entire glass . finish is bitter and acidic think apples . happy th avery .,palate,1.0,1
from the sublime to the ridiculous . fuller s chiswick bitter is a nice beer to look after especially served in a big old fuller s goblet with the griffin resplendent of the side . an amber body reposes underneath a white head and some good lace was noted until the whole thing gave up the ghost and faded into oblivion . a very subdued aroma of fruity malts does n t change my conviction that this beer will be a repeat of all my other mediocre experiences with english beer since leaving my homeland . i m spot on . the lack of cask conditioning has killed this beer and all that we are left with is a one dimensional bland melange of fruity malts and hyper toned down herbal hops . its sucks to know that in a different format this could be so much more . fuller s really has bottle conditioned and cask conditioned beer nailed but keg and pasteurised versions are like banquo s ghost at macbeth s banquet an outline of the real thing but with no real substance . body and carb is okay but by this point i m already at the meh stage . experiences like this disillusion me .,palate,0.6,1
this overly boozy monster was given to me by nick as a very generous add in on a trade of unicorns . thanks nick . but this one has two horns . it s a foursquare check in from a hot girl to a lame place . she s getting her nails done and shared it with you . but truthfully besides the appearance which is an awesome black stout with a nice head the smell is a malty chocolate coffee bomb there is n t much else . it s not very drinkable . the taste is plain booze and water the elements are n t well composed . and the mouthfeel is near full but not really redrinkable . mostly because it s just not that special for the style . eagles won though . so . go birds .,palate,0.8,1
january bottle date sampled june pours with a frothy three finger thick amber tinged tan colored head that sits atop an absolutely brilliantly clear fully reddish amber colored brew . i immediately notice a pronounced butter oak aroma as i pour this brew it is almost diacetyl like . the aroma is clearly dominated by bourbon barrel characteristics notes of spicy oak bourbon and butter but there is a hint of malt underneath but it leans towards a sticky candy like aroma that i hop is not in the flavor . while the bourbon barrel certainly is dominant in the nose it is not as big and powerful as some barrel aged beers this is a good thing as it would be much too offensive if it was . in the end though the nose is a bit too one dimensional . quite sweet with a simplistically candied malt flavor . in some ways it reminds me of cotton candy . it is fairly light bodied for a barleywine actually for a barleywine it is quite light bodied . i do like that the bourbon barrel is not as prominent as it is in the nose but unfortunately the complex marriage of malt and hops that one expects from a barleywine is not here either . the bourbon barrel notes are here towards the late middle and finish of each sip . buttery oak flavors are the most noticeable but there are also touches of spicy oak and a bit of warming bourbon flavors . i never would have guessed that this was it hides the alcohol quite well and it is quite a bit more light bodied than i expected . my guess is that this was filtered way too tightly and it stripped a lot of malt complexity out of this brew . thin wan and a pale specter of what a barleywine should be though on the up side it does keep from being offensive .,palate,0.4,0
thanks to capra for sharing this beer at a tasting on . poured approx . oz . from a oz . bottle into a small snifter . a murky brown carbonation sits on top of the beer beautifully . s sweet malts fresh baked bread brown sugar . t licorice wheat irish soda bread . m the best feature of this beer . perfect carbonation . d drinks very smooth but is a little hot . overall always happy to try westy now i know to age it a little .,palate,1.0,1
this is one of the most drinkable not too sweet krieks . though it is n t an oude kriek and sweetened with sugar the sugar is not mentionable . it feels naturely . l ok quite light red diminishing top s very good nice touch of bretts t the taste is in contrast what others have mentioned not very much in line with the smell . sour some cherries but most of all very tart and bone dry element of french cheese in it brie some cream m lovely alcohol nice tartness very drinkable o not too complex but but very good kriek which i will buy whenever i see it .,palate,1.0,1
what a tremendously complex beer for a . er . with a foocus on burnt woods spices and a brown ale base anchor hits another home run . dark brown and nearly opaque this brown has a daintyy but persistent tanned head that leaces convincing amounts of lacing behind . the brown ale gives a lot of aroma and flavor of rch colas root beer and caramelized molassas . laced with charred cedar burnt cocoa roasted almonds nutty coffees aand light peat this is one largeky complex malt profile . spices of spruce sage nutmeg orange peel and cinnamon give a varying balance to the malts especially with the lighter hop contributions . crisp and well attenuared for the most part maybe too much so . the beer kinda empties its creaminess too early allowing the astringencies and flatness to dominate a large portion of the mid palate . later the dry and crisp texture is appreciated but this comes in too late . still the best annual christmmas beer on the market .,palate,0.6,1
a dark amber body with light honey color at the edges tight cm head . s pineapple cedar t light malt and huge floral taste . huge bitterness initially which lacks any balancing maltyness . m very surprisingly light and everscent with tight fine carbonation . d this would be a decent session beer .,palate,1.0,1
poured into bell s tulip . nice deep dark brown to almost black color . a good fingers of head on top great retention on the head . this is a beautiful looking beer smells of dark chocolate roasted coffee and some malt . not much else though . tastes very heavy of roasted coffee . not overly bitter not much astringency . a touch of dryness . super dark chocolate and coffee pretty much sums this one up . could use more malt or residual sweetness but for a regular american coffee stout it does the trick mouthfeel is a touch thin and watery but there is a bit of creaminess from the nice carbonation that keeps this one going . very drinkable beer i could have quite a few of these my guess is that it is in the . . abv range its definately not potent this is meant to drink easy . replace your coffee with this beer . drink it at the very end of a solid dessert . i d say drink it with coffee cake or carrot cake it would be perfect with that . this could be a morning beer when camping in northern wisconsin minnesota michigan . if you can get a growler perfect .,palate,0.6,1
by far their best beer we sampled . this brew poured a medium head of fine to large brown bubbles and an opaque black body . it has a very mild malt aroma to weak for a good stout and a strong coffee flavor . i did not taste the typical chocolate or roasted notes that are typical of most good stouts only coffee . it had a good lacing and was smooth from start to finish . there was no bite at all .,palate,1.0,1
first off i love avery beers and their ipa is among my favorites.that said . . pours a clear golden orange amber with a single finger head that melts to a very small lace for this type of beer . aroma is . .aroma is . aroma is a mistake . bitter hops with nothing piney or citrusy . just sort of nasty bitter . taste is also a mistake . something i ca n t identify . bitter hops with strong alcohol . maybe medicinal alcohol . sweetness that ca n t really be identified with the malts . just extremely unbalanced . the flavors do n t seem to belong together . aftertaste and mouthfeel is creamy with an alcohol burn afterwards . drinkablility . sorry . i m not even going to finish this one .,palate,0.6,1
cloudy and yellow with a burst of carbonation that forms about a half inch of head then quickly falls to a collar of bubbles . smells of ciitrus . fairly thick body . surprising amount of bitterness . peppery towards the finish . not sure of this in production anymore but it tasted relatively fresh . a good spring beer .,palate,0.8,1
appearance oz bottle poured into standard pint glass . dark cloudy brown colour thick fluffy head . smell sweet toasty and somewhat yeasty . slightest hint of booze . taste extremely toasty and malty . somewhat of a sweet aftertaste . mouthfeel lots of razor sharp bite . i love it . with the extreme amounts of roasted toasted malt the bite mixes in very nicely . drinkability overall the flavours and mouthfeel of this beer are what make it interesting . somehow the extreme bite and toastyness work amazingly with each other i m yet to find another brew that does it life this one .,palate,1.0,1
beer looked nice when poured into a pint glass and i enjoyed the smell of the grape . this was very sweet and tasted almost like candy . very light feeling in the mouth but with the sweet taste was very undrinkable . i had to give up drinking it after about a third of the beer and this has never happened to me . overall just not impressed,palate,0.6,1
poured from a oz from a pack into a snifter . best before notch rd week of february or . ton of sediment on the bottom but i know this was only first released in this format in fall . a pours a clear orange with a white head that leaves a thin ring . s smells like honey and perhaps sugary candy . t very sweet honey and candy followthrough to the taste with a noticeable wheat base . no alcohol presence at all . m thin and watery very little carbonation too thin to be cloying but i d rather this beer be full bodied . d it s kind of a mess perhaps this bottle is old but the mouthfeel of the beer just really does n t go well with the taste . i m sure i d like it a hell of a lot more if it had a full body . i do n t have a ton of wheatwines to compare to but for the three or four i have tried this is certainly the thinnest most watery one .,palate,0.4,0
scored a bottle of this off my neighbour . i ve had it once before in the summer but it from what i recall it was pretty average . a pours a crystal clear golden colour with a thin film of head after an aggressive pour no retention no lacing with moderate body carbonation . s grassy hops sweet corn and sour lemon . reminiscent of a pale euro lager . t much like the scent with the grassy hops coming off the top followed by a grainy bready malt that lingers on the finish . m medium body not overly carbonated but not too thin . no real complaints here . d nothing memorable here . it s by no means terrible it s just not all that memorable . i would never turn one down but i certainly would n t go out of my way to get one .,palate,0.8,1
banana bread beer . alright alright you got me i ll try it . poured from a pint bottle into a goblet style duvel glass . appearance is very clear and light extremely weak head and lacing . smell is very inviting pure banana perfume that is creamy and reminiscent of vanilla not overpowering . taste is surprisingly light . the banana flavor is significant but way more present in an aromatic capacity than on the tongue . this beer is not particularly sweet a pronounced bitterness plays very well against the banana s sweetness . a tangy lightly sour bread taste lingers on the palate . it is very light on the tongue somewhat insubstantial in texture . the very light quality of this beer provides a decent drinkability if you are really into bananas . personally i would go easy on it as it is somewhat of a novelty beer . this is an interesting one to try . what excites me most about this beer is the prospect of food pairings . i think it would suit equally as a dessert beer or as a light fresh foil to spicy dishes curries mexican etc .,palate,0.4,0
the bottle poured a nice dark reddish brown witha monsterous head that lasted for ever . for a stong ale there was very little aroma that i got from it . what i did get was caramel fruit punch aromas with very little hops . the taste was very sweet also with the fruit punch and malts that ended up with the ever slight tangy ness of hops . slight alcohol presence in the end . the hops are there but not strong enough . the mouth feel was thick and creamy a high gravity overall not a session beer but one to enjoy and move on .,palate,0.8,1
appearance dark dark brown with a tan head that laces very well . smell chocolate and hints of coffee with a slight hop bitter in there . taste cocoa wrapped around caramel and even a small amount of nuttiness . big burly maltiness with a decent amount of hops to level it out . very little coffee in the taste to me which is surprising considering the amount in the nose . mouthfeel this is where this one lets me down . feels very thin for a porter very watery . carbonation is even a tad light . drinkability not too bad of a drinkability but could definitely be improved by a better feel on the tongue . basically comes down to the fact that this is a solid but unspectacular porter .,palate,0.4,0
comparing it side by side with a budweiser . pours out a little darker but still clear . foam is a little higher here than the bud but the bud has more bubbles rising up from the bottom . smell has to go to the pbr . it has a little more malty sweet nose . definatly can smell more yeast here on the pbr . taste is a little watery but the aftertaste is just a bit more pronounced than the bud . more sweet grain here . the bud is more watery . mouthfeel on both is not much just clear water with a bit of beer bubbles . i have been a bud drinker for a lot of years and was waiting for the right moment to try both side by side . i wish there were sombody here to mix them up so i did n t know which was which . i would have to give the pbr the slight edge here . very slight though it might be .,palate,0.4,0
poured a ml bottle into a long tulip beer glass . appearance dark caramel cola appearance with only a little red shining through . nice beige foam head and limited carbonation . good lacing . smell roasted barley first off over a light coffee aroma . taste soft malty mocha flavour with a decent barley taste . a little bit of dry hop taste as well with a decent malt aftertaste . mouthfeel exceptionally smooth with an awesome eveness that carries the taste for a while . drinkability the best beer i ve had from this brewery a good signature brew worthy of several .,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle poured into a snifter . one of the absolute worst labels i ve seen on a beer . pbc labels usually appeal to me . i do n t know what they were thinking here and i m tempted to dock points . but i wo n t . the beer is damn nearly a pitch perfect black . viscous looking heavy and totally opaque . a mocha colored head sits tight at finger . some low viscous lacing dissipates back into the glass . we re in stout territory with this visage . works for me . aroma is damn near sublime . vanilla bean ice cream and light roast coffee float smothered in hot fudge . exactly that no more . but it does n t need anything else . my wife and i ca n t stop passing this back and forth taking deep whiffs followed by exclamations of pure satisfaction . by the smell of this i d guess it sits above . one of the most impressive porters i ve smelled . i need to take a minute and nitpick the mouthfeel it is light quick and well carbonated . i enjoy the carbonation keeping things crisp but otherwise this could use some work . more body would add some needed heft . presence . still this beer is impressive on the mouth . joe tells a good story if he s not deeply complex . plenty of roasted malt up front . opens into balanced mix of coffee cocoa vanilla and milk . at its peak it seems to alternate between slightly bitter coffee notes and loong sweet vanilla milk . condensed milk almost . sweet tobacco shows up towards the finish now i m getting a hint of the complex profile i seek out in a top notch porter . hops enter into the equation as the beer leaves the mouth needed and welcomed at this point . warm and earthy coating just slightly in the throat . this is not an example of a coffee porter that is all coffee . that element plays an ensemble role and that is greatly appreciated . a few tweaks namely a thicker mouthfeel some darker and dryer notes and this beer is one for the record books . as it stands now it is an impressive example,palate,0.6,1
a looked like just about every other dipa i ve come across . except this one had a bit more yeast making it cloudy almost opaque . the yeast does settle quickly though . .not much carbonation so very little lacing and head . s fruity hop smells . also hints at oily resinous types of strong hops . little alcohol . i swear i smell banana or something . t nice sweet hops . i was surprised really at the tastes in this beer . it seemed bitter but balanced by not malts but a sweet hop of some sort . hard to explain . very tasty m takes a few sips to get used to at first due to what seems like low carbonation . some may consider it almost flat but i feel that its not flat at all . just very fine bubbles for carbonation making it hard to notice until you get a few sips deep if you ve had a bubbly beer before it . very smooth d pretty strong so i would probabaly only have one bomber of this guy but i d rather split it with some one . . i would buy this one again . .very nice . i liked how the hops were presented in this one . like i said before . it seems like somehow they found a sweet hop to balance out the bitters . another good one by port,palate,0.4,0
picked up the pale and ipa as singles to check them out . already reviewed the other one a few days ago so now it s time for the ipa or no . as they call it . pours a very dark redish brown color similar to a dubbel with pour clarity . the head is thin and settles quickly with small scattered lace left behind . aroma is hoppy but there is a strange rubber smell that i just ca n t shake . it s like a new bike tire . at least it s not burnt rubber but it s not too pleasant . flavor is predictably rubbery as well . it s roasty and bitter the first part of that does n t make much sense for the style but it s the rubber that i keep coming back to . sorry but it s not too good . mouthfeel is about the only thing going for this one . medium body and appropriate carbonation . well i wish i could say it was better but it s just not that good . with all of the great beers available to us lucky rocky mountain dwellers this is not one of them .,palate,0.8,1
a nice hue of copper and an excellent thick off white head to match . lacing stuck to the glass for the entire beer . s best part of the beer blueberries and floral scents waft off of this one . t crisp alpine forest taste piney . bitter hops match this beer well . m at times a bit of a metallic feel to the beer . o a solid ipa,palate,0.6,1
thanks to lithy for this one . pours from a oz bottle into a pint glass . emerges a rather light color for a brown ale not really brown more like an amber color . soda like consistency white head . no lacing . aroma was fruity and slightly sour . a touch of green apple in the nose . some decent caramel but mostly sour fruit . a large biscuity presence with some caramel sweetness as well . not bad i guess . but the mouthfeel and green apple taste make this a difficult one to gauge . too carbonated and too fruity for a brown ale . i do like the biscuit and bread in the flavor . i would say this is a subpar brown ale . thin on the mouthfeel and the carbonation is way too high on this one making the thinnes hard to handle . glad i got to try this one so thanks lithy .,palate,0.4,0
i love nut brown ales and am glad to have found this one to test out . it is poured into a drinking glass and the head quickly goes away . i am most surprised by how clear it is . it is brown but it is almost as clear as a pale ale if not more so which i find distinctly different than i am used to . i catch hints of nuttiness on the nose along with the maltiness . my first reaction upon taking a sip was the thinness of the beer . i was expecting a more robust initial flavour for this style . as i continued to drink the beer its flavour profile grew . there was a definite enjoyable nuttiness to the beer and i caught a hint of coffee before it all got all washed out by the bitterness . yes i know it is advertised as bitter but i found it distracting from the other parts of the beer . it is advertised as their most complex beer but i find the subtleties of the beer to be killed by the bitterness . a different take on what i know of brown ales but not necessarily one that i am fond of .,palate,0.8,1
crystal clear and straw yellow with a lasting thin cap of fine white bubbles . spotty lacing . mild aroma a bit of sweet malt faint cereal notes clean but that s all i could pick up . there was a bit more going on in the flavour . mild bitterness with dry malty sweetness a hint of grassy and spicy hops in the finish . medium bodied creamy carbonation a bit dry . overall it was pretty clean and had a better texture than most in this style .,palate,0.8,1
i poured this caged and corked bottle into to different glasses the first being a duvel tulip it just did n t work it produced a ton of white head way to much for the presentation stay away from that glass the second being a standard challis which really helped out it still had a nice two finger head that settled down to a thick lace . the body was a dark burgandy when held to the light . the aromas coming from this brew are the typical belgian yeasts dark fruits and a light alcohol heat . the flavors follow the nose is so much as the dark fruits are dominant in there . with the fruitiness of the yeast helping as well the mouth is to the light side of medium but the carbonation is great . a great american belgian dark i would n t expect any less from brooklyn brewery . very drinkable and i will by this brew again,palate,0.6,1
poured from a . oz bottle into weizen glass . not bad looking at all for a lager . sparkling clear gold yellow which is a nice way of saying urine yellow . froathy head that dissipates rather quickly . slow carbonation shoots from the bottom of the glass . typical macro lager smell . skunky small detection of lemony malt i guess . i have smelled many worse lagers though . taste does n t have much going on very inoffensive but absolutely nothing special . a bit too watery for my taste . i d rather have a very crisp clean lager . would n t drink many of these if something else was around .,palate,0.4,0
oz bottle poured moderately hard into a pint glass . evenly speckled tan foam leaves great thick even lacing . the beer is a slightly hazy medium golden amber a deep straw color . several lines of effervescence trail upwards through it . a nice fairly mellow pine aroma from the hops as well as fainter citrus and even more slight floral notes . i d expect a bigger scent from an imperial but what s there is pleasant enough . this beer is certainly not lacking in the flavor department however . surprisingly a hefty toasted malt backbone stands up those hops cold in their tracks and there is a bit of back and forth between that grainy sweetness and a big evergreen bitterness like two opposing linemen . there is almost a biscuity note towards the latter part of the sip but then the aftertaste finally asserts that this is indeed a bitter beer . nice complexity but there are other hop profiles that i would take over this one . mouthfeel is spot on . none of the syrupy gooiness of some dipas but tons of body and a pleasant fizz on the palate . drinkability is quite high due to a seemingly manageable alcohol presence can barely taste it at all excellent balance and quaffable mouthfeel .,palate,1.0,1
ml bottle into a straight sided half pint grolsch glass app very pale straw . puts me in mind of a lager rather than an ale . profuse white head which holds well . smell very fruity and floral . red berries and a little bready malt much like an english summer pudding . taste slightly harsh puckering lemony grapefruity bitterness that by the second or third sip becomes quite dominating . there is a slight wateriness to this beer possibly from the light body and quite high carbonation . mouthfeel very spritzy carbonation which keeps the head well but is quite gassy to drink . light bodied . drinkability nice dry finish but a little too gassy for more than a glass or two .,palate,0.4,0
appearance . massive overgrown and inappropriate head on this beer . level of foam made me think of a root beer float with the root beer poured over the ice cream . could n t actually split the bottle into two glasses without waiting for the head to die down . otherwise dark color just on the bottom range of black . foam had a dark tan color and it poured thick and smooth . smell . rich malt aroma tending to the dark malts but not limited there . some sweet malt smell present but minor . hops aroma absent . taste . easy and smooth start with slight sweetness before drifting towards the bitterness of roasted barley or chocolate a slight hotness and finishing with light woody hops . good complex mix of flavors . the alcohol flavor is present but pleasant mixed in with other malts . calls to chocolate figs and leather all lightly smoked . feel . thick and well carbonated heading towards syrup but still smooth . carbonation lasted for a long long time not surprising considering the initial head . overall . a very fine brew . i m confused as to the initial size of the head but other than that everything went well . one note i d make is that this falls short of the richness of an imperial stout by dancing among other flavors . it s a light smoky bitterness light sweetness light hop flavor and light alcohol hotness all rolled into one . with so many flavors i find myself wishing to explore one direction or another a little more but it s nice to find them all in balance . you can read my review of this and a couple other barleywines at dearmondfood.blogspot.com,palate,0.9,1
vintage . a this one is as black as they come and is really viscous . i ve had this before and i know it s hard to get head development going . so i tried a rather aggressive pour into my snifter but all i got was a minimal layer of dark beige foam that dissipates immediately into a minimal ring of lacings . s the smell is amazing . massive bourbon aromas sit side by side with a wonderful smooth stout base . vanilla almonds oak licorice and a hint of soy sauce . some hints of brown sugar and molasses . the roasted malts really need to struggle to keep up with the bourbon but i think they manage quite well . the bourbon gets a little boozy and i pick up plenty of alcohol fumes . t the taste follows suit and surly does n t disappoint even though expectations get cranked up by the appearance and smell . the bourbon flavors are really powerful rich and full but nonetheless the beer manages to stay balanced . lots of vanilla and oak with notes of almonds . hints of sweet licorice . perhaps a suggestion of soy sauce . the roasted malty character is noticeable but it gets a little hard to detect with all the bourbon notes going on . nevertheless the malts manage to create a good balancing point for the powerful bourbon flavors . all in all the beer has a pleasant balance between sweetness and a salty note . the usual flavors of dark fruits and chocolate are really hard to pick up in this one but i do think here is a delightful note of truffles . the finish is loaded with boozy and hot alcohol that fits nicely with the sweetness from the bourbon and malts but it gets a little too much here and there . wood notes of salt licorice a light herbal bitterness and long lasting bourbon notes round everything up . m very very viscous and smooth this one is thick like cream . medium well suited carbonation . although both smell and taste is great in this one the mouthfeel is really the highlight here it s just that great . it just delivers a sophisticated expression to an otherwise bold and cocky beer . d this is a good imperial stout to say the least . very powerful with a massive bourbon character . it s quite impressive that it still manages to come of as balanced . however it s not perfect . although this is obviously a sipper the alcohol gets to demanding and overpowering every now and then . and due to the onslaught of the bourbon flavors the beer looses some complexity . note this bottle was about months old . i ve sampled a bottle from the same batch when it was reasonably fresh and although i think it holds up really well with plenty of bourbon still hanging around i think the bourbon notes have faded just a little bit .,palate,1.0,1
pours a slightly orange tinged gold with very frothy off white head bubbles are fairly visible and webbed and sinks in a beautiful melting marshmallow style leaves tinges of lacing around . quite hazy as well with healthy bead . nose is fairly fresh and organic with some lucerne character and some pineapple esters as well . good dose of mildly sour funk . not excessively complex but everything present and accounted for . taste is a nice fresh one nice and complex palate . some sour resiny notes on the front give way to some pleasant bitter and hoppy flavours blended well with some fresh fruit characters mango and pineapple on there . a big rubber sensation great deal of that with a fair amount of barnyard funk and a carrot flavour as well . a bit of a metallic character on the back which leaves a slightly acerbic hang almost like a corked wine . allover a nice blend though fairly light and fruity with good saison characters . beautifully textured feel full bodied but smooth with a great earthy feel . wonderful . very pleasant and drinkable beer . thirst quenching and refreshing . shame about the aftertaste which is the one downer to an otherwise great drop .,palate,1.0,1
had this beer out of a bottle poured into a snifter . a dark dark brown with a tan creamy head very good lacing . s deep roasted malts and some coffee sneak in . t rich taste to this one . coffee and roasted malt dominate then some vanilla just a tad though . m smooth . d a good irish dry competes with porterhouses oyster stout .,palate,1.0,1
massive gusher . think i lost about a quarter of it . thick creamy head copper pour with quite a lot of floating yeast . lots of raisins on the aroma also spicy cloves ginger and candi sugar . alcohol is reasonably well hidden . something s not right though almost like bi carb soda . alcohol comes into play in the taste . lost more rich raisin and spicy characteristics . heaps of dark malts . alas the alcohol is a bit to dominant . spot on carbonation great amount of alcoholic heat on the palate .,palate,0.9,1
appearance hazy golden yellow lacing galore and a head retention that lasted for days . literally . i left my empty glass out on the counter and a couple days later when i went back to clean it the head was still there . crazy . smell a beautiful swell of floral hops citrus spice and malt . wonderful . taste wow . the complexity is amazing . hops and spice dominate this brew but not too overpowering . the taste of malt shows itself in time . there is a very faint hint of the alcohol content . which is pretty impressive at abv . mouthfeel dry and highly carbonated . light and slightly tart . i mean all of these adjectives in a positive way . drinkability very highly drinkable . like i said earlier the alcohol content goes almost unoticed . pretty amazing . i could have had more than one bottle which is rare for me being i m a bit of a light weight with bigger beers .,palate,0.6,1
cl brown glass bottle with standard pressure cap served into an imperial pint glass in high altitude denver co . reviewed live . a three finger head of nice cream good thickness and pretty good retention to boot . colour is transparent copper . sm bittering hops light caramelized malt and barley . a moderate strength aroma . t caramelized malt and slight cream up front and a bittering hop climax atop a full barley foundation . the finish is dying bittering hops with a resurge of barley to tame the coarseness . decently built for the style and pretty balanced . mf coarse a bit sharp and wet . not really nice at all . dries a bit on the climax when the bittering hops entre . does n t complement the flavours of the beer . dr fairly drinkable fairly priced and relatively high abv . i d give it a spin if you re into ipas but it s otherwise unremarkable .,palate,0.4,0
on cask at deep ellum in allson ma poured a nicie amber color with massive bubbles that reduced to almost nothing after the beer settled . no hop aroma . minimal malt aroma some biscuity notes . crisp clean hop bitterness to this beer . slight buttery taste . notes of cardboard and wet paper . the beer is somewhat oxidized but still highly drinkable very light bodied bitter true to the the style . this is a prime candidate for a session beer . at . abv it s alcohol content makes this a clear choice for something that could literally be consumed all day long starting with your pancakes . it s an obscure beer that i would seek out on a hot summer day .,palate,0.6,1
appearance slightly cloudy golden amber with a slightly off white head . thin lacing and mild carbonation . smell pretty typical ipa scent with citrus hops and some yeast esters with faint hints of vermouth and cola . taste much less hoppy than a typical west coast ipa but a nice blend of malt and hops with a slightly sweet finish . the mouthfeel is fantastic pillowy soft and velvety smooth . drinkability more believable as a pale ale in the sierra nevada tradition but very drinkable . i ve grown accustom to the outhop this pal manifesto that is the west coast ipa so i m a bit underwhelmed by this . perhaps a bit more in the english tradition but still a very well made and drinkable brew .,palate,0.9,1
reviewed from notes served in pint glass . pours a clear golden color with a white head . almost an overall red tint to the whole thing . smells like ginger ale . ginger root and creamy vanilla . that s about it . not really impressive but not bad . taste is just like nose minus any awesome creamy vanilla notes . the finish is boring . the body feels watery but not just regular water seltzer water . kind of dry and sparkly . good carbonation medium light body nothing impressive . this is one that was interesting to try but i ca n t possibly imagine a situation where i m going to say man you know what would hit the spot right now .,palate,0.8,1
i just ended up with a bottle of this from a brewery rep . he described it as a nut brown ale with a hazelnut twist . it is fort collins brewery s winter seasonal . the head was nice and thick bodied . three good fingers of light caramel foam almost overflowed the glass . the color was a deep brown with a hazy center and lighter at the edges . held to light it was almost ruby colored . the smell was sweet and had hops in the nose . hazelnut and almost floral scents floated around . beer was heavy on the tongue and tingled with carbonation . hops hit hard for a brown ale but faded to smooth nut caramel and light hint of spices . it was tasty for a winter ale but not my favorite . i would n t drink it everyday but it was an good one night stand .,palate,0.8,1
ml bottled october into a duvel tulip . a lovely ruby body with a delicate head of ultra fine pinkish foam . the head slowly settles into a soft ring and an island of foam with the occasional sheet of temporary lace sliding down the side of the tulip . very attractive lambic . s the initial inhalation of this one was the single most acidic aroma i ve ever experienced but some time to breath releases a more approachable nose of extremely sour cherries barnyard funk and a little bit of vinous oak and vanilla . nice but a little too far skewed toward the acid bomb side of things to be really transcendent . t starts continues and finishes with puckering almost overwhelming sourness probably the most sour beer i ve tasted so far . mixed in with the pure acidity is a lovely interplay of cherry oak and funk . the aftertaste is particularly delicious with its subtle oak and light cherry sweetness . it s a nice thing to look forward to after the physical shiver that each sip s sourness delivers . intense . m very interesting in this department it seems smooth medium bodied and almost still at first but a couple flicks of the tongue turn each sip into a near meringue of creamy foam . cool . d as much as i m enjoying this beer i just ca n t give it a good score for drinkability . i feel like i ve been at it for ever and i ve had maybe ounces . finishing the bottle is going to be a serious challenge something i did n t find to be the case with classic gueuze or bruocsella . that said it s going to be fun challenge . notes three cantillons down now and hopefully many to go . i just love the depth and complexity that these lambics have even if this one was a little over the top with the tartness . i may also be influenced slightly by the fact that i just recently had the pleasure of drinking the brand new and awesome cisco cherry woods which hit many of the same notes but with far more freshness and balance . i d love to try a fresher bottle of this as i think that might be more to my tastes . cheers .,palate,0.9,1
poured amber into a pint glass . no head or lacing whatsoever . smells of cinnamon ginger and nutmeg . quite a spicy flavorful beer . a nice balance of holiday baking spices when cold but ginger takes over when warm . the ginger flavor stays on the palate for several minutes . the body and mouthfeel are where this beer shines . very smooth almost creamy as it goes down . the strong almost overpowering amount of ginger keep the drinkability score low . this is a solid good tasting beer but i d only ever want to drink one at a time .,palate,0.9,1
big thanks to tayner for added this in the already stellar box she sent in the roll out of the barrel ii bif . oz . brown bottle poured into a snifter at just below cellar temp . a pours a very deep bourbon y brown opaque . very large light toffee head forms and is held up very well by belgian esque carbonation . great lacing throughout . s rich bourbon melds great with a robust and alcoholic heavy stout roasted and burnt malt bill . the bourbon is very potent but not raw or obnoxious it compliments and helps intensify the entire aroma . the roasted malts are great . a bit acrid a bit dry and deeply darkly sweet . good dose of molasses . some boozy fruit tries to creep up with some cooked black cherries and black currants . there s so much going on that i feel like i ca n t register it all and that i ll end up missing something . t m the bourbon takes more of a forefront in the taste . a little more raw though not as strong as a burn as i would expect with as raw as it gets . likewise the malts are nearly as robust as the nose suggests . the malts deal out more of the acrid chalkiness and maybe even a bit of sourness from the charred oak . the cherries do n t take on the cooked taste and remain fresh and juicy and even have some tart or sour character to them . the body is actually thinned out some from the bourbon and is really a disappointment . the great carbonation that kept the head up fails to bring any real texture . it actually finishes a bit on the wet side . d this is definitely a slow sipper as i d guess the abv is easily above though the heat and sting is really well hidden in the drink . after a great appearance and perfect nose the taste and definitely the mouthfeel let me down some . however it was still very tasty and would definitely recommend it to anyone that likes bourbon or barrel aged brews . thanks a ton dana .,palate,0.4,0
picked up today at the boise coop . . poured into my hotd goblet . . dark brown head has okay retention. little in the way of lacing. the brew is of course black . the nose has pretty pronounced wood up front and the dry dark malts come in behind. mild dark fruits and come cocoa . lite coffee and a tad more dried cherry . flavor mirrors the nose with something that i can only pick out as maybe some brewer s licorice lite . not a much malt presence as i would like in a ris . . but the woody elements help make things pretty interesting. a hint boozy on the finish . dirty cocoa . i do n t know what birch syrup tastes like but the odd but not off putting woody note is what i guess is what i am pulling down. great body for a brew . . not overly thick . still very coating . carbonation is fair to middle . and i bet it is only going to get better . seems very fresh right now. there is a bit too much wood bloom and not enough meshing . having a hard time with this one. i definitely see the bones of a cellar brew . the wood honey etc seem to add too much when fresh . the backbone of a great brew is there. i will try and score enough to enjoy for a looong time . . . . .,palate,0.9,1
does n t look promising . i still bought it because i had never seen it before and well you never know . a golden . nice sticky frothy head . spotted lacing all over . s does n t smell good . smells like burnt cream of wheat . some sourness . t okay . like a clean malt drink . a bit like nonalcoholic beer . m very smooth . medium carbonation fills the mouth a little . kind of crisp . not very dry . d good . i d rather drink this than a bud or a molson . i kind of new what to expect with this one but it s really not as bad as i thought it could have been .,palate,0.8,1
ah sam adams finest of the mass market american beers . their summer ale is it pretty . it s golden brown the color that i imagine a beer ought to be . it s clear but not too clear and the head is somewhat lacking . the aroma is roasted like an ipa . the usual bouquet of a roasted beer a little coffee a little charcoal . i do n t detect the lemon . i really should look up grains of paradise which is one of the flavoring agents in both this and bombay sapphire gin . . ok . it seems that grains of paradise amomum melegueta are a close relative of cardamon and are chewed to warm the body on cold days . and this is a surprisingly warming earthy tasting beverage for a summer ale i would n t mind opening up one of these in midwinter either except in that it lacks body . the lemon flavor is more peel than fruit it complements the present but not overbearing hoppiness the way lemon oil complements an oak cabinet . i like this . it s in the mouthfeel that the summeriness stands out . this is n t a drink that s a meal in itself . i d accompany it with something salty . it s a very wet ale . overall i give sam adams summer ale a higher mark than i expected . it s not a summer ale the same way say a weizen or a mediterranean style lager is but is nonetheless refreshing without being either too sweet or too present .,palate,0.6,1
oct updated jan black body with a tan head . no lacing . big unibroue yeast nose . plums and raisins . spicy . a little bacon too . . plums spicy and yeast dominate the flavor . some bread . malt and alcohol . sweetness from a ton of dark candi sugar i bet . medium to light bodied and very drinkable . this can keep a person warm in winter .,palate,1.0,1
a pours a slick oily black with a thin brown head that quickly disappears leaving no lacing behind . looks pretty flat . s milk chocolate sweet malt hint of coffee . t sweet malt chocolate sweet malt touch of coffee vanilla and hops . a little too sweet and cloying . m slick chewy and viscous . the only standout in this beer . d not impressive . too sweet and too flat . got bored halfway through this bomber .,palate,0.9,1
oz poured into a brandy snifter . pour was a mistake on my part at least i thought . no warning that sediment would be a problem . better labeling would avoid this issue . regardless a dark pour of a barleywine . murky brown with a khaki head . head only brings about an inch of head with a strong pour . lacking in the film and lacing department and by lacking i mean none . very toffee like sweetness with a near absent hop presence . seriously the hops on this one are near gone . there is a faint grassy note but you have search long and hard . alcohol is still faint as well . maybe another few years would mellow this one better . taste is all sweetness . the hops come in the end providing a small grassy floral note . no balance to this one what so ever . big hit from the alcohol in the end . more felt than anything you definitely get a nice warmth . more one dimensional than anything . a strange bite as well but i will attribute that to the sediment . carbonation is near gone making for a very smooth drink . abv becomes a much more dominant presence . one would think that after years it would been resolved . perhaps not .,palate,0.9,1
ml bottle blend bottled . poured into a tulip . pours a murky brownish rose color with a massive fluffy light rose tinged head . long last retention and thick clumpy sheets of lacing . interesting aroma with contrasting herbal and tea notes jp funk and delicately tart fruit . smells like a fresh bouquet of flowers . flavor starts with a strong floral rose and hibiscus obviously dryness before a soft fruity tartness . funk is minimal but still distinctly jolly pumpkin . initially the finish is off putting with an aggressive hibiscus floral taste lingering uncomfortably long . however through the course of the bottle it is balanced by more the funk and tart and becomes more palatable . mouthfeel is very soft and full bodied with light carbonation . very delicate and refreshing . took some time to get used to this and i might enjoy this more if the hibiscus is turned down a little but recommended for the warmer months ahead .,palate,1.0,1
. oz bottle shared with family at my dad s th b day party . the portion that i drank was poured into a pint glass . a black with barely any semblance of a head . . twas more like a halo of carbonation and it was n t even enough to determine its color . s alcohol ethyl alcohol ethanol the product of an acid catalyzed hydration of ethene . holy hell this smells boozy . i do n t know when this beer was originally released but on june rd it was still the booziest beer i ve ever had save for maybe maybe dfh wws . vanilla cocoa roasted barley . t milk chocolate coffee espresso enormous alcohol presence that is present throughout but fully comes to fruition in the end . oak vanilla tobacco char smoke molasses . it was a very good and complex imperial stout but everything got lost in the excessive alcohol . m it burns . it was very lightly carbonated . if at all . d this was like drinking bourbon or vodka mixed with an ris . very very very low drinkability for me .,palate,0.9,1
this is a stout . an imperial stout . . . . it s brown not dark brown not black brown like the brown ale i just had . i even asked the bartender if this was the imperial stout and he said yeah it s a lighter stout . it s not nitro infused like guinness um yeah not shit sherlock . i did n t think it would be nitro infused but then again i did n t think it would be brown either . this is not an imperial stout . the aroma is slightly sweet and malty with slight notes of alcohol . that s it nothing more . this is not an imperial stout . the flavor is similar to the aroma lacking any signs of an imperial stout or any stout for that matter . this is not an imperial stout . it s medium to full bodied and slightly smooth . this is not an imperial stout .,palate,0.6,1
i drank this the night before ngne s save two captains campaign failed to meet its target . pours a murky amber colour with slight red tinge . head is cream coloured nice and dense with decent retention and some really lovely sticky lace left behind . very pleasant looking . lots of nice hops on the nose americain in character with masses of citrus and a really enjoyable tartaric twang . very sherbety tangy with some acidity to it a touch of rosewater and a slight pine resin towards the back . mostly hops with not much malt but it s lovely and complex and exciting . taste is pleasant and ipa esque very citrus forward with more of that nice sherbety tartaric twang at the front . develops into a rich earthy mid palate with a nice toffee malt character underlying then finish is full of nice strong ipa hoppiness citric rind floral notes with rose and lavender pine resin and yeah just rich hop oil that s really nicely flavoursome . nice full body . gentle carbonation texture but wonderfully padded by the malt . ideal texture for an ipa . i actually feel good drinking that . this is overall a pretty standard double ipa but it exemplifies exactly what i love about ngne this is n t a beer that pops and explodes with exciting new vistas that beer can reach it s just a perfect example of a double ipa but in being so it highlights everything that is good about the style and makes you want more . great job .,palate,1.0,1
picked up the bottle at fff no code dating but batch is freshly released . into the samuel adams perfect pint glass while listening to mumford sons ca n t get this stuff out of my cd player . a rich straw colored body with less head than expected from a hard pour . some lacing on the clean glass with a bit less head retention than expected . s pilsner malt sweetness is much more present than i expected from a fff brew with maybe just a hint of huskiness . sulfur and metallic aromas help keep the aroma crisp complimented by balanced by american standards . way to much hops for a bjcp program amount of hops that express spice resin and bitter orange qualities . t again one gets a pretty assertive malt profile but one more suited for a pilsener than a dortmunder export . the hop profile is quite enjoyable with much more of that herbal hop present one would expect from this style . the very dry clean finish makes this brew fantastically quaffable . m this beer does have one of those great lager bodies not watery not overwhelming but nice a round . carbonation was enough to clean the burger with salsa off my tongue and get it ready for the salad that followed but it did n t feel like soda . d this is a fantastic lager just a bit miss categorized . it like flywheel from metropolitan is not quite a dortmunder not quite a pils . it is more importantly a fantastically made lager clean refreshing quaffable . it s price point is probably it s worst characteristic . at a bottle it s a bit much for a session beer but if you can get it on draft grab it lager brewing at it s best . midwestern lagers the best .,palate,1.0,1
my bottle says weizen instead of weiss but i assume this is the same beer . appearance very pale slighly yeast hazed sunny wheat field yellow . head is soft airy and white with good retention . smell vinous and crisp with notes of white wine lemonade ripe bananas and faint clove . some bright mint like notes are detectable as well and sweet bubblegum develops as it warms . a floral hop profile provides more spice than the yeast which is odd for the style but not bad . taste tangy and very bready mild and fairly plain . light banana pineapple flavor darts across the background randomly leaving a pleasant spice that lingers quietly after a surprisngly sharp dry swallow . musty clove notes appear at times . mouthfeel satiny smooth and airy with a sticky thickness that erases itself almost entirely in the finish . nice . drinkability eh . it could be worse but it could be a lot better . leaves me craving a better rounder more flavorful hefe .,palate,0.9,1
this is a perfect beer to drink alot of . first you taste it then you drink it . after that you live it . think yourself a smoothy beer with taste and at football game . you drink one you drink two and then you are on . . look like a beer taste like a beer smell like a beer,palate,0.8,1
thanks to sweemzander for opening this one . a pours a clear orange copper color . there is absolutely no sign of a head or carbonation in this . some clear bubbles from a rigorous shake but that s it . s it smells great . a ton of light and citric fruits . orange and lemon with a bit of peach . there is a bit of a floral perfume like smell that couples with the bit of funk in there . t there s a good musk that comes off of the fruits and oak . orange peel and lemon zest are surrounded by a vinegar esque flavor . m smooth oily and flat . acidic . o it s everything you find in a gueuze without the tart punch you get with the addition of carbonation . i think with the carbonation this could be even that much better . it s a solid beer or a solid base of a beer that could be improved only with a better mouthfeel .,palate,0.6,1
oz . wax dipped bottle . served in a snifter . poured a deep brown black with a finger of tan head that quickly dissipates . lots of whiskey in the aroma along with a little alcohol . chocolate vanilla in the flavor . not as much bourbon as the aroma would suggest . long lingering finish of chocolate and vanilla . alcohol is pretty well hidden . body is a little thin . definitely a sipper . good beer plenty of complexity not just a bunch of bourbon .,palate,0.6,1
finally got a chance to try a bottle after it was distributed down here . i heard great things about last year s batch so i picked up a bottle . a pours a peach colored apricot body with light hazy . short lived off white head . s mild aromas of grapefruit tangerine rind . while not very pungent i see that the beer is going for my style of ipa that being citrus dominated hop flavors . t unfortunately mild tastes of same . i can tolerate a weak nose but i m not so forgiving for a weak taste . every sip is different occasional splashes of citrus and rind with staccato appearances of bitterness in the finish . beer roulette . m weak flavors with a distinctly watery finish . terrible terrible mouthfeel on this one . o drainpour . i ve seen ninkasi s quality drop with their expansion and it seems my experience mirrors others . i wish i had gotten to try this beer before the cost cutting hit it .,palate,0.2,0
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 .,palate,0.3,0
poured finger head that dissipated rather quickly and left little lacing . the beer was golden in color . wow the smell is the absolute best part of this brew strong on the citrus . when first tasting dreadnaught i picked up more piney hop taste than the smell indicates . the more i drank however the citrus hop flavor came through . the mouthfeel was spot on for my tastes medium bodied and well carbonated . drinkability is high on this beer . sure the alcohol level is elevated on this beer but it fits the category and the beer is easy to drink . i paid . for this bomber and it was worth it although pricey for an everyday beer .,palate,1.0,1
a amber color with fingers of off white head that faded quickly to leave a light film . s honey citrus and greenery . t tastes of honey caramel and citrus . m mouthfeel is very creamy good bitterness and the alcohol is quite hidden . d i ca n t drink a whole lot of these but it is still very good .,palate,0.9,1
after being completely and utterly impressed by traquair house ale when i saw this i had to try their jacobite ale when i saw it . a dark rich color with a bready sweet and lightly spiced aroma it was delicious even before i tasted it . the taste is initially sweet with a chewy bready middle and very prominent coriander in the finish . there is caramel and a note of whiskey in here too . really nice mouthfeel here . just enough tiny bubbles of carbonation to give a little lightness but very smooth on the palate . my only criticism is that the coriander is a bit strong for my taste . it comes through here much more than a belgian wit or other belgian brews with coriander . but overall while it does n t impress me the way their house ale does but really what could live up to that . this is certainly very drinkable and enjoyable .,palate,1.0,1
pouted into a fluted pint glass revealing deep opaque brown body with a beige head of average density some lacing . the smell is so confusing . normally i would retch at the sour lactose notes but in this case they re decently balanced by sweet and roasty malt . for a cream stout i could not expect much better . tastes lightly malty with a solid lactose tang and roasted character . smooth and creamy mouthfeel makes the small tickling carbonation and otherwise heavier body very palatable . drinks easy . i just wish the milkness was more sweet and less well rancid like in character . i do n t know if i ve ever had more lactose in a beer . overall it s interesting . i do n t know if so much milk is my thing but i m glad i tried it .,palate,1.0,1
pint can into pint glass a nice golden color with thick creamy head that goes down to just a wee collar . lacing is good all up and down there . s spice wood leaves . what my big bro and i call the pledge tree which is a bush in the woods around these parts . t like a super good version of heineken . no weird fox piss taste and smell like heine has . nice hop dry finish . a lemon grass flavor in there as well . m light to medium body leaves the mouth almost in a non sour pucker . very nice . d i believe a keg of this might be enough .,palate,0.9,1
reviewing this simultaneously with guinness extra stout . they re both almost opaque black just a little bit of ruby showing through when held up to the light . unlike the extra the regular guinness has a thick off white head that s almost frighteningly creamy . lacing is good i suppose but you ca n t even really call it lacing because the enormous head just wo n t go away . it s starting to scare me the guinness blob . smells smoky and unpleasant like meat . taste is even worse with the same smoky character but with some plastic thrown in for good measure . mouthfeel is literally like water . this is just awful . note according to the bottles the extra stout was brewed in canada but the draught imported directly from ireland .,palate,0.2,0
a poured a clear copper color with a thin slightly off white head that lasted quite awhile but did not have any lace s mostly caramel malts and some brown sugar . some dark fruits . t taste was sweet although it was not one dimensional it was still sweet . some oak and vanilla notes in the after taste . m i was disappointed in the mouth feel . it seemed pretty light not watery but it seemed to have no weight to it . o i was impressed that the alcohol was well hidden . it was sweet but the oak and vanilla balanced it out just enough from it becoming overly sweet or cloying . the light mouth feel really hurt for me .,palate,0.4,0
for years cranberry lambic has come with the samuel adams winter sampler and for years i ve dreaded it . from the pink color to the metallic berry smell and flavor nothing about this seemed natural . the feel had decent carbonation if only it had n t been followed by a lingering metallic feel on the tongue . the label on the bottle says to try cranberry lambic with dessert but a heavy ale or stout is a far better finish to a meal . in past years i ve drain poured both bottles of this disaster however this year i drank half a bottle for this review . i ll need many beers to get the taste out of my mouth .,palate,0.6,1
appearance nutty brown color with a tannish head that dissipates quickly . smell it kind of has a bitter malty smell kind of like a tinge of hops on the edge of the malt . slightly nutty as well as slightly smoky . taste nutty malty caramelly . finishes a little bitter with a hint of alcohol . mouthfeel very light and dry . finishes like i would expect a budweiser or something to finish . drinkability not great overall here loses some kudos due to the finish . overall its not too bad the flavors present are good just needs a little polish .,palate,0.4,0
poured from a ml bottle into a pint glass . . pours thick and pitch black with nearly four fingers of thick chocolaty brown head . the head dropped very slowly and left some nice lacing . head retention is excellent . aroma is roasted malt dark roasted coffee faint hops milk and dark chocolate with hints of vanilla . the taste is heavy with roasted burnt malt and dark roasted coffee . plenty of bitter dark chocolate and a bit of vanilla and caramel . faint floral hops some smokiness and a hint of cherry . the finish is intensely bitter . feel is smooth and well carbonated though a bit on the thin and watery side . medium full body not too heavy . leaves a nice sticky coating around the mouth . drinkability is pretty good . a bit thicker and less bitter and it d be great . overall a very good coffee stout . a bit too thin for me but still very tasty . definitely worth a try .,palate,0.6,1
pours a solid copper color with a nice tight white foam of compact bubbles over the top . big cascade of bubbles from the bottom is keeping the head at a substantial level . a little darker than i would expect for a wheat but that could be from the cherry . nose is pretty strong cherry with a subtle wheaty creamy character to keep it from being to candy like . pretty well all about the cherry here . flavor is more wheat central than the nose . the fruity cherry sweetness hits up front but fades behind an almost heavy wheat character . it has a light bitter to light astringent character on the finish . i m torn between this being a very mild hopping or an astringent grain quality . its not very pleasing either way . feel is moderate with a very velvety carbonation giving it a nice creamy character . i m just not sure what i think about this one . i like the nose a fair bit as the wheat and cherry blend well but the flavor is just a bit off to me . the grainyness is too strong and that finish is not working . its not a beer i think i will be getting again .,palate,0.9,1
reviewed blind as part of the blind bif another beer courtesy of phelps this one has me worried pale yellow in a clear glass bottle . pours a clear straw yellow with some foam that quickly fades as soon as the chili pepper hits the glass kerplunk . scared the shit out of me until i realized what it was . aroma is light grain aroma with some pepper spiciness the taste starts out pretty plain some light grains but then bam . the pepper hits you over the head like a hammer . my mouth is burning and i do n t think i can taste anything anymore . and thats after one sip . the mouthfeel is well i ca n t feel anything anymore . i got ta go chug some milk . drinkability is good if you re into pain and torture . the paper is burned off the bottle to reveal . cave creek chili beer of course i finally get to try the beer the myth the legend . and it lived up to they hype . .,palate,0.2,0
magic hat usually disappoints me not that their brews are n t good it s that some of them just are n t tasty till now . magic hats roxy rolles is right up there with ithaca s cascazilla and troegs hopback amber . a definite seasonal must have for me . great . . .,palate,0.6,1
a pours a hazy pale straw colour thin layer of head with some retention and no real lacing . s wheat grass and lemon citrus some orange and tangerine . surprisingly fruity on the nose . t much like the scent the wheat and citrus notes dominate . the fruity flavours also reveal some pineapple and apple alongside the orange and coriander . m comes across a tad light on the carbonation making it a bit watery for my liking . o overall pleasantly surprised by this one . the fruity flavours are refreshingly tasty and add a bit of zip to what might have otherwise been a bland witbier . the perfect summer patio drink .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a oz . bomber into a snifter . a color revealed is that of straight black coffee . the little head that existed dissipated within milliseconds of forming . s nice strong scent of bourbon and vanilla . the aroma is truly pungent . also detectable are hints of chocolate and oak . t whoa . this is one hell of a ride . the initial taste displays the sweetness of the vanilla and the richness of the chocolate . as the beer moves to the back of the palate the strength and quality of the bourbon really shine . accompany that finish with some bitter chocolate and a nice long alcohol burn in the chest and you got yourself a solid finish . m in between medium and full bodied . interestingly enough there is a nice cream like texture that rounds it off perfectly . d truly a sipper for sure . that being said i could drink this one all day . it will definitely put some hair on your chest . overall this was completely different than i imagined . expectations aside this is an awesome beer . one of those warm winter beers perfect for when you come in from the cold snowy weather . the part i loved about this beer was that the bourbon had a strong presence but the strength was n t as detectable in the taste as it was in the chest . just a smooth slow sipper .,palate,1.0,1
a dark amber with near white head that does not leave lace . s mild usual bock scent with a little lager in the mix . t caramel and some fruity flavor seems to have some alcohol flavor in the after taste . m mild coating with a very light tingle on sides of tongue . d i would not buy it again but if it was at a party i could go for a few .,palate,0.4,0
a surprisingly great beer from a brewing giant . i loved this beer . it could have been a little less punishing when guzzled but hey it s a dark beer and we are not dealing with coors light here . i loved it . . . . i think the beer is buitiful to look at and is rather smooth . pluse the bottle is a classic i know allot of micalobe is served in this bottle . but the lable and beer fit perfectly ph,palate,0.6,1
poured into a sam adams perfect pint glass . have been looking forward to try a beer from williamsburg . a pitch black with minimal head which goes away very quickly . s straight forward roasted coffee t roasted coffee comes out further in the taste along with bittersweet chocolate . m a little thin but it is very smooth and it goes going down way to easily . the mouthfeel may be the best part of this beer . o very enjoyable . quality craft beer and it is a local which makes it even better . very nice sweet coffee stout . could easily enjoy a couple of these on a cool evening like tonight .,palate,0.9,1
pours not even close to dark more like a thick bodied golden belgian ale . moderate thick white head . head disappears pretty quick . smells very clean and balanced . it s full of belgian musk musty fruity hints of red fruit and red grapes . slight prune character all layered over a fair amount of bitter orange peel . taste is far more spice pungent . there s some continental based crystal malts like caramunich carapils and some belgian funk but there s a ton of cardamon and orange peel . the spice is over done and if dialed back a little i d think this would be a great beer . mouthfeel is moderately thick and smooth . very clean finish .,palate,0.8,1
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 .,palate,0.8,1
drank this from bottle at many bars restuarants and college parties . no sustainable head pale gold color with a terrible white head. the aroma is light not super skunky as this is mostly water . the taste is all water . nothing worth ever drinking .,palate,0.3,0
this one was also courtesy of indybeer . thanks . pours out a medium toned peachy looking amber . warm hazy bottom with a weak film head on top . grassy citrus aroma with a hint of lingering malts . very simple straight forward aroma and an overall weak nose . splash of water hits the tongue first with a bit of carbonation followed by the grassy citrus notes and some malts . crisp with a hop finish and bite paired with a toasted character . lingering grapefruit but again not a whole lot else . buttery smooth mouthfeel really saves this brew for me because otherwise this one is about average . a toned down ipa and yeah it s not like an english mild .,palate,0.9,1
this was my fourth euro dark lager during my summer holiday in slovakia . the previous three were unfortunately all a bit too sweet and relatively similar in taste . so lets see . .this beer pours a very dark brown almost black color with a fluffy light brown very creamy head that stayed for several minutes . smell mainly sweet some hints of caramel and yeast . me and my friend noticed a kind of light dusty smell in the background which we did n t like very similar to some vintage beers . taste mainly sweet caramel . this is uber sweet super sweet it almost burns away your teeth . in the very background of the sweetness one can taste the alcohol and some roasted malts . no bitterness at all . the aftertaste is very similar to the initial taste . boring mouthfeel the beer is very thick a bit like syrup as also mentioned by other reviewers . i constantly have the urge to dilute this beer with water . . but on the other hand the thickness is unique and it makes the beer very smooth . medium low carbonation . overall well . .what to say . personally i feel this beer is not recommendable unless you like liquid sugar . although i like sweet beers e.g . rochefort st bernardus abt this one is way too sweet for my pellet and has no taste layers . no surprise in the aftertaste nothing special . will not drink this one again,palate,0.9,1
oz bottle into gulden draak tulip . thanks for hooking it up stormking . a pours a cloudy amber with a few sizable chunks of sediment at the bottom . head is off white and dense and it took forever to recede into a thick film that left a network of sticky lacing down the glass . s spritzy notes of lemon and mango with citrusy notes of orange as well . interesting . t far more caramely and malty than the nose suggested with astringent notes of alcohol and bitter pine . finish is sweet and bitter and the aftertaste is full of caramel and tobacco . m frothy carbonation bubbles up in the mouth alcohol is a tad rough and solvent like and the bitterness reminds me of sucking on raw tea leaves . d smells good but the taste is a little off . there are much better ipa s out there i d rather spend my money on .,palate,0.4,0
it started good . pouring the beer in a westvleteren chalice i was surprised to see such a nice brownish head and a very dark colour of the beer . the smell is average but then the taste moutfeel and drinkability spoil it all . the taste is not pleasant to say the least and thats a pity because the beer looks as good as a westy . after a few sips the beer became more acceptable but still not my style . soory for the ones under the ba s who are fond of this beer .,palate,0.4,0
pours dark as hell not a single photon is getting through this beer . the head is faintly tan with a bit of lacing . all told it s nice looking a typical stout in appearance . dark roasted malt coffee and chocolate are overpowering in the aroma . tastes like it smells chocolaty with a heavy coffee flavor . a slight estery note comes in at the end i like bananas with my chocolate so that s just fine with me . and it s a sweet stout so i hope it goes without saying that it s sweet . after a few sips the hops come out on the finish the lingering bitterness balances out the beer nicely . the mouthfeel is too thin for the overwhelming nose and flavor . there s an interesting snap of carbonation unusual for a stout but this beer really needed to be heavier . . abv is likely part of the problem as a bigger beer this stout would fare a lot better . even at it does n t have to be a double imperial stout the mouthfeel would be much more in keeping with the spirit of the beer . i d like to review again after tasting a nitro can nitro hating notwithstanding i think that nitrogen creaminess or more booze is exactly what this beer is craving . drinkable for a stout on account of the thinness i suppose but the dominant chocolate and coffee notes might wear on you after a while . at least for me though the hop profile staves off boredom this beer is sessionable if you like stouts .,palate,0.6,1
received in a trade . pours pitch black with a nice finger chocolate colored head . that recedes to a filmy lace on top of the glass . lace falls in sheets on the sides of the glass . smells of rich roasted coffee . full bodied heavy on the palate and full of flavor . big roasted backbone with some coffee flavors and just a touch of sweetness . this beer is thick and heavy in the mouth . i love it . it s a sipper but a great beer . i reviewed a stone ris that i d aged a year over the summer . i liked it better aged but this is stilll a damn good beer . i long for the days that stone comes to nc .,palate,1.0,1
maybe its the flu i had but it was hard to detect anything else but brown sugar amd some sweet candy . really fizzy like coca cola fizzy on the tongue with a metallic finish not really what i was hoping for dissapointing . simple and candyish got increasingly harder to drink .,palate,0.4,0
got this just to say that i completed the lindeman s tour . i tried all of the other lindeman offerings and was let down by this one . maybe because i ve never had a gueze before . nothing sweet about this brew . drinkability was tough . if there was a scale for tart acidic taste and a lemon was a this drink would be a solid . i had a hard time getting this to go down . gon na have to get back on the horse and try another brand of gueze just for comparison . sorry lindeman s just was n t impressed .,palate,0.4,0
southern tier iniquity is a super thick and foamy black ale that emphasises the ipa less than others . a black colour and a mm head that fades pretty quickly but leaves some lacing behind . s smells lik roasty malt with a hint of chocolate . t taste is a little hoppy up front into a roasty malt finish . very nice . m very thick and foamy . o very nice .,palate,1.0,1
the main attraction for pbr light is the price . i can get a can case for . at the local brewery store . i had really low expectations for this beer and i am happy to say that it slightly exceeded them . it is a very light lager with a watered down taste and a light fizz that dissipates quickly . what this lacks in quality it makes up for in quantity .,palate,0.3,0
this red ale is very good compared to most other american versions of the irish red . deep red color to it . if you closed your eyes and smelled this you would think your smelling a good octoberfest beer due to the scent of carmalized malt and faint hops . has a carmel toasted nut flavor on the tounge and finished dry . i like the fact that this irish red is a little more bitter than most red ales but still not overpowering . tongiht i will be reviewing of hook and ladder beers as i bought a gift pack that came with bottles of different beers . the beers i got were backdraft brown golden ale pipe and drum irish red ember amber a type of black and tan made with their backdraft brown ale and golden ale . try these beers if u can find them they are good,palate,0.6,1
jet black with a small head that fizzles to nothing during a rather hasty session . a twirl will only bring a bit of bubbling back to the top . aromas are coffee and chocolate . lightly roasted . nothing too complex on the palate it simply follows the malty characteristics above . the mouthfeel is a medium and enjoyable . i do n t have too many other breakfast stouts to compare this to but i enjoyed a nice malty stout as my nightcap . cheers to this local brewery .,palate,0.9,1
luckily i only purchased a single bottle of this stuff . smell cheap . miller lite ish . i can not find any terms for the smell . sorry . poured black with lots of coca cola style foam . this has literally no character at all . does n t have the fresh feel of guinness draft . not sure why they did this to me . mouthfeel . almost like coca cola . seriously . drinkability . yeah i guess that is the intentions of this beer . i could see a bunch of college kids thinking they are cool drinking guinness . personally i believe that guinness needs to be very careful when releasing beers . i love normal guinness and i always thought they could build their beers off of that . it seems they started from scratch . maybe this is the miller lite of guinness . but if that is the case they should charge a case .,palate,0.7,1
presented in a standard pint glass this beer required a couple minutes to settle due to an extremely foamy head . after settling to a more manageable head it quickly dissipated with no lacing . pitch black even in the light . the nose is very subtle . some barely malt comes through with a healthy dose of alcohol esters . taste is malty to start but very thin . the body leaves one wanting more . dry finish with an almost soda like feel . despite the lack of body this beer is rather drinkable . i could see myself drinking these in the backyard on a summer day simply because it s so light .,palate,0.4,0
oz . bomber a pours goldenrod with a light white head average retention . s honey light malt ethanol . t honey for sure light residual sweetness pretty much off dry . bready malt is there the prickly pear is hard to find there is an intriguing fruit note at the end perhaps that s it . m full bodied biting carbonation which i liked smooth with a robust alcohol feel but it never overtakes the beer well integrated . d it s a shame more brewers do n t do this style because if i see braggot available i m buying it . nice flavours i m not wowed but this is solid . still a style i m really a neophyte with props to widmer for going out on a limb and making something really different .,palate,0.9,1
pours a very golden yellow with quite a bit of head and carbonation but no lacing . sweet malty scent hints of rice corn . all right taste almost neutral with a bit of skunkiness . goes down very smoothly . far from my favorite style but this is a decent average beer for it .,palate,0.8,1
i found this single oz brown bottle at the binny s store in plainfield il for . . this is one of those gluten free beers so it does n t contain any wheat barley rye or oats . instead they brew this with sorghum . the beer poured a mostly clear medium gold color but only produced a finger of white head that dissipated in about seconds . lacing was minimal . the smell was all sorghum which is not a pleasant smell . the taste is sweet and once again all sorghum with maybe some honey underneath it . i did n t like it at all . mouthfeel was ok . the body was medium and the carbonation was moderately high . still looking for a sorghum beer that i like . unless you need to drink these for health reasons i d pass on this one .,palate,0.6,1
my first lambic this one pours a bright dark pink red basically the color of raspberry juice . a fizzy head that soon subsides into a ring around the top lacing left behind . smell is almost completely dominated by raspberries but there is a faint hint of wheat as well . taste is initially a huge burst of pefectly fresh tasting raspberries delicious and sweet then a tartness arises to stop the sweetness from being cloying this is all followed by a mild malted barley and wheat flavor in the background but really there is very little to remind the drinker that this is indeed a beer a truly remarkable flavor profile that is unlike anything i ve ever tasted and certainly unlike any american attempt at the style . the mouthfeel on this beer is abosolutely amazing almost like carbonated cream it is wonderful and invites another sip immediately . drinkability is the only weak point of this as it is not something i would want to consume large amounts of it is however highly drinkable in the short term in fact i think i am drinking mine far too quickly . overall i am really glad i gave this beer a chance i now have a new favorite dessert beer i am looking forward to trying the other fruit flavors .,palate,1.0,1
a little over one finger of light beige head that lessens to a ring of foam . the color is a dark nut brown with deep ruddy garnt highlights . the aroma is a roasted and toastd nutty malt with a light hint of green mint chocolate . the first sip si a deep roasted chestnut walnut all kinds of nut with a lttl dry chocolae middle and a muted cream hop and nesquik finish . very dark roasted palate with a lightly integrated hop profile . this beer feels just outstanding on the tongue . hard to not want another bottle of this beer if it was n t . abv .,palate,1.0,1
poured into a pint glass . the appearance is a hazy dark golden color with about a finger and a half of head . it has some nice lacing . there is a strong grapefruit and pine aroma . on first sip you get hit with a strong citrus hop attack . for some reason i am not a big fan . from the aroma to the taste there is just something that does n t sit well with me . it leaves an unpleasant bitter aftertaste . i tried this several months back and was n t impressed and decided to give it another try and the results are the same . i love ipas and hops galore . my only guess is that the bitter citrus flavor is what threw this beer off for me .,palate,0.8,1
batch abv . a pours a respected pitch black in color beer with a minimal layer of head which is dark mocha in color . a quick swirl does bring some foam so it is definitely carbonated . s very strange from the nose of the bottle i get a typical sweet ris but in the glass it in fact does smell herbal and bittering with hops . nothing else really stands out . t wow what a strange ris . sweet at first but quickly to bitter but not very cloying . the herbal smell i guess is molasses which i am not too fond of but it kind of works in this . mild notes of chocolate and coffee that become more balanced as it warms but damn is the molasses dominant in this imperial stout . m medium to heavy it s really not the thickest stout but it really is ok by me . any thicker and it would be hard to drink syrup like if anything it does mask the abv very well . overall i guess i like it in the same sense as the other imperials of the series oktoberfest and dipa that they are good and different but not work seeking out again maybe the maharaja or dugana,palate,0.9,1
pours extremely dark almost black in color . while almost completely opaque i could see some reddish brown highlights present when held up to the light . during the initial pour a beautiful one finger tan head formed but disappeared quickly and left very little lacing . the body does appear to be somewhat less robust than other stouts in this category . i immediately think of freshly brewed coffee . malts are very present and there is a fair balance of roasted and sweet malt aromas . i can also detect some dark cherry notes as well . there are numerous flavors present but the roasted malt seems to dominate . there are some subtle chocolate notes and also a hint of the dark cherry . there is a small dash of hops in the end and it finished fairly smooth but dry . the alcohol was definitely noticeable in the finish a rarity in a stout . this brew is a very good offering from st. peter s . if i had to log a complaint it would be that this stout is too thin and less of a cream offering . however it is full of flavor and easy to drink despite being . abv .,palate,0.6,1
oz . bomber bottle with a cool picture of a sick screened arrogant devil holding a picture of beer and the saying you re not worthy below the devil . on the back had the defination of the word arrogance info about the beer and info about the brewery . there is not just a sentence of info the entire back of the bottle is filled with info . if you have time to kill then you can read the back of the bottle . one of the better looking bottles . appearance when poured into my samuel smith pint glass it was this deep dark brown color with a finger head of white foam . that left a moderate amout of lace but plenty of rings around the glass . smell when i popped the cap this big aroma of bitter hops came gushing out . when i poured it the hops were still there along with a massive helping of citrus friuts . i should also mention that when i swirled it around the citrus fruits had turned into a pleasant juicy fruit aroma . excellent aroma . taste up front there were plenty of different kinds of citrus fruits with the grapefruit being the most predominate . behind that was of course the usual strong ale taste of strong bitter hops . after that i also detected a slight sweetness to it . bascially this beer offers to what you would expect from a strong ale . very good . mouthfeel what i did n t care about this beer was that in the back of my throat was this strong bitter hops taste that does n t seem to want to go . you have to drink a glass water to get this strong bitter taste out of your mouth . besides that it was medium bodied and could n t detect that . abv . drinkability when i first had this pre ba i could n t even drink this it was too strong for me at that time and now i can drink this once in a while if i wanted to . if i have another one i will make sure to have a glass of water sitting next to me after i finish this beer .,palate,0.6,1
appearance looked good nice and dark with a good head . was the best part of the beer . smell oak subtle chocolate ok smell but nothing special . taste all i could taste was oak and some alcohol no chocolate or anything else . the oak flavor was an overwhelming flavor hard for me to even explain . mouthfeel good feel not too thick kind of creamy decent carbonation . drink not my cup of tea at first i was ok with it even though the taste was less than impressive . but it started to make me feel ill pretty quickly . i drank maybe oz then drain poured it . notes biggest let down of the year especially since i liked plain old yeti quite a bit . i am depressed that i had to drain pour such an expensive beer . i am not even sure what was going on in this beer . guess it could be the chips versus barrel age i have no idea i am too new to the world of beer to be certain . all i know is that oak flavor was way too overpowering for me .,palate,0.8,1
a pours a clear amber copper . great retention from the root beer foamed head . average lacing . s candied grapefruit flesh canned pineapple mango wood sweet vanilla t big dose of rich caramel toffee malt maple woody around the edges . the woody vanilla comes out more in the taste than the nose . sweet tropical fruit in the background . piney bitterness on the back end . vanilla and wood on the finish . m smooth and creamy medium to full bodied . the malts really shine here . the hops are there to do there job but take a backseat to the malt vanilla and wood .,palate,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle into a sam adams perfect pint appearance slightly hazy yellowish orange color . foamy dense head that lasts for the whole time and leaves behind ridiculous lacing . truely beautiful . smell a bid muted . german yeasty pilsner aromas come through but are masked slightly by the noble hop aroma . still not as vibrant as i thought it would be . taste clean crisp and refreshing . this is real beer and its made extremely well . balanced as ever between the crisp hops and bready malt . perfect example flavorwise . mouthfeel true german feeling on this beer . medium viscosity rolls across the palate smoothly and is perfectly carbonated . great overall feel and authenticity . drinkability perfect level of alcohol makes this one hell of an easy drinker . great session beer and its going to make its way into my fridge for a while . everyone should have this on hand .,palate,1.0,1
i had this on tap at the flying saucer . a dark black as it should be . very small head and maybe a little lacing . s i m going to review this as it was served but i m not sure it was right . there was a slight roasty smell but it was overpowered by an odd medicinal . smell . t again the taste is overpowered by an odd medicinal sort of characteristic . is that from the lactose or does this sample have problems . the rest of the flavor is pretty typical not too dark . kind of lightly roasted and smooth chocolate flavor . m nice creamy feel . d call me crazy but even with the odd flavor this beer seemed very drinkable . i m not sure what that overpowering characteristic was but it did n t ruin it for me . it was just different . i d like to try another sample .,palate,1.0,1
on cask at the left hand tap room a pours a cloudy bronze with a frothy head . heavy lace . s caramel malt with a strong brandy character . boozy . t strong burnt oak character with a caramel malt backbone . rich and complex with nutmeg and spice flavors and a bit of heat . m full and creamy . obviously little carbonation . d solid complex and tasty . dangerously drinkable .,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle . served in a pint glass . a clear very pale yellow body . two fingers of white bubbly head . s very grassy with a slight hop presence . a bit metallicy . t tastes much like it smells . sweet grassiness with barely a hint of hop bitterness . probably some corn or rice adjunct in there as well . very much like other bmc beer . m thin and watery . d it doens t taste bad but is far from good . easy drinking due to the light body and lack of taste .,palate,0.3,0
i think this beer is way over hyped . a off white head pretty good lacing and a amber color s citrus smell to it t i did not enjoy the bitter after taste . the taste of it did not warrant the sharp bite . m good carbonation and not too thick . d i can drink it but i would rather have something else . this is my first review hope its ok .,palate,0.7,1
on tap at reserve society event poured into wine tasting glass . a fingers of nice pillowy foam which quickly fell leaving clumps of lacing . beer was a light yeallow color and mostly clear with a little hazy wheat to it . s loads of lemon with some green apples the only sweetness seems to come from the bready yeast and wheat . t similar to the smell sour lemon and apple with nice wheat and barnyard flavors finishes with a light pepper flavor . very light . m very light beer at alcohol nice carbonation throughout and thin almost watery . d pretty easy to drink and at alcohol it is a definate session beer and a replacement to any light beer out on the market . you can mix this with different flavored syrups and make it taste even better also just very easy drinking .,palate,0.6,1
abita jackamo ipa poured a light brown with a hint of orange . the head is thick lacing the glass immediately with an off white taupe color . finally some hops from abita . the nose is very floral but still has some earthy grassy notes to it . it drinks a little flat at first . the presents of hops is what brings this beer to life . the hops are not over powering most likely the cajun european influence make this a very light ipa . as an overall beer i would rate it a c . as an ipa style it drops in rating,palate,0.4,0
a big thanks to my girl kanesty for bringing this back for me on a recent trip to sf . batch pours a bright yellow quite hazy . slow pour resulted in a white head that quickly disappeard to nothing . no lacing . champagne like carbination . very funky vinegar like aroma . taste is nicely sour almost like an unsweetened sour apple lemonaide.if you could imagine such a thing.very light in the mouth easy to drink . this was my first sampling from rr and i m thrilled to have had a chance to try it .,palate,1.0,1
disclaimer i tried this at the pub which was dark and very smoky at the time so a lot of factors were battling against good beer . dark brown with a very thin head . bar was busy and this pint may have sat too long at the tap before being served to me . smell was smoky malty with a bit of caramel and fruit . taste was over whelmingly of smoked malt . bitterness was good and lots of malt but the smokiness ruined it for me . should have been described as a smoke porter or similar style . good mouthfeel and texture for a tap beer . i just could n t drink much of this beer because i am not a big fan of smoked beers .,palate,0.8,1
bottled under license by the cheval blanc in montreal . light golden ale witha medium head that did not disapear too quickly . the honey taste is very discreet . i could recognize the usual taste of malt from the cheval blanc . enjoyable but not exceptionnal,palate,0.8,1
pours a slightly cloudy yet clear burnt amber with beautiful head and some serious stick . smell is hop citrus watered down caramel and mild pine dirt . very carbinated and crisp . taste is very smooth bitterness not overpowering with grapefruit zest hanging on to the back of the tounge . sweet creamy malt is there as well . the flavor hangs on in the throat but does not recirculate in the nose as it does in superior ipas almost feels a bit watered down . could use more complexity the hops in it do n t create the sting a hophead is looking for . overall good and a good price but prob wo n t seek out again .,palate,0.9,1
poured into a wide mouthed glass . appearance opaque brown with a tan head that dissipates and leaves very light lacing . smell malty . to much for me to wrap my brain around but very nice . taste this beer drinks extremely sweet . there are many dark toasty notes that escape me . mouthfeel a smooth sugary viscous mouthfeel that is balanced nicely by the carbonation . drinkability a bit sweet for me but still good .,palate,1.0,1
the apperance was wonderful . it is a nice burnt or orange straw color . it was clear till i swirled in the dregs from the bottle . the head is very nice . it is a nice creamy head that was huge and stucke to my glass like nothing else . the smell was hops all the way nothing but hops . very floral . the taste was very disappointing . it had hops but it was very thin and almost watery . there is very little malt in this beer and it makes it lose it s body . could be a lot better . not a bad beer but not what i expected it to be .,palate,0.4,0
after returning for some god awful reason to this hell hole of brews i realize my first impressions were not so accurate as i would like them to be . let me be honest the bottle itself scares me . my dad used to store pre mixed weed killer in these bottles when i was a kid . and guess what it was the same color as the stuff in this unopened bottle of c . the color is by far the worst part of this beer especially in the bottle . the nose was a bit less offensive but still nothing to get exited about . the taste however is surprising in that it is not too far from many macro lagers especially the ice versions eg . bud ice keystone ice etc . mouthfeel is just nicely carbonated and light and the only reason the drinkability is n t higher on my ratings is because after a few s your out of the game for a while .,palate,0.8,1
i m trying very hard not to show bias here since rezzy is one of the best beers brewed in my hometown and i ve got baltimore pride . probably because i love heroin murder and stds . a deep red nice thick head i do hate when i forget to ask them to us a pint glass and not the goblet they like to put it in . just do n t like goblets i have small hands like the burger king commercial s apricot maybe a little too sweet for some t like an old friend i lived off this beer for years when i worked in the industry . definite prominent red taste offset by the sweet fruit body . m smooth soft aromatic head contrasted entirely by the sharp red beer . it can be a suprise . d not the easiest beer to drink alot of and for my lbs its not the best idea to anyhow . note i bought it in cans once and drank it like a can beer . mistake . it s my first review . .,palate,1.0,1
appearance an amber orange beer that was cloudy from yeast sediment . the head was white and coarse disappearing very quickly and leaving almost nothing behind . a very faint ring around the edge of the glass was all that managed to survive . smell it was almost macro like in smell with a faint hint of orange and lemon . mouthfeel medium bodied and smooth . taste upfront were flavors of citrus malt and other grassy things . the finish was grassy sweet for lack of better terms combined with yeast . the sweetness seemed to cling to the mouth . this beer was pretty straightforward not having a very complex flavor profile . actually it was pretty thin . this brew was n t bad but there are many better wheat beers on the market . it would do in a pinch but would never be my first choice .,palate,0.8,1
oz bottle poured into a pint glass . a pours a pitch black color with a nice tan colored head with good retention and lacing . s the aroma is dark roasted malts bitter chocolate hints of roasted coffee and alcohol . the smell lets me know this is going to be a big beer . t the taste is starts out very smooth and creamy from the mouthfeel with some of roasted malts quickly followed by a nice bitter finish . m the mouthfeel is silky smooth from the oatmeal with a moderate amount of carbonation . oh so smooth and creamy very nice . d very good stuff and not too boozy for a beer even though you can feel the warmth . overall the stone th anniversary brew is another kick ass beer from stone that is recommended . it will be interesting to see how well this one ages . give this some time to age a little and i think that it will be phenomenal in a few years .,palate,1.0,1
a impressive thick white foamy head covers the brew well finally settling down to a layer about a quarter inch thick . just as the name implies the coloring of the beer is golden and is crystal clear . loads of lazy carbonation rise to the top of the liquid trapped by all those bubbles on top . the lacing is thick creating a thin layer all around the glass . i m very happy with the look of this beer . s this definitely smells of pilsener . the hops are present immediately followed by a clean crisp herbal quality . very leafy and fresh . the malt sweetness is noticeable more in the backround and helps to balance the dominant spicy aromas . t dry grassy flavors followed by leafy bittering hops dominate the palate here . it is floral yet sweet at the same time . it is a little richer than the aroma lets on and i agree there is a slight citrus flavor about it . .lemon zest to be more precise . overall the flavoring is a little softer than i expected . m again this feels richer than it should imo as it is more medium to full bodied and the carbonation is actually quite soft and fine . it lingers on the palate for quite some time before the next drink . d this is flavorful yet different but has the overall profile of a czech pils . it s fuller but refreshing and i wish this was available on tap at any of the local pubs . .it would be a great choice . i would have no problems having an evening full of this brew . .i like it and recommend it .,palate,0.6,1
opaque black colour with mahogany highlights . dark brown head a bit rocky with good head retention and lacing . during the first pour i could smell the malt from across the bar . plenty of malt and roasted in the aroma also a bit vinous ripe fruits and a soft bit of alcohol . but the real player here was the vanilla aromas from the oak . very prominent . even before noticing the flavours the mouthfeel was overwhelming . chewy and creamy with a heavy body . the carbonation was incorporated very well and contributed to the thick viscous texture . vanilla was very strong in the flavour as well but a little more balanced . alcohol was apparent as well lending to a whiskey or liquor like quality . still there s a lot of roasted malt and coffee ripe fruits and chocolate especially as it warms . finishes dry with alcohol warmth malt and vanilla . the aftermath on the palate is similar to a shot of quality whiskey . this is a big complex beer . i enjoyed it a lot but it s definitely a sharing beer .,palate,1.0,1
pours a deep amber with a moderate thin head that shows good retention for a macro offering . the head fades to a thin layer of malty foam . the aroma is sweet malts with virtually no hops or distracting scents . the taste is light with minimal sweetness and not all that malty . somewhat of a disappointment . still has that big beer feel and a hint of the taste . the mouthfeel is thin with excessive carbonation that gives it a slight harsh feeling on the tongue . drinkability is decent but only if i do n t think about the other marzen styled beers i ve had . this is by far the worst marzen ocktoberfest i ve experienced . on the other hand it s better than most ab products . unfortunately it is only available in the beer sampler .,palate,0.4,0
as black as guinness with a light brown head that sticks to the glass and boasts quality retention . it reeks of dark fruits and alcohol with a smokey caffeen flavour helped along by some dark fruits and a mild tobacco aftertaste . it s as smooth as silk perfectly suited as a dinner and desert sipper and easily the best porter i ve had the pleasure of tasting .,palate,1.0,1
vintage poured from a oz bottle into my portsmouth tulip . it poured thick and pitch black with a thin spotty head scattered across the top of the beer . the thin head it started with disappeared not long after . the aroma has a lot of dark chocolate coming through . i get a moderate fruity quality to it with some cherry and maybe a hint of raspberry . some very moderate roasty and coffee flavors are there but they are pretty light for such a big ris . some alcohol comes through as well . the taste shows a lot of the dark bitter sweet chocolate to it throughout the flavor . midway i get some dark fruits coming through with some cherry to it . some roasty flavors come out in the finish along with some alcohol heat . it gets a pretty sweet in the finish overall a little more of a roasty bitterness would have put it over the top for me . it s definitely one of the thickest beers i ve ever had . carbonation is on the lower side as well which i really like in big ris s . i love the mouthfeel on this beer probably my favorite part of it . drinkability is good it has some very nice and bold flavors to it . it s a very big beer with some big flavors . i really enjoyed sipping on it this evening . a very good beer overall .,palate,1.0,1
fairly complex but mild aroma of chocolate coffee licorice and roasted malt . pure black in color with a thick and creamy espresso head . tastes slightly sweet mostly licorice with mild bitterness at the end . full bodied with creamy carbonation and a lingering sweet licorice finish . well crafted and enjoyable but too heavy on the licorice to become a favorite .,palate,1.0,1
this was the monthly specialty release for june . pale straw in color this looked like a macro lager except for the more natural head . aroma was faint some floral grassy vegetal notes of saaz hops were present along with a hint of sweet malt . taste is a very light malt sweetness upfront with a moderately bitter finish of good length and crispness . a pretty uncomplicated beer good for the style a good lawnmower beer . the freshness definitely helped many pilsner styles i ve had have had freshness issues .,palate,0.8,1
clear copper color . nice looking creamy head but it quickly dissipates . very thin malt aroma almost entirely overwhelmed by spices . flavor also dominated by spices . according to the bottle this beer has a touch of cinammon and nutmeg . more like an onslaught . beyond the spices there is a touch of hop bitterness . overall not a pleasant flavor . medium mouthfeel and carbonation . i definitely would not drink a second . finishing the first was a chore . disappointing .,palate,0.7,1
pours a cloudy orange amber decent head that dissipates quickly leaving nice lacing . smells predominately of caramal and toffee some brown sugar anise very faint hops tastes of rich toffee malt followed by a very pronounced bitterness . lots of layers going on some dried fruits earthy hops notable alcohol . finishes quite sweet leaving a pronounced hop bitterness . a very good barleywine . the hops were n t really present in the aroma but came through in the taste . a nice bitterness cuts through the rich toffee malt . still this is a huge beer and the toffee flavor is a bit much .,palate,0.9,1
this belgian pale ale pours a hazy straw hue with ample carbonation and a sustaining white head . the aroma is a subtle mix of yeastiness fresh biscuit malt and a peculier herbal character . this belgian pale ale has a strong cookie like malt character and an exceptionally smooth mouthfeel . the hop bitterness is kept in check by a full bodied malt character . the finish has a fairly assertive yeast bite that is slightly tart . overall a drinkable belgian ale that based on other reviews is quite fresh . purchased at blue max in burnsville minnesota .,palate,1.0,1
poured into a mug . good looking brew not at all what i would have expected from a czech pilsner or any classic pilsner . typically they re not my thing but this is something different . pours a golden hazy brew with a two finger thick head that lasts a while . good lacing . smells of bready yeast malt and flowery hops . tastes of hop bitters more than expected but welcome . also tastes grassy and buttery baked bread with a descent malt presence . light crisp refreshing and a lot of carbonation . this was an unexpected surprise . well worth a try in fact this is one to definitely try out .,palate,0.6,1
a the pour reveals a move amber beer with a nice looking slightly off white head on it . the head holds decent retention and spotty lacing . s a really nice smell to it . i would describe it as balanced due to the tremendous amount of hops and sweet malts . i m not sure if its placebo but i do get some brown sugar . nice fruity hops to it . t the taste is amazing . such great flavors . i feel like this is a hop heads ber as well as someone who perfers a more malty base . there is a great amount of fruity hops to it and the brown sugar add a lot . a unique beer for sure . m a great body to it . perfect carbonation to it . d great beer . ill be buying a lot of this in the future . another home run by lagunitas . i could drunk this all day .,palate,1.0,1
been on a pilsener kick lately so i thought i would give this one a try even though im not a huge brooklyn beer fan . man do i love pils . a good looking bottle of brooklyn as the others . pale gold with an enormous head after being poured into a pilsner glass . constant carbonation . n the aroma matches the look good stuff . the spices of the hops are front and center and the rest of the nose is their to match biscuity malts make you think chewiness and grassiness together . t the hops also take center stage in the flavor in a good way . the bitterness and the spices slice in first than some sweet malt flavors finishing with the spicy and earthiness . one of the more complex pilseners at least thats what i catch . m a bit creamy with the coating spice and hoppy without being oily . d as with any good pils drinkable as you can get . awesome with the spicy food i was eating as im sure it would be with a variety of other flavors . this deserves a spot in any fridge . this fits right into my pilsener love affair will be grabbing more . this gets lower ratings apparently but this doesnt fall short of many others that top the style perhaps pikeland and prima . deserves respect .,palate,0.7,1
appearance oz bottle bought at the local whole foods several months ago . pours dark brown with red highlights . the bubbly off white head stays for an impressive amount of time considering the high alcohol . spotty lacing not a bad looking beer at all . smell slight alcohol aroma masked by sweet caramel and hints of chocolate . there is also a spicy herbal hop presence . taste smooth and sweet upfront with a lingering bitterness . the malt is sweet close to cloying but not quite that bad . the hops are herbal almost minty not what i was expecting but nice . alcohol becomes increasing present as the beer warms but never in a burning way . the aftertaste is vaguely reminiscent of chocolate milk . mouthfeel medium body for the style with sharp carbonation . drinkability notes an interesting take on wheat wine . its sweet bitter and highly alcoholic so i ca n t say its easy to drink but it certainly not a chore to sip .,palate,0.6,1
got this in an adirondack trail mix sixer . i usually love brown ales but this is an exception . poured a ruby color that was hard to get over . the smell and taste were nutty as usual but there was this smokiness and bitterness which i could not get over which translated to the mouthfeel . unthinkable undrinkable . try a sam smith s nut brown instead its a masterpiece .,palate,0.2,0
poured from a bottle into a perfect pint . thanks to duffcalifornia for throwing in this awesome extra a pours jet black with an awesome two finger dark brown head . that fades instantly . well that was a huge letdown . no lacing at all s dark coffee and a slight bit of cola in there too . the coffee is the predominant scent and it s different from other coffee aromas i ve gotten . getting a little vanilla too . i guess that would be the creme part of it t very weak taste of coffee . in fact i m getting more chocolate than coffee in this . getting some sweetness from the milk sugar too but not a lot m thin . flat . weak d i was really wanting to try this and it was a huge letdown . i hear issues like this are common with short s . a shame because i ve heard good things about this beer,palate,0.4,0
got this beer at the always awesome common market in charlotte nc . appearance is close to any credible double ipa golden amber body with a thick which foamy head . smell is the worst part of the beer but there s nothing bad in it just nothing special . there are some malty floral notes good wheat hints and a little bit of floral hops . taste is unbelievably smooth for a quad . there is a great malty front taste very smooth warm and wheaty . a little spicey hints of clove and cinnamon . slight hoppy finish with grassy notes which bleed really well from the wheaty forefront . this is far from a wheat beer though it just has a wheat based malt sweetness . extremely smooth mouthfeel and very easy to drink . this is honestly one of the easiest to drink high gravity beer i ve tasted .,palate,1.0,1
poured into pint glass . a deep reddish color like rosewood . a tan head disappears pretty quickly and leaves a collar of tan bubbles . some sticky globs of lace . smells like chocolate soda . seriously . like chocolate carbonated corn syrup . wow . i do n t really think this lives up to the standards of some of the other winter beers . although i have n t had a mixed pack in a few years so i ll be reviewing all of them soon . i ca n t wait to see how they compare to my memories . taste has some sweet malts and a slight roasty character . a light hint of dark cherries hits after the malts just before the chocolate soda taste takes over . surprisingly dry finish for how sweet the beer is . body is light and watery . good carbonation level helps it feel thicker than it is and hints at being creamy . overall this is n t one i ll be anticipating next year . hell i do n t even anticipate the second bottle .,palate,0.6,1
poured into a pint glass . a a nice orangey golden color with a decent off white head . s good aroma imo . what i want from a pumpkin ale . reminiscent of pumpkin pie and the spices you associate w baked goods in the fall . t not the most impressive flavor but the pumkin pie sweetness is there in a subtle way which is a good thing . it s smooth and drinkable . m not much to comment on re mouthfeel . average in just about every way . o i want to stand up for pumpkinhead a little after noticing a lot of negative reviews and comments . it may not be a world class beer and it def . plays nd fiddle to shipyard s smashed pumpkin not to mention a lot of other great pumpkin ales . but for the past three years i thought it was a great beer to bridge the gap and transition from late summer into early fall before the weather fully changes here in the northeast . i admit that if smashed pumpkin were more readily available i probably would stick to that but since that is n t the case i m happy to drink pumpkinhead throughout sept. and even into early oct .,palate,0.4,0
a its crystal clear amber with a glorious head that laces very nicley . s over the top pine tree hops mixed with the fruity side of them if you know what to look for . t surprisingly strong toasted hops . ususally these types are so one sided that malts do n t come through . but it s nice . m exceedingly bitter . sharp and dry . needs to be a little creamier for this style d not a session beer . but it s able to be drank all night .,palate,0.6,1
a quite deep blackberry color on the pour the head mastodonic in size frothy in texture the color a light chocolate but erodes quickly leaving a patchy lace to cover the glass . nose is plummish sweetly malt fresh and soothing to the senses hints of peat or musty a better term . start is lightly sweet the top skeletal in feel the finish lightly carbonated hops shy in their spiciness a bit medicinal dry aftertaste quite drinkable but a touch different than my normal american over the top beers and frankly scarlet i dont give a damn im ready for a change .,palate,0.6,1
a just about picture perfect deep copper color with nice looking tight lacing . on the glass i can see each sip i have taken . really can not ask for much more out of an ipa . s big hop bomb right up front . you do get the oak a little behind that . quite subtle but i think it works well for the beer overall . t the taste is just really nice . big hops with quite a bit of citrus . little bit of orange in there as well . the oak and the hope are in perfect balance . m the best part of the beer . very creamy while still having a touch of that hop thickness you want . d i really enjoyed this beer . i have enjoyed everything i have had from them and this is no exception .,palate,1.0,1
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 .,palate,0.8,1
pours a hazy golden yellow with a good amount of thick white head . lots of lacing . smell is of fruit and sweetness plus some yeastiness . tastes of sweet honey and apple mostly . can also find the orange zest and some mild tea like flavors . too sweet for me . mouthfeel is nice and thick . the carbonation is thick . this is not drinkable to me because of the sweetness there is just too much of it and i found myself struggling to finish the beer .,palate,0.7,1
pours a copper orange hue with a semi hazed clarity . the head is dense but under one finger and retains poorly . decent lacing though . crystal malt aroma with a pinch of floral hops and ester . the flavor is rich with vienna malt sweetness and bavarian hops but still too thin to hide an obviuos cider flavor . the hops flavor is lacking and the ester aftertaste ruins the mouthfeel . slow even carbonation and medium body are fairly smooth but the finish winds up too sweet and expels any chance for a resepctable drinkability .,palate,0.4,0
old chicago boise town square a dark with a caramel appearance when held up to the light resembles a dark coffee . about one finger of head with excellent lacing . s sweet flowery aroma with a hit of a pleasing citrus t a smooth balance of sweet and hoppy flavors . m smooth bodied with a buttery feel on the tounge . d good to average drinkability . this was not excellent making me beg for more but it was not bad either . i probably have to be in the right mood to drink more than two of these in a sitting .,palate,0.9,1
poured into a ice cold chalice . a pours a clear golden yellow color with thin white head that quickly dissipated . moderate lacing on the glass . s smelled of bananas and pumpkin . t no doubt a belgian style triple . sweet with typical ester flavors reminding me of bananas and faint flavor of pumpkin with spice . aftertaste lingers a short while on the palate . m crisp and clean feel on the palate . despite the lack of head it felt well carbonated on my tongue . d the alcohol is present but light . flavor is pleasant but i seemed to enjoy it more when i started the glass than when i was taking the last swill . comments a decent american rendition of a triple but not measuring up to the belgians . worth a try if you like triples .,palate,0.6,1
got this beer in a trade with vancer . thanks for the throw in vance . dark brown black opaque body with a slight brown head . small retention a little bit of lacing . smells nice as soon as i pour . coffee notes and some sweetness . even some floral notes . taste is complex and nice . some very nice malty sweetness up front . the middle has some more malt flavor but i pick out a little bit of hops in there too . finishes with a dry coffee flavor . nice tasting stout . the mouthfeel is a little off too light and thin . it does not feel like a stout in my mouth . pretty drinkable for a stout and a solid brew all around .,palate,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 .,palate,0.4,0
recieved a bottle of this from zdester . poured a solid dark brown very thing tan head . smells like nut and malt . taste is very smooth slightly dry and bittersweet . tastes a bit like oak with a malty nut aftertaste . mouthfeel is exveptional . smooth as hell perfect weight and carbonation . drinkability is good i only had one of these that i was gifted with but as soon as i find more i ll be buying it . would be excellent with a steak .,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle . pours a dark amber with a medium creamy off white head that goes to a thin film that laces the glass . the aroma is banana and clove with some sweet malt and a little spice . the flavor is sweet malts molasses some chocolate and some lighter banana and spice notes from the yeast with some alcohol notes in the finish . the mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with smooth carbonation . overall a solid belgian . the banana is a little strong for me . i recall this being better balanced on draught .,palate,0.9,1
as other reviewers have noted this is labelled as . anyways thanks to chris slowbeer . pours a tar like just barely brown black with a one finger rich head that reminds me of shaken up iced coffee . drops over a few minutes to leave an immovable sticky film . solid . lifted and spicy herbal and piney notes but without the typical aggressive earthy and resiny backing . candied mandarin and sweet citrus merge well with a fair whack of doughy cakey malts . there s an underlying dusky ashy dark chocolate note that takes the whole kit and kaboodle to another level . taste profile is surprisingly different to the nose the elements are mostly the same but they assert themselves differently . there s a nicely balanced trio of grapefruit and pine undifferentiated roasted malts and strong brewed coffee . bitter herbs like rocket radicchio create further interest . high cocoa dark chocolate and maple syrup creeps in as it warms . mouthfeel is sublime . kind of like a benign dreamy tingling that coats the palate evenly . carbonation and bitterness just spot on . i was cautious that this beer seems to have gathered hype quicker than a new racehorse but it s thoroughly deserved . hard to pick any flaws or overbearing elements well balanced is a term that is bandied about to the point of meaninglessness but it s perfectly apt in this case . a previous reviewer s suggestion that this should be held up as a definitive example of a black ipa is on the money .,palate,1.0,1
a very deep amber in color . beautiful beige head with good retention and very small fine bubbles . s extremely malty with hints of chocolate and caramel . if i tried really hard i could catch a whiff of hops . the alcohol is apparent in it s aroma as well . t i found this scotch ale to be very nutty and chocolaty . modest hop bitterness and low hop flavor . i also found this beer to be a little sweet . m amazing . low to moderate carbonation expected and full bodied . it has an amazing creaminess to it that helped it go down very smooth . it left my lips dry but it left me wanting more regardless d excellent i am fairly new to the style of scotch ales but surprisingly i very much liked this beer,palate,1.0,1
another of the wife s gift haul from the northwest poured a deep ruddy brown into a sam smith curved pint glass . pretty but quickly receding khaki colored head with little retention . smells of yeast and what i can only describe as light spice . malts too coco as it warms up a smidge flavors of roast malt and coco . not too complex makes for easy drinking as does its texture . carbonation level seems low though as an earlier commenter noted it is actually just very fine . all told a very drinkable brew though not exceptional .,palate,0.6,1
poured out of a oz bottle into a pint glass a medium amber body clear off white head which is thick s bready yeasty smell t bready yeasty some raisin and mineral m medium mouthfeel d not a bad beer . fairly straighforward . i would drink this beer again if had limited choices .,palate,0.8,1
bottle served in pint glass . a nice sized head ok lacing golden copper color . nice looking beer . s a little lacking compared to the rest of this beer . hints of pine and citrus . t very nice drinkable . surprising . . taste of piney and citrusy hops . m a little harsh not as smooth as other ipas . d excellent . this is a dangerous . as it goes down easily .,palate,0.6,1
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 .,palate,0.8,1
served on tap at most establishments in town this time of year . appearance pours a coppery orange with little head . head dissipates quickly into a very thin lacing . smell a slight hint of caramel and a tiny bit of spice . not a very fragrant brew . taste very malty and a tad sweet . sometimes i swear i can taste pumpkin spice . mouthfeel very smooth with a medium body . does n t leave a residue in your mouth once consumed . drinkability most of sam adams is over rated in my opinion . in a city of excellent german style mrzen sa octoberfest is still possibly my favorite . great if you re in the mood to taste beer and also excellent if you re looking to toss several back .,palate,0.6,1
a dark brown with amber light showing through on the edges . the off white to brown head is not too thick and recedes quickly leaving lots of lacing . s lots of roasted malt though the aroma is mild overall . there is some coffee that smells sort of like burnt starbucks is that redundant . . mf it s medium bodied at best despite the label s claims of full bodied . speaking of which it has a soda watery type carbonation not at all the luxuriously smooth of the label . t there is some bitterness but the roasted malt keep it in check . there is definitely some coffee going on and as the aroma suggests it is slightly burnt tasting perhaps accounting for the bitterness . overall my first o hara s having grown up on guinness beamish and murphy s . i have to say that they could get the mouthfeel under control i d imagine this is less of an issue on tap it would be hands down my favorite irish stout .,palate,0.4,0
cask lucky baldwin s pasadena pulled into a pint glass nice copper color with little to no head as expected from a cask . the smell is floral slightly sweet hints of caramel . nice maltiness with slight hop bitterness . it finishes dry with a bitter bite . the cask serving balances the flavors and makes it very very drinkable . i could session this one for awhile . the previous times i had this from cask was in oxford and the taste certainly reminded me of then . a wonderful beer .,palate,0.7,1
tap served into goblet a dark no light is getting through . chocolate foam rests on top very thinly . no substantial head lingers but it was served cold s only bitter chocolate and tang of alcohol come through smokey malt opens as it warms t i let it warm a bit before tasting bitter coffee and chocolat front malty warm alcohol back . plenty of smokey roast comes through . lingering biterness builds on palate but with a fusel presence to remind me of the abv . m heavy and malty with enough bubble to keep it moving though not heavily carbonated.finishes smooth d overall a well made beer smokey and chocolatey . the strong alcohol character put me off a bit but enough depth of flavor to be enjoyable . in my opinion some ageing would improve this beer even more .,palate,0.9,1
the best part about this beer by leaps and bounds is its beautiful deep dark amber color . gorgeous in the glass with a short white head that leaves lacing up and down the sides . smells lightly of alcohol and grain not altogether offensive but the horror almost reminds me of certain american pale lagers . tastes first of caramel then of grain and finally thin fizzy bitterness . for all its color finishes bone dry with a tragically meager mouthfeel . not an offensive beer often the best thing available at irish pubs that only serve macros but i would n t seek it out where better beers are available .,palate,0.4,0
color is an awesome looking mahogany type hue . the head is white in color and somewhat short lived . this monster was born in . poured at cellar temperature into a snifter . smell is pretty malty but there is a decent load of hops in there too . a slight hint of apples and banana is present . i am getting a little peppery spiciness but i think that is just the ethanol . carbonation is low to medium low . body is medium heavy with a slightly sticky feel on the tongue . before i taste anything i can feel the thickness of the liquid in my mouth . taste is malty with a good balance of hops . ethanol is pretty evident after the initial malt taste . it s good but a little plain i can feel the malt in the form of the thickness but am having a hard time getting a good taste of it . putting one in the cellar for awhile to see what happens . then again after tasting this one it might be better to drink it soon but i ll experiment . for . percent it was pretty well hidden though easily identified .,palate,0.9,1
vintage served at hair of the dog tasting room . poured into a hair of the dog tulip . a i ve had some hotdog gushers before but this beer was totally flat . a very dark color . s definately a strong alcohol aroma . not much else . t simply put this is one of the most complex tasting flavorful beers that i have ever had . caramel chocolate apples smoke . incredible . m not as hot as you might think and not as thick either . great mouthfeel . o i do n t know how many of these you could drink or afford to drink . totally worth seeking though . quite unique .,palate,1.0,1
a pitch black brew with a big three finger heat that gets really rocky and chunky on its slow journey down to one finger . nice retention and foaminess on the head . lots of really foamy lace in stuck to the glass . s milk chocolate tootsie roll pops chocolate a hint of mint and whipped cream . no where near as roasted or dark chocolate focused as i expected . this smells more like mint chocolate chip ice cream . its also not quite as assertive as it should be . being an imperial brew and all . t licorice mint and herbal tea in addition to the expected milk chocolate and espresso . this is actually very delicate and complex . it s not the big bruiser that i thought it would be but it s still got quite a bit of coffee bitterness . m big bodied thick and viscous as hell . this is a very buxom brew . middling carbonation fades to a really dry and herbal finish like green tea . wicks all moisture from my mouth . d this is a very good beer but i do think that it s a bit overrated . or it could be that many of the nuances found here green tea mint chocolate chip are not my favorite flavors in the world . i was craving some bitter dark chocolate whisky like booze and espresso bit this took things in a whole new direction for an imperial stout . originality is a good thing .,palate,1.0,1
bottle given as an extra by ianslee . thanks . . a super dark brown with no hints of light getting through until held up directly to the light . impressive finger of brownish head . not bad for a year old bottle . impressive lacing as well . s little bit of sweetness . starting to get a touch oxidized . some spruce is there . not nearly the christmas tree in a bottle this beer can be fresh . has that aged flavor as well which is always a plus for me . quite a bit of malt and a touch of molasses . t this really melded together nicely . wow the christmas tree and the malt have come together well . i have never tasted something like this in a beer before . little bit of black pepper in there at the end . leather maybe as well . m glorious . so creamy and good . reminds me of a cask pour . d for a year old . beer . damn . this has held up like a champ . i have a few more bottles and i will savor them during a nice blizzard in the next years .,palate,1.0,1
a medium bubbled head thats leaves plenty of lace tops this deep straw elixir that features a slight haze . the aroma is of deep malt but the show winner is the beutifull floral hops that are fresh and crisp . very flowery and perfume like . very nice . upfront the a mild bitterness gives way to a mouth full of spicy flowery hops . the malt plays the backgrounf role here . the bier finishes quickly but is not overly dry . it leaves a nice lingering flowery hop flavor . the malt department is a little thin for me but damn well done . zum wohl . . .,palate,0.6,1
i drank this from a bottle into a chalice . the beer is a cloudy gold in color with a a horrible white head that is thin and lasts no time at all . there is very minimal lacing if any . it smells very sweet the overwhelming smell is berries though i would n t say blackberries . i also detect a hint of orange and spice . the tatse is where this beer succeeds . it is a very mild sweet taste with a nice light spice at the end . this is a pretty good beer you can drink all night long .,palate,0.4,0
bottle from holiday sampler poured into a pint glass . appearance i have a hard on for dark beers and this one is no exception . simply beautiful dark brew with a head that starts out bright almost looking like a pepsi but settles into a thicker cream color . lacing is minimal . smell exceptional . sweet coffee is what this reminds me of . taste excellent coffee aftertaste hits me as i type this actually rasiing my initial score by . . other hints of cream . as wayne s world taught us it s not just a clever name . the least samuel adams like of the sampler thus far . mouthfeel a bit too carbonated which overrides the wonderful taste at first . drinkability goes down easy very drinkable .,palate,0.6,1
i had this at the brewpub . poured into a sample glass . appearance pours black with a layer of tan head . great retention and lacing . smell mild roast with chocolate notes as well as a strong citrus and mildly herbal hop bitterness . taste super fresh hops . great balance between hops and roast perhaps the best i ve had in this sense . citrus peel bitterness with a mildly peppery finish . mouthfeel medium body a bit chalky tingly carbonation and a dry finish . overall i think this is the best black ipa i have ever had . great balance between the bitterness and roast . i d love to have another if i get the chance .,palate,0.6,1
bottle . poured into a duck rabbit snifter glass a slightly cloudy reddish mahagony color with a slight tan head that collars arund the glass . the bourbon notes about burn your nostril hairs off when you take a big whiff of it . i ca n t really get anything out of the nose other than the bourbon . medium mouthfeel . again the bourbon dominates the flavor profile with little else making itself known . really trying notes of caramel and vanilla can be tasted along with some spice . alcohol warms as it makes itself down your throat . getting kicked in the mouth by a chicken is not all that pleasant . the bourbon is way overdone and kills this beer in my opinion . as it warms it gets a little better and drinkable but still not outstanding .,palate,0.8,1
i bought a twelve pack of this beer today because it was only bucks and i wanted the bottle for my collection . i had two guests over today . guest number one a young college student usually drinks bud light and coors light . i offered her one she accepted and enjoyed it . guest two usually drinks michalob ultra coors light or busch light . since this is my girlfriends dad he knows about my passion for quality beer so i ll often encourage him to sample what i am drinking . he rarely enjoys any of them and most of the time makes a look of disgust after the first sip . he drank two bitburgers in about a half hour without one little peep about the taste . i noticed these reactions before i had the opportunity to sample this beer myself . later in the evening after the music was turned down and the midnight snacks were partaken of i tried one . they were right this beer sucks over a year later i have grown to like this beer alot . it is a great beer for the money .,palate,0.6,1
very pale in colour and pours with a quickly disappearing almost nonexistent head . minimal effervescence . smells of hay and malt . tastes of hay sweet malt and a bit of bittering hops at the end . medium to light mouthfeel . did n t live up to expectations .,palate,0.8,1
from notes a chunks . gold body . no head . s sweet honey and malt . t dry some depth from malts . m the beer has a medium body nothing interesting . d i hated drinking this . it did n t taste terrible did n t smell very bad but the ridiculous chunks and globs of yeast and whatever else that were floating around in this beer make thinking about drinking it very unpleasant and the actual act of drinking it even worse . every time i would take a sip i would close my lips around the glass as much as possible and cringe when a chunk would meet my lips . as reasonable as this beer may have been i hated every second of drinking it .,palate,0.7,1
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 .,palate,0.6,1
presentation poured from a oz brown bottle into a shaker pint glass . label is typical minimalist dfh with just the words a very dark beer brewed with a ridiculous amount of barley front and center . picked this up while here in the great no abv cap that i know of state of florida . bottled . appearance pours with finger of dark tan head surprising for a beer of the abv . this settles to a thin incomplete and big bubbled layer of foam really more of a smattering of islands here and there . the beer itself predominantly black with hints of a deep mahogany around the edges . smell black and bitter aroma of charcoal rubber and raisins . taste holy christ . i expected powerful but this is like a x to the taste buds . too many flavors to name soy sauce roasted barley bitterness a teriyaki like sweetness raisins many more i ca n t pick out . this is hands down the most flavorful and complex beer i have ever had . mouthfeel average carbonation level kind of surprising for this one . body is amazing thick and viscous . drinkability well it certainly is complex and powerful both in aroma and taste . but i am not sure that that makes it a winner . i was going to pick another one up to age but i think this may be a one and done . i enjoyed it and i can now say i have had it .,palate,1.0,1
found this little treat at tanczo s in bethlehem for a case plus a . deposit for ounce bottles so i decided to give it a whirl . the labels are a real trip too . pure beer pours a crystal clear golden color active carbonation and a nice white cap fair retention and some nice lacing . smell is pretty clean do n t know if i am really discerning enough to pick this one apart . definately nothing offensive about this though . taste is again fairly clean . there is some noticeable hoppiness and maltiness in there though . pretty good really considering the style at least . mouthfeel is nice crisp clean . carbonation is perfect and does n t lead to too many burps . drinkability is good i would n t turn to this if i was looking for a really good beer but it is another nice cheap well done lager from lion brewery . these guys pump out a lot of really solid beer for very low prices . if you see it and you need some beer for a party this a really good choice . just make sure to keep the bottles and get that deposit back .,palate,0.9,1
victory storm king stout . alc . . is n t that a little high . . appearance blacker than black . midnight in a coal mine black . hell the head is darker than most beers alone . smell roasted coffee nuts cocoa and ash . taste ashy coffee sweet burnt wood . alcohol is too strong . mouthfeel damn that high alcohol what is this cough syrup . . overall blahhh . its too sweet and alcohol is too strong . a mediocre at best stout . i ll pour the rest down the drain . revisited haha what years will do . clearly when i was a fng my tastebuds were n t developed yet . my opinion has since changed immensely . storm king is now of my favorite imperial stouts . .,palate,0.3,0
this dipa is a stand out . for better or worse . impressions beautiful in . almond fluffy head . perfect pour by yours truly deep dark murky amber color . considerable lacing throughout tasting . no sediment nice hop malt balance hops followed by a smooth hint of chocolate and even a little coffee . imho odd for a dipa . lacks the punch you in the mouth taste of hops for a dipa or imperial . would like to know the ibu s for this beer . overall i would recommend this beer but would not recommend it to someone looking for great dipa . it lacks the punch . it is . abv but lacks the bitterness . in addition the chocolate dark roasted malt throws it off for me .,palate,0.8,1
another beer brought back to oh from my friend for a taste of co and wy . thanks mooky . pours dark black in my pint glass but when held to the light you can see that it is clear filtered . and allows a small amount of light to peak through transforming the beer into a deep blood color . there s a small cap of head less than a finger . the color is off white and reminds me of the color of used cigarette paper . decent retention the bubbles are small but numerous and full of vigor . lace struggles to cling to the glass but i m not left with too much to ponder as the beer goes down . smells slightly acidic and peaty i must assume that there s some smoked barley at play here . subtle undertones of coffee grounds and earthy hops are also at play . the flavor is much the same mild coffee and smoke . some hop bitterness combines with the carbonation and alcohol to prickle the palate pleasingly . roasted grains in the background pull forward as i give a mouthful a swish . this also excites the beer into producing a sweet chocolate flavor . mouthfeel is medium bodied . lots of carbonation almost too much . drinkability is pretty good . too bad this is n t available in oh . good thing edmund fitzgerald is better and readily available .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a ml . bottle bottled on into a pint glass . a strong pour yields a finger mocha colored creamy head that quickly diminishes to a very light dusting and thin foam ring . the body is nearly perfectly black with only the faintest traces of crimson red when held to light . dark chocolate and roasted malts combine to create a decadent nose . a thick booze aromas lingers in the background . just like the nose the flavors are primarily roasted malts dark chocolates and a decent alcohol warmth . mocha and woodiness notes add to the experience . a dry coffee aftertaste is noticable at the back of the throat . full bodied with moderate carbonation this beer is carbonated just enough to keep it from being syrupy but it is still rather sticky .,palate,0.6,1
on tap at linwood . served in a pint glass . this is a very good dopplebock . it pours a nice brown with a thin head . it smells of dark malt . the mouthfeel is incredibly creamy with the tastes of chocolate and dried fruit coming through . definitely something i would drink again .,palate,1.0,1
a pours golden with a finger and a hlaf of foamy head . moderate lacing . s grapefruit and pine in the nose with a slight fusel smell . t not much flavor besides a metallic oxidaized taste . a light lemon zest flavor in the finish along with quite a lot of hop bitterness . unbalanced and stale tasting this beer is a mess . m medium bodied with moderate carbonation . d not quite a drain pour but not far off . i m hoping that this is a bad bottle .,palate,0.8,1
got a bottle from charliehhelms thanks charlie a dark as is expected from a double stout with a finger of lumpy dark tan head s smells like the coffee grinder aisle in the grocery store super rich immediately post grinding coffee beans as good as the coffe note is it is a unidimensional aroma t tastes like cold coffee with some chocolate notes in addition some milky lactic sweetness m d the taste and mouthfeel are far more watery than expected the flavors are decent just with it were a bit thicker with some more body to it,palate,0.4,0
oz bottle version . pours a dark brown with an extremely thin brown head that quickly goes to a very thin collar . the aroma is very subdued sweet chocolate grainy malts . the flavor is lactic chocolate slightly tart dark fruits and molasses with a roasted bitter finish . the mouthfeel is medium bodied and watery with almost no carbonation . overall i m not too impressed . this is a pretty weak impy stout it s light in color subdued in the nose and watery in the body . the flavors are n t bad though .,palate,0.4,0
received as an extra in a trade thanks travis . vintage . the color was a muted peach amber . the aroma was brown sugar ethyl alcohol and sweet fruit . the taste was sweet very sweet . syrupy sweetness . i get a lot of brown sugar and raisin . slight spicyness . an almost brandy like finish . little to no hop character . completely unbalanced but that is somehow okay here . the alcohol was disguised well but the warming effects were evident . i felt like i d just had highballs . this is a good beer . i m glad i had the pleasure of trying it . it is ridiculously sweet though . be prepared for a sipper . it gets better the closer it gets to room temperature too .,palate,0.9,1
bottle poured into pint glass . best by date of oct. . a bright golden . big three fingers of fluffy white head . s oily piney hop notes up front . a bit of bread like malts in teh background . smells a good bit snpa but a bit more subdued . that is of course a compliment . t while the smell is reminiscent of snpa the taste differs quite a bit . light pine hop flavors up front . light malt notes . big bitterness on the finish . m a little light and watery but not awful . makes for easy drinking . o a pretty solid apa . with the prices on victory packs it wo n t be a common buy for me but i m not going to have any problem finishing the .,palate,0.6,1
vintage . . oz green bottle . pours with a minuscule head that had big soapy bubble . the beer is a vibrant orange peach apricot color . there are white things floating on the surface . the smell is fantastic with nice ripe strawberry a pinch of sour and a tiny tiny hint of funk not much at all though . the taste is a lot more sour than the nose would suggest it starts out with a burst of lemon sourness but then ends with delightful strawberry flavor . it is n t sweet at all like i expected it is an awful like a straight up lambic with a hint of strawberry in there . very nice . i m not a huge fan of the nearly still mouthfeel with only the slightest hint of carbonation it is hard to control the carbonation these gueuze type lambics though . but i woudl like a bit more . it is a pretty good beer with a very nice smell .,palate,0.4,0
i am new to hoppy beers in that i avoided them for so long . i had jumped from the pils and fair lagers right into stouts belgian ale and barley wines . the bitterness of hoppier brews was not my thing and i want it to be . i want to enjoy all of the wonderful choices out there . as such i live in maryland so seeing that flying dog mad the transition here from co really . and seeing how well received this beer has been it was only natural that my curiousity lead me to a six pack to go . you can see by my score that i have gotten past the bitter hops concern and really sought to enjoy this brew for all that it was made for . an aggressive pour will grant you more head than you d like so be careful . still the reward is a beautiful dark amber color . the nose is very pleasant a bit sweet which is okay mixed with the familiar hop aroma that i had come to expect but that s okay . i like it . the mouthfeel is very smooth another positive for me . i like a bit of texture with my beers and this is just right . drinkability is something i waffled on a bit because i ca n t go hard after the hoppy ones but i still arted it as good for the ovverall pleasant experience . i ve learned that not every beer is for everyone and that s okay . i like this beer . and while i wo n t go crazy over stocking my fridge with any collection of bitter options i will say that this is one that i would be glad to have around .,palate,0.6,1
brought back from argentina by eheff . the literal translation of negra extra is extra stout however the website has labeled this particular beer in the bock style maybe this is how all stout s are categorized in argentina . weird . ingredients agua malta tostada lupulo levadura . pours a very dark brown color almost black with a one finger extremely fizzy caramel colored head . dissipates rather quickly leaving a thin rim around the edge . dark fruits of prunes and figs . molasses and bitter coffee notes also . toasted grain notes with a swirl of the glass which brings back a massive head . hints of coffee chocolate and dark fruit notes . a bit watery with a dark fruit concentrate thrown in there . fruit notes last into the aftertaste . prickly carbonation takes away almost all the flavor . very light on the palate . i m not sure what this beer is doing but it s pretty pedestrian . drinkable if i had to but otherwise i d pass .,palate,0.3,0
a beautiful black with a small tan colored head that hangs out around the edge of the glass . s very pleasant chocolate and oat filled nose . not overwhelming or underwhelming at all . t cocoa chocolate and a touch of oat make this a very enjoyable tasting brew . m full bodied with ample carbonation with a nice stout slickness left behind . d pretty damn good . big tasty ris here . looking forward to the new batch .,palate,1.0,1
has a dark opaque brown color with a beige thick and foamy head . not too much aroma nothing distinct nor strong . taste was also pretty weak but there were hints of a roast and banana flavors . the mouthfeel is pretty much the highlight of the beer . the beer itself is pretty thick and mixed with the lingering foamy head it feels great in the mouth for savoring what taste there actually is . pretty good overall decent beer that can be drunk at anytime just needs more taste .,palate,1.0,1
thanks to surlytheduff for passing this one along to me . served in a tulip pint . translucent but not clear orangey rust color . waaay overcarbonated . i poured as i always do and had half a glass of foam whileuch remained in the bottle yet unpoured . great retention though . the lace is poor just some small clingy streaks . there was a pretty big looking yeast cake at the bottom of the bottle and i intended to keep it out of my veer by not pouring the last few ounces as it turns out the rush of bubbles that created such a massive billowing head stopped my pour earlier than even i had planned . smells very weak . i certainly get citrus hop notes but where is all the malt that makes this beer so dark in color . the taste tough to really pin down because the beer is much too overcarbonated the beer bubbles off my tongue before the tastebuds have a fighting chance . way too fizzy and as a result it feels too thin . i get the citrusy hops as well as an earthy breadiness with some mineraly notes . is this an english mild ale . the yeast seems to think so . some strong bitterness comes on and really makes this one more unbalanced than a member of the westboro baptist church . overall a few tweaks and this might be passable as an ipa . a bunch of tweaks and it might be good .,palate,0.2,0
not a beer i would buy and indeed i did not buy this . offered to me while on an evening boating soujorn to pick corn on the islands at the mouth of the might fraser . for appearance as the cans were consumed from the can . but judging from what other around me had in a glass typical macro lager apperance yellow carbonated and fizzy white head smells skunky and of corn mash . mostly malt very slight presence of hop . i ve smelt far worse but also far better . mass produced canadian lagers tend to be closer to water than beer on the flavour side and this is no exception . corn mash notes malt that pops up here and there and a bit of bitterness on loan from some worn out hops . the fact that i could down a half can in less than two minutes alludes to the watery character . in body and taste this is so akin to water that i find it very drinkable . despite the weak industrial taste this is a great session beer . good for lawnmowers home based driving ranges camping and boating in the delta . i would n t buy it . but who can turn down free beer .,palate,0.4,0
pours a deep mahogany with minimal off white head yet leaves behind generous amounts of lacing . as far as taste and aroma i can only compare this to soy sauce . smelled of salty burnt toffee . taste was overtly salty . i really do n t have much good to say about this one . not at all barleywine esque . i do n t want to degrade the brewery as i ve had many other good beers from clipper city but this one just did n t do it for me .,palate,0.8,1
a a clear pale gold color with a sizable sudsy white head with decent retention and some stick . s grassy and haylike with some vinous and grainlike whiffs . t fairly crisp grainy malts with some noticeable sweetness . grassy hops are not too aggressive but are most definitely present with a touch of fading bitterness . i also taste some white grape notes a touch of metal and actually a bit of alcohol as well . some vague cooked vegetable flavors also . m medium bodied and fairly creamy . a bit dry at the finish . d this is nice . definitely one of the better mainstream euro imports .,palate,0.6,1
it s the end of the week so i decided to open a little treat . the beer pours a nice dark orange brown color . not a whole lot of head and it fades quickly . the smell is hoppy and biscuitty with a hint of malty sweetness . starts out smooth and sweet and finishes with a little bitterness and substatial alcohol . nice body and the carbonation is just about right . i d like to see a little more head and perhaps a little better balance . not a bad beer but there are definately better choices for the stlye . also the alcohol is a little intrusive .,palate,0.9,1
a pours a . finger creamy tan head over a dark brown body . great retention on the head . s chocolate cream some sourness not off flavor apple notes suggestions of coffee . t starts out with a creamy subtle coffee and chocolate note with very slight roastiness . the finish is where it comes alive with dark roasted chocolate suggestions of cofffee and cream . the finish lasts quite a while and reminds me of a nice french silk pie . m low carbonation and very low mouthfeel . d quite a tasty porter and not heavy at all . definitely one you could session .,palate,0.6,1
a ho hum amber color minimal head or head retention . light color for style . aroma is toffee like . taste is strange a slight corn flavor . slighty twangy sour . alcohol while present is n t obtrusive . not one of my favorites for this style . mouthfeel is good slightly thick .,palate,0.8,1
i am not the descriptive type by far but i have tried quite a few of the samuel adams beers and i can say i really dont feel like i am even drinking a beer when i had one of these chick drink comes to mind . my wife really liked it though and turns out the neigbhor s wife likes it as well . yet he pretty much thought the same about it .,palate,0.8,1
i ve had a bottle of samichlaus from the bottling sitting in my fridge for a few months . i have n t tried it yet because of a combination of its strength and my lack of free time but last night i got a text message about it from david who was in portland for a business trip . i let this warm and served it in my new belgium glass . appearance pours a crystal clear copper with a fizzy beige head that fades to a persistent ring . smell the aroma is deep rich and malty . there are notes of caramel and fruit especially raisins . there s also a strong alcoholic aroma that really becomes dominant upon swirling . taste sweet maltiness upfront with caramel raisins and vanilla . strong alcohol brings a peppery spice to the finish which lasts long into the aftertaste . mouthfeel thick creamy and full bodied smooth with just enough carbonation . spicy warming alcohol remains through the finish and leaves a tingly sensation in the mouth and a nice warmth throughout . drinkability the alcohol is definitely strong but i find myself wishing that i had another bottle . something to sip and savor but surprisingly drinkable . overall this was a great beer to finish the day with . it s been colder than normal and it actually snowed today .,palate,1.0,1
thanks to eric for busting out this rarity . light black that still has brown on the edge . hardly any carbonation . the aroma is super buttery actually pretty good . vanilla cocoa roast but not sour . more butter on the taste bourbon shows itself off now . complex notes of vanilla bourbon caramel . pretty good but again no sour . this is a decent barrel aged beer but seems to leave you wanting more as its advertised as sour and you do n t get any . super rare but i would n t trade much to get it . maybe it will be sour over time .,palate,0.9,1
served in my favorite glass a duvel tulip . poured from a oz . bottle . says best before jan . i rarely listen to those dates . a a nice bright brownish orange appropriately cloudy with little head . s the most citrusy beer i ve smelled . smells of fresh lemons caramel and hops . lovely . t slightly toasty with slight pleasant hop bitterness . sweet banana and citrus also present . m interesting to say the least . short on aftertaste and leaves a feeling like there s a film on my tongue . carbonation s good but this is the weak point of this otherwise excellent brew d smooth and tasty i could drink this all day . an excellent everyday beer . overall this is going to be one of my refrigerator standbys . tasty and easy drinking i m going to enjoy this one a long time .,palate,0.7,1
big south cacalaca shout out to calton thagr us for letting me try this . out of a white wine glass a deep amber mahogany . clear . the head is negligible . s a whiff of citrus . mint . bubblegum right there in the center . a touch spicy phenolic . there is this wood character not oak but maybe like mahogany hard to pin down but fascinating . black pepper again . t spice wood walnut bubblegum all up front . the beer drops off there s a hole in the middle . the hop bitterness is assertive . the finish picks up with the spice and nutty wood character coming together . the malt makes a brief appearance in the form a hint of caramel and bread crust . the bitterness lingers long into the aftertaste and here the nuttiness really starts to emerge . this is a deceptively complex beer because there is a balance here . m medium to light bodied . feels a touch watery . again there is a hole in the palate where the beer almost disappears for a time . o this is a truly fascinating beer . it is all at once drinkable and complex . i find it very hard to pin down the individual flavor components and i find myself wanting to keep drinking it to see what happens next . it goes down very easily though there is a significant amount of bitterness here . also there must be some sort of belgian yeast used . if i had to classify it it might be a bit like a belgian american pale amber it reminds me a bit of westbrooks batch .,palate,0.6,1
draft service into a . liter mug at hollingshead s . a clear brassy golden color with over one finger of persistent white foam head . moderate lacing remains on the glass and bubbles rise eagerly throughout the column . s a clean and focused combination of grapefruit and piney hops . t begins off dry with soft toasted malt and pungent grapefruit pulp . acidity is high first citric then turning more carbonic in the middle . sharp mineral even liquid vitamin like qualities add considerable depth in the middle . otherwise flavors are very clean throughout with moderate bitterness developing unobstrusively in the finish and toasted marshmallow lingering . m thin to medium viscosity wet and distractingly acidic at times on the palate with moderate carbonation . d o this is an excellent west coast ipa as long as it is encountered when fresh . not only does this beer present focused hop aromatics it presents them in fine balance with fairly delicate toasted malt that is happy to play a supporting role . acidity provides brightness but is felt too intensely at times . still under the best of circumstances this may be the best of the san diego ipas that boast year round availablility .,palate,0.6,1
i suspect post review that i may have had a bad bottle due to the variance in my and other reviewer s take on this beer . take this for what its worth there was no date code even year on this beer . as soon as i can track down another example i will replace this if it is found i did the beer a disservice in this review . liquefied grape the color the nose the taste the finish . there s a theme here . similar to label in color actually . leaves no lace trail . nose is almost leather y cider straight up booze vapors quadruple esters and most dominantly concord grape . taste has wheaty prickles banana clove in a large way but then gets winey again . what does exist of a wheatiness is nicely intermingled with the alcohol . the sweetness of this seems to cloy surprising in that i feel regular aventinus is the near perfection of balance . still an interesting and valid big beer .,palate,1.0,1
yet another new beer from sam adams . seems like they re cranking out a new one every few months . this one looks impressive . a nice pillowy white head sits atop a hazy straw colored body . smells very lemony . some notes of banana and wheat and just a hint of alcohol round things out but man that citrus is pretty overpowering . the lemon does n t run as rampant in the taste as the wheat really begins to assert itself . i love the playful mouthfeel of this beer . it leaves me feeling like i ate a delicious cracker . i m not sure that makes sense but it s hard to describe . it kind of has an acidic drying effect and as it warms it takes on a surprisingly buttery characteristic . certainly an interesting brew but the acidity gets a little harsh in the back of the throat so it loses some points for drinkability . i m sure i ll come back to this at some point .,palate,0.9,1
imbibed at the bavarian lodge in lisle il on . note listed on the menu as a golden ale . appearance pours a bright golden hue with a finger width of creamy lily white head . very photogenic . smell husky grain coconut water macaroons spring flowers and prairie grass . overall definitely coconut infused slightly sweet mildly reminiscent of tanning lotion . taste quite sweet up front with coconut water and macaroons . floral hops do n t lend much in balancing hop bitterness but the aromatic flavors do compliment the coconut . husky grain character is perceptible mid palate . mild grassy bitterness toward finish . lingering flavor of you guessed it coconut . mouthfeel medium bodied with low creamy carbonation . feels a little syrupy . drinkability interesting but weird . definitely on the sweet side with all of that coconut water . over time the beer becomes cloying and a bit too reminiscent of suntan lotion . at least it was n t boring .,palate,0.4,0
thanks to jbrew for sending me some fresh me beer this was bottled a deep dark purple with a two finger head that quickly turns into a faint ring around the glass . s raisin grape sugar yeast a slight metallic tinge . t big and bold bready and light nutty malt . i m getting hints of leather and tobacco . there is definitely a metallic oxidized taste i m getting in the aftertaste . m crisp and creamy at the same time . the carbonation is spot on for a dunkel d the mouthfeel is fantastic but i have that metallic taste hanging around after a couple of these i want something else .,palate,0.9,1
a thin black caramel with a thin tan ring of head . extremely thin selective lacing is left behind s amazing one of the most aromatic beers i ve had it smells of cherry chocolate coffee roasty malt . t smooth chocolate but a little harsh due to the strong presents of alcohol . i m going to sit on a few and try one again in a few months m near perfect carbonation and sweetness d it leaves me very thirsty however not for more brew but for water . it does however drink nicely just not quite as nice as i d wish would definitely recommend to a friend . i ca n t wait to see what this brew does with a year on it . . thanks andy . cheers .,palate,0.9,1
it s nice to be in a state where new belgium is distributed . pours a very rich dark brown with a small creamy white head . holding the beer up to a narrow source of light like a distant light bulb yields a sunburnst like effect very cool . aroma is interesting . i pick up a slight coffee like scent in the roasted malts . taste is very earthy and grainy . the roastiness melds nicely with the yeasty undertones of this beer . i also picked up a little bit of woodiness which i thought was funny . mouthfeel suffers a little bit as i feel a higher abv would ve left this coating the tongue a little better . it seemed a little too thin to match its flavor profile . all and all this is a rather good and interesting beer that i m glad to have daily access too . i will be getting this again .,palate,0.6,1
appearance cloud straw yellow opaque with a creamy looking texture . smell a slightly sweet smelling beer with a hint of earthy hay and an overall hopp accentuation . taste bready hint of malt with a welcome hop presence that evens out the beer . mouthfeel light palate with great carbonation that tickles the senses nicely . drinkability not overwhelming on the senses where you would have to take a break from this beer . open for large conumption if you desire . i sure do .,palate,1.0,1
received in trade from ricksawyer and texindy thanks for the opportunity guys . pours a nearly clear orange amber color with a fluffy off white head that sticks some decent lace on the way down the glass . smells of hops . heavy pine and grapefruit with a bit of caramel hidden in the background . taste is a little sweet with bread and caramel hiding underneath pine a grapefruit . sharp bitterness leading to a dry finish and lingering grapefruit on the palette . mouthfeel is grainy and oily body is medium to thin carbonation is sharp . great little pale ale i could see myself downing a few of these on a warm summer day . the body could use a little boost but the taste is pretty damn good .,palate,0.6,1
poured into a pint glass . appears dark orangish red in color with a fizzy little white head slight lacing . smells of nothing but cinnamon . taste of nothing but cinnamon with a little touch of nutmeg . nothing else . a zesty tingle on the tongue at first nice medium body but the cinnamon is too much . getting a case of this would be a bad idea unless you really like the taste of cinnamon and do n t really care for typical winter beer tastes .,palate,0.8,1
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 .,palate,0.3,0
thanks to ugadawgguy for the opportunity . pours a hazy orange gold . a two finger white frothy head falls to a thick cap . leaves moderate sheets of lace . aroma is predominately butter . there may be some light malts behind there but not much . no noticeable hops . taste is light malts but with lots of butter . light bitterness to the finish but no specific hop character . light body and nice and creamy . moderate carbonation . while light diacetyl presence is allowed bjcp in my opinion it goes too far . too far .,palate,0.8,1
round two with this beer moderately enjoyed it last time so the fact that this bottle was best enjoyed by today should n t impact the review negatively . poured into a tulip pint . a pours a clear golden amber reddish color with one finger of dense off white head and tons of carbonation bubbles flowing up through the glass . s floral and some citrusy grapefruit hops alongside a huge dose of sweet bready malts . not particularly complex but well balanced and enjoyable . t heavy heavy presence of caramel and bready malts here along with a good deal of tangy citrus hop flavor . nicely balanced once again even if the flavor is n t quite as outstanding as i was hoping it would be . this tastes quite a bit like a hopped up oktoberfest mrzen . m medium thick body thick at least for the style with moderate carbonation . smooth and sticky . d will probably find myself picking this one up again in the future even if i m not a huge fan of it . easy enough to drink with props to the mouthfeel making this one go down faster than the taste alone would cause .,palate,0.9,1
found this at the back of the company fridge . color is a nice pleasant gold not as pale as many light lagers . grainy nose notes of corn . unpleasantly grainy sweet taste with nothing going for it at all . not even the faintest whiff of hops . finish has a lingering note of sulfur . average body and carbonation . bleagh half the bottle finished . i can pour the rest out .,palate,0.6,1
appearance straw yellow in color huge inch head high carbonation clear smell straw and banana taste straw banana wheat and honey at the end mouthfeel clean light high carbonation slightly bitter drinkability about as clean a beer as i have ever had . what a nice refreshing and crisp taste . i could have several especially in warmer weather . way easy to to drink .,palate,1.0,1
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 .,palate,0.6,1
a black with a dark tan head very little retention not surprising for its strength leaves a nice leg on the glass . s dark molasses booze dark bread and a light fruitiness . t dark molasses rye bread booze coffee dark chocolate plenty of hop bitterness light roasted acidity undoubtedly smoothed by some oats . m thick with a dry alcohol finish . d remarkably drinkable for something this big bitter .,palate,1.0,1
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 .,palate,0.3,0
. oz bottle best by june . served cool room temp into a duvel tulip . pours murky brown with a large head that fills the glass nicely . the swirled remnants of the bottle drizzled over the top take on the effect of a fudge topping the foamy head holds very well giving this a very dessert like appearance . aroma is dark chocolate dark fruits figs plums some cherries brown sugar molasses bread yeast noticeable alcohol is the only detractor on the nose but still a very potent and complex aroma . flavor is very malty chocolaty dark breads less fruit than on the nose but there is still some raisins plums grapes very flavorful . alcohol is also there in the flavor especially earlier in the glass . mouthfeel is slick medium bodied medium carbonation finishes a touch watery . the rochefort beers are some of my favorites very rich and complex a treat to enjoy .,palate,0.7,1
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 .,palate,0.4,0
pours an ever so slightly hazy golden amber with lots of bubbles rising to the top into a short living white head that dissipates to a swirl and ring quickly leaving traces of lacing . aroma is sweet with bready wheat balance with the citrus hops with lemons and oranges . taste follows the aroma with the big wheat backbone up front and a slight hop bitterness in the finish with mainly citrus . a hint of spices show up in the taste that i did n t get in the smell . the mouthfeel is medium bodied with tons of carbonation good summer drinking .,palate,0.6,1
so far every beer i have tried from the special brews of boulevard have been good . this beer pours a slightly cloudy yellow with a wonderful head . nose is yeasty spicy and hit of citrus . taste is belgian hops . citrus and spice . mouth feel is incredible with some good champagne bubbling going on . very fine beer and enjoyable .,palate,1.0,1
served on draught into a generic pint glass at the franciscan well in cork a bar famous amongst yanks for their mistreatment at the hands of one particular lad in their barstaff . i know you re not from the south but mind yer p s n q s . reviewed from notes . a pours a one finger head of lovely cream and thickness . retention is good she does n t fully die for over three minutes . black not brown colour to the point of solid non transparency . it s appealing and looks more like a stout than a brown ale . sm chocolate and toffee . very light in strength . maybe some caramel on the tail end . t roast chocolate and toffee . coffee is present on the finish but is rather slight . the roast returns on the finish after a mysterious hiatus starting on the early second act . nicely subtle and complex whilst avoiding being overbearing . quite good actually . the alcohol however is far too noticeable especially since there s hardly any in there . . as a stout lover it s difficult to judge this as a brown ale . mf too wet . features an awkward artificial coarseness that throws off the balance . does n t quite suit the flavours . dr price is a bit high by irish standards but it s worth a go especially for fans of the style . there are n t many irish browns and this may be the best one . that said it s far from exemplary .,palate,0.4,0
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 .,palate,0.2,0
appearance pours into my glass from oz can . golden or a mixture between yellow and orange in color . head fades almost to nothing no lacing . smell subtle slight belgian yeast smell nothing overwhelming but nothing particularly exciting either . taste not a bad tasting beer . i get a bit of bubblegum malty taste . a bit of fruit that i cant quite place comes along towards the end and i get an aftertaste of a bit of spicy coriander and a familiar belgian style aftertaste . mouthfeel very smooth but perhaps a bit low on the carbonation . drinkabilty not a bad saison i think that it could have benifited from either a little more hoppy flavors in the aftertaste . or a little more fruit throughout .,palate,0.9,1
bottles from alexgash iowaherkeye and d b . thanks . lt br gt pours almost black with a bit of light getting through and a beige head . smell is nicely smoky but it mixes and mingles well with a roasted coffee flavor . nice . taste is nicely rich and malty with light smokiness and coffee flavor . light bittering hoppiness in there to balance as well . some lingering light smoke in the finish . average body and carbonation . really a solid smoked beer and quite enjoyable .,palate,0.6,1
poured into an e j cask cream glass on dark brown think stained cherry . no light passes through once in the glass . the head rises to two fingers in an ample manner and i had to tame the pour . thinner retention . lace is quite good . smells solid . tangy roast and dark fruits give way to coffee grounds and semi sweet chocolate powdery cocoa and a spot of espresso . a touch grainy too . comes together seeming more robust as it warms . no trace of alcohol in the nose . the flavor profile is pretty much in line with the aroma . lots of roast roasted coffee espresso roasted grains and a chocolate notion that borders on burnt . the burnt aspect builds with each additional sip . does n t seem quite as sweet as the nose which is a good thing . there s just enough to round out the roast . a good bit of hop kick is had too . rolling carbonation augments the already full feel making seem more boisterous than perhaps it is . again the alcohol is extremely well hidden not that it s a crazy abv but still . very slightly coating . roasted grains on the finish . though not outrageously great there is little to complain about . carbonation is too much for me . worth a shot though .,palate,0.6,1
had this on tap at seva in ann arbor mi . appearance dark copper bordering on maroon . clear with almost no head . smell nuttiness pokes its way through along with a slight maple syrup like sweetness . taste very nutty . malts impart a largely pumpernickel bread type quality to the brew . sweetness shows up at the end hops are largely undetectable . mouthfeel drinkability the creamy nutty flavor lets this brew become pretty decently drinkable . carbonation is toned down such that it mellows out the taste . overall decent ale . tastes more like a brown ale than an english pale ale though .,palate,0.9,1
a dark brown with murky brown highlights . zero head . s rum soaked raisins . light smoke . prune . molasses . t rum oak and raisins are loaded throughout the profile paired with the darkness of cocoa prunes and thick molasses . the beers dark roasted malt is well rounded without a sharp bitter character and carries a vanilla like sweetness . warm of booze is omnipresent throughout the drink . m full body opens smooth and soft before launching into white hot booze through the finish . o it would take years to mellow this out but the complexity and flavor is impressive enough to sip it slowly while young . would be great with steak served black and blue .,palate,0.6,1
i got together with guys from work and sampled a bunch of different beers . i sampled out of my sam adams utopias glass . large capped bottle . a mirky goldenish liquid that produced a dense white head covering . nice chunky lacing . s fruits and yeast . bizarre aroma . t i have to preface that this is not my cup of tea . it tasted weirder than it smelled . a bit sour with all sort of off flavors fruits yeast sweet malts and medium hop bitterness . m medium body that coated thoroughly . creamy in the mouth without too much aftertaste . d i personally did n t care for this beer but again it is not my style . i enjoyed it for what it is but was pleased when my glass was empty .,palate,0.9,1
oz single purchased from total wine in kennesaw poured into a regular pint glass . a a relatively aggressive pour resulted in a finger thick tan head that had decent retention before finally becoming just a slight covering of bubbles after quite a few minutes . there was decent lacing . the beer is opaque and only shows the slightest tint of red when held up to the light . s the smell is subtle but dominated by roasted malts . there is a hint of a bitter coffee aroma mixed in . t the taste is not really sweet at all which is surprising based on the aroma . the finish is dry from the coffee flavor . the real taste profile is hard to describe . there really is not a lot going on . it is just kind of there . m i guess you would call it a medium body but its too thin for a stout . no in mouth carbonation to make it creamy at all . d i guess this is relatively drinkable since there is n t any disagreeable flavors . there just is n t a lot to make you want to come back for more .,palate,0.4,0
i m hesitant to post a review of this stuff because the only two times i tried it were in the london gatwick airport and on both occasions it tasted as though this stuff had been sitting in the bottom of the keg for about lord knows how long before i got to it . there was pretty much zero carbonation and it was very sour which leads me to believe that i am correct in my assumption that both were spoiled batches it was an airport after all . i ll give it another shot if i can find it in a store stateside .,palate,0.8,1
can . first off lets talk about this oz can shall we . heffers going for the chest belly bump puts a smile on my face . why . not sure but it sure is entertaining . poured into a dfh tulip style glass a murky deep orange brown color with a finger head of light tan . the description says it is suppose to pour crystal clear but there is no way in hell this thing is even remotely close to that . some lace forms on the glass as it settles . this beer has a rather sweet aroma to the nose of orange apricot and slight pineapple . medium mouthfeel . malty sweet faded orange flavors upfront with really no bitterness . some caramel as well . there is no product date on the can so i cant be certain how old it is but if its fresh it has a pretty weak hop profile . no hint of alcohol at all . overall i was left a little dissappointed in this one . the look and smell is ok but the flavor leaves a lot to be desired . not something id go out of my way to try again .,palate,0.8,1
te deum is bottled by brasserie du bocq to the spanish market . i have already tasted the blonde and the rousse version and this one the brune is definitely the worst one . the beer poured with a black colour and some ruby highlights . it was quite clear despite the colour . the head was light brown foamy substantial with poor retention and some lacings . so far it was reasonable . the nose was a mixture of sweet malts molasses and toffee . also acceptable . the taste was sweet with some roasted malts and a reasonable bitterness to balance the sweetness . it was creamy with an average carbonation level and also average alcoholic strength . abv . and then it hit me . the celery . the predominant flavour was celery and after that i could not get anything else from te deum . even the aftertaste had a strong celery presence . overall awful . the blonde and the rousse version are enjoyable but this one was despicable . definitely not recommended .,palate,0.6,1
a very light yellow . lots of foggy yeast . no head . no lacing . s lemon y and orange . not very spicy . t smooth and enjoyable . orange and lemon dominate . nothing memorable . m slight over carbonation . no bitterness . o not a memorable brew . a typical slightly below average wheat . recommended as an easy drinker . it would be delicious on a hot summer day . for what it is it s not that great but for the style they re going for it s pretty decent . it could be a little more unique spicy .,palate,0.8,1
this beer confuses me . the look was a solid dark yellow beer with a thick foam head . the smell was wheat and citrus . i m thinking of a breakfast bed . the beer was thick and the foam was velvety . the drinkitbility was okay for its thickness . however the taste was terrible . a quick slam of semi sweet citrus that is too heavy on the lemon . the beer ends with an unbalanced bitterness for more than half of the drink . maybe i got a bad mini keg .,palate,0.8,1
a orange with a creamy thin head and nice lacing . s slight horsey funk with citrus notes . t fruity maltiness fades into citrus flavors with sour acidity followed by warming phenols taking presence later on . m crisp and bitey high carbonation the bottle overflowed when i opened it . d very pleasant and enjoyable with lots of complimentary flavors though begins to warm as you get into it . overall a wonderful belgian golden ale .,palate,0.6,1
another brew from my secret santa mentor . i am drinking a cellar temp brew in a snifter . the beer pours a clear amber color with a soft creamy off white head of cm foaming up easily some larger bubbles exist in the center . the head fades slowly to a sturdy surface layer leaving nice tight lattice as it sinks . aroma is mostly hops with some pine and grass mixing with a bit of ripe fruit peaches and plums and a hint of caramel . nice fairly thick body with fine and prickly carbonation the carbonation is the first thing i notice when the beer hits my palate wish it were a little more gentle . flavor is good . i get some of the ripe fruit again with plums prevelant a mix of caramel and again the piney hops come through . the beer leaves a slightly sweet candy flavor on my palate after i swallow but what i notice most on the swallow is the carbonation leaving a tingle on my gums and palate . the beer is tasty smooth and very nice on a cold night but the carbonation is a little sharp imo . a nice beer overall .,palate,0.4,0
the aroma has plastic caramel roasted malt alcohol and grass hops . the appearance is deep amber with a nice head . the flavor is like the aroma with a bitter finish . the palate is thin . overall this is disappointing but not bad . i think i had my hopes too high .,palate,0.4,0
pour oz bottle to wide mouth wine glass . beer pours the color of apple juice . the head disappears to just about nothing and leaves almost no lacings and no visible carbonation . nose strong smell of apples and straw . very sweet and strong enough to travel about . ft to my nose . mouth sweet entrance . taste comparable to smell apples and hay . there s no hoppy bitterness and only a very slight alcohol feel on the throat . not at all a balanced beer . the mouthfeel though i found to be excellent . although it is not visible in the pour there is a lot of carbonation that really let s you know that the beer s in your mouth .,palate,0.7,1
reviewed from notes . judging left over provided to me as a reward for my volunteer efforts at gabf . pours a thin layer of white head over a hazed dulled orange liquid . smells potently of creamed corn . oranges fresh coriander . lemony . tastes dms . bleech . fruity esters and noticable orange charcter . light body and strong effervescence . pretty awful drinkability .,palate,0.7,1
pours a cloudy berry caramel colored amber with a huge stiff foamy light tan head that decomposes slowly leaving sheets of lacing behind . the aroma has an aggressive earthy fruity strawberry and cherry sourness . visibly effervescent the mouth feel is light and tingly . the flavor is mild and tart . there is a nice cherry presence over a vinegar character not sure if that is the oak barrel treatment or not . tangy yet finishes clean and dry . a lot to consider . i m down to the last few ounces . not the easiest drinker unless you re big into these tart beverages but worthy of your consideration . appreciate this one from autumnaldave .,palate,0.9,1
finally found a bottle of this unique beer . although many seem to have a negative opinion of it i just had to try it . i love smoky brews . tnt pours a dark nutty brown hue that is not quite opaque . head is a light beige formed from many tiny bubbles . a nice ring around the glass hangs out after most of the rest disappears . aroma is pretty intense . very smoky like a bold rauchbier . that s the first thing that hits you smoke . then you get some other almost odd qualities . some tea qualities come through and perhaps some anise . hard to pickup much else through the smoke . the taste follows the nose with it s huge smokiness . the finish is a bit weird . you really get the tea toward the end . the aftertaste aside from the smokiness is a tad unpleasant . i m not sure what people hate about this flavor though . of course like i said i love smoky beer . mouthfeels is rather disappointing it s quite thin . my brother who is not a beer nerd even mentioned that . carbonation is moderate and fitting . but this is a thin beer no doubt . overall i m glad i picked this up . i think the classification in which this beer is placed might throw people off . it definitely is more reminiscent of a rauchbier with some added strange qualities . this is still enjoyable to me .,palate,0.4,0
on tap at beachwood bbq a pours a dark brown with a mild off white head . average retention leaves good lace . s very similar to angel s share . big brandy and bourbon nose with a lot of chocolate . t dark chocolate with an elegant malt character . the roasted malt comes out a bit more with the serpent s stout included but i think i like the straight up caramelized malt and brandy of the original angel s share . still a good flavour for sure . m full bodied thick lightly boozy quite smooth . d a must try for me i liked it but i m glad i did n t pony up the for the bottle much cheaper on draft . it s good but not that good .,palate,0.9,1
fresh . oz bottle . pours hazy straw yellow with a fizzy white cap that leaves nice lacing behind . sweet corn smell with some note reminiscent of wet hay . tastes very slightly better though not markedly so . some grainy pils malt coming into play but still a general adjunct fell . quite sweet and not pleasantly so . light feel though not really watery . not a great take on a pilsener really too sweet . in all honesty jupiler or any number of other euro lagers would be a better alternative .,palate,0.7,1
i live in pa and dfh beers are not hard to come by so its sort of suprising that this is my first go at one of their brews . here it goes . color was hazy dark gold no head what so ever . kinda strange i thought . the nose was light with a touch of skunk and some oily hop aroma but overall muted . the taste of shelter pale ale was kind of a dissapointment . i honestly expected more more flavor more umpf more of something . the flavor was suprisingly light and even a bit watery . flavors of soft biscuity malts lemon rind a bit of caramel way in the back and a somewhat unpleasant astingency were in the overall taste . carbonation was low . this beer reminded my of yard s phila pale ale . finish was dry and prickly with a drying somewhat rough hop flavor that faded quick .,palate,0.4,0
the only thing i was not pleased with with this beer was the mouthfeel . it was a little less that i had expected . this was my first cream stout and it was great . a nice chocolate coffe creamy flavor . much more mild than a normal stout but not lacking in flavor . apperance is great with a large fluffy head that reminded me of a nice snowy christmas day . i think this flavor would go great in icecream .,palate,0.6,1
appearance pours a clear ruby hued body with a dense foamy ivory colored head . smell aromatic pine resin flavored with caramel and plenty of table sugars . abundant notes of candied citrus and licorice . taste mixture of caramel toast and tea with a full toothsome sweetness . raw tangy wheat grains . heavy dose of licorice . vague fruit esters . a few hunks of bubblegum . candied oranges maybe a bit of pith and a raw pine taste with even months after its release a solid full hop bitterness . yeah it s a bit soapy . the licorice returns now more as a sharply herbal taste returns for the dry bitter finish . mouthfeel medium plus body . medium carbonation . drinkability it s different even for a wheatwine i ve give it that . there s certainly a lot going and at times the sharp bitterness can really hamper things . maybe .,palate,0.9,1
taken from notes last night . poured a dark orange that resembled nothing of a tripel . way too dark . the smell was ok but did n t have that light fruity appeal of a normal tripel . the flavor was sickeningly sweet and overpowering lacking any fruitiness or spicyness like a good tripel should have . blah . the mouthfeelw as fine but the high alcohlic presence really brought this one down . dissapointing .,palate,0.8,1
very hazy red orange body topped by four fingers of just off white rocky foam . nice inviting aroma of citrus heavy on the orange . thick malty base beginning . quickly followed by a burst of exploding juicy fruits everywhere . mix of bitter and sweet in the aftertaste . somewhat sloppy mouthfeel . solid drinkability . invites revisiting . the recreation of river horse continues with a solid winner here .,palate,0.6,1
grand cru . bottle is a bit dusty and has a lot of chalky buildup just under the edges of the crown . pours pretty cloudy the head appears and disappears very quickly . interesting aroma not as spicy as i had anticipated but has a very malty bready thing going on in the nose . upon taking only one sip this is already very different than lunacy which by the way i really enjoy . alcohol is much more present as it should be and it s quite nicely warming . clove spiciness and a peppery spiciness are both equally present . mouthfeel is utterly smooth with just a hint of carbonation . placidly perfect . as this one warms the alcohol comes through more and more . you can taste every bit of the . . i wish i had tried this very young now and had a few more to put away for a while . while i will say that lunacy is a bit more complex this tastes just as good is much smoother and is great simply because it s a unique mistake . should you find this get it .,palate,1.0,1
a dark colored porter passes a brown color as i hold my glass to the light . small head no fingers are present . s mostly chocolate and coffee small amount of hops towards the end . t semi coffee flavor bit of chocolate and hops . tastes very watered down . m thin highly carbonated . d goes down easy i would say a good choice for those that are timid to try a porter or stout for the first time .,palate,0.4,0
this was my introduction to sierra nevada and i have to say despite the overall lackluster taste i have been introduced to a brewery that has much better beers . i just wish i had bought torpedo first as this to me is far too similar to the standard macro brews available . perhaps if i ever have friends who need a beer to drink while over at my house this will be my choice brew but otherwise this one wo n t be gracing my fridge again .,palate,0.9,1
thanks to docer for this extra in a trade . poured from bottle into sa perfect pint glass . half inch of head that quickly settled down into a thin layer . good lacing on the glass . the beer is a dark amber color much darker than most ipas . smell is strongly of pine with touch of fresh baked bread . taste is a blast of piney hops . some slightly toasted biscuit like malts back up the hops . the mouth feel is perfect not watery not syrupy well carbonated and very refreshing . heavy hop presence in the aftertaste that lasts a long time . if you like hops one sip will go a long way . it s a great west coast ipa especially if you like piney hops . personally i think it s a just a tad overhopped and i tend to enjoy the more citrus hop flavors over pine . after one of these i m ready to move on so some drinkability points were deducted . but if i liked the pine hp flavor more i could see this being sessionable . edit in looking through other reviews a lot of people seem to think the hops are citrusy . maybe there was something wrong with me that night . in reflection there may have been a slight citrus flavor . but i was practically raised in a forest of pine trees so i stand by my original opinion that it s mostly piney hops . to each their own . cheers .,palate,1.0,1
hops in the nose but with touches of bread freshly cut fruit and traces of discrete recalling both bitter orange and mandarin . in the mouth it a strong hoppy bitterness impressive to almost limit the line of no return but never without diving into saturation . hops are invigorating due to dry hopping and it accompanies a power red ale style irish surprising that holds in only ibu . in any case the approach very sharp with a powerful drought also gives this beer in addition to his other qualities a strong character refreshing .,palate,1.0,1
oz . bottle from frugal macdoogal s in nashville . poured a hazy gold color with a two finger white head . aroma of strawberries and some malt . flavor is strawberries . light bodied with good carbonation . this makes for a refreshing summer beer or a good beer to keep around for the ladies .,palate,0.4,0
bottled in shared with the guys last night . pouring a light yellow with a dense frothy head with excellent retention and lacing this is a gorgeous beer . the nose is unlike anything i ve previously experienced . incredibly spicy with a blend of white pepper and jalapenos . . . there s a moderately floral character to it behind it the lambic is noticeable . lemony and moderately oaky with a lactic bite there s some funk noticeable but it s really covered up by the strong elderflower aroma . the palate opens spicy again with a blend of crushed white pepper and a jalapeno like vegetal spiciness . moderately pefumey the mid palate brings out the base lambic . wonderfully lemony and lactic this has a solid lip smacking tartness . a little oaky with some vanilla and tannins this beer dries out on the finish with a blend of lemon and pepper . light in body with absolutely wonderful carbonation this is airy creamy and the combination of sourness and spiciness on the finish is unique . excellent stuff though i feel like the elderflower character is just a little overdone .,palate,1.0,1
a hazy light brown color with a head that looks like a cup of tea . s it smells like toast with butter and raspberry jam . actually very nice . t the raspberry flavor hits right up front with a very weak and watery malt flavor . the beer is very sweet . .almost splenda sweet . it reminds me of raspberry iced tea . m very thin and watery . o overall within it s style it s an average fruit beer . the flavor is ok not something i would drink often though . the mouthfeel is pretty bad and reminds me of a iced tea .,palate,0.4,0
had this on nitro tap at a mediocre irish pub in long beach . served in a kilkenny pint glass . pours a copper to red brown color . i just love the look of the nitrogen working through a beer like this . beautiful silky off white head a finger and a half thick . spectacular lacing on the glass . this beer looks so good . scents of malt dry save a slight caramel aroma mild bitterness . fairly subdued aromas . a malty sweetness mixed with caramel which gives it a little bit of depth but very soft flavors here . some balancing from the bitter finish of the hops but it s really gentle . the sweetness gently rises back to the surface in the follow . super soft mouth feel body is moderate carbonation is there but gentle due to the nitro . fairly gentle drinkable beer . i m a sucker for just about anything decent on nitro tap .,palate,0.9,1
vintage a finger head thats slightly off white wile the body is very dark and is a deep mahogany red . the head left some small patches of foam and a smaller amount of lacing around the glass . very dark for a barleywine . s gigantic sweet malt catches me upfront along with some strong dark fruits . some caramel and slight vanilla are hanging in the back as well . t big time sweetness follows through out from the front to the end . fig and dark fruits come through toward the middle along with a small roast and leather . caramelly and smooth to the finish . the finish is has almost a prune taste that lingers for a while . m nice thick and extremely smooth mouthfeel feels silky and like a fudge brownie . excellent mouthfeel . o decent barleywine but nothing really stood out to me .,palate,0.9,1
pours a beautiful dark brown with a small finger tan colored head . smells of sweet dark fruits dominate the roasted malts . first sip is bitter then quickly sweet as my taste buds alert me that this is something special . under carbonated and somewhat thin bodied there is a coffee flavored finish that is truly amazing . the chocolate coffee and dark fruits combine easily adding sweetness to the warming alcohol .,palate,0.6,1
clear amber with a thick off white frothy head . aroma is pretty uneventful though there is subtle evidence of some legitimate hopping going on here . for a pale ale this has much more of a roasted malt base than i anticipated i like it . hop profile is piney citrusy just like with the aroma though it seems subdued a bit but does linger . mouthfeel is medium to thin a dry finish makes this highly highly drinkable . solid . thanks to skyhand for the chance to try this one .,palate,0.6,1
looks nice with the tall off white head and all garnett hued clear elixer with descent lacing . less than entertaining nose on this at just under room temp . this elixer reeks of adjunct grain in my opinion corn for sure in this . flavor is weak and watery some malty hop but not near enough . mouthfeel is very thin and lame . undrinkable . . .,palate,0.2,0
a pale copper brilliant clarity pours a thick bubbly head that recedes to a thin creamy cap s typical big rock sweet malt aroma smells sorta like a toasty amber ale no hops t sweet malt slightly spicy carboard metallic blood like finish m ok i guess d tastes ok until you swallow it pretty much a generic big rock beer with an awful aftertaste .,palate,0.8,1
poured from a oz . bottle into a nonic imperial pint glass . appearance pours a translucent very pale golden color . has a very thin fizzy head that dissipates quickly and leaves little lacing . smell wheaty with citrus and vinous notes as well . taste slightly bitter up front . finishes with a wheaty honey like flavor . has a slight citrus twinge to it as well . mouthfeel crisp and refreshing . drinkability this is really your typical american pale wheat ale . not great but definitely drinkable and refreshing . a good effort by shiner but could ve used a little more .,palate,0.8,1
purchased at siciliano s in grand rapids . drank on the night of the bcs national championship . look pours with no head or carbonation whatsoever . when finished pouring a little reddish brown head forms and quickly disappears . smell very strong . could feel it singeing my nose with the alcohol . very complex . taste has to be the thickest beer i ve ever had . the first sip is the best . after that it s all downhill . it s complex . but because of the alcohol and harshness . nothing sticks out . felt myself gagging the more i drank . mouthfeel comfortable on the tongue and then leaves a singeing feeling on your tongue with a lot of coffee taste . also cakes your mouth like drinking cough syrup . overall ok . i am a little harsh on this review for such a highly rated beer . i had some high expectations for this beer . i was expecting something a lot smoother and easier on the palate . this may have done me in but i was wrong . it tasted like a lesser abv sam adams utopia . bcs was waaay too overwhelming . too heavy for my tastes . i ve never had a beer that made the hair on my arms stand up until i had this beer . finally in the end . it became a drain pour and i must say i will not try this again . that being said goose island is one of my favorite breweries in the world . i ca n t recommend this but i highly recommend their other beers .,palate,0.2,0
notes from my bell s tasting pours a jet black with almost no head at all . the aroma is a little different i smell some butter and i m not sure what else to be exact . it was n t an awful aroma just not the best either . taste is full of roasted malts and yeast . not very well balanced if you asked me . mouthfeel is really nice as this is a nice thick creamy stout . this is n t my favorite stout by any means but i wonder if i just got an off bottle .,palate,0.9,1
smooth and comforting this is a great beer . finally i can buy at my local store . it does n t offer an exotic flavor or peculiar aromas but instead feels like a well balanced strong ipa . what do i mean by that . i guess i mean it is mildly favored given it s strength and has a bitterness that goes down very easy . i would n t hesitate to serve it to folk who are not accustomed stronger beers and it would be a great launching pad for the pallate in an evening of heavy beers . i think the key to this brews greatness is balance . my only qualm would be the lack of head . i guess that s what bottle conditionied better looks like . it s somewhat flat but this complements the flavor nicely . neither of these points would keep me away it tastes great and drinks great . it s hard to stop at one .,palate,0.6,1
a a fast pour into a pilsner glass shows clear gold beer body with a white head that vanishes right away . s smells like beer scented beer . a little sweetness fresh hops and fresh cut grass . not too much else here . t clean with some light lime notes . clean light hops and harvest grains . light on flavor big on thirst quenching . m the best thing about this . it s nice and light with some bubbles to keep it company . this is an easy drinker i had finished half of it before i even realized i started drinking it . o a pedestrian non challenging non threatening beer . this is great for the masses who would like a weaker tasting beverage . this beer would go acceptably well with most foods . i probably wo n t look for moretti again but if i was handed one i would n t turn my nose up at it either .,palate,0.7,1
a . large tan head that dissipates into a thin foam . dark thick burgundy colored . fairly opaque m. sweet slightly fruity . there is a very belgium smell to it . i d say it s the mix of the yeast and i m assuming wheat . almost has and apple cider smell . t. once again i m getting apple cider . belgium yeast wheat flavor . very watery tasting . a bit of a spicy flavor as well . m. light thin texture with some light bubbles d. there is a mix of the odd carbonation and some alcohol flavor here that is a bit off putting . it s got the body of a light beer so clearly one could chug it . i certainly am not being drawn in by this one so . overall it s drinkable but barely . it s also really expensive not recommended .,palate,0.3,0
i was really let down by this brew . all hyped up and took me nowhere . poured out to a pitch black color with only notes of a head . nearly no carbonation at all not to mention that any lace was a long shot . aromas of coffee chocolate and dark rotted fruit . nothing amazing so far . flavor was abrasive and acidic with strong indications of alcohol and burnt malts . mouthfeel was good and thick but was n t enough to save this beer from being a disappointment . i d probably pass on this if offered again . i may re review again but as for now this brew was a course in undesireable beerdom . pass on it .,palate,0.8,1
i know . the only reason i bought this is because i was curious about a beer from trinidad and tobago . but who knows . maybe i ll be pleasantly surprised . appearance pours a deep black into a shaker pint glass with no light getting through . a hearty one and a half finger tan head forms on top and does n t really budge and only eventually drops to a splotchy yet full surface covering of foam . honestly there is n t anything about how this beer looks that is n t perfect . smell the smell is not too intense and is predominantly of roasted grains and bitter black malts . a somewhat fruity sweetness comes through a bit as the beer warms . taste the sweetness is immediately the dominant taste . it borders on cloying but the style somewhat warrants it . it s slightly fruity and the roasted flavors are still present but they really take a back seat to the sweetness . further warming gives it a more rounded chocolate flavor and vanilla quality that adds to the complexity . mouthfeel very full bodied and chewy and certainly appropriate . carbonation level is average and spot on . ca n t get any better . drinkability the sweetness kills it a bit and big stouts are n t the most drinkable beers anyway . even still this is nice and is a fine caribbean sweet stout . call me surprised . sweet stout is n t my favorite style but this is a good beer . especially for something from trinidad and tobago this beer is certainly worth a try .,palate,1.0,1
oz . brown bottle purchased at party source poured into a pint . a pours a banana peel yellow without a lot of clarity . short pearly white head on the pour that only lasts a little bit . just a bit of lacing . s grainy malts with a bit of husky aroma . no hops . clean but hardly anything there . t m very little flavor . it s a blonde i know but wow . weak grainy malt bill with a little bit of sweetness and a faint sip of huskiness . no hops . i would assume the rice makes it taste like pretty much nothing . body is light and crisp and finishes clean . d easy to drink but why would i want to . i d honestly rather get a pack of miller high life for cheaper and down em straight from the bottle .,palate,0.8,1
. 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 .,palate,0.3,0
a a super dark mohagany that comes through brown ruby on the edges . minimal light tan head that dissipated rather quickly left the sides of the glass clean . looks a little flatish . s mild chocolate roasted malts a little bit of bitter in there . some toffee and a hint of coffee nothing overpowering a nice blend . t roasted malts a hint of vanilla some cocoa not as much of a soy sauce or molasses taste as i was expecting . taste is better than the nose . slightly fruity pretty good complexity . m this is where the beer ranks fairly average for me . under carbonated and a little bit flat would have liked it to be heavier stickier and have more of a bite . d did the entire oz bomber without a problem and i want more beer . very easy course i might just be an alcoholic .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a pint glass . a very dark almost black and impenetrable except for a slight amount of ruby red tint at the edges . form almost no head has light bubbles around rim of surface . s very pleasing smell . lots of sweetness of syrup light vanilla caramel toasted wheat bread but still well balanced with definite hints of cocoa nibs or tree bark . t tastes closely align with the smells decently balanced malt flavors of toasted bread with honey light vanilla and caramel are offset by a medium but continuous bitterness and taste of lightly burnt toast that lasts well into a decently long finish . m d carbonation stings a little more than i would like has good medium body but mouthcoating while medium is a little less than i would have preferred . overall a drinkable beer probably not one i would want several of at a siting but definitely one to keep on the list of preferred porters .,palate,0.6,1
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 .,palate,1.0,1
a pours a reddish honey color somewhat cloudy with under a finger of white head . no lacing next to no film . s not sure about this . has a sweet honey like scent with caramel and citrus . has an over ripe quality to it . it is n t bad but sort of weird . t largely follows the nose . the honey flavor is here throughout but the citrus hops and caramel bready malts do a better job of showing themselves in the taste . there s a spicy quality to this as well . m a nice medium body . not as dry or bitter as you d expect from an ipa . o this is n t a terrible beer but i can certainly see some finding this off putting . at the end of the day this is n t quite what i m looking for in an ipa and probably wo n t purchase again .,palate,0.8,1
ml bottle poured into a oz . tulip glass appearance deep and dark brown with just a hint of reddish highlight when held to the light . seems to be relatively clear though is nearly opaque . thin light tan head with moderate retention and some decent lacing . aroma some serious spicing going on here i had to bust into my spice cabinet to do some cross comparing on this one . the two aromas that seem to define the profile for me are juniper berries and a sort of sweet cardamom scent it says that they used caraway but i do n t really pick it up in the aroma . some light roasted malt and piney hops poke through the spice profile and i catch a whiff of the sage though i probably would n t have identified it as such if they had n t listed it as an ingredient . for some reason the smell reminds me of holiday mulled cider and is extremely inviting . flavor once again that cardamom juniper profile dominates though this time it fades to allow other flavors to shine through . in the aftertaste some light nuttiness from the chestnuts and oats emerges followed by some dark roast flavors almost a hint of coffee . wonderfully complex with quite a long finish . mouthfeel medium to medium full body is enhanced by the moderately high carbonation . silky smooth from the oats and just a bit of smooth warming alcohol . awesome . this is a fantastic beer but i do n t think i could drink a ton of it due to the high spice content . that said i would be overjoyed to polish off a bottle of this by myself and even happier to share some with some friends .,palate,1.0,1
brand new six packs from terminal gravity . oz . short neck bottles . i poured mine into an irish pint glass . a deep red color with low carbonation little head or lacing . s a faint smell of roasted malts . t much more of a malt forward beer then other pales from the nw usa . the six pack does describe the beer as traditional . i d have to agree . a nice clean hoppy finish m a rich smooth mouthfeel . nice big bodied feeling while still not being too full . perfect balance here . o i like these guys i m happy they were able to get more of their beer in bottles . i d buy this again in a heartbeat .,palate,0.9,1
pt oz bottle pours a mostly cloudy dark amber to brown with a light tan foamy head that was easily induced . smells of raisins and roasted malt . the flavor is heavily malted with raisins and various berries . the profile is deep and hard to distinguish individual flavors but enjoyable . medium body with light carbonation . a pretty solid brew . the flavor is the high point of this brew which is by no means a bad thing . worth giving it a try .,palate,0.6,1
i have n t had too many of this style but i m liking it plays a good role in the beer spectrum . pours a medium to dark brown from a . ounce bottle with no freshness date that i could find . hazy no lacing on the glass a nice head to start which fades quickly . smells and tastes very spicy . clove banana rich malts. all the stuff you d come to expect and it comes across well . the mouthfeel is a bit too watery and perhaps a bit chalky . there s a slickness there that either doesnt seem to fit the style or just doesnt fit with me . either way this is good stuff . makes me want to fly to germany and try it fresh .,palate,0.6,1
had on tap at mcgrath s in harrisburg a pours a deep golden amber color that is pretty much opaque from the haze . head is pure white and bubbly . s the nose has a fair bit of wheaty malt notes of orange juice with pulp hints of caramel and grain with a floral hop backbone . t toasted grains and caramel malt up front pine and citric hops more towards the back . a fair bit of brown sugar and caramel roll in . a fair bit of citric hops in the back and a dank herbal presence . an assertive bitterness that lingers for a moment to finish this off . m medium body and syrupy with a grainy tough texture . strong carbonation and a slightly messy carbonation in the finish . d interesting beer seems quite big almost american barley wine style . very balanced and interesting huge flavors and hides the alcohol quite well . tasty treat .,palate,0.6,1
my pour gave me two fingers worth of thick foamy deep tan head with great retention . frankly it looked like an ice cream float . the nose was very sweet and sugary candy like actually . the color was a deep orangish amber with ne quality clarity . mouthfeel was full thick and creamy with a rich sweetness on the tongue . it was like liquefied dessert . the finish had a definite alcohol presence but tempered with a lingering sweetness . i probably would not want a steady diet of this but on a cold winter evening at home it was very pleasant .,palate,1.0,1
got this in an abita variety pack . would be a great session beer if i had the quantity . in general the abita s have a really clean taste little aftertaste . is that the spring water that it talks about on the cap . a good dark ale malt flavor is tasty . pretty brown color . smell is very pleasing .,palate,0.6,1
. oz bottle part of my haul from bbf weekend poured into my brand new bruery tulip . affligem blond pours not quite crystal clear but is a radiant lemon yellow . three and a half fingers of head rise about as high as they could have in the glass without cascading out and down the sides of it . lacing is almost entirely nonexistent but that may in part have been due to my glass so i ca n t dock it fully . although no remains were left the creamy white cap did stick around for an impressive amount of time . the nose is decent but could stand to be a bit more powerful . pale sweet malts dominate there s just a faint hint of clove peppery phenols which for my money is n t enough . the flavor reminds me of a smaller version of duvel . apples and pears come through first with just a touch of bready flavors present as well . the hop bitterness while not high is very noticeable thanks to its whipcrack brief nature . clove comes in for the close along with a slight herbal hop flourish . it s not bad but i d like a fair bit more of a contribution from the yeast if i m drinking a bspa . the mouthfeel is probably the best thing about this beer the brewer nailed the balance between being light nimble and having some presence to it . carbonation is nice and expressive but could stand to be ratcheted up even a little more . affligem blond is n t a bad beer but i could n t ever see myself buying it over duvel if i was in the mood for this style beer it s similar enough without being quite as good . however i could very well see myself giving some to someone who was just starting out exploring belgian style brews .,palate,0.9,1
okay this beer is definitely unusual and a very different take on russian imperial stout . approach this with an open mind and try to appreciate the interesting components of this beer . ding must have been having a bad afternoon when he did his review or more likely it s the fact that he does n t appreciate sourness in places where it is unexpected especially in styles where it is unexpected . i on the other hand appreciate the sourness sometimes found in belgian interpretations of russian imperial stouts or in a beer like madruga obscura from jolly pumpkin . this beer is reminiscent of those with the addition of some unusual ingredients . the label says it is made with black pepper tea and vanilla . those ingredients come through in different ways . pours black with a decent head that fades to a very thin tan cap . the aroma is quite complex . the black pepper is is prominent up front the vanilla less so and the tea lends some astringent tannins to the nose . some light roastiness combines with the black pepper and tea to create an unusual depth of aroma . the taste is also quite interesting . slightly sour to start with grain and a plumminess and then developing first tea and then black pepper notes . mouthfeel is a bit thin and somewhat tannic but the overall effect is quite interesting . i would n t drink one all the time but i ll give them marks for creativity and the unusual nature of the beer .,palate,0.6,1
oz . bottle poured into a tulip glass . appearance pale orange copper color with good clarity . moderate beige head with decent retention and some nice light lacing . aroma lovely malt aroma of biscuits nuts grain and fresh baked bread blended with some fruity esters notably a slight orange character . low earthy hops are present as well . flavor compared to the aroma the flavor is just so so . medium toasted bready malt is somewhat one dimensional . slight orangey earthy hop flavor on the way out and medium hop bitterness . slight buttery note . mouthfeel medium mouthfeel . moderately high carbonation . initial prickle from carbonation fades to a smooth gentle caress of the tongue . this beer has a lot going for it but i m seriously underwhelmed by the flavor . i was expecting a lot from the malt based on the aroma but in the flavor its just rather one dimensional and not a good .,palate,0.9,1
just in time for the holidays samuel adams unleashes a winter classics variety pack two bottles of six distinctive beers . and of the ix cranberry lambic will likely catch your eye first and disappoint you the most . if you are like me the word lambic leaves you with a dumb look on your face . you can relax because this is not a real lambic . just as champagne is not champagne unless it is bottled in champagne france a lambic is not a lambic unless it is brewed in pajottenland belgium . aside from that minor detail a lambic is brewed using spontaneous fermentation and possess a clear vinous finish cranberry lambic does not and that maybe a good thing . do n t drink this cold i ll be honest this beer is n t great but it does deserve more credit the balance between cranberry and yeast is impeccable the finish is crisp and light like a wine less the vinous lambic feel . it does great before during and after dinner this unique boston lambic is worth an unbiased try . buy the variety pack the beer is only available in the vp and was m.i.a . for the last two year you get ive awesome beers and one iffy one and if you hate it you can pass it off to a friend . eat drink and be merry .,palate,0.8,1
oz bottle sam adams glass is stamped on the bottleneck . not an overly red or dark porter with a nice creamy head it does have very nice lacing . sweet toffee cream coffee chocolate earthy hops all adding up to what an american porter should smell like . cocoa powder herbal and earthy hops roast and wet earth make this a good porter . it is not overly sweet . pretty average mouthfeel overall . the carbonation falls off too quickly a problem i think i can attribute to the nucleation ring in the sam adams glass . good average porter that is n t widely available or very affordable . may i suggest black butte . this is good and approaches the quality of the aforementioned beer .,palate,0.6,1
poured a corked and capped ml into my tripel karmeliet tulip . this beer pours a hazy natural honey brown with a inch cap that quickly turns into a rim around the inside of the glass mixed with soapy lacing down the sides of the glass . the head is a bit perplexing for me . normally fantme s beers have foam that lasts for days . this one is gone with in what seemed like seconds . the aroma is huge and quickly after popping the cork starts flowing through the room . noticeable on the aroma is the typical fantme funk . green bottle funk mixed with earthy dampness cut grass and belgian yeast esters . underneath lies ripe tree fruits mixed with just a little banana . at the very back of the aroma profile lies just a bit of medicinal bitterness . the flavor profile is n t the most typical of saisons . up front like all of dany s beers is the fantme funk . light earthy tones reminiscent of damp earth and cut grass . just of hint of must . around all that is a plethora of fruit . ripe pear apple and just a bit of estery banana . very little spice . at the back end of the flavor profile comes the bitterness . now unlike what the label says this can never be classified as a bitter beer . not really even a bitter saison . it is bitter for fantme . medicinal bitterness akin to letting a aspirin sit on your tongue just a bit to long at the very end of the flavor profile . the mouthfeel is dead on . up front there is a nice creaminess but once you swallow a cakey dryness zaps the moisture off the palate . perfect but honestly i would be disappointed if it was n t . when reviewing beers i always find myself down grading a beer and its rare that i actually find myself up grading . as i review this beer i like it more and more . another fantastic outing by dany prignon .,palate,1.0,1
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 frederick brewing for the opportunity . hard pour earned the thinnest ring of browned tan head over a very dark mahogheny brown red liquid . smells of water . roast and a touch of grassy hops . touch of black patent sour . dry . smells like an extract homebrew . tastes quite malty sweet . wet with chocolate and a smooth light raost coffee . metallic and sour perhaps from black patent . carbonation amplifies the sour in a non pleasing manner . aftertaste of dry and iron . many of the smae failings at the nut brown i just reviewed . the presence of roast grains helps to cover them and fill out the flavor profile . md body and md carbonation . i certainly did n t need another .,palate,0.7,1
oz bottle pours a hazy orange amber color . sizeable head of off white hue nice retention after the initial reduction . left excellent rings of lace around the middle third of the glass little to speak of before or after . really full aroma . plenty of citrus hops but a seemingly equal amount of caramel . pine too and alcohol is n t exactly in hiding although i ve had aged bottles where it was notably less strong . taste is excellent a boozy sipper at least for me . smooth softly carbonated . very full in the mouth coating oily bitterness lingering and alcohol warmth continues to expand over my palate throat stomach as i enjoy this beer . plenty of toasty malt sweet caramel and citric hops galore in this flavor . i could drink this all the time but do n t have a death wish . one bomber or better yet a half a bomber sipped over the course of an evening is perfect for me to get my old ruffian fix for a month or two .,palate,1.0,1
never seen this before but it looks like this is has been brewed for many years . really do n t know what to expect . a loose yellowish head lasted about a minute . honey color . starts hazy and becomes almost opaque with last yeast filled pour . s smell is real hard to get to . it s like it s enclosed or something . yeast and sour apple . i smell maple water but not really maple syrup . i swirled my glass activating a new head and some sort of great cream soda smell came out . hot alcohol . t clove is added to all of the smell detected . a little watery . tasting it is a bit like tasting three different things one at a time . first is water then comes a good belgian double and then ethanol . i understand there s maple syrup in here but never would i have guessed if it was n t on the bottle . aspartame and apple after taste . m carbonation is very present but extremely smooth . small bubbles offer just enough tingle . d good . real easy to drink with the light taste and super smoothness but i do n t want another one . was not expecting this dubbel tripel feel . it was good but leaves me with a strange happy disappointed feeling . i like dubbel tripels but would ve liked this beer to bring me something i ca n t get done much better . good and not very expensive but i ve got better beers to try drink . when will i find a maple syrup beer that tastes like maple syrup . edit read some reviews and the label and people are getting smokiness . zilch for me . not smoky at all .,palate,0.9,1
a very light yellow and a weak very white head s not much at all a little sweet malt aroma but not much going on t the start is nice and malty but trails off into an almost offensive finish m the feel is what you would want from a light beer like this good carbonation d it is almost drinkable just a crappy finish does n t work,palate,0.8,1
poured from . oz can into oz brooklyn brewery branded tulip pint glass . appearance light caramel color with a huge white head that dissipates pretty quickly and leaves lots of lace . the head is so large due to an improper pour though . smell sweet grains and malt with some mild floral hints . weak smell overall . taste bittwersweet in the beginning finishing with lots of herbal bitterness . mouthfeel pretty thin with sharp carbonation and a watery finish . drinkability not a terrible beer but nothing i would get too excited about . maybe worth a taste but not a second look .,palate,0.4,0
a dark amber low transparency no cloud . s pleasant sharp hops slight fruity bock . t lager taste with strong hops . woodsy and warming on the aftertaste . m slight tart . hoppy and drawing . pleasant . d worth it . if enjoyed it can not be drunk fast and with vigor .,palate,0.6,1
not my kind of beer . but i m not a huge ipa fan . maybe it was skunked . still learning . consumed with a pilsner glass . appearance a great tannish to dark brown . a finger head i do n t know about lacing because i just could n t drink it . smell decent traditional ipa smell with some funk our sourness . taste metallic smell with a hops hops hops . mouthfeel fizzy with a harsh sourness that gave me shivers every time . drinkability could get past the first few sips let alone a whole beer .,palate,0.8,1
poured from a oz bottle into a tumbler pint glass . pours a dark brown with red hues and a finger and a half of light tan head . good lacing . nose is espresso dark roasted malts some bitter chocolate some caramel and molasses and just a bit of hop aroma . caramel chocolate coffee and cream come through in the taste . sweet up front ends bitter with some of the hops again coming through at end . mouthfeel is medium bodied very smooth and creamy . really excellent in this department exactly as it should be . bitterness at the end leaves the mouth slightly dry but not overwhelmingly . overall this is pretty damn good . drinks very easily and the abv wo n t knock you on your ass . it s a fine porter . first time i ve seen fw in the philadelphia area . hoping some more of their beers make it here soon .,palate,1.0,1
picked up tonite at capone s in sepa . for a single oz marked with the label reading abv . very smooth pour with very little carbonation just a low ringin forming around the rim of the glass . the color of the liquid is a very dense dark orange brown with the lace being white . lace coats the glass and stays throughout the session . the smell is very very sweet with the taste being very similar . i guess i was just hoping for something with more of a hop bite but this tastes very similar to dogfish or . mouthfeel is very thick and slimy with not much carbination . overall its a very good brew that im glad i found . but at for a single and for a pack the economics of it dont really work out .,palate,0.6,1
a good appearance . she is a solid brown with ruby gold highlights on the bottom edge . smell is a yeasty dark chocolate and malty sweet caramel . taste is biscut dough yeast and malt chocolate with a bittersweet finish . the mouthfeel is quite thick and smooth if a little heavy on the carbonation . and the drinkability is quite good despite everything . a good beer from leinenkugel .,palate,0.9,1
wow . . . .the blueberry aroma hits as soon as the bottle is opened . . . pours a nice white head that fades rapidly but does n t quite leave . as expected the aroma is blueberry all the way some sour cidery background notes . taste is balanced blueberry fruity ale y notes just the right balancing hop taste and bitterness . mouthfeel is on the light end . overall a good drinkable beer that is not too sweet or to blueberry e but has a nice balance .,palate,0.6,1
it s a nice fiery red color with some dense haze . smells belgian with a strong toasted marshmallow thing happening . a slight sweet fruitiness emerges too enough to tell you this is a belgian strain of yeast at work here . the marshmallow thing continues and is slightly plasticy . the beer finishes wicked boozy too . underneath the chaos there is promise of a well rounded belgian abbey ale warmth brings out a nice gingerbread malt spice note but it s not enough to save the beer overall . ps my bottle says abv,palate,0.8,1
got this on a tip and it is a very strange beer . overall i think if it was called a saison or biere de garde with a little extra hops i would have rated it better but there it is . a very nice pinky of white bubbly head and leaving huge legs of lacing . orange semi clear look . s t interesting and certainly not characteristic of an ipa in both smell and taste . at first i likened it to a style from a brewery an hour north in jolly pumpkin because of the dirty farmhouse belgian yeasty saison notes and the dry and crisp malts of a biere de garde . some fruity hops but not much . just a bubblegum like taste and smell overall with maybe a tinge of tartness though perhaps thats my palate putting that in there since the malts and yeast seem like tartness would be welcomed here . not oxidized to my palate just an off recipe and style . m nice carbonation and pretty effervescent . o not true to style in really any means and i feel i can say that with all the ipas i ve had . it s not a bad beer but it s not an ipa .,palate,0.8,1
ml bottled into a duvel tulip thanks to duffmanohyeah a pitch black with a finger khaki head . tight bubbles leaves sticky lacing . s holy raspberries . all i can smell is raspberry puree . smells like leiny s berryweis . t again raspberries and not a whole lot else . maybe some sweet and roasted chocolate malts at the finish . m medium for the style with decent carb . o really overpowering with the raspberry sweetness . other flavors eventually creep in but you have to work for them .,palate,0.8,1
served on tap at the galgorm resort spa in belhaney n. ireland . a pours a pale and golden yellow color with a sudsy head of fizzy white foam which reduces to a thin ring . carbonation is nice and lively . s smells fairly grainy like lightly milled cereal malts . a little metallic funky smell lingers as well . t flavor mirrors the smell fairly exact . there s a light fizzy toasted malt flavor at first which lends a bit of mild sweetness metal and some faint drying herbal flavors . finish is crisp and dry but not really satisfying . m mouthfeel is crisp light medium bodied and pretty dry . d a classic euro pale session lager in the uk regarded on par with carlsberg and harp but without as good of a reputation . not bad for what it is but ultimately just a cheaper version of the european bud .,palate,0.8,1
when i saw the bottle in the store i wanted desperately to love this beer . but in the end i could n t even bring myself to finish the bottle . the appearance is fine and the smell is certainly intriguing . ultimately though the taste is just way off in my view which i admit makes me in the minority among the reviewers here . the espresso flavor is simply too rich but in the bad way . there is remarkably little nuance . rather than tasting like coffee it tastes like someone added a lot of sweet artificial espresso flavoring to a bottle of ale . i did n t find it particularly drinkable .,palate,0.7,1
i think my bottle of sierra nevada torpedo may have been old since it was n t very hoppy . if i find a fresher bottle then i ll review it but i can only review what i have . a orange colour and a mm head that lasts very well . . s malty without strong hop character . t malty with weak grassy hops . . m foamy . . o .,palate,0.9,1
not that we need to create another category but to review this as an octoberfest would be a disservice to both the kaiser as well as the style itself . in and of itself the kaiser is an interesting study of how a tradition might be inflected according to the whims of the brewer . here avery has pumped up everything about the lager deeper malts stronger hops and powerful alcohol . unfortunately i do n t think their lagering time has done enough to even this brew out and i hope to keep a bottle on hand for awhile to see if the qualities mesh better with some bottle aging . currently the kaiser packs a whollop of brown sugar and breadcrust malts with a touch of cinnamon flavored and earthy hops . the later being quite astringent and biting mid palate to finish . the alcohol also comes to the fore quite early and builds to a seriously hot aftertaste .,palate,0.4,0
maybe i am stretching this beer s freshness a bit . maybe but i have no sorrow . bottled in december . a nice brownish darkness in the beer with a slight tan head that lingers a bit before its decline around the rim of the glass . mildly sour scents of deep forest wood and chocolate . burnt nuts and oaky charcoal hints . acidic malt hits the tastebuds up front . burnt nuts are in the aftertaste with smoky notes and a bit of old coffee grounds in there . big sourness in the middle of the taste but the burnt character at the end is highly distracting . good solid creamy feel with enough dryness to get you through . well i would try to get a newer bottle later this year . drinking a seasonal out of season is usually not recommended but this is a stout right . sometimes these beers mellow out and add new characters with a little bit of aging . not like five months is aging but i got ta say this is pretty disappointing .,palate,0.8,1
thanks to erniek for sharing this with us . i have the versions in my cellar so i am interested to see what this is all about . this beer pours a hazy orange color with a faint ring of head . the nose is really nice with banana coriander spiceyness and big malt sweetness . this will be an adventure for the tongue i bet . here goes . i like it . more spice in the flavor than the nose would say with a nice orangey sweetness from the malt . wow . this is nice . the feel is big and thick . the carb is minimal keeping it nice and smooth . very nice beer . i wish i knew the alcohol on it . it drinks like a smaller beer but i have a feeling that this is well above . i ca n t wait for don to tell me that he has one of these for my vertical .,palate,1.0,1
poured into my perfect pint glass from the bottle a pale yellow with a white head on top very clear and light colored for a dipa s a light citrusy aroma with a bit pale malt backbone t moderately hoppy slightly boozy i get citrus notes from the hops and a bit of pine . more balanced than i d like for the style m medium body with a normal amount of carbonation d meh . not as good as i was expecting . could hide the booze better and give more hop flavor aroma . worth trying but i would n t seek this out again . i wonder about the freshness of this but the lack of a bottling date forces me to stick with my review .,palate,0.8,1
beer pours a clear straw color almost reminiscent of a pilsner . it has a short lived white head that settles to a light laciness . carbonation is low . the aroma has and acidic metallic character to it . it reminded me of a bad lambic experience and i did not care to give my nose a second opinion . it hits the palette with an immediate dry acidic punch and finishes with hints of fruit . mouth feel is smooth with the light carbonation helping cut the acidity . this is one of two beers i pored out in my life due to taste . two friends also refused to adopt the glass after they tasted it . it seems that many really enjoyed this beer but i will not be visiting it again nor can i recommend it .,palate,0.6,1
this is a beer brewed for ireland s aldi stores . i purchased mine in the harvest off license in galway . a pours a very dark amber black with a three finger head that holds up over four minutes and has a fair amount of cream . nice thickness . appealing . sm chocolate and toffee hints . a bit of caramel . mostly roasted barley . nice for an irish stout but unremarkable . worse than guinness anyway . t a mediocre opening to a decently built body with a wonderfully roasted finish . well balanced albeit one note . i wish it were more complex like guinness or even beamish . the note that is there roasted barley is done well . this is not a bold beer but it makes a nice session stout . mf nicely coarse and dry at the climax but lacking in the open and body . dr at this price . euro it s actually decent . just do n t expect the quality of guinness . for stout lovers like me it s worth trying .,palate,0.4,0
belgian strong ale indeed . the heat in this one totally threw me for a loop and was all in all very unpleasant . even let this one sit overnight in the fridge and despite extra air time and cooled state all i could get was alcohol in the finish . not my cup of tea which is a bummer as i was really looking forward to this .,palate,0.8,1
bottle cellared for a little over a year . ml bottle served at just over fridge temperature in the trusty duvel tulip . appearance pale gold with an extremely loud crackling head . there s wild activity inside the glass and the massive four finger snow white crown remains fully intact . smell i began to choke while inhaling this for the first time . once i regained my breath notes of hay and malts came forth along with grassy hops . big alcohol aroma for the style . taste sharp and cutting the beer s palate gets right to the point and emphasizes a grassy straw like flavor that beckons summertime sipping . the finish is bone dry with some very bold hops . mouthfeel drinkability excellent texture on the brighter side of eloquent . the sediment addition quiets the mouthfeel and imparts a heavier texture . i enjoyed this beer .,palate,0.9,1
poured from a ml bottle into my chimay glass . beautiful rich golden color . i ve never seen a beer glow like this before . holding it up to the wood stove makes it shimmer like the north star . i tried to give the pour a bit of head at the end but there was hardly any . strong yeast presence in the nose but very little smell . the initial taste just after poured was a bit biting of the alcohol . i initially gave it a . but after a few other sips the bite softened . it is very well balanced clear and crisp although i can taste a small bit of sweet brown sugar . the mouthfeel is a bit harsh with the . alcohol but i have found very few tripels that can hide the alcohol content . this is a very drinkable tripel . i m pairing it with grafton village maple smoked cheddar and it really allows the subtle smoke presence of the cheese to emerge . each post cheese drink of the beer brings out the refreshing slightly sweet and refreshing taste . i will definitely buy this one again although i may try for a bigger bottle with hopefully a bigger head .,palate,0.6,1
another big thank you to jgap great guy ladies and gentlemen . really could n t wait to whip this one out at a tasting did n t want to take a chance on the hops . just on par with your avg iipa . redish orange haze little white head that is more of ring then anything . tons of citrus and some pines as well . i m finding fruits that i do n t typically find in a double . some pineapple orange and lemon in the smell . some light caramel . really interesting in the taste department more pine then the smell eludes to . very dry aftertaste . pineapple is prevalent and some sharper lemon tastes are present in the background . caramel is not outstanding and a somewhat watery drop off taste on the end as well . the back of my throat is itching that s the dryness i m getting from this . typical west coast hop bomb but lacking in the mouthfeel .,palate,0.6,1
from notes a poured from a bomber the beer is a deep dark brown bah there is a wee bit a light creeping through . very thin off white head that fades slowly and leaves a thick lace on the glass . s the aroma is of roasted dark malts chocolate and some very weak hop t the taste is of whoppers and roasted coffee . there s an above average hop presence for a ris but it provides a nice balance . the after taste is bitter sweet . m crisp and a very smooth medium body medium carbonation finish is slightly sticky . tad too thin for my liking but not too bad . d very easy to drink due to a good balance of flavor and not being super thick . this is not a heavy handed brew but tasty enough to make me buy it again . a different twist on the style .,palate,0.6,1
lambickx vanberg dewulf bottled pours a mostly clear bright golden color bone white crackling head forms and then recedes to nothing . aromas of pear lemon citrus damp hay musty basement and white vinegar . in the taste nice lactic twang acetic moments lemon rind and grapefruit pith funky with a nice sour . mouthfeel is effervescent lighter bodied almost thin medium carbonation and slightly dry . overall a solid gueuze and the importers vanberg dewulf know how to blend some lambics . has aging potential but probably wo n t sit too long .,palate,0.6,1
a friend lugged this bomber back from maine for me along with some sebago stuff and the holy grail of stouts . this seemed like the extra in the batch so it took me a week or two to get around to sampling it . yellow edged dark copper full of pep and fizz . the beer is topped by a clean silky and thin head of even opacity . the beer leaves a skinny mask of lacing uniformly along the glass wall . the aroma of the beer reminds me alot of the honey sweetness found in traditional maibocks . reading the last reviewer s notes supposed to be barleywinish . i am rather confused. but it sure smells good . alongside the honey i get pumpkin pie and a bit of cinnamon . some almond paste lingers too . rather sweet and rich scent . so smooth . like drinking satin . the amber style is quite ambiguous so i do n t mind the confusion here . it s much bigger than the usual amber and i get both heft in the mouthfeel and a boozy warmth in the stomach without heat on the tongue . the creaminess of the beer almost masks the flavor. although there is a pronounced noble bitterness in the finish along with some raisin puree . i ll stick with the sweetness of a big german lager or bock to define this beer with the counterpoint of the aforementioned bittering hops . hard beer to wrap my head around but i know i like it . i would highly recommend seeking this bottle out and enjoying one or two . this is a big beer that tastes good and does n t weigh the consumer down in the dog day heat of late summer .,palate,1.0,1
poured a crystal clear deep amber yellow with ample off white head that did not lace at all . none whatsoever even with agitation etc . smell is leafy hops with some grainy malt in the back but not much else . taste follows with plain ol hop bitter body with some bready malt to back it up . aftertaste is clean and fresh from the hop assault which is n t really an assault after having beers like stone ruination . do n t get much complexity from this at all which is n t to say its bad just that it s . boring . mouthfeel is nice and balanced although approaching thin at times . drinkability is average due to singular nature of taste .,palate,0.8,1
poured into one of those new sam adams glasses dark like coke smell just what i expected coffe and some cherry chocolate the taste more of the same coffe with toasted malts the mouthfeel not impressed at all compared to other stouts . drinkability well i iike stouts so for me this one is an easy one to drink wich is ok but not challenging . go pats .,palate,0.4,0
this is a nice change of pace . we re all used to seeing american breweries try their hand at foreign styles . here s the opposite . a pours a dark reddish amber darker than most ipa s you see out there . the head is pretty impressive around fingers but quickly dissolves leaving a bit of film and a ton of lacing . clear and does n t look particularly bubbly . s some citrus and pine hops with a bready and moderately sweet backbone . t opening is a big bitter blast but without much character . underneath is a very mild malt flavor but not really much sweetness . overally hop dominant but the flavor is a bit boring . mf thin bodied and only moderate carbonation makes this beer a bit too watery . d this is a real miss for me . i do n t mind a beer that s all hops but it s got ta at least have some flavor to it . perhaps this is an old bottle .,palate,0.4,0
pours a very dark coffee brown with deep ruby highlights . has a thick tan head that thins out quickly but holds throughout . strong aroma of rye malts and hops with a certain sweet fruitiness . there are also hints of coffee and cocoa . taste is bittersweet . heavy flavors of rye and malt followed with a distinct hoppy bitterness . there are hints of coffee and nuts and a slight but long lasting bitter aftertaste . a good heavy body to it but a little more carbonation than you might expect from a porter . it leaves your mouth feeling dry and sticky . definitely a beer to sit and take your time with and probably not something you would drink more than one of .,palate,0.4,0
a ruby copper w a nice foamy head . beer is translucent and gives off a nice glow . s notes of oak and vanilla with a strong presence of graininess . t strong vanilla notes in the finish front is more oak sweetness is moderate could use some additional molasses here but i m not catching any . m thin and watery this could be improved greatly but then it would probably be too sweet . d there are some nice distinct flavors in this but overall the beer just does n t hold up for me .,palate,0.4,0
on tap at gibbie s morgantown wv . poured a wonderful dark brown with copper flashes of light throughout with excellent head and a bit of nice lacing . very deep malty scent with a bit of smokiness in the nose . wonderful flavor with deep malt tones a great smokiness hints of peat and a touch of caramel . goes down quite smoothly but it does have an odd almost generic flavor on the tongue at the very end .,palate,0.6,1
brown ounce silk screened bottle no dates . dark chestnut brown . dense beige coloured head collapses quickly leaving some patchy lace . racing lines of carbonation . soft bourbon aroma . caramel vanilla oak . lather rinse repeat . off dry finish . teh bourbon flavour the charred oak becomes more pronounced as it warms . a slight warming of the throat . full bodied moderate carbonation . left me wanting more .,palate,0.8,1
ordered this one at the muddy river smokehouse portsmouth after being informed that this was the only stout or porter being offered on tap . first i must admit that i was really impressed by the appearance of this beer . the head was off white rich thick and held its form for a long and i mean long time . for this reason i assume that it was poured from a nitro tap though i can not say for certain . it held its form so well in fact that i truly believe there may have been some chemical egg white . . added by ab to make the product more attractive . think of the liquid foam some bars use when making sour drinks like whiskey sours etc and you get the idea . the taste was almost but not entirely like bud . honestly it was like drinking bud with food color added . creepy . i think this is ab s attempt to tap into the the stout market for the masses . a stout for those who do n t like the taste of traditional dry stouts . it wont kill ya to try it but if you ca n t find it anywhere just grab a budweiser mix some dark food color add a little liquid foam and shake . wait five minutes till it settles sip it then pour the rest down the drain .,palate,0.4,0
poured from a oz bomber into a pint glass . brown with an auburn tinge particles floating around my glass and good head retention . smell is all hops . citrus and tropical fruit aroma . hops also dominate the taste . the more subtle malt is upfront with dark fruit and roasted character . alcohol is faint in the finish with the hops giving you a nice smack on the palate . i enjoyed this one it was a lot more hoppy than i expected . the rye malt taste is subtle . i think i would enjoy a bit more of the malt kick in this beer .,palate,0.6,1
smells like pumpkin and not pie spice why do so many breweries feel that allspice and cinnamon make a pumkpin brew . . the pumpkin is starchy and slightly sweet . the roast sits in the background seemingly content to allow pumpkin to ride shotgun or drive . whatever . some spice at the finish smooth brew . too smooth really the stout slips by without much opportunity to enjoy much but bitterness and pumpkin adding pumpkin does n t warrant a flimsy brew . i want a stout with pumpkin not pumpkin and some other stuff . roast is minimal . dry this is really smelling and tasting more like a pumpkin brown ale . an overly dark pumpkin brown ale,palate,0.4,0
oz . bottle poured into a glass feb . now i m no expert but this offering from flying dog strikes me as just lackluster . a butterscotch gold . i observe bubbles . two fingers crisp white foam almost looks like soap suds . . the head subsides and leaves no lacing . s i can not smell anything interesting to write about . t this beer tastes straightforward a little yeast biscuits and butter is that possible . m light n crisp . d drinks like water .,palate,0.4,0
nor pours a murky straw yellow with a two finger creamy white head on top . looks like a hefeweizen . the foam fades away slowly to a thick sheet on the surface leaving behind a netted pattern of lace . the aroma is loaded with grapefruit and lemon citrus with some grass and pine mixed in . each sip of this full bodied beer is smooth and creamy with light carbonation . the flavor is full of hops and fruity notes with a nice light malt background . grapefruit and lemon citrus blend nicely with mango and tangerine . sweet pale malt lingers in the background . it finishes moderately bitter with grass and pine notes . once gone the mango and grapefruit citrus linger on the palate . this beer is so smooth it goes right down . you do n t realize it s over abv until you finish your pint . fantastic hoppy flavor with enough malt sweetness to balance it out .,palate,1.0,1
bottle via trade thanks to kmurray . good to try another beer from nickelback s favorite brewery which these guys must be really really proud of . pours darkest brown with a small tan head . aroma is roast and smoke along with mild a little chocolate . good but not super complex . flavor has more smoke than the aroma . some roast and milk chocolate as well . tasty stuff . decent palate a little thin like the others in the series but fairly smooth . this is one of the better beers in this series . it s very drinkable and the smoke is nicely integrated and does not overwhelm .,palate,0.6,1
bought in a pack with other different strtebeker beers . paid about for the beer . a a very bright and saturated yellow with just a hint of orange . quite carbonated . s incredibly sweet . it smells like one of those orange cream ice cream bars . a cross between that and raw dough for sweet bread . yes and bubble gum too . t one of the sweeter hefeweizens i ve had . quite pleasant . medium bodied pleasant sweet after taste . m fine nothing special d probably too sweet for a lot of people but i m a fan .,palate,0.6,1
dark blackish brown . not much of the oude tart in the appearance . small light tan head . smells like . hmm . roasted malt and a weird fruit twang . okay this is interesting . chocolate in the nose too . i m just not sure this blend works out quite right . the black tuesday has a huge sweet chocolate malty base and the oude tart just basically adds a slightly sour fruit . almost totally eclipsed by the black tuesday so it ends up tasting to me at least almost like an infected stout versus a sour stout blend . mouthfeel is nicely chewy and bubbly .,palate,0.9,1
pours an honest legitimate black . not common with black ipas strangely enough . huge three plus fingers bubbly khaki head . the retention is pretty impressive works its way back slowly . a half finger cap remains through the duration . nice sheet of moth eaten lacing coats the wall of the glass . the aroma is fairly muted this is disappointing . resinous pine and citrus hops are on the forefront . malt contributions are obvious nearly boarding on too much for the style . not huge on the roast but there is a definitely dark chocolate aroma pouring out of the glass . the combination is pleasant i just wish it was more intense . the flavor is much closer to what i would expect but is not without its faults . pine and citrus hop flavor barely rolls out of the glass and on to the tongue before the malt comes into play . to stone s credit the roast is subdued but there is a huge chocolate flavor coating the tongue . the hops do not have the time to be showcased but the do mesh well with the malt . the bitterness is rather low i appreciate that in this beer . full bodied imperial black ipa . carbonation is moderate and appropriate . the texture is ridiculous for the style i can not decide if this is good ridiculous or bad . creamy and smooth on the tongue this is not something i am use to with this style . the finish is long the chocolaty malt lays heavy on the tongue . the score for this beer will not be indicative of how much i enjoy it . i really like this beer i am just not certain it is an excellent example of the style . the malt is a bit more assertive than i would like to see . the body is closer to a stout than a black ipa . with all that said this beer is damn tasty . i could drink a few of these without a problem .,palate,0.6,1
ruby red with a nice thick pink head in my tulip glass . surprise surprise lots of raspberry aroma . does smell a little like beer as my wife would say . so sweet on the tongue . slight raspberry tartness but it is like drinking raspberry sorbet after it melts . whatever beer flavor i might have thought there was is no longer available to my tongue . it is still trying to recover from the sweetness . a good once in a while beer . i m still surprised at how sweet it is . sorbet beer i tell ya . might be good for cooking even i imagine .,palate,0.6,1
pours a clear mahogany with a short cream colored head . fruity aromas of apples and oak . bread raisins and carmel with full bitterness and some alcohol warmth . mild carbonation and medium body that seems to fill out as it warms . this is a beer brewed to last yet is quite drinkable right now . the mouthfeel improves as it warms . i d like to cellar a couple bottles of this and see how it matures .,palate,0.6,1
reviewed on tap brewery pours an amber brownish reddish colored body with a decent sized head white a good sized head . it has an aroma of malts hops some bitter freshness but there s not much aroma present . clean smelling too . has a clean malty taste slightly bitter . not bad .,palate,0.4,0
bacuri is a typical amazon fruit that grows to the size of an orange yet has a pleasant sweet and sour flavor . truly a one of a kind fruit . and the folks at amazon beer decided to use this indigenous fruit for one of their recipes . from a ml bottle courtesy of ricardo via sergio obrigado caras . on to the beer clear clean pale golden in color . there is a solid enough head that sticks on top and leaves a few trickles of lacing . the nose is unique and full of the fruit . i have never tasted or smelled a bacuri fruit until now but i can sweat it is authetic enough . it s like a sharp lemon scent mixed with grapefruit like if you were to rip the feel from the fruit . tastes like bacuri . ok in english it s a lot like sucking on a lemon but a touch more tart . citrus peel even . the crisp carbonation of this light bodied beer provide a stark and refreshing contrast to the fruit element . unique and very interesting all at just a mere . abv . one great option to suck down during the heat of a belm summer . wait did i just type summer . i meant wet season .,palate,1.0,1
pours a nice mix of orange and yellow with a brilliant white spongy head . aroma notes of lemon zest belgian yeast light pepper and herbal notes with a tiny bit of juicy citrus . taste is nicely peppery with a predominant yeast note . slight bits of fruity esters herbs and lemon rind . crisp but far from effervescent . carbonation is more tame than i see in other saison examples . feels good on the palate though . drinkabilty is high . i definitely enjoyed this ovila offering over the dubbel though my girlfriend would argue otherwise . . it s not a top tier saison but it s very good drinkable and refreshing in this heat .,palate,0.6,1
appearance cloudy amber pours with a thick off white head . leaves nice lacing on the glass . smell all i can smell is hops . very citrusy . taste first thing that hits me is the hops with both bitterness and a nice floral citrus taste . the bitterness is on the high side . there is a nice maltiness to back it up but the hops definitely take front stage . mouthfeel light moderate mouthfeel . carbonation is moderate high . overall this is a good ipa . it has some bold hop flavors and aromas though i think that the bitterness might have been on the high side . this is an enjoyable beer and if you have the chance try it .,palate,0.6,1
this poured a clear copper with good light tan head . it had a mild scent of wild hops and a bit of malt . it tasted surprisingly mild with a great hops flavor and a bit of malt balance . perhaps some of the most delicious hops i ve had up there with the dogfish head minute . it was smooth and oily with no carbonation and had an aftertaste that started small but built into a nice bitterness . overall this was very easy to drink but also very flavorful . great ipa .,palate,1.0,1
deep brown color with ruby hues . appears to be clear . impressive light beige head leaving nice ring lace . smells of stew meat caramel and sweet chocolate not exactly attractive but it is fascinating . i ve never smelled this combination before in a beer . complex . rich flavor in a thin body well not that thin but certainly less than most bocks not to mention doppels . very complex quite dry for the style a touch of sugar on the tongue only on the initial sip . surprisingly hoppy in the swallow which lingers throughout the aftertaste . some chocolate notes without any burnt flavors at all . almost like ice cream .,palate,0.6,1
poured this one out of a ml bottle into a goblet . poured a great dark red color with a thin tan head . i really love the color of the beer but desired a thicker head to round off the appearance . the smell was very good . mix of a little tartness maybe citrusy with something sweet hiding in the background . could n t quite put my tongue nose around it though . initial pour into the mouth brought a real fruity palate . swishing it around really changed the taste . stronger on the tip a little sweeter near the back . what i really liked though was the carbonation . this beer really danced around on my tongue which i quite enjoyed . the alcohol felt a little too prominent though . this is a really good beer but i do n t see myself buying it with any great regularity . definitely worth checking out .,palate,0.9,1
pours dark coppery brown with ruby highlights and a large lasting head . nose shows caramel golden syrup and toasty malt alongside sultanas and bready malt . also a hint of spices . equally sweet flavours with lots of golden syrup and melanoidin malt lasting through a lengthy finish . high carbonation is an annoying distraction from the malty goodness .,palate,0.4,0
a clear yellow gold finger of white foam fair retention . s sweet grain light floral hops . t same as the smell but aftertaste is very doughy . m clean finish smooth . d for a lager with fairly light flavors the is well hidden but the aftertaste starts to wear on me too much to want too much of this without a break . still quite good though .,palate,0.9,1
appearance dark black color with a thick and fluffy head . only a few spots of lace develops despite the fluffy head . smell burnt malts and dark chocolate are all that is picked up . taste there is an overall burnt flavor here wrapped around the roasted malts coffee dark chocolate brown sugar and very soft bitterness . mouthfeel unpleasantly crisp from start to finish . very brief aftertaste . medium bodied . drinkability the crisp mouthfeel for a stout did not cut it for me along with the slighty burnt tones . not one i would recommend .,palate,0.4,0
served in a weizen glass best before a the hazy straw yellow body has big bubbles of carbonation sliding up the sides . there is a white creamy head that last but turns pretty rocky . s the classic banana and clove aroma is soft with a slight plastic note to the finish . t the taste of club soda and carbonic acid is soft and gives way to a soft white bread flavor which finishes dry . as the beer opens up there is more of a butter note in the finish . m the light mouthfeel is crisp with no alcohol heat and the creaminess of the head is great . d this is a nice drinkable dry hefeweizen with some soft flavors and aromas . the plastic and butter notes are a bit annoying but not horrible .,palate,0.9,1
ahhh . the last surviving member of the muenster alts a style nearly killed by the lager revolution as well as the pasteur revolution . if this is what the style was then i say good riddance . it suffers from being not enough in oh so many ways . it pours a pleasant straw yellow tainted by a pinch of chill haze with a bubbly head that quickly collapses . it smells very faint . this will be the beer s trademark . faint and not enough . the taste follows the smell . it is incredibly watery with a strong blast of nutty light munich mingling with a hint of wheat . this would be good if it were n t so dilute it is like a helles mixed with seltzer water . then there is a nice sour bite but once again far too muted to really make an impression followed by a rather unpleasant soapy taste . if either the malt mix were toned up or the sourness increased i think this could be a very good beer . but they are n t so i m left with glorified dishwater . the mouthfeel as mentioned is very watery and razor thin . if there were more carbonation this could be rescued . but there is n t . drinkability why would n t i grab a helles or a berliner weiss instead of this beer . this beer has aspects of both and they are both styles i love but it manages to do them very poorly . like the gose i think this is a style of beer best left to the history books .,palate,0.4,0
pours an ultra clear red to copper colored ale with no head . smell is sweet and fruity but i can absolutely sniff that sweet michelob scent in here . faint scents of vanilla but i smell more cherry and caramel in this than vanilla . additional scents of oranges and rice noodles . this is n t going to conquer belgium but it is n t bad in the scent department . taste is not as sweet as feared but it does contain a vanilla over dose in the first sip . burnt sugar joins the vanilla flavors and starts to taste like an under aged bourbon whisky . after the initial shock the flavor begins to balance out a bit more . this really tastes like the cream soda of beer but i wonder if this would age well like young bourbon . as this is ab needs to recognize that the flavors of good bourbon come from wood and not vanilla beans . still as full of mistakes as it is it might someday lead anheuser busch to making good pilsner and old ales some day . mouthfeel is light ca n t mask the use of rice in the mouthfeel . drinkability . not really . i could see using this in creating a sweet phyllo dough pastry based on nuts but it just is unbalanced as it is . maybe age this years .,palate,0.4,0
this green bottle traveled all the way from the dominican republic to new york city where i bought it . it was a perfectly clear pale gold color with a three finger head of cream colored foam . the aroma was dry and grainy typical macro stuff with a slight skunkiness . the flavors were actually decent stale malt and some weak citrus hops with a general grainy quality . the mouthfeel was rough because the carbonation was so high and the body light . generally generic but not quite offensive .,palate,0.4,0
thank you gnomefest . a deep red almost purple body with very thin light tan head that fades away very fast . the look of the body is interesting but the consistency of the whole appearance does n t become a good rating . s raspberry blackberry blueberry boysenberry i wish it had some halle berry . i bet that would smell good . t there s a strong raspberry flavor in this brew followed by a bitterness and a finish leaving much to be desired . m the brew is wet at the lips but finishes quite dry . impressive . unfortunately i m going to struggle finishing this because of the flavor . it is far too fruity for my liking or to even really be a beer in my opinion .,palate,0.8,1
oz . brown bottle poured into an imperial pint . a pours a deep amber brown murky with lots of sediment . big finger head with good retention and some lacing . s rich malts with only a touch of sweetness . plenty of woody and smoky aromas maybe some peat behind it all . t m more of the rich malts . lots of wood and smoke and peat . no hops to speak of . body is medium full with nice carbonation . d abv is pretty well hidden but definitely there . the big smoke and peat get to ya toward the end . interesting but not something i ll return to .,palate,0.9,1
the beer is a wonderful clear red color that is unfortunately the highlight of this beer in my opinion . the head is rather shy and does not stick around for much longer than it takes to pour the beer into a glass . the aroma is almost non existent although there is a little bit of a toasted caramel aroma . the beer tastes very clean no esters from yeast are present . the flavor is of caramel and a slight bit of toast . overall it leans towards the sweet side and does not clean off your pallet enough to want to take another sip right away . overall this beer is okay not great .,palate,0.8,1
poured from a oz bottle into oversized snifter . a clear with slight haze . reddish light brown in color . two fingers of off white head rise with short to moderate retention leaving some lace . s lots of character from the oak aging present . wood bourbon vanilla and pineapple all come to mind . behind the oak aging is a base of dark fruits accented by caramel and butter . big alcohol presence as well . t sweetness hits first with a big vanilla and pineapple taste . some dark fruit juice enters the arena with a suggestion of butterscotch . oak flavors kick in next subsiding the sweetness mid palate . a bit of woody bitterness hits followed by a smack of alcohol . although the alcohol is extremely noticable it is suprisingly devoid of harshness . m medium bodied insanely thin for a quad . moderate carbonation . needs more body . d for whatever reason blasphemy is a very drinkable beer considering the high abv . although the abv is n t hidden well it is n t hot which helps . overall i would ve prefered a greater depth of flavor and in the end i think the lack of body is what really holds this brew back as is the case with most of weyerbacher s brews . a good beer but not all that it could be .,palate,0.4,0
this is a very decent brew . was retired but due to high demand is back in production . appearance is decent a bit of head and a good amount of lacing . smell and taste were similar but less nose than taste . very dry like a mix between an irish red and a winter ale . mouthfeel is a bit light . very drinkable unless you like a lot of sugar .,palate,0.6,1
prettiest head i ve seen in a while . two fingers of pillowy off white bubbles that slowly recedes as carbonation races to the top . slightly hazy auburn beer with golden highlights at the edges . sweet bready malt that is well balanced with barely piney hops . mustiness sneaks in and out . did i kill my tastebuds on hopbombs or does this not have any flavor . tastes like a kolsch light that has been watered down . no flavor . whispers of hops at the end but it is a challenge to find them . watery and flat in my mouth . easy as can be to drink . would be great after a marathon to hydrate .,palate,0.4,0
this is the most recent installment in the deschutes brewery s bond street series and the quality is consistant with all of the company s choice products . brewed with a full three pounds per barrel of the northwest s finest dry hops this india ale is no joke . one of the finest west coast ipas this high gravity product of top fermenting yeast is perfectly balenced . the considerable ethanol concentration is virtually undetectable to the palet as it is hidden behind a wall of residual carbohydrates from the crystal and carastan malts . as with most examples of the popular style the focus is on the hops and the carefully selected blend thereof produces a perfect balence of zesty herbal aroma and tongue puckering bite . the high alpha acid yields of centennial and northern brewer produce a monumental amount of bitterness ibus while the citrusy fragrance of cascade imparts a highly enticing aroma to the finished product . the color of this liquid intoxicant as in the case of it s wet hopped predesessor is not worthy of note . the light copper golden hue that is typical of the style is what the eyes are met with when the beverage is poured into a glass . head retention on the other hand is exceptional . those wonderful aromatic and bittering oils contained in the three varieties of dried female flowers give this ale a notable head which recedes at only the slowest pace . when the frothy oily head finally deflates a thick lacing is left in the bottle or glass . the flavor is where this imperial ale really makes a statement . the considerable gravety of the brew and the presense of carefully selected specialty malts makes for quite a body and mouthfeel . the backbone of sugary constituents from these choice malts makes a magnificent platform on which to stage the barage of local strobiles . as previously mentioned the hop profile of this brew is perfectly balenced . the bitterness is quite high and balences the sweetness of the specialty malts and the sting of the ethyl alcohol . this huge alpha acid bite is perfectly augmented however by the fragrant aromatic properties of the centennial and cascade strains . as usual the highly skilled and particularly creative master brewers from deschutes have crafted a memorable micropiece from choice ingredients that is sure to satisfy even the most inveterate of hopheads . i would classify this quality product of natural fermentation with the very finest of the west coast ipas . it is comparable to the hoppiest most boozy products of this movement in domestic brewing practices like hop rod rye or the notorious ruination ipa . if the reader is fond of strong hoppy brews like american ipas this beverage is highly recomended . the balence of hoppy bitterness and herbal aroma is achieved perfectly and these elements hover over the thick body of malt in a manner that only the most skilled brewers can produce . sadly it s only available from january to june so if you want to try it you d better get a move on .,palate,0.6,1
a monstrous cascading head of foam erupts out of my pint glass from an only mildly aggressive pour . body has a slightly murky and dull copper color . smell has a good amount of grapefruit citrus and a little earthiness to the hops a minimal amount of pale malt adds some sweetness . tastes of slightly citrusy hops with a bit of a musty bitter finish . very little malt to compliment . abv is n t very high but you get a little alcohol taste coming through . taste is n t bad but slightly less than captivating . mouthfeel is dry and crisp with prickly high carbonation . this is n t the tastiest pale ale i ve ever had but its got a crisp refreshing character that earns some points . mouthfeel and light body make it desireable on a hot summer day .,palate,0.9,1
poured into a maredsous chalice . the beer poured a reddish brown with very little head . the smell was of chocolate and dark fruits with really not much else going on . the taste was much like the aroma with not much complexity and a dry and acidic aftertaste . there was very little carbonation and the body was decent . an o.k. but not a great dubel .,palate,0.8,1
large oz corked and caged bottle . pours a deep dark burgendy color . airy foamy head of tan appears and dissiapates to about inch . smells wonderful very malty with apples and strawberries . very carbonated feel on the tongue . maybe a bit of a sloppy pour that did n t let enough gas out . i do n t know . slightly bitter at first . this beer is warming up . carmel flavors are coming alive on the second glass . i just raised taste from . ro . . yeehaw .,palate,0.6,1
i drank this on tap into a pint glass . the beer pours a cloudy murky orange with a very light tan head with only about a half a finger of retention and poor lacing . the aroma is light citrus with grapefurit and orange dominating with light hops on the back end . the taste is really bad . its all bitter pine mixed with metal and hops . the metal also has an orange taste . the feel is actually decent but this beer is utterly undrinkable .,palate,0.8,1
from ml bottle to snifter on at a small tasting with friends from notes a as it should though it s a bit more of a rich brown then it is black . a good pour yields a . finger head that s creamy and tight . s raisinated dark vine fruit . t at least it begins well . rich cocoa kicks the fore into action . but one this hits the mid palate it s over as it all kind of comes off like a raisinated oxidized splatter ass shit show . in so many words this is fucking awful . m rich enough . it ai n t hunahpu but it ll suffice . o i was stoked to break into this as i supplied the entire three part series to the tasting group . and would n t you know that both this and dirac tossed major tranny salad . i really ca n t say if this had merely fallen off or if the doo doo flavor profile was intended . either way i do n t really care as i hope this is warning enough to steer clear of this train wreck . hands down the worst ccb or mikkeller brew i ve ever had .,palate,0.7,1
great black color with a khaki colored head that stick to the edge of the glass like a spiderweb . lots of bitter chocolate in the smell and a tiny bit of roast . this is where things get weird . there is a huge crayon wax plastic flavor that takes over everything except an oddly sour roast flavor . i have to suspect infection or something because i got nothing like this in the aroma and have never tasted anything like it in any stout . the mouthfeel is wonderfully creamy regardless of the flavor . i ca n t say it any other way than i did not enjoy the flavor of this beer at all .,palate,0.8,1
a big thanks to eric aka turdfurgison for sharing this and making it my milestone th review . that s three j j blauw double black and this for him . bottle of . a it looks like dark lord . black beer with a brown head . nothing really left on the sides . s i do n t really like the smell of this . peppers are really green and quite dominating . there is the underlying dark lord beer there but the peppers are really just pushing everything else out of the way . t wow tastes like dark lord with some grass clippings in this . i liked the three other variants but this is hard for me to get down . i like a good chili pepper beer but the peppers in this are so raw and green it s like drinking grass with my dark lord . you can still pick out the chocolate espresso molasses and other goodness but it s kind of wrecked by the peppers . as much as i like dark lord this is one version i would pass on if offered . m same as the others rich velvety smooth full bodied . o a horrible disappointment . i was kicking my drunk self at dld for grabbing the pvw version as opposed to the much rarer version of this . in hindsight definitely made the right call do n t like this beer enough to drink more of it .,palate,0.8,1
a pitch black . huge tan head . nice . s very slight chocolate . no hops . a touch of oak . not as much going on as the flavor . t dark chocolate . roast . coffee . huge bitterness probably from both hops and roasted malts . m full bodied prickly carbonation . maybe a bit much . some alcohol burn . d big and boozy . this beer while not over the top with alcohol does n t hide it at all . nice for when you come in from the cold .,palate,0.6,1
oz into pint glass at just below room temp . this beer came in the beers of winter pack . pours almost black with fingers of fluffy tan head which begins to collapse in on itself and leaves a great deal of lace . faint coffee scent with hint of chocolate . taste is coffee chocolate and roasted malt sweetness . there s a very subtle cocoa aftertaste which lingers briefly . almost no hops present . mouthfeel starts creamy but ends on an unfortunate watery note . this is not a bold or impressive beer but it is a drinkable and pleasant one .,palate,0.4,0
shared by inebriatedjoker as a part of a gueuze tasting . appearance lemon yellow with a fairly substantial haze . there is a lot of droopy sliding lace left from a wispy layer of white froth . aroma the smell of this one stood out as being very different from the others . its cheesy very cheesy . funky old soft cheese and old gym socks . any sourness that might be suggested here is very lactic and vinegary . taste like the nose suggested this one is much more lacticly sour than anything else . the end is pretty yeasty and phenolic with a bit of a tinny flavor . a big ol dab of funky cheese is there too . mouthfeel for some reason this beer is a little numbing to the tongue . carbonation is low but i ca n t shake the few metallic and alcoholic flavors that peek out at the back end of this beer . overall i m not sure but i think this bottle was a little young . it seems rough around the edges phenolic and yeasty . i m sure it could mature into something proper .,palate,0.4,0
a pours a hazy golden yellow color with a very active bubbly white head that recedes quite quickly and leaves only a trace of lacing . s smells more of wine or cider than it does beer . very floral smelling along with sugary malts and a mix of spices . t not exactly what i was expecting very much like a white wine . it starts out with a bit of a sugary malt flavor then pulls an optimus prime and completely transforms into another beast . as the bottle asks is it beer or is it wine . i think that s the problem it does n t really ever make up it s mind . it s not bad but it s not really my thing . mf very active on the tongue like a champaign very carbonated but i think it s appropriate for this style . d i think this is where this one suffers the most it is too much like a wine and something that you really have to be in the mood for . lastly it s a one and done not only because of the style but at . for ml it s pretty pricey . i m glad i tried it and it d definitely a different offering from a great brewery but i suppose it s just not my glass o beer,palate,0.9,1
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 .,palate,1.0,1
wow this was one extremely difficult beer to review . this beer was nothing short of delightful to drink however it did n t have many of the characteristics that scotch ales tend to have . i did my best but please bear with me . poured into a sam adams perfect pint glass has a nice orange glow that attempts to go to the amber brown color pretty unique . not much of a head on this beer and no real lacing . smell is very good hints of caramel and toffee . sweet malts barley hops and a hint of alcohol no smokey aroma that tends to be a staple of this style or the maple for that matter . flavor is excellent however does n t taste much like a scotch ale . much more like a good barely wine ale or american strong ale . it has strong fruity and citrusy characteristics and well hopped . as it warms the flavors intensify . it has some sweet flavors to it but i really ca n t taste the maple syrup . all in all a great tasting beer looses points for not being to the style . the mouthfeel is great a good sipper . pretty full bodied but lite enough to be more versatile than just a sipper . the alcohol warms you up and you can feel it but it s not too strong . makes itself known but it s not aggressive . very drinkable especially for a . . a very good beer i plan on getting a couple more bottles maybe drink one in the late fall and maybe let the other age a year or so . i really would have rated it higher but not that fitting to the style .,palate,1.0,1
pours a dark brown . head has a macro look to it . no lacing . big bubbled carbonation . taste is like a weak attempt at a porter . so lame the smell that is . it smells like nothing . like a macro light beer . somewhere under the water i can taste a hint of a porter . but all in all its just what i expected. a macro version of a porter . do n t waste your money on this one . this is not what porter is supposed to be . but what did we expect from michelob . a good porter . . hahahahahahaha yeah right . this is exactly what i expected it would be . it sucks . horrible macro version of the style . the drinkability is good due to the lightness .,palate,0.4,0
hmmm well not a big fan of the style and this one fits right in although the copper style colour makes it look more enticing than it is . the mouthfeel is too dry and very flat so hmmm the fruity esters are not too penetrant but there are no earwax hops in it .,palate,0.4,0
i drank this following a st. feuillien tripel and nostradamus which obviously is a mistake it simply is another league but not a good league . golden color nice head very uninspiring . overall not a bad beer and does the rick as the night goes on . i guess i would describe drinking this after what i drank like drinking a barolo and then switching to a a decent australian shiraz . it simply can not hang but i know this and should not compare it in such a manner . musty smell fairly dry and average lager through and through . however i would say it a superior choice to many other choices at similar prices . i prefer urquell if i had to choose though .,palate,0.4,0
cork and cage . good and easy pop to open . aroma is both sweet somewhat fruity and sour . heavy yeast character carrying an almost rancid quality . interesting and compelling . really attractive clear deep red garnet . dark head with nice staying power . poured into a wine glass . initially the softness of the carbonation and the sweetness of the fruity flavors makes it like a sweet soda can anyone remember tahitian treat . but the counter balancing sourness swiftly moves in to stop any memories cold in their track and shaking to a different and equally enjoyable reality . again with the yeast character and the near rancid presence the brett i presume yet the overall soft flavors and soft feel are greatly appealing and enjoyable . there seems to be a hard water quality but i m not sure if that s the glass i m suing or the beer . the light fine and bubbly carbonation brings an element of childhood fun to the drink how about fizzies anyone remember that as it brings a tickle to the nose and tongue . light overall feel and great softness . this drinks so easily . soft and light and tasty again in a soda pop manner . it seems like i hit the temperature pretty close on this one as it s going down so well . so back to in the shadow of no towers . sat on this for a year . thanks linda .,palate,1.0,1
poured into a snifter from a . oz bottle a transparent gold with a finger head that recedes to a quite smaller head but hangs around for a while with decent lacing . s smells just a belgian strong should . lots of spice decent bitter notes from hop balancing . lemons allspice cloves and rose hips . t very very good . lots of spices in this one so much going on it s hard to pinpoint them all . raisins cloves nutmeg corriander sage and apples . decent hop bitterness towards the middle and a good malty bready finish . m so so smooth much more than expected carbonation in perfect and maintains a light body . perfect . d oh so drinkable i would really like to try this on tap . very good .,palate,1.0,1
many people are over the moon about brooklyn brewery but notwithstanding good marketing and that new yorkers should be re entitled to a hometown brewery this is pretty acrid stuff not in the league of sam adams lager . i was disappointed . the mouthfeel is astringent . the malt is there but no unifying mojo brings this drink together . i think it s the water . nyc and brooklyn assumedly has relatively good drinking water but like much of the eastern seaboard the beers take on a mineral harsh feel in the throat not the soft smooth feel of german beers for example . pennsylvania and the great lakes prima genessee brewery are the exception as the geology is limestone and thus a softer drink can be rendered if only a brewery like prima could back off a bit a brew a subtler drink . the oz . cans are gone and i m back to becks . ooops . did i admit that . ultra stressed pasteurized becks is a better drink . for better or worse it is . feel the softness taste the subltle malt and german hop see the clarity . .,palate,0.4,0
had this on draft at the herot.hit you up front with a cross between a hoppy porter and a stout but is considered an american dubbel . surprising smooth and very drinkable.this is one of those beers you ve got ta get within the first few weeks it comes out because it dries up fast . popular when it hits the taps at the local pubs .,palate,0.6,1
a very un beer beer . so much so that i m surprised that it shows up on ba . falls quite far on the wine cooler side . however the bottle reads lager brewed with spices . although the lager part never showed up the spices sure did . an abundant dose of ginger and sweet sugar dominated the brew making it quite one dimensional . could easily been mistaken for a ginger ale soda . absolutely no hopping or alcohol impact just a sugary sweetness that lingers like most sodas do . the intriguing red color adds variety to the sight but offers little afterwards . fizzy carbonation and no body . though pleasant enough to drink it s certainly not why i m a fan of real beer .,palate,0.4,0
this beer is notabe in that it presented almost no flavor nor aroma . it did have a bit of a dry spiciness from the rye but there was little else going on in the flavor department . no aroma at all . the mouthfeel was a bit thin and watery . drinkability was ok as there was n t much to stop you from downing one of these real quick but there s not much to make you want another one either .,palate,0.4,0
served in a pint glass from a tap . pours a reddish amber color duh . with an off white creamy dense head very sticky on the surface and sustainance is good . very mild aroma . maybe some slight toffee notes but mostly bitter hops and maybe some alcohol esthers sp. . nothing exciting at all . very sweet toffee up front on the sip along with some berry flavor maybe . no hops really hit but it does become slightly bitter toward the swallow . again nothing very exciting . very smooth feel . carbonation is minute for the style and nicely balanced . not a favorite of mine and i m suprised it s one of bube s flagship brews . they serve much nicer beer than this one . however it s worth a try .,palate,0.9,1
oz bottle . pours hazy golden with a white short lived head . aroma is of mostly cherry with some grainy notes . medium crisp creamy body . flavor is of herbal earthy hops cherry and creamy wheat . hops are actually dominate the palate over cherry . long earthy dry finish . interesting somewhat unusual brew .,palate,0.8,1
holy black stout . light will not show through this beer . i bet i could float a quarter on that huge dense tan head . roasty sweet and chocolaty malty with a touch of hops . smells like a typical milk stout in a lot of ways . so close to too roasty but a sweet maltiness swells up to balance the dark grains . long finish with a late hop bitterness . not much in the way of flavor hops . just how i like a stout thick and slick . not a lot of co . an easy drinking stout . the slightly high abv keeps its drinkability in the average range . overall a decent stout . certainly not great but solid .,palate,0.9,1
poured into a sam adams glass from a oz bottle a ruby body totally clear . creamy looking off white head . decent lacing . s smokiness up front slight vanilla notes as well . t smokiness combined with sweet malt is most noticeable . slight fruitiness and light vanilla tones in the back more as it warms . m very creamy feeling small bubbles not too sticky . d flavors linger higher alcohol . not bad but would n t want another .,palate,1.0,1
nice copper color nice head goes away fast clear but dark . malt dominates the nose with spicy hops there too malt is roasty a bit of chocolate deep nice smell a bit boozier than expected at . taste is solid like the nose . but the abv is there as a result of the condition of this beer . not oxidized just old and flattish . this bottle with no freshness info suffered from being on binny s shelves sold to me at for a bomber mouthfeels suffers probably much better fresh but they need to control the qualify better . flattish and heavy but slick as well drinkability suffers from the lack of carbonation hard to finish this bottle . lots of promise but beware the end of season bargains of rogue on retailer shelves .,palate,0.4,0
ap poured a cloudy dark red with almost no head . small compact bubbles of carbonation . sm sweet chocolately tones with a slightly sour pungency probably from the hops . t chocolate maple malt gives way to a piny hop aroma that finishes clean due to the compact carbonation . the taste outweighed the appearance . . m finishes clean with some ligering of hops on the palate . d better taste than i thought based on the average appearance . great as a session beer .,palate,0.9,1
pours a two finger light tan head that fades to a thin layer leaving a little lace . black color . good carbonation and medium bodied . roasted coffee nose . starts as roasted coffee but quickly becomes dry and medicinal which lingers . . for a oz bottle from john s grocery iowa city ia .,palate,0.8,1
pours inky black with a smallish dark brown head that dissipates quickly . aroma is coffee chocolate and alcohol . taste is dominated by the coffee but the bourbon oak flavor gives it a very nice nuance . chocolates and vanilla also lurk in the background . i am not a coffee person but this was pretty good . mouthfeel was creamy and exceptional . i was surprised to be able to drink the whole thing since i am not a fan of coffee at all but this was a pleasant change of pace for me . very nice .,palate,1.0,1
ml bottle . pours a pitch black color with a small tan head . head disappears pretty quickly . dark chocolate aroma with a hint of roastyness . some oak and bourbon aroma as well . very nice . a bit of sweetness up front without overdoing it . some nice chocolate flavor . some softer oak and bourbon notes . a bit of warming alcohol . seems a bit thin with very soft carbonation . alcohol is warming but not overly boozy . nice beer .,palate,0.6,1
had to review it . a piss yellow . thin rapidly fading head . s nonexistant metallic slight pilsner malt . t water . hint of malt . m like a soda . fizzy and carbonated . d can drink like water . enjoy it . no but i could have a ton . so if you re looking to get drunk or re live those college days this is your beer .,palate,0.2,0
under a finger of foam settles over a deep golden to copper hued beer . aromas are actually more european than i expected . mildly cooked grains come to mind . toasted biscuit . flavors are a bit metallic and biscuity . caramel sweetness is heavily present with a bit of warmth . this beer is listed under apa but it seems like more of an english style . not sure i d go out of my way for this one .,palate,0.8,1
it may not be for everyone but i think this is a beautiful product . poured a gorgeous violet pink head . smells like a cherry throat lozenge . clear dark raspberry like color held up to the light . flavor is far less sweet than the smell and look might hint in fact this is gobs of sour black cherry . it s an instant classic and one of only a handful of lambics i ve liked so far .,palate,0.6,1
a pours a dark red color with a handful of pinkish colored bubbles . i knew i was in trouble right there . pretty much no head retention or lacing . s there it is a ton and i mean a ton of raspberries . smells very sweet yeast and a light touch of bread . do n t get me wrong i like berries especially when i run into one of the berry trees while i m out hunting . i just do n t really like them in my beer . t i thought i was ready to get smashed on fruit here but nope i was n t ready by any means . huge amounts of raspberries with a bit of booze to it and a touch of malts . way too sweet . m light in body and carbonation . o i m not digging this one at all . tastes more like a wine cooler than a beer but to each their own .,palate,0.7,1
i can not really say much about this beer . the smell was all hops and tasted like that too . no malt at all it was like choking down hop extract . very astringent . i wonder if i bought a bad bottle however it was at a portland beer store with a high turnover so i doubt it had gone bad .,palate,0.6,1
picked this up along with three others from round barn on my recent visit to three oaks . the appearance is a foggy gold in the body a white head settles down quicka nd is a barely lacer . aroma is a yeasty one full of floral hints of marigold a little banana . the flavor is smooth and malty a lightly toasted caramel malt just invades your tastebuds but the flavor is admittedly one note not much more going on little bitterness and a little sourness from the yeasts . mouthfeel works just fine but is a little watery . highly drinkable . highly guzzleable . delicious for the style and well rounded just a little lacking in depth to make it a gold medal winner .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a bomber into a nonic pint glass . sorry but a goblet does n t seem right for this brew . i was very excited to find this at one of my local stores so i bought four of them . with a good amount of anticipation i poured this and found the appearance to be average . it is a very light amber orange color with a inch white foamy head . the smell was unique and not what i expected . i thought i would get more of that spicy cinnamon pumpkin seasonal smell . instead it smelled more like fresh pumpkin . first taste was really nice . it tasted exactly like it smells and i really enjoyed that fresh pumpkin flavor . but after about half a pint i grew tired of the taste and decided the pumpkin was overwhelming . i let it sit for a while cleansed my palate and dove back in . again after a few sips i was tired of it . how am i going to finish this bomber . at least it was smooth and the carbonation was just right . i just poured the rest of the bomber into my glass and have half a pint left . i m not certain i will finish but i am glad to have tried pumpking .,palate,0.8,1
very hazen golden peach nearly opaque in body . large whitish foam laps to the top quickly fading to a thick skim and lots of thin lacing spread across the galss in lengthy torn sheeting . aroma is fuzzy and dulled of all sorts of citrusy tropical things peach mango orange but a white grapefruit seems to make the most of its pop in the smell . slightly sugary with a wonder bready backing but that s not much as the hops really grab the nose and grab it well . well mooo me over this is quite tasty and heavy with hops and malt body too . a near apocalypse of hops sweeps in and destroys the shores of the palate but a huge malt body steadys the flow to a managable girth and bitterness and balanced flavor . tasting yummy with dulled peachyness is fuzzed in with smaller waves of citrusy notes to some blood orange and a spritz of lemon nearer the end to pepper it up . the malt is there but not so much is any flavors really . other then a very noticeable balanced in portion of sugary breadyness that makes a bold hold and toned backing soothing out those hops but allowing a nice firm grip of the tropical hops to do their thing . nicey nice . body is quite big and more so impressive is the balance in tone and flavors that does n t get to whacked out on hops or malt or any noticeable warmth . . where is it . there s an insane amount of hops to it no doubt but they are well in control within its massive malt body . the texture is unique as well fuzzy zippy tangy and eventually the warming settles in . the warmth gets in late and makes you slow down and enjoy it even more as you get thru the bomber . mooof da wow . holy cow what a super solid dbl ipa . no surprise really from f . yum .,palate,1.0,1
a head does n t last long . pours a murky pink . never saw such a thing before . s bubblegum citrus grapefruit . t what . is . that . i have never tasted anything like this before . having a hard time describing it . bubblegum maybe at first but then morphs into a few different things mid swig . going to check other reviews to see if i can pinpoint . very old squirt check . perfume tasting . check . take everything in your medicine cabinet and turn it into liquid form check . vile . m actually the mouthfeel is n t that bad but it was really hard to focus on that while i was drinking joan rivers perfume . d o no . just no . i d take pizza beer in a heartbeat over this one . had about half and . drain poured for the first time ever .,palate,0.6,1
a pours an amber color with an off white head . the head does n t last very long but it does leave some lacing . s awesome hop aroma . you can really smell the american c hops in abundance . pine and citrus notes are in the forefront . t piney hops backed up with some caramel sweetness . it ends with a tiny bit of spice and some earthiness . m it s a little thin but i kind of like it . d improved because of the thin mouthfeel . this is a really good beer .,palate,0.6,1
on tap at the brewpub . a deep clear mahogany body thin cap of fine tan bubbles that settle into a ring . spotty lace . ok. s light caramel heavy nuttiness faintly earthy hops . average . t follows the nose lightly flavored entirely standard brown ale . m fairly light highly carbonated and very soft . i like it . o this was a nicely drinkable session beer but every bit as boring as the style can be . there are better options on tap . cheers .,palate,0.8,1
appeared brown or very dark amber color when held in front of light . not a lot of carbonation . smelled malty ca n t really smelly any hops . tastes malty but not overpowering sweet and has a sort of coffeeish ending aftertaste . i m not very impressed with this beer . i want to try more beers of the style though i think this may be the only english brown ale i ve had .,palate,0.4,0
i can not understand the circumstances behind this review . i do not like to review cans without a picture until either my picture or someone else s picture is approved . it took me two tries to get mine approved but it was the only one of many of mine still in the queue that was approved today . scratches head . from the can this ai n t your grandpa s pils you re holding a can temporary rendition of a classic style . hopped with purpose joe s is beautifully bitter and dry with an abundance of floral noble german hops . uber sessionable . utterly ameri can . this is premium ameri can pilsner . and brewed with rocky mountain water malted barley imported german hops and german yeast . christ i hope it ai n t my grandpa s anything . both have been dead since the mid s and while i was willing to try an eight year old ameri can malt liquor earlier that might have been a stretch . that plus most of my family were not drinkers . it is only my uncle steve and i that enjoy tippling imbibing and bacchanalia . i might have been drinking tea if it were up to my pappaps . the crack reveled yet another craft beer filled to the brim with beer . the glug looked like pale yellow ahem . running into the glass resulting in two fingers worth of fluffy bone white head with great retention . color was a slightly hazy lemon yellow in total it resembled lemonade . the nose danced no sparkled with grassy lemony noble hops . hot damn . yep pappap s beer would have been the prohibition era or after swill that we are still stuck with . mouthfeel was medium but the hops were unencumbered filling my mouth and sinuses with a grassiness that made me long for summer or the next visit to my dealer . i initially pooh poohed lager style beers until somebody turned me onto classically made beers vice aals . this was fantastic . tasty dry on the finish refreshing no off flavors . i would take an entire cooler full of this to the beach .,palate,0.7,1
poured from a oz . bottle into a tulip . appearance out of the bottle this has a cloudy caramel color with a flash of amber in the center and tangerine on the edges . particulate yeast particles float throughout . a fluffy off white head rests gently on top fading to a ring and a light film . smell caramelized grapefruit some herbal hop presence but the aroma is fairly understated . an unpleasant booziness surrounds the other aromas . taste the toasted caramel malt starts strong but does not last very long leaving only the caramel sweetness to blend with the citrus hops . a candied citrus taste exists along with a boozy flavor . at . i would expect this to be more hidden . this is mostly underwhelming . mouthfeel soft creaminess light to medium carbonation with a medium to full body . drinkability i was not happy with how much booze poked through in an unpleasant way . lots of alcohol and not much flavor is not a good combination .,palate,0.8,1
bottom of can stamped . poured into a trois pistoles goblet . appearance pale cloudy yellow . line pineapple juice but a bit more pale . thin white head with beautiful lacing . smell corn . the heck . not much else . boring . taste musky . corny . very metallic finish and aftertaste . ruins the beer . must be a bad can because i do n t imagine anyone would ever approve mass producing this as it stands . mouthfeel super astringent to the point of being pretty gross . in fact this may be the most astringent beer i ve ever come across . must be aluminum leeching into the beer or something . gross . overall drinkability i m going to have to review this again some other day just to make sure this was n t a bad can . as it stands it s a horrible beer that i never want to have again but feel obligated to just to make sure it was n t skunked .,palate,0.2,0
big thanks to metallitone for this bottle . ml corked and capped bottle just like the picture . a black on the pour with no head whatsoever s big burnt malt and bittersweet chocolate aroma along with some bourbon some oak and vanilla in there as well slight alcohol as the beer warms up smells almost like straight bourbon maybe more like a bourbon and cola t big bourbon flavor right up front lots of oak as well some bittersweet chocolate in the body finish is more bourbon and oak along with some vanilla alcohol notes long finish m a bit too flat for my taste full bodied but totally devoid of any carbonation action in the mouth d i m glad port put this in a ml bottle because this is a sipper treated this almost like fine bourbon sipping for quite awhile but i could sip on this all night very interesting beer . big bourbon oak flavors and very rich . well worth seeking this one out .,palate,0.6,1
a cloudy yellow hue . half a finger white head that settles quickly . not a ton of visible carbonation . s hops hops hops citrus grapefruit sweet orange and a hint of pine . some slight caramel sweetness might be coming through though that could just be the vast amount of hops playing tricks on me . t citrus just completely drops off . pine is pretty much the only hop flavor in there . it s almost a different beer . malt is well balanced . sweet caramel malts balance out the bitter middle . m a little thinner than i imagined though based on the aroma i might have been expecting a double ipa . finish is slightly bitter and watery . not too much of a fan of the finish it does n t end the beer too well . d good drinkability . finish does n t exactly have me needing to go back for more but the bitterness is n t overpowering . very easy drinking ipa and not too high abv for the style . would definitely drink again but i feel it s slightly over rated .,palate,0.6,1
pale straw colored with a constant low white head and good carbonation with slow bubbles . typical mexican beer cooked corn aroma and flavor with a bit of husky grain character . light medium bodied with a carbonic bite in the finish but overall actually very smooth considering . better than i remember from years ago and actually one of the better mexipee beers . oz . silk screened clear bottle,palate,0.8,1
awesome label . mine was stuck upside down as well which i feel adds some character . unfortunately this absolutely gushes on uncapping . obscenely overcarbonated i m left with about a third of a bottle once it has settled enough to do a pour . pale brownish in colour with an ironically minimal head after the gushing carbonation has worn itself out . light bodied with a fair amount of cloudy sedimentation . eh . nose is mild with a slight belgian yeast roundness to it and a touch of cinnamon spice . it also has the slight twang of acidity and a thin watery character that gives the faint suggestion of pretty generic homebrew . taste is battered by the carbonation which is still present with a vengeance . bubbling through the palate i m left with strained taste buds by the time the flavours actually come through . there s actually a pleasant roasty bitterness to this which comes through late and adds a touch of sophistication . but this sits above that insane seltzer water character and the thin spicy character from the yeast . there s little else to recommend it . wow . i ca n t tell you how disappointed i am with this . any belgian should be better than this you guys have such a long and wonderful brewing tradition to draw upon . this is very amateurish verging on genuinely unpleasant . and the carbonation is a joke .,palate,0.3,0
ibu . abv og . plato . brewed with pale caramel l extra special briess and honey malts . hopped with magnum and simcoe . cool looking widmer botle with the little emblazoned thumb spot . i ve always liked widmers bottles . they make you feel like you re latching onto something special . pours out to a clear light honey colored amber forming a soapy modest off white head with good retention and good lacing . the carbonation is moderate . the aroma is distinctly and overwhelmingly cranberries and concentrated white grape juice . quite unique . i wonder if it s a pseudomonas infection it s that strong swirling makes the grape juice even more distinct . above and beyond this i smell nothing . if i concentrate really hard maybe there is a touch of toast. if somebody gave me this in a blind taste test i would swear i was drinking welch s grape juice from concentrate . smells nothing like beer . mouthfeel is quite average with a medium body . the taste . grape juice that wants to taste like a beer . there is a slight smattering of hops in the tail end and a touch of toast in the middle . otherwise it s initially quite hard to tell . bitterness is light to moderate and non distinct with very real grape aftertaste . so as you can tell this is the grapiest beer i ve ever had . interesting but a good beer does not this make . despite this odd profile it s drinkable but not something i would care to have again . i d be interested in tasting this on tap freshly brewed to see if it s a bottling problem or not . recap i just drank a bridgeport blackstrap stout and i m still tasting the grapes . goddamn that s the meanest hooch i ve ever tooted .,palate,0.8,1
i expected big things from this ale . totally over rated . . . one dimensional with no sophistication . tasted like a pine cone or kitty litter take your pick very short after taste that finished like balsa wood . ca n t figure out all the hype . . . i tasted this with other beer drinkers and we all felt the same .,palate,0.3,0
all malt hopped with saaz . part of an assorted pack sampler from lakefront all of which i ve liked so far . pours out to a hazy light golden with orange accents . kinda wierd for a pilsner which should be sparkling clear and pale golden . carbonation is mild to moderate also different for the style . forms a large soapy white head with good retention and very good lacing receding to a nice sheet of pancake like clusters of bubbles on the surface . the aroma is also kinda odd for the style but still quite good . dry overall floral hops pale malts with hints of kiwi and grain husk . mouthfeel is wonderful for the style . crisp wet and fresh with a punchy finish . the taste is an echo of the aroma . kiwi is in there as well as mild grain husk . the floral hops are spicy and the bitterness is moderate . touches of citric hop crop up as well giving this an american touch . moderately astringent but crisp in the finish with a lingering husky sweetness . cleanly fermented alcohol is imperceptable . this does n t look or smell like a euro pils much closer to a craft brewed american pils but the mouthfeel is nailed and compares to the fresh pils i had on tap in europe . this is very refreshing and would make a great summer beer if it were available in my area . very nice stuff .,palate,1.0,1
a looks just fine dark but not totally decent lace and nice film s slight bourbon and roasted malt vanilla and some wood in the backround as well all a bit subdued adn not as strong as i would like . t similar to the smell but much weaker and got little of the vanilla . a bit bland for what i expected and hoped for . m b.s . . . thin watery and light in body o did not even reach moderate expectations of being a porter and tasting barrel aged just not very good in my opinion .,palate,0.4,0
look black in color with a inch head and ok retention smell believe it or not the first thing i smell is citrus hops then it is followed by hints of chocolate and caramel taste very subtle dark chocolate coffee and oatmeal notes up front and the backend has some bittering hops mouthfeel a bit watery for a stout with a medium carbonation level and a slightly dry finish overall everything about this beer is just ok,palate,0.6,1
pours clear dar ruby with a finger head that left some spotted lacing smells of fruity malts some xmas spice . . . taste maybe they should use some belgian yeast . . if you want to brew a belgian beer over spiced tastes like an xmas tree mouthfeel is good lots of carbonation with a medium body drinkability is not good this makes me not want to drink anything else from this brewery,palate,0.7,1
pours a light shade of bronze in color with a really nice head retention . the smell is very citrusy and appealing also has a hoppy scent to it . the taste is great . a wonderful citrus flavor . very flavorful . i notice tastes of grapefruit lemons limes and maybe oranges . the mouthfeel could be a little heavier but its not bad by any means . the slightly watery feel in the finish of the drink is the only downfall . drinkability is great . can not complain at all . these ones go down smooth and fast .,palate,0.7,1
poured into an english style pint glass gives about a finger head that quickly faded to a thin rim of white around the top . the color is somewhere between gold and orange with the transparency being fairly high maybe slightly cloudy at best . my first impression on the smell is that it was very sappy leading me to believe the body would or will be somewhat oily . a little bit of pine and tropical fruit is there with just a hint of malt . it has somewhat of a juicy factor that is typical of west coast ipas . a notch above medium bodied with medium carbonation . the taste is dry and has a sappy pine like flavor up front and throughout the middle . finish is noticeably burnt like bitter and with a doughy malt character . the somewhat fruity aroma did not follow through in the taste for me . overall this is not a beer i would have more than one of because of the dryness in taste . i believe that it does n t matter what region a beer is from the brewery can produce whatever they like . i went into this beer thinking it would be more of a west coast style beer and just did n t get that juicy tropical fruit i expected .,palate,0.8,1
ok one of my friends told me about this beer . a lot . it is her favorite beer ever . trust me i ve heard it many times . so i decided to see what all the fuss was about . served on tap at the buffalo wild wings in avon indiana . a a cloudy gold with a big white head . no lacing really . sort of greasy looking . the foam fades fast . s the nose consists mainly of a yeast aroma that is big but pretty stale . there s some nicer notes some mellow wheat and fruit . but overall pretty lifeless . t some chewy wheat at first . there s a unique taste there the wheat combines with a strange plum grape . it s unique but not great it tastes cheap and processed . no hops are apparent phenolic but overly sour yeast dominates the aftertaste . overall just not good tasting . m a good carb out of the tap . good but forgettable . not incredible in any way . o i hope all fruit vegetable beers are n t like this . this was not a good drinking experience . i feel that there were good intentions for making this one a unique brew and it does show some craft elements . however if you are truly looking for the great balanced flavor that makes craft beer great avoid magic hat .,palate,0.7,1
bottles on date of december . poured in to founder s tulip . a poured a very slightly translucent ruby amber colour with a half finger of khaki coloured head . s slightly sour funky nose makes me wonder if this one has spoiled . behind the funky aroma are some notes of brown sugar maple syrup and slight woody notes that are reminiscent of a scotch ale . unfortunately the sourness distracts the nose and the other aromas are very muted . t the funky sourness is noticeable right away and is somewhat dominant and very distracting . there are notes of sweet brown sugar maple syrup and caramel present as well along with a very slight wood flavour . the tart funky flaovur becomes even more prominent as the beer warms up with soy flavours coming through as well . definitely seems spoiled oxidized . m medium body light to moderate carbonation .,palate,0.7,1
bought this yesterday for the release drinking it today . a pours a dark brown color almost a black color in my duvel tulip glass with a nice two finger head that falls fast to a thin layer on top of the glass with a lot of noise . sounds like a soda fizzing down . some decent but spotty lacing on the glass . s tobacco and sour tartness to it . cherries and oak . actually quite complex when i dig deeper . vanilla makes itself present as well as a little wine musk . there is the nice barn yard funk in it that has the tartness overshadowing it . t really really nice . great tartness in it that is a refreshing bite but it is n t the only component of it . the barrel comes through nicely as well as the wine musk . a nice tart cherry bite to it to round it all off . it finishes with the basement like dank funk that i get from brett . i think that s the best way to describe it . m a little thin . that s my only complaint with this one . boring mouth on it . o this is a very very tasty beer and a great dive into the sour world for surly . worth seeking out and trying . this is a little different than most sour s i ve had . really a nice beer .,palate,0.6,1
what an up and down experience this was . . pours a motor oil black . syrupy and thick . no head at all even when swirled . no carbonation present here at all . uh oh . . lovely thick aromas of blackstrap molasses dark bitter chocolate strong coffee and deep roasted malts . awesome aromas to this one . lazy and flat tasting . strange bitter almost sour taste present . . not much in common with the aromas . thick oily mouthfeel is great but i ca n t get by the taste of this one . drain poured this one . maybe a bad bottle but as is a big disappointment .,palate,0.8,1
hey look . it s the headless horsebeer . this puppy is strictly neck down . blackest doppelbock possible . why . cause it s black . smells like a doppel though . very faint odor . well in five words or less i do n t like it . pretty damn nasty actually . smells ok tastes less than ok and feels like an old bottle of flat coke . like the ones you get at when the co runs out . coke syrup . zero carbonation . oh well i ca n t like em all . this one is not for me . overall yuck,palate,0.4,0
appearance cloudy pale yellow orange inch head that dissapates quickly smell wheat lemon and orange taste wheat lemon orange and peach on the aftertaste.the peach is very subdued . mouthfeel smooth sour tangy high carbonation that is present throughout a slightly sweet finish drinkability i love the sour aspect of this beer . i think this nails the style . a great summer brew . sort of like a sunset wheat with added layers of complexity . i will grab another four pack soon .,palate,1.0,1
appearance i poured this one into a tulip glass as the bottle recommended . the head poured nice and bubbly and stuck around but did n t provide much lacing . i noticed plenty of yeast in the bottle but managed to let only a couple little chunks into the beer . lots of carbonation bubbles could be seen streaming to the top of this slightly cloudy pale straw colored beer . smell apples and yeast . smells like granny smith apples and hefeweizen dueling each other . taste just like it smells with flowery accents . no doubt the apple flavor wins this duel . mouthfeel excellent light and crisp mouthfeel which is perfect for this style . drinkability this would be a great beer to have on a hot summer day or a good compliment to light fare or a pork dish .,palate,1.0,1
pours a straw golden colour with nice fluffy head with tight bubbles falling down to a thin layer . smells slightly hoppy slightly skunky . could be light struck green bottle . it s got a pretty good balance malty taste with nice bitter finish . mouthfeel so so . all in all i d say it s a good beer to have with dinner but i would n t want to drink a bunch of them .,palate,0.4,0
aroma appearance and flavour are all pretty decent . the palate is just way too sticky and sweet . toffee marmalade raisins prunes . also a bit too fat and oily for me rich and jammy . a bit too sweet and sugary with a bit too much alcohol showing up at the end .,palate,0.4,0
thanks to liamt for sending me this one . i wanted to try this . black color beer very dark too . almost like a stout it does n t look creamy as a stout . brown head which sticks well to the glass . aroma is hoppy like an ipa . notes of pines and citrus with some light notes of grapefruits . some chocolate and roasted malts there too . nice aroma very inviting . taste is very interesting . very good too . it starts piney and finish with roasted malts . wow i like this and ca n t stop drinking . medium body with a very well balanced taste and aroma . a very good beer in my book . easy to drink . it would gain by being a little more creamy . well i like this beer a lot . very well done .,palate,0.6,1
thick black appearance with creamy brown head . scent of coffee chocolate molasses alcohol smoke and prunes . intense sweet flavor of molasses with some coffee and chocolate oak and prune finish . mouth feel is thick and syrupy . this beer is absolutely ridiculous incredibly rich and deep . balanced but devilishly strong . to me this beer was worth the wait but even so perhaps is still a bit overrated .,palate,1.0,1
on tap at a random caf on the south side of leuven poured into a belle vue glass . a clear deep amber body with an inch and a half of light creamy off white foam . great retention and lacing . dark for a gueuze but otherwise perfectly gorgeous . s highly acetic with caramel vinegar solvent and cherry . weird mix of sweet and sour definitely not right for the style . t boring mix of vinegar and caramel . harsh finish . pretty bad . m medium body plenty of soft carbonation . a little sticky but quite pleasant . o what is this stuff . i ordered it while on a scenic bike ride around town expecting to get a nice tart thirst quencher and instead got this sickening concoction of sweet malt and harsh acetic acid . avoid at all costs . cheers .,palate,0.9,1
quite acceptable dark beer . just a hint of an odd perfume or plastic . nice big flavor though and good for a gulp . dark malt and some charred flavors . barely a hint of sugar . more of the grainy barley flavor . i like the big foam and spritzy carbonation . lacing up and down the glass and a big mouthful of suds . just right to start the evening . some bitter aftertaste to sharpen it up . oz bottle from the sugar house state liquor store .,palate,0.9,1
a this beer looks like a hefe weizen but more substantial and cloudy with a bit of floating yeast . the white head is foamier than average and leaves behind a sticky lacing . s really funky armpitlike . but with a sweetness . bold is the best word for it . the smell is almost intimidating at first . t the most dominant to me is a sweet wheat bread flavor followed by a slight alcohol sting muskyness then a lingering bitterness . not as much as an ipa but still agressive . m the best thing about this beer for me . very nice . feels round and slightly viscous coating my mouth with the strong flavor . nice refreshing small bubbled carbonation . d i really do n t think i would want to drink more than one of these . very powerful flavor . for me this is a sampling sipping beer . reviewed from phone so forgive the format .,palate,1.0,1
on draft at victoria gastro pub . a pitch black in color followed by a hazy brown head . s caramel butterscotch white chocolate and vigorous vanilla take over your sence of smell . an incredible bouquet . t people that taunt this beer for being too sweet understand that it s classified as a sweet milk stout . do n t knock this baby for what she is . the flavor packs twice the punch than the aroma offering more caramel butterscotch chocolate lots of vanilla and finished by a mild touch of espresso . m big . rich . thick . d the only drawback . if you have more than one of these i applaud you . being as complex as it is all across the board does n t make it as drinkable as most beers . the aromas and robust flavor catches up to you after a few sips . not making it bad by any means but just teetering the line of un drinkablility after a while .,palate,1.0,1
edit i was told buy a trusted pal that when he had this beer fresh it was very yummy . he and i tend to rate with similar scores . i am going to attempt to try this beer again but leave this review for now . seeing as how the sample i had not gone bad in any infection sort of way . it just may not age well . i hated it and would never buy it app brown garnet . thin lookin looks fine not amazing . smells bad menthol minty herby plants . some malts hide back there . taste it is not good at all it is way way spiced its not good spiced . way over the top . mf fine . drinkable . no it is hard and painful to drink .,palate,0.6,1
well i ll start by saying any beer that i drain pour gets a f i was dumb enough to let some guys at a beer store that i do not frequent tell me that this beer was amazing and i had to buy it . so i bought at . a piece passed up beer like blushing monk for instance . a very red cherry color s tons of cherry maybe and sweetness no hops what so ever t fruit sugar taste like cough syrup m i cant get past the sweetness o nasty . now what am i supposed to do with the other bottle . dont waste your money on this beer,palate,0.2,0
a clear orange amber color with a nice ivory head that stays around for a while . s nice hop aroma with a few floral notes . t first taste is that of a sour quickly followed by a bitter hop flavor . it has a very dry aftertaste . the malt is not sweet at all . m very dry and light bodied . heavy medium to heavy carbonation d ya its pretty drinkable,palate,0.4,0
found this brew born in the slovak republic while making a run through my neighborhood trader joe s yesterday . presented in a green not again . oz . bottle with the neck and cap covered by gold foil with topvar in red and black and the brewery s crest on display . the beer had the classic pale lager look clear yellow gold hue large amounts of large bubbles feeding a frothy bright white head and little lacing . the smell had a prominant aroma of grassy malt a nice nose of herbal hops and damn green glass the hint of skunk loitering about . the taste was slightly sweet up front with a push of grainy malt and lemongrass . a dry hoppy bite made for a clean finish . the feel was light dry and clean . overall not a bad brew . there was the light yet foreboding hint of skunk developing which made this beer take a hit but the taste was pretty much what i ve come to expect from the style . nothing bold or innovative here but nothing terrible either .,palate,0.8,1
oz tallboy . no freshness date . starts off with a massive head bright yellow clarity shines in front of me . mild cracker maltiness and faint spicy citric hop . semi light body crisp and clean . light maltiness bready with a light biscuity or almost husky flavor . middling bitterness for balance . faint twang of lemon zest from the hops clean dry finish . quaffable summer ale a solid brew all around .,palate,0.9,1
pours an orangish amber with a quarter inch of dense foamy head that has good retention . it has a weird smell for the style it smells like sliced granny smith apples . it even tastes like granny smith apples . there is very little malt noticeable and there is absolutely no hop character . this is a medium bodied well carbonated beer . for the style this one fails completely . nothing about this beer is an ipa . even grading this beer out of style wo n t improve its grade . the apple flavors and subsequent sweetness throws this one off . the lack of malt and hop characters also throw this one off . i wo n t ever have this one again .,palate,0.8,1
a really happy this made it to mn . the pour is classic ris nice and thick looking in the pour with a nice black out black color . the head is a small dark brown color similar to the color of hunahpu s head . little retention and lacing . s excellent bourbon notes . not as harsh smelling as the regular bcs . nice wood smell in it . there is some underlying alcohol smell to it is buried directly by the coffee . nice chocolaty aroma in it as well . t the taste is also very similar to the regular bcs only not as harsh either . the coffee makes itself more pronounced in the taste than the nose . great bourbon and oak notes . wonderful tastes that are much much more mellow than the regular bcs fresh . is beer aged more than the regular . m really thick and creamy . deliciously smooth . coating the entire mouth with a lasting finish . d wonderful brew . the regualar bcs is one of my favorite stouts and this one is just as great . very similar to the regular while being just a little different . i really look forward to the vanilla version . this is world class but i can think of a few stouts i ve liked more .,palate,1.0,1
also had this one at the brewery after the tour . it was poured from a bottle . it appeared brownish orange with a decent little head that retained nicely in the little oz tasting cup . a little cloudy but is expected . smelled like a mixture of their bier de mars and something very hoppy . it had a wild yeast funkiness throughout with a malty backbone citrus alcoholic spice and hops . almost like a double ipa but less hops and more citrusy yeast . hmmm i would call this one interesting . i have a very diverse palate but i guess this one just did n t do the trick . i must admit that it is definitely a strong ale . malts up front followed by an insane tang and finishing with some intense hops . what an experience . the mouthfeel was full bodied and a decent dose of carbonation . very good . decently drinkable . i was n t a fan but of course there are many who like it . careful of the alcohol though . overall this is a must try beer . it wo n t please everyone but it is definitely an experience every beer lover should try . perhaps i will buy a bottle to age and see if the hops mellow out a bit .,palate,0.9,1
pours a hazy brownish copper with nearly no head . smells of honey a bit of caramel and a certain hop smell taste that seems to be in a lot of victory beers . tastes all the above plus a little alcohol . tastes pretty amazing really . it s fairly drinkable . watery on the tongue but ends dryish .,palate,0.6,1
a hazy dark brown with a thin off white head and good lacing on the glass . s smells similar to a doppelbock . very sweet boozy and a little spice . t up front is a roasted malt flavor that is fruity with plum and raisin and very sweet and then the alcohol kicks in with flavor and burn . no real off flavors . .tastes like a sweet quad . m a light medium feel to it and kind of syrupy . low carbonation . o interesting beer . a nice sweet dark flavorful beer . definitely a sipper and a one and done .,palate,0.6,1
chilled bottle into glass . a pours a cloudy gold color with absolutely no head carbonation or lacing . another victim of lost abbey s quality control issues . s a little bit of citrus hops some candy sugar and belgian candy yeast producing sugary and fruity apricot peach notes . t some spice and candy in the initial taste producing a sweet and biting backbone . segues into an orange and grapefruit blend with some slight peach sweetness . the finish is mostly belgian sugar and spice cloves . again . with a slight hint of grassiness . m light to medium bodied with zero carbonation . d clearly this is a crap bottle another in a series of bad ones from lost abbey . fuck em . i have no desire to support their ongoing fuck the customer experiments . i will not buy la beers again especially at these elevated prices and downgraded quality standards . this is just appalling .,palate,0.2,0
funny story this is a beer i probably would have never tasted but one night after work i stopped by my bank to deposit money and on the curb was an unopened bottle of this . being as cheap as i am i took it home . poured from oz bottle into oz glass mug appearance pale gold with a medium sized white head that surprisingly has a bit of staying power . smell mells grassy and corny and good amount of malt taste tastes sweet with flavors of corn and maybe some citrus . mouthfeel feels very thin and very flat . drinkability i m glad this stuff was free . i doubt i ll have it again . it may have just been because my beer was outside i do n t know how long it was there but this just seemed stale and crappy .,palate,0.2,0
this beer pours with a somewhat hazy caramel color and a thin head . caramel and some sherry is in the aroma . the flavor features a deep chewy malt up fron tbacked by an elusive hop flavor all balanced by a solid bitterness . the hop flavor tails off into a finish that s bitter with a touch of alcohol . the mouthfeel is full and thick . overall a nice old ale with some complexity though the hazyness and thin head make it less attractive than expected .,palate,0.9,1
i am afraid i might have gotten a bad bottle hofbrauhaus has a good reputation but this stuff was not great to say the least . aroma was strongly skunky . pours with a creay white head . taste is skunky . goes down alright despite the taste . hope i just got a bad bottle as i could n t finish it drain pour .,palate,0.7,1
really low head on this beer . probably due to the alcohol content . the color is deep reddish brown with a slight haze from the wheat . the aroma is all banana and spice . you can also pickup the alchol in the aroma . the flavor is where this beer does n t shine . it has banana and strong clove flavors but it leaves a harsh burnt flavor in the aftertaste . the body and mouthfeel are very well done but that aftertaste is not what i would expect in a weizenbock .,palate,0.9,1
had this at the sour beer festival at brauwer s in seattle . while i am not in general a sour beer fan . this has to be the worst i have ever had which is weird cause the best i have had is a nb product eric s . a looked great nice lacing head and a great redish orange color that looked very inviting . s smelled good with a nice fruity tart smell that reminded me of something between a sour apple and berries . t pure vinegar . this beer is way to over powering even for a sour . while i understand sour beers are supposed to be tart and well . .sour but this was just not good at all . maybe some aging would let it calm down but man if i wanted vinegar i would just drink a bottle of vinegar . needs to be way more balanced . m was pretty good lightly carbonated and a light to medium body . d could n t even finish a oz between myself and a friend who loves sour beers . this needs to be aged much longer and perhaps re blended . man it looked good and had no flaws besides . .the taste .,palate,0.7,1
yummy . great stout . poured with a nice sized tan head and good lace . color is opaque . aroma is exactly as it should be nice and roasty malty and a bit earthy . ditto flavor . add a little chocolate and roastiness and this is truly delicious . great finish . no off flavors . satisfying . body is just fine with great carbonation . good clean finish . drinkable beer .,palate,1.0,1
on tap at the brewery a pours a deep amber to almost brown color . strong head formation at to mm . eggshell white . loads of bubbling . s very light nose . a hair of floral and sweet hops . orange like at times . no malt detected . t massively bitter . the light grapefruit is completely obliterated by a bitter hop burn . actual hop flavors are light . finishes with a more palettable combination of hard hitting hops and some caramel malts . m this beer shines here . very creamy smooth texture . coats the tongue with a light bubbly sensation . very airy for all the body . finishes with a oily bitter bite . d low drinkability . harsh at times with it s overly bitter nature . flavors are a bit too strong palette dominating . abv is well hidden . a one and done for me .,palate,0.9,1
served on tap at three floyds . poured into a oz imperial pint from the menu this is a medium bodied single hop pale ale showcasing the american hop variety el dorado . ibu abv . the beer is a dark gold with a bright white head in stark contrast . the head was a frothy fingers but left rather hurriedly nothing but a very thin film remains after sips . a swirl returns some froth to the beer . decent lace rings left behind marking the journey of each sip like a child s drawing of a mountainscape . the nose is pretty mild at first . after warming it opens up to reveal a toasty malty profile . the hops seem to be earthy almost dank . i m not overly familiar with el dorado hops unless el dorado ipa by ballast point uses them but i was unimpressed by that one . there is a light peppery note on the finish which is otherwise pretty clean almost lager like . the bitterness is mild certainly not piney and assertive but not bland either . this is more of a balanced offering from fff and it works in way . i m a hophead at heart but i enjoy milder beers as well . this beer does n t seem mild enough due to the abv and it does n t seem like a flavor powerhouse in the sense that i ll probably not have another . this brew is sippable and enjoyable enough but not really worth making a trip tithe brewpub to try . the feel has a lingering oiliness that does n t quite coat my mouth teeth fully . sadly as this warms up the abv becomes a bit noticeable . it does hurt the overall drinkability a bit . my overall opinion of this one is that it does n t seem to know what it is . is it meant to be a session beer . the abv is too high . is it meant to showcase the el dorado hop . maybe this just is n t my favorite variety . it s drinkable and if you re a ticker it s worth trying . not every swing yields a homerun but do n t think i m implying this is a foul ball . it s more of an infield basehit .,palate,0.8,1
batch may . served from bottle into a duvel tulip . poured a dark yellow orange with a two finger slightly off white head that subside to half a finger slowly . maintained decent lacing throughout the glass . the aroma was comprised of sweet malt funk and slight golden apple . the flavor was of sweet malt funk dark fruit and alcohol . it had a medium feel on the palate with high carbonation . overall this one was n t that bad but it also was n t that great either . the followthrough was kind of pungent with alcohol while cold but mellowed out just a hint upon warming up . decent aroma and flavor here but nothing too memorable though .,palate,0.9,1
this pinkus comes in an unattractive old school style bottle . as it pours out it s a yellow tinted color with a very white head . the head goes away in about mins after pouring it into the glass . the whole while the beer bubbles away like mad . it smells kind of like sour milk and wheat . not the most appetizing smell . slightly sweet wheaty flavor . reminds me of baking . not a big fan . the bubbles are a little much too . overall i m not a big fan of this beer . this is the second time that i ve tried it and both times now i ve not been a fan . maybe it s my dislike for the alt style of beer .,palate,0.8,1
ml bottle corked and caged with a code that reads l on the gold metal cap . served in a chimay chalice at cellar temperature . paired with a chunk of english stilton brought to a few degrees of room temperature . appearance upon unravelling the wire cage i grasp the cork to encounter a very willing release . a loud pop that releases some pressure and causes the beer to begin bubbling inside the bottle . now the pour . it flows a light brown with the beautiful audible glug from the depths of the bottle . as it slowly fills the glass the creamy bone white head grows to just over two fingers . and stays there for a while as the lacing begins its sticking power . while the center of the beer is being replenished by the etched emblem inside the glass the remaining head is patchy and broken up . a lovely quad indeed . smell sweet sugar coated dates and figs with a spicy boozy nose . i also get a yeasty aroma that offsets the malts just a bit . the resulting smell is a huge and complex display with an old world belgian character . taste a surprising sharp beginning that carries with it loud effervescence . in the mouth the sound is amped and is quite distracting . the fruity malty spicy palate is busy to say the least . mouthfeel drinkability i am shocked at the unruly and disappointing mouthfeel of this beer . all judgement aside this is not at all impressive . much like pop rocks candy the beer crackles and bangs in the front of the mouth right from the start . removing all attention from the taste . with a gentle swish the carbonation goes wild and subsequently flattens the texture to nothing in seconds . worse the air left in the mouth is gassy and cumbersome . making the swallow awkward and difficult . as with any high alcohol beer there must be some balance with the ingredients to compensate for its strength . my ass is being kicked right about now with nothing positive to show for it . a revisit is pending for this one . knowing full well that this has been a favorite of mine for years .,palate,0.4,0
this beer conjures images of being at the pumpkin patch on a hayride.poured with all but a band of bubbly foam left in the glass . smells like sweet burnt caramel with a sprinkling of brown sugar looks like watery faux maple syrup . overly sweet yet the beer is quite smooth with a brown sugar hit at the end .,palate,0.8,1
poured on tap at mitch s in raleigh nc . looks dark dark brown with a deep beige colored head that left minimal lacing down the sides of the mug . smell is almost ovaltine like sweet and strong with some notes of roasted peanut . taste is definately a highlight of this beer . at first sip i m thinking soy sauce with sweet caramel notes but the salty profile degrades after the beer warms and i m left with nice a nice malty chocolate coffee taste . mouthfeel is smooth but almost unpleasantly so . little aftertaste and the malts do little to further the cause . i d have this again it s definately worth the buy but i can not see myself buying a six pack of dr milk stout .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a tumbler . pours a deep golden amber red with a decent one finger fluffy off white head . nose has that bmc twang to it no real hops or anything to it . mouthfeel is very light and watery and it has a similar taste as many other bmc beers however it does have some light maltiness to it that most macro lagers lack . it says there s a hoppy finish but i detect no hops . decent drinkability much better than other bmc but that s not saying much .,palate,0.4,0
orrshow received a bottle in canbif from goldorak and decided that he had to share it with me . neither of us know when we will next have the opportunity to taste this one . date on the cap was . poured slowly into a chalice . it is murky brown and no head formed . kinda looked like muddy water . i ll admit i was hoping for darker with a creamy head as i ve seen from other quads . i could smell it when the glass was a couple feet away as orrshow finished pouring . it has a very sweet smell that is rife with alcohol . a little bit reminiscent of ice cold fine scotch port wine and dark rum . raisins and other dark fruits baked sweets and candy sugar . with each smell i could likely add another item to the list . the taste is again big and sweet full of alcohol . again reminding me of tasting an ice cold scotch in the overall effect of it . brown sugar and dark grapes with many other subtle sweet flavours in the mix . the finish has a fairly hot alcohol burn and has a touch of molasses . this beer is rich and sticky in the mouth . the carbonation is there but it is subtle and natural feeling . this is very good but i wonder if the hype and limited availability does n t effect people s overall impression of the beer . i certainly wanted it to be the best beer i d ever tasted but it was n t there . in a way it felt less like beer and more like a hard liquor drink with how prevelant the alcohol was . having said all that i would still like to have this again and certainly would n t let any chance of acquiring it get by me .,palate,1.0,1
on tap at the brewery . appearance is a pale goldern color with a decent head and retention . smell is of banana phenol and orange peel . taste is of corianeder and some belgian spicyness . dryness comes out and the palate clears with a taste of banana that clings to the nose with each swallow. this beer is n t as crisp as i would like for a beligan . it is slightly watery on the palate . that s the only really big flaw i can find with thsi beer . i could make a decent session out of this beer . it s worth a try .,palate,0.6,1
saranac season s best pours a transparent amber color with a large off white head . crags of lacing all the way down the glass . great retention . weak scent . smells of hickory and general nuttyness . cake nutty malt up front with a huge thick spiced tea hop flavor headbutt with the swallow . startling if you re not expecting it . not just season s best but saranac s best . i usually find them to be just an average brewery but this stuff is nice .,palate,0.6,1
this is very malty at the opening with a twinge of caramel . upon downing it the taste resembles a very dark beer . very malty with heavy caramel presence that makes it a bit sweet . it also gives a bitter character that mellows into a sweetened deal . i ll have to try it from the mug in the near future . it may turn out differently due to more carbonization released making it less bitter dare i venture to say . but straight from the bottle it is easier to imbibe if you re used to dark bitter ales .,palate,0.6,1
a hazy gold a lot of white head s really hoppy with some honey t its basically a big combination of bitterness and cream . in and out that s basically all there is to it . it works though its pretty enjoyable . its a good balance . m medium carbonation with a creamy finish just perfect d the taste stays well . in fact it starts to taste better and better . i genuinely enjoyed all of this one even though it does n t blow me away . this was my second bottle and i plan to have more some day .,palate,1.0,1
aroma mild sweetness is candy like like sweettarts . appearance very clear golden glass holds a nice head of white that laces impressively . flavor mild sweetness has a slight artificial edge . corn flavor competes with a earthy hop that is almost powdery . no skunk in a clear bottle is pretty impressive . mouthfeel painfully high carbonation . overall impression a mineral water quality might be due to the high carbonation level . as a gimmick beer its not too bad but its just a gimmick beer .,palate,0.2,0
coming in a ml brown bottle bottle conditioned . bottled on bb served chilled in a weizen glass . a pours a fresh sugar cane juice like murky dark yellow hue coming with a fast retreating white foam and pretty lively carbonation that also dissipates in about one minute . s besides the dense and rich aroma of condensed lichee juice underneath runs a flow of sweet lemonade fruitiness wild flowery honey melted rock sugar a faint touch of hop resins and a somewhat weak note of the wheat beer base . pretty fruity overall but slightly too sweet is the lichee aroma that other elements pale before it . t a richly sweet intake of lichee juice fast introduces its mildly sour sweet side then leading towards sweet flower tea and a mildly dryish hoppy wheatish aftertaste to mingle with more lichee aroma . pretty light in the finish unlike the rich foretaste leaving an extra tinge of sour ish yeastiness to entertain the tongue . m d the texture is soothingly carbonated quite good for a fruit beer while the body is consistently light against the richly sweet flavour . the downside of using lichee for brewing is that an aftertaste can turn quite simplistically acidic but this beer shows a decent balance in the end . compared with the other lichee beer produced by another taiwanese micro brewery takau this one comes a bit too rich in sweet lichee juice at the expense of more complexity yet the overall mouthfeel and a clean aftertaste makes up for it . worth trying if you ve never tried a lichee fruit beer .,palate,0.8,1
poured from a oz brown bottle that was part of a st. bernardus gift pack into the requisite st. bernardus chalice . appearance pours a milk chocolate brown with hints of orange hues . nice head that disappears faily quickly . smell a sweet fruit aroma possibly apricots and hints of a dark bread and malt . taste a sweet malt flavor is the initial flavor that comes to mind . again hints of fruit and bread and brown sugar alcohol content is masked very well . mouth very smooth and silky . drinkability this beer is drinkable but certainly not a session beer . its very smooth but the sweetness could overhwelm if having more than or . alcohol content will creep up on you if not paying attention . overall a very good beer but a little sweet for me imho . definately worth seeking out .,palate,0.9,1
pours into my stemmed tulip glass a pitch black with a settled enormous . fluffy beige head . thick ropey dripping beighe rings of lace all the way down . smells like burnt fudge brownies with a chaser of booze . also this ale smells just like a fresh brown paper bag at the grocery store checkout . seriously . have you ever separated a few bags from the stack and got a good whiff . that s exactly what i smell here . weird i know . big time leather and burnt dark malts . the alcohol is a bit abrasive but i am getting a few notes of hop spiciness . the major charred elements eventually intertwine with the hoppiness quite nicely but the boozy edges are a bit much to ignore . strong black coffee commands a firm stance albeit a bit faded . mouthfeel is excellent . full bodied and a perfect level of fine and kinda perky carbonation make this slick and oily textured beast a bit fun to explore . the finish is charred burnt warm and a little chalky . drinkability is a little waning compared to other ris i ve had the pleasure to savor over the years . overall this beer seems a bit too raw and edgy . it does have huge elements of dark charred roasted malts with a fudgy backdrop but the alcohol erodes these otherwise welcomed flavors . this beer just seems to collide with itself rather than working in somewhat of a harmonious experience . i m going to cellar the remaining oz . bottles and see how age might mellow this bustling beast .,palate,0.9,1
a hazed amber one finger thick white head that had good retention and lacing down the glass . s t m i find this to be extremely similar to the minute . has the same overly dominant unbalanced raisin plum dark fruit malt content extremely sweet with a slightly lighter body and perhaps a bit more hops . i did find the alcohol to be much less prominent in this beer though . d i like this beer more as a strong ale than a dipa . i just find the malts way too heavy sweet and unbalanced for the style .,palate,0.8,1
beer from alabama this should be good . thanks to alex for sharing . a dark brown beer with a bit of a tan head that had nice retention . s roasted malts dark fruits some nuts little chocolate and coffee . pretty pleasant better than i was expecting . t taste is relatively in line with the nose . little more chocolate and some sweeter fruits than darker . gets a little charry in there at the end . m a little thin sickly sweet finish . o pretty solid beer actually would drink it again go alabama .,palate,0.6,1
appearance ml bottle from half time . what a head tan thick creamy long lasting and it leaves a solid sheet of lacing . the beer itself is opaque dark brown . smell subdued aroma understated roast with some caramel and a distant vinous character . hard to compare to any other beer that i have had . taste sweet toffee up front mild flavor despite the high alcohol . light chocolate roast nowhere near as intense as in most other big stouts . hopping in low just enough to barely hold the sweetness back . there is also a mild acidity that increases the refreshing character of the beer but that gets a bit old by the end of the big bottle . mouthfeel full and smooth despite medium high carbonation for a stout . drinkability notes talk about a big summertime stout this beer is exactly right for sipping on a warm evening . i am happy that this one seems to have made it to me in good condition one of the tastier beers from asia that i have had .,palate,0.6,1
this beer looks pitch black at first but on a closer inspection its really an unbelievably dark brown . the head is a light coffee tan that fell to a thin film but left a few spots of lace . smells strongly of dry coffee and dark chocolate with a sour smokiness . sadly theres some sort of antiseptic smell that reminds me of hospitals . tastes of dark toasted bread with a few flashes of strawberry but then finishes with an intense smoke character that tastes slightly metallic . robust indeed . this finished much like i suppose sucking on a charcoal briquette would taste like . the mouth feel is light to medium bodied with micro carbonation that delightfully thickens up the body . this is really top notch . this ones just way to smoky for me to really enjoy . if smoky is your thing youll be in heaven .,palate,1.0,1
poured from ounce bottle into pilsner glass . best by date of april . an exceptional pilsner is hard to find . blue paddle is a pretty good beer but not great . even so i would certainly reach for this one if it were more readily available in the area . a very light straw color with loads of bubbling into a white head that remained for the entire session and left solid lacing s little aroma but there was a bready scent with a hint of corn . . t crisp though slightly weak cereal bread flavor with a faint metallic finish m high carbonation gives blue paddle a texture perfect for style d very easy drinker but a stronger grain flavor without the metallic hint would move drinkability to . or .,palate,0.9,1
finally getting to the kbs . pours a very thick oily black with absolutely no head no bubbles no lace nothing . this just looks like dirty motor oil in a glass . nose is full of coffee vanilla bourbon almonds and bread . mouthfeel is thick and creamy . great viscous mouth that is easy to sip . i waited awhile after pouring to drink this . at first i was tasting huge coffee flavor that finished slightly boozy but as it warmed and i continued to drink i was getting more vanilla and a faint nutty finish . drinkability is low for me as it took about an hour to finish this one and i could never have another right away . very good beer but i got ta be honest i prefer the original breakfast stout . ah well to each his own .,palate,0.9,1
serving type bottle a pours a deep hazy golden hue with a fluffy white finger head that persists for a moment then leaves moderate lacing . s smell is of scents similar to a hefe or dunkelwezien but with much more clove and spices which take the forefront here over the other wheat malt and banana smells that are present . t taste is rich wheat malts and spicy cloves up front with some subtle cinnamon notes in there too . as the spices subdue it finishes off with rich banana and slightly lingering clove . alcohol is almost impossible to detect despite the near abv . bravo . this is tasty stuff for sure . m mouthfeel is medium bodied and mildy carbonated creamy wheat beer bliss . d drinkability is way high for the abv here . though i think more than a couple of these is asking for trouble haha . overall this is an excellent weizenbock and highly worth your time to hunt down if you enjoy wheat beers .,palate,1.0,1
version poured a very light golden color with nary a head and what was there left immediately and left no lacing . smelled of grains and a hint of lemon very fresh and clean . tasted of wheat and some hoppiness in there . the lemon taste was n t as pronounced as i detected in the smell . i also at first picked up a very slight soapy flavor which seemed to disappear after a few more sips . perhaps it was residue left in my glass but i m usually very careful about these things . mouthfeel was wonderful . as advertised very crisp and clean . perfect for a summer beer . other than the lackluster appearance i enjoyed this beer . it did n t have that typical sn piney ness about it and is one of the few sn beers i probably could n t identify as a sn beer just by the smell . nicely done and a beer i will probably return to again a few more times during the summer .,palate,0.9,1
served chilled poured from a bottle to glass . correct amount of carbonation . very dark in color typical of porters . very smooth taste . not overpowering in the flavor department so it goes down easy . semi sweet with the vanilla flavor apparant says it is brewed with real vanilla bean . pleasantly surprised with the taste of this beer . moderate alcohol content .,palate,0.4,0
upon popping the can open foam overflows the can forcing a quick pour . the beer pours a clear golden orange hue with a large off white foamy head that lasts throughout the consumption of the beer and leaves spotty lacing . the nose is fairly empty with a little piney hop and perhaps a little grainy flavor . the flavor is also not terribly exciting . slightly metallic but is nearly unnoticeable . has a bit of a honey flavor with the smallest amount of hops . love the nitro can for this . the body is still a little on the lighter side but it is a smooth beer and this is somewhat of a compensation for lack of flavor . overall this is decent . nothing to call home about but quite tolerable .,palate,0.8,1
popped the can and poured into a oz burgundy glass . not the right thing for a lager but i wanted to see if it would doll this beer up some . and it did . clear dark straw color . white foamy head but it did n t last long . though there was some wet lacing not too sticky left on the glass . smell is a little musty slightly corny maybe i have some brett residue in my nose . taste was slightly malty . could n t locate the hops . tastes like lightly corn flavored soda water . bitterness comes from the carbonation . mouthfeel suffers greatly from this aspect . not much to distinguish it . watery enough to quench a thirst . not enough character to enhance a meal . best left in the can and used judiciously when doing yard work or when that brother in law you hate stops by for a cold one .,palate,0.3,0
an interesting premise and offering from a brewery that has been consistent with extreme beer styles . unfortunately this beer is not their best example . the beer pours with a nice head atop a straw body . the taste is what hits you with an almost lactic aftertaste . a little apricot flavors shine through but primarily it is the sourness that dominates this beer . a summer style indeed not one for those who are not adventourous in their beer styles . this berliner weiss is a very acquired taste .,palate,0.3,0
appearance bright gold moderate head lots of bubbles . very nice . smell grassy hops taste more bitter than some other pils i ve tried but very well balanced . the hops stand out in this one . mouthfeel it s a bit heavy for the style . when i think of pils i want something light and refreshing and cold . drinkability is lacking because of this . prima pils is good overall but i find i actually enjoy sam adam s noble pils much more .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a oz bottle . release . case bought for consuming during hurricane irene after my plans for dmb caravan were blown to shit . pours a clear amber with deep red tones . pours with a nice inch off white khaki head that settles down pretty quickly to a thin layer . really nice tight bubbles . the aroma has major bread notes to it but not a whole lot more than that . it s almost like if you smelled dough before it was put into the oven . really delicate nose . this beer is fall to me . you get all of the nice malty bready notes immediately upon sipping it . that s they followed by a dried leaves . this beer is still a little young even for the style . the hop bitterness is a little harsh right now on the mid palate but i think that that will ease away in the next couple of months . mouthfeel is nice . smooth and silky with just the right amount of carbonation . no complaints here though nothing outstanding . this beer is the quintessential fall beer to me . love it .,palate,0.6,1
appearance yellow . very cloudy . medium height white head that quickly dissipates to a thin film . smell fairly strong grainy wheat aroma . banana and clove . a little orange maybe . taste sweet grainy wheat with very prominent banana clove and a little spice . finishes with a hint of orange . very flavorful . mouthfeel moderate to light . initially creamy but with a bubbly finish . overall hefeweizens are a little cloying in general for my taste but this is a pretty good one . flavorful and easy drinking . and it comes from perhaps wisconsin s best brewery .,palate,1.0,1
poured black in color into a snifter that gave way to little to no head at all . smells of alcohol grains and chocolate . taste is very nice . hints of chocolate and roasted nuts . mouthfeel is very nice hits the entire pallet . one of victorys finest in my opinion . cheers,palate,0.9,1
alright i admit that i had three honest to goodness pints of this at night town and it did me in . it was on an empty stomach and i take lyrica for back pain . but i could n t resist the outstanding taste of christmas ale as it should be . they served it properly too the temperature was perfect not co cold . how could i not havea few . fortunately they ran out because some lady tried to buy me another and then i would have been completely out of it . pretty close to perfect .,palate,1.0,1
i love fw . i realize every anniversary beer is different altogether but i had high hopes for . poured into a oz new belgium snifter . a deep dark red when held to the light . about a finger light tan head that disappeared quickly . barely any lacing at all . meh . s dry unsweetened toasted coconut . that s all i get t hint of an initial sweetness to begin that never delivers . gives way to that trademark coconut flavor that was delicious in the accompanied by great sweet and roasty flavors but is sadly revealed to not stand on its own here . once you swallow that coconut flavor is gone and you have no aftertaste but a bit of strange dryness with a lingering alcohol essence . i compare it to tasting a very high alcohol vodka . very disappointing . i find myself not looking forward to the next sip and that s sad . m thin and dry . nothing to really say here . o sorry but this is not a good beer . there s no depth no character that i found in parabola abacus and fw . too dry to thin too uni flavored .,palate,0.3,0
pours a golden orange color with a very small head and a low amount of carbonation . scent of strong spice pumpkin and some earth . the scent is very basic but very effective . taste of pumpkin bread and spice . the taste is almost all pumpkin as well very tasty for the style . mouthfeel is medium bodied with low carbonation and somewhat thin disappointing .,palate,0.6,1
into a tulip st cherry saison really . pours a slightly hazy orange with a pink ish hue and a minimal but surprisingly stable head . smells grainy with a bit of artificial fruit scent not necessarily cherry . a substantial wheat aroma fills things out . the cherry although minimal in presence does plenty in a bad way . medicinal overtones mar a decently dry funky body . there is an almost tannic quality to the finish leaving a touch of astringency on the palate . biscuity notes try to break though although the off flavors prevent anything notable . the mouthfeel is decently crisp while not out of control with carbonation . this strikes me as an idea not seen through correctly . the french oak overpowers the subtler aspects of the beer while the cherries might as well have not even been included . i m glad the wife will drink anything because one glass is all i can handle .,palate,0.8,1
beer pours a very nice golden color with a white head . lacing is in rings as the beer is consumed . aroma is very nice pine and citrus hops in the forefront and a nice bready malt component also . taste matches the aroma a pretty good if not understated ipa definitely not a hop monster like many of the more highly rated and popular ipas on this site . mouthfeel is perhaps a bit thin for the style but not bad . overall a very drinkable beer not the best ever but i think better than the reputation it gets here .,palate,0.6,1
cracked this in celebration of my wife and i buying our first house . poured an absolutely beautiful slightly cloudy orange into my duvel glass with a voluminous off white finger head that shows great retention . aroma is strongly of orange and citrus . mouthfeel is very light and there is a lot of carbonation . taste is . well i ve never tasted anything like this before . i was expecting much more fruitiness based on the aroma . instead there are a lot of flavors i m not familiar with i can only describe it as very wild . wood . dried grass . earthiness . a very dry finish and none of the acidic tang that the aroma suggests . very smooth though drinkability might not be as high as other brews due to the sheer complexity of flavors . overall i enjoy this beer although am totally befuddled by it . i would try this again just to try to wrap my mind about what i m tasting .,palate,0.9,1
appears amber brown with af thin tan head not a bad appearance at all leaves light patches of lacing . aroma slightly metallic with sweet mild faint toasted malts and a decent hop profile . flavor has the toasted malts balanced by a sharp bitterness not too bad drinkable but i like more body from an oktoberfest beer not to bad will make sure i try as many o fests this year as possilble .,palate,0.3,0
i have had and reviewed this before about years ago but a friend of mine gave me one and i figured i revisit it simply because my palate may have changed a bit . poured a red orange copper colour with a bit of chill haze . khaki foamy head subsided to a patchy frost in only seconds or so . the smell is very sweet with lots of stewed fruit a bit of candy sugar and lots of alcohol . smells fantastic . the taste is quite good with the exception of a very pronounced bitterness on the finish that i could do without . plenty of sweet fruit flavour profiles present here . also they seemed to do a wonderful job concealing the . abv . mouthfeel is fabulous with an amazing carbonation . it s perfect . it s enough to stir the senses but it is n t offensive and it does n t sting . i have had plenty of good beers before with a pleasant level of carbonation but this is really nice . even though the high abv is concealed well it is still a big beer but considering what it is i still think drinkability gets a .,palate,1.0,1
murky burnt orange body with no head and no lacing and no ring to it . some frutiness and heavy solvent notes . solvent tasting and bitter but not in a good way at all . nice carbonation and creamy mouthful . if i was to ever have this beer again.i would have to have a sample of it first.this beer would turn off a person from liking there first double ipa.it also strips the wax from floors.sorry but this is bad .,palate,0.8,1
i got a case of peroni s in the green glass bottle . i usually wo n t touch green bottles but the packaging seemed to be rather light resistant so what the heck . appearance was what michelob ultra appears pale crystal clear pale yellow . i figured it probably would n t have the level of adjunct mic ultra and was awaiting the taste to pass full judgement . smell had lemongrass notes and is lightly hopped . the skunkiness is very light and certainly nothing like a bottle of mickey s malt liquour left in a tree stump for days during the summer . taste is not what i expected . i really thought it would taste like mic ultra . but it does n t . it s a bit more complex for sure . less adjunct flavor in this offering for sure . mouthfeel is suprisingly filling for a beer so light and sparkly . it almost disappears on the palate when swallowing small sips very dry beer . quite drinkable beer never seemed too heavy or light . even tho it comes up to a c i still like this beer c just reflects that there are other offerings that are better and some that are not .,palate,0.8,1
pretty damn good beer . some of the best damn mouthfeel you will ever get in a beer too . nice and airy a little dry . i was a big fan of the taste however the smell and appearance were pretty average for such a great tasting beer . you can drink plenty of these even though it is a . beer since it is so smooth . i bought a bottle for a little expensive but worth trying .,palate,1.0,1
poured a deep and clear dark brown color . i mean a very dark brown thats close to becoming black . a creamy tan head floats on top of the glass and laces it nicely . the aroma is off style but thats ok with fruits apples and lightly roasted sweet grains . the taste is mediocre . the weak malt presence and light flavor really hasnt enough oomph to fire up the taste buds . this one lacks that definitive crisp and bitter roastiness of the traditional dry stout . come on man . are they cutting back on the grain bill trying to save money . or watering their beers down . it sure seems like it . this was my final beer of the day and i have to throw this one in the no balls box with the rest of their beers . come on guy step it up . . actually this wasnt that bad light thin and watered down but not terrible . someone get me a good brew . life s too short for this kind of beer .,palate,0.4,0
on tap at rattle n hum . poured into sampler glass . actually gave me quite a big pour for a sample . thanks . it looks very light . yellowish tint but looks like a beefed up coors light . smells great . fruity and yeasty . taste is good to ok . fruity apple and pear flavor nothing crazy . but its just so bitter . i know its the style but its not for me . well not this one anyway . overall . interesting but a big swing and a miss for me .,palate,0.4,0
despite the nearly opaque black color the flavor of this one is surprisingly light . there are sweet malt notes a delicious fruitiness and some fairly rich yeasty estery notes . i keep over looking this brewery but every time i try one of their beers im usually pretty impressed . this particular beer is tasty refined and very drinkable . recommended .,palate,0.6,1
sam adams longshot old ale served in goblet at f appearance as advertised a deep brown red beer topped by light off white head . head retention average but it does cling to the glass and lace nicely . fairly still . smell aroma of burnt caramel toasted malt and some alcohol . the toasted malt sweetness is very nice and almost makes me think a bit of munich or melanoidin malt has been added . hops are difficult to detect in the aroma . i find this to be appropriate for this style especially if it has been aged before distribution . taste beautiful sipping ale well suited for tasting sessions . smooth rich and sweet flavor of burnt caramel toasted malt tart dried fruit . the bitterness of the hops is mellow but comes in nicely to sweep the palate clean . the depth of the flavor is very impressive . the spiciness of alcohol does not show through too much in the taste which is a feat for a abv beer . toning down the dryness and tartness would be the only way to improve . mouthfeel fantastic . rich without being syrupy . matches up well with the taste . carbonation is just right . drinkability very smooth and rich . enjoyed this one very much . if you dont want all that big beer for yourself you can easily split a bottle with a friend and each of you will probably enjoy sips . by far the best in the longshots six pack . thank you and congratulations to don .,palate,1.0,1
i have drank this before but i found a single of it today and thought i would do a review of it . it poured a very very pale yellow into my st. arnold pint glass with a nice white head . the head settled down but was still at least mm tall . very pleasant sweet aroma it reminds me of grass almost . the taste is sweet and smooth with a hint of hops but the most prevalent taste is of lemon . finishes with a very refreshing aftertaste . this is a great beer and perfectly suited for drinking during warm weather . i would defiantly suggest this beer to even non craft beer drinkers .,palate,0.6,1
poured in tulip glass purchased at riley s madison wi appearance the pour is a wheat and dandelion yellow with two fingers of creamy lush head . the beer is slightly effervescent . the head ca n t stick around for long though given the style being that the acidity is higher there was more head than i was expecting and it lasted longer than expected too . the lace is hard to find every once in awhile a swirl will land you a splash on the side of the glass . smell the nose has a nice mixture of lactic sourness tart granny smith apples peaches and apricots . there s a bit of wood and vanilla in there too from sitting on oak . taste more granny smith apples peaches and apricots . wood and vanilla play with the slightly sweet malt that sits in the background . i used this beer as an introduction beer into sours for my sister and i think it was a hit . it is n t blasting you with sourness like a la folie or rodenbach might do . it has a nice mildly sweet malt backbone that plays very nicely with the fruit flavors from the added peach juice and wild beer . mouthfeel carbonation was spot on from the beginning always a huge plus for me . medium to thin bodied beer as expected with the acidity cutting through the body . drinkability i split this bottle with my sister but i could definitely see myself having a bottle of this in a long evening . this made for a great beer to share though and i d definitely put this in my crate again .,palate,1.0,1
this stout was the rotating dark beer tonight and is probably the best beer i ve had from this brewpub . it is dark with a nice creamy head but not the nitro head associated with guinness . not a whole lot of smell but what s there is pretty standard . at first sip i got a lot of coffee and some chocolate with a bunch of roasted grain but that waned as i got further down the glass . the mouthfeel on this one is great . it is one of the smoothest beers i ve ever had and has some kind of characteristic i ca n t describe . the mouthfeel alone makes me want to drink a lot of this . this is one of my new favorite dry stouts .,palate,1.0,1
a amber orange hazy no head s there are citrus and floral pine notes present but not pungent like other ipas . looking forward to the taste t very mild hoppy floral taste a hint of honey and a citrus flavor throughout . delicious malty aftertaste m it is very smooth and creamy no carbonation lacks the bite that you find in many ipas d this is really easy drinking very little carbonation or bitterness and very smooth throughout . very enjoyable,palate,1.0,1
a very vigorous pour into my cl tulip glass barely summons forth a bit more than a finger thick head . the beer is a dark red color that shows a brilliantly clear pale cranberry hue with just a touch of copper when held up to the light . the aroma is at first quit malt focused with an almost molasses like note . a touch of earthiness is here as well contributed by both the hops and a somewhat overly caramelized malt character is it starting to show signs of oxidation . . some slight fruity hop notes are here in the aroma too contributing a mix of light but sweet citrus and a soft berry note . sweet tasting and only slightly carbonated the beer finishes with an oxidized sherry like note that definitely should n t beer here this soon . a touch of herbal hops some light bitterness and a touch of berry character struggles to be noticeable through the oxidation and the malt character that should be so vibrant is just muted and dead . definitely disappointing this is a fresh to az beer as far as i know and should be in much better condition than this . it seems that something likely happened at bottling time with this as it does n t even reach an english level of carbonation . perhaps this is a single off bottle but at it is hard to justify buying another one to test that theory out . purchased plaza liquors tucson az,palate,0.8,1
oz bottle . pours copper with off white head . lots of yeast is suspension weird for a pale ale . aroma of cardboard some citrus . taste has a mildly sweet malt backbone with some bitterness but the malt comes back to balance the beer out . thinner bodied with slick texture and bitter finish . not bad but the massive yeast suspension in unappealing .,palate,0.8,1
thanks to richard for sharing this . poured from a oz into my zatec fluted glass . pretty nice amber light brown color with a good fingers of white head which leads into some pretty decent lacing . smells of tea is it old . i do n t know no bottle date . some nutty malt . tastes not good . some sort of vile chemical and a little bit of bitter hop finish . i do n t know what to say . this does n t even really taste like beer . but it does n t make me puke and it tastes better than bmc by a sconch mouthfeel is nice . kinda creamy mixed with crisp . i guess it s drinkable but i d never pop the top on a second unless i wanted to get drunk and had nothing else . bad beer .,palate,0.8,1
hazy copper color cream color thin head delicate lacing on the glass . interesting ipa not dramatically bitter but mostly unremarkable . green hop aroma . malt hits first then the bitterness . it does get better as it warms up a little and releases some the the carbonation . probably would n t drink several of these in a row but one is a nice change . alas . we purchased it on our trip to new york and probably wo n t be back soon . so this is it for a while .,palate,0.9,1
damn fine brew . poured with a nice fine foamy head and plenty of lace . rich stout aroma . dark garnet color almost opaque . not overly sweet very well balanced actually . good play between sweet and bitter dry.velvety texture . quite drinkable even to say perhaps a session beer . yum .,palate,1.0,1
oz . bottle kansas city pint glass jet black inky with the viscocity of whole milk . sweet roasted coffee burnt malasses and cocoa make up a great aroma . the mouthfeel is silky smooth with a slight creamy texture . the flavor is similar to the aroma but the oak really kicks in on the back of the tongue and lingers in the mouth for a minute or so it the best way . a great finishing touch that compliments rather than dominates the experience . great christmas weekend brew .,palate,1.0,1
this nitro beer poured wonderfully . it had a beuatiful cascade and a nice colour to it . the head was very ample but the smell was sickly sweet and not very good . perhaps this is a stale can . . . i do not know because there was no date code listed . this tasted tooooo sweet . i could barely taste any hops . all i tasted was sweet cream and nastiness . one of the worst beers that i have sampled recently . i m pretty sure i got a bad can cuz i have heard good things about this beer . the mouthfeel was good but the drinkability hass to be chopped down due to the smell and the taste of this beer . not my favorite . cheers . f .,palate,0.8,1
handed off to me with a nice inch cream colored head with decent cling as it falls . a very clear medium copper amber without much noticeable carbonation . a malty nose with some burnt notes coming through along with a bit of sourness and faint iron . not a strong smell at all . the taste is very smooth and creamy at the fore with malts mingling with some bright hop notes . very balanced . the close is punctuated by hop bitterness that lingers for just the right amount of time . with that acidity if finishes much crisper than it begins . the feel is again creamy and medium bodied with very pleasant zest at the close . nice complexity and balance here . this is just a very drinkable beer . there are n t a lot of prominent flavors that confront the palate but it goes down so nicely . smooth when it should be smooth and crisp when it should be crisp . just wish it was n t so cost prohibitive for me to enjoy it regularly around here .,palate,1.0,1
uh what was this . . . i really can not say what i just drank . i feel like i had been standing outside at my smoker . i feel like i have been camping after drinking this beer . i really can not say what i feel . although i am curious about how they make this beer . do they smoke it .,palate,0.4,0
from the monster tour bottle states . abv . pours dark as used motor oil and almost as thick . an aggressive pour gets a small dark tan head that is quickly gone to a tan ring . sweet coffee and chocolate aroma with a hint of alcohol and caramel . dark expresso coffee with creme and molasis taste with alcohol back . extremely thick mouthfeel with tiny carbonation teasing the tongue . aftertaste of coffee bean . generally i would look for something sweeter in a coffee oatmeal stout whereas this one is very dry and bitter by comparison .,palate,0.9,1
i like this stuff . it s really drinkable and has an overall mellowness to it that is hard to find in many beers . poured out to a bright golden color with a nice cloud like white foam head . some minor notes of lacing in the glass . aromas of grain sweet malts corn and salty pepper notes . nice . flavor is totally quaffable with an array of complex flavors meeting the palate with ease wheat malt sweet corn herbs and spices . mouthfeel was zesty and light bodied but do n t mistake that for weakness . it was far from boring or weak . good drinkability this beer could be a good choice for cross overs or those looking for a good example of the style . recommended .,palate,0.9,1
truly a very wild ride . deep brown and rusty in color it looks like a glass of french roast coffee but shows good color separation . the nose is of bing cherries with a touch of booziness perhaps from the use of grappa barrels . it s a little floral too lavendar and exotic spices . awesome stuff . a great beer to lay down a while it still shows some youthful hard edges and definitely a favorite for wine drinkers .,palate,0.7,1
a the beer pours a clear golden orange color with two fingers of fluffy white head . s smells quite herbaceous . a lot of sage and quite a bit of pepper as well . a bit of lemon and rosemary is present as well . the malts are really overwhelmed and there s a touch of dryness to the nose . t pepper sage and rosemary are strong up front . the peppery quality continues all the way to the finish . a touch lemony with a very herbal tea quality to the beer . slightly warm toward the back end with a dry finish . m the body is medium with a high carbonation . d i would like to taste the actual beer instead of an herb garden . i m curious if the other versions are at all different but not terribly so .,palate,0.8,1
appearance reddish caramel color a thin light mocha cover . thin lacing . aroma deep fruity dipa like aroma . slightly boozy with notes of caramel . taste sweet caramel malts mild fruitiness . the hops have a quick citrusy bite just before some coffee notes hit at the swallow . the finish stays roasty and coffee like . mouthfeel thin a decent and sturdy body carbonation is average . drinkability a dangerous drinkable red ale . thanks to kkipple for bringing me one of these at dld .,palate,0.6,1
ounce brown bottle with old timey label and no freshness dating . pours transparent brown with red highlights . a conservative brown head recedes quickly leaving faint lace behind . smells pleasingly nutty with a vinous and slightly metallic edge . the flavor blends restrained pine and citrus hops with coarse earthy grains . the finish is vaguely dry with more dirt and nut notes . the body is thin and watery one hardly notices the beer until it is gone . an indistinct dirty tasting mess .,palate,0.4,0
. oz bottle version . pours a dark brown black with a little fizz for a head that quickly disappears completely . the aroma is dark fruits bready chocolate and molasses some vanilla and a harsh medicinal alcohol . the flavor is sweet sugary plums and figs and vanilla with some bready malts and a harsh alcoholic bitter finish . the mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with no carbonation . overall it s interesting with a lot of complex flavors but it s way too over the top for me esp in alcohol and sweetness more like a liquor than a beer . tastes a bit like plum or fig cough medicine .,palate,0.6,1
vintage . the pour looked pretty good deep burgandy brown but other than that it was a bit too sweet and alcoholic for me . the aroma was very malty a little burnt and cough syrup sweet . the flavor was too sweet too drink easily and burned with alcohol on the backside . thickish mouthfeel was a redeeming factor but not enough to help me finish the bottle i did n t .,palate,0.8,1
pours out a golden amber color with a thin white head . it has good retention and good lacing to it . it has a pleasant honey lemony orange aroma with some earthy hops . the taste starts out with a grassy taste followed by some honey lemon and finishes off with an orange and floral hops taste . the mouthfeel starts off kind of watery since this seems to be a light to medium bodied brew and leaves a dry but sticky feel to the lips . another good ipa from short s .,palate,0.6,1
bought as part of a twelve pack . . ounce nitro bottle with rocket widget . packaging suggests you are supposed to drink straight from the bottle . i am going to try one from the bottle and one from a pint glass . while the bottle looks nice it does n t show me anything about the beer . pouring releals a dark brown beverage that is topped by about one finger of mocha head . great retention . head remains the whole way down with good lacing . aroma is lacking both in the bottle and the glass . there s some stale roasted malt as well as a metallic smell and maybe some chocolate . taste is very watery . main flavors are roasted malt and coffee . stale bitterness and a little smoky . some sweetness in the middle . floral hops on the finished are there briefly and then gone . a little dry . aftertaste is a a bit roasty . mouthfeel is very thin . drinks just like water . not anywhere near what a stout should be . drinking from the bottle adds a little creaminess but not much . drinkability is ok. low abv . nothing about this beer impresses me enough to want more though .,palate,0.4,0
from teh co op in belfast . pours a nice mahogany brown very little head on the beer that fades quickly . smells like very sweet malt . tastes like malt dried fruit but not very overwhelmingly sweet like other dopplebocks i ve had before alcohol well hidden . mouthfeel a bit thin . overall a really nice beer and for a nice price of . i recommend .,palate,0.6,1
pours a mahogany brown with very little head . no lacing either . the appearance is the only category this beer lacks . smell is wonderfully full of malt pine brown sugar soy sauce like smokeyness and dark fruit . almost bacony . . like a rauchbier . taste is delightfully sweet and full of malt . there s a bit of bitterness from mild hops . mouthfeel is perfect . not too thick and good carbonation . drinkability . well the abv will fool you if you do n t check the bottle . it tastes like a session dopplebock but is a bit too strong for that .,palate,1.0,1
bottled late february a pours a ruddy copper ale with a single finger of peanut head limited clarity and spotty lacing . decent look . looks aggressive hard to explain but that s how i feel . s spicy hops . super spicy . some wood resin bell pepper sweet malts . smells like it s gon na be bitter and assertive in the mouth i guess that matches the appearence . t bitter sharp slightly chemical . the malts seems absent under the intensity of the hops . i imagine the malts would be able to oxidize and actually benefit greatly in making this a more balanced bw . however this will take several years in my experience with bw s this assertively hopped . m off heavy body with creamy carbonation . dry finish . good stuff . o this beer has a special place in my heart it was my first bw that i enjoyed . i also developed a clone of this beer for my wedding and modified it slightly to become kimbarley wine . that being said i now feel like the hops in this are a little over done and the beer lacks the malt profile to help balance it in a fashion my palate prefers . i can say proudly that as soon as i smelled this it reminded me of my wedding bw it s pretty awesome .,palate,0.9,1
bottle is a retro style like old malt liquors or haffenreffers private stock . appearance is very light gold straw colored like an american macro bmc except a bit darker .very mild nose there really is n t one . the taste is better than the average yellow bmc because it does still have some flavor and would be far more thirst quenching on a hot beach in jamaica than those other . the mouthfeel is very fuzzy almost cotton like but not in a good way think cotton ball not cotton candy . drinkablity on this one is largely dependent on the circumstances . if it is hot weather outside than it is very drinkable and if not fair mediocre drinkabilty . august means good scores in the drinkabilty category .,palate,0.3,0
a from a ml bottle pours a translucent pale brown with reddish hues that is not quite copper . a fizzy off white head bubbles up and then is gone before you can blink and all that remains is a pathetic thin rim of head . s the nose entices with sour dried cherries and sweet caramel . t alcoholic heat and flavor greats the tongue . some sweet cherry flavors combined with an earthy musk like bitterness . terminates the tasting with a lovely toasted flavor of the grist . not too spicy or seasoned . m really thin . the carbonation is gone very rapidly . head retention is poor . d maybe needs another year on the shelf . i thought for the price and quantity this one was simply not worth it .,palate,0.4,0
decided to try this beer after hearing people rave about it and seeing it readily available at my local liquor store . poured into a pint glass . it poured a dark brown color with a creal colored head that lasted most of the way through the drink . the smell was kind of nutty with a strong malt scent . the overall taste was malty with a little nut aftertaste . the mouthfeel of this beer is quite light and easy to drink . and the overall drinkability is quite favorable . i would n t call this my favorite brown ale but it will be one i would like to go back to agian and agian .,palate,1.0,1
looks good boring smell tastes like an ipa feels like a watery ipa and easy to drink . pretty boring overall . i try to review a product within the style . aprihop is listed as an ipa . that being said they also claim this has apricots in it . the head on this was apricot colored and that was the only indication of apricots i got . i will not seek out again and would advise against this one . there are better ipa s out there .,palate,0.4,0
this is remarkably the second time i ve had this . not sure why i wanted it again . . a pours a decent dark brown red around the edges no head . s soy sauce and maple . some booze . t some tartness some maple lot of prune juice . my notes also read yuck . m actually a nice and robust mouthfeel i just do n t really want to feel this beer in my mouth because it tastes kind of terrible . d my notes read no . it s not good tasting and very powerful . not very drinkable .,palate,0.8,1
this beer arrives at the table appearing a clear dark reddish hue with a small wispy amount of white head . the smell is muted grain malt and a little sour . the taste is bland dry grain like that old box of breakfast cereal that you still thought was ok . there is also some floral hoppiness but not enough to make any difference backed up by slightly sweet non descript malt body . the carbonation is quite high masking any of the flavours such as they are until the pint settled warmed and half disappeared it being friday night and all . this was ok in the end in much the same vein as those shreddies that you ca n t remember buying . i have a love hate relationship with this beer i had it for the first time the night that i met my gf the beer options were limited i was distracted . and now under scrutiny it withers .,palate,0.4,0
oz . bottle . special release is noted on the side . it is also bottle conditioned . this brew has some bite . i think the most bittersweet beverage of any kind i have ever had . it poured atramentous . black as tar used for roofing . almost as thick . no light penetrates even on the sides of the glass . the black hole of stouts . unfortunately there was no head to speak of . maybe due to the thickness . not much lacing either . the scents are strong roasted coffee and dark chocolate . some molassass for sweetness and warming alcohol . flavors are very bittersweet . heavy malts . espresso and burnt toast . roasted coffee grounds molassass and vanilla . dark unsweetened chocolate and even some cream . bitterness to start and sweetness to finish . very well done . i tip my hat to the brewer . the alcohol is warming in the belly and adds an ever so slight dry taste to the stout . i can not get over how thick and full bodied this stout is . it is dense . the mouthfeel is warm even though it was chilled . it is excellent as it warms in the glass . i do not know how many i could have with the high alcohol and the heaviness but it is a pleasure to have one tonight . more later .,palate,1.0,1
ml . of unique thick fruit wine . a barleywine style . sure . edition . pours dark black . full rich mouthfeel particularly fun after back to backing the hansenns cassis . full flavour of cassis fruit sugars residual . shocked to find it was .,palate,1.0,1
ml bottle vintage served into a pint glass thanks bar pours a dark brown color as expected with hints of like a grape robitussin or something . but only in terms of color cough syrup has a thicker body that this beer . it looks thin for the style . about one finger of head the color of sun bleached sand forms . this baltic porter may be on the lightest spectrum of the style but it is not lacking at all for aroma . it has a huge nose full of raisins dates brown sugar plum skin and black cherry cola . it s a very lovely aroma . while the aroma did n t give away this beer s sub abv the taste does . it tastes somewhat muted relative to the okocims or olfabrikkens of the baltic porter world . it tastes like baltic porter lite though that description sounds more favorable in my head than it probably sounds in yours as you read this . i still think this a good beer there s a place for beer s that try to delivery imperial strength flavor in a more sessionable form . the mouthfeel is the worst part of this beer by far . it s so thin even for the style that it comes across as watery . like carbonated water because the carbonation is very assertive here . overall this does n t blow me away but it is far better than any . abv attempt at a blaltic porter . in fact i m very impressed by the amount of aroma and flavor are in a beer this light .,palate,0.6,1
thanks to roymunson for hooking me up . pours a really really rich black . looks thick and syrupy . two or three inches of dark dark brown foam . long lasting foam lacing on the glass . this is a great looking beer . smells like roasted malt dark molasses soaked fruits a bit of prune y or raisin y puree maybe more than a bit and some boozy heat . taste adds in notes of dark chocolate and maybe a touch of sour oatmeal . the dark fruits and raisin prune plum backing really take over . the roasted malt is pleasant and provides some balance to what would otherwise be a really sweet beer . the alcohol so prevalent on the nose is nicely muted in the flavor . nice thick and robust . good for oz. but not superbly drinkable as the flavors are so strong and just a bit out of congruence with each other . too bad it s a one time brew .,palate,1.0,1
subtitled strong celtic ale and seemed to fit well into the wee heavy mould . golden dragon is a very strange name considering the style and indeed the actual colour of the brew but anyway . very dark mahogany in colour approaching opaque with a thin off white head forming . rich malts aromas were most obvious port like but also very sweet . a nice floral hop aroma was mostly hidden but was present . the smoothness of the flavour was the key to this beer as it could be regarded as an unremarkable wee heavy otherwise . but the perfect balance between rich syrupy malts and bitterness as well as the nulled alcohol could not be faulted . an analogy could be made with a smooth whiskey in which the alcohol does not separate itself from the malt . as i said not an extremely remarkable wee heavy but of a very respectable quality and smoothness that is well suited to the style .,palate,0.9,1
ml into a tulip . pours a murky dark chestnut . with encouragement a dense coffee colored head towers nice clumping froth . aroma is rich in complexity airy dark fruits grape spices and fractal phenols . superb fairly low in sweetness which seems most pronounced in the finish . considerable raisins . the long lasting aftertaste has a sharply defined phenolic note till tomorrow . a mild bittering but not of hops . strong vinous notes with a dab of rum . medium bodied smooth mouthfeel . tremendous complexity warms wonderfully . cheers jd,palate,0.6,1
fist of all i must say this is much better than chimay s tripel . the main reason is in drinkability . affligem has a much smoother mouth feel while chimay has a noticeable taste of raw bitter alcohol . a very much head . plenty of bubbles . too much foam for a tripel . head is not creamy instead champagne like . great color . cloudy deep gold almost bronze . pure yeast hovers at bottom of bottle . s wonderful sweet . overpowering smell of orange peels lemon coriander and cloves . t very good instant blast of citrus followed by a refreshing medley of flower blossoms and spices coriander cloves . lastly a bit of alcohol taste but not overpowering . aftertaste is mellow citrus quite sweet no bitterness at all . i m outstanding . drink it at room temp . very very smooth for a tripel . nice and thick . d quite good very easy to drink . especially for the amount of alcohol . i really like this tripel . not the best i have ever had but very very close .,palate,1.0,1
a reddish caramel with one finger of frothy tan head that leaves medium sized rings of lacing . carbonation is visably extremely intense . s sweet caramel malt with a floral undertone not sure what flower which is likely from the pine . it reminds me a bit of red licorice . abv detectable but it meshes with the floral undertone . pleasant and strong . t bizarre is the first word that comes to mind . there is a very faint taste that is rather pleasant . the foretaste is absent . when it first hits your tongue there is nothing . then a very faint red licorice flavor is meshed with a even fainter pine . i definitely would n t call this cloying it honestly is n t very sweet tasting . the aftertaste is lightly sweet again only lightly with a tiny bit of lingering pine sap flavor . abv undetectable . it is very mild but very nice . i really like this one . m smooth extremely thick and refreshing . it has the consistancy of orange juice . incredible . i ca n t complain . d for all of you hopheads out there this beer does not have hops . so do n t complain about the lack of hop presence there is a reason for that . that aside this is the best thing to come of scotland since hagis . well actually i guess this is the best thing from scotland ever . definitely the only thing to date that i would have again . strong smooth and soothing . it is best at room temp with no food . sessionable . i could easily drink a few more of these in one setting than i should . i highly encourage everyone to seek it out . if nothing else it is interesting .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle into a clean pint glass . an amber body with a slightly off white head that stated at about inch and quickly dissolved into a sticky lacing . it had a great aroma of hops and malt . it tasted of sweet malt hops and was well balanced . it was light bodied and went down smooth . i found it to be very drinkable .,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle . best by july . pours into my american pint a hazy orange yellow with a slightly off white slowly dissipating head that leaves nice lacing . the smell is robust for the style i m tired of running into ipas that have a stale malt scent . there is a nice tropical smell passion fruit pineapple to this one along with some sweet citrus grapefruit over a sweet malt backing . the taste is n t as robust but it is very nice . it has a good piney grapefruit bitterness and a sweet malty tropical body . the mouthfeel is right on and this one is immensely drinkable . this is one of the best east coast ipas out there .,palate,1.0,1
release purchased at coaltrain pours an effervescent orangey caramel fingers into my free sam adams beer glass with fingers of puffed up sand colored head . super sticky lacing big clumps all over the glass superior head retention . s piney with rich cakeyness as this warms up t cakey with pine woody dryness grapefruit up front . i get orange slices black currant caramel boozey warmth a boatload of earthy piney grapefruitty hops as this warms . finishes dry warming with earthy hop smack some more cakeyness boozey warmth with kick of smokeyness butterscotch mf medium bodied warming towards the end fairly lively in carbonation but nothing special for abv or style . skews hoppy duh . hoppyness really hides the abv could get through a couple of bombers before i take a nap a year or of aging i think bob s your uncle . you have a winner,palate,0.7,1
presentation oz attractive can best by date stamped on bottom appearance homemade lemonade yellow hazy w lots of small particulate in suspension as well . capped by a moderate but tight and showing decent retention white cap . smell hmmm . there is some lemon meringue pie action goin on here the lemon custard the creamy topping the buttery crust the whole deal which is pretty nice . maybe a light hint of some sorta spice i ca n t identify . this is all nice what s not appreciate is a corny adjuncty lager characteristic underneath it all which comes across almost as strong as the nice stuff . taste damnit . totally unsorted . some lemon creme up front lightly tart then a big whop of adjuncty malt liquor flavors . you know how your favorite forty has that kinda grainy but somehow fuller richer flavor than say a bud . yah that flavor . acceptable when you buy a tall boy of oe or the like but not here . odd metallic bitterness on the finish as well . also there s kinda an odd fruity medicinal thing going on here something like children s vitamins or asprin or something . sorry . mouthfeel light drinkability can is more than enough thanks conclusion i was looking through my reviews the other day saw how low i d rated this beer the one other time i had the canned version and figured something must have been wrong w that can . so i deleted the review and gave it another shot . nope . it s just pretty bad . and this one is well within date too so . my friend and i used to drink the wittekerke bottles all the time and loved it it was my first belgian white that was n t a blue moon . i dunno what s happened since then or maybe my tastes have just changed that dramatically . at any rate pass this one on by,palate,0.7,1
my first bottle of curieux was like a first date or something . too many great things going on all at once to really stop and take try to explain it . my second bottle was so bad that i swore off buying it again . i m hopeful that the third time is a charm . bottled in feb. poured into a xlarge tulip with deep murky golden color also with some brown tones . the head was ridiculously huge . but after the fight i had with the cork it does n t surprise me. where s that saber when you need it . the nose has some soft bourbon aromas in it somewhere between the previous two i tasted in strength . oakiness stands out in the smell. a bit musky but i love that in its proper dose . all the various ingredients come together in a doughy bourbon medley that works well . first sip whew . starts with straight bourbon flavor bold enough for a bourbon fan interesting enough character to outshine the other bourbon aged ales . then a sweet lightly toasted malt taste. there s also a light estery cherryish sweetness helping to make it much more palatable . this is no wimpy ale . it s a very warming brew with alot of alcohol at the end . the head just keeps going with bubbly still feeding it . it adds a creamy mouthfeel to an already very smooth easy drinking brew . what can i say i m floored all over again . my thanks to nick at bauer wine for mentioning that this ale still tastes great and kicks ass . i would be drinking alot less great beer without your suggestions bro .,palate,1.0,1
another of the secret stash brews at rock bottom this came a transparent mandarin with little carbonation . the bouquet was strong on citrus and earth aromatics pine grass and on the palate this did a nice job of delivering the tongue razing hop wallop that i look for in a good ipa . my only gripe with this brew is its lack of balance again the bitterness is forceful and well done yet for a double ipa it almost completely lacks the malt balance to give it real body and strength . that said i d still be happy to drink a second or third one of these . and as with the other stash brews at rock bottom it s great to see a chain brewpub putting out some more daring offerings to compliment the crowd pleasers .,palate,0.4,0
poured into a snifter at about degrees farenheight . i get a one finger khaki head from a semi hard pour . very dark black with some brown hues towards the edges when held to light . head resides to a ring of foam around the glass . for a minute i could n t figure out what the sugary sweet scent reminded me of . after racking my brain for similar beers i remembered the smell did n t remind me of a beer at all . this smells exactly like a tootsie roll or chocolate tootsie roll pop . the taste is literally the beer version of a chocolate tootsie roll pop . sugary candy like chocolate with hints of pine like hop presence . really sugary tasting . imagine a liquified chocolate tootsie pop and you are imagining the taste of this beer . really thin for an imperial stout . medium carbonation and a tiny bite on the end . not very enjoyable mouthfeel on this one . honestly this is like chocolate soda . if someone were to hand me a glass without telling me what it is . i would assume it was a soda . no trace of alcohol in my mind which is crazy for the abv . if you are trying to get your sweets loving girlfriend into craft beer i bet this is a good place to start . however it can be a little much after a glass . simply too fake chocolate tasting for me . i looked through some other reviews and found no mention of tootsie roll scent flavor but that is exactly what this tastes and smells like to me .,palate,0.4,0
to put it simply this beer is christmas . from the snow like head to the amber color to the spicy almost ginger cinammon taste hidden in there it makes you want to go outside and play in the snow . its a bit of a one trick pony that way but i did n t mind one bit would n t try drinking in the summer though . prelude ends up being a reasonable offering from the maine brewery and yes the bitterness does go away as the beer warms . goes well will white meets and their gravy s . i d imagine it compliments stuffing nicely as well . only downside is that i get a bit of mixed bag within the pack . some of the bottles were on the blander side and others were quite sharp and biting . i ve purchased this beer several times now and this variance continues . do n t let that discourage you as it is a very good beer in the correct situation .,palate,0.9,1
a expansive buff colored head on this high gravity oktoberfest . chill hazed orange amber with golden highlights . foam is stable and rocky . nice rings of lace form on my dimpled mug . s same floral hop aroma that i found in their other brews . hearty toasty malts in the background . not as rich smelling as versions from other ohio breweries . t fruity melon alcohol esters and a boozy kick start this one off . alcohol bitterness mingles with herbal hop flavor edging out any sweetness . bitter and astringent on the way down . alcohol floods the palate . finishes boozy with lingering toasty malt . i could imagine worse but this is a huge disappointment . mf consistency is ok but is hot from the alcohol . some grainy feel and good medium carbonation but again alcohol ruins everything . d received as a sample from one of my distributors along with cardinal ale and verich gold . i saved this one for last and i wish i never had . alcohol is amplified in every sense but aroma and is completely unmasked in flavor and feel . for being under this has the booziness of a abv poorly made tripel . please guys reconfigure this recipe . an unfortunate and disheartening drain pour for what could have been a decent beer .,palate,0.3,0
nitro tap into an imperial pint glass . from notes from late spring visit to chicago . a finger dark tan head with the classic creamy look from a nitro infused stout . s mostly roasty malts come through in it s aroma did n t pick out the chocolate that i was expecting . t more of the roasted malts suggested in the aroma . it did n t have quite that bitter bite of the traditional offering . m creamy smooth feel with just the slightest of bite on the tongue . d it s an easy drinker that i could put back a bunch of in a sitting . overall a lot like the regular guinness draft . i was expecting a bit of a departure from what i m used to .,palate,0.6,1
poured into a pint glass . a black with about a half finger of toasted brown head that receeds quickly and leaves no lace . a chocolate molasses and coffee . big sweet and roasted malts plus some earthy hops that balance it nicely . t yum . again sweet chocolate bread and coffee . just what an imperial stout should taste like . it finishes slightly dry . m d a little light for the style i was expecting something a little more viscous . at abv i could drink plenty of these but it would be best served as a sipper after dinner . very good example . skal .,palate,0.6,1
pint . oz bottle poured into a pint glass . purchased from pat s liquor in oviedo fl freshness date notched on label . a pours a dark brown with slightly red hues around the edges when held up to a light . the head is hard to come by and takes a vigorous pour but once you get it it sticks around . it is a light khaki color and has good retention and lacing . s espresso and coffee beans hit you in the face . slight aromas of vanilla and light caramel and maybe some milk chocolate as well . t sweet malts and faint dark fruits almost a quad flavor in the background here but barely there . there are some roasted coffee and chocolate notes as well . there is a light saltiness that is described on the label but i am not really getting the licorice . unfortunately this grows blander and blander as the glass empties . still good though . m medium to full body but needs more carbonation . nothing mind blowing but it is good . i would like a bit more chewiness but it is good . notes i really liked the quad feel that came from this . the dark fruits were a great addition to the flavor and really enjoyable .,palate,0.6,1
poured into a pint glass . the color looks good very dark . the offwhite head does not stick around like i had hoped . thin lacing around edge . it smells heavy of raisins and dates and also smells slightly sweet . it tastes of dark malts but with nothing spectacular . there is some of the raisin y taste to it but not much . it is bubbly on the tongue and does leave you dry . it s smooth but just kind of basic . it s a very approachable stout . there are no overwhelming flavors that would turn someone away .,palate,0.8,1
in keeping with the name far more ruby in the black ruby color scheme than more traditional stouts . aroma and taste both feature coffee and chocolate with the nose adding wine and smoke . far thinner than i expected a slight watery quality . easy to drink . outside of a hint in the aroma i did not detect a strong port wine influence . too thin too blah . not bad but i ll not be returning to it at . bottle .,palate,0.4,0
bud light is the most unoffensive beer in the world . the appearance is a pale golden fizzy yellow tone with a highly carbonated fizzy white head that does stay around for a little suprisingly not much lace going on here . aroma is not off just mild sweetness derived from corn rice and malted barley . my theory is that people who do n t like beer drink this beer because you do n t have to think about it there s not much to analyze here or to taste for that matter . flavors blend smoothly because nothing stands out enough to collide so this is for the masses and their marketing campaign allows them to reach more people than i can fathom . mouthfeel is thin and highly carbonated like a soda water flavored beer . drinkability on a couple levels does this challenge my senses and make me yearn for another well no but can i drink alot of this low alcohol light beer yes probably a pack but is it worth it not in my opinion .,palate,0.3,0
a this pours up a golden honey color leaning towards amber with a rocky white head s malt and citrus hops in the aroma t faint grainy malt flavor accented with hops . while i m not an amber fan this is definitely an amber . m thin with medium low carbonation d not a bad amber . easy to drink .,palate,0.6,1
a pours a hazy dark yellow with a dense creamy white head . s lots of floral herbal notes with a ton of lemon in the nose hints of earthy dirt and some toasted grain with a light spicy phenolic finish . t the lemon really drives this flavor herbal grass up front very light earthy malt with a touch of wheat and grain . a light underlying medicinal phenol . the finish has a note of bitterness with a touch of clove spice to it . m smooth on the palate with a good medium body and a strong carbonation giving it a good clean crisp finish . d this is quite tasty lots of fruit flavors mostly lemon sweet but not cloying and a light earthy undertone to balance . the nose has a little too much lemon to be great and the phenol in the taste detracts slightly for me . still very good .,palate,1.0,1
poured a very light copper with a off white head medium retention but nice lacing . weakly carbonated . a harsh aroma consisting of a grainy smell with a hint of nutmeg . not a lot of flavor for a marzen some malt present more bitter than i expect from the style . decent mouthfeel though with a pleasant finish . overall it does n t even begin compare with most imported marzens an average forgetable beer .,palate,0.8,1
ok this is much better than the belhaven scottish ale . this one picks up where the creamy ale leaves off by adding color and hops . there is still the creamy texture but the hops cuts that so the mouthfeel is not as silky . but the added hops allows you to taste this beer . it is far more enjoyable in bouquet and taste and texture . i highly recommend this one .,palate,0.9,1
nice and inky black through which no light passes when held to a lamp . rather assertive pour yields only about a finger thick light brown head . not a bad looking stout . smell is certainly sweet with dark malts and a bit of lactic acidity deep down but you can definitely smell it . smells about like i d expect it to . taste too it about what i would expect except the sweetness seems a bit assertive even considering the style . really sweet dark roasted malts dominate the flavour with the lactic acidity making an appearance in the flavour as well . this is n t a terrible milk stout but the sweetness and exceptionally thin mouthfeel simply are n t for me . i like a stout to be big thick chewy and heavy and this one is none of those things . still this was certainly an interesting beer and highly drinkable at if the sweetness does n t bother you .,palate,0.4,0
pours a thin layer of off tan head over a nearly clear copper rust brown liquid . smells dark hops caramel and just enough roast to give the beer an iron character . tastes smooth malt caramel and delicious orange hoppy . quite strong biscuit malt character could be special b . drying ending with some grassy coho hop charcter . a bit of tettnanger character in the hop flavor . not to style for an alt too hoppy imo perhaps best classified as a sticke . flavors are well balanced and blended to make a smooth progression from gentle malt to hop flavor and then to drying finish that leaves my mouth wanting more . deliciously drinkable . md light body with a smooth creamy character on the tongue . mild carbonation fits with the gentle flavors .,palate,1.0,1
first many thanks to mentor for this bottle in bif . for such a hyped beer this sure was a let down . i could see all the interest and i have read the reviews i ve drooling for the past year but this beer did n t meet up . i served this beer at about f in a snifter and finished it in about an hour . it is thick black with a real chocolate foam of a head that settles to lay on top of the beer mostly around the glass . the thin of the beer is brown and i knew i was in for a roasted malt treat . the first smell was a bit choking as the co was still escaping but it concetrated to a roasted malty sugar and alcohol smell the hops are present but muted overall i really like the smell and when i am not sipping at the beer the snifter is under my nose . well . . . pow first sip is roasted bitterness with hop undertones that are nothing but bittering no big flavors it coats the mouth and the after taste is vinous and a little sherry like but more bitter . there is no creamyness and through just a few sips in this is really starting to taste really middle of the road and two dimensional alcohol and heavily roasted malt . at the end of the bottle the taste is really grating thin on my palate it is not getting better each sip is not savored and i ca n t wait to be done the beer . i have had better ris s before . yeah this is a thick beer but it really could use some smoothing out . this is best to share with a friend after oz i do n t think i could of taken another sip .,palate,0.8,1
review not that i m superstitious about letting the count sit at for a day or two but . yeah that just would n t be good . now if this in my wallet would just do its thing . anyway . appearance a murky reddish pour . the head is thin off white with good lacing . aroma a malted roasted wheat with a whiff of caramel . fades pretty quickly to some crackery doughy grains . some vague chocolate notes come in as it sets up . light but persistent . taste chocolate roasted grains some background diacetyl after the swallow . there s a hint of char on the aftertaste as well . finishes with a touch of balancing hops and roastiness . mouthfeel smooth evenly carbonated and a perfectly solid body . drinkability a super session beer with or without food . thanks to jj for this one .,palate,1.0,1
thanks or not to max for opening this bottle . reviewed from notes . pours a moderate red amber color into a red wine glass . slight red tinged light tan head with a bit of retention and some mild lacing . from there it s all downhill . the nose is some light malt and hints of cherry and oak . no perceivable lactic or acetic character and what is there is quite faint . the taste really adds nothing and is quite terrible considering the style . there is absolutely no sourness no vinegar no oak . this is just a slightly sweetened amber ale with a mild amount of cherry . the feel is awful . it s light and contains nothing that would indicate its style . drainpour .,palate,0.2,0
this beer was new on tap for the fall season so i grabbed a pint . on to the beer this beer arrived a conservative amber orange color . .colors of fall but nothing showy . solid aroma of several malts again reminds me of fall . to taste it passes the test for an o fest but runs into some bumps in the road . first the booze is rough on the palate . second the carbonation while not overcarbonated is springy and takes away from the enjoyement . lasty it brushes something salty tasting in my mouth . given those criticisms the varieties of malt creates a good bouquet of malty flavor though i ca n t pinpoint any specific flavors you would expect in the style and the spicy hopped finish is a good touch . if you re looking to try this beer prepare yourself to take the bad with the good .,palate,0.4,0
harpoon winter warmer bottled on . hard pour into a duvel branded tulip produces a one inch head mostly fine with some large bubbles . not much lacing fades quickly as does the head . color is a light amber with copper . aroma is very strongly cinnamon with a hint of nutmeg but mostly a whole lot of cinnamon pretty much blows everything else away . taste begins with a carbonation bite on the front of the tongue blending into a cinnamon bark . a little bit astringent . almost no malt and no hops detected just a little bit of hop bitter at the end and a little bit of sweet up front . the lack of malt body is amazing feels like soda water with a cinnamon stick swizzle . this ale is not a rich full bodied ale as it claims . i do n t think this beer is nasty or undrinkable but it could easily be improved . i enjoy the cinnamon but it really needs plenty of malt to support it and that is where this beer falls flat .,palate,0.3,0
sampled at the stout tasting in a orval chalice . oz bottle . i realize this is n t a stout but it s the last beer we had at the stout tasting . very stout like darkness with a small but super dark brown head . wow . nose is quite boozy and sweet very similar to minute . taste is boozy obviously sharp and sweet with a sharp after taste . lots of licorice and not much else but booze . if you can add some age to this .,palate,0.9,1
a pours to a very dark brownish black color with a light creamy tan head formation s chocolate and coffee nose mixed with a subtle minty hop aroma that blends nicely with the chocolaty notes t a very intense roasted character with strong notes of coffee and bittersweet chocolate flavor are also obvious finishes with hop bitterness minty hop flavor and lots of roasted dark malt bitterness m medium bodied with a smooth creamy mouthfeel d i could session this beer easily i threw down about of these in a hour sitting this is not a beer for those who eschew bitter flavor . that being said i am a huge fan of this beer .,palate,0.9,1
wow this is one sneaky beer . the first sip i was entirely unimpressed . a few sips later however and it s a whole other story . apparently this mother just needed some airing out cuz holy shit this is one hoppy brew . the hop particles make it sticky as hell the rim of my glass is sticky my lips are sticky and the mouthfeel is outstanding . as far as double ipas go which let s face it this is really comparable to an ipa i still prefer either pliny or any of the alpine ipas but this is a nice change of pace . btw i finished the bottle a couple of hours ago and can still taste the hops in my mouth . picked this up at whole foods at five bucks oz bottle . i m def going to go back and grab the last two i saw on the shelf . this is a one off brew and is not meant for cellaring so if you see one grab it and drink immediately . my bottle says best before january but it obviously still tastes fine .,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle with freshness date of july printed on it . a little late but should still be ok . appearance mostly clear golden straw color with a decent sized head that left rings of sticky lace all the way down . smell piney hops dominate with some citrus elements orange and grapefruit mostly . taste earthy hops and citrus are still present but the yeast and biscuity malts are more pronounced here . mouthfeel drinkability lighter bodied and less bitter than most other ipas which makes for quite easy drinking .,palate,0.6,1
vintage . poured from a ml . wine bottle into an ithaca pint glass . shared with the family . a moderate pour yields a . finger coarse off white head that dissipates quickly . beer is a near opaque black but definitely one of the lightest riss i ve seen . lacing is non existent . s bourbon really assaults the senses here but for once in a good way . provides a good background for the chocolate ripe plum cocoa and licquorice . sweet soy sauce scent that i ve come to expect is conspicously missing . t chocolate and bourbon upfront . these are so prominent that everything else is hard to make out up until the very end . not that i mind as the flavors complement each other perfectly and the subtle not overly sweet milk chocolate is much appreciated . cocoa and licquorice at the finish . cocoa bitterness lingers a bit but oddly enough sweetens a bit just as it ends . m light to medium bodied for its style near flat but nevertheless coarse in the mouth . poor example of an ris in terms of feel . not at all smooth and in fact a bit spicy . finish is messy and lingers though this actually helps the score as its a very pleasant aftertaste . d overall great tasting beer but highly lacking in all other aspects . not much to look at a bit too bourbon forward on the nose and honestly an utter fail in the feel . great taste though as this is one of the few beers to achieve a nice balance between the bourbon and other complexities in the flavor . still i would n t recommend this one to others . it just does n t stand up to some of the bigger bolder riss .,palate,0.4,0
served in a pint glass at just above fridge temperature . a poured a watery clear super pale yellow color with very little head that diminished even further into nothingness . took a moment to try and dislodge some of the sediment that was still sitting at the bottom of the bottle by swishing around the few drops that remained . once added the sediment made it cloud up properly but even that could n t save it from receiving a fair grade . s clean light and sweet spiciness . coriander citrus and a faint organic maltiness . notes of honey . well blended . very nice . t begins with a subdued sweetness with traces of honey . a nicely tamed spiciness shows in the middle . the swallow and aftertaste brings a strange mildly bitter plastic note that is soon replaced by a lightly dry sweetness . i may have to reevaluate this beer on another tasting . i think that the yeast may have sat too long in this bottle creating the detrimental phenolic notes . m enters the mouth very waterily . viscosity increases with slightly in the mouth giving it a chewiness . swallow is slick . d this is a decent and well rounded witbier that would work well on a warm afternoon provided it were readily available .,palate,0.8,1
chilled bottle into a glass . shared by alfrantzell courtesy of shogokawada . thanks men . a pours a clear maroon body . s vinegar strong brown sugar mild cherries cinnamon . t a one note flavor of vinegar dominates with mild sweetness bringing up the rear as truckers say . in the exhalation i get a note of cherries and something spicy which i think is cinnamon but do n t care to find out . m very thin watery unsatisfying . falls off the tongue . o i really do n t like struise and this is another great example why . unremarkable boring . bleh .,palate,0.2,0
oct hazy golden body with a thin white head . no lacing . wheat yeast and alcohol in the aroma . very belgian . malt with the unibroue yeast flavor . spicy phenols fruity . lemon . alcohol is hidden well . full bodied . smooth and rich on the tongue .,palate,1.0,1
pours black with a touch of head . gives off that faintest notes of roast . really lacking in the nose . holy cow this beer is watery . like really watery . it really tastes like an irish dry stout with the dry roastiness poured over ice and then sat out for a while . there is some suggestion that there is a clean dry roast flavor but it is completely lost in the wateriness . the body is shockingly thin probably the worst body relative to style on a beer i can recall . this beer is really unacceptable . i am surprised that it was bottled .,palate,0.2,0
appearance a cloudy orange color very inviting with a small amount of head . smell i can smell the orange in the beer a very good smell . taste a very dull taste with a a after taste of alcohol . mouthfeel very light in the mouth . drinkability this is a beer i took a while to drink and just sipped on it . and did n t want more .,palate,0.7,1
had this in a oz bottle with nice art of a dead horse on the label . this poured out murky amber with hardly a scattering of bubbles on top . no lacing of any kind . smell is a bit of earthiness mainly dirt . this smells like some on took half a cup of beer added half a cup of dirt and served . well the taste follows suite with a funky dirt taste with a slight dirty bitter after taste . mouthfeel is medium with more carbonation that i expected due to no head showing up . while not being particularly nasty this tasted like crap and is something i may have in the future since its possible i got a bad bottle . it was still before the best by date but oh well . thanks to ppoitras for the brew .,palate,0.6,1
picked up a pack at qfc bottle dated july th of this year . poured into a snifter . a gt cloudy orange blonde appearance . uhh . where is the head . produced about finger of foam when ruffed up a little bit . dissapears quickly and leaves little lacing . definetely not very impressive s gt okay now this is n t bad sweet malt citrusy hops with a faint green apple . the aroma hops remind of of columbus hops . t gt this is kind of a mess . just not balanced very properly . also where did all the hops go . nice roasted malt flavor and slight bitter linger . the finish saves this from being completely dissapointing . m gt not very carbonated . a little thin especially for the style . d gt surprisingly this beer is very drinkable good aroma decent although lacking flavor . this seems like a good beer for bbqs parties etc . the totally tame taste and high abv seems like this would be a good everyman beer,palate,0.4,0
this is one of my favourite beers . it s strong and it s got balls and it s not shy in the bitterness department . it s not the kind of thing i d suck back several bottles of in a night though just a couple on a friday or saturday night while watching a movie maybe . just a note to add maybe this has been cleared up already but despite todd s review from a few years ago this beer is readily available in supermarkets and off licenses in ireland despite some claims that it s only available in obscure markets like africa or the caribbean .,palate,0.6,1
ml bottles from cool brewery in etobicoke . very nice stuff . after hearing about this for a long time i have finally gotten to try it . pours with a cream colored head that dissipates rather fast . the beer itself is a nice deep amber color . smells familiar immediately a nice balance of hops citrus and flowers from the hops and malt and something sweet . tastes the same sweet like caramel some bitterness from the hops and background malt smoothes it all out . little carbonation but there are some bubbles floating around . pretty thin mouthfeel i guess but overall its a great balance of flavor and drinkability something i would definitely buy again . now if only it could make its way to the average lcbo or beer store .,palate,0.6,1
i scored a bottle of this at the local craft beer store . neat label but at first glance i thought it was a golden dragon . it had the numbers printed on the back but not certain what that referenced batch number . it poured a cloudy dark golden with big bubbles . head retained well . after smelling i picked up on a semi complex mix of belgium candy malts cherries and alcohol . the taste was medium bodied and resembled the nose . it sat heavy on me and did not taste refreshing to me . i enjoyed this beer and can tell there was definitely quality craftsmanship involved in it s making but it s not the best tripel i have ever had .,palate,0.8,1
review from old notes . amber golden clear body . two finger frothy white head . good retention and wispy lacing . smells fruity and sweet . the papaya comes through a tad . earthy hops hide behind the sweetness and fruit along with some alcohol . tastes of light malty sweetness up front papaya is there but kinda lingering in the background . some bitter resinous hops and a dollop of fusel alcohol come in at the end . yuck . mid range carbonation for an ipa . medium bodied . super hot . minus points . too hot alcohol is just way too present . papaya did n t add enough to the mix to make up for it s flaws .,palate,0.4,0
i am told that is beer is a little maltly for more fuller for it s gender . when i pour in into the cup it was beautiful . it displayed corbon bubble that keep floating towards the head . the beer was gold with a amber glow very full in color . when smelling i sensed hops and kind of a bread smell which i am guessing is the maltliness . tatsing it the malt become more prominent . it then finishes with lemonly hop very dry there is no lingering after tatse . in the mouth it feels very clean . i would love to drink this everday . i could see drinking it with a lot of people as i is very easy to take down .,palate,0.6,1
vintage bottle ml poured into a tulip . served at cellar temperature . a dark brown on the pour though completely black and oily looking sitting in the glass . blood red hues around the top edge with a small light brown head that dissipated very quickly . small retention ring and very minor lacing . s huge bittersweet dark chocolate cocoa beans coffee toffee vanilla and licorice . towards the back end is some very noticeable bourbon and general alcohol notes along with very wet oak wood . t anise and a general booziness is evident up front on the palate . midway is plenty of milk and dark chocolate coffee vanilla and caramel . the back end has a huge rich bourbon notes along with more barrel oak wood . sweet and cloying in the finish . m thick and chewy low carbonation . full bodied and heavy just what you d want in a beer like this . sticky on the palate and tongue with lingering heat in the chest after swallow . my emotions were mixed on this beer . i sipped for over an hour but this was slow and hard to finish . i drank it straight from the cellar so all the flavors were well opened up already . while that allowed me to get the most out of it this just is a bit over the top in its alcohol presence . and not the bourbon just a generic booziness . cellaring should certainly benefit a beer like this to mellow and blend itself . would revisit but i can confidently say at this point it is not worth its hefty price tag .,palate,0.9,1
look the beer pours a nice brown amber color with a medium seized head smell roasted malts yeast and herbal hops clove . taste caramel malts sweet and some clove . mouthfeel medium body medium carbonation overall this beer has almost no taste pity,palate,0.8,1
this beer poured a pretty clear copper color . it doesnt have much head or lacing . the smell is sweet and caramel tones are noticeable . the taste is sweet with the malt and cereal tastes pronounced . the mouthfeel is full bodied but not heavy . this beer is very smooth and id consider it one that is highly drinkable knocking back a few of these wouldnt be a problem at all .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a bottle opened at a recent barleywine tasting . this is a bottle aged for more than a year . pours a mostly clear apple cider color with a creamy one finger head of khaki . it recedes very slowly leaving thick sheets and a thin fuzzy top layer that does n t look like it wants to leave . the aroma is robust and fairly sweet . lime peel lemon juice a bit of oj candy sugar lightly toasted bread . good balance of sweet and toasted . big bottom . talk about mud flaps this beer s got em . the flavor comes in waves sweet then dry then sweet again . orange peel and oak at the start grapefruit caramel and honey at the finish . some bitterness builds on the back sides of tongue between sips . this feels lovely . some low soft carbonation massages the tongue while the plush silky body moves about . it s only slightly fizzy and the alcohol warmth noticeable as numbness on tongue and warmth in the chest . old ruffian was n t the best barleywine at the tasting but it certainly was n t the worst . in my experience age does wonders for this brew and three years seems to be its peak .,palate,0.9,1
pours a light brown with a fizzy head . smells of roasted malts and maybe a bit of coffee . taste is the same nice malty sweetness with a bit of coffee and cocoa . a slight bit of hops rounds things out . the beer is a bit too thin for my tastes but is a good sessionable beer .,palate,0.6,1
a onyx with a tan head . really nice look to this brew . looks like a big ris . s smoke fruit grapefruit and peach maybe . and roast . some coffee . the candi sugar starts to become very prevalent . t though it opens very well with flavors of vanilla and coffee it starts almost too tart and too sweet as if the candi sugar is dragging an otherwise great beer down . the warming gives you an idea of why the belgian sugar is used in this brew . it s extremely unique and forward but it could definitely use some mellowing . m the creaminess here is something most other brews would beg for . d the alcohol is there of course but it does n t feel like a . beer . it s a really nice beer and worth every penny but i believe this vintage just seemed too young to really appreciate right off the bat . i have a bottle that i ll be cellaring and i m quite sure this review will improve after i enjoy that .,palate,1.0,1
to masterski c o ccr friend and good sir our friend and generous sir ethan recently procurred a growler of this beer to commemorate the anniversary of our country s independece . to one who originally resides in lands far away i salute you for celebrating our day with us even if it does not hold the same significance for yourself . i do find your public discourse on a this beer we consumed together rather curious . i do agree with your finding that the brew was a fine and good stylistic example of what a pilsener should look like with its transparent golden color and white head . unlike yourself i found the smell and taste to be less than desirable . the smell of fresh green and other bell peppers is pleasant enough but in a beer it is at best a novelty and woefully misplaced . the taste was much the same some light pilsner style malt and the shockingly strong taste of bell peppers . it led me to the question why would you this much green pepper in a beer . why would you put any green pepper in a beer . the garnishing of your glass with a yellow bell peppers seemed to me like the fire department turning a flame thrower onto a burning building . adding more of a bad thing to a bad thing does not make a good thing . while the body and carbonation were appropriate i did not find this beer to be excellent as you have indicated rather a bizzare take on a style that does n t have the needed muscle to stand up to the overly vegetable addition . if we do encounter this again i will gladly pass my serving onto yourself . cheers . az,palate,0.8,1
a good head atop a slightly opaque rusty brownish orange body . an interesting look to this one . s bready malt and sweet honey with a little citrus at times . very enticing . t things go a little south here . the hint of citrus in the nose turns into a puckeringly astringent monster while the nice bread and honey combination is mostly relegated to the aftertaste . m everything comes together quite nicely in this aspect . substantial with some playfulness from the zesty citrus . d i ca n t see myself drinking too many of these . i m actually starting to get a sore throat by the end of the glass . this could have been quite a beer if they kept that citrus character under control . it still has some good qualities and is worth checking out . it might have worked better in the summer sampler rather than the winter .,palate,0.8,1
oz bomber into a snifter a pours a golden yellow with a white head that fades quickly to a ring and leaves a tiny bit of lacing on the glass . s the nose is pretty faint all i m getting is a sweet malt smell and a bit of a pine aroma . t the taste is sweet bready malt with a spruce pine taste on the finish . i guess there s a slight berry flavor but it s so small i can barely detect it . this is also not as flavorful as i was expecting . m the feel is the best part of this beer . creamy and nicely carbonated with a light medium body . d this was a bit of a disappointment but it was slightly refreshing and i appreciate the chance to try something different .,palate,0.8,1
appearance pours a dark opaque black body with a rich creamy beige head . smell a sweet succoring aroma of milk chocolate licorice and an iced caramel macchiato . taste rich roasty espresso and dark chocolate flavor smoothed out with a shot of cream . a noticeable fruity twang and a hint of licorice keeps things interesting . the finish is strongly roasty and sightly astringent . mouthfeel medium bodied . moderate carbonation . drinkability quite nice . it should be on anyone s list of things to drink before they die .,palate,1.0,1
bomber from la bodega in riverside . . . . abv . admittedly i had never heard of the brewery when i stumbled upon the beer at the store . apparently they built all of their brewery equipment themselves . the label calls this brew an unfiltered hefeweizen . pours a honey golden with a slight cloudiness . it gave me about a one finger head that looked nice and creamy but dissipated relatively quickly . smells like a bunch of bananas with lots of clove and spice then some apple juice maybe a touch acetic . tastes like full on ripe bananas along with copious cloves . the level of spice here is pungent so there is not a lot of yeast complexity or wheat taste . intense compared to a regular hefeweizen . the banana and spice back off in both the nose and flavor as it warms but a bit of an acetic finish appears . the mouth is pretty nice feels rich but easy to drink . overall a decent attempt at a hefeweizen from a very new brewery . i would like to know more .,palate,0.8,1
got a couple of oz . bottles from binny s for my dad and i that i poured into pint glasses . pours very dark brown like the color of dark chocolate and has a brown tan head . there was way more head and head retention than i expected for a beer of this style . it certainly did n t last for the whole beer but i think it might have made it until the way point . smells of prunes raisins alcohol and little coffee . everything you would expect in taste but more . rich bourbon chocolate dark fruit flavors cherry . . syrupy sweet alcohol malt flavors . definitely full bodied but not too heavy . ah drinkability . i do n t know this beer might just be a little to rich for me . i definitely enjoyed it and i definitely did n t want another when i was done . i can see having one of these per month if possible but not much more frequently .,palate,0.9,1
had this on tap with dinner tonight . which was good . a cloudy straw color . zero head . i think i might have gotten the ass end of the keg . s huge wheat smell . the banana and clove smell was faint . t to me this was really bland . again i think i got the end of the keg . typical heff taste with a slight emphasis on the wheat . m super thin with no carbonation . d you could drink this all day during the summer with minimal side effects .,palate,0.4,0
a pours up two fingers of a coffe caramel colored head over a black brew . the head vinishes quickly very little lacing . s chocolate dates elderberries and raisins . a pretty weak odor . t a dark chocolately malty taste with just a touch of burnt malt . the aftertaste is light burnt bitterness on the finish . m medium bodied a bit gummy too and actually a bit drying as well . d not too shabby here . it is a very average drinkable stout . nothing too extreme in any aspect the mouthfeel is bland but that s about it . i am not impressed by this but i would drink it again if it was handed to me .,palate,0.3,0
oz bottle . color is a darker straw and the head is made of large bubbles that go away rapidly . smell is pretty much sweet malt and alcohol . the taste is again basically a bland sweet malt and strong alcohol . the beer is quite smooth though and goes down well . if you are looking to drink malt liquors this might as well be it .,palate,0.7,1
poured out a cloudy opaque dark brown color with a reddish hue . it had a small short lived off white head that left no lace . it smelled of brandy fruitiness and sweet caramel malt . it tasted very sweet and a little boozy . it had caramel and toffee flavors with a subtle chocolate taste . it was soft smooth and dry . a medium bodied ale with a warm alcohol presence . this was very good but did n t live up to my hopes . i d like to try a newer version to compare .,palate,0.9,1
i enjoyed this beer from the comfort of my own living room . from a growler to a standard pint glass . i picked this up at cellar about weeks ago while in wausau for the day . appearance pours a straw golden yellow color with a fluffy bubbling white head that disappeared rather quickly . smell grassy citrus hops . taste just as the smell suggests grassy citrus hops and bitter . no real balance though but a little bit of caramel hops thrown in . mouthfeel dry and light bodied . drinkability not the most well balanced ipa i ve ever had . however i would try this again because i probably let the growler sit for too long .,palate,0.8,1
a different kind of doppelbock albeit a darned good one . pours out to a pepsi like apperance . very dark lots of artificial foam that calmed to a headless brew . aromas of licorice caramel and toasted malts . taste was different from other doppelbocks as it was n t overly complex or robust . flavors of roased malts sweet chocolate and biting mild hops . nice . mouthfeel was very thin for the style but added to the higher level of drinkability . i could session this and be happy . recommended .,palate,0.6,1
bottled june st . from new beer paired this one with some salmon green beans . i went easy on the lemon . ommegang anniversary tulip flute hybrid glass . sweating but not too cold . no need to decant this one . bright pale gold body with a stacked eggshell white head . a bit too much head . smell was intense with pepper . background noise consisted of dark leaf lettuce gum mango cornstarch a little spoilage . taste was upfront with bitter pineapple core bitter metallic greens lemon rind salt touch of orange too many witbier wheat beer similarities for my liking . a tough doughy on the follow through . lingering menthol bitterness alcohol . feel was decent enough . crisp but not overly sharp carbonation . creamy middle that turns bone dry on the finish . too early . saisons white ales tend to start tasting dusty with age in my opinion . this one did n t taste old but just did n t really distinguish itself from everything else out there despite the initial curiosity over what was described on the label .,palate,0.9,1
oz bottle poured into sa perfect pint glass . a the bottle says strong golden ale but i ll agree with ba here it looks like a deep dark brown barleywine . much bigger head than i was expecting for this style and abv but the fluffy tannish head did settle quickly . s a menagerie of aroma here . dark dried fruits strong candied sugar and a strong spicy rye malt base . very interesting to say the least . t big candied sugar flavors mixed really well with the dry spice of the rye malt . surprisingly good hop presence especially the bitterness at the finish . i hear there are varieties in this one and they have held up well . m big full presence really very smooth . i was expecting some buzz from possible over carbonation or the alcohol but none present . really well crafted beer . d while the alcohol is mixed nicely into the overall flavor of this beer it does make its presence known . very warming on the way down and after my second i was noticeably happy not used to that on just beers . great job hotd really looking forward to my bottle of adam now .,palate,0.9,1
smells hoppy grassy sticky and sweet . color is a deep red and brown but not amber strangely enough and has a goot frothing head . quite a nice beer to look at for whatever that s worth . random flavor notes this is pretty darn malted with a bit of a caramel feature happening with it . grapenuts cereal cherry pits and rum balls are all hinted at . i do n t know what this kaiser s got on the agenda . . the mouthfeel has a strange little zing that seems inappropriate for the style . on a heartier pull it s fine though . drink this like it s just a regular oktoberfest and it is absolutely good . sip it like an imperial something and it s not bad persay but not quite right . as it is this is way out of the ordinary but i ve come to expect that . roll with the punches and this is enjoyable enough .,palate,0.6,1
this beer poured a very cloudy murky light copper color and formed a huge foamy off white head that coated the glass with lace as it subsided . a medium amount of carbonation is present . an aroma of banana cloves spices and hops . the flavor was of hops clove bread and spices . the body was medium light and the finish sprite .,palate,0.4,0
born on this is right off the bottling line . pours a beautiful amber color with a thin head that turns into a crown . carbonation is very nice . smells of citrus mostly grapefruit . different than i had expected but very interesting and appealing . very refreshing taste . crisp clean fruity hops . mouth is good at a medium body an carbonation . really could n t be any better combination for this flavor profile . drinkability is good i could hammer these and it hides the alcohol incredibly well . excellent brew and glad to have finally tried one .,palate,1.0,1
bought bottle at northside indianapolis kahn s as my introduction to the imperial stout style . i have had quite a few stouts but this is my first review as i felt i should develop my tastes a little first . appearance opaque black with a head on initial pour . head dissipates rather quickly into a thin layer that clings slightly to the glass . smell complex smell that is heavy with alcohol i realize this states the obvious a bit when the brew is abv . other dominant scents include chocolate and coffee . hints of fruity smells including raisins . very toasty bready . taste wow . the presence of alcohol does not seem to be as dominant with the taste as it was with the smell allowing the other flavors to make their presence known . the toastiness and chocolate really come out at this point with a nice balance of hop flavor that allows for a somewhat dry finish . mouthfeel thick creamy leaves my taste buds craving more . drinkability if it was n t for the high alcohol content i think i could easily make this a session beer . leaves a clean dry feeling that prepares you for the next drink . this has instantly become one of my favorite beers . i was a little unsure as i am somewhat partial to milk sweet stouts . however if this example is any indication of what to expect imperial stouts may just take their rightful place on the throne .,palate,1.0,1
part of a tasting with fbm a black with brown light escaping through the edges of the glass while in the light . the head is minimal and does not retain well . s roasted coffee flavors to start but not as sweet as the xxi . some fruitiness like plums or figs are also detectable . almost no boubron until it warms up . t roasted flavors to start that provide a bit of bitterness that is balance by some dark fruit esters . a mild amount of coffee and bitter chocolate . mild bourbon flavor and a bit more of the oak woodiness is detectable and enjoyable . m incredibly creamy leaving a nice coating around the mouth that tingles slightly . no booziness . just silky smooth . d easy sipper and only gets better as it warms,palate,1.0,1
pours a rich dark brown which hints at red in places . beige head disappears quickly . smells pungently of smoky chocolate and a peculiar acrid bitterness . almost a bit like ammonia . kind of off putting . very bitter indeed . the sweetness of chocolate pokes through here and there cutting through the bitterness more as it warms . the finish is nice though mellowing out to where more complexity is perceivable . personally it s a bit bitter for me . if they d cut the bitterness by just a hair .,palate,0.8,1
more clarity than i was expecting given the emphasis of the word dark on the label . maybe that was for people who do n t know that porters are dark . finger of tan head that was quickly fleeting left slight residual lacing along the glass . heavy coffee notes hit the nose . this is a very unbalanced porter the roasted malt coffee taste is far more bitter than it should be and the hops are practically non existant . great mouthfeel very thick and creamy on the palate pleasant after taste and a nice level of carbonation . i doubt i d drink more than one of these . unless i was desperate .,palate,0.8,1
a semi cloudy orange with a small white head . almost looks like a pale ale not a hefe . head retention sucks . this one dissipated in seconds and no lace is to be found on the glass . s light orange drink notes like tang or something . there is n t a whole lot going on here . some metallic notes make this one smell zingy . t honey orange blossom and overriding metallic notes that remind me of the way your blood tastes when you stick your pricked finger in your mouth . some hops are there and a bitter note wraps things up but boy is that metallic flavor distracting . m light bodied thirst quenching and extremely carbonated . this is the one thing this beer does well . quench thirst . d not good . while i ve found essentially all of the dundee brews are below average this one is probably the worst . tastes like a nickel soaked in orange soda pop . blech .,palate,0.6,1
oz . thick black pour just a little dark tan head . very roast aroma mostly coffee some malt . taste oh boy quite a bit of sourness reigning over everything . sour grape acidity . there is some roast malt and chocolate under there . after the tart fades a little mocha and espresso finish . medium bodied . drinkability terrible . drank about oz of the oz . hope i had a bad bottle .,palate,0.7,1
orange gold color . medium head . aroma is fruity and very floral . a full bodied ipa . malts are sweet and fruity . hops are grapefruity and floral . nicely balanced . a big juicy hoppy ipa.finishes very well . mouthfeel is full and round . finish is clean and smooth and a touch dry . aftertaste is slightly bitter .,palate,1.0,1
ml bottle into a wine glass shared at spuyten duyvil during zwanze day . a hazy orange body under a finger of frothy sticky white head . light lace . a little low on carbonation for a wit but pretty solid for a sour . s huh . sharply piercingly grassy brett and that s about it honestly . it smells fresh funky and i like it but it could really use some actual complexity . t lightly tart wheat is up front with some generic fruity acidity and a ton of grassy funk . dry chalky finish . interesting but not particularly appetizing . m soft lively smooth . excellent . o this was a serious letdown for everyone at the table . my expectations for cantillon are so high that they re bound to be disappointed from time to time but this beer was simply not very good interesting as it was . definitely not worth anywhere near the we paid . cheers .,palate,0.9,1
oz bottle app beautiful golden bier . that s it . a truly wonderful color . fluffy white head . smell sweet rounded grain with a hint of toast . a slight hint of hop oil . taste starts with a bite and ends smooth and sweet . finishes with crackery grain and clean herbal hops . medium malty body with crisp carbonation .,palate,0.6,1
ounce can served in a pint glass at refrigerator temperature . a pours a crystal clear yellow body . a white head fades slowly to a super thin film . a few fat blobs of lacing are left behind and fade slowly . s malt and grain sweetness up front with a little bit of dried corn . halfway through the glass the aroma seemed to shift and malt adjuncts really became pronounced . t malt and grain sweet with some corn . a little bit more flavorful than others of the style . i thought i caught a trace of some hops way in the background now and then . m light bodied with lots of soda pop carbonation tingle coarseness . d i can drink a pack of this stuff and only get a light buzz . definitely quaffable in large amounts and pretty cheap too .,palate,0.4,0
oz bottle in a pilsner glass a . finger off white head low retention rate but thick and frothy . ruby coloration little visible carbonation . minimal spotted lacing . s subtle hoppiness a bit fruity tone underneath . pleasant and not overpowering . t chocolate few of the hops i smelled . finished clear and crisp . surprisingly light for such a dark beer . but then again the lower alcohol content may account for this . m too syrupy . not a fan . o great taste subtle smell and it looks awesome . despite the ho hum mouthfeel it is something i would enjoy again .,palate,0.4,0
oz bottle reviewed no freshness date listed . forms a medium sized head but it does n t linger long . lacing is n t bad . body of the beer has an almost rosy grapefruit color to it . aroma is intensely sweet and fruity . orange slice and alcohol with some grassy hop notes and little else . this beer has some of the strong leafy and grassy over hopped flavor and outright alcohol combination of some young american barleywines but without the malt complexity normally associated with that style . have to admit i m a little taken back as this really does n t live up to what i expect from founders . not that it s bad i managed to finish it but i ca n t say i enjoyed it and would n t seek it out again . it seems only a handful of these massive high alcohol triple ipa s turn out well . i guess even a consistently great brewery can fall short from time to time .,palate,0.8,1
oz bottle into a duvel tulip . style tick . a clear dark copper body under a finger of fine tan foam mediocre retention light lace . gorgeous color but a bit underwhelming in terms of head . s smoke dominates the aroma predictably with delicate cherry wood notes joining the straight campfire . beneath the smoke is some lovely rye malt sweetness and spiciness as well as a bit of dark fruit . complex aromatic and lovely . t smoke shows up right away but is quickly joined by deeply flavorful rye that s bready spicy and even a bit tart as it evinces a vaguely raisin like fruitiness . woody smoke dryness finishes things out . alcohol does shows up noticeably on the finish which is about the only flaw i can find in this lovely beer . m thick and rich with a nice amount of fine late developing carbonation . despite its heft stickiness is kept to a minimum . perfect for such a big beer . o i enjoy smoked beers on occasion but usually find their one note approach boring after a while even in great examples like aecht schlenkerla eiche . this beer happily combines the authentic smokiness of bamberg with greater depth of maltiness than usual and the rye really seals the deal with some terrific complexity . this definitely is n t a brew for the faint of heart but if you like smoke and you like rye you ll love it . cheers .,palate,1.0,1
pours a clear coppery orange topped with a receding off white head . no bottle conditioning . head dies very quickly into a meek collar . no lacing . aroma is pretty much all hops . citrusy and bright with a fresh punchy attack . an unusual sugary sweet fruitiness in the background i expect from the added sugar . a bit too saccharine to be malt . it adds to the orange juice citrusy scent . the flavor opens with sweet caramel right up front . big bold flavor with a healthy dose of green fruit . kiwi apples grapes . hops peep in early delivering orangey citrus with a bit of a bright green lime tang . the color may be red but the taste screams green . green hops green fruit green face if you drink too many bombers . amazingly smooth and silky with a firm full body and gentle carbonation . i m very happy with that as it makes the beer just glide across the palate . i m sure the rye contributes something to the effect too . is this oak aged . something gives off that feel . prominent citrusy hops in the finish very sunny and fresh . unusual sweet aftertaste that lingers on with the hop bitterness . amazingly well balanced with the oddball palm sugar and all . some beer batter yeast presence . i do n t know how many batches it took to nail this but nail it they did . i ll be buying another and probably extra to share with friends . word on the street is that they brewed this with a new super alpha hop variety called summit . . . . it s amazingly juicy . might be a new favorite of mine . very good . i look forward to the philosophers stone .,palate,1.0,1
pours a golden hue with lots of head and bubbles . the aroma is very sweet and you can smell the alcohol . upon tasting you can pick up the alcohol too but it masked with a malty sweetness but does n t have a strong flavor to it . heavily carbonated . i almost could n t swish it around in my mouth because of all the carbonation . i would drink it again . it was n t bad per say and the . alcohol does come in handy sometimes . i guess its all about what your in the mood for . if you want an easy drinking beer to get ya tipsy fast this is your beer . but if you want to sit and enjoy a complex beer this is not it .,palate,0.2,0
kee rack . the top of the aluminum can snapped open and i was suddenly transported back to the halcyon summer of . i was my buddy was and his older crazy brother was with a permit and a car that he would routinely drive across the border to maryland to score beer and drugs much of which would be shared with us . i remember being half throttled on the couch wondering how beer could have that effect . ha . no head at all . nothing . no wisps no carbonation nothing . the nose was very alcohol driven like ammonia or smelling salts going up the pipe . now my senses were at attention . color was a deep gold with pristine ne quality clarity . here i could have read the sunday comics plus the pages underneath . crystal clear . in fact my x rays showed through the bottom of the glass . my left middle finger may be broken . flavor . it s freagin sweet . it s like syrup . the mouthfeel was medium with a syrupy sweetness on the palate . that i once drank this on a routine basis is amazing . that i also shot up smoked dope and burned down an abandoned warehouse is also incredible but i have no desire to repeat any of them either . the finish was sweet sweet and more sweet . yeah the abv and the cost may draw them in but only the most hardcore or out of money would reach for this swill . garbage in liquid form .,palate,0.6,1
if there is one positive of working in indiana it is getting access to some good beers i do n t get at home . i had wanted to try gumballhead for a while mainly for the name but whatever . pours a somewhat sickly yellow with a decent head . smells of lemon and lime some wheat and a nice little floral aroma . it smells more of flowers than bubble gum to me but i can see the resemblance . some mild hops as well . taste is good if not noteworthy . a little liight up front until the wheat kicks in . this is followed by a pleasant hoppyness which reminds me of the cl xtra tripel actually only a much more mild version . there is a nice light lime finish . mouthfeel is really nice . perfect carbonation and texture . very drinkable but i think more than might start getting boring . solid stuff,palate,0.9,1
no head no smell little taste . that about sums it up . its good for those college parties when youve just finished finals on friday and headed home on sunday evening . i ve had worse macros and key isnt offensive . it s just not good . no bitterness to by found at all . the only taste is a unidentifiable grain . im guessing a mix of rice and corn but i cant put my finger on it . i could easily finish the rack on a saturday afternoon evening . only real purpose is to get drunk at a college party . to be honest thats what i bought this one for rugby championship halloween weekend,palate,0.2,0
poured into a snifter from an . oz bottle the color is amber reddish . nose is vineous malty and the juniper jumps out of the glass . my first sahti i did n t really know what to expect . the mouth was a bit oily but not unpleasantly so . taste was remarkable . i have a penchant for old world herbal styles so i found the juniper pleasant even delicious . profile also offered some fruit ripe plums and nice acidity .,palate,0.6,1
i was really looking forward to trying this as guinness na beer . the color was golden with the scent of almost apple juice mixed with a little bit of beer . the taste was smooth with barely any beer falvor with an aftertaste that tasted like a corn soda . the afertaste stuck in my mouth all night even after i brushed my teeth and made me sick . stick with clausthaler if you must drink an na beer .,palate,0.3,0
imagine philosopher s stone as the misunderstood distant cousin of the opus kriek . let s just stick it under american wild ales and call it a day . certainly not a saison by any stretch of the imagination but that s what s on the label . one year old bottle time has treated it well . the brett funk has had some time to develop and has added some depth to it . the flavors are more integrated and it has coalesced into something resembling more of an oud bruin . served in a unibroue tulip black burnt wood with crimson highlights . very woody and malty upfront sour cherry and oak in the aroma . taste still carries the roasted malt i tasted a year ago but more brettanomyces wild funk presence . tangy cherry pits alongside notes of earthy leather and tobacco . tart and dry feel but not overly so . lower carbonation detracts a little really the only flaw in my mind . it was easy to finish the oz . bottle at underbar . it did n t have the finesse of some flanders ales but it was approaching the ballpark . although it may not be perfect it has several redeeming qualities and indicates an experimental direction for two brothers .,palate,0.6,1
ipa colored clear with ok head retention and lacing . not much of an aroma except cheap candy like notes that the taste also suffers from . alright carbonation . rather wtf of a beer imo . not sure what the story is behind this beer but i am not digging it one bit . . .,palate,0.7,1
served from a can with nitro thingamabob.i m not sure why this version of ges gets such rave reviews . this rendition of ges is truly offensive . yes it pours black with typical nitro foamy head . but the taste is so thin so metalic with utterly no toasted coffee or carmel notes that i wondered if i was in fact drinking a guinnes . miller genuine draft has as much character . this beer is all gimmick and no heart . i gave the remainer of the pack to a neighbour . if i ever drink guinnes again it will be from a bottle .,palate,0.3,0
poured from a ml capped bottle into a snifter . opened with a loud hiss . cool label as usual from jp . blend on sticker on back of bottle . was a brownish red color with insane amount of carb streams . even with a slow pour it quickly went to fingers of head and then grew another fingers over the rim after i finished pouring . showed little signs of ebbing to where i could get to the beer so had to scoop out most of the foam . can you say way over carbonated . good lacing with some sticking . the aroma was good with sour funk oak fruit and spice . good balance of the brett with the other elements . the taste was good but the funk did n t seem to blend as well as the aroma . funky bite which was good but clashed a bit with the fruit and spice . not getting much of a bsda taste in the base beer either . mouthfeel was horribly over carbonated . fizzy carb assault on the tongue with each drink that really drowns out the flavor . overall a good beer with some serious carb issues that ultimately detract from the beer and made finishing it a real chore . i liked the flavor enough to drink it all but the carb was painful literally felt like a balloon filling up . wish i could say this was isolated but have had several jp s with carb issues . mild recommend . rotation not avail here in tx so ummagum shipped me one many thanks . if here i d be good with just this one maybe a nd try if i knew that batch was n t over carbonated . sb,palate,0.4,0
chilled bottle into a glass . a rusty orange color . head is large but recedes quickly to leave light lacing . s citrusy hops with a hint of malt that comes out more as it warms . not a very strong or complex bouquet . t strong citrusy hops come out on the tongue first the flavor becomes a combination of orange and sweet malts midway through and returns to a citrusy grapefruit flavor in the finish . a decent flavor but nothing that stands out . m no alcohol warmth detected . slightly watery body and bland carbonation . d it s a decent ipa not terrible for the style but not a standout either . i would n t buy it again .,palate,0.4,0
a light brown head that left a very nice lacing over black liquid . very tempting looking stout . s dark chocolate some coffee and a hint of yeast . t it tastes like a mocha cappuccino . bitter chocolate gives way to a coffee finish . the only thing that is keeping this from being a is the bitterness . m medium to thick viscosity with low carbonation . o an exceptional beer that makes me crave another sip .,palate,0.7,1
this pours a nice golden color with little visible carbonation . it was semi transparent with about fingers of fluffy white foam . it smelled great with strong notes of citrus and spice and tasted similar . basically tasted like a really strong witbier with lots of orange and coriander present but also with a noticible yeast character . quite refreshing despite the high alcohol level and the maltiness of it . it was rather viscous in the mouth but with a nicely refreshing acidity . this is very drinkable and i could see downing it a lot faster than intended .,palate,1.0,1
legends of brewing unite . blackest night held within the glass . this beer walks in with a swagger manifest in the hips . it s coming to the party and it s gon na try to f your girlfriend . strong roast and bitter chocolate biting alcohol . it s not the most complex stout but the contents mingle so well together . the coffee chocolate booze aftertaste is sensual and illustrious but my feeling is this beer needs a little time . hopefully that works out because as of now it s a bit overcarbed.good luck to its aging.,palate,0.9,1
to be honest i m not sure it should be put in as ablonde ale but their description of it did n t lend itself to any clear style and appearance wise and after taste wise it fit this best . poured a very nice pale color with excellent head and great lacing . very sweet and crisp aroma without being overpowering a nice subtle scent . great relaxed flavor it has a nice sweetness to it a good malt body it would be a great beer to drink while out on the river all day as it has a wonderful flavor without having too much it was made with this in mind according to one of the brewers . goes down extremely smooth with a great crisp sweet aftertaste . possibly my favorite mountaineer brew . hopefully we ll get it in morgantown . had on tap at the star city vfd brew fest fund raiser .,palate,1.0,1
appearance clear and almost florescent yellow in color with a smallish head . smell the light floral hopping does a good job of covering the rather cheap grain in the aroma . taste the nasty grain takes over at the tongue . the floral hops are there but theyre no match for the grain from hell . the creamed corn flavor is too much to bear . mouthfeel the light carbonation is nice and the hops are just strong enough to make this one refreshing . sinkability im sure ill need to chase this with some liquid plummer but it was just too bad to stomach .,palate,0.7,1
drinks like a light beer with very little flavor or substance . very thin mouthfeel with only slightly more flavor than a bud light or coors light . it s drinkable in the sense that the flavor is n t overwhelming so it might appeal to the casual drinker who does n t enjoy a strong beer . if you re looking for something with some body though look elsewhere .,palate,0.2,0
on tap poured into a tulip . pours a very dark brown that s almost black with a big fluffy light brown head that fades fast to a small light brown rim with light lacing . nose is nutty roasty hits of raisins and bready oatmeal . mouthfeel is big full and smooth very rich and easy drinking with a really satisfing warming in the gut . taste is like an oatmeal cookie with chocolate raisin and toffee . really excellent beer .,palate,1.0,1
this pours a brilliant golden color and a bit of swirling and good pour releases amazing smells of what i believe to be a huge amarillo dry hop . the first sip of this beer is amazing as it is like a very hoppy belgian trippel and pretty much kicks you in the mouth between the hops and the booze . this is another wonderful beer from captain lawrence .,palate,0.6,1
i ve been looking forward to this one based on all the wc hype surrounding its bitterness as a standard ipa . tiny floating sediment and a lack of head and lacing reduce the appearance score . all kinds of hop complexities rule here . citrus and juicy piney and astringent . i m glad i found a local shop here in rural texas that carries this regularly . the aftertaste is killer . very dry and bitter . i love that . drinkable too .,palate,1.0,1
this is an interesting beer . this beer is a ruby red color which is seductive when seen through a dim lamp light . it has a chocolate toffee malt base and moderately bitter . thinner in mouth than i expected . this is an ale that looks a lot better than it actually is however is n t a beer to discredit . this is a good beer but not universally drinkable for everyone .,palate,0.4,0
murky chestnut brown body with a one finger head that lasts and a ton of lacing . toasty malt and cherry are the main aromas here . again lots of lighter cherry in the flavor a good medium bitterness at the end to finish things off cleanly . too carbonated the mouthful of liquid seems to almost crumble right away . might be worth letting this one breathe for ten or fifteen minutes before drinking . body was a bit on the thin side as well . great aroma and flavor make this beer a great choice if you can find it .,palate,0.6,1
on tap at the boneyard near west side of cleveland ohio a light pink head left in seconds . light brown body . s cherries but not overwhelming t cherry and wheat . a nice balance though and a mild taste . m good d excellent . i could have several of these and i will not hesitate to order this again in the future . notes my impression upon first tasting this was that it delivers on what it proposes to deliver.a cherry wheat beer . i am happy to recommend this beer simply for that reason it is what you expect that it will be .,palate,0.6,1
appearance no light getting through this one . a finger of soapy creamy tan foam . it s heading south pretty quick but leaving a nice blanket of lace behind . aroma toasted grain a note of alcohol early on a note of butteriness at times . fades out a bit after it sets up with the butter bit gaining ground . ends up just plain buttery not portery at all to me . taste a very good robust grain flavor hints of caramel and toast . a light hop presence followed by warming alcohol on the swallow a light bitter chocolate and toasted malts at the end . a nicely ramped up porter flavor good length on the finish . mouthfeel a good solid heaviness and slightly held back carbonation really help amplify the flavors . drinkability not sure of the abv but while it is evident it does n t come across hot . another good choice to help get through this latest round of winter weather . cellarable too i d imagine .,palate,1.0,1
pours a hazy yellowish amber brown with a one finger head . the darkest saison i have ever seen but the label on the bottle warned of such a color . smells tart for a saison . almost a sticky sweet toffee fruity esters . this is the lovechild of a saison and a quad . the first sip took me by surprise and i was mildly turned off but the following sips grew on me quick . dark fruits sweet balanced by a lambic tartness . a brave and interesting brew . a great twist on the style .,palate,0.9,1
this beer has a pitch black appearance and thick head upon first pour that dissipates to nothing . the mouthfeel is think and creamy . there are some really nice chocolate and coffee notes in the taste but to me the flavor of the alcohol is not masked well . i can smell it in the glass and it over powers the other flavors of the beer . it is so it is certainly a strong beer but i do not like the boozy quality that only gets worse as the beer warms up . i want to work through the st imperial series . i enjoyed pumking and big red but i do not think i will get this one again . i hope chokolat javah and creme brule are better .,palate,0.9,1
the last of the growlers sent by my man kiefdog . huge thanks kevin . i am lovin cc . pours a deep copper gold that is crystal clear . light bubbles rising through . huge billowy off white head on top . retention is great and it leave a moderate amount of lacing . the scent on this is wonderful . i wish my whole house could smell as sweet and citrusy as this . huge floral tones all jiving with orange zest pineapple grapefruit and finishes with a touch of alcohol burn in the nostrils . wonderful . the mouth on this is a little thin though . it s slick and wet . all of the carbonation must have gone to the head because this is n t as crisp as i expected or would have liked . sharp spicy bitterness greets me on the first few sips . this is bumped out of the way by a mellow lemony orange dipped in caramel sweetness that is very satisfying . this brew warms me like no other and it s degrees outside . alcohol makes its presence known in warming attitude and slight buzz . excellent . this is a stellar standard ipa that i wish i could get often and always . thanks again kevin . drink some more for me .,palate,0.6,1
autumn in a glass . also the ba pic for this beer is outdated . pours a nice orange amber color with a very slight head which does n t retain well . smells slightly spices nothing noticeable no strong scents . taste is out of this world though . slight gram cracker taste upfront slightly spicy in the middle nutmeg allspice fall flavors and ends with a popping pumpkin sweetness which quickly resides into a slight beer bitterness . almost as good as dogfish head punkin . very well rounded well balanced beer sweet spicy and bitter . none of which overwhelm or last long in the mouth either an awesome autumn drinker .,palate,1.0,1
well the froofy white n blue bottle with foil cap and pink elephants did absolutely nothing to convince my brother in law that this was n t just another pansy import . however in all honesty it was the bottle that caught my eye . it poured a reasonably clear golden yellow with a firm pure white foamy head rather like the froth on a cappucino i d say . throughout the entire glass the head stayed and even grew occasionally . the aroma was relatively simple clovey and phenolic with some citrus zing . the flavour was also fairly simple . lots of clove a touch of sweet malt . a bit of bitter hops backs it all up but overall i found it a bit singleminded at the start and weak at the finish . although it s nice and refreshing i do n t find it as interesting and surprising as say orval s . the body is modest and warm . the firm carbonation is dead on as far as i m concerned . perhaps i m getting hard to please as i start to develop experience with different beers but i was underwhelmed . nothing exactly wrong here just not a lot of overly right .,palate,0.9,1
oz . bottle from the sample pack . pours a really deep brown with amber edges . tiny head with almost zero retention . aroma is all caramel and then almost like german chocolate cake . taste is caramel all the way around very sweet and slightly burnt at the finish . feel is creamy and smooth so the mouthfeel is quite pleasant . overall this beer can serve as a niche beer or dessert but not much else . glad i only have one from the sampler .,palate,0.8,1
i bought a six pack of this tried a bottle right away and did n t like it . weeks later i pulled the next one out of the fridge and found it to be much improved . i m a huge fan of this beer now . a cloudy honey colored . bubbles are still rising several minutes after pouring and there is a thin white covering with uber lacing . s the bready malt scent is the most noticeable but there are good floral and citrus notes from the hops . t they ve quite remarkably in my opinion kept this definitively a pilsner while amping up the body of the beer i personally feel like the pilsner is one of the hardest styles to make well let alone trying to double it . the body is all bread and malt the flavors i get are most reminiscent of sourdough and a little hint of rye spice . the finish has that classic clean crispness of a pilsner with a little more spice and a few citrus notes . really well done . the only reason i m keeping this at is because the first time i had it the alcohol was very heavy on the finish and although it s not there on this serving it sticks in my mind . m the pilsner is all about the crisp clean finish and the balance of the beer and this beer has both of those traits in spades . it s quite impressive to have that much flavor and body yet be able to keep the palate clean and refreshed each time . d one bottle itself is very drinkable and it s so refreshing you re likely to go for another . but the alcohol in this beer hits you hard and except for the first bottle i had it is hidden extremely well . bottles of this and you re really finished .,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle poured in to a goblet pours an amber brown with a slowly disappating sp . light tan head . relatively light smell . smell of sweetness malt and some yeast . not bad just not good . warm . not at first but it comes . some mellow malt balance with what seems like smooth english hops . probably needs some age to balance itself out . good mouthfeel but it is not so pleasant to drink .,palate,0.9,1
had from a cask at max s in baltimore . the casking prompted me to bump up the appearance rating because it s much tamer than a draft or bottled beer . a solid black modest lacing even at the beginning but once the beer was gone so was the lacing s malty chicory lingers nicely t dominated by coffee bitter stout the oak comes through nicely not very complex m casked so it does n t really buzz in the mouth overall a really good beer but not as complex as i was hoping still very worthwhile,palate,0.6,1
poured from a bottle into an american pint glass . what can i say that has n t been said before . pours up with a slightly copperish golden body and a two finger creme colored foamy head . very soapy for a bottle beer dies slowly maintains plenty of skim and sheets most of the glass . wow . from there it s like somebody s plopped you down in the most comfortable recliner in the universe and said you are about to drink a beer that will get sick of you before you get sick of it . just enough hops to tell you to keep drinking and smelling there s plenty of flowers and grapefruit going on here and just enough malt to make it stand up . the balance is impeccable . but what might be the true feats here are on the one hand the quality and sock of the flavors given the abv and the insanely creamy mouthfeel on the other . what kind of yeast are these people using . do they grow their hops in soil with flecks of gold . this almost is n t fair to other breweries . my first advice to myself if and when i start homebrewing is to break into sierra nevada after hours and steal all their ingredients . i m positive my beer will be stunning if i do even if i end up microwaving it and stirring the wort in an unwashed kettle in which i cooked beef stew three days ago .,palate,1.0,1
i ca n t remember the name of the border town but it was just west of yuma az into california . we parked the rv in a large parking lot state side and walked across the border . upon arival we went into a bar ate nachos and drank a sh t ton of tequila to kill whatever was in the nachos . after leaving the cantina we went shopping until we realized there s nothing in mexico worth buying unless you re in need of dental work or pharmacuticals . i ended up buying a pack of ml bottles of bohemia for like bucks and stupored back home across the border . finally to the point . the next day i opened the rv fridge and saw the pack in there . to my great surpise these beers were pretty damn good . the cp filled bottle poured a great looking crystal clear golden pils into my glass . first thing i noticed was a nice subtle hit of saaz hops the head was n t all that big but it could have been due to the soap used to clean the glass . it smelled great for a cheap ass beer . taste wow more czech saaz balanced out with a decent malt back bone this is really an all malt beer . i m not sure why ba says this beer is a vienna lager i would say with certainty that it s a bohemian pilsener . the name should be the first clue but with all the saaz in there it s more of a pilsner urquell than a negra modelo . all in all this is a damn fine beer . i just ca n t believe that it s sold so freaking cheap . i would agree that this beer should be rated around . this is a fantastic session lager that s perfect for the desert heat or while grilling on the back porch . oh and if you re ever in a mexican bordertown stay away from the nachos . eeesh .,palate,0.6,1
ettaler curator dunkler doppelbock is best served at traditional cellar temperatures f . this one pours up with a thick creamy mousse like head that generously tops the deep reddish brown body . the sweet toffee almost brown sugary aroma is envitingly rich with lots of melanoidins toasted grains . hints of fruitiness e.g . black licorice dried cherries chocolate pudding and kahlua laced alcohol interplay nicely at the rim of the glass . the flavor starts off very sweet bready with a cloying malty sweetness upfront which gives into some slight underlying bitterness from the noble hops that add some balance to this fine doppelbock . there s just a touch of cheek warming in the bittersweet chocolate finish . the body is very full rich with just the perfect amount of carbonation . this is a wonderful classic doppelbock from one of germany s remaining monastic breweries . try pairing curator with some traditional spit roasted schweinshaxn pork knuckles seasoned with caraway seed white pepper served with a plate of red cabbage sauerkraut mushroom gravy covered sptzle and thinly sliced sweet onions radi white radish . how about some cinnamon glazed apple dumplings for dessert . dem himmel so nah . so close to heaven . prost . beertracker,palate,1.0,1
a pours a chocolate leather ale with two fingers of graham head which falls to a thick quilt in a couple minutes . the quilt dies down to a thin broken sheet in a few more minutes . where light can shine clarity is excellent and reveals a nice caramel ale . scantly spotty lacing . s yeast is up front here and and maintains throughout as the baseline . there are some earthy hops and hints of candy sugar but really seems one dimensional from this aspect . some hints of pear juice . t yeast and pear juice . some faint metallic flavors . the yeast is a little more subdued here but thrives once again in the finish . the alcohol here is well presented and only hints at it s presence . i keep going back to the pear flavor it s interesting . m thin with high carb . slightly satiating finish . o i think this is just average for a quad honestly there s nothing here .,palate,0.4,0
bomber for in indy . as i popped the cap a inch of foam arose and started pouring out . the bottle was well rested and chilled . smells very roasty with some piney hoppy notes . the taste reminds me of sierra nevada s porter very roasty and hoppy . there are some semi sweet chocolate notes and a little coffee . the back is pretty bitter of piney hops . the mouthfeel is too carbonated for my liking . otherwise pretty standard . maybe a hoppier version .,palate,0.6,1
appearance orange juice in beer form . a thick looking yellow orange or maybe even hefe weizen like . fizzy white head the was of substantial size which faded into a nice thin layered snow cap . i just ca n t get over how much this looks like tropicana . smell has a spring time belgian golden ale sort of nose to it . lots of orange peel and sweet creaminess . once again it has that resemblance to a hefe with a heavy banana scent and a touch of clove . taste mouthfeel seems like a blend between a belgian golden and a hefe if there ever was one . i do n t know if this quite falls into the saison category though . heavy amounts of creamy banana are mixed in with an active yeast strain . fair amount of pepper spice is there . feel is a nice medium bodied with a good amount of carbonation . drinkability a little to much like a hefe weizen for my taste and that affects the score a little here . an interesting drink but if your looking for a true sasion you best look elsewhere .,palate,0.9,1
so far this brooklyn sampler case has been great . its been lots of fun trying their main line of beers . a a big soapy white head rises with little to no provoking needed . the beer is a clear golden straw color . s im not really impressed with the smell on this beer . it seems to be just like what the average beer would smell like . ok that might be an unfair exaggeration but its close . there is a little bit of floral hops but mostly it smells malty sweet almost corny . t well balanced . floral and citrusy hops backed up by smooth bready malts . no one flavors dominates over the other . m strange slick mouthfeel with a semi dry finish . at times this beer feels like pond water . d in all this is a decently drinkable noninvasive beer . i could have a few of these but it is not my favorite in this sampler .,palate,0.4,0
presentation it was poured from a green oz . bottle into a pint glass . appearance it has a very pale straw color that is very clear with lots of visible carbonation . the head is thin white in color and fades out quickly leaving no lace behind . smell its aroma has big floral nose with light grainy malts along with a light skunky smell . taste mouth feel despite the skunk in the aroma the flavor is very clean with mild floral and delicate grainy sweetness followed by a mild bitterness in the finish . it has an easy drinking light body with just enough fizzy carbonation to give it some life . notes overall it s a very easy drinking lager with a modest light flavor . average .,palate,0.8,1
looks like some minor differences between this and founder s red s rye so i m reviewing here red s rye p.a . is what the bottle states . oz pours a luxuriant burnt golden orange with fingers of caramel head that leaves rings of thick lacing down the glass . dead on . nose is citrus fruits a hint of pine resin a slight spiciness . this is a nicely balanced brew . not too aggressive with the hops but a nice bite coupled with a spicy sweet rye backdrop . strands of sweet caramel malt floral and citrus hops spicy rye follows through with a good dry bitterness . active carbonation to form lacing but it does n t feel on the heavy end of the carbonation spectrum . edit as it warms it turns into a bit of a malty syrupy mess . a solid well done beer .,palate,0.6,1
first thing i noticed when i got this bottle was that it was under filled by about an inch . not sure how this would effect it over a longer period of time decided to drink this one sooner rather then later . poured from a oz bottle into my stone ris glass . poured black with a thin tan lacing covering the top of the beer . the head all but faded away and only left slight traces of lacing on the glass . the aroma is surprisingly very hoppy but it also has a strong roasted smell to it to back it up . the floral citrusness of the hops really comes through like an ipa . it also has some bitter roasted coffee chocolate to it but the amount of hops really surprised me . the taste is hoppy as well with more citrus present then probably any imperial stout i ve had . the roasted flavors really come through as well especially in the incredibly bitter finish . bitter coffee and roasted burnt grains seem to be the most present in the finish but there is a little chocolate coming through helping smooth it out a little . there is a slight alcohol bite in the finish but not a lot . mouthfeel is thick and slightly creamy and carbonation is low . drinkability is decent it has some good flavors but the alcohol bite makes it a little less smooth drinking . overall an interesting imperial stout for sure . i ca n t really say it s one of my favorites the high levels of citrus from the hops and the bitter coffee just was n t meshing well for me in this beer as well as some of my favorite imperial stouts do . i will say that i could see me liking this a lot more with some age on it though . might have to put one away for a bit .,palate,0.9,1
while pouring an attractive dark red color and having a large head at least for a minute or two this beer has very little smell or taste . what is there is some malt and chocolate . it drinks as a light beer it is very thin and weak much unlike guinness . it s clean but very unremarkable . not worth considering .,palate,0.4,0
appearance pours out black with some red hues around the edge . a nice mocha head as a topper thick and creamy almost wet looking . it fades fairly quickly leaving behind solid lace rings . aroma the nose is an earthy grassy sometimes smoky blend of molasses and licorice . it does n t smell like any beer i ve ever had . very intriguing . taste a most unusual flavor profile . starts out with an unpleasant sour acridity . it must be some result from all the specialty ingredients and i do n t like it . after that though the molasses and licorice take over . rich and intense with a good level of sweetness . following the swallow and well into te aftertaste a really cool espresso taste comes out . roasty warm dark delicious . a shaky start but a steady up ramping afterwards . mouthfeel smooth feeling nice residual subdued carbonation . drinkability not totally convincing but a most distinctive brew . i d have it again but it s not what i would call a session candidate . since these are sold in limited packs maybe a good homebrew clone candidate .,palate,1.0,1
lucky to try this elusive brew . pours a ruby dark brown head stays around the edge with no lacing . smell is vanilla figs tobacco and booze . taste is excellent . figs apricot vanilla maple syrup and leather dominate with some alcohol bite and mild bitterness to balance an enduring sweetness . the mouthfeel is where this shines exceptional medium body and smoothness . drinkability is good with the booziness and the abv preventing more consumption . i would love to have a bottle of this aged . the best block beer i ve had .,palate,1.0,1
sampled on tap at medi bar and grill in southbeach miami . a full finger of frothy fizzy pure white head with decent retention . body is good for style dark straw brilliant polish . s grain pilsener malt adjunct sugars . appropriate for the style . t loses quite a bit in the actual taste of the beer unfortunately . corny with an unpleasant oxidation tang . m on the fuller bodied end of the style but still light overall with high carbonation . dry finish . d i thought that presidente was considerably better than the other american macro alternatives that were available and a good representation of its style .,palate,0.8,1
i tasted this beer from tap at the brewery in nashville . i was quite impressed with the lovely color when it was poured it was not at all a weak watery looking shade of gold as the term pale ale brings to mind but a beautiful warm honey colored gold . the head fizzled to just a ring in a very short time . the lacing was verticle very wet and streaky for the duration of the glass . the smell was fairly pleasant honey and hops kinda strong on the hops . yes very hoppy in taste tangy the hops really pops especially in the aftertaste . the aftertaste was not really offensive just bitter too much for me . i guess some would consider it refreshing but it was too bitter for me . the mouthfeel was great however . light in body but still round and full in the way of not being at all watery it was substantial just enough carbonation and smooth . the mouthfeel made this drinkable but as i mentioned the taste was too bitter . i had a rough time finishing my sampler glass .,palate,0.9,1
poured from a oz . bottle into my dfh tulip . received from tmoney in round of the blind bif thanks kyle . a pours a very dark brown color almost black with two inches of light tan ehad and moderate carbonation evident . looks like it might be a porter . s smell is pretty interesting . getting some roasted malts chocolate burnt and toasted malts and some light sweet sugar . t woah the taste is like straight up sugar . insanely sweet and some light roasted malts chocolate and again burnt malts . way too sweet pretty hard to drink . m relatively light body and low carbonation . again tough to drink because it s so sweet . o overall i m going to guess this was meant to be a kill shot . smell seems a bit off and than the taste was ridiculously sweet pure sugar . not something i d look to have again .,palate,0.7,1
yippee skippy do or die . this can courtesy of chaz will mark its th review notch another glug on the canquest tm and give me another lab of which i have reviewed a dozen or so . from the can rich flavorful wow the crack was literally explosive on this gem . man i had liquid foaming everywhere and fortunately a decanting glass was ready to hand . the overly fast glug produced a finger and a half of tawny head with not only decent retention but the lacing was both quick to appear and very pretty . the color was a coppery reddish amber with ne quality clarity . bupgoo . nose had a unique quality like roasting peanuts or chestnuts . it had a roasted malt quality not generally found in an amber but usually in a darker beer . mouthfeel was actually ending to full and the taste was very malty which is not my bag but on the other hand it was more tasty than other labs in my memory . finish was biscuity and frankly reminiscent of fat tire . i know that i will be dunned for saying so but this was a fairly worthwhile beer for the style . i would definitely use some cooler space for my n.a. lab friends and maybe even for me to take the edge off .,palate,1.0,1
seen this beer at meyer deli on lincoln ave. in chicago . the only place i ve seen this beer . poured from a pint . fluid oz . bottle . appearance a bright lemon skin color sticks out the most . a minimal head retains well for the consumption . one bubble per second makes it way to the top . smell very light hopping invades the nostrils with hints of lemon zest and fresh cut grass . taste starts out with a tart malt flavor but moves to an organic dirt like bitterness . somewhat citrusy hop flavoring also noted . mouthfeel very light and refreshing beer . a great cleanser of unwanted flavors from the palate . very even and watery . this would be a perfect session beer . i had this beer with a burnin hot beef stick i picked up with at binny s in villa park . this beer was a perfect fire extinguisher for the hot beef fire in my mouth .,palate,1.0,1
drank on tap at rattle n hum new york ny served in a stemmed wine glass fairly thick and viscous in appearance . nearly pitch black with no head but a frothy coffee colored ring of lace . the aroma was big roasty and a touch sweet . coffee and brown sugar came through strong . slightly smoky . the taste was excellent . overall bigger sweeter and more complex than the aroma . lots of coffee roast and brown sugar . the cedar gives the beer a beer a slightly woody flavor that is definitely more subtle than oak . dry smoky and a touch hoppy on the finish . the mouthfeel was amazing . nearly full bodied . rich creamy frothy and super smooth with a fine tongue blanketing effervescence . drinkability was quite good . this beer hides its alcohol prowess well . all in all another terrific release from the folks at cigar city .,palate,1.0,1
im not drinking this right now but i saw it and its a personal favorite so here goes . a a nice dark amber nice carbonation decent lacing and a good foamy headwith some retention . s smells nice and malty with some toffee and biscuit and a little bitter hops . t nice toffee biscuit again with the hops bittering as well as some citrus on the end . on the dry side . a good bubly beer that doesnt lack substance . m the cabonation is balanced perfectly with the body giving it a nice girthy mouthfeel while maitinaning superior drinkability . d can be drank on a hot summers day or enjoyed by the fire in the dead of winter . give me a six pack to go cheers mateeys,palate,1.0,1
pours a clear fizzy golden color . looks like a macro beer . the carbonation creates a slight white head that dissipates immediately . smell is fairly ordinary like a standard lager . there is a bit of barley and wheat smell to it and also a bit of hops too . taste is a very solid lager . the beer is dominated by the taste of malted barley . it is very strong and fresh tasting . the beer is slightly thick . one would think by appearance that the beer is fizzy and crisp but there is a very nice smoothness to it . chang is definitely a session beer . there is nothing too strong to the taste that would stop one from putting down a case of these with ease . the abv does n t show up in the taste which may be dangerous .,palate,0.9,1
i had a taster of this after a tour of the brewery . this beer is pretty decent though it pales in comparison to alaskan s smoked porter which i happened to have had the night before . it looks like most any porter though notably like all of stone s beers crystal clear . it feels more watery than i d like my porter however . the smoked character is the standout of both the taste and aroma but it has a ham like quality that i try to avoid in smoked beers . i would have used a similar amount of a more well rounded smoked malt . more smoke less meat .,palate,0.4,0
a pours an opaque dark brown color . a tan head rises to over two fingers . the tan foam recedes to a ring and stays throughout . some lace is left behind . s a surprisingly reserved aroma . sweet malt chocolate coffee and boozy alcohol . all the good stuff is there i just wish the aroma was bigger . i have to stick my nose in the snifter and and take a deep breath to get anything . t the flavor is huge however . dry wood oak flavors . a rich malty flavor . chocolate vanilla creamy espresso and some rum like alcohol . m d a full body that is low on the carbonation . very rich creamy and velvety smooth . the alcohol shows but it is a great beer to sip on . i am enjoying this a lot . without a doubt one of the better dogfish head beers i have had . a great after dinner drink or a winter warmer . something i would recommend .,palate,1.0,1
a pours a solid black with a nice fingers of tan creamy foam . s chocolate and malt presence is awesome very light coffee aroma . t bitter chocolates and cold black coffee .mmmmm m a bit thin in the mouthfeel slight warming in the finish which i found dry . d good drinkability but sweet could drink them every night with a nice big piece of chocolate cake or browies with a drizzle of warm chocolate sauce .,palate,0.6,1
a pours a very carbonated bubbly golden yellow color . a little pale with lots of bubbles rising to the top . the head is thinner and bubbly and dissipates quickly without a trace left . s a light toasted bready malt comes in up front . light phenols come in next followed by a nice sweetness of banana and pear come follow the bready malt clove and a touch of peppery spice finish off the aroma . t the taste brings much more spice and phenols . caramel malts and notes of toasted biscuit set in up front . the peppery spice and clove follow and are quite strong . banana and pear add an underlying sweetness with a light hop bitterness at the finish m this is medium to full bodied and extremely creamy . the carbonation is high and gives it a nice crisp finish . its wet throughout and i ca n t get over the creaminess d this has a fantastic feel to it and very solid tastes . it is quite malty forward and lighter on the sweetness but it is pretty solid .,palate,0.9,1
thanks to jason for sending me this one as an extra . a the pour is a slightly cloudy but generally clear straw yellow color with a white head . s starts off with a decent citrus aroma before taking a nose dive . lots of abrasive smells to this one like rubbing alcohol and cleaning solution . i get a little bit of candied lemon but it does n t really help . t the flavor is n t any better . again very harsh with lots of alcohol and solvent character . there s a weird candy sweetness in the middle of tall of this and a moderate bitterness . m the body is medium and so is the carbonation . d unfortunately this scratch beer was not really up to what i expect from troegs . not a fan of this beer at all .,palate,0.7,1
picked up from fidelio supermarket in ia i romania . golden cl can with a yellow and blue crest and a mountain . a couple of possibly stylistic medals adorn the front of the beer . some wild mottos in romanian as well . wish i could read them i m sure they re amazing . pours a darkish yellow gold colour . lots of coarse bubbled carbonation feeding a large buy collapsible white head of rocky foam . minimal lacing . no retention . slight meaty aroma on the nose and a hint of salt . mostly though it s the co an overcarbonated smell of seltzer water . i would have said something pleasant about it but i ca n t really find anything . pretty bland . taste is actually ok but still pretty bland . it has a surprising sweetness on the front palate even although it s sacrilege to say it a little reminiscent of the belgian yeast character which the dips to a quite biting hint of hops . i m surprised just how good this is on the palate given the appearance and smell were marking this as a complete dud . yeah it grows on you . mouthfeel is still definitely suffering from the high carbonation though . it s ultimately quite a drinkable brew but there s a huge polarity gap between the smell and the taste . if you do n t let your first impressions fool you this one might just take you by surprise .,palate,0.4,0
tasted december reviewed from notes . continuing my exploration of mexican beers that do n t make it to the us . sure i could drink something i know is tolerable but i d rather try some beers i ca n t get at home . who knew that nearly all of them were made by the same brewery . not me . pours a very pale golden yellow . looks rather like watery well you know . minimal white head gone fast leaving no lacing . smells like adjuncts with a hint of malts . corn or rice or something like that . smells bland but kinda warm and fuzzy . very little flavor to it . tastes not really like beer . mostly corn with a bit of sweetness . quite weird actually . i ve had adjunct lagers before but not ones that tasted more like the adjuncts than like beer . finish just fades away slow . no trace of hops a tiny hint of pale malts . mouthfeel is the highlight . quite thin but with moderate carbonation . finish is watery . about what i d expect . overall it s just bland . not even refreshing really which is most of what i look for from a beer like this . tastes like corn looks like watery urine and does n t do much more for me than either .,palate,0.6,1
no drink by date . appearance brassy orange in color with a good deal of carbonation noticeable . big airy and white head that takes a bit to settle great lacing leftover . smell floral hops dominate but do n t overwhelm lots of citrus as well . once you get past the bitterness there s a great deal of juicy orange . taste bitterness is up front but again not overly aggressive . once you get past the bitterness the citrus takes over very similar to the aroma . some pleasant bitterness lingers but on the whole the finish is rather clean . mouthfeel medium to light bodied and very lively . overall a nice single ipa that does n t crush your palate with hops . particularly nice use of citrus .,palate,0.6,1
a very interesting american wheat i thought . pours a very pale light beer like yellow in a weizen glass with a nice head however . smell is unique and like a lemony cereal ish smell . some sweetness but not sickly sweet however and i did n t get any notes of coriander or orange peel . somehow this feels very viscous in the mouth . amazingly full body and mouthfeel for an american wheat yet is crisp and refreshing at the same time . nice light wheaty finish . although the taste is a bit on the light and muted side this is still very nice refreshing bright wheat beer that i can see enjoying again for sure .,palate,1.0,1
poured into an american pint glass appearance dark amber in color with an over poured in . head as the result . bartender needs work smell very malty just as you would expect from a doppelbock . subtle notes of toffee and butterscotch and lots of grainy notes taste the malt is all on show here and is powerful . very smoky . i have never tasted a beer with the smokiness this evident and it is honestly a bit overpowering . hops are present but serve as a very clear background to the malt painting the much larger and clearer picture . mouthfeel this beer is big and chewy . it seriously coats that mouth with its big malt flavor and is very filling . overall a very different and interesting example of the style . that being said . i can see why this beer has been retired as it not a true representation of the style or done particularly well in its uniqueness . and yes i know it is retired . but hey go to track . . . doesnt matter,palate,0.9,1
this wheatbeer pours hazy light yellow it looks almost like lemonjuice . the frothy head grows quickly but settles quick too leaving only a thin lace . very fresh smell of exotic fruits and spice and of course wheat . the taste is also fresh but a with bit of watery mouthfeel . this beer is however very drinkable it s not bitter and only a little sweetness is present i think this is a beer everyone can enjoy .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a big ml capped not corked bottle . popped with little fanfare but then literally exploded onto my counter . a good of the beer shot out as foam over the first seconds of being open . the foam was dense with chunks of yeast or possibly grains . this bottle sat in cellar for a good six months without being disturbed so i simply can not say why it was so out of control . body is very cloudy dark orange with big huge clumps from bottom to head . head is massive dark and retains well . little lacing but the glass is flecked with debris all around . smell is hugely of cola and spicy funk . not musty at all but so yeasty it s overwhelming . some orange peel and maybe some passionfruit . cardamom undertones . cedar . taste is sweet but light in body . lots of candi lots of dextrins . mineral water base with tons of half baked bread molasses and fig . some backing spice undefinable but almost chile like . on returning to the bottle for a second glass the beer has once more crawled it s way out of the neck and onto my counter . this is one live beer . warmer temps bring out some bitterness that compliments the fruit well but fights with the spice . seems to become lighter still and more boozy rather than sweet . ginger like florals . by the final glass the beer was totally flat . no head could be coaxed from the last pour . this final glass was also sediment gritty and sour . it s clear that i got an over primed bottle and possibly one of some age . still a great smelling beer . taste did n t carry the party line quite as well as i might have but is a rewarding sipper all on it s own . feels clean in the mouth though you can actually feel the chunks of sediment which is unsettling so to speak . would like to try again in hopes of better luck in finding a bottle i can actually finish .,palate,0.4,0
on tap at beachwood bbq a pours black with a big tan head dies down fairly quickly some lace . s some nice whiskey and oak notes but one dimensional . t frankly it tastes like watered down whiskey . some minor notes of dark chocolate and roast but nothing too substantial . m thin watery light bodied not something you d expect with the smell . d a beer that really does nothing for me . i know bal aging is big right now but that does not mean everything . black marlin porter is fine as is .,palate,0.4,0
the gf flew one home for me from woking . the look of the beer is a very nice medium dark amber . some nice head formed and lasted a generous amount of time . decently carbonated with some good lacing . pretty average but decent aromas some bitter sweet and just slightly malty . the taste is a very pleasant bitter and a nice balance of malt and somewhat other hard to described flavors not to steal someone elses description but almost buttery and slight citrus . mouth feel is very creamy and feels good going over the tongue . i would n t make this and everyday beer but it was a nice change of pace from what i usually drink .,palate,0.9,1
it says this beer is a ipa on the label which is a complete lie it should same cream ale because that is what it is . the aroma has no hops to it all grains or rice smells like a budweiser its a crystal clear golden colored ale like a cream ale or a bud mouth feel is thin does not hang in your mouth . taste very tiny hop taste lots of rice slight malt sweetness . thoughts this is a good beer for a thirst quencher not allot of flavor but goes down smooth so if you like budweiser this is the beer for you . glad that i did not buy it wife got it out of a hotel room where she works .,palate,0.3,0
burgundy . rich deep aroma of lava flowing slghtly burnt caramel chocolate plums red apples and cinnamon possibly . succulent coating full bodied numbing malt flavor with notes of deep caramel plums and red apples . the finish is long lingering and finishes with a lingering brandy sweetness . chewy . phenomenal .,palate,1.0,1
a hazy golden nice white head s massive juniper nose tons of fresh evergreen mint and soap . smells like pine sol . t tastes like a combination of pine sol and a basic light lager m who cares . d yuck . their website says it is a lager flavoured with juniper . this is awful . i ve had some great beers with juniper but this is disgusting . drain pour .,palate,0.6,1
poured from the oz bottle into a pint glass . body is an orange amber color topped by a small listless white head . aroma mostly of biscuity malt with some fruity hops and a touch of adjunct off notes detectable . palate is a little noisy up front citrus and floral notes accented by biscuity sweet malt . some astringency and adjunct malt notes come through as well . finish is not particularly bitter but a faint chalkiness lingers in the back of the mouth . body is pleasantly creamy almost akin to that of an esb or pub ale . goes down easily enough but this is hardly a standout in the crowded market for west coast ipas not over the top hoppy not particularly well balanced . probably wo n t go for this again .,palate,0.8,1
pours finger of light tan head . color is pretty much black . aroma roasted malts smoke bacon and grassy hops . taste more bacon flavors up front with some roasted malts following . has some chocolate grassy hips caramel and smoke as well . mouthfeel roasted and dry . light to medium bodied with a high amount of carbonation . ends dry and roasted . overall i like the smoke flavors . good for a lager but way too much carbonation really throwing this beer off . somewhat drinkable .,palate,0.4,0
oz brown bottle . creamy off white coffee colored head that fades after a moment to a thin sheet . a bit of spotted lace with not much strength . a darker shade of ruby red with tints of brown black . faint coffee roasted malt character . also a biscuit aroma that s just as faint . roasted malt character semi sweet . slight wheat flavors masked by a bread like quality . a mild bitterness that leads to a coffee and almond aftertaste where s the chocolate . . a boring tasting beer imo rather flavorless . medium bodied good amount of carbonation . coats the palate well . another bland beer from saranac in terms of flavor . this lager just does n t do anything for me . i wo n t be going back to this one in the future .,palate,0.8,1
this beer is a good representative of the style . pours the expected heavy thick head . no clinging as you drink but it lasts a long time . the beer has a clear dark amber color . note i let this bottle sit for a good month and did n t mix in the yeast sediment the smell is a bit musty and grassy but difficult to pick up . has a very light mouth feel which makes it a more then one beer . the taste is classic weiss little yeasty with a noticeable bubble gum flavor . not too complex beyond that . this is a good drink i would order again .,palate,0.6,1
pours pitch black with one finger of head and no lacing . smells of dark fruits and molasses taste follows suit with the addition of some oak and coffee . a bit of a rotten fruit taste in the background which is very unpleasant luckily it does n t dominate . i just do n t like stouts that have this flavor profile more coffee may have helped because the mocha promised in the title is n t really there . i did n t hate this beer but i surely wo n t ever drink it again .,palate,0.8,1
poured from bomber into pint glass . this is one of the first stouts that blew my mind seems like just yesterday . pours dark but not pitch black and also lacking in typical impy stout viscosity . small sandy head with nominal retention . aroma is rich with darkly roasted coffee vanilla dark licorice . tastes of bittersweet chocolate coffee vanilla and finishes with mild roasted character and slight bitterness . if this beer fell flat har har in any regard it s in regards to the mouthfeel . quite thin for an imperial stout almost watery as the appearance would suggest . that being said the alcohol is fairly well hidden . still very enjoyable flavor wise etc .,palate,0.6,1
oh god this stuff . my dad threw one of these at me once saying that he could n t drink it . my dad is also a marine corps caveman type who occasionally swallowed goldfish in college . naturally hearing i ca n t drink this from him was a bit of a surprise . what have i gotten myself into . i thought . as i opened the bottle i got even more suspicious . i ve since learned that i m not really into fruit beers but back then i did n t have a clue . all i knew was that the beer pouring out of this bottle was a nauseating alice in wonderland type purplish pink color exuding odd berry scented wafts . this beer smells like willy wonka s bedroom after a fruit orgy . as i took my first sip my eyes widened . the beer had the consistency and flavor of a thick fruity alcoholic syrup permeating every corner of my mouth . i could n t swallow . i simply held the beer in my mouth marveling at the strange horror i had unraveled . after a few seconds i gulped the beer down unable to mask the feeling that it was something truly alive crawling down my throat in an ecstatic fermented daze . every sip was the same until the beer was gone . the dog on the label gazed into my soul mocking me . this is hands down the most awful beer i ve ever had . if you do n t buy it at least once if only to experience it you are the worst type of coward .,palate,0.7,1
on tap at old chicago downtown denver co . served too cold in a chilled mug . poured with no head just an off white ring that left good lacing . cloudy plain brown . smell is malty front with hop side notes . taste is the opposite very hoppy foreground pine metallic bitter with just a hint of malt background . the bartender sold me this by saying it was balanced and complex . those who know me also know i m a malt lover and so take it with a grain of salt when i say that i did n t find it either balanced or complex . overtly hoppy and bitter too much so for my taste . with hardly any malt presence . even after i let it sit and warm up it was still too one dimensionally hop dominated . decent mouthfeel its best feature and fairly drinkable . i ve had one now . probably not again and certainly not for . plus tip for a pint .,palate,0.9,1
appearance gt hazy dark amber . very lively . huge vanilla head with good retention some lacing . smell gt hops clove burnt sugar taste gt sweet crisp start nice smooth . cascade hop resiny hang at the finish that lasts for days seriously . mouf gt easy average . drinkability gt not as good as celebration last year nor the amazing but still great .,palate,0.6,1
served on tap in a pint glass . first tasting of the night and not that impressed . the flavor and aroma that i was anticipating is not there . this was my first rye . i would have expected more of a porter feel . this beer reminded of a light beer . not much there .,palate,0.4,0
tried this in a pub in seattle in pint . aroma has the distinctive smell of a actual bavarian helles such as hofbrahaus . color is appropriately pale with very slight haze . flavor is light with good malty body . hops in the back with a very clean finish . excellent beer . very easy to drink .,palate,0.7,1
poured a bottle into my anchor steam pint glass . a . very dark chocolate color . huge tan head and great lacing . s. faint smell coffee chocolate and oatmeal . t. wonderful beer . sweet with chocolate and roasted flavors . caramel and toffee . m. best part of the beer . light carbonation rich smooth mouthcoating sensation from the oatmeal . d. my favorite oatmeal stout in the world . very drinkable .,palate,1.0,1
from a bottle at lawry s in vegas . an odd beer . just sitting there in a glass it looks flat even after pouring with a luxurious foamy head . one might think that the lack of effervescence indicates a dud but newcastle is n t flashy it just gets the job done in a no nonsense manner . an underrated brew . i highly recommend it .,palate,0.9,1
a transparent dark brown with a few inches of white head . smell is faint but i d describe it as brown sugar and ground nuts . this has a very thick and creamy mouthfeel. at least compared to what i was expecting . again. sweet brown sugar is the dominant flavor . there s only a very slight bitterness at the back end . it is very smooth with barely a hint of alcohol . qualifies as sessionable . not really overly interesting or complex but definitely worth trying .,palate,1.0,1
thanks to chaney for this one . vintage poured to nb globe a pours a dull golden ale . excellent clarity and consistent ribbons rise to feed the central cap on a film of creamy haze . the initial head of maybe one finger falls quickly . spotty lace clings to the glass . s sour pineapple cotton candy sweet peaches hints of pine and hemp . some of the sweetness feels like it s coming from the alcohol . lots of different citra play around in there too . a bit too ambitious imo . t very sweet due to alcohol i believe . the beer converges on more cotton candy sweet and melds with a healthy but not enough amount of good hopped bitterness . the malts here are subdued and do not even reach the hop level here . i understand they call this hopslam but i would take sn s hoptimum any day over this . m medium body and medium carb the beer allows decent attention to the flavor profile while dispersing the aromatics within the body . good job here . the abv numbs just enough to tickle a want for more . d for a beer that people are totally nuts for i think the hype has outdone the quality of the beer . i ca n t speak for previous vintages which i hope offer the quality ipa apparently leading to the popularity of the beer . it s the right price point i think but nonetheless i think there are much better more inventive impy ipa s for the average beer drinker .,palate,0.9,1
amber orange color with a thick lasting head and lots of lace . sweet fruity hop aroma with flowery accents . sweet hoppy flavor with a fruity middle and a strong dry hoppy finish . medium bodied and dry . yet another great ipa from the country that originated them .,palate,0.6,1
shared this with urbancaver and his friends yesterday . review from notes . i got the last pour of this beer into my small snifter . very little head produces after a moderately aggressive pour . sits a brown murky goodness in my glass with oily traces coming up the sides of my glass . i also observed a large pea sized chunk of yeast sitting in the bottom of my pour and the legs appeared cloudy or dusty . that s okay by me . this still has the best nose of any barrel aged beer i ve ever had . the use of wood bourbon and brandy is top notch . i could seriously sit and savor the leathery woody mix all night long . world class nose . the flavor of this beer matched the nose . complex complex complex . a heavenly mix on leather vinous bourbon oak and again done by the masters of the trade . mouthfeel was my only complaint . it sat with just the smallest bit of carbonation . it it was slightly more carbonated this would have received a . fantastic on the senses .,palate,0.6,1
thanks to robotgod for the trade . . . poured from a bottle labeled batch appearance cloudy dark orangey amber color some sediment on the bottom . heres where it gets funny . i was splitting this with a buddy and poured mine first i know rude but im a huge dipa guy and he s not . my pour was a little worse than when i poured his but i ended up with a huge head fingers and left a whole boatload of lacing as i drank from it . my buddy s glass was completely empty throughout the drinking of it and after . very odd noting that i do know how to pour a beer and didnt do a horrible job on mine and his was satisfactory . the aroma was sweet hoppy citrus floral prine orange y a little hot but is mostly overpowered by the citrus and all the really great bold flavors that a dipa should have . the taste was bold thick great citrus as soon as i took the first sip all i could think was that it had a great substance to it . also initially i felt that the alcohol wasnt strong at all but as i got deeper into my glass it became more and more prevalent . however that being said it was a very well masked . the mouthfeel as said above coats the mouth oily and is very full and slightly thick tasting . not as thick as dfh min ipa but still had some serious substance to it . but for some reason i felt like that substance just worked for this brew and didnt detract from its drinkability . it comes in a kickass oz ceramic bottle as pictured above and personally i wouldnt mind just working on one of those over the course of a football game but i couldnt image anyone wanting to drink this as a regular . if you re looking for a dipa as a go to i d say hit up the dfh min . overall its a great brew and i recommend trying it .,palate,1.0,1
a pours a nice clear orange color nice sized head with a bit of lacing down the glass s my first though is . this ca n t be an ipa . doesnt smell remotely of hops . it doesnt smell bad kinda smells like a spiced up altbier or something . very malty sweet smelling also some spiciness in there as well . also slight vinegary sour scent . .thats probably not a good sign . t sweet malt up front followed by astringent crushed asprin . m thick reisny full bodied pucker you up beer o this beer is pretty bad i love hoppy ipa s but this is a drain pour sorry to say . i kinda wonder if this bottle was infected but i got it from one of the better bottle shops in portland so you would think it should be fresh . . . this is one weird beer .,palate,0.7,1
its called the king of beers for a reason its tasty feels great goes down easy . its like the perfect bonfire beer pound some of these get nice and sloppy and play some beer pong then make some bad decisions . then wake up and start again . but enjoy responsibly i am not liable for your bad decisions .,palate,1.0,1
from a hard pour into a pilsner glass light golden yellow with about two fingers of head . some lacing remains a good five minutes or so . s corn and rice a little grassy has a distict smell for an adjunct lager . no skunk . i ve only had a skunky pacifico once and this is my go to beer . t i ll be honest i m very biased as pacifico is what i drink the most of being from southern california and being able to find it relatively easily . pacifico has a honey like sweetness with notes of citrus and peach a lot of corn in the mash but while it s very upfront in it s smell it s hidden in the taste . sweetness is balanced well with some hoppy bitterness . pleasant aftertaste with hops left lingering on the pallete . m just the right amount of carbonation watery light and crisp . very refreshing . d i drink these all year round . they go down very easily and putting more than a few away is very easy to do in a short amount of time . unlike corona which has to be aided with lemon or lime to mask it s skunkiness as low of a score as it has here on ba pacifico is always a great tasting beer and easily beats any of the big three . here in southern california is competes fairly with the price as well .,palate,0.4,0
this beer is insane . a fascinating juxtaposition indeed . smells like lemon soap and banana now and laters . on the taste i think that subtle sour tang must be from the sorachi ace hops i recognize that flavor from brooklyn brewery s sorachi ace beer . a woosh of thick malty sweetness is gradually quashed with burned popcorn bitterness like a dark ending to a sweet fairy tale . a stinging mouthfeel that burns the tongue and the flavors fade into the forgotten corners of the mouth endlessly after sipping . overall this beer goes strangely well with the yowling cats behind my apartment .,palate,0.9,1
this is a silk screened bomber served in a seidel glass . the beer is cold . a the lager is a copper red color with a small head and no lacing . on initial pour the head is about fingers in height . s the lager has a cereally grain aroma with little hop presence . t the beer has a slightly nutty flavor that is mostly malt . the hop presence is for bittering only and gives no flavor to the beer . the malt finishes long giving the ale a chewy character that is somewhat thin . m the mouthfeel is off the charts if only for sentimental reasons . as a student at penn state lager that sums it up no yuengling needed is like water . d extremely drinkable maybe the best session beer that i ve ever come across .,palate,1.0,1
dark brown to black barely lets any light through . medium to dark tan thumb sized frothy head with a few big bubbles dotted here and there . good retention and lace . a slight chocolate cascady smell . i guess that is to be expected from a sierra nevada porter . i dunno maybe im just not feeling the cascade porter deal . a florally perfume astringent that is likely to take a way from the taste of a porter . descent roasted residual on the finish . i really enjoyed the mouthfeel on this beer . very comfortable body and carbonation in seemingly perfect harmony . over all a drinkable brew but what am i to take from it . i m just not sure . i cant see myself running to grab another one of these to satisfy any of my beer related cravings . this selection departs from the traditional porter but with no destination in mind other than being labeled a sierra nevada brew .,palate,0.9,1
i had heard excellent things about this beer and was excited to try it out . poured into a pint glass had an nice golden orange color to it with a nice white head on it . the smell is the best thing this beer has going for it . very strong smell . full of citrus very piney and a really florally hops scent . taste was very deceiving . i expected a very strong flavor based on the strong smell . this was not the case . all of the tastes that were present in the smell were there but very faint and hard to distinguish . i have never tasted a beer before that left such a discrepancy between smell and taste . mouthfeel was the worst part . it was so watery had no body and the flavor was gone as soon as it was swallowed . overall i did not enjoy this beer at all . i actually poured half of it . it s not that it was terrible it was just not worth the alcohol or calories when i had a lot of better beers to get to this night .,palate,0.2,0
bottle into a glass purchased and consumed at the brewery in brussels . a pours a clear rose colored body with substantial effervescence up the glass . an off white head develops with the vigorous pour but it vanishes quickly into a stream of bubbles on top as expected for a lambic . no lacing . s raspberry vinegar . tart sour and a little bit of wild funk in there as well . t intensely mouth puckering sour note with a blast of raspberry tartness . i pick up some underlying horse blanket flavors but it s predominantly a fruit lambic . light tannins and white wine grapes near the end . finishes intensely dry . m light bodied and crisp . as mentioned above this is intensely dry and i actually start feeling discomfort as we work our way through the cl bottle . visions of heartburn are dancing through my head . love the flavor but it s really hard to get through a bottle solo . d my girlfriend hated this and left me to finish most of the bottle . i was pretty sick of it by the end because of the mouthfeel . it s pretty hard to drink in the bottled quantity especially alone and without food . i do n t see myself getting this again .,palate,0.2,0
appearance murky wine like purple red absolutely no carbonation best by date says so here we go . aroma alcohol drenched tart but very sweet cherry juice fills the senses vinous and winelike this brew is something else the spicing backs up the barrage of tart cherries . taste impressive somewhat woody in flavor with the tart sweentess of cherry juice there and a warming alcohol sensatiobn making this one complex fruit infused ale . mouthfeel a bit thin in body but makes up with an even overall texture not much carbonation very wine like with each sip . drinkability served cold much more drinkable i imagine i do n t think i m ready to mull this one just not in the mood much more sufficient to just sip and enjoy it from the fridge after being warmed up for about twenty minutes . overall sweetness brings down the drinkability a bit but still very tasty winter dessert beer .,palate,0.6,1
came across this ale while in corolla nc on vacation . as a huge fan of brown ales and generally darker beers i felt i should give it a try . out of a bottle the ale reeked of strong dark malts . upon tasting the flavor in terms of sheer strength and persistence nearly knocked me out of my preverbial socks . the dark chocolate and nutmeg malts are ever lingering and almost hard to notice anything over . the other characteristics of the beer i feel are masked by the absolutely intense malt flavor . hopping is decent but not marked when compared to malt flavor side by side . carbonation is decent but somewhat high for what i like to see in an ale of this type . drinkability is slightly below par to me . i would not want to have more than one at any given sitting . nothing stuck out to me about this beer past its over pronounced maltiness and unrefined hoppiness . i would probably not purchase again . that being said if you are looking for a huge bomb of a dark ale this just might be for you . c .,palate,0.8,1
bottled wk of july . we are bottling oktoberfests in july now . pours a clear copper with a small white head that settles quickly . some sticky lacing is left on the glass . has a caustic aroma . i would not quite call it vomit like but it is still not very appealing . the flavor is grainy and dry . no hops noted . a pedestrian effort . i do not get any of the great maltiness that one expects from a good fall brew . a light medium body with a well matched carbonation . a somewhat creamy texture . i would pass on this the next time . an underdeveloped lager . the abv feels a little high as well .,palate,0.8,1
bomber poured into dogfish head snifter a pitch black golden creamy brown head recedes to a thin layer no lacing to speak of s bittersweet chocolate is very powerful smells like something baked crispy in the oven a little burned t about as chocolate as it gets is definitely bittersweet chocolate some malt presence but overwhelmingly chocolate m creamy and syrupy aftertaste like milk froth on a cappuccino d perfect for a cool dreary night great desserter nightcap i fully believe the,palate,1.0,1
i bought a quart sized growler in a mason jar without trying this brew due to the fact that i love dry hopped ipa s . this brew was a great esb bitter ale due to the fact that it had a sweet malty profile with a slightly bitter hop finish . nothing like the ipa s from hood river. this brew is very drinkable but nothing amazing hops wise. cheers . .,palate,0.8,1
i agree pretty much with riversider . it is a very pale fizzy water without much taste . at least it got a very smooth mouthfeel to change from stronger beers . i know rolling rock is not the best quality products availables on the market but i still like to have one of them once in a time .,palate,0.7,1
had the very last bit available at beachwood bbq on friday . could n t have been happier . a milky yellow coloring with the typical large porous head which never leaves . bits of hops barley what have you floating around s you can really smell the hops well on cask . not as sharp as on tap but makes up for it in the range earthy almost herbal notes to it t again it does n t taste as sharp as it does on tap however the same range of tastes you do n t get on tap are there m almost a dryness to it . lingers long after swallowing d very impressed with how drinkable it was . i only had a small bit of it but felt that i could have had many many more before it would start to wear on me,palate,0.7,1
on tap at hollingshead s a pours a dark amber with a medium white head medium lacing . s light but i get some molasses and malt . t brown sugar and molasses is clearly evident very malt light hop burst at the end . m creamy medium bodied nice full carbonation character . d a good beer by lagunitas i was n t wowed by it but pretty solid .,palate,0.9,1
currently on tap at fox and the hound mason ohio . poured into a traditional pint glass at a guesstimated degrees . a appears as a clear golden ale with a foamy white head that dissipates quickly . s not a whole lot going on . hints of sweets like orange and honey mixed with light wheat and a white bread light yeast . t m very sweet orange and honey flavors up front . no bitterness very light with a wheat like finish . highly carbonated and watery inconsistencies at times . d personally this was okay but too sweet for me to enjoy regularly . i guess some could consider this a nice sessionable seasonal ale but not my cup of tea . i was a little disappointed after trying coor s attempt at a belgian wheat style in blue moon .,palate,0.8,1
st pumpkin beer rating . appearance is decent orange clear color with nice finger head and moderate retention smell malty and alot of cinammon and spice pumpkin taste i actually like this beer somewhat . its light and refreshing and has a hint of pumpkin spice to it . very light is the key here . mouthfeel one of the most water beers i ve had . not the best mouthfeel overall being the first punkn beer i ve tried its pretty good . i could drink more but i think for this style and done is probably the way to go .,palate,0.4,0
served out of a bottle into a chilled pint glass appearance pale straw yellow with a thin head smell hops pine apricot but well balanced with maltiness taste smooth as silk the most balanced ipa ive ever had mouthfeel carbonation is just right . great on a hot summer night . a good thirsty beer as my father in law would say . drinkability highly sessionable at ps blends well with guinness . i believe its called a black dog,palate,0.9,1
bottle cellared for a year . a poured into a snifter this beer has only a trace of light tan swirling head . the body is a translucent dark brown giving way to waves of deep purple peeeking through . s the aroma of coffee and cocoa in a mild quanity . t slightly bitter coffee flavor with a hinting at an offness . i m thinking time may not have been the best thing for this beverage . m very slight coarse feel but it goes down with extreme ease . aged for a year is probably not the best route to take with this beer . i think it was better tasting a year ago . hovever the aromas are better now . overall the beer is still very drinkable . review below entered on january . a dark brown body with a cloudy visibility . the head is somewhat minimal at less than half an inch and it recedes very fast leaving a only whisps of pale tan at the surface . . s coffee is very much present in the aroma . there s a certain dark robustness to the coffee scent that is a bit unbecoming . t the flavors are complex and intertwined . it starts off a bit malty and then moves to a slight coffee flavor . as the pull continues the coffee taste increases with intensity . before melting into a subtle cocoa finish . this is a great tasting beer . m the texture is smooth as it fills my mouth . this beer is very easy to drink at it warms my mouth and throat with each take . this is a fantastic beer . i m extremely impressed with the head and warming effect it has . i will definitely be recommending this to my pals . .,palate,0.9,1
handpump half pint at the thornbury castle . the bartender insisted on pouring me a sample first in case the beer was too strong for me to handle . oooh . i m scared . a clear deep amber body thin tan head with ok retention and nice lace . solid but not memorable . s fairly assertive aroma of earthy hops caramel malt . not much complexity but it smells nice enough . t follows the nose earthy floral hops up front with solidly sweet caramel malt following close behind . long bittersweet finish . enjoyable but nothing special . m fairly hefty bitter with good body and moderate fine carbonation . very nice . o this one was above average but far from great . i was surprised to see it s a overall rating on here as it struck me as being a fairly pedestrian bitter there was nothing wrong with it but it did n t have any real subtlety or individuality . cheers .,palate,0.9,1
oz bottle . pours a dark brown with a small creamy brown head that quickly goes to a thin collar that leaves some lacing . the aroma is sweet perfumey chocolate malts with a little plasticky bitter roast . the flavor is sweet perfumey chocolate malts with a bitter roast finish . it has a weird plasticky aftertaste . the mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with smooth carbonation . overall this was not as good as when i ve had it on draft . it seems that crabtree can be a bit inconsistent . this bottle had too many off notes to my liking plastic char and perfume .,palate,0.8,1
back in the day olympia was the best of cheap beers . it s secret was reavealed on the label or side of the can it s the water and it really was . oly used artesian wells that appear all over olympia to give it a distinct taste like mineral water . all over olympia there are artesian wells in public places but their use seems to be limited to homeless people nowdays . pabst bought oly awhile ago but recently sold to miller . when miller bought the oly brewery they quit using the well water but now use some type of filtered water shipped in hence olympia is too similar to all the other cheap tasteless miller beers . now miller is shutting down the oly brewery because of outdated equipment and they have to quit discharging waste water into the river . no more suds flowing down the deschutes river . will miller keep oly on as a brand . only time will tell but there really is no point seeing how they do n t use the water and are shutting down the brewery . oly is a light straw colored lager with little head and a slight skunky favor but not overpowering somewhat mild and pleasant . smells a lot skunkier than it tatstes . easy to drink lots of these . very bland and without the water might as well get something else .,palate,0.4,0
it looks like muddy water . put another way it looks more like a brown or a red than the ipas of which i ve become so fond . i expected more of a golden bronze . nice carbonation and the heady top has staying power but the lacing is lacking within seconds it disappears . the smell is more caramel malts than anything else . again this brew seems crazily uncharacteristic of the style . there is a burnt biscuity quality characteristic of an amber like fat tire . when hoppy yumminess is among the favorite of flavors to flirt with my nasal passages this nose is just short of awful . irrespective of style the taste is okay . in context of my heavily sought after ipas this beer falls way short . it s biscuits and toasted almonds and even as i try to get seasonal as i set up the christmas tree and gear up for the holidays overly spicy . there s a pepperness there that s just absolutely inappropriate for an american ipa . though i ve slowly learned to analyze beers in reference to their styles i quickly offer that this beer here is inappropriately classified . an okay amber perhaps but this is an unimpressive ipa . it s an underhopped ipa . if it s a malted taste i want it s not an american ipa i ll grab from the grocer shelves . is there something in the endo part of the name that i m failing to identify and consider . i actually thought i d embrace the endo quality of anything . . for the india pale ale this purports to be the mouthfeel is nothing short of awful . as i finish this one i m disappointed i have five more . i saw the bros. thought highly of this one so perhaps that ll help me rationalize throwing this one in as an extra or something . i drink more ipas than anything and i d just as soon never again sip on this hometown honor . kind of cliche around these parts but the bros. do n t like criticism without suggestion add more hops .,palate,0.2,0
poured with little to no head and there was no lacing . a very nice mahogany brown color deep and rich looking . heavy toffee flavors with a little bit of smoke coffee and toasted malt . hops are not present in the aroma . it smells husky like grain husks . fairly sweet . slightly bittered . mouthfeel is rather thin for a scotch ale . i am not so much a fan of this nor mcewans ipa . there are a lot of better beers out there for your money .,palate,0.4,0
vintage . the label reads abv not as this entry suggests . served in an oversize snifter at cellar temperature . appearance pours black as tar . there is no head no lacing at all . just a flat smooth as glass beer that struggles for ruby highlights along the outside edges . smell aged six years in this bottle there is some incredible density of aromas happening here . if you could somehow imagine dark chocolate mingling with fermenting apple cider somewhere in an old decrepid building . cold damp floors with spider webs in every corner . that might be close . it s a bit wicked to say the least . taste i m not sure if this bottle is going to kill me because it s bad or this is what it s supposed to taste like . i like to live dangerously so i ll keep going . there is a funky sour quality that i would never have expected from a russian imperial stout and i ve had plenty of experience with the style . immediately upon entry the tip of the tongue is tasered by a sourness that grows more intensely by the second . it s so shockingly out of character that i hold the beer in my mouth confused . not knowing whether to spit it out or swish and swallow . after sending the first mouthful down the bathroom sink i go in for another try . this time we ll roll it around and see what happens . the sourness reigns supreme and dominates the beer s overall character . as it s held in the mouth and distributed there eventually comes a bittersweet chocolate finish . as much as i truly dislike this one there s something rustic and raw about it that makes me want to learn more . is this the way the original ris might have tasted . why is it funky and spoiled . interesting as hell . mouthfeel this is probably the least carbonated beer i ve ever had but it s also the thickest and most full . consequently it scores on sheer originality and uniqueness . drinkability i ca n t finish this glass no matter how bad i want to . curiosity has become torture and it s time to say goodbye . if this beer is actually drinking as it should be i ca n t help but wonder under what circumstances one might choose this as their beverage of choice . quite the enigma .,palate,0.8,1
poured from bottle in to my trusty iriash pub pint glass beautiful garnet hue with an off white head that slowly fades with ok lacing . the aromas seem a bit muted but what does come through is of a nice grain malty caramel little hop if any on aroma . very well put on brew here the slight hop goes well with the style and the malty flavors with a slight caramel stand tallest . seems a touch thin on mouthfeel but good carbonation . could knock these back for days .,palate,0.6,1
original rating date august pours an enticing dark gold smells of a bit of hops but not as much as i expected relatively weak on the nose which surprises me as most iipas i ve tried have a great nose . looking down the ratings already here it seems like i m the only one who will score this weak on aroma maybe my nose is too stuffed . really just a bland bit of hoppy aroma nothing special . the label lists . ibus pretty low for a ipa . first sip . wow lots of hop punch but balanced with a citric sweetness and some malt towards the end . finishes long honey malty and bitter . perfect mouthfeel sticky malt with adequate carbonation . really really enjoyable ipa the best new ipa i ve tried in months . i want to give this a higher rating but the nose just was n t there for me . either way excellent iipa a far better effort than lagunitas regular ipa . recommended for sure .,palate,1.0,1
this beer pours a cloudy pale orange color . the head is a massive three inches in height and recedes extremely slowly into thick chunky lacing that sticks around until the beer is gone . this beer looks a lot like a really good hefe and i like that . the aroma is of yeast banana pale malt some earthiness and alcohol . up front the taste is maltier than the aroma with the earthy yeast tones kicking through in the finish . there is a nice overripe fruit thing going on that i find pleasing . the alcohol that is present in the aroma is nowhere it be found in the taste . the mouthfeel is full bodied with carbonation that is a bit too high and seems to get in the way of the taste but only slightly . overall this is a very good beer and one of the better beers i ve had from the smokestack series .,palate,0.7,1
bought a ml . fl.oz . bottle of this brew from the wolf public house for employee discount . porued from the non labeled freshness dated bottle into a oz . founder s pint glass and this is my second time enjoying this brew . aroma has a low hop aroma from the start and very peppery . not much fruitiness but could be wrong . little bit of spice as well . nice all around aroma . appearance pours a finger frothy head that stays around for a great amount of time . has a pale orange color body and leaves good sudsy lacing on the glass . flavor starts with good malt character and hints of fruit and spice along the way . definitely has a lemon twist on the finish and very light bitterness . nothing too serious here just a fun drink . mouthfeel light medium bodied high . carbonation and leaves a bit of hop on the palate but nothing else . pretty boring here . overall impression all around a good saison but there are many more of these out there . refreshing and highly carbonated this one grabs your attention for the beginning of the drink but then finishes weak . still will promote but am going to only be able to give this one a . .,palate,0.6,1
color and head looked about right for this type of beer . i definitely expected a toned down version of your typical brown ale such as new castle . the smell was pleasant and sweeter than anticipated . it does bring vanilla to mind . the taste was sweeter than expected and in my opinion sweeter than it should be . the sweetness almost removes it from the style of beer . far to thin for a brown ale . i definitely need something more substantial .,palate,0.4,0
had this in a large wine glass . this great looking tannish purple beer pours with a short head . there s a lot of pink purple lace that continues to cling to the sides of the glass while drinking . the initial nose is strong black currants yeast and grain . the taste is quite complex with a tangy taste of the wild yeast along with the tart taste of the currants mitigated by the sugars . there is medium carbonation which couples well with the warming from the alchohol on the way down the throat and to the gullet . there is a wonderful aftertaste strong and tart . not cloying sweet at all . i have a particular fondness for the taste of currants and i grow black and red ones on the property which we ve used for years to make currant wine . i thoroughly enjoyed this beer savoring the taste for a good minutes before completing the bottle . it is certainly reminiscent of the currant wine with the addition of the wild yeast and grain complexities . thumbs up .,palate,0.9,1
appearance not very impressive . looks like a coca cola with large soap sudsy bubbled looking head that disappears quickly . smell nicy malty and chocolatey smell . taste what taste . nearly no flavor but a bitter crisp finish . mouthfeel super watery overall the only thing this beer has going for it is the aroma which is misleading . this is a big mistake and is a pointless beer imo . scrap the losses in marketing and go back to making stouts guinness .,palate,0.4,0
i had never heard this beer but then my friends brought back the coolest looking beer box i had ever seen caguama . the box is covered with sea turtles and an ocean aroma . one must think this beer is from a rd rd world country and therefore the water is not so drinkable inless you live there so the fact that they are able to brew a beer that does n t make us americans sick is nice . it has a smooth taste like once you have made your way through ten another ten is just as easy . a good post surfing beer .,palate,0.6,1
this is one of those beers that was so close yet so far away . it poured a great cloudy orange color with a nice creamy white head . head had great retention and left a ton of lacing . aroma is nice citrusy hops . the taste has those same citrusy hops with some nice pine flavors mixed in . where this beer falls apart was the mouthfeel . waaay too watery for an ipa this was really thin and lifeless . this hurt the drinkability as well and ruined what could have been a great beer for me .,palate,0.2,0
. oz . bottle sorry james but i really did not like your ipa . it really does not taste like an ipa . more of an unbalanced lager with the wrong hop direction . the appearance is a very nice clear amber . big bubbles at first which settle right down . a great head and lacing throughout . this is about it for the good part of the review . the smell starts off with an extreme tang skunkiness . as the ipa is consumed the scent turns to cardboard . very unusual . at least the tang is gone . there is a flavor of hops but not much hop bite like i am used to . there is a dry stale doughy quality to this ipa . way too much malt and a dry dirt finish . as it warmed the flavor got a little better but not much . what were they thinking . it starts with a crispness and then it kind of takes on an expanding feel in the mouth . not impressed with anything but the appearance . very inviting looking . damn deception .,palate,0.3,0
pours a dark dark red with a small tan head . beautiful color to the body . very malty aroma concentrated sweet note and cherry . spicy and bready malt taste quite sweet dark fruit flavors cherry raisin and plum . a very warming beer ironically enough medium to full feel smooth but a little too sticky sweet . somewhat flat after a bit of time in the glass . barleywine like feel . a good beer to have but one that would n t work if you want to have a couple .,palate,0.9,1
presentation ml classy looking bottle with attractive label there s a best by end stamp but the code is unintelligible who knows what it means . i remember this being my favorite hefeweizen back when i first started drinking craft a number of years ago . now that it s being imported again i had to give it another go . appearance nice hazy dark straw gold beer with high carbonation and a beautiful dense white cap with good retention . so far so good . smell fresh vibrant and intensely fruity . the traditional banana clove combination is well represented here . quite nice . while some weissbiers i ve had tend to lean towards a banana bread character i.e . more malt or a hint of toastiness this is all yeasty banana and clove . taste very nice . it starts out pretty typical with lots of banana and a hint of spice . there s a very light maltiness underneath and then this is the first i ve gotten this in a hefeweizen before i think a bit of sour peach . my wife hated that it ended with that sour stone fruit twang but i really like it . mouthfeel i m torn on the mouthfeel because it seems like it could either be a positive or a negative . it s light . now i know that weissbiers are supposed to be crisp and refreshing and that this definitely is . yet it s almost too light . it could benefit from maybe just a touch more mouthfeel . nevertheless it s weight means that . drinkability off the charts . probably the singly most drinkable hefeweizen i ve ever had . period . conclusion very few beers that i ve revisited down the years after liking them back when i was first getting into craft beer have impressed me now . this one i love as much as i ever did . i hope we can get this regularly in the states now that they have the distribution thing figured out . what a great wheat beer .,palate,0.7,1
pours a somewhat hazy yellow orange decent sudsy white head that sticks around well . smell is pretty eh kinda that generic macro smell aka urine with a touch of wheat and light fruit . taste is very boring incredibly thin mouthfeel tastes almost like seltzer water while in my mouth the aftertaste is a little better with big wheat bread taste with a small touch of lemon . the lemon taste gains some ground towards the end but it s not saving this one . on the label it calls this a fresh twist on the popular hefeweizen style what a joke . and what is this doing in the winter sampler pack . drinkability is okay i guess since it s so light and watery but i definitely am not a fan of this one .,palate,0.3,0
this sucker is really black . even holding it up to bright sun light there was no hint of red around the edges . even the head was a dark chocolate color . the head was odd . it was ok to begin with but disappears . after a swig a nice thin head came back . it left no lines on the glass . the smell was just what i expect from a stout . heavy and with lots of caramel aromas . i found myself sniffing the beer as often as drinking it . the taste was very nice and even at . the alcohol taste was totally absent . i would have given it a lower score except for the after taste . it leaves a nice tingle and lot of changing flavors from bitter to sweet to caramel to charcoal . if after taster were a separate score it would get a . the mouth fell was a little thin for stout . it was more like a heavy pale beer . the drink ability was good but at . there was a definite buzz . also with the heavy taste this is not a session beer but one that i will buy again soon .,palate,0.6,1
pours a deep dark clear brown with a small tan head . smells of toasted hops coffee and a slight malty sweetness . the flavor has lots of chocolate and toasted malts up front with a nice hop flavor balancing the finish . nice full body with a dry finish .,palate,1.0,1
oz . bottle labeled as . abv not . as listed here . picked this up in boulder co. not available here in wichita . appearance this beer poured a crystal clear amber copper color . the dense rocky head rose up easily to three fingers and settled very slowly . it was very sticky and left a lot of lace behind on the side of the glass . smell nice aromas of roasted malts . very bread and cracker like . it had a little bit of sweetness and fruitiness to it as well . not much else and not too complex but it had nice depth and smelled good . mouthfeel medium bodied getting close to edging towards full bodied . mouthfilling and coating . nice and smooth becoming fuzzy on the back of the tongue . taste sweet malt assaulted the tongue to the point of being cloying . it lingered a long long time until it left an oddly sweet aftertaste in the mouth . underneath lay an herbal and medicinal flavor along with a strange sourness . overall this was just odd and muddled .,palate,0.8,1
a oz bottle pored into a stone pint glass a a dark amber red color with finger of head and nice sticky lace that sticks around until the beer is gone s very hoppy smell for an amber ale . pine and citrus hops . sweetness too maybe molasses . t hoppy up front and a malt bomb at the end but very smooth . nut flavors as well . very tasty . m fairly thin body and medium carbonation . nothing special on the mouthfeel . o very tasty for a low abv beer . . therefore very high drinkability . well done stone .,palate,0.6,1
big cheers to nerd for being a playa and providing this at our post christmas tasting . done blind side by side with with rare bourbon county stout and olde rabbit s foot . a black beer with a small tan head gets a little lighter on the edges . no real stick on the sides but head faded to a solid ring . s bourbon coconut butter little roast chocolate touch of smoke . great mix . wow . t does n t get much better than this . mild bourbon chocolate slight touch of roast mild coconut and a little bit of butter . very smooth with no dominant flavors overpowering any other great balance of great tastes . m smooth lower carbonation would have preferred more body on it but it is fine . o awesome beer one of the best i have ever had although the score will not reflect this given the rating system . taste should get a to make up for what i had to do for look and mouthfeel .,palate,0.7,1
poured from a bottle into a standard pint glass . appearance pours black with a finger of thick creamy tan head . the head fades to a small layer and leaves some nice lacing . smell pine and citrus hops dominate with some sweet and roasty malt in the background . taste as in the smell the hops are the star here . citrus peel and some pine notes as well . there is more of a sweetness in the taste than in the smell . the roast shows up more in the bitter finish . mouthfeel the body is on the thick side with fluffy carbonation and a slick finish . overall i enjoyed this more than i thought i would . could n t taste much alcohol at all . i would have another but would have to be in the mood .,palate,0.6,1
into a pint glass i poured a pretty hazy dark amber srm on my chart with creamy persistent head that left a fine sticky haze . but where are the hops smell . sniffing hard i get hardly any hops aroma at all . taste too is just barely bitter with none of the bitter aftertastes i like in a good ipa . mouthfeel is well carbonated so attenuated you might think this is a diet beer . ca n t see this as hoppy enough to merit the fridge space i reserve for indian pale ales tho for a mild american pale ale it s not bad and would serve well for those averse to hops bitterness .,palate,0.8,1
pours a deep golden color appears cloudy a bit with good white belgian lace . on the nose it is super perfumy do n t like tangy fruity zesty and spicy . the same is on the palate spiciness fruitiness sweet maltiness . overall a decent belgian sort of feels like your drinking perfume though .,palate,0.9,1
this stout poured a dark brown . more translucent than i d expect a stout to be . good head retention . little lacing . smell of rich toasted malts toffee chocolate and coffee . taste mimics the great aroma focusing more on roasted malts and chocolate . a little more hop presence might make it even better . the mouthfeel would be fine for a porter but it drifts away from the heavier stout mouthfeel . hides the alcohol great carbonation is perfect . a very tasty aromatic brew and overall very enjoyable . went very well with their spicy chocolate stout chile .,palate,0.6,1
ml bottle poured into pint glass feb a pale straw yellow with a few bubbles that give no head or lace s smells like sour apple and some grassy hops t like it smells kinda tastes like sour apple juice m very light with a fair bit of carbonation that is n t visible in the glass d i m just not feeling this one not an awful beer but it s leaning in that direction i doubt i ll drink this one again it s nothing special do n t go looking for it,palate,0.7,1
orange with a touch of red in the hugh . there are some bubbles rising up . a finger head that s leaving more lacing that expected but not anything special . the head stays well and looks very nice and creamy . bready sour dough like bread notes finished with citrus aromas . this is surprisingly intense and tasty . odd founders has nearly figured out the dogfish head malt mess . they however here are still keeping the hops in balance with the malt ipa balanced by a subtle hair . a touch of spice in the hops here . the hop and malt mix is good but it is n t great . they seem to contrast a touch poorly . i m not sure what is off here . still a lot of flavor and very enjoyable . well carbonated medium body a bit high given only . and frankly this does n t drink that easy . well this is an overrated beer . that said it is pretty tasty to this ipa loving bastard . it just does n t reach those elite levels . this beer has intense flavors . i think the intensity is popular but it is intense to be intense and the flavors just do n t mesh .,palate,0.4,0
a pour black body with tight brown head . s very rich molasses and tamari aroma t slightly sweet charred malt aroma . more acidic than bitter . molasses old coffee and cheap cocoa . light on the bitterness . m very smooth mf . hides its abv beautifully . d a very smooth and nice stout .,palate,0.9,1
bottle at the moan and dove . tar like pour . thin tan head fades quickly but it remains dark as night . powerful malty aroma lots of dates and grapes character but also a considerable chocolate cake portion and this huge roasted malt flakey counterpart . great balance awe inspiring alcohol dissimulation . intense palate starts with big dates and anise maltiness . it quickly lets room to an extreme roasty finish very long. like parts roasted licorice and part cereals . the sweetness fades out in total control . acidity level is maintained very low . how much dark malt could they fit into a oz . a lot of things going on . complexity is not disturbed by the great thick airy body . thick enough that the high carbonation appears just smooth and creamy . it feels like theyve brewed it with oatmeal .,palate,1.0,1
it poured an i have n t had water in a day and a half but i m still taking a leak piss yellow . i could smell corn right off the bat . the head was gone in a flash . i poured it into a clean piece of glassware . totally clean hand dried the whole shebang . it did nothing for the beer . it had a slightly metallic taste off the bat . the mouthfeel . ugh . oily . very oily . it stuck to my tongue like a light malleable glue . that is my least favorite part of this beer . i d be a bit less scathing in my reviewing of this brew if they could only fix that . i ll see if i can get ahold of a bottle of it sometime see if it s better out of a bottle . as far as my experience goes if it s good out of a can it ll be really good out of a bottle that s been stored properly . other than the metallic taste and the beat you over the head with a baseball bat graininess it was alright . funny though i still tasted alcohol in it pretty strongly . drinkability . meh . i would n t say i d do more than one of these at a time . once it gets warm it does n t go down so well . kind of like drinking corked wine . it just does n t want to go down period . good for a hot day or a rainy night . twice when i was looking to get really drunk i shotgunned one of these to keep it going . the second time was after half a bottle of pinot noir by myself plus famous grouse scotch and cheap vodka . i wound up with the hangover from hell . i can say this much do n t pair this with red wine . ever . overall it was n t too bad . the redeeming quality my girlfriend bought it in the first place to make tastefully simple beer bread . if i had the money i d make that stuff weekly one loaf with this beer one loaf with whatever i m into at the time . it was goood . overall this is n t too bad a beer but i would n t jump up and down about it .,palate,0.3,0
appearance poured into a duvel sniffter big deep brown with just a little light shining through huge dense tan head with excellent retention and lacing . smell deep and dark malt with just a little muted almondy background . mouthfeel light and very dry with a muted but a little painful on the tongue . taste dry nutty malt straightforward a little watery . drinkability a good if you re in the mood for it beer light and easy drinking .,palate,0.4,0
a pours a murky white that seems to glow from somewhere inside the body capped off by an astronomically tall white head into my hefeweizen glass . the head does n t dissipate like normal beers but just clumps and floats on the liquid as it is being drunk . s smell of wheat malts a good amount of citrus and belgian yeasts and some higher order notes of spices mostly pepper . t nice biscuity belgian yeasts a good amount of orange and lemon peel some coriander white pepper and juicy fruits pears mostly . m somewhat thin body slightly watery could do with more carbonation also . d a great belgian beer not that i have n t tried better witbiers before but this one is a solid choice .,palate,0.6,1
pours an autumn copper color with a good measure of heady foam . spiderweb lacings throughout the duration of the beer . the nose is quite malty really not much else to talk about in the taste department with this one . it tastes great . predominately malty of course but with a little more character than the majority of oktoberfests ive had in the paste couple of falls . it seems like there is a touch of hop bitterness lingering here and there in this brew which is really a nice addition if thats actually what they did to an oktoberfest in my mind . the mouthfeel is medium bodied and smooth with adequate carbonation . i m quite pleased with this one very refreshing and something i d buy again .,palate,1.0,1
bought this because of the beauty of the distinctive octahedral bottle . and to be honest the bottle is about the only thing impressive about this brew . smells like a dried out toast bread actually not far from the flavors which develop on the tongue . the mouthfeel is unpleasant and comes with a metallic and adstringent aftertaste . again the bottle is a classic . .,palate,0.3,0
appearance this ale was light orange in color with no head . i almost threw my arm out trying to lather this one up but to no avail . smell grain horse grass and a few gumi bears . taste theres actually a light smokiness to this one but its more like an ashtray than a flavorful barbeque . so smoky creamed corn with a slight skunk aftertaste . nice . mouthfeel lightly carbonated and a tad bigger than light bodied . the mouthfeel on this ale wasnt that bad . sinkability i couldnt poor this one out fast enough .,palate,0.6,1
had this one on tap at der schwarze kolner in brooklyn . unassuming appearance without a lot of aroma . maybe a bit of an eggy or yeasty smell . mouthfeel is very very light it goes down like nothing at all . the flavor is all in the aftertaste which i did n t love . it s yeasty and a bit redolent of the keg beers you had in college .,palate,0.4,0
oz . bottle poured into a fluted pilsner glass . it pours a lively golden hue with a frothy bone colored head . the head is sticky and th retention is very high . tiny champagne like bubbles are constantly rising to the surface . this is nearly a perfect looking beer . the nose has a touch of herbal spicy hops with underlying toasted bread . it s not as crisp and clean as when this beer was fresh but it s still very good . the taste has a little bit of spicy hops with an addition of some citrus orange zest taste . behind that there is just a little malt sweetness . the flavor profile is pretty simple and straight forward but really good . the mouthfeel is where this beer kind of fell apart for me . i suspect it is a victim of it s age since i do not remember it like this when fresh . the body is a little too full and as previously mentioned it does n t have that great well made lager crispness . even through all that it is highly drinkable as most new glarus beers are and i am still enjoying this beer .,palate,0.6,1
had a bottle on halloween . poured a hazy amber with a short head . the beer starts out with a big pumpkin pie flavor heavy on the spice with a slight sourdough tang in the background . the body is light medium but the balance between the spices and malt are off leaving an small unpleasant tang in the aftertaste . not bad but there are better pumpkin options .,palate,0.4,0
the color of this beer was clear gold with a small white head that quickly disappeared . there was some lemon in the smell with a slight spiciness but all the smells were very faint . the flavor is dominated by peppery spice with a hint of lemon tartness with decent malt sweetness in the background . the mouthfeel is biting from the carbonation and the spiciness . overall this is an ok beer sour and spicy and refreshing .,palate,0.8,1
red wax dipped bomber poured into a shaker pint decadent is a clear copper with a small creamy long lasting ivory head that leaves decent lace . smell is sweet and very fruity like white grape juice . some piny herbal hops but i m thrown by the estery aroma dominating a dipa . there s a sharp spiciness to it that i do n t care for either . taste is ok very much more strong ale then dipa to me as i m still getting mainly a fruit ester taste and malts with some light grapefruit hops . i was expecting it to be much sweeter and thick but it s pretty smooth and well balanced . there s a homebrew taste to the malt that i do n t like at all like a too young strong ale . i look for way more hop flavor and aroma in my dipas which the lacks but the bitterness is kept in check which i appreciate . this is more like an english take on the style well ipa i guess the whole concept of dipas is american but this reminds me of a really big english ipa i got this from a colorado liquor store but not really sure how fresh it was at least kept cold . abv at least is well hidden . mouthfeel is on the crisper side decent carbonation and light body for the style size . drinkability is ok for a big ass ipa that i did n t really like to much mainly the lighter body and lack of overt booze . but for a dipa period i m mnot impressed and was really sick up it by then end . i really was a bit back and forth on this on at first but at the end of the day it s not at all my taste in the style . .by the second glass from the bomber that homebrewy tang just was too much this ones needs aged like a proper strong ale to smooth out unless the hops have really staled on me .,palate,0.8,1
great little bro to the dd . i let this warm a bit out of the fridge . poured with a very nice cream colored foamy super frothy head that slowly subsided and loads of lace . color is a hazy amber with a couple of hard to find tiny bubble trails . aroma is yeast hop wet grain fruit grass . taste is like nose not sweet quite bitter low carbonic tang . body is good carbonation subdued and overall a bit soft . finish is like flavor fairly long and resiny .,palate,0.6,1
pint glass from . oz bottle . satan red pours cloudy and yellow red with a very enthusiastic off white head and prominent lacing . the nose is mildly sour and mostly malty with a slight yogurty note . the flavor is not very strong albeit complex scotchy with mild sweetness faint bitterness and a cherry orange aftertaste with hints of coffee chocolate mildly tannic . the presence of tannin explains how while quite watery satan red is also quite drying . most people drinking this will probably be doing so for the name i personally was interested in exploring belgian red ales . satan was too weakly flavored to be of much interest nor a good example of the wonders that can come out of the red ale style .,palate,0.4,0
i am a big fan of the otter creek copper ale so i was very curious about this one . i bought a pack and came home and read reviews . then i put the pack away . and now i ve learned a little more . this beer needs some age and i expect spectacular results . i m planning to put away two additional packs . a one year and a two year cellar . coming out of the bottle it looks great deep amber color and a strong malt smell that you would expect from a . as others have noted it s a little thick in the mouthfeel . i hope this improves with age . the taste it s too jumbled up . there s malt fruit and wheat . i get a bit of a boozy kick in the swallow i also hope that mellows with age . overall age this one . if you enjoy the regular copper ale i think you ll appreciate what this could be in time . fresh out of the bottle it s some weird half diamond half coal creation . i will report back at a later date . i m still drinking it now out of a oz pint glass . i ve been working on it for about half an hour . i m excited for the future but could n t recommend currently . hope this helps you out .,palate,0.4,0
bottle . very dark pour totally opaque . huge head and good lacing . this stuff looks like motor oil . very chocolatey aroma with some coffee notes and something else dark in there . nice smell . fairly good taste to this one . not quite as sweet as i was expecting from the smell but it was still nice . very dark and smoky and burnt taste . i may have drank this too cold . a bit of a flat taste at the end but i think it was just too cold . nice stout that i will definitely try again when it is n t so cold .,palate,1.0,1
beautiful fresh hopped pale ale . the color is like polished copper but i could ve done with more lacing but whatever . love that it has so much flavor but almost void of sticky mouthfeel . drinks so fresh and so clean clean . i would definitely reinvest in this beer soon .,palate,1.0,1
this was interesting . that s really the best word for it . it starts out like a stout with some roast and bitterness turns to cherry and finishes entirely tart like cherry juice . this was a good beer to share with someone who does not like bitter hoppy aftertastes .,palate,0.9,1
i never heard of this lambic before so i ordered it on a whim that i might have found something good . it was kind of a let down though . the color is a very bright cherry red with a white head . it smelled like red jell o . that basically turned me off from it right there . i was about to just pass it on to someone else at the table without even tasting it . i took a sip and it was pretty sweet with a slightly tart finish to it that i liked a little . the jell o smell carried over into the taste as well . it really drank quite well for such a sweet lambic though . after i finished it i did n t feel like i just guzzled a glass of grenadine . it was okay to try for a sweet lambic but i would n t have it again .,palate,0.8,1
hopefully this is the end of hudy light and all related products . man this beer was clear as hell and just barely yellow with a white head and no lacing . the keg was to come out that day but i grabbed one simply because i was already drinking pbr and it is was contract brewed by fbc . it was a mistake . this was worst than coors light . barley anything in the smell or flavor other than rotten corn . horrible i offered the bartender a dollar to take the beer away halfway through . wretched stuff .,palate,0.2,0
pretty good stout . very nice finish . it is incredibly smooth for an imperial beer . i was and still am impressed . the appearance was similar to other stouts nothing really stood out to me the smell was nice . some smokes malts but not overpowering . i could n t drink too many of these though . they are just ok. not worth more than one or two .,palate,1.0,1
i sampled this on cask at the th ullapool beer festival . the beer poured a golden colour with a white head that displayed good retention and showed decent signs of lacing on the glass . the nose was of wheat hops and citrus melon very refreshing fragrence . these continued through to the mouth with the hops taking up the dominant initial taste and the wheat followed by a citrus bite in a lingering aftertaste . the body was only medium this was not unexpected as it is an ipa style but i though it could have done with a bit extra . a very pleasant beer ideal for a summer bbq or after a hard days work .,palate,0.6,1
presentation poured from big oz can into a pint glass . appearance it pours a clear golden color . the head is big foamy and bright white in color which quickly fades to thin ring around the top . smell the aroma has a heavy malty character that is bready and biscuity . there is a strong milled corn scent as well . taste mouth feel a thick sweet liquor taste and a grainy malt character drive its flavor . hop flavors are light and add only a light grassy taste and some bitterness to the finish . the carbonation is fairly high but fades and becomes rather slick in texture and its light to medium bodied . notes its malty to the max and it will get you loaded quickly and cheaply . overall it is a passable brew for some serious drinking .,palate,0.4,0
so i m low on cash and decided to just get a little keg of something imported because i ca n t afford anything better and do n t want to downgrade to bmc . my local beer distributor carries these mini kegs for about which is all i can afford for right now . it was either this or heineken and i know how crappy heineken is so i went with this cheers . a dark amber brown with good head that fizzles away pretty fast leaving behind quality lacing that sticks to the glass a good while . carbonation is clearly visible . meets the standard . s t malty maybe some grains nuts etc very little to no hops . m fairly thin a little medium . watery . d easy to drink all night makes an excellent session and all nighter brew . definitely a mainstream brew but a good one nonetheless . beats bmc beats heineken or any mexican beer like corona . if nothing better is around go for it .,palate,0.4,0
at this early junction river rat red is riverport s most popular beer among their draught account customers or as the brewer told me it s one of our number one beers . it s not a bold or challenging ale by any means though that may be its intent . but i d call it too timid to appreciate . it boasts the cheerful color of warm honey water but is ultimately headless laceless and undercarbonated . a light flavor of ceylon tea with sugar momentarily pervades . but ambivalence is its bane . based on a scottish design .,palate,0.7,1
app golden color with a slight haze . poured a smallish head i poured into a small sampling glass . head very white tightly bubbled and with moderate retention . smell sweet with a hint of citrus lemon . the slightest hint of alcohol . generally quite clean . taste slightly sweet flavor matching the aroma . not overly sweet though and dries out nicely in the finish . no bitterness to speak of and carbonation aids to the drying sensation . mf light medium body fairly high carbonation . alcohol warming is noticeable but quite smooth and pleasant . overall flavor is a little bland but has the sneaky alcohol high carbonation and dry finish characteristic of the style .,palate,0.9,1
a damn good looking coffee stout . large fluffy head lava like bubbles mocha colored with a sticky lace that seperates into sections down the glass . lovely aromas of heavy whipping cream milk and coffee chocolate vanilla and more cream . very malty and the thickest aroma i ve ever known . delcious smelling and oh so malty . just a damn tasty nicely made stout here . mouthfeel is so big thick and creamy . flavors are heavy whipping cream coffee middle with coffee tannins on the finish espresso flavors on the finish as well . tiramisu flavors and dark chocolates with milk chocolate following up . thick gooey caramel and malt goodness . tannins build and build on the finish . a bit of alcohol burn deep in the stomach but not intimidating at all . good job kiuchi brewery . . . .,palate,1.0,1
a orange tan color . cloudy. s not much here . some apple like fruitiness and a hint of caramel . t again not much here . more of the caramel in front . a little earthy hop feel . m light to medium bodied . jazzed up seltzer like carbonation that is very unimpressive to me . d pretty much a nothing beer . bland . very few redeeming qualities . i realize this is a basic american wheat ale so i m not expecting a ton of esters and the such but it should have more character than it does . not recommended.,palate,0.2,0
friends brought this for me from tunisia . ingredients water malt corn sugar hops additives e c and e cl poured into small pilsner glass . a gold has a slight rosiness to it . head left a centimeter wide ring of white foam . . s strong skunk as soon as i started pouring . strong and sweet smell of lightly toasted grain and skunky hops . t this is different . i taste chemicals like a lot of these beers but these are different chemicals . bitterness is a lot like an aspirin s . a bit of elmer s glue . i do n t know what more to say . this does n t taste like much but it has a strange bitterness that clashes with it all . take a very light euro pale lager heineken light maybe . and crush an aspirin in it . m medium to low carbonation . medium body for a epl . reasonably dry . d good . there s a pretty gross after taste but it s real easy to drink . trying it was pretty cool . i guess i would drink some if i was in tunisia and it was the only thing i had access to . you probably get used to the weird bitterness .,palate,0.7,1
great hop head session brew . bright orangy bronze body with a big pillowy white head . good retention and lace . nose is raw oily citric piney hop . smells juicy and complex . perhaps some grain in there but the nose is not balanced but i still like a lot . taste is more balanced with a nice little grain profile . hop turns more floral and spicy with moderate bitterness . apricot fruitiness is well placed . light bodied and smooth . easy to suck down like nothing else . perhaps a new favorite session brew .,palate,0.6,1
tested at parents place following a wedding in ohio nice thick body with a light yellow color smelled grassy with a very mild hop presence . for some reason i was expecting more hop scent but a nice change . tasted very mild with a very minor hop flavor and not any overpowering grain flavors . not a beer that i have had recently . it may be in the books to try some more cream ales . mouthfeel not heavy not light good carbonation no syrup presence drink probably would make for a great session beer . could be argued that this could be drank all night perhaps .,palate,1.0,1
pours a finger yellowed fizzy head over a clear amber liquid . smells spicey zing cherry sour and mildly of oranges . pumpkin underneath but the nose is mostly spice nutmeg allspice clove and a little ginger . spice presents at the lips and holds throughout persisting even into the somewhat tart sour to finish . some esters and a suttle pumpkin present . something is not right about the malt it s both wet and sour . add on a drying spice and the beer is out of whack . comes across as a bit medicinal . md thick body and too strong carbonation .,palate,0.7,1
app rich amber color almost brown appealing little head gt smeel rich hoppy even a bit spicey has almost a hint of over heaviness . not too over powering but anymore and it might be . taste mf solid mouthfeel . very nice inner spicey taste of cloves . says with you after . nice solid backbone feel drinkability overall great brew . not some i personally would look for daily but fantastic on a cool winter day . get the senses up and gives some kick to go out in the turn up your collar weather,palate,0.9,1
there were parts of this beer i liked and some not so much . pours a dark red maroon cloudy with visible sediment . smells strongly of raspberries . tastes strongly of raspberries little alcohol is present in the taste . sour and tart and quite refreshing . dry mouthfeel . i liked the taste of this beer and would consider drinking it again .,palate,0.8,1
pours a dark copper color with very little head . scent of artificial cherries and weak chocolate . a crappy unpleasant scent . taste of plastic artificial cherries and chocolate . one of the worst craft beers i have ever had . mouthfeel is medium light bodied with some carbonation . it s pretty hard to drink this due to the terrible flavor .,palate,0.7,1
fresh oz bottle into a tumbler . darkened amber though very clear . a vigorous pour left me with two fingers of off white froth . the nose has a pleasant citra hop bouquet lending that distinct tropical fruit character that i love . as it warms up the hops take a back seat to a grainy wheat aroma a touch of buttery diacetyl and a bit of coffee like roast . it s watery on the palate surprisingly so i ve had beers of to alcohol that had more body . the flavors are decent citrusy tropical hops are fairly prominent and then there s that tinny metallic yeast character that i ve noticed in other peak beers . the malt profile is bland thin bringing only a mild unmalted wheat flavor . the finish is lightly astringent and bitter . not a terrible beer on the whole nor one i ll go out of my way to try again .,palate,0.4,0
enjoyed on tap at harry s hofbrau in san jose . sits an opaque pale tangerine color with hardly any head on top . sour orange aroma with some cranberry and maybe cherry . orange taste kicks this off followed by sour sugar and cranberry . some pale malt is in there somewhere . a bit mouth puckering and sweet . feels thin and dry lightly carbonated . delicate mouthfeel . this is almost great but not quite . i expected a little more complexity in the nose . there needs to be a bit more balance to the sour sweetness . then again i m not much of a supplication fan either so take that as you will . i really enjoyed the cranberry but i did n t get any pumpkin in this at all . which is n t really a bad thing in my opinion . i just found it strange that the orange characteristics completely supplanted the pumpkin characteristics . i m a little confused and bitter about this beer despite the fact that this beer should have been a little more bitter than it was .,palate,0.8,1
bottle thanks to duffmansw . black pour with a finger loose tan head and nice lacing . the aroma is deep bitter black coffee licorice strong dark chocolate and a hint of bourbon and alcohol . the flavor is intense bitter black coffee and pure dark chocolate followed by a touch of oak and vanilla and then a hot alcoholic bourbon finish . the body is oily and full with moderate carbonation and a big alcohol bite on the end .,palate,1.0,1
judging by all of the other reviews i might have just found a bad batch . the beer i poured smelled sour some bit or rotten and otherwise just not right . the taste matched . i could tell it was meant to be a stout but the lingering taste in my mouth is regret . i could taste the alcohol anything else was drowned out by the stench of bad milk or something . i bought the beer from whole foods kept it in my own fridge for a week or so and ca n t quite account for the experience i had . i m inclined to think this was an abnormal experience i love stouts and i seem to be the only one with this issue but none the less the beer i had tasted tragic . poured dark black . smelled terrible . bad mouth feel . would n t want another . i m being fairly generous with the scores .,palate,0.7,1
a pours a clear golden color common to the adjuncts . a little head with short retention and no lacing . s kind of sweet with big corn aroma . slight hop there too but just a hint . t not bad good flavor for what it is . corn light hop faint syrupy sweetness to it actually . still light bodied and refreshing . nothing special or mind blowing but i prefer this one to most other macros . m like a soda light and carbonated . crisp and clean . d great beer for sporting events meals or other times for general enjoyment . definitely a classic .,palate,0.4,0
notethis review is from the late s from the original celis pale bock after miller bought out pierre but before it was brewed in mi . i post it for historical reference . og . p . fg . abv abw . attenuation . real extract . p ibus color . srm hops willamette saaz and cascade malts caramel malts from the great plains per bottle . light red orangish color like tea . fairly fluffy beigish head which creates an initial curtain of lace around the inside of the top of the glass as the foam begins to recede . dryish berry aroma with just the slightest touch of caramelly malt and lemon . dry . . . celis pale bock might just have that much more mass appeal if it were called celis dry bock . well maybe in the early s . the very pleasing malty berry aroma reveals itself in the flavor as well . the bottle claims that celis pale bock is a beer brewed with herbs and spices but i have a hard time tasting any noticeable spicing though an increasing sour flavor might mask any spicing . although there is a nice subdued berryish maltiness i d have to say that celis pale bock tastes more like a dry lemon flavored herb tea than a bock beer . by the way celis pale bock is not a bock . it s more like a belgian bruin or a belgian pale ale . according to stephen snyder in his the beer companion quintet publishing limited the bock designation is due to peculiarities of texas liquor law . texas does have quite a few peculiar liquor laws which can frustrate a resident . interestingly drunk slowly pale bock tastes quite malty and fruity . however if you drink it quickly pale bock is exceptionally dry and has an almost intense lemony sourness . now that celis has struck a distribution deal with miller you can expect see celis products in more and more locales nationally than just in and around texas .,palate,0.8,1
to date this was the single weirdest farmhouse brew i ve ever taste . seriously nothing else even comes close . i split this with my wife in our resort hotel room in universal studios orlando before heading out for an amazing lunch at emeril s on the city walk . a intensely compact orange color with absolutely no light passing through the thick vat of fruity goodness . very frothy nitro tap like solid white head that retained itself and then some . s if i had smelled this thing sight unseen and without knowing any better i would have pegged it as an american wild ale . sour extremely fruity but with a mild farmhouse like funk once i truly searched for it . t first of all what exactly does guava itself taste like . no matter i guess . as for this beer it had a leather think fruit roll up quality . personally i got a tremendous amount of mango husk along with banana on the back end . additionally the sour or sweet tart personality of the thing gave it the old off flanders aud bruin treatment . m like i stated before this sucker was leathery . and sour full complex tropical and somewhat tangy . there was minimal lacing and the sweetness was n t cloying and did n t linger at all . o i certainly could n t have this stuff every day and would definitely need be in the mood for it beforehand . however this was brew was pretty cool . note i ve heard that the recipe for this year has changed fro . last year to this year . supposedly last year s was sour and in this years version the fruity was the driving force . i ll venture to guess that i just had last year s so i picked up a couple more bottles for comparison .,palate,1.0,1
i was excited to try this beer actually its pretty good for an american attempt . but it ca n t hold a candle to a german beer . a the color is a little goofy to yellow perhaps good head not much lacing present s smells mostly like saaz hops . there is some malty taste as well . t tastes like a good pils that has one addition . a disolved sour patch kid which had been sitting on my dashboard for months . somehow there is a nasty sour rotten fruit soggy bread taste in here . maybe the sour patch kid is where the weird color came from . m feels smooth in the mouth a bit like water . perhaps that is a poor descriptor but most beers do not fell like water to me .,palate,0.8,1
i picked up a six pack to try mostly because i read the reviews on the ba and it sounded good . this review is after the second bottle . a ounce bottle poured down the middle into a chalice to generate finger of white head . clear golden amber color . head fell pretty quick which is not surprising given the abv . some lacing . s this beer had strong aromas of both golden malts hops and a hint of citrus . t starts with strong sweet malts balanced with hops then the bitterness comes through very breifly and is washed clean by the alcohol . alcohol is present but in nice quantity . m full body in the mouth and sticky on the lips . nice clean finish courtesy of the alcohol . big beer . d the flavor is strong but not necessarily complex . the flavor is nice and the alcohol warmth is very pleasing . suitable for a session but it will have to be a short session given the abv .,palate,1.0,1
this is a very good pumpkin ale . i m not usually too crazy about this style but i ve been trying to find one that i like . tis the season . not much head when poured into a pint glass . i love the color of this beer . it just looks like fall . the pumpkin spice aroma really makes me think of halloween and hayrack rides . the taste is surprisingly bland for how good it smells . do n t get me wrong it tastes good but i just think they let up on the flavor a little too much . the feel is a little odd . it does n t seem to be too carbonated but the bubbles sting like sprite against your lips . really the only negative about this beer . all in all this is a really good beer . for the season i have n t had many better .,palate,0.6,1
poured this beer into a beer mug it poured this beautiful orange brown hue with carbonation diving to the bottom of the glass only to rise up to a dissapointing inch head that dissipates into a carbonation layer the lacing sticks close to the beer and is minimal . it smells of roasted barley and light malt not much hop smell . you can taste the roasted barley up front which breaks off clean with a sweet crispy mouthfeel . i ll drink this sixer i ve got tonight and maybe even one for breakfast but i think i ll wait till next year to enjoy this one again .,palate,0.6,1
poured into a pint glass . a pours a clear copper color with a fluffy tan head on top that creates intricate lacing . s bright hoppy smell accented by pineapple and mango juices . t big hops right up front but the bitterness is a little to bitter for me it does have some tropical fruits but very little . m slick and watery . d just too much of the bitterness to be very drinkable for me there are a lot better ipa s than this glad i got to try it though .,palate,0.4,0
poured a dark brown with a huge foamy tan head . looked like a glass of rootbeer . lots of coffee scents dominating here . tough to get much through the three finger head though . i actually had to do some digging on reviews here as my first sip and all subsequent ones started out with a very very sour taste vinegar . maybe but more like buttermilk . once i fought through this i got to some deep roasted malt and a very very pleasant the only pleasant part for that matter coffee finish . drank about a quarter of the beer drain poured the rest . thinner and quite carbonated in mouthfeel . horrid experience for . single . i feel guilty reviewing what could have been an infected bottle but as i read more on ba and outside sources i found this to be quite common with meantime . so am i reviewing the true elements of the beer . absolutely . if it was one in a million to get a bad bottle then i d be wrong but this hopefully stands as a warning to others to beware of quality control issues with this brewer .,palate,0.7,1
hofbrau maibock poured a copper color that was almost red with a small white head that bearly lasted . it smells spicey and a little bit hoppy . it has a very smooth and slightly hopy slightly spicey taste . the flavors werent too strong but still very present . it was very easy to drink and i could easily drink another . overall i found it a good beer very smooth and just enjoyable .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a can . a pale yellow straw color . foamy white head that quickly disperses . s you can definitely smell the watermelon . its at the front with the wheat smell in back . t boring and average . not much different that a miller light . watery . the watermelon taste is barely noticeable which might be a good thing . its more of a smell . m the mouth feel is ok. its got that grainy wheat beer feel with a nice fizz . d it goes down easy enough . it is n t awful but it is n t complex at all . it really does nothing for me . it will go away quickly simply because it does n t taste bad . its more that it does n t taste bad than it tastes good . very average and boring .,palate,0.8,1
pours a deep amber with a lot of crystal clear bubbles on top and throughout . it all dies down rather quickly though . there s not a ton of lacing and only moderate head retention but honestly as long as a beer tastes good i can easily live without aesthetics . the aroma is surprisingly citrusy with a fantastic creamy malt unusually fruity and bold for a lager and yet there s still a solid element of noble hops in the nose . the dry hopping adds so much to this beer . the taste hits me more like an ale at first almost with a rich biscuity malt and hops that seem to be equal parts west coast grapefruit which i think i taste but it might be a trick of the nose and noble spicy metallic hallertauer this seems to stick around the longest . the level of bitterness is absolutely spot on . smooth nice a little thin maybe . not a ton of carbonation at the end which leaves it a little watery . i m no lager lover but this strikes me as a deviation from the norm in the best possible sense . i could drink this all day .,palate,0.6,1
one of my favorite styles . but this example pours yellow and remarkably clear the head falls rather quickly to a thin layer of white foam . toasted malt in the nose dissipates too quickly . very smooth without being too full bodied . slight toasted malt flavor is pleasant . malt is favored but it is a good crisp almost cracker like malt character . could use a touch more hops or a slightly drier finish to make it more interesting . overall a decent enough summertime quaffer but seems to be inspired by some of the more boring highly filtered mass produced versions of the style .,palate,0.8,1
taken from some notes when i poured this bottle into a regular wine glass . had some at the brewery in strasbourg as well . a very unassuming place but worth it for the beer . cloudy amber light tan bubbly head bubbles rising to the top . smells of caramel and cara pils slight yeast aroma baked bread some floral hops . light sweetness caramel malts earthy body from suspended yeast citrusy hops turn into a sharp bitterness . the right amount of carbonation to slightly dry out the finish . well rounded but sweetness and ending bitterness not exactly in synch . nonetheless a french amber worth trying .,palate,0.6,1
a deep brown with a one finger off white head that has moderate poor retention but leaves quite a bit of lacing . s aroma is caramel malt a bit nutty and a bit of dark fruit . t it s fairly sweet with caramel being a big flavor . the nuttiness comes through as does just a hint of chocolate . the one major criticism is that the finish is abrupt . m this is where the beer really lost points for me . far too thin and light for a bock . carbonation was assertive but the body just felt thin and watery . o it has the right flavor profile for me but the body just is n t there . as such it s barely passable for me .,palate,0.4,0
just received this brew from gibby as a very nice extra . have really enjoyed everyone i ve tried from portsmouth so far and this will be my first ipa from them . drank out of my stone india pale ale flute while watching the bronco s vs. cowboys . appearance pours a chill hazed orange with hints of yellow and a decent half finger super creamy white head . once the head recedes slightly a spotty cap and thin collar remain along with a fair amount of spotty lacing . smell very resiny and hoppy with a slightly fruity side and big piney aspect . tons of herbally pine just oozes out of the glass along with some bitter lemongrass and dandelion . some grapefruit and orange peel peak in adding the fruitiness as well . some maltiness is present as a slight toast and a bit of bubblegum is present . taste starts very light with a subtle hoppyness that is n t really bitter but the beer definitely is n t sweet . a light resiny pine hangs on my tongue as does some very light grapefruit fruitiness bitterness . a very subtle bit of caramel adds just a touch of sweetness to the backdrop of the beer . it s all very soft though and honestly sort of weak . mouthfeel very light and almost watery . the most disappointing part about the beer but the carbonation is very light so it makes it feel almost likes its on cask . drinkability fairly tasty ipa but it s very subtle and light a different sort of ipa than i m used to . it s super easy drinking though and goes down easy and smooth . it could use just a hair more body but overall i ca n t complain . thanks much jeff .,palate,0.6,1
this was a random purchase . it had kind of a cool label so i thought i d give her a try . a light straw yellow with a dusting of amber hues . white head disappeared in like one minute . s very light . all the regulars and nothing that i would n t expect . a little bit of metallic tang . t this one was lighter in flavor than i expected . it was n t bad but it was n t great . no real interesting flavors . there might have been a bit of citrus in there . m very watery . the carbonation was on the rougher side of what i like . not the greatest . d if you wanted a beer you could slam all night long this unusual brew would be great . my question would be why not something like a session lager . lots more flavor lots less money .,palate,0.4,0
pours cloudy yellow into its flat custom glass with ample head . citrusy smell with whiff of wheat almost floral yeast . outstanding flavor that trademarks the witbier style the way it was meant to be light spice and grain that finishes clean and lingers on the palate . standard carbonation gives it a familiar feel but the satisfaction in the understated flavors makes it incredibly drinkable . my favorite style for a summer bbq this beer was very tasty .,palate,0.6,1
an interesting take on a classic . the anise while present does n t overpower either the aromas or flavors of this brew . hints of licorice present but not over the top as others have mentioned . i am getting the belgian yeast used and although interesting does n t really add anything worthwhile . seemed a little thinner than the regular although it could be my imagination . i actually liked this brew much more than several others . i plan on picking up another bottle to age,palate,0.6,1
i poured this beer from a ounce bottle into a mug . it is a medium brown in color with nice tan head that dissipated quickly . the smell is very good . the caramel really comes through . the taste is also of caramel and it is initially very good but on the back end the after taste is a little bland and disappointing . the mouthfeel is a little lacking in carbonation too . it is very drinkable and i would definitely choose this ahead of most other sam adams offerings . i would definetly recommend this to others especially those that are used to drinking bmc all the time .,palate,0.6,1
this has been one of my favorite beer drinking experiences since i discovered it . i only have one once every months or so but am enjoying one on a special occasion tonight and feel inclined to finally write a review . appearance is not what this beer is about . it does n t have much of a head even if poured vigorously it s cloudy and a dull brown in color and it really does n t do much in this category . however as the glass gets closer to your nose you pick up a sharp astringent smell that let s you know this one is hot . if you like this sort of thing like i do then you know this is something special . it is very distinctive with grapefruit pine sap and some sweetness too . a sip brings more of the same and with real force . a major reason why i rate this one highly for taste and mouthfeel is how a few drops of this beer light your mouth up . having been a whiskey drinker for many years it still surprises me that a mere beer can do this . drinkability is what anyone should expect from something this strong . i would never dream of drinking more than one in a night but even so you still spend the whole evening drinking it as it is a slow sipper . more of an experience than just a beer . try it at least once . if you like this sort of thing you know who you are and you will be back for more .,palate,0.9,1
a sour that is suprisingly meaty . in the finish though . prefect for mineral strong meats . pour is amber orange with a small head . standard brett nose . with a undertone of strawberry . palate is first and foremost . sour . a given but it comes in with a interesting pork fat salty finish . perfect for oysters pickled hints in smoked pork . kalbasa fatty with horseradish . spanish chorizo .,palate,1.0,1
well i asked for it and i got it young s in a nitro can . poured opaque jet black with a creamy thick majestic nitrogen head . the bubbles sink in the glass and i point this out to my girlfriend . she is in awe . she has n t had much guinness . chocolate and coffee notes dominate the nose the estery banana notes i picked up in the bottled version are nowhere to be found . the beer has a nice creamy mouthfeel thanks to that miraculous little widget . the flavor profile is essentially the same as in the bottled version dark malt chocolate and coffee up front hops and maybe some black malt bitterness in the back . but there s trouble in paradise . the nitrogen seems to have blunted the flavor somewhat making this beer much less intense and less viscerally satisfying . it gets worse . about five sips in a coiny metallic note came out and started to crowd out all the other flavors . this is at least for me one of the nastiest faults a beer can have . i do n t think it came from the can but whatever it is it s unpleasant . the metallic taste did n t completely ruin the beer for me but it came pretty damned close . i m going to give this another shot i ve got two left hopefully it will have just been an off can . i sincerely hope that i have a good reason to rerate i had high hopes for this beer . rerate dammit . this beer looked even more stunning than it did yesterday stubbornly opaque with a great big off white head and lacing that defied at least two major laws of physics . the first few sips were pretty nice but still more muted than the bottled version but the honeymoon ended around sip four . this beer still tastes like pennies . now there s only one ray of hope left drink it on tap .,palate,0.9,1
this is a preferential review because honestly this is a girl beer . way too sweet feels like melted butter in my mouth with a not so fresh or crisp aftertaste . on a warm day this is probably the worst brew to grab if you re wanting to quench your thirst or refresh your senses . it always leaves me feeling bloated and displeased . there are far better belgian ales out there it s a shame this is the one that s most popular .,palate,0.2,0
a bit cloudier than regular ipas . big head reddish color . orangy hop smell . whoa i dont like the taste too much . way too sour . a lot of alcohol evident too which should not be the case with a regular ipa in my opinion . some nice hops on the finish but overall not too great .,palate,0.8,1
first beer review for me i felt i had to for this one . poured out of a bottle with the familiar van honsebrouck logo and a bottled on date . i used a standard pint glass . appearance thickly poured a velvety crimson quickly forming a frothy light red two finger head . surprisingly large bubbles present . sits pretty in the glass with very slightly opaque reddish brown color . small carbonation bubbles climb slowly through the glass . smell cherries . take a cherry coke and toss in some extra cherries . the ale smell is very faint and mostly just reminds you that there is alcohol present . overpowering . taste sweet sweet cherries . starts out tasting like cold cherries and finishes tasting like warm cherries . somewhere in the middle the comforting belgian ale makes a cameo slightly nutty and creamy and then the cherries ride back in . warm alcohol taste lingers long after the sip along with some kind of sweetness honey . brown sugar . i m not sure . very sweet throughout . mouthfeel smooth and silky . the brew sits in the glass thick but glides in my mouth well . carbonation feel at the beginning lessens toward the end . drinkability i m sorry to say that i would not drink this again . it was a challenge getting through the first pt . fl oz bottle as the sweetness and constant cherry tastes were simply overpowering . this is most definitely a dessert beer and i do n t see anyone able to drink much more than bottle . if they d tone the cherries back a bunch the fine ale tastes that are present but strangled out would in the opinion of this reviewer significantly increase my enjoyment of this beer . please let me know what you think of the review . as i said it is my first and i want to improve upon this skill . thanks a lot .,palate,0.8,1
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 .,palate,0.6,1
a caramel dark brown with a thick creamy head smells hoppy . best way for me to describe this beer is heavy . this is a beer that i think tastes stronger than its abv suggests . it is very bitter but also malty . not sure if it qualifies as balanced but seems like the brewer threw as much of everything into it as he could . this is not one of my favorite beers but something i would have again .,palate,1.0,1
bottle a thoroughly black with a scant tan head . s deep roasted malt dark chocolate and vanilla . light cherry sourness apparent when first poured but fades as it breathes and warms up . t flavor is charred and dominated by roasted malt . bourbon is noticeable but well integrated chocolate and vanilla flavors are there but in background with a little black licorice . not nearly as sweet as many big riss out there . bitterness akin to chewing on a roasted coffee bean with a touch of astringency . slight alcohol burn on the finish . m dense and creamy with low carbonation . thick enough but somewhat lifeless . i think this would have been better with a little more time to cool off but i didnt want to risk it after reading about the infected batch . overall impression was that this was good with the only minor complaints being some astringency and a dull feel .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle . abv . something is surely wrong with the carbonation as i poured an entire glass of foam . the second pour yields a hazy amber color with half a glass of foam . bubbles rising to the surface like crazy supporting a never ending head . there is some toasty malt in the nose with some earthy and mineral notes . some toasty malt with a bit of sweetness . earthy notes but honestly it is difficult to get through all of the carbonation . perhaps time ruined this beer . disappointing .,palate,0.2,0
pours a very clear amber with a slight orange tint . about a half finger of marshmallow smooth head decent carbonation good lacing too . aroma carries some caramel malt some cinnamon some slight hops but nothing too robust or pungent . flavor profile is very upfront . bursting with malt and some sweetness carbonation really works well in this . some alcohol notes in the finish which is long and bitter in a good way . there s a nice creamy texture to this beer and a heavy sweetness which paired well with the hops . a little malt forward but very good beer and usually very well priced so worth keeping around your fridge for sure .,palate,0.9,1
poured a light golden yellow with a full white head . lacing was too slippery and did n t stick to the glass . a fantastic nose . this ale smelled like a sauvignon blanc aged in wood barrels along with some apricots and peaces in the aroma . truly excellent . a really nice beer for the style . really refreshing and remarkably drinkable . a nice zest to the beer with lemons and caramel very present in the mouth . a great starter beer for sure . i wo n t be having this one again but i certainly will be recommending it . not bad at all .,palate,0.6,1
pours a hazy golden color a bit more orange than your average pale ale . very thin head not a lot of carbonation evident . holding it up to the light there s some strange streaks going through the beer . smells nice lots of apple and peach in the nose . some hops and malt too . tastes like an average pale ale the fruit that you smell is barely evident some hops and malt are present . a bit sweet towards the end . would probably pair nicely with gumbo . i do n t know if i had an off bottle or what but it really needs more carbonation . plenty drinkable . i wo n t seek this out but i d drink it again .,palate,0.4,0
vintage poured from a ml bottle into my allagash glass . it poured light orange in color with a very active white head nearly overflowing from the glass . great head retention with some thick sheets of lacing as i drank it . i n the aroma i get some citrus rind qualities to it mixing with a belgian yeast spice . i get a little nutmeg clove and some banana out of the yeast but what i really like is how the spice feels balanced and integrated instead of dominating . very flavorful but felt balanced at the same time . the taste shows the spice from the yeast throughout the flavor . it s a little sharper and spicier up front while the flavors mellow a little bit and show more of the banana in the finish . a moderate citrus rind like bitterness shows in the finish as well giving it some nice balance . very nice flavors to it overall . the mouthfeel is on the heavier side for the style and carbonation is above average . overall it was a very nice beer with some great flavors . it had some great balance for the style which really helped soften the sometimes overpowering yeast spice . the citrusy bitter flavors really worked for me as well in this one and they really integrated well into the overall flavor . very well made and taste beer overall i d definitely put it up there with any of the belgian made versions of the style i ve had .,palate,0.7,1
served on tap at austin s into a standard pint glass . a clear copper colored body with touches of burgundy throughout . a bubbly off white head stuck around for a decent amount of time but did eventually recede into absolutely nothing . no lace or retention which seems to be par for almost every beer in the style . s lightly toasted malts caramel toffee and very bready notes make up the base of the aroma . perhaps a hint of floral hops are towards the very back end for a split second but the rich robust malt profile is the focus . t a touch of sweetness initially but the malt profile comes in again midway through . it s more of the same caramel toasted malts and bready doughy flavors . there s a very clean quality about the taste that i attribute to not overloading this with an intense flavor . nothing off or astringent in the finish either . m crisp light and prickly on the palate . again it feels extremely clean coming and going without leaving anything behind to throw off the experience of the beer . to style it s extremely good . this is certainly one of the more easy drinking oktoberfests on the market and one that has proven to retain quality year after year while being made on a large scale . it s not the poster child for the style but one that is close enough to be extremely refreshing crisp and enjoyable .,palate,0.9,1
light gold color medium head somewhat cloudy . a light bodied pale ale . more hoppy than malty . slightly off taste . . old beer . still fermenting . excessive hoppyness . ca n t quite figure out what the off taste is . mouthfeel is hoppy . finish is crisp . aftertaste is bitter .,palate,0.6,1
this beer is a very nice color of a cranberry reddish . it has little to no head on it with a soft pour . the taste is of holiday spices and the smell is of the same . this beer has a good balance of spices that is not overpowering . the aftertaste is mellow . this is one of the darker ales that i have drank but all in all i would give it another try . especially on a snowy winter day .,palate,0.6,1
beautiful head with great lasting power and lasting . opaque brown dark brown in a clear way not muddy but you ca n t see through it . smells like candi sugar cooking gently on the stove . rich dark sweet mouth watering bitter . some brown sugar bitter right in the middle of the tongue not back or sides at all tiny hints of grapes up front but not much else in the way of fruit . fizzy of course . interesting . if i could get it easily i d have it more often given that i think it s pretty good and the wife loves it .,palate,0.6,1
bottle . poured into my sierra nevada bulb glass . appearance pours a pitch black with a one finger dark tan colored creamy looking head . smell roastiness hints of coffee dark chocolate . taste a little too bitter hoppy off the bat for me . along with the hoppiness is a good dosage of booze . after the initial hop hit there is the nice roasty flavors from the nose with a lingering aftertaste of coffee and dark chocolate . i feel like this has a lot of potential but it needs some age to calm down . tone down the booziness first and foremost secondly those hops need to blend into the malt more . mouthfeel nice and thick and creamy . a little bit more carbonation bite than i normally like . overall i was hoping it would be better than it was however i think this beer has some enormous aging potential . i was surprised at how boozy it was especilly with no real booze scents coming from the nose . i might pick up another bomber or two just to test the ageability in the coming years . . a bomber is the right price to experiment with .,palate,0.9,1
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 .,palate,0.4,0
one of the more elegant looking labels from cigar city guava grove is sold in ml bottles . i popped the cap and was almost immediately greeted by a steadily rising rush of foam . i wiped it off and it was replaced even faster than before . uh oh . looks like a gusher here . once i managed to reign in the foam enough to pour some of the beer the pressure still managed to force some beer onto the floor . not the best way to start things off . later upon closer inspection i could see corrosion on the inside of the cap . how old is this bad boy . i poured guava grove appropriately into my cigar city snifter . the beer is now very cloudy due to the roused yeast sediment from the gushing pressure . nevertheless the beer is n t all that bad to look at . it s a nice ruddy apricot color and hay hued head is quick to rise and very slow to subside . pillowy formations were easy enough to force above the edges of the glass without risking spillage . both a good and bad sign in my book . the fear at this point is severe over carbonation . and at first this was precisely the case . however if you allow this one to sit and settle for a few minutes before you drink it and if you take things slowly the carbonation does eventually settle back into a more tolerable level . finally by the time i was midway through the second pour i was starting to see some really nice smearings of lace on the front of the glass . the aroma immediately starts to redeem any negative aspects of the beer s appearance . while faint the aroma of guava is never far off . it certainly made me think of rum punch and the caribbean initially . as the beer warms however a large dosage of bretty funk wades in . it s a sort of mineral dusty type of aroma . the saison aspects are there in spirit but never shine through like they would have when the beer was fresh . other than brett the yeast is playing little role in the aroma of this beer . i do n t think this was brewed with all brett so i must assume the saison yeast strain is dying off with age . what we are left with interestingly enough is something mildly tart with nice fruity undertones and a smooth sweetness . as you sip guava grove the beer impresses even more . where the aroma was just starting to show the beginnings of tartness the flavor embodies actual sourness at times . it s never biting or overwhelming mind you but the sourness is assertively present . notions of tangerine and bitter pomelo mingle with the guava . however all through the experience the heavy carbonation rears its ugly head . as i type this the bottle has been open nearly two hours and still i am experiencing discourteous carbonation issues with each sip . while not detracting enough to keep me from finishing the bottle it is enough to reduce my appreciation for all of the nuance a beer like this might have had in its glory day . overall a fun beer to drink and without the brett infection over carbonation the beer might have been a real gem . worth trying but maybe not quite enough so to seek out actively .,palate,0.4,0
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 .,palate,0.9,1
to me this was a overly complex budweiser in a lot of ways . definitely more craft and taste but still lacking . it pured a middle of the road golden witha thick white head that did not fade for a long time . the smell was sweet with strong scents of bannana . the taste was more dried bannana as well as some dried apricot flavors . i felt that the mouthfeel was the best part of this brew . it was thick and creamy which is not what the appearence would have indicated . a decent beer but not one i am keen on trying again .,palate,0.8,1
purchased a six pack of this at the lcbo . i d never had a caribbean stout before and figured i d give it a go . they have a reputation for being sickly sweet so i had a good idea what to expect . poured from a bottle into a tulip . great looking beer reddish black with a modest tan collar . very impressive lacing . smells of molasses chocolate figs raisins cherries and faint roastiness . this is a sweet smelling decadent beer . taste is good . dark fruit abounds with a mellow maltiness and a hint of roast . the fruitiness reminds me a bit of a belgian dark but only superficially . hops is almost undetectable . this beer is sweet while it s not overwhelming it needs something to keep it in check . perhaps a little more roastiness would help balance this a bit . lingering sticky finish . mouthfeel is full round luxurious . carbonation is velvety . this is great . as tasty as this is i figure the drinkability is limited by the high abv the remarkable sweetness and the one dimensionality of the flavour . it s a tasty sipper but one i d soon tire of i reckon . it should also be noted that this beer is an amazing value . a sixer of this stuff will set you back and change from the liq bo cad of course which puts it on par with some of the macro cheapies . it s flavourful and unique if a little one dimensional but should please casual drinkers and beer geeks alike . plus its . which means it packs a serious punch . you do n t need too many of these to get a buzz if that s what you re after . great stuff .,palate,0.9,1
live review . poured from the ml brown bottle with white and blue colored label of shakespeare holding a mug of beer into my samuel smith pint glass . purchased for . at save on tobacco beverage in mentor a few weeks ago . no observed best by date . a great looking medium brown creamy head over a completely black body that lets no light through and head leaves a nice curtain lacing . this is a great look . . s dark roast malt which is a greated dark roasted way with possibly some dark chocolate aromas . repeated smells reveal a nice hop presence . . t deep dark roast malt for the first thirds and then like a tide coming in hops fill up the last third but the aftertaste is a distant dark roast malt . i really like this taste . it is bold bodacious ridiculous . . m initial impressions are the smoothness derived from the creamy head . then i get the dark roast malt bigness followed by that wave of hops . this is a very big active beer with lots of layers of feel . . d fair to good due to its absolute size abv and darkness which drives the drinkability down for me . . notes i am really impressed with this beer which is not my favorite style and frankly the brewer is not my favorite either .,palate,1.0,1
beautiful light beer . american beer at its finest . as a canadian when i go to the states i get this on tap . cheap.tasty refreshing . i can drink to of these . no rim scald.no beagle breath no hang over beautiful.the best part is is a pack of ounce cans is about . .,palate,0.6,1
murrayswine brought this back from dc for me to try . i had no idea it was a fruit beer until i tried it and ironically enough i just tried aprihop for the first time yesterday . is not as good . musty apricots dominate with no hop balance as in aprihop . not complex very sweet and rather gross . flavor all but evaporates as soon as you swallow . pass .,palate,0.8,1
i love the look of this beer in my glass orange red in color very small lacing around the glass virtually no carbonation bubbles . taking a big wiff i m definitely picking up the nutmeg cinnamon aromas followed with a faint smell of pumpkin spices definitely dominate the smell . my tongue is picking up everything i was smelling with the addition of carbonation on the front of the tongue . immediately at the end there s a faint zing of hops followed by a slight boozy warmth but not much and the flavors dissipate quickly on the tongue i would like a little more lingering on my palate . this is a good pumpkin ale and weyerbacher has done a very good job with this year s batch . overall it s not as complex and bready as perhaps a few other pumpkin ales but still pretty darn good . the weyerbacher thirteen is insanely complex . i would like a little more bready chewiness as the mouthful feels a tad more thin than what i d prefer for this style . not overly bready or hoppy it sits in between hoppiness and sweetness definitely more towards the sweet side . i m appreciating pumpkin ales more and this is one i could have a few of in one sitting however the alcohol will creep up on you quite quickly so beware . sip and enjoy .,palate,0.6,1
the color is a very cloudy orange trying to make it to amber . had to be careful on the pour got some unexpected and sudden head . it s got some staying power and is lacing very well to the glass as it slowly dissipates . i was expecting the smell to just come out and get me considering the style but it did n t . got this close enough to my nose to catch a nice citrus hop aroma though . the hop bitterness in the end is certainly the dominant taste here as would be expected . the beginning provides the citrusy pine taste . very big and noticeable on the tongue . surprising smooth and light consistency for such a big beer . expected some difficulty from the ending bitterness but that was n t the case . the alcohol warms some as it goes down . this bottle itself is quite drinkable . another bottle however could damn near knock me out . it s hard to say whether i d try this again . this is my first double ipa and i m not a huge hophead to begin with though i ve come to enjoy two hearted . i suppose i may want to get another and save it until mid fall or so . good overall though .,palate,0.9,1
i love stouts so i was extremely excited to try this one . it poured out jet black with very little head and smelled almost had a coffee scent . at first sip i was blown away by the richness but about halfway through the bottle i found myself almost choking it down . towards the end it had built up a vinegar aftertaste which i was not fond of . it was strong and powerful which i love in a stout but i could only get down about half of a bottle .,palate,0.9,1
fundamentals are all there . hoppy with some warming . .seems like a double ipa smells like a double tastes like a double . .citrus side of the house dominates . .the difference with this beer i think is that it has more balance than most double s . touch of an aspirin chalky finish . one of my favorite styles and a good take on it in the end . .but this one falls short of being spectacular just a solid brew . notes as i ve had this brew many times since my original review above it gets better and better . still has that chalky aspiring effect that gets annoying but the hop profile is really well put together and the mouthfeel is crisp as can be . getting better all the time .,palate,0.9,1
travelling to omaha stayed right across from grantie city had to give them a try served on tap with a passable meal a classic irish stout . black and opaque with a generous thick caramel colored head . s very lite to the nose . just a bit of sweet maltiness t outstanding . chocolate coffee maltiness . although the follow up is totally missing m watery . low on the carbonation . thin gt d this is super drinkable due to the lack of body . taste is superb though . addendum found out later this comes in at . abv and ibu s . just fyi,palate,0.6,1
looked like a barleywine with yeast lace . a huge initial head . expirey the next month . aroma of alcohol with malt and yeast . taste burnt through and through . burnt yeast burnt barley some chocolate malt yeast sediminent of burnt particles . does n t work for me .,palate,0.4,0
picked me up a few from the nrrebro bryghus line a couple months ago after reading about this brewery in the ba mag . with it being thanksgiving i thought i d give this one a try . pours a nice reddish brown with a nice tan head and great lacing . smells of heavy sweet malts some brown sugar and light herbs or spice . t m lots of malts going on here with traces of earthy hops . i ca n t really identify any hops popping out . great mouthfeel with high carbonation and medium to full flavor . the . abv is n t hidden too well on this one especially as it warms but it s pleasing the whole time . slightly resinous and dry finish . nice but not worth the inflated pricetag .,palate,0.9,1
aroma nutty smokey and sweet . pleasant and fresh . think of it as summer porty ish . appearance black with crme colored head . taste my first impression was disappointment . a slightly sour taste with a hint of coffee and cigar smoke at the back of the tongue . however this taste was pale and watery . palate light and easy but without body . feels like somethings missing on the palate . overall to sum it all up its a decent session beer but it doesnt excel at anything really .,palate,0.4,0
vintage consumed opaque brown ruby edges a wonderful head with fluffy yellowy bubbles . aroma is of raisins fig newtons ultra sweet delectable and reminiscent of these raisin filled cake bars that used to be ever present in my parents pantry when i was younger . tastes of raisins minerals celery smoky with a vinous touch . mouthfeel is a bit powdery and a bit watery . i definitely expected more from the smell . this one turns into a sipper rather quickly and not because of a heavy body or high alcohol content .,palate,0.4,0
version served on tap at the brewpub . appearance the vine pours a clear golder straw color with a finger of pure white head . retention is pretty nice and the lacing is good as well . smell i get some funk and slight lactic notes as well as some light white grape scents and pear . a bit vinous as well . very light scents nothing that stands out . okay but not great . taste this is much more like it . lots of white grape and pear as well as a vinous characteristic . oak as well . i do get some funk but i do n t get much of a lactic or vinegary characteristic . i really enjoyed this beer a lot . mouthfeel overall this beer is rather heavier in body compared to other cascade sours i tried with a moderate amount of spritzy carbonation . extremely good . overall this was one of my top two favorites of the night . really enjoyed the notes of pale fruits and vinous character .,palate,1.0,1
best before date of . poured from a oz . can into a sam adams perfect pint . pour yields a . finger light cream colored head that collapses quickly . beer is a semi cloudy reddish clay . lacing is spotty and web like with little cling . not much of a looker here . nose is some piney hops and a touch of grassiness . very subtle almost undetectable . opens spicy with a piney hop bitterness . some citrus notes in the middle along with dried leaves and bark . end is bittering hops and a touch of nuttiness . finish is spicy with a bitter filmy aftertaste . refreshingly simple . light to medium bodied with moderate carbonation . smooth and silky in the mouth but not heavy . goes down easy . finish is accented with a lingering aftertaste . this is what the style is all about . this beer s score suffers a bit from the look and smell but its exceedingly tasty and well crafter overall . very smooth and surprisingly easy to drink a solid representation of the style overall .,palate,0.9,1
had to part with some kbs and nemesis for this one . this little trade was set up on another forum . a now this is the darkest beer ive ever seen . pours inky black absolutely no sign of lightness or clarity . the head is hard to coax out but even it is the darkest thing ive seen . this is really unlike any foam ive encountered . its a really deep burnt rustic brown red . it fades into a thick collar . i cant see through this beer at all . this is epicly dark . s wild stuff i can already tell . intensely complex and intricate here . raw cocoa vanilla coffee roasted peppers and more . some alcohol and faint cinnamon and licorice . t pretty insane stuff . this is a lot smoother with a bit of creaminess than i was expecting . chilies and chocolate will always be a good combination as long as it is done right . hunahpu does it right . starts sweet chocolatey with a touch of roasted coffee and french vanilla creme . that breaks into a chili pepper roasted red bell peppers chili powder only not as spicy character . the finish has a touch of cinnamon and more peppers . there is even a very faint capsaicin heat this is bolstered by a little bit of alcohol warmth . m this beer seems to lose carbonation very quickly . the beginning of this glass was pretty bubbly and sharp . now it is noticeably flatter and creamier . this isnt the thickest stout in the world despite what the look would have you think . it is however one of the stickiest stouts in the world . my lips and the glass are so sticky to the point of it being unpleasant . needless to say this beer doesnt finish clean but who would expect that from a big stout . d way too drinkable for a big stout of . abv . it goes down with out a fuss . it doesnt really even make you feel like you are drinking a heavy beer .,palate,0.7,1
a bright straw yellow beer with a huge head that was hard to control even with a slow pour . soapy head takes forever to dissipate with carbonation continually rising to the top . great lacing . s wheat some subtly malty sweetness and citrus come through . t tart at the start punch of sourness doughy malts and a subtle fruit dates . undertone . m high carbonation light bodied . d dryness and complexity of the beer are a great combo .,palate,0.7,1
poured into a pint glass . a blacker than a cloudy night during a full moon with a virtually nonexistent toffee colored head . absolutely no light gets through this . minimal lacing though . s raw coffee beans with traces of dark chocolate . huge wave of scent hits the nose . very mocha like in character . it s a thick rich aroma . t heavy tones of coffee and roasted malts . gives it an almost smoky bitter character at the very end . unsweetened chocolate hovers in the background the whole way through to give it a good rounded character . m creamy and rich . the carbonation is very laidback . almost feels as if it floats on the tongue . very soft . puffy in a way . d the alcohol is hidden so well that i drank two before realizing what was going on . that is all i m going to say about his one . drinkable to the nth degree . overall notes does this one live up to the hype . pretty much yeah . there s not one aspect i can criticize about this beer . perhaps i did n t quite the sweetness i was expecting but i can live with that . on the whole shot another excellent beer from founders .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle dated november into a pint glass a dark brown with hues of ruby red around the edges of the glass . tops off with a thin latte colored head that quickly breaks down into a fizzy cap . surprisingly less thick looking than the regular maduro oatmeal brown . s aromas of dark roasted coffee beans topped with a bit of sweet cream notes and brown sugar . the scent is strikingly similar to fresh cup of espresso . t roasted and bold upfront with robust notes of espresso roast bean shining through from start to finish . touches of vanilla compliment the coffee flavor nicely and the sweetness helps balance roasty character of the oatmeal malts and coffee . finishes earthy and slightly sweet with a kiss of milky latte esque flavor . m surprisingly on the more carbonated side with a slight fizzy mouthfeel . medium bodied and smooth in the finish from the oatmeal malts . o the notes of coffee and vanilla compliment the standard roasty and smooth character of the standard maduro brown ale very nicely . this is a well executed play on an already great maduro brown ale and also a great digression from the standard coffee stout combination . i m sold on coffee oatmeal brown ales .,palate,0.6,1
early rate . from a cl bottle . pours a turbid deep brown black with the tiniest wisp of a head . nose is really heavy on various types of vinegar . grape must and wet earth creep out . a nice musty leather tobacco element . boozy and a bit thin in the mouth with a major vinegar burn at the finish . just not into this . it has some deep complexities going on but that vinegar is over the top . i do n t care if it s even to style or not . i love sour beers and i love many oud bruins but not this . i ve learned since that a run of these bottles were apparently pretty bad . that s the batch i got not sure where this went wrong but it was way off .,palate,0.7,1
i poured this the beer into a chimay chalice . the color was a piercing bright red and very clear . the head was well developed and always stayed rather thick and creamy . it laced quite well down the sides of the chalice . the smell was very complex . in the begining it seems rather yeasty or maybe nutmeg it then turns to a spice and finishes with a slight hint of grapes of some sort of fruit . the taste was very pleasing and very smooth . it starts with a sweet flavor of malt . then you taste some spice or pepper like flavor in it mixed with a dry feeling that coats your mouth and tingles from the alcohol . as i got to the last sips from the chalice it almost seemed like there was a different smell maybe from the warming of the beer that seemed to me was like rose pedals or some sort of flower . was very nice .,palate,1.0,1
intriqken most certainly got this right . this beer certainly tastes like a homemade pumkin pie . i poured from a oz bottle to a pint glass getting about an inch and change of head . the head dissapeared quickly and did n t leave much lace except for the side i poured towards . the smell and the taste are pure fall this has to be one of the greatest aspects of this season great beer like this one . do n t drink and review .,palate,1.0,1
you may notice that my individual category rankings are all over the board for this one . there s a reason . a clear bronze with off white head that lasts and leaves several layers of lacing on the glass . s um . earthy hops with really grainy caramel . i got ta be honest all this really does is create a very real vomit character . not good . t wha . . oh i get it double english ipa . did n t see that one coming but i only have my own biases to blame . totally expecting the good ole american version . very grainy flavor especially from pale malt and caramel . the hops are there but mostly in bitterness not too much in flavor . they are earthy and grassy but do n t seem nearly close to the ibu listed on the bottle . totally grain dominated . it actually reminds me of an overly hopped maibock . bottled on date is less than two months ago so i ca n t blame it on being not very fresh . m this is a winner . very very smooth carbonation and medium body . you ca n t feel a bit of alcohol . d if you plug your nose until you take a swig it s extremely drinkable due to the deft hiding of alcohol content . not bad if you just get past that smell . i have n t read a review of this one yet as not to bias myself . i m really interested in what others have to say . this being a dipa be style i m guessing it s a little inflated in its score .,palate,1.0,1
a rare cascade beer than is n t soured . apparently it has been double matured in whiskey barrels . a great way to end the beachwood sour fest on to the beer super black with a little bit of head and thin lace . it s easy to spot the whiskey in the nose because it comes out in spades . in fact if i were to smell blind i would have said whiskey before imperial stout it s that dominant . the beer component is much stronger in the taste which is where this beer starts to earn its fame . lots of licorice and whiskey character and also doses of toasted oak and baker s chocolate . very rich and full bodied smooth chewy all while the alcohol is hidden . this is a whiskey lover s imperial stout . if you hate that spirit stay away from diesel . if you re the kind who loves to dump shots of maker s mark into your imperial stout then this is your beach . i do n t exactly hate or love the spirit but what i do know is that i like diesel a lot .,palate,1.0,1
pours a jet black color out of the can with a bold creamy brown head . aroma is of coffee oatmeal chocolate and molasses . taste features a prominent oatmeal taste with bitterness coming from the coffee and some hops . with a little bit of sweetness coming from the chocolate and molasses . rich hearty mouthfeel,palate,1.0,1
pours a hazy golden color with a thin head and a small thin rim of watery lace . smells of grain corn husk and lemon . the flavor has a grainy and biscuity backbone that is supported by a light fruitiness and some honey flavors . mildly bitter in the finish . the fruit and honey keep this from being a boring beer . the mouthfeel is very creamy and smooth as silk . this is a pretty boring beer considering the description on the bottle . as the beer warmed it became less drinkable .,palate,0.8,1
look artwork is relatively basic . pours pale yellow and settles a lighter amber in the glass . little to no carbonation and a massive frothy head . smell smells light and crisp . mouth watering in a hydrating sense . taste creamy crisp light and refreshing . they balance the flavors with the refreshment just right here . mouthfeel smooth and clean very clean . perfect in this sense . drinkability perfect drinkability here . very impressive simple and done right . a lot of people do n t understand that this kind of ale does n t need to be hearty and even necessarily full of flavor it s supposed to be light .,palate,1.0,1
glass at the brewpub in portland for about five dollars reviewed from notes i took on my cell phone color is amber with some dark brown tint inch light beige head some decent retention around five minutes some lacing towards the top aroma of piney hops grapefruit grains floral accents caramel roasted nuts and earthiness starts off with some malt that appears to be roasty at times almonds and other nuts provide some chewiness in the middle finish has pine and citrusy hops that were apparent in the smell starts off malty and ends hoppy almost has a little wheat in the aftertaste something else chewy though goes from roasted to nutty to dry medium bodied moderate carbonation could drink another glass pretty light considering it is eight and a half percent can be a little boozy once it warms but the hops are there to mask it and they do a pretty good job worth trying,palate,0.9,1
live review . poured from a oz . bomber into my spaten optimatory . l mug . purchased for . at reider s market in painesville about months ago . no observed best by or freshness date found by me on label or the bottle . . abv a wow medium brown creamy one inch head over a gorgeous deep dark mahogany no light comes through the middle but the edges display an excellent mahogany hue body . very impressive look and it looks even better in my optimator mug . the look almost can not be improved a more obvious lacing would have rated it a . . s well not that good . there is a kind of a spoiled yeasty smell along with the medium to dark roast malt and dark caramel smells which unfortunately are in the distance that first hits you . it is not pleasant . it kind of reminds me of sweaty gym socks for some reason . t eeewwww . .the spoiled yeasty smell carried right over into the taste . wow . this beer looked like it had so much promise out of the bottle . a fabulous look love the color but this is not a good taste . behind the putrid yeast or grains is a great tasting beer of medium to dark malt the dark caramel and a really nice smoothness but how can you not notice the puke like rancid taste in the front . the after taste was thankfully more of the goodness of this beer . m nice smooth feel and if it were n t for that repulsive prominent taste i can tell that this would have been a hell of a beer . d not good due to the putrid taste at least the taste in the front . . notes this beer had so much potential but oh . .that nasty taste and smell . .,palate,0.8,1
aroma is sweet and malty but with a very high level of diacetyl . comes off as butterscotch . very low hop aroma . nice amber color very clear . small and quickly fading head . diacetyl whacks me over the head here . in the flavor it s like someone melted some butter into my beer . there s a malty backbone behind it . hop bitterness is pretty low . hop flavor is non existant . each sip is so overly diacetyl that it s hard to concentrate on any other flavors . it s like someone melted a pad of butter into my glass . medium full bodied somewhat creamy . i really could n t finish this one . a little diacetyl can add a hint of richness or depth but too much and it stops tasting like beer and instead is like liquid popcorn .,palate,0.8,1
light copper with a creamy head . fresh herbs sweet pine and some sweet orange smells . initial taste reveals citrus flavor with alittle sweet malt and finishes with a grassy peppery bitterness . mouthfeel is right on for the style medium bodied witha crisp bitterness . overall an enjoyable ipa .,palate,0.9,1
appearance pours a dark caramel color with a small head that quickly settled to a thin skim of bubbles . a little sticky lacing is left on the glass . some particulate matter that settles to the bottom of the glass . smell things really pick up now . a lot caramel and toffee notes . smells sweet and fruity . alcohol is detected but does not seem intimidating . taste overall sweet but not overboard in sweetness . nice toffee and rum flavors up front . a touch of vanilla as well . the alcohol is well integrated and adds some warmth and kick . there is a hop flavor and bitterness that detracts from the wonderful malt flavor . the deeper i got into the glass the hops became even more noticeable and lowered the score a little . i would of preferred a much milder hopped ale here but this is still a damn near perfect flavored old ale . this might of been influence by the hop crazed beer culture as it would of been better with half the ibus . mouthfeel soft silky smooth texture . full bodied and rich . perfect . drinkability my bottle has a date of . should of waited a little longer and let the hops fade some more . but still a very good example of the style .,palate,1.0,1
a the beer is hazy pale yellow in color and has a light to moderate amount of visible carbonation . it poured with a finger high bright white head that died down but consistently left a thin layer of bubbles covering the surface . s there are very light aromas of citrus and wheat in the nose . t similar to the smell there are muted flavors of citrus and wheat in the taste . there are some hints of spices and yeast towards the finish . m it feels light bodied and watery on the palate with a moderate amount of carbonation . the yeast and spices adds a little bit of dryness to the finish which seems unusual for the style . o the beer isnt difficult to drink and has some hints of refreshing properties but theres nothing interesting about the taste that would make me want to try it again .,palate,0.3,0
served in straight pint glass . poured a medium dark brown amber with a inch of thin white head that had ok retention and lacing . the aroma was a nice blend of malt and hops very well balanced . on the tongue however the brew was very hop forward . on top of the malt foundation there was nice crisp hops grabbing your attention with good tangy citrus finish . the body was full well rounded smooth and balanced . drinkability was very good as usual for this brewery it s certainly worth a couple if you see it or worth a trip out a town while it s on . overall this brew is a slight let down for one of my local faves but it is still better than a lot of other highly thought of ipas that i ve tried certainly worth grabbing if you get the chance .,palate,0.8,1
pours deep brown almost black and completely opaque . great brown reddish head . smell is a bit too strong . strong mollasses mixed with alcohol . burnt malt . taste . bourbon and chocolate and molasses . strong . mouthfeel is creamy . semi thick with some smootheness . drinkability is a bit rough . can only do one of these . i think i will let the rest of my bottles sit for a bit .,palate,0.9,1
pours a hazy orange with two fingers of an almost white head comprised of medium sized bubbles which retreat rapidly leaving little in the way of lacing white bread predominates on the nose with some grapefruit rind hoppiness also present the aroma is not very strong neither is the taste except for a bitterness that lingers whats there is a lightly toasted malt which floats across the palette while a considerable bitterness sets up and stays around the taste is rather lacking in complexity the bottle claims a dry hopping step that just does n t translate here the medium bodied mouthfeel was just right for the syle and the drinkability improved porportionally with temperature as the malt asserted itself more against the bitterness i have to say from the reviews i expected more from this beer i will probably try again at some point in case this is just an out of date example,palate,0.8,1
. oz can into tulip snifter . pours a milk chocolate color that cascades into a frothy creamy tan head . after it all settles it is a black body with a thick creamy light tan . the aroma is predominately of chocolate and cocoa with some coffee notes as well . the taste follows the nose with it fading from sweet chocolate upfront to lightly bitter cocoa and then to a bitter coffee slightly chalky like finish . creamy from the nitro can but fairly devoid of carbonation . it then finishes quite thin and watery feeling . a pretty pour intriguing and pleasant aroma decent taste but then the lack of carbonation and watery finish in the mouthfeel is so drastic it affects the taste .,palate,0.2,0
ml bottle poured into a pint glass a a nice yellow haze with a super creamy frothy head thats about fingers thick and has decent retention and good lacing . s yeast orange lemon and spices . good nose on this . t beautiful spicy taste to this . lemon and yeast in there as well . m lots of carbonation maybe bordering on too much . o this is a tasty farmhouse ale thats well worth it for the price . will definitely give this one another try .,palate,0.6,1
oz . bottle purchased at the liquor collection in honolulu . body is light amber with thin head moderate lacing . nose is almost non existent . really . flavor is watered down apa . very little malt body light hops on the finish . it s like my favorite session pa only much much less so . mouthfeel is thin macro thin . drinkability is ok . it seems that many hawaiian brews are made to be served cold on a hot day . fair enough . this is just far too light for my palate .,palate,0.4,0
the head retention not even worth mentioning . very clear looking toffee brown red color in the beer . sweet malty scent . fruity and powerful like apples and cranberries . has an underlying scent of smokiness like a red wine . impressive . one note flavor . malt . barely a hop flavor to be had . all of the fruity noses on the scent do n t come through on the taste . balanced and mellow but decidedly minimal . creamy mouthfeel thick and full feels like there should be more head . filling and it just does a great job of covering your whole mouth . i enjoy the side notes of this beer but the flavor is underwhelming . its lack of punch makes it a decent swig but slightly deflated .,palate,0.9,1
what can i say about budweiser that hasnt already been said . this is truly the king of beers pours a golden straw with a fizzy dying head . not a whole lot in the smell department . malt . hops . beer . the mouthfeel is nothing special . malt mostly . smooth and crisp . i just love to drink this beer . it is delicious . and it goes with just about anything .,palate,0.7,1
reviewed tap two rows rice village houston tx pours a golden brown body but again no head from the pour . a nice hoppy aroma with some slight citrus notes . has a good hoppy flavor . tasty seems to be one of the better beers at two rows .,palate,0.4,0
appearance pours a clear brown color with ruby highlights . about of tan head forms which has pretty decent lacing and okay retention . smell smells nutty with a bit of coffee and cocoa . nice malty smell without a lot of hop character . appropriate for the style . taste very malty all around . nutty with lighter coffee and cocoa accents . hop character is limited but still present . mouthfeel overall light medium in body with abundant fine carbonation . smooth drinking . overall it s a good brown ale that borders very good but does n t go the extra mile to differentiate itself .,palate,0.9,1
pours black brown with a lovely light khaki head . nose is grapes and prunes with undertones of root beer that is likely how the vanilla is manifesting itself . more vanilla nose develops as the beer gets air . nose is very inviting . mouthfeel is thin and watery and with little body if any . flavors are dull bitter without character or appeal . tastes a bit like a lightly burnt black lager . the nose promises the mouth does not deliver in any respect . finish is a dull light pine bitter . no need to try this again .,palate,0.3,0
poured from bottle with a nov. date . a poured aggressively in to a new belgium snifter creating a finger head which dissipated quickly . black with a surviving caramel colored lace . s fresh coffee grounds some dark chocolate roasted malts . t initially it s iced coffee with a touch of sweetness . it finishes with smooth dry dark chocolate and a rising bitterness . m nicely carbonated which carries the goodness throughout the palate . d this a superb beer for drinking one . or four . i will surely pick some more up next time i m in an area of distribution .,palate,0.6,1
fl oz brown glass bottle with standard pressure cap served into a brown palace mini hefeweissbier glass in high altitude castle rock colorado . reviewed live . a pours a two and a half finger head of nice cream lacing good thickness and fairly impressive retention . colour is a nontransparent solid black . sm heavy caramelized malt with cream chocolate and nuts . a moderately strong aroma and quite a nutty one all around . t quite nutty which becomes particularly apparent on the climax and in the finish . not as much cream as i d like but what is there emerges in the first half . the climax holds all the chocolate which serves well as a welcome release from the other flavours . it s balanced to a degree in terms of structure but suffers from a problematic flavour balance . the profile ca n t fully commit to nuts and should n t . some roasted barley as a foundation would be very welcome here but instead they use caramelized malt . this is a poor decision . all around it s a pretty decent brew . mf should be very dry and pretty coarse . instead it s mildly dry and rather smooth . this is downright wrong for the style and ends up feeling like it s somewhere between a stout and a porter . dr quite drinkable but not without its flaws . i d try it on nitro but elsewise it is n t captivating enough to invest in again .,palate,0.4,0
chilled bottle into a glass . shared by mfielden i believe . thanks mark . a pours a pitch black body with a wonderfully dense beige head . retention is very short as i d expect from a beer . some trails of bubbles on top of the brew and a little lacing during a swig . s really bitter roasted coffee in the smell . so this is what that famous cat poop java smells like . mmm . molasses and chocolate give it a sweeter note to balance out that very sharp bitterness . t if you do n t like coffee or poop this may not be the beer for you . it s very sharp and stinging with a roasted coffee note . i have to say it s very distinct and unlike any other coffee or coffee stout i ve ever had . molasses dark chocolate and a grainy component in the mid taste that provide some complexity though not as much as i d expect from something this big and balance to the beer . quite tasty . m smooth as silk very velvety . i guessed this was an oatmeal stout from the mouthfeel alone there s always something very smooth and creamy about them . this one is no exception . d i m informed this runs which is a little high but tolerable for a ml bottle especially taking into account the cost of the coffee . i admit i enjoyed it . i d pay it again .,palate,0.9,1
dark black color . large foamy white head . aroma is chocolate coffee and a touch of dark fruit . a medium to light bodied porter . hops are slightly bitter . a very smooth tasting porter . touches of oak and dried fruit are complemented by a bourbon like sweetness . perhaps a bit thin tasting for a porter but i have been noticing this trait in a lot of porters lately so it may just be me . a very drinkable winter warmer porter . etched painted beer bottle . mouthfeel is full and round . finish is clean and smooth . aftertaste is slightly sweet .,palate,1.0,1
black tan head . sticky lacing . burnt chocolate toffee . off putting however . watered down roasted chocolate . cigarette ashes in water . very dense for the low abv . medium carbonation . buttery thick mouthfeel . not the worst beer in the world and quite sessionable tis a pitty the beer has some off putting scents and generally is quite bland and watery .,palate,0.8,1
a the pour is a very clear ruby red color with no head or carbonation at all . s the cherries stand out immediately but there is a very strong medicinal note . the cherries are very cough syrup and cough drop like . t lots of medicinal cherry flavor and what does n t taste like cough meds is just completely sugary . m the body is medium with no carbonation . not sryupy which can often often happen with such lowly carbonated beers . d there s really no reason for me to drink this again unless perhaps if i had a cold . but even then i d probably go to the pharmacy .,palate,0.7,1
my first goose island . picked up while on bidniz in az . oz to pint glass at about degrees . awesome pour f of crisp white head over top of a totally murky light yellow body . some visible carbonation and the head faded to a nice perma film . nice floral aromas with a light bretty funk and some sweet spices . fairly crisp in the mouth with an exceptional smoothness going down . flavors of lemon zest straw and a little coriander . slight acidity and minor funky goodness . this is refreshing as hell and a real winner for the summer heat .,palate,1.0,1
bottled poured into imperial pint glass . a pours a light for the style amber . very clear . minimal off white head . s malty dark bread but not much of it . a very tame nose on this one . t a mild bready malt flavor one anticipates from a marzen but there is an unpleasant sourness to it . it is n t huge but replaces the malty sweetness that i expect . not good . m medium bodied . o not a very good marzen . not a very good beer . will not revisit .,palate,0.7,1
reviewed from notes . served in pint glass . date on the bottle says drink before october th . pours a deep copper color with a foamy tan hand a sandy color head . the body seems a little orangey now . the retention is very nice it forms a rocky landscape of bubbly mountains . the body looks thin but the lacing is ok . the flavor is big malts slightly bready big sweetness too . some caramel malts and then a some hops come in . in the nose all i get is some malts with a citrusy hop bite . the taste is muuuch sweeter than expected . the finish is kind of dry . a piney resiny aftertaste . some grapefruit comes through especially in regards to the bitterness . a yeast note reminds me of the yeast used in english mild ales . the body is oily but thin . not thick at all but lacking carbonation . not a beer i will get again . nothing truly offends me about but nothing really gets me excited either .,palate,0.4,0
a nice clear dark amber color with pillow white thick head that s long lasting assertive pineapple lemon nose with hints of grapefruit . thin weak mouth feel with thin simple fruity lemon hop flavors sweet undertones in the back palate short hop finish . acceptable but unremarkable . the appearance and nose on this beer are it s high points . thin mouth feel and lack of any real complexity leaves one wanting .,palate,0.4,0
pours a hazy a bit paler than expected yellow with nice lacing . aromas are dominated by banana with a bit of clove underneath . vanilla . nothing to smell here folks . the taste is exactly the same . no vanilla . wtf . great mouthfeel and i could drink this on a sunny day on their patio all day . would be s across the board if sold as hefeweizen but saying it has vanilla then none in it at all and my wife agreed knocks it down .,palate,0.9,1
first and foremost this is not a pilsner do n t think of it that way just slip that out of your head . though iit has a typical pilsner appearance soapy head and a light golden hue . the smell is where you will first be surprised and know something is different here bright floral bouquets of citrus and a tart sweetness kind of like kiwi almost . then you get to the taste . that bright floral aspect jumps out again strong citrus lemon zest tones to it . this builds to a surprising bitterness and finishes with a sublimely smooth rich maltiness . i really love a smooth and malty finish . i find the mouthfeel to be a bit too stingingly carbonated perhaps this is done to emphasize the citric character . but still stays fairly smooth . drinkability is i will have another . .and another . i could absolutely take on a pack of these in an evening with no problems . when i moved west i was saddened by the lack of lagers . this is a very welcome edition to the bierscape in arizona . i hope this sticks around and i hope it inspires nimbus to try more lagers . again not a pilsner . i think the pale lager is a perfect description . nimbus makes a hell of a pale ale ditto on the pale lager .,palate,0.7,1
a well it started out crystal clear when i bought it but it was shaken up along the way home to become a nice cloudy amber . there is a nice off white that is leaving some lace . s it smell absolutely unbelievable . strong combos of grapefruit and what i would describe as sweet oak . there is some pear and some caramel too . t strong sweet and floral hops hit the mouth first . alcohol and toasty malt bring up the rear . once again that nice oak flavor . m i think this is an old bottle simply because ive had that certain tartness that old bottles give . other than that it has sharp carbonation and has good body . d if this was n t as old as it is it might be better than it is . so i m going to say if it was a little less in the sweetness area it would be one of the best dipas .,palate,0.6,1
sampled a ml bottle from a variety case purchased from the brewery . the stout pours as expected a very dark brown colour with a huge dark cream head . the head was not creamy like guinness rather quite bubbly this made it very difficult to pour . the nose was initially dominated by roasted by roasted barley and a meatish smell along with a scent that can only be described as baked beans honest i am not joking . the taste was dominated initially by roasted malts a bitter sweet aftertaste hoppy with spices and herbs this left a dry and rather unusual feeling in the mouth . the beer was entirely too light bodied for a stout this really was one of the most disappointing elements of the beer . overall a very unusual tasting irish style stout the bitter sweet combo in the aftertaste is rather odd and maybe an acquired taste however the severe lack of body does not make me wish to spend time with this beer adjusting my palate .,palate,0.4,0
pours a crystal clear brown with ruby highlights . the head rose to about a one finger size and laced nicely . aroma is very estery with notes of pineapple plum and other fruits . not a big hop profile . taste is very sweet . more fruitiness and malts . not much hops here either but they are balancing the beer out a little bit . the bitterness lets you know they are there . mouthfeel is almost cloying from the sweetness and really is the only category this beer suffers . otherwise a very tasty beverage .,palate,0.4,0
bottled at the bruery s anniversary . dark brown with a small head . mellow whiskey lots of wood and smoke in the aroma . the flavor is a silky blend of smooth whiskey vanilla malt brown sugar and wood . full bodied and silky . the best of the three bottled versions and it seems to have come out the best as a stand alone beer though i think that in the case of the papier project the final blend came out to be greater than the sum of its parts .,palate,1.0,1
pours an almost black brew with an off white cap of foam . the aroma is a bit plain as it is one sided and all i can smell are some sweet malt and a touch of spice . the flavor is pretty rich and it has a strange bitterness to the malt background of sweet dark caramel malt and roasted malt . the spice seems to be the main bittering agent in this one and it changes the balance of the flavor a little too much . the body has a velvety feel to it as the low carbonation and the residual sugar contribute to a very nice smoothness . very drinkable in the winter time especially december .,palate,0.9,1
had this in a . oz bottle in a great divide balloon glass . thanks mom . this beer pours a dark dark brown inth a rocky off white head . the head died down pretty fast i think my mom recently washed her glass with a bit too much soap sigh but it was excellent while it lasted . very tight bubbles . as the head dies down the light is able to penetrate thhe beer and it shows some orange tinge to that brown . nice . the only real problem is that i accidentally pure a bit too much into the glass and ended up with some yeasty sediment . oops . the smell is dominated by dark fruits soaked in rum . not too different from the trois pistoles that i had last night except a bit less spicy . not quite as magical as i would have expected from it s reputation . the flavor is complex and fruity . definite rum bite from the booze but it does n t linger and gives a generally pleasant aftertaste . not as spicy as i would have expected . definitely has enough depth and character to give me a slightly different impression every time i take another sip . the mouthfeel is excellent definitely in line with every other excellent trappist beer i ve had . the tight bubbles give way to a smoothness and richness that is just heavenly . the drinkability is very good but i m not knocking people over to get more of it . i guess i expected more from the beer given its reputation but now that i ve had it i think i ll just stay with my st. bernardus that i can acquire much easier down in texas .,palate,1.0,1
pours a very pale yellow with a large white head that leaves heavy lacing on the glass . i was going to lower the score because the lack of color but then thought better of it because it is a pilsner and it did have an impressive head and nice lacing . the smell is intense hop aroma . the noble hops are on full display . earth herbal pepper and floral elements from the hops . no malt comes through in the aroma . the hops dominate the flavor as well . nice herbal and pepper hop flavor . the malt does lend a dry cracker quality in the finish . light body with a very active carbonation . nothing really special here . a very refreshing beer . i like pilsners on the dry side so this one really appealed to me .,palate,0.6,1
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 .,palate,0.2,0
gah what a disappointment . poured from a bomber into my corsendonk tulip . it sure looks pretty . rich golden orange with a couple fingers of head that sticks around to the finish with great lacing . and from here on out it gets a lil complicated . let me just say that this reminds me greatly of hop stoopid and i disliked that beer for much the same reasons . so that said if you dug hop stoopid i ca n t imagine you not liking this beer . also beer is . abv still incorrectly listed as of . aroma is initially quite pineapple y and tangerine and citrus fruit . the taste is much the same particularly the pineapple . malty base is there with slightly strong sweetness bitterness is no more than an afterthought with an excellent full smooth body a little oily . rich . delicious . but as it warms from fridge this had sat out roughly minutes before it was served a funky rotten fruit smell and flavor starts to rear its ugly head . kind of musty . unpleasant . worse as it gets to cellar temperature . reminds me of what i ve previously found only in fresh hop beers that made me question whether they waited too long before using the fresh hops . although it definitely has some of the onion y flavor of the summit hop . but more . musty . the malt sweetness balancing bitterness and mouthfeel are all great and the initial aroma was excellent otherwise i d further dock the aroma score and probably the flavor . what starts off a pleasing experience turns into a remarkably unpleasant one . caveat emptor .,palate,0.9,1
pale straw in colour showing brilliant clarity . the thick pillow of head that tops it settles to a thin layer of bubbles and laces spottily . mild aroma of bread and noble hops a character that i wish would assert itself a bit more . has that doughy yet neutral flavour a lout of good pilsners possess but with more residual sweetness . that sweet flavour is somewhat like honey but nowhere near as sweet as honey . hop flavour is lemony and grassy but muted . mild bitterness . feels light and crisp with soft carbonation . leaves the mouth feeling lightly oiled between sips . balanced and clean this is a very easy drinking beer . i d be happy to session on this if it were available on its own in ontario instead of as part of piece gift set .,palate,0.9,1
i m not quite sure what to make of this one . i think highly of sn but at the same time i just do n t care much for this anny brew . it looks good when poured into the glass but i find the aroma to be a bit off putting . it almost smells like it s been brewed with cheap adjucts . the taste reminds me even more of cheap adjuct cereal grains . the label said something about cascade hops which sounded good to me . i think i m getting some cascade character but the overpowering unpleasant grainy flavors i m also getting are really turning me off . as this beer warms the flavors i do n t like are becoming even more apparent . to me this brew sort of tastes like a cheap macro brew which has been blended with an average micro pale ale . maybe it s just me . i m not sure about that but i do know that it s one and done for me .,palate,0.9,1
pours with a short off white head that fades quickly to nothing . clear amber to orange body . no lacing . aromas a nice authentic pumpkin meat is strong along with allspice cinnamon and nutmeg in the balance . as it warms it turns a bit artificial and seems strongly herbal peppery . flavors are very nice . nothing is overdone . it s a great blend of pumpkin spices and sweetness . alcohol is very well hidden this will sneak up on you . good richness full but not thick on the mouthfeel . slightly cloying with the aftertaste film but actually a bit lighter than most imperial pumpkin ales . really well done pumpkin ale cc just continues to impress . glad i picked up two of these .,palate,0.9,1
i kept drinking the barley wine special reserve without trying the bourbon aged stout because i really loved the bw . this ale was a disappointment in comparison though i m not saying it is a horrible beer or anything . just not as good . a poured syrupy and pitch black . virtually no head . like oil out of a beer bottle . not a bad omen for a stout . s a sweet chocolate caramel aroma with whiskey apparant up front . t other reviews have stated oak is more the flavor than bourbon and i would have to agree . a very sweet stout . the sweetest stout i ve had to date . plenty of chocolate and plain sugary tast . maybe some toffe as well . honestly a little too sweet for me . i m also getting no carbonation like fellow reviewers but i would actually prefer a good bit more . d i rated this rather low becasue of the sweetnessand total lack of carbonation . it was so sweet i could not take more than a glass . the barley wine special reserve is much more drinkable and that s what i had expected out of this stout . i can only take this in small amounts .,palate,0.3,0
served on tap poured in a oz . glass . appearance very rich deep brown almost black color . tan frothy head . smell deep malty aromas of cocoa and faint coffee flavors . quite nice . taste mouthfeel smooth going down not overly carbonated . i was quite impressed with the taste very rich and complex . toasted malts dominate but do n t overpower . yum . drinkability next time i m there i ll likely pick up a growler to enjoy at home .,palate,0.6,1
a near opaque black with a few dark mahogany highlights . coffee colored head that sticks and leaves residue on the sides of the glass . s roasted barley coffee and licorice . t m coffee bitter unrefined chocolate hints of dark fruit roasted grain and other flavors reminiscent of coffee with cream . light carbonation accents the thick creamy smooth mouthfeel . this stuff pours like dirty motor oil . d i do n t think it was designed as a session beer but it is highly drinkable for a sweet stout .,palate,1.0,1
a very clear and yellow medium heavy carbonation . thin head dissolved quickly . s very slight and weak . very slight grain and sweetness grapes . . t light taste . light sweetness mild and crisp . very slight bitter grain finish . clean . . m light watery body . medium carbonation . dry finish . d light and easy to drink . sessional . overall impression i like the idea of rolling rock more than i like rolling rock s taste . i like western pa and the hardworking attitude of the place . it s better than the light beers and i do love the bottle however the taste is pretty minimal . i d some it up this way i think my mind enjoys rolling rock more than my taste buds do but it s better than a typical light beer for the same price . a solid session beer and i like to support locals over world powers . i like to think i m still doing that when i continue to buy rolling rock .,palate,0.4,0
a pours a nice hazy slightly golden hay hue . a white foamy head forms with leaves quickly . s nice full banana spike and yeast . a touch of boozy heat . some subtle musk . lemon and orange zest is present . t orange and citrus zest with a slight sweetness upfront . fades to the notes found in the aroma spice yeast . gets a dirty bread earthy tone in end and finish . hot alcohol is there . m medium bodied and lingers well . the alc does sit on palate and stays in throat . too hot . o the alcohol really detracts from this beer . it seem to ruin the delicate notes and makes drinking what should be a refreshing beer a tiresome chore . i would strongly suggest aging this beer to aid with the flavor profile .,palate,0.4,0
i have to keep in mind that i am reviewing a baltic porter and they have a different flavor than american porters . .one that i am really not crazy for . a very nice . dark brown to almost black . small head with intense lacing . nice . s t baltic porter . has a completely different smell and taste than american porters . funk is what i call it . fish . nuts . european . not american . do n t mean to be rude but just has a different all together smell and flavor . this being my second baltic porter i have to say that american micro breweries have mastered and passed the art of brewing great porters and stouts . nothing compares . .period . m nice average mouthfeel . not too thin and not too thick . very creamy . nice texture . i do like this part of this brew . d no . for something that has this aftertaste i will never seek out a baltic porter again . nothing will make me change my mind . very high alcohol content for a beer that is subpar on taste and smell . however very nice looking and mouthfeel . i do find these qualities very nice .,palate,0.8,1
oz . brown bottle purchased at party source poured into an imperial pint . no dating . a pours a very deep brown nearly black and lets basically no light in . finger of creamy light khaki head forms and has decent retention . it looks like it d produce nice blanketing lace from the creamy head but it just does n t stick very long . s lots of smoke and smoked meats . oily smoked meats come to mind bacon ham salami . an underlying molasses peeks through . t m a good porter taste up front . a bit of cola and hints of grape . throughout is a nice smoke and meat taste similar to the nose but more of a supporting role . body is medium full with a great velvety smoothness . d very easy to drink and a nice moderate abv . not quite as good as stone s smoked porter but it can definitely hold its own .,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle app amber with hues of orange . a chunky white head . a nice thick haze . boy do i love my beers unfiltered smell fruity and bitter american hops . i was never a fan of smelling the bitterness . but the aroma of citrus fruit is rather inviting . taste a near perfect ipa flavor . low in malt but the bitterness is perfectly balanced and leaves no unpleasant aftertaste . it s an overall light flavor but the wonderful bitterness weighs heavily on the score . full refreshing mouthfeel with good carbonation to match .,palate,1.0,1
bottle . i was worried that the cork had gone bad since there were dried brown drops runnig down the neck . cork released with a reassuring pop . light brown head that fully vanished . hazy and murky dark amber . heavy yeast but also some barnyard and mold aromas . this is a bit skunked me thinks . there was still some good carbonation . could taste some dried fruit . i guess this one is best drunk fresh . it was properly stored since i bought it in .,palate,0.8,1
pours a soild dark carbonated black pour creating a thick toffee head . aroma of stale cold coffee which isnt a bad thing like . this is truly a coffee lovers beer and if you do n t like coffee you just made the wrong choice . tastes like a strong cup of coffee with a mouthfeel of chocolate and maybe a spike of alcohol as well . hops may contribute to the bitterness but there is no way of knowing for sure . very well thought out and well put together . all the flavors of the chocolate coffee oatmeal and caramel malts come together harmoniously . as the beer warms up more of the same the stronger flavors becoming more prevalent . the mouthfeel is thick and syrupy you need to be in the mood for this sort of beer . not a hot weather or daytime beer for me at least . winter after a nice meal on a friday night cuddled up with a loved one is more my style . the high abv is the only negative and causes the drinkability level to hault at one for me .,palate,0.6,1
ml . binny s orland la moneuse s winter ale pours with a deep golden hue . there s a slight chill haze with solid carbonation bubbles rising quickly to the giant three finger meringue like head . the head that forms is big and chunky and leaves very respectable chunk sheet lacing on it s way down the glass . smells of a saison . toasty biscuity like malts are blanketed by lemon drops and a nice sweet sugary profile . there s a touch of hay and an earthiness found in saisons . as this beer warms the sugar seems to be brown instead of candi . there s a faint hint of spicy alcohol wafting around in there every now and then . the flavor and smell are almost identical although the flavor is a little more subdued . the biscuity pale malts are there and create a sturdy base . there s a refreshing squeeze of lemon throughout . there is some sugar and it tastes to me like brown sugar . it s not heavy at all and adds a nice layer of complexity . my only complaint of this beer is the mouthfeel . it has the thinner body like you would want from a saison which i ve come to believe this beer is but the bubbly carbonation just is n t there to move it along the way it needs to . finishes dry . this beer goes down easy and is a thirst quencher . it s also dry so it leaves you wanting another drink immediatly after the last . this is a solid brew from brasserie de blaugies . a good thirst quenching saison . there is n t a whole lot in the way of what i think of winter spicing but it s good none the less . worth picking up if you re a fan of saisons .,palate,0.6,1
bought a sixer of this at a fancy store on bald head island . i had to quickly check their beer stock as the line was dwindling . this was the only carolina brew i noticed as i looked . nice labeling though appears to be more macro in nature . no freshness or born on dating . enjoyed this poured into a clear plastic glass as i ate an improvised meal on a deserted beach . poured an orangy gold with a bright white head . great retention and excellent lacing . nose was citric and a little sour after smelling the beer i was worried that this was a macro knock off that wouldnt be worth my time and money . this one is crisp smooth and perfect for style . a medium body comes through slightly sweet and wheaty with just a light bit of hops on the end . very drinkable . we enjoyed this initially ice cold out of the fridge but also at cellar temperature . forgot some ice on the travels but it was still tasty . extra props for having a twist off when i forgot the bottle opener,palate,0.6,1
completely opaque black brown body under a creamy light tan head that lasts to the bottom of the glass leaving sheets of lacing . good stout appearance . note that this beer comes from a nitrogen tap not carbonated with co . smell not very assertive is burned chocolate toasted oats roasted malt and coffee . taste follows the smell to a t with the burned chocolate dominating . nice sour sweet finish from the toasted oats . mouthfeel is absurdly rich and creamy silky smooth and slurpalicious . long proteins from the oats . it s the best feature of this brew . drinkability is a bit low for this style i think . is pretty high for an oatmeal stout . i mean i like the taste love the mouthfeel and would enjoy having two or three of these but that abv is on the high end . overall a worthy malt bomb from a brewpub more noted for its hop dominated beers . give it a try .,palate,1.0,1
this new york brew is an excellent value for ipa lovers . i get it by the bottle box at local stores in ithaca when it s on sale which happens fairly regularly at sale price around . such a super deal for a quality albeit conservatively hopped ale . pour the bottle high into pint glass to make head reach all the way up to rim bottles are maybe more carbonated than they need to be so that foaming tames the fizz some . head settles fast very clear amber in glass is what you d expect from a filtered ale . taste is clear too easy to swallow mix of fairly conservative hop and light malt . mouthfeel can be too fizzy if you do n t make sure to pour high for tall head . good clean aftertaste with some hop aroma up the nose . when i m drinking more than one beer this is my favorite second or third as it s got enough hops to satisfy is not highly alcoholic and sells for a real good price where i live . also i hate to pay for transporting beer on diesel truck wheels and the utica brewery is close enough for me to feel glad supporting local industry .,palate,0.6,1
poured from the can into a nonic style pint glass . a pours a somewhat hazy orange color with a thin head and good lacing . s ginger and hops are the most dominant . i can smell some faint notes of pumpkin as well . maybe i just do n t like the smell of ginger but i m not a fan of the smell here . almost soapy cleaning solution esque . t so it tastes a bit better than it smells but i m not sure quite what s going on here . i ve picked up the hoppyness bitterness of a milder ipa the pumpkin spice flavors of a normal fall seasonal and the ginger . it s tasty enough just it is n t all that well balanced . though you can tell it s meant to be a fall seasonal . m the mouthfeel is this beer s saving grace . medium bodied nicely carbonated very smooth and drinkable . o i ll be honest i still do n t know quite what to make of autumnation . it s tasty enough and feels great on the palate it s just sort of a mess in terms of balance and the smell . but most importantly i enjoyed the actual drinking and would have again .,palate,0.9,1
this arrived with a big fluffy deep tan light brown head . the beer was really dark with very little light able to pass through it . the nose was very roasty like coffee but with an underlying malty sweetness . the mouthfeel was thick and full almost creamy . there was an immediate sensation of roasted coffee beans on the palate . the finish was also roasty but with a lingering charcoal taste which i dislike sorry . this drank more like a stout than a porter . i m down with it but not as a session beer .,palate,0.8,1
is this a bitter or an ipa . the bar where i had it seemed to think the latter . i m not so sure myself . did n t pour with much head but packed some surprising fizz . bland clean light copper color . wet metal and hop aroma . mildly malty sweetness in the nose and palate . could swear i was getting a good bit of rye in the flavor as well . the jury is out as to how honest the attempt was to brew this is to style . naturally there ll be a spin on it . it does maintain a feel and body somewhere in the neighborhood of a british ale . i did n t however encounter any bitters nearly as hoppy in the uk . even by british ipa standards the hops are a little much from start to finish which i believe foiled the effort . just a strange off balance of bold dry hopping covering up what might actually be a enjoyably mild taste that slides off into a ghostly finish the low abv is certainly noticeable and true to style . queer brew . did n t offend but sure did n t impress .,palate,0.8,1
very unimpressive beer of the great duvel brewers . it shows that a nice label and the thought of a monastery are not enough to make a nice beer . l that looks good . s that disappoints . t that tastes like a duffy cellar . m that is a nice carbonation though . o that is something to forget very quickly .,palate,0.9,1
tried on tap at sydney s local taphouse . very excited to see it there . pours a deep dark horrible black . very opaque without even much lightening of the colour at the edges or when held to the light . head is a tick and foamy mocha brown rather light for an impy . the body does n t look particularly dense but otherwise looks pretty good . rich high cocoa chocolate on the nose dusty with a lingering whiff of blackened malt . certainly lacks on sweetness but that s what you get . all things considered not terrible heavy or robust considering the style but otherwise very nice . deep dark characters on the palate with a vague back palate of booze . very ashy very charred and it really lacks some body and sweetness to back up the astringency . feel is very light a shame because a thick chewy silky body is a necessity in the style . not the best imperial stout i ve had and not even the best australian example i ve had . hey it s not a bad beer and i love that more australian breweries are cranking out the more extreme end of the brewing spectrum but it s certainly sub par for the style .,palate,0.6,1
this is my review of the beer on tap . location from my notes was winking lizard though i was able to find this on tap all over the city despite the bottles being quite difficult to track down . it was served in a glbc signature glass . there was an airy finger tall head . the frothy but light bubbles receded to a ring around the glass . the lace in this particular instance was excellent . there was at first a heavy blanket on the glass that faded into a cheesecloth print as the beer level subsided . of course the beer is a brilliant dark amber ruby color that it quite clear . my initially reaction was to give this a . for appearance but this is the best looking winter warmer i can recall . after each sip you catch the beer receding down the glass and you can almost see the grains of cinnamon and brown sugar slowly melt down the glass . the smell of rich spices abound . cinnamon dominates with ginger nutmeg and sweet brown sugar notes as well . the only warmer i can recall with a more appealing aroma is the cbc winter warmer which was a delight . the flavor is packed with palate sensationalizing spices . slightly sweet from a half ton of honey . ginger comes forward and raw crystal brown sugar tones . cinnamon fights to maintain control all the while mild earthy hops present a moderately bitter finish . mouthfeel is dry sticky and bitter on the finish . there s an almost grainy pure spiciness as well . drinkability is wonderful . craveable actually . i am lamenting all year why i did not track down more of it while it was here . one of my favorites from glbc and certainly my favorite winter warmer out there .,palate,0.7,1
a dark gold nice head lots of lacing . s very nice hops lots of sweet malt . a bit bready . t really hoppy and quite sour but not enough to screw up the great malt flavor underneath . just enough sweetness to keep you interested . a good esb bitter . m very carbonated almost too much . middle of the road mouthfeel not too oily or too dry . non astringent . d goes down great . time to drink this to my homework .,palate,0.6,1
makes a good appearance with a fair amount of bright white head and a clear golden body . retention and lacing of the white foam is pretty decent . the aroma is hardly noticeable but for a small amount of metallic hops character . there is no taste to this brew . it does n t taste bad or good kind of like water . immediately when sipped there s a quick cereal and sweet glucose syrup flavor but abruptly disappears . there is nothing to ponder when considering the different aspects of this brew . it tastes like bubble water with a hint of sweetness . this is a highly drinkable brew . there is no question about it . it s for getting your swill on and nothing else . too bad this is what most americans think of when they think of australian beer .,palate,0.4,0
bought and drank may spain . the can says german beer in english but the rest of the can is in spanish . an import brewed exclusively for spain it would appear . pours a pale yellow perfectly clear and with chunky bright white head which drops fast leaving some bitty bubbles in the form of lace . these disappear pretty quickly as well . smell is a little earthy but otherwise nothing but clean slightly sweet malt . taste is a plain lager with a bit of a citrusy bite at the end mixed with the hop extract bitter . mouthfeel is pretty thin even for a kind of macro lager . could use some more carbonation to hype things up as well pretty lacking in general . drinkability is strong very watery and no terrible off flavors means you could keep going a long time . something about the hop extracts though does something to the end bitterness that sticks to you in a slightly disagreeable way . overall not that bad of a beer despite my ratings . nothing really good about it but definitely drinkable and i m sure if the day was hotter it would be a bit refreshing if nothing else .,palate,0.3,0
worded just to make spencer mad . another special freebie review from a buddy s house just for the hey of it . very yellow . one finger head that slowly dissipated into a thin sheen then to nothingness . lacing was sheetingly fine yet ample . barely detectable light graininess . otherwise odorless . taste grains light citrus not a whole lot else . not very flavorful but for the style it s not that bad either . little in the way of obvious hops or malt flavors it s mostly adjuncts . mouthfeel is very effervescent and crispy but otherwise mostly that of club soda . no shortage of carbonation but little in the way of lingering bitterness or notable character . drinks ok if you re at someone else s house and they ve got nothing else . otherwise it s mostly to be avoided .,palate,0.3,0
a trade courtesy of jon . oz bottle served in an sa glass . this is a pretty dark gold brew with a decent head that leaves lots of lacing . the aroma is faint and does n t really have any distinct elements to it . the taste is quite nice . hints of orange and floral with a mellow malt back . the hop element is low key and pleasant . it goes down with a bit of a tingle and lets that sweetness linger . it s a nice easy going beer that would appeal to many .,palate,1.0,1
wow . she sure is pertyyy . i am under her spell . snifter pour and i am met with with a beautiful black ale with a major mocha foamy head which dissolves to a thin layer . the aroma is amazing . major chocolate aroma with a dose of roasted malts vanilla toffee and cocoa . i could smell this all day . hmmm . sort of a letdown on the taste . first off the drink is much too thin for what i thought would be big bodied . coffee characteristics in the flavor with some smokiness and big roasted malt . drinkability is good but the mouthfeel is very distracting to me . i was hoping for so much more and though this is a good beer a little fuller body would make this beer top notch .,palate,0.6,1
on tap churchill s pub grille san marcos ca hazy burnt golden orange with golden edges and a thin eggshell colored crown . this beer leaves lines of lacing down the glass . gorgeous . this is a hop forward aroma especially for a pale ale . the citrus and floral elements battle for dominance . the citrus notes are bright and vibrant orange and grapefruit especially awash in aromas of fresh cut flowers and grass . the flavor is just as good as the aroma . this is pretty bitter for a pale ale but the citrus and floral elements are still able to shine through . this is a complete incredibly drinkable delicious pale ale . incredibly well done . medium bodied with ample carbonation though a bit thick and heavy . this is certainly one of the best pale ales i ve ever had .,palate,0.6,1
appearance pours a very dark brown with an appropriate chocolate head . head left massive lacing and stayed the whole time . smell chocolate syrup . . that s what i smell . it s a chocolate mocha with alcohol in it . i was thoroughly impressed by the smell . one of the best smelling stouts i ve had to date . taste and mouthfeel a chocolate sweet taste is all there is . and that s a good thing . sweey sticky and syrupy . the hops are there but not strong . it s all about chocolate malts here . and loads of them . in the mouth it s not as creamy as i d hoped . drinkability and overall excellent . simply excellent . a true classic that will bring your taste buds alive . i could kill a case of this no problem . . sadly . i m blown away . congrats to rogue for producing a fine product like this . bashiba i owe you big for this one . merry christmas .,palate,0.7,1
the clear colour is dark amber the white foam is compact and it dissolves quite fast . the smell is very discrete but i did find some traces of malt and bread . its carbon dioxide is strong and a little bit picking . the taste is well balanced with flavours of burnt malt dried fruits and hints of diacetyl . the aftertaste is sweet and burned . i was surprised of the low bitterness of this ale . i drank it with swedish beef stew cooked with allspice and bay leaves and the tastes suited each other reasonably well . but on its own there are some more interesting ales in this style .,palate,0.4,0
new selection available at dirty john s . this is quite an enjoyable beer though it seems to be more like a pils than a saison . makes a hell of a session beer and seems to make up for my distinct lack of prima pils here in iowa . the appearance is decent . has a foggy golden color with little to no active carbonation . the lacing is quite frothy and white and leaves a beautiful lacing on the glass . the smell is definitely hoppy . it s a spicy hop like saaz . also contains a bit of funky saison zing in the background and what seems to be an assload of wheat malt . the taste is very crisp but not altogether clean . has a definite bite to the hops that covers any farmhouse funk . the malts work well with the spiciness of the hops for a very smooth and easy drinking beer . the mouthfeel is a bit thin spicy moderately dry and has a distinct saison flavor in the aftertaste . not bad but it lacks in character . no residual sugars to latch on to your tongue and the thin bodied beer washes the residual hop acids from your mouth quite quickly leaving one with little memory of the taste that just graced their lips . time for another drink . the drinkability is astounding . with a low abv and a crisp light taste this is quite the contender for the ultimate session beer lawnmower beer . i will likely drink this beer again if not only to use as a stepping stone for some macro swill drinking friends .,palate,0.6,1
a deep ruby purple hazy color . zero head just a thin white ring around the top of the glass of little tiny bubbles . s raspberries strawberries red wine sugar cane and honey dew melon . t raspberries cherries cranberries sugar cane and red wine tastes like a wine cooler m crips refreshing not too tart and the carbonation adds a good bite on the tongue . d very drinkable but i think it s a little too sweet to warrant more than one in a night .,palate,0.9,1
poured vigorously into an imperial pint glass this beer begins as a half head half beer mixture up to the top . the aroma instantly pours out as a skunky hopped and slightly malty beer . the head take quite a while to settle and leaves rocky foamy lacing around the top . the beer is a reddish gold color with medium foam . the taste is surprisingly malty and well balanced . the mouthfeel is thick creamy and rich . this is like a bock with some extra hops . after reading the definition of a maibock i guess it fits the style . cool .,palate,0.9,1
appearance nice opaque black pour . a creamy layer of mocha on top dense and smooth . a solid layer of lace all around and continuing down the glass as the level falls . aroma good roasty grain oat smell some chocolate syrup in support . taste big roasted grains a light touch of char . notes of espresso and a soft abv presence . more coffee character as it warms good stuff . ends with a bit of roasty char . mouthfeel very smooth with a rich body and muted carbonation . drinkability delicious .,palate,1.0,1
i was given this in a blind taste test . this is something everybody should try . i was able to identify it as a macrobrew based on some of its characteristics thank goodness but i believe everybody that slams this beer would think differently if they tasted it blind . it has more malt goodness than you d think . i rated it as one should against the rest of the american macro lager style . appearance pale yellow with quickly receeding head and no retention very slight lacing . smell i was surprised by how malty the smell is . there were very few traces of corn or rice in what i smelled . i was tasting this totally blind in a glass and from the smell i would have guessed this was a strong ish lager that was obviously dashed once i tasted it . taste the taste is malty and i did not detect the corn rice until about my th sip . it s rather undercarbonated and very watery . i thought this might have been a home brewed lager where not enough malt was used . there is a very short guest appearance of hops like somebody running past a window . i think this is a decent beer and one that people would enjoy more rate higher if they tasted it blind like i did . i was still able to identify it as an american macro lager after a few sips but the lack of expectation allowed me to appreciate that this is an average beer . mouthfeel the mouthfeel is light watery and insubstantial . drinkability this is a drinkable beer . that is partially due to its being so light and watery . it would be more drinkable if it had a little more going on . its price makes it somewhat drinkable too .,palate,0.3,0
it pours a slightly hazy golden amber . a figner of light beige head deflates to fine surface froth . splats of lacing flick the inside of the glass . the aroma boasts a deep swarthy sweetness butressed by brown sugar and caramel . a light vinous touch and ethereal floral note pad the periphery . upon tasting there s a lip smacking caramel malt sweetness amped further by a cloying rock sugar candy charge . a warm and unusual floral herbal glow of chamomille comes intriguingly through . a lesser malt sweet remnant veers into a somewhat abrupt dry bitterness which lingers fairly in the finish . the flavor is different but does n t suffer terribly for the departure . medium bodied the syrupy thick cloying nature lays slick on the palate but drops away right on time . a saison huh . well if so it s a densely sweet and uniquely spiced saison . the bledning helps it aspire to being basic but in a rather distinct fashion . it s fun while it lasts but the sugary character keeps it just moderately drinkable in the absence of any overtly mitigating factors . so i do n t know about rabid saison but it is a different sort of experience .,palate,0.9,1
mondial . good cork explosion . incredible amount of foam in initial pour that the sever poured off just foam for olivier . creamy smooth creamy finish . yeasty fruity . unknown spices woodiness.mellow . fantome so unpredictable and great . worked in a hot day and would in winter .,palate,1.0,1
pours a viscous black with brown tints and a dark khaki firm head . nose smells like the black seaweed wrap on sushi . not bad just very different an almost toasty sesame seed character . mouth is thin and watery . flavors are thin and watery . flavor profile is a very light roasted coffee . front flavors of toasy seaweed wrapper and a light biscuit character . flavor profile is unlike any porter i ve tried . simple with a finish that is a light bitter seaweed coffee roasted grain . unique but more like a light coffee and likely would not try again or drink . too simple and too one dimensional and thin .,palate,0.4,0
i saw this on the counter at my local beer store and just figured i would try it . i guess this bottle was the batch a this beer poured black as could be looks like used motor oil had no head at all the bottling was a sweet blue glass and a cork . i was impressed . s very strong smell this is where my being impressed stopped on the positive side dark fruits heavy alcohol with chocolate and wood unfortunately those smells somehow after a couple whiffs do somehow make up that soy sauce smell . i really did n t like the smell much at all . my wife asked me what the hell i was drinking from the other side of the room after about seconds when the smell got over there t lots of fruits not much alcohol up front i liked this beer for the first couple tastes its a lot more boozy in the smell than the taste but aftertaste is solid maple syrup and finishes with the boozy burn m very thick and smooth pleasing to the tongue no carbonation really at all decent mouth feel . d this should be served by the shot drink ability the tag said to share it with a few friends that is good advice . drinking this entire bottle just about made me sick . this was definitely more like a liquor than a beer . i did n t enjoy it much either i had a bad bottle or some of the people who rated it higher have some strange taste buds.or only took a couple sips . never had a year old bottle of beer before so i have nothing to compare it to . i was told something interesting by someone at my beer store that although it sounds crazy that this stuff tastes great as a syrup on vanilla ice cream . i think it would taste better with a shot poured over ice cream than as a beer . im not wasting another .,palate,0.7,1
a medium brown maybe just a tad ruby . s biscuit and nut . a tad sweet and floral . t again bicuit and nut . nice and malty virtually no hop bite but tasty none the less . d i have had this a ton in the past but i only just got around to getting another one for the purposes of reviewing . not super exciting but always very drinkable . it s an old favorite for me .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a ml bottle into my chimay goblet . a pours a gorgeous purple with little to no head to speak of . s rich sour raspberries . a trace of wheat slight musty funk and fruit seeds . t sour raspberry candy . this is one sweet brew but it finishes with a delicious tartness that makes your mouth pucker . this is truly like drinking your desert . m standard mouthfeel for a low alcohol ale . d this one is a sipper . i could n t finish a bomber by myself and had a hard time finishing a goblet as it is . this is such a sweet tart elixer a few sips and your tastebuds are exhausted . a rare treat worth seeking out but do n t plan on drinking it alone .,palate,0.6,1
appearance the golden nitro fueled beer was poured into a pint glass on tap in the brewpub releasing micro bubbles that cascaded to the top forming a thick heavy creamy head that lasted the whole pint and then coated the bottom when done . smell very light smelling mild sweet malts with a little yeast . taste mild and sweet . to me this is how an american cream ale should be . the flavor almost takes a back seat to the mouthfeel and drinkability of the beer . not that they should forgo flavor just in terms of the dominating characteristic . i think this beer has the perfect balance of flavors and size . mouthfeel creamy and big but light . almost like a meringue would be . fills your mouth with this airy whipped texture . drinkability palitability high this is a session beer . one went down easy as can be i can drink nitro beer one right after another . the co does not set well with me . notes this is a perfect example of an american cream ale to me . where something like genesee cream ale falls short this brew covers mouthfeel then flavor rather than slightly more interesting mouthfeel than mainstream beers with the same flavor . i really enjoyed this beer .,palate,1.0,1
reviewed tap brewery huge head good lacing big bubbles . bitter aroma hoppy just hops not tempered by malts . hoppy bitter taste somewhat tempeped by the malts . malty somewhat bitter taste . but bitter as it warms up . just okay i like ipas but this one is in the lower half for me .,palate,0.4,0
impressive opening beige head that settles to a tight dome . some chunky lace on the glass . deep ruby brown color where bright light shines through . more mild aroma than past christmas ales . i do n t detect quite the degree of spruce in this one . there s an earthiness without harsh or negative smells . light semi sweet chocolate . first impression is the smoothness to the tongue . lots of darker malt flavors . the low carbonation adds to the extraordinary richness . the swallow has a prickliness from some sort of evergreen flavor . lots of chocolate .,palate,1.0,1
i still ca n t get over how awesome it is to have indiana beers more available to me via my awesome girlfriend . now when i say i drink because of my girlfriend it s for a good reason . pours a very malty amber very sparse carbonation and little head . bad start start for a beer with such a cool name . the first whiff after the initial pour was very musty . as the beer warmed more appealing aromas of toasty malts with a light dash of lemon . the tastes is just as unpleasant right after the pour but as it warms a little the flavor develops . plenty of that hefe yeast mixed with thye sweet wheat and indeed a hint of zesty citrus in the mix . clean palate but does finish a little coaty .,palate,0.8,1
poured into a sam adams perfect pint glass . dark colored brew but under bright light the clarity can be seen with some dark ruby hues . the head was quite thick reminiscent of a root beer however it was more effervescent than frothy or creamy . on the nose a typical roasted aroma of roasted coffee and chocolate . there is more emphasis on the chocolate . the taste is above average but not earth shattering . there is a chocolate taste and it s layered with roasted malts . the expected lactose or creaminess is absent in the flavor as well as the mouth feel given that this is a milk stout . the carbonation again is more soda like in the mouth instead of frothy or creamy . while there is plenty of it i would ve preferred to sense the head in a more delicate manner . this was a pretty easy drinking beer appropriate for the style it went down quick and easy much like a cheap whore . the drinkability and mouthfeel improved with time as the intensely carbonated head withered away . perhaps with such a volatile pour some settling time should be exercised to appreciate the depths of the beer .,palate,0.6,1
chilled growler into a glass . a pours a clear lightly hazy gold body . nice head of off white head that falls into a light cap . s when cold it has a lot of green grassy notes . as it warms it transforms into vegetables and weed i was the only one who detected the latter with a touch of malt . it s obviously a light beer without a lot of malt character and the hops drive it . but it seems quite overhopped on the whole . t as noted in the aroma it s overhopped transforming into a vegetal grassy beer . it is light bodied dry and generally clean in regards to malt flavor . the weed note that i commented on in the aroma is here too but at times i was describing it as rubbery . it s fairly unpleasant . m dry light bodied . d disappointing . i d like to see them tweak the recipe would n t mind giving it another shot .,palate,0.7,1
this is pretty much what i had expected . it pours a cloudy copper color with a nice foam head and quite a bit of lacing . aroma is a strong you guessed it cherry flavor . mild malts with a zesty cherry flavor . a reference to cough syrup is n t unjustified and definitely does n t help it s cause . not the greatest mouthfeel . refreshing enough but probably not something to drink a lot of or very often . actually i might not get it again the whole cherry beer thing just is n t for me .,palate,0.4,0
one of the finest beers i ve had perhaps it coming from a few blocks from my home colors my perception though a pours a beautiful deep red brown . as i drink one i constantly hold it up to the light to enjoy the color s an almost nutty odor and smells hoppier than it ends up tasting but an extremely inviting odor t brings the mouth to life . not a typical amber despite the color best enjoyed as the name implies on tap from a stein when the flavor and smell can interact with your nose and mouth in the vessel mf very little carbonation a smooth drink that feels most at home in the back of the throat d overall a fantastic beer . since its made in my hometown its the standard i go to when there s nothing new to try . warming in winter crisp enough for fall and refreshing enough for spring and fall this is a year round beer that will never fail you,palate,0.7,1
on tap at black star co op oz serving in snifter . a essentially no head small bubbles form at side of glass leaving very thin short lived foam . a bit lighter in color than a normal dubbel but maybe it was a trick of the smaller glass . definite reddish tint to it . s for some reason about all i m getting is sweetness and raisins with the sweetness almost reminding me of a brandy barrel aged beer . t pretty sweet on the tongue with little tang at the finish and a definite sense of raisins fig especially in the finish . some of the normal belgian spiciness even though that was absent in the nose . i hint of oak almost as if it were barrel aged . for my tastes this was nearly perfect balance of sweet and tangy without being fruity other than raisin fig . not as complex as some dubbels but i think it added to the drinkability . mf it has a thicker mouthfeel than i expected and it was wonderful . very smooth and light with carbonation while also seeming viscous . i really enjoyed it but ca n t quite describe it . i could have kept drinking this all night . assuming it had the normal dubbel alcohol content it was well hidden .,palate,1.0,1
appearance beer had nice clear deep amber color . held the head nicely . decent lacing in the glass . smell somewhat malty graining aroma . not real impressive . taste blended taste without the complexity that i may have expected . a slight burnt caramel flavor but does n t match up to the color of the beer . mouthfeel not very impressive at all . was n t expecting something that crisp and kind of dry . drinkability along with the yummy color the other thing i liked about this beer . very smooth finish and suprisingly light body make it really drinkable .,palate,0.4,0
oz bottle split thankfully . served in tulips . a pours with about an inch of creamy frothy just off white colored foam . the beer is unusually dark for the style almost straight amber in color . layers of sticky lacing left behind save this from being a disaster . s very soapy with hints of pear and banana . yeast adds some clove and a slight banana and sour green apple . not much grace here . t begins with a flash of stale somewhat abrasive fruity sweetness . completely lacks that crisp grain and assertive yeast bite of better tripels . stale taste throughout aspirin alcohol and cardboard abound . m medium to light ish bodied for the style but has that nice crisp and cutting carbonation . a bit sticky through the finish with some alcohol washing everything away at the end though rather harshly . d dont know what it is about this nothing adds up and nothing is really appealing to me . a poor example of the style . more of a this is a bastardized american example of a classic belgian style done awfully . dont even give this to your worst enemy .,palate,0.7,1
i picked an pack of these up a few weeks ago at spec s when i saw it back on the shelf after a long time being gone . like years or so . you do n t get too many cream ales in these here parts so i thought that i would give it a try . i am pouring two bottles into my . l glass stein for review . appearance pours a very clear yellow golden color with a small head of tight white bubbles sitting on top maintained by a number of bubbles rising . even a few minutes after the pour there is still a head on top of it . even ten minutes after the pour there was still a very creamy head standing on top . aroma i initially got a good bit of corn and other malts in there along with some fresh floral hops . even though the beer is in a green bottle it does n t smell like it has been light struck . as the beer warms up some the hops is starting to come out more and the malt is also taking on a more honey like profile . taste the flavor is also very clean and balanced toward the malt in the finish . there is some evident hops in the flavor but they fade pretty quickly to let the malt lead the way into the finish . the overall mouthfeel is really creamy with lots of carbonation so that it leaves a defined mark on your palate on the way by . the beer is light to medium bodied even though it stays pretty crisp all the way through . it has an interesting mouthfeel overall . opinion this is a pretty good beer and a good example of the style . i have n t minded drinking this pack even a little bit . that said i probably would n t drink this beer more than a few times a year but i would certainly drink it again regularly . i would recommend it and hope that you get to try one that is as fresh as this one i am drinking now .,palate,1.0,1
review from notes taken . . for a . oz pour served in a tulip . a one finger of resilient bright white thick and foamy head with good retention . the body is a glowing light yellow orange color and is opaque . a thin film and collar remain after the head deflates leaving a sporadic smattering of lace . the body of the beer comes clean off the glass contributing no lacing at all . s the nose is exceptional . first impressions are of banana and clove but the bouquet is altogether earthy and estery . malts lend notes of biscuit and caramel . four different varieties make up the hop bill but they are very much in the background . they do however provide a floral quality and enhance the general fruitiness of the nose . t sweet on the front end with just enough bitterness to balance out the palate as it moves towards a slight dryness on the finish . the flavors are intense and there are lots of them . alcohol is apparent and even though its only warming it comes across stronger than the typical brew . hopsinjoor is different than the bipas that i ve had recently mostly poorly executed american examples so i find it to be more in line with my stylistic expectations . if the sweetness were dialed back a bit i d be considering a perfect score for taste . m medium body with a semi slick and oily texture . the carbonation does a fine job cutting through what would be a cloying texture . any softer though and the effervescence would seem inadequate . this beer could definitely stand to be more assertive on the tongue . o an improved mouthfeel would certainly increase the overall score and i d venture to say that my opinion would be different if this were the bottled beer . an excellent belgian ipa nonetheless and i ll be on the lookout for a bottle for comparison .,palate,0.6,1
appearance poured into a snifter with cm dark tan head dissipated quickly leaving no lacing . the beer is black letting no light through . very typical for a ris but the head retention was not what i expected . smell very strong malty smell some chocolate notes with hints of sweet caramel . again pretty typical . taste large roasty malt flavor with some chocolate taste . slight note of caramel sweetness very small hint of oak . as it warmed it began to taste more smokey and a sharp unfavorable bitterness was left in my mouth . mouthfeel good body for a ris pretty smooth and creamy feeling low carbonation . overall easy to drink for a ris despite the thick mouthfeel . to me this beer is really predictable . i was hoping for more of a woody nutty flavor but just did n t find it .,palate,0.9,1
this past friday night i did a blind tasting of brown ales with my wife because i figured it was time for me to re evaluate a style i do n t think much of . we each poured samples for the other noted what was what and then brought out the beers so while we could n t taste the same beer at the same time we were both able to taste without bringing any bias to the table . the tall timber fared okay but it was my least favourite because it seemed to lack some of the depth and complexity that the others brought . its appearance was solid if actually a tad darker than the other brews exhibiting a deep mahogany hue and nice tan head . the aroma is fairly muted with notes of brown bread and treacle but most disappointing of all a nasty tinniness that crops up occasionally . the flavours are straightforward sweet malts with some brown break and caramel . again though it somewhat spoiled by a flaw as i keep picking up a sharp edge lurking in the background flavour . the body too is also inferior to the others . too light and insubstantial . it was interesting trying this in comparison to four others because it gave multiple reference points and helped me understand where mount begbie stand in the field . unfortunately i would put them at the bottom . its not a bad brew and the drinkability is fine but there s nothing complex going on and the presence of the odd flaw distracts from what is otherwise an easy drinker . thanks alex voonder for sending this out . i was glad to include something from out west in this tasting .,palate,0.4,0
appearance abundant amount of head very appetizing . the beer itself is colored a light orange or yellow . rather cloudy beer not as cloudy as some but more cloudy than others . a nice middle ground . smell sweet fruity . kinda belgiany taste bitter and citrusy with the fruit flavor being brought out nicely through the hops . mouthfeel light and swift along the palate leaves me refreshed after the enticing initial bitterness . drinkability easily quaffed but the carbonation takes its toll . if it was slightly less carbonated i would drink this all day long .,palate,0.9,1
batch bottled august . clearly whatever hops were present have faded by now . picked up a bottle a few months back not sure why i waited so long to try it . pours a hazy medium amber a rather dull color to be frank . one finger of cream colored head fades fast little lacing . smell is an odd mix of fruit that i ca n t quite place . it s like one of those tropical fruit punches with pineapple apricot some citrust maybe papaya . sweet pungent and nose filling in a surprising way . my nostrils feel like they re being assaulted by fruit juice . taste is surprsingly quite similar to the smell . has that same weird fruity character that the smell does but here it s tempered somewhat by a bit of bitter hops . but what i found pleasant in the smell i find somewhat off putting in the taste . this is one of the stranger beers i ve tasted tastes more like tropical punch than any beer i ve had . mouthfeel is good medium bodied good carbonation smooth . flavor does a disappearing act in the finish not dry but quick . overall a really odd beer . had me doing searches to figure out what the heck they put in it . i realize the age on this has probably brought out the sweeter maltier side but wow is it strange . not terrible but not terribly enjoyable .,palate,0.8,1
no idea on the vintage of this one . poured into a snifter an orange with shades of red and brown to muddy it down but maintains a respectable clarity . cm head shrunk down to a frosting. no complaints really . aroma is somewhere between muddled citrus hops fruit rinds and alcohol . all of these combine to form one sugary doughy scent . think jelly filled breakfast pastry . the flavors seem to mimic the smell except the alcohol is n t apparent . though there s a bold raspberry tartness that s introduced into the mix . great hop flavor throughout the beer but towards the middle of the mouth the raspberry tartness becomes medicinal . the initial burst of hops in the beginning fades out at the end so that s quite nice and makes for a mellow aftertaste . mouthfeel is real smooth as you d expect a . barleywine to be . almost no carbonation and leans a little towards the slick side but that s expected . never gets too heavy . hops round this one out nicely . i d like to try this one out after some laying down .,palate,0.8,1
served from . oz bottle . many thanks to jvst for this extra . a poured into a tulip glass which produced a finger and a half of head . color was n t as dark as expected reminded me of a nice porter . s little chocolate without much vanilla present t dark chocolate with a very small amount of vanilla . tastes very much like the smell without one flavor being very overpowering . m one of the first things that i noticed was how thin this beer was . unfortunately this definitely felt watered down . an average offering from maine beer company . i ca n t say that i d pick one up in my journeys but it wo n t turn me off to trying any other brews that maine beer company has to offer .,palate,0.4,0
i reviewed this beer some time ago but i wanted to give a little insight on what i think is a change . this time i had the beer in a oz can right out of the can . appearance ca n t be spoken for . smell is basically not there . taste is very light and mouthfeel is weak . however the beer this time out of the can was very clean and crisp without any of the grainy offensive stale aftertaste that i found when drinking from a bottle i took the picture . make no mistake this is a light beer . but this time it was very crisp clean and refreshing without that stale undertone i coud n t shake last time . drinkability is way up there too . excellent for hot weather when you do n t want to get worn down having a few . i wonder if the quality control of the product been cleaned up . i only see this beer in cans anymore also . one other note there is no mention of adhering to the beer purity law on the packaging anymore . given the category which is a low calorie light lager far fewer than the bmc light beers i would have to move this up to a c .,palate,0.4,0
bomber poured into a pint glass . enjoyed on a pleasant sunday afternoon reading a book . a black beer opaque as all hell . solid tan head nicely sustaining reduced down to a slim layer . s a bit of roasted malt with big coffee aromas and a hint of chocolate . t coffee off the bat as expected then a chocolate enters with a nice bitterness a mix of the coffee flavor bitter with a hoppy bitterness . finishes with hints of coffee beans mixed in a chocolate maltiness and roasty bitter . m medium carbonation . medium body slick . surprisingly a bit warming with the alcohol otherwise very well hidden . d a very nice coffee character assertive but far from overwhelming . very good and easy to drink despite the higher abv .,palate,0.6,1
first beer of the week as i spend a few days with good friends . lets hope that s a good sign . nice strong yellow colour slight orangy tint . thin white head . smell is srt of like a swet malt liquor with a hint of wet towel or as a friend said wet dog . flavour is better than expected a little woody and slightly spicy with a thick strong maltiness . i d like the hearty body on this one were it not for the turbocharged carbonation . overall nice and drinkable but with some shortcomings . good lawnmower beer . be well uf,palate,0.6,1
was quite surprised to find this on cask . amber ruby color with a super fine cm head . thick shield of lace . explosive aroma . i could smell the amazing hops from a meter away . long mild malt flavor ending on a light and delicious caramel finish . i mean long as in minutes after finishing my glass i had a wonderful warming caramel aftertaste . however the hops are amazing throughout the glass . the flavor was disarmingly light though by no means a lite beer dispite the amazing aroma and long lasting finish . enjoyable and quite an experience .,palate,0.6,1
drank in a nonik from a oz bottle . appearance it has an amber brown body with a white sparse head that laced nicely . smell malty brown sugar and pears . taste malty sweetness with a hint of the piney hops . mouthfeel very beerlike . drinkablity very drinkable . sessionable .,palate,0.6,1
poured from the can into a goblet . can cracked with nearly a sound and poured a dark chocolate black body with no signs of any head . a molasses colored film emerged and then ran to the sides of the glass . some better lacing than expected . nose is fairly strong with primary notes of vanilla and a medium roast of coffee . brew is very creamy certainly the first thing i noticed when it hit my lips . this is n t overly sweet but you can taste some chocolate milk upfront more milk than chocolate . finish is bitter dark chocolate . while being more on the bitter side it was very well constructed . some like stickiness on the way down with this guy really leaving your lips smacking for more . not my favorite ris but nonetheless very tasty . well constructed and i like the fact it s on the bitter side of the equation .,palate,1.0,1
good start to the head but it settles to nearly nothing . nearly no lace . the color is good near black where little light shines through . first smell is sweet raspberry . there s some alcohol in the background . surprisingly there s little darker malt aromas . the flavor is closer to my expectations but the body is way too light for an oatmeal stout there s no chew . the carbonation which is on the high side does n t help . the flavor starts off mild but it the swallow offers a burst of burnt malt flavors with a nice bitter hop background . the aftertaste is a lasting coffee flavor . this beer is better than the scores for its parts . in some ways it might deserve a better score since i enjoy the flavor .,palate,0.4,0
appearance pale gold and carbonated almost like a soda . smell very very spicy aroma . non discernable as far as malt goes but hops a plenty . taste spicy hoppy citrusy mouthfeel miller lite ish drinkability it s thin texture and complexion make it a decent session beer . the hops are certainly there but it should be mass accessible anyway . it s a decent brew but did n t really live up to the hype .,palate,0.4,0
pours a mildly cloudy russet color with a loose cream colored head . moderate but attractive lace . smells like crayons and halls cherry cough drops to be perfectly honest . after a few brisk swirls i swear i can smell chocolate oreo cookies . the flavor of bright cherry syrup hits me abruptly at first and then quickly dissipates enough for the dark wheat malts to show through . there s a nice earthy grittiness in the wheat malt flavors that bring some dryness to the table also . mouthfeel is lively with a good amount of carbonation typical of a wheat beer . light medium bodies with a long chalky finish . drinkability is very much below average . its one and done for me i actually did n t finish the oz . bottle . overall a very disconnected beer . there were some nice elements mouthfeel appearance but everything else collided and broke apart imho . i m glad i only bought two singles as i ll be brining the last one to my friends new years party to give to his wife she really digs anything cherry so who knows . .,palate,0.8,1
a poured a pale golden color that is crystal clear . lots of bubbles are present and the head is quite decent being a couple of inches thick and the retention is very good settling down to a thick foamy layer on top of the liquid . nice sticky lacing clings to the side of the glass as well . the packaging compliments the initial look coming in a noble glass with a flip top which is cool . s it has a skunky aroma right off the bat but after a little air it softens up to a more herbal mineral aroma . there is a dry grain smell to this as well along with some mild sweet malts . t i taste more of the mineral notes that are present in the aroma . .not really bitter in terms of hops but more of a dusty dryness . .hard to explain . there is also some mild sweet malts but nothing prominent . i ve read some of the other reviews and i agree with tasting a fair bit of the bready flavors but again to me it reminds me more like a dry biscuit taste . overall it s a mild flavor . m lighter bodied crisp and refreshing best sums this beer up . the carbonation is plentiful but the bubbles are fine still offering a good zing on the palate . the dryness of the beer keeps my palate wanting more . d i first tried this as a sample at a beer tasting in town and was intrigued . i m not disappointed with this one . .i like the moderate bitterness and malt balance and think this would be a good beer to have with a sausage dinner . also would go well with a good cheddar . i would have no problem drinking this beer over an evening .,palate,0.6,1
very pale amber color with a slight haze relatively small short lived head . fairly sweet malt aroma . flavor was very mild not as hoppy as most ipas try to be . overall feel was very thin not impressive and not terribly satisfying . i probably would n t go there again .,palate,0.4,0
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 .,palate,1.0,1
for some reason the nitro makes this puppy worth drinking . i love watching it fall . anyway it pours with an extra large head . very dark opaque . the taste is ok. it seems a little flat coming out of the can compared to the tap . still a nice taste though . dark chocolate with roasted nuts and grains properly balanced . nice clean finish no lingering aftertaste . definiteley a session beer if drinking from the tap .,palate,0.6,1
zlatorog which means golden horn is a mythical buck that guarded a treasure along with three virgins in slovenian lore . today it s remembered as a popular beer in the region and one that i had the chance to sample frequently during a trip to croatia in the fall of . todays sample is nearly as good despite being bottled and shipped overseas to canada . zlatorog pours a deep golden color with a two finger head . it recedes but laces the glass nicely right to the bottom . at first smell i simply thought this smells like good beer and it is . there s grain flowers and light vanilla in the scent . the mouth feel however is wonderful . very creamy for a czech pilsner reminding me of what canadian cream ales want to be but do n t have much success representing . this beer is silky smooth with very well behaved carbonation you ll have no trouble taking big gulps of this brew . taste wise the creaminess is there but balanced well with grains malt and hops . from experience i can tell you that drink ability is high . not only because my friends and i had no trouble polishing of enormous mugs of this but neither did the locals . give this one a try and you ll agree that the buck on this label really does guard a treasure .,palate,1.0,1
copper color with a fair sudsy head of tan foam . spicy earthy and citrusy hop blend with a caramel malt sweetness . the hops are just a touch bitter and there is more than enough caramel malt for balance . some citrus spice and earthy notes . decent overall taste . very soft and supple feel . medium body . a nice beer that drinks well . reminds me more of an introductory ipa .,palate,0.9,1
a pint at henry s tavern in downtown portland . this beer appears a solid non forgiving black void no highlights no how albeit allowing two fingers of tight foamy milk chocolate head which renders a vista of three dimensional mountain profile lace around the glass as it fades away . it smells of lightly roasted malt sour ash medium baker s chocolate and earthy leafy hops . the taste is chocolate malt cream a tiny bit of lactic acid oatmeal grain and soft earthy hops . the carbonation is very low natch the body silky smooth and dead creamy . it finishes in kind the soft smooth malt persisting . from beginning to end this slides down like butter but tastes waaay better .,palate,1.0,1
beautiful amber colour out of the bottle . i poured it very slowly to fit it into the glass so little to no head . not much smell other than the usual malt n hops combo . on first taste quite a bit of hops came through . much hoppier than expected of an ale . the hops settle down after a few sips and some nice malt shows . surprisingly carbonated almost like a lager . like others mentioned the alcohol is very prominent i actually checked and was surprised to see only on the label . not much complexity on the finish but still head and shoulders above the standard british pub ale .,palate,0.6,1
a pours a perfectly clear golden color with a half finger of head that quickly died down . s belgian yeast a slight bit of funk with a slight pepperish spice . t this could have been a real winner saison with a fresh yeasty and funky flavor . however i think the lemon pepper gives it a flavor that takes a turn for the worse with a bland bitter flavor and slight citrus zing . m d mouthfeel is full for the style and pleasant . as i said if they would have stuck to the saison this would be a great beer . if this is the winner of a competition i would hate to have tried the losers .,palate,0.8,1
a pour an opaque jet black color with a small light brown head of foam . it left thin tings of lace on the glass . s it smelled grassy and of some roasty notes . not like a big imperial stout should . t again it was grassy and somewhat sweet . not roasty no chocolate toffee or molasses . m it was crisp sharp and smooth . a medium bodied ale . d avoid this . it did n t work out either .,palate,0.7,1
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 .,palate,0.6,1
this oregon pale ale is a winner . i have looked at it on the shelves for a while and finally decided to give it a go . the new packaging had a lot to do with it it is . million times better than the old label and carrier . the beer poured out a copper color with a decent white head that dissipated quickly . nice lacing as the liquid dissapeared from my pint glass . the aroma is nice a mild hoppy nose and a rich buttery caramel smell . the flavor followed closely with the aroma . nicely balanced beer . good malt flavor with about a medium hop bite . rich buttery maybe not the exact best description but it is late . taste or is it caramelly . something like that . nice finish stayed around a while with no bad aftertaste or sweet film . i guarantee you i was pleasently surprised with this one . for an american pale ale i would put it up there with sierra nevada or any of the better producers . a definite session beer give it a try .,palate,0.6,1
served in a large pilsner glass a pours a translucent golden light amber color . very little amount of head on the brew s citrusy scent not great not bad t nice hop character very slightly citrusy finish left on the tongue m very slight carbonation tingle but an overall smooth drinking brew d not too great . the lack of a nice taste leaves me not really excited for the next sip but it also does n t have an offputting taste which i guess helps it here overall not a terribly impressive brew and i probably wo n t return to it,palate,0.7,1
light amber in colour a very honeyish hue . a persistent stream of fine bubbles sustains a large white head that laces the glass in rings . very doughy and biscuity smelling with some flowery perfume . smells very bready . quite malty with lots of bread and grain hop flavour tends towards the grassy or earthy side of things with a little bit of lemon zest . quite bitter for the style . there s a slight mustiness to it that while not a deal breaker for me keeps it from being great as opposed to just good . it s a bit fuller bodied than typical for the style but still very light and refreshing with fine carbonation . this is a pretty good lager as is with a malt character comparable to creemore lager and more hop flavour . i can see myself drinking this again but they d have to clean up that mustiness for it to replace creemore on a regular basis .,palate,0.9,1
pale straw in colour . its white head is surprisingly big and very tight . i m not surprised by it s pour retention and lack of lacing however . faint scents of grain and bread and an even fainter banana note . what little flavour it has is beer like in the most generic sense with that same subdued banana as the aroma . it is clean though . very clean . feels thin and watery even for the style . a lot of the texture in most standard american lagers comes from the spritzy prickly carbonation . without it there is almost nothing in terms of mouthfeel . if they wanted to make an even smoother lightly flavoured and light bodied mass produced lager then they seem to have succeeded . it really does go down like a glass of ice cold water .,palate,0.8,1
had an amber reddish color with an off white head . smell was predominatelt pumpkin with a touch of malt . inviting aroma . taste was of pumpkin with a bready taste at the end . not a lot of spice just pumpkin and its sweetness . medium mouthfeel . a good brew . definitely drinkable but in limited quantities due to the sweetness .,palate,0.6,1
got this one from kv in some summertime trades . thanks for hanging out man . from a bottle into a snifter . appearance pours a one finger medium looking white head with good retention . perfectly clear burnt orange body with no carbonation evident . head slowly fades to a good film . a film and ring remain until the end leaving dots of lacing down the glass . pretty good looking double . smell bigger nose of pale malts caramel and lots of piney and citrus hops . lemon and grapefruit notes with splashes of orange peel in there . very bold and fruity for sure . quite enticing . taste pale malts some caramel malts and buttery notes and a good dose of bitter pine at the swallow . big bold and persistent aftertaste of caramel sweetness bitter pine and hops with some citrus notes in there as well . grapefruit and orange peel are in there to accompany the piney bitterness . lots of bold flavors that pack a punch . great stuff . palate medium body and medium carbonation . light and semi creamy on the palate goes down fine with some heat at the swallow and finishes slightly dry on the palate . while not problematic the alcohol burn could be toned back some for an brew . overall this was excellent . an ontario dipa that i would gladly drink on a regular basis . it would be nice if they made this a regular offering or at least brewed up another comparable beer to have regularly in their lineup . can compete with some of the other big boys out there . give it a shot if you have the opportunity . thanks again for bringing one of these along kv . recommended .,palate,0.6,1
oz bomber poured in flute a crystal clear golden amber with a small eggshell white head . mildly carbonated fast dissipation and gripped lacing . s alcohol aromas dip in and out of a well balanced yet hoppy malt hop profile . t aggressive piney hop profile with alcohol prevalence balanced with a rolled off bitterness . m sticky and creamy really leaves the palette craving more . d had been looking forward to trying this one gets better as the temp rises . i do n t recommend more than one oz unless being drunk is your thing .,palate,1.0,1
sampled at father s office april a dry roasted aroma greets my nose as does a touch of salty smoke . the beer has a black body with a creamy light brown colored head that leaves a well defined lacing pattern as i work my way through this pint . there is also a touch of burnt acidity in the aroma though all in all the aroma is quite light . the beer is quite dry yet a hint of smoke seems to add some subtle sweetness . there is a touch of burnt acidity in the finish while the overall sensation of this beer is quite smooth . the finish reminds me of a standard strength dark roasted cup of joe but there is that touch of smoke flavor to make things interesting . the smoke is so smooth and so well integrated definitely not peat smoked malt probably beech wood but it is a bit too subtle for me to tell . this beer has quite a light mouthfeel to it there is some fullness but this is not in any way heavy feeling . the burnt malt notes and smoke really interact in a way i would not have guessed in some ways they seem to cancel each other out . this makes for a very smooth integrated strangely non descript yet still fully flavored drinking experience . i ca n t decide if this beer needs more flavor or if it has hit a perfect balance of flavors . ultimately this is quite good tasting and it may inspire me to brew one of my own .,palate,0.6,1
malty caramel aroma with nice pine and stonefruit hop aromas . good . murky copper colour with a small off white head . middling head retention . nice citrus flavours with a note of pine . interesting rich malt flavour with moderate bitterness . good . medium light body with moderate carbonation . very good . a tasty beer . well balanced and deftly built . almost an american esb .,palate,0.9,1
a pours pitch black with nice foamy one finger head that is mocha in color and appearance . some lacing lines the glass . s i get a roasty dark malt aroma as well as a sour tinge that comes through in the nose . i actually get a very strong soy sauce type of aroma that is n t the most appetizing i have experienced . t m definitely a roast malt but way too sour . i mean this thing has a very very sour flavor that i think came from the brewery overshooting the dark fruit flavor that comes with the style . this thing is like a ripe sour cherry in a glass with roasted malt . no sweetness or chocolate comes through maybe a bit of coffee with the roastiness . also i m very disappointed in the mouth . it is far too light and leaves the tongue and mouth with a stinging feeling and terrible astringency . d one redeeming quality of this is that it seems like a session beer but boasts a alcohol level . other than that one is plenty for me on this beer . edit i like to read other reviews after posting my own and i would like to say that i most likely got a bad batch after reading what everyone else experienced . i will keep my post as is but something may have gone wrong with this batch .,palate,0.4,0
as with most other leinhenkugel beers bock takes some shortcuts that cheapens the style . a standard bock brown with mohogany highlights good clarity and a lot of carbonation . off white head shows fizziness at first but soon settles into a froathy blanket that covers the beer and laces well . aside from the carbonation the beer has a handsome appearance . the character of the beer is a one dimentional malt flavor and aroma . wet grain flavors play a major role in the complexity where a malty melanoidin rich flavor should take precedence . grain astringency gives an awkward bite and hurts the smoothness of the beer . light caramel and toast try to make the beer bock worthy but is more of a tangent than a benefit . thin harsh and astringent the mouthfeel is where the beer suffers the most . michelob amber bock passes for a better bock than this . not a good showing at all .,palate,0.4,0
a orangish color in the pint glass with a huge head that overflowed onto the table . just a bad pour . bubbles on the head were too big . s get the hops but get way too much pine resin in this . kind of unpleasant is this a new car smell or something . t not good . tastes like i m kissing a pine tree all i get are pine notes and pine with a hoppy bite at the end . feel like i got lost in a forest in michigan somewhere and slept in a bunch of pine needles . m crisp and decent carbonation . d ca n t do it too piney and sadly not pliney .,palate,0.8,1
ok so this is my th schell brew from a sampler pack and so far to be honest i m not too impressed . they are a bit above average but that is all . the appearance on one was good decent head beautiful color but minimal lacing . smell was good as well sweet malt hit me first and than a bit of hops . the taste was pretty similar to the smell but it just did n t flow right . and it also wasnt very full flavored . tough to explain but it just was n t quite right . mouthfeel was above average still a bit foamy but easy to swallow . drinkability was average .,palate,0.8,1
anchor small beer has a balanced aroma of light hops and biscuit y malt . the beer is amber with an off white head supported by constant carobnation bubbles rising from the bottom of the glass . the flavor has notes of cracker or biscuit and very little hop flavor but has bitterness enough to balance out the malt . as with several anchor offerings i feel the carbonation is a bit overdone but is n t powerful enough to be overly distracting . overall this is a good session beer low alcohol content and a light pleasing flavor .,palate,0.6,1
from can to glass . a bronze gold brown in color . egg shell colored head that was about a finger thick and thick at that . head had the texture and consistency a lot like that of a good pilsner . s a balance of earthy and grapefruit hops . strong on the hops but not overpowering . only the subtlest hint of malt . t pleasantly surprised on the taste but i think that s from my preconceived notion of it coming from a can . reminds me of some of my first pale ales . very classic in taste holding true to the hoppy nature . very balanced between hob and malt . it definitely had a little of that oxidized metallic canned beer flavor . .not necessarily a bad thing just noting its presence . m medium to full bodied . thick and creamy . rolls across the tounge . not much carbonation and no acidity . d a very drinkable pale ale . smooth to put down with pleasant but not overpowering hops . overall i ll drink this again as an impulse buy but i would n t seek it out .,palate,0.6,1
i drank this on tap at the map room into a new belgium chalice . the beer is very clear for a dark orange color . the head is huge at least fingers very creamy and lasts well over minutes falling in chunks . great lacing as well . the aroma is really light you can just make out the hops but that s all that presents itself . the taste is disappointing as it starts off very piney followed by a combination of some metallic hops . not very enjoyable at all . the feel is super dry and its not very drinkable . overall not an ipa i d drink a again pretty disappointing .,palate,0.9,1
a almost pure black color mocha colored head with a little retention lacing is good s roasted malt coffee and more hops than i ve ever smelled in a stout t lots of sweet roasted malt up front along with a healthy dose of coffee the finish is long and bitter with a nice dose of hops m little carbonation medium to full bodied very dry finish d i could drink this all night and with the lower abv i could do just that i have yet to encounter a fff brew that i have n t loved and this is no different .,palate,0.7,1
pours out a dark apple cider with a quarter finger of semi tan head some medium speed bubbles move to the top . . some faint band aid and and hop notes hit the nose a little sweet with a hint of barley all quite faint sweet salted wheat pretzels and spiced alcohol notes by and large create the flavor profile . quite nice a malty boat thats good to ride full medio bodied character a bit chewy or slimy but well met on the tongue carbonation works in perfectly,palate,0.9,1
okay i have returned a few weeks later with friends to share my recent discovery of this splendid beer . only to be extremely disappointed . most of the strong hop aroma has dissipated from this beer leaving it to be what i consider another run of the mill boring apa . the same color mouthfeel and drinkability were there just the hopiness aroma and flavor as well as most of the bitterness seemed to have blown away . i was very unimpressed . truly with this selection fresh is best .,palate,0.8,1
a transparent amber with a thinner frothy cream colored head . very bubbly . some lacing . head is noticeable thinner than other s s oo i like this smell . this is that citrusy hops aroma that i look for in ipas . i like this a lot . its not a strong scent but it smells wonderful . t hits the tongue with smooth citrusy hops that are slightly bitter . it lasts quite awhile before the after taste comes . the after taste is of spicy malts . the whole experience has a nice smooth bitterness to it . every so often the citrusy hops make up the after taste . its fairly well balanced and not as boring as the others . m full creamy medium carbonation with a dry finish . the mouthfeel seems to be much more smooth than the others o so i m learning that this might be my most favorite of the deconstructed so far . i have more varieties simcoe and zeus to try though . this seems to be a better ipa than the original lat however it is n t as complex or refreshing therefore not catering to the typical bmc crowd . i like this though a lot .,palate,0.9,1
pours a nice medium golden color almost no head . smell is good. sweet and malty almost fruity . taste is crisp and malty i can taste a hint of banana in there which is new for me . there is something else to it that i just ca n t put my finger on right now . overall the taste is excellent though . mouthfeel is a bit of a letdown. crisp but not as crisp as i had hoped . not quite enough of a bite . overall drinkability is good the taste makes up for what it lacks in mouthfeel . it goes down well and smooth i feel like i could drink quite a bit of it .,palate,0.6,1
a opaque black color with a small head that disappears quickly s rich chocolate like aroma mild yeast esters some smokiness no hop perceived t roasted malt flavor dominates some yeasty esters and mild hop flavors take a secondary role very gentle mild hop finish with some lingering smokiness m smooth creamy medium body with moderately low carbonation d this is a decent enough oatmeal stout . the head and retention is disappointing but the smell taste and mouthfeel are acceptable . i ve had this beer before and was very disappointed with everything so i think the brewery has worked out some of their initial problems .,palate,0.8,1
the reason i selected this beer amongst the other selections at the flat earth growler tuesday and thursday sales was to accompany a night of barbecuing . after tasting the array of beers and walking away with the element i headed to home to throw on a peppercorn encrusted pork loin a trio of waxed green purple beans in a shallot butter wrapped in tinfoil for easy grilling and roasted sweet corn . this beer was a excellent selection as it was my purpose to match rather than contrast the flavors in the pairing . element is as it is categorized here a california common and reminiscent of anchor steam in many ways . the lead in sip has a nice creamy maltiness but finishes lean mean and clean with hints of white pepper and grapefruit rind . i particularly liked the acidity and hoppiness . palate cleansing and perfect for washing down anything smoked or grilled . a it has a rich golden tawny color and a nice white head upon pouring . s the aroma is a very soft butterscotch and smells like the every lead in sip as described above . t see above . m light bubbles that jump once it crosses your lips . it looked surprisingly flat in the glass after the initial pour and first few sips but it instantly revives in your mouth particularly on the back end with the hops . d very drinkable with the right food choice but as it stands alone i could have only a few before i would want to pair it with food . thanks for reading my first review and if there are are any of you traveling to this part of the country i live in saint paul mn near summit flat earth lift bridge and a couple killer beer bars happy gnome muddy pig great waters and bulldog lowertown . hit me up bring some beer and well definitely raise our glasses in a cheer .,palate,0.9,1
vintage a pours a nice hazy dark amber color with a ring around the glass head on it . the lack of head is expected from being two years old and an already huge beer . s the smell is a little spicy from the yeast and very mellowed . the cherries come through quite a bit for the age . sort of has a marciano cherry smell to it . very similar to a pie . t the taste is also very similar to a cherry pie . i m suprised the pie has stuck around so much after the years . super smooth and mellow . no oxidation coming from it . the yeast spice is there but somewhat subdued . m super smooth and clean . not much of a mouth on it . d this beer is super drinkable for the strength of it . tastes like cherry pie and finishes clean as hell . worth checking out .,palate,0.6,1
man what a pleasant surprise . thanks to adamu for this bottle . fantastic nose . warmed up a bit and got even better . all citrus here . great pale color right balanced bitterness . not the most bitter dipa i ve had but great proportions . a lot less earthy piney notes than expected but a perfect compliment to the light malt profile . mouthfeel was still a little on the thicker side for me but was not cloying or sticky at all . super drinkable and the . abv is actually hard to believe . could drink a lot of these . very pleasant surprise . would definitely seek out more . a very welcome deviation from current dipa s . they stayed away from darker malts and the usual cloying sweetness . in the current debates where barleywines and dipas are almost interchangeable this one is not confused about what it is .,palate,0.7,1
poured into a pint glass cloudy deep amber in color . foamy one finger head . smells like alcohol almost like malt liquor and a little bit of piney hop . rich and heavy in the mouth little spice fruity and alcohol with a dry finish . one or two would be more than good enough for me .,palate,0.9,1
bottle was a gift from a friend . removed the cork and poured it in a handled glass that was slightly taller than a coffee mug . there is a bit of fig and raisin in the nose little to no hop aroma . the beer pours a medium brown with a fair amount of haze . carbonation is virtually nil . the main unique feature of this beer i discovered is that this beer may be the least carbonated beer i ve ever tried . however i sort of expected that with the style so it did not render it unpleasant . mouthfeel was obviously flat and not as heavy as i would expect for a beer with abv . taste was a little nutty mildly malty maybe a bit of fig or apricot . overall this beer is a nice smooth drinker that packs a nice punch it would be a nice change if the spiciness of belgian dark strongs is getting too familiar for you .,palate,0.6,1
poured into the glass a rich dark black color . no light getting through this beer . had a briefly lasting tan head that settled to a pretty thin cap in no time at all . aroma is of chocolate roastiness some coffee licorice and a fair amount of soy sauce . taste is of more of the same as the aroma . a bit on the sweet side with a fair amount of alcohol heat coming through . more soy sauce as well . mouthfeel is great however . its full and well rounded . overall i ve not been terribly impressed with this beer . its good and i ll drink another after it has some age on it but not really among my favorites .,palate,0.9,1
a light brown color with some amber and reddish hues . i could n t get much of a head out of this and no lacing for me . s very balanced . some roasted malt some floral hops some sweet malts some nutty malts . i really like the smell of this one has a good complexity . t taste is interesting . it s pretty good but nothing great . similar to the smell but more like a typical amber with extra hops thrown in . m not impressed describes this mouthfeel well . needs carbonation because it taste flat . pretty watery . d smooth and not very filling would give this a if it was n t for the afttertaste which is n t great . not a horrible aftertaste but it s there and it kinda takes away from this beer . overall this beer is really nothing special but considering the price and that i got it at wal mart it s one of your best options out of their selection . saw this for under bucks for a pack and had to try it . this one is worth the try and i would prolly buy it again when selection is limited or money is tight .,palate,0.4,0
poured from a pt . oz bottle with notches on back label that i assume are dating but can not interpret . nice amberish honey color with a good couple fingers of head that slowly dissipates to a constant thin head . good lacing throughout . smell was hard to pin down . when first poured i got a citrusy smell with hints of lavender but as the beer warmed the overall smell faded to a non distinct light malt smell . the mouthfeel was awesome very creamy and full bodied . ipa s have not been my style in the past but have been growing into the style lately and could see this in my semi regular rotation . highly recommend hr rr t y,palate,1.0,1
sampled from a oz bottle purchased at nikki s in np ri . a copper colored with good clarity but very little head . s malt caramel and a hint of alcohol . t surprisingly tart and dry . a slight roasted malt flavor as well . not what i expected . it s dated which i assume is the brew date so it should n t be bad . m moderate carbonation and a bit thin . d not one i d pursue again .,palate,0.7,1
char davies the artist in made a fully interactive immersive visual aural virtual artwork called ephemere which furthers the work begun in osmose started in and displayed in the national gallery of canada in ottawa on june . who cares . i might not know great art like starry night from dogs playing poker but what i can tell you my experience with unibroues emphemere apple . first impression from a oz bottle is best described as a canvass of a polar bear eating vanilla ice cream in a snow storm all white . meaning my pour was half inch beer and eight inches of head . finally after the long wait i could see this very light yellow and cloudy beer . patrick mcdonagh with softimage online writes davies emphemere is an interactive immersive experience that redefines dimension computer generated art . how fitting that a fruit veggie beer like emphemere really has no definition . the taste has a strong apple tart masks any malt flavor . this beer is almost close to a champaign and i would think that the yeast probably is champaign . also there is bitterness which is nice to know that at least there are some hops to the so called beer . i am actually impressed with unibroues apple flavor . it is not advisable to use apples with fermenting as the yeast creates funky flavors from apples but this is much better than expected . although i would not want to drink this beer on a regular bases thus low score on drinkability i think it has a great taste like a grandsmith apples i use to eat as a kid .,palate,0.8,1
appearance poured from the bottle into an imperial pint . brew is a deep ruby red color with a fingers thick foamy tan head that dissipated pretty quickly . smell a nutty character at first fading into a sweet candy like aroma and finishing with a hint of dark fruits . taste very sweet almost sugary . a hint of malt comes along dulling the sweetness a bit but adding a caramel kind of dimension . i imagine that if the brown tootsie pop were a beer this would be it . mouthfeel easily my favorite part of this beer . velvety and creamy in the mouth and very smooth going down . very nice . drinkability average amount of alcohol but the massive sweetness of this lowers my desire to have any more of these right now . it was a good beer but not one that i would necessarily pick up again any time soon .,palate,0.9,1
i was reluctant to try this can stereoype but i m glad i did . this is a classic american pale ale with an odd freshness that you would n t expect coming from a can . a poured into a one pint beer mug . nice clear crisp medium dark gold color with a good long lasting head and lacing . s combination of floral and citrus . earthy . t immediate hop character . for a slight second you d think you re drinking an ipa until the mouthfeel comes in . m earthy with a little grapefruit at the begining and a little pine at the finish . light carbonation . d mellow smooth and easily consumable .,palate,0.6,1
very interesting nose . thoughts were a bouquet of flowers thyme and rosemary more likely rosemary as it is in the beer . cloudy iced tea colored and almost completely opaque . mellow herbal flavor presumably rosemary and rye with some sweetness . underlying it . beer mellows out as it warms . was definitely worth trying .,palate,0.8,1
the hops blend appears very good . problem is that the strong carmel malt flavor overwhelms it . the carmel malt in the batch we sampled had itself taken on a unpleasant bitter flavor . we re not sure this is what happened but in home brewing this is often the result of use of too much amber malt extract . we do n t get the same result using crystal malt for carmel flavor and a red color .,palate,0.8,1
this stout is a deep brown black with a good sized frothy red brown head with good longevity that leaves great lacing . the aroma is a little sweet and is of roasted chocolate malt and citrusy hops . it is medium bodied with soft carbonation and seems perhaps more watery than i d expect . it leaves the mouth feeling a bit astringent . the flavor is of charred wood chocolate and grapefruit . pretty darn good . this almost seems like a foreign stout to me . rated mar,palate,0.6,1
oz can served in my trusty sam adams glass . best by of so this should be appropriately fresh . pours a cloudy light amber . beautiful half inch creamy head . smell is sweet malt slightly muddled . in short i m unimpressed . taste starts sweet before the toasted malts come through . i ca n t put a finger on it but something is off with the malt just does n t taste like an oktoberfest should . taste is fairly thin but would be better served with a bit more body to it . mouthfeel is fine carbonation is on par for the style . smooth but just a bit crisp . drinkability is n t great especially for the style . certainly not difficult to put back one of these but i do n t see myself rushing through these oz . overall i m not impressed . this certainly is n t up to par with some of sly fox s other offerings . it s not a terrible rendition of the style nor a bad beer just unimpressive and not something i plan to revisit . it scores an intangible point for being an oktoberfest in a can .,palate,0.8,1
pours a finger caramel brown head over a dark orange brown liquid . clingy with a few small streamers rising to the surface . rough co ho grassy . beneath is hoppy lemon pine winterfresh oranges . the rough has an old sock quality about it . tastes oranges tangerine and hop resin bitter . not a sharp bitter but a rough with some grassy . noticable malt sweet provides a nice counterpoint . minimal caramel . pines win oout in the end an leave a sourish orange pine . complex . md heavy body that has a silky character which could be hop oils . appropriate carbonation and pretty drinkable .,palate,1.0,1
ml bottle i got out of a ommegang mix pack . served up in a thin ommegang goblet chalice . a pours a really nice dark black that lets barely any light in at all . got a good finger of head from a careful pour so the head is very vigourous . the head is dark mocha in color and has some serious staying power . it only recedes a touch and the head remains for the entire beverage experience . lacing is spotty leaving just a touch of soapy bubble goodness on the glass . not a bad looking beer . s smell is weak . disappointing for sure . this one smells of some lightly roasted malt a touch of coffee and just a bit of chocolate . given the name you would expect a stupid amount of chocolate assaulting the senses . too bad because this is mild and not too great . its not bad but not what is expected at all . t taste is a bit better . once again very nice roasted malt character coming through . then you get a light cream and sugar coffee flavor . then there is the chocolate . i was expecting a lot of varied chocolate flavor but you only really get some smooth milk chocolate presence . its not bad at all . it would get higher marks if it had a little more diversity in flavors . m this is the light side of medium . its actually got decent carbonation that makes this go down very easily . abv is not experienced on the palate at all . no aftertaste to mention finishes pretty clean . once again needs tweaking because this could definately be thicker . d this is not a bad beer . its got some decent flavors and very good to have with a tasting imo but i think it would be a better example of a chocolate stout that was very basic . this brew is basic but quick drinkable and accessible . not bad at all but absolutely has room for improvement .,palate,0.4,0
bottle . a gentle pour leaves a lifeless looking inky black liquid topped by no head to speak of and no apparent carbonation . uh oh . the aroma is brandy centric very reminiscent of a tootsie roll all caramel chocolate and brandy with yeasty breadiness . very nice . very inviting . oh so boozy . the taste reminds me of bovril sweetened with brown sugar . very much of a soy sauce thing going on with a big splash of brandy and bready vanilla . i swear my liver winced the second i took my first sip from the boozy taste which imparts a sharp black licorice on the sides of the tongue . finishes semi dry . oakiness lingers long in the aftertaste . mouthfeel is flat heavy and borderline insipid . ugh . this is a case where they should have made ten the loudest instead of going to eleven . it s overpowering and crass and seriously in need of carbonation .,palate,0.2,0
presentation best if consumed by . ok fine . appearance a nice cloudy orange amber pour with a white head . the head fades into a nice wispy white coating over the top of the beer . smell some wheat bread and yeast notes and maybe some carmel smells are up front . not much else going on which is kind of disappointing . taste follows the smell . wheat bread and a slightly bittering taste that leads to a dry and slightly sweet carmel aftertaste . mouthfeel medium to light treading dangerously close to watery . a dry alcohol finish . drinkability easily a good session beer . notes good but not great . the lack of hop profile and strong wheat bread presence do n t really seem to resonate with the apa style . many other better examples out there especially in my neck of the woods see glbc burning river pale ale .,palate,0.4,0
pours copper gold with a finger head that faded fast and left no lacing smells has more of a lemon and light malt then anything else taste is not even close to a wit tangy pale malts sour lemon sa should be ashamed to put this on the market mouthfeel boring semi flat semi smooth drinkability this came in a winter sampler pack and i doubt i drink the other one,palate,0.6,1
found this at sam s in west chester . really suprised to see this in bottles i thought it was a small volume keg only seasonal . . for a six pack which i would expect to spend on something with a double preceding the style name . the beer pours a super thin pale yellow with a very small white head . lacing is plentyful though not sticky . head stays patchy in the center of the glass . the smell is good immediately reminded me of their hop wallop . very sharp and grapefruity . taste was a light and buttery hop wallop light . citrus and grapefruit with a little sweetness . mouthfeel is super light dry and crisp wich makes drinking it addictive . overall its good and very drinkable . more citrus than sweet which i love . but im not completely sold id like it to have more body and punch . a decent beer and i appreciate victory s recent push to start bottling and distributing a wider range of styles .,palate,0.8,1
pours with a brownish red body topped by a thick off white head with good lace left on the glass . sweet and fruity berries malt aroma with hints of anise and a touch of alcohol . slightly sweet malt flavor with alcohol notes and a slight fruitiness . some spicy hop character helps in balancing the sweetness . full bodied slightly oily and tingly on the tongue .,palate,0.6,1
huge frothy beige head shrouds a cloudy orange brown ale . superb retention . lively tart smell of fruits banana plum and raisin . flavors include include these fruits along with spices especially cloves with the dark malt adding a chocolate component to the body . mouthfeel is somewhere between medium and thick with the kind of minute bubble carbonation that results in a very smooth feel . would rate drinkability higher were it not for the intense spicy vs tangy interaction . definitely a heavy hitter . i now see why this is the benchmark for the style .,palate,1.0,1
a poured a beautiful light copper color good clarity with a frothy head that tended to die off after a couple seconds. s dominated by a grassy hop aroma this is then backed by a slight citrus hop aroma and some hints of malty sweetness . t the grassy hop flavor overpowers the citrus flower flavors of the hops . there is a slight malty sweetness that provides good balance to the hops . m moderate body and carbonation fit this beer well . i was not impressed with this beer the hops were way too grassy and overpowered all the other flavors .,palate,0.8,1
a the beer pours a very pale yellow color with a short lived white head . s like your usual light lager plenty of corn and corn syrup . there s quite a bit of straw in there as well . it s very sweet with a little bit of white grape juice and some added sugar . pretty much no malt . t not shockingly it s sweet very sweet . definitely some apple as well as the typical corn corn syrup and sugar . a somewhat cidery taste with a light tartness . it s also a touch watery . m the body is very light with medium carbonation . o while the flavor was n t really good it was n t offensive . i suppose that counts as some sort of moral victory .,palate,0.7,1
poured from a oz . bottle into a captain lawrence snifter . shared with schen . a standard pour yields a massive thick finger cream colored head with amazing retention . beer is a semi clear reddish clay . lacing is thick and patchy but sparse and with moderate cling . head retention is really amazing on this one . s nose is sweet cherry vinegar some straw notes and spicy yeast . exceedingly aromatic and enticing . t opens slightly metallic . sour cherries raspberries and other tart red fruit . some funky notes towards the middle with some cobweb wet hay and straw . yeasty bitterness lingers in the back . end is slightly vinegary and strongly acidic with a tart finish and a sticky sweet and tart red fruit aftertaste . except for the metallic part in the beginning very solid . m light to medium bodied and highly carbonated . lively and a bit puckering in the mouth but strangely smooth . filmy and smooth going down . finish is slightly messy with a sticky aftertaste . standard . o i m rather impressed by this beer that i ve never heard of before . definitely under the radar and worth giving a shot if you ever come upon it .,palate,0.6,1
a opaque black with a dark tan head . i poured it into a snifter and the head did n t last long at all . the beer did n t leave any lacing . s roasted malts mostly . t slight cola taste with more of the roasted malts and some chocolate coffee hints . very well balanced with the hopping rate . m pretty light bodied . i was expecting something more viscous . d this is a flavorful beer that i would n t mind hanging out with some friends and polishing off a pack .,palate,0.6,1
brilliant clarity . golden with a foamy white head that holds quite well and leaves some very nice lace . great appearance . the aroma is of spicy and grassy hops backed by by a light caramel maltiness . a very clean fermentation leaves next to no fruitiness in either the flavor or the aroma but that goes to personal preference . earthy and grassy hop flavors appear right up front combining well with a very biscuity malt and moderate bitterness . medium bodied with a moderate carbonation level . . volumes co giving a lightly creamy mouthfeel . finishes nicely dry with some lingering hop flavor . well balanced . unique in it s avoidance of citrusy hop character.very nice american pale ale but not necessarily worth seeking out . still quite enjoyable if you ve got one .,palate,0.6,1
on tap at brewery late april . it pours a murky brown with a creamy tan cap . not a huge amount on the nose either just a vague sweetness . to be honest the look and smell is the least appealing aspect of the beer . in terms of taste however it is quite good . dark caramel and honey maltiness come through right away . its sweet without being sickening so . very slight hop bitterness in the backbone as well . not really a spring beer at least not sunny day spring . a depressingly rainy weekend afternoon and this beer would be perfect .,palate,0.9,1
on draft at rattle n hum . i sampled only brews at the taps and took review notes on three of them . . oz pour into something between a small snifter oversized wine glass . the pour was a very nice dark color minimal head and very little lacing . bubbles at the edges of the glass . aroma is overpoweringly bourbon . after letting it settle for minutes the aroma rounds with more of the roasted malt full bourbon slight vanilla extract alcohol . the taste is similarly hot with bourbon out of the gate . there is n t much to do but let it sit for a bit and breathe not a problem just worth noting . i m sure this could have breathed for a good deal longer and perhaps have warmed a bit in the glass but i did n t allow it to . the taste was exceptional . solid bourbon flavors heavily compliment the malts . this brew still had a good deal of sweetness to it but the bitter notes were enhanced greatly by the traces of alcohol both obvious bourbon and faint vanilla extract . the finish was sticky but not sticky sweet . mouthfeel was to be expected very full ominpresent on the palate from the begining of the glass through the last sip . it s hard to say this is highly drinkable in general . however if what you re reaching for has to be a bba irs this would certainly be one of the first i would reach for . because i did n t allow it to breathe fully i m marking this a . however initially it s closer to a . and with proper care it may well be a . th,palate,0.6,1
i split this with my wife last i was hoping this would be a more complex larger version og the standard i was wrong.pourred into atulip glass a hazed orange with a decent white fluffy head atop.sweet aromas of artificial fruit a little toasted cereal grain th there as well.much sweeter than the the standard but the alcohol isnt in your face again that artificial fruit flavor and toasted cereal in the finish.i didnt really care for the beer but its not awful its just not worthy of the price i paid for it .,palate,0.8,1
bomber purchased at premier gourmet in buffalo recently . poured a dark brown with copper highlights into a super oversized wine glass fit the whole bomber woo . half inch chocolate coloured head very dark fades quickly but leaves lots of lace . smell hits you right out of the bottle but it s difficult to describe . complex mixture of chocolate caramel alcohol and some leafy grassy hops . taste is good bitter chocolate up from . powerful but well integrated alcohol that you can definitely feel warming your ears . woodsy hops roasted malt burnt caramel and sugar . aftertaste is aggressively sweet but entirely appropriate for the style . alcohol gets a bit overwhelming when drinking a whole bomber call me a glutton . big negative to this was the mouthfeel which i thought was way too thin for the power of the beer . low carbonation does n t help since it adds to the wateriness . overall however a great imperial stout . i d been laying off the style over the summer but this was a great starting point for the fall winter season .,palate,0.6,1
oz . from where ever poured into a pils a for lack of better wording . this really does look like piss . only other way to describe the color is slightly darker than your average american light lager macro . next to no head retention and very minimum lacing . s not much . lightly of corn . t m for the style i have to say this is probably the best tasting does n t mean i have to give it a p . corn . extremely light bodied . way too much carbonation . d this is my session beer of choice . when i m out dive hopping this is the best . could pound these all night without stopping .,palate,0.2,0
thanks again evan . a golden orange finger of cream fluffy head . nice patchy lacing s white grapes apricot citrus t big hoppy sugary white grapes apricot light pineapple a bit of pine lots of stuff goin on here . bubble gum . m gentle tingle of alcohol . light effervescence . pretty light and refreshing . d like it more than duet less than nelson . but hell that s pretty damn good . fruity pebbles ipa . i dig it .,palate,1.0,1
poured into a pint glass . pours a nice hazy red with about a finger and a half of rich off white head . which has nice retention and leaves slight spotted lacing . smells mostly malty with an underlying pine hop note . taste very crisp and powerful . a nice mixture of the classic red ale taste with a slight hoppy twist . alchohol is masked very well . mouthfeel typical red stickyness drinkability i love this beer . it is one of the most sessionable i can think of . full fresh flavor fairly affordable and a nice mid range abv .,palate,0.6,1
having known bass for a long time as i ve gotten more adventurous with beers i ve missed formally tasting this one it being a fairly common import . a pours a warm copper color with a moderate finger of chunky offwhite head . clarity is good . s slightly carmely malt scent with a crisp malt scent . t a nice slightly carmely slightly grainy malt flavor comes through early good clean british hops rounding out a nice well balanced flavor . a bit of a buttery flavor in there does n t detract much . m the weakness of the beer moderately light body feels a little weak to me . light carbonation does n t add much . d a good session beer available all over the place not a spectacular choice but it works well in many situations .,palate,0.6,1
guinness draught is a extremely dark brown beer with a great big tan head that retains well and sticks to the glass . the smell is strong extremely roasted and nutty . draught s taste is much sweeter than it smells but the after taste is nutty . the mouthfeel is amazing probably the main reason it is such a good beer . it is almost as thick as a milk shake with very little carbonation . guinness draught is an extremely smooth beer . it is quite filling so more than a couple will make a person full . personally i enjoy it as a dessert beer . so instead of getting a slice of pie for dinner i like to get a guinness .,palate,0.9,1
i m having a bad night of reviews . this is the second beer in a row that had dissapointed to say the least . the biggest problem i have with this beer is the heavy grainy earthy smell and taste that you have to basically drink this quickly or the aftertaste will annoy you . malty but this beer is really unfocused on what its supposed to be . it wants to be an amber ale but its to earthy biscuity to qualify in my judgement . my wife tasted it as well and couldnt take another drink and she loves amber ale s . sometimes theres a reason that beers are on sale all the time and this one seems to always be on sale .,palate,0.7,1
appearance hazy orange amber color with a frothy off white head . aroma light hop aroma with hints of grapefruit palate lively carbonation with a thin mouth feel and a smooth slightly sticky finish . flavor smooth semi sweet pink grapefruit . i also detected a hint of tangerine in the finish . final thoughts very smooth clean and refreshing . one of the best ipa experiences ive ever had . this is an exceptional well crafted brew .,palate,0.6,1
bottle courtesy of mar . beer pours black with no head . this is one of the flat port lost abbey beers i have heard about . the aroma is alcohol chocolate and the notes you expect in bourbon aged beers oak bourbon and vanilla . the flavor is similar with the alcohol being pretty hot but the vanilla and bourbon being very present as well . the mouthfeel is medium but i think the beer would be better if it was properly carbonated .,palate,0.6,1
tried this great old school brewpub out while on vacation apr and reviewed off of short notes taken at the time a had a thick creamy white colored head which retained very well . it s clear with a reddish orange color which i guess should be expected from an irish red beer . there was nice syrupy lacing and it looked to have a fairly fine carbonation . s there was an aroma of roasted malts but it was n t strong and there was also a mild hop bitterness present . i smelt aromas of bananas and perhaps other sweet fruits . was thinking maybe mangoes . overall though the aroma was fairly weak . t there was n t a real prominent taste . .a slight toasty biscuit flavor . there was decent hop bitterness on the finish but it did n t last too long . i did n t taste any real caramel flavors which i was expecting . m disappointingly leaned on the thin side of the spectrum . .the carbonation was fairly mild which did allow the beer to glide over the palate smoothly . there was a clean feeling to this beer which was n t what i was expecting . d i may try this again if given the opportunity . .was this a bad batch . if it is like this all the time i d much rather enjoy their excellent stout or haus lager if i want something easy drinking . i guess this could be a good starter for somebody just getting into drinking red ales . just a little on the bland side for me but not the worst beer i ve ever tasted .,palate,0.4,0
cool oz aluminum bottle . on its own miller lite has barely any flavor . the addition of salt enhances what maltiness this has and the lime accentuates the taste further without dominating . its a light beer with some actual flavor . mouthfeel is flat but this is the only disappointment .,palate,0.4,0
for me to give a . to a cask ale in the taste dept . is saying something . i was very let down by the beers tried at this brewery espescially when sue had suggested we go to bear republic i never said i was brilliant . deep amber color was topped by a foamy head and lacing was nice and clumpy thick . slight aroma of hop . then the bad news taste was very sharp and licorice like i almost thought it was bad so i asked for the regular draft version . the taste was still there but not as prominent . all this did was prove to me how superior cask ale is and how the warmer temp brings out flavor sadly this was a flavor i did not want nor like . most everything else about this beer was great looked good good mouthfeel but the taste . decided to try another beer and hope for the best .,palate,0.8,1
i sampled this beer at the brewery and it was the first beer i tried . they brew with old recipes and it should taste like beer from the past . appearance was a murky yellow beer with glass sticking foam . smell of sharp lactic acid some grain i thought i got some wheat but this is not in here . this goes more towards a berliner weisse i do n t like it . taste was also sharp acidic is this how beers tasted in the past . i am happy that this is not normal anymore . other tastes are fruity and something grainy . not much besides the acidity . aftertaste is light and sharp in the back of my mouth .,palate,0.7,1
thanks to my friends mike and michelle for bringing this tastey treat back from mi for me . pours out deep dark brown black with a nice thick light tan head . tastes good and roasty with a very smooth mouthfeel . hop balance is light and restrained yet crisp . without question amoung the best porters i ve tried .,palate,1.0,1
on tap the john harvards in harvard square . served in a goblet . this beer poured a dark brown black body with not much head . the nose was a faint chocolate dark malt with a raspberry touch . the taste . well robitussin cough syrup and beer is a bit too simple so let me try and expand a bit . dark malts some chocolate medium to full bodied and very smooth from start to finish . the defining taste was a big huge sweet raspberry taste that with every sip i kept thinking robitussin cough syrup . thats it . it was drinkable and i understand the whole raspberry porter stout or whatever it is . but the raspberry was so over the top i wasnt sure if i was drinking beer or trying to cure my cold .,palate,0.8,1
picked up a bottle at chevy chase liquors dc . color is translucent brown a bit murky . aroma is very strong and caramely but has a sour quality to it that initially made me think the beer went bad . taste is not very subtle with citrus green raisins and a bit of chocolate maltiness . a sweetness of candied fruit . rolled around in the mouth well balancing the sweet and sour tastes of the fruits . did not finish particularly well as it was not very full bodied or smooth and finished with a bit of an awkward tingle on the tongue .,palate,0.8,1
nope . waaaay too sweet for a proper porter . leaves a lingering sticky and cloying sweetness on the palate . overwhelms the coffee chocolate and roatiness you typically find in a porter . smeels okay but not really distinctive . looks good though . deep dark brown with a decent head and good lace . too sweet to make a habit of .,palate,0.4,0
poured from a oz bottle labeled winter into a pint glass . this imperial stout poured a totally opaque black with a nice big dark tan head that resulted from an aggressive pour . the head slowly faded away leaving behind a thick heavy lacing around the glass . the aroma of this stout was very lightly roasted malts and some chocolate . i was expecting quite a bit more out of the aroma . the flavor did not dissapoint however . it was made up of nice roasted malts chewy bittersweet chocolate licorice and a bit of molasses . the mouthfeel was definately full bodied . very thick and chewy with miniamal carbonation . this was a very nice beer that i would like to revisit at some point in time .,palate,1.0,1
pours a deep garnet with ruby mahogany highlights and good clarity . pale brown sugar colored head of one finger has a fizzy consistency and shows both a lack of retention and lacing . roasted barley and chocolate malt nose with a hint of english hops and a faint butterscocth aroma . a strong roasted flavor upfront with a chocolate malt sweetness . a dry english hop aftertaste creates a superb balance while keeping the finish more bitter than residual sweet . the carbonation is medium and the body is light giving the mouthfeel just enough crisp to keep the rich malts from becoming slick . a very drinkable beer with a healthy dose of rich malt and bitter hops .,palate,0.9,1
oz . bottle poured into a pint glass on p vigorously poured into the glass it produces a beautiful chestnut brown colored inch foam head that is pretty thick and foamy . it quickly dissipates but does leave a nice floating cap atop this jet black beauty . the edge of the glass is the only place that light manages to barely creep into this one . just the way i like em . a one big whiff will bombard your olfactory receptors will the smell of wood bittersweet chocolate a touch of caramel and of course a hint of licorice . i also picked up the faint smell of smoke and whiskey . smells delicious . t this stout starts sweet as soon as it hits the palate with coffee chocolate toffee and a dash of licorice playing the starring roles . midway through the hops come join the party and bring their bitter friends with them . no worries though the sweet and the bitter manage to socialize and intermingle nicely with each other . the earthy hops tingle the back of the tongue upon swallow while a slight whiskey flavored alcoholic taste warms the esophagus on the way down . the interesting and subtle complexity of licorice adds a nice little twist to the whole experience . the finish does n t let you forget it anytime soon as it lingers for quite a while . it finishes dry while leaving a slight oil slick on the tongue that just begs you to take another drink . m the mouthfeel to this stout is just outstanding . it s full bodied and incredibly silky smooth . this is how a stout should feel . d drinkability is pretty darn good in my book . but i do n t know if this would qualify as a session beer in someone else s book . it may be too big bold and complex for some folks to sip on all night long . personally i wish i had a couple more of these bad boys to savor tonight . notes i do n t know if this one really qualifies as a sweet stout but nonetheless it is one full bodied smooth operator that is quite the tasty brew . i really liked the interesting twist of licorice that this one brings to the table unusual but pleasant . overall it s a very good stout that i will definitely have again in the near future .,palate,1.0,1
the beer is a hybrid of two classic stout styles oatmeal stout and sweet or milk stouts . putting the two ideas together kenai river has produced a stout that to look at is absolutely opaque with a tan head . the aroma speaks strongly of roasted grains as you would expect from a stout while on the tongue the beer has tremendous body . there is a decided silkiness on the palate from the oats combined with a sweetness from the lactose and roasted flavors from the grains . hops are there strictly for balance with no noticeable presence . an unusual but excellent beer and one which i think might prove especially excellent to cook with given its sweetness and low bitterness . i could see this beer making a fabulous steak and ale pie or being used to de glaze a pan to make a lovely sauce .,palate,1.0,1
a deep amber color with a rocky white head . very nice lacing coats the glass . s mild aroma of bread and sweet malt . just a touch of earthy hops in the background . t toasty and sweet with just enough hop bitterness to balance things out . the finish is very clean . not a lot of strong flavors here . m creamy and smooth but the moderate carbonation keeps it from being too heavy . really coats the mouth for an excellent mouthfeel . d with the low abv and mild flavor i could put away several at a sitting . nothing amazing with respect to the flavor or aroma but this is a solid esb that i ll likely buy again .,palate,1.0,1
cloudy iced coffee color with a tall light brown colored head . looks are just not one of the strong points of this beer style . strong sweet bruised banana aroma and fainter clove with a hint of chocolate cake aroma . little bit of fig aroma but this is mostly banana . the taste starts out sweet and thick with just about the right banana and clove mix in a thick milkshake of wheat malt . chocolate kicks in fairly quickly and this becomes a chocolate and banana milkshake . banana and chocolate milkshake is all i have to say about the mouthfeel . tasty smooth and spicy all good things that make this beer a keeper . one warning though this is a big banana flavored beer and if you dislike banana run far away from this one and leave it for me .,palate,1.0,1
for me the great thing about craft beer is that i get to support two things i believe in at the same time i can support small and independent businesses and i get great beer . so i really had to grit my teeth when my curiousity outweighed my aversion to the purchase of a budweiser product . for anyone else who is curious to see what a macro brewery can do when they try to make a craft beer i would say you can pass on this one . from the name and description i expected an amber red ale with a pronounced hop presence balanced by quality maltiness . that s not really what i got . the american ale looks quite good . pours clear amber red with a wispy white head that never quite left . aroma is very disappointing . pure toffee and toasted sugar with no trace of any hops . i can only assume this was intentional but i ca n t see why . one hallmark of american ales is that they typically some hop aroma moreso than their british counterparts . if it was called british ale i would n t have expected much hop aroma . but naming this beer american ale builds anticipation for nothing . taste is all malt with a bitter finish . toasty biscuits and toffee with very little hop flavor at all . why they use cascade hops as a selling point without showcasing them at all is a mystery to me . nicely crisp semi full bodied mouthfeel . it s drinkable but it just does n t taste good enough to be really drinkable . i would n t want more that two of these in a session .,palate,0.8,1
pours a straw gold that you can almost see your tv through . appetizing snow white head about a finger and a half thick that dissipates to a thin ring . sticky lacing is persistent and goes all the way up the glass . nose is nice and grassy with an almost wine y note . taste is crisp and bracing saltine crackers green apple fresh cracked pepper . the mouthfeel is in a word glorious . smooth on the tip of the tongue then seeming to evaporate off your tongue leaving a crisp somewhat spicy finish . as i ve gotten older my palette has turned a little bit more towards pilsners and pale lagers . i do n t know yet where this one ranks among its brethren . .but it s way up there . a beautiful beer .,palate,1.0,1
every trappist ive had has been awesome especially the tripels . it really is becoming one of my favorite styles . here we have westmalle a beer brewed in a monastery thats right outside of antwerp in northern belgium . a classy tradition label and a bottle that has a special indent in the neck reading trappistenbier set the stage for this one lets see how it compares to its tasty belgian counterparts . a very very foamy . the head conquers most of my glass as i pour fizzing wildly and coming down into a white bubble bath after only a few seconds . some foam forward lacing sticks around as the head rapidly disintegrates to less than half an inch . the actual color of the body is a pale yellowish gold though its hard to focus on because of all the fizz rising through the body . s this is a mild one for sure . im picking up mostly bright fruits lemons apple juice bananas pears . its the usual belgian treatment but without anything bold . the alcohol doesnt even put up a big front in this . brew . theres still complexity though you can pick out a slight essence of mixed grains though they show up just in time to fight against the yeasts scents . frankly neither come out looking very strong . im not too sure about this one t this palate starts out with a strong lemony tang . its much more flavorful and enjoyable than the nose made it out to be mixing with some spice to create a familiar lemon pepper character . some skunk beneath makes its way out very delicately laying its flavor across the tongue in a mild yet impressive way . fruity grains move independently beneath the rest of the flavors leaving just enough room to let some earthy hops come in for the aftertaste . wow this is great . the alcohol isnt even detectable in the slightest so watch out this one can and will sneak up on you . the aftertaste is a combination of lemon and grassy hops both of which provide some nice puckering sensations . m smooth thick perfect . it warms on the way down the only indication of the . abv sometimes so much that it clears my nose . fantastically chewy . o id really like to have this fresh it has so many bright complex flavors . i love how it threw me for a loop with a so so look and smell only to save itself by nailing the most important aspect of all taste . and in spite of those slight imperfections this really is a great tripel that has done nothing but put me in the mood for more . the trappists have done it again .,palate,1.0,1
dark mahogany swirled at the bottom of a deep amber hue on top with a thin tan frothy head with excellent retention . dirty yeast and bold floral hops . colder this had a very molasses medicinal cod liver oil evil up front . warmed a determined floral hop flavor is backed by a subtle sweetness that interplays with the hops and some pepper . well blended alcohol makes its appearance in the end with a slightly bready dry finish . mouthfeel is high carbonated foamy and slightly mouthcoating . i do n t say it too often but this is a beautiful looking beer . i really did n t find this too complex but a pleasant beer overall . it is a fairly fresh bottle as the best before date is n t for another years so at a bottle i may grab another to age a bit . it was certainly a fine companion for watching the end of dexter season .,palate,0.6,1
thanks to chswimmer for this generous offering . poured from a bottle into a sam smith pint glass . a pours dark brown with a tan head that dissipates quickly . a bit underwhelming visually . s molasses vanilla and chocolate dominate with some obligatory roasted malt smooth sweet and creamy . though appealing the aromas are rather faint . t molasses coffee and vanilla reminiscent of chocolate milk . some bourbon is evident becoming more apparent as the glass dwindles . m smooth creamy and mildly carbonated like satin . not the body one would expect from an imperial stout nevertheless i found it suited the flavors very well . d nottoo sweet and very smooth . an imperial stout . perhaps not however i still found it a pleasure to drink .,palate,1.0,1
the aroma has tea prunes caramel citrus pine and fruit . the appearance is deep amber with a nice head . the flavor is like the aroma with a bitter sweet finish . the palate is average . overall this is a very very good beer . i would love to have another one .,palate,0.6,1
this beer was released several months ago but it is still not widely distributed in colorado . i picked up a pack and paid about . the beer is a dark orange brown color with a good two finger head . the smell is hoppy and pleasing . the taste has a very nice hop punch to it with a good malty flavor in the background . my big complaint is the mouthfeel . this stuff had some serious astringency to it leaving my mouth prickly and dry . this obviously affects the drinkability . good flavor but overall i ll be passing this one up . if they could keep the flavor and tone down the alcohol astringency they would have a winner . this is still one of the better flying dog beers i have had .,palate,0.4,0
this is an excellent experience but i felt the alcohol overtones to great to place it in the top choices . i admit to a preference to the dubbel i think this is a great beer to educate the pallet . i believe the high alcohol was the issue as the red is a better ale for me .,palate,0.6,1
a finger of thick bone white head with decent retention . color was a medium amber with ne plus clarity . nose had a crisp citrusy scent . mouthfeel was medium with a wild lemon zestiness on the tongue . finish was crisp dry and really refreshing . pale ale . . . in the south they would call this an ipa if they could make such a beer . what a find .,palate,0.7,1
no head retention at all . not very impressive . they have seemed to miss the spot with this limited release . seemed flat and had a flat taste . not refreshing like the style would determine .,palate,0.4,0
the appearance is very inviting . dark with a beautiful head . as for the aroma the honey and the munich malt are both there but there is no blending . it s like tha old mcdonald s as where the hot side is hot and the cold side is cold . the taste is sickening sweet . it reminded me german double chocolate cake with too much sugar added to the recipe . the mouthfeel is full and smoth . drinkability i could n t finish it,palate,0.8,1
picked up a six box for at heritage in denver . called an oktoberfest by boulevard though the shelf tag bragged of it as a classic vienna lager . i m enjoying one now either way . a nice amber orange . modest creamy head . s a mild hops citrus spice with a yeasty malt overtone . t toasty slightly sweet flavor . some mild citrus breaks through but the primary flavor is a the malts . m light carbonation . would prefer more . good body with a lightly soft mouthfeel . d easy drinking . just enough malt and sweetness to satisfy having a couple . decent abv . will get more for the holidays .,palate,0.6,1
cellar temp oz bottle poured into a snifter . beer pours a rich cola brown color with minimal fizzy beige head that fades to nothing fairly quickly after the pour . aroma is sweet chocolate and some brown sugar mixing with a littel roasted malt am i missing the smoke . i just dont find it anywhere first sip slightly thicker than average body with silky texture and very gentle carbonation . flavor is sweet choclate and molasses then rolls to roasted malt and finally a little bit of campfire ash . very little mind you . as a smoked porter this fails but as a robust porter i like it . dont expect smoke but it is a solid malty big porter that isnt boozy but seems big on each sip .,palate,0.9,1
on tap at beachwood bbq in seal beach on a balmy january night . looks nice in the glass a deep golden color although head retention does n t match some of belgium s offerings . smell is strongly of american citrusy hops some fruit and a touch of phenolic spiciness . i would have liked a little more of that phenolic character which blends so well with the hops in this style of beer . a little disappointed here . taste is drier than most stone ipas which is refreshing firm bitterness and resiny hop flavors and faint belgian phenolics following thru . alcohol muted this is tasty . mouthfeel is medium thin with a little less carbonation than i would have liked . i like these to have explosive carbonation that fills the mouth and that did n t happen . drinkability is very high i would never tire of this beer . overall this is a good effort but maybe stone could elevate the fermentation temp or choose a little more characterful yeast or perhaps the glass was just too cold . that s my only beef with beachwood the beer is too cold . i recommend trying it it s good but it does n t compete with piraat or houblon chouffe . i ll pick up a bottle soon and drink it a bit warmer but i ll probably wish i had bought a piraat .,palate,0.6,1
received as an extra in a trade with jeff . poured from oz bottle into a crate and barrel snifter . a pours solid black with brownish highlights . a foamy two finger mocha color head was a result of my pour and it quickly folded leaving behind a nice wall of lace and a small island of foam in the middle of the glass . s smells of rich chocolate malt caramel coffee and dark chocolate . i do pick up some hop presence as well . t chocolate up front gives way to a mix of coffee and roasted malt in the back . the finish is a mix of chocolate sweetness and dark roasted malts and coffee . m fairly heavy body and solid flavors with moderate carbonation . i love the creamy texture of this beer as well as the nice bittersweet finish . o this porter deserves all the hype it gets . its a very good example of an american porter . the flavors are spot the mouthfeel is amazing and its very drinkable . thanks jeff .,palate,1.0,1
i m not much of an esb drinker but i do like lakefront a lot and think the effort at an all organic beer is commendable . a slightly hazy deep amber body with a small white head . minimal lacing . s very lacking nose with only a slight hint at the malt body and bittering hops . could use more going on here . t an initial taste of biscuit malt flavor gives way to a somewhat dominant lemony hop character . moderately bitter and slightly astringent . i do n t detect any estery or diacetyl flavors if they re there they are very mild . easy drinking but not very interesting . probably sessionable . m medium light bodied with pretty high carbonation .,palate,0.8,1
this pours an almost black colour . perhaps a tinge of ruby in there . not a lot of head to speak of and what was there drops quickly . nice chocolate roasted malt aromas . chocolate and coffee are there on the palate . i was expecting it to be a bit thin and unfortunately that was delivered . still not a bad beer but i d prefer an abbotsford invalid over this .,palate,0.4,0
such a dark amber red it borders on brown . lively off white head which looks like it s hop fueled . smell is hop and spice up front . a distinct sweetness or dough smell in the back . taste is well balanced between the pine hop and spicy sweetness . mouthfeel is quite light for an imperial series . served well chilled the feel is crisp on the tongue and palate . makes it a drinkable brew .,palate,0.9,1
ounce bottle as shown . vigorous pour into a weizen glass yields a one finger quickly fading light tan head over a cloudy mahogany body . very little lacing . smell is mild though a bit boozy . the alcohol is quite evident over the mild chocolate malt and hints of grass sour wheat and floral hops . taste is sour boozy malty . tastes more like an average wheat wine that a weizenbock . weird . mouthfeel is the best aspect of this beer rich and round without being cloying . drinkability is definitely diminished by the overt alcohol presence . not so special and though i generally love good german weizenbocks i wo n t be looking for this one again .,palate,0.8,1
the beer pours a very nice gold with some nice red hue . unfortunately its head recedes to quickly but the lacing is okay . the only real smell is the big malt sweetness but a fresh honey smell does make a slight appearance at the end . the taste is also only big on some malt sweetness . the only honey comes at the end in the form of a grainy honey comb taste sourness rounds it out . the mouthfeel is good slightly thick and very smooth . however it is a little bubble and will sting the recesses of your mouth . due to the sourness and bubbles the drinkabilty is n t great .,palate,0.8,1
my first doppelbock and couldnt be happier .what a great beer all i can say is malt malt malt smell dark fruits and little chocolate and malt of course taste is amazing got alot of malt flavor and also some dark chocolate and carmel mouthfeel little carbonation . mouth didnt feel thin at all very great aftertatse too . keeps you wanting more drinkability for a . beer i could drink this with ease . very great beer,palate,1.0,1
on tap at delaney s into an oversized snifter . a clear orange amber body under a finger of fine off white head . mediocre retention and spotty lace . ok but nothing special . s nice fresh aroma of bready malt floral yeast notes and light fruity esters . pleasant and restrained . t citrus and apple are up front with some lightly sweet malt giving body on the way to a long sticky yeasty finish . delicate and flavorful at the same time . nice . m fairly light creamy body with a perfect amount of soft lively carbonation . delightful . o the mouthfeel alone is worth the price of admission on this one and is especially impressive for a draught beer . i really would have guessed it was bottle conditioned if i did n t know any better . beyond that this is a solid enjoyable inoffensive bpa . well worth trying . cheers .,palate,1.0,1
bottle obtained from total beverage colorado and consumed two evenings later . pours a vigorous two finger yellowish fluffy head over a pine x colored liquid that s very cloudy . smells piney and like fuggles hops with yeast and perhaps a little bit of belgian funkiness . taste is sweet with some odd hops . hops have an almost mildewy taste . with additional tastes it s starting to come across as funky with candy sugar . there is some toasted grain or tannin character . american pale . this is more of an abbey ale . wft . this is one disgusting apa . md light body and sharp moderate carbonation . foamed pretty good going down the drain . without a doubt the worst apa i ve ever had . edit wow it s scored as the worse beer i ve ever reviewed . is it typical for hair of the dog brewing company to pioneer into this kind of uncharted territory .,palate,0.6,1
this should have been part of the canquest tm just past reviews but i could past tense of can not lay hands on it . many thanks to tone for his cantinuous cantributions in support of this madness . i had an initial pour of just under a finger s worth of bubbling bone white head that tried to reduce to wisps but could not quite achieve it . instead i got a film of head that cantinued to bubble and burble away . color was a light golden yellow with ne quality clarity . nose reminded me of an adjunct lager in terms of its inherent honey and grain like sweetness . mouthfeel was much too thin to be of any merit . way watery and i can not forgive that . still it had a light sweetness lager like albeit muted . finish was pleasant slightly refreshing worth drinking if you are in the mood for an n. a. beer as my uncle was this past saturday then this has to rank up there in my book for the style . put this in your cooler for the people who request such things .,palate,0.4,0
very good light lager . hints of barley and hops with a smooth slightly dry aftertaste . this brew had a short lived white foamy head and lower than normal carbonation . i was lucky enough to get it straight from the source in frankemuth and it was much better than what i had expected . if you get a chance to try this go for it . i would highly recommend this to any light beer drinker .,palate,0.6,1
on tap at beer revolution . pours a hazy light amber with a two finger white head that sticks around for a long time and leaves a large amount of lacing on the glass . the aroma is some black pepper a bit of earthy funkiness and some light lemon . a bit of clove as well . the initial taste is dry with some black pepper then comes a bit of funkiness with some earthy mineral notes and some light grass . the finish is clean and really dry . this beer was really dry throughout which i enjoy . medium body . medium carbonation . quite a nice saison . i hope they brew this one regularly .,palate,1.0,1
a dark reddish black with a small quickly receding off white head . no lacing on the edges of the glass s malty and chocolaty scent with an oak backbone . t chocolate is the first thing that comes with vanilla and oak flavors also appearing . the oak was also there but not quite as strong as others have suggested this may be because the beer was not very cold when i poured it and i would not suggest drinking it cold either as the flavors come out well with a cellar temperature pour . alcohol presence is there but not powerful . m low carbonation that kind of tingles the throat as you drink but otherwise is absent . big body that is thick and creamy almost chewy . the mouthfeel is as close to milk as i think i have ever experienced in a brew maybe this is how the milk of a dragon is . d enjoyable beer that demands respect as you drink it could definitely not have more than one of these at a time but would love to have one from time to time . as with most of new holland s offerings this is a very unique beer that makes itself something different but still very tasty . side not that the listed abv on the bottle is . and not as listed by ba most likely a difference in the batch from previous .,palate,1.0,1
maybe i m spoiled having grown up in wisconsin and having lived in germany . . . but this bock just ai n t very good . the mouthfeel is dead on thick and rich and wonderful but the rest of the beer just falls short . i think it is the overabundance of wheat coupled with an unbalanced yeast . the wheat clouds a lot of other flavours that should shine while the fruity yeast should for for the style but it clashes with the wheat flavours and their hopping strategy . couple that with a very soapy aftertaste and you ve got a very sub par beer from a pretty good brewery . stick to making ales flying dog . you do a mighty fine job in that department .,palate,0.9,1
i was told this beer wasnt going to wow me but i decided to risk it . at . a bottle it certainly is priced to impress the hell out of me . pours a deep brown but not nearly black body . a tall head forms and dissipates almost as quickly as it formed . doesnt look overly thick but it is an imperial porter so i suppose thats why this is a porter . nose has some roasted coffee a hint of perhaps cocco some vanilla and surprisingly a lot of hop character . this just isnt an imperial anything . i think other than a touch more abv than is needed there arent really any intense flavors here . the shakespeare oatmeal and chocolate stouts all pack more flavor and cost less . you have some coffee a lot of roasted malt flavors plenty of hops for a porter vanilla and i suppose there are some chocolate notes somewhere in this . im not thinking mocha with this beer and i honestly do think that with their regular offering . honestly can i get some coffee flavor here . based on abv the body is about right though a touch thin . based on the double rogue lable its way too thin . the body really comes off medium for the stout porter world . almost watery for an imperial version . alcohol is lower than most in these categories but i can still taste it . lately i have been trying to give rogue a chance . i mean they take up an insane amount of shelf space in a lot of places and i know people buy their beer . the problem is they just make mediocre beer and charge absurd prices . they have less than beers today worth what they charge for them . they choose the wrong format for most of their beers . they dont bottle date . im sorry but rogue seems hell bent on being a shitty brewer with great distribution . fyi price was strongly factored into this review . this is a dollar pack equivalent which might be acceptable for a really world class beer . this is so far from it .,palate,0.3,0
hazy golden pour . nice frothy white head . sugary biscuits and earthy banana citrus with a touch of blended honey caramel . a delightful scent on the nose . tastes slightly pale and wheaty while sustaining a solid earthy backbone . i m getting hints of lemongrass with a touch of hops on the finish . very minimal bitterness . smooth and easy on the palate . somewhat thin but more close to medium . this was very refreshing . with its low abv and drinkability this would make a perfect session beer for your summer afternoon . it does n t tire your palate or make you too buzzed . great summer brew . oh and it s organic . another reason to enjoy this .,palate,0.6,1
pours amber with a sudsy white head . nose is uber skunky but this quickly fades to reveal hints of lemon and wheat . similar lemon flavours quite acidic and tangy as well . otherwise just a little bit of wheat and sweet unchallenged malt . carbonation is way too high .,palate,0.4,0
another winner from this line of extreme brewers gone wild tyranena beers . i was n t quite sure what to expect as usually the inclusion of orange peel is in witbiers wheat beers that i usually am very lukewarm on . however in this beer the citrus ness from the hops is evident and augmented by the orange peel that comes in just the right quantity it accentuates the natural fruitiness citrus ness of the hops but it does n t come off as a fruit beer . it s like a really good apricot ipa but pulled off with orange . color was amber and head was tightly packed and good . aroma was ery citrus y with evident orange peel elements . taste was great good citrus y hoppiness orange peel with a good amount of balancing maltiness . mouthfeel was good but not unremarkable . i would highly recommend this and all the other brewers gone wild beers . i bought this example from cellars in franklin wi .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a ounce bottle into a tulip glass . appearance thin brown head has decent lasting power . body is black . smell currants and anise . taste dark chocolates slight twang of dark fruits currants and cherries black coffee . more complex than i was expecting . mouthfeel thick and coats the mouth . very good for the style .,palate,0.9,1
poured from bottle to tulip glass a brilliantly clear pale yellow color with huge finger head that fades very slowly n nose of a light belgian type wit with some light malts touch of spices toasted quality touch of yeast t starts with more malts and toasted quality pretty light otherwise a touch of light fruits and banana slight earthy marzen quality no spices m very light and somewhat watery f finishes dry and very crisp with a fading earthy marzen taste would make a good session beer final thoughts its a very light tasting oktoberfest marzen . its pretty refreshing and crisp but way to light and almost watery . a great session beer or something that has some taste to help reset the palate i just had a big dipa and next is probably a strong belgian or stout .,palate,0.6,1
pours a deep brownish black not quite opaque . two fingers of tan latte foam rise and settle . above the rim the surface could pass for a chocolate chip cookie . aroma of roasted malt vague sweetness with a possible lactic note . not especially bold but complimentary to the huge flavor . rich taste notes of smoky malt bitter chocolate and creamy coffee . residual hop bitterness . very powerful and bold flavors the alcohol is n t overwhelming but it packs a punch . mouthfeel is intensely smooth and velvety creamy and luscious . lactic milk sugar contributes a boatload of palate smudging heft . although it s not one for sessioning it has a sublime quality that makes you savor every sip . every so often i crave an expedition so it has a year round place in the cellar .,palate,1.0,1
oz can into a shaped pint glass . gubna pours almost translucent golden orange with a white head . deceptively it looks quite tasty but do n t worry the smell and taste will set you straight soon . smell is no good at all . there is some hops but also an odd cooked vegetable quality and some ethanol . kinda like onions being simmered in vodka . the taste unfortunately follows the nose . there are glimpses of classic dipa flavors bitter hops caramel malt backbone etc . but the cooked vegetables persist in a big way . the stir fried onions in my beer completely ruin this one for me . sip after sip this flavor grabs my attention so that it s all i can think about . while the mouthfeel is actually pretty good the drinkability suffers from this same fatal flaw . this one really caught me off guard . everything else that i ve had from ob has been great so expected this to follow suit . i just do n t understand how this one made it all the way to the can . someone in the brewing process should have realized that the flavors here just are n t right .,palate,0.8,1
brew is in a oz bottle . i pour into a pint glass . the beer pours jet black and a tan creamy head foams up too easily even with a gentle pour . the head has good staying power . the aroma is chocolatey sweet similar to hot cocoa powder and has mild hints of raspberry as the beer warms . the first sip reveals a rather creamy brew very fine bitey carbonation and fairly thick body . the flavor is chocolate up front with a short hint of raspberry on the finish that gets covered by chocolate again . this is a very tasty beer but with imperial in the name i expected something a little more robust . i would really like to try this on tap sometime .,palate,0.6,1
poured into a snifter . this brew pours pitch black with a fingers worth of tan head that dissipates quite quickly . then nose brings massive chocolate at first . super surprised by this chocolate knockout . there is a tad bit of espresso followed by some sweet caramel . alcohol is present from the high abv but it s not detracting from the quality of the scent . the taste is just the same . sweetness in form of milk chocolate caramel and milk . the chocolate really stands out the most and is the highlight of this brews characteristics . really working the buds and i m enjoying this a lot . the alcohol content is a bit present but the flavors take over and manipulate this brew . the mouthfeel goes a bit aloof here and has too much carbonation . the thick mouthfeel of the liquid would be better backed against a lighter carbonated method . kinda hurtin the integrity of this brew . overall this brew is nice and presents a prime example of a chocolate dessert like brew . the mouthfeel throws it off a bit but the flavors take over and i almost forget about it .,palate,0.6,1
pretty strange brew i ran across in amsterdam . it was at an indonesian restaurant as dark beer and the bottle was in dutch . so i was n t sure what i was drinking . poured a normal dark brown color . i assumed that it was akin to a brown ale or dark lager as a result . smell was very much caramel . and cola . at this point i feared it might ve been some variety of cola beer mix that i d encountered in germany . flavor was definitely very sweet but not in a bad way . i actually really enjoyed it to be honest . cola flavors persisted but it was clearly the brew s natural flavor rather than some kind of bastardized brew for the radler drinkers . mouthfeel was a definite weakpoint . very thin and barely any head . drinkability was quite high though . after having one i wanted more . pretty good brew that s nothing like any i ve had before or since . worth a try most definitely . edit after doing some research apparently this is n t trying to be a belgian flanders oud bruin . it s actually a dutch style that is a very mild dark lager with minimal hops that is sweetened after the brewing process . i guess it s a traditional style with legitimate roots . definitely not for everybody but worth trying as it s a style you re not going to find outside of holland .,palate,0.4,0
one thing i ve learned from ba is hefeweizen makes a great refreshment when the heat takes its toll . with a limited selection at jt schmid s this is the one i got . on to the beer because the lemon slice was served in the bottom of the glass i had to drink this beer with the damn lemon . cloudy blonde appearance with a thin head . lacing spots appear on the glass as the beer gets consumed . it was a typical wheat malt and lemon zest flavor which made way for a tart bubble gum finish . it hit its peak in the middle of consumption which i was inclined to give it a in taste but the lemon appeared to kill the yeast and the flavors it provided after that dropping the taste score . it was very smooth thirst quenching and cold . this was as refreshing and heat busting to me as those coors light commericals advertise themselves to be . except this beer does n t need a huge ad campaign,palate,0.9,1
i finally got a chance to try brute . now i m not a sour nut but this one is very good . light and spritzy on the tongue . tangy flavors but not overpowering . the color is golden with a stark white head . this one has high carbonation low alcohol and is fairly dry .,palate,1.0,1
pours dark copper with a slight chill haze . forms a small one finger white head with rather poor retention but nice webbed lacing on the glass . aroma has a good sticky caramel malt backbone slightly sweet and a hop profile of pine sweet citrus and apricot more fruity than bright . well balanced brown sugar and whole grain bread and caramel malt hold the beer down well as a nice solid tone of pine tangerine apricot and mild grapefruit hop character becomes apparent . bitterness also seems a bit toned coming in late after the drink drying and pleasant . medium bodied but carbonation is bright and exciting reminiscent of deschutes black butte porter very refreshing . appropriate drying smooth and well put together pale . ca n t say enough about how great the mouthfeel deschutes puts out on some of their beers red chair fits that bill . a bold northwest american style beer lots of hop variety yet balanced and whole .,palate,1.0,1
poured into a goblet style corsendonk glass . pours thick and smooth slight dark brown head and weak lacing . color is black with dark ruby undertones when held up to a lightbulb . smell is quite complex my first words were black olives and shoe polish but after a few whiffs this mellowed to a sweet almost gin like booziness . taste is as complex as the smell dark roasty coffee with burnt caramel graininess and some prune raisin dark fruit flavors in there as well it is so powerful and concentrated that it takes a couple of sips for the subtle cast of characters to pop out here and there but pop they do indeed . it seems to get sweeter as i go . mouthfeel is great for a heavy stout thick and sticky in a very satisfying way . the alcohol does add some nice heat . i would n t call this a sessionable beer as it fairly punches you in the mouth with intensity . however it is just plain delicious for all its complexity . i would heartily recommend it to stout fans . the thought of enjoying this beer with a big slab of rare roast beef and dark gravy makes me grumble with manly delight .,palate,0.9,1
very fizzy with a big foamy head . bland and without much character .,palate,0.2,0
tawny bronze hue with a light haze . vanilla white filmy head manages soapy lace . marzipan tinged notes of almond and bubblegum esters dominate the aroma and are accompanied by tame hints of lightly caramelized brown sugar and butterscotch . prosaic yet odd aromawise . bluff snap of honeyish sweetness initially in flavor yields to a slightly astringent combination of burnt biscuit and hop bitterness . integral hop flavor melds with the caramel malt presence to lend a welcome sweetish impression of freshly sawed maple wood mid palate . singed malt character diminishes belatedly allowing diacetyl to come to light and leave a simple buttery brittle suggestion . skimpy in body vapidly dextrinous and approaching watery in mouthfeel . finishes mostly clean with fleeting hints of treacle and dried dates . old hooky started off poorly but improved in flavor . overall it is decent at best . it s akin to newcastle albeit with a greater malt backbone and ester character .,palate,0.4,0
i sampled this brew at room temp and poured into a stemmed glass . the brew pours pitch black with no head except a thin tan edge layer . aroma is all roasted malt and coffee with some chocolate mixed in . first sip reveals a lighter body than expected fine spacious carbonation and a kind of silky texture . feels pretty good . the flavor is chocolate and roasted coffee malt with some dark fruit mostly raisin thrown in for good measure . the beer is fairly easy to drink with no hint of the abv anywhere . a nice tasting brew but i wish the body had a little more ummph .,palate,0.6,1
einbecker ur bock hell abv . . ml bottle . sek at systembolaget . a the liquid is bright gold almost yellow . the head is white fades away and leave very little lacing . s a big sweet aroma that gives me mixed feelings of malt whisky lemonade and cornflakes . t heavy roasted bitter and somewhat sweet taste of hops bread citrus and alcohol with hints of both chocolate and vanilla . m medium high carbonation body and bitterness . hints of dry metal and sweet cereal in the aftertaste . it s quite sticky . o full of taste . this still does n t make up for all the alcohol since everything in the mouth is n t pleasing . it reminds me a little bit of the cheaper stronger stuff alcoholics drink just to get drunk . but as long as you do n t start the evening with this it s still ok .,palate,0.4,0
i poured a oz can into a glass mug . the beer had a nice head that disappeared after awhile . no lacing at all . had a nice golden straw color . other than smelling a little sour you could n t really smell anything else . it tastes ok. kind of watered down . cant taste any malt or hops . it was too bubbly seemed over carbonated . you can drink this stuff it s not bad for the price but it s definately not anything special what would you expect thoough .,palate,0.4,0
thanks to joel for letting me have one of his bottles . oz . poured into conical pint . a slightly cloudy light gold color with a brief white head and decent lacing . s pretty weak on the smell . bit of sweetness and malt . t grains malt cream . kiss of hops . light and refreshing . m creamy yet light and crisp . great . o the ultimate session beer . pretty nice all around except for the smell . happy new years .,palate,0.9,1
oz . bottle from the fall sampler poured into my tulip . appearance the beer is a coppery red . the khaki coloured head is thin and recedes quickly . i like the colour and i really like how clear it is . smell there really is n t much of a smell at all . there is some malt a very faint caramel aroma and naught else . taste the very first impression i get is cherry coke . after that initial shock wears off there is caramel malt and it ends with a small amount of bitterness . it does n t dry my mouth out but it leaves a funny taste on the front of my tongue and though i know it s not where taste actually is the roof of my mouth . it is n t butterscotch but it is candy kind of like the caramel inside a rolo but not actually caramel . if anyone can tell me what it is bm me . mouthfeel i do n t particularly care for it . i think it s the strange caramel ish thing going on in the aftertaste . i feel like i need to brush my teeth . drinkability might rate higher if not for the weird feeling after a few sips . i feel like i need to brush my teeth and this makes me neither willing nor able to drink more than one .,palate,0.3,0
one of the few beers which struck me with its superiority at first taste . it is no surprise it was the worlds most popular style s origin . anyway a golden with a fair head and lacing . s nice hops maybe citrusy . t perfect strength not tainted at all very nice . m very good and appropriate level of carbonation not too thin d would be the beer i had for the rest of my life if i could only have one brand of beer . could drink them all day every day .,palate,0.7,1
great head and retention decent smell mainly of malts . the mouthfeel is pretty crisp and clings well . however this beer is incredibly dry and has a nasty bitterness too it not that nice one that we all know and love . this beer is just fucking gross . i detect the malts and hops but it s hard to appreciate them with this nasty dryness and awful bitterness not the great hop bitterness as i like bitterness . eww,palate,0.7,1
a poured from a bottle into a pint glass . deep black in color with a moderate tan head . totally opaque and fairly filmy . s sweet malt dark berries . bit of roasty grain . nice surprise do n t think i ve had an oatmeal stout with raisin fig etc in the nose . t malts and dried fruits translate here . crisp sharp zing of the sweetness is more present . missing the sense of complexity i got in the first whiff but still quite interesting . m not as creamy as the better oatmeal stouts out there . still above average for a dark beer but expected more from the style . d hard to imagine a better bang for the abv,palate,0.6,1
appearance poured a clear brown amber with one finger bubbly foamy white head . not much head but stuck around in a thin layer on top . moderate lacing . smell nose of caramel and lightly roasted malts at first . a sharp and sweet green apple fragrance down deep . kind of cider like . taste mild caramel malts and mild sweetness with an apple twang . not that strong . mouthfeel medium bodied and incredibly smooth . creamy feeling in the mouth without actually being creamy . not much carbonation bite at all . no alcohol bite either . drinkability little wimpy tasting for a strong ale . looks good and tastes alright but the nose is a strange one . easy to drink though the abv never shows up . buy again . no,palate,0.8,1
born on exp bought this one in amsterdam since when i bought it i had never seen it in berlin . i have since spotted it at ambrosetti . a huge head at the top quite creamy underneath fairly porous . medium dark orange with barely visible rising carbonation . s the most phenol i ve detected in a german beer with that being said its moderate but the main smell . some sweetness creamy yeast . t also phenols are fairly strong though the overall flavor including the phenols is relatively mild . slight bitterness . nothing besides the phenols really sticks out . fairly neutral . m bitter almost no carbonation light to medium body . slightly to moderately astringent . o average . i wish it hit my taste buds like it seems to hit everyone elses .,palate,0.4,0
obtained thanks to frieghttrain split with my brother on . it pours a beautiful orange color very clear with a nice head on top . looks like a very nice dipa and i m ready to dive in . the smell is very interesting . i will add a note here that i did not know that oak was added to this and was very confounded at this mystery flavor thoughout and once i heard it was oak it all made sense . you get a smell of sweetness which i believe is from the wood filled with pine and flowers with a lot of lemon zest and resin . it seems like it has a very nice bouquet but it was being held back probably because of the wood but overall very nice . the flavor starts off very rich sweet super full with a note of peach slightly sharp alcohol . the bitterness hits next but is somewhat subdued and creamy almost will hidden . you get the taste of fruitiness and the puckering sticky feeling of the hop resins . also this is very floral . it really beings to improve as it warms enhancing the slightly cakey malts and the fruity hops eventually you get notes of sweet pineapple and dense cakey grain . a very nice beer . the wood i think lends a kind of caramel candy flavor . the mouthfeel is incredible must be the wood here . sticky piney grassy resins mixed with the smooth sweet wood makes for a perfect body . with moderate carbonation that stings without overpowering . the beer just gets better and better with each drink though the abv slows you down more and more as you get deeper . this is one nice beer i only wonder what it would taste like without the oak .,palate,1.0,1
oz green bottle obtained at the local hannaford . pours a very light yellow body with a thin film of white head . cereal grains characterize the aroma very reminiscent of an american macro style lager . tastes somewhat sweet with cereal grain and just a hint of grassy floral hops toward the finish . very light mouthfeel with plenty of carbonation . a super easy drinker not very challenging or heavy . not a horrible beer but is not at all good for an apa . as a macro style lager or a cream ale this is a solid beer simple drinkable adjunct characteristics . but this is no apa .,palate,0.4,0
oz twist off with rust under the cap . it pours a deep red with a foamy off white beige colored head . it leaves no lacing . the smell is really nice with big fruit notes caramel sugar and bread . the flavor is similair to the taste but with a massive kick of alcohol . this is one of the most unmasked brews alcohol wise that i have . it is good for winter i suppose luckily it is still winter like conditions out . it is a boozy malt bomb not for the faint of heart .,palate,0.2,0
pours a three finger white head that fades slowly to a thin layer leaving a good lace . hazy amber color . light medium carbonation and medium bodied . apple cider nose . flavor is sour apple cider without the expected hops from a bitter one has to question if this bottle has gone bad but after reading other reviews apparently it has n t even though it has n t been brewed since . . for a ml bottle from manchester wine and liquors manchester ct .,palate,0.6,1
i m feeling the christmas spirit tonight as i sit here watching the lights on the tree and the cartoon christmas specials on tv so i pulled this one out of the cellar to enjoy . into my sierra nevada pint glass goes this surprisingly dark brew . very dark ruby colors topped by a frothy creamy head . this is looking really festive. this is unbelievably complex smelling . i get fresh cut christmas trees sweet chocolate covered cherries cinnamon and nutmeg along with perhaps a little vanilla . the fruitiness mixed with the surprisingly still strong hop aromas and chocolate malts meld together perfectly and have me reminiscing about christmases past . very nice aromas . the taste of this brew does n t disappoint one single bit . the piney hops and chocolate malts blend together perfectly and help to balance that sweet fruitiness and the zesty spices on the finish . this is n t overly spiced at all its a perfect winter warmer . i m trying to sip this very slowly as its my last bottle and i want it to last. i wondered how the year of aging would affect this brew and i m not at all disappointed . its terrific as is and have me anxious to buy up a few sixers of this years and give it a go next december . truly this is the best winter warmer i ve ever had . it has all of the christmas elements i look for in a brew without going overboard. a classic.,palate,0.7,1
with the news that the principle figures of yards are splitting up and going their separate ways i thought it was an appropriate time to open up a yards ipa . who knows how available or in what form it will be in the future . appearance pours a hazy light amber with a solid white cap that settles to some heavy patchwork foam and a very hearty collar . looks great . smell aromas are just a bit subdued with citrusy resinous hops being the most prominent . pale and caramel malt lurks in the background but only slightly . taste the taste is all hops but more piny and floral this time and much less resinous . malt sweetness is very strangely nowhere to be found . it s quite literally all hops . the finish is more hops that become a bit pungent . mouthfeel medium light bodied but feels a bit watery . the carbonation is low as well . drinkability goes down easy enough but the mouthfeel hurts it a lot . and do n t let it warm up any because it does n t improve . i ve certainly had better yards . they have a whole lot of hits . this one is just a miss .,palate,0.4,0
bright amber body topped with tiny creamy head . some lacing though . the aroma is very bready probably moreso than any beer i ve tried yet . some maltiness as well . the taste has some yeasty notes and some maltiness but mostly it s not there . a little sweetness comes through but overall it s just too watery . the feel is fine not very thick but with some body and plenty of carbonation . it drinks fine the alcohol does n t make itself known . the problem is that there really is n t enough flavor to cause me to pick it up again .,palate,0.8,1
source serving ml bottle smell very fruity with banana and grape and citrus pineapple notes . light caramel minty herbal with taste boldly rich and thick that is unmistakably schneider throughout . tongue enveloping thickness up front that makes it seem sweeter than it is . in reality is quite balanced by lightly dry bitterness and is very nice . light spice honey caramel pineapple bread but not yeasty . the middle is dried over all with a quick but firm slightly citrusy hop bite and then pops with fruit perfectly ripe banana and a little citrus which then give way to a round of wonderfully complex spices of great depth with a honey and bitter leathery edge . all of this over top a light dose of that classic schneider yeastiness . alcohol is barely noticeable and when it comes through its quite nice . finish is pleasantly dry wicked thick and a little leathery with heaps of spice that really linger . notes very good beer that is really warming but refreshing too .,palate,1.0,1
pint glass a cloudy with no particulate . thick head that quickly dissipates and leaves sub par lacing . murky honey color is less than appetizing . s spicy smell of coriander anise . yeasties in there also but not as strong as the spice . t nothing special here spiciness hinted by in the nose is present but pretty bland through and through . a very subtle sourness in the aftertaste reduces its drinkability . no hint of the high abv . m well carbonated and thick fairly heavy . fits the style . o meh i m not disappointed i bought it but i m not thrilled either . nothing special here .,palate,0.8,1
nice brooding dark nearly black colored with a tan head that fades into quite the topper . roasty chocolaty nose that really is enticing . a soft caramel with hints of dark fruit with a very nice blueberry hint . a great aroma and very enticing . rich roasty chocalaty with a fabulous creamy mouthfeel . again great depth of black fruits lead by blackberries and fresh black cherry and currant . mouth again is just amazing . another great brew by troegs . time to expand the everyday selection more and more .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . pretty nice gold amber color with a very thin stark white head that dissipates to a ring around the glass about halfway through . smells include tangy sweet malt ripe banana and some spices nutmeg or allspice maybe . the taste follows with sweet malt and banana same difficult to pinpoint spice with a hint of brown sugar . nicely balanced the hops do their job and give just a little kick but are not prominent . they do come out a little more as the beer warms up and a little bit of rye like spice comes out . the texture of this beer is definitely the best part of it light medium bodied with a great creaminess feels like it leaves a light coating of banana cream on my tongue that lasts for a couple minutes after a drink . highly drinkable nothing disagreeable about it at all if you like banana and if not why pick up this beer . smooth light and the banana and sweetness are present but not cloying . a beer that does n t quite live up to the deliciousness of it s name but pleasant and well crafted .,palate,0.9,1
bottle number of courtesy of yourefragile at last night s barrel aged barleywine tasting . served in a savor snifter . disclaimer this bottle was flat but we force carbed it to a low volume . bottle is reviewed based on that though the flat version did n t suffer too much against the slightly carbed version . pours a smooth toffee color with virtually nothing other than a few bubbles that pop up . no head to retain nor was there any lacing . the nose brought forward a nice level of complexity with notes of oak and vanilla in the background paired with a good dosing of caramel . atop all of that is a slight sour twang and quite a bit of red wine character . the flavor keeps things going with a prominent red grape bite plus oak and very light acidity . some tannins . the oak and red wine add beautifully to the feel of what seems like would otherwise be a pretty decent barleywine . like the experimentation here . glad to have tried this .,palate,0.9,1
the beer is a very hazy brown . not a dark brown but a light brown . the head is off white and absolutely huge . it s fluffy and cloud like . there is so much head that i actually ca n t pour all of the beer into the glass and it lasts so long that s it s getting to the point of annoying . it leaves some incredible lace though . the aroma is a bit astringent . there are some traces of malt but overall it smells rather sour . a nice medium body but the flavor is way too sour . there is some malt flavor in there and a trace of cocoa but it s overtaken by the terribly sour flavor . it s not even a good sour like geuze . edit i thought the sour flavor was just this bottle but i ve gone through four and each one is just as sour as the other . edit maybe this came off a bad batch but if you re willing to sell a bad batch of beer then you deserve a terrible rating . it tastes like there may be some good flavors underneath the nastiness but i do n t have the fortitude to search for it .,palate,0.7,1
ayinger brau weisse hefe weizen pours out a fluffy long lasting head over a cloudy gold brew . carbonation is steady and the nose is yeast and wheat . the flavor is bisquity with citrus notes . the mouthfeel is light crisp and refreshing and there is a slight citrus aftertaste . if you want a really good hefe weizen this is the one . all the elements that make it good are there the flavors are subtle yet distinct . if you re somebody who likes hops in their beer you might be disappointed this style has none but it makes for a nice change of pace if you ve been exploring hoppy beers for a while .,palate,0.6,1
this pours a nice copper golden color . minimal off white head that faded very quickly . the taste is sharp with quite a bite to it . i was n t expecting the bite but after a few sips it went down quite nicely . this is nice beer that you could sit and have a few .,palate,0.9,1
draft for sourfest at brouwer s . pours clear golden with white head . wonderful citrus and sour lemon aroma along with the horse blanket smell the brett . sour is definitely dominating with some apple and grapefruit coming through . pretty simple and straightforward sour but a good sour with a great citrus finish .,palate,1.0,1
appearance a light golden color with small amount of head around the sides of the beer smell this is the best part of the beer its light with just a hint of of orange citrus . taste bitter which comes as a shock after the smell . the taste of the beer killed it for me,palate,0.2,0
had this one on tap at the brewery during a tour . while i tend to stay away from darker beers when it s charleston hot outside this one was quite refreshing . btw charleston hot is like a hot blanket over your face in the summer . it sucks but we learn to live with it . anyway the beer packed a high alc content but it was hardly detectable . the taste was mostly of malted chocolate with a hint of hops in the finish . smell was similar but more malty than anything . great stout by coast they continue to deliver the goods .,palate,0.6,1
nice golden color sudsy but short lived foam . not the most impressive looking beer but not poor for its category . beer scent is overpowered by a strong secondary odor of something unpleasant and kinda vomitty smelling . corn . the taste is for me very much hurt by the odor . the taste itself insofar as it can be separated from the smell is also pretty poor . tastes corny bitter and offers an unpleasant pure alcohol flavor with each mouthful . it is clean though leaving little or no lingering aftertaste . feels like a macrobrew in the mouth sudsy and light . no major complaints there . drinkability is something of a toss up . the beer is light and clean but the flavor and smell are a little off for me making subsequant beers unappetizing . before i expanded my beer horizons this was one of my several beers of choice . i was a little worried to try it really considering its quality . alas its legacy is for me forever tainted . even among macrobrews there are better choices .,palate,0.7,1
oz bottle from unfortunately served in a pint glass sigh . trade from eli . pours a substantial frothy head with a small dusting of yeast in the middle reminiscent of cinnamon on the foam of a latte . appearance is unfiltered dark amber honey with suspended yeast particles throughout . as it warms up slightly the aroma becomes a pronounced bouquet of apple cider spices orange peel a bit of alcohol and a touch of yeast . initial taste is that of sweet malt and some toasty yeast flavors which quickly develop into a more dynamic profile which brings a bit more sweetness and dried tropical fruit to the mix . the finish is a tad bitter and drying with a more articulated spice character a bit of freshly cut grass apricot and a touch of alcohol . mouthfeel and aroma are really the best elements of this beer in my opinion . the medium full bodied brew with a pronounced slightly spicy and prickly carbonation provide excellent support for the fruity spicy beverage . overall i m not overwhelmed by the complexity of the taste and the abv peeks through a bit too much in my opinion but the mouthfeel and aroma make it well worth a try . definitely fairly enjoyable .,palate,0.9,1
hophead and i usually see eye to eye on beer but whoa do we differ on this one . pours a billowy orange gold . big off white foam head . bit turbid . smells herbally medicinally faintly of toasted malts and . i do n t know . pungent . taste is a mess . should n t be called an ipa frankly . it s more like an uber esb that s been dried out on medicinal herb twigs . so much herbaliness it destroys the malt toastiness component plus a hint of pine grass and hay components and . ugh . a sort of drying other people mention salt but to me it s just dry aftertaste that lingers and lingers . not citrus y no hint of sweetness just a chore to drink . the acrid ness combined with an alcohol tone really made me feel like i was drinking a cleaning solvent .,palate,0.7,1
thanks to jason for the growler . poured into ccb snifter . a pours a watery dark brown no head thin ring no lacing . s sweet dark fruit burnt sugars cinnamon wet cardboard . t sugar water sweetness alcohol hints sweet finish . m too light watery bleh . d no more please .,palate,0.4,0
a bit disappointed with this one . pours a rich honey color with a lovely thick white pillowing head . nose of light oranges and perfume with the perfume winning out . literally this smells great you would n t mind it if it was the perfume that you favorite girl wore out on a date . light and short carbonation . mouthfeel is therefore a bit thin and short all around . flavors of rusty banana and rusty oranges . orange soda flavors character and body . short all around and a bit thin . a sweet pine resin finish also short . conclusion soda pop character all around .,palate,0.4,0
picked up at oz bottle for at discount liquor i think i got ripped off . shared with mike while picking up some bubble wrap . served in some sort of tulip . a a finger of quick dissolving white foam sizzles to a thin ring of bubbles . orange tinged and hazy dark pink body . s ripe sweet and juicy cherries light green funk some lactic acidity and a hint of plastic in the periphery . actually smells pretty convincing in a fresh boon kriek sort of way . t taste is nothing like the smell . when it is n t obscured by the horrible texture there are notes of mineral water rotting fruits and very odd acetobacter . not much cherry at all and it gets progressively worse over time . m the feel is absolutely awful . the carbonation is harsher than soda and the texture is somewhat slimy . medium bodied if you re patient enough to wait out the fizz . i suppose the only way it could be worse is if some alcohol was apparent which thankfully was n t the case . d on the plus side it made that attractive carbonation sizzle as i poured the remnants of the bottle down the drain . just not very good i d rather have boon kriek or even a lindemans .,palate,0.3,0
i got this malt beverage at ritz caribbean food in toronto . im surprised its on the ba database . it pours a near black color with a tan head that lasts a while and deposits decent lace . the aroma is extremely sweet lactic sweetness too much for me . the taste is super sweet barley sugar . theres also some grainyness in their but the predominance is syrupy sweetness . the mouthfeel is slick and numbingly sweet . this is what i imagine unfermented wort tasting like . i found this impossible to drink i had to pour half of it down the sink .,palate,0.2,0
grabbed a bottle . no freshness date . might have been a few months old or older . seems like it had aged a bit . . alc . marked on bottle . murky dark and cloudy ale . huge light brown head . foam filled the glass there was so much carbonation . strong alcohol smell and pungent belgian yeast and or malt. some raisin and fig some sweetness . strong alcohol flavor . perhaps this one continued fermenting for awhile . belgian yeast . bready. some raisin spice. sweetness. some currants. overall just kind of strong . dry bit bitter of an aftertaste . . overall this brew was way too carbonated . i lost the majority of this brew blowing off the excessive head into the sink . . after that each swig foamed like mad and made it very hard to drink . the flavor was n t bad but this onewas kind of a miss .,palate,0.8,1
appearance dark brown good clarity thick layer of spongey tan foam great head retention specs of lace aroma leather pear skin roasty malt flavor medium sweet malt backbone slight acidity with a berry fruitiness late hitting firm hop bitterness at the back of the throat finishes dry with a lingering bitterness mouthfeel medium body pert carbonation slight astringency other comments the label says there s black current overtones . did n t get that at first but i suppose it s there .,palate,0.8,1
this beer pours a very dark brown with an oily sheen . attractive cm dark tan head . a sweet caramel nose . also hints of fruit bread cake . delicious sweet caramels to taste . a light bitterness with a roast coffee and almost smoky aftertaste . a nice little journey for the taste buds . a medium to full body . possibly a little too thick syrupy was mentioned earlier by easyr which sums it up well as it took me a while to make headway down the glass unusual for me . light to medium carbonation works well . overall good flavours from the sweet caramels to roast bitterness and even slightly smoky . a good experience .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a bomber into a mug . dark dark black pour . about a finger of mocha colored foam retains pretty well and sticks nicely . very very coffee nose . light sweetness up front keeps it porter y with a light roasty bitter finish . this is definitely a coffee beer . i m not really tasting much of anything else . there s a little bit of boozy heat in the finish . certainly an imperial porter . the vanilla does n t come through right away which is a bit of a bummer . body is maybe a little heavier than medium just a step below what i d expect from an imperial stout so that seems right on the money . low carbonation . slick and chewy . abv is apparent but never a bother . definitely a sipper . very nice beer .,palate,0.9,1
thanks to schen for sharing this one . corked and caged ml bottle poured into a portsmouth snifter . reviewed from notes . a standard pour yields a finger dark mocha head with amazing retention . a thick frothy layer stuck around the top of the beer through the entire glass . beer is an opaque black . lacing is rather poor . stays close to the head and with very little cling . s nose is subtle but complex . chocolate slight hoppiness sweet soy sauce liquorice roasted malt tobacco and smoke . really had to put my nose all the way into the glass to get all the flavors but pretty delicious overall . t opens with a creamy whole milk and hops . rasted malt backbone lends a bit of smoke and sweetness . liquorice chocolate and sweet soy sauce in the middle . liquified prune . chocolate and vanilla clas towards the end creating both a sweet and roasty complexity . boozy tingle at the end with a slight soy saucy aftertaste . m medium bodied low carbonation and slightly tingly in the mouth . a bit light on the tongue . prickly an overly bubbly at times . slightly prickly . oily and filmy going down . slight accent on the finish with an aftertaste that lingers . d an amazingly complex beer both in the nose and taste where this one falls a bit short is on the mouthfeel . a tad too thin and a bit overcarbonated even as i let it sit and warm to room temperature . prevents integration of all the flavors . i d definitely have this again but do n t know if its worth aging . not sure how it could develop into a better beer in the future .,palate,0.6,1
appearance golden yellow brown . a small head of white bubbles with a fair retention if drunk quickly . . aroma weak floral fruity note . nothing else for me . taste crisp fruity citric taste . hint of sweet malt as the beer warms up . mouthfeel powerful acidic bite sharp and light texture carbonic acid among probably other additives contributing to a nasty mouthfeel . overall i must admit that the initial taste wasnt too bad however it was followed by a horrible acidity characteristic of many mass produced lagers . a one dimensional beer with many flaws but at least the taste is better than some of the other macrolagers . it would take a pub with a really poor selection to force me onto this lager .,palate,0.2,0
i received this from a buddy just to try not because he liked it and poured it into a pint glass . appearance crystal clear gold color with a white head that dissipated rather fast because of the high carbonation and no lacing . smell kind of skunky hints of roasted malt and perhaps a bit of spice . taste sweet again more of that roasted malt odd for a macro lager no depth at all . mouthfeel crisp a bit better than average american macro lagers . drinkability average . do n t drink and review .,palate,0.8,1
one of the beers that was on the menu of the beer tasting that i had with fellow member rvdoorn . appearance nice deep red colour like a good bourgondy wine . very minor lacing . smell the smell almost made me throw away this beer thinking it was rotten . the smell of wine gone bad vinegar and my daughter s vomit . taste rvdoorn had to convince me to taste this beer after this horrible smell . so huge contrast to the smell . tastes like a kriek beer to me but also a good bodied wine . red fruits cherry strawberry . at a certain point closed my nose to keep drinking . mouthfeel carbonation was high for my standards . the aftertaste balances between sweet and sour . a little bitter drinkability well i will not try this beer again . too bad as i really liked the taste . the smell spoils it all .,palate,0.8,1
a . decent amber color just as it s aptly named head is rather thin and dissipates quickly with slight thin lacing . s. nonexistent . really . t. taste is borderline nonexistent . has hints of something but i ca n t tell what . m. also nonexistent . just plain and unoffensive . light beer on amber side . d. very drinkable . nothing to brag about but goes down like water . above average in it s class . probably wo n t buy again go with amber bock instead .,palate,0.4,0
pours the color of slightly used motor oil . thick foam head and great lacing . smells like toasted malts and some cocoa and vanillin . taste is refreshing but bold . all the flavors balance well and accent each other . bitter hops balance with the malt then the secondary flavors chime in with sweet caramel coffee chocolate and vanilla . leaves a pretty heavy bittersweet aftertaste . great multi dimensional flavor . mouthfeel it seems kind of in between cream and crisp . i d prefer it to be one or the other . overall excellent brew . the flavor has been tuned to perfection .,palate,0.7,1
not sure why i dont have a note on this one . no doubt this a power style . masses of sweet hop and marginally less malt impact . very complete mouthfull right the palate although the sweet heavy weight of the flavour can be a turnoff if you were drinking pot after pot of the stuff . crap note but ill reassess soon . heaps better on tap . . local taphouse balaclava,palate,0.6,1
a midwest man in need of adventure the winter encroaches upon every last comfort chilled seeking refuge in specialty beer store the exoticism of the import aisle looking at warmer climes . he snatches some beer from unexpected zimbabwe and returns home to share with friends . the label is poured over . the man grabs a special thin glass and opens the bottle . the pour is smooth and deft yet as the golden clear brew fills the glass foam explodes and overflows drenching his counter . weird thought the man . a quick whiff of the still expanding head lets of bitter but rich hoppy aromas . simple but pure thinks the man . he imagines drinking the beer under the warm africa sun . still optimistic he takes his first gulp . wow that s kinda bitter he says . it tastes like beer but he has to admit its a little artless with hops over done . holy shit that s awful says a friend sensitive to bitter beers after trying one gulp . one has to admit while the flavor is rich it lacks any balance . none . whatsoever . to everyone s amazement the head is still expanding in the glass . the beer even fills the mans mouth with an extreme amount of suds . the man dutifully tries to finish the beer but is struck by how bloated he feels by the end of his glass . that will unfortunately be the last zambezi he tries . not recommended for anyone save for those who want to see how a decent beer can go bad . its possible we got a bad batch . but i m not trying this again . thanks for putting up with the weird review . i hoped to make it enjoyable considering how much the beer was n t .,palate,0.2,0
poured chilled in flared glass . a hazy dark yellow very nice head carb ok s sweet wet doughy aroma t hard to place this as a pale lager a pale something yes tinny rather hoppy for a lager but not enough to do the tongue any favors mid sweet m flat watery overall not a terrible beer but it is rather strange .,palate,0.4,0
pint on tap at the brewery brewed with crystal malts and chinook centennial fuggles and amarillo hops . it arrives clear reddish copper with almost no carbonation and topped with an off white head that leaves nice lacing . smells sweet with a tropical fruitiness pineapple mango and the flavor adds to this toasted crystal malts a big bitterness and a light vegetal quality . the body is medium to thick with low carbonation and a long finish . overall a big ass ipa but it s a bit too sweet .,palate,0.9,1
generally clear burnt umber sporting a wan and ashen puff of diminishing cream . spiked dark fruit punch nose which does n t unfold fully until it warms and reaches room temperature full of pineapple kiwi fig golden raisin pear and black cherry doused liberally with calvados and dark rum . a whole grain bagel coarseness initiates things inside the mouth . that only lasts a few moments as it turns fruitier towards apple butter and pear and black cherry . in all the depth of fruitiness is a cliff s notes version compared to the aroma and one is left to wonder where the rest went . yeast adds limestone white pepper and clove then malt seems to regroup and conjoin with chocolate covered bananas . booze careens in on the latter portions with a heated sharp and drying vapor . calvados is strongest but exotically spiced dark rum and the hazelnut vanilla toasted butter oakiness of bourbon are also featured . it s all enjoyable but honestly this drinks far too much like a cocktail . hops are phased entirely out and it carries that evaporating syrup texture of liquor fat and blanketing up front then vanishing into a thin mist of sting and potency . it s drinkable solely because the flavors work . and it s actually very tasty in many aspects . but it s too much like a good mixer at some dive bar all searingly raw and hot and not enough like a quality belgian ale . this has a good deal of promise and allure and i m rating it decently because i feel the good outweighs the bad . ultimately it probably needs many years to settle down . and even then i have a feeling the sparse body will have a hard time dealing with its firewater tendencies .,palate,0.6,1
appearance the pour creates a low dark khaki head that quickly becomes only a ring around the glass . the beer is a deep rich ruby brown in color . a for the color but more of a c for the head . smell dominant nutty notes upfront blended with hints of milk chocolate . moderate english hop aroma and a light mineral note . not bad at all . mouthfeel the carbonation is medium and somewhat smooth . the body is quite full for a brown nice . taste subtle flavors of chocolate and a touch of roast belie the darkness of the beer . some dry nutty and woody notes . light hop flavors and a moderate bitterness lingering with some roast in the finish . not bad but needs some character drinkability quite easy but not as sessionable as i would like a brown to be acquired in these go to eleven . a bif from goodbyeohio,palate,0.9,1
my eye p a was over carbonated and pretty well exploded upon opening and i m now convinced that cute naming is a death knell . i tried to keep the foaming explosion from pouring all over the basement bar and ended up with beery splatter all over the walls floor my shirt . in a quixotic attempt to keep the mess to a minimum i put the bottle in my mouth and ended up with sinuses full of froth . so mouthfeel takes a hit . and at the end of it all this is a mediocre beer and it left a gritty unhappy aftertaste in both my mouth and sinuses . so many reasons not to go back to this one .,palate,0.2,0
clear golden body with nothing interesting on top . white bubbles that disappear immediately . nose has some dms but mostly is just like seltzer water clean as can be . the flavor is unoffensive and adds a touch of golden malt and grassy hops to the carbonation . nothing to write home about but reasonable in its low ambitions . so painfully thin though . realistically this is a terrible beer . for the price as least get some booze with your cerveza .,palate,0.3,0
poured out a light brown color with a small tan head . the nose is like cream soda with a whiff of cottonc andy . very sweet vanilla woody . the taste is like drinking cream soda with some alcohol and a bit of hops . take a bud and add a shot of vanilla vodka you re mor or less going to come up with this beer . has a light body and heavy carbonation . drinks smooth finishes with some lingering sweetness . the sweetness keeps this from being drinkable . overall i was not too impressed with this beer . it s far too one dimensional and sweet for me .,palate,0.8,1
appearance dark and inky with hints of red and purple . laces well . good fine bubbled carbonation smell chocolate raspberry yeasty caramel taste a well built beer with consistent flavors . strong alcohol liqueur up front that tapers quickly into a winey almost pungent flavor of the palo santo . bitter woody aftertaste . mouthfeel foam is scarce and small bubbles and light caramel that fades quickly . slightly thin . smooth . drinkability while the flavors seem to mellow with time the bitter taste seems to move forward on the palate . while there is a complexity to enjoy the beer dominates and it is difficult to imagine having two in one sitting .,palate,0.6,1
bottle to room temp tulip glass color black with beautiful chocolate colored head decent lace . smell smoky notes of coffee and chocolate with a hint of dark fruit . taste roasted malts typical chocolate coffee bitterness that lacks a clean finish . mouthfeel medium bodied irish stout . lingering build up on sides of tongue and slightly grainy . drinkability in a single sitting not sure i d want more than one . needs improvement in the finish . other early impressive characteristics simply can not make up for the unsophisticated texture and low alcohol content .,palate,0.4,0
i am drinking the ml bottle version might be the only bottle but i am not sure . i poured it into a generic snifter and the head exploded very nice but a bit too much . the pop of the cork was extreme so obviously there was a build up of pressure . the head was thick and creamy and held on for quite a while done and it still has a nice head . the color is a fantastic gold with consistant bubbles . there is even signs of yeast in the glass this is the first pour from the bottle too . flavorwise i am very happy . you get some lemon yeasty smell along with slight alcohol aroma . the carbonation proves to be very nice in the mouth although it is a bit too sour for me to give it a great mouthfeel too sticky . the yeast and alcohol flavors do make me keep coming back though . i am very happy with this beer and i would recommend it as a slight change to anyone who likes saisons wheats and even some stong ales as a strong ale it is much lighter then most but very very drinkable . enjoy .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . pitch black in color with a huge frothy thick and creamy tna head . beautiful . plenty of lacing to go around as well . aroma was a tad askew . it seemed that the prevalent aroma was amaretto . by amaretto i mean that almond and cherry liquer . lots of cherry to back up the touch of almond . a touch of fruitiness and a good dose of liquer sweetness but mostly amaretto . i suppose that is okay since this is an almond beer but it seemed a bit over the top . almond flavor was a bit subdued . some chocolate and some nuttiness but definitely not overpowering . a nice strong coffee bite in the finish . the coffee finish was the most endearing of the characteristics for this one . mouthfeel is entirely too thin and watery . if you like amaretto this would be for you . needs work on body and finish but the flavor is okay .,palate,0.4,0
served in a pint glass drank on the couch . as with any barleywine style beer the aftertaste on this beer is not for the faint of heart . the nose is caramely and very malty . at . abv there is virtually no head . a little too carbinated for a traditional barleywine but lines ones gut like the best of the bunch . being a sucker for barleywines i have to give this beer high remarks .,palate,0.6,1
some brewers make big beers with over powering hop others with tons of maltiness this beer overpowers you with spice . i might describe this as a yule tide but a tide that would pull you out to sea with its overabundance of spiciness . it is probably the spiciest beer i ve had and i m having a really hard deciding whether or not i liked it . this beer poured a dirty hazy brown with some head . aroma was very powerful spiciness i caught nutmeg and my wife identified cinammon and we both were reminded of pumpkin pie . taste was an alcohol spice infusion . it was novel and a bit punishing at the same time . mouthfeel was thick and combined with all the spice i would not say this beer is very drinkable yet it is very festive . i would recommend you it based purely on its polarizing nature .,palate,0.4,0
poured into a pint glass . a not all that great looking . reminds me of some weaker beers . pale straw body with an extremely thin head that dissipates quickly . weak carbonation . the only strength is in the clarity . s hints of grapefruit and grassy hops . faint aromatic sweetness give it a nice balance . t strong sprucy hops and sweet grapefruit flavors . a powerful hop bitternesses as it hits the back of the tongue really sends me reeling but in a good way . very potent flavor . m creamy smooth body with perfect carbonation . dances around the tongue . finish is easy clean warming and pleasant . excellent . overall notes really tasty iipa . lacks h punch it really needs to be one of the top examples but worth revisiting for sure . drank this one over a long period of time and it really improved as it warmed . all of the flavors became stronger . i ll have to get another pack of this sometime soon .,palate,0.9,1
appearance it comes dissociatively like a laundered staff infection beseeching for immediate attention . i thought for a second and no longer that this really does look like a liquid death type of drink . i did n t have previously molded expectations of its thickness nor of how it held its own weight kinda perplexing kinda dismal kinda next to nothing but very appropriate and certifiably worthy . looks like an ill battered foreign rum made with both molasses and dark fruits . smell the alcoholic presence is most definitely present and there s just the tiniest hint of caramel and dates oddly enough . big and bold it says a lot listens even less . taste no i was n t overly impressed with this one had this gunky charcoal profile that i just could n t get out and damn it i tried . if its tastes and flavours were nothing unique nor significant i wouldn t ve even given it a . . but i can tell right away this is a very complex beer one that need to be appreciated . but i just did n t thoroughly appreciate this one . mouthfeel strange but reminiscent of a fine aged cabernet sauvignon . drinkability i tried it did n t i .,palate,1.0,1
consumed at good microbrew and grill . served in a tall schooner with a lemon which i promptly removed . in the subdued lighting the beer appears a slightly cloudy medium copper . an especially appealing two finger fluffy white head sits atop the beer . the nose is greeted by fresh bread soft clove and banana . flavor is similar to nose sweet with muted banana a little citrus zest soft powdery spice cloves and very mild white pepper and bready yeastiness . the mouthfeel was unremarkable being a little thin and carbonated just enough . refreshing and drinkable as hell i downed the whole schooner in less than ten minutes without even trying . if you re looking for a good hefe to try put this at the top of your list .,palate,0.7,1
i drank this on tap into a pint glass at the map room . the beer is a light black with a light tan that does n t have much retention or lacing . the aroma is nice because its not to strong bringing a nice combination of smoke and roasted coffee . the taste is also pretty light which makes this more drinkable than most smokey beers your come across . you get a nice smokey pork start then it finishes with some light coffee . the feel is worst part of the beer pretty watery i m looking for a lot more umph . for this sytle of beer its drinkable compared to a lager not at all so where does that leave you . overall this is a fine beer . i would n t call it a baltic porter its not nearly heavy or sweet enough . i d call it a pseudo rauch and for that its pretty damn tasty .,palate,0.6,1
thanks to scott for bringing this to the tasting . i think the name is german for ruby red . ingredients malt hops starch fragrance ayamurasaki imo a pinkish orange body with smallish white head . s sour floral more particularly roses and moscato d asti t extremely sweet followed by nasty bitterness and sour . m horrid festering feeling d nasty nasty perfumy crap . avoid .,palate,0.2,0
i actually do enjoy spiced beers so i figured i d give this one a shot . the guy at the store told me it was lightly spiced and that it still tasted like beer should . works for me so here i am . pours a dark reddish brown . if you took a brown ale and mixed it with an amber or double red this is what you d have . forms a small off white sheen on top . did someone say lacing . this does that better than any other beer . ever . it s almost like it s leaving a trail of sugar . looks get a from me . smell is almost all spice . cinnamon nutmeg wintergreen cocoa allspice and evergreen trees . the flavor starts of malty and bready but then the spices take over . cinnamon and spruce dominate but the finish is a little more cocoa like . i m not really picking up any hops but they might just be overpowered by the spruce . it s not overwhelmingly sweet so they must be there to partially keep it in check . reminds me of a spice barleywine . mouthfeel is thick which is actually good . if this was any thinner i think the sweetness and spices would run wild . the thickness keeps the malty flavor intact especially in the up front impression and finish . i ve had two of these thus far on different days and i was done drinking for the day after this . one s enough . it s not bad but it pretty much takes your palate away and is super filling . not bad and something i ll come back to for sure . i think it s just a matter of knowing the single six pack will be enough for the whole winter more than likely .,palate,0.9,1
dark copper body with finger off white head . smells yeasty and grainy . some sense of hops . some sweetness with an underlying lager taste . nice caramel notes with some breadiness . nice dry finish . light body good carbonation . overall decent oktoberfest but still searching for one that i think is good .,palate,0.8,1
caramel to red in color with a quickly dissapating off white head that didnt leave any lace . the aroma starts off fruity almost cidery and then mellows to heavy yeasty malt aroma as it warms . the flavor is malty but not too sweet and then a spicey yeast finish . it has lots of body a heavy malt finish that leaves an effervescence . it leaves me wanting more .,palate,1.0,1
coming up on eight years old i was n t expecting this to be drinking so absolutely tastily but it is and feel compelled to write a review . poured brown dark semi translucent with a rich tan head that had a good amount of retention . aroma is vinous plum like with mild amounts of roast . tastes of plums smoke deliciously roasted coffee burnt malts bready and some nice floral and cookie notes . this is tasting great . body is medium not as thick as maybe expected but fits quite well for the fruity and roasty goodness this is . hard to believe this was n t bottled in the last year or so drinking amazing definitely worth searching out even today .,palate,0.7,1
this beer appears a bit darker than your average lager but not a whole lot . it was served with little to no head . i was n t able to smell much of anything from this beer just the scent of stale beer that i ve come to expect to smell ubiquitously at the mountain sun . i was excited about this beer because i quite enjoyed the only other ginger beer i ve ever had . however i found the ginger taste weak coming on a bit stronger towards the end but not powerful enough to make up for the lack of inspiration in the rest of the brew . on top of that the beer tasted a bit flat and felt thin . while i was more than capable of throwing back my pint quickly i m not sure if a beer should get high marks in the drinkability catagory because i was in a hurry to be done with it and never order it again .,palate,0.4,0
bomber poured in my chimay chalice as directed on the bottle . appearance barely any head or lacing which is the surprising for a chalice . the color of this beer is pumpkin orange and one the orangest beers you ve ever seen . its a copper color but completely clear . smell pumking has an unusually crusty pumpkin pie aroma . i could describe the spices in it but you ve smelled pumpkin pie before . taste exactly like pumpkin pie with a buttery dactyl . almost too buttery . mouthfeel lightly carbonated and creamy . drinkability this is the most extreme pumpkin beer period . love the idea but for me this almost vomit inducing . i could n t fail this in a right mind because it could be appealing to some people and it accomplished its purpose but its impossible for me to drink .,palate,0.8,1
on tap at revolution . supposedly a fresh batch just tapped today . clear deep amber in color with a small cream head that lingers well . little lacing . aroma is not that fragrant . possibly a mix of piney and lemony hops . kind of hard to tell what is going on . the taste starts out as a blast of bitter hops with a bitter grapefruit peel flavor . malty bready middle with a light caramel sweetness . finish is piney and lemony hops mixed with the caramel sweetness . kind of citrusy but not bitter . medium body with a higher carbonation that is almost foamy in texture . i m not really digging this . an all right pale ale that has a nice hop flavor but lets down in the aroma and body . i probably would n t order this again .,palate,0.4,0
the colour is medium amber the liquid is clear although some small dark crumbs pours out of the bottle in the end . the high compact head is warm off white . the smell is medium strong flowery somewhat bitter notes dominates . butter apricot jam and a fine bitterness . the taste is bitter and flowery with lots of hoppy flavours fresh fruits butter cloudberries and raspberry jam . the malt is more distinct in the aftertaste with a very carefully roasted semis sweet flavour dark rye bread and walnuts . but there are also some hoppy bitter flavours . fuggles . most probably fuggles . the carbonation is surprisingly strong for the style . the liquid is mid smooth . meantime says something like london the home of the english pale ale and this one pretty much sums up the style in a discreet way at least the bottled substyle .,palate,0.6,1
thanks to andre for splitting this one . bottle of . months in a stranahan s bottle and months in bottle . cloudy brown body beneath a light tan head . aromas of rum soaked fruit cake raisin fig a touch of oak and some oxidation beginning to develop . toffee molassas rum raisin fruit cake spice more like rum than stranahan s light oak . the body becomes thin on the mid palate and that s my primary complaint . darn good and yet i am dissapointed . maybe its past its prime . i do n t dislike it but its not as good as i was hoping for . a bit too boozy a touch too thin but still very good .,palate,0.6,1
this beer poured clear and golden with a tall head . the aroma was very hoppy and somewhat yeasty . the beer was crisp and very very bitter and hoppy . i enjoyed the crispness and freshness of the beer as tehy made it very refreshing but teh bitterness was a bit more than i can usualy handle . hte bitterness made it hard for me to fully enjoy but must taste wonderfull to those who like crisp and hoppy beers .,palate,0.9,1
oz poured into a pint glass . deep brown with a good sized head of light tan . strong retention with layered webs of lace . smells sweet and spicy with some ginger and cinnamon a little bit of chocolate and some hop pine aromas . the mouth is a little lighter than years past . it also has more of a roasty chocolate flavor upfront followed by the spices and a drying bitterness . not as piney tasting as it has been in the past . after a few more sips some licorice starts to come through . i like this version as it seems to break away from what the pattern has been over the last few years . the roasted malt and chocolate flavors give this years version a little more character . i ll buy more for sure .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle served in a snifter release a it pours copper with an inch of tan head . s the aroma is caramel malt with dry citrus nuances . t it starts out with the caramel malt . it finishes dry with some bitterness . quite bitter actually . m smooth and oily o the bitterness has held up well from last year . it is very smooth drinking . the alcohol is hidden well .,palate,1.0,1
oz . bottle with no date received as an extra from beerific poured into a surly pint glass . thanks man . slightly hazy honey amber hued with a depth to its appearance the head on this ale was par excellence . creamy light tan colored finger thick foam stood atop this rather dark ipa for the longest time and laced the pint real good . the kind of aroma i would expect from a more balanced style with generous dosage of caramelizing sugars and light fruitiness and very faint hops . not bad but not good for an ipa . i might be splitting hair here but the more i drink it the more i think that this is a stronger apa or a milder american strong ale . of course the beer is named ipa but it does n t exactly deliver what it promises on the label . but i like it a lot . a solid backbone and present malt flavor well overshadowed by the intense hoppiness as if the zest from citrus rind was dumped in this beer in massive amounts and then it finishes long bitter and dry with a light kiss of caramel . warmth brings out the subtleties and i swear i can taste pineapples now . smooth drinking in spite of the strong bitterness with the right touch of bubbly crispness and did i already mention good body . reminds me of arrogant bastard for some reason . overall very good if not exactly an american ipa . scores appearance aroma . taste . mouthfeel overall ps i do n t believe that it s only ibus .,palate,1.0,1
glassware imperial pint appearance pours a coca cola color with a finger off white head and a lot of lacing . there is a thin cap all the way down the glass which is very nice . nose sweet caramel aroma with some bread and a little bit of earthy and nutty notes . caramel is the primary factor of the nose . taste same flavors as the nose but with a different balance . there are more earthy notes and caramel with the bread being all but non existent . mouthfeel a little thin in body and a little high on the carbonation but paired with the food that worked . very cleansing . overall i loved this beer very clean and well balanced . awesome flavors and aromas i ll have to get more .,palate,0.7,1
source serving . oz bottle about year old . s brightly spiced peaches and dried apricots honey herbal minty hops . all intense but balanced . nice and juicy fruit character bright spices and hops . lively . hints at apples sandalwood spicy alcohol arugula pear . as it warms alcohol borders on hot . t apple mint wine . ripe fruits up front with lots of apple pear apricot and a herbal hop edge . very little residual sweetness though and moderate spice levels . middle is driven by spicy alcohol which has that alcohol quality that whisky does its not smooth but its still enjoyable . not hot more rough . but there is so much else going on it works . lots of hop flavor but only a touch bitter with medium spices that are very complex with continued apricot apple fruitiness . finish dries out like champagne with a burst of fresh herbs and interesting spiciness and lingers with a touch of a alcohol burn and apricot apple . body is much higher than expected for a tripel and feels remarkably heavy even though there is prickly carbonation . notes intense and balanced if not a little but pleasantly abrasive .,palate,0.6,1
black but brown at the edges with a very light tan head that retains well and leaves bits of lacing . sweet smell like a coffee with creamer oak vanilla and bourbon is also present . it immediately gives me sweet malt and vanilla flavors . it also has some creamy lactose notes to it . roastiness seems rather subdued in comparison to the regular blackout stout . amazingly smooth going down full bodied with light carbonation . great beer thanks go to kmweaver for the bottle .,palate,1.0,1
i opened a bottle of this when it was fresh and tasting it now has been an interesting comparison to what i have logged in my memory . a as i m pouring this beer it s nearly black with garnet hues appearing as it travels downwards into my tulip glass . it comes to rest as a pitch black mass with only a millimeter of murky brown along the perimeter when held up to the light . just over one finger s worth of mocha head . it looks pretty good . s initially the smell is n t much different from the standard bourbon county . as it warms up however the vanilla becomes more pronounced blending itself in with the smooth caramel bourbon and slight alcohol astringency . the vanilla is more concealed than i would have hoped for . t the taste is where the vanilla comes alive and it is fantastic . there is a huge bourbon presence as in the standard bourbon county but the flavor profile is augmented well by the vanilla followed by rich dark chocolate on the finish . the taste of alcohol which was very evident when this beer was fresh has subsided to be only barely noticable . m unfortunately it is here where this beer suffers . when the glorious taste of vanilla bourbon county eventually makes its retreat you are left with a wave of heat as if you had actually drank a glass of bourbon . this beer also proves to be to thin for my liking and is just slightly over carbonated . a bit disappointing as i find the mouthfeel to be one of the most redeeming qualities of the bourbon county series . o overall this beer was full of ups and downs . looked good from the get go . smelled very nearly like the regular bourbon county . tasted like a magical treat . but felt merely average in my mouth . i d call it a good offering from goose island but it should have been a great one . and great it is not .,palate,0.6,1
paid . for a ml bottle and poured into my la trappe chalice to review . yields a small quarter inch tan colored head after an aggressive pour . color is very dark brown but when held to a bright light it glows dark ruby and is quite clear transparent . just a thin layer of retention but good lacing . aroma is quite christmasy with gingerbread cookies lightly roasted malts molasses belgian spice and a hint of clove . taste is more malty than the nose suggested with chocolate notes coming into play . still quite gingerbread forward with the clove and belgian spice adding complexity . the alcohol is very well hidden . mouth is a bit light for my liking seems to be lacking the velvety smoothness that i am fond of for the style . light to medium body and as i drink more it leans towards thin and watery . not one of the better efforts i probably would pass on this next time especially considering the price tag .,palate,0.4,0
a an amber caramel beer with a nest of large bubbles at the bottom of my pint glass . a moderate sized head that disspates in about a minute leaving no lacing behind . s a moderate corn aroma with a bit of a coffe edge over a red licorice sweetness . t a slightly sweet red licorice and coffee flavor . there is a grassy ascerbic bitterness in the aftertaste . not very good . m the mouthfeel is very drying thin and highly carbonated . d not awful but i ll make a point to avoid this in the future . it is n t undrinkable but it is far from desirable . the pilsneresque grassyness suggests that it might be good with some foods but i am not sure what .,palate,0.3,0
on tap at the restaurant brewery . they have quite a few beers that are all below average in the c range but it s an okay place to go especially for the food . the appearance is similar to most imp . stouts though this one is n t really imperial at all . black with very little light penetrating through . the head is much lighter than the average imp . stout . almost white . the smell is underwhelming . some roastiness maybe some chocolate maltiness . a little alcohol and a little hops . tastes alright . again underwhelming . average . big hops up front which kind of turns me off of an imperial stout but like i said not really an imperial but they quickly fade into a roasted malty candy sweetness in the finish and aftertaste . this is not an unpleasant sweetness but it also is n t all that great . a little bland which does n t bode well for an imperial stout . mouthfeel is nice and thick and well carbonated . the best part of the beer . drinkability is average .,palate,0.8,1
large bottle date best before end of . pours a light hazy ruby brown . much lighter than i expected . massive head dies quickly into a blanket of bubbles on top of the glass . aroma is faint coffee chocolate spicy yeast esters and hops . flavor is slightly sweet but has a bitter finish . bittersweet chocolate is prevalent along with coffee coriander caramel and a hoppy finish . alcohol is warming after only a few sips . mouthfeel is full and creamy but does not linger on the palate for much time .,palate,0.9,1
purchesed in a four pack with fancy gold foil . pours a rich hazel brown with rusty orange tones yeast particles and a quick to rise head that was n t very dense . smells strongly of yeast sharp alcohol with a hint of banana light citrus and musky orange rind . tastes intitally of yeast and fruit with a sharp acoholic peak that mellows out to rich spice and slightly more meaty notes . the mouthfeel is light with excellent particulates that roam the mouth . a most excellent brew that i would n t hesitate to try again .,palate,1.0,1
i had to pick this up after seeing all the terrible ratings on it . and after trying it i like this beer but i wouldnt seek it out to drink it again . from the moment of popping off the cap it gives off a very pungent and sweet berry aroma . not unpleasant but somewhat artificial with a very joose like malt liquor tainted smell in the background . pours a clear deep red with pink off white head . some lacing actually clings to the glass for throughout the session but most quickly recedes immidiately . taste is not bad all berry sweetness but no depth to balance it out . bitter bitter aftertaste . mouthfeel is very thin and overly carbonated . drinkability is pretty good the body seems very light for the alc . content . i honestly dont even know if this is really a beer or more of a flavored malt beverage as i feel there really isnt much of an emphasis on hops and malt interplay .,palate,0.4,0
i tasted this at the mellow mushroom in chapel hill nc . the color was quite impressive not cave black but on the way there . the head was minimal and was gone after a sip or two . the first part of the taste it quite strong and somewhat acidic but as you move to the middle and rear of your mouth the beer becomes very thin . some connecting character is missing and makes for a very loose taste . the aftertaste lasts a medium time and seems an oaty carmel . not a bad beer easy to drink and beats mass produced beer any day but given the chance i will go for something else next time .,palate,0.4,0
oz bottle received via gif from stewdawg . thanks for the opportunity . poured into an imperial pint glass formed a minimal brown head over the opaque dark brown black brew . head is quickly down to an uneven film with average lacing . aroma is coffee with a lactic tartness . taste is worty coffee malty yet thin with a touch of tartness and a chalky close . mouthfeel is thin and undercarbonated and drinkability is actually more like flatish soda than beer . wo n t be looking too hard for this one again unfortunately .,palate,0.3,0
first off i got this in a brand new growler and i think it had an effect on the overall taste . not sure if the bottle was rinsed before filling . on the pour deep brown rust color fingers of head . aroma dirty stinky malt . honey . slight woodiness . medicinal plasticky soapy weirdness . taste alcohol toasted malt cherry mouthfeel tart and zippy a little thick . finish slightly dry and roasty . i will try this again at the brewery to make sure it was or was n t the growler s fault .,palate,0.8,1
this is a cask conditioned version of easy street wheat that was brewed with chilies and served at the small batch festival . cloudy golden orange with hazy banana hues and a frothy two finger white head . good retention slow fade capto a lasting cap that leaves chinks of soapy lacing earthy aroma with zesty spice and yeast . slightly chalky with spicy pepper but not much citrus or banana . chilies are light . medium bodied with lots of full bready yeast along with subtle citrus spicy clove and zesty pepper . dry pepper finish from chillies but not to strong lingers deep after the swallow .,palate,0.9,1
i had to trade pretty hard to get this beer shipped to me in ny . i have long awaited this evening . thanks again to evanlarkin for the tremendous trade . appearance the bottle looks great thick dark glass with a textured classy label . i also like beers that sport their brewery on the cork . black brew that pours a tight knit fluffy tan head . so much of a head i have to wait a few minutes for it to settle . there is ample lacing down the glass and i am already excited to indulge . smell slightly roasty hoppy coffee milk chocolate richness . all that i want in a porter so far there is also a very subtle sourness most likely from the peaches used in brewing . definitely not your standard porter and with such uncharacteristic ingredients as peaches it makes sense to have an uncharacteristically high abv . taste wow heavenly beer . i am getting explosive maltiness with a dry sour finish . it has both a desirable start and finish startlingly delicious beer . the sourness is n t overpowering it allows for some of the malt to coat your palate . as for the peaches they are not completely obvious . this remains a classy beverage and is pleasing to most beer drinkers . you can tell that there is fruit in the beer if you ve had experience with infused beverages similar to this but otherwise you may not even notice . mouthfeel the mouthfeel for this beer is its most important aspect . i am always looking for a beer that can produce initial strength with in your face malt and alcohol followed by a dry finish that has you wanting more . this beer does it for me there is also a light bitterness you adds to balancing the beer s inherent porter sweetness . overall this beer was incredibly difficult to get my hands on . the brewery only distributes to a handful of states ny is n t one of them and may never be one . also the price tag paid for it approximately is steep for a ml bottle . i have paid less for beers that make me just as satisfied . however there is no disputing that this beer is quite exceptional and deserving of a review that does it justice . worth trying but i may not go through the hassle of getting another . cheers .,palate,1.0,1
poured this from a bottle into a glass . the pour was nothing exceptional . a deep amber appearance not much head no real lacing to speak of the head disappears quickly . at first there isint much taste to speak of a lot of carbonation . once you swallow the taste comes on . to be honest its not that far off from regular blue moon just with a hint of bitterness that you would expect from a pale ale in the aftertaste . overall its pretty good nothing to write home about but a decent pale ale at a decent price basically .,palate,0.9,1
the beer is extremely light yellow almost clear . average macros have more color to them then this beer . there is a thin fizzy head that dies down to some lacing that stuck throughout the beer . the smell almost seemed skunked and is similar to another dutch beer i can think of heineken . taste was lacking seeming watered down and only a crisp aftertaste kept my taste score from being lower . this beer goes down like water so i ca n t take a lot of palate points off . overall it about average for a widely distributed macro but not worth the premium import title .,palate,0.7,1
oh boy . this beer is like drinking raspberry juice . i like many of the southern tier beers but this one is the worst one i have had so far . the pour had little to no foam and the color of it was reminiscent of a light beer . the smell was overpowering . so was the taste . the raspberry was not done tastefully or with a good blending of the other elements of the beer . i was quite disappointed in this beer . i think they need to go back to the drawing board .,palate,0.7,1
aroma of sweet malt coco bitterness some spice and clove hints from the yeast and a tart cherry fruitiness . a firm lasting off white head tops the brown body interlaced with red highlights . malty sweetness up front followed by cherry cough syrup and a hint of mustiness . left a candy coating in my mouth . a interesting beer . would like to see more sourness and less sweetness though .,palate,0.4,0
pours a pale straw color with a decent head that dissipates and leaves a spotty lacing . smell is of cream corn maybe yeast alcohol it just does n t smell the least bit enticing . taste is better than smell but that is n t saying much very bland flavor it has a corn flavor but it s very watery . mouthfeel is very light i would rate it higher but the carbonation is way too high . honestly it s pretty easy to drink it s not necessarily bad but it just is n t that good either .,palate,0.3,0
i was excited to find an aged bottle at a local store only thing is they had it in the back of the cooler not at the temp of the other crafts . got it home popped the top poured into my new belgium globe . apperance perfect dark rich and cloudy amber color for an ale this is perfect . the head was about one inch tall and went away quickly . smell this reminded me of a cheap woody cognac to start with . i actually sat this down and came back to it after a few minutes afterwords i could still smell the woodiness but the fruit and florals started to become more prominent . taste all i can say is watered down whiskey . just not impressed . mouthfeel too thin no feel at all . it has the feel of water . drinkability i would get something else . very poor overall .,palate,0.2,0
ester reminding me of wheat beer but much more malty and sweet . bit of fruity hops . small off white head atop cloudy medium brown beer . soft carb med heavy body . silky . sweet and malty bit of molasses . nutty sweet finish and after . tinge of sour bitter . yeasty . pretty good with complex profile like a dark wheat bock mix . still has some rough edges to work out .,palate,0.9,1
had on tap at the abc . appearance was a murky dull yellow color . the drink looked like it had a syrupy texture and it had no head to begin with . the aromas were deliciously typical for a hefeweizen fruity and citrus plus the banana flavors they advertised . the taste was a great sour sweet lemon flavor that was not overpowering at all . biggest disappointment was the mouthfeel which lacked any crispness carbonation at all practically flat and way too light . overall some great flavors but i just did not like how the drink felt .,palate,0.4,0
a deep ruby red i mean deep . small head disapting slowly s malt not much for hops which is a nice change t malty and again little hops . tastes similar to a vintage bigfoot years or more but more malty . nice alcohol finish but very drinkable m thick malt d did i mention drinkable . mercy i can see myself drinking about of these tonight central waters blows this one out of the water . this is amazing second only to their bourbon barrel barleywine . nice work,palate,0.6,1
a macro looking golden straw coloring thin dissolving head . more golden than most of the style . s medium aroma . sweet champagne smell overwhelmingly took over . nothing too complex but slightly interesting . t slight malt sweetness finishes with a grainy aftertaste . not bad and a little veers from the norm a bit . . m clean and smooth light to medium body . crisp . typical macro here . d of course . macros are nothing if not drinkable . overall impression hey for the style it s not bad . much like budweiser it s slightly better than i expected for a macro and if the companies pushed real budweiser and real coors usamerican macros might not get such a bad rap .,palate,0.4,0
a hazy golden orange color . very vibrant . a quarter finger of white head with some lacing and decent head retention . quite a bit of haze and some stuff floating in suspension even with a careful pour . s the nose is very bready . the la chouffe yeast is right there with it though . the ommegang yeast really did not cut through to the aroma . a touch of spice . t the taste was a classic example of the style . a bit maltier than i would have expected . quite bready . little bit of spice . just a touch of citrus . i found it quite balanced and not nearly as estery as i thought it would be . m spot on . they really nailed the carbonation down on this one . well carbonated without being overwhelming . d a good solid example of the style . not in love with the price . how is something made less than hours from me cost the same as something coming from belgium . a nice example still . not quite what i was expecting though .,palate,1.0,1
pours a hazy orangish gold with a small head . nice lacing on the surface . smell is sweet . boozy . fruit notes . taste is also sweet . grainy . fruit nice citrusy hops in the finish with a fair amount of bitterness . well balanced for a barley wine . pretty boozy in the finish . nice full bodied and well carbonated mouthfeel . drinkable for the strength but it is very strong . overall a very good american barley wine . i like the balance and the warmth from this and also just a very nice flavor . recommended .,palate,1.0,1
poured from into saison dupont tapered glass . a orange ish yellow and very hazy . pours a large foamy fairly dense head . wonderful lacing . s nice funk . very citrus forward mostly tangerine . awesome aroma just a little low . t m a little spicy also warm . strong wheat flavor . bitterness is ok level grassy and floral and spicy . fairly heavy for a saison with decent carbonation . the booze and strong malt just overpowers the yeast intricacies and delicate flavors in a regular saison . o fairly disappointing . there was overall too much of the strong flavors that completely overtook what i love in a saison .,palate,0.4,0
a dark brown slightly transparent with sediment floating throughout the beer . nice light brown head that did n t last too long with some lacing . s very malty up front but not your typical sweetness . smells similar to a double bock with with some citrus raisiny scent . faint hint of spices in the background and some brown sugar . t all malts initially but quickly shifts to a very doughy yeast flavor with hints of spices and dark fruits . bit of a tart aftertaste that lingers fermented fruit and dark sugars . m d not much carbonation with a medium to light body . very smooth and finishes up dry and clean . very complex and flavors all over the place that shift all the way through the beer . once again allagash impresses me with their take on a belgian classic .,palate,0.6,1
the head is huge . dense like whipped egg whites on top bubbly like pop on the bottom . it forms fast and tall . very dark but not cloudy . smells decent . bready . roasted . taste is good . roasted a bit bitter chocolatey sweet . the mouthfeel was its weakest point i thought . it has a wateriness to it . or a bit of acidity i do n t like . it should be fuller creamier . for my liking anyway . overall another good beer from picaroon s .,palate,0.6,1
got this one at de bierkoning in amsterdam . from a bomber into a snifter . appearance pours two fingers of medium thick fluffy white head with great retention . gamboge orange perfectly clear with lower amounts of carbonation evident . head slowly recedes to a good wisp and clings to the sides . slight wisp remains and leaves lots of lacing down the glass . looks great like many of great divide s beers do . smell pale malts and very hoppy . lots of citrus pineapple melon and some grapefruit . light grassy notes but more citrusy than anything . bold for the style and abv as well . great stuff . taste pale malts some sweet caramel and lots of citrus . pineapple and melon again as well as some grassy hop notes . bitter grapefruit at the swallow which leads into a mild but nicely lingering bitter hoppy aftertaste with just a touch of melon sweetness as balance . very nice . not quite as bold as the nose had indicated but still very very enjoyable . palate medium body and medium carbonation . a little light on the palate and not quite as creamy as it could be . goes down fine though a little prickly and finishes slightly mouth coating . finish was nice but not quite creamy as i ve come to expect from great divide . overall i first had this beer on tap at the beer temple in amsterdam and i thoroughly enjoyed it . the bottled version was no different . this is a top notch flavorful pale ale with lots of character . a bigger palate could help support the flavors a bit more but nevertheless this is certainly a great example of the style . yet another one in the long line of winners from great divide . worth checking out if you get the chance .,palate,0.6,1
an extremely generous extra from tangfoot . thanks . body shows to be more of a deep brown than black with a surprisingly light colored head which fizzled away fairly quickly to a thin ring that hung around for the rest of the time . the smell is a soft and sweet bourbon with loads of toffee and a hint of roastiness . swirling brings out a vibrant oak that i did n t pick up at all initially . the soft bourbon comes through first in the flavor followed by hints of sweet toffee and vanilla before resulting in a lingering roasty bitter finish . the carbonation is unfortunately at a distracting level but the feel is strong enough otherwise to not hurt too much overall . this was an enoyably subtle take on the bourbon stout and is quite the pleasure to sip down .,palate,0.6,1
presented in a ml caged and corked bottle . cost me . at lone hill liquors . poured into my trusty duvel tulip glass . appearance clear golden color vigorous carbonation topped with a fluffy white head that settled down to a half inch head with nice sheets of lace . smell a bit boozy which is a bit surprising since inferno weighed in at . abv . other than that it struck me as a bit bland with only modest spicy or floral aromas and a mild bready maltiness . taste again nothing here really jumped out and wow d me . the malt bill was rather subdued and had a bit of hay and bread aspect . the hops side of the equation was equally moderate with a slight peppery spiciness . the alcohol flavor asserted itself and left a slight warmth down the throat with each swallow especially as it neared room temp . feel creamy full with a dry finish . overall not as spectacular as i had envisioned . a decent take on the style but my wife ended up liking inferno better than i did . still worth a try .,palate,0.9,1
cappuccino stout has a good essence of cappuccino . creamy . reminded me more of a dark ale . good even bitterness . a little head with lots of bubbles thinner for a stout . s average here . a little coffee scent when warming . t smokey coffee caramel pleasant bittersweet finish . alcohol hidden nicely . not quite stout . maybe age would develope the character . m very nice mouthfeel creamy smooth . praise here . d i might visit this again . reasonably priced . age and try again . i ve had the best of thick chewey black stouts those are my favs .,palate,0.9,1
a poured from a ml bottle into a tulip glass . it pours a muddy brown color . the beer has a decent head that dies down to a ring . s sweet malt molasses licorice and red grapes t sweet dark malt and licorice with a pleasant spice finish m strong carbonation with a chalky finish that subdues the strong alcohol taste nicely d very strong licorice and spice flavors combined with a great mouthfeel that balances the alcohol,palate,1.0,1
a about of head that quickly dissipates leaving a small amount of lacing behind . golden in color with some yeast mixed in giving it a foggy look s smells hoppy for sure with a flowery scent that i image is coming from the yeast mixed in there . t bitter at first with a dry aftertaste . the presence of the hops is n t as strong as some of it s ipa bretheren . even seems to have hints of caramel somewhere hiding in there . m i feel like this is a strong part of the beer it s lightly carbonated and feels smooth over the tongue . a nice mellow feel to it . d ok drinkability i thought the strength of this brew was it s mouthfeel . for the hopheads out there probably not the best brew but for those exploring the realm of ipa s this is a good place to start .,palate,0.9,1
it s coming up on irish beer drinking season so i thought i d try this one on tap . appearance was average . dark opaque color but no cascade and head was not much . not much aroma either . slight roasted malt . the taste was watery and kind of bland . just not much there . mouthfeel was very light bodied and again watery . average drinkability . i could pound these down but they would n t be very enjoyable . irish dry stouts are the in thing this time of year but out of the big three beamish guiness and murphy s i would choose beamish hands down .,palate,0.4,0
part of the summer brews pack from cost plus world market . pours a crystal clear super light yellow with a inch off white head that fades to an oily film on the top of the beer . random patterns of lace form around the glass on the drink down . smell is of corn flakes sugar and metallic notes . taste is somewhat watery and is of sweetened corn flakes and slight metal . this beer has a high level of carbonation with a very crisp and clean mouthfeel . overall i am actually pretty impressed with this light beer . i was expecting a skunked horrible off brand lager but its actually not half bad for what it is .,palate,0.8,1
purchased at th st liqour . . oz bottle poured slowly into coors fishbowl . am using fishbowl because have had best luck with enormous beers in the fishbowl as well as giving the beer a great presentation . cork fully intact and stained dark black on the end . smells of soy sauce and molasses are now coming from the oppen bottle . pours murky black black with no head not suprising for the age of the beer . smells from the glass are sweet heavy fig and rum like nose . heavy molasses fig raisin and some other things i just cant put a handle on . very syrupy and flavors linger on the palate . wife says it has the consistency of prune juice . not bad for what it is . very unique . strongest beer had to date . will not purchase again but had to try .,palate,0.8,1
appearance mid yellow with an average head that vanishes quickly with more than average lacing . smell floral but still a bit skunky . taste initially not good but gets better by the end of the bottle . probably because it is quite hoppy . mouthfeel near perfect amount of carbanation . drinkability not easy to begin with but gets better by the end of the bottle and becomes pretty good with the second bottle . all in all it is below average even for a mass produced european .,palate,0.8,1
appearance poured with some tan bubbly foamy head that dissipated quickly leaving some lacing at the top of my glass . the beer is clear with a orangish amber brown color . smell sweet caramel malt dark fruit like plums smells a lot like fresh cut roses . . slight sourness small metallic smell . taste sweet malt raisins a lot of sweet nutty flavors like pecans sour tart dark cherry flavor ending with a nutty malt characters mouthfeel really light body low carbonation pretty basic . overall really good drinkability the flavors are a little light for an abbey but really good . the sweet fruity and nutty flavors combine nicely .,palate,0.6,1
huge tight head with a slightly brownish colour spotted lacing on the glass the beer is darker than expected a really dark amber . huge hoppy aroma lots of flowery citrusy and earthly hops really well integrated with a robust but soft maltiness . the maltiness hints at liqourice and various fruits red berries and gooseberries caramellized in sugar . a very intriguing smell this one . taste is a raging battle between fruity and spicy hops versus an almost equally spicy and fruity malt prescence . really interesting . . until an overpowering bitterness from the hopas crushes the battle before you can distinguish who was the victor . this effect gets better with increasing temperature though but i think there are a bit too much of it all there is a balance between the hops and the sturdy maltiness but still there is something . missing or rather over the top it cant really decide which way it leans but still it s really tasty . some light notes of liqourice and some roasted notes in the end as well as well as some additional fruits in the after bitterness surprisingly fruity bitterness actually really nice . mouthfeel is a little bit stingy but from the carbonation and not the alcohol otherwise the liquid is the right viscosity and creams up ok on the tongue .,palate,0.6,1
bottle poured into a tulip . a pours a nice copper penny color . very minute head that dissipates rather abruptly . a thin lace holds for sometime after but eventually fades to nothing . s the smell is faint . at first i get the funk followed by faint cherries and some pepper from the zinfandel barrels . not to much oak on the nose . t wow a lot more present then the nose . lots of funk and cherries with a nice pepper and grape finish . again the oak is mute . m i would say the mouthfeel is this beer s strongest point . the carbonation is present but not over barring its not thin but not thick either . . its just right . it has a nice residual feel that lingers while my mouth salivates . o a good sour . i like the idea of using a spicy wine like zinfandel to accommodate the sour punch of brettanomyces . wish there was more oak on this one though . all in all i can find myself sucking it up and paying the price tag on this one to enjoy again .,palate,1.0,1
bottle ml wire caged cork very exquisitely designed purchased from state line liquor in elkton md . . my bottle is still unopened this was tasted at the brickseller in washington dc a as beautiful as an expensive champagne very tiny bubbles and a well established head s the smell is distinctive and prepares you for something other than ordinary maybe tart . . . t from what i have read about this style of beer as expected it was very sour like unripened green grapes and lemons m this also drank like a a very tart champagne brut or sparkling wine d i am unsure if i would drink this often . i think i would need to do more exploration with gueze in order really say if this has a high drinkability factor . i would rate this based on the expectation of a gueze .,palate,0.9,1
this one poured with clear and amber with a modest average head . the aroma was the sherry of oxidized malt with fresh bread yeastiness and evident alcohol . the flavor lacked some complexity given the aroma buttery caramel up front with prickly hop bitterness that lingered through the finish . alcohol was also evident on the palate . the body was disappointingly thin for such a big beer allowing the unwelcome alcohol notes to really come through . not bad but could be better i think with some recipe tweaking .,palate,0.4,0
sampled at the brewery review taken from notes . . abv . deep ruby in color topped by a medium off white head . carbonation level is light and the slight nose is malty very light . flavor starts slowly then builds to a nice level of maltiness . lacks a swet or roasty finish that was expected reminiscent of many brown ales .,palate,0.8,1
dark brown almost black body with a fast diminshing brown head that left oily lacing all down the glass . roasted malts some coffee carmel molasses and cholcolate in the aroma . weak taste by comparison to the aroma . roasted malts molasses and some wood came out in the taste . tingly thin watery feel . not a good stout .,palate,0.4,0
vintage a pours a ruddy cloudy amber brown . this is easily the chunkiest beer i ve ever run into . i could ferment an entire gallon batch of beer with the dregs from this bottle . i tried so unsucessfully hard to keep the dregs out i ended up with no head at all . this beer is flat out ugly . s earthy leather tobacco sweet dark fruit fig raisin and rich piny hops . alcohol fumes add a spicy burn . t dark fruity sweetness hits first with a caramel buttery overtone . the leathery earth notes follow closely . the hops disappear amongst the sweet earth but a solid dose of bitterness helps to provide balance . very tasty . m thick and rich . light fine carbonation keeps things from being too syrupy . finish is long and sweet . d this is a thick rich hot beer . a sipper for sure . were it a bit nicer to look at this would be a damn near perfect beer . ugly as it is though it is still delicious and worth seeking out .,palate,0.9,1
a black with a small tan head . decent lacing left behind . s i can hardly get past this buttery popcorn smell . i get a little coffee and chocolate as well . t chocolate and coffee with that butteriness lingering around . not too bad . its definitely a little different . m full bodied and creamy with a decent hop presence . d not too bad . definitely not the same as all the other ris . try this one for yourself .,palate,1.0,1
picked up a bottle the other night . poured ml bottle into westy glass . a pours dark brown muddy looking . off white head sits on top for a small bit until receding down to almost nothing . s very sweet smell . get some spice to it along with a bit of hop aroma . a very small bit of dark fruit smell which surprises me . t much sweeter than expecting it to be . the sweet malts mixed with the spices mostly cloves give a good introduction . dark fruits seems to be plum give a great middle to the beer . sweet malts really stay with it all the way through the end . a little citrus at the end too . m medium body . lots of carbonation . o very good drink . wish the sweetness would n t have been as strong along with the carbonation . however the flavors are very well done . easy to drink for sure would n t mind another glass or two .,palate,0.6,1
this beer poured a dirty blonde color with a haziness that made me suspect that i would n t enjoy this beer too much . aroma was malty and flavor was a sweet maltiness with only a hint of hops . this was n t what i was expecting from an american pale ale and i really did n t enjoy it . i may have gotten an old beer but there is no date code on this beer so i have no way of knowing its age and it gets what it gets . most of this one is going down the drain .,palate,0.6,1
another gots list extra from tayner . nice . this one pours a mirrored dark black with a thin collar of creamy tan sustained by some sluggish little bubbles . smells of luscious slick coffee blended in with some creamy breakfast cereals and a touch of milk chocolate . the prominence and presence of the crisp coffee of this one is one for the record books . the flavor starts too with the same nearly magical coffee that blends in effortlessly with an earthy grain with a dash of wheat . there s a slight boozy sting to this one but it does n t last lone . finishes off with a touch of oaky smoke . feels a bit sluggish and dense with a fine thickening carbonation . considering the flavors present it was expected but it seemed a little on the too thick side . a classic without question .,palate,0.7,1
kegatron supplied this one for me thanks man . oz . bottle poured into a chalice . pours a murky golden sunset hue with a one finger bleech white head that quickly dies down to a thin layer of bubbles . stickiness is fair some webbing left on the sides . smell is dominated by banana candy sugar and yeast . a good amount of pepper and spice also find their way in the nose . banana is not nearly as strong on the tongue as it is in the nose thank god . bread flavor and caramel sweetness up front . wheat and honey flavors midway with a fairly spiced dry aftertaste . a bit of alcohol is present but for . i m surprised it is n t stronger . very enjoyable in the mouth . fluffy medium body with a nice tingle of bubbles . i m not big on this style but i found this one pretty drinkable . tregs is doing some great things with this scratch series keep em comin .,palate,0.9,1
the imperial lager poured golden with a quickly receding head . a little haziness gave this lager a real nice look . aroma was mild . a little banana like sweetness to it and a hair of the alcohol to spice it up . some mellow semi sweetness from the start of tasting the brew followed by a some more tangy grassy flavors with a little zest from the booze content . although for a bottle labeled . i thought it finished rather smooth . the flavor seemed to get old towards the end of the tasting . the beer had richness and a moderate fill . good body and mouthfeel . one was enough for me . decent brew for the price but did n t match the greatness of lion s stout .,palate,0.8,1
big off white creamy guinness like foam head that really sticks around and leaves a monster ring of lace . cloudy and color is a muted nutty burnt brown that has some orange red and maybe even grey hues . cool and weird . smell unique too extremely spicey phenolic peppery and estery . cinnamon apples bananas nuts and pumpkin . apricot and cranberries . a mild hop as well . subtle and charming but a little sharp . taste goes from sweet to sour and then rounds out with a delicious sweet aftertaste . really excellent . the booze is warming but not hot or burning . tastes of rasberries cranberry and and plum on a banana nut bread with butter . maybe a little too buttery although it would definitely improve with age . tartness is just right very mild . all in all a very unique dubbel this one is a black sheep and one of the best i ve ever had .,palate,0.7,1
argh what can i say . did i get a bad bottle . it was nearly flat and syrupy sugar sweet . like a liquid candy bar with a weird off taste . rancid maple syrup . i think the yeast pitched for bottle conditioning was somehow killed . undrinkable . one sip a few minutes to recover then another to be sure . straight down the drain,palate,0.2,0
bottle poured into a challice . this one pours a dark ruby with two fingers of light pink head that settles down almost immediatly to nothing . smells bad . sweet cherry cough drops is really what it comes down to . i m afraid to taste is now . really sweet flavor . cherry cough drops again with a lot of sweetness . maybe some honey in there . tastes like someone made kool aid and dumped a whole bag of sugar in it and got some bubbles . light feel with lots of carbonation . i hate that i have nothing good to say about this . maybe i do n t get this one but i figured it would be like some of the other fruit lambics ive had . unfortunatley this is a sugary mess . i snagged this on a whim because it was cheap and the ba average was n t bad . however this was a drainpour for me .,palate,0.6,1
poured from the can into a snifter . i got one of these as an extra from portia but also grabbed a couple cans of this the last time i was in boston . thanks to an awesome trader portia either way . a golden body with a with a nice white head on top . nice clear brew . s spicy is the first thing that pops up . belgian yeast banana breadyness and a bit of alcohol . sweet t follows the nose a lot with banana belgian yeast some sweet fruit notes and a bit of spiciness . lots of that typical belgian flavor that i m not too fond of . m medium bodied not too much carbonation . d definitely not my favorite style but seems pretty solid and in line with other s of this style . i m glad i got to try this but i wo n t be in a rush to try it again .,palate,0.8,1
bottle.this beer poured a small tan head that contained fine small bubbles that quickly diminished.the body was carbonated and the hue was reddish orange.the nose was lightly malty and the flavor was lightly malty as well.the mouthfeel was smooth and somewhat on the thin side .,palate,0.8,1
from a oz bomber marked primo island lager and bombucha . poured into my sam adams glass thanks guys . this one is a golden clear color with pretty aggressive precipitating carbonation beneath a frothy thick white cap that fades away faster than one can say contract brewed . on the nose it s grassy and a bit soapy with a bit of citrus smells of macro lager and adjunct from a mile away . unfortunate when i picked this one up i had no idea what it was . initial taste is very subdued and watered down mild citrus hops something a bit fruity or apple y very hard to nail down . clean finish though not in a good way . pretty flavorless actually i guess being non offensive is one of this beer s strong points . there are no real off flavors to bitch about though neither is there any evidence of malt or hops or much else for that matter . truly i believe this is one of the most flavor less beers i ve tried . mouth is on the thin side with plenty of crisp carbonation . mouth is definitely this beer s strong point . fwiw . drinkability . yes this is classic lawn mowing beer basically a step up from water . is this what island lager is all about . i think not . even corona has more soul than this watery abortion .,palate,0.8,1
appearance pours out of the can almost pitch black and looks completely opaque once it settles . about fingers of deep roasted expresso head forms that has amazing retention and lacing . smell very interesting smell . the requisite roasted malts are there of course but i also get tons of dark fruit scents as well . like insane amounts . lots of plum and fig threaten to drown everything else out . little to nothing in the way of chocolate or coffee . taste a great deal of roasted malts appear up front . maybe hints of chocolate and coffee . on the back end the flavor becomes dominated by the plum and fig dark fruit flavors . finish is pretty fruity . it s a very unique stout unlike anything else i ve had . mouthfeel overall this beer is every bit of full bodied thick chewy and creamy . everything an imperial stout should be . the alcohol is extremely well hidden . overall a very good imperial stout that i d love to have full time access to . very unique and pretty tasty .,palate,1.0,1
this is a nice amber beer with a fluffy dense head with good retention . there is a little bit of lacing down the sides of the glass . very nice . the beer has a good toffee caramel smell . i also think i am getting a little bit of dark fruitiness as well . the taste reflects the smell with more of the fruity character coming through . for me i was expecting this to be a bigger mouthfeel . it is about a medium mouthfeel with almost no carbonation . this beer is a different beer than when i had it fresher it has or mos on it . the carbonation mellowed out and the hops faded giving way to the almost barley wine esque character . very easy drinker for the high abv .,palate,0.6,1
a for a beer sporting the widget i have to say i m not all that impressed with the waterfall . that being said the copper body topped by a nice foam of pale tan head is a nice sight . s mildly sweet roasted caramel and whiskey aroma . t it defiitely has that bitter irish whiskey flavor down . while i m not a big fan of the style i must admit this is what i would imagine it should taste like . m smooth and creamy . soft and silky . if your a fan of the style you ll likely enjoy this brew . the nitrogen infusion really makes for a smooth texture and soft finish . in my opinion i do n t think this to be an all that drinkable brew .,palate,0.9,1
oz bottle bought from the local binny s for . a black with a tan head that goes away qickley . not alot of lacing s potent smell . caramel mocha strong booze brown sugar raisins figs chocalate t malt mocha booze brown sugar caramel raisins figs chocalate m spicy creamy thick barely carbonated d pretty thick filling . i enjoyed this beer thoroughly but i almost want to drink a glass of water afterward so that i dont drink another one of these and fall over,palate,1.0,1
grabbed this at the liquor store today without any prior knowledge of the beer but looking for a german weizenbock . wow . this poured nearly pure foam yet there was no gushing . i was very careful pouring but there was no stopping . did n t spill thank goodness but it took patience to wait for this to die down . the beer is dark amber and the head settles to a thick two finger depth and features a tan cola color . smells of wheat banana and clove . has an interesting dark syrup and fruit complexion that creates an impression of sweetness . booze is nowhere to be found . taste is less complex than its scent . the second layer of dark fruits and molasses is lost . it comes off enjoyable but more straightforward clove banana and of course wheat . midway through the bottle i start picking up on an undercurrent of smokiness that is well placed and absolutely delightful . well balanced . mouthfeel is poor due to the overdone carbonation . very drinkable . the carbonation ruins what could be something special . the style is well suited for the transitioning seasons of winter to spring . would pair well with pork .,palate,0.6,1
poured chilled into a pint glass it pours the color of almonds skin on with a thin off white head that quickly dissipates to a slight edge layer . aroma leaves alcohol lingering . a bit of roasted malts with a cascade hop smell that leaves a bitterness about it . a bit of roasted peanuts aroma and oak also come through on the nose maybe the alcohol phenol smell actually . light flavored really . a bit of toasted malts hit my tongue right away along with some bittering floral hops and the carbonation really tingles my tongue a bit too much to get more flavor . however the finish reveals a nice oak and roasted peanut flavor that reminds me of being at a baseball game . body is relatively light with a bit too much carbonation for my liking . tingly and a bit watery though . fairly drinkable brew . easy to drink but just not sure how much you d truly want to drink if you can have something else in the same style . it s nooo troeg s nut brown that s for sure .,palate,0.4,0
generic thats as much as i can say . nothing huge as what everybody says its something you can drink like in one night but just mainly to get your self drunk . taste is like horrid smell cant stand it color like if a dyhdrated donkey pissed in a glass . . . . to top it off they call it the beer of texas please i would rather have a shiner .,palate,0.3,0
this beer is great in the bottle . i didnt even pour it into a glass . i just drank it from the jug . how great can one beer be . sweet honey and molasses . figs and dates . super malty no hop . just sweet beautiful aftertaste perfect mouthfeel smooth and creamy . this is one of those beers . i will buy a case of this .,palate,0.6,1
finally got around to trying this one i love the ipa style and this seems to be the standard . beer pours a clear amber with a large white head . surprised by the clarity here many douple ipas are cloudy . nice looking beer though . smell is grapefruit american hops to the extreme very little else is noticable to me . taste again with the grapefruit typical cascade hop flavor also a bit of malt and an alcohol burn in the finish . mouthfeel is fantastic smooth and creamy . drinkability is low becasue of high alc . content . overall this is certainly a good beer however i was a bit disappointed by the hop profile i prefer a bit less grapefruity hops i think other double ipa s are much better . but a very good beer nonetheless .,palate,0.9,1
poured from a oz . bottle into a samuel adams boston lager glass . appearance pours a translucent light brown color . has a large frothy head that dissipates slowly and leaves some nice lacing . smell smells sweet and malty with hints of grassy hops . taste moderately bitter up front with a clean hoppiness . finishes sweet with strong caramel notes . not as hoppy as most other american ipas and not quite the same mix of hoppiness and maltiness as most english ipas . it s not bad just not really an ipa . mouthfeel full bodied with a strong expressive carbonation . overall this is a good sessionable beer but unfortunately not a true ipa . overall it s not really worth seeking out but not bad if you happen across it .,palate,0.8,1
a pale straw yellow nice white head that actually laces . s corn that s all i m getting here . t corn a bit of hops and it s not even triple hops brewed . honey . m soda just like the others . d definitely better than corona imo . not bad stuff better than most other adjuncts .,palate,0.3,0
a it s a definitely distinctive colour for hefeweizen pretty but not prettiest . clear brown colour for me i just do n t feel the charm of it s the smell feel heavy and citrus . a very distinctive smell t high citrus taste for german hefeweizen with abit of bitter . again this is a beer with a very good character but i still feel it does n t perfectly balance m incredible mouthfeel . high carbonation . when dink cold it feels very refreshing . this shows why a beer is one of the best beverage in the world because there are no other beverage can make this feeling d well i would n t say no to any beer and hefeweizen always make your day feel better,palate,1.0,1
pours a very dark orange brown color with a thick tan head that disappears quickly . smells sweet like honey and toasted . can definitely smell malts on this one . taste is sweet like honey malty as well . not much bitterness in this one . im not an expert on doppelbocks though . mouthfeel is nice full bodied. thick . overall this is a good beer. just not quite my style .,palate,0.9,1
sampled february very well carbonated which holds up a fluffy yet large bubbled lightly tanned head that is quite long lasting especially for a beer of this strength . in fact this beer has a picturesque head that forms a rockied canyoned surface as it slowly settles down . the beer is a hazy amber color and has mad carbonation bubbles streaming up from the bottom of my tulip . the aroma has a nice green fruitiness to it that reminds me of pears tart plums and apple . there is a light funky character here that has a touch of tartness to it and a earthy musty note . i was hoping for a bit more of a dynamic character in the aroma but it is still quite solid . the taste has a nice tartness to it up front and is very well carbonated . it tends to vaporize at it hits the tongue creating a very light feeling to this otherwise rich beer . definitely still quite sweet though not nearly as much as the non soured version of this beer . notes of tamarind malt vinegar apples prunes and raisins form the backbone of a bright character that leads the flavor profile of this beer . behind these bright flavors is a slight musty note of damp earth as well as a light oak character . the thing i like about the oak here is that it is not too overpowering . it is nice a light and just forms a background character for the brighter flavors . the restrained oak is much better done than in the oerbier reserva . the oak notes lend flavors of butter vanillin tannins and a lightly sharp spicy oak note in the finish . i really like the palate and mouthfeel of this beer it is not too heavy the carbonation and acidity serve to mitigate the sticky syrupy character of the regular non sour brew . the flavors of this beer are just so well integrated no one flavor really jumps out at you and dominated in fact no one grouping of flavors does . the tartness is nice as is the fruity malt character and the light wood character . in fact that is perhaps what is wrong with it as well it is not quite vibrant enough to be absolutely spectacularly world class . notice all those adjectives there . this beer is quite good it is just not mind blowingly good .,palate,1.0,1
been a long long time since i ve had a pete s . poured amber with a fluffy short lived head . nutty malt aroma . accurate for a brown ale . creamy mouthful . tasted good with noticible hops balancing things out . not sure i d make this a session brew any time soon but it was tasty and satisfying.i was lucky to have it considering bud bud lite and heineken were the only other choices .,palate,0.9,1
beer of my winking lizard beer tour . this great looking beer was brought to me in a chalice . black body and small head . looks great . smell is ok. not too heavy on the roast molasses chocolate . very noticeable alcohol in the scent . caustic ethanol singes my nose . wtf how is this so hot . thankfully the taste was n t as bad as the nose indicated . dark malt chocolate patent nice overall flavor profile . unfortunately as this warms a very strong taste of vodka in the aftertaste . this needs to chillax for a few years but almost annoyingly hot in its young form . nice mouthfeel . perfect carb and nice density . if it was n t as hot i would rate this much higher . still lots of classic tastes and overall profile but needs to cool its jets .,palate,0.9,1
oz lone can found in fridge poured into a pint glass . canned on march about months old pours out a super clear piss straw yellow color with a surprisingly big frothy retentive pure white head . some nice sticky lace . much better head than the bottle review i did awhile back but i did do a more aggresive pour this time . hardly any rushing carbonation bubbles which is a bit surprising for an adjunct lager . harsh aromas of overly sweet cooked corn and metal . a bit of sulfery minerals . sweet cooked corn and mineral like lager yeast . some harsh tannins . just a bit of a floral like hop in the finish and just the slightest bit of bitterness . super weak light watery body . the carbonation does not seem super fizzy at first but has a little bit of bite in the finish . if adjunct lagers are your thing ud be a fool to buy this . not much better than carbonated water . there are so many better ones out there ehhhemmm . pbr yuengling genesee . a side from reviewing purpose ill never drink this again mainly due to there ridiculous advertisments .,palate,0.3,0
appearance pale yellow very little carbonation a head that quickly recedes into oblivion little or no lacing . smell sweet corn . taste sweet fruit that s starting to go bad . mouthfeel it feels like an astringent hop bitterness but i sure as heck ca n t taste any hops . drinkability it s weak so i could chug a few but i would n t want to because this beer sucks .,palate,0.6,1
this is a really good lager . pours a golden yellow color . thin head . smells a bit grassy nice maltiness . taste is classic lager but nothing getting in the way of the nice malt flavor . no noticeable aftertaste . very thin and watery mouthfeel . this would make an excellent beer after a hot day of yard work or a long day at work . an easy every day beer .,palate,0.6,1
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 .,palate,1.0,1
got this from lunch in an excellent trade thanks paul . cloudy and unfiltered golden color . it is n t bright more flat in color . as if the color is subdued added note that seems to apply to to nose and flavor a little too . the head rose fingers and left thick lace as it subsided . the nose is not as huge as i was expecting . it is n t bad just seems kind if quiet . this is drinking more like a regular ipa than a double . except for a very faint alcohol bite towards the finish . i do smell and taste a very decent sweet malt with it presenting a sweet caramel malt a toasted bread note . the hops start off piney and mellow into a nice citrus flavor . this is exceptionally well balanced for a dipa and the level of carbination and body are spot on . if this were n t labeled as . i never would have guessed it . this is one of the easiest drinking doubles i have had the pleasure of having . i have three more of these so this review is subject to being edited .,palate,1.0,1
had this beer out of a nitro can poured into a pint glass . a dark red color with a nice creamy head . perfect lacing down the side literally globs of head all the way down . s not much smell some faint grain and malt but thats it . t the taste is like taking a smiddicks and filling it half way with water very light and weak tasting beer . m the mouthfeel on this thing is borderline god like . nearly like eating marshmallows . if i could feel something in my mouth for the rest of my life no do not go there this would be it . d well this beer is made to be had in large quantities . i will do this and do it often while in dublin . i would rather quaff this all night than guinness at least this doesnt make your shit black . slainte .,palate,1.0,1
this famous beer has come out of my cellar for a taste months later . the pour was black with a multi toned tan to dark brown head that falls to a thin line of foam with large legs and some irregular lacing . the smell is awesome complex coffee boozy overtones and a bit of roasted malt and sweet hints of some malt somewhere out in the beer . i found the taste to be complex understatement and strong . i taste a hint of chocolate at the front of my tongue . i then am smashed with the collage of coffee booze and roasted malt flavors . i also tasted a hint of metal flavor from the extreme amount of strong coffee flavors . the mouthfeel is exceptional and that is all i am going to say about this . i have one more from this year in my cellar so it will remain fro another months to a year . good beer,palate,1.0,1
from a fl . oz . bottle with an expiration of march . sampled on feb . ok so i sampled it way beyond season but i got a good deal on the pack . the color is a clear orange with a lot of carbonation and very little head . it bubbles like an american pale ale . the aroma is has a good dose of pumpkin spice allspice and nutmeg . the spices overpower any evidence of the hops or malts . the mouthfeel is very watered down like an american pale ale but i thought the pumpkin taste was enjoyable . however it s easy to pound this one down like a cheap macro . i like it better than other reviewers apparently .,palate,0.4,0
oz glass bottle poured into tall pilsner glass best available . a a few shades lighter than the oberon . still cloudy with yeast floaties . thick off white head with serious carbonation . good looking . s yeasty with mild metallics phenols . pleasant sweet earthiness . dry . t quickly opens with minimal fruity malt then quickly the bittering hops as advertised . hoppy bitterness dominates but is not overpowering . finishes clean and grassy with little aftertaste . hop burst at first then clean and gone . m i would n t call it light but it is crisp and easy going . dry but hop oils keep it from boring . d certainly goes down smooth and easy . low abv . this is a summer refresher but i d advise you to come thirsty and drink it cold .,palate,0.9,1
this was my first foray in to the world of belgian ale s . cloudy golden color with a nice head lacing was very good . i had a fresh sample because i purchased it at north coast . smell was faint but unfamiliar the mouthfell was thick but smooth and the taste was dominated by a spicy clove accent . obviously a well made and complex brew but i am going to have to acquire a taste for it . not my favorite as of now .,palate,0.9,1
this beer is one of those beers that comes in a can . compared to those other canned brews it is on the sweeter maltier side of taste . no bitterness . there must be a lot of great ingredients cause my head is ringing now and i didnt even drink that many of these . better than some shitty macros worse than the rest of the beers we love .,palate,0.3,0
ml bomber poured into a stella glass the body sits an orange color with golden highlights around the edges . the head rose a to fill the glass on a half pour . a sturdy cream colored cap that had very good retention and lacing . fruity esters sweet biscuit malt and a layer of medicinal herbal hops . a touch of fresh cut flowers in there too . prickly nectarines and lemons with sweet biscuit malt and an underlying herbal medicinal flavor that adds some spice and helps cut down the sweetness . i felt the herbal medicinal layer took away from the overall smoothness of this beer and provided a bit of a prickly nature . not a terrible thing by any stretch just a bit prickly . this is a hearty light bodied beer . crisp and dry with just enough sweetness to not overpower . i thought the drinkability also suffered from the prickly nature of the body . a notch below good in my book .,palate,0.6,1
nice amber color with a modest head and some creaminess in the carbonation . seems like a very simple tart light beer . it s a nice accessible sour flavor but nose is still vinegar . very light body . not much malt flavor comes through the acidity . a tasty fruitiness but if it s cranberries as advertised it just accentuate the sharpness to the point of tedium . it may be the power of suggestion but in the aftertaste i do get a hint of squash or pumpkin . fortunately no pie spice . if you ve ever tasted elysian s bottled beers you may wonder why new belgium would pick them for a collaboration . this one seems like a lot of trouble not to mention expense for the purchaser for a minimum of pleasure .,palate,0.8,1
the pour was deep amber to copper in color amber ish to off white colored head big head lots of carbonation . the aroma was grassy cherries w some caramel malts and yeasty character spicing coriander showing up as well . the flavor followed the aroma a touch of bret and white grapey notes too . quite flavorful a darker take on the belgian ale category interesting,palate,0.9,1
been a while since i reviewed . and this oddball brought me out of the dark . one of the beers i received from mikesgroove s lif . thanks again buddy . poured into a duck rabbit snifter . a single finger of dark caramel head formed on top of the blackish brown body . poor retention time but decent legs . the nose is a combo of roasted malts pumpkin spice and nutmeg . smells like my box of halloween thanksgiving decorations . which somehow is n t a bad thing . the taste is similar to the nose but infused with a ton of chocolate . pretty much how i imagined it would taste based upon the name . a pumpkin flavored stout . a pretty strong pepper flavor comes through in the aftertaste . the mouthfeel is great . medium on the palate but slick and well carbonated . compliments the black pepper flavor perfectly . overall this is a very unique and well done beer . once the flavor combination grows on you it becomes very drinkable . i am going to seek this one out again .,palate,1.0,1
pours a clear dark golden color . inch head of an off white color . geed retention and good lacing . smells strongly of tart malt some yeast cleanliness some acidic metallic notes and an almost cider aroma . fits the style of a dortmunder export lager . mouth feel is smooth and slightly thick with a high carbonation level . tastes of tart malt upfront acidic notes slight cider flavors and some yeast cleanliness . wow this beer just smells odd and the flavor is just as off putting . the cider aftertaste is just too much to handle could n t finish this brew .,palate,0.7,1
dark brown beer with a foamy tan head . smells like burnt and caramel malts with a fruity background and maybe a bit of nutmeg . has a more caramel malt a bit sour . the hops come out a lot more in the after taste . not really melded flavor . mouthfeel is medium full . not really a drinkable beer as much as an enjoy one after work . probably too complex to drink one after the other .,palate,0.9,1
coffee amber for about bucks a bottle . i expect something rather intense . instead this is a light easy drinking beer with an interesting coffee finish . too many hops would result in a poor flavor . too much coffee with this body would similarly fail . instead this one hits a light flavored mix that works well even if the price is just insane . clear amber ale very clean . a bit of white head but not much lasts and only a touch of lacing . light aroma with hints of coffee and caramel with a touch of hops . overall a tasty brew that s overpriced and is n t really something i think i ll consider again .,palate,0.8,1
pours copper brown with a large fading head . nose shows loads of treacle fudge and brown sugar with cloves showing in the background . some soft perfumy alcohol shows . similarly sweet malty flavours but there s also a harsh chalky and alcoholic note that detracts from the experience . carbonation is ridiculously high .,palate,0.4,0
appearance this pours a hazy golden color with a ridiculously large head . nose it s aroma is a little bit malty a little bit citrusy flavor the taste has some lemon citrus notes w some hints of maltiness but the big thing that you notice is how fizzy this beer is . it s far too fizzy for me .,palate,0.4,0
had this beer last night vintage . i probably should have let it age but then i would n t know how it changes . anyway served it in a tulip glass at cellarish temps . looked beautiful in the glass minimal head and bright amber color . smelled strong of booze malt and dark dark dried fruits . i caught raisins and some prune in there i think . the boozey smell was a bit over powering . taste was more of the same . incredibly sweet dark dried fruits intense maltiness and a nice aged oak character . i have never had calvados but i picked up a liquor character that must have been imparted by the cask . a bit too sweet for me but otherwise excellent . it had a wonderful aftertaste that lingered pleasantly . the toasted oak and roasty malt flavors really came out in the aftertaste . i can only imagine that they would be more prevelant if the beer were n t so sweet . mouthfeel was excellent nice and chewy just what an english barleywine should be . the drinkability suffered due to the alcohol presence and primarily due to the sweetness . i had trouble finishing the one oz . bottle . all in all it is a good beer and if the sweetness diminishes with age it will become an excellent beer .,palate,0.9,1
with no doubt this one is the tastiest non alcoholic beer i ever tasted with an amber golden color smooth smell in the taste there is an accentuated malt with an end of cereal very good . i know this is a not alcoholic beer but . with the food tastes like a real beer truly . homever i ca n t give a good calification to a non alcoholic beer .,palate,0.2,0
a very dark brown color . about a one finger tan head with moderate retention . some lacing but not strong . s good smell lots going on . good variety of malts here . an earthy woody smell comes out first . undertones include roasted malts chocolate caramel and a little coffee . t the taste does n t live up to the smell . very sweet malts overpower the complexity of the taste . not bad but not good either just average way to sweet . m good mouth feel . manages to stay full and clean although syrupy at the same time . somewhat unique in feel . d too sweet to have more than one pf these . overall this beer is n t bad but the sweetness of it just covers up all the complexity to me that is lying underneath . i can still tell it is there but you have to search for it . seems like some people are crazy over this one but just not my cup of tea while not bad just seems like this could be better .,palate,0.8,1
i was n t sure what to expect from this beer . a few friends had this one prior to me obtaining one and said they were not very impressed . i am an avid fan of dfh beers so i had to make my own decision on this beer when i saw it in the cooler while getting a mix o six . appearance poured dark with a medium fair amount of head smell wood and alcohol is the impression that hit me the hardest taste bitter . ca n t really explain it more than that . mouthfeel reminded me of cough syrup . i like the tast of cough syrup but did not like this beer . overall not very pleasing . the pour looked good and smelled ok but i did not enjoy the taste at all . i had a hard time finishing this one and poured out the last inch or so of my glass down the drain . i usually like the dfh beers but this one left me a bad taste in my mouth pun intended .,palate,0.3,0
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 .,palate,0.8,1
received this one in a trade with ampzilla a couple of years ago . thanks andrew . imperial stout pours a very dark mahogany color . light cuts through and reveals some scarlet highlights . a mocha tan head sits on top and only rises to about a finger in depth . retention was a little on the short side and lacing was light and very sticky . the nose is quite good . it s full of chocolate malts . dark chocolate fudge comes to mind . there s a hint of roasted malt but it s pretty well buried by the chocolate . light roasted coffee complements the malty scents well . yeast and molasses are subtle and secondary but add some nice depth . alcohol is blended very well and is n t noticeable at all . i really like the flavor here . i m unsure how old this bottle is but it s stood the test of time . it features a nice mix of roasted and chocolate malts . they taste a little more even in flavor . the chocolate variety have a nice dark chocolate bittersweet flavor . coffee is noted but it is somewhat subtle . i d like more volume but it plays its role nicely . hints of molasses and black licorice add quality depth . yeast is notable on the tail . alcohol is masked extremely well . it finishes malty and bittersweet . imperial stout has a light body and feels far too thin . i d prefer a much more substantial body . carbonation is light and i guess it feels smooth . but for an imperial stout that tastes this good it needs a lot more . very average in that respect . drinkability is good . the flavor is good and there s much to like . it goes down easy and is n t too intimidating at . . i ve only had a couple of beers from berkshire brewing and they ve been pretty impressive . imperial stout is certainly consistent with previous experiences . the only real problem here is the body . it s way too light and thin . i suspect more body would really improve it all around . good beer nonetheless . easily recommended .,palate,0.6,1
appearance pours a bright golden yellow and then settles into darker gold . tons of yeast floating around in this one . no lacing at all . smell smells of blackberries . slightly tart . hints of raspberries also . taste tastes just like it smells . very watered down which was very disappointing . tastes like watery freshly washed berries . nothing extraordinary or special . a severe lack of intensity and taste . mouthfeel drinkability very easily drinkable but just boring and bland . very light bodied . one of sam adams worst offerings .,palate,0.2,0
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 .,palate,0.6,1
odd. so liked up front then did not like would not buy app looks like u.s. crap beer but with a much better head . smell smells like an air freshining device that would go in a mens wallet.some pepper lots o floral . taste peppers odd amount of almost toasty tasting malts but this is not a brown beer . interesting . this is at least complex and worth while maybe one of the more pleasing gold piss beers i have enjoyed . mf clean and clear and easy going . drinkable . . the spice may pick up a bit to much as you drink it did i mention the spice flavors . or was i to busy with other things. well if not a bit of a pumpkin ale type thing going on in the background thats all. read about the style if you need a more in depth rant . mostly this started great and as you drink it it gets harder to stomach the over spiced beer .,palate,0.8,1
wow . . this is one crazy beer . i hate to give out a but i have to its as pretty as you get for this style . unfortunately it goes downhill from here smell is strong alchol barleywine type smell . i do n t care for it but it is hitting the style right on the nose i still have to score it low . very hard to drink . all the nice holiday spices are weak compared to the alcohol esters . this is the worst beer from hitachino to date .,palate,0.3,0
aroma of chocolate and caramel . poured to a dark brown black with a thick tan head that lingered . excellent lacing . so far so good . tasty flavor of chocolate was evident throughout the bottle . unfortunately the initial flavor of each sip quickly turned to a watery finish . i had hoped this would improve but stayed consistent for the entire bottle and negatively offset all other good qualities . what started out promising was ultimately done in by this beers inability to overcome its low . abv alcohol content .,palate,0.3,0
pours a five finger white head that fades very slowly to a thin layer leaving a good lace . hazy amber color . grapefruit hop nose . good carbonation and medium bodied . flavor follows the nose with grapefruit hops any malts are way in the background lingering bitter after taste . good ipa but not for me . . for a ml bottle from tully s beer wine wells me .,palate,0.7,1
un earthly slight amber slightly copper hints . tall white head with a bit of oil and thickness . faint carbonation still coming up . huge cascade hop opening . classic american ipa smell . sweet floral citrus notes . sweet caramel and darn right over powering malt opening . the hops are everywhere in this beer however . they open it in a floral citrus note and then finish with a nice bitter expression . the this is still the classic east coast double ipa where there s too much malt to go with the huge amounts of hops . this is thick . so thick . add in some alcohol burn and just a touch of carbonation . i have to admit it . i want to love this beer but darn it . i just ca n t . it s good but it is just missing all over the place .,palate,0.4,0
thanks to a good ba for sending me a bottle of this brew . oz . bomber dated september batch one bottle of . pour is dark delicate black with snarling aggressive carbonation kicking out of the bottle after our experience with the white birch cherry quad this makes me nervous . smeller makes me nervouser . roast sweet malt a distinctly non stoutish funk . natasha is a study in a stout that did n t quite make it out of a bad neighborhood . harsh ashy roast slugs the palate amid a flippy bubbling of overcarbonation . an undercurrent of musty leaves contaminates the taste coats the mouth leaving an unpleasant aftertaste . light breath of dark fruits haunts the bottle . not a good combination . thin reedy burbling . i do n t think this is what the brewer intended . at this point i m not going to be seeking out any more bottles of white birch if i did i d drink them asap . i m not sure if this is infected but it has the hallmarks of early bugginess it s not good . disappointed again i really wanted to like this little brewery .,palate,0.2,0
served in a pint glass . yellow brown gold with rising carb . smell is almost non existent faint sweetness and hop but very faint . surprisingly crisp feel with spicy taste grainy finish . this is better than the usual bottle . not a bad choice for an on a budget bar visit .,palate,0.7,1
ml clear bottle . a nice light beige head that goes down fast lasts a while as a ring of bubbles that sticks to the glass and eventually completely dissappears . deep copper colour . a very few bubbles rising in the beer . s mild . faint grassy hops . sweet malt with some corn vegetable notes that remind me of some cheap blond ales . faint fruit and alcohol aromas appear as the beer warms . t hint of caramel . well balanced bitterness with some roasted flavours . would be better if the flavours were stronger . hints of apple in finish . ok but far too weak . mf watery and too light bodied for a red ale . still fuller than a blond macro ale . leaves a slightly pasty dry feel behind . d flavour ok but too weak with slight off notes though better than smell . mouthfeel lacking . overall i did n t have trouble getting it down but its ot really worth going back for more .,palate,0.4,0
tasted at the quarry house in md . a light chocolatey brown with a nearly non existent white head . s chocolate alcohol toffee and tobacco all fill the nose in an interesting bouquet . not overly strong but what s there is good . t heavy alcohol warmth with moderate caramel sweetness light chocolate and a touch of black currants to balance the heat . not so hot as to feel like a liquor but certainly the dominating characteristic . m highly carbonated and full bodied giving a creamy mouth filling feeling which spreads the warmth and sweetness to all the taste buds . d a good beer but lacking in any real complexity or thrill . something i would certainly enjoy again but not that i would go back to often .,palate,0.9,1
troegenator double bock a malt afficionados dream come true . pours a murky brown with a slight head off brown leaving a slight skim on top with a grayish pallor . aroma is heavily malts with decided scents of caramel and dried fruits . the taste is very nice warm rich taste very malty with a bit of a coffee flavor on the backend . the mouthfeel is exceptionally smooth and creamy terrific . i can see having more than one . thanks bif for the sample .,palate,1.0,1
flying dog thirst dog red dog dogfish head . i m sick of dog beers . clear amber and very stagnant looking . large white head that disappears by sip . citrus hop aroma with some pine fortification . mild alcohol and cider malt . taste unimpressively parallels aroma . ibus come through primarily in taste and aftertaste rather than bitterness . juicy mouthfeel with a crystal sugar blob in back . this is pretty lame .,palate,0.7,1
bottle from a bottle shop in auckland . pours a nice black darkness with a bit of head and some decent lacing . nose has a lot of smoke on it and an odd vegetable smell . hops are subdued which may be the odd vegetable smell more along the lines of a pea smell . taste is not so good i am looking for a date on this bottle and it is one of the few i have seen that does not have a best by date . seems old . hops are not really there though they dont really taste stale either . . just seems like they are missing . possibly some english style hops in there but the american black ale is wrong . a bit of coal and some smoke on the palate as well but the main thing this is supposed to have it is completely lacking . mouthfeel is medium well carbed nice on all fronts but where it needs to be . big failure in my opinion .,palate,0.8,1
oz . bottle a pours a hazy yellow orange with a small white head fair retention no lace . s orange zest notes of wheat solid . t it has the classic orange flavour some lemon no real spice character . just bland overall light . m very thin especially in the end light bodied for sure some crisp carbonation at points but real disappointing here . o not expecting much with ab and i was correct . even comparing it to blue moon it s not that impressive .,palate,0.3,0
on tap at the yardhouse in pasadena ca . the problem with this beer in my opinion was that it lacked the body i was expecting and felt a little watered down . the malt was there but it just was n t robust enough . an unexpected letdown and i would n t get it again .,palate,0.8,1
nice presentation in the clear bottle i know that it is problematic for storing but looks nice anyways . poured a very nice amber with short lived foamy head . the initial smell is very complex with a nice hoppy aroma . initial taste is quite sweet but very smooth and complex . i did find however that there was a smokey finish that i did n t mind during the first two sips but was very turned off by the end of the beer . some people like this i do not so i almost did n t finish it .,palate,0.8,1
bottle received in a trade with beerfmandy . thanks . poured into my conical pint glass . pours a clear ruby tinted brown with a small tan head on top . little carbonation present . smells of oak bread and whisps of vanilla . the mouth is creamy and smooth . this is a very pleasant sipper . the vanilla notes are more pronounced in the flavor . big toffee caramel and vanilla sweetness . finishes lightly bitter . not boozy at all which is nice . i like the addition of the bourbon notes to this style . it s a sweeter take but it s good . good job tyranena . recommend .,palate,0.9,1
appearance liquid is a clear and yellow golden one with a build up of about a centimeter of head heavily staining my wine hock glass . smell i detect a very potent fusion of black currant and passionfruit followed by some mild background hops . taste this ipa enters sweet then turns bitter and kind of astringent on me crawling onto the back of my tongue . its packed with passion fruit and black currant plus lemon lime and herbal flavors . all in all this reminds me of some of the ales jessica heidrich concocts . mouthfeel medium body with lush bubbles rolling over my tongue . this makes me happy . this top selling ipa from brewdog has been available in bottles for a while now recently they also added a canned version at systembolaget . punk ipa is a doubled edged story on the one hand im crazy about this sort of flowery and tangy ipa on the other its a bit over the top . i mean half way through the bottle its like youre mowing your way through aunties prized flower bed . yucky .,palate,0.9,1
poor appearance . watered down and light in color disappointing head and carbonation . smells like bitter feet . yuk . this beer tastes like a combination of corn dried fig and malted hops . not an impressive taste but get rid of the corn taste and you have yourself a more enjoyable beer for the spring . finishes far better than it begins with a rounded barley . has a warming personality and attempts to be higher quality than it is . but the mouthfeel and drinkability are above average but by no means great . this beer is a fucking bock . with a meager . this beer does not deserve to be called a bock . spend your money elsewhere . the michelob line once again proves its incapacity to produce tasty beers .,palate,0.7,1
poured in snifter attained through a trade thanks neil . appearance the pour was a wheat amber and chrome yellow color with not even a thin layer of head forming on top . after taking a sip i can tell it s a hoppier tripel so the combination of the higher abv and hops is likely the culprit of the low head . the beer is just slightly effervescent with very little lace on the side of the glass . smell the nose has the nice spicy and phenol aroma . notes of pepper clove coriander and a little bit of honey . taste the yeast provide a very nice clove pepper and coriander flavor that rests on top of pale malt . the hops provide more flavor than i was expecting but it s a nice addition . i would say that the bitterness could be brought down a bit . mouthfeel wonderful . medium bodied carbonation was perfect right after cracking it open . drinkability i already can only handle one or two tripels in an evening and this is no exception . the strong yeast powered flavors destroy the palate but it s worth it . i think if this bottle came from belgium it d have higher reviews . this was a very well put together beer by real ale .,palate,1.0,1
a dark but clear deep reddish brown amber . nice off white head lacing retention . s sweet malt chocolate toffee coffee . t sweet malt chocolate light coffee spice some perceptible ginger in aftertaste . simple and good . m light bodied for style w moderate carbonation . d satisfying and tasty .,palate,0.6,1
pours a hazy yellow color with an eggshell white head . lots of carbonation . leaves a nice lacing as the head fades . brewed with orange peel and coriander you get slight spice notes in the nose that is dominated by the belgium yeast breadiness with a slight funk . taking a drink this beer has a very smooth mouth feel . the spice notes are rather subdued letting the wheat to shine through . it s an easy drinking beer especially on a summer day .,palate,0.9,1
pours out a nice black with a brown head . the malts taste come through strong . a bit more chocolate than i would personally like but it is called back chocolate . i love how the smoked taste blends in . the flavors in the imperial really work well together . i m sad that only one bottle survived the beer mailing that i received from francisweizen . i d like to have aged the second one . oh well it was not ment to be .,palate,0.9,1
bottle split with jason and company . poured into darkness tulip . a pours black tan head thick collar some whisps on top . s dark fruit chocolate burnt sugars . the dark fruits are there but the chocolate takes over most of the nose . the burnt sugars are slight . t tastes like fake chocolate extract or something like that . not a rich smooth chocolate note i attribute to a note of sweetness but just fake is how i describe it generic chocolate syrup . notes of apples slight dark fruit but mostly fake chocolate syrup . m too thin light body fizzy carbonation . the mouthfeel on this beer is no good . too light too fizzy . needs to be full and smooth . o decent but really more of a letdown for how hyped this one was originally . i can get past the fake chocolate and lackluster mouthfeel to really say it deserves anything more then slightly above average .,palate,0.4,0
oz . bottle poured into my tulip glass . thanks brandoman for giving me a chance to try . been wanting to for a while . a deep orange amber with a one finger of off white head that laced the glass the whole way down . s very nice smell . sweet malts and tons of piney hops as well as some floral . did n t get much of the citrus flavors the bottle foretold of though . t super hoppy . i found the hop taste to be very resinous and sharply bitter . it was enjoyable but seemed a bit one dimensional . i actually found myself more drawn to the sweet caramel malt characteristics . maybe my bottle did n t travel well but i would have liked some more hop flavor and less straight bitterness . m full bodied creamy with just enough carbonation . really hit the nail on the head here . d the alcohol content comes through a bit strong but hey it is . abv . the smoothness of the mouthfeel and the sweetness from the malts helped the drinkability despite the alcohol content . enjoyable but i probably wo n t seek it out again unless it s super fresh .,palate,0.9,1
a black half finger head looked like a heavy stout and poured thick . tried to get a head but could n t get too much s whoa strong sweet prunes raisins heavy malt alcohol . t more whoa very sweet huge malts prunes raisins maybe dates . . . warm . all the way down and lingers . this is a realtime review . can sense the chocolate and maybe coffee but it is hard since the dark fruit prune date fig raisin molasses rum malt and sweetness and alcohol dominant this beer . not to mention it even has a bourbon barrel age quality or some other kind of wood aging . sam had to be laughing with satisfaction when this one was done . wondering if he just might have made one of the worlds best stouts . . still not sure i have not had them all . this is an exceptional beer and a beer geek must experience it and it is for off centered people for sure . bottled and will age the remaining i have . bought two four packs . m perfect carbonation from what i remember.lol smooth warm almost a lip burn or sticky lips toward the end . prickly stings a little is very enjoyable to experience . d overall ease of consumption . well this is a slow drinking beer . you almost want it to warm as you drink it to see what might happen with the experience . i think one is enough but if you have a tolerance then maybe two . even with the best tolerance i think after two you d be ready for an easy one . this is certainly a beer you must try before you die . put it on your to do list . good job sam and company .,palate,1.0,1
near black but a bit of light gets through . slight tan head . aroma is a bit roasty for a black ipa . .a hint of coffee with some hoppy . taste is rich and fuller than the usual black ipa a bit more tilted to the malt side almost reminding me of a cold storm king the hops are snappy but what s interesting is a rather full flavor and ody malts bready substantial a bit roasty and a little chocolate . that said the flavor is hard to pin down . mouth seems rich for a black ipa and yet it s not thick the dark malts just make it seem to have more robust . drinkable crisp the hops brighten it but the flavor are a little muddied giving a sense that this was close to being a top tier beer but just missed,palate,0.9,1
draft.this beer consisted of a small sized creamy white head that contained fine medium sized bubbles.the nose was lightly malty and the flavor was bitter and sweet.the palate was smooth thin and light medium bodied.this beer had excellent lacing on the sides of my glass .,palate,0.8,1
served on tap into a weizen glass at the market garden a poured a medium brown color with a one finger frothy head that left good lace . s banana bubblegum and clove t banana bubblegum clove and an indistinct maltiness m very thin watery and quite unrefreshing . mouthfeel was thin like water very little body . o this beer tasted fine although it tasted almost just like a hefeweizen rather than a dunkelweizen . the mouthfeel really killed this beer for me . another pretty average beer from market garden .,palate,0.4,0
always strikes me as sweet and grainy . at least they are n t afraid to make a beer that tastes like beer .,palate,0.4,0
poured into the chimay chalice buckeyenation included as an extra in the awesome trade commenced in person recently . a fizzy head appeared momentarily and was gone just like that . not a hint of lacing film anything . the liquid was a beautiful hibiscus amber orange sort of color with some startling clarity despite the large volume of suspended yeast chunks . the color and clarity salvage the score in this area . smell initially i got strong banana esters similar to german weiss beer got the same thing from troegs mad elf recently . this faded into more of a blend of aforementioned banana dark fruit and thick malty sweetness . surprisingly the nearly abv was nearly undetectable . taste is banana strongly at first then mellowing and joining better cherry prodigious malty sweet body moderately strong booze and more than a little bit of hop bitterness . feel is possibly the best part . full thick rich and viscous texture with fairly strong alcoholic warming . overall compared to most other quads i ve tried this one is lacking in complexity balance and subtlety . it is a far cry from la trappe or samaranth for example . but i am glad i tried it and thank buckeyenation for making this experience possible .,palate,0.9,1
pours a clear reddish orange beer . smell is a little malt and a bit woody with a strong grapefruit hop scent . taste is a little malt and heavy hop bitterness . this is a definite hophead brew heavy hop bitterness . flavor is very woody and a bit of grapefruit and a bit of a metallic taste . mostly this is just very over hopped with nothing much to balance it . mouthfeel is thin . not a high scorer in the drinkability department it seems to be an all extract beer that is just hopped to hell . probably about ibus of bitterness . drinkable but not something i ca n t recommend unless there is nothing better available .,palate,0.4,0
pours a nice copper with highlights of straw and a light tan white one finger head . smells of citrus lemony hops and a light caramel malt . juicy and fantastic . i had an argument with a fellow ba over who would win in a fight between this beer and bell s two hearted . it had been awhile since i had them both but i swore by two hearted up and down . we had a side by side . my opinion was shifted . with balance flavor and being fff hopped up as much as an ipa the king takes the cake . chewy viscosity and a lingering pleasantness . fff has me floored again . surprise,palate,1.0,1
poured a murky dark amber with a smallish head . aroma of hops and alcohol . accents of booze hops and cough syrup . mouthfeel likewise similar to syrup . drank it slow and tried to think of it not as a normal beer but this did not help . way too sweet and viscous for my taste . a shame as i was really looking forward to trying this beer . my dropping on a oz is testament to that . a big disappointment all around .,palate,0.2,0
this beer is misleading . when i get a beer named pumpkinhead i expect to taste well pumpkin . the appearance is nice its a golden crystal clear beer with a fizzy white head . the smell is the first thing that threw me off . at first i could n t place what i was smelling but then it hit me cola . there is also an herbal tea aroma with vanilla and cinnamon which all put together does n t work that well . the taste is interesting tricky to work out but much the same as the aroma a strange vanilla cola mixed with beer combo . the mouthfeel is the weakest part of this beer thin and unimpressive . overall its a strange not really pumpkin beer that i wo n t be falling over myself to suggest to others .,palate,0.2,0
while i listed this as an oatmeal stout it s actually a bit different . unlike most which are using the oats for a texture component this is actually brewed using malt from oats . it s pretty unique and afaik one of a kind for the moment . this is thick black and dense . the head is deep brown . it looks like something much bigger stronger than it is . i d say it s a dead ringer for a thicker imperial stout . the nose on the other hand has no traces of booze . instead you get roasted notes and semisweet chocolate . pretty much like a normal american stout but intentionally lighter on the hops . the flavor carries that same roasted note coffee cocoa and you ca n t help but pick up some faint oatmeal flavors . which sets this apart . not too sweet but definitely far from dry and the hops are there but minimal in order to let this new malt flavor shine . the texture is amazing . thick and silky but because of the low abv drinking this is just too easy . the only real downside is that the thickness actually fills you up faster than you might want . this is unique and wonderful . i d love to see this return as a regular winter seasonal and i have to wonder if this is something that might really catch on .,palate,1.0,1
a straw orange and opaque with out being cloudy . pourswith a small very carbonated head . definately bottle conditioned because the efforvecence is much greater than most beers . quick rise of bubles s smells like a wheat with a perle hops aroma i know i grow them . hint of clove . t holy crap this is where it gets wierd the taste of bananas comes at you hard and fast then goes away with the hops aftertaste . very low bitterness considering the hops flavor . m the excessive carbonation makes this a fun one to drink its almost like a banana soda d the carbonation and medium body would get to me but it is definately a good relaxing and dinner beer .,palate,0.9,1
with a brilliant white head that is thick with near microscopic bubbles and the color of a windy sand dune during sunset in the sahara this beer is only but a mirage for me its lacing but veil of mediocrity it smelled oh so mildly of bananas and band aids boiled in a barge full of wheat and tasted a bit of the same there was something off about it no lemony zestiness or yeasty esteryness . and it was a bit on the sweet side yet nothing was that mentionable anywhere in this beer . what happened magic hat . they are mysterious mistresses mouthfeel was not worth mentioning either so so although not terrible i would find another hefe weizen .,palate,0.8,1
drank this strait out of the bottle side by side with one in a pint glass . pale as hell and very fizzy looking . not as disgusting looking as corona though . the appearance is light light yellow . almost like some light beer made in america . the smell is non existance . nothing to smell which i guess is a good thing for a mexican beer . the taste is light corn and wheat nothing more nothing less . a carlsberg overpowered this beer by a longshot to say that much . it just screamed no ingredients . the mouthfeel is pure water almost michelob ultra ish but still loads better than any of that crap . good part . you could probably drink a pack over the course of an afternoon and not feel any after effects of hop oil or bloating . just like drinking alot of water in a way . but better of course .,palate,0.3,0
amazing clarity straw yellow mild head to it . standard . industrial metallic bitterness and corn syrup mixed with water from the aroma . nothing red in appearance about this one . hops are present or something that makes this bitter and tingly . plenty of corn . carbonation is high . rough aftertaste flows from bitter to rancid . a very musty taste like they wanted it to compliment a smoky bar with such an aftertaste .,palate,0.2,0
i had this poured from the bottle into a flute at teresa s next door . appearance pours a mostly clear amber with hardly any head . smell quite sour with strong herbal notes . there is a mild sweetness that is accompanied by some fruit notes . taste sourness dominates . there is a mild malt background with some fruity notes . the finish is bitter and funky . mouthfeel medium body and a finish that is a bit dry . this beer almost flat . overall i thought this beer was just ok as far as sours go . it was smooth but i did n t find it to be very interesting .,palate,0.6,1
a burnt orange copper with little to no head . essentially no lace and no carbonation . does n t seem too good thus far . s very fruity plum pomegranate with undertones of hops and toasted malts . nothing to write home about . t very hoppy and astringent . very subtle hints of malts but that s about it . the hoppiness lingers in the mouth. not complex at all. m medium to light body very little carbonation but a very smooth beer it actually feels pretty good going down . d not much in terms of flavor but a decent drinkable beer . nothing that i would get again.,palate,0.8,1
picked this up on a whim because i d never heard of the brewery and it was in a can . pours a cloudy copper golden with a sizeable somewhat thick off white head . the latter looks craggy and sticky . thick laces appear on the sides of the glass but they are few in number . smells like light fruits flowers and some soap . does n t really smell like an american ipa . consider my expectations officially lowered . this is simply not an ipa . malt and fruity flavors easily overpower hops and it s pretty lightly flavored in general . weak floral notes peaches apples . the too strong malt presence is composed of biscuity and caramelly flavors . this beer is much more sweet than it is bitter . even if one were to judge this as a less hoppy style like an english pale ale or a blonde ale it still would n t be very good . there is a terrible metallic edge to this brew and the taste of soap is infused in every sip greatly diminishing the overall flavor quality . the body is light medium with good carbonation . based on this i would hesitate before trying anything else from this brewery . on the other hand i am curious whether their other beers are this bad .,palate,0.8,1
openned oct. . best before . a copper gold nice white head but very little retention . still makes some nice lace though . s grassy herbal . t spicy yeast flavour very dry sharp bitterness . tartness is only barely detectable . very rustic unrefined . i realize this is part of the style but it just was n t harmonious . it s like all the instruments were there but they were playing off key . m light body moderately high carbonation . d while it hides the alcohol well there s a bit of a bite and i do n t find it all that pleasant .,palate,0.8,1
a really tasty beer from schlafly but in my opinion not big enough to be considered an imperial stout by american standards . i would put this beer in a class with two brothers northwinds imperial or bert grants or founders imperial stout . it just doesnt have the gravity and octane to compare with rogue yeti czar stone etc . appearance cloudy black with a tan head and considerable lacing aroma what a stout should smell like malt coffee chocolate fruit roast cream . taste delightful . its all there roast hops malt dark fruit and chocolate . just not quite enough of it for an imperial . mouthfeel lacking . the worst characteristic of this beer by far . too light for the style . drinkability great . waaaay too easy to knock back a growler of this stuff .,palate,0.4,0
rd beer of the night at the august friday the firkinteenth at the grey lodge public house in philadelphia . keep in mind that my review is for the beer served from a firkin a . pours a hazy pale with a whisp of head . s. mint anise and hay on the nose . t. the mint anise and hay come out along with a mild spicy pepper . m. thin with no carbonation at all . d. i thought the flavors were interesting but this beer was much too thin and flat for my taste . i ll have to try from a bottle keg when available .,palate,0.4,0
thanks to purplehops for bringing this one along to or regular tasting . the bottle had about three years of age on it . the first thing that amazed about this brew was its color which was a nice shade of amber . we poured the brew into snifters and receive a nice finger worth of white head that fizzled out rather quickly to a slight ring around the glass . the aroma was what expected from a triple your typical belgian yeast but the good thing was it was not that huge banana note but rather subdued which is a plus in my book . you also got a few notes of vanilla and spice to balance it out . the flavor was almost the same sweet and spicy with some nice fruit flavors as well . the feel in my mouth was medium and it was a bit syrupy . i liked the brew not what i pictured appearance wise from a triple but the flavor was great .,palate,0.6,1
pours very dark with moderate head . aroma of caramel coffee perhaps licorice and roasted malt . strong roasted malt subtle licorice and earthy hop flavors present . decent mouthfeel with no off putting aftertaste . overall pretty good beer and money well spent,palate,0.9,1
pale light golden in color with a small head that quickly dissipates . the aroma is of very slight grain a bit metallic a tad of lager and some hop bitterness . it is very finely carbonated giving a tickle on the tongue . the mouth feel is creamy and light without being watery . the taste has the same notes as the aroma grain slight apple metal tartness bit of lager and very slight hop bitterness but i would say that the taste is better than the aroma . this is good solid cheap beer . is it the best cheap beer . not at all . there are some with better aroma and flavor but there are also many that are worse . in addition i did really like the mouth feel of this beer at least for a cheap american adjunct lager .,palate,0.8,1
served on tap in a pint glass at the lodge hilton head sc . a peach nectar hazy orange with finger of orange tinged vanilla ice cream colored head with good retention and nice lacing . s orange citrus floral and pine sap aromas rise with a bit of earthy resin too . malts are pale with some caramel for good measure . respectable aroma but nothing way out there . t a minor let down as the caramel malts definitely deflect the hops punch to some degree . orange pineapple pine and floral flavors are all there but seem unfulfilled . aftertaste is mildly malty but mostly pineapple and floral . m substantial and medium body is sturdy speaking for the solid crafting of this brew . carbonation is low medium just like should be leaving a slick oily mouthfeel . d a very good ipa that does n t really threaten any of the upper echelon of ipas hop rod rye racer two hearted ale but still provides a nice hopmeal . some replacement of the caramel malts wioth plain old pale will let the hopbill shine more brightly and move this beer up the pecking order . great brew all the same .,palate,0.9,1
this was not nearly as good as the ball n chain dipa.poured a reddish orange with very little head or lacing . while there was a hint of citrusy hops in the nose this was mostly drowned out by the graininess that dominated . mouthfeel was thin and tingly and the initial flavor was sour fruit which was fine but then it too was quickly overtaken by the taste of grains . dry uneventful finish . i sd save the money and just drink a bmc before hitting this one again .,palate,0.4,0
oz . bottle poured into a tulip . there should be a batch printed on the back of this like all bell s beers but this one does not have one . a pours a clear golden orange to yellow color that produced lackluster head formation in fact there was none just some white bubbles even after a rather vigorous pour . sparkling ale . doesnt look like there is much carbonation in this . s bits of banana pear mango a flower like clay yeast presence . t very similar to the smell but with a musky weird metallic finish . yeasty . m ok so yes there is carbonation in this but definitely not on par for the style let alone a sparkling level . d kind of a bland beer actually . it has some flavors smells that fits into the style but overall a disappointing representation of what makes a great tripel . not one of bell s best efforts .,palate,0.4,0
aroma is a light roasted malt scent . color is a nice golden brown with light carbonation and head . taste is lightly roasted and creamy . starting with a medium body that goes down with a slightly creamy feel . finish is a mildly sweet roasted malt flavor with a gentle hop flavor and bitterness .,palate,0.4,0
oz bomber opened and greeted with a big whiff of hops out of the bottle . pours an orange brown and sits a dark reddish brown in the glass with a nice half finger creamy white head on top . aroma is big on hops but there is a nice bit of rye that break through . light grassiness and caramel beneath . taste is big on bitter does n t quite hit you at first but really comes out strong fairly fast . nice citrus flavors orange and grapefruit as well as a bit of rye flavor as well not as much as you might expect though . finish is bitter still hitting hard with the citrus notes and leaves you with even more hops well after swallowing . mouthfeel is smooth and rich medium full body with wonderful carbonation . another beer to quench the hop cravings one will definately do the trick .,palate,1.0,1
very deep black color in the beer completely opaque with a huge uncontrollable coffee tan head that just sits menacingly on top of the beer . big burnt malt aromas licorice coffee . very sweet for the style . huge burnt flavor smoky and woodsy . chocolate and molasses in the middle of the flavor with a very bitter aftertaste . slightly watery feel uncharacteristic of what i have come to expect from this style . very good very very good for the price . however it goes without saying that there are probably better options within this style .,palate,0.6,1
i am a big fan of old ales but the selection for the style is always somewhat limited which is why i was excited when i came across this particular beer . old man pours a reddish brown with a very subtle pale quality . citrus is most notable in the aroma but there are a lot of other characteristics there too including raisin darker fruit notes and a spicy hop scent . the heavy pine flavor of the hops combine with the taste of bitter orange rind to give this beer an intense start . light caramel provides some sweetness but it takes the back seat to the bitter qualities . the raisin flavor comes out before the finish which is also when the alcohol is most noticeable . spices are also present near the back end . overall a little more bitter than what i prefer in an old ale . i would have liked a stronger sweet caramel balance to give this the depth that i usually enjoy in this style . mouthfeel was very smooth and enjoyable .,palate,0.9,1
had on tap tonight at rustico in ballston va. a pours a black color with one finger if creamy off white head and light carbonation evident . s smells of roasted malts toasted malts chocolate and light coffee . not really getting any oysters in the smell . t tastes of roasted malts oysters chocolate toasted malts and smokey malts . m light to medium body and low carbonation smooth and creamy body . d a decent oyster stout . not my favorite but worth checking out .,palate,0.9,1
pours a loosely filtered amber with a great tan head and decent carbonation . smells good too obvious floral hops and substantial bready slightly sweet malt both of which hit at the same time . huh . far too light in the feel especially for the appearance and smell . low bitterness as well . more of an orange citrus twang than hops bitterness . no real malty taste either just an odd twangy bitterness . quite a disappointment especially from this brewery . this review is probably going to come out higher than it should due to the deceptively good appearance and smell .,palate,0.4,0
received in a recent trade with justn . split with my wife during some ncaa games . poured into a wine glass . pours a deep pinkish orange color . a thin white head with a tinge of pink sits on top and quickly turns to merely a ring of foam . no lacing is left behind . minus the head this could easily be mistaken for a glass of wine . smells like raspberries profound i know . actually it might more closely be described by comparing it to raspberry jam . the nose is filled with a sweetness that could be found by sniffing a jar of smucker s . there is a tiny bit of tartness to the smell as well . but really it s all raspberries . zero surprise when tasting this one . it is so smashed with raspberries i ca n t even tell i m drinking a beer . as sweet raspberry first hits the tongue it mixes with just a slight amount of tart . as i swallow the tart is once again replaced by the sweetness which lingers around for a while on its return visit . my wife absolutely loves this it is a bit too sweet for me however . i much prefer beers that tend toward the tart side as opposed to the sweet . perhaps a bit unfair to downgrade based on that but then again i m reviewing based on what i like . i do love the fullness of this beer the mouthfeel is outstanding . a bit of tangy left over after the finish . with the borderline sweetness levels this beer is notched down just a tad on drinkability at a measly one could drink this all night . my wife may just test that hypothesis . overall a very well crafted beer . i can certainly tell why new glarus has hit a home run with this one . i know dozens of people that would absolutely love this brew . well done . consumed,palate,1.0,1
it smells and looks good . not as strong as i d expect but a good smell . the flavor was delicious however it clearly is not the bitter standard flavor of an ipa . i really do n t enjoy how it stays on my tongue the after taste is much more bitter than the actually drink . i was impressed with this beer from the standpoint that it tastes smells and looks good . it was nice to get something not available here .,palate,0.4,0
a deep black body topped with a dark brown head that subsides quickly . dark ruby color when held to the light . not as complex as most normal stouts the aroma and taste are johnny one note dark roasted malt tempered by the lactose sweetness and just a whisper of chocolate . smooth mellow finish and a thin watery mouthfeel . forget schaefer this one s the one to have when you re having more than one . in other words a good session stout .,palate,0.6,1
poured into a snifter this beer is a honey color amber and is very viscous with a nice fluffy whitehead . the head retention was pretty good and left some nice lacing . smell has a strong rye spiciness to it along with faint honey slight floral and alcohol. years has done this beer well strong rye body with a nice amount of spice.slight honey like sweetness finishes clean with a slight amount of alcohol warming.hops have definately mellowed out over the or so years as there is just a slight amount of bitterness . mouthfeel is very viscous low carbonation . i m guessing this beer was a pain in the ass to brew because of the huge amount of rye.i wish this was released somewhat frequently. gon na have to pick up another bomber if i can find one .,palate,1.0,1
oz . bottle a pours a light amber with a small white head . lacing is mild head retention is solid . s very herbal with pine oil cedar and cilantro in the nose . light biscuity malt . t grapefruit and lemon oil with a definite spicy hop play . gets more classic with sweet pine mid palate and ends with some nw crystal malt flavour . m medium bodied very smooth and creamy with a good long aftertaste . d well made but not exactly delicious there is an astringency at times in the flavour . solid but i liked the old recipe better .,palate,0.9,1
a pours the normal witbier color with a huge inch head that fizzes down to a small cap like soda would . lacing is not very good . s smells of spices and malts . there is a tangy smell present too . maybe a citrus but more like a vinegar smell . t tastes of citrus and spice . typical witbier flavors . m extremely carbonated . this thing poured like a warm soda with a huge head that bubbled and popped like no other beer i have yet seen . the carbonation bubbles in the glass were pronounced . d decent for what it is . i have never heard of this brewery before . this beer came in a fall sampler pack i got on clearance . i do n t think i would ever think about this beer again unless i saw it somewhere in a store or something .,palate,0.4,0
a fairly run of the mill beer . color is yellow with an orange tinge . not much of a head to it . taste was crisp and clean but there definitely was n t much character . the best reason to buy this beer is the packaging which has images of several civil war heroes from both the north and the south . other than that the beer is worth trying at least once but nothing would really compell me to go back to it .,palate,0.4,0
bomber to tulip . batch . bottled in february sampled months later . a a white fluffy foamy head is fingers high and long lasting . the body has a medium garnet hue . murky with plenty of light colored particulate suspended in solution while the darker flecks litter the bottom of the glass . lacing is good . s this beer opens up wonderfully increasing in complexity as the minutes go by and revealing a new layer at each pass . the malt backbone is big encompassing aromas of toasted caramel chocolate toffee and hearty multigrain bread . the hops have faded at this point but a small resiny quality remains . light scents of leather and menthol after warming . a mild case of oxidation brings about a degree of mustiness to the nose . t a well rounded flavor profile include notes of raisin toffee maple syrup light butterscotch wet cardboard and chocolate . the chocolate malts are more pronounced on the palate than they were on the nose . sweet and spicy flavors of brown sugar and allspice come through . a light warming from the belly up is noticeable if you re looking for it otherwise the alcohol is concealed very well . m despite the richness of flavor collaboration not litigation ale is light bodied and surprisingly on the thin side . this is not enough of a detriment to ruin the experience . if anything quite possibly it enhances its drinkability . perfectly soft carbonation . d starts out very good . and gets better with each sip . i love how this beer transforms in such a short period of time . drinking incredibly well and fast right now .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle stamped with a best when consumed by poured into a pint glass a opaque black with virtually no head . heavy smokey grain smell with some hints of coffee very blunt burnt taste here coffee smokey not very dinamic at all cola like carbonation fairly active fine bubbles thinish body that rounds out nicely with a clean finish . i was incredibly disappointed by this beer i am a pretty big fan of stouts and i could n t even finish this one . a true bummer,palate,0.7,1
app pours a true golden color . incredibly clear and clean with a nice big white head that settles into a solid cap for the full beer . nice head retention and good coverage all around . really quite beautiful . says golden all over it . aroma nice big sweet bready estery fruits and yeast . wheat malt and freshness . good overall but the aromas are almost stronger than the flavor . taste sparkling apple juice . earthy with slightly sweet esters . has a nice undertone taste of apple cider fresh after the pressing with a mild cedar bite . slight earthy funkiness in the front . mouth velvety good . nice water . sweet full but not thick . medium to full bodied . just right . nice nice very present soft but not biting carbonation . drink wonderful drinkability . would be perfect with an appetizer course .,palate,1.0,1
let me just say its been years since ive had this beer . i remember it tasting like f ed up shit . of course this is before i learned about better beer and appreciated many different styles . appearance very clean ligth copper yellowish look . very well carbonated but not alot of head . nose grassy earthy malts . a little bit of a twang can not pin it down . taste very descent for a larger if it is that . sorry left my reading glasses at work and can not read the bottle . there is something there that i got in the nose its a nice change from the norm . i am thinking its a unique hop that i have not experienced alot of . still can not place it . thoughts this beer is one of my favs from shiner . i hope they re release this as a seasonal in sixer . i like it . alot . its not an a beer but a solid b beer . i do not care what you think this is certainly a nice brew . if the rep for shiner reads this release it in sixers .,palate,0.6,1
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 .,palate,0.9,1
pours lemon yellow with a loose white head that disappears fast with no lace and big speckles of sediment not promising . nose is waxy floral and lemon honey cough drop . pear malts are followed by mild ginger spice hops with hints of brandy depth . another review said starfruit tartness i could see that . piquant and gently tangy leave . super soft round and gently fizzy mouthfeel . gets fruitier as you get down to the yeast at the bottom . no burn . straight forward at first but the nuance is there . seems like it would reward repeated visits or pair well with food . but at a glance not tops for the style .,palate,1.0,1
a brown black in body semi viscous and with only very slight bubbles for a head . s this beer is disgusting . i smell tar asphalt and permanent marker . t the taste is only slightly better . it tastes like tar burnt hair and sharpie marker . this is a horrendous beer . m the feel is not terrible . its only the smell and taste that are bad . d near epic failure .,palate,0.6,1
poured from nitro can into pint glass . this was my first chocolate stout . a dark almost black with a thick creamy tan head . head started out on the thin side but as the drink settled the head thickened up and rose to about inch . reduced to inch midway through the drink . lacing is n t really lacing . it s more like a wall of foam on the side of the glass . of note watching this drink settle was as enjoyable as drinking it . it was mesmerizing watching a dark tan cascade of fine bubbles run down the insides of the glass like a waterfall . simply beautiful much like watching a guinness stout settle . s sweet chocolatey bready . expected more stronger but very pleasant . t when it first hits your mouth it s smooth and sweet with strong creamy chocolate flavor . also a little reminiscent of pumpernickel . followed by a bitter chocolate aftertaste almost like baking chocolate powder with roasted coffee overtones . the only knock here is that it was a little thin . i expected a thicker heartier beer . m is it possible to be creamy and watery at the same time . more like milk when i was expecting milkshake . as mentioned under taste i expected this beer to be heartier more chewy . in short more stout . d overall a very tasty beer that i am enjoying very much as i write this . i would definitely come back to this one on occasion . definitely worth a try .,palate,0.6,1
this is my third time having this beer . a pours a nicely hazy almost opaque pale hay color . the pour produces a finger head that fizzles down to a one finger head by the time you finish the beer . the head is extremely rich and creamy . this is the best looking beer of the style that i have had and may be one of the best looking beers i ve ever seen . there is some lacing but not too much i feel this does not distract from the fact this has a virtually perfect appearance for the style . s clove is dominate but the other complexities of the smell are completely lost due to the lack of aroma in this beer . t the flavors seem unusually muted compared to the on tap version of this beer . clove is very noticeable with banana lingering on the after taste malt is the dominating character in the flavor of this beer . there is a nice muted tart sensation and the slightest tingle of crisp dryness on the finish . hops are muted but thankfully not missing . the yeasty characters of this beer are muted compared to other examples of this style . i feel this beer also lacks the heartiness of other examples of this style . complexities are missing . m starchy and rather thick for the style on par with weihenstephan yet the creamy head gives this beer a mouthfeel advantage over others . d extremely high extremely refreshing . i could put away a big gulp of this . o a relatively available weisse that wo n t blow you away but it does n t quite come up short . this beer could be a great gateway hefeweizen to entice your palate to try more flavorful yet usually more expensive beers of the style . expect better things to come out of the tap than in the bottle .,palate,1.0,1
poured a thick light tan head good retention . the beer is deep burgundy in color . the aroma is extremely faint there s a some alcohol in there a some bitterness maybe lemon . the beer is incredibly light on the tongue . it has a bit of malt balanced by some caramel fruit and spices . its very smooth and easy to drink although i was expecting a bit thicker beer with more intense flavors .,palate,0.9,1
hazy dark yellow from the reflected light from suspended yeast and wheat protein . the head is typically formidable . it s thick creamy and worthy to be sipped on before getting to the liquid . i ll take a hefeweizen foam moustache over a milk one anyday . the musty yeast notes and aromatic esters include the typical clove and bubblegum notes but banana is surprisingly mild in aroma . not quite as pungent as other german hefeweziens but quite appetizing in aroma nontheless . not quite as full bodied as other examples of the style it s just a touch thin . there are more banana esters in flavor than expected from the aroma but this hefeweizen is surprisingly subdued as far as yeast contributions as concerned . this is not a flaw however and only adds to the drinkability . finishes a bit tart w a touch of residual sweetness . although not as rich and complex as other german wheats the drinkability is superlative . a bit more body would ve made this an excellent brew .,palate,0.6,1
thanks to alex for this . pour a muddy orange with about a finger of white head . the aroma is really astringent here it literally burns my nostril hairs if i keep it there long enough . its buttery burnt popcorn rubber very acidic . unlike the which i liked as a vinegar bomb this just was n t right . the taste is quite sour reminds me of a lighter version of the i can see there is a progression of the sourness . reminds me of vinegar and catchup after talking a few drinks i feel like i just a huge basket of fish and chips . i like this type of sourness would love to find out how they do this .,palate,0.9,1
oz bottle purchased from some grocery store albertsons in clarkston wa . a pours a cloudy murky brown with some amber highlights . small light brown head that tries to cling to the sides . s light fruity citrus hop aroma . t not sure how old this is but it tastes like it used to be a nice hop bomb . the hops however have faded quite a bit . malty notes biscuit are n t as prominent and the remaining hops still stand out . piney . m medium body fairly light with plenty of carbonation . d average drinkability . i did n t have a problem finishing off my bottle but was n t jumping for a second . overall a decent representation of the style . it wo n t blow you away by any means but a slightly better than average amber .,palate,0.9,1
average carbonation . light straw color . very light definitely in the category of lawnmower beer . moderate aftertaste . slightly unpleasant odor . watery mouth feel noticeable on the tip of the tongue i get the same reaction from coors light and at the finish . moderate amount of lacing left on the glass . generally average . slightly more enjoyable than a mainstream premium beer .,palate,0.4,0
pours a copper color with a thick off white head . doesnt smell like much a bit of caramel maltiness but nothing much to speak of . taste is fairly bland for an amber but not unpleasant just not distinct . it is well balanced though . fuller bodied with good carbonation make the mouthfeel excellent for this beer smooth and creamy just not a whole lot going on to excite the palate .,palate,0.8,1
appearance white frothy head . lacing is there but fades fast . golden hay colored beer . cool bottle . smell fruity heineken like aroma . malty sweet aroma . taste fruity flavored heineken . starts fruity and malty . ends with light dry hops . mouthfeel tart slightly puckering . nice . has some body and character . but a little watery . drinkability this is a good beer . i would love this for barbecues . holds up nice and easy to drink . a great all around social beer .,palate,0.6,1
had this remarkably from a cask at the hopyard in pleasanton ca a pumped a light clear amber brown with a thick rich delicious looking creamy almond colored head . fingers thick . left a rich sticky lace that clung to the glass all the way down from top to bottom as i drank it . s definite hops on the nose but not as fragrant as i d like . bitterness citrus and caramel . but all muted . i thought it d open up as it warmed but no . there s also the might be the slightest bit of mustyness . .but i m not counting off for that might just be the sour bar towells . t a really fantastic malt hop balance . some decent caramel malt sweetness but perfectly matched with some floral hop birltternes . there s a very mild but distinct rubbing alcohol finish . it s not distracting and not entirely unpleasant but it would be better if it were n t there . m mouthfeel on this is incredible . medium to full bodied chewy and creamy moist and not a hint of alcoholic bite . d a pretty tasty beer but it does n t leave me craving another .,palate,1.0,1
bottle courtesy of monger poured a bright golden color ale with a big pure white head with good retention . aroma of corn with light diacetyl is not extremely pleasant . taste is dominated by too much corn with a light buttery note which is again unpleasant . body is pretty full for the style with some great carbonation . this is probably the worst beer that i had from this otherwise fine brewery .,palate,0.4,0
ml clear glass bottle with no freshness date though i suppose you could figure out the year of production given the anniversary nature of this brew . poured into pint glass . pours a clear yellow two fingers of head slowly dissipate to a thin ring . clear lots of bubbles fizzing up . muted aroma with some biscuity malt a bit sweet and some grassy bitter hops . taste is n t particularly interesting but you get a bit of hop bitterness in the grassy vegetal range and a bit of sweet grain malt . clean crisp and refreshing . it s fairly pleasant in the mouth . combine the crisp and refreshing mouthfeel with a decent flavour and this beer would be worth getting . as it is it does n t taste much different from their usual aal offerings .,palate,0.8,1
a as with all guinnesses it really is gorgeous . nice creamy head nice brownish bubble effects . s much better than the draught . we actually can smell some roasted character coffee and chocolate but it is still much weaker than most stouts . t again some roasted characters that were n t present in the draught version . some coffe chocolate and even some vanilla . again much weaker than most stouts . m still a bit watered down but again it s better . mid light body with very low carbonation . creamy feel . d very high . it does n t taste really strong and it has an acceptable taste . not too hard on the stomach too .,palate,0.6,1
a beautiful cap tons of retention . very creamy looking above an inky black body with no hues except for a bit of cola at the bottom of my snifter . low presentation of carbonation from the edges and the above down view . tons of lacing very sticky . looks great drink after drink with a thick sticky collar . s minor aroma here . bit of vanilla hints or rather coconut . something sweet and generic . some caramel presence and a plastic cleanliness on the back end . the alcohol barely makes itself known in astringency with sharp tacks . t opens caramels and dark fruits right at the start . flows forward to have a bit of roasted grain presence . finish is more dark fruits with some hints of fruit esters . nothing spectacular just a really good strong ale . m thick . i mean thick thick . you think of thick and amplify it . this bad boy is chewy syrupy and oppressive that i ca n t get enough of . it has carbonation to kick a crisp opening . the never burns off only pops up a tad on the back end in the finish . d this beer is truly an example of simplicity done amazing . its flavors are great good . its body is amazing . it smells pretty run of the mill for the most part . but nothing is gimmicky . its nothing crazy its just a simple beer . i can easily do this bomber by myself but i really should n t .,palate,1.0,1
got this beer on a work trip to georgia . oz bottle . . a super dark with a very tiny tan colored head that fades very quickly to bubbles around the top of the brew . ok. s i get some bitter roastiness upfront with very faint cherry on the back . hints of molasses in the middle . eh . t hmm very unique . i think it lives up to how it s advertised . seems like a american wild stout . some bitter watery roast upfront quickly followed by some tart sourness but not overwhelming . finished with some vanilla and faint chocolate . very unique taste . very good . m medium body with a fantastic carbonation balance . a nice clean and flavorful finish . amazing here . d goes down very easy compliments to the great blend of flavors . very good . all in all the mo for this brew is balance . with the exception of the nose and the appearance this brew has amazing balance in all other categories . not only is it balanced but it brings something unique new and fresh to the craft beer scene . an american wild stout . that s the only way i can classify this . i think ba should make a new category . great to try if you like well balances beers wild ales and stouts .,palate,1.0,1
this beer was purchased at cyclone liquors in ames iowa . the beer was very dark in color and tasted very well . i drank the beer warm and i think it was a good beer . i would try this beer again if it was presented to me . it had a very nice sweet taste for a german dunkel which i am not a huge fan of .,palate,0.6,1
gold like a pale ale big soft head . sweetened cherries with some bready malt and a hint of earthy hops . not bad just dominated by a simple sweetened fruit flavor that gets annoying to me . medium bodied smooth and soft . well made . fine beer not my favorite flavor and rather simple strong cherry . i can enjoy one of these every once in a while .,palate,0.9,1
i was recommended the beer by the folks at belmont station . very knowledgable crowd . i took it home and had it in my fridge for about three weeks . i have been very inpressed with most belgium triples . i have had fewer belgium quadrupel beers but this was a fine one . i often read guest on tap in the tuesday portland tribune and i expect them to do a belgium review soon . many of the writers that write for guest on tape have exceptional paletes so i trust them extensivily . i hope that you all will give this beer a try . give the people at belmont station in portland oregon a call and checkout their great selection . cheers,palate,1.0,1
vintage bottle it pours a dark burgundy with tan ring of bubbles no real head forms . aroma of rum soaked fruit cake with wood hints in background . taste is smooth one would say creamy no carbonation to speak of . caramel malt with some raisin and plum with a little alcohol warmth in the middle finishes dry woody with a ever so light hop bitterness . overall i would say taste is a dissapointment just bland . mouthfeel is great nice full bodied . drinkability is ok just not much going on flavor wise to excite me . it smells like it should be complex and great tasting maybe i just need to train my tastebud more who knows .,palate,0.9,1
seemed like there was a lot of fuss about this beer here in wi when it first came out so it seems it s time i gave it a try . this brewery carries a lot of cache but i remain unimpressed with most of their beers i ve tried . this beer has a great appearance and good mouthfeel and in my mind is true to style but i did n t find the mix of flavors in the taste of the beer to be really to my liking . appearance of this beer is quite good . it is not as dark and murky as most other belgian quads i ve had . it is a deep and brilliant red color and is clear and polished . head is half a finger and retreats quickly except for a bit remaining in the middle of the surface . aroma is sour and lightly oaky with considerable similarity to a merlot . the bottle body label mentions this beer was aged in oak lager tanks and bourbon barrel aged . which seems like a few extra stops . flavor is very malty up front with considerable alcohol taste in the middle followed by a significant amount of sourness . not bad and certainly in the style of a quad but not great and not very drinkable . carbonation is very fine which leads to a good mouthfeel .,palate,0.8,1
nice standard off white head that dissipates quickly virtually no lacing is present . golden straw bubbly body with a pale yellow tint . smells of corn rice and a lager house . faint apple juice aroma . tastes like perrier with a dash of hops . not pellegrino perrier . crisp clean refreshing on bringing comes to a smooth wet finish . bring on nine more of these babies . taste the rockies people . date on bottom of can nov,palate,0.7,1
bottle from the pizza port bottle shop . pours black with a ring of tan bubbles . peaty roasty aroma with oak chocolate and smoke . exceptionally smooth taste . nice roasted malt and baker s chocolate flavors . the peat and smoke compliment the beer nicely without overrunning the taste . hints of oak vanilla and caramel come out as it warms . worth every penny .,palate,1.0,1
. oz bottle . pours a dark brown with a frothy brown head that quickly dissipates to a thin film that leaves a little lacing . the aroma is sweet chocolate malts with a little bit of smoke and tar . the flavor is sweet lactic chocolate with some dark fruits smoke and a little coffee with a roasted bitter finish . the mouthfeel is medium with some sharp carbonation . overall a nice surprise . this is a well done porter .,palate,0.6,1
on tap at stone . a very dark brown with a fleeting beige head . s faint oak notes with traces of vanilla and a whisper of bourbon . chocolate is a blend of milk and dark . roast is light and i get a dash of smoke . smells pretty good . t the beer showcases milk chocolate and a light presence of roasted grains . bourbon is almost a suggestion . i get a little vanilla and notes of oak . the flavors are muted and somewhat feeble . m medium body with lower medium carbonation . the mouthfeel is thin and watery . overall the barrel aging did n t do much to the beer aside from thinning the mouthfeel out . the beer is n t bad it s just lackluster .,palate,0.4,0
a beautiful murky amber with a mm head of apricot tinted white . the head holds extremely well . lush velvety lace clings to sides of glass as well as the thicker lace rings spaced evenly all the way to the bottom of the glass . s hoppy malty and rye . exactly as billed . it reminds me of the warrior or amarillo hops that are in the dfh minute but they are balanced by either malt or rye or another kind of hops to make it not have as much bite as the forementioned brew . t friggin fabulous . this is just like dfh min but it does n t make me belch as much . the rye or something else that i am missing seems to temper some of the extreme hoppiness . this hoppiness is still noticeable however and it is fruity and berry like again but tapered on the end so it mellows at the finish rather than zapping or zinging the tastebuds . the characteristics taste wise are again as billed and almost identical to the nose hoppy malty with rye . mf smooth and non descript . slighly foamy a little sticky nothing too pronounced though . d excellent . now here is a session ipa or tastes like it anyway oh maybe not its abv . they sure do a good job of not allowing that to be real noticeable .,palate,0.7,1
unearthly pours a rather terrestrial color of burnished orange brown a hint of redness makes for a unique appearance . the head is a tight slurry and leaves some very nice lacing . the nose is heavy on the grapefruit with a lot of c hopping . not quite resinous but definitely sticky and zesty . the flavor is lead by the hops but relatively well balanced in the final equation . on the hop end there s grapefruit and orange virtually dripping with juicy bitterness . for the malt there s melted buttery caramel and toasted slabs of honey . the alcohol is shockingly well masked here it reminds me of a barleywine lite in flavor but certainly not in abv . mouthfeel is smooth and silky . body is medium full for style and this is just about perfect on the way down . bitter finish is n t bracing but flavorful . unearthly is one hell of a beer . fantastic . if i could access this beer regularly my life would be better .,palate,1.0,1
this beer starts out as being a coffee lovers dream . strong notes of dark chocolate and espresso with a crisp creamy after taste . i was amazed after half a bottle . here s the backlash this beer becomes incredibly boring after a little bit . i honestly felt sick after my second bottle and was completely turned off on dark horse for a while . perhaps it was a bad batch because it was only . a pack at whole foods but i really disliked this beer,palate,0.8,1
i had a six pack of this wheat beer . it does have a rather sweet aroma though it smells like cherry candy very artificial . this beer is slightly cloudy much like you would find in average wheat ales . the flavor is a change from the norm and in hot weather can prove to be quite refreshing just be sure to keep you other favorites nearby as this one has a bitter cherry aftertaste like you would find in cough drops . the palate leaves much to be desired just serve this one cold to avoid complications . overall this beer is an ok beer that is best served cold and consumed rather quickly . just remember this is a wheat beer and can be quite filling as well .,palate,0.8,1
pours coal black with a finger tan fizzy head that left some spotted lacing smell is faint but i get the chocolate and sour fruit taste of chocolate coffee wood sour cherries only problem is they do not mesh well here mouthfeel is light good carbonation very smooth and creamy overalll take out the sour cherries and i would have enjoyed this brew a whole lot more this beer delivers on what they are calling this beer dark sour but i am just no a fan,palate,0.8,1
boy bottle so i had to pour quickly . very cloudy brown amber gold . small head considering the early uprising . seems fizzy and with large bubbles . leaves a creamy lacing . aroma is kinda messy with a wort quality . light on the hops especially for a pale ale . seems a slight off aroma like vegetable maybe . wow . what a mess the taste is . really tough to break this down . flavors are n t distinct but more mashed together . wort quality again . hops are in mild bitterness and some flavor but more bitterness . watery quality to the flavor . fairly long mild finish . vegetable quality to flavor as well as a butterscotch note . yuk . i like the feel . has a creamy quality and a smooth carbonation but i ca n t recommend this beer other than for that . a disappointment really .,palate,0.8,1
pours a dark black into my chimay chalice yields a inch head that quickly disappears . aromas are sharp and to the point dark roasted with burned molasses and almost an alcohol presence . taste is more of the nose sharp and roasted with a chocolate cocoa presence that sticks to your cheeks and tongue . lingering . not much hops atall in the puppy . a bit thin for i think i like them a bit more bodiful but smooth and flavorful i do think this one yes .,palate,0.6,1
edition pours jet black with about an inch of dark brown creamy head . beer looks very alive so to speak and is about as nice as you can expect a ris to look . nose is pleasant with mostly notes of chocolate . not what i would call a strong smell in contrast i found the taste much stronger and distinct but still a very pleasant one with minimal sense of alcohol . taste makes me think of chocolate milk . . to me that seems like the overpowering note which i enjoyed immensely . coffee there too and a few slight underlying flavors that my palate is n t good enough to identify with certainty . the longer i drink it the more the sweetness of the beer starts to take front stage but never to the point of being overpowering . keeping with the chocolate milk theme the mouthfeel is fantastic . as creamy of a ris as i ve ever had and fantasticly easy to drink for such a high abv . in total a great beer that i think probably benefited a good deal from cellaring a year . i had this a day after having a dark lord and its amazing just how different two huge beers made in the same general style can be . glad i finally got a hold of this one but unless i move to minnesota for some reason i do n t anticipate going through the trouble of obtaining it again .,palate,1.0,1
consumed at main street station las vegas for . a finger of cloud white fine bubble head . clear brass color . pretty good lacing . not cloudy like many witbiers . s crisp dry noted of linseed and faint hops . t taste like a apa . a big difference between us and german styles . matly sweet too filtered probably . no yeast flavors . not too hoppy though . m crazy smooth . just a bit of dryness . positive feelings abound . d not bad . not what i expected for something with wheat in the title but plain and drinkable .,palate,0.9,1
a bit of a cloudy copper amber color with an immense white head that is firm thick and fluffy not bad looking once and if you can the head to calm down . was a bit of an effort to overcome the two inch white pillow at the top of the glass . nose of white bread yeast stone fruit hint of bananas and a bit of winter spices . mouthfeel is simply too carbonated thus the big huge head with very large bubbles that take a while to dissipate . so carbonated almost hard to drink . flavor is belgian fruity and malty with candy sugar but it s so carbonated that it feels and tastes like a sweet light yeast big malt soda with spices . has a bit of toffee sweet coffee and cooked bananas in the flavor profile with a finish of whiskey . sounds better than it is . not bad flavors but the mouthfeel excess spice and carbonation just make for too many flaws to drink pleasurably .,palate,0.3,0
originally brewed by lion breweries showcase brewery in wellington sassy red describes itself as a hoppy best bitter . it is a nice orangey brown colour but its head is exceedingly shortlived for which i had to deduct a fair amount of points for . it has a very strong spicy smell from the hops possibly one of the strongest smelling beers i ve had . in taste it is strongly bitter almost too much for my taste which is suprising . overall i did not like this beer as much as some of mac s other offerings which i find a bit odd considering that it must have been popular at the brewpub for lion who currently own the rights to marketting macs beers to produce it on a large scale .,palate,0.8,1
. oz in a lighter brown bottle . . beer thermometer on the back . quite odd . pours out a clear golden color slight head and little lace . sweet light malt aroma slight skunk and grain . tastes very earthy . lots of heavy dirty grain and maltiness . medium body with a very dry finish . seems hard to swallow but i do n t find that undesirable . heavy mouthfeel and some alcohol notes . quite crisp and heavy . different from a malt liquor or ice beer . very unique . ca n t really say that i find it all that drinkable . or really enjoyable . a brutish lager to be sure .,palate,0.7,1
hooray . i get to use the proper style of beer in my eisenbahn weizenbock glass for the first time . ml bottle from walnut liquorette on to the beer big and bubbly is the head and the bubbles are popping and slowly going with it is the head . good autumn amber brown color with hues of orange . the aroma is sweet . very malty akin to a marzen . sweet doughy bread . with a bit of yeast some maple as well . tastewise it has quite a kick of flavor . a little monotone and tastes more like a marzen plus bubblegum though it s still a good flavor . could be better overall though the carbonation bubbles are too big and pretty intense . not good for a strong beer and it holds back the drinkability of the beer . still this is pretty good and less expensive than aventinus for the budget conscious .,palate,0.4,0
drank this one while eating my leftover house special chow mei fun . my bottle says ingredients versus the listed here . i think mine has willamette listed whereas it is not listed above here . anyway here we go . poured a copper color with a medium head . not much retention . aroma is bready with what unfortunately seems to be some diacetyl . light hops are picked up as well . taste follows the nose . did not really get very much of the butter taste that i expected after the aroma but it is indeed present which may also explain the creamy mouthfeel which i like but it unfortunately comes at the expense of sacrificing the the quality of the nose and taste . malty grassy citrusy and yes a little buttery . i never seen or smelled buckwheat in it s natural or roasted form only the noodle so i ca n t really tell if that flavor or aroma is present . even with the diacetyl the beer is n t terrible and it actually went quite well with the meal i had . i d pick it up again if i was looking for something to pair with a meal similar to the one i had today .,palate,1.0,1
first thing to hit ya is the wonderful aroma yeast and a slight honey sweetness . . pours a light murky creek river tan .the ole miss the ole man. . has a wonderful all around feel from the uplifting yeasty aroma to the absolute clean cut mouthfeel. roll em up . very easy to drink a sipper with loads of complex fun flavours peach mango yeast honey plum tits pineapple are just some of the flavours . . thank goodness koth is getting canceled . . the alcohol level is absolutely perfect works well . . a fantastic well made enjoyable empowering manly yet could be enjoyed by any one kinda person flavourful kinda brew . another winner by alesmith. . but be careful packs a huge secret punch .,palate,1.0,1
a a dark black brown with formidable head . the chocolate nuget colored head is very appealing . s chocolatey with hints of toffee and malt but the oak aged smokiness is obvious and in my opinion conflicting . t porter . .smokey . hints of vanilla and coffee . it is my humble opinion that their patented oak aged barrel system does work for this beer . nevertheless the taste is still acceptable . m wow it s light . i did n t expect that . carbonation is right on typical for firestone . surprisingly a very good and thin mouthfeel . d this is a good beer but how much oak barrel beer can you drink . to me it gets old after one beer . overall i d say this is a good beer in the wrong age where there are many great porters . when you enter the ring of porters you d better put your dukes up . putting reserve on the bottle does n t make it special .,palate,0.9,1
had this at a spanish restaurant . poured from a oz . bottle into a glass . a poured a dark ruby though some light could get through . almost no head and very minimal lacing down the glass . s smelled a bit fruity with a decent malt presence . t tasted like dark fruit . very little hop presence though some malts were there to give some body to the fruity flavors . m a very thin and watery beer . the carbonation was pretty low and it just felt somewhat flat . d it goes down easily and has some flavor to it . i would have rated the drinkability higher but i do n t really want more than one . this could be a decent dessert beer maybe with some ice cream or chocolate mousse . the fruit flavors would go well with that . on its own though or with a meal there s just not much exciting about this beer .,palate,0.4,0
thanks to cbeer for this one . poured in to pint glass . a poured a pale straw yellow translucent with a half finger of bubbly white head . s citrus and piney hops a very apparent bitterness and a sweet grainy malts in the background . t a nice bitterness from the hops up front with grapefruit and pine notes . a slight grainy caramel sweet malt backbone provides some balance . m medium body very chewy and silky . moderate carbonation . an outstanding mouthfeel .,palate,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 .,palate,0.8,1
the dogfish head min ipa is not for the weak hop hearted . this is a big beer with massive flavor and high abv . the color is a rich copper with nice think head that laced . the smell included alcohol hops malt and hints of pine citrus . the taste was an explosion of bitterness mixed with alcohol . there is a definite attempt to mask the abv with malt and hop . who wins is hard to same cuz your mouth turns slightly numb due to abv . mouthfeel . .one is more than enough . overall its not too bad . just not a session beer .,palate,0.4,0
this beer did not work for me . it looked very nice a light amber with a reasonable head and lacing . the smell was ok but the hops seemed muddled . the flavor was really lost on me . there was much more hop bitterness than aroma and the hop flavors seemed muddled as well . the only real positive was a lingering maltiness that blended well with the fading hop flavor . mouthfeel was nice and thick you know you re drinking a dipa . i m not upset that this is a one time brew .,palate,0.8,1
a this one is a really dark shade of red amber brown that is perfectly clear and quite beautiful . a really thick and tight two finger head shows outstanding retention and leaves huge amounts of lace on the glass . this is a good lookin brew . s dirty earth dank grapefruit marijuana hop notes . i smell pineapple mango peach and mandarin oranges in addition to the big standard grapefruit hop aroma . this is by far the hoppiest and most aromatic amber red ale that i ve ever had the pleasure of sniffing . outstanding . t wow . massive hops hit the tongue like a tone of bricks . dry grass grapefruit pine needles and lime . good stuff . the flavor is excellent but not as complex as the nose would lead to to believe . m extremely extremely dry . medium bodied moderately carbonated and as dry as sand . the finish is very bitter and wicks ever ounce of moisture from my mouth . awesome . d outstanding . the ridiculously dry finish could be a bit taxing for a long session but i could definitely drink two or three of these with some tangy ribs or spicy brats . this is a brew that is drinkable and can also stand up to some really spicy food . this is hoppier than many ipas yet it s listed as a red ale .,palate,1.0,1
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 .,palate,0.8,1
not sure how it got labeled a belgian pale it clearly says biere de garde on the label the french label at least . a buddy of mine who hooked me up with a bottle described it as french country side in a bottle ca n t argue with that . despite the tons of floaties in the bottle none of them were visible in the glass . poured a beautiful light orange hue with a billowing finger head . aroma yup french countryside floral and grassy with a hint of citrus . taste matched the nose great with notes of floral hops lemongrass a touch of earthiness from the yeast and finishing with a light clean bitterness . mouthfeel would benefit greatly if it were a bit more crisp . overall this thing is killer just wish they would print a better label for sale in france so that we could sell it at la cave a bulles .,palate,0.7,1
drank from a glass poured from their awesome grenade bottle . nice malty backbone with a touch of a hop finish but nothing to be all sierra nevada or arrogant bastard about . smooth and to the point bit of a sweet aftertaste in the sweet sticky beer way . would drink again . in fact i ve had several already . but only won once at paper rock scissors .,palate,0.6,1
pours a hazy gold color with a nice white head . aromas are very nice . reminds me a bit of a tripel or a wild ale . hints of sourness funk grass vinegar oak and grapes . i am digging sniffing this one . taste is very good interesting and quite unique . starts with a very full and thick creaminess . beer then settles into some crisp green apple and white wine like flavors . finish is nice and crisp dry with some tart lemon zest . mouthfeel is superb . almost perfect well rounded full with a snappy finish . drinkability is good . i am impressed . i think this will definitely be a love hate type of beer but please put me in the love camp . i really like the uniqueness of this one and i think this is a perfect candidate for cellaring might have to grab a couple more to age beyond . . .,palate,1.0,1
the beer pours a good head but the color is wrong for my favorite beer gender aka style . i can smell the traditional german smell but it is weak . the taste is as weak as the smell . the german taste is there but . yes it is carbonated but not highly as many state . it does go down good but a german pilsener is no drinking game beer . drink a different german beer .,palate,0.9,1
three fingers of fluffy white head sit on top of this cloudy light honey colored beer . the nose has faint hop aromas . lacing is moderate . this is unusually bitter for a wheat beer . the bitter start gives over to tangyness and then eases in to a nice citrusy sweetness . this is a very good beer but i would hardly call it the chapion of wheat beers once much less twice . the bitterness is a little much for the style and abundant carbonation makes for a rather stingy caombination like most of this brewery s beers i bet its wonderful with food .,palate,0.3,0
a caramel type taste that lingers on the tongue a bit with some hints of apples and pears in the aftertaste . definite earthiness to the mouth feel kind of a rough texture . smells of roasted malts . pours a rich dark amber with a nice creamy head . goes down smooth and easily drinkable but a tad on the sweet side for such an otherwise heavy beer .,palate,0.4,0
the drink of england eh . well i ve not seen many english lasses that look much better than this . pours a gorgeous dark copper amber colour with a very healthy carbonation streaming up the liquid and a pillowy thick head of beige foam sticking around nicely but slowly drooping . this is definitely what an english ale should look like . nose is fairly simple a very distinct aroma of english hops . a bit faint maybe because i m serving it a bit cold but it s still definitely there . it s a mostly floral hoppy character and slightly balanced by a bit of a caramel malt aroma . fairly good for what it is . palate is a lot maltier than i would expect both from the nose and from the name of the beer . very rich almost earthy hops on the mid palate with the back lingering in a copper metallic kind of flavour slightly sour almost like when you put your tongue to the node of a battery . but the leadership is usurped by the malt on the front which also contributes to a thick phlegmy mouthfeel . not only does it feel phlegmy but it creates phlegm in my throat almost like there s something lactic there . the head when sipped is delicious like a strong irish stout head . but it s here where that metallic aftertaste is strongest . overall this is a fairly lacklustre example of a bitter . mostly it s not very bitter it s too malty for that . secondly the palate while having enough complexity to keep you interested is fairly poorly balanced and the flavours are all essentially lined up one by one for you to count rather than being released in a gush of flowering complexity . i could take it or leave it really .,palate,0.4,0
ounce bottle picked up plaza liquors . . abv . should n t an unfiltered pale ale look unfiltered . it has a bright gold color very clear with thin white foam . lively carbonation decent head retention . looks like a pils . the smell is n t much like an ale aither more like a macro lager . i get a biscuity maltiness touch of lemon and virtually no hops . not too inviting but i m still hopeful . the taste is very simple and clean . the bready malt starts to build at the back and there is a touch of bitter aftertaste . overall it s pleasant but lacking much excitement . the mouthfeel is very smooth with fine sharp bubbles . not too thin . there is about as much depth in flavor as there was in the brewer s note on the bottle sentences . if he wanted to make a clean lager tasting ale then he suceeded . there certainly are n t any off flavors . the unfiltered thing still confuses me because i think of wheat beers and i expect cloudiness . i really assumed i would dislike this beer but i did n t so alas i say it s worth a try .,palate,0.8,1
on tap at beer club popeye in ryogoku tokyo . this was an aged version of this beer from . poured ml into a large wine glass . brandy coloured with no head . nice if typical barleywine ish aroma quite sweet and fruity . taste is interesting reminded me a lot of mead strong honey presence with ripe fruit lots of alcohol . reminds me of a good port . incredibly smooth mouthfeel likely due to the aging . this was a great finish to a long night although it did make for a sketchy morning .,palate,1.0,1
picked this one up in a mixed sixer the other day . poured a nice hazy orange color with a bit of foam on top . some nice grassy hop aromas up front somewhat bready on the tail . pretty similar on the palate but the hoppiness was muted way down maybe an older bottle . either way this one was decent at best .,palate,0.8,1
poured from bottle into a snifter thanks kickinthechalice for the snifter . . this gem pours jet black and thick no head to speak of save for a chestnut brown ring around the glass . just a little bit of lazy lacing after each sip . the nose is rich with coffee grinds dark chocolate and a hint of booze . this beer smells better the warmer it gets . the first several tastes were all coffee all the time . but as it warmed a few more flavors came out mainly booze and a touch of cream . the last few sips were downright boozy . mouthfeel was just ok for me it was nice and smooth but the carbonation kinda tickles the tongue . pretty thick and chewy but not in a bad way . overall i thought it was outstanding . bar none the best stout i ve had .,palate,0.6,1
super fizzy head exactly like a can on soda fades quickly leaving no lace . hazy orange in color with a few bubbles rising to the surface . what do ya know . . it smells like pumpkin and spices clove cinnamon . light bodied tasting slightly of pumpkin and more of spice with a bit of watered down malt flavor . a crisp dry finish . overall a pretty average pumpkin ale . i guess you could call it a session beer but i would n t really want more than or of these . i would have liked a fuller taste profile with more pumpkin flavor . making things worse . these are twist offs making them unusable for my homebrew . so i knocked off a few points for that . theres your beer karma for ya buffalo bill .,palate,0.4,0
i had at this at the brewery in copenhagen . only one barrel of this was made the beer was aged for months in the barrel . pours black with light tan head ok lacing and retention . the aroma is super sweet red wine bourbon not any typical stout notes at all . trying to think of a sweet red wine not one i can place but its defintely tannic bitter and sweet . the taste is super interesting not say its good but interesting . chocolate wine comes to mine light feel though . this is an interesting concept needs more playing around . what i do know is that months is too long as it totally changes the beer into something new losing almost all stout character .,palate,0.6,1
poured into a snifter . thanks to tmoney for this . i ve been wanting to give this infamous brew a go for a while . i believe this is the vintage as there is nothing on the back label to suggest otherwise . . a poured like mud . black in color . i left the last inch of muck and liquid concentrated death and decay in the bottle . i ll get to that if the rest of it is palatable . no hints of carbonation as promised by the description . giving the glass a twirl leaves legs reminiscent of checking your car s oil level . . s i m instantly transported to a far off land where soy sauce rivers run quick and violent . whiskey distillery lies on one bank and port winery on the other . maple tree orchard yielding prune fruit is found just over the horizon . it must have been raining because the roadways are covered with chocolate and mud . in one of the houses a pot full of molasses is boiling over a wood fire . it s so thick that it would solidify if cooled . sweet caramel dates raisin . this is wonderfully complex and shockingly wonderful . . t sweet and sour tangy and boozy . rum balls . lots of oak lots of molasses concentrated prune puree . raisin tobacco figs dates . sherry bourbon port soy sauce . some espresso chocolate syrup and raw cocoa . alcohol gives a fairly strong taste but there is relatively little warming . i ve heard this be called raisin wine and i d say that s a pretty good description . . m heavy medium body . this seems right without carbonation . super creamy and surprisingly incredibly smooth given the alcohol . . d this needs to be sipped there s no getting around that . but i feel like i could drink at least a couple bottles over the course of a night . incredibly complex and the flavors work really well together . the soy sauce aroma is eventually pushed to the background and in the taste it is n t all that strong and actually works well . i m going to seek more of this out .,palate,1.0,1
a pours a deep gold with close to an inch of thick off white head that lingers for a while before leaving a good lacing s resinous hints of melon a bit too herbaceous almost got a tomato like smell in there too not unpleasant but certainly strange t good mix of pine and citrus a lot of caramel sweetness mixed in too with a pronounced cantaloupe flavor . the finish lingers for a while almost spicy with a slight alcohol burn m pretty ideal for this style i thought . just the right amount of carbonation and not too thick but coated the mouth well . overall i m probably not gon na pick this up again for the price but it was a surprising and enjoyable brew .,palate,1.0,1
this is actually my first belgian style beer . i am studying abroad in belgium next semester so i thought i might try some although i realize this is not imported . anyway i am not impressed with this beer . the nose was interesting definitely some fruity esters mixed with a caramel not hoppy at all but it tastes worse than it smells . mouthfeel was good although a little thin and it is bottle conditioned and tastes very yeasty to me . i get a little fruitiness in the flavor but that soon falls to a rotting fruit flavor . definitely some phenol alcohols lending it a little bit of a hot flavor . do they even use hops in this beer . i think a little more hops could offset the sickly fruit flavor . the aftertaste is a killer . it tastes like sorghum and metal . this beer is not for me . perhaps this style is not for me . most everyone else here seems to like it .,palate,0.7,1
pours a straw color . big cooked corn and alcohol on the nose . smells like a mild malt liqour . tastes like it too . harsh alcohol flavor . cheap adjunty flavor.smooths out a little as you drink it but not a favorite of mine . there are many macros i d pick over this including a lot of so called cheapies . and the abv on this is only . . or something like that . .kind of a light malt liqour without the full flavor sweetness that malt liquors pack.,palate,0.2,0
pours a hazy reddish copper color with a quickly receding off white head . smells malty with tons of plums and noticeable alcohol presence in the nose . first sip is bittersweet with toffee and dark fruits leading the charge . the abv is not well hidden rather it is in your face tasting closer to than the label proclaimed . the malt backbone is strong and most welcomed . slightly under carbonated for my taste but not really a flaw .,palate,0.6,1
from notes verbatim on a deep brown spotting sheet of cream over beer . no visible rays of light . s spicy cascade hops surprise touch of cocoa over the hoppy porter backbone . t reminds me of leftover espresso grain that has been left behind . not good to me . m wish it was creamier or less combative on my tongue . i almost want to add sugar . d i do n t care for this as a mocha beer . need to tone down the carbonation .,palate,0.2,0
sampled on pours a very clear golden color with a fizzy white head that leaves behind abstract chunks of lacing . smell is all sweet hops thick fruity and just the right age . clean with a malty background this is right up there with the best . taste is tons of sweet hops very fruity and citrusy . the finish is extremely bitter and becomes almost overwhelming as you go . mouthfeel is very thin with low carbonation almost watery drinkability is poor huge bitterness and watery mouthfeel is a disappointment . overall an interesting beer but not a keeper .,palate,0.4,0
a pours dark black with a milk chocolate colored head s smells strongly of the jittery joe s coffee with some rich dark chocolates as well as some sweetness from the oats t the taste follows the nose to a t. starts off with some bitter burnt coffee that fades into dark chocolates . the oats make their presence known by adding a delicate sweetness on the finish . i did n t detect any bitterness hop presence . m somewhat of a thin body with a very minimal amount of carbonation . decent . d this is a solid imperial stout that is exactly what it claims to be perfect hybrid of the coffee and oatmeal stout styles . drinks really well . man i really should have saved this for breakfast .,palate,0.6,1
totally amber and extremely transparent with no head just a ring of scum . typical english smell grassy hops and sweet malts . taste is the amber side of a good brown with very distinct hopping . american for sure . tastes sweet and focused nothing too complex . fresh but rather hoppy for the style grassy spicy and noble hops that linger . mouthfeel is medium in a good way not water and just right for the style . balanced carbonation . the more i taste the more the lines between amber and brown ales with the american english variations of each leave styles all a blur to me . if you have this next to a newcastle than ok it s a brown ale . a solid drinker whatever you call it .,palate,0.9,1
stuck this in the freezer for minutes and i still only had to touch the cork for it to fire off . have a bowl ready . pour is like a hazy dirty pineapple juice . the nose is pretty light a bit of funk hay lemon peach but all very reserved . the taste is like a poor mans blend of fou foune and beatification . acidic and funky but only somewhat . this makes the beer quite drinkable . the fruit lends a light bit of sweetness but in general the fruit is very reserved . there is a touch of lemon rind but all without the bite . mouthfeel is highly carbonated but light in body . very nice . overall the lack of overbearing sourness makes it highly drinkable but makes this beer a bit boring . enjoyable to a point but this beer could use some bigger fruit flavor .,palate,0.9,1
we tried this at the boston beerworks and were extremely disappointed . it tasted sour like really bad homebrew . the yeast may have been contaminated or they may have used sugar adjunct instead of pure malt . in anycase it was very flat and undrinkable . and for me to say that we left it mostly undrunken on the table should tell you how awful it really was . i m going to guess that we just had an off batch but i really could n t recommend this less .,palate,0.6,1
pours a clear purplish amber color with very little white head . scent is dark fruits with some spices as well . heavy caramel malt . taste is initially delicious dark fruits with a strange berry syrup flavor . like the kind you would put on a snow cone . very sweet candied sugar flavors with caramel malt and booze . mouthfeel is thin and syrupy . not the greatest . drinkability is fair as this beer becomes more and more syrupy and boozy as it warms . overall the dark fruit flavors are nice but that s about all this beer has going for it . i also do n t see it aging well .,palate,0.4,0
a this porter is black and opaque . the pour did n t really engender a head but a thin mocha colored film tops this black beauty . s bouquet is a tad faint but suggests that this will be chocolatey porter . t semi sweet and super rich founders porter boasts molasses chocolate and caramel . this is one of the best porters i ve had to date . m thick and creamy the mouthfeel holds up to the indulgent theme set by the flavor . d i do n t know if i like this or the oatmeal stout better . they are both delicious in there own way . my only conclusion is that both must be ordered . this is definitely worth a shot as it has all of my favorite attributes of a good ris .,palate,1.0,1
a has a nice straw gold color with a hazy appearance s smells extremely yeasty and a little bit of clove t spicy the banana flavor is kind of absent but the clove flavor goes on strong yeasty m slightly thin i thought i was hoping for a more silky texture but it is satisfactory d a nice beer very good drink for a hot summer day refreshing though not one of my fav hefeweizens but overall decent,palate,0.6,1
a murky orange beer with almost no head . smell is very acidic lactic acid is all over the place and leaves no room for anything else . no matter how hard i try . maybe some flowers . taste is acidic and at first the beer makes a slight sweet impression . no this is really acidic ca n t get it down . a bit of farmhouse and flowers . a sharp sour that has something medicinal . sorry this is going down the drain after sips .,palate,0.6,1
there should be a correction to the previous review . its through a traditional hand pump not on a regular tap . obviously it gives the beer a different texture which is enjoyable in my opinion . it has a quite bitter taste but that is how i expect my ipa s to be .,palate,1.0,1
mid to light amber reddish straw colored . not much of a head . a surprisingly un perfect sam adams . that said still clear clean and simple . the biggest complain with sam adam s beers for me is their nose . they simply do n t have enough aroma . the spices are there but i ca n t pull them apart . there s some malt but i ca n t get much from it . ginger and other spices . the bottle tells me orange zest and cinnamon and i can see the cinnamon and a touch of orange but without being told i d be a bit confused about it . there is n t much to say here . it seems a touch wheat based though i m not sure if that s the spices . think lighter body and fairly simple . nothing about this beer is bad but nothing is good . without the spices this might be a great summer beer . with them it s just odd and not good for a hot day or a cold one . could go well with some dessert but who buys a beer for the times a year they do that .,palate,0.7,1
i do n t get it . i have never had a heineken that was n t a skunky light struck mess . why green bottles . i ve never had this in europe because there are too many good beers over there to risk the experiment but does it taste better over there . i ll need to find a can of it over here . anyway . the carbonation is nice and the golden hue is lovely . but the smell and the taste are the real reason i drink a beer and this one fails . sorry . i would prefer any american macro brew to this and i will drink alum for the buzz before i ll drink those so this must be a bad beer .,palate,0.6,1
batch it s sixty five degrees out on the first day of april . what the hell i think i ll open a winter warmer . pours a fairly clear deep orange mahogany color with a thinnish off white head that quickly dissipates but leaves a little lace on the way down . aroma is heavy on the spices . i imagine nutmeg and allspice . some caramel and prunes in there but buried deep underneath the spices . taste is spicy slightly bready up front . i get a blast of tart lemons or maybe a hop bite on my tongue but that fades quickly . sweet with fruit and a hint of toffee . slight phenolic mid way through finishing rather dry with a long lingering pumpkin pie flavor . i found the body to be a bit thin carbonation medium to low . i did n t enjoy this one at first but through the coarse of the bottle it did grow on me . i would have loved a bit more body and maybe a little less subtlety in the flavors . but then again my palette is used to being assaulted with double ipa s and imperial stouts . the bottle says . i ca n t find that anywhere . decent brew .,palate,0.6,1
ive liked everything i had from liberty so far so i tried their flagship beer . pours a cloudy orange with a nice fluffy head and tons of lacing. off to a good start . smell is quite hoppy . . moreso than i was expecting for a pale ale . first gulp of this was outstanding. nice creamy mouthfeel to it that just bombards your mouth with sweet delicious beer flavor . taste is slightly dry and leaves you craving more . this is a great beer and when i m looking for a nice six pack to have on the weekend i will be choosing liberty ale .,palate,1.0,1
on nitro tap at the owl house served into a tulip . a motor oil body with a solid of dense mocha head that slowly disperses into curtains of lacing all down the glass . s only really catching bitter chocolate and coffee here . t roasty sweet malts coffee and dark chocolate m starts off nice and creamy and full then towards the middle loses a bit of it s body and seems to get watery only to return with a solid finish . o very impressed how well this beer does on nitro . will definitely have again and again .,palate,0.6,1
i first tried the duchess about years ago and was not impressed . it was like drinking a glass full of cider vinegar . i tried her again today and found a completely different experience . i brought out a pair of new goblets and made sure they were as beer clean as i can get them . i sat my bmc drinking brother in law down to expanded his horizons . he had read about those crazy belgians that just let whatever is in the air ferment their beer so i brought out the duchess to give him one idea about which they were talking . this time the duchess was in a much better mood . deep ruby red and brilliantly clear . i see no sediment so i assume this is not bottle conditioned . although she had some expected tartness it did not scream or even hint cider vinegar . like the last time . this time she was full of stone fruits apples a little barnyard some sherry and just a wonderful experience all around . i will certainly not shy away from her any more and am sorry i have stayed away so long . i should listen to what i tell my kids even if you do n t like something once try it again once in a while because things can change .,palate,0.6,1
from notes pours out a hazy yellow straw with a minimal head and no lace . the smell consists of wheat malt and bread . not much in the hops department . i like german pilsners but this tastes more like a hefe than a pilsner . no real hop character . the mouth is smooth and light . i m just going to assume that i need to try a fresh one . i was unimpressed and of the belief that i got a bad beer .,palate,0.8,1
this poured opaque black with light tan head . it smelled like coffee and hops with some cherry and alcohol scent . it had a very strong flavor like bitter coffee with some dark chocolate . it was thick with no carbonation and it had a moderately bitter but long lasting aftertaste . overall this was a very enjoyable beer that was strong but not over the top but i was hoping for a little more cherry flavoring to make it really stand out .,palate,1.0,1
well it s not october yet so i guess i ll still be able to enjoy this beer at its best . extremely dark chestnut with russet highlights and an absolutely massive fluffy and rocky meringued creamed coffee head with rather impressive lacing . the nose yields roasty maple sweetness with some earthy and spicy hop scents . there is a slight mineral character as well maybe from the molassess but most likely just the water or the hops or both . predominated by black roasted malt flavors this porter has a sturdy but understated sweetness to its maltiness . there are vanilla maple and a bit of chewy molassess flavors . the licorice emerges just after midsip on the sides of the tongue as just an essence of the purely bitter concentrated licorice mints one can get in tins in europe not the chewy ones mind you but rather the tiny cylindrical face contortion bombs that are suitable only for the hardcore black licorice lovers out there . this beer does n t really have that intense of a licorice flavor at all but i m reminded of those mints nonetheless . the finish is a mellow roastiness with some soil flavored hops making a showing . a bit of black licorice in the aftertaste . the mouthfeel is this beer s weakest point . for starters it s way too undercarbonated . also it feels a bit heavy on the palate and is almost syrupy . i m glad i tried this beer relatively fresh but really this is nothing to get too worked up about if it passed you by .,palate,0.4,0
pours a very dark semi opaque brown color with few highlights showing through in the light . the head is somewhat thin and light brown in color . this beer gives little away in it s appearance and the opacity of the beer hides any active carbonation save for the meager head atop the murky brew . the nose is a marvel . rich and sweet as a scotch ale ought to smell but the addition of copious amounts of coriander take this beer in an entirely different direction than almost any other beer i can think of at the moment regardless of style . i can detect sweet molasses notes and maybe a touch of whiskey scotch whiskey not bourbon as there is almost a hint of peat here as well . then there is the incredible coriander aromas dominating the nose from start to finish . a hypnotic beer to smell . the palate is almost as amazing as the nose . almost . the coriander hits you right up front almost like an aggressively hopped beer might . this one is n t aggressively hopped of course and maintains a consistency with the wee heavy style for the most part . i just ca n t shake the overwhelming impact of the coriander here though . not that it is too strong but rather it is simply pervasive . without the unique flavors the coriander imparts this might be a basic run of the mill wee heavy in most respects just kind of malty and blah . with the coriander however . wow . i would n t go so far as to call this beer complex but it is certainly very unique in my experience . i taste very little of the abv in the mouth . if i did n t know better i d think it was a much lower gravity beer . this ale is substantially thinner in body than i expected it to be . it even looks much heavier than it actually is . a warm ale but nothing akin to the warming burn you might get from some scotch ales . the thin body betrays the respectable abv and causes you to think you re drinking a much lighter smaller beer . both wee and heavy it appears . the finish is light dry and slightly sour acidic . the coriander wo n t let you forget it is there and lingers long in the mouth . never harsh this beer is slick and surprisingly clean in the finish . this is an incredible beer in my opinion . truly unlike any scotch ale wee heavy i ve sampled . i believe this beer is worth the price for the nose alone . i found myself sniffing it with startling frequency all the way until the glass was empty . like any aromatic ale the aromas blossomed as the beer warmed to ambient temperature . a little thicker fuller mouth feel would be my only critique of this beer and this is n t something i d be wont to fight over . mark my words i will buy more of this beer . if you see it about you should too . excellent .,palate,0.6,1
i finally found a four pack tucked away at my local store . sorry for saying i could n t find it rob dark amber comming out of the bottle with a thin head that sticks around good enough to lace down the glass . citrus and pine is the first assualt on the senses followed by some nice malty aroumas . like most whores it does not let you know what it s capable of by smell alone . hops attack the tounge like a pound sledge . good citrus and pine resin tastes follow but leave no assumption that this beer is about hops and a lot of them . coats the tounge and sticks around perfectly . not watery and not too thick . feels better than any whore should . very good beer and i will keep looking for this . job well done .,palate,1.0,1
poured this beer into a pint glass it poured a darl cola color with a white head that dicipated quickly and left no lacing . the smell of this beer is of roasted malts and wheat . the taste pretty much follows suit with the smell . the mouthfeel is light with a decent amount of carbonation . the overall drinkablity of this beer is good . it would be a good beer for those nights you want to drink somthing dark but sessionable enough that you do n t want to get messed up .,palate,0.6,1
ml bottle poured into a ml dab glass and got a glass of head after only pouring the neck so i then poured the remainder into a stella chalice dec a explodes out of the bottle see above and after it settled in the second glass i poured it into it looked pretty good golden orange with lots of suspended particles and a massive head that had decent retention and left decent lace s sour apples and cooked veggies with some faint hops but its not working so well for me t sadly it tastes as it smells m it just turns to foam in your mouth its like drinking a glass of head d beer looked pretty good but that s about it a little disappointing not sure why i expected more from a beer from lebanon,palate,0.3,0
they should just call this an iipa it would score better . as it stands . bleh . i suppose . by bjcp you might get away with having this much grapefruit in your face but by normal drinkability standards . no way . no balance . like hello . the marketing speak on the bottle is pretty far from the mark gleaming dark ruby copper uh . how about cloudy orangey amber . breathtaking aroma . brown sugar grapefruit molasses dark bread . etc etc how about not . brown sugar as first . and the grammar errors . it s just not professional . well that was obvious from the bad and inappropriate artwork . but still . this does n t describe the beer i smelled in the slightest . it smells like grapefruit juice mixed with fizzy mineral water . it goes on to try to tell me what i m tasting . well it s not even close . this is oddly cloying . certainly hopped up the wazoo but definitely not to good effect . sweet flowery bitter sour . leaves the mouth watering and i do n t mean that in a good way . it s not normal . exactly . and hey for an iipa i d just say that i do n t like it . for a barleywine . i say that the light fruitiness is not to style .,palate,0.7,1
appearance dark brown clear smell malt i cant smell the hops taste light hops smooth mouthfeel low in carbonation overall it was ok i had a lot of malt taste almost no hops it did not taste like a brown beer to me.this would be a good light beer to drink ain the day time relaxing,palate,0.8,1
a warm day calls for a cold beer and hopefully kbc blueberry wheat is better than the original . on to the beer darker than gold perhaps closer to an orangish gold color translucent with lots of bubbles running through the body . the head is semi creamy and whips fair lacing around the glass . good blueberry notes in the nose almost like a smelling blueberry muffin coming out of the oven . the wheat in the backdrop puts the piece together which reminds me fondly of those breakfast treats . however warming does dull the nose and bring out traces of unpleasantness which will be discussed . the warmup was just a tease . while there are whispers of blueberries going on much of the blandness of the original uflavored wheat ale remain . sort of chemically and macro lager like . not particularly pleasant in the mouth slick and firm and i suppose the flavor is n t much to make my mouth excited either . if you are to do outdoor activities on a day like this i would n t put kbc blueberry wheat near the top of the list among refreshment options . thank goodness i have other beers in my fridge .,palate,0.4,0
first year ever for this new brooklyn offering vintage from the brooklyn beer party holiday pack . served in a duvel tulip glass my favorite tasting glass from a oz . bottle at just below cellar temperature . a pours a cleer deep robust cherrywood color . very watery in the pour seeming to lack carbonation . but just as i m about to frown about the lack of head it materalizes from below topping out at two fingers of tightly packed medium tan bubbles . settles to a spotty mat after about a minute and disappears altogether after two . lacing is very spotty and generally weak . s if i did n t know better i d think i were smelling a pumpkin ale which i happen to like . toasted chococoffee malts with cinnamon hints of clove a twist of orange peel a sprinkle of nutmeg and a drop of vanilla . well blended to its credit . smells like a beer that would keep you warm on a cold winter s night . t here comes the malt . followed by a brief and well proportioned show of the aforementioned spices dancing on the tongue . develops a port wine undertone in the swallow and unfortunately leaves a bit of a sweet cloying in the back of the throat . warm belly feel . m slightly viscous going in then developing a creamy dessertlike body . the swallow is pillowy without being gassy . really does the taste and drinkability a huge justice . d this is a nice offering from brooklyn and a good show for the season . definitely a beer to break out for thanksgiving or christmas . looking forward to future years improvements on this solid debut .,palate,0.9,1
pours a hazey mandarin orange juice color with very little head . good bubbling and random sediment at the bottom . reminds me of funky citrus peaches white sour cherries with an overall oak undertone . reminds me of a mild smelling lambic . the taste is a tart fruit with notes of barnyard funk oak casks and a little limey zest . he palate is a wet yet almost sour zest . a bit hard to have more than one of these for my taste .,palate,0.8,1
appearence pours a dark brown with a little biege head . head leave a few random spots of lacing . smell smells mostly of roasted almonds and chocolate . very malty and bitter smelling . taste and mouthfeel the taste is a very solid rich chocolate taste . roasted nuts also come to mind . the hops shine through fairly well with a decent bite at the end . the mouthfeel is almost dead on . thick and chewy but not syrupy . drinkability and overall another great offering from bell s but not their best . this is a solid porter that is quite enjoyable to drink but offers nothing special . i d have another but would i buy a case of this . no . still quite good .,palate,0.9,1
bought a fl . oz . bottle of this from payless liquors in fischers in for . . poured from the purple green tie died label bottle w a gremlin playing both the banjo and the drums into my oz itap passport pint glass . does not have a freshness date on the bottle . aroma has a huge caramel aroma from the beginning with deep malts and light alcohol behind it . ca n t tell about hops or anything else but not too worried about this . appearance pours a finger head that has quickly disappears . has a dark brown chai latte colored boy with tons of ingredient floating around . leaves good lacing behind . flavor has a very rich and fantastic caramel flavor from the beginning . a bit of a smoky character comes in towards the finish . a nutty note hits the palate also at the finish . no real bitterness or hops ever . mouthfeel medium full bodied highly carbonation should n t be this much thick smooth and chewy until a nice alcohol warming concludes this beer . overall impression very rich malty and great for the style . the abv s were n t very noticeable except for some alcohol warmth at the finish . this brew is keeping my interest in scotch ales very high . would recommend you trying this brew and not just b c of the awesome gremlin on the front of the label,palate,0.6,1
picked this up at bert s bier huis in utrecht netherlands . poured from a ml bottle into a mug . appearance black with a very big tanned bubbly head . bubbles explode at the top and the head retains quite well . some lacing as well . smell sweet smelling pure chocolate . some malted barley but not much . aroma is not overly strong but smells good . taste the pure chocolate is there and in the right amount . some roasted barley malt is there as well but the chocolate and malt is more noticeable in the aftertaste which seemed to be delayed longer than most . it s quite chocolaty and tastes very nice . palate medium body thinner than expected actually but goes down smooth . a little sticky . drink the chocolate is there and it tastes exactly what you think it would taste like but it s not overwhelming . very drinkable . the second bottle was better than the first but they were both good enough to make me go back and buy a few more . i would and will definately go for it again .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle into a duvel tulip . a dark amber body cloudy with chunks of yeast who knew a oz ipa would be bottle conditioned . under a finger of soft ultra fine eggshell foam . ok retention sheets of delicate lace . she s got an ugly body but damn if that was n t some fine head . let s say it evens out . s pine resin light citrus and plenty of caramel . pretty standard but quite pleasant . at first . as it warms though it takes on some unpleasant notes of wet dog dirty grass and harsh grapefruit . not good . t hmm . bitter piney hops cloying malt and some rather unappetizing yeast chalkiness . overly bitter astringent finish . not terrible but definitely not a good ipa . m medium body with plenty of late developing carbonation . pretty solid . o underwhelming . i m very glad i got a single instead of a six pack . not recommended . cheers .,palate,0.8,1
served on tap per this year s xmas in july at max s in baltimore . poured into a large tulip cup it was a pale rose colored brew with absolutely no carbonation going on in the brew no real head . there may have been a slight ring around the edge when it was first served . no lacing . smell of cherries soaked in honey sorry but could n t help but think this was light cherry cough syrup . it even had the same sticky mouthfeel going down . slight tanin like hop finish . not fond of this one on tap after it had been sitting a few months . plus i m not overly sure if this is a belgian strong .,palate,0.4,0
nose is a little sour and malty with roasted chocolate sugar and toast notes . floral perfume . smells pretty good . pours a deep copper orange color very hazy moderate head with pretty quick dissipation . looks okay . creamy smooth malt body with nice tart bitter and sour embellishments . toasty nutty malty . floral citric and perfumey hop notes . good bitterness to work with the malt sweetness . well balanced . tastes good . feels quite good . it s not overbearingly malty like many amber red ales which i like it has a decent hop presence and bitterness . good drinkability .,palate,0.9,1
this was my first encounter with the atwater brewing company so i figured i might as well try something a little different so java it was . let s get to business . appearance this poured a dark brown almost black with a nice frothy head . not much in the way of lacing though . you definitely could not see through the glass it was dark . it looked like coffee imagine that . smell the smell of malt was present but the overpowering smell hands down was the coffee beans . there was a hint of vanilla and i was kind of disapointed it was n t more prevalent . if you like to smell coffee this is right up your alley . taste very interesting . the first couple of drinks were a little odd going down but eventually i grew used to it . the coffee was dominant just as it was in the smell . it masked the alcohol wonderfully if that is what you are looking for . when tasted the vanilla was a little more noticable than when smelling . mouthfeel it was definitely thick and interesting on the tongue as you could feel where the coffee and vanilla were apparent on different parts of the tongue it was different than anything else i had tried . drinkability as i said it was a little rough at first but grew easier with every taste . there was minor hang and it went down smooth . not a session beer by any means but good enough for try once and a while to change things up a bit .,palate,0.9,1
i drank this from the bottle into a chalice . it pours a dark to medium brown with a light brown head that does n t rise much and has little retention or head . its a very strange and off putting look for a ipa . the aroma gets us back on track to drinking an ipa it is light smelling but there are some very nice hops with a touch of citrus and banana . this beer tastes terrible there is bitter hops start to finish with a weird horrible aftertaste that makes you think you re drinking an imperial stout . mouthfeel heavy ca n t drink it i tossed it .,palate,0.8,1
pours a pale yellow with a thin white head . smells of cooked corn and sulfur . taste is thinly malty watery with a hint of euro lager yeast strain . a bit of bitterness from the hops but not much . mouthfeel is watery high carbonation . drinkability is pretty good a step above bmc imo but for the same price you can get real craft beer so i doubt i will purchase this in the future .,palate,0.4,0
this one is a bit hazy and has a very pale golden color . the head is a small layer of white foam that delivers almost no lacing . the aroma is fruity with a strong yeast presence . the flavor is candy sweet . its like a cherry and apple flavored wine . mouth feel is medium bodied and actively carbonated . the sweetness of this ale is just a bit over the top for my likings .,palate,0.7,1
a pours a reddish brown with a thick tan orange head that s the best i can describe it which lasts forever though the bubbles are a little too fizzy in the beginning . s smells heavily of raw brown sugar and prunes raisins and figs . t this may be the sweetest beer i have ever had . full of residual sugar the heavy sweetness shocked me a little at first but i soon got into it . this malt barrage is backed by a large amount of dark fruit specifically raisin and prune and also what good be a bit of almond brittle and mission fig . m thick and rich almost syrupy a little cloying at times warming as well there is a definite alcohol burn on the first sip . d an interesting beer i ve heard this described as a belgian barleywine and i can understand why though quadrupel seems to fit it well as a style on this site . a very good beer sweet and warming the smell and taste could use a bit more oomph but overall an enjoyable warming beer or nightcap .,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle contract brewed by new belgium . it looks nice orange with a soapy head . the smell is just plain weird at first like plastic phenolic . as it warms up the smell improves slightly and the plastic quality goes away . unfortunately the phenolic plastic aspect shows up in the flavor in a major way and really distracts from the beer . there is an interesting fruity hop flavor that just get smothered in plastic . this reminds me a bit of a belgian style pale avery did a while for liquor mart .,palate,0.8,1
this is truly one of the great american barleywines . it s a style of beer that has been over hopped and over flavored in the us to the point where it should just be called double barleywine but old horizontal along with another pa barleywine weyerbacher s blithering idiot is an exercise in restraint that really pays off . a average for a barleywine . dark amber with hints of copper with a puffy cloudy two finger head that dissipates into a centimeter or so within a few minutes . s not much happening on the scent compared to some other barleywines but it s a nice warm smell that brings sweet dark fruits to the front of the nose . t the licorice taste that leads off any good barleywine hits the tongue followed by the sweetness and dark fruit from the smell and a little bit of alcohol burn and common for a victory brew regardless of the style a big hit of hop bitterness . m to me the mouthfeel sets this beer apart . it s very creamy compared to your average astringent barleywine and hits the throat with a nice harsh buzz that offsets the creamy feel on the tongue . the standard bearer for the style in terms of mouthfeel . d thanks to the creamy mouthfeel and the let s face it delicious taste this beer goes down easy for fans of the style and does n t take long to finish . the alcohol never poses an issue . this is one heck of a barleywine that s reasonably priced and features a pleasing bottle design taste and mouthfeel . seek out a six pack of this it ll last you a year or so and each time you drink one you ll be happy you bought it .,palate,1.0,1
thanks to zx chris for the bottle . pours a nice burgundy with a small amount of head with some bubbles drifting to the top . the smell is tart cherries and red fruit . . the taste is very similar to the nose . starts of with a nice sweet and tart entry then the dry finish covers the palate leaving you smacking your lips for more . not to sweet nor to tart a great flanders for sure .,palate,0.7,1
it poured with a huge thick foamy head it looked like a root beer float . the smell was subtle for a dark ale but pleasant . it was very tasty with dark chocolate burnt aftertaste that lingered on the palate . the mouthfeel was the only thing that detracted from the beer in my opinion as i found it to be a little to watery for my personal preference . all in all a tasty dark ale that i would buy again .,palate,0.6,1
nice amber color . thin head that disapears quickly . mouthfeel is good but the flavor is a little strong . you can definitely tell this is a high octane beer my bottle said . it smells and tastes very strong . the bottom line is thats its an intersting beer to have once but its not good enough to drink on a regular basis .,palate,0.7,1
i would have liked this beer to be very different like maybe as advertised but it was n t . it was n t even a tasty wheat beer and the unfiltered part made the appearence look a little cloudy but not much else . the head was great but this had very little scent faint telling of a hefe but very disappointing . mouth was better than average it was chewy but less than others . taste was like i said basic . i liken this to jw dundees hefe only as a plain wheat beer this does n t make it . there is only a hint of hefe tastes with banana taste lacking . it was bitter but that was the only plus there was a slight wheat note but nothing else . low score for a hefe low score for a wheat beer just missed on all bases . wo n t get again .,palate,0.7,1
i had a bad bottle so i kind of feel bad reviewing but here goes . pours black but i knew right away that it was a bad cork . no head pours like wine flat and dead . i gave it taste it smells like port wine not like any other irs or any other beer for that matter . tons of molasses . taste is flat dry and dead but syrupy and like the smell full of molasses . obviously the bottle had a bad cork that was n t airtight . mouthfeel and drinkability are obviously awful as the beer was pretty much undrinkable . we did pour a quarter of a cup into our chili stu though .,palate,0.2,0
thanks krista . a minimal pale tan head standing only at a quarter inch . it fades fast to reveal a heavy brown body minimal carbonation . s chocolate covered cherries and strawberries but sublte with an accent of malt . t english hop flavor but not a smooth taste . it has a strange flavor that hits the back of my throat and almost makes me cringe a bit . almost as if its gone bad . m watery start with a slightly coarse finish . i m not a big fan here mainly because of the taste . while is is somewhat unique it is very difficult for me to finish .,palate,0.6,1
pale fuzzy peached color . very still with vitrually no head or sign of carbonation . earthy hop aromas with floral arrangements and thick bready malt . an awkward fruit aroma that is displeasing and hard to place . i ve had this on other beers as well . thin and lacking any carbonation . nice taste however . a backbone of malt and light floral hops with just not much else going on .,palate,0.3,0
poured a very dark brown with a delicious chocolate head . smell is strong with chocolate and coffee as well as some dark fruits very intense in a good way . taste took me a few more sips than usual for it to really sink in but when it did it was worth it . absolutely delicious with dry chocolate caramel and nuts . the expected roasted malt is there in force with some mild vanilla as well . finishes great with a smooth sweetness . overall a really complex fantastic stout one i d be happy coming back to over and over . glad i have five more .,palate,1.0,1
pours deep deep brown with a fluffy tan head . does n t leave much lace . smells of roasted malt with a hint of sweetness . malty upfront then glides into a bitter sweet finish . the roasted malt settles in as it sits on my tongue . thick but not too thick . overall a great porter . i will certainly try another in the future .,palate,1.0,1
pours a slightly hazy amber color with two finger of head that fade slowly with thick lacing . grainy malt and piney hops combine in the aroma . the body is much thinner than i was expecting and along with a strong slightly harsh bitterness is the dominate characteristics of this beer . the bitterness is sharp and earthy with just the slightest hint of malt sweetness . the finish is lingering with an unpleasant bitterness . not a great beer the single malt bill does n t have what it takes to balance the hop profile and really holds this beer back .,palate,0.4,0
this is kenya s attempt at the american ie budweiser lager . the beer pours a nice golden color with a large head . the head disappates quickly but a lace remains for the entire glass . the malty taste was a little dry which sticks in your mouth after you swallow . leaves the tongue dry and slightly metallic . a dry lager not undrinkable but could use some work .,palate,0.3,0
the colour is clear yellow the foam quickly sinks down to a white lid leaving some lace . the not very strong smell is fresh with dry malt and lots of bitter hops . the taste is very dry and bitter just what i want from a german pilsener . it is really fresh with some flowery notes of mild herbs basilica . and a hint of yeast and white loaf . the aftertaste is very clean and bitter with some very light sour notes and a touch of alcohol . the carbonation is stronger than other lager beers . small bubbles tickles the tongue . uncomplicated clean and bitter with a refreshing carbonation . what more could you ask for from this kind of beer .,palate,0.9,1
one of the best looking beers i ve ever seen . orange fading to yellow body with that intensity i ve usually only seen in belgian blonde ales . extremely fine bubbles of carbonation with a tiny bit of yeast floating around . smell is a generous blend of earthy and citric hops where you can smell the earthiness . very raw smelling . some malt sweetness and yeast round out the bill . a bit of booze also but the hops are center stage . hops are naturally the focus and rogue chose a very complimenting mix . the citric blends well with the earthy rawness . i ca n t believe this is only ibus because it feels like it packs just as much as a punch as higher ibu beers . english malts make a nice toasty background but when all is said and done this beer gets a little sweet . amazing mouthfeel . creamy and finely carbonated . this beer is kind of like a souped up version of young s special london ale . worth trying once .,palate,1.0,1
one more from my bell s darkside case about two months after purchase . this is my favorite of the bunch time to rate it . a as dark as a black hole no light that enters makes it through to the other side . a finger and a half capaccino head light and fluffy slowly dissipates leaving some of the nicest lacing i ve seen and a nice thick filmy froth on top . beautiful . s hints of chocolate and dark roasted coffee mingle and swell like a double helix around a strong backbone of booze and a buttery loaf of whole grain bread . t boozy flavor hits like a wave against a cliff during a squall followed promptly by the billowing smoke of a tribal bonfire carrying the essence of the roasting meat of a fresh hunt . sweet notes of the darkest caramelized sugar rendered with dripping animal fat . m oily alcohol floats on the brine like the rendered fat referenced above while the creamy carbonation bubbles from the darkest depths . d one is enough for even the fiercest of warriors after the most viscous of battles . undoubtedly drank by cimmerians during the spring raids into pictland and vaneheim .,palate,1.0,1
have wanted to try this for a long time . love the brewery . now the beer . a beautiful rocky head that clings to the glass in chunks . golden orange and clear body . surprisingly some bready nutty notes immediately apparent with the citrus and apricot aroma . pleasant . taste is very balanced and smooth . malty sweetness with average bitterness . hops are grassy and fresh tasting . the texture is very soft almost pillowy . i was expecting a little rougher texture so i do n t know what to make of it except enjoyment . the beer goes down so easy . but the memory of it lingers long afterwards . body is medium to full . not an imperial but close . excellent brew . i was not disappointed .,palate,0.6,1
this stuff is darker than charlie murphy . i saw hints of deep brown under the light but black in hand . the head just does n t quit and the brown eggshell color is very rich . in the smell i get little hints of roast sweet alcohol but nothing really hit me in the face . but i ve heard that balance is a good thing . the taste is roasty at first then sweet malt but there s a slightly metallic taste at the end that hurts th overall impression just a bit . the mouth feel is awesome . i let a full gulp roll around from cheek to cheek just to let my tongue play in the surf . a very smooth and drinkable beer . as i said very well balanced for lots of flavor but no one taste overpowers the rest .,palate,1.0,1
brandy clearly printed on the neck . oz bottle poured into a la tulip appearance pours a deep deep brown with no light entering the glass . smell dark fruits caramel oaky a wisp of smoke vanilla . taste lots of chocolate caramel brown sugar vanilla and oaky notes . i believe this is the first beer i have had that is brandy barrel aged and it has much more dark fruit notes than a bourbon barrel . there is cherry raison plum grape . lingering chocolate with dark fruits on the palate . mouthfeel flat . overall f word . i have finally been stung by la . the deliverance older vis bottles i have had have been great and carbonated this is the first one that was n t . i have had no problems with their s either . should n t have bought bottles of this without trying just one first . the aroma and taste is nice it drinks quick for . but you should n t have to roll the dice on a dollar beer . i love lost abbey its a blessing and a curse . edit upon opening another bottle it is slightly sour as well . this beer is a trainwreck . scores adjusted again .,palate,0.2,0
enjoyed at belgian beer fest . a pours a typical saison colour nice deep straw light gold hue with a light white head with minimal retention . s some light barnyard funk and lemon peel citrus notes . subtle sweetness too . t more intenser nose here . good funk nice citrus notes and spice characters . tastes like a good european saison . m feel bad for bobcat on this one . somethign wasnt quite right with their tap resulting in this beer being well flat . such a shame . o i feel like this was a good beer just not presented well at the fest . needed better carbonation and a little more potent characters .,palate,0.3,0
this beer has a lot of flavor for a light . too bad its not a good flavor . nothing impressive at all here . i m not sure what they are putting in this beer but its not worth the . they are charging for a six pack . i would recommend pabst blue ribbion over this any day .,palate,0.6,1
poured into new glarus tulip glass . a nice bright red rose color with some initial pink head which completely disappears . minimal lacing . good clarity . s big beautiful oaky notes up front with huge lactic acid character pairing with it nicely . notes of very tart cherries along with a fair amount of funk . very aromatic and very nice . t now this is what a lambic is supposed to taste like . the initial flavor puckers up the whole palate with notes of cherries white grapes lactic acid . this delicately interweaves with oaky and mellow vanilla notes . the finish is incredibly sour more so than the front . leaves tartness all over the palate which keeps my mouth watering . mf the carbonation is n t quite as spritzy as i would hope to go along with the huge sourness the body is light d this is a great lambic . this is a whole different animal than many of the sweeter lambics out there lindemans and the like . the end result is a very complex and powerfully tart tasting beer which reveals new flavors with each sip .,palate,0.6,1
ml bottle purchased from whole foods market in evanston . best before . pours out a murky amber brown color like dark honey with a cream colored head of medium sized bubbles . starts at about an inch and stays at a half inch for a while . many streams of bubbles rise up . color suggests an earthy herbal character . a little bit of lacing good head retention . smells pretty strongly of sour white grapes at first . sourdough . yeasty . some honey . hard to pull a lot from this one . more spices and hints of ripe fruit after the yeast is added . flavor is heavy on herbal medicinal notes . think ricola . some honey sweetness but this is definitely on the sour side for a belgian strong pale ale . i keep waiting for some sort of fruit flavor to jump out at me but nothing rises to the surface . no real hops or specific malt flavors are present either . you will find the typical unibroue yeast . finishes with some herbal bitterness and a little stickiness . mouthfeel is on the soft side . light . slight hint of alcohol on the tongue . some warmness as it hits the stomach . no real gripes here . sneaky drinkability here . i was rather unimpressed initially but this was a grower . anyone who is a big fan of unibroue will want to get their hands on this and they probably have but i ve liked all their other offerings more than this one which is really more of a complement to those brews than a knock on this . on another note this gets much more complex as it warms . maybe i m just having my beer too cold too often . by the end of the night the bottle is sufficient definitely not excessive . this is a rather odd beer . i think it reminds me of chimay red or ommegang rare vos more than any belgian strong pale ale i ve had . has elements of a farmhouse too . the artwork suggests it . i ve got way too many more beers to try before i ll return to this one .,palate,0.9,1
thanks to bigdank for this bottle . poured from a ml bottle into a big ass mug . a pours with a luxurious roaring textured head that lasts and leaves a nice coating . s juniper boysenberries and nutmeg with chestnuts in the background . t berry marmalade like with a hint of cinnamon and a bit of cocoa powder . notes of walnut caraway seed and sage . m the best feature of this beer . rich creamy and silky as it goes down . d spot on for . abv . i usually ca n t handle much of a winter warmer because of the cloying spiciness but this one is an exception . bravo . i usually do n t care go for the winter warmer variety but i enjoyed this one . this all star collab nailed it on the second release of the special holiday ale .,palate,1.0,1
pours a very dark amber color . has a slightly tanned thin head that goes away very quickly . very strong malt smell . not much of a hop smell but the malts are very strong . even a bit of a smell of maple in it as well . good malt taste with a bit of toffee malts and lightly roasted malts . at the end of it i can taste a bit of maple syrup as well . very smooth drink . it has a good amount of thickness but stays smooth despite it . this beer is a great representation of fall and harvest . lots of tastes in this that remind one of the season .,palate,0.9,1
bottle brought by someone over at dbuckingham s place . a bit of a gusher . pours clear golden with a huge white head billowing up the glass . big brett and champagne on the aroma with slight smoky rubbery notes . infection . on the flavor yeah there s an infection . smoky burnt rubber brett cattiness champagne and some pale malt . not terrible despite the infection but really not good . medium bodied with very lively carbonation that the infection no doubt aided . overall could be worse but was pretty off . watch out for this one .,palate,0.8,1
bottle purchased at mlcc undated . poured into a small fluted glass . a pours a nice amber gold with a cm frothy white head that plummeted away in record time . nd cannery product same result . s aroma is a bit of toffee caramel behind some earthy notes . later a fruitiness comes out . t the body is dominated by the malt initially giving way to a nice residual sweetness . the finish is thick where the smokiness comes through though a little strong for my tastes . m d save the lingering smoke this is near perfect in the mouth and an enjoyable drink .,palate,0.9,1
pours out a thick foamy light tan head and an opaque caramel brown that screams malt bomb . and that s a good thing . aroma sits between banana and darker fruit characteristics and a big toasty bready element . like a pumpernickel banana bread and if that sounds odd it is and it s probably why i m not getting the aroma although i can appreciate it . flavor matters most and this beer has plenty . banana pumpernickel caramel toffee fig . all quite nice yet there s a surprisingly boozy element to the finish that sets things off kilter in a questionable direction . some of the dark fruit elements last longest into the finish especially fig and plum along with a lingering tartness . i like but i do n t love . texture strikes a good point between slick softness and bubbly zing . most definitely the most pleasing aspect of this beer . i like slam dunkel but it s not a slam dunk . seems a little off balance and somewhat wayward . flavor is good enough to enjoy and ponder although it still seems a little on the messy side especially with that weird alcoholic finish . i m not totally feeling it but perhaps another day and another bottle would offer a different perspective . it s frustrating because there s something great just lingering below the surface here .,palate,0.9,1
appearence plain see through light yellow with with head . smell just a grassy bland smell . nothing great here . taste water with a shot of beer haha . naw it is a very light pilsner . but from my point of view its as if you did a yager bomb with a pint of water and a shot glass of beer ha . mouthfeel light no body slightly crisp but nothing holds . drinkability eh its drinkable cuz its so light . like i said earlier its like water . i always dog my friend for constanly drinking this i think he likes the moutnains easily amused dude ha . not to wax philosophical here but i tend to think beers like this are popular simply because they are drinkable . one can easily down this without getting full and if one s intentions are purely to get drunk i guess this makes sense . but once youve crossed over to the world of craft brew this one must be left behind and utilized only in the most desperate of situations .,palate,0.2,0
only one thing prevents this beer from being a world class oktoberfest the hot alcohol . very nice malty flavors that are reminiscent of the ofests from germany . slightly toasty caramel and nutty flavors shine through the sweet malt that was balanced perfectly with the hops . but the hot alcohol is out of place for this style more in line with a bock or dopplebock if you ask me . its more than warming and is distracting from the all the great malt flavors even makes it unbalanced . i try this every year and have the same complaint every year . taking the gravity down a notch from a bock level would make this so much more drinkable i think .,palate,0.9,1
poured this stout out of a can and into a pint glass and it sounded like i was pouring motor oil . this stout had nice thick tan head and was jet black and could not be pierced by ant light . the smell was full of coffee with smoked and chocolate malt . the taste was pretty similar to the smell lots of coffee with some chocolate and roasted malt . the mouthfeel on this thing was so thick it was almost chewy . it looked like motor oil and it felt like it . this stout did taste amazing but i could only drink two .,palate,1.0,1
i stopped by the convenience store on the way to deer camp to pick up some adult beverages . i saw this on sale for . for an pack and figured what the hell i remember drinking it in college and it was okay . but that was college . a light clear yellow color with a thick head that dissipated quickly s beer cheap beer t beer from a can cheap beer from a can m thin flat not much d went down smooth probably because i d wisely iced it down with some ice and rock salt so it would get really cold . i could down several of these . yep this is a college brew where those who drink it will care less what it tastes like as long as it gets you loaded which is why they sell this stuff . right . good beer . no . will i buy it again . only for deer camp .,palate,0.4,0
bottle poured into a glass a a very clear straw yellow color with an eggshell head with good though small retention and lacing . s a wonderful hoppy bouquet . although the clearness of the color suggest minimal dry hopping a grassy nose like that of a a fresh cut field comes through . maltiness also present in the nose . reminds me of a brewery . t a nice bitter flavor lingers on the tongue but not to abrasive . a good amount of the malty flavor also finds its place . the hops are citrusy to piney . well attenuated with a mostly dry finish . m a lighter body with good carbonation which yields a sensation akin to chewing on a cloud . notes an interesting note is that this made my saliva much thicker . goes down very easily . i would not consider this a session beer because it goes down to quickly . i usually prefer a beer that has a bit bigger body so that i am forced to take it slower . other than that damn near perfect .,palate,0.6,1
a this one is the color of sassafras with a splash of grenadine and is topped with a small but solid cap of dense beige foam that also shows a splash of reddish color the influence of the rye . the lace is extremely fine but does n t do a whole lot of sticking . s rhubarb grapefruit strawberry ginger and pineapple . there are traces of cinnamon stick cherry candy syrup and black pepper . this one stands out from others of it s ilk in that is smells spicy and extremely fruity . t juicy grapefruit cherry pineapple and a massive amount of mango make this one as fruity as that carmen miranda lady s hat . however that fruitiness is contrasted with an extremely peppery note that appears at midpalate first sip is all fruit and hops and crescendos to a something tickling the back of the throat spiciness that almost makes me wan na sneeze . m full bodied . sugary and slick at first but then gradually warming spicy peppery and bitter . this one has a nice three step mouthfeel progression along with the flavor progression that goes from fruity sugary to hoppy bitter to spicy peppery and super dry. extremely interesting . d this a nice change from the usuall dipas but it s far from the best . i love rye whisky and the few rye beers that i ve tried both offerings from founder s are particularly good . especially red s rye and this is a nice adaptation of those spicy and dry rye notes .,palate,1.0,1
appearance dark opaque red with a small head that reduced to almost nothing . smell very strong heaps of malt and alcohol . taste an american beer with lots of malt and minimal detectable hops . who d ve thunk it . the malts are pretty strong but it is still a little too boozy and a little low on complexity . mouthfeel thick yet quite smooth . drinkability pretty challenging . overall well done to flying dog for resisting the temptation to add excessive hops to this barleywine .,palate,0.9,1
hazy unfiltered pumpkin no head or lacing . nice biscuity bready aroma with some lemony cascady hops . flavor is light and seems dulled but what is there is good and much like the aroma . feels great low carbonation level and smooth . very easy going down makes a good session especially with that yeast in there . more like a light amber ale or something this beer is pleasant but not memorable .,palate,0.9,1
re review of a bomber split with the late chswimmer rip . i found many of the high qualities to have remained the same but the flavor was less impressive than before . the chocolate had faded slightly in favor of the spices nudging the beer out of balance . it was n t a deal breaker and i certainly enjoyed my glass but i wound up thinking that two bombers of this particular beer is more than enough for a year . original review chilled bomber into a glass . vintage i believe purchased from ledger s liquors in berkeley . a pours a pitch black with a creamy cap of tan foam . it does n t retain particularly well or leave any lace but i m not expecting that of a franken porter like this one . s dominated by the spices this beer was brewed with i find clove and nutmeg the strongest of the three . chocolate is readily apparent . i ca n t detect much else . t wow . i kept sipping it and repeating that word . my cousin with whom i split the bomber was amused by how impressed i was . but i could n t help it . this beer is an artful balance of roasted coffee chocolate multi grain toast spices the clove nutmeg and cinnamon are all distinct and expressive . it s not sweet it s not overpowering . great balance . i finished my glass and silently longed for more . m this beer absolutely nailed the mouthfeel . rarely do i encounter a chocolate beer that is n t overwhelmed with chocolate or a spiced beer that is n t overspiced . this beer finds a way to take these seemingly conflicting elements and blend them harmoniously into an expressive taste with a nearly clean finish . only the lightest touch of multi grain and cocoa indicate i was sipping anything in the first place . d i m irritated as hell with these bombers . this one was pre tax . it s an excellent beer but at this price . . . it s too bad there is n t a good cheap alternative available around here . if when kern river bottles their latest recipe and distributes it locally midnight sun will have to worry . until then this is unfortunately king of the hill and it can command its price . too bad . if it were i d buy a case of this and at i d certainly get but at it s pushing the limits of do n t even buy it at all .,palate,1.0,1
ap moderately dark rubyish brown . off white one finger head from a fairly rigorous pour . slightly cloudy ok head retention . ar a bit hard to describe . it smells a lot like aged barleywine to me . very sweet a little fruity maybe a little floral hops but otherwise not much hop character . some toasted bread . dates . t next to no flavor up front maybe just a touch of chocolate followed by sweetness fairly low bitterness in the back but still present . some floral flavors m medium body high carbonation . leaves a slick feeling in the mouth . overall it s not really a bad brown ale but it s not one that i would want to drink regularly . the flavors are there but it s just too sweet and not blended very well . it s like there s all these individual flavors floating around and they do n t end up forming a whole . maybe it s just young still . it almost tastes like fermentation has n t completely finished yet . i ve got a case of this so if it grows on me as it gets older i ll update .,palate,0.8,1
poured from a ml bottle into my s era westamalle chalice the rochefort is murky brown with a finger tan head that has fairly large bubbles and leaves moderate lace . i like the color and cloudiness but i d like to see smaller bubbles with a rockier head . my benchmark here is st. bernardus which looks much better . the aroma is very rich but not that strong malt spicy yeast that touches on cinnamon and nutmeg and fairly boozy . of course as it warms it opens up getting richer and sweeter . the taste is richer then the aroma toffee and toasted malts dominate the spiciness of the yeast with a boozy finish that is mildly sweet yet clean . there are also notes of banana and clove reminiscent of a dunkleweizen though only one of many layers here . still there s a bit to much bitterness from the husk tannins which distracts me from the deep character . i do n t recall these being much of an issue with the which of course is much richer . overall it is a bit more abrasive then some of the benchmarks of the style . the mouthfeel is moderate lighter then one might expect from it s appearance and abv with only a few streamers ripping through the glass and a bit of texture from the soft yeast which i purposely swirl up from the bottle for the last inch no decanting for me . the drinkability on this is not the highest amongst the trappists . there is a lot of dept to unlock but i find the roastiness to be a bit much and overall the taste is not so great that i just ca n t get enough . after this i m going to have to revisit the the which i ve always considered perhaps my favorite beer and have had both in europe and the us because this was a bit of a let down . good but not fantastic although i do n t think i ve had the before and preceded it with a pair of westmalle tripel s so perhaps i raised the bar to high . i just prefer to drink different beers in order of least to more robust taste which is why i had this last .,palate,0.9,1
brooklyn brown ale is a dark reddish brown with a frothy light brown head that fades to a blotchy film . the head retention is excellent and it leaves thick sheets of foam on the glass . it has a full malty chocolaty roasty aroma that s fresh a touch sweet and a bit spicy . the bouquet is dusty . it has a medium light body and it s pretty smooth . the finish is dry and a little gritty . the flavor is mellow roasty lightly bitter and a touch sour . it tastes like brown sugar and it s grainy . it has pretty good balance . good stuff . rated may,palate,0.6,1
poured into imperial pint glass . fills to the top with a solid inch of marshmellow head . retention is a plus . smells of chocolate and caramel very sweet . slight touch of roasted nuts . taste seems to be muted subdued . flavors are in line with the nose burnt caramel and roasted nuts . hop level is perfect simply holds up to the malt nothing more . body is the best part of this brew . flavors are all in check mouthfeel is full and fat with a straw like dryness at the finish . this beer is exceptionally drinkable . overall one of the most drinkable beers of one of the most drinkable styles out there . very good brew . i would recommend this beer to anybody just getting into craft beer . as a true beer geek i can still appreciate a great brown ale .,palate,1.0,1
oh boy the maltopia . the last offering from hermitage that i had wheatopia was quite simply the worst beer ive ever tasted . so this could be disastrous and i am prepared for the worst . hoping for the best i.e . enjoying it and not pouring it out but preparing for the worst . this one says its a wee heavy . i really like a good wee heavy but well this is hermitage so well see how it goes the appearance when poured into a wide mouth stemless wineglass was surprisingly nice . the color is a dark maroon with a bit of a cola brown tint to it . it looks a little lighter in color than what im used to seeing in a scotch ale but it is certainly appropriate . there is a nice amount of malty near white foam that quickly rises about half an inch but then disappointingly recedes about as quickly . the requisite sudsy malty lacing is also there but it is a little on the thin side . this beer looks more oily than malty . no sediment whatsoever left in the bottle or at the bottom of the glass . overall a nice looking beer . the smell is also well within the bounds of what a wee heavy should smell like in my opinion . dominant aroma is sweetness but not cloying . you have cherry vanilla bourbon banana and a faint vinegary alcohol smell all present . so far everything seems to be in order . the smell as it turns out is the most bold and well balanced aspect of this beer . the taste of the maltopia is slightly smoky yet astringent with strong sour and sweet fruit flavors reminiscent of a flemish red ale . there is a slight vinegar quality which i dont find pleasant and even a very faint amount of that same aged cheese flavor that ruined the wheatopia . this is very fruity for a wee heavy and while i enjoy that im not sure how well it fits in the style . the sweet cherry element is very intense as is a tartness that is similar to green apple . i would expect a bit more hoppiness and caramel for this style there is only a little but instead what hermitage has made falls somewhere between a flemish red and a barleywine . there is a fair amount of candy syrupyness to this as well . aftertaste is cherry cola secret ingredient . with the tiniest bit of dryness and hops . the feel is odd but not bad . its too highly carbonated for a big beer and this cuts down on the drinkability . the body is also strangely thin for a beer that is supposedly created with double the amount of malt it actually feels quite filtered . the alcohol content is listed as but youd never know despite carbonation its very smooth . it would be easy to drink way too much of this way too quickly . i suppose thats a compliment conclusion x better than wheatopia but still left me wanting more . this beer just seems to lacking something . there is much to it that is very good but it is not a full or well rounded beer . its as if there is a nakedness to it if that makes sense . regardless its a nice easy drinking beer and is good for a cold winter night . perhaps hermitage should scrap their other brews and just focus on perfecting this one . start by not filtering it so much .,palate,0.6,1
ml bottle . this looked a little bit like cuvee rene in the glass but darker . the smell was odd not what i would expect from lambic sweet but almost artificially sweet . same for the taste just too damned sweet with no funk or sour . i have no clue why they would send this as opposed to the cuvee rene kriek .,palate,0.7,1
poured into a pint glass . a looks like pretty much any other stout . black . with about a half an inch of head that disappears quickly . s mild amount of coffee and roasted malts nothing much else going on but still pleasant smelling . t watered down coffee flavor hoppy bitterness and malts . m very watery pretty much no body and maybe just a tad of oiliness to it . just unappealing . d ya i am definitely glad i did n t buy a pack of it i usually really short s beer but this is a big miss for me .,palate,0.3,0
pours a very nice hazy amber with a quickly receding head . dies down to almost nothing very quickly leaving little lacing and a small patch of tiny white bubbles on the surface . the smell on this is fantastic . apples pears and grapeskins with a heavy dose of cinnamon nutmeg and cloves . almost like a baked apple . boozy vapor comes through with a hefty whiff at room temp . taste is a crazy fruit explosion . peaches pears and orange peels are mashed together with strong yeast and booze flavors . starts tart and finishes hot and bitter . interesting and fun to pick apart but this does n t fall together very neatly . good lord there s a lot of carbonation in this . medium bodied and almost chewy the carbonation is just too aggressive . the carbonation makes this tough to drink easily or in high quantities . overall a very interesting effort though definitely not my favorite from the unplugged series . too much going on and not enough balance . would drink again .,palate,0.4,0
appearance beautiful highly carbonated amber color with a thick white two fingered head . smell not strong enough . faint sweet nutty malt possibly a hoppy type smell mixed with cardboard . i expect a much more hoppy smell . taste pretty bland which is good because it tastes like i m sucking on a dirty nickel to begin with then i taste a slight floral hoppiness which is too weak to describe . drinkability easy since it s so weak . although this beer is not bad it s a real letdown . it s weak so you can drink a lot of it quite easily .,palate,1.0,1
i had this brew at the great taste of the midwest in madison . .that being said this was one of my favorites of the day the color was a nice amber red . the taste and mouth feel were at least to me very good and i did n t notice the alcohol kick very much . overall to me at least a very desireable dipa . i really enjoyed this one .,palate,1.0,1
i m not going to review this beer properly because it does n t deserve it . i had to drink it because it was that or carling and i just ca n t buy carling . this is not a traditional bitter it s one of those nasty nitro tap things that makes it look like bitter but it has not flavout feels like water and is so cold that it s just an ordeal to drink . i warn others not to try this abomination .,palate,0.2,0
a huge thanks to mike for sending this one my way . certainly a tough find for completing the scratch series . a the beer pours a very hazy golden orange color with a large white head . s butterscotch and cardboard are prominent which is disappointing but not necessarily surprising . toffee and caramel sweetness with a little bit of bready . strangely there is a strong cracker jack aroma . t a very strange fruity flavor that i ca n t quite describe . cardboard oxidation toffee butterscotch honey and some more of the cracker jack character . m medium in body with a fairly high level of carbonation . o i was happy to try this just because of what it is in terms of the series but it s really not worth drinking .,palate,0.8,1
appearance nice appearance . brown to darker brown ale from a beautiful white bottle trimmed with red and pink christmas elephants with santa hats . the bottle spawned a lot smoke on the opening . maybe all time winner here on smoke out of the bottle . fire in the beer . smell nice fragrance . fruity . orangy . taste strrong alcohol flavor . mouthfeel a little too fizzy for me . bubbles bounce off the tongue . overall a good beer . this beer complements frank zappa and the mothers very well . so slap on the weasel ate my flesh and you have a noel . no this does not go with vince guaraldi s charlie brown xmas lp . it s not that good . nothing against frank .,palate,0.4,0
pours a deep reddish red orange with excellent clarity . a pink head forms and settles quickly . strong raspberry scents obviously dominate the nose of this particular brew . it seems to be battling with the malty scents . it does n t seem like there is a very good balance between the two . the taste here is sweet . a little too sweet imo . the tart raspberry flavor is lot better than i thought it would be but something just seems a little unnatural and un beer like about the flavor . it does n t taste bad exactly but it does certainly taste a little too sweet for my tastes . no hops tastes no alcohol . medium thin bodied with minimal carbonation . the beer is pretty drinkable handicapped only by the cloying sweetness .,palate,0.9,1
pours cloudy yellow gold with finger white head that left no lacing smells of light grainy malts lemon apple grassy hops tastes like the nose sweet grainy malts apples and lemon with a good amount of hop bitterness mouthfeel is too heavy for this style with low carbonation drinkability is good even with the so so mouthfeel,palate,0.6,1
a beer is best when enjoyed with great company in a wonderful place . so pizza and beer at a sidewalk cafe in miraflores lima peru with wonderful friends what a way to enjoy a beer that was new to me . that said the beer itself was nothing special enjoyable drinkable even tasty it got the job done but i did n t write home about the beer just the scenery and the people .,palate,0.4,0
got this at the lcbo from a can into a pint glass . appearance pours a two finger thinner looking white head . tangerine orange in color with low end carbonation in the form of little bubbles . head quickly recedes to a nice foam cap . a ring of film remains but leaves no lacing . a nice color and perfectly clear . smell nice nose of sweet caramel malt and some floral hops . a bit of citrus fruit in the background . mild but nice . taste sweet caramel malt and a nice touch of floral hops . taste is mild much like the nose . a mild aftertaste of caramel and flowers is pleasant and enjoyable . ends with a slightly bitter sweet finish . palate medium full body and lower end carbonation . very velvety smooth on the palate goes down smooth and finishes with a slight bit of dryness on the palate . nice here . overall an enjoyable english pale ale and drinks away quite easily . this one is available all over the place and sometimes we lose things that are right under our noses . pick one up and enjoy it again .,palate,0.9,1
it s bud light what more can one really say . it s cheap available and easy to drink . the color is a light amber and this taste is very mild . one of my friends loves this beer and whenever i introduce him to a new beer he always asks me to compare it to bud light . really the beer is n t that bad when your hot and tired and just want something cold to drink but other than that i can think of plenty of other better beers to choose from .,palate,0.3,0
oz bottle bottled on . pours a clear golden orange with a large fluffy white head that retains well and laces the glass a little . the aroma is peppery grassy hops with a little mint . the flavor is some corny malts and vegetables with a decent slightly minty bitterness . the mouthfeel is light bodied and watery . overall an ok ipa .,palate,0.4,0
poured into a snifter . ml swingtop vintage . . a uh oh . no carbonation . i m guessing this is due to the swingtop but t. hooker chose to use this format so i m continuing with my review as normal . black color . . s the nose is still solid . tons of plum and caramel with raisin prune whiskey and leather close behind . minor notes of sherry oxidation but overall very nice . . t surprisingly not a lot of oxidation . there is a some but it s not undrinkable . plum raisin tobacco and caramel are strongest . cardboard after that . the flavors are presented all that well without the carbonation though . . m this really hurts from no carbonation . lighter medium body . not creamy or at all pleasant here . . d i m probably not being fair by reviewing this but two years is n t so long that the bottles should have ended up this way .,palate,0.2,0
pours a honey amber with a nice haze . nearly no head which could prove to make for a nice silky smooth mouthfeel . the aroma is sickly sweet candi sugar some subtle caramel and citrus rind . tastes like a hearty sweet caramel dipped in honey wrapped with an orange rind dropped in an about an ounce of good single barrel rum . the bitter orange rind and alcohol hold the intense sweetness from falling off the cloying edge but they are just toeing the line . mouthfeel is silky smooth and near syrupy . i found the mouthfeel incredibly appropriate considering the gravity of this brew . low drinkability associated with the unmasked abv but quite delicious when taken with temperament .,palate,0.9,1
served in a pint glass from the tap . a poured a medium copper forming a thin and quickly dissipating soda like head . no lace . looks like a glass of tea after the head faded . s light caramel malt aroma dominates the nose . t caramel malt flavor up front with maybe a hint of hops in the finish . very light flavor with little more than the malt coming through . m wow totally watered down mouthfeel . this feels more like a light lager than an ale . no body at all . d the flavor and the aroma are just average . nothing really stands out about this brew even though its their best seller and flagship beer . the appearance and the mouthfeel were complete let downs . if your in the area already try it but dont go out of your way .,palate,0.2,0
a pours a bud light esque yellow with a small white head that disappears in about seconds . not particularly attractive . s corn white wine again bud light esque . t tastes better than it looks though still not that impressive . tastes reminiscent of white wine with apple flavors and some corn like sweetness . finishes very clean with no thought of an aftertaste . m smooth and slick goes down easily . d it could easily be confused for a cheaper light beer and it goes down like one . i could imagine enjoying these sitting outside on a nice hot day but since i m sitting inside on what was a nice day its not anything special .,palate,0.7,1
a looks light with a slight bit of carbonation . a small inch head that dissipates rather quickly . s smells hoppy for a lager yet the underlying malts are there . t a nice crisp dry hoppy lager . the malts are a bit in the background but the hops bite you right away . there is n t the standard lager taste to this beer . it s actually quite nice . the hops are quite tasty and refreshing . this is a beer i want when it s hot and sticky outside . m a bit thin d incredibly drinkable .,palate,0.6,1
pours a pretty good looking near black colour with a thinner than expected creamy off white head that leaves a small amount of residue on the glass the aroma is somewhat sweet with some cocoa in the mix along with some caramel and a bit of coffee . well blended but a touch thin . the flavour is essentially more of the same some general cocoa and caramel sweetness with some coffee notes and other maltiness that make for a more rugged taste than expected from the aroma . the mouthfeel is light to medium bodied and just way too thin and watery for an oatmeal stout . there s just something way off and unattractive here . i was n t a fan of this one overall . aroma and flavour are average at best and the mouthfeel really kills this one . it just seems to take any balance that might be here and throw it out the window . not horrible but borderline non recommendable .,palate,0.4,0
a . nice amber color cloudy when poured cold honey like color when warmed up a bit no longer cloudy . no noticeable head . little carbonation . s. rubbing alcohol . very little hop aroma . honey . t. alcohol very sweet and i mean very . hops . barely getting through the alcohol and honey taste . way too sweet to be considered an ipa in my opinion more like a barley wine . m. warm sticky thin d. this was one of the hardest beers for me to drink . the alcohol and sweetness are just too overpowering . i feel like i m fighting to get to the bottom of the glass . wow . this beer packs one hell of a punch . abv is just ridiculous to me . i think is pushing it . i appreciate the fact that beers with this kind of abv are actually made but i think that s what straight liquor is for . this is supposed to be the holy grail for hopheads i do n t agree . more like the holy grail for alcoholics . i d rather have a dfh min ipa . p.s . i tried a duck rabbit barley wine just the other day that was hoppier than this .,palate,0.3,0
appearance pours a deep brown with ruby highlights good clarity with two fingers of rocky beige head . thick bands of lacing . smell raisin molasses cider vinegar green apples cocoa powder . taste roast malt and a hint of raisin along with granny smith . instead of the vivid tartness the nose implied there is a lingering tangy element throughout the sip . wet lumber oakiness makes itself known in the finish . overall everything tastes muted . mouthfeel light in body with ample prickly carbonation . finish is slightly dry . by far the most satisfying component of this beer . drinkability while this was an easy drinking beer there was n t much exciting going on . sure you could drink this all night but why . it tastes thin and watered down . this was a bit of a let down . next time i ll stick with their aged pale .,palate,0.8,1
on draft at the brewery a new perfect for summer offering along with crellmoset who reviewed below me as a matter of fact . a a hazy orangish amber . creamy white head recedes to a nice sheeting and sticky lip of lace . s nice softer strawberry aromas . it s a nice balance with the wheaty scents . t again a softer strawberry note but it is certainly there . wheat and a slightly tart strawberry are on the forefront but a hoppiness adding a touch of bitterness . m d rather rich without being too full bodied and heavy . a nice shimmery carbonation . maybe a little weighty feeling though it s only . abv which is different than listed for me to enjoy it more pleasantly as a session brew . a good fruit infused beer though and one that i would happily have again minus the slice of lemon .,palate,0.9,1
soft golden orange in color floral notes accompany banana . in your mouth the banana and slight cloves come alive with vanilla and a evasive but creamy body . a slight sweetness balances out the whisps of ethyl presence . this is perhaps the most balanced complex and compelling of the ng portfolio i have tried .,palate,0.7,1
a labels coming off the bottles make this look cheap . decant decant decant . first bottle i poured up made this look like a snow globe . second bottle was more carefully poured yielding a clear dark amber beer with because of the careful pouring a thin off white head that dissipated quickly . s raisin and dried fruit notes hints of pipe tobacco . t some dark caramel flavor with some roasted notes . finishes with a lackluster peppery hop bitterness . with a name like hop head i would expect a bit more . m good mouthfeel and strong carbonation d an okay beer but a bit disapointing .,palate,0.8,1
great session craft will enjoy with my thanksgiving football . . . a slightly cloudy golden color nice creamy white head . s citrus hops slight malt nose . t great pilsner very slight hops clean finish m light body d very smooth and very drinkable . really good craft american pilsner,palate,0.6,1
muted roastiness and chocolate malt notes . deep black body with a decently firm and lasting thumb thick head . roasted coffee beans int he fore followed by toasted and burnt bread and some mild chocolate notes int he finish . finish is dry and coffee tinged great classic porter .,palate,0.6,1
from notes . finger white fades fades to ring promptly . slightly hazy coppe orange . smell is weak and grainy with low hop presence . taste is sweet malt forward with underlying sharp piny bitterness that lingers . not very complex . reasonably smooth bit off balance . feel medium body pleasant texture some drying and bitterness in the finish . mellow enough to session but not very interesting . way too many better ipa s to be drinking this one regularly .,palate,0.8,1
presentation ml brown glass bottle abv appearance golden and a good neck of foam . maybe too dark for a pale ale . smell weird . i doubt about this mix smelled . some hops smell too . taste sweet and bitter . very instable . strong presence of hops . mouthfeel really too metallic and bitter to say that it was ok . overall if this is your style of beer you may like it . otherwise .,palate,0.4,0
classic belgian ale served into two wine glasses from ceramic coated bottle a dark ruby brown with a sticky cream head that slowly fades into the beer lacing holds well throughout s as soon as i remove the cap i get a sense of some sourness raisins dates slight alcohol although not overpowering . as it warms up get a very prominent sour cherries aroma t packs a juicy punch that is surprisingly puckering . again dried dark fruit seems to be the dominating taste and as it warms a sweet cherry like flavor comes in m at first i found this beer a bit too prickly and highly carbonated for my liking i purposely agitated the beer by swirling and enjoyed it a bit more when carbonation was less severe great beer that i would drink anytime i needed a belgian fix .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle with a very unassuming label depicting a dog and cat sleeping together . cute and cuddly . the simplicity of the label leads me to believe the beer is going to be good since the label is n t the most outstanding . the beer itself pours a hazy orange amber topped with a very thick almond colored head . lots and lots of frothy clumpy lace sticking to the glass in big chunks and leaving a pool of foam at the bottom of my pint . the aroma is very hoppy with a huge high alpha citric hoppiness . some piney hop aroma . solid malt although the hops certainly take center stage . very mild pear pear esteriness . some grapefruit . the flavor starts out with solid maltines mostly pale malt with a bit of toasted and crystal . a rather thick full bodied mouthfeel with smooth small bubbled carbonation . some yeast and a light pear esteriness in the midle although quickly overtaken by hops . the hops kick in quickly and attack with full force . bold citric hoppiness with some grassy piney flavor forming a charge towards the end . the finish is all hops probably several varieties since it tastes multidimensional and complex . a citric grassy aftertaste that lingers for ages . as hoppy as it is it feels english . i ca n t describe how it is . maybe it feels like an engliish strong ale but hopped with american hops . an interesting and very tasty beer . well balanced with a lot of malt backing even though the hops are the focus of this brew .,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle into duvel tulip . thanks to stormking for this one . disclaimer bottle may be off . a pours a hazy dark iced tea golden color with a thick oily head that slowly faded into a bubbly film that left great rings of lacing down the glass . s smells of cooked vegetables with hints of sweet malt . sorry i do n t think this is infected i just do n t think it smells good . t thank god this tastes better than it smells but i am still very underwhelmed . for a pale ale this is like a slightly more hoppy and alcoholic bigger version of a mediocre beer . for a dipa it s downright bad . tastes of hoppy tobbaco and green vegetables . finish is bitter and slightly sweet with a touch of heat . aftertaste is tea like . m prickly carbonation over a rough mouthfeel with noticeable alcohol in the finish . body is full and viscous . d i hope this is just a bad bottle and it may very well be . decently drinkable for such high alcohol but i would n t really ever want to have this beer again . there are so many better hoppy high alcohol beers out there many of which are made by southern tier . my least favorite of their beers that i ve had to date .,palate,0.3,0
new year s beer and the new year started off pretty rough . for ml jb s in spokane wa poured to champagne flute . a honey ale with just a hair of cloudiness . two finger white head loosely dissipates to single finger which remains during the duration . small fine champagne bubbling reiterates the head . s wow butterscotch . like a bomb of diacetyl was ignited in the bottle . once i am able to dive down below the scotcheroo i find apple skins nougat and hints of vanilla and oak . t sweet sweet . some grain bavarian yeast flavor some florals . some dried apricots . and something that took me awhile to place raw almonds . m this beer is a paradox in the mouth one of it s saving graces . difficult to describe heavy light bubbly smooth . d for over years of quality brewing experience this could n t be the best beer they could come up with . i appreciate their attempt at exploring a new style but when it comes across as a poorly crafted faro beer i have to feel let down . proclaiming this to be a beer drinkers alternative to champagne or sparkling wine is a fail . too sweet for most drinkers i know . this is a great alternative to champagne for a riesling or gewurtstraminer wine drinker .,palate,0.8,1
according eric warner s classic definition a kolsch should exhibit a subtle blend of soft maltiness a smooth body and a gentle hops bitterness and aroma . however if i took a blindfold test of gaffel s kolsch i would swear that i was drinking a bavarian helles . by appearances gaffel s offering looks promising it is clear and bright a very pale blonde color with no chill haze . the head was n t rocky but was made up of tiny bubbles which indicates plenty of dextrins . however the beer goes downhill with the aroma . it is n t that the smell was bad . there just was n t any aroma save a faint whiff of malt . kolsch should exhibit an upfront aroma of hops in the nose . upon tasting gaffel s kolsch a rather sticky malt sweetness dominates this beer . the body is full like a helles and the carbonation keeps it from being cloying . but the taste of malts and toffee remain in the finish . the beer obviously is n t as well attenuated as it should be as the finish is too sweet . the few drought kolsch s i had when living in germany were well attenuated with a firm malt base but they had an up front bitterness and dry finish that set them apart from helles or exports . one or two even had such an up front noble hop aroma that was similar to a english bitter . gaffel s beer may be a nice helles but a kolsch it is not . i detracted accordingly .,palate,0.9,1
beer brewery old fezziwig ale boston beer company samuel adams city state boston massachusetts style winter warmer abv . ibu date dec serving type oz bottle glassware pub glass appearance mahogany in color with a thin head with a brownish white color aroma fruity and winter spices all spice clove and nutmeg i think taste pumpkin pie without the pumpkin a lot of clove also has a bit a of a bitter non hop after taste mouthfeel very light and bland ob feeling conclusion other than the after taste this is a great christmas beer not quit a winter warmer as they abv is a little low but still a good flavor to think of around christmas . jh,palate,0.6,1
this beer pours out a very dark orange almost brown . the head is a tall off white frothy layer that makes you pour the beer a few times before you can get the whole thing into the glass . retention and lacing are both excellent . the aroma is yeasty with a bit of spice and a strong dark fruit characteristic . the flavor is a fine balance of dark fruit yeast and a slight amount of hops . there is also a slight alcohol warming though it is hidden well . the mouth feel is generously carbonated and medium in body . this one is definitely worth a try .,palate,0.6,1
oz beer poured into a mexican tulip fridge appearance pours a dark black with no light going in or out . the tall head is medium brown in color and shows great retention . spongy lace remains on the glass . smell slightly hoppy with vegetal aromas . a slight malty strength is noticeable with a decent sweet coffee smell . not very strong . taste clean . crisp coffee and toasted malt . this beer is n t overloaded with flavor . some mild licorice at the end . decent . mouthfeel pretty thinly bodied for a porter . smooth and kind of flat really . no noticeable alcohol . drinkability mediocre at best . this beer is n t complex and needs much more flavor . it just seems so bland . okay .,palate,0.4,0
the perfect cascade riddled session brew . this beer pours a rich gold with the slightest of head . the nose could be considered almost cliche in this world of cascade dominated pale ales the grain only has limited opportunity to peek through as the beer warms . when this occured the beer showed off a stately malt presence biscuity without the doughiness i encountered in many similar beers . i thought the mouthfeel was a touch watery but the whole packaged seem very much an alluring strong lawnmower early evening session beer .,palate,0.6,1
a clean amber colored beer with small slow rising bubbles lifting to meet a loose head . smells like a damp forest . woodsy humus and piney tones blend with the malt . tastes is a good balance of malt that is not too sweet and the earthy hop flavors mentioned in the aroma . the second beer was tasted a little warmer than the first and really presents the earthiness of the hops . mouthfeel is medium and feels right for the taste of this beer . i like this beer and will drink more of it in the future so my rating for drinkability is in the upper scoring range . i think this beer would pare well with just about any arm chair quarterback s game fare .,palate,0.6,1
they had a single can from a busted open or pack at the grocery store . frankly i forgot that i reviewed this on tap . what the heck . hes try the nitro can version . upon opening the can there is a little gush of beer that comes out of the top as the nitro can kicks in . a finger of creamy off white head forms and lays on top the beer like cream . this settles to a thin cap that stays for quite a white . the beer is a totally clear copper gold color . aroma is very mineral like with some pale malt aroma . slightly musty as well . mineral mineral mineral . slightly doughy with a sweetness in the finish . whats funny is that i still have a somewhat positive memory of this when i see it from years ago . but clearly my tastes have changed and i am not a big fan of the mineral forward flavor . light and creamy mouth feel with obviously knocked down carbonation . i was hoping for more hear and it seemed like a better idea than it actually was . oh well i tried .,palate,0.8,1
a pours very dark brown almost black . very few highlights even when held to the light . looks more like a stout to me . has a finger of dark tan head with tight bubbles and decent retention . no lacing . s lots of caramel and rich smooth coffee . hints of toasted bread and very mild fruity esters . t sweet and silky up front . i m immediately hit with a smooth voluminous malt body and a sharper roasted espresso flavor . a subtle and pleasing tang hits the sides of my tongue as the espresso bitterness continues and melds with very earthy hop flavors . the smooth toasty malt predominates through the finish and mixes nicely with notes of bitter cocoa . m perfect for a porter . i d say this is somewhere between thin and medium bodied but leaning toward the latter . carbonation is present but only a minor player lending to the overall smoothness of the beer . the finish is velvety smooth and sweet making for one damn quaffable brew . overall excellent excellent porter . this will be joining my regular lineup for sure .,palate,1.0,1
this is a very sessionable easy drinking mellow not boldly bitter pale ale . appearance pours an amber gold orange color with a big white head a lots of lacing . the head fades to a frothy cap which is still half a cap plus color at the end of the beer . smell toasted malt bread buttery notes and fruits with very little floral bitterness . taste this pale ale certainly has the malty fruit element of an english pale ale with more gentle friendly approachable hops than some of the bold apa i enjoy . this is certainly enjoyable and approachable with mainstream appeal . it has a toasted earth herbal attribute a touch of fruits malts and dry hop finish . the aftertaste is dry and bitter but not offensive . mouthfeel light and easy . creamy and refreshing . drinkability this is a beer built for drinking . take a case to the next kegger and destroy it that night . then keep some leftover in your fridge cuz you ll enjoy one when you just want a simple beer . hope this is helpful . cheers .,palate,0.6,1
too thin . not enough body weird hop character that does not go with the style . maybe it s better in germany .,palate,0.4,0
very very bubblegummy . some lemon . not as much dark malt flavor as aventinus or as good . very creamy mouthfeel . despite not making it to the level of aventinus it s still a good beer .,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle via footy . flat cardboard and white toast aroma . light salted caramels . faint roast . spills a deep black brown with mahogany fringes and rim of tanned soap . flavor is a static wet plain brown sugar and plum flavor . old tasting . bits of ocean flotsam . finishes in the higher metallic range . salted . pretty weak stout base . body is a nip thin . soured coffee grains . does not excel . a bit too still but more carbonation would have blasted through the empty body of the beer making it even less desirable .,palate,0.4,0
excellent lacing and a classy head that diminishes from solid to wispy . smell is unusually impressive for what i expect of this kind of beer fruity especially blueberry and mango notes with hop tang and characteristically malty flavors evident in equal parts . the smell is actually rivaling a tripel in complexity . flavor is mild as in english . balanced certainly but with an ipa ish thwack to the tongue and from the malt . some sour notes . okay maybe a little more hopheaded considering the fruit flavors . more blueberry on the tongue especially in the aftertaste plus grapefruit kiwi butter avocado and . well alcohol is somehow present but not in a normal sense . smoother . mouthfeel is lightly carbonated a little thick like a dark lager . blech and generally mediocre . extremely drinkable . i hope the beer store still has it on special this could be a heck of a transition beer for college boozers considering the double deuce ounce bottle high alcohol content and mild but flavorful presence . i vote yea .,palate,0.6,1
ml bottle of the into a goblet . shared at delaney s . reviewed from notes . a still hazy sawdust colored body flat but leaves spidery legs . expected and average . s sour lemon oak mustardy spice and pure sinus tingling tartness . not the most complex aroma out there but still terrific . t sour sour sour up front lemon sour apple and just pure acid . after the initial onslaught subsides some delicate flavors of grass mustardseed grape skin and lime emerge . very fruity sour and awesome . m flat slick and that s it . not quite watery but pretty close . o at the time i drank this beer it was the single best unblended lambic i d ever tasted a cantillon bruocsella might since have dethroned it but the de cam was just magnificently tasty and i say that as someone who generally prefers an earthier dirtier funkiness to the kind of pure fruity sourness delivered here . this beer reminded me much more of cantillon than drie fonteinen and even though i prefer the generally prefer the latter i still loved it . cheers .,palate,0.6,1
had this as a side by side comparison with the weyerbacher imperial pumpkin ale . also i d like to make it clear that i am a very big fan of dfh s ipas and brown ale . pours a copper red color with good clarity and a small white head . aroma is pumpkin spice with a huge emphasis on the nutmeg . other spice was detectable like cinnamon and there was a bit of hops . taste was pretty flat to me . mostly wet hops and pumpkin spice . not very good . there was n t a good beer taste . it just did n t seem to have a backbone . mouthfeel was stingy and watery . very one dimensional . wo n t get this one again .,palate,0.4,0
gorgeous brewery right on the cooperstown ny mountain side . i was in cooperstown for the cal ripken tony gwynn hall of fame induction . a beautiful tan frothy head poured perfectly into a traditional belgium goblet . dark brown s very sweet plum fruity smell t reminiscent of any belgium strong ale carbonated upon first taste as it warms it gathers the alcohol sweetness mouthfeel perfect carbonation resulting from the bottle conditioned drinkability not so high due to the higher abv but still allowable . . or and you are feeling rather fine .,palate,0.6,1
baltika no . appearance light yellow with a large head and little to no lacing . smell a hint of wheat and yeast . taste bland wheat and yeast water . mouthfeel medium and semi smooth . bottom line this is one of the most bland beers i ve ever had . it makes bud light seem complex . if you ve never had a russian beer do n t start with this one .,palate,0.6,1
poured into my lost abbey stemmed glass . appearance dark brown with no head but a lacing forms . smell citrus and malty booze . taste very malty a little alcoholic very sweet . hops are strong and try to balance it out . they come close but overall this is still too sweet and malty . i guess that is expected at . mouthfeel a little thick but that is to style however there is a nice carbonation component to this beer . overall it is okay . in my opinion not worth the big bucks for it but i would certainly never turn it down .,palate,0.9,1
draft.poured a small sized creamy white head with fine sized bubbles that fully dissipated.the body was uncarbonated and clear with a brown hue.the nose was very raspberry with a moderate sweet tasting raspberry flavor.the mouthfeel was smooth a bit tingly and light bodied .,palate,0.8,1
bottle holiday wine cellar escondido ca dark ruby a gorgeous color . thick persistent khaki head and gobs of lacing down the glass . a pungently hoppy slightly spicy and sweet aroma . this nose really touches all the bases it s quite extraordinary . there s grapefruit rind rye spiciness sweet baking bread some dark fruit it s unique and powerfully pungent . sweet fruits molasses grapefruit citrus hops and bitterness round out the flavor . it s varied and complex getting better and better as the beer warms to room temperature . the mouthfeel is just a touch too syrupy though it does n t detract much at all from the enjoyment of the beer . a great beer and one of my first loves .,palate,0.6,1
consumed at brewery on saturday november th . beer is a medium yellow and cloudy . no head . the only aroma i got was a faint banana smell . did they ferment this with a belgian yeast . intriguing . until it gets into the mouth . the flavor is a mess of metallic tang husky grains and a sour funk that s not at all good . mouthfeel is like barely carbonated water . do not drink this mess part of the brewer s special series .,palate,0.6,1
thanks to redchrome march madness and the florida gators for the offering . pours a black nearly opaque . just a little light gets through the sides of the glass . lasting khaki tan head that is rocky and choppy in texture . spotty lacing sticks to the sides of the glass . nice sweet chocolate aroma with some hints of coffee . i also detect a wierd belgian smell that s not bad but seems a bit out of place . this is the most interesting and complex flavored porter i ve had . rich caramel body . black strong french roast coffee . a hint of cherries . the belgian aroma comes back in the finish of the flavor . it s a very unique spiciness for the style . mouthfeel is great . . full bodied and chewy . the carbonation is spot on and that s what makes the mouthfeel . this is definately a different kind of porter that is best saved to sip on those special occasions of cool evenings .,palate,1.0,1
on tap the tap house in hampton . poured into a standard pint glass . the girl i was with tried a sip and her face scrunched up as she exclaimed eeww bitter . i knew right then that i would like it . a coppery and thin looking . small bit of head that stuck around for a few . random bits of lacing . spiderweb sort of effect . s like fresh cherries and of course a big hop smell following it . smells too sweet for an ipa very much on the citrus end . had i been blindfolded i would have thought there were fruit bits in it . t despite the aroma i found this to be on the floral end of the spectrum . definitely a taste bud burner maybe it was because this was a fresh keg i m not sure but the flavor was so big i thought it may have been a double . quite bitter as well perhaps a bit unbalanced but it did not affect the outcome negatively . m creamy and medium bodied slightly oily with a bit of an aftertaste but the only thing this accomplished was providing the desire for more . perfect carbonation . d after i was pretty much finished though i suspect i could ve consumed another before needing some tums . overall i was very impressed and would recommend it to anyone in fact i sold two people on it at the bar just by talking it s characteristics up . i d never had a brew by clipper city before but way to go .,palate,0.9,1
poured into a shaker pint at tops . brainless is part of epic s elevated series made to showcase variability within a given beer style in this case the deceptively drinkable belgian golden strong ale which epic has modified with light belgian candy sugar and flaked oats among other additions . this changeability follows even in epic s release of the same beer with the brewers apparently tweaking their recipes by varying the malt and hop bills as well as the abv every few batches . the release i sampled was brainless th brewed in february with fewer saaz hops than previous iterations which the brewers claim allows the spice of the other two varietals tettnang and premiant to prevail . a pale straw gold brew with absolute clarity brainless makes an attempt at classic belgian aromas with notes of pear and apple juice white pepper and clove while some tangy grain looms in the background throwing things just a bit off kilter . sweet pear syrup apple juice crackers and some spices appear in the flavor as well accented by peppery carbonation amidst an expansive pillowy body . the sugary flavors do a commendable job of hiding the alcohol content but subtle hints of the booze poke through and become more noticeable as heat warms the chest . swallow and a gentle dryness will attempt to cleanse the palate but with limited success this is saccharine stuff . despite all the grey matter that went into making it brainless is aptly named in that you do n t need a brain to enjoy it . it s refreshing enough but a bit too sweet and absolutely lacking the complexity of more established belgian ales . it may appeal to the masses but it wo n t inspire deep thought . i might try brainless with seafood garlic spiced mussels or juicy crab cakes would work well . for dessert pair it with a sugar cookie or two . brainless is already sweet but its spicy yeast will temper the cookie s sugary qualities somewhat while the energetic carbonation chases flavors away and prepares you for the next sip .,palate,0.8,1
pours a copper red decent head that dissipates leaving a creamy ring of foam . smells of toasted grain nuttiness some caramel . tastes of bitter nutty malt with a nice earthy bitterness . just a touch of sweetness in the finish before an almost acrid nutty dryness pops its head . nice creaminess from the malt . probably the driest amber ale i ve ever had . usually not a bad thing i like dry beers but this was too much there needs to be a little sweetness there to bring it to life . should n t be called an octoberfest and would n t try again .,palate,0.8,1
the first in a long line of awesome extras from egledhill in a sick trade . received today . he may be a jackass but damn that boy can trade . since he was nice enough to drink one of the wonderful extras i sent to him i felt obligated to open something he sent . and since he completely insulted me with all the extra extras i need to drown my sorrows with a high abv monster . let s do it . i dumped it pretty hard because i thought the alcohol would n t allow a head . so i m dumb . this head stood up and cheered like erik at a liberace concert . one inch thick and creamy mocha . quite nice . probably do n t need to say that the beer is black . smell is damn that s a lot of alcohol . there may be a chocolate undertone but i ca n t keep my nose over the glass long enough to be sure . i love high abv but i think i may be in trouble here like erik s flimsy alibi in that missing transvestite case . took a taste . wow . big bite o booze but smooth as silk . goes down like erik after dollar drink night . incredibly smooth . ridiculously smooth . and boozy . i can taste some nice chocolate on my lips but only after the mouthful is gone . strong shit . man four drinks in and i already wish i had another to cellar . looks like this one will stay on my wants . it s a beautiful combination of pleasure and pain like that time i . lt inner voice shut up gt already described the feel but i ll elaborate . it s smooth . like velvet . only softer . and smoother . this shit is seriously smooth . and that brutal alcohol beatdown makes me feel alive unlike erik s last date . drinkability is tough to call . would i drink six . hell yes just not in a row . i may be down for two though just to show off . warming brings about a dark fruit . figs . do n t know . feeling kinda silly after half this bottle . time for the second glass . ok on the real this beer is not for pussies like erik . good thing i spent several years in high alcohol training with my friends grey goose johnny walker and patron . which is why i m the motherfucking patronwizard by the way . as this big ass beer seeps in i find myself happier and happier . glad i wrote most of this while sipping the first glass . might even leave a typo which i despise . overall loved it,palate,1.0,1
a very interesting beer . the vanilla is very apparent and maybe a tad over stated . has a creamy mouthfeel that is smooth and very drinkable there is a slight after taste but its not bitter like some porters are . i got this bottle of vanilla porter at capone s restaurant out side of norristown pennsylvania . big sellection to choose from still finding my way .,palate,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle to nonic . a very dark brown with an off white head about two fingers . some lacing but mostly from the initial pour . s smells very milky with coffee and roasted malts . t tastes just as it smells strong milk and roasted malts with a bitter coffee finish . overall pretty good fits the style well and is very creamy and smooth with little carbonation . too think to drink more than maybe two of though .,palate,0.9,1
pours almost no head . thin ring of light borwn tiny bubbles . pitch lquid . smells caramel and roast . grassy hoppy and alcohol edgy . tastes thick sweet with strong hop grassya nd noticable alcohol burn . carbonation is much stronger in the mouth than during the pour . malt flavor is burnt and some coffee . hopsa are grassy and blend with a vodka like alcohol . some hop blackberry flavor so i d guess norther brewer . syrupy sweet aftertaste with some rubbing alcohol . thick body . not very drinkable .,palate,0.8,1
appearance pours similar to the previously sampled but without as much foam . a light orange amber color the head is a light beige and laces spotty trails around the glass . aroma a light fruitiness but again there is a sour acridness to go with . not as strong as the . taste lightly floral and fruity turning rapidly bitter with grapefruit rind . a sharp and severe flavor at the back i m not convinced that is the intent . almost undrinkable at the outset here . definitely a beer with promise but i m thinking this may be slightly off as well . mouthfeel explodes in the mouth with carbonation yet maintaining a noteworthy smoothness afterwards . the body is sturdy but not overly big . drinkability i ended up getting through this and even partially enjoying it despite the defects . thanks again to ben for the bottle . i have n t kept up with the qa situation at flat earth other than knowing there were issues . hopefully i ll get a chance to try this again .,palate,0.8,1
visual clear pale yellow body . massive white puffy head but then it went away . big ol bubbles rising within the glass almost champagne like . aroma meh . very bready and stale with the malt . quite noticeable alcohol mixed with some funky cooked veggies seems to be a reoccurring theme with these cheap high gravities . absolutely no hops just moldy bread in the nose and finish . taste on par with the aroma only sweeter . lots of malty sweetness and stale astringent notes . quite bitter in the finish with veggie flavors all over the place . there is a funky yeast taste that seems to be riding on the back of the booziness . no hops . dry bitter aftertaste . overall nope . not enjoyable . no balance . no complexity . and i think i tasted more alcohol than there actually was in the beer and that s saying something considering the abv . would pair horribly with everything .,palate,0.6,1
served in a half acre shaker pint glass . i think one of our future brews should be named rose hops horizon or something like that . why not . this horizon though pours a slick obsidian topped by a minor bit of darkly dirty ecru foam . the nose comprises rich dark chocolate chocolate liqueur molasses raisins light anise and a touch of brown sugar . tasty . the taste holds notes of insanely sweet cloying is a start . chocolate syrup molasses maple syrup brown sugar and black licorice . the grimace caused by the o erwhelming sweetness is larger than ronald mcdonald s creepy possibly mentally challenged purple friend . he scares me deeply by the by . nightmare fodder for sure . the body is a hefty medium bordering on the truly heavy with a light moderate carbonation and a fairly chewy feel . overall this thing is far too sweet to actually be enjoyable . now i enjoy sweets as much as the next lunatic with a sweet tooth most of my teeth are sweet ones but this goes too damn far . it s hard to keep going . harsh .,palate,0.8,1
thanks to chadquest for this brew first one i ve had from flossmoor station . this may be called a brown ale but it appears jet black with a coffee scum head that dissipates quickly leaving some swirls and decent lace . nose is of the coffee variety with some roasted malt behind it . it s mostly coffee though with a touch of earthy oats . very pleasant nose and a good rubbery cafe that is enough to carry the aroma . taste starts a bit metallic and in this case it hurts but after that its a balanced blend of coffee semi sweet malts and molasses to finish . this is definitely a stronger than usual brown ale and it s ok to be strong but combined with the long lingering sucking on zipper metal the taste suffers a great deal . it s unfortunate because the other flavors are really solid and i wish i could fully experience them . mouthfeel is more sticky and thick than your average brown ale and it might be too much for some but i happen to enjoy it . the molasses is very imposing in terms of taste and mouthfeel and it can get a bit much . drinkability is harmed a great deal by the metal and uneven alcohol strength molasses . this beer could be so much better that it s disappointing to point out its shortcomings . i feel bad giving this such a low score since i can see how good it could be but i could n t get through too much of this beer thanks to awyeh for jumping in to finish the job .,palate,0.7,1
bought a . fl . oz bottle of this from lukas liquor in ellisville mo for . . poured from the black white labeled bottle w two rams on it into a oz tulip glass . has no freshness date on the bottle . aroma tons of malt and strength from the very beginning of the aroma . caramel hits the nose as well and is sweeter than ever . a slight booziness is found at the end . everything great for this style . appearance pours a finger head that has poor retention but a big group of bubbles stay on top . has a nice deep caramel medium brown colored body but clear . leaves suds you can count on the glass . flavor the flavor starts with tons of sweetness malt and caramel . toffee comes up big time towards the middle of the drink and is great . light medium hops but the malt dominates this one . mouthfeel light medium bodied medium carbonation nice creaminess and then goes down smooth . overall impression a nice doppelbock but where is the body . wish it had more depth and ingredient here . i really enjoyed the toffee flavors in it though . would definitely recommend if you can get your hands on this .,palate,0.6,1
bomber into a duvel tulip . a pours a deep nearly opaque plum color unlike any imperial ipa i ve ever seen or imagined . atop this mysteriously dark body is an absolutely gorgeous head of dense creamy tan foam that recedes extremely slowly and leaves tons of heavy lacing this is probably the best looking head i ve ever seen on a beer with a double digit abv but i have to mark this brew down on appearance simply because it does not look anything repeat anything like what it claims to be . this might even have trouble passing for a barleywine it s so dark . s yeah it smells more like a barleywine too . sweet specialty malts and spicy esters are front and center followed by some candied fruit and even more caramelized brown sugar sweetness . no hops presence whatsoever . i d give this a if it were a barleywine but it just does n t cut it for a dipa . t follows the nose sweet and spicy at first then just sweet . finally a slight trace of hoppiness comes through on the finish but it s drowned out with sweet alcohol . not unpleasant overall but it definitely goes overboard on the sweetness . m sticky hefty body with a generous amount of carbonation . a touch stickier than i d like especially since the stickiness comes from sweetness not hop resin . still a good feeling beer . d drinks just about right for a barleywine which is to say not quite as well as a dipa sweetness is always harder to swallow than bitterness at least for me . notes now i see why the bottle suggests cellaring this beer this is in absolutely no way mistakable for an actual dipa even a malt heavy east coast version . this beer makes minute look like sculpin as far as hop dominance is concerned . give it a shot if you want to taste a pennichuck barleywine and prefer not to get an overpriced drainpour out of an infected pompier . both are gorgeous beer and this one is at least drinkable . cheers .,palate,0.8,1
i m super stoked to be able to try this brew . never heard of it before and this one was suggested to me so i grabbed it on a beer run to give it a go . the fact that this one was produced completely by rogue and with the ingredients from their place has me stoked . poured into an arrogant bastard pint glass . pours an absolute midnight black this one does . pitch black . super dark roasted malty black with a thin eggshell head . this one is a beautiful black lager . supremely beautiful . probably the best smelling schwarz bier i ve ever had the privilege to be around . it s loaded with roasted dark malts and chocolate and cocoa nibs and coffee and a sharp hoppiness as well that blends together wonderfully and has me foaming at the mouth . a perfect aroma for a schwarz bier . chocolatey roasted malts burst onto the palate right up front and wo n t let up . loads of goodness in the flavors presented by rogue here . the mouthfeel is a little bit thin but i wo n t detract much for that . i m digging this one a lot . i like this beer quite a bit . it s a wonderfully sessionable black lager that i wish i could get around these parts . overall i like this beer quite a bit and wish i had access to this one . i know this is a limited one but it s a killer offering from rogue . i love this one .,palate,0.6,1
best before december notched . a coppery amber colour . acceptable bubbliness . smallish off white head that settles rapidly to a thick ring and thin foam middle . s malt fruity notes faint smokiness . alcohol more and more noticeable as the beer warms . t caramel malt . yeasty taste strong considering it is not bottle conditioned . alcohol quite noticeable but not bad . mice maltiness but the bitter aftertaste is a little off and does n t mesh well with the rest . mf soft full mouthfeel . possibly the beer s best quality . makes it pleasant to sip . d lack of balance strong flavour and alcohol character combine to limit drinkability . i enjoyed this beer but less than i expected from past experience .,palate,0.9,1
appearance orange bronze pour not much head and what s there reduces to a scant cover . some random lace and a bit of thickness around the edge . aroma nicely fruity some bready notes out front . a touch of yeast as it settles but mostly a soft citrus smell . taste starts with a light biscuit grain a twang of sourness as the palate moves quickly through that to the bitter side . the swallow is nice orange grapefruit flavors in play . the aftertaste is not so good the beer gets quite medicinal with an unpleasant flavorless bitterness that has far too much length for my liking . this beer is right on the edge of being unenjoyable . mouthfeel smooth and easy enough to drink crisp carbonation is well done . drinkability a good start but the finish kind of turned me off .,palate,0.7,1
. oz bottled in poured in a snifter . very sweet slightly alcoholic aroma no hops little malt . small head dissipated very quickly . light carbonation . very sweet and somewhat hot . it as a quite full mouthfeel similar to a very sweet red wine almost syrupy . it gives a good warming feeling . overall i d say that for a beer brewed years ago this is still very young if you ve got a cellar going toss this down there for a few more years and give it another go . i would n t drink this fresh again .,palate,0.8,1
did n t realize this was a double ipa until i reviewed it very tame as far as ipa s go . it has a sweet start that subsides as the flavor stays on your tongue . has a big hoppy feel and is a mouthful to drink . we got the last three glasses to come out of the keg and the carbonation was low could n t tell if it was because of that or if it s just how the beer is produced . overall i thought it was a good beer and i m glad i had the opportunity to try it but it was just a little lacking considering it s a double ipa,palate,0.9,1
fancy little box with a hand numbered and dated bottle . bottle number . a the pour is a beautiful thick black color with a large dark brown finger of head after the pour looked flat for a moment the head comes up before falling to a ring in the glass . s there are very few beers i ve had that i feel like the barrel does an amazing thing for it . this beer falls in that category . the smell is very very pungent of oak and vanilla . great barrel smell with the bourbon coming through a lot . the bourbon is sort of soft and does n t come through as hot as all . the stout beneath it all is a nice thick chocolaty beast of a stout with perfect compliments to the barrel . t a very very smooth taste to it . not nearly as harsh out the gate as the original bourbon county stout . there is a lot of the barrel in this one . the barrel shows excellent woody vanilla notes in it but it blends to perfection with the chocolaty stout as well and the smooth bourbon . this is n t hot or crazy at all its smooth and elegant . the taste is super sweet but that is cut by the bourbon on the mid . really delicious . m a great brew with a nice carbonation but i feel like it s not quite as heavy thick and chewy as it could be . it s a little watery . d this is for sure an amazing beer . is it worth bucks i dunno . i m sure happy i got to try it and enjoy it . elegant is the best word i can use to describe this .,palate,0.7,1
label notched july or . i do n t like notched dating . it s never clear and a year is a big difference . ok enough complaining . . oz brown squatty pry top bottle . pours with little off white head that recedes quickly leaving the glass clean . nose is awesome . lots of dried figs dates and prunes . dark brown sugar burnt sugar a note of wet wool and freshly rained on yellow pine bark oddly specific i know . palate is bright and clean up until that burnt sugar thing comes raging in to take over and make the palate seem awkward . there s some acidity there no funk flavors though and dates dominate . finish is abrupt and interrupted by wait for it burnt sugar . the nose makes this super promising . but that palate is trashed by what must be over malted malt . maybe as it warms up . . food pairing some stinky ass soft ripened cheeses almonds and dates on a toasted baguette .,palate,0.3,0
ml bottle corked and caged label rendered in french . received as an extra in a trade with pugman . thanks again . pours a very dark brown black with very little red tone visible under light . tan head that dissipates quickly . aroma is sweet and winey with a touch of molasses . flavor is quite complex . starts with a bit of tartness or sourness which is quickly cancelled by a wave of sweet maltiness a layer of chocolate a return of the molasses and then a considerable roasty dryness and astringency . after a few minutes the dryness disappears and the sweetness returns . alcohol is virtually undetectable in the flavor . hard to believe this is . abv . mouthfeel is a little light for a beer this big but that would likely improve with age . carbonation is a tad too prickly for my personal tastes . overall a pretty tasty beer and not your american style baltic imperial porter . possibly more true to the classic style other than the abv . i d definitely drink it again .,palate,0.6,1
less prevalent than the green labeled ipa torpedo comes in with much more alcohol . and heavier copper flavor . nice aroma of hops but i would hope for a bit more being a hops lover . the celebration ale from the same company seems to hit the spot more than this beer but still worthy of a place in the fridge and still better than many micro beer ipa ii . this beer slides down easily and has a pleasant long lasting flavor . sierra nevada seems to me to be the only mass beer company that brews excellent beer for mass beer prices . these guys deserve a big pat on the back . bravo .,palate,0.6,1
a blackness with a espresso colored head s coffee beans ground soaked in licorice coffee and dark chocolate really bold t straight up coffee and espresso with bitter chocolate and a slight tang finish m medium carbonation and a bit watery for the style d i drink cup of coffee a day who am i to judge .,palate,0.6,1
this was left over from a party and was part of their holiday mixer pack . a pours a pale golden straw colour thin layer of head with no retention or lacing . s musty bread grassy notes and sweet corn . t again the bready notes dominate followed by the leafy and grassy notes they re too mild to be labelled hop notes though . sweet corn lingers on the palette . m appears thin but fills up on the tongue and finishes wet . probably the only thing this beer has going for it . o a poor excuse for an apa though a touch better than coors light or the like . i would never buy this on my own unless all other avenues have been exhausted .,palate,0.7,1
ginger obvious on the nose as well as other exotic spices that gives a real pleasure to feel the drink . unfortunately ginger blatant nose as well as other exotic spices that gives a real pleasure to feel the drink . unfortunately this is where is the big disappointment is that the mouth is extremely low and even if you feel the spices it was only in the background and it is impossible to ignore the lack of aftertaste and bitterness . what a shame that all the beer was enough with a balanced body to establish itself as a very large .,palate,0.4,0
oz bottle from the warren store . review from tasting yesterday . a. hazy straw . nice white head . some lacing s. pineapple . pine tree . citrus . t. pineapple . pine tree . i do n t really like how they went together but they came about at the beginning and the end of the taste respectively . m. actually a bit thin would have liked a bit more substantial body but it went down well enough . d. very fresh and refreshing . went well with spicy pad thai .,palate,0.6,1
sometimes i hate on this beer . usually when i have n t had one in a while . whenever i crack one i am always surprised how solid it is . a it pours a very good rich copper amber hue with a nice off white head . s the aroma is of beer . just basic beer . barley malted spiced with bitter hops and fermented with yeast . it is phenomenally uncomplicated . t the taste is again beer . it is not like anything . it is not caramel butter grapefruit pine banana none of it . it is just a very good lager . nicely roasted grain flavor balanced by bitter hops leaving the brew perfectly balanced . m perhaps the weakest link . the carbonation tends to create too much foam leading to a slight metallic aftertaste . d this is a beer for americans to be proud of . i wish every bmc drinker would convert to this or yuengling and get them off the belgian or south african swill ab inbev or sab miller,palate,0.6,1
this beer poured a white medium head that quickly disappeared . the body of this beer was very light . the smell was a blend of yeast cereal grains and maybe rice . this beer really did n t have a taste maybe carbonated sour water . this beer is really drinkable like water is . i ca n t believe red stripe was brewing this beer for years . this beer has anheuse busch miller and coors presences all over it . if you like commercial american beers you will love it but you get to pay import prices for it . if you like red stripe save your money pour some bud light into red stripe bottles .,palate,0.2,0
i feel it is worth noting that before even opening the bottle through the green glass bottle it appears that there is sediment in suspension throughout the entire beer . this beer has n t moved in hours yet the sediment is stuck suspended . i do n t think i ve seen that before . this beer pours a peach orange in color with a one finger off white head that dissipated to awkward foam around the rim of the glass . sediment is everywhere to be seen . it smells of rotten banana peels rotten apples and molding compost . that s not what i expected . the flavors are very sweet and kind of medicinal . it leaves a clove laiden aftertaste behind making you think you just had an artificial banana milkshake . this is just odd . it is n t as bad as the aromas so at least i m being spared a little bit . the more you try to drink it the more you get moist and moldy compost pile . wtf . i just do n t understand what two brothers was going for on this one . i realize that they ve been doing this for awhile but the is just strange and not in a cool and unique manner . this ended up being a drainpour and fast .,palate,0.6,1
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 .,palate,0.9,1
wasatch threw this in as an extra in one of our recent trades . thanks john . first of all this is a iipa that clocks in at abv . the bottle says as much and if you look at the picture on the profile it clearly says iipa . something is amiss but i m not sure what . distinguishing between squatters wasatch brewpub always seems to throw people off . i will submit a change request . hop rising has a clear orange body with a finger and a half of off white head . retention and lacing are both good . the aroma has a lot of hops malt and booze . lots of grapefruit bitterness and pine . caramel sweetness and a hint of heat come after that . the flavor follows suit . a good amount of bitter grapefruit and a bit of pine . probably moderate bitterness as far as a iipa goes . the big malt sweetness comes at about the same time and is about as powerful bringing flavors of caramel . the finish has a little bit of heat from the alcohol . the mouthfeel is pretty good . full bodied creamy with just a little bite from from the hops . hop rising is fairly good . the mouthfeel is probably the best part it s spot on .,palate,0.9,1
had on tap at winking lizard last month review from notes . to be honest this one did not live up to the hype in the slightest . there seems to be a really strong following of this one but i found it to be lackluster and undesirable for future sessions . appearance is a cloudy pinkish red color . not much in the way of head or lace . smelled faintly like a triple it has that slightly sweet yeasty belgian character . other scents a sour cidery quality clove and ginger . the taste was fairly one dimensional and stunted imo . tart cherries and an apparent sweetness dominate . not much in the way of other spices but ginger once more makes a brief appearance . too low on carbonation . in fact on further retrospection the carbonation was way too low considering that this is a belgian style ale . again i wo n t be paying for this again . there s been an increasingly large influx of new christmas beers every year and that coupled with the old staples that always wow will ensure that i always have many better options for my seasonal fix . the one bump i do give to drinkability is that the abv was very well hidden considering .,palate,0.3,0
a too distinguished a beer to be called brown this beer has a deep amber hue nearing red . the head from an aggresive pour is very impressive . although this beer is n t as strong as other barleywines i m impressed by the frothy cap . however it does recede into a slight white film . s blasting cascade aroma overwhlems the nose . as the beer drinks the malt and alcoholic fumes become more prominent but that spicy and citrusy zest consummate of cascade hops enlivens the senses . one of the best smelling beers i know . t hop oils course all over the palate before big malty sweetness rolls through . there s a stickyness to this beer that borders on cloying without exceeding the threshold . it s not the biggest serving but this ale remains thoroughly drinkable . the finish is marginally too sweet as the beer warms but really it s the alcoholic heat that s the knock against this beer . stronger beers hide the fusels better but if this beer were aged longer the cascade aroma and flavor might suffer . those facets really set this beer apart from everything else out there . m this beer is big and chewy without becoming tiresome . i can think of beers with more complex malt profiles and beers that are hoppier and dryer . all which hide their heat better . however this beer so wonderfully melds american hops rich malt and fruity esters it s hard to knock it where it lacks but look at other beers as failing where this one succeeds . o there s a bit of sting from the heat which detracts from overall enjoyment it s especially noticeable considering the relatively low abv . however this is a real ass kicker of a beer . i think anyone moving into the craft beer scene but familiar with wine and liquor ought to be introduced to this one .,palate,1.0,1
one of my first batches of homebrew was a honey porter and it came out fantastic . i ve never gotten to try a commercial example of this style . until now . appearance pours into my new sam adams glass a very dark brown . when held to light it s very clear though barely transparent and contains crimson amber highlights . the head starts small and drops quickly to the smallest collar . the etchings in the glass do help to replenish the head in the middle somewhat . smell honey is detectable but it seems more of a caramelly sweetness . burnt black malts are also prominent and buttery diacetyl lurks in the back . hop aroma is minimal and chocolaty and fruity smells begin to come out as it warms . taste again the vague honey sweetness is the prominent flavor and it at a perfect intensity . chocolate and black malt flavors form a flavorful but somewhat empty base beer . the finish is somewhat clean save for some pretty strong diacetyl flavors . very good nonetheless . mouthfeel mouthfeel is medium with a lower carbonation level . i d prefer a beer that is a little beefier and a little smoother . drinkability excellent . this is a quality beer and a great interpretation of a honey porter . the level of sweetness is just right and goes great with the chocolaty flavors of a porter . i ll be seeking this out again . soon enough i will be brewing another batch of my honey porter and i ll sit down with it and sam adams honey porter to give them a proper comparison . though i think it ll be too close to call .,palate,0.6,1
picked up during an august trip to seattle from bottleworks . first off great pics great blurb on the back just fantastic presentation . my wife i have talked about it being a shame to throw the bottles away it s like tossing a work of art . this beer is belgian to the core color nose taste . there s an abject fizziness to the brew i could do without reminds me of shasta in the summer of my youth a memory i did n t need to dredge up . taste is sweet light . barring the cost this is the kind of beer i could drink all night . right up to the point my unsuspecting head smacked into the floor . this is my first foray into lost abbey although i have a couple more in the basement for a rainy day . maybe it s just the stylish bomber but i was expecting something a little more . radical . this is a solid beer but not the hellion i was expecting .,palate,0.6,1
ml bottle into a duvel tulip . a hazy deep amber body topped with a huge billowing tan head over three inches on the initial pour . this settles out eventually leaving smooth lumps of denser foam scattered around the glass surprisingly little lacing however . s i have a feeling i m going to like this beer . straightforward aroma of sweet fruity wheat with some yeast spiciness in there as well . it s a fabulous aroma but maybe not quite as complex and multi layered as i was hoping for . t not nearly as spicy as the nose indicated here is where the beer s depth really asserts itself . initial flavors are of deep dark fruits raisins and plums followed by a bit of prickly wheat freshness and finished with a blast of alcohol and candi sugar sweetness the aftertaste reminds me more of st. bernardus abt than any other beer i can think of . sweet and delicious . m exactly what i look for in a beer full bodied and creamy with abundant soft carbonation . d this is the only downside of this beer it s so sweet and does so little to mask its substantial abv that i ca n t really imagine having another one at least not right away . not bad for what it is though . notes this one definitely deserves its spot in the top and its abundant availability makes things even better . i ll definitely be picking this one up in the future i m sure it will make a great winter beer . cheers .,palate,1.0,1
from a re sealed bottle from a certain beer writer s secret stash hidden behind the counter at beer monger s in portland or . massive fluffy white head despite having been open a while . whitish to faint brown hazy body . nice lace . wheat forward sweet with banana then hops and some peppery saison spice on the finish outstanding . feels way too foamy which cuts the taste . outstanding wheatwine light bodied and kind of an imperial saison quite interesting .,palate,0.4,0
a pours a beautiful amber color with a nice two finger white head that has tiny bubbles and beautiful lacing on my glass . t beautiful floral hop notes with lots of citrus and a little pine coming in . there is also a distinct caramel malt odor that comes through . t really nice taste . this is a good ipa . the hops are punget and citrusy . also a ton of pine comes through and it is well rounded by the caramel malt i smelled . in no way is it balanced but its not bad for an ipa . really tasty and impressive . m smooth and crisp . feels resinous as well which is great for an ipa . d super drinkable . possibly one of my new favorite casual ipas . great brew .,palate,1.0,1
appearance clear dark brown color weak carbonation small head and weak retention . smell nice balance of hops malt caramel and spice . taste almost overpowering of hops not much malt taste . mouthfeel medium thickness almost chewy minimal froth . drinkability below average . bitterness filling and alcohol content demand slower drinking . summary this is an average beer . i gave it . or c . this has an extremely hoppy taste even for an ale . i liked the smell but i can barely taste any of the malts or spice . it would be better if it were more balanced . it is very filling has nice alcohol content and warms me up like it says it should . it also makes me hungry and sleepy . i would drink this beer sparingly but would never turn it down if offered one .,palate,0.8,1
a served on tap in a big mug beer has a nice head and retains islands of foam throughout the drinking . lots of carbonation bubbles . s caramel malts and hops predominant upon further inspection grassy and floral tones detected . t caramel spice and grassy taste accented by the hops . the longer you drink the beer you start to notice a sweetness . i actually do not care for this sweetness but the beer still has great flavor m nice carbonation but the body is a little weak . d very drinkable beer easy to find beer . the only thing i notice is the beer is a bit too sweet as your mouth becomes accustomed to the hops you start to notice it more and more . all in all i think this is a great example of an under produced beer style . you can find it just about everywhere its a good beer to choose when your at a bar with somewhat meager choice of taps . it is also good beer to bring to a party and try to get your buddies into craft .,palate,0.6,1
picked up on a whim from kj baarons . i almos twonder if i got an infected bottle as while it didnt errupt there was no way i could pour this without a massive finger head appearing . incredibly annoying . a okay so sure it has a huge fluffy four finger ligth mocha head but its just too much . massive massive clumpy side lacing.not much head retention after the first inch or so . s grassy hops and some light malt sweetness and chocolate . almost nonexistant though . t pretty much the same . run of the mill black ipa flavours bitter hops and roasted malts . m what the heck is this . incredibly over carbonated here to the point of being sharp . just very unpleasant . o average run of the mill black ipa . looks nice but is this feature normal or just the result of a possibly infected bottle due to the massive over carbonation .,palate,0.3,0
reviewed from tasting notes from . batch . a malty dark amber color with nice carbonation . clear s amazing smell of malt and pine . one of the best smelling beers i have ever sniffed . clean nothing offensive the smell begs it to be drank . t this is a very malt heavy ipa but it must be kept in mind that after year of aging the hops have decreased a bit . this was still a bitter beer and had a good piney hop flavor but the malt and alcohol became much more prominent . the after taste was harsh alcohol and it lingered . somewhat unpleasant but did n t detract from the overall taste . m thick and malty . warm alcohol . o such a fantastic beer . i had it fresh as well when it was first released and remember it being awesome . i m sure it is a totally different beer after the aging . either way seek it out drink a few fresh and hold on to a few . founder s just does n t do bad beer .,palate,0.7,1
a pours a nice amberish orange color with a beautiful looking head . looks delicious ca n t wait to jump in s a blast of grapefruit right out of the gates big juicy and fresh . a bit of spicy floralness and caramel malt is hiding beneath the grapefruit aroma . this is a dream of a dipa in the nose . let s see if this translates to the palate . t the nose was a bit deceiving . starts off with a bit of spiciness warrior hops . that fades to a bit of toasted and a dash of bready malts . next up is a bit of grapefruit citrus bitterness that wraps this one up and lingers on the palate for a while . it does n t have quite the punch i was expecting it to have but that s not to say it is n t big and bold this beer needs respect . m nice full and creamy . excellent body d pretty solid imperial amber ipa . . the nose had me very excited for an awesome beer . although the nose got a little lost in translation this was still a very tasty enjoyable brew . i can see why this is a highly anticipated release every late winter early spring . got ta give props to samueljackson for the opportunity .,palate,1.0,1
aroma is n t very pronounced on this one just aroma of dark malts and an earthy cacao . this beer is very light and refreshing . a light cacao powder flavor with just a slight roasty maltiness to cap it off . the consistency and flavor to a lesser extent resemble that of a home made chocolate milk . super creamy with little carbonation . the lack of hops make this beer a very straight forward simple beer that can be enjoyed over the coarse of an evening .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a oz . bottle into a samuel adams boston lager glass . appearance pours a translucent apple juice color . has a thin fizzy head that dissipates almost immediately and leaves absolutely no head or lacing . it looks more like sparkling cider than beer . smell smells very strongly of ginger backed by some grapefruit . taste has a very mild bitterness up front that develops into a strong ginger taste . has a grapefruit juice flavor towards at the back with a mild acerbic feel . mouthfeel light bodied and crisp . overall this beer might be a little too gimmicky to work well . the ginger flavor is unappealing and completely overpowers whatever else might have been in this beer . the grapefruit might ve worked on its own if it had been allowed to . unfortunately the ginger and grapefruit also take away from this beer s drinkability dooming it as an effective summer seasonal . skip this one .,palate,0.8,1
bottle from simon and pixieskid . it came highly recommended . poured a nice light golden with a nice fingers of head . nose immediately jumps out . bubblegum . they did n t mention that . taste is much the same bubblegum . seems like there is something wrong with this . they highly recommended this beer and they have great taste but this does n t taste great . this is a fresh ml bottle . long long long story short went back to talk to simon about this beer and he called the brewery . turns out that for their latest bombers they changed the yeast to a belgian yeast strain without mentioning it to anyone . i did get to try the regular though it was a few months old and it was much much better than the new bombers . so . this one can be a crap shoot . i dont know if they are going to keep with the bubblegum belgian yeast or the regular style but lets hope they go back . i cant in good conscience review the bad or the good so i will score it as a mix of the two . the regular is a decent beer nothing to write home about but good for a french ipa . the finish is clean and the is not noticeable . the one with the belgian yeast tastes like bubblegum and is terrible .,palate,0.8,1
i had this bottle under the alias cantillon classic gueuze . . this brew is sour in the nose . slight bitter aroma as well . the taste was very sour . .i got lemons out of it as well . another oddball from canitllon . .maybe i should start trying these beers when i m not wasted . .i even love sour ales . and sour candy . .,palate,0.8,1
kinda surprised at how many people are high on this beer . i m starting to find an over the top trend with this brewery when it comes to beer styles that have sweetness . i suppose that some people might think that is a plus but its just not my thing . just cracking the cap off this thing made my kitchen smell like the local candy store . with each sip the over powering sweetness built until i could n t tolerate it any more . had to come back to this one to polish it off but did n t enjoy it at all . if ya digg sweet take a stab .,palate,0.7,1
bottle to pint glass . a pours with the whitest head imaginable . only one finger high but the retention is amazing . the head starts out fluffy becomes fizzy and lands on creamy as it is constantly being fed by a relentless rush of bubbles . sea foam style lace is immaculate and sticks to the glass in sheets . the body is perfectly clear and the typical light honeycomb yellow pilsner color . perfect appearance no questions asked . s light to medium pilsner and crystal malts . the hops have average intensity and are of the saaz and mitt . hallertau variety from the website . the result is mostly lemony aromas backed by grass and flower stems . t the flavor follows the nose . the sunshine pils provides a quality pilsner taste without displaying anything extraordinary but remaining true to style . pennsylvania has a strong german heritage and i suppose this is why they are so proficient in german beer styles . m medium body with a creamy minerally texture . the carbonation level is average but the effervescence is fine fizzy and perfectly appropriate . lightly sweet mid palate with a moderately bitter finish . spot on i do n t think there is any room for improvement . d drinkability is just a nod above average for me . i can appreciate a good pilsner no doubt but i d rather be enamored with a great one .,palate,1.0,1
appearance poured from a bottle into an english style real pint glass in low altitude galway ireland . three finger head retains well and moderately thick . a pale yellow gold colour that looks a bit bland . fairly clear you can almost see through it . not quite inviting but not a turn off . smell a biscuity scent not quite pine but with a reserved freshness . it s a clean scent but i m already concerned about the balance of flavor . taste bland notes of weak flavours none of which dominate the beer followed by a bitter finish akin to an ipa . it s a clean finish and not to my tastes but it suits the beer . i m not left wanting another sip but the wetness is n t necessarily refreshing . overall it s built without much character a bit boring . mouthfeel chewy but coarse a body without too much weight but also without character . too much carbonation . i would n t buy it again but fans of ipas may enjoy what is has to offer if their expectations are n t too high .,palate,0.3,0
batch . bottle pulled from my cellar provided by a trade partner long ago . pours a four finger borwn head over four fingers of very dark and cloudy particulated beer . smells chocolate and sugary during the pour . to the nose it s molasses pithy hops and smoked malt . mushroom flesh and a hint of chocolate . tastes phenolic smokey woody hopy and an alcohol burn . bitter witha carbonation sting and alcohol burn . some roast and chocolate way beneath . wet sweet and yet stingy in many ways . some bit of funk in the aftertastes and definitely in the burps . this is the best offering i ve had from this brewery which is n t saying much . way too sharply overcarobnated slick mouthfeel and kinda viscous . sticky and hangs onthe tongue . i hope to never try another beer from this brewery .,palate,0.7,1
not much fanfare for this gabf silver medalist but i m excited to try none the less . a three fingers worth of fluffy yet chunky light tan khaki head with a even but slanted top . very modest retention gives way to a slightly fizzy unbalanced lacing . rich warm dark brown color . some light leaks into the glass around the edges and produces some ruby highlights . mostly still but some minor carbonation can be created by slightly rocking the glass back and forth . s rich and buttery . toffee . dark fruits . figs . raisins . a slight medicinal presence . a touch of dark chocolate . pleasant and fairly complex just a bit too subdued . t not nearly the malt bomb that i was expecting . light roasted malts . lots of dark bread tones . perhaps just a touch of raisin sweetness . subtle amounts of peat and smoke . surprised to find loads of black licorice on the finish . m bristling with prickly carbonation that sits on the tongue . medium bodied . heavy . dense . slightly sticky . a little bit of a burnt or charred feel . d respectable and drinkable but an average at best scotch ale . really falls short in terms of mouthfeel . i m not qualified beer judge but the silver medal at the gabf surprises me in this case . while there is nothing wrong with this offering there are many many better offerings out there .,palate,0.4,0
a darkest brown with a light tan head that manages to cling on and revive well after swirling agitation . s coffee char bitter chocolate with a little tart raspberry on top . t sweet coffee hoppy lingering aftertaste for upwards of seconds . m not as thick as i d like it to taste considering how rich the smell is . the smell really grabbed me and i wish the beer coated better even with the long finish . d very drinkable with the lighter mouthfeel it s easier to forget how much you ve had . not my favorite imperial stout although i have been spoiled in the past so perhaps that is not left hand s fault . i really wanted this beer to be viscous with the rich nose so that was a little disappointing but do n t let that keep you from trying it it is a good beer and easier for me at least to find than a lot of other ris s . overall thumbs up .,palate,0.6,1
ml bottle purchased at green s in atlanta . a pours a clear ruby garnet with a nice white head with decent retention . good lacing . s mainly barnyard funk with some horseblanket thrown in . faint fruity sweetness . t cherries . lots of sugary cherry sweetness . too much if you ask me . reminds me of lindemans . m medium body smooth medium low carbonation . d this is where the beer falls short . the sugary sweetness of the brew makes it hard to drink . overall not really impressed with the kriek . overly sweet artificial . would make an acceptable dessert beer but that s about it .,palate,0.8,1
poured from oz bottle into oz samuel adams perfect pint glass . appearance light copper in color with a large slightly orange tinted head that dissipates pretty quickly and leaves behind a lot of spots of lace . smell smells a lot like a pilsner it has some sweet grain malt aromas with citrus and a bit of a piney aroma . taste begins sweet and somewhat citrusy rounding out to a fairly strong hop bitterness backed up by bready flavors . mouthfeel light to medium body with balanced carbonation and a dry finish . drinkability a good beer that definitely seems like it would fit well with the spring . this is something i would n t get excited about but it is a good beer to drink during the springtime .,palate,0.9,1
a clean copper pour . s crisp floral nose with a bit of piney grassy accents . t holy fresh . i have n t tasted many fresh ipa s so bear with me immediately struck by a sweetness that tapers off with the bitter hops lasting . this has such a nice balance of taste . i totally need to check out more fresh hopped brews . m high carbonation medium bodied nice overall feel on the tongue . d definitely drinkable . i d have this as a staple in my fridge if the shelf life was n t so short limited and a bit spendy . very well crafted brew . i suppose i expect that from surly .,palate,1.0,1
oz . snifter . mild psst upon opening . very clear copper colored brew pours with minimal head formation . head does n t stick around in both senses . smell is yeasty carbon dioxide y mild malts and fruity think juicy juice . very fine bubbles form on the edges of the glass . whoa . taste is bitter the whole way through . the flavor is very sharp on the palate yeast very present although unfortunately so . the sweet complex malty front is almost entirely missing on this barleywine . on the other hand the percent abv is well masked . flavor improves a little with warmth . mouthfeel is nice the superfine carbonation lends to a nice coating around the mouth not too syrupy at all the beer lingers just long enough now if only the flavor was worth it . personally the beer makes me a little sick . i appreciate the solid craftsmanship excellent presentation etc this just is n t one of those fireside brews you want to cherish all night . not a beer i d have more than one a night or year for that matter .,palate,0.8,1
ml bottle poured into pint glass . a pours a cloudy copperish gold with a decent head but the head dissipates almost immediately . there was absolutely no lacing present . s hops are the most present with floral notes picking up as the beer warms . nothing really remarkable . t really not impressive the first notes are strong citrus grapefruit and you have to wait for hints of malted barley and fruits to come through . the citrus is too overpowering to be considered a good tasting beer . m the strong attribute of the beer is the mouthfeel . for . abv the alcohol is not detectable and the carbonation is light . this beer feels almost delicate . d i wo n t buy another bottle but i wo n t turn down a glass . i will try on tap if ever found as i feel this is a style that is not best suited to bottling .,palate,0.8,1
poured into a tulip glass the beer has a clear ruby amber coloring with a skinny bubbly sparse head that quickly disappears . semi sweet malt flavors with coriander spicing . also some darker fruit notes to the aroma . the beer has sour and tart malt flavors with a light spice that does n t fully balance . light flavors on a round and oily slick body . the beer has a roasted and slightly sour aftertaste with the sour characteristics lingering into the slick finish . not overly impressed on this one and the mouthfeel makes me want to seek other dubbels to spend my money on .,palate,0.3,0
draft . stopped in the jolly pumpkin brewery and had a little sampler of several beers . dark brown black color with a slight tan head . cocoa chocolate and coffee notes and taste . slight bitter end . leather lingering taste . milky smooth is probably its best attribute . medium mouthfeel . in my opinion this is not a great example of this style .,palate,0.8,1
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass a goldenrod body with a nice two finger head nothing special . expected more . s wonderful smell that reminds me of raspberry flavored iced tea from snapple no real resemblance of beer at all in the aromas t i was underwhelmed by the taste of the raspberry flavor but quickly afterwards an overwhelming strong bitter flavor stays on your tongue and just does n t go away . surprisingly as you drink this extremely surpisingly bitter beer you ll notice it gets better as it gets warm . maybe it was supposed to be consumed at room temperature but even so it is nothing special . m good smooth mouthfeel feels great going down . d it took me an hour to drink one of these . there s no chance i d be able to willingly drink a second one right after the first no matter the circumstances .,palate,0.7,1
a red brown with a thin head s flowers bubble gum and some bread very interesting but not very nice imo t a lot like the smell but more fresh bread and add some mild hop flavor and some wood . md thin and not much of a body to it . could drink more but did n t really want to with other good beer available .,palate,0.4,0
purchased a pack at the local trader joes . i hadnt tasted this brew before but figured id take a chance because the price was right and i was thirsty . poured burgundy amber into a tulip glass with a smallish off white head and some decent lacing which faded shortly after the pour . smelled of apples and other tart fruit with hints of plum and dark grape . dark fruits and caramel malt emerged at the front of the taste along with a lingering of understated butterscotch . some mildly unpleasant bitter metallic tones emerged in the middle but were not too distracting . a slight woody undertone carried throughout with moderate alcohol in the middle and end . some sour fruit notes and hops come out in the back end of the brew and finished it up nicely . abv was not listed but id guess around . . smooth mouthfeel with a moderate amount of carbonation and just a little watery in the finish . this beer was much better than i anticipated . my favorite hales brew is still the wee heavy ale but this was a nice surprise and i will purchase it again .,palate,0.6,1
bottle via trade thanks to stephens . pours a dark reddish brown color with a creamy tan head and excellent lacing . nice aroma if not too pronounced roast caramel milk chocolate and mild anise . flavor is roasty and somewhat chocolatey with caramel anise and floral and earthy hop notes . good drying roastiness on the palate . medium bodied maybe just a little bit thin . this is very enjoyable overall . a very good example of the style . highly drinkable .,palate,0.6,1
appearance a brilliant red pour with a nice tannish head great contrast to the color of the beer . i could never write up a review without mention of the label . red is one cooky looking old man who i would love to sit around the table with share some of his beer and indulge in his stories . but back to the brew there is plenty of lace in the glass that accentuates this premier beer . smell the hoppy aroma is bright and refreshing . grapefruit rushes your senses and makes your mouth water with anticipation . taste the grapefruit is first and foremost but maybe that is a direct result of being so aromatic . the hoppy bitterness perfectly matches the crisp and tartness of the grapefruit . mouthfeel wow this beer is full of carbonation and extremely crisp biting the tip of your tongue . a medium bodied ale whose carbonation lasts from the beginning of the first sip all the way through the tasting experience down to your stomach . drinkability this beer is extremely refreshing . and even with all of the carbonation i drink the piss out of this beer and do n t feel gaseous bloated or full . i really enjoy ryes and this is my favorite bottled rye so far .,palate,0.7,1
poured from oz brown bottle into a clear oversized wine glass . single purchased from wine warehouse charlottesville va for . . a deep chestnut with finger tan head with good retention and lacing . s sticky caramel and toffee dark fruits like raisins and figs and spicy hops t bold sticky sweet rum raisin flavor finished with leafy spicy hops m full bodied without being syrupy with lively carbonation and sweet toffee and date aftertaste . d easily the best sa offering luscious and brash with careful craftsmanship to deliver a fabulous dopplebock . i enjoyed this more than ayinger and on par with korbinian .,palate,1.0,1
a poured a golden yellow amber color with a decent two finger head . light lacing and great carbonation but that s where it ends . s like loudon s cherry cough drops . artificial cherry flavor dominates everything else . t kind of like a dr. pepper sorry but that s all that popped into my head as i swallowed . like the nose too many artificial notes . m light and fizzy thin bodied . d very easy to drink . went down like a soda i could pound these on a really hot day in the summer . but i fear my mommy would yell me at and wind up with a tummy ache .,palate,0.4,0
on tap at the brewpub ages ago review from notes . pours a clear amber color with a firm tan head . citric sweet aroma candied oranges caramel pine . flavor is much the same lots of deep sweet maltiness and a strong fruity hop profile . plays well off the alcohol notes but this is a little tough to get through a snifter . palate fatigue from all angles boozy sweet thick . a nice offering in extreme moderation .,palate,0.4,0
oz . bottle into a pint glass a pours a hazy amber honey brown color with some red shining through . moderate pour yields a one and a half finger cream colored head that dissipates very quickly to leave a wispy ring of foam around the top of the beer and a good lacing on the sides of the glass . s sweet bready malt aroma with hints of caramel and nuts . only the faintest trace of piny hop presence . t sugary and sweet malt is the first thing i taste but its not too sweet . toasted nuts and caramel flavors in the background . hop profile is only slightly stronger than the nose lets on not too much hop in this beer . clean and delicious malts balanced with adequate but not overpowering hops . m a bit thin i was kind of expecting it to be a bit more viscous . not as thick as a stout or even a porter but i was expecting it to be a bit thicker than it is . moderate carbonation coupled with a smooth and overall pleasing consistency . d such a clean and refreshing beer . simple and tasty but with enough complexity to make me want more than one . with the reasonable abv this would be a great beer to have one or two with dinner or while hanging out watching the game . another beer from smuttynose that i really enjoyed .,palate,0.6,1
poured a copper brown color with a finger of head . smell is sweet with some spices and nutty piney hints . the taste is where it went south for me . for an octoberfest it was rather tame and boring . absent of spices and any hops which a marzen should have at least some of this brew is just flat . too thin . it is easy drinking but not something i ll run back for .,palate,0.8,1
poured chilled into a standard pint glass and consumed between and . a brown but with grayish tint foam was short and was gone within a minute . s hint of roasted malt . t too much like a stout for my liking bitter tangy . m nice better than some . d very hard at first due to harsh taste second half was a bit more drinkable .,palate,0.9,1
an amazing brew . tried it for it s value price and found a great beer . darker gold color with a short lived head . medium strength carbonation with a wonderful complex flavor of hops barley and corn . somewhat similar to pbr but upper canada has an after taste that pbt ca n t compare with . usually i do n t care for beers to have much of an after taste but with this brew it s all good . i would recommend this beer to anyone who can get their hand on it . give it a try and i think you ll really enjoy it .,palate,0.6,1
this beer poured a medium sized off white head that consisted of fine small bubbles.the body was clear with no carbonation.the hue was orange and there was only a fair amount of lacing.the nose was malty and also of apples.the flavor was bitter hoppy and it left an aftertaste.the mouthfeel was smooth .,palate,0.4,0
a nice amber color . good head retention . leaves very nice lacing all the way down . s faint hops forest smells not unpleasant sawdust bread t disappointing watery . a little bitterness up front but no real bite . subdued yeast and malt flavors in the middle but falls flat at the end . no real aftertaste . i had to search for the flavors . m creamy smooth . decent body . a little thin . d not bad not great . it wo n t be on my want list . it tastes diluted . a little heavy on the water . i ve tasted comparable kit beers .,palate,0.4,0
it saddens me to write this review i love unibroue and were it not for my sentimental regard for the brewer my scores would probably be lower . this is a new offering from one of my local beer bars i ve never had it and i was excited . served in an unibroue tulip this and the anticipation were the high points pours with a finger beige head dark brown perhaps slightly murky i had a poor light source to judge a dark beer . moderate lacing . aroma is of nutty sourdough slightly musty yeast the typical unibroue smell yet more musty than usual . as the beer warms mild spice aromas become evident . no malts hops or esters present . taste is of brown or burnt sugar and molasses up front which expands into a root beer like syrupy flavor with the accompanying woody earthy spices clove licorice sassafras and maybe a touch of mint . very sweet throughout with nothing to provide balance . just a dash of bitterness . as it warms some sourness and dark fruit flavors come out . mouthfeel is moderately full mild carbonation quite syrupy . the mouthfeel is not heavy but it is very syrupy if that makes any sense . overall it tastes like root beer gone bad . too sweet no malt or hop presence . while reviewing i was n t sure what style this was supposed to be but it did n t rate well in any case . it does n t improve as it warms it just gets more fruity and boozy . i get only yeast flavors upfront a blast of root beer on the mid palate and a cringe inducing sour sweetness on the finish . i forced myself through about of the glass and then gave up . i m trying to find the words to express my disappointment it s almost like growing up thinking that your mother is of royal descent then finding out that she was really a barren whore and you were adopted from gypsies . edit i had to post a follow up it s been about hours now since i drank this beer i ve had beers since then and i keep tasting this beer on the tail end of every sip i take . this is truly la terrible .,palate,0.6,1
clear light mahogany with a thin tan head with little retention or lacing . light floral and fruit sweetness and honey hmm do you think this will be sweet . . i wrote down uber sweet pineapple an caramel with a hint of barley and ranier cherry with a sweet alcohol finish . there is some unpleasant and unwelcome bitterness as the beer warmed up almost room temp because it was n t very chilled to begin with . a big tingly mouthcoating and silky consistency and shocking little syrup feel despite the sweetness . even though this has a huge abv the warming sensation was minimal with it mostly being in the taste . the bitterness in the end was unfortunate but this is still a sweet tooth beer which i look forward to having again sometime .,palate,1.0,1
bottle . poured into a nb tulip glass a medium copper color with a white head that quickly settles to collar around the glass . closing my eyes the aroma is decenlty strong belgian yeast aromatics clove banana fruity etc i wouldnt say that pomegranate sticks out here . malty some biscuit a light tartness spice herbal all come out in the flavor . again not overly a pom taste . bubblegum and some green apple . rye whickey barrel . really . what was the point as it doesnt come out to me really . im not hating this for what it is but for what went into it its not the best its decent but that about it . medium mouthfeel .,palate,0.8,1
brand new this week and i hop this is a winner for o malley s . so far i have n t really like much of their offerings . o malley s is still a rockin place to go to . oz bottle that creates a loud hiss when the crown is cracked off . the second i had even gushed a bit . poured into my hobgoblin stange . even with a slow pour the head tries to foam over which is hard to do with a tall glass like a stange . could be a sign of over or unbalanced carbonation . the color is a nice reddish amber with very active carbonation bubbles . the smell has a dry cracker tartness to it . the rye is acidic and dark . hints of other citric notes are present . the taste is acrid with hints of apple cider vinegar and dark rye bread but it seems unblended . they are side by side but not really working together . the mouthfeel is unbalanced as if the carbonation and the liquid will not merge . for as much noise the carbonation made on opening the bottle it seems quite on the palate . there seems like there may be an issue with the bottling at weston .,palate,0.4,0
i had different years and the latter was far below the other . the first was terrific . i m not sure if it was the brewers or stores mess up . i m reviewing the one i enjoyed . by the way this is still being made . i lived a couple miles from the place for years . they still make the two beers on here and quite a few others . the weihnachsbier is one of my favorites . i ca n t say i remember much of the beer now . it was grainy which is typical for the area . however they do a nice job of balancing which is sadly not always typical .,palate,0.6,1
on tap at stone . pure yellow orange honey color very clear and bright in the glass with a nice white head . a very floral light orange and citrus nose that is very inviting and pleasant . nice flavors of orange and grapefruit with a nice fresh hop character and with nice balance and while nice and appealing fresh and clean flavors mouthfeel is a little thin and with very light carbonation . short flavors short in the mouth and with a short finish but still a very pleasant quality drink . very good so pleasant that one just wants more of everything .,palate,0.4,0
very cloudy golden hue . thin white head consists of tiny well laced bubbles . yeats particles ride the bottom of the glass . huge clean yeast aroma smells pure fermentation accompanied by those very floral and herbal notes . theres a slight creamy lactic component in there but it makes for a nice marriage with thegrassy and slightly citrusy bite . notes of rosewater hops . entering the mouth i immediately take notice of the huge mouthfeel on this . this is fluffy powdery quaffable and has this charming soft carbonation that is typical of great beers . palate displays a superb spicy bitterness executed in incredible balance and harmony this and the mouthfeel are the attractions imo gentle woodiness . its ultimately not very flavorful never pungent anyway or flavors are just hard to pinpoint but the flavor balance is part of the meeting . let me tell you that im pleased to have bottle left id feel like drinking it now almost .,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle obtained from zipp s minneapolis in summer and consumed spring . i ve been eager to break into these for a loo oong time . pours a particulated blood ruby red . oops i guess i must have gotten some sediment in the glass . hard pour to get a rust orange head that just barely covers the liquid . smells potently of alcohol . also pungent tangerine caramel biscuit and aged c hops similar in smell to yard s ipa and arcadia batch . tastes tangerine caramel and alcohol . the beer starts sweet and then quickly jumps to the alcohol followed by hop bitter with hop tangerine flavor . in the background is a rough driftwood quality does n t sound good . but it s actually kinda interesting and maybe a hint of nutty . it s sour and there is a fairly potent alcohol sting on my tongue . some fruity esters gentle apricot and some pear but they are cut short by the alcohol . the hops and alcohol combine and deteriorate in a way i m not fond of . too bad as i usually love bell s offerings . this may be over aged as the predominant flavors are alcohol and broken down hop . mouthfeel is thick and it s mildly carbonated . just a touch of lacing on the inside of the glass .,palate,0.9,1
bottle . chilled sample in a pint glass . the brew pours a hazy chestnut with tons of yeast sediment . the color actually reminds me of a cider . aroma is of molasses and brown sugar some chocolate and ripe fruitiness too . first sip much thinner body than expected almost no carbonation . maybe let it age just a bit long . the body is actually a little watery . flavor is sweet ripe fruit and brown sugar with some toffee too . no real alcohol presence . beer goes down very easy and smooth but the finish is a little empty . not the best brew for aging i think even with the hype on the label .,palate,0.4,0
bought this after reading recommendations for it in the forum here at ba . my local bottle shop is n t carrying any other sand creek beer any more due to lack of interest sales but they do continue to carry the hard lemonade . my first pour into a standard pint glass was rather vigorous and i was presented with lots of foam head . i was expecting something closer to mike s hard lemonade with carbonation being on the low side . this is not the case here . a second pour later which was treated like a normal beer pour was much easier to deal with and left a nice white fluffy head . smells like lemons . fresh squeezed natural lemons . not the artificial stuff here . first taste i was taken aback . sweeter than i expected much more like a beer than i was expecting . not alot of booze heat . very refreshing . goes does way too easily . could be dangerous if sessioned . glad i tried this and plan to keep this in my fridge all summer long alternating with leines shandy . a wonderful drink .,palate,1.0,1
black and beautiful with a receding hairline . oatmeal is big with some roast and tannins . a quick bitter hop flavor accompanying the black malt burnt coffee flavor . oat sweetness and some chocolate to admonish the bitterness . the finish is long and sweet with waves of astringency . glad to have this available in the bottle one of the nicer oatmeal stouts .,palate,1.0,1
a dark brown to black with a fluffy head . s light sweet roasted aroma . t the base flavor is cola with light roasted smoky notes . lacks depth not as rich as i was hoping for . a bit too sweet for the style more robust roasted malts would improve this . m light for the style . d compared to other oatmeal stouts this is below average but that s not to say this is n t a nice enjoyable beer .,palate,0.4,0
oz bottle with the label marked for september clear deep amber color . low to moderate head fades quickly to just a wisp and thin ring . negligible lacing except for one ring in the middle . hops are grassy with moderate pine notes but certainly not strong enough aroma wise . toasted lightly caramelized malt gives way to a faint cider note and all a bit subdued with a metallic whiff at the end . flavor is sweet lightly caramelized malt upfront with slight phenolic note then grassy hop which is mildly pine . cider like esters . moderate bitterness into a semi dry lightly resinous finish . not to thin with lively carbonation . would have fared a little better as an english ipa,palate,0.8,1
appearance golden orange . super clear beer with nice bubbles . aroma very grapy . super fruity up front . syrupy sweetness from caramel in the aroma . taste sweet caramel and sweetness strike up front . finish is nice and dry . the beer seems to thin a bit in the mouthfeel . this beer is very decieving to the taste considering it s abv . notes nice dry finish . very clean beer for a triple slightly thin in the mouthfeel but that helps give this beer a nice clean dry finish .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a large tulip glass . pours an orangish amber color with a large creamy white head that possesses excellent retention and lacing qualities . the aroma is sweet malt and an oily citrus hops mouthwatering . the taste is smooth and creamy with some malt up front and an explosion of bitter citrusy hops in the finish . it is almost reminiscent of biting into a grapefruit . the palate is delightfully smooth and creamy . overall this is an outstanding dipa that is sure to fill anyones hop fix for the evening . highly recommended .,palate,1.0,1
i know my scores are kind of all over the place but let me explain . poured into a standard pint . pours a thick looking black but wait . holy head batman . half the bottle on a relatively moderate slower than average but not slow pour and the glass is half foam . the beer was warmed for about minutes but is not by any means warm . the pour took a lot longer than i thought . this was the first strike on this beer . the liquid looks fantastic and the head is a nice dark tan color but the size of the head is too much . smell is a nice roasted scent . nothing overwhelming . perhaps a little burnt coffee in there as well . it s definitely a good smell . taste is awesome . lots of roasted malts . i noticed something familiar but could n t put my finger on it until going through some of the previous reviews . it s toffee . as the beer warms and gets towards the end of the glass the toffee disappears and turns into a slight chocolate malt flavor though the roasted malts stay dominant . mouthfeel takes a hit because of the extra carbonation . though it s not overwhelming it s a little too much . it also takes a hit because while it looks thick it feels a bit thinner than it should be . this is one very drinkable stout and a great stout at that . i would definitely recommend this one to anyone looking for a good stout and could easily spend the night drinking these .,palate,0.6,1
poured a light straw color with some copper tinting . perfect clarity and two fingers of fine white foam adourned my glass . the aroma was of fresh cut wood and malt . the flavor started with a ginger bite followed by a pale malt flavor . the ginger provide a nice tang which does n t overpower the beer flavor but rather gives it a fresh light summer beer flavor profile . the carbonation was thin as was the mouthfeel . still this beer was quite drinkable . if it was n t for it s lack of flavor other than that of ginger i d have given it higher marks .,palate,0.4,0
a golden colored pour with a massive head . somewhat suprising as i was thinking based on the describtion of cocoa and chocolate that this would be a much darker beer . s all i could pick up was the sweet smell of honey and yeast . t very disappointing . like the nose all i could pick up was the honey . zero cocoa chocolate or chillies . how does this happen . i was hoping it would get better as it warmed up but still nothing . other than the honey it could have been a bmc . if bmc could put out a honey beer this is what it would taste like . m the honey seems to add a little body to this but other than that just average . d it s drinkable you could probably put down quite a few as the abv does n t come out at all on this one . it s get a low score though since i feel like i spent on a hyped up bmc . i was really excited to try this based on the describtion . by far the least flavorful beer from dfh i ve had . unless the recipe changes to add a lot more flavor i would never drop on this again .,palate,0.6,1
draft at prime . very watery black with some head and lace . water tasted clorine . not working . some chocolate malt malting and some roast but not really a sweet stout style . fairly weak for the style . i could use this for cooking however.passable .,palate,0.4,0
thanks xmarcnolanx for the trade . a . very clear light gold fluffy white head dies too soon but leaves a little lace . lively carbonation . s. pilsner enough but a little strong and bracing . almost detergent like with a real strong noble hop punch to the nose . smells too intense for me not soothing at all . grassy but sort of a harsh medicinal note too . . hmm . after minutes the harshness disappears but so does most of the smell . t. again this is hitting most of the right notes it just does n t come together . pale malt and leafy lemony hop notes are all here but the beer has an unpleasing bitterness that does n t jive with the best of em and is actually a little not much but still too much astringent . the bitterness sticks to the back of my tongue reminding me of all the medicine i chewed as a kid . ugh . m. very fizzy makes ya open your eyes . thin expected pilsner body . pretty good . finishes dry . aftertaste is a little cooked corn some sweet floral malts and that weird hop bitterness that really needs to be dialed down or changed up . d. it s almost like schafly was trying too hard if ya know what i mean . all the elements of a good pilsner are here but it s too in your face and the hop bitterness too much for me . not a bad beer and to be fair this is a tough style to do well . but it wo n t be replacing trumer pils in my fridge .,palate,0.8,1
oz bottle pours a pale golden color and is totally transparent . has a nice head that sticks around for awhile . not overly carbonated . smell is sweet like rice . thats pretty much it . taste is clean and crisp . easy to drink and goes perfect with korean bbq .,palate,0.4,0
massive thanks goes out to mikesgroove for sharing this one at an impromptu hobo tasting which turned out to be a good time in an ingles parking lot out of the trunk of my audi with my ar in check to keep the haters out . served from growler into a southern tier tulip . poured yellow orange with a one finger white head that subsided to a minimal amount quickly . maintained decent lacing throughout the glass . the aroma was comprised of sweet malt funk and fruit . the flavor was of sweet malt funk cherries and dark fruit . it had a medium feel on the palate with low carbonation . overall yes . funk . . yes please . this one worked really well together and came together nicely . the funk aspect added to the flavor profiles of a good berline weiss are quickly becoming a favorite for me and this one is no exception . both the aroma and flavor on this one are exceptional . i could easily down a lot of this one in one sitting with no problem . really glad i got to try this one and i hope to sample more in the future hint hint traders . .,palate,0.7,1
thanks to jond for the bottle black with brown cap which stays as a small fuzz and pretty light lace . aroma is huge coffee with some vodka and vanilla overall very strong and wonderful . flavor is again coffee alcohol and vanilla . it does n t develop as much as i would like but what it is is nice . really like liquid dessert reminds me a bit of tiramisu . smooth as silk . thankfully the bourbon notes are not over the top and actually complement the malt and hop flavors . very well done . from the name of this i did not expect to enjoy it but it must be a blend and not from the wood . i would n t mind having one of these every so often as a nightcap .,palate,1.0,1
cloudy not much head . kinda soapy aroma pretty floral but malt is kinda low . but damn it tastes fine . and huge . this is a big beer tons of citrusy and pungent american hop character . thick body much more then a regular ipa this is almost a pale barley wine . very tasty . i dont know if this is usualy bottles so may have better clarity and aroma at the pub .,palate,0.9,1
a pitch black beer with nice creamy off white . beautiful cascade as it s being poured and nice lacing as well . s there really is n t much of an aroma . faint toasted malt some coffee . that s about it . t some toasted malt coffee and carmel . finishes with a soft hop bite . this is a pretty bland stout . m the texture of this beer is awful . it s way too watery no carbonation and no body at all . d this beer is just way too watery it ruins it for me . flavor and aroma are very subtle almost bland . this is basically a marco stout . aroma less flavor less but easily chuggable . there are too many great stout available to waste my time on this one again .,palate,0.3,0
not too much that i can to the other reviews here . this beer was nothing but dissapointing . the label does say ipa right . where are the hops . i know that it does n t have to be a hop bomb but the flavor just is n t very good at all . i ve got bottles left from this pack . now i have to decide if i struggle though them or i just pour them out .,palate,0.6,1
ml bottle purchased at the brewery poured into a cantillon tulip . pours a clearish medium pink very similar to a cherry up . a bright white head with good retention and lacing . this was carbonated nicely . the aroma is complex with a lot going oak spices and grapes combine nicely . the taste is very vinous not as grapey as the don q but still a very vinous beer . again oak with black pepper and flowers . comes mostly across as sweet red wine . the feel is super dry tannic and superb on the palate rough sticky and full . easy to drink as this crushed by the girlfriend and i in about minutes . this is a unique taste easy to drink and well worth trying especially if you are a red wine fan . had this a second time thanks to jeppe . not nearly as impressed this one was still and drinking it at cantillon gave me some rose color glasses .,palate,1.0,1
a lacing may be the best thing about this beer color medium amber s very little to talk about t average amber ale type but this is a seasonal so expectations are for something more no spice or anything special abv of . gives it a little something to talk about m good full body with good thick head d would not want to have more than one,palate,0.8,1
this is a great everyday beer . cheeper than most craft beers but ten times better than your average macro lager . appearance light amber in color head was a bit of a disapointment . smell sweet malt and caramel . taste again sweet malt and caramel and just a hin of hops to balance it . mouthfeel lite body mediem carbonation nothing profound . drinkability very good keep a six pack in the back of the fridge for emergencies .,palate,0.6,1
an interesting range of four previous reviews spanning a few years . i guess i am going to raise the average for this beer because i thought it was right tasty . what am i drinking . well it s the bottle and not the draught but that s about all i know . a oz bomber purchased at bottleworks in seattle in october and consumed in october . no vintage date no bottling date no best by date no abv listed no ibus no nothing . just port townsend barley wine . aroma is fairly subtle a bit of cherry sweet malt and caramel . appearance is clear dark amber with minimal carbonation little head retention and lacing . a vigorous swirl does generate a short lived ring of foam however . taste is the strong suit here an outstanding blend of sweet caramel cherry molasses brandy with just enough balancing hops to keep this from being an overly sweet beer . none of the smokiness that one reviewer reported . different recipe . one of the best tasting barley wines i ve had . mouthfeel is a bit lacking . this is not a full bodied beer as i would prefer but the carbonation level is to my liking for a barley wine drinkability is very good for a big beer . sorry to see that bottle go empty with no replacement on hand .,palate,0.6,1
poured out dark but transparent with a nice dark ruby color.aone finger tan head.smells of dry coffee.i wish i could say more for the taste but its almost watery dont get me wrong theres nothing wrong with it but it tastes of a watered down bland porter.dry coffee flavors mostly come through.tight slightly bitter finish.mouthfeel watery . an ok porter theres many others id reach for besides this not very impressive .,palate,0.4,0
a pours a clear amber colour with a nice off white head that retains for a while before reducing to a film no lacing . s not much to speak of except some small grain . t not much to speak of here either except small grains and malt . m light to medium body and medium carbonation that is the best part of this beer . t not sure what this beer is trying to be as it would n t quench a thirst .,palate,0.8,1
poured from a bottle into a glass best before mar a really great color . i do n t see this very often so it was pretty apparent right when it came out . deep golden copper color . decent head and pretty good lacing . s very potent smell . lots of bitter hops and a little citrus . it s not my favorite but i can see why some people enjoy it . t lots and lots of hops a little bit of citrus and i think it could definitely use some more malt to even it out . tastes a lot like an indian pale ale to me but that is not how it is listed . m a sharp crisp feeling in the mouth and it sticks on the back of your throat . very wet tasting beer . d again not my style but if you want a little kick in the pants it will do . i really would n t want to drink more than a couple at one time .,palate,0.3,0
light brown or dark orange in color . light prickle and wispy head . opaque and cloudy appearance . malty nose with some late presenting hop notes . the attack is smooth with a malt forward flavor . the mouthfeel is creamy and enjoyable . mild grainy hints throughout the flavor and in particular at the finish . the malt dominates the flavor but comes across as rather weak . it seems that it should be more robust and full bodied .,palate,0.9,1
i kept seeing this on the shelf at the liquor store and did n t know what it was . instead of looking it up decided to pick it up to give it a try . pours an almost clear pale yellow colour with fairly big white head that dissipates leaving almost half an inch . some spotty lacing . smells a bit off vegetables and grains . flavour is almost non existent . i may as well be drinking carbonated water . i suppose the carbonation level is actually quite nice . basically the beer is nice to look at and it has a nice mouthfeel everything else about it is pretty bad .,palate,0.8,1
appearance peach colored smell smelled like peaches . taste just too syrupy . lambic was overpowered by the taste of del monte canned peaches in heavy syrup . lambic tastes come forward if you let it relax in your mouth for awhile . quite metallic . mouthfeel thick and syrupy little carbonation . drinkability would have been even easier to drink had it not been so sweet .,palate,0.9,1
a decent workman like bock . it is very smooth and has clearly done its time lagering . surprised on the abv higher than i d have guessed . nose and taste is malty but not overdone this done not border into doppel territory at all . i got a little pear like fruitiness on the nose and the taste in addition to the basic bock flavor profile. a decent beer that may be a little overshadowed right now by the strong lineup of bocks just released . solid in its own right though.,palate,0.9,1
a brown with some red as you hold it up to the light . small white head forms and leaves pretty fast . light lace . s almost non existent sweet caramel malt . blah t some caramel malt light hops . not the worst tasting beer ever but very thin and watery . d light body and abv makes for a session beer . this is something to appeal to the bmc crowd in texas and very popular in its home state . i think the people at spoetzl dumbed this down intentionally . they can make some good beers see shiner for proof .,palate,0.4,0
best before september a decent head and nice lacing . s roasted malt molasses earthy hops . t roasty molasses bittersweet chocolate bitter herbal slightly medicinal hops on the finish . hops balance the roasted sweetness well and the booze is well hidden . m smooth thick and creamy . o the hops are a nice change and make this a fairly interesting stout but one is enough .,palate,0.9,1
while i m a big local brew supporter an average brew is an average brew . rather than comparing this to beer i try to compare it to other light macrobrews . the beer had a suprisingly nice golden yellow color in the glass with about a half inch of head that disappeared very quickly . during the drink it left very very little lacing . the smell is a killer slightly reminds me of a urinal . the taste while crappy when comparing to a non light beer is still better than just about all other macro lights . there is a strong corn and vegetable taste but nothing too overpowering . it starts out strong then leaves a subpar grainy aftertaste on the pallette . the mouthfeel is flat but predictable as there are virtually no bubbles in the glass after the first minute or so . as far as drinkability goes i d save it for the hot summer days the ballpark and the cheap pack for the party .,palate,0.4,0
this beer pours dark golden or copper in color . this beer was difficult to pour as the head formation nearly foamed over . this beer has no mouth feel as it and finishes smooth . there is no hop aroma or bitterness this beer is all sweet and malt flavor remains through out .,palate,0.4,0
corked and caged ml poured into a tulip . thanks stephen . a pours a velvety black color with a creamy looking mocha head . some nice lacing . s agressive and slightly astringement on the first few whiffs . alcohol and vanilla very present . some bourbon like qualities rich and roasty but very boozy . t hot . wow that s boozy . the first sips are all alcohol . there is a chocolately wash over the tongue but it is quickly ran over by the hops . the aftertaste provides some of the roasty malt flavor and nice bit bourbon like flavor boozy and vanilla . m full bodied almost oily . very nice carbonation . coats the tongue nicely and sticks around for a bit . the alcohol dries the tongue . d this needs more time . this beer is already aged a year plus and still tastes crazy hot . sooo boozy . i can see the where this might be headed but it will probably take a few more years to get there . this beer would rate higher for me if the alcohol was n t so overpowering .,palate,0.9,1
the thinnest beer in the world . why bother just drink water with a dash of alcohol . white disappearing wait disappeared head . mean yellow body . aroma is not there no weedy . weedy and slightly hoppy . taste five parts water and one part czechvar . this beer is as smooth as asphault .,palate,0.4,0
very good winter warmer had it on tap at a local buffalo wild wings . appearance was very good has a nice brown red hue to it with some lacing and head . smell was good . there is a heavy smell of dry malt that is rather good but there is n t too much else going on . the taste is the smell . verbatim . mouthfeel is a bit thin for my liking . drinkability is good this goes down easy .,palate,0.6,1
bottle inspection brown bomber ml no abv or date but red wheat and amarillo hops noted . aroma citric rind and hints of coriander . a very strong unique floral and citric characteristic . appearance hazy dark gold glass with a faint amber core shows only a short lived head no lace . flavor light spices make this wheat beer very interesting . hop notes are present but very little bitter some wet wheat or grain taste and again the best i can do is coriander but im not sure thats it . very unique . mouthfeel low carbonation light medium body slick texture . a bit flat all in all . overall impression not much to look at but a great flavor . f really shine in this one a refreshing intriguing beer . recommended thanks to rick betty for bringing this one back from the heartland .,palate,0.6,1
thanks for the trade . this review is not indicative of my gratitude . what the ding dang doo is up with this beer . pours a weird dark brown toffee color with almost no head . very good aroma . laden with coffee tons of vanilla and a bit of roasted butterscotchiness . the taste is nothing whatsoever like the smell . not even close . there s a horrible chemical y butter cream sweetness and the vanilla which is so intoxicating to the nose is cloying . there is something very very wrong with this beer s flavor . like vanilla extract gone alcohol . thin mouthfeel . could n t finish the bottle . if you look at my scores you ll see how schizophrenic i found this drinking experience .,palate,0.6,1
pours a decent blonde light yellow color but not as shining as others and there is no head or lacing to speak of . strong scent very sweet and malty with high levels of diacetone . same with the taste it seems as though it would have a great malt hop balance but the sour fruit taste covers a lot of it . it does go down well but this is far from the best scottish beer i ve had .,palate,0.8,1
oz bottle in a snifter a pours dark cola with fingers of light brown head that very very quickly dissipates . leaves little lacing . s brown sugar caramel toasted grains touch of apple just a hint of rum and hazelnut you really got to look for it . t what the . completely different from the nose . it s pretty much soured . apple cider caramel and very lite toasted grain with tart granny smith apple towards the end . again there s just a very very light touch of rum and hazelnut . really dull except for the moderate tartness flavor just lacks any malt bone . m water thin light side of champagne like carbonation . hollow . o i took a gamble with this and it s definitely not worth it . perhaps this was a lot better fresh but right now it s a soured dull brown ale with just the hint of rum barrel . do n t bother buying this .,palate,0.4,0
peninsual porter as it is known at my local haunt looks pretty good in the glass . not too different from any other porter or dark beer such as stout . the primary difference comes in the mouthfeel coming mainly from weight . where many stouts are precisely that peninsula porter retains a certain lightness that differentiates it . it is lighter and has an interesting carbonation that keeps the entire mouth not merely the tongue interested . fankly it tickles just a little bit . the taste is highly remniscient of berries . berries with a wooden aftertaste that is not at all unpleasant . this piece is a bit heavy to drink all night i recommend it as a starter but then move on to lighter things such as gradiating up through red ales to pilsners .,palate,1.0,1
presentation . oz ceramic bottle with blue foil over the cap no date on bottle . pours with a think creamy head that dissipates as quickly as is rose . light brown with a hind of deep red . a smell of caramel and alcohol taste is more of the same with a slight earthiness to it . finishes cleanly .,palate,0.6,1
oz . brown bottle no date information but it is the release . shimmering flamed amber . towering dense head of fine washed caramel colored bubbles . settles slowly leaving bands of thick lacing . two lonely carbonation streams laze towards the surface . ample aromas of cinnamon nutmeg and cloves dominate and there is a faint hint of some toasty malt . hints of cinnamon and cardamom open things up before the alcohol arrives in a distinctly noticeable way . the alcohol is raw and adds an astringent aspect to the finish which also has some nutmeg and a bit of clove . the malt is barely noticeable . nutmeg and cardamom flavors linger on the tongue and in general the spices add a raw heat and do not seem to hang well together . medium body with a thin mouthfeel this beer does not strike me as imperial anything . there is nothing rich and full about the body and it is on the dry side overall . the spices were also kept on the minimal side which would have worked in a beer not labeled as imperial . compared to this years special release of schlaflys pumpkin ale this beer pales in comparison . the body is on the weak side and the alcohol lends a hot astringent note . it was a struggle to make it through the entire bottle . i dont understand what all the hype is about with this beer . if you are looking for an imperial pumpkin pick up some schlafly . thanks to sacfly for the dfh bocce weekend trade .,palate,0.4,0
nice black pour witha small tan head and sme lacing . coffee in the nose burnt sugars chocolate notes . taste was a bit thin a little surprised . expecting a bit more on the feel . nice chocolate tones with bitter coffee on the other side . not bad but have had better,palate,0.4,0
pours a four fingered light brown head that leaves a nice lace . pour slowly . totally opaque black color . nose is roasted coffee . starts with roasted coffee flavor mouthfeel is incredible smooth . finishes with a good stout bitterness . low carbonation and heavy bodied . . for a ml bottle .,palate,1.0,1
purchased from strong bros. fayetteville tn . transcribed from notes taken on a dark amber color thin mocha head . very foamy . s strong apple and hop aroma some spices and strong fruitiness . t very strong hop flavor some fruit and crisp bitter aftertaste alcohol very present in flavor dominates aftertaste . as beer warns strong maltiness comes to dominate . alcoholic almost liquor like warming feeling . m very thick mouthfeel low carbonation . d very drinkable given the alcohol and hops .,palate,1.0,1
pours cloudy gold with a substantial frothy white head that leaves plenty of lacing and sticks all the way down the glass . aroma starts with crisp hops cascade . which give way to mild grains and some fruit aromas yeasty nutty banana and some citrus . taste has a very pronounced yeasty banana taste . there is a very crisp mix of hops over clean grains the taste is a bit stronger than a classic pilsner but the pronouncements of flavor are the yeast and hops much more than the malt . mouthfeel is very crisp and smooth with some thickness from the yeast and bite from the hops . very drinkable for a beer of its strength and style .,palate,1.0,1
aappearance nice auburn brown color . did n t have much head . light carbonation . smell sweet roasted malts . nutty hints . rose flowerly smell . light citric hoppiness . taste well balanced . light in taste . not super hoppy . sweetness is it s selling point . hints of apricot and with a sugary finish . mouthfeel slighty watery good . the hops tingle on the tounge and the rest of the beer dissolves . drinkability this a tasty easy drinking beer . a great begginera beer for people interested in trying a micro brew .,palate,0.6,1
a a very dark brown and cloudy . a very nice silky smooth head that dies down quickly but never completely dissipates . although the head has died down enough to pull away from the edges of the glass plenty of rising bubbles keep a nice little island of foam in the center . s the aroma is that of dried berries plum alcohol and a hint of caramel . t m well carbonated providing a prickly yet very smooth feel as it rolls across the tongue . the flavor is sweet and malty in the middle with various flavors that meld so seamlessly it is difficult to distinguish them . the finish is a bit spicy and estery but once again it is difficult to determine where one flavor ends and another begins . d this is a perfect example of both complexity and drinkability . i highly recommend giving this a try but make sure you have plenty on hand because you wo n t want to stop at one .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a bomber into a pint glass the beer presents a pale copper orange color with a thin cover of white dense foam . the nose is peach raspberry banana and a very light sweet malt . tons of bubbles in this . the flavor is a watery muddle of peach pear and raspberry . the flavors are like a four day old fruit salad . limp bodied and watery with no real aftertaste . the finish is meh . not a lot to say . i feel like an assault victim .,palate,0.4,0
hazy pale straw color with tinges of lemon yellow at the fringes and an interesting suspension of sediment . a substantial head upon pouring though it dissipates quickly . nose is underwhelming with just a mostly clean grain smell and the slightest hint of fruit . very watery mouthfeel with a taste that is grainy and weak much like the nose . sweet at the start turning crisp and then getting very smooth . not unpleasant but neither strong nor memorable . this one is certainly drinkable but only because it is very smooth . not a great beer but an ok beverage .,palate,0.4,0
murky orange brown color with a huge bubbly off white head that disappeared early . sediment in the head and floating in biere . the nose is like brandy sweet dark cherry apple yeast milk chocolate complex malt and alcohol . the moderately sweet taste is as complex as the aroma with the flavors of dark cherry apple malt yeast milk chocolate vanilla clove molasses banana plums and dates . very complex well balanced and very delicious . medium to full body dry oily and creamy texture with lots of carbonation . strong alcohol very noticeable . the finish is moderately sweet slightly bitter moderately dry fruity and lightly acidic . as far as drinkability two maybe three bieres would be my limit because of the sensory overload from the complexity of flavors and especially from the alcohol content . wow . a very delicious and complex biere . also very warming thanks to the . abv . prosit .,palate,1.0,1
pours light glod with effervescence a whithead . no head retention or lacing smell sweet malty some corniness . some metallic notes a slight smokiness taste sweet up front slight bitterness an iron taste . finshes sweet dry mf slight prickliness too much sweetness for balance easy to drink if you can get past the sweetness . out of style to me i d say to avoid this if in doubt.,palate,0.4,0
yet another horrible cheap looking badly designed label from grand river . ultimately it s what s inside the bottle that matters of course but if there was a score for label design this would get an a for awful . pours jet black with a frothy tan almost rusty orange head . lots of big coarse bubbles . the lacing is beautiful nice and sticky a thin film of head retains very nicely throughout . surprisingly the first thing i notice is n t roastiness or malt it s fruity esters . raisin like . molasses and some alcohol are present also . it s fairly subdued though . i expected more roast type aromas . the star of this show is cold black coffee with prune cane sugar caramel chocolate and some burnt malt flavors in minor supporting roles . there s a slight grassy spicy hop bitterness in the finish that really lingers . the finish is incredibly long . overall it s just a tad too sweet and not roasty enough . the mouthfeel is very much on the thin side for the style . probably this beer s biggest weakness . it s drinkable as are most russian imperial stouts thanks to the depth and richness of flavor but one is enough . final thought i ve only had this once before only it was on cask where i found it flat lifeless boozy and i got a lot more black licorice than i did this time . not that enjoyable . the added carbonation in the bottled version makes it much lighter and the alcohol is masked much better for some reason .,palate,0.4,0
oz . bottle served chilled in a pint glass . appearance pale straw color with an explosive head very thick and white . head hangs around entirely too long and leaves wee blobs of lacing on the glass . smell grassy and peppery hop aromas . no real malt presence on this . taste grassy mildly peppery . very little malt backing but the hops are n t strong enough to require all that much . not hop water but close . mouthfeel watery nuff said . drinkability oy . thank god this is a sampler pack and there s homebrew and hopdevil around .,palate,0.2,0
a nice find at peabodies in boone nc . it pours from the bottle a dark brown cola colored brew . it puffs up a nice fingers of milk chocolate colored head . head soon fizzles down to a ring leaving some spotty lace as it does . the aroma is all chocolate coffe and vanilla mmm . sweet roasty and toasty brimming with fresh baked brownie appeal . this is how i want my porters to smell right on . oh yeah loads of creamy cocoa and dark roasted malts upfront followed by bittersweet coffee and espresso notes . there is a bit of vanilla cinnamon and light yeasty spice flavors playing around as well . this is delicious . the only thing it lacks is the body of a hearty porter but the abundance of perfect flavors make up for it . mouthfeel is very smooth creamy and soft . the end result a porter that packs a ton of flavor while remaining light quaffable quenching and absolutely satisfying .,palate,0.7,1
the cork pulls off without the slightest pop but after all what would you expect from lost abbey . pours a very cherry color with no head . smell is of tart cherries lots of tart cherries . some slight bourbon and oak as well . very weird taste tons of tart sourness with a bourbon finish . oaky vanilla comes through as well with a dry tannin finish from the wine barrels very good . mouthfeel is very dry with almost no carbonation . overall this is a great beer a little carbonation would be nice though .,palate,0.6,1
a when i poured this the first thing i noticed was the massive massive amount of head . after my first glass i switched to a bigger glass to give the head more room to spread over so i could drink it easier . the next thing i noticed was a cloudy amber almost cinnamon color . very thick and not much light could pass through . s apple cinnamon and cloves overwhelmed the nose whenever i moved the glass close to me . t somewhat like you d expect from the smell . was for more like a cider than a beer . hops were barely noticable . i was n t able to notice many of the flavors that reviews speak of . perhaps this is due to me not aging my bottle or that i had a hard time separating them . either way as a full it did n t impress me . m felt very full and smooth . not thin by any means . d good but i would likely enjoy it more warm . it s not really like any beer i ve had before . seems more like something that would be sold outside of the beer section in the mixed drink area . was hoping for much more from the th rated beer on ba s canada list . do n t expect to try again any time soon .,palate,0.9,1
a pale straw color with a small white head which deposited moderate lacing . smelled of hay and grains . tasted somewhat sweet . grain and straw were the main attraction with a hint of corn . pretty good mouthfeel although perhaps slightly on the thin side . nice crisp carbonation to keep it refreshing . overall i did n t think this was bad although it is n t something i d seek out again . i had a few cold ones on a hot vegas evening and they were n t offensive in any way nor were they exceptional in any way either .,palate,0.8,1
black body with a billowing mocha head . smoked malt aroma with charred oak and ash . bitter chocolate with a hint of caramelized dark fruits . almost reminds me of blackbeerd in a way the taste starts off with bitter cocoa and smoked malt mid palate . bitter roasted malt charred oak flavor lingers for a while . a bit of soft dark fruit in there as well . black cherry and plums . aftertaste is a bit oaky with some vanillin . the mouth feel is very thin for a stout this big and has almost no sweetness . there s so much good here and without the sweetness i d expect in a imperial stout it s a little bit of a let down . the alcohol is amazingly well hidden though . this bottle is definitely over carbonated but i do n t believe it is from a contamination . the lack of sweetness makes me think that the beer was n t done fermenting before bottling . that s like brewing .,palate,0.4,0
this slightly hazy orange gold beer in my hoegaarden snifter barely presents any head and there is no lacing at all . another fruity white wine aroma that is simply one dimensional . ok to be fair there is some funk and maybe some must but then that could just be wet straw . the high acidity is remarkable similar to a dry white wine and it stays with the pallet right through a lightly bitter finish . soft prickly carbonation does cleans the pallet of this light to medium body beer with moderate astringency and warming alcohol . a good match with fatty cheese but with so many great belgians and better belgian interpretations to select from i ll remember this one as a third string safe pick .,palate,0.8,1
poured into a pint glass from a . l green bottle a pours with three fingers of white head that slowly dissipates and leaves only a thin spotty layer on the top of a clear rich spring gold body . a little lacing sticks around . s smells a little bitter and very malty with odd metallic hops hiding underneath . t toasty malts initially hit the tongue but phase into the odd hop taste maybe hop extract was used . it does n t taste quite right here as if something else was used instead of the hops which is n t necessarily a bad thing it is just different than i am used to . i do n t know if this variation is a bad concoction of off flavors or a different style of beer that i am not familiar with because it is n t exported . i do detect something like baking soda near the end of the flavor and it dominates what would be a clean finish of toasty malts . m smoother and fuller than i would expect from such a lightly flavored beer . this tastes something like a bad light beer but it does n t have that feel . it feels more like a nice vienna lager with crisp bubbles that lift the flavors off the tongue and a body that fills the mouth in a refreshing but satisfying way . d moderately drinkable . could be much better without the baking soda off flavors . overall my friend bought this in israel and brought it back over different flights . the bottle looks awesome and everything on the label except the name and the words all malt are in hebrew . i ca n t decide if this beer is supposed to taste like it does and is then an interesting variation on the style or if it is a poorly made beer that contains many off flavors . i suspect the latter but maybe there is no way to know .,palate,0.8,1
presentation big ol weizen glass appearance pale yellow really cloudy and near opaque big fluffy white head coming above the top of the glass . smell citrusy spicy with a little of that horseblanket smell that i ve heard of . not very appealing . taste bitey wheat twang . it pretty much dominates the flavor . it s really tough to drink even more so as it warms . mouthfeel really thick and chewy . this part would be enjoyable in a good tasting brew . drinkability ugh . i tried my hardest to finish it and i did only because it was pretty expensive . this beer has nearly scared me away from wheat beer . fortunately there are milder types out there .,palate,0.8,1
consumed on not really that much to say about this beer . poured a dark black with no head . aroma is sweet and malty with a few other subtle fruit flavors peeking through . taste is alright but pretty watery . mouthfeel is also watery with not much body and no carbonation but essentially pretty drinkable due to the fact that is just resembles colored water . overall a very unimpressive beer for a category that is n t even near and dear to my heart . try again with this one .,palate,0.4,0
i bought a of this stuff and poured it into a drinking glass . the appearance was not too bad . it s an electric crystal clear golden with lots of carbonation bubbles and a decent bubbly off white head . the head did n t dissapear entirely . the smell is faint of cereal like corn maybe . the taste is pretty sweet also reminding me of corn and leaves a syrupy bland aftertaste . the mouthfeel is good smooth with a right amount of carbonation . overall i think ounces is too much to drink of this stuff but if you re on a tight budget it ll keep you company well .,palate,0.8,1
subtle really is the word to use with his beer . i must say this stuff pretty good and i used to be a rather large fan of it before getting into darker beers . the only thing about this beer that i do n t like is that you have to try to taste it . the taste is so reserved that you have to be looking for it while drinking otherwise you might not notice . the taste is however quite good . initial entry and taste on the tounge is good with a light hint of honey with an aftertaste of wheat . i had a girlfriend a while back who did n t like beer but would drink this and it makes a good comprimise over the light beer of the world .,palate,0.4,0
poured from a oz . can into a nice beer glass a rich creamy head that lingered to the last sip . rich amber color with vibrant carbonation . s floral and fruity with a nice malt essence . slight pineapple and citrus complemented by some piney notes . t light crisp clean with a good balance between a good malt profile and a slight hop bitterness . there is a slightly resinous pine flavor that lingers and the finish leaves a pleasant bitter that resolves into an enjoyable malt that sticks around . a unique taste that might be the result of the use of a small amount of ginger in the recipe . m a little watery for the style but not objectionable . surprising given the rich head and vibrant carbonation . maybe a result of canning . o an intensely sessionable ale . unique for the style not overly hoppy at all closer to a traditional esb without the diacetyl funkiness . a good beer imminently drinkable and with a very unique character .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into my duvel tulip the version of anchor s osa pours a full black l with a decent sized khaki colored foam crown coming together as i pour . retention and lacing are both nothing special . the nose is intensely spiced lots of cinnamon and allspice . there s a bit of roast chocolate in the mix as well but those are very much background notes . the nose was threatening it and as i take my first few sips of osa the only thing i can think is overspiced . overspiced . . especially cold it s like drinking almost straight cinnamon allspice . there s just a hint of milk chocolate caramel and roasted grains skulking about . the balance improves a little bit as the beer warms but really not all that much . given the relative lack of malt presence the beer is unsurprisingly dry . it s still fairly sturdy though and carbonation is low but solid . this is my first year trying anchor s our special ale and i m a fair bit underwhelmed . since they supposedly change the recipe year to year i may try next year s version when it comes out but i do n t think i ll be expecting much .,palate,0.8,1
got the penultimate bottle at total wine more last week . this is one of the coldest nights this winter here in florida s so i thought it would be a perfect time to drink this beer . pours almost black letting just a hint of light through with a sticky foamy tan head . i know this is n t a humidor series beer but this smells of cigar cedar as well as hops . the taste is rich and complex . dried fruit flavors combine with earthy notes even flavors that remind me of perfume . the high alcohol level is completely hidden i do n t notice the alcohol at all . the body is just fantastic full creamy and smooth . it ca n t get any better . overall this is a good beer . the fruity and perfume flavors are just a bit too strong for me though .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a bottle into a perfect pint . a pours a pale shade of gold with a finger white head . the head fades quickly but leaves some absolutely amazing lacing . like . stellar . that gets it extra points s sweet hop aroma . tropical fruits . smells amazing very strong t starts off with a nice tropical burst ends with a decent bit of bitterness . maybe a tad bit too sweet . m typical pale ale . thin but this one seems a little more watery than usual . not good d i prefer snpa but this is a worthy pale,palate,0.6,1
split a bottle with some friends while waiting in line at dld . a poured into a dogfish snifter . nice golden yellow almost straw color with a huge head that seemed to take forever to go down . the lacing just clung to the sides of the glass and i really could n t complain about that . looked to pour a little thicker than most beers i thought . s this has a nice fruity smell to it apples and pears i would say along with sweet candy sugar hints . you could smell a big hop presence that i like a lot . makes my mouth water just smelling it . t very carbinated to say the least almost the same as a sparkling wine . very nice apple twang taste to it along with a sweet sugary taste that ends with a nice hop kick . i like the taste of this a lot . m very nice mouthfeel to say the least . fred covers the tounge in a nice apple goodness with a slight hop aftertaste . the only thing i did n t like about this was it seemed to dance to much around in the mouth cause it to foam very fast . d the abv in this beer is hidden so well that i could see myself drinking a couple of these rather fast and catching a nice buzz . not the point for these beers but when they are drinkable they are drinkable .,palate,0.6,1
poured from an . oz brown bottle into a st. feuillien goblet . no clear freshness date . purchased as part of st. feuillien gift pack . cellared for about months . a beautiful golden with foamy finger head that lingers thanks to enucleation and leaves some crazy lace formations on the glass . s pears and pepper are most readily apparent with a lot of bready malt clove and fruity yeast esters . herbal hops are evident as well . t a delicious brew with strong fruity flavors of pear apple and green raisin sprinkled with clove and pepper and finished with a prominent alcohol warmth and fruitiness . hops are a bit player . maltiness is the rule here . m the feel is excellent with fine carbonation lending a creaminess that is top tier and a clean scrubbing finish with the right balance of crispness and aftertaste . d an fine tripel with classic light fruit flavors mixed artfully with pepper and spice and a top notch mouthfeel compose a very good brew .,palate,1.0,1
so i ll preface this review by saying i gave satin solstice a b rating . and while i have n t reviewed bourbon barrel stout i would have given it a far lower grade than b . the brewhouse coffee stout did n t impress me either . needless to say the cw stouts i ve had just have n t done it for me . i m going into this one with low expectations . served in a founders snifter . dark brown with rusty red hues in the legs and on the edges . small soda like in color head fizzes away pretty quickly and leaves no lacing . the head becomes a collar of loose lazy bubbles . the nose has some sweet malts and black cherries . some booze but where s the bourbon character . the flavor has a decent amount chocolate malt that compliments the black cherry notes well enough too bad neither of those notes are enough on their own or in conjunction to save this beer for me . some charred oak comes through but still no bourbon . no vanilla either . the beer has a slick oily feel with a bit too much carbonation . it is thin and watery . this was a single from discount liquor in milwaukee . wow is that i wish i could have back . as this warms to nearly room temp i finally get the bourbon notes i was searching for . for some reason i keep depleting that scene from empire han you said you wanted to be around when i made a mistake well this might be it sweetheart . leia i take it back . the bourbon is cheap and boozy . it does n t add to flavor any aspect tgat improves it . to the contrary it makes the finish unpleasant . it tastes like a chocolate covered cherry cordial you know the ones with cheap bourbon liquor inside . overall i ll just flat out say it my step dad used to drink diet cherry chocolate soda from a brand i ca n t remember . that shit was terrible . this is n t much better in terms of feel or taste but at least the soda did n t hit with an unstoppable boozy note . way too fizzy . i d hope aging this helps to tone down the booze but i doubt it would help .,palate,0.2,0
pours a sort of darkish golden color with a minimum of head but what is there positively clings to the glass all the way down . i ca n t smell anything on this beer . the taste is clean but a little nondescript sweetness . there s no bitterness or hop flavor to speak of . not much there at all . mouthfeel is a little heavier than water but water is the closest thing to it . no creaminess or tingling or anything else just water . overall it s drinkable but so is water . i ve had vodka water that had more flavor than this .,palate,0.3,0
on the handpull at downtown indy s bw . appearance is a nice deep mahogany with a little bit of foam at first that disappears pretty quickly . smell is . sweet . a few different types of sweetness combine to create a pretty sickeningly sweet smell . of course the usual jw lees toffee and caramel smell is very strong in there and there is a little bit of malty sweetness but there is also a strong maple syrup type smell and the sherry cask they aged this in must have been an extremely sweet sherry because it has a very strong influence on this beer . there is also a powerful spiced rum smell in there . the smell is very much in your face and powerful but not appetizing at all to me . taste is cloyingly sweet as expected . there is some definitely depth and complexity here and i m sure this is probably what the brewers intended to achieve with this combination but i can hardly stomach it right now . this is more rich and sweet than almost any dessert i ve ever tried . hardly any balancing bitterness in this one . mouthfeel is nice and full and slippery without any carbonation . drinkability is not great . i finished my oz goblet and decided that i could potentially enjoy it with dessert but i definitely wo n t be ordering one again .,palate,0.8,1
i had this from a bottle no date code of course and thought it quite marginal . it was quite vegetal in aroma and flavor with abundant cereal ness that reminded me a great deal of play d . i poured most of it out . color was a surprising bronze color that was unlike any other beer i can recall . aroma and flavor were unpleasant vegetal and grainy . mouthfeel was unremarkable . i do not recommend this beer .,palate,0.6,1
served from draft co in a shaker pint at the ram s head bar at timberline the hogsback is a really nice looking beer . it is pitch black with a dense head that is a gorgeous dark tan with amber tones around the edges . it subsided to a very thick skim quicker then i would have liked and did n t leave much lace but was only a swirl away from revival . i was n t really too impressed with the aroma . at first it was really roasty with a bit of coffee and pretty reserved . as it warmed it was dominated almost entirely by caramel and grew stronger as well as a bit boozy . the taste sort of followed the aroma starting out pretty subdued and on the bitter side more chocolate then coffee but predominately roasted malt . as it warmed it got very rich and sweeter still malt but mainly caramel and maybe a touch of anise . this was n t my favorite oatmeal stout but i ve not had to many from the nw mainly from back east and british varieties . the mouthfeel was very nice silky and not nearly as heavy as it appears . this was fairly drinkable but not the religious experience that the other reviewers seemed to have . had i read those reviews before trying this beer i d have been disappointed . as it was i thought it was not bad but nothing special for an oatmeal stout . i ll probably only try this again if i see it on nitro or it s the only stout available and i m in that mood . i guess i should also consider that it is mid spring and the keg at timberline might not have been the freshest . i dunno those other reviews are making me look for excuses that it might not deserve .,palate,0.9,1
picked up a single at riley s here in madison a while back . pours dark with a hint of ruby daylight peeking through a finger of brownish foam . nose dominated by toasted grain roasted coffee malt and plastic y lactose . taste starts off with a nice sweet bitter interplay of caramel toasted malt and burnt coffee grounds but is rounded off by a funky plastic tasting lactose that is somewhat off putting . mouthfeel is creamy and luxurious with fine carbonation . a tough call here a tasty little stout but that aftertaste does n t sit well with me . maybe my bottle is old .,palate,0.9,1
pours a nice rich dark brown on tap at the source . luckily the head was n t out of control like the previous two reviewers noticed it was actually of a moderate size and left some nice lacing . smell is slightly spicy perhaps a bit of cinnamon rather malty . tastes spicy again with the cinnamon perhaps some nutmeg slight bitterness at the end . tragically the mouthfeel is watery and the carbonation which others had noted distracts from the overall experience . drinkability is acceptable . nothing special to report on that front . while i loved what the brewmaster called his experiments his imperial stout and wheatwine this particular beer was a bit underwhelming .,palate,0.4,0
this friendship beer is an incredibly risky combination of belgian yeast character similar to a strong golden ale sweet orange amarillo hops and spicy rye malt . to me it is genius . the beer is clear golden and smells of oranges and spices . the taste is unique among the beers i ve tasted . it is dark and spicy sweet and citrusy and earthy all at once . there is at least one sweet spot in the three dimensional space defined by these flavors and l amitie found it . there may be some orange peel or cardamom in there . there may be spicy noble hops . the taste is different enough that you may have more questions than answers . a mystifying beer . i wish i had gallons to ponder .,palate,0.7,1
pours a very dark ruby color that appears black without holding it up to the light . starts off with a nice sized head for an ris that turns into a full crown with great lace . smells strongly of chocolate and toffee . creamy scent if that is possible like a good ris should be . taste is similar to smell with a big hint of toffee up front and a bit of a bitter bite to it . i do n t know how this is even possible but it tastes like its name . a little hop flavor on the finish but nothing like say a yeti or old raspy . mouth is satiny that is thick and nearly flat like a ris should be . i did n t expect much from this one as an extra with their more popular coffee stout but i think i actually prefer this .,palate,1.0,1
appearence pours a clear reddish copper with a fomay beige head . smell it s fresh and floral smelling in the nose with a generous yet tasteful amount of hops . taste and mouthfeel the taste is a mildy pleasent mix of earthy and floral hops . the balance is off but it s still decent tasting . the aftertaste lingers nicely and the mouthfeel is firm . drinkability and overall not too bad and honestly one of the best from saranac i ve had yet . full bodied and smooth but lacking an extra punch . the further i get down this beer the less i want to finish it . nothing special .,palate,0.8,1
poured into a tulip . nice hazy orange color with a giant sticky white head . the aroma is sweet melon and pine . this does n t smell overwhelmingly hoppy for a double ipa but the hops contribute to the aroma very noticeably . the taste is full of sweet melon and finishes bitter . this lacks a hoppy punch though it seems the hops ca n t quite stand up to the extra malt leaving this too sweet . the mouthfeel is slightly creamy and very enjoyable . this drinks nicely . unless i get this super fresh from the brewery i ll probably pass . there is a lot going for this though the mouthfeel in particular .,palate,0.8,1
drank this beauty last night in the presence of a couple of good friends . pours a very dark brown bordering on black with a generous tan head . nice lacing and good retention . the nose has a good roasted malt bill with coffee and chocolate though its the sweet coconut that makes you sit up and take notice . the flavour is slightly heavier on the coconut and lighter on the malts . however there s just about enough chocolate and coffee there to provide sufficient depth and it provides a great partner for the coconut . the base itself is pretty decent but the coconut really elevates it to the next level . body is perhaps the one less thanexcellent area as its a little too light and i would have preferred something heavier and slicker more like the maui offering . as a disclaimer i have to admit that i love coconut but that aside i think its almost perfectly integrated into this beer and that anyone could recognise the quality of this brew .,palate,0.6,1
a rich rich caramel reddish color . the head does n t pour very tall but appears to be very thick . the nose is full of a dough and fig newton s . a lot of dried fruit and sweet . the taste is extremely sweet with plums and raisins jumping out on the first sip . the sweetness just kind of hangs out until some alcohol heat finishes this big beer out . the mouth feel is the richest and thickest i have ever tasted in a beer . difficult to drink with the over abundance of sweet fruit and alcohol . still it s a fun drink to sip on . it might take a while to drink this one .,palate,1.0,1
pours a medium to dark golden color . head s thick and fluffy and it does a good job of lacing . the smell is all raspberries . often times fruit beers will be all smell and no flavor so that does n t mean much . thankfully the fruit flavor comes over into the flavor profile . it s not overpowering or cloyingly sweet either . not really getting much else though . i polished off a glass of this really quickly as the low abv and light texture really help this brew stand out . it s dimensional but it s a good dimension . not bad . if you do n t like raspberries that might be a different story though . thanks to kirok for this one .,palate,0.9,1
a nice big pour from a generous group of ba s at dld . review from notes on a coppery red with a slightest pink shade in the head . crystal clear with bubbles coming up . . s lots of cranberry raspberry and a cherry type of tartness . otherwise not much else although it is a very nice aroma . not much funkiness here though but a touch of earth is detected . . t wow deliciously tart and filled with berries . tart cranberry all over with a hint of cideryness . sweet yet finishes with a touch of dryness . not a lot of funk in the taste but still very nice . . m lacks body . a bit thin but spritzy carbonation . . d highly drinkable . would n t mind splashing a bit in my dark lord . .,palate,0.6,1
a pours a light golden copper colour with big bubbled head with a nice amount of lacing . s definitely a floral bouquet of hop scents with citrus pine and cedar all coming through . delicious scent to it . t the floral hops come through nicely yet are balanced on the finish with some light caramel malts rounding it out . a bit of cinnamon spice seems to linger on the palette as well which was unexpected yet interesting . m this one finished a little dry too much so for my liking but the carbonation was nicely balanced making it very smooth . d deelicious . wonderfully impressed by this offering and would totally buy this if we had this in alberta . my favourite of the mt . begbie offerings i ve tried to date . hopefully they will start offering this locally as mt . begbie typically offers competitively priced beers and i d love to make this a regular .,palate,0.6,1
poured into an ordinary nondescript pint glass whose origins are shrouded in mystery . a deep deep dark brown poured with an inch of chocolate brown head . big loops of lacing hung around the sides of the glass throughout . s piney hops . pretty much just piney hops . it s a nice scent . t piney hops into a crisp light chocolate corn syrup flavor . charcoal carbon aftertaste . the bitterness really lingers a long time after each sip and becomes unpleasant about halfway through the oz serving . m dry and crisp but smooth as butter . o i guess this just is n t what i think of when i think of a stout . i like my dark beers sweet and unhoppy . will gladly stick with others that better suit my tastes . damn really liked the name and bottle art too .,palate,0.8,1
picked up this bomber for around poured into a pint glass forming a little over an inch of tan head . receding slowly to leave good sticky lace cling and a very decent ring of retention . color is black no light penetration . aroma is quite roasty with bittering dark malt and semi sweet chocolate grain . some citrus hop aroma beneath all this roastyness but mostly mild and covered by the grains . chocolate nuttyness too chocolate aroma is delicious and welcoming . mouthfeel is pretty light like a well aerated watter with mild carbonation and a little slick feel . really a poor feel actually that is not really pleasing . taste is a little sweet upfront with a charred caramel and robust roasted chocolate grain . hops a again disguised by roasty flavors but present way down under them . in a citrus floral form . bittering into the finish with charred grain and pine . this beer seemed a little strange to me . like a friend that you hadnt seen in years and were looking forward to seeing . but then you realise you really have nothing to talk about and cant wait for them to go back home and leave .,palate,0.4,0
this is a very nourishing smooth drinking beer with a lot of sweetness even for the style . it s packed with bready almost doughy flavors and lots of date raisin . tartness and cereal is a little milder than with some doppelbocks . alcohol is almost completely hidden . feels like drinking raisin bread . there are more complex balanced doppelbock s out there but this is a delicious malt bomb and a gem for the price and availability .,palate,1.0,1
this beer pours a clear copper color with an off white head rings of lacing are left as the beer is consumed . aroma is piney hops and a touch of toasted bread . taste is like a hopped up oktoberfest toasted bread malt with a strong shot of fruity hops very interesting . i also think i detect just a hint of pumpkin spice in the finish . good tasting beer . mouthfeel is fairly thin but not unpleasant . drinkability is above average . overall a good beer to throw in amongst the countless oktoberfests in autumn i enjoy this beer quite a bit and would definitely buy again .,palate,0.6,1
appears full bodied pink . it almost looks like grapefruit juice . it smells slightly cranberry like there is a tart smell to the beer and a sugary smell as well . it has a slightly grainy taste there is a mild generic raspberry sweet flavor . the beer is very bland and is lacking in flavor . there is also a nasty metallic flavor . the carbonation is around medium . there is a watery texture to the beer which is not pleasant . i guess this is easy enough to drink but it is so boring that i would rather not drink more then one . overall this is lacking flavor and is generic and boring . a poorly done fruit beer .,palate,0.6,1
quite a pretty beer full sail has concocted for their christmas ale . it pours almost garnet colored a dark reddish brown . balanced carbonation makes it not too lively but far from flat . small head but lacing for days . the smell oddly enough reminds me of pine trees and cinammon . but thankfully there is a rich aroma of malty goodness that save the beer from smelling like glade airfreshener . the taste is sweet nutty and malty of the goodness previously described . there is a strong resin and cinnamon finish that softens but hangs for well . a very long time . lots of complexity but not as much balance as i like . the feeling in your mouth however is gorgeous . smooth silky incredible. so incredibly good that i actually said incredible in a french accent because it deserved such smoothness . i m not going to lie as for drinkability. i m not as into this as anchor s or even sierra nevada s christmas offerings this year but it is still very drinkable to this lass .,palate,1.0,1
dark black color with one finger of head that had good retention before settling to a thin cap . moderate amount of spotty lacing is left on the glass . very stout like aroma with plenty of roasted malt chocolate and some dark fruit . a touch of grassy earthy hops as well . the flavor features the roasted malt foremost . a little smokiness sneaks in as well . other hints include a bit of chocolate . alcohol is well disguised . this beer falls short in the body department . far thinner than the premier russian imperial stouts . it just does not let the flavors linger very long . carbonation is good and would of been very good if the body had more substance . relatively easy drinking for a big stout thanks to the alcohol not being detectable and not really a positive a light body .,palate,0.6,1
a brown red color with a fast dissipating head . little bit of lacing left around the glass as the drink goes down . s kind of subdued caramel malt sweetness . t dark malts a bit of chocolate and a little bit of dark fruits and sweetness . a bit of hop presence mixed in . m good not too thin or thick . d goes down pretty easy though it does n t taste like i was expecting it to and not too much like other browns that i have had and liked . bought a single in missouri and it was on the bottom rack with all the other lone single that they did n t have multiples of . it has a section for when it was bottled on but no information there suspecting that it is a bit old .,palate,0.8,1
velvety opaque blackness . eternal night . really . head is pronounced but lacks any retention whatsoever . lightly smoked roasty aromas . very subtle though . aroma is not powerful by any means . immediate flavor is a one dimensional sugary taste . feels like licking sugar coated satin sheets . almost eeriely smooth . candy like . with an even stranger twist the sweetness is almost entirely mopped up in a bizarre re emergence of the light roasted presence from the aroma . hinting at flavor more than engaging the tongue . then again perhaps that s just the case in comparison to the initial wave of sugary flavor . perfectly constructed mouthfeel for a schwarzbier . smooth silky and light despite the visual indications to the contrary . pretty damn drinkable if you can get past the intense genesis of the taste experience .,palate,1.0,1
nice black pour with a nice tan head that never leaves . aromas are toasted malts sweet and bready nice malty flavors are dominant just a tinge of hops but the oats are there . mouthfeel is what always gets me on these beers i love the chewy creamy coats your throat feeling here . i could drink these all night filling yes wonderful yes . give me another .,palate,1.0,1
stunningly clear slight chill haze in an otherwise straw color . modest head with correspondingly light spotty lace . lots of carbonation floating to the top . good wheat aroma crisp with a low level of alcohol sweetness in the background . for all of the bubbles this seems unusually flat . not much wheat taste either . the body saves this one somewhat . the flavor is malty with a dry ish finish that does n t quite make my lips pucker . this could use a squeeze of lemon to add interest which i am normally loath to do . what an unusual beer in that there is no consistency of expectations particularly for the style . it s not a bad beer it just lacks character that i d normally expect from speakeasy .,palate,0.8,1
ola dubh . this beer poured out a bountiful black bundle of visual appeal . it was dark and beckoned me to taste its delights . only problem for me is the delights did n t come like i expected . it started off sweet and had a tangible smoky flavor and a wonderful mouth feel but it finished medicinal and prune like . the alcohol has an overwhelming presence that prohibits drinkablity for me . not horrible but definitely not spectacular in my humble opinion .,palate,0.9,1
thanks to uncle mattie . this is the batch with no bret . it is all about yeast and a touch of funky aroma after the initial glass . very drinkable and sessionable but not that complex . soft on the tongue this is a changeup for the rr brews i have had to date . cloudy and lace .,palate,0.9,1
alright first things first this bottle is badass . a white ceramic dipped painted bottle with a black label that has shining golden accents including the mythical looking dragon thats front and center . pretty awesome . but as is true in the beer world especially looks can be deceiving . the bottle may make me feel like viking royalty but it may not have a taste that s fit for a king . only one way to find out . down the hatch . a wow thats fizzy . im hanging out with the family on fathers day and my parents arent into the craft beer scene very much . that little exclamation was my moms first reaction and to be honest i can see where shes coming from . a light tan head looms above the deep chestnut body leaving behind some heavy lacing . intimidating but with a light and bubbly body . s heavy oaky malts upfront . theyre thick yet sweet and fruity showing hints of grape plum fig and cinnamon applesauce . a touch of alcohol shows up at the back end offering a boozy toffee note and a nice spiciness . a smooth mild nose . t sweet and incredibly savory like a warm slice of apple pie . theres that familiar blend of apple pear plum grape and banana that ive come to expect from a belgian though the final product is not as sweet as im accustomed to . its more balanced and meaty than most of its counterparts in this style a pleasant distinction . it definitely doesnt show its . abv either though the booze thats there is light and warming every bit like a rich cider . the yeast presence is more acidic and bright than anything which seems odd to me i felt it would have been more appropriate to have a thicker dark breadiness to balance the aforementioned bright textures . thats really the only thing i noticed that i wasnt too happy about . everything else is a classic belgian winner . m fizzy . creamy microbubbles thicken this effervescent offering to that level of fulfillment i was hoping for . o when i think of this style i think duvel with heavier malts . while gulden draak is n t exactly on duvel s level for me it fulfilled my definition of the style quite well . it s malty strong but a little too light for me to love it .,palate,1.0,1
jet black . theres a little bit of red in the right light very faint though . nice creamy tan head half a finger on a good solid pour . fair retention . i m rating the smell higher than maybe i would . but going into tasting this beer it being an irish dry stout i envisioned more of a guinness type smell . elements are there but theres rich stout smell that escapes through and it s very good . a very mild burnt smell with semisweet chocolate hints . very appealing . the taste did n t live up entirely to the smell though good nonetheless . the bitterness is a bit more pronounced in the taste . it s a tad smoky as well . it does n t coat the palet too well and i would like a bit more substance to the feel . average feel for the genre i d say . fairly high on the drinkability factor . it s pleasant in sips and gulps and a few of em would be just as enjoyable as one .,palate,0.6,1
bomber into a duvel tulip . a clear ruby black body with a moderate amount of carbonation rising from the etched d finger head fills half the tulip with frothy tan foam that seems unwilling to go away and leaves nice chunky lace when it finally does . awesome looking barleywine . s rough grassy hops dominate with some citrus hops and caramel malt following close behind . so many hops and malts it kind of smells like a homebrew store terrific . this is definitely a brew that is n t shy about brining it even if what it brings is n t particularly refined . i m a fan . t malts and dark fruits come through up front with ripe plum being a major player . the hefty hop bill does n t let the sweetness last long though as dense piney bitterness drops like a hammer . a little overboard on all sides but again i hate to complain . m rich mouth filling body with moderate sharp carbonation . not quite my cup of tea . d quite good for what it is as extreme as this brew may be i m not having any qualms about taking my next sip . notes vermonster is a top notch american barleywine emphasis definitely on the american this one definitely brings the hops and i m selfishly glad i picked up a bomber for the non selfish reason of supporting rock art in fighting the good fight against the douches at monster . keep brewing and keep fighting . cheers .,palate,0.6,1
i found a six pack of this at a beer store down the street from my dad s house sitting lonely on a rack covered in dust . as it was n t my money being wasted if it turned out to be off i took a risk june was notched on the label as the drink by so i assume that it was meant to be had before june . it held up until the end of december beautifully and i am very glad that i took the chance on it . it poured a deeo black with a large medium brown head . it was beautiful in the glass . the lacing was thick and sticky too . the aroma was very roasty with strong hints of bitter chocolate and was still very bold . the smell was wonderful . the flavor was fairly mellow but still delicious . roasted grain mixed with chocolate and mild toffee . the grain bite was very mellow and almost not there at all . as it warmed a bit of plum came out while the bitterness remained fairly low . the mouthfeel was silky smooth and i think it was the best feeling oatmeal stout i have ever had . the low carbonation perfectly complemented the medium body and the smoothness from the oatmeal made it a joy to drink . when the last bottle of this is gone i shall be quite sad . it is a shame this was discontinued .,palate,1.0,1
this beer is completely different beer on tap and in the bottle . it pours just about the same with a nice dark amber color and about a centimeter of white head . it smells of fresh floral hops caramel and nice sweetness . tastes have the same notes and it is extraordinary . mouthfeel was a bit heavy and undercarbonated but that may have been more of the fault of the bar i was at and not the beer its self . very drinkable beer and i was happy to have another . out of the bottle i liked this beer on tap it was pretty great .,palate,0.6,1
their summer seasonal in the their mixed pack . pours a straw color not much head to it lots of carbonation . smell has a hint of lemon to it . very light bodied an ok mouthfeel. just way too watery and thin not much for taste just some lemon zest on the after taste . nice beer to swig down on a hot day but not a lot of substance to this one . solid but nothing great by any means .,palate,0.4,0
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 .,palate,0.9,1
appearance pours a crystal clear pale yellow color with a short white head that falls quickly . no lace develops . smell hints of grain but overall little aroma here . taste light grainy malt base with some grass and little to no bitterness . mouthfeel light in body . very crisp throughout . clean aftertaste . drinkability personally i feel this style is one that has poor flavored beers and this one may be a bit better than some others out there . i had a hard time finishing the bottle but i can see why some chug this light flavored beer .,palate,0.8,1
appearance brilliantly clear deep orange amber modest white head leaving some belgian lacing on pint glass . aroma sweet toasted malt and sticky resinous american hops fight each other for majority well balanced aroma . flavor a fresh floral and crisp hop flavor to begin dark caramel and biscuit like malts soon follow . bitterness kicks in at the end perfectly offsetting the malt sweetness . mouth feel medium carbonation is well suited for this style of beer not too much not too little . overall well crafted pale ale great balance of toasted maltiness and fresh hoppiness . i initially thought this beer was going to be a little on the hoppy bitter side stone beers tend to be hop bombs but alas this pale ale is quite remarkably balanced .,palate,0.6,1
picked up a backup growler this evening after work at their fine establishment and figured what the hell lets go with the scratch for her first fillup . let it set for quite a few hours and was amazed at the level of carbination still present in the brew . pours a tainted straw yellow color that is quite clowdy . head initially pours more than fingers thick but fades away leaving quite large bubbles in the reamaining thin layered head . slight bits of lacing all around the glass . the nose is full of bitter orange and zest from what i think is also lemon . included in the nose is some yeast and a bit of a semi sulfuric tones as well . taste is ok it s not my favorite style of beer but for the style it does quite well . initially you can taste the orange upfront little bit of coriander maybe and slight bit of banana . overall mouthfeel is pleasant the carbination tingles around in your mouth and it finishes off well . a little bit of orange lemon lingers but it is not overpowering . overall it is balanced quite well .,palate,0.9,1
sweet spicy and flavorful spoiled by on odd finish a deep pumpkin brown hazy body with a half finger somewhat persistent yellowed white head s candied prune a bit of spice and maybe a hint of diacetyl . not very fragrant simple but pleasant enough . t a lot more flavor than i expected from the nose . plenty of drying hops going around . the sweet spiced prune takes a back seat . malt foundation is unfortunately fairly weak and there is a slightly odd metallic taste apparent most in the finish . m has a nice heft to it with pleasant carbonation but something about the metallic taste seems to be affecting mouthfeel negatively . d tasty while in the mouth but the odd finish wears on you .,palate,0.8,1
paid . eur . eur glass deposit for a ml bottle . reviewed on . . the beer pours a real cloudy light golden base huge mammouth white fluffy head that needed three pours to get into the weizen glass excellent beer retention the whole hour and a few specs of lacing . the smell is a touch of wheat grain and malt . the taste is light on wheat lighter on the grain and malt . refreshing aftertaste with a grainy feel . pure smoothness in the mouth the head retention was awesome and gave the beer a great start every time never once it was heavy in the mouth . this is a great session beer but i would prefer a handful of other weizens with better taste than this one . final thought this beer is so great on the palette but lacks in pure wheaty weizen taste still a solid brew from a solid brewhaus .,palate,1.0,1
appearance golden straw color . head holds remarkably well for such a light beer.i was impressed even though the overall appearance was nothing too special . smell grainy aroma . reminds me of the mass produced american macros actually . and yes american macro are two dirty words in general but i really do n t mind them once in a while . taste tastes very much like a simple pilsner.but slightly better than most i ve had . i m not a huge fan of the style in general . always tastes to grassy too me . taste is fairly simple.crisp clean taste of grains with very mild hoppy finish. mouthfeel light mouthfeel.kinda slick as well.probably the weakest character of this brew . carbonation is good but could n t completely save it here . drinkability drinkability is pretty good.and to say anything different would be a lie . if i was sweating in the jungles of vietnam i d kill for a refreshing brew like this .,palate,0.4,0
a murky golden yellow poured a little too hard but pulled back and still got fingers of fluffy white head . decent lacing and very good head retention . s sweet and malty with a big blast of citrus hops . lemon orange and pear . t very well balanced ipa that hits most of the right notes . enough bready maltiness to give it a small sweet kick and then good hop bitterness to wash it down . lots of flowery notes in the hops . this might be the best american ipa i ve had yet . i jumped into dipa s first so when going back i tend to find a lack of flavor in many ipa s but this is definitely an exception . m slightly too watery does n t really coat the mouth like i would hope but it washes down clean with no bad lingering tastes d this is it here i think this is the beer i would use to introduce someone new to ipa s . wish this was n t because it has the flavor profile for a great session beer but with catch up quick with you if you drink it too fast . two hearted ale is definitely a world class beer . give it a shot .,palate,0.6,1
from a flip top us import verion bavarian weissbier . lackluster pour watery and virtually no head at all on this . the aroma is what one would expect orange blossom laced yeastiness . but the flat appearance carries to the mouthfeel lame and unexciting . the common hefeweizen flavors are here but theyre caged up in this underwhelming brew .,palate,0.3,0
a pours a hazy yellow with a very big white head even with a light pour . nice lacing though . s very rich and sweet smell . slight caramel malts some other things that i ca n t put a finger on . t m sweet malts up front hop bitterness in the back . some of the caramel sweetness makes its way in there in the middle . there s alot of other little flavors that play around well together . very nice . feels wonderful . carbonation is nice and frothy rather than stinging or non existant . i was n t expecting the floral flavor in the back to hit so hard though . d very pleasant to drink . not too sure how many i d drink in a row though .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a oz . bottle into a corned beef co. shaker pint . appearance pours a pale amber color . has a large foamy white head that dissipates slowly and leaves decent lacing . really looks quite nice . smell has a light malty smell to it with hints of caramel and some faint citrus notes . taste starts off mildly bitter with fruity and slightly earthy hops . develops a biscuity malty flavor with hints of fruit and caramel . finishes exceedingly dry . mouthfeel medium bodied with a dry perfectly carbonated finish . perfect for the style . drinkability an exceptional pale ale . dominion is consistently one of my favorite nearby breweries and this beer illustrates why .,palate,1.0,1
schell snowstorm london stout oz bottle moderate pour in a shaker version tried poured black with a small to medium sized mostly lasting brown fizzy to frothy head . smelt of strong coffee dark chocolate molasses black licorice burnt grain . taste was upfront strong bitter burnt grain and moderate sweet black licorice followed by more of the same with some nice dark chocolate sneaking in on an average length finish . palate was medium bodied creamy slightly mouth coating lively carbonated and moderate to strong astringency . overall this is a light bodied stout with a wallop of flavor . nice balance of sweet and bitter . the effervescence is a bit bothersome but otherwise this is a very satisfactory beer for the style .,palate,0.3,0
i ordered this on tap from the iron hill brewpub located in maple shade new jersey i received it in a snifter . a it was dark inside but through the lights it looks clear and deep garnet . i m not well versed in wee heavy s but i liked how the body looked with it s tan head . s a bit weak slight metallic on the nose with apples and pears coming through slightly . t a bit tart upfront on the level of a granny smith apple with a sweetness into a roasted malts finish . i enjoyed this very easy to drink . m creamy and thick lively carbonation . very easy to drink . o i enjoyed this there was a nice complexity to it with the sweetness from the sugars tart from the fruit tastes and a nice roasty finish . i would n t order it again but i would recommend trying it .,palate,0.9,1
oz bottle purchased from a convenience store in chicago . poured into a pub style pint glass . color is a dark amber or leathery brown translucent to opaque . copper and orange is apparent if held before a light . head began life at about two and a half fingers quickly shrank to half a finger which persisted through the tasting . head is medium to dark cream with a hint of orange . laces moderately well . aroma is nutty and sweet reminiscent of caramel or toffee . flavor is similarly nutty and sweet overall but with a distinct bitter dryness on the finish . not very hoppy this bitterness at the end is the main hop component . some notes of toast and bread are also detectable but the whole is not terribly complex . complexity is not really the point though it s very soothing warm and pleasant without being too bold or provocative . mouthfeel is spot on silky and slightly tingly with carbonation . this is a pretty good but conservative staple even example of the style .,palate,0.9,1
a twist top bottle mmm too bad . almost no head at all and what was there was gone in seconds . the color was lemon honey and champagne . just a tiny bit cloudy . i wonder what kind of filtering they do . s lots of airy smells that spread throughout the room quickly . a fair amount of pale malt smells . and i found a bit of peach smells . not strong not too much hop or yeast smell . t sweet malt like the last sip of a root beer float . the hops bite softly like a kitten . m smooth rich medium heavy body . malty and delicious . d very smooth and easy to drink . this could go with so many different kinds of food .,palate,0.9,1
i must say this began much brighter than it concluded . poured a cloudy brown orange colour with plenty of debris as expected . foamy khaki head with loosely knit bubbles subsided to a blanket of frost in about seconds . the smell was exceptionally fruity and malty . smelled delicious . plenty of stewed fruits and raisins . then came the taste . it was decent i suppose . not very complex and no one flavour profile really captivated me . i thought it was rather boring and simply an average belgian at best . i also thought it had a bit too much carbonation . the mouthfeel was n t smooth and seamless as i had expected . instead it was abrasive and almost offensively carbonated . good thing this was given to me and i did n t have to pay for it .,palate,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 .,palate,0.4,0
this beer pours a murky looking dirty brown orange . a nice looking white head clings to the glass even as it recedes . nose is yeasty spicy hoppy and a little perfumey . the mouthfeel of this beer is a little flat . actually very flat . the taste is decent enough . some breadcake qualities . some dulled passion fruit . quelled lactic tartness . something similar to a pumpkin spice . truthfully though not a lot of character in this belgian brew . got ta throw out some props to longbeachbum for sending this one my way though . thanks .,palate,0.4,0
a dark red with a tight off white head . lots of lacing on the glass that fades slowly . s smoky wood and scotch one of the more interesting noses on this beer t malts with some nice roasted flavors that come through and then a hit of alcohol m lighter bodied than expected d a very interesting and drinkable beer but one i need to be in the mood for,palate,0.6,1
this is one of the bottles from the harvest collection . pours a hazy amber color with a lot of foam . yup that s not a typo . it s more of an amber wheat . it s unfiltered but there is n t that much yeast floating in it and the sediment is n t that plentiful either . smells about right . banana bread more or less . the taste is a little bit forgettable . it has a lot of the right flavors but just in low concentration . hearty dark bread banana bubblegum and maybe a hint of cocoa . on paper it s okay but it s almost a little watered down . mouthfeel is good . no chalkiness . but then again with so little suspended yeast that s no surprise . either way the feel is good . drinking a few would be no problem but there are better dw s i d drink ahead of this one . it s okay . there are a ton of better examples . interesting to see a niche bavarian beer as a flavor of the moment style right now . lots of dw s are showing up and this one really does n t stand out for any other reason than it s amber color . take it however you want but the michelob version is much better than this one .,palate,0.9,1
poured from a oz . bottle into a brooklyn brewery tulip glass . appearance pours a hazy pale golden color with a small fizzy head that dissipates almost immediately . there is almost no discernible lacing . smell smells strongly of peaches up front . it is backed by a yeasty wheaty smell . taste starts of with a very tart peachy flavor . finishes tart with a bit of a green apple taste . all the way through very yeasty with a mild wheatiness . mouthfeel it is crisp light and perfectly carbonated . a very refreshing summer beer . overall once again dogfish head impresses with a unique beer full of character . it is a thoroughly enjoyable summer beer and certainly an interesting interpretation of a lesser known style . my only qualm with it is that the sourness does impede a bit on the beer s drinkability . however i have n t had many berliner weissbiers so this may be on par with the style . nevertheless it is a great beer and definitely something worth trying if you can find it .,palate,1.0,1
i m a bit conflicted over this beer . there was nothing wrong with it and actually it seems quite well made . i should like it but i do n t . it did n t fit the trippel style too hoppy . i m okay with hybred belgian american experiments but here it just did n t meld disjointed somehow with the belgian yeast and candy sugar flavors battling with the hops .,palate,0.8,1
i have to say this was by far the best perk of the lost abbey saints club . probably the best use of brett that i have ever tasted . it was incredibly well balanced and integrated . the brett complimented the other flavors rather than overwhelming them . crisp carbonation nice hop character a little bit of funk with just a hint of tartness on the buds and a wild horse blanket aftertaste made this one hell of a nice brew .,palate,1.0,1
vintage . been in my fridge for a couple years . i stuck it in the freezer about minutes prior to serving to lower the temp very close to freezing . cork pops off explosively foam comes up fast . served into a lindemans flute . pours a very pale gold with a substantial head about rd the length of the glass . perfumy citrusy hop aroma with banana ish esters . very nice initial honey fruitiness sweet with hop flavor bursting out but bitterness oddly restrained . finishes bone dry with a lingering taste of . peaches perhaps . full effervescent body huge amounts of carbonation . an unusual beer that s quite good . however i d buy it a lot more often if it were priced around to instead of .,palate,1.0,1
poured into a wheat beer glass . head is typical for an american wheat beer which means it is about a half inch . a far cry from the masterful germans . color is a pilsner like transparent gold . no real lacing to speak of . aroma very bland . no esters no wheat . taste follows the smell . not much . not offensive and easy drinking just not a lot going on . mouthfeel is nice and light with adequate carbonation for the style . less carbonation than a hoegaarden what i consider the benchmark for a belgian wit and certainly less than a german hefeweizen . overall this is ok . better than macro swill but friends are telling me my home brewed wheat beer is more complex and enjoyable .,palate,0.8,1
appearance appears black with hints of brown at the bottom of the sein . held to the light it is totally opaque which surprises m for such a low alcohol beer . may be chill haze perhaps . a sandy colored head of two fingers caps off a somewhat vigerous pour . smell there s right off the bat a softly malty milk chocolate sort of aroma with less of grainy smells and some coffee and smoke . taste mmmm this is delicious . like a porter or stout with just a bit less roast . there s very little coffee or roast flavor and much more of that malty milk chocolate stuff going on here and a vague sweetness that accompanies a caramel or toffee flavor . mild smoke weaves in and out . grainy and delicious . finishes off with earthy bitterness from uk hops most likely . mouthfeel easily the best aspect of this beer . slightly carbonated velvet . the mouthfeel is just so soft and voluptuous . it is not slick or particularly viscous but this is seriously soft like a traditional brit oatmeal stout . dinkability lovely flavor coupled with relatively low alcohol by volume makes this perfectly sessionable but the heavy mouthfeel tends to encourage slow savoring rather than quick drinking . the bottle is a pint . fl oz and this is a perfect size . would do well in a sam smith style brit bomber to . oz would not be enough i think .,palate,1.0,1
this golden pale ale starts pours with plenty of carbonation and a bright white head . i ca n t help but noitce the hoppy floral aroma . this beer has a good malt saltine cracker like malt flavor a slight fruitiness almost like juicy fruit gum with some pleasant tasting hops . the finish is bitter but not powerfully so with just enough hops to let you know you re drinking an american pale ale . perhaps a bit thin for the style which i suppose makes it a good pale ale for summertime quaffing . i used to drink boulevard beer a lot starting about years ago when i as a college student in western illinois . this is a respectable pale ale and i wish the illinois distribution reached the chicago area . although the aroma reminded me a bit of berghoff pale ale which is brewed in wisconsin and distributed in the chicago area i think boulevard s pale ale is a bit more refined than the berghoff and closer in taste and body to snpa . the packaging is pretty refined as this six pack comes boxed with some nice artwork . the beer is described as bottle conditoned and i like that as bottle conditioned ales tend to have a bit more complexity than highly filtered ones . thanks go to fellow ba redbaron for bringing this back from oklahoma .,palate,0.6,1
cork topped bottle . a red clay body with a sandy colored head . s fruity aroma i would almost bet money this is brewed with apples . t is this a lambic . first a shock of acidity and then balsamico vinegar . with percent i would assume that it has not gone bad and it is ment to taste this way . actually it is fruity and pleasant so i guess it was what they are aiming for . m light muscato d asti carbonation . my th beer review .,palate,0.4,0
review . many thanks go out to lukafer for this growler . luke you made me very happy with this one . a pours a brownish color with golden highlights . no real head poured and there is some whisps of foam that float on the top of this beer . no lacing at all on the glass . s there is a toasted malt in the front of this that i did n t expect . a light fruity banana aroma comes in the middle with some sweet bready malts . there is yeast and clove toward the ending with a huge alcohol presence . the aroma is pretty complex yet still hot that could be mellowed a little by sitting on it . t nice sweet malts in the front with a bready kind of flavor as well . banana and clove come into play in the middle with a sweet sugary flavor . yeasty flavors toward the end with some very hot alcohol in the ending . m medium heavy mouthfeel . carbonation was low for the beer but it works well . banana and alcohol are left on the palate with some hot sugary alcohol in the aftertaste . balanced for the most part and clean . alcohol very drying on the palate after each sip . d this beer was one that grew on me . the first couple of sips i did n t know what to expect but it came out very good . the alcohol being a little hot i did n t care for but got used to . i wish they set more back to see how it ages with a year or two on it . barley island made a fantastic beer to help celebrate this devilish milestone .,palate,0.9,1
pours out a clear dark mahogany with a finger tan head that slowly falls to a solid cover while leaving large scraps of lacing . the smell is mostly malt with a very faint hop aroma . that s where any semblance of drinkable beer ends . the taste is just awful . i could n t get it out of my mouth fast enough but it was at least fast enough that i did n t have to figure out what it was that i was tasting . i immediately walked downstairs and poured it out . i was afraid that i might spill some on my clothes and ruin them forever . i do n t understand how any brewer can bottle this and sell it do n t they ever taste the beer they make . the first time this was reviewed was so if it has only been brewed the one time then this is months old . i ca n t think of a better reason why all beer should have the bottling date on it . how could i possibly know that this is months past when i should have bought it if this is true . i will rate it because i do n t know when it was brewed . i would rather drink bud lights than one of these .,palate,0.2,0
much lighter than the other schlenkerlas a dark caramel beer with a weak off white head but my glass was n t immaculately clean so i ll give this the benefit of the doubt . aroma is smooth and mellow but strong and meaty . lovely notes of sweet barbecue char fruity kalamata olive rich oaken vanilla maple leaves and apple hum a rich enticing autumnal harmony . smooth on the tongue as well with a smoke flavor that s sweet rich and dominant but not overpowering allowing pleasantly rich fruit and caramel flavors in along with a nice slap of bitter green noble hops . the mouthfeel falls a bit short with a pleasant tingle but a lack of body that does n t carry the flavor and allows the raw alcohol flavor to intrude . quite a nice beer though and one i d love to try with cheese or chocolate .,palate,0.4,0
served in a big wine glass at f c. brilliant orange gold . three inches oops . of dense hilly off white head as stiff as meringue on top . sunk to a modest layer with a huge plateau in the middle so stiff that cracks formed when it started to break apart . yikes . substantial chunky lace . last glass full of the seemingly unavoidable chouffe yeast . smells of rich fresh hops flowers citrus pine rosemary and herbs with honey biscuit grain dough sesame green chili pineapple . a bit of oxidization like sherry brown apple . something minerally like wet rocks . plenty of fresh hop flavor . a nice dash of bitterness very well balanced with some sweetness . rose grapefruit orange lemon pineapple honey grain toast pungent herbs green bell pepper brown apple river rock . delicious and refreshing . mouthfeel can get a bit thin and oily but not bad . extremely drinkable and refreshing . great beer .,palate,0.7,1
the occasion for my last tasting of this beer was to celebrate with family a successful surgical recovery of by my mother . i prefer a large snifter for lambics in general and overfill them generously because i often cant help but devour the first sips . i likewise tend to like my lambic on the warmer side degrees f or sohowever for this occasion i poured at what must have been in the low s . an ardent devotee of lambics i actually passed on my flute of veuve clicquot ros until i wrapped up my st glass of lindemans . you might roll your eyes and call me a fruitcake but thats a pretty big deal for me . anyway to the beer appearance like a deep ros with a quickly dissipating pinkish head and a foggy drift . smell it seems a bit superfluous to say raspberry considering its a framboise of the same fruit . what is noticeable however is that the acidity of the fruit was not over cloyed by the sweet berry . ill take the three lashes for saying thisrefreshing effervescence . taste the yeasts do a whopping job on this treat . vibrant fruit is hemmed in nicely by the aforementioned acidic plunk of raspberry goodness . i wouldnt place this framboise in the category of heavy body but it had a substantial enough weight to it to accompany say deep dutch chocolates . mouthfeel i thought it balanced quite nicely . the carbonation was more than subtle but didnt overwhelm the fruit or tartness . mine was too cold for my liking as i dont think the flavors show quite as well when this cold but this of course was my fault . while a virtue patience isnt always possible when it comes to fruit lambics . drinkability a great aperitif . likewise a great punctuation to one of lifes victories . as this little treat was a victory in and of itself ill surely have another . cheers .,palate,0.7,1
pours a light golden amber hue with a two finger off white head that fades to a small cap of foam that leaves behind a fair amount of lacing . aroma is of bright floral hops without much else detected in the nose . smooth medium body with a palate almost entirely made up of bitter herbal hops perhaps trace notes of biscuity malt can be detected but they are virtually non existent . finish is long dry and bitter and leaves you wanting more which leads to a great level of drinkability especially for a hophead .,palate,0.6,1
i m not sure what a baltic porter is supposed to taste like but this one is quite different from most porters i ve had . nice near black color good lasting beige head . surprisingly little lasting lace . sweet molasses aroma that is greater than any chocolate or mocha that might be found . a strong level of metal present also . sweet almost like brandy . some warming alcohol . reminds me far more of a double bock than a porter . i can not detect any hops at all . too sweet for me making it more one dimensional without any complexity .,palate,0.8,1
vintage . poors in without to much head and a brown beer with a white sauce like haze . nose is mega malty sweet and burnt with some straw and caramel chocolate . taste is very alcoholic sweet and smooth bitterness probaly mellowed down quiet a lot by age . very smooth and rich taste though and perfectly balanced . wonderfull to drink though think it should be drank as i do n t think that more age makes this one any better . thanks skip and that speedway stout was just marvelous .,palate,1.0,1
on tap at church key today . i have n t had this before but i can say with certainty that this has n t aged well . brilliant ruby red with a dense light brown head with great retention and lacing this looks great . it smells great too . despite being rather sweet with a rather noticeable caramel and toffee character without much yeast this is enjoyable . brandy fruity oxidation is present . the palate really is a disappointment . cardboard and fruity oxidation with some fruit and some caramel and chocolate dominate . the finish is sweet rather strongly cardboard like and rather unpleasant . medium in body and rather over carbonated the poor finish is also to this beer s detriment . the finish has flavors of brandy fruit caramel and cardboard . not particularly enjoyable this .,palate,0.4,0
wonderful little beer . pours a deep brown without a head to speak of . smells of whisk e y smoked wood chips caramel and toffee . big on the alcohol . sweet notes up front of caramel bourbon and chocolate . it kind of tastes like one of those kahlua chocolates you find at the liquor store counter around the holidays . feels like engine oil on the palate how appropriate almost a cloying syrupy taste that you d expect from something with the name old engine oil . great beer . i ll definitely be enjoying this one again .,palate,1.0,1
good name . smells rank . interesting spicy skunk smell . like a mix of cat piss hops and seltzer water . i do n t love it . my first review but not my first beer . just newer to beeradvocate . i m somewhere between and manage beer for a living . i see many people love this one but of the many styles i love this beer is n t doing it for me . it s not something i ll buy again . for the category i much prefer chouffe houblon dobbelon . time to rate something i like . i hope this bottle was bad or my opinion just differs with everyone else . will try one more time before i decide to never try again .,palate,0.3,0
raspberry aromas leap from the glass with the appearance being a deep red with a faint head on top . as expected it is full on raspberry but the crisp acidity in this makes it perfect for a warm weather brew that does n t kill you with alcohol . as it warmed in the glass the sweetness came through a little more and became a little too much for me . i recommend drinking this one nice and cold so the bracing acidity makes it easy drinking and not overly sweet . this is not usually a style i go for but would buy this by the case if i was in wisconsin as i could drink this stuff all day especially as the temperature climbs .,palate,0.6,1
wax dipped bottle provided by trbeer during my most recent visit to michigan december . thanks buddy . pours a one finger light brown head over a cloudy brown orange liquid . smells like strawberries during the pour . to the nose it s caramel soured alcohol fruity sweet . light colored raisins . a bit of dried hay . tastes sherry oxidized caramel alcohol burn and sweet fruity esters . nice caramel aftertaste held on the tongue by the thick mouthfeel . the caramel fights a dry alcohol that tries to roughen the back of the tongue . touch of oranges . creamy thick mouthfeel and modest carbonation . enjoyable although i suspect that aging would greatly decrease the alcohol presence and improve the balance of the beer to my personal preferences . months in my cellar was n t enough .,palate,1.0,1
oz bomber brought back from me by a buddy . appearance pours an attractive garnet with honey folds a small white crown minimal retention or lace . smell light candied fruit malt note and hop notes that come off like fuggle meets hallertau . taste lightly bitter herbal grassy hops over the light candied fruit malt notes . the malt offer a touch of sweetness that seems buttery but is soon masked by the hops . mouthfeel seltzer drinkability would be good but the mouthfeel sucks .,palate,0.4,0
poured into a pint glass a very deep burnt orange light maybe finger head very nice color . s smells like warm pumpkin bread the bready smell mixes very will with a spicy pumpkin sweetness . t flavor is much like the smell very bready and sweet but with a nice malt quality and very much a good quality beer with some very subtle hops in the middle and finish . m its a little undercarbonated but the balance of the sweetness with the malt and subtle hops make for a relitivly complex october beer . d easy to drink and very nice to have this time of year easy to session .,palate,0.6,1
poured a very light golden straw color. with a one finger head. smell a bit skunky at first whiff. kind of sweet with a strange spicy tangy smell. honestly a little like urine. taste very very light. sweet. not much flavor. maybe some grain . cooked veggies . finishes a bit skunky with a strange aftertaste. mf is very light. light bodied easy to drink but not the best tasting . cheers .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle to pint glass . review from notes . a a finger light brown colored cap quickly fades away leaving large sudsy bubbles on the surface . the body is medium amber brown in color and hazy . s this malt forward brew is dominated by a cold pressed coffee aroma . soily earthy notes in the background . t long lasting intense coffee flavor . mild bitterness . very faint hint of fruity esters make their way to the end of the palate as the coffee flavor begins to taper off . m wonderful and by far the best aspect of the brew . medium body slightly minerally texture with the perfect level of carbonation . lively and fizzy effervesence . completely complimentary to the flavor profile . d happy to have experienced what a coffee infused lager is like and a steam beer at that . relatively drinkable but only if you enjoy coffee .,palate,0.9,1
served at fridge temperature in an oktoberfest stange . produced on july . appearance pours a rich reddish tinted gold with an off white two finger head . soapy and uneven it diminishes slowly and settles to a thin mat . no real lacing to report and there is little activity happening in my glass . smell great big biscuity notes blend with a sweet caramel or munich type maltiness . there is a wisp of hops on the nose that add some balance to the aromas . full and unabashedly present . taste wonderfully intense malt and a big bready character that thankfully outweighs any unpleasant sweetness that the malts could impart . the hop bitterness left behind on the sides of the tongue dry the palate and as a result concentrate the malt and bread notes with almost perfect balance . delicious . mouthfeel drinkability from the instant this beer meets the lips it s a certain victory . fantastically effervescent it rides into the mouth and over the tongue with confident grace . all the while alive and outspoken . what a prime example of this style to enjoy with bratwurst and sauerkraut . bring on the music and dancing it s that special time of year .,palate,1.0,1
at the golf course from a can into a plastic cup . while not the best rating situation i did take some time to seriously evaluate this beer . it pours a transparent whitish yellow color with a thin quickly disappearring head almost soda like . the aroma is faintly yeasty there is no real malt aroma and absolutely no hop aroma . the flavor is a quick watery hint of wheat malt and corn sugar . there is almost no body to this and thankfully almost no aftertaste . this beer is made for sheer drinkability in terms of volume and not pleasure .,palate,0.2,0
more adventures from the clearance singles cooler . coppery colored amber with a sudsy froth top that subsides to a foam slick no lacing body is very thin and under carbonated . very muted nose can only just barely make out a tiny hint of vague generic hop scent i am disappointed . the thing that this beer does do rather well however is in the taste . there is plenty of long drawn out gentle generic bitterness that ebbs and flows across your tongue like a pleasant ocean current . now that . that part is at least well done if not overly monotone . perhaps as an effect of my bottle not being quite as fresh as it ought to be i am detecting absolutely none of the fruity notes commonly perceived by other ba members . .and this really hurts my overall impression quite a bit . if nothing else my curiosity about english bitters has been stoked to a higher level by this brew enough to potentially revisit the genre in the future .,palate,0.4,0
vintage poured into a cigar city snifter a pours dark black very thick . finger mocha colored foam . pour seems to be flat zero carbonation . s roasted malts backer s chocolate and sweet bourbon booze is noticeable but not overwhelming t malts baker s chocolate on the bitter side but the bourbon smooths and sweetens it out nicely . hints of vanilla and oak help smooth it over too . m d this bottle seemed to have lost almost all of its carbonation which really hurt the mouth feel . the beer is very tasty but it was lacking carbonation to truly make this beer delicious . it was not an overly thick beer especially for a big stout . worth the purchase i would say .,palate,0.6,1
appearance golden clear yellow with thin white head that quickly fades away beautiful bubbles stream the glass smell slight grain malt and faint hops not a bad nose but not over powering taste hmm the flavor on this beer is actually very nice im very impressed actually its got a fair amount of hop on the finish and a nice malt backbone while the flavor isnt one thats mind blowing in complexity its solid and enjoyable way better then expected mouthfeel light and good amount of carbonation drinkability very enjoyable and drinkable could see this being a great and affordable alot better beer than alot of people would expect and for a macro beer one of great enjoyable flavor it does its history proud a session american beer from the time past thats still better than alot still thriving,palate,0.6,1
a inch white head on top of a mid to darker golden saison . nice lacing and decent head retention . s fruity although i ca n t pick out raspberries specifically . t overly sweet with raspberries . some spices . a little booze . m not a lot of carbonation kind of syrupy actually . d o pretty one dimensional in the taste . i feel if it would have been carbonated more it would have helped a lot . this would be a good one to split . the second half of my tulip was hard to drink .,palate,0.4,0
poured from a oz bomber bottled in into a snifter glass . appearance is opaque black with a bit of red around the edges and a frothy tan colored head that settles into a thin film . smell is of roasted malt with hints of coffee and a little bit of chocolate as well . a bit of hops in the end but overall a fairly light and sweet aroma . taste is fairly chocolaty up front with some dark fruit and coffee as well . the alcohol makes itself known giving a nice warming bite and a slight bitterness to the finish . a pretty well balanced flavor . mouthfeel is full bodied and smooth that feels pretty creamy on the tongue . a mild amount of carbonation and a pleasant burn from the alcohol . very nice . drinkability is good . it goes down fairly easy for the alcohol but i do n t think i d want is as a session beer . better to have it now and then and take your time with it . i would certainly like to have it again and i d like to see how it would be with a little more age on it as well .,palate,1.0,1
a pours a copper color with about a fingers worth of head that actually leaves some decent lacing s a nice bit of pine followed by malts . again nothing too complex here t pure pine needles followed by bitterness . malts help to round it out a little but that bitterness hangs around for quite a bit m medium body with typical sa carbonation slightly oily d o well apparently zeus is known for that intense piney flavor so it is highlighted well here . again no complaints from me . so far the single hop beers are highlighting themselves well,palate,0.6,1
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 .,palate,0.9,1
very nice looking in the glass black topped by a less than one finger tan head . a few large bubbles but mostly small and tight . head disappears at a decent rate . aroma is quite nice dark molasses raisins and a bit of smoke. flavour is sweet and fruity yet also smoky right up front . a bit of charcoal and raisins with some plum and chocolate underneath . very nicely done . mouthfeel only takes a hit because of carbonation that s a good bit higher than i d like in this beer . other than that the hearty thick liquid is very pleasing . the higher carbonation is the only thing keeping this from getting a five on drinkability . be well uf,palate,0.7,1
source serving ox . bottle . expiration date of smell chocolate and molasses as well as some graininess and earthiness charcoal . not at all burnt though . taste very chocolaty plus the usual typical roast flavors . no signs of burnt flavors . smooth and creamy with low carbonation . very viscous mouthfeel with residual beer practically coating your entire mouth after each sip . as beer warms the grassy hops bitterness starts to come through in the middle which is pleasant and balances out the malts nicely . finish is dry and lingering with bitter coffee notes . notes very nice especially at a very reasonable price .,palate,0.9,1
what an interesting example of contrasts so many things they could have done wrong but did n t and so many things that they did n t quite get right . the pour is a marvel this beer is a deep deep red with touches of brown that perfectly evokes a black cherry soda with a bit of chocolate . a medium cream head sets off the color nicely but falls flat just a bit soon leaving no lacing on the sides of the glass . the nose is entirely cherry and chocolate nothing beer like to be found . the aromas are mostly dark bordering on sour cherry with just a hint of cocoa powder . no malt no hops to be found . the flavor is quite interesting and almost a winner also almost a loser . a less skilled hand would have gone too sweet with this and ended up with a cherry cordial . instead we have a pretty clean american brown ale at the base with just a hint of roasted malts and caramel . unfortunately the cherry is just a bit strong which drowns out the brown ale notes but on the positive side it s hardly a sweet brew . there are some chocolate notes on the finish but this is primarily a black cherry drink . the mouthfeel is quite good and if there had been more carbonation it would have been excellent . this is a nice light bodied brew and because the brewer shied away from the too much sugar trap it does n t have any cloying characteristics muddying up the palate . not much bittering so the finish is somewhat weak . i have to give the brewer recognition here for trying . cherry is a very difficult flavor to get right . the flavor we think of as cherry in processed foods is entirely artificial and using actual cherries in foods generally does n t yield cherry like flavors . as a matter of fact by fda rules the concoction legally referred to as natural cherry flavoring actually has no cherry in it . it is natural coming from organic origins and it does taste like cherries but the name is a pure legal technicality i understand how difficult it is to get a good cherry flavor and i recognize the valiant attempt by o fallon . i appreciate that they avoided going too sweet with the fruit flavor but i still have to recognize that this did n t quite hit the mark .,palate,0.8,1
a ounce bottle poured into my kolsch stange reveals a hazy amber body with a huge cap of ivory foam that refuses glass entry to nearly the nearly half bottle remaining unpoured . though constructed of pearly beady bubbles that predict its imminent slump and collapse the head instead retains as a semi solid deflating slowly into rocky whipped cream crags that deposit sheets of fine lacing on the glass . the smell is hardly anything i d call strong but what there is of it is sweetly floral with a crisp citrus twist . mild toasted malt is swept under by notes of hoppy zest . the taste is mild an malty sweet with a stiff one two counterpunch of citrus oil bitterness and a gravelly earthy dryness in the finish . mild cereally pale malt and a tingle of citric tanginess claims posession of the backbone of the flavor profile midway through the drink and keeps hold of it for the duration of the encounter . the drink is crisp and light medium in body with good carbonation and fine drinkability .,palate,0.6,1
straw gold in color with an active white head . this reduces after several minutes and leaves only a thin ring around the top of the clear body . minimal bubbling . nose is grainy and sweet with corn husk and a hint of noble hop . for strength alone it s not too bad . grainy lightly toasted corn dms grass a hint of damp cellar . very average nothing below the veneer . it s cold which is good . carbonation is quite light along with the flavor . very light mouthfeel . if this were n t cold it would n t even be refreshing . i needed a cold beverage on a hot day and the greek place around the way had this or bmc . i d make the same choice again in point of fact i did have two but this does n t even remotely stand out among ten million other light lagers . side note why is this listed as an american light rather than euro pale . either way it s no good .,palate,0.4,0
i bought some for a cheap after work drink on a hot day . why not write a review straw coloured and highly carbonated . head retention is minimal . lacing non existant . faint grainy smell . not unpleasant but certainly not mouth watering . taste is also not offensive but mainly because it is so mild . slightly sweet a little malty almost a little tartness . not much hoppy character to speak of . too much carbonation imo . watery . drinkability when you want to have a great flavourful beer drinking experience out of wheres the taste . when youv e been working outside in the hot sun all day out of cool . mineral water that packs a buzz . because of this i ll average it to a for drinkability,palate,0.3,0
oz bottle thanks rich . poured into a nonic . appearance is fairly spectacular with a murky rusty copper color with a massive frothy light tan head that never quite fades away and leaves abundant clumps of sticky lacing . some pretty intense chunks of sediment knock this down half a point however . aroma is extremely sweet and malt forward toasty and caramel with mild citrus hops . flavor is a little less sweet than the nose more bready and toast with some brown sugar and caramel . citrus y hops are present in the finish with just enough bitterness to resign in the malt sweetness . mouthfeel is a little thin at least carbonation wise and ends with a slightly thin finish . regardless a very enjoyable winter beer but just makes me want fresh nugget nectar .,palate,0.6,1
ounce bottle poured into tulip . a nice dark brown black opaque with inch tan head . lacing left along the glass and swirling produced robust new layering of tan foam s nutty with burnt malts . some sweetness . aroma become much more pleasant and pronounced with warming t i do n t pick up much of the oatmeal in this one . the roasted taste for the porter style is actually pretty good with some sweet chocolate coming through the middle . this finishes a little dry on the end . m this was the most dissapointing . this was surprisingly thin and watery . aside from the lingering dry finish this was a very thin porter . d will continue to keep these around every now and then to support the local brewery but not a go to . would be my limit but i do n t really ever see myselft aking back to back for any reason . mother earth has other great offerings i was hoping for more from this one .,palate,0.4,0
black but not opaque in color as light gets through . huge finger head with a conservative pour . lot s of carbonation . audible bubbles . head finally recedes and holds at until the glass is empty . lacing is good but not as impressive as the head . i really did n t think this beer would smell like a chocolate donut . but by golly that s exactly what it smells like . i like the aroma a lot and i do n t even like chocolate donuts . very interesting flavor for a beer while still keeping the cornerstone of it s character as a beer . i think it taste more like cocoa puffs or chocolate cake than a chocolate donut . it s certainly the artificial chocolate flavoring that s common in all three . but it works here . it s different interesting and yummy . mouthfeel is a little too carbonated and light but i still enjoyed the beer in spite of those tow minor complaints . not a session beer nor necessarily a sipper but a beer i d love to visit again and again from time to time .,palate,0.6,1
doggie style while whimsically named has a solid nose that while it probably wo n t get stuck in your nether regions will certainly tantalize the senses in other ways . fresh hops bring their grapefruity scent to bear and beneath that is a good layer of malts with biscuit and light brown sugar notes . on the tongue the ale proves to have an excellent balance between hops and malts . for the former the hops showcase their grapefruit and pine flavors surfing against the tongue in solid near ipa quantities ibu which is actually more than some ipas . for the latter the malts show off varied and nuanced sugary flavors including brown sugars and hints of vanilla as well as more savory rivulets of nut grape nuts cereal like toasted grains biscuit and apricot . both hops and malts last well into the aftertaste . mouthfeel is light and carbonation is set at medium . overall this is an excellent well balanced pale ale that is in fact anything but pale there is more flavor in one bottle than in an entire six pack of budweiser . it s easy to see why doggie style has won gold and silver medals at beer festivals .,palate,0.6,1
pours a dark brown with some dark red hints around the edges and a nice thin coffee colored head . smell is rich with chocolate and sweet roasted malts . the taste is quite good with allot of chocolate and coffee a bunch of roasted malts light hops come through to balance things out a bit . this is one of the best porters i have had in recent memory . flavorful and a drinkable,palate,0.6,1
the apperance on the brew is good . it is a deep blood red color with a slightly off white head . the head faded pretty fast but looks nice as there is a beautiful lace and a small layer of foam still on the top . the color is very dense and can not see through it at all . the smell is mostly hops almost like an ipa with a touch of spices . the spices almost make it smell like a belgian dark ale . the taste is very fruity . grapefruit and prunes have a taste in here and there is also a grainy taste . alcohol seems hidden very well in this brew at fist but after a few sips you can really taste it closing each drink . the mouthfeel is thick and chewy very nice . a decent brew however not very easy to drink at . . a good winter warmer .,palate,0.9,1
re review of the scotch ale this time from a growler . thanks to my gf s aunt and uncle for getting me this loveliness for my philadelphia perils . poured dark garnet brown with a scant head that laced a little bit . smelled delicious caramel malt roasted malts nuts and toffee . some hints of alcohol cutting through the malts and hops and giving it a little spice . the taste was a little less pronounced than on tap but still excellent . sweet and tasty something definitely to be experienced . incredibly smooth maybe because the carbonation diminished . well so be it it ca n t get any better . polished off of the growler myself . ca n t wait to come home to rohrbach s for the vanilla porter .,palate,1.0,1
pours dark brown black with a small head which holds well . nice dark malty smell but it does lack depth . usually beers in this style are a lot more complex smelling . taste wise its a smooth brown ale but it really doesnt even seem like a baltic porter at all more tan malts and sugarry somewhat thin and lacking complexity . a bit too sticky on the mouthfeel . average drinkability .,palate,0.4,0
poured the beer into a pint glass although i believe that this beer is better just drunk out of the bottle . the appearance is yellowish and clearish with a light pacing white head . the nose is slightly training and is exactly what you would expect from an adjunct lager . the taste and mouthfeel are crisp and dry . this brew is a quafer and super drinkable perfect for a hot day or after a workout .,palate,0.4,0
pours amber brown . not much head and only a trace of lacing . aroma is malty with a hint of brown sugar and hops . body is thinner than i expected with some carbonation . taste is sugary with some bitterness in the finish . way too sugary for me but you might like it .,palate,0.8,1
mahogany brown with ruby highlights and a fairly thin head that is gone to a ring within a minute . good smell of dark roast malts and a light delicate sweetness . a touch of molasses is also noticeable . taste is very complex for such a small brew . some chocolate and toffee with an underlying nutty flavor . hints of coffee . a hop bitterness is noticeable toward the end very evidently a german variety . a little more carbonation may have helped this one with its texture . just a tad thin becoming a little dry but not crisp in the finish . not as big in body as it should or could be . aside from this small quibble it s still pretty easily drinkable . i actually would n t mind another bottle right now . probably something i ll revisit down the line recommended .,palate,0.6,1
oz . bomber a pours a pale yellow soft white head fairly good retention per the style . s some grainy malt notes light hops mild inoffensive nose . t direct pilsner esque barley malt flavour light hopping . again mild but the malt flavour is good . m light bodied crisp very clean refreshing . d a solid pale lager not as much flavour as i wanted maybe akin to full sail session is what i was looking for . as an innocuous easy drinking lager it did its job .,palate,0.8,1
red brown body topped by a thick lasting off white head with good lace . sour yet slightly sweet aroma with vinious notes and hints of berry . a touch sweet and malty flavor with a touch of spice and fruit . full bodied and dry with a wierd almost numbing sensation on the tongue .,palate,0.4,0
a pours a reddish brown with a nice small head that sticks around quite a while . s nice and malty . a bit of sweetness in there . t it starts nice and malty . it floats into a bit of a soft hop flavor . mostly malty rather sweet . kind of fruity . very good . m it was reasonable enough for a brown ale . i found it a bit overcarbonated and something just was n t quite right here . d very drinkable for a near brown ale . i liked it quite a bit . this is one of the better brown ales i ve had in a while,palate,0.6,1
just reading these reviews the dates are pretty close to mine i m keeping in mind that it is a craft brew and subject to alteration by the manufacturers . it pours a very nice light gold colour bordering on amber i m used to my wheat beers being lighter but i m assuming this is the honey kicking in.overall the flavours of the smell are almost non existent there s a little light wheat smell in there somewhere though . the taste is alright i suppose the honey taste can bring it up from a . but not much . the honey combined with the low carbonation are alright in my books but it s not carbonated enough for a wheat beer a conflict either way . i m going to have to go against the gimmick and with the style here the mouthfeel just is n t there . i m not impressed at all it s like a half flat beer that you ve left on your desk whilst reviewing a beer and forgotten about it only to come back to it mins later . maybe it works for some people but not for me and wheat beers . the shining point of this beer is it s drinkability . although it s not anywhere near great for this style it s highly drinkable i m taking these to a bbq tonight they ll go down a treat . not a fantastic beer good thing i bought it only because it was on special and i wanted the bottles for my homebrew .,palate,0.4,0
what a pleasant surprise . had this beer in the middle of a very long road trip and was n t expecting to have a first rate dipa in ohio but this was great . the grassy and floral hop character is the dominant flavor but it is nicely balanced with a rich carmely malt backbone . i thoroughly enjoyed this beer .,palate,1.0,1
appearance the beer pours a deep red with gold undertones it s darker than a typical amber and quite appealing . the pure white head is thin and vanishes almost instantly . no lacing that i noticed . smell despite its robust appearance the nose is surprisingly weak . it hints of bourbon and sweet malt and there is a faint trace of hops but not much going on otherwise . taste mouthfeel like the smell the taste is surprisingly mild . it starts malty moves to smoke and finishes at the last minute with a trace of bitter hops . the mouthfeel is a bit thin and the carbonation is quite sharp a bit fizzier than i d like . drinkability this is the classic session beer . i m sure you could enjoy these all day without much trouble a great tailgate brew . a bit timid for me but probably a great beer for a macro drinker looking to take a walk on the micro side .,palate,0.6,1
part of the trail mix pack . unfiltered . evidently bottled per the notching on the label . pours out to a very clear deep golden forming a creamy white head which has good retention and good lacing . carbonation is moderate . the aroma is rather nondistinct . definitely an american wheat . smells like a pyramid product . some suggestion of orange peel and corn . oh now i see it s brewed with lemon grass . mouthfeel is crisp and a little sizzly . refreshingly light bodied and clean . well what s to say . it s a beer . there s not a whole lot of flavor going on . some distant pale malts crackers some yeasty fruity esters a little citrus . finish is lightly sweet and the aftertaste suggests adjuncts and a hint of metal . best served ice cold because as it warms they all become more apparent . nothing i would ever care to have again .,palate,0.8,1
o.k. lets just start by getting a couple of the clich s out of the way since they are so appropriate . the color is of dark chocolate very dark brown but not quite black . a light brown sticky creamy head forms atop the beer and sticks around for a short time . afterwards a sticky light brown ring remains around the edge of the glass . this ring contributes to some lacing as the beer is consumed . the aroma is of cocoa powder fresh baked brownies and roasted goodness . the taste is wonderful and begins as unsweetened chocolate then adds a very subtle fruitiness . after this the taste begins to fade and you are left with a roasted chocolate bitterness . i am a huge chocolate fan so i like this . it really reminds me of unsweetened baking chocolate which i can never resist trying when i bake . it also has the dry almost astringent finish that comes with unsweetened chocolate . the mouth feel is actually lighter than i had expected and a bit less than i would prefer . i d like this to feel as big as it tastes . drinkability is quite nice and this is one that needs to be served at cellar temperature to really be enjoyed . as i slowly enjoyed this i really noticed more flavors popping up as the beer warmed slightly . this is a really nice stout but i have to admit that i prefer young s double chocolate stout which combines that great flavor with a more appropriate creamy mouth feel . having said that you should also be sure not to miss this beer . i am becoming a big rogue fan .,palate,0.6,1
ml can from the montreal brewery . a thick white head that decreases rapidly but leaves some foam around the edge . nice effervescence . clear golden colour . one of the better looking macros i ve reviewed . s hops and pale malt . touch of lemon and a slighly strange sugary undertone . t a lot like the smell . a faint citrussy note over a standard macro lager . hops weak but not bad tasting . weak but better than most of its direct competitors . mf this . carbonation a bit high . leabes mouth somewhat dry and pasty . fails on this point . d easy going macro lager . one of the better north american macros i ve had .,palate,0.4,0
on tap at capital ale house . color is a slightly hazy copper with no head at all . my glass was filled to the brim and there was barely any lacing on the glass during quaffing . aromas are hugely malty . all sorts of sweetness in here though mostly one dimensional caramel . barely any notes of hops . flavor seemed very far out of whack with just an overwhelming sweetness that was not tempered by the multiple hops used . some earthen and grassy notes peek through here and there and near the end the abv begins to warm things up . finishes sweet . body is wonderful thick and creamy . not that drinkable to me given the overwhelming sweetness .,palate,0.9,1
thanks to jeffkrenner for the growler . a pours a deep golden amber . crystal clean with scores of little bubbles rising to the surface . head is a nice frothy beige perfectly carbonated inside the growler . massive rings are forming on the sides of the glass . this is n t lace its foam thick . impressive . s strawberries pink grapefruit fresh pine and soft malt backbone t begins with zesty pine hops . very resiny and oily full of character . sweetness makes its way to the front of the tongue . sort of a cherry peach caramel essence . this percolates for a moment before being over taken by the now growing massive wave of bitterness which blankets the tongue . for a moment lost in time the tongue sits frozen . still . as the pinecone bitterness berates it . m medium to full bodied with a smooth carbonation . d yes this is a very good ipa . still have half a growler left,palate,1.0,1
a sparkling gold with one finger of white head that recedes pretty quickly and leaves almost no lacing s bread faint hops and uh oh . cigarette ashes . why do i smell cigarette ashes . or is that burnt cheese . either way it does not smell good . i m already suspecting i have a bad bottle t yep cigarette ashes . this tastes nothing like an ipa . this has to be a bad bottle at least i hope so . but after just finishing a disgusting aprihop my confidence in dogfish head is not very high right now . i m going to continue this review and if in the future i drink it again and it is good then i will update it . m just fine d drain pour i need to go break open a bottle of min . to renew my confidence in this brewery . but they are for tonight .,palate,0.7,1
good two finger head . leaves an initial ring of lace . light amber color and crystal clear . slightly toasted malt aroma . good balancing hop that makes for an overall attractive smell . the only detraction i can fin is the below average body . otherwise this is a solid pale ale offering . good pale malt flavors without any raw grain flavors . the hop is judicious not overwhelming . the aftertaste is lasts without being a bitter bomb . a good day by day pale ale .,palate,0.6,1
this one has the deep mahogany color i ve come to expect in an old ale or barleywine . it looks like bigfoot and old foghorn and third coast old ale and old stock ale . i consider that a compliment and sometime i will try them all in a hand of beer some evening when i do n t plan on doing anything else . it threw a big beguiling aroma into the room when i poured it . it was a combination of port and balsamic vinegar . it is n t either but a blend of both . i consider this bottling somewhat young for old crustacean but it is good enough to check regularly . to me a good barleywine is one that tastes good young and aged . this stuff about american barleywines being great young but not aging very well is not all together true . it tastes great . there is just a little butteriness behind the dance of hops and malt . this is what i m enjoying . there is no dominance of hop or malt just this blend . i expected a hop predominance but no . even this young the balance is here . the mouthfeel is the true contribution to this beer . it s silky . the buttery backbeat amplifies this . it has a big body rogue style . my compliments to the brewery for representing all these years . i ve been drinking rogue since the mid s and they continue to impress . their consistency is in their exhuberance . old crustacean is very drinkable . i refuse to consider drinkability by how many i will drink in a session . no barleywine will ever be a session beer . my basis in drinkability is will i come back to this again and again . yes .,palate,1.0,1
bottle into my de struise glass . pours a clear and watery medium straw not attractive for a tripel . does have a nice head bright white with tons of retention . lacing is spotty but where it sticks is super full and lasting . aroma is very yeasty light flowers not strong enough . a slight skunk finish just kills this . the taste is nothing to brag about either . very alcoholic for a tripel especially one that is only . . some yeast presents but a total lack of hops . a poor tripel effort should be avoided .,palate,0.8,1
what can i say . this is the beer i most look forward to each winter . amidst all the imperial stouts winter warmers and barleywines this exceptional ale is the one i thirst for over the summer months . not too strong to prohibit your consumption and not too bitter or sweet to turn your nose tongue . it is in my opinion a perfectly balanced ale for a hophead and is one of the few moderate alcohol beers i choose to drink with a fine cigar usually it s imperial stout or barleywine . i ve found it has enough alcohol to allow for storage i ve had some year old examples that were phenomenal more balanced if you will . each season i try to squirrel away some in the back of my liquor cabinet but they usually do n t make it past the spring . i ll have to come back to this one when i ve got it in front of me so i can give full notes on appearance and taste and the like . until then . prost .,palate,0.7,1
a very dark brown with a reddish hue . i did n t even notice that it was n t black until i held it up to the light . slightly hazy but mostly clean looking . s molasses currant alcohol cherry . more sugary and even more alcohol as it warms . t very subtle flavor which is odd given the lack of subtlety in the descriptions from the brewer . sweet to fairly neutral up front followed by moderate sour and somewhat bitter slight hints of eastern spices and then more bitterness . strong sour and bitter aftertaste . m very creamy and smooth . it jumped right out at me well before the flavor . i love it . d very interesting and complex which compelled me to continue . however i do n t think i ll want another .,palate,0.9,1
man this one is a dissapointment . a pours a hazy golden color with a medium off white head that quickly dissapates to a thin film on the beer . great lacing though . s very very dull . man nothing going on here . t a very off weird flavor . very disspaointed . glad i got this one on a mixed sixer . not that much of a waste . just a faint dull off flavor of hops and alcohol . not even that bitter . hmmm . m not a bad mouthfeel but it s null now . d i wouldv e recomend this or even have another one of this so called american ipa .,palate,0.7,1
appearance black showing just the thinnest line of brown when the glass is tilted . only holds a thin halo of dark tan head that shows its legs as it slowly slides down the side of the glass . smell massive malt base goes a bit soy sauce with some rum raisin and alcohol fumes . burnt grain and bittering hops seem to keep it from going candy sweet . taste malt bomb goes off cut by a rummy alcohol and a hefty dose of bittering hops . smokey ham coffee dark chocolate purple grapes lots of flavors going on a bit of flavor overload . mouthfeel heavy chewy slick low carbonation borders on flat . overall massive beer they threw the kitchen sink at this . the package is enjoyable hard core and has some cellar potential . look forward to grabbing some more .,palate,0.6,1
bottled on a almost amber golden color not much head maybe a th of a finger that disappears faster than a gold digger in the unemployment line . s smells like whole leaf cascade hops . t m almost sweetlike taste i would attribute it to the dry hopping that im guessing they did . medium to low carbonation mouthfeel is nothing special below average . o not too shabby to me abv that is somewhat lackluster . in no means a bad beer definitely worth a try or two at that . but i would order this over of the dipa s ive had . pp price point this was the clincher to me it was . for a four pack if it was a sixer it would be spot on for the pp but for four a bit steep . dont get me wrong a nice beer hits the mark but would rather have them do a version for an pack .,palate,0.4,0
brought a bottle of this to a tasting a little while back . received from a generous trader . served in a cigar city snifter as it would be crazy to drink this out of any other vessel . pours as dark as any bowel movement after a heavy day of drinking pepto bismol but with a lot better head retention . cigar city has a way of crafter thick stouts that look great . smell is of chocolate and perhaps the faintest hint of vanilla but the chili peppers are dominating and really detracting from the aroma . taste is similar but slightly better . the peppers are not to my liking but to each their own . mouthfeel is thick with smooth and creamy carbonation . this is a nice beer but i d take marshal zhukov over this any day but i am glad that i got the chance to try it .,palate,1.0,1
transcribed from undated notes . arrived with a finger of deep tan head with good retention . color was a medium copper with ne quality clarity . nose had an interesting spiciness definitely nutmeg laced with cinnamon . mouthfeel was medium with a really nice spiciness on the tongue . finish was lingeringly spicy . it really makes me look forward to the fall every year . i was told that this batch was made with pounds of neck pumpkins .,palate,0.6,1
rather good witbier here . not my style at all got this from a friend but i m impressed . smells spicy yeasty clovey . this has an excellent mouthfeel . might be the first time i ve ever thought that from a beer . it s a creamy carbonation . tastes nice and spicy . light n tasty . i love when a beer surprises you . drinkability is high in this i d have lots more if i had anymore . well done .,palate,1.0,1
a stout black with absolutely no head after a very aggressive pour s smells of a lot of milk chocolates and some coffee t the taste follows the nose . there are some chocolates and dark fruits upfront . there is also a weird metallic taste that is subtle but noticeable throughout . there was also a lot of roasted malt on the finish . there was also a little bit of some dry fruitiness and herbal hops left on the palate . m this was a little thin and had practically no carbonation . i think the taste suffered a little bit because of this . d this was an okay imperial stout . it was n t flashy or too bold and went down easy . given the price point on it i will probably pass on this next time but i would n t say no if offered .,palate,0.4,0
on tap at dexter s pub . burnt copper color translucent . sweet sherry nose with some drier grape skin tannins . for the level of alcohol there is hardly any hotness at all and a bizarrely watery and light body for a barleywine . the body could be really use some more heft . the flavor echoes the nose s sherry sweetness with caramel malt to back it up . needs some fine tuning imho . has an eerie weightlessness to it that needs to be fixed . could also stand some more hops as i could hardly detect any at all .,palate,0.4,0
i had this one on special a little while ago and i can see why they were trying to get rid of it . it looked fine when it came out to me . a nice deep dark beer with a light tan head . smell was not so bad either . some chocolate roasted malts a hint of coffee . taste was not bad but not great either . chocolate was a lot less prominent than i was expecting i think the flavor in general was lacking . perhaps that is because the beer is so watery . this is by far the wateriest stout i ve had . even if the flavor was better the mouthfeel would turn me away from this one .,palate,0.3,0
it poured from the bottle with a nice head . it is pale yellow straw color . the aroma had sour and wine like notes . flavors included floral lemon maybe a touch of grass and white wine characteristics . smooth clean finish . wow what a great beer . absolutely delicious . very nice .,palate,0.6,1
oz batch bottled on and poured into a pint glass . black with a decent sized light brown head that shows some tenacity but does n t show much for lace . the roasted malt aromas are dominate with the cherries and lactic notes in the back . there s a woody presence that reminds me of the special double cream stout and just enough hop aroma to add to the complexity . very full and creamy mouth . amazing . a five in that category for sure . this does n t taste as roasted as it smells . it still has plenty of flavor from the dark malts but the cherries balance the eqation . .thus the virtual experience of chocolate dipped cherries . not as contrasted as the real thing but its there . damn tasty . the only factor that could hurt the drinkability is the abv which is totally masked and can sneak up on you .,palate,1.0,1
poured into an imperial pint glass . has a nice chocolate brown head that was finger to start but quickly almost completely disappeared . remaining head coated the sides very well . color was almostly completely translucent dark brown . aroma was at time likes a cinnamon teddy graham and other times like a cinnamon red hot . taste was heavy on the cinnamon almost too powerful with what seemed to be touched of ginger . a very small amount of sweetness was sometimes evident . felt wonderful in the mouth . coated extremely well and was nicely carbonated . not very drinkable due to the over powering cinnamon flavor .,palate,0.9,1
i meant to drink this for halloween but got caught up with everything else . bottle from a friend . poured into new belgium tulip . a dark opaque black brown visibility in the light . not much of a head at all . s wow . alot going on here strong scents of clove nutmeg and pumpkin . the chocolate is up front when i cracked this open but now the other scents dominate . the scent has an almost mint characteristic to it . t dark fruits tobacco and again a slight almost mint finish . i can only assume this is the cloves shining through . this is one of the most complex beers i ve had in some time . m rich and full . great heavy malt feel perfect to compliment the intentions . d this is a great beer to end an evening with in the fall and i look forward to having it fresh to compare with this slightly cellared version . i would say this is probably the ultimate halloween beer .,palate,0.6,1
this brew has a chocolate and cinnamon smell fresh chocolate chip cookies come to mind . poured into a pint it is thick and dark black with a little bit of tan head . taste is roasted malts and lots of it . in the glass i can smell the alcohol but it really is n t evident in the taste until the very end where is seems to go up through the nose and evaporate from the tongue . this is one potent brew . the mouthfeel is thick and syrupy but very slick . the carbonation is low and is only detected for a short time in the middle of the taste . the finish is dry but still has lingering sweetness and alcohol . it goes down extremely smoothly like silk . got ta watch the ac though this one will sneak up fast .,palate,0.9,1
picked up as a curiosity purchase from the cbx . a poured from a bottle into a pint glass . pours hazy orange with some floaters bobbing about . very still . no bubbles no head . s cider vinegar herbs menthol and wintergreen juniper . t herbal faintly medicinal mildly sour berry finish ends with a fairly pleasant aftertaste . m flat uninteresting a little oily .,palate,0.4,0
presentation oz can with born on date on bottom . appearance pale yellow with snow white head . smell clean with very little noticeable aroma . taste light clean and crisp like you would expect a ab product for the masses . mouthfull very thin but highly carbonated . drinkability hits the spot on a hot day . best served very cold . overall not a bad swill . compared to bud and miller lites this actually has enough beer flavor to get you through a can or two .,palate,0.3,0
on tap at the saucer thick and creamy . finger head got that stout retention cool cascading effect in the glass . coffee and chocolate something i do n t quite recognize and bits of toffee . super thick dark chocolate flavor light coffee flavors good coffee bitterness near the finish super creamy heavier in body extremely smooth and hopefully i ve mentioned the creaminess overall i love this stout give me more,palate,1.0,1
from the fl . oz . bottle apr . sampled on december . good crack on the twist off top . the pour is pale to golden yellow with a real fizzy head that settles down to a ring and leaves clinging lacing in its wake . okay i am rating this on the american malt liquor style . as far as the style goes the aroma is comfortably malted with corn and grass but it is not terribly obnoxious . the body is thin and typical for the style . a lot of malt liquors make me wince and grind my teeth as i sip them but not this one . it was not half bad as far as the style goes . there is a sweet grainy character in the taste with a clean hop finish . of course this is not a craft . it is what it is brewed to quench your thirst accompany dogs and beans and drown your sorrows . this one is a bit better than the average malt liquor .,palate,0.3,0
i thought i would update the situation with the scottish ale at flat branch . the beer that maxpower sampled was a staple of the previous brewers repertoire . it was served on the beer engine and i would generally agree with his comments on that beer . sadly that brew is gone . in its place is an occasional release ale that is completely different in style and is well pretty simple . appearance brown and fairly clear dark amber if held up to light . minimal head and lacing . aroma faint sweet malt . not much else . taste the aroma says it all understated sweet malt with the slightest suggestions of caramel chocolate and brown sugar . no smokiness no peat no hop balance . no fun . mouthfeel decent . a hint of viscosity with an appropriate carbonation level for the style . drinkability if youre in the mood for a simple beer its easy to quaff one of these . after that i suspect you will be bored and move on .,palate,0.7,1
served in a pint glass a pours a very nice slightly hazy yellow with a nice amount of bubbly head that lingers nicely and is pure white leaves a suprisingly large amount of lacing s nice wheat notes witha very nice lemon undertone t very nice wheat taste sweetness of lemon helps to brighten it up d m very strong carbonation tingle smooth drinking easy drinking due to the nice lemon notes,palate,0.7,1
bomber to wine glass . reviewed upon it s arrival to pa. a pours with a one and a half finger foamy frothy white head . decent retention . the light persimmon colored body is bright and richly radiant thanks to it s haziness . sixty percent opacity . mediocre lacing . s only british ingredients were used in the making of this brew minus colorado river water and given the aroma flavor profile it comes as no surprise . above average amount of toasted malts bread biscuits and grain . the harsh hop bill is dominated by pine and reinforced by sawdust and grass . the yeast contributes a healthy does of must and sweat . t impressive . sure . great . no . nothing new is presented on the palate that i was n t aware of or could n t have predicted from the nose . as stone brews have been accused of before this here is a one trick pony . m one of the fullest and creamiest dipas i ve ever had . and then . then the carbonation mercilessly decimates the taste buds while the hop bitterness sears off no less than of my tongue . this is a real palate crusher . seriously . i felt like beating up my girlfriend after the ass whooping that was handed down to me . d even though i do n t think this is particularly good beer i applaud stone for their inventiveness their goal and their execution . the th anniversary is exactly what a stone e i mperial ipa should be like . quite literally .,palate,1.0,1
a light black with a dirty white head . s lacking here . i did n t smell much at all on this and i really think that hurts this brew . t bitter chocolate cocoa up front with booze back end . not much in the form of hops . m nice and thick d not something ill try again . it may have been my expectations as i was hoping for more of a hop bite .,palate,0.8,1
beer poured from bottle into a stemless tulip shaped wine glass a dark brown colored body moderate amount of visible carbonation stems from the bottom of the glass beige colored head looks unique with plenty of yeast sediment floats and breaks apart like a glacier in the ocean very cool sticky lacing forms on the sides of the glass s light scents of ginger and malts like caramel and biscuit sweet and sour like grape and dark berries aromas are more prevalent than any other scents in the beer t cider very sour some fruits like cranberry and raspberry sour grapes like a wine light vinegar taste m slightly bubbly tart feel on the tongue from the unique blend of ingredients thin consistency watery feel needs more body d i did n t taste any leather which would have been kind of cool i would have plenty more i really like these types of special collaboration brews where people are willing to try new brewing methods and injecting new flavors into the mix,palate,0.6,1
ml bottle just picked up over the weekend . shared with my girlfriend and family served in a dfh signature glass . a pale orange yellow body with a small silky frothy and creamy pure white head . fairly clear minus the chill haze . what head was there did dissipate quickly and left some lifeless cling to the glass . nothing spectacular or terrible . s hmm well that s interesting . buttery popcorn spicy yeast honey pollen and touches of floral hops . there s a sweetness here and a flavor i can not put my finger on . it s probably the doum fruit and perhaps even the chamomile is contributing to the overall eccentric aromas i m picking up . t well it follows the nose there s still a buttery character up front on the palate with a sweetness that s pretty unrecognizable for comparison sake . again i ll say it s the doum fruit but towards mid palate and to the back is a very wheaty element along with some spices yeast and pepper . really it s an odd complex flavor but it s nothing i m really falling in love with . m highly active carbonation very bubbly and smooth going across the palate . the sweetness lingers a bit but everything else is cut nicely . i can certainly see where they were going with this . it was interesting to drink something based on an ancient recipe something i like a lot about this series . ta henket however was probably my least favorite of all of them . it s not that it s necessarily a bad beer but it s nothing i d buy another bottle of . fun to try but i do n t need this one again .,palate,0.8,1
i love this concept . i have n t tried this beer but i envision some high hopped beer with lots of chocolate black patent malts . let s see first impression appearance huge light beige head . true to title the liquor is dark brown not black though . it appears clear because the light shines through without any opaqueness . excellent lace and rocky head look as it recedes . lots of foamy lace on the glass . good darker malt aroma true to my prediction . nice toastiness without any burnt smells . so i m leaning toward darker crystal malts here . graham crackers and biscuits . imagine a cross between a good porter and an ipa . i love the originality . this could be a completely new style and it combines the interests of the hop heads and the stout lovers . i think it leans closer to the hh s . this is very good and different . the body is thinner than i would like but that s a minor complaint . is it a dark ipa or an over hopped porter . either way you will experience something outside the comfort zone . and it is still very good . if you have an open mind seek this out and try something totally different from the usual fair .,palate,0.7,1
nice a series of big bold ballsy beers . oz into a pint a pours a brown to orange color extremely clear but obviously thick . well filtered . lots of bubbling carbonation strength is obvious . head formation is string off white in color . s dominated by an american hop nose very meaty edgy orange and grapefruit notes . seems like an amarillo . some grassy notes start to show . t starts off with an orangy grapefruit american hops note not much in the way of malt sweetness just only the lightest note of rye . bitterness builds in the mid stream . only in the aftertaste does the rye begin to really shine . it hangs around on the tongue as part of an oily slick . m moderate to thick body . this baby must have been loaded as it is driven by a cloying and clinging malt base . carbonation bite is not present . oily hops residues grab the tongue . d probably a one and one beer . it just does n t fit the idea of a multi session beer . probably good since thats probably what tyranena was shooting for .,palate,0.9,1
ounce bottle into a pint glass a cloudy yellow with no orange gold tones . little head lace . s bright wheat malty . a little chalk orange . t good wheat flavor . i can tell i am actually drinking a wheat beer rather than glorified orange juice . a little flat in flavor but nice . m bubbly good . full . d despite the low marks in some categories i find this beer extremely drinkable sessionable . a great flagship brew for boulevard .,palate,0.9,1
a has a nice golden copper color with a decent head . not too different from some of the better lagers weaker ales out there s not much here maybe a light hoppiness and a bit of caramel if i really search but its very vague . t up front hops oh yum this could be a wait the middle and back hit you musty old grains and . .skunk . what is that seems like oxidation . something is not right with this beer maybe it went bad but in a brown bottle and months before the best by date i do n t know how that happens yet there is that strong heineken flavor mixed with some sort of mustiness that i ca n t quite describe . seems to have been a bad bottle . trying another one it seems drinkable but nothing too great with some earthinees still there . m uhh standard i guess but with that bad taste i m chugging at this point d low because the taste is so bad might choose over a natural light but thats a toss up . tried a bit of another one after the original review and found it to be more drinkable but nothing great and honestly that first impression is going to stick and i m not going to get this again but i improved my rating a bit,palate,0.7,1
poured from a oz . bottle into a pint glass . a pours a crystal clear amber with a puffy off white head that leaves a sticky long lasting lacing . s perfect example of a west coast hop aroma . resinous citrusy hops almost like smelling a fresh hop addition to the boil kettle . the hops dominate the aroma with little added by the malts . t bitter citrus hops right upfront grapefruit and orange peels . a grassy bitter aftertaste . however the hops are very well balanced with the malt . although the hops dominate the beer a slight malt sweetness emerges . m a little thin bodied and watery and a little low on the carbonation . o this beer is a strong showing . the only downside may be the watery mouthfeel . west coast hop lovers will love this beer but if you re looking for something complex you wo n t find it here . that said this is a solid ipa that i would definitely have again .,palate,0.6,1
ive drank this beer a few times and finally got around to rating it . magic hat s apperance has a rich dark golden color with gentle mohogany overtones . there is very minimal head and lace . the smell is somewhat faint aromas of peach and apricot bouqets . there are many sensations in the taste . the inital taste is of spices of the orient then the after taste is of peach apricot and quince . the spicy taste lingers in your mouth for a few seconds after you drink it . there is a very little carbonation factor in this beer . the drinkablity of this beer is a major strong point . magic hat truly does makes me feel like my hat is magicical .,palate,0.6,1
a pours the color of warm mulled apple cider with a nice big frothy head . s smells of tart apples and yeast with some faint mulling spices and syrup . hint of apple cider vinegar also present . t smoked hollies and winter fruits along with a smoky fireplace like pine twang . distant tastes of watery honey and wet grass mountain meadows . m starts off very thin like water and only becomes slightly fuller when the smoky taste arises . however extremely thin for a beer and not very carbonated either . d somewhat like drinking smoky beer flavored water . do n t think i ll have another .,palate,0.4,0
the highlight for me is clearly the aroma . it s hazed light appearance is an obvious prelude to the slightly wheaty refreshing characteristics . but the nose is where it s at an exotic mix of lemon lemon balm and rotting berries delights the senses and comes in waves to be savored and contemplated . the flavor is reminiscent of chewing on lemon grass and drinking chamomile herbal tea . leaves a slight cottonmouth ish feeling . the body is thin and slightly anemic . a little more carbonation and body would carry this really unique beer into the stratosphere .,palate,0.6,1
poured from the clear bottle scary into a pint glass beer is deep amber brown with a nice cap of cream colored head . the nose is sweet with lightly toasted malt and almost takes on a sweet fruitiness that i was n t expecting . the flavor touts a similar fruitiness but it is subdued compared to the nose other than that caramel molasses and just a touch of hops at the finish . the mouthfeel is on the watery side with the carbonation not helping matters in that it is almost non existent . overall drinkable but drinkable like bmc beer . not what i would think of a munich dunkel lager to be like . i suppose given the choice between this and bmc this would win but not by much .,palate,0.4,0
presentation oz brown pop top with classy ng label no freshness date to be found . the label says this is brewed with oats rye barley and wheat . appearance very dark brown beer nearly black with a big dark ivory cream cap which soon fades to a thick lasting film and ring . smell some really nice and unexpected dark toasted grains here dark caramel toasted bread and some dark fruitiness . maybe just a hint of cinnamon sugar . just a ghost of booziness maybe . surprisingly absent are any banana clove notes . still very nice . taste lightly roasted barley is right up front this is actually kind of like a mild stout or deeply toasty roasty brown porter with a big kick of twangy wheat . some dry chocolate notes as well . just a hint of spice from the yeast . mouthfeel this is the one downside of this beer it s just a bit thin . drinkability high . conclusion unexpected slightly unusual take on the style quite nice nevertheless . too bad this one s been taken out of rotation . glad i got to try it .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a pint pours a pale golden straw with active carbonation and a fluffy paper white cap . head falls quickly and settles to form a thin layer of foam with no lacing . the nose is of fresh blueberries and a cereal like graininess . crisp and narrow . there s no denying the purpose of this beer . flavor profile matches the aroma . fresh blueberries and a crisp toasted cereal like graininess . smooth and lush on the palate . nice mouthfeel . overall this guy is as advertised . fresh blueberries and luxurious mouthfeel on top of a light body . i wish the base beer offered a little bit more .,palate,0.8,1
pours a hazy amber orange color with a thin off white fizzy head . this beer has a sou tart funky oak aroma with a nice balance of light fruit . sour tart oak flavor up front with a nice creamy floral center and sweet dry finish . hints of nut flower and cherry .,palate,0.8,1
i m somewhat new to beer i ve had different beers mostly bmc type beers but have had more experience with wine . a beautiful gold almost as if king midas himself touched it p s smells of the muscat grapes used in the brew . muscat grapes are usually used in very sweet wines and it comes through very well . t the initial hit is definitely honey and grape then it follows with the grain which is very pleasant and interesting . m the mouthfeel is quite smooth for a abv beer d i feel that the beer is very drinkable contrary to what has been said here so far but different strokes for different folks . it is definitely something i will buy again . i just got a single from world market as a part of a build your own pack deal this was a good experience so i will most likely purchase a pack in the near future . i recommend trying it seasoned pro or amateur,palate,0.6,1
poured into a pint glass . pours i believe black but up to the light you can see reddish highlight s . coffee colored heading really no lacing at all . smell is ridiculously malty coffee and a touch of chocolate . taste is all dry malt upfront and kind of roasted burnt aftertaste . i really could n t taste any hops . mouthfeel is very creamy and smooth drinkability is decent nothing spectacular too much of a burnt malt aftertaste to enjoy more than a few . this is the first time i ve had the extra stout and from what i hear is the closest thing to the real deal . i will advocate the draught next . happy saint patrick s day,palate,1.0,1
thanks to bobby for sharing this . a the pour is sort of dark for a gueuze a darker amber color with an off white khaki colored head . s oh boy this is rough . lots of funk but not in a good way tons of cheese and an almost methane aroma . it s as though there s something decaying in the bottle . t things do n t improve much in terms of the flavor . intensely sweet which is not what i expect from a gueuze and a strong chemical solvent flavor . luckily not quite as much rotting vegetable character . m the body is light but sugary and grainy with a moderate carbonation . d this beer brings shame to the name of gueuze . stay away from this .,palate,0.6,1
we pour a brew of neon golden yellow . it holds a brief one finger head of white bubbles leaving spotty lacing as it quickly recedes . the beer is nicely transparent with no haze or sediment noted . carbonation appears light . the aroma is of floury malts with a lighter caramel malt sweetness . there is a white sugar sweetness with clove of both phenols and esters . there is also light hop slickness and a light drying resin quality . alcohols are faint but enhance with warmth . as we sip the light and toasty malts hit up front . there is also floury grain and honey sweetness . buttery diacetyls are sweet giving a butterscotch quality . the middle moves forward with metallics and a coiny bitterness . banana esters are cooling with a slight bite of clovey phenols . the finish is harsher with strong malts and a booze to cut . there is continued caramel sweetness and metals . the aftertaste breathes with floury grain and corny adjuncts . the hops here are flowery but faintly bittering . the body is light to medium and the carbonation is high . the feel is nicely coating with a clean slurp and cream . by the end there is a drying but a cooling finish . the abv is appropriate and the beer drinks decently . overall the best thing about this brew was the light aroma with the nice and spicy malts . despite this the grains become overly light and floury at times . it seems highly generic and unlike a true maibock with less body sweetness or strength to the malts . the sweetness that was there is erased and overpowered with bitterness and ultimately this is a letdown for the style and for the brewery .,palate,0.8,1
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 .,palate,1.0,1
bottle from potsdam iga . had this twice in belgium two years ago and remembered liking it so i grabbed a bottle . a pours a hazy light orange colour . tons of yeast chunks floating around . good carbonation coming up . two finger fluffy white head up there fizzin away with a little yeasty brown bit on top making it look like cinnamon . full finger of retention and a smattering of lace on one side . s lot s of light grassy hop citrus orange yeast crackers . t really yeasty with some grassy and or noble hops . orange is there again . after a while the yeast becomes the dominant element in here it s a really aggressive yeast and spice character that reminds me of unpleasant spirits and foul eggs . the raw yeast grain spice character here is not something i would really look for in a beer . m effervescent with a full body and a very yeasty finish . o d seems like there s too much spice and yeast mixed together for my tastes . maybe it s just me but i ca n t really enjoy this too much .,palate,0.8,1
a a beautiful ruby hue . the head is light tan with large bubbles and dissipates somewhat quickly . s bready with raisons smells a bit like malt syrup . t malty very malty sweet . some nice roasted grains as well as some serious caramelization . there is a little bit of tang in the front and a creaminess to the finish . m medium to thick bodied . the carbonation works well for the brew and there is a lovely creamy finish that really melts in your mouth . d not something i could do all the time . but very interesting and enjoyable .,palate,1.0,1
nashoba s ipa bears a highly hoppy nose replete with grapefruit and pine notes and bearing the sugary rosewater scent that sometimes accompanies intensive dry hopping . light toasted grains lie beneath these hops but are mostly occluded by their presence . on the tongue the beer is immediately hoppy though not as intensely as the nose would hint . instead the hops while still decently bitter present a far more nuanced and flavorful profile with layers of grapefruit pine and sugary rosewater lapping at the tongue . strong fruit flavors such as lychee nut apricot and orange accompany the bright citrus notes joined by more subtle hints of toasted grape nuts cereal like grains . late in the mouthful the sugars die off and a more pure raw grapefruit rind hop flavor is exposed . this flavor lasts throughout the aftertaste which carries on for a good while . mouthfeel is medium light and carbonation is medium light . overall this is a good quality ipa with finely nuanced and bright flavors and a good balance between sugars and bitters . as with all nashoba beers however if you do n t live within a few miles of boston this one probably wo n t be found on the shelves of your local beer store .,palate,0.6,1
pours pale golden in color head is a frothy off white finger . hop wallop appears rather clear but is actually slightly hazy and shimmers lazily amid the bar s diaphonous phosophorescent murk much like iron pyrite in a muddy riverbed and it s an apt if overly poetic description given this beer in its humble surroundings here in a familiar yet unnamed drinking emporium . the nose is perfumey from half a meter even despite the trademark funk of the place a familiar melange of spent yeast live bacteria and bleach . kudos to the folks at victory for producing a beer that outperforms this epic funk . the head settles unhurriedly with notable retention and lacing . the nose is piney citric and quite bitter . malt . sure it s in there somewhere but it is completely sublimated on the nose by way of the hop profile . in fact for many unfamiliar with the style the nose may come of as slightly harsh but i find it to be on style as such . yikes . pineapple grapefruit with equal parts sweet tangy sharp hop overload hell of a first sip and should scare off the timid and unfamiliar . second sip proves this to be juicy dry and cleansing . . . if i said slightly abrasive palate scrubbing would you hold it against me . did n t think so but it all there and as i type this review some minutes after drinking my first sip i know there s some serious alpha acid action going on here in hop wallop . seems a bit too thin a bit too light in body and that makes it a bit too drinkable for it s own good definitely dangerously drinkable . highly astringent but all from the hop there s no trace of lactic sour contribution here . slightly one dimensional until it warms up a bit at which point the malt backbone begins to appear from behind the woodshed ready for the final pigpile melee at the end . fruity qualities to the malt . sure but only after it warms about ten or fifteen minutes . . . think hi c fruit punch cut with some fresh squeezed ruby red grapefruit but in a dialed down from to sort of proportion . a true sipper and reminds me favorably of df ipa straight from the corked in the best possible sense .,palate,0.6,1
this pours a crystal clear bright golden color with a snow white one finger dome . thin fingers of lacing remain in it s wake . a sharp looking brew which beckons me onward . brett is the name of the aroma . it dominates everything else to the point of the beer smelling somewhat dull . if you wait a bit you can pick out some flowery aromas as well as some soap . if you use your imagination there s even some citrus . taste is very similar to the aroma . everything is dominated by the barnyard trait . it dulls the experience a bit in my opinion . unlike every saison i ve ever had this one is in no way tart or sour . mouthfeel is just about as good as it gets . somewhat thick with a good smoothness and fair amount of carbonation . all in all i was n t blown away by this beer . it s a style i really enjoy but this is n t one of the better examples .,palate,0.9,1
. for a . oz bottle merchants . . abv per the bottle . bottle conditioned . brewed with maple syrup from quebec . pours out to a cloudy medium amber forming a creamy very light tan head with good retention and poor lacing . carbonation is mild . the aroma is filled with maple syrup but also roses and flower nectar figs and dates . mouthfeel is very syrupy and very rich with a dense body . the taste is a recap of the aroma and really good but my gf hates it . it s very syrupy and sweet definitely a sipper . bitterness is very mild . earthy overtones light molasses clove maybe even cardamom . nearly palette fatiguing but oh so good in its decadence . like eating a very rich cheesecake . a little goes a long way . very interesting beer . this is one of those pricey beers that i would actually buy again and pull out for a special occasion .,palate,1.0,1
picked this one up at the carrefour in varna bulgaria . i am so happy to see good beer starting to make its way into this country . this beer was labeled kasteel bruin brune o . i believe that this is the same beer . anyway on to the beer . poured from the stubby ml bottle into a snifter . a the beer is a carbonated opaque pure brown with a bit of light coming through when held up . the beer is topped with a frothy tan head of about . to fingers with ok retention . s a big sweetness is the first noticeable aspect heavy with dark fruit and some sugar . some light roasted nut . yeast . t wow this is an unexpectedly sweet beer . the first sip is molasses and brown sugar coating overripe dark fruit . malt begins to make an appearance after being held in the mouth light and somewhat fleeting but present in the form of dark breads . then the yeast comes in and blows everything away in the finish again with a very sweet character . somewhat cloying this beer took some time to get used to though as it warmed some different and more subtle notes came into play including a light roasted nut flavor that was nice for a moment and a touch of cinnamon sugar . m very smooth with a touch of soft carbonation . d this is a pretty sweet beer but still ok for such a high alcohol content . masked very well there is hardly any burn but the sweetness does become a little annoying later down the line . pick this one up to give it a try could be a good gateway beer into belgians but i could have used a bit more balance .,palate,0.9,1
sampled at the goose island brewpub this selection pours a matted deep brown with ruby brown highlights . the thin tan head leaves little lace to speak of . the aroma is a bit lacking . some slightly roasted malt and a bit of chocolate sweetness . a little bit of roasted malt and some caramelized sweetness . unfortunately i did n t find this porter to be particularly flavorful or complex . very mild . light bodied and not in a good way . not much body with moderate carbonation . i try not to trash any beer but this was not what i want from a porter . thats just my opinion in comparison to others i ve had .,palate,0.4,0
bottle bought from the vineyard belfast . . vintage no . p . poured a very deep mahogany red brown colour . no head at all . aroma where to start . . sweet dark fruits raisins figs dates citrus peel cinnamon notes leathery traces treacle sweetness bready biscuity malts fruit cake toffee muscvado sugar woody notes . i could probably sit and enjoy these aromas all night . . taste again where do i start . sweet spicy dark fruits soaked in alcohol raisins currents dates toasted caramel notes bready some brandy rum traces biscuity warming alcohol spicy hop bitterness forces itself through the sweet maltiness light madeira wine hints . feel so silky smooth . rich and creamy . light viscousness. low drinkablilty for this one a beer for savouring and sipping slowly . overall a phenomenal beer . highly recommended . i bought a few of these and will keep some to see how they age maybe after and years . .,palate,1.0,1
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 .,palate,1.0,1
served from a bottle in my great divide balloon glass . unleash the beast . this beer poured with a few fingers of head that died down pretty quickly but left some lace and lingered on top of the fluid . not bad for . the beer is a clear lighter brown that appears red from the side and orange when looking down through it . i would have scored it higher but there s something slightly off about the way the colors blend . the nose is hot . whoa nellie . alcohol is clearly present but there is some sweetness behind it . the beer itself has a nice balance for the alcohol . there s a sweetness and heaviness that balance the booze . the carbonation keeps everyone in check . however it s not quite there yet . probably needs some age and i need some patience . things just have n t come together yet and it s clear in the aftertaste . the belgian yeast has a small presence but it s not out of control . it s quite drinkable for what it is but that s not enough to make me love it . not a bad idea but it needs a bit more age on it to make things work .,palate,0.9,1
for me balance is key in a ris . to much hops takes away from the malty character . not enough hops and it is too sweet . yeti imperial stout lost me on the aroma . to much aroma hopping overpowered the aroma and to some extent the flavor of the beer . apperance looked good dark and think . poured with a finger head which held up a long time for a stout aroma the washington hops hit me on the fist sniff and i had a hard time smell anything else . the malt was there but any complexity was covered by the hops . taste the initial taste was hoppy it mellows though the taste into a more traditional ris flavor and ends up good . mouthfeel thick and what you would expect from a ris . drinkability to much hop in the aroma and the beginning of the taste for me .,palate,0.8,1
poured brown in color with no head and very little carbonation . the aroma is of burnt malts and the hops are just slightly noticeable . the came across as a little grapefruity . the flavor came across as very watered down but there was a little bit of chocolate and some grean christmasy seasonal tones . the mouthfeel was flat and very dissapointing . not something i would choose again because it is overall quite lifeless on the tongue .,palate,0.4,0
oz clear glass bottle into a duvel tulip . a pours a clear pure dark brown edging slightly toward ruby topped with a finger of tan foam that gradually recedes into a lopsided ring . pretty weak lacing . not a bad looking beer in any respect but nothing exciting either perfect color for the style though . s smells like . newcastle . this was my go to beer for much of college before i had access to and knowledge of real craft beer so the smell of this one is instantly recognizable but hard to describe . sweet malty just a touch skunky damn you clear bottles . . i remember this smelling like pure angel s breath compared to natty but that s not saying much . t predominantly sweet with almost a touch of sourness coming on toward the end . just the slightest bit of hops on the finish keep this from being cloying . very smooth but has just a bit of metallic bite to it . m medium bodied with nice soft carbonation . very smooth indeed . d this is definitely one of my favorite widely available session beers i m happy putting away or half yards of it in a sitting . lots of flavor for the abv and delightfully smooth . notes i ll always be partial to newcastle but there s no way i d buy it when there are so many better american craft beers available in the same price range . that said it s often the best beer available at bars and its a great easy drinking starter beer to introduce a macro drinker to styles beyond the adjunct lager . definitely a classic . cheers .,palate,0.9,1
pours almost black with some opaqueness . short lived light tan head . smell is diacetyl and buttery up front with no real roastiness being picked up at all . taste is different however and is bittersweet roasty malt . some diacetyl in flavor too . somewhat buttery again . nice bitterness to it and drinks pretty easily despite the buttery flavor . slightly rich bodied and bubbly mouthfeel too . decent .,palate,0.8,1
had this on tap yesterday apparently an imperial red . a deep dark red color and darker than white head to match . good lacing and fairly attractive . s sweet but not overpowering . little else other than malts in the nose . t m complex malt flavor that starts sweet but ends with a tannin bitterness that fits quite well . very roasty i like that . the abv is well hidden . lower on the carbonation than i would like . d very drinkable and balanced for a big beer .,palate,0.4,0
found in eagle provisions brooklyn . golden amber slightly hazy with a white collapsing head . aroma is of little mildly yeasty with a very slight earthy nature . taste is moderately bitter at first with a bit of butteriness the bitterness comes through more at the finish together with some citrus fruit notes here and there . not really that bold on any aspect of the taste but pleasant to drink . little or no evidence of cheap adjuncts . not bad at all for a standard pale lager much better than i was expecting .,palate,0.9,1
poured from a can into a solo cup filled . head fizzy and somewhat mutinous head that quickly disappeared like bobcat into its den . sorry for you if you are unlucky enough to have to taste the head . color a beautiful golden yellow resembling that of wild goat urine . maybe even some honeysuckle color . fortunatley it does not stain a white shirt whcih is exactly where it ended up later . taste once i removed the ping pong ball that was slammed into the solo by my opponet i quickly chugged it relishing in only the last swallow . light and watery bits of dust and chair greese along with oil from my opponets hands laced the solo as it emptied into my mouth and shirt . bitter defeat filled my mouth as a drank the last millimeters afershock this is not a beer to rate . this is a beer to chug in a game of flip cup beer pong or nemo . the taste can either be of victory or defeat . nevertheless . .i love this beer it broke my delicate beer cherry and introduced me to beer by starting off slow . taste could be better memories few left,palate,1.0,1
pours an absolutel black with a very very sparse flecking of tan foam . it would take one heck of a pour to get a head out of this . smells of soy beef jerky dates and apricots . not sure where this soy teriyaki smell is coming from but it s pretty distinct . tastes of plums rum cinnamon sourdough and a hint of soy sauce again with that element it s almost distracting . mouthfeel is big bold and a warming alcohol finish . just enough carbonation to keep this heavy heavy syrup from becoming a fork and knife event . with the alcohol and the persistant aftertaste of soy sauce i really think last year s batch was much easier to drink which is really too bad . i had my hopes set extremely high for this beer .,palate,0.9,1
recently visited the brewery in lambertville and sampled all from tap . this was by far my favorite of the bunch . well done . a amber with a consistent head and nice lacing especially for an ipa . appearance definitely a nice start s as you would expect extremely hoppy and malty . biscuit bread were blantantly in your face here. t very well done for an ipa . matched the aroma and the taste completed the malty background and was good up front and in back . the breadiness of this beer was very good and had some real substance to it . m substantial body to this one that really held on and the carbonation was also appropriate . d remarkably drinkable for an ipa . actually chose to have several more of these after sampling all the varieties .,palate,0.6,1
a pleasing fairly dark brown amber ale with a light head . it s got a very malty smell with hints of wheat and a bit of roasted malt coming through . not much hops smell . it s got a good mouthfeel smooth and creamy . it s taste is malty somewhat sweet in a caramel sort of way slightly bitter and very lightly hopped . very drinkable . in fact i d say it s one of harpoon s best at least for their windsor vt brewery vaguely reminiscent of the dunkels i ve enjoyed on a pleasant summer evening in a munich beer garden which is what they appear to be trying to reproduce .,palate,0.6,1
unbalanced . and for me to say that takes a lot . feels like each component is sitting alone not coming together like they should . somewhat drinkable but not as a craft lager . does n t seem to be on style save for the characteristic somewhat sulforous notes barely penetrating the confused aroma . needs retooling to become more homogenous . a shame as river horse is one of my pocket faves .,palate,0.3,0
deep copper colour a very clean look . malt driven nose with dashes of fruitiness . broad palate showing excellent balance . more subdued malts and nice friendly bitterness matched with a great chalky dry finish . unique in that the flavour hits all crners of the mouth . best drunk at just below room temperature but matched a melbourne stinking hot day quite well . very impressed .,palate,0.9,1
a nice golden yellow with a hint of haze . head stands over two inches and displays some nice stamina . carbonated well as there are great number of rising bubbles in the body . s malty sweet with a near trace of hoppy bitterness . t leafy hops with a plateau of malt on which the hops can walk . not very complex and the finishing flavor leaves something to be desired . m medium bodies brew with a slight coarseness in the back of my mouth allowing for a bit of the flavor to come through . overall not my favorite beer . it does n t have the character i normally find desireable in a pale ale . however while i do n t think i ll be partaking in this brew again i do recommend it be sampled by other beer fans so they too can offer their opinions .,palate,0.8,1
so as i was checking out at the register with this beer at whole foods the girl working the register says oh i love this . when she sees my beer . and proceeds to tell me i do n t really like beer but i really liked this . a red flag went off in my head . this was n t going to be good . and would n t you know . appearance is a very pale clear yellow . almost looks like a cheep mass produced beer . head dissipates quickly but there s decent bubble action . in terms of aroma i smell a little malt and some corn . the malt comes through on the taste enough . kind of reminds me of corona . i feel like i should have a lime with it and i do n t like fruit served in my beer . mouthfeel is is medium bodied . a little greasy actually . drinkability is fair enough however since i do n t love the taste it s not tops . seems like a way for light beer lovers to take a step into the world of craft . and it s fitting that this is an island beer . why do so many light lagers taste like corn . i wish it was n t so . i ll stomach through the pack with some pizza but i wo n t be buying it again .,palate,0.8,1
live review of a oz bottle of the most recent vintage thanks to a generous trader . of course there is n t a label on it . a poured an opaque thick black with a slow developing yet thin steadfast dark cream head . s calm vanilla strong raisin and molasses nice woody and green notes with some oxidation with figs . very dark chocolate and a good espresso and nice roasted notes . this smells excellent . t chewy molasses and raisin turns into a thinner brandy like acidity very nice with the roast and pecans with bitter sweet chocolate throughout . it sticks to your teeth with a sweet brown sugar while the hops a bright green in the back . alcohol does n t really bite . it s almost too sticky and thick to be pleasureable kind of like a toned down bourbon county stout . it s not overly complex . i m not a big fan of the finish which comes off like sweet wort of a stout oily and a bit thin . it s not overly complex either but it s damn solid . m very thick with some relief but then a lingering silkiness . o bourbon county without the heat or extreme thickness and not quite cloying but more bittersweet chocolate forward than abyss . this is up there with the big guns and this will be one i ll be on the lookout for .,palate,0.6,1
a pours pitch black with a two finger tan head . leaves tons of lacing on its way down the glass . s huge smell of chocolate and toffee with hints of coffee and hops . awesome . t this beer has intense coffee and bitter chocolate flavors balanced nicely with the hops and a prominent earthy character . strong hop bitterness and a slight alcoholic presence in the finish . m very viscous and full . smooth carbonation and a nice stickyness make the mouthfeel very complimenting to the taste . d this beer does n t have any qualities unique from its contemporaries but is definitely worth trying and perhaps drinking on a regular basis .,palate,1.0,1
the label s not my thing but whatever . pours a nice amber brown with ample head nice and pillowy . good head retention the nose is floral hops multigrain bread and just a touch of cooked corn . does n t smell great or much like an english bitter at all . for an english bitter the hops are off more of the floral metal of noble hops than english hops and it s just kind of a bit tart and not really happening for me there s little sweetness or fruitiness to speak of and if anything i find the malt grainy . there s some decent carbonation and yeah . this is a pretty below average beer and really i think i ll just post this and down the remaining of this beer and get on with my life .,palate,0.8,1
a pours a very hazy golden color with a sticky chunky head of about fingers . it dissipates slowly leaving a thick lacing on the sides of the glass . s hops come to the forefront grapefruity citrus scent . t very well balanced grapefruity hops flavor opens up . the malty base is a smooth carmel that comes in afterwards . it s got a little bit of a piney finish that s quite refreshing . m not an extremely thick beer . maybe closer to watery but not bad . d very drinkable esb . i ve not been thrilled with the few rogue beers i ve had in the past but this is good . i ll have to open up myself up to a few more rogues .,palate,0.6,1
appearance deep caramel with a light reddish tint . moderate foaming . taste mmm smells and tastes like german malts at first . then a hint of hoppiness kicks in to remind you its american . not bad . tastes alot like a dopplebock but with a slight tart bitterness at the end . drinkability taste is pretty good stays consistent throughout isnt too thin and has a reasonable abv so overall this would be a good beer to have a few of if you options are limited .,palate,0.6,1
saw this on tap at the apex today and just figured i could n t say no . the beer pours the expected solid gold color with good head retention and lacing . the nose is attractive showcasing honey sourdough bread dough and a hint of sandlewood . the flavor profile replicates the nose except there s something of a marshmellow flavor as well that is quite attractive . mouthfeel is where this beer really shines and makes one understand why some folks are such lager fans . this beer has something of a buttery light creamy mouthfeel with a long rich yet dry finish . the balance in this beer is amazing with everything seemingly in the right preportion . drinkability is amazing . i could easily drink this beer all day and all night . i can see where one might long for something more exciting after a while with this beer but otherwise this beer is so easy to drink its just mind boggling . yumm .,palate,1.0,1
got this lovely beer at the common market in charlotte nc . pours jet black with a thin mocha colored head . smell is roasted malted slightly caramel and coffe hints . taste is roasted and toffee like malts . chocolate and burned coffee are throughout the palate . good hop finish better than expected . good beer overall kinda wanted more from founders but i ca n t complain they have so many specialty stouts it s nice to see a good solid standard .,palate,0.9,1
transparent auburn body . smells of nutty toasted malts . flavors are really winning me over . sweet upfront into a nutty character and then just enough bittering hops in the finish . the mouthfeel i was not so impressed with . could be a bit too seltzery . very drinkable .,palate,0.6,1
pours a golden body with a mild white head . no lacing . nose has a mild presence of hops with some fruitiness and lemon . taste is a letdown imo . there s a bit of hops and a dash of lemon zest but then there s a strong chemical medicinal backbone to it all it tasted like i was drinking some sort of cleanser or something . did not enjoy . mouthfeel is solid fairly light appropriate carbonation . okay drinkability i guess . not impressed . sweetwater continues to disappoint .,palate,0.8,1
i have been obsessed with finding the perfect moment to sit down and enjoy this beer . i figured a night on the couch with the love of my life and an expensive bar of chocolate is ideal in every other way then so it shall be . immediately on the nose i get what reminds me of a carmel mocha frappacino er whatever . tempting and perfectly paired with a vanilla bean malted crumble bittersweet chocolate bar or so i think . first taste bam . holy booze monster . it s actually overwhelming and as it warms the nose too becomes a booze fest . i also get hints of bubblegum juicy fruit actually and banana . weird . the mouthfeel is near perfect creamy modest carbonation but that booze bubblegum . . so i begin to suspect that this might be an off bottle . every review i have read about this beer sets it up to be my cup of tea er coffee beer actually . in fact it has rave reviews and i love this style love . but try as i might i get a little coffee flavor and a lot of booze . too much . i sip slowly for about an hour then just give up with about remaining . pch mortel it s a mortal sin i had to dump this expensive beer . i will try this again . i want to believe it s as good as everyone says,palate,0.8,1
a redder than most this beer had virtually no head compared to the last one i had with the same pour and glass . not much going on in carbonation either maybe i just got shafted . s spicier than i would expect . it mixes fairly well with the malt but their isnt enough going on to excite the senses too much . some dark fruit just barely makes it through t the taste finally has me on the positive side . it immediately hit me with tons of malty fruity and spicy flavor . it might have some saaz in it for spiciness but there is a pronounced citrus hop . the finish is nice and crisp . m i love how this feels this could definitely be a session beer with the crispness . d i could drink this all day . in fact i think i will . correction after checking what i thought might be saaz was probably tettnang hops . close .,palate,0.9,1
served on tap into a snifter at the brewpub a poured a clear orange color with minimal head that left no lace . s smells soapy floral and like an old ipa t there is a huge soapy flavor to this beer floral notes raw hoppiness and a ton of bitterness but not a pleasant bitterness m very dry finish medium body o just not a good ipa the taste was pretty off putting very bitter tasted like an old ipa and i do n t know what the soapy flavor in this beer was . hop soup maybe hop soap would be more accurate .,palate,0.7,1
liquid roast delivery system . .mmmm poured into imperial pint glass got fingers of light tan foam gets rocky and slowly condenses into a compact head . the foam has a brightness too it that makes it closer to near white on top of tan . a quick sniff gives a hint of what to expect but subtle . careful you ll want to keep sniffing to see if you can get a bigger whiff just take a drink . for me i do n t get chocolate or coffee flavors directly it is pure roasty malt flavors . if you chew on chocolate malt you know the flavors . some of the components of dark chocolate flavor is there but i do n t get enough to where i think it tastes like chocolate . it was great with some dark chocolate truffles though an early v day gift got shared with me . after it goes down the hatch there is some sweetness but it does n t linger as a hop bitterness and then mild astringency clear the tongue of any residual sweetness prepping your mouth for another gulp . the head portends the exceptional mouthfeel . the thick epresso crema like residual it leaves down the side of the glass translates into very creamy tiny bubbles exploding the roasty flavor all over your tongue . no flaws in this one very drinkable but the slight drying of your tongue after each drink would catch up with you after a while .,palate,1.0,1
this is one beautiful beer . pours an almost black body with a huge voluminous fluffy light brown head . this thing sticks around longer than your inlaws . i sipped this bomber over the course of about two hours two pours and both pours still had plenty of head left when i finished . might be the best head retention i ve seen in a beer . nice sticky lacing cascades down the whole glass . gorgeous . i tried this beer once before on tap and was left mildly disappointed . the great appearance had be hopeful but once i got to the taste and aroma i again felt a bit let down . the chocolate goes without saying but there s also a surprising abudance of bitterness and hops here . it s not a smack in the tastebuds by any measure but it was a surprise . basically this thing taste like chocolatey hops . the mouthfeel i found oddly watery . but still fairly full bodied at the same time . hard to explain that obvious dichotomy but that was the sensation i experienced . carbonation was fairly mild maybe that lended to the watery sensation . all in all this is a good brew but i do n t think it lives up to the hype . that s not really the fault of the beer though . it s still a good beer but in my opinion it s simply another good beer it does n t do anything to disgtinguish itself imo .,palate,0.6,1
cigar city maduro pours a medium brown with some lighter orange brown edges . the head is light tan color with average retention and some lacing . its nose has mostly sweet caramel notes with a faint roasty background . the taste starts off with the sweet flavors of caramel which turns into lighter fruity hop notes on the mid palate . the finish is slightly odd but gives a more roasty and coffee character . its mouthfeel is medium and lacks a lot of carbonation . overall this beer is very sessionable . however this comes at a price it seems to lack any real malty pop . this would not be my first suggestion from cigar city s line of beers .,palate,0.4,0
served on tap into a mason jar . looks nice and foamy . a deep mahogany brown with ruby tinged edges . finger creamy bubbled head leaves behind some interesting lacing patterns . tons of citric hop flavor and smell ambushes me repeatedly . sadly i find that the malt is simply too weak to hold up to the aggressive hopping . everything seems out of balance to me both in the nose and in the taste . i ve had imperial ipas that had much better balance between malts and hops than this thing . i ca n t even smell or taste the malt this comes across to me as a poorly done ipa not as a red ale . i ca n t find any yeasty bready presence at all . i ca n t find any malt at all . i m left alone with one trick pony citric hops . thankfully there is an excellent and light refreshing mouthfeel crisply carbonated . the texture is easily the strongest suit of this brew . i m not impressed .,palate,0.9,1
for some reason this is the only micro brew available at my favorite local pizzeria . this beer pours a deep dark brown with light playing off the sides and a lot of light tan head . it smells of nutty sweet malt . the taste is also nutty and malty kind of grainy with a smidgen of floral hops . the body is kind of thin and there s too much carbonation which brings the drinkability down a fair bit . overall a decent if kind of plain offering .,palate,0.4,0
bottle with best by date notch . ah a traditional scots drink for the only holiday in the us with a scots aspect . and an interesting brew it is . mossy odor when i crack the bottle . pours a hazy brown about pale ale color with a thin head . taste has some sweetness without being cloying . they do n t mention if there are hops at all do n t they need some to be allowed to call it beer so sweetness seems balanced by heather giving it grassy notes and the dry finish as advertised plus a very faint citrusy aspect . well made relic of those days of auld lang syne .,palate,0.8,1
a light amber two finger head that retains well . decent amount of lace . s caramel with some citric hops and a good bit of tropical fruit aroma . t caramel at first with a tropical fruit mango papaya flavor being in there . something just is n t quite right for me in the finish of it though . relatively sweet throughout . m absolute spot on for style . somewhat light but acceptable . perfect silky creamy carbonation . d a solid ipa that ranks among the better ones .,palate,1.0,1
reviewed by wiseman nick and wiseman pete . appearance pours a thin clear straw yellow with very loose white head . pretty crappy retention with sticky ish lacing . smell smells like watermelon coors light . sorry st ammendment we re not digging this . taste strong tart watermelon similar to a jolly rancher out front with grainy malts in the middle and more sugary watermelon in the finish . tastes a lot like a watermelon soda . mouthfeel a very light body with pretty high carbonation and a somewhat dry finish . flavor leaves the palate very quickly . feels like a watermelon soda . drinkability what a great gateway beer for kids . tastes like jones watermelon soda with a hint of malt . i really wonder about a lot of these fruit vegetable beers .,palate,0.2,0
pours a mostly clear garnet color with one finger of khaki colored head delicate rings of lace left down the glass . smell tons of caramelized sugar grapefruit rind . on the edge of dark fruit territory . a sizeable oaky vanilla note though as far as i know this was n t wood aged . from the nose this is going to be a nice barleywine or a citrus themed scotch ale . taste sweet just caramelized sugars all day . borderline date bread . alcohol . candied citrus peel and pine . um so maybe they attenuated this one more than but it s still quite sweet . tasty . yes . caramel bomb . yes . boosting the carbonation would help . bottle date may .,palate,0.6,1
pours to a golden orange with thin off white head and good lacing . aroma of citrus fruit mostly oranges and clove . i actually enjoyed the flavor initially upon tasting . unfortunatly a very watery metallic finish kicks in almost immediately to leave a sour aftertaste . this was true throughout the entire bottle . the beer i drank was called english ale instead of the new organic ale so i may have had an old bottle . nontheless not impressed .,palate,0.2,0
the beer poured an opaque black with a really nice cascade affect and a nice big light brown head . the head had decent retention certainly not as much as expected and no lacing to speak of . the aroma was almost overwhelming whisky especially as the beer warmed with some malted barley and chocolate . the taste while i am a big fan of scotch whisky was too much whiskey for me . it was overpowering and even more so as the beer warmed . also as noted in the aroma roasted malted barley and bitter chocolate were also present as well as more than a hint of alcohol . the beer felt good good carbonation but certainly lighter in body than expected yet i do n t really think that it is a negative for the beer . the drinkability is certainly affected by the whisky but the beer was smooth and pleasant .,palate,0.9,1
poured in to duvel tulip a poured a very dark brown with a small amount of espresso coloured head and very little carbonation . s intense aroma of bitter hops up front . dark fruit licorice . not much of a roasted malt nose at all . t bitter hops up front with an alcohol bite . dark fruit and licorice compliment the hops . bitterness and alcohol in the aftertaste . somewhat hot . m medium body with a silkly chew to it . lightly carbonated . d enjoyable but a little hot . more hops than i prefer in an imperial stout .,palate,0.9,1
picked this one up on a recent trip to new york city . split between some friends over a game of euchre . poured into my bruery tulip . pours a nice clear golden color with just a bit of sediment coming in at the end . a nearly white fluffy cap went from two fingers to one over the first few minutes . sporadic lace was left when all was said and done . smell was more mild than i anticipated with some sour funkiness and some fruitiness . maybe a bit of yeast as well . taste followed suit and was a bit on the mild side . had a slightly sour lemon like fruit taste that slowly morphed into a bretty finish . a fairly light bodied beer with near champagne carbonation . a bit too much for me although i know many like this in their wild ales . has a nice clean finish . overall i must admit that i was a bit disappointed with this beer . do n t get me wrong it was still good but fell a bit short of my expectations . after this beer we split its cousin interlude and found it to be a notch better . consumed,palate,0.6,1
found a bottle at a local russian store . . oz bottle showing abv . a beautiful golden haze with nice lace did n t dissipate . s slightly citrus faint banana t citrus yeast candy sugar m bit thin but not uncommon for a triple o i am sure age did this one well reading the prior reviews . think i paid . for it well worth the price and a good brown bagger at a tasting .,palate,0.6,1
from sononma . this poured with no head it does n t seem under carbonated in the mouthfeel but there is zero head on it . very nice color bronze and opaque . if it had any head it would be a easily . slight smoked aroma over the rye . but nothing else . same as the aroma slight smoked flavor little bit of rye . for a big mouthfeel this simply does n t have a flavor to match . very nice mouthfeel good bite up front a bit of carbonation in middle that emphasises the rye flavors and a crisp finish that is actual slightly ruined by the lingers smoked flavor . it s a fine rye beer . not my cup of tea but fine enough . nd,palate,0.8,1
poured up a darker amber with a small barely a finger high head . a slight pine aroma with a little maple on the side . the taste was bland with a small amount of bitterness but not in a good way . somewhat malty as well . it was very thin and watery on the tongue . i was n t expecting much and i got exactly what i expected blah . nothing like what i would expect from a christmas beer .,palate,0.3,0
the first time i tried this i did n t much like it . but i decided i d give it another go upon my recent trip to atlanta . with that in mind i tried to keep my mind as open as possible . it pours out a somewhat hazy lemony yellow with a crisp white head that quickly leaves and offers a small ring of white bubbles along the edge of the glass . no lacing . aroma is mildly acidic reminiscent of citrus fruits as well as a touch floral in nature . flavor starts off uninspired with just a touch of a grassy flowery sweetness that gives way to a decent bite of citrusy hops . aftertaste is crisp and refreshing . mouthfeel very loose thin and watery . very little in the way of bitterness though and this could be a very good summer refresher but definitely not one to drink for the sheer pleasure of drinking beer .,palate,0.3,0
thanks to fogdog for this one . a pours a nice dark black hue with a nice mocha head . good retention and some nice lace noted . s nice roasty stout . bold roast chocolate coffee and a bit of smoke . t very similar to aroma . bold roast bitter chocolate with subtle notes of coffee . a nice smokey char hides beneath . solid tasty treat . m a little thin in body d good . thin is about all i can say bad about this one . i like the roast the slight smoke with big chocolate notes . it s a new state rating to boot .,palate,0.6,1
great divide smoked baltic porter is a dark brown black ale with a caramel brown head that leaves nice lacing on the glass . the aroma is pretty much just smoke . it s a dark smell with perhaps a touch of peat . medium bodied it seems a little flat at the beginning but there s sharp carbonation at the finish which is a little watery and silty . dark caramel malt burnt sugar and smoke give it a sort of dusty flavor with a warm almost sweet center . it leaves a sort of burnt cardboard flavor in my mouth which makes me thirsty . there are notes of black currant leather hay and grass . yeah this is a pretty manly beer . twenty two ounces will grow your stubble at least a millimeter . if it were any any smokier it d be out of control but it ends up tasting like iron leather dark wood and smoldering embers . seriously .,palate,0.6,1
the head is like a down pillow . body is an orangey gold . no lacing . smell is far too faint for my tastes but what i do smell is slightly buttery oranges . taste is more diacetyl and oranges . maybe a little caramel too . i definitely want more hops here . mouth is massive almost as if the liquid were alive . drinkability is just ok . if i wanted another ipa after this and i had another bottle of this i probably would n t even bother .,palate,1.0,1
found this brew down at friar tuck s in o fallon mo and poured this one into a belgian tulip . looks decent and has a two finger thick light tan hear and has a brown hazy body that is quite dark and hazy not murky though . the head dissipates pretty quickly . the aroma and taste is yeasty with some fig a hint of cocoa metallic hops and maybe a bit of cola too with some herbal notes . feel wise it s pretty soft on the palate and mildly carbonated . the alcohol is a little masked . leaves the palate refreshed .,palate,1.0,1
it looks good but i m just not feeling the taste of this beer . maybe ayinger s celebrator has spoiled me but this does n t compare at all . in fact i rather dislike this beer for some reason . a color looks really nice s pretty decent . gives you a hint that it tastes bad but not fully . t yuck m did n t bother me at all . pretty good actually . not buying a bottle of this ever again .,palate,0.8,1
the clear crisp amber color is looking good the lacing is sticky and the head stays thin and is white and foamy . the smell is powerful with hoppyness so hoppy i ca n t smell anything else . some slight amounts of dark fruit of some kind are pushing through . the taste has more fruityness i m tasting some orange along with a big hoppy taste . the nose is excactly the same as the initial taste . the mouthfeel is a bit watery and cool in texture it goes down nicely and is a little bit better than water . i would love to get my hands on this at the brewery itself to find out the differences that were created as it went through being distributed .,palate,0.6,1
bottled feb batch bottle a deep ruby pour with a thick tan head . s spicy nutmeg cinnamon allspice caramel bready sweetness with little to no hop presence . t spice cookie caramel malts and slight piney earth hop finish . alcohol very well hidden . very complex beer but the main flavor that i am getting is spice cookie gingersnap . very tasty beer . m thinner body bubbly from both the carbonation the spice . d drinks like a . winter warmer not a . . very drinkable beer .,palate,0.6,1
bottle poured into a glass a this was a deep ruby red copper color with a rich and full whitish maybe even tanish head not much lacing . s an above average caramel maybe some toffee maltiness perhaps too much . some diacetyl adds buttery notes . no hops aroma present . scent of alcohol comes through . t a caramel maltiness and overly sweet . the diacetyl that produces the buttery smell is more sour than buttery on the tongue an effect that is exacerbated as more is consumed . no hoppy bitternes . overly sweet in the finish . m medium full body with heavy moderate carbonation . no slick mouthfeel as would be expected with the diacetyl . rich and full . not so crisp taste . d i have had this beer on a few occasions and every time i have the same experience it seems like a very drinkable and enjoyable beer however the flavor falls apart as the beer is consumed . not the most easily drinkable beer . overall a bit off of what would be expected from this style just average . too much carbonation which takes away from the refreshing nature of the style . also overly sweet .,palate,0.4,0
oz . bottle . pours a cloudy yellowish color with a fizzy white head . aroma is citrusy maybe grapefruit spices and maybe a hint of grain . flavor is sweet initially with a slight bitter finish . light on the palate and very drinkable . not a bad beer .,palate,0.8,1
a poured from bottle into a stein beautifully dark black but with a slight brown hue with a big coffee coloured head which reduced fairly quickly with minimal lacing . s the aroma is of a classic oatmeal stout could be stronger but still good . chocolatey malt with slight hops . t the taste is true to a stout porter combination erring on the side of milky chocolate . m very nice in the mouth . quite light for an oatmeal stout but with a good oatmeal presence very smooth . silky even . d i would like a little more complexity and thickness but this beer is still perfectly drinkable and enjoyable . and clearly one of the better oatmeal stouts from australia .,palate,1.0,1
pours a beautiful copper color with a very thin white head taht disappears quite quickly . smells mildy hoppy and interestingly sweet. almost a honey sweet smell . the taste is a mild hoppiness with a bit of sweetness and a malty finish . mouthfeel is nice crisp somewhat thin though . overall this was a good beer a little more mellow than i had hoped but definitely good .,palate,0.6,1
this beer is bad . it tastes like they watered down budweiser . it seriously is watered down beer . very popular beer i do n t know why though because it has less alcohol than budweiser . virtually no smell and no color . very drinkable though . watery taste . if you want a cheap crappy light beer coors is better than this stuff . much better than a busch though . i would n t buy it but i ll definetly drink it if it is free and people are around . by myself i dumped the last bottle of this stuff out . takes too many of these to get drunk anyway . virtually know head and barely smell able .,palate,0.6,1
moose drool is a southern english style brown for sure . sweet syrupy and dense . i have the distinct flavor of molasses in mind after a bottle of the drool . not bad but distinctly different from other experiences with browns . i much prefer the dryer northern style of browns but this beer is not without merit .,palate,0.4,0
the beer is translucent golden color . it pours with a one inch head of white foam . smells strongly of flavorful grassy and citrus smelling hops but there is also a slight cheap lager smell present . in the taste the first thing present is strong citrus grassy hop bitterness . the beer is very crisp and light due to a lack of malts this makes the excellent hop flavor really shine . unfortunately the aftertaste is a bit nasty there is a cheap lager like aftertaste . the cheap lager aftertaste sucks because the hop forward beginning is very nice . because it is light the beer would be easy to drink a lot of . the beer also has a fair amount of carbonation . overall it s a beer that is ok it has some good qualities and some bad qualities .,palate,0.4,0
pours a dark brown black well carbonated with a one finger dark tan head that quickly dissipated . strong coffee aroma and taste if it was a blind taste i d pick it as a coffee stout . sweet malt pervades with notes of raisin chocolate plum . earty hop . very similar in taste and aroma more roasted quality in the taste . body was too thin it should have been fuller for a baltic porter .,palate,0.6,1
a poured a rich ruby red brown which was nearly opague but could still observe some light through . big tan head faded after a moderate time revealing a big layer of lace that stayed until the end . s smell was very sweet and thick . robust would be a good word . lots of caramel aromas here even some hints at cofee rasin or perhaps a light chocolate interspersed with a nice smoked aroma . m t the first thing i noticed was a sort of flat slick taste . i was hoping for some more carbonation and a fuller feel . the first flavor to hit was a nice balanced smoked roasted malt flavor . very nice with a good amount of bittering hoppiness backing it up almost a hint of a cola flavor as well . lots of good sublties here very well rounded . d overall the only negative i have is that it needed more carbonation to give a fuller feel and better set off the flavors . it was very drinkable however as nothing overwhelmed you and it never came off as too thick . very nice relaxing nightcap for me .,palate,0.6,1
on tap at the rose crown . a surprisingly reasonable for a tulip . a pours a clear copper amber body with two fingers of off white head . retention is outstanding as the cap slowly snaps crackles and pops down the walls of the glass and deposits lace in its wake . s peaches mangos a hint of tropical citrus . the sweetness is quite evident . lactic sourness with just a touch of funk to the nose . some vanilla . t less vibrant or deep than the nose . peaches dominate and i pick up just a touch of something tropical and citrusy . there are some residual sugars here that impart a general sweetness . lactic sourness is the defining wild flavor light vinegar burn in the finish and maybe just a touch of funk in the aftertaste . vanilla and oak are noted . nothing mind blowing but it s a good introductory sour . m light bodied good effervescence . this has sourness but is n t too harsh on the palate . it s far from dry but that s arguably a good thing to enhance drinkability . as far as sours go i d say this is actually pleasant on the palate . d due to the balanced sourness this is immensely drinkable . i m not sure i d seek it out again but it was solid .,palate,0.9,1
appearance pours a clear yet dark brown light slightly penetrates refracting a red color light carbonation light tan colored foam with more bubbly than filmy lacing . smell roasted malts with sweet notes of chicory slight bitter undertones of coffee also are noticeable . taste rich and bold malts present a clean and smooth start bittersweet sensation develops through the middle and finish complemented with tastes of coffee and chicory . drinkabililty heavy yet smooth with more than adequate touches of flavor it is balanced enough that it could stand a slightly higher abv but still a quality example of the style all the same .,palate,0.6,1
rich reddish amber with a fluffy white head that tops off my oz snifter . retention is n t bad it holds up to some agitation and is fed from below by a shower of bubbles . smell is a rich spicy caramel with a fruity background . taste is big clean fruity and caramel flavors with just enough of a spicy background to give it depth and to make me feel warm inside . the finish is a light citrus hop that really balances this beer well . mouthfeel is a bit light to me for the style though it seems appropriate for the flavors that this beer brings to the palate . i like it but i also look forward to some winter warmers with a bit more spice and a bit more umph .,palate,0.6,1
thanks joe for the bottle . from the freshest batch . the pour produces a dark copper color with good clarity . the head forms really slow even with a straight pour . a one finger white head forms with great lacing and retention . the aroma is a mix between subtle piney hops caramel malts and a strange wet woodiness that i ca n t quite put my finger on . it s a little underhopped and the strange wood character comes off as a flaw . the taste has a smooth maltiness up front with some caramel sweetness and a high level of toastiness . the hops do n t add a much flavor but a good amount of bitterness . the overall character seems a bit messy and not to style . the mouthfeel has a low carbonation with some sweet sticky character to it . the beer had okay drinkability but it s not what i m looking for in this style and in the end it just is n t very good .,palate,0.4,0
bud has always been a drinkable beer . white thick head from tap light fizzy head from bottle . not impressed with the taste never have been . it s a lot like s strong club soda . not the worst beer far from the best . looks better than it tastes bottom line .,palate,0.4,0
having been a huge shipyard fan i was very disappointed with this beer . i have already had a few of these light ales in my day but found myself in a predicament when i found it in a captain s collection in ct with the longfellow winter ale and the chamberlain pale ale which you can only buy outside of maine as part of the captain s collection . i decided that enjoying the other beers were worth purchasing these as well . it pours to a light golden color with a slight hue of orange . its head an off white dissipates quickly . i was not impressed with the smell . though my sense of smell and taste may not be well developed i could not smell anything more than the hops . it also lacked much flavor though it did mask the alcohol . though heavily carbonated shipyard s light ale is a relatively smooth light beer and has a dry mouthfeel to it . if it had a better flavor i could imagine enjoying a few bottles because of its smoothness .,palate,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 .,palate,0.2,0
the beer is slightly gamey . it is like other holland brews i ve tried yet it leaves a more funky aftertaste . very hoppy but i think they missed out on the combination of grains and hops . it probably appeals better to the palate of someone who was alive around .,palate,0.8,1
oz bottle poured into a standard pint glass . a this one pours a very dark orange color . almost red . a small fleeting tan head on top . spotty lacing left behind . s sweet caramel toffee like malts . a bit of noble hops . more than i was expecting . t sweet grainy malts upfront . detectable alcohol in the middle and a hoppy finish . something seems off here . m medium bodied with a decent carbonation level . d not one of the more memorable oktoberfests ive tried . this isnt something i would want to buy again .,palate,0.8,1
a beautiful tap pour yields a inky black brew wearing a cap of thick luxurious milk chocolate colored foam . head retention is remarkable and lacing is ridiculouly thick . a full blown aroma of deeply roasted chocolatey malts coffee bitterness and vanilla creaminess . smells like there s a liquified brownie in my glass . mmm it s even tastier than it smells . in addition to the lush oatmeal stout flavors there s a hint of oaky dryness some dark dried fruit malted milk balls and oatmeal raisin cookies . the mouthfeel is smooth thick and creamy . body is medium and finish is balanced between bittersweet chocolate and a nip of floral hops . so good i had a second one .,palate,1.0,1
poured a dark brown color with a very light head . had a strange musty smell no typical stout smell at all . the flavor was very flat and boring with just a hint of burnt grain . the mouthfeel is the high point of this beer with a nice bit of carbonation and a creamy finish . overall easily one of the blandest stouts i have ever drank .,palate,0.7,1
pours a clear pale amber with a respectable head with good retention and bit of lacing . the aroma is pretty nice with grains english type hops caramels . the taste is centered on the grains and slightly toasted malts nice pales and caramels a good bit of hops toward the end a slightly dry finish . the mouth really is n t noticeable pretty stock . really its a pretty drinkable session beer something to enjoy whilst doing nothing in particular .,palate,0.4,0
best before march . whoops . aroma cinnamon nutmeg a touch of ginger . some dark sugar raisins possibly dark cherries . appearance pours two finger off white head . tight bubbles . orangish amber color . very clear . flavor earthy flavors dominate . cinnamon in background . caramel sugary sweetness . low bitterness . mouthfeel smooth and creamy . medium mouthfeel . overall great mouthfeel . spices seem muddied . this may be because of age . a good balanced beer . would like to review a fresher example .,palate,0.9,1
appearance a reddish orange honey colored beer . two fingers of cream white foam melt down quickly leaving a swiss cheese pattern of lace behind . aroma lightly grainy fruity smell and vapory alcohol . malt liquor like . taste hot grain basically . decent grain base i suppose however the dominant alcohol makes this an elegant but heavy malt liquor . not very dynamic or interesting . the swallow has a brief kick of bitterness maybe a bit of cinnamon followed by plenty of abv warmth . finishes the same dry and warm . mouthfeel good thickness and smoothness . combined with a lower carbnation level easily the most impressive part of the beer . drinkability a sipper more due to abv than flavor . no trouble finishing this but not one i d redo .,palate,0.9,1
sahti is light copper in color . it s mostly clear . backlighting gives it a slight scarlet look . a fluffy off white colored head tops it off . it stands roughly two fingers tall and recedes much more slowly than anticipated . lacing was relatively sticky but moderate in volume . not bad at all . the nose is pretty good but is underpowered . sweet honey is particularly notable and resonates throughout . there are some light spicy notes . i suspect juniper berries might be responsible . i ve only encountered this style two maybe three times and have n t got a great grasp of their impact . i ca n t say that they are distinct by any means . it is a little malty and sweet smelling . it definitely has an earthy floral vibe to it . alcohol is blended extremely well for an beer . it s barely noticeable . not bad but could use more muscle . the flavor is good but is n t special by any stretch . it has a strong honey flavor that s very sweet and pervasive . it s by far the strongest flavor present and may mute some of its other characteristics . it is earthy and floral . perhaps a little spicy . i m guessing juniper berries are responsible for the flavor but i still do n t have a good grip on the style . it s just too rare . it does have a nice malty base . it s sweet but not exactly sugary . i am impressed by the alcohol management . i would never guess that this is an beer . maybe . it has a very subtle flavor and is n t warm or hot at all . it finishes a little sweet with an herbal twist . sahti has a full body that s incredibly smooth . i m stunned by how good the feel is . it s easily the beer s strong point . talk about lush and smooth . wow . the mouthfeel here is truly exceptional . drinkability is good . i like the flavor but do n t love it . it s good but this ml bottle is plenty . my experience with the style has been good thus far but it s not exactly my favorite . ngne and dugges ale did a nice job with a style that continues to intrigue me . i d say it s a good representation of the style but i m still not sufficiently familiar with it . nonetheless this is good beer . the nose could use more strength but that s about the only constructive comment i have . i enjoyed the beer and am surprised that it is abv . it does n t seem anywhere near that strong . if you have n t experienced sahti the style this is a fine place to start . easily recommended .,palate,1.0,1
a very dark coppery brown with a thin tan head . the aroma is rich with prunes and chocolate combined with the malt its almost like a liquid prune brownie . the flavor is sweet and rich with caramel added to that prune brownie . the body is thick and the brew is warming as it goes down . its odd how this beers . abv warms on the way down while some beers abv are hardly noticed .,palate,0.9,1
from bottle labeled july . maybe hard to read . a pours a dark coffee black with a thick dark brown head . bit of a gusher issue upon opening . s cocoa raisins caramelized burnt malts . hiding in the background is the cayenne . t leads with dark chocolate bar notes midpalate has burnt malt notes and a hint of dark dried fruit . finishes bitter and spicy with the cayenne showing some smokeyness . m very smooth and soft . quite enjoyable medium light carbonation that enhances flavor but does n t ruin the viscous mouthfeel . d this is a tasty stout just like it s brothers however i really could have done without the cayenne it really takes the drinkability down quite a bit for me . after trying several spicy pepper beers i ve decided that i just plain do n t want it in my beer .,palate,0.9,1
reviewed on . bottle batch . pours a cloudy yellow with a white head . aroma of lemons sour funk . flavor of the same sourness and sweet lemons but not too sweet . dry mouthfeel . very similar to jolly pumpkin bam biere . the brettanomyces really compliments the saison to create an awesome sour and funky beer . very well balanced and the sour sweet notes blended together nicely . this particular bottle really seemed to age quite well unlike some i think . i would love to have some more of this . .,palate,1.0,1
adjunct beer in a green bottle carefully poured into an imperial pint glass developed almost no head which vaporized immediately . best thing about the beer is a nice lingering bitterness on the tongue . there s hops here . otherwise the sweetness is overpowering while drinking . however lagers are not my thing right now . the bottle says ale obolong premium . it is not an ale . skunky . slight hint of industrial machining lubricants . beer went flat in the glass before i could finish it . pouring out the last ounces now . will rinse mouth with water .,palate,0.7,1
a dark orange with almost no head . i actually tried to pour agressively to get some more head and got a little more but it quickly dissapated s sweet and malty with a slightly floral hint . also hints of a sweet orange . t malty with only a hint of bitterness . very little alcohol bite especially when you consider the alcohol level . very light floral and orange flavors . m lightly carbonated lighter then i would have expected from a barelywine . d i honestly do n t have a lot of exprience with barleywine but this is my favorite experience with it so far . there is a large amount of maltiness but it is balanced well with the hops . i would and probably will be drinking this again .,palate,0.7,1
a poured from bottle into chimay chalice . pours an opaque dark brown close to black . large fluffy off white head not much lacing . s smells of dark fruits especially black cherries currants and plums . smells fresh and clean . reminds me of some red wines . t fruity notes like black cherries and grapes up front with a nice malt backbone that contributes toasty brown bread and brown sugar flavors . belgian yeast throughout . musty red wine like flavors at the end with a definite alcohol flavor . m good carbonation and body . the feel is not too oily and the finish is a bit dry which i like . the dry finish makes it more drinkable . d quite drinkable for the abv . a solid offering from unibroue . i enjoy their pale belgians a bit more but trois pistoles is a great beer if you re looking for something darker or to pair with dessert . i d imagine this would be heavenly with some fruit laden crme brule . it s also a great beer to give to red wine drinkers to get them interested in the better form of alcohol .,palate,1.0,1
i keep finding more beer reviews on my computer that i never completed . what i like most about beer is when you see a beer that you have n t had in while you immediately think of what you were doing last time you had it . this beer reminds me of when i was in college and at my first of three different dorms . my old room mate who now lived two doors down from me i had moved out of our room to my own because we ran out of room was going on a beer run and he needed my help . our dorm was a dry dorm so sneaking beer and other things in was sometimes a hard task . we went to jewel and saw this beer on sale . he was like sweet bucks for a pack . so we picked this up as well as some other beer . we got it upstairs and we both snapped open a bottle and took a swig his face was hillarious . long story short when i went back to my dorm that night morning really i was given the remaining ten . apearance straw lager yellow . puffy white head about two finger . pretty resilient sucker . more lacing than i would have thought there would be . aroma very grassy and grainy . reminds me of hienie . also some mild hopness . pretty skunky damn you green glass bottles . taste the grassy hay like qualaties are very prevelent . it has this harsh i do n t want to say bitterness because that is n t it it is like a punjent taste that really makes you drink this beer slowly . i can taste the alcohol surprisingly which is strange for a abv beer . it is definitely for the lack of a better word different . it is a taste that you are not sure if you like it so you keep opening bottles to determine if you do and when you run out you still do n t really know if you like it . i have never had a new zealand beer and if this is the best maybe they just are n t cut out for making beer . it is an awesome pizza beer though i found that out the next day with some cold giordannos . mouthfeel crisp and clean . about medium body and carbonation make this beer pretty drinkable . overall it is nothing really special . it is defintely different for sure . i would n t mind giving this one another try because i have n t had it since that time in the dorm and that was two years ago and my pallete has matured over that course of time . the problem is i can never seem to find it around here it seemed like a one time thing . it is not worth seeking out but if you ever come across it for a decent price it is atleast worthy of a try . as far as pale lagers go it is n t the worst i have had . i actually would like to take a stroll back in time to my crazy college days with this beer sometime soon . my old roomie is visiting chicago sometime within a month or two i should pick him up a six pack as a joke if i can find it that is .,palate,0.4,0
oz bottle poured into a pint glass . pours a pitch black color with a nice tan head that leaves a good amount of lacing around the glass . the aroma is very nice with roasted malts alcohol soaked fruits and a touch of chocolate and coffee . the taste is very nice as well with dark roasted malts a nice bitterness from the hops and a quick bite from the alcohol in the finish . the mouthfeel is oh so smooth and creamy just perfect . overall victory storm king stout is a very good ris that is spot on for the style . i am not really craving the bigger beers right now since it is june and hot as hell in florida but this beer was well worth it . highly recommended .,palate,1.0,1
pours the deep dredgy opaque murky brownish red bricking color that i love regular adam for . no head hold this from a five . smokey malts caramel hints of cherry with a charred oak ester . some red and black fruit aromas as well as plum chocolate leather and tobacco . thick syrupy creamy and monstrous . huge complexity with a good showing of alcohol on the finish . cherry oak charred smokey malts black fruits black and red currant milk chocolate mollasses ink leather tobacco and much much more . no carbonation really hurts the mouthfeel but otherwise this beer is a warming top notch behemoth .,palate,0.6,1
appearance pours out a clearish amber hued body with a scant whitish head . smell sweet scented nose of pale lightly bready malts with a strong waft of a concoction made from juiced red delicious apples and distilled alcohol . a bit discouraging really . taste sugary sweet maltiness with a minor breadiness and taste of caramel . fruity flavors of green raisins but mostly notably it s straight up apples . the high alcohol content as was the case with the aroma is quite obvious . the taste of apples alternately pairs up with the alcohol to give an impression of apple schnapps or the high sweetness for a flavor of caramel apples . either way it s kind of wearying . plenty of peppery alcohol precedes the sweet finish . mouthfeel medium bodied . medium carbonation . slightly sticky mouthfeel . drinkability a sugary sweet alcoholic mess without the charm to help me look beyond its glaring faults . at first i found the idea of a belgian tripel with a british twist to be interesting but this is just a reckless beer . pass .,palate,0.8,1
sam adams triple bock vintage the pour it poured thick and dark . there is absolutely no sign of carbonation . some sediment came out at the end and left a nice poo stain on the side of the glass . appearance a very deep chocolate brown . totally opaque . it looks thick and when swirled around almost has the appearance of oil that needs to be changed . smell my first impression was a very strong syrupy chocolate smell . but beyond that there is a sweetness and a hit of a burnt wood scent . i can already tell there is going to be a very distinct maltiness to it . it s a very very strong smell but very sweet . taste well here we go . the first thing i notice is that it comes on subtle . it s has a sweetness and the initial taste is nothing like you expect after smelling it and seeing it . it goes down smooth and is followed by the burn of alcohol and then a very nice sweet barley taste . you can definitely tell it was brewed with maple syrup . it does in fact remind me a little of darker and heavier wines . it s surprisingly indulgent and nice . this is definitely the chocolateiest beer i have ever tasted . mouth feel this definitely sits like a brick in your mouth . there is no sign of any carbonation . if you hold it for a bit in your mouth you feel the burn of alcohol and it leaves a kind of slick feel on the back of your tongue after it goes down . drinkability i will say that this is surprisingly more drinkable than i had thought . but i can tell that finishing this little oz bottle by myself is going to be a chore . definitely drinking more than one of these in a night is the journey of a mad man on a dangerous path . comments this is the boldest of beers . but i think something every beer drinker must experience once in their life . after having this you will never again wonder what barley tastes like . and i highly recommend splitting this bottle with a friend . it looks like nothing but it sits like a lead bar in your stomach . ps after having a little more i m starting to notice a very strong black liquorish finish that i overlooked initially .,palate,0.4,0
thanks to colts for this bottle . oz bottle poured into snifters . vintage . i must admit i have the feeling i would enjoy this beer more after a couple years in the cellar but i have n t had it before so i think i should get a basis of comparison for when i do age some bottles . a clear dark red with fair light tan orangish head that dissipates quickly into a think foam covering entire surface . s bitter sweet citrus smells of three fruit marmalade some almost medicinal alcohol presence orange swirl hot buns tree bark not as well balanced as i would like . lots of hops presence but less distinctive malt profile than i was looking for . t the taste is much more balanced and creamy than i expected from the smell but there continues to be a medicinal rubbing alcohol quality that i do not much care for also some tree bark and pine needles . m luscious creamy mouthfeel with very good mouthcoating . d i actually had trouble finishing this . it s not bad i just thought it would have been better in a much smaller serving . i look forward to trying it again but maybe after it has been in the cellar for or years to take the edge off of it .,palate,0.9,1
a poured a transparent amber color with an off white tannish colored head . medium heavy lacing . s just malts . some caramel and slight raison kicking off . no hops which is lame . . . t just how it smells . it s weird . if you take a sip you notice no hops but if you chug alil more comes out . totally weak if you ask me . alcohol is undeteced . m solid medium bodied . good carbonation . d unless they do something like add more hops this will be the last pack i buy . overall i m not going to be a chode and say this beer is great cuz i paid . a four pack and it s a special seasonal or whatever . new holland to me lacks in the hop department . their imperial hatter sucked and i ve only heard bad about the regular mad hatter which i m waiting to buy just a single . for the name hopivore this beer blew . i wonder if they even know about the hop ratio when your using wet hops . coming from michigan new holland is a joke . i wish they would change and get some balls and stop making all their beers bland and step out . to me this so called hopivore reminds me of arcadia s scotch ale which is sad . sad beer sad brewery,palate,0.8,1
poured from a into a chalice . i did n t like the presentation so i poured the next one into a belled beer glass . much better . bottle dated . cork labeled lot clear pale golden ale . large bone white fluffy head with good retention and nice lacing . not quite the depth to be spectacular . pale malts and fruity floral and hoppy nose . also dried apricot and a hint of yellow leather . i get many pale tobacco smells vary sharp and enticing . i only wish for a bit more depth . rather tangy and a bit sweet . slightly metallic flavor . orange and apricot and pale malts . nice citrus hops . well balanced as to the finish . nice yeast tastes . except for the metallic taste damn fine beer . happy full mouthfeel but not even slightly syrupy . carbonation is spot on and finish is slightly dry . all of this combines with the enticing nose and fulfilling taste to make a well quaffable beer . i liken this one to the karmeliet tripel . both are high on my list as tart refreshing and drinkable . get some . slainte .,palate,1.0,1
a much lighter than i was anticipating for a doppelbock . one finger off white head with a little bit of lacing . s lots of malts sweet and roasted . fitting the style but somewhat blah . t it s a very sweet malty beer . it s good if you re in the mood for a nice caramelly tasting brew but it s kind of boring . m too thinned out would guess this is medium bodied but seems like they cut this one with a little bit of water or something . d not real hard to drink but for the style this should be easier to do it s an okay beer but not going to try to find this again .,palate,0.4,0
pours a cloudy golden yellow with a thin head some sediment floating around just a little lacing . smell is faint and simple lemon grain and corn . taste is crisp slight funk sweet grass lemon and some hops in the back ends on the oily side .,palate,0.8,1
i can not believe how much of this stuff i used to drink back in the dark ages before my eyes were opened to the beauty of the micrwbrew and really really good beer . the one thing i can give rr is that it s a decent summer brew if you re outdoors in the hot sweltering heat . if you serve it cold enough it can be quite refreshing though i d never drink it for taste .,palate,0.4,0
oz bottle pored into a pint glass . dull bronze color big fluffy white head . smells . not like an ipa . malty grainy . a little sour . mickeys . why does my ipa smell like a malt liqour . taste is initially dominated by a dull metallic flavor and woody tannins from the oak i suppose . some sweet malts are a little too prominent for an ipa . where is the hop flavor . . . . i wait for it to warm a little . and they finally show up . but these do n t taste like your typical america ipa hops . these are perhaps german . in any event they do n t work well in this beer . mouthfeel is actually pretty nice medium body and carbonation with a creamy quality . leaves a wood tannin aftertaste . ehh . i ca n t recommend this .,palate,0.8,1
i just turned and this was my first legal drink . i had it at the irish pub here in town . i enjoyed it on tap so i bought a case . i must say this beer is best on tap as everywhere i ve tried it otherwise all of its carbonation seems to be non existant .,palate,0.4,0
sweet . . found this beer once above the mississippi border and love it . i ca n t find it though no idea what it would cost up here . scary . it s a staple in new orleans since abita springs is in abita louisiana . wow for a dark big tasting beer this is great . it looks like a good beer it smells like a beer the taste is out of this world with the choco nutty toffaliciousness . the only down side is the lingering mouth feel taste that hangs . if you keep drinking everything is fine though lol no problem there . later the tongue feels like it tastes too much maybe i just need to drink more water . that small point does not deter me on bit . drink ability is still max ed out the mouth feel thing is not a nasty sour vinegar taste it s more a too much coffee taste so so what . the taste is excellent the smell is beer it looks like a tasty beer and if i could find it with a reasonable price up here it would be one of my regular beers . delicious . update for madison folks i ve found a regular supply of dog or abita dog honestly turbodog abita at a local big box grocer liquor store i m not advertising for anyone so enjoy and review . enjoy . machiavelli borjas,palate,0.4,0
on tap at the portland international beerfest . two tickets at each got you a oz pour of this . on tap for the couple days i went and i had a bunch of it . batch aged in elijah craig barrels . a black with dark brown edges nice finger of head recedes to a glass ring no lacing . s wonderful aroma of coconut spice chocolate and massive booze . . t heavy on the booze and wood . possibly the most barrel forward stout i ve had . pepper and ash when cold . cocoa and caramel are better appreciated as it warms up . m surprisingly thin side of medium slightly tongue numbing spritzy . o a good bal stout to be sure . not quite in the echelon of my favorite stouts but a solid example none the less .,palate,0.6,1
poured into pint glass . a yellow clear looks like soda . s faint malt faint hops nothing sticks out maybe alcohol t for the style i think this beer tastes ok . it s one of the macros i ll buy from time to time if there s nothing else at a restaurant . rice is very apparent . m very watery thin d i think this beer is very refreshing . typical lawnmower beer i suppose . some beer takes a while to enjoy not this one . i drink it like water .,palate,0.3,0
poured from a oz bottle into a tulip . medium brown color with a nice very light brown head . some reddish amber hues . good head retention but not much lacing as the beer disappears more quickly perhaps than it should . smells like malty burnt brown sugar and molasses . good dark fruit hoppy undertones . slight alcohol smell . taste expands on the scent . carmel malts and barley with some of that fruit and sugar . great hop balance at the end coupled with oh so slight booze burn . excellent . it does n t taste as sweet as it smells which i consider a good thing . i expected a more syrupy feel from the makers of brown suggah . not so here . medium bodied with very good carbonation . i thought they got this just right . it s more drinkable than it should be . not heavy at all yet still very flavorful . it compares very favorably to arrogant or double bastard if that is your thing . i would say it s as drinkable as either and honestly better than .,palate,1.0,1
i find as i review more beers that letting them sit for a minute after pouring is very important . as they break their chill alot of changes take place . i always like to match the experience culturally as well giving a beer compassion for the stress endured by the horrible but imperative need to import . traveling is my goal in life getting the experience of a countries beer is paramount to that experience . i never praddle on like this in any of my reviews but english stout is my fav . a . bold dark sticky lace . s. pecan smoke carmalized . t. lots of things here smoke nuts rich cocoa little bite . m. best part . smooth grit with comfort . great after taste . fireplace champ . d. fall and winter . lovely companion . cup of english tea .,palate,1.0,1
pint on tap at founders taproom . a light golden yellow as one might imagine with light dancing swirling bubbles . small white head that dissipated rather quickly and left little lacing . definitely not a looker but elegant in its own way . s very light and sweet mostly light citrus floral hoppiness . the sweetness was not overpowering but it was much sweeter smelling than i anticipated . very intriguing . t lovely light floral hoppiness encased in an almost candy like sweetness . barley malt shines through though it s mostly a showcase of delicious springtime reminiscent of the pale ale but lighter sweeter . much more flavorful than the appearance and nose would imply . finishes with a nice crisp light bitterness that leaves you fairly quickly keeps you wanting more . i was pleasantly surprised . m there s not a lot of substance here light watery with moderate carbonation . appropriate but not particularly noteworthy . d very good . it s light enough that it wo n t fill you up but there s more than enough flavor to keep you satisfied especially if you enjoy the pale ale . i m sad that the super gold is only available in founder s taproom it would definitely be my choice lighter beer . overall i was very pleasantly surprised with the super gold . tried a pint on a whim and it got me hooked . fantastic light option . and just an fyi i typically err toward the heavier end of the beer spectrum founder s breakfast stout porter anyone . but this would definitely be a fridge staple if it were available for purchase outside of founders .,palate,0.6,1
beauteous honey copper orange pour . buoyant pillow head of one finger stature . superb cap retention that locks the aromas beneath with steadfast resolve . multidimensional lacings are cast forth creating a topographical masterpiece of peaks and valleys . isolated squadrons of carbonation bubbles move en mass into their future . diffusely gaseous and quite alright in appearance . hop scents emanate from the glass . resinous . extract . at any rate hopped for certain . there is also a malty thick aroma that disturbs the sappy pine influences . slight alcoholic vapors tingle the turbinates . this one smells crusty and too sugared out or something . this crushes the appeal of the hops . it is not all that pleasant to smell . toasted caramel throws the first punch . pine afterburners kick in and dry out the flavourscape for a nice finish that is actually not overly dry . there is perhaps too much malt presence here . more than i had expected . there is just something sickening about the flavour . a dirty gritty sweetness hangs on like a pit bull . nearly impeccable body for the style though . i was expecting an overly hoppy and novel taste when in fact the maharaja is laying down a huge cloying maltiness in his flavour kingdom . i am going to need my turban rewrapped after this splash . overall a bit nauseating .,palate,0.9,1
the kaiser pours a reddish amber with a decent light brown head that goes to a thin film and laces the glass . its aroma is toasted malt some spicy hops and some vinous alcohol . the flavor is sweet a little too much so slightly fruity caramel malts initially with some spicy hops . a strong acidic alcohol taste dominates through to the finish . it tastes a little medicinal it reminds me a little of cherry nyquil . it is pretty full bodied and creamy . i wanted to like this . i like avery beers but this one like the beast disappointed me . too much alcohol too over the top .,palate,0.8,1
a the liquid that sits in the glass is uniformly hazy and a nice pale straw color . a beautiful creamy but thin head sits atop the liquid and decides to stay there for the entirety of the drinking experience . s some belgian yeast a little bready a little citrus . i am picking up some fruit here as well especially apple . there is a slight bernardusness to it . t same as the aroma with an emphasis on the citrus and apple . very tasty and a great example of the style . m absolutely stunning . this thing is creamy and hits on all the right cylinders . the carbonation is perfect . i love this . d a wonderful witbier . this is normally not my style by any means but this is really worth a try . it has made other witbiers i have had seem almost amateurish .,palate,1.0,1
pours a yellow color with a on and a half finger creamy white head . smell is faint but is of bready malts . taste is mostly like the head very bready some earthy hops in the mix and a slightly sweet character . goes down easy and is highly sessionable . on the whole it s a decent epa that does what is expected . nothing outstanding but not bad either .,palate,0.8,1
a pours a beautiful orange red color with a small white head which has since dissipated into a small ring around the outside of the brew . s this a a very complex aroma with quite a bit of estery alcohol . smells of sweet brown sugar and caramel . also juicy pears and apples . t more of the sweetness from the nose . caramel and some spicy hops are up front . a lingering bitter aftertaste is quite dry . m very full creamy mouthfeel . perhaps a bit too much carbonation for my liking but still very good . incredibly smooth for the alcohol content . d this beer has a very complex flavor but it is also quite strong and the alcohol is pretty apparent so the drinkablity is not what it could be . this beer is still very good but i prefer it fresh at the peak of it s hoppiness .,palate,0.9,1
a i have a fat little oz bottle in the style of red stripe . the label is painted on and does n t look quite like the one in the picture . when poured into a pint glass the beer is very dark amber for a macro with a little lacing . s it smells delicious . this is the first time i have ever said that about a macro . it smells grainy and has no sourness whatsoever . t i wish i could explain how a macro could be this good but damn it s every bit of a . . m not a ton to report but it has none of the cardboard dryness carbonation burn metallic tinge or any of the other issues that hurt macros . it almost feels like a pilsner at times . d i bought this at my local bodega in brooklyn . i live in a jamaican haitian neighborhood so i m sure this is impossible to find in the rest of the country . however once you manage to find a supply you could session it until the end of time . this is far and away the best macro i ve ever had . better than my beloved pbr . better than genny bud millers et al .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a oz . bottle into my brand new spaten mug . a came out w an impressive finger foamy head w o much lacing but solid retention . s who put a skunk in my beer . nothing but hops and lemon apple goodness here . t wow a tad bit of sweetness but overall hops dominate this ballgame . spicy herbal hop action going on im loving this hop bitterness.i must note that the subtle yet appearent malt canvas adds just enough balance to this brew mf crisp and refreshing lots of carbonation everything a good german pils should be . d all day long if you can hang w the hops and have a thirst for something crisp and skunky look no further my friend top notch german pils from an american co. i love it .,palate,0.6,1
pours amber with a nice creamy looking head . nose shows lots of malt with honey caramel and butterscotch quite noticeable . hops are not forgotten grassy and spicy notes are prominent . flavours include the above sweet malty characters but without much backbone . more grassy hops . body is pretty watery .,palate,0.4,0
on draft at the brewpub a while back . review form notes . looks a lot like dark apparition this is a dark brown ale . served with no head . not too surprising coming from a barrel aged beer . however a bit of swirling reveals a gritty texture and rouses a short cap of foam . the aroma was a little more weak than i was hoping . i do n t have a ton of experience with brandy barrels though . the liquor is n t overly apparent and the base beer produces some muted barley and ash notes . things begin picking up with the taste . bolero starts off with a dense maltiness which is rich and roasty . then the brandy grows with sweet alcohol and oak flavors . mid palate the beer reveals a thinner american brown ale set of flavors mild nuttiness and mellow malts . this beer can be summed up well with two words woody and malty . the mouthfeel is dry with a long and deep finish which is full of blackened malt and char . very very nice . you re tasting the texture and flavor of the inside of that brandy barrel a really dark char which i enjoyed immensely . overall a very pleasing beer . i would be happy to see this around more often .,palate,1.0,1
this was definately a fine drink . the first lambic style of beer i have had so this was a new experience . it was a nice dark peach color with a inch or so of a head that quickly fizzled down to nothing . there was some cloudy sediment at the bottom which when poured in made the beer pretty cloudy . what can i say it smelled and tasted like peaches . lots of carbonation off of the pour . tasted pretty aciddic the whole tounge was feeling this beer . definately something i enjoyed .,palate,1.0,1
thanks to johngalt for this bottle of batch . served in new belgium globe glass . a crack the bottle and i see yeast sediment lining one side of the inside rim . i carefully pour around said sediment leaving about half an inch of murky yeast laden beer left in the bottle . carbonation is immediately apparent in the pour with a thick sticky cream colored head that takes forever to fade . fred itself is just a shade lighter than the brown glass it came from with a hint of red in the light . heavy lacing as the head fades . s bready biscuity malts with strong yeast notes . a hint of citrus hops in the nose but definitely faded . very sweet with a hint of oak tartness . just a hint of booze all in all definitely smells like a sipper . t pretty consistent with what i m getting off of the nose . strong bready malts and candy sweetness . no alcohol flavor just a bit of warming through the chest . hops are definitely still making their presence known with some floral citrusy notes . bitterness is more apparent on the tail end of the flavor profile but provides a good foil to the combination of sweetness and oak tartness . m a bit thinner than i would expect . i think a few more years sitting around would do this one well . d very high . alcohol is well hidden and the flavor profile keeps itself fresh enough to remain interesting over the duration of a full oz . no more than that though . the first time i had this beer it was about four years old and fantastic . slightly younger it s still very good but i ll definitely be aging future bottles to reach that potential . an excellent offering from hotd as always really enjoyed it .,palate,0.6,1
best served in a lager glass poured a medium golden yellow with an average sized finger white fizzy head that dissipated rapidly leaving a thin layer of foam lying on top but did not have any good lacing to speak of . the aroma was very mild of a grain malt herbal hops and an earthy yeast with just a hint of caramel . the taste was mildly sweet with a hint of caramel at first and then became very lightly hoppy towards the end . the flavor lasted only a short while after the swallow with not much of an aftertaste . mouthfeel was light in body and watery in texture with a fizzy carbonation . overall a light tasting beer with a mild hop finish . great if you want to have more than a few and do not want to feel blotted .,palate,0.4,0
pours a beautiful amber copper . i d give it a for color . however despite my extremely vigorous pour i got essentially no head . boo . big molasses tones offset by a sharp hop aroma . this smells like a very well balanced brew indeed with toffee and lemon intermingling in the nose . interesting . i would say it definitely leans more towards the english varietals of this style . massive toffee and bready malt as opposed to overwhelming hoppiness in the american versions . generally i prefer the american b wines but this is quite a tasty treat . very well balanced with hops coming in on the tail in a strong attempt to even this one out . excellent . and where is the alcohol . perhaps it sneaks up on you toward the end but is certainly not as in your face for a fresh . brew . the mouthfeel is spot on . big and thick and mouthfilling with a kick of hops on the palate to make sure your tongue is n t too overburdened by the weight . well done . enjoyable but i think the abv is going to prevent me from saying its drinkable per se . still very very solid from one of my favorite texan breweries . glad i have another of these stashed away .,palate,1.0,1
i had this beer on tap at maury s tiny cove in cheviot oh . it goes great with a cheeseburger and fries . this is the beer that inspired me to give homebrewing a try . it has a nice zip is flavorful and has a crisp finish . the is the definitive red lager . well done leinenkugel .,palate,0.6,1
served from a beautifully labeled dark bottle into a pint glass . this one i nearly bought on name alone soft parade anyone . if only it was soft machine i d have picked up a case . thankfully a quick read of the details enticed me to drop this in my mixed six pack and open it first when i got home . first of all it s got a pink head . seriously . all jokes aside this was a surprise even given the listing of berries on the label yet completely appropriate once i inhaled its scent and got my first taste . darker and more opaque than most anything i ve seen of its type the appearance here signals a heartier time than most wine leaning ales . it also signals the abv . i like it . smelling of everything the documentation mentions namely blue straw rasp and blackberries the presence in my nostrils still manages to underwhelm if only for a lack of sheer presence . i m treated to all of these wonderful fruits i love but have to really work to reach the olfactory pleasure centers . taste is where this particular blend is fully redeemed . managing to be as the description above notes for those ladies who enjoy their wine the soft parade never tries to pretend it s anything other than an ale . this is certainly no wine cooler . the aforementioned abv and a solid especially for the type mouthfeel combine to satisfy my palette as any respectable beer should while reaching for a more wine leaning demographic in both its satisfying taste and that effervescent pink topping . as if all this is n t enough to indicate so soft parade is easy to lay down and i d take a session any day . just not every day . i ca n t wait to pour this in front of friends and hide my smirk as they remark about the color before fully experiencing it . a proud example of its breed .,palate,0.6,1
pours a dark brooding opaque brown with a thick khaki head that fades instantly . aromas of roasted malt sweetness nutty accents and a maple syrup twang . dark fruits underneath . first sip is sweet dark malts with a bit of an odd dark fruit twang . somewhat nutty and roasty with a slickness . maple syrup accents are there along with a bit of heat . too sweet for me overall . i d pass on this one again . medium body and a bit slick . .not much else to say . overall not a huge fan of this . too sweet and a bit boozy . just seems off kilter to me .,palate,0.4,0
drank from a pt . fl oz bottle vintage bottled mar . best b. mar . brewed may deep opaque chestnut mahogany in appearance with a bubbly one finger khaki colored head of froth . outstanding retention . small drops of lacing crept down the glass . the aroma was quite complex and rather interesting . under ripened berries and a funky sourness came through strong . oaky . red grape notes were also present . the tartness was matched by a rich brown sugar sweetness . the taste was similar to the nose but slightly more dry . a berry like tartness permeated the flavor profile . somewhat funky and acidic with strong indications of balsamic vinegar . subtle notes of brown sugar helped keep things balanced . the beer finished with a lingering tannic sourness . vinous oaky and dry . the mouthfeel was surprisingly light and frothy with a crisp sprightly effervescence . a bit too airy for my liking . at abv i found this beer to be remarkably drinkable . haandbakk competes with the best of the flanders oud bruins .,palate,0.7,1
best by august picked up for cents a couple of weeks back . from notes . clear mahogany with a dense khaki colored head with excellent retention this beer looks very good . there is no lacing but patches of foam do stick to the side of my glass . the nose is great . yeasty this has a spicy mildly fruity kick with raisins prunes molasses brown sugar and a little bit of stale cinnamon . sweetness is reserved i also get a mild tobacco like aroma . the yeast character is strong lending a fairly hefty spice presence to the nose . the palate opens spicy and fruity with a bit of burnt sugar and cola . again the prunes and molasses come through but this is n t a sweet beer . quite the opposite this finishes quite dry . the mid palate really carries the fruit and coupled with the strong yeast character it brings to mind an almost tropical fruit like intensity . as it warms the malt complexity does grow getting a mild dark caramel character to go with the prunes and burnt sugar.dry with an earthy leathery malt character the alcohol is very well hidden here . spicy and yeasty on the finish this beer is medium light on the palate with a high level of carbonation much higher than i care for really foaming up in my mouth . this does get distracting fairly quickly and this is this beers only significant flaw . solid stuff i would not hesitate to drink this again .,palate,0.6,1
the hardest part about drinking this beer is getting past the a b michelob name as well as the poor presentation . if this beer was given to me in a blind tasting and presented as a vanilla dopplebock i would probably score it rather favorably . not stellar but favorable . after two years in the bottle at cellar temps i suspect the sweetness mentioned in the previous reviews has subsided a bit . it does n t bowl me over with sugars but then again i m a barleywine lover . more aging will probably be beneficial .,palate,0.8,1
. oz . bottle into a pint glass . appearance gold straw colored body little to no head retention and little carbonation overall . smell oddly enough this smell is pretty reminiscent of the layla beer i just reviewed . i do n t get any smoke or peat or whiskey and just sugars from the malt and maybe a hint of hop sourness . taste way overdone sweetness metallic flavors hints of smoke acrid sourness medicinal unpleasant funk and earthiness . i ca n t drink anymore of this . even small sips for sampling are unpleasant . mouthfeel medium bodied with thankfully a burst of carbonation near the end making it a little less watery than it initially presents itself to be . drinkability not sure i ve had a scotch ale like this before but this seems overly sweet unbalanced and fairly caustic as i m starting to get a headache from it . i wo n t be trying this again . samichlaus and the urbock eisbock i ll be trying again but this i surely wo n t be trying again and i m pouring the rest down the drain because seriously halfway through it s given me a huge headache . yikes .,palate,0.6,1
oz bomber split two ways . mine into a bruery tulip . beer and glass generously provided by dearthvader . gorgeous brew for me this is the ideal ipa appearance . i personally could have used more than the finger head that was yielded but the color and clarity were superb . a crystal clear copper amber that leaves surprisingly good lacing throughout . smell is a bit of a letdown . distinct smell of the columbus hops with a crisp malt character as well as a subtle metallic scent . taste boasts a pretty good mix of pine and citrus flavors but nothing too special . mild grapefruit and roasted malt . mouthfeel isnt impressive either . medium low carbonation and i could use some more bitterness . overall this beer was highly drinkable despite its flaws but it doesnt stand up to sculpin or other west coast ipas ive tried .,palate,0.6,1
big thanks to cmswoboda for yet another gem from wisconsin . it pours a beautiful dark brown with ruby highlights topped by a finger of dark beige head that relaxes to a lasting skim . nice foamy lace on glass . a light aroma of booze and roasty malt . not much of a nose . plenty of taste to this bad boy . it starts with a bready sweet caramel picks up some barrel notes and alcohol grabs some medium roastiness then vanilla kicks in . it finishes with the roasty notes getting deeper the alcohol kicking in some rich spiciness and some delicious herbal hop bitter rounds it into a semi dry finish . as it warms the deeper flavors of caramel and roast malt come alive and the finish gains some really tannic notes which turn it into a taste treat . rated as a stout the mouthfeel is a bit thin the carbonation is a bit high and the finish is a bit less than one would expect . it really feels like a barley wine . drinkabaility is rated as a delicious sipper that makes me sad as it approaches empty in the glass . impression whether this is a barleywine or a stout it is completely delicious and i highly recommend it .,palate,0.6,1
america s largest selling ale the lime green can told me . why did i doubt this . out of the half quart of metal this beer was a pale gold color with a tremendous three finger head of cream foam . the retention was average and it left chunks of scattered albeit thin lacing . the aroma was slightly musty and dry typical american macro lager very grainy and very generic . the flavors were better at first a flash of semi sweet pale malt with a nice grainy center that faded into a bitter leafy hop finish that was crisp and rather refreshing . the body was medium the carbonation perfect and smooth and the mouthfeel very pleasant but a little oily . much better than i was expecting and or the aroma suggests .,palate,0.9,1
yes the w is also a beer not just a high viscosity engine oil . but when you pour the neustadt version you may get confused as to which is which . well not really there is quite a big difference between a dark brown ale and engine oil . but the point is that the w was designed to be a dark malty rich and creamy brown ale that would resemble the depth of engine oil . point taken . this is a classic english style premium dark mild beer . what does that mean . its very malty only lightly bitter has creamy and nutty flavors with a smooth and just lightly carbonated texture . i like these especially when done well . they can be so satisfying and delicious and make the perfect pairing with a huge range of foods deserts and cheeses . this version was brewed in neustadt ontario pretty much in the middle of nowhere right between kitchener and owen sound . but if you are ever lost in that area of ontario the brewery is absolutely worth the visit . it shouts craft beer a million miles away as does the w . the w is widely available in ontario at practically all well stocked lcbo locations . it comes in a ml can at . abv and is best enjoyed fresh and should not be cellared . i have come back to this beer so many times and am always superbly satisfied . if you ever see it on draught and it does make its way around you have to try it . the draught version accentuates the creamy and smooth mouthfeel to a level of sheer perfection . i poured the w cool around c f into an english tulip pint glass . it poured smoothly building huge life the second it hit the glass . a large fluffy and airy tan to light mocha brown head was formed a good inches on top the beer forming a creamy and mountainous cap . the beer glowed a transparent dark amber brown leaning on red brick . into the light ruby reds and golden brown peered through with a glow of mahogany and oak always lingering in the back . the nose is lightly sweet but very malty . it is soft and not overly powerful but very apparent roast malts and grains float into your olfactory sensors . a touch of whiskey like sweetness shows up on the end with a hint of peat and mossy earth . little if any hops are noticeable but the beer comes off as very clean and rather subtle . letting in a large gulp brings a big round wave of juicy malt flavors that initially favor browned butter and caramel but smoothly fade into brown sugar molasses vanilla bean and roasted walnuts . the malt is wide and flowing touching your tongue cheeks and throat with elegantly smooth but richly flavorful grain like flavors . here again from the grain comes a touch of the whiskey and mossy peat flavor . it adds a nice layer of complexity and also a some bitterness to balance a malt focused beer . theres no hiding it though this is a malty beer and it was designed to be . as the beer warms bigger nut flavors develop as does a creamy and mellow toffee sweetness and smoother flavors of prunes and bread dough . hops are only lightly floral and ca n t really play a role here with the strength of the malt . there is a light bitter cocoa flavor that hides in at the end and another round soft nutty flavor that i ca n t quite pin . the mouthfeel is very soft and silky the beer has very little carbonation to speak of and does work brilliantly with the flavors found here . this was a well constructed beer and leaves me with a sweetly malty flavor in my mouth wanting more . this all makes it a very versatile beer . it is not aggressive or potent it just has big round and lush flavors that sooth the palate in a mellow sweet and slightly warming manner . i would start with cheese aiming for melty brie smoked cheeses old white cheddar or gouda . this beer will also fit anything roasted or anything with char marks . it may have been designed for the pub and as such try anything fried or smoked as well . it would even do well with cheesecake or rich chocolate deserts .,palate,0.6,1
american brown ales oh how you can be so different from your brothers the english . poured into a tulip . bod unknown did n t look . whoops . smells include espresso and a general malty ness . not overpowering but definitely there . decent head for the style beige colored . not too bad some concentric lacing as it settles . body itself is dark brown with some cloudy red hue as light passes through . not opaque but not as light as most brown ales . cloudy . taste includes the initial mocha espresso from the malt and a tad bit of bitterness from the hops . a very feint sourness in the finish accompanied by some metallic notes though not nearly noticeable enough to detract from the beers excellent overall taste . very reminiscent of a single estate dark chocolate bar bold in its flavors and confident in what it is . mouthfeel is medium to full . silky and lowish in carbonation . it suits the flavor profile very well . drinkability is decent for such a beer though i m not sure i d be able to throwback more than a few even if i wanted which i would . it is n t that the taste becomes unwelcome but rather it is much too filling to make it a long session beer . overall a fine first taste from a local microbrewery . i can be both a hops head and otherwise . this beer definitely has a noticable bitter hops taste to it that would appeal to a hops head but not nearly so much as to offend a seasoned craft beer drinker that is n t .,palate,1.0,1
a pours a rasberry red color sort of pink but a dark pink color . a nice two finger head comes out of it that has decent retention and only a small amount of lacing on it . s really just sourness . i suppose you can dig deep and get some grapes and barrel wood . t lots of great sourness . really great grape flavor with a little wine in it . soooo smooth and delicious . you can get a little barrel in it but not much as it warms the sour calms down and the full grape barrel flavor comes through more and more . m perfect dryness and crispness . d awesome beer here . really great beer but the price tag was n t right for me .,palate,1.0,1
poured a slight hazed honey color with a huge blossoming white head that stuck like glue to the glass as it slowly settled aromas of honey malt and big coriander tones with a hint of orange.first off the beer seemed a bit overcarbonated and was hard going down at first somewhat prickly in the mouth as well nice flavors not overly big on the phenolic yeastiness that i dont care for much honey sweetness with some black pepper spice with a lighter apple flavor in the finish.a bit raw for sure but a pretty good beer to be had .,palate,0.6,1
on tap at the falls church dogfish alehouse . poured into a oz snifter . poured black with a thin tan ring clinging to the edges of the glass . just a bit of lacing was left on the glass as i drank it . the aroma has a pretty bold dark chocolate and roasty flavor to it but definitely comes across more on the sweeter side . there is also a faint almost fruity and tart flavor in the background . the taste also shows the dark chocolate with more caramel and molasses flavors adding to the malty sweetness . the honey is n t evident although i m sure it helps produce the sweetness . just a bit of roasty and bitter flavors to it . that faint tart fruity flavor comes through a bit as well in the taste . maybe it s the gesho root as i do n t think i know what that is supposed to taste like . the mouthfeel is on the thicker side with carbonation being low . drinkability was decent i enjoyed it overall . it was a very interesting imperial stout and different then the others out there . cool and interesting beer but nothing spectacular overall .,palate,0.9,1
i was n t impressed with this brew . i figured it would n t be in the traditional german bock style and was correct . it turns out this is an ok dark ish belgian ale . which i had assumed would be the case . still there s not much for me to appreciate in this brew . it just seemed so pedestrian in flavor .,palate,0.4,0
bottle to pint glass . bottled . five months old when reviewed . a three fingers of a medium brown creamy frothy head is long lasting . the body is the darkest brown possible if it is n t purely black and no light comes through . only a spare amount of lacing finds it s way to the glass which is to the detriment of the rating especially given the style . s less than impressive amount of malts . dark chocolate first coffee second both medium roasty . no discernible hop or yeast contribution . light hints of vanilla are only noticeable when the beer warms a bit . t there is a fruity component from the middle to the back end of the palate that i do n t find particularly complimentary . almost no trace of any vanilla or wood the wood having a bigger impact on the mouthfeel . tangy sour notes throughout . not what i m looking for in an oak aged vanilla flavored stout . at all really . m somewhat similar to a dry stout . starts out with a full body that thins out considerably as it passes over the tongue . aggressively carbonated with a very dry astringent finish . d no abv is indicated on the label . my guess while drinking is that the dominion oak barrel stout lands somewhere in between . . and beer advocate s listing confirms it . hate to say it but this beer is not very good . edit recently got to try one of the early vintages of this brew . it was very solid . what s produces nowadays . ehhh . not so much .,palate,0.3,0
picked up a oz single from the state liquor store in vernal ut . about . . a poured a deep dark brown with a good inch of tan head on top of it . somewhat cloudy lots of dark red accents . excellent gobs of lacing as the head recedes . s first and foremost coffee there is a huge dark coffee in the nose followed by some chocolate undertones lastly a bit of citrus and piney hops roasted coffee and chocolate are big in there though . a faint hint of booze as well . t coffee and chocolate follow over from the nose and so does a big time hop character lots of burnt malt and citrus in the mouth the chocolate is really subdued . lots of burnt flavors but in a nice porter sorta way . m way too thin but slick and clean finishing . really knock it on the texture that is the one shortcoming of a good beer . d i could easily pour this back all night . this is a great flavorful beer . it is thin in the mouth and that is offsetting but it is still tasty .,palate,0.6,1
wow this one was quite overwhelming to me . nice ruby color on the pour and that is about where it ends . all i can say is.alcohol alcohol and more alcohol.on the nose the tongue everywhere . tastes way too strong.dominated the flavor . i feel a little cherry and maybe plum and alcohol . tough to rate this one.too much to rate .,palate,0.7,1
this poured a cloudy caramel color foamy off white head that diminished to about a inch and left broken lacing . smell was mostly of yeasts maybe a whiff of chocolate. taste is a bit weak nice ghostlike banana undertones again a hint of chocolate flavor everything very mild . mouthfeel is bubbly crisp and slightly creamy but overall rather watery . the drinkability on this is very good all in all it s a fairly tasty dunkel weisse that s very easy drinking and i could definitely have a session with these .,palate,0.6,1
pours a dark but crystal clear amber color with some copperish hues . the brief head is followed by a very slight lace and even that doesnt last too long . the sweet aroma features strong notes of fruit raisins and spicy alcohol . the powerful taste of this brew includes somewhat sugary raisins light rum and sweet caramel . of course there is a fairly sharp alcohol bite but because of the strong maltiness its more subdued than one might suspect given the abv on the label . the syrupy mouthfeel is just about as full bodied as it gets with some pretty mild carbonation . definitely a classic though not a typical dopplebock more like an example of just how strong that style can get . nevertheless a real treat and while far from a session beer something every serious craft beer lover should try . highly recommended .,palate,1.0,1
the aroma has honey with malt and yeast . the appearance is amber red brown with a thin head . the flavor is funky up front with a nice aftertaste . the palate is thin . overall it s interesting but not great . this is a must try because the style is interesting but there are better things to drink out there .,palate,0.4,0
cloudy orange amber with thin tan head okay retention and nice lacing . spicy citrus aroma . up front a balanced hop and spicy rye with a moderate hop linger . quickly hops dominate and overwhelm with a slightly unpleasant linger . smooth with a light bite . i m not sure this is the same incarnation as it did not say th anniversary but it was a rye ipa . by now maybe it s a standard . it s not too bad until the hop bitterness overwhelms and turns this into just another hoppy ipa . all the other flavors disappear without anything to redeem it beside bitterness and a nice feel . certainly not bad if in the mood for a hoppy beer .,palate,0.8,1
quite deceptive beer . got this brew courtesy of my best friend in the whole world joel johnson . word to your mother blood . odd . i think this brew pours out a very dark deep brown red color . almost opaque . not much carbonated to be detected . head retention is amazing . i ve been sitting here for a few minutes now and head is still about half inch thick and not moving . flavors are a bit deceptive i think . the nose is very citrusy and a great dark flavor . but the taste has a mixture of that citrusy flavor and the herb earthy notes maybe cardamom which was a bit unexpected . great citrus flavors but followed by a well balanced earth and bread flavor . i mean i could see why it s well liked but i m not particularly partial to those earth tones . great mouthfeel . great drinkability . try it out it s quite rare so buy if you can find . but i ll pass . joel however gives it three thumbs up .,palate,0.9,1
this pours a reddish amber with a decent amount of white head that retains very nicely for the abv . the initial aromas are of bready malts caramel and alcohol but upon further inhaling hop tones of grapefruit and some citrus also play a key role . alcohol is not overwhelming like some barleywines . the flavor opens with bittering hops taking a front role with some solid grapefruit flavor . that quickly gives way to the bready malts and the caramel that was so prevalent in the nose is more subdued than i expected . the finish is almost entirely alcohol which is rather disappointing . the medium full body and solid carbonation are fine for the style but i really do not think this barleywine stands up to many of it s peers . it s good but the flavors are almost a bit subdued and the malt profile just is n t as complex as some others .,palate,0.9,1
bottled on november pours a murky deep orange copper with golden highlights and no head . malty aromas of caramel toffee brown sugar rum raisins and some alcohol . big and rich complex malt flavors caramel malt brown sugar dark fruit raisin molasses and rum . hop bitterness is mild and herbal can tell in a way that it has mellowed . spicy alcohol is present and balances the sweet malts . full bodied thick heavy creamy and super smooth . great mouthfeel . easy to drink for the style and considering the higher abv . goes down so smooth . very nice .,palate,1.0,1
very dark brown opaque with a mountain of mocha coloured head . takes a while to recede and leaves plenty of lacing . aroma of coffee and smoke some dark chocolate and black licorice . smooth flavour starting from chocolate passing through coffee briefly then a fairly strong licorice flavour . licorice lingers for a while . no complaints i like it . mouthfeel is silky smooth really nice . carbonation keeps it alive but is n t coarse or prickly . body fairly full and the beer leaves an impression all the way over the tongue . . abv . certainly does n t drink like it . dangerously easy to sip away at . this is one to check out if you can .,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle poured into weizen glass only glass i could get at my buddy s house a great pale golden color light head with decent retention great clarity s great floral aromas t not a pale ale that is actually an ipa not overly bitter and slight maltiness m good carbonation could be a little thinner o great pale ale not just a copy of other american pale ales . definite recommendation,palate,0.6,1
from a sampler pack purchased and consumed sep . a cloudy pale straw color with a nice head . the aroma is a light mix of fruit and spices but on top of that is a definite scent of rancid apple juice . it s not especially strong but it s there and once you identify it there s no escaping it . the taste echoes the smell hints of spices watermelon and that rancid fermented apple juice flavor . at first it s a beer that just tastes off . then you realize you know that flavor you d tasted it before in a forgotten bottle of apple juice that went rancid . then you realize that the beer smells and tastes of rancid apple juice and you ca n t drink it anymore .,palate,0.8,1
a faintly hazy copper brown brew with a finger of yellow white head that lingers for a little more than a minute . small specks of lacing adorn the glass . s dry hay and some mild caramel malt . it is a mediocre smell at best . t a mild grass flavor upfront followed by some dry malt that rounds off to a grassy bitter finish . this flavor is pretty good in spite of the aroma coming up short . m thin a little harsh and a bit drying . d in spite of the mouthfeel this is an easy brew to drink . i could have it again easily . the price on this blows my mind . on a budget . fordham is solid . an average microbrewery really but at cheaper prices . i am impressed .,palate,0.4,0
on tap at cbc . poured into a cervoise glass . a pitch black with a slight off white tan head that quickly receded to the sides of the glass and created a slight lace throughout . s tons of chocolate and roasted malt . sweet smelling with hints of vanilla . t sweet off the bat reminding me almost of white chocolate . vanilla cocoa and some espresso follow right behind the chocolate and mix with the sweet milk taste . the hops are surprisingly well represented and mix with the cocoa to form a bitter almost powdery ending that really tied the whole beer together well . m felt a bit thin to me . still it was smooth and well carbonated . bitterness lingered just the right amount . d could have had a few time permitting . overall a very enjoyable beer . it was served a little on the cold side but that s understandable to make it work on a warm summer night . i ll definitely be back at cbc soon to have another pint . someone tell me how to get a growler of this stuff waitress was n t budging .,palate,0.6,1
poured into a bruery tulip . served at approximately degrees . sick extra from kelly . heavy handed pour produces a finger of off white head with mostly tiny bubbles tight concentration and bigger bubbles on the top . dark ruby color bordering on brown . ca n t see through this one no light getting through . initial head dies down to a bubbly layer of foam around the edge and a slim layer of foam on the surface . some oily legs but not oily enough to pull spots of lacing back into the beer . smells is of oaky vanilla boozy bourbon raisins figs and sweet caramel malts . nutty fruity bourbon notes reveal themselves with some agitation as the brew warms . comparisons to a bourbon barrel aged old ale would make sense based on the nose . very enticing . taste is comprised of boozy bourbon up front that melts into oaky vanilla which quickly transforms into toasted caramel malts that end on a boozy nutty bourbon note with a resin leafy hop bitterness . bitter nutty flavor lingers on the palate . high end of medium bodied flavors are n t super rich which is one of my only complaints with this beer . low carbonation . a bit coating but not to syrupy thick . slightly hot on the way down . i could definitely knock back a few of these without being overwhelmed or getting sick of it .,palate,0.6,1
reviewed from notes . poured into a pint glass . the pour is a faint golden color with a two finger white head that dies down quickly and there is no lacing to be seen on the glass . the nose is a bit of grainy husks and some light grass . the taste is really off and astringent . my goodness is that bad . peels over to the feel and is just wrong . does not taste good and has a horrible feel this is just a bad beer and i m glad it s retired .,palate,0.2,0
bottle provided by crosling . thanks for the opportunity . pours a fizzy dark brown head over a pitch liquid . pour was very thick liquid . minimal ring of fine bubbles around the inside of the glass . smells bourbon fig alcohol and ashy . tastes alcohol burn with a nice supporting toffee and chocolate . alcohol sting is strong and clean of fusels . the beer could be too hot except for a rising wet sweet anise and fig finish . chocolate and some roast . not overly sweet like many double stouts but a good balance between sweet roast and the alcohol . thick mouthfeel helps sweeten the beer . carbonation is mild . taste is well balanced but the aroma was severely lacking .,palate,1.0,1
reviewed . oz bottle pours an opaque amber brown reddish colored body with a medium sized head that is diminishing with fine bubbles off white in color . has an aroma of hops and malts . a bitter taste some sweetness and some maltiness .,palate,0.4,0
appearance light and clear orange with some good carbonation and a tight tiny bubble head that came up nicely but went down in a heartbeat . smell big belgian orange peel in the nose with some heavy duty spicing . the classic coriander rules the roost along with significant white pepper and some darker allspice . taste the orange syrup laced yeast comes out nicely at the taste . the spices are here as well . add a little grapefruit and youve got the la binchoise blonde ale . mouthfeel exactly medium in the body and loaded with terrific live carbonation . this is not the fizzy kind of carbonation that comes with the cheap stuff . the super strong orange peel riles up the salivary glands juicing the mouth and making this one a fluffy dream in between the cheeks . drinkability i thought this was a terrific example of the style and am hard pressed to understand its current lowly rating of . prior to my review .,palate,1.0,1
bottle with years on it at time of tasting . deep black body with a thin brown soapy lacing . flat as can be . smells of black cherry fig green apple some dark chocolate earth and a hint of smoke . the aroma looks promising at this point even though it has a slightly sour quality . bitter molasses and earthy wood notes are immediately noticeable . there is a bit of a soy taste in there but it s a little masked by soft burn sugar notes . roasted grains come through gently in the aftertaste with some earthy bitterness . can still pick up some traces of alcohol on the end . thin and slick mouthfeel with a mildly tart dry finish . medium bodied and practically no carbonation . there s still some complexity after all these years but i ca n t help but feel it s lost quite a bit of flavor . sight oxidation in the taste but even though its flavor is more subtle i m still getting a lot of the qualities called out in reviews of younger bottles . molasses and licorice flavors are nice as well as the subtle earthy bite . will have to try a younger bottle for comparison .,palate,0.4,0
oz bottle poured into a weizen glass . pours a hazy lemon yellow with a single finger of off white head that dissipates quickly . aroma is distinctly of lemonade with a bit of pale and wheat malt mixed in . the fruit overpowers any other aromas if there are any much like a berry weiss . taste is of lemon and wheat malt . the lemons taste rather bland without much character along with residual wheat malt that lightens the body but adds nothing to the profile . not impressive . mouthfeel is light bodied and watery with a clean finish of only a touch of residual lemon . drinkability is not good . this is reminiscent of under sweetened overwatered lemonade . aside from that the malts just get in the way of the lemon flavor making this one easily passed up .,palate,0.7,1
another pack of wierd beers to try and this was first . i could smell it from where it was poured coffee is thy name and coffee is thy smell along with the toasted malt . it had a small head and average lace and was black as black . average for style . anything this dark gets a but it was typical like any other stout . mouth was exceptional . it was a typical stout wash with a creamy swallow but the end where the aftertaste grabbed hold and let me know i was drinking coffee stout . very nice . well all coffee all roasted malt lots of hops but a little thin on the backside but the aftertaste caught this one . there was an odd bitterness to this too like it stuck to the roof of my mouth . still very nice . well compared to the best i ve had this one adds up to really good but the six of brooklyn s chocolate stout in my fridge the best wins .,palate,0.9,1
near blackness brilliant toasted sienna head that turns almost dark brown when you move the glass about . it never goes away . vinous alcohol and rich caramel dominate the nose . in the taste burnt chocolates and sticky caramels make way for a wonderfully drying hop finish . oh boy can this beer finish . the hops are huge for an imperial stout . they just resonate on the back of your palate for minutes after each blast of pine and tamarack bark . this is so spicy my nose is going nuts and my taste buds are getting fried . i love it . this is oh so bitter and dry . just wonderful .,palate,1.0,1
pours into a pint glass a crystal clear golden yellow with a thick but quickly fading pure white head . smells of cereal grains and spicy noble hops as well as a slightly acidic citrusy note . the taste is very crisp almost pils like with a bready grain taste and a tinge of spicy and slightly bitter hop flavor . a bit on the watery thin side just a little lighter than appropriate . carbonation seems spot on . the brew is damned drinkable .,palate,0.6,1
bottle . beer pours a rather cloudy brownish amber color with a small head . aromas are of caramel grape nuts and a bit of booze . flavors seem flat and slightly muted to me . maybe this beer is past it s prime . do n t know . there is a crisp and a very subtle hop flavor up front flavors then settle in and this eventually finishes with a non sweet thick caramel like quality it s a touch tart as well . not really noticing much in the way of hops on this big hoppy monster . it seems like it s all malts and there is a definite balance problem here . it s not a bad tasting beer but it fails if the brewer was looking for a hoppy tasting beer . mouthfeel is pretty good it has a nice full body and a good finish . drinkability is ok . either this just is n t for me or maybe it s just gotten a bit dated . thanks for sending this beer my way mikesgroove . courtesy of the b day bif,palate,0.8,1
generously shared by threewisemen who was actually just one man s very roasted burnt chocolate some sourness a jet black w dark red head t this is what rubbed me the wrong way the most . extremely burnt character w some sour and bitterness that overwhelmed the good flavors . also some dark choc . and syrup if you look hard . m d mouthfeel was fairly thick and appropriate for style but r t bad taste for me the drinkability could n t be saved . overall not sure what went wrong . i see other reviews and about people give this a really low review so i m not sure what the deal is . i usually love big stouts .,palate,0.7,1
rating this as a light lager . i.e . relative to the other beers in this category . very faint clear yellow color . lot of carbonation with tiny white head which disappears immediately . smell is hard to pull out but somewhat earthy lightly grassy grainy . taste is somewhat unique for the style hint of lemon lime but again hard to recognize . mouthfeel is fine it s a very light lager . not much aftertaste provided you down this while it s still under degrees . otherwise you ll end up with a film on the tongue . if you re looking for water with a kick you can consider this drinkable . certainly not filling .,palate,0.6,1
not too many micro s that come out with a light ale . hats off to them for bringing this to market to allow folks who are used to drinking american mass producted swill to move into a easy drinking michigan micro brew . lighter than sam adams but more flavor then the bud and miller s of the world .,palate,0.6,1
purchased at beverages and more in san mateo ca presentation oz bottle with no dating . poured into my reaper pint glass . appearance very deep black pour with a inch off white head and average lace . smell very dark malt and coffee bean scents . taste wow i m getting to try some dark ass stouts of recent . this one tastes like your sloshing around some charcoal in your mouth along with the malt . super dark and roasted with a fairly big coffee flavor as well . possibly some dark chocolate but the malt takes over everything in this beer . mouthfeel damn most of these great dark stouts are a bit overcarbonated . as the case with this one . almsot tastes a bit fizzy . it makes the mouthfeel which should be fuller taste kinda watery . drinkability in most cases i would like to try this on tap if i ever found it . or maybe let a bottle age a bit . taste is very good by the fizz needs to calm down a bit .,palate,0.6,1
this is the only white ale i ve ever had that i did n t like . perhaps it s unique and i should give it credit for being that but it just did n t have what i expected and did n t make up for it with the flavor . the beer is all about lemon flavors with a bit of lime in the background . the body of the beer even looks like lemon juice . it poured a moderate head that showed very little retention . the smell is sour and kind of funky . i do n t like it . the taste is citrusy and rather pleasent . but the mouthfeel takes away from the taste with very heavy carbonation that just does n t work here . it s like drinking sprite with a hint of alcohol . not recommended .,palate,0.3,0
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 .,palate,0.3,0
strong hop bittering married to a coffee enhanced roastiness with a surprising malt turnaround towards the finish . this stout is black as it gets with modest brown head and lace . the mouthfeel is notably well contoured . the flavor and aroma of this winter seasonal approach being outright carbonized . you can almost literally taste the blackness of this doubly roasted brew . dark and hearty though at times cloying .,palate,0.8,1
ml bottle shared with the girlfriend . poured my half into a tulip . a a well carbonated apple juice looking beer pours out . a beautiful gold color with orange highlights . the head is about one finger thick of white bubbles but dissapates quickly . s smell opens up with banana and cloves . then it paves way to a barage of spices . deffinitely some white pepper and a spicy belgian yeast . t whoa did i mention a barage of spices in the nose . this is overwhelming in the taste . strong white pepper and cinnamon spicy yeast and basically any spice you d find in your kitchen blended together . some clove in here but just way too much spice . not good . m the mouthfeel is a plus actually if you can get past the spice onslaught . it s creamy and smooth for a tripel which is different from others in the style . medium bodied and decent carbonation . o well i thought this was going to be better but perhaps the worst tripel i ve had . too bad i did n t tick their saison royal weiss or rt . ipa because i enjoyed those while at the brewery . this although different for the style just too much too handle . do n t recommend .,palate,0.8,1
poured from oz brown bottle into a oz pilsner glass . freshness date sept notched on side of label . purchased as case of their summer variety pack from sam s club charlottesville va for . a golden amber with fizzy white finger ambitious head that retains well and leaves lace all up and down the glass . s sadly this is where things start to slide . the lime and ginger aromas cancel out most other aroma components with only a little graininess and herbal hops to speak of . t flavor is even worse with everything heavily coated in lime and ginger which makes . there is a touch of other more earthy spicing mixed in with some faint grain and herbal hops . the sweetness is unmerciful and makes this brew come off as ginger tinged limeade . m light bodied with even carbonation and short tart aftertaste . d definitely the dog in sh s lineup . i would probably rather drink a bmc lager than this it is so sweet and limey all at once that it covers any beer character .,palate,0.7,1
into a tulip pours a large white head atop a yellow golden body . the head reemerges quickly yet dies just the same . light aromas of bretty funk and wheat but truth be told the bouquet is so faint its barely worth talking about . same thing with the flavors . there is some bretty funk and a dry crisp yeasty taste that makes this very comparable to drinking a dry white wine . however where be the intensity . white wines deliver a much bigger punch than this . mouthfeel is thin and light mildly effervescent . overall this is fairly drinkable as a wild ale and the funk is noticeable though not impactful . as other reviewers have mentioned it is almost like a wine spritzer and i realize the lower abvs may be responsible for the lack of flavor impact . but isnt that the point of a good brewery to make the flavors more impactful despite the abv .,palate,0.8,1
i got this in a trade with fishdawg . thanks geoff . it pours an amber gold with a small and fast receding head of foam . some lacing . the smell is hoppy with notes of grapefruit and pine . if i sniff hard enough some caramel malt is also there . the taste is of grapefruit and pine up front with some caramel malt peeking in as well as notes of bread . this one has a thick mouthfeel too it and i m liking it . the carbonation is light and it finishes with both sweet malt and bitter hops to make some pretty good balance . there are other fruity flavours mid palate that i ca n t really identify but they re nice . the alcohol is fairly well hidden . not as well hidden as i would have liked though . all in all i m pretty fond of this dipa and would drink it again .,palate,0.9,1
not bad slightly chocolatey and fruity banana flavours but not one of the better dark wheats you ll find . generally easy drinking dark german wheat smooth and lghtly tart and refreshing uncomplex flavour and a nice one for session drinking look to andechser paulaner for better examples of the style . this is n t bad though .,palate,0.4,0
had one of these last week . served in a ounce tallboy . wife made me go cheap at the supermarket so i chose this instead of the usual bmc offerings . not much to write home about but decent if you got ta drink it . appearance ultra light pale almost platinum with a smallish head and decent retention throughout . smell cooked grains trace hoppiness . taste carbonated water with hops and light malt thrown in . unremarkable . mouthfeel light and quickly fading . drinkability decent . nothing exciting just an easy ultra light american lager .,palate,0.4,0
ooh come on leinenkugel . make a good beer . here s your chance to climb into the frey of good craft beers and you blew it . all you have to do is to make a decent brown ale . how difficult is it . we homebrewers do it all the time . i love this style but without the bastardized gimmics and stiginess that you have thrusted into the beer . i was seduced by the opening aromas of cocoa toffee butterscotch and cashew notes but quickly learned that these potenially winning aromas were plastic ey and fake as i took my first taste . a malty note of barley was well detected and i thought i had a good beer on my hands . that first sip took my back by an overly astringent grainy malt profile that later led to harsh astringent textures . the caramel nutty cocoa toffee notes that i liked in the nose hardly came through in the flavor and had an artificial character that is just a shaddow of what it should be . no substance no weight no staying power of any of the character that rounded out the nose . sour taste of tannins and grains bring up the rear . astringent acidic textures rob the beer of any creaminess firmness or maltinesss . the beer finishes thin and harsh rendering it nearly undrinkable . i can not realistically recommend this beer to anyone especially a brown ale fan .,palate,0.3,0
presentation oz brown long neck bottle with an a b bottled on date on the back label . brewed by anheuser busch in the us . appearance very good lacing stick white and foamy . the clarity is fine in a yellow coloured brew . smell smells of skunk and cooked cabbage well perhaps the skunk and cabbage smell mixed together smells like rotten cabbage . horrible aroma and i dread even drinking a sip . taste light body with a medium level of carbonation . husk flavour upfront grows to overwhelming and needless to say becomes astringent with little flavour . hops are all used up with a bitterness that is not natural . more and more astrignet grain flavours come and make it harder and harder to drink . notes i had to pour this out after four sips perhaps the worst beer this year . as the comic book guy on the simpson s would say worst faux japanese beer ever. . this is not the beer i remembered at the numerous asia restaurants i frequented back in the day . here is my english haiku review it is hot outside i tried this beer to quench thirst made me want to ralph,palate,0.7,1
a dark chocolate brown deep red when held to the light . creamy brown head . hmm it kinda looks like a brown ale s coffee nutty oaky . it invites me for a sip t coffee taste is present but short for my liking . some nutty tones overtake the rest of my pallete s journey which was a short one . m i never knew what people meant when they said a beer was overcarbonated . well now i know . it really genuinely ruins this experience . o honestly if you photoshopped a label and stuck coffee brown ale on this beer i very well might have rated it better . to call it a stout really surprised me and frankly it disappointed me . its worth a try if you bought the winterpack it comes with but do n t expect it to replace your favorite stouts,palate,0.3,0
appearance pretty good here . the body is a hazy golden color with a short lived head . smell uh oh something is going wrong . taste blecchhh . my stomach is starting to turn . what happened to this beer . simply put the taste is sour and offensive . drinkability i ca n t even finish this . beef notes horrible . what was the thought process when putting this beer out for sale .,palate,0.6,1
bought this from a local liquor store because i thought the label looked kinda cool . pt . . l oz . bottle with no bottling date or abv listed . a pours a dull hazy light straw color . lt head took a fairly aggressive pour to achieve but manages to stick around a little . s spicy and yeasty . oranges and a little residual sweetness in the nose . maybe a little maltiness to it too . t this thing is pretty light in the flavor department . not necessarily bad but nothing to write home about either . it s slightly sweet with a fruity spiciness to it . there s more of a maltiness to it than expected . for the most part it s kinda bland . the more i drink the less i like . m not much mouthfeel and the carbonation is much lighter than i had hoped for . d it s easy to drink but it s not that great . better than bmc but not too far from it either .,palate,0.4,0
poured from the bottle into a pint glass beer is a deep amber with a decent looking yellow tan head . the smell is all malt with dark fruit notes coming through . alcohol is also present in a rather sweet devious way . a slight hint of smokey oak also seems to pop up . the flavor is also very malty with the initial flavor being all dark fruit almost holiday like and transions into a clean slightly alcoholic finish . the mouthfeel is a little lighter than what you might expect and the carbonation is n t as viscous or creamy as i would like . overall a very drinkable beer given the high abv which is very tollerable with the malty backbone . i wish i could have compared this side by side with the un oaked version but alas .,palate,0.4,0
lets just say i love anchor brewing company s bottle style something about those screams buy me . okay on to the beer . a first off its a very dark brown color with red hue coming through small tan head . s the aroma on this baby has some spicy herbal smell with a bit of clove and allspice coming through also . t not what i was expecting it was not as spicy as the nose was making it seem . also seemed a little unbalanced with that roasted chocolate taste in the back end that seemed to coat that back of the throat . it just did n t mix well for me . m felt good going down had a nice thick feel to it . d this was an okay winter warmer it came off like a spicy light porter that my mouth was n t digging .,palate,0.8,1
deep amber with a medium off white head . light hops and carmel malt scents . matly sweetness with a decent balance of a noticable but not powerful hop presence . nice carbonation gives it a crisp clean and bouncy mouthfeel . nothing big . atotally easy drinking session beer . as i said when drinking my frist . this is yuengling lager for beer geeks .,palate,0.6,1
a off to a good start deep black with some brown at the edges. a nice tan head that turns into bubbles fairly quickly . s wow . now that is something different . very sweet smelling like sugar and maybe some fruit . also has a dairy scent about it almost like yogurt . perhaps it is more custard like. t that is like nothing else i have tried. sweet decadent and rich with just the nicest little roasted burnt flavor at the end . this is pretty good . m fairly thin for what i was expecting . the carbonation is nice though d very nice sweet . this is a beer that will take some time to get through . but would be totally great in a small snifter with a slice of cheesecake . i give this thumbs up .,palate,0.6,1
bottle into sam adams sensory glass a gift from a neighbor who i d helped with some yard work . an interesting choice for sure and one i honestly did n t even remember seeing before . pours clear straw loads of effervescence and a one finger fizzy white head that settles in quickly to a thin soapy layer of white suds . not much in the way of lacing or retention . nose hits you with a massive skunky wallop when the bottle its first opened fading to a much more restrained skunkiness once the beer has had a bit of time to breath . underneath that is a mildly pleasant grainy sweetness . taste has very little of the skunkiness promised in the nose which is a pleasant development . instead a restrained grainy sweetness and just a hint at floral hops with the skunkiness barely wafting in towards the finish . not unpleasant by any means . mouthfeel is spot on for the style light and crisp and a bit dry . drinkability is n t bad either actually rather pleasant all things considered . not one i would order up over a lot of beers but an experience that is n t regrettable which ca n t be said of all beers of the style .,palate,0.8,1
a rich toffee copper with a thick merengue head . lots of lacing . s straying from britain . very citrus with biscuit and more interesting malt aromas . t very bitter . more so than i was expecting with a biscuity background . m prickly from the bitterness and slick from the hoppiness but somewhat drying end . d i want more .,palate,0.7,1
a a very dark brown pour with a light brown head . head is barely there . okay lacing . s lots of coffee and roasted malt . t as the smell indicates lots of coffee . i m not sure what chicory is but there is some sort of unusual earthy flavor in here too so i assume that s what it is . standard roasted malt for a thinner stout . m fairly thin but otherwise smooth and almost creamy . o if you like coffee and chicory you ll probably like this . i m not the biggest a fan of either .,palate,0.8,1
very dark purple with only six bubbles all of which lasted less than a second . aroma of fresh fruit and a bit of must faint barnyard . taste starts with blackcurrant very dry moderately sour . hints of vanilla . finishes with more fruit and some mustiness . complex . would love to see it age .,palate,0.6,1
a pours a neat copper color with a thick foamy head atop . a bit light in color for style . the head retention is impressive at least . s not nearly malty or bready enough . not picking up anything distinctly english smelling about this either . gives off more of a pale ale aroma . hops seem to be more in the forefront . not getting anything reminiscent of the style here . really only picking up the faintest malt aromas here . t a bit more malts come through on the palate just seems overly hopped and that they skimped out big time on the grain bill . has a bitterness that is not common in english barleywines . was expecting something malt forward with good honey bready notes . disappointing . m does have the correct mouthfeel good weight and body . finishes with a bit of sticky sweetness on the lips . it s a shame everything else takes away from the finish though . d drinks like a pale ale too bitter for the style but not a bad tasting beer . missed the mark with this one and after paying . for a bomber of it i am contemplating asking my money back . wo n t be grabbing this beer again .,palate,0.8,1
appearance jmtlands postiljon pours a clear vermillion to brown colour along with a very rich and persistent white crown . smell very similar to finnish sour dough rye bread . taste a sourness resemblant to the smell comes first along with some bitter hops . the sourness however is quickly replaced by the longlasting savors of mildly roasted malt as a smale sense of sweetness lurks in the background . mouthfeel thick and smooth in every sense of the words a very pleasant experience indeed . drinkability holds a grand character resonance in both smell and taste therefore postiljon is greatly recommended .,palate,1.0,1
batch gruit a murkey orange . quick disapearing head . s perfumy cedar . slightly medicinal . t wet grain . low cedar flavor . almost a dirty flavor from the spices . reminds me of a mediocer bottle of saison pipex . m fairly dry . no alcohol heat . medium carbonation . d what a wierd beer but i guess i should have known that . this beer does n t come together for me . it seems kind of clunky . not bad just not my bag i guess .,palate,0.8,1
many thanks to my sister for bringing this back with her from scotland . i thought it was a great beer and one of the best i have had in recent times . very dark in colour jet black with not even a hint of colour on the edge of my pint glass . aroma was a little on the mild side . chocolate and of course roasted malts were apparent . in terms of flavour this was a brilliant stout . unbelievably smooth in mouthfeel bittersweet chocolate and bitter roasted notes played effortlessly on your tongue . heavily recommended if you can get it .,palate,1.0,1
a deep oak in color with red hues in the light . a nice tan head sits atop it whispering . drink me . s hops at first earthy with a bit of citrus . there is something sweet in there as well though i ca n t put my finger on it . . perhaps just a hint of strawberries . t hops right at the front big and bold . grassy with a bit of a burnt flavor to it. it ends with a sweetness that i do n t think i can explain . pretty good . m fairly thick carbonation seems a tad high . d a good beer but not my favorite . it s a nice one to have every so often but there is something in the hop profile that i am not sure i love .,palate,0.6,1
pours hazy orange with a decent off white head that does n t stay . mediocre lacing . aroma was mostly fruity and some malt . where are those kinds of hops . taste continues to perplex me . i get a mild citrusy hops and fruit mixed with an almost bready malt falvor . oh wait . the after taste i get a bit of piney alcohol . none of the flavors are overpowering and are mixed well just a differnet mixture . mouthfeel was real good . slick and yet creamy . drinkability is tough . i would have another if i could find one just to try and get the flavors right again but other than that i dont think i d drink much more of it in one sitting let alone ever again .,palate,0.8,1
opens with a burnt yellow and huge head . tremendous hard fizzy head . and it keeps coming . nose is of sourness and hay . oaky presence from the barrel age process as well . taste is first of wood bitterness and a sour fruit . the fruit blends right in with the wood . and i wish the two flavors were segregated more . i ca n t seem to appreciate the woody flavor here in this lambic . the persimmon is a nice sour fruit flavor . wish it was more dominant . mouthfeel is crisp . a rush of fizz hits the lips so hard you can feel a slight burn from the bubbles popping . it is a pleasant sensation . overall nice sourness to it very drinkable due to the heavy carb though i feel to much of this would both upset my stomach and overpower my senses . too much oakiness for me .,palate,1.0,1
pours from the oz bottle into my glass a hazy yellow orange with a quarter inch bubbly white head . lots of small particulate yeast in suspension in the brew . aromas begin with grainy malts that carry a somewhat fruity character . grassy herbal hops are there with a little bit of spiciness as well . quite crisp and inviting . first sip brings a somewhat creamy fruity grain maltiness with some bready yeast hints and a touch of spiciness . herbal grassy hops kick in midway through each sip and provide a nice bitterness on the way down . everything works together nicely here crisp and tasty . mouthfeel is smooth with plenty of carbonation . this is a sturdy refreshing lager that does n t wind up lacking in body . a definite easy drinker that would make a good session brew . i could see myself grabbing this again when i m looking for something lighter and easy to drink .,palate,0.9,1
light yellow golden in color with quickly dissappearing head . light bodied with seltzer like quality . mildly bitter with a hint of cooked corn rice sweetness . very unassuming . better than most macro light beers .,palate,0.4,0
appearance and mouthfeel were typical for the style . the aroma and flavor were awful . as i poured i thought something must have gone bad in my kitchen but a stale malt flavor was rising from the glass . the flavor reminded me most of rancid raisins . the date on the bottle was not sure if that is a drink by or a made on date . i will try re reviewing this in the future as i may have had a bad bottle but i doubt it . one of only two or three beers i have ever dumped .,palate,0.8,1
i really dont understand how lagunitas gets label approval and distribution so quickly in texas while stone has so many problems . i am going to start a thread about this . anyway bottle from local shop . pours a light amber color with a minimal head . nose smells like smoked ham . honeybaked ham . gross . i was hoping for the typical lagunitas hop . taste is very ham like . almost turns my stomach . after my gag reflex there is a bit of a hop profile coming through nice bitter finish but seriously this ham flavor is making my stomach churn i think this is going down the drain .,palate,0.8,1
tried this at the brewpub last night . i have been unimpressed with their beer thus far with the exception of their oatmeal stout and i made a mistake by not trying a sample of this brew first . i have been in the winter spiced ale mood lately and hoped this would be a decent offering . i m not even sure if this is the same beer that has been reviewed already it was described at the pub as a spiced winter christmas ale . here it goes i had high hopes and was excited with the appearance of this brew as it was placed on the bar in front of me . deep dark brown chocolate color with a very thick and creamy looking head atop . the aroma is where things started to go wrong . i detected a weird sprucy minty medicinal aroma coming off this with maybe a hint of chocolate malt trying to sneak through not pleasing in the least . i managed to get three sips down and by the third one i realized what this beer tastes like cherry cough syrup . i do n t know if there was any cherry extract flavorings used in the brewing process but cherry cough syrup is exactly what it reminded me of . there was not a pleasant flavor to be found anywhere in this beer . on a good note the mouthfeel was good with a nice creamy full body . could not even finish the pint so drinkability gets the lowest possible . i will not try this beer again unless i know they have drastically changed the recipe . every time i go to the buffalo brewpub i give at least one of their house brews a try . usually i am disappointed but once in a while i try something that i like . i do n t know what they were going for with this ale and i do n t think it displays any characteristics of an american porter except for the appearance . i could not even drink a pint of this ale which for me is very rare . i enjoy a very wide variety of beer styles and will try just about anything . i returned the pint to the bar and the bartender was kind enough to replace it with another house brew which i was very appreciative of . the replacement was their bock and it was much better . i would stay away from the kringle unless you enjoy nyquil .,palate,0.8,1
pours a light amber with a very bubbly finger sized head . this beer is very carbonated and just has a very clear look . smell has a lot going on with it . a lot of sweet malts . very citrusy smell . almost acidic . very hoptastic finish . taste is very good . has a almost acidic taste . a pleasent blend of hops . it still hasnt stopped bubbling by the way . im getting a little bit of lemon with it . for a abv this is pretty drinkable . drink one of these and you could have a slight buzz going . after finishing this had to pull the drinkablility down . because this has a really bitter finish . but really not bad,palate,1.0,1
pours a pink tinted red brown with brass highlights and exceptional clarity . a dense off white head of two and a half finger shows good retention and leaves a few specs of lacing . rich aroma of sweet dark fruits and dextrinous highly kilned malts but not particularly aromatic . first sip is sweet with caramel and shows some woody peat charater . date syrup and unrefined sugar flavors emerge then the semi dry aftertaste reveals a smooth alcohol taste goldings or other mild english flavor hop notes and a balancing bitterness . the carbonation is actually quite low but extremely smooth . the body is medium and the lack of crispness allows a malt centric mouthfeel with robust fruit and booze tones to hang around . finishes a little hot with plenty of residual caramel and beet sugar but the velvety mouthfeel alone warrents a respectable drinkability . the only dissapointment here is the lack of belgian flair there is no real yeast character to speak of but its still a decent abbey ale if you want something extra malty .,palate,0.9,1
oz bottle served into a pint glass at fridge temp . a . very pale clear straw yellow body . a finger white head dissapears really quickly . s. smells of grains and cereal with a slight bit of grass . way in the back i get some floral hops . t. really earthy like just raw soaked barley . there is a off taste of sweetness kind of like a mild flat sprite . m. feel is not bad light crisp well carbonated . overall i did not enjoy this beer there is a underlying sweetness that does not go well.i would not drink this again .,palate,0.6,1
thin lacing on a clear garnet coloured brew . big aromas of toasted malt fruitiness and a brush of herbal hop . the smoothness is spot on within the medium body . toasted malt flavours seem to overwhelm the palate and shadow over the hops . barely enough bitterness and hop flavour to balance finishes a tad sweet and very little lingering hop . i personally like my esbs to have a big and bold fresh hop character . sadly this one did not .,palate,0.9,1
pours an orange red color with a small but lingering head . the aroma was nice and i could smell it sitting a foot or two away when i poured it into the glass . malty and sweet . the sweetness died out in the taste however which was flat and slightly watered down . a weird bitterness gave an unpleasant mouthfeel but still not difficult to drink . i would recommend other esb s over this one . and in case you re wondering it s nothing like fuller s esb . which i believe to be the benchmark for this style .,palate,0.4,0
the aroma is sour and funky like a wild fermentation . there is also herbs and flowers in there as well but not much tea . the appearance is almost flat looking cloudy gold . the flavor is like the aroma but the tea taste comes through . the palate is thin from low carbonation . overall its interesting .,palate,0.4,0
bottled aged roughly two years in my cellar . gorgeous appearance . at least something has n t changed . i was worried about this beer from the moment i cracked it . the nose was filled with slight suggestions of age and vinegar . this beer deteriorated from the most well balanced and fully integrated slice of dessert rich heaven to a boozy candied mess . perhaps i caught this beer at an unfortunate point of age . as it stands now i will never age this one again and i promise to drink it by the chalice fresh and unwithered .,palate,0.9,1
did n t have a snifter so i threw a swirl of this into my florida gators freezer mug so i could see the color and it was a brown mahogany but think is it froze so fast that swig tasted like chocolate ice cream . from the proper mug as i envision the germans drink this from ceramic steins unchilled . well the beer is slightly chilled but not he stein . very nice beer . i was n t expecting such a refreshing beer . i was expecting this to be a bit heavier but this was such session beer . i keep tasting chocolate ice cream . dry chocolate ice cream . not cloy at all . very fantastic finish and mouthfeel . german beer ftw will buy again .,palate,1.0,1
not amazing but for everyday you ca n t beat it . its good year round and drinking a bunch of them . it is n t expensive either . amber coloration ok head and lacing some hops but mostly malt . not overly heavy but not watery . i know the beer snobs disparage it but it does n t have to be sophisticated to be enjoyed .,palate,0.6,1
this beer was not a big hit at the table but i found it enjoyable and would like to get more for consumption as an after dinner drink . not much to say about the appearance it is a brownish black beer with a bit of a tan head . co movement is average . the nose is malty and dry with some earthy hop notes . the taste is sweet . the mouthfeel is confusing as it feels too thin for the amount of sweetness on the taste buds . this beer smells and tastes like molasses . it is sweet and the overall experience is very reminiscent of eating a slice of wet bottom shoo fly pie . i cringe at the use of this descriptor as i fear it is fairly localized reference . however its use is necessary to evoke a sense of the flavor characteristics of this beer . my apologies to readers unfamiliar with this molasses based baked good . i would very much enjoy sipping on this as a dessert beer . recommended if a little sweetness does n t turn you off .,palate,0.4,0
on tap at cole s in buffalo . black marble with some mocha highlighting . despite being afforded the odd sneak peek at colour the beer is opaque and uncompromising to light . its head is thick and predominant in this case a consequence of the nitro tap but similar observations are made from bottled samples . lacing drapes downward like a water fall . here s a word of advice on young s double chocolate stout let it warm up . it may seem an unlikely recommendation one certainly not applicable to most beers but take my word and give the beer time to breath a little . you ll notice a lot more chocolate flavour emerge . the aroma showcases cocoa and chocolate . it is that simple . it smells like a finely conched swiss milk chocolate and also imparts hints of mocha and hot chocolate . the chocolate comes in many forms however and chocolate covered wafers and biscuits are vividly sensed in the nose . roasted chocolaty malts can also be made out . each sip gratifies the palate with long long never ending notes of chocolate . again like a finely conched swiss milk chocolate it is silky silky smooth and remarkably palatable . it s quite biscuity yet has the texture of cocoa milk and hot cocoa and sometimes the impression of sugar sweetened mocha . it is the epitome of bittersweet . young s have authentically replicated the flavour of chocolate like no other with the only possible exception of southern tier s first batch of choklat . i do n t know how they get it to taste this way i do n t know what they use but i could n t care less . i ca n t say enough this taste authentically like chocolate . and it s delicious each and every time i have it . few beers can procure flavour like young s double chocolate stout . it is n t complex but it need not be . if you have a sweet tooth or bittersweet tooth for finely conched swiss milk chocolates then meet your match . there is something about this chocolaty biscuit taste that i seem to never tire of . i feel it deserves a spot right up there with the world s best .,palate,0.7,1
ml bottle a pour a standard yellow lager with an impressive rocky white head long lasting sporadic lace . s very light but some malt comes through . t typical bready malt character sourdough bread . definitely on the sweeter side of this category . hops have a blunt note of spice grass and mint middle of the road bitterness in this style . m real nice slightly chalky but i like the light carbonation character a lager that s not going to bloat you up . very smooth . d a quality inexpensive lager from this polish brewery . they certainly can make some good lighter lagers . if you have n t had this or the regular o.k . beer check them out .,palate,0.9,1
when i saw the bottle i absolutely had to try this beer . before opening the bottle i looked it up on this site . i had such high hopes but then the taste . this beer is godawful . i have no idea why it got such high reviews . i could n t even finish the stuff as my taste buds had decided to mutiny .,palate,0.7,1
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 .,palate,0.4,0
really just killing time with this stuff until i can get down to the liquor store to buy anchor steam s incarnation of their seasonal beer . beer pours a hazy apricot color bright and bubbly with a better than average endurance for its white head . aroma of light hops and malt some fruitiness as well . some hints of belgian candi sugar in there too reminiscent of a chimay . nice . taste falls a little flat . i m not sure what i m getting here malt hops sugars what . it all blends into an indecipherable mass . not unpleasant just unremarkable . thin mouthfeel and cloying aftertaste do little to improve matters . not horrible but nothing to write home about either .,palate,0.4,0
served on tap in a clear pint glass . a very dark brown with ruby edges but barely any head and minimal lacing . s chocolate soft coffee and berry and cherry smells with more burned malt aroma as the beer warms some . t coffee and chocolate flavors dominate with a pretty strong cherry vanilla contribution to give this beer a chocolate covered cherry flavor . m very thin and watery it has a consistency not far from kool aid . it has a very pleasant sweet cherry aftertaste . d a definite change of pace porter but not one i ll go to very often because the cherry berry sweetness is a bit much .,palate,0.4,0
came out sparkling and effervescent as advertised . pale and clear colored as any american light lager as expected . decent little white head clustering up like something in a petridish a good thing . not much lace hung around after the sip . caught the imported clear bottle skunkiness while still in the bottle and it certainly never subsided after pouring . besides that it did have bit of a sweet corn syrup smell . little more toi speak of here . not much taste . maltier than a lite beer with some of the sweet corn adjunct shamelessly right up front . a very slight hop helps clean up the mess and refresh for the next drink . not much else but ca n t claim to to be unpleasant either . feels thin and crisp like i reckon it should . might cut through the alfredo mushroom sauce like it was created for the task . doubt if i ever get one of these outside of an italian restaurant but will have a couple when i do .,palate,0.8,1
appearance reddish orange head nice white head and lace that sticks to the sides of my glass smell malty sweet citric hops taste very sweet dark citric floral notes going on grains mix in nicely weight light to medium body finish hop blanket the cheeks malty sweetness is still present,palate,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 .,palate,0.9,1
bottled on . pitch black minimal brown head . traces of beady lace litter the glass . nose opens up with bourbon y booze and burnt charred malts . deep notes of chocolate and coffee flow forth as the aromas develop . roasted malts and chocolate lead the way booze coffee burnt malts dark fruits and charcoal are n t far behind . everything blends nicely in ot s thick chewy oily body . minimal carbonation here and it works nicely . split this beer ways but find myself wanting more . a well made ris is always difficult to turn down .,palate,1.0,1
weidenmayer jersey lager appearance dark mahagony red brown with a thick stout like head . smell sweet malt and grains sunflower seeds and barley taste watery with a touch of malt acidic hops . mouthfeel acidic and bitter . overall would of enjoyed more if not for the metallic acid taste .,palate,0.4,0
i usually think hot and spicy beers are a gimmick but this one compliments some of the food pretty well . it s not overly spicy like some of the style and just has a bit of heat at the end of the sip . the rest of the taste is similiar to a good pale ale . i could actually drink a couple of these since the spiciness does n t overwhelm the taste but when you re at a brewpub it is n t possible to stick with just one beer .,palate,1.0,1
on cask at the brewpub dec . aroma is in the pines of the west coast lightly . pours a pale orange with calm soap settling above . flavor is tangibly heavy in the high alphas with faint honey sweetness and lots of water . a more respectable cask presentation than the esb however this lacks some amount of necessary body and followthrough with the hops . there are nice floral embellishments but they fade fast into a grassy bitterness . minerals . soft . buttery not in a diacetyl way . finishes dry and mostly clean .,palate,0.4,0
bottle courtesy of joepais thanks again . this is from notes . pours a flat black color with a decent white head . aromas are of chocolate oats cereal grains and roasted malts . beer tastes surprisingly bitter to me . lots of dark bakers chocolate flavors and a pine hop bite on the finish . taste is very clean with a subtle oat character and a nice overall crisp and creamy taste . mouthfeel is ok but too watery and thin feeling for my tastes . drinkability is quite good the only real flaw i found was the weak mouthfeel . but this is a nice easy drinking stout that has lots of flavor .,palate,0.6,1
available in alberta and bc now as pk cans . looks like a lager smells like one too . cereal and grains . not much in the way of hops . the taste fell short in my opinion . i was expecting something similar to sleeman s original which i think is one of the better macro lagers but ended up being more like what i imagine a light version of molson s olde style pilsner would taste like . not much going on but still drinkable . the mouthfeel is average . carbonated a bit watery . the drinkability is high . i could drink these all day at the beach but as the beer i look forward to at the end of the day . i ll pass for another of tree s offerings . i was personally a little let down by this but i think it is an excellent stepping stone into tree brewing if you re still on the molson labatt side of the fence .,palate,0.7,1
can shared by bobby at strong ale . a translucent straw colored with a small white head . not at all unattractive . s big corn notes with apple and grain . alcohol is brash and bruising stinging my nostrils . t sugary apple and corn with a lot of alcohol . not as clean and crisp as evil eye ice for example . alcohol is harsh in the grainy corn finish . m upper light body with high carbonation . overall this lacks the finesse of something like say evil eye ice .,palate,0.6,1
served nice black black with a short brown head . chocolate is big and strong . way too strong . . . i love how the smoked taste blends in with the rest of the malts . this beer would be very good but they tried to pack too much chocolate into it and that just did not work out for them . my advise try again on the recipe but this time do n t be so coco happy .,palate,0.9,1
poured into my delirium tremens tulip . a pours a straight up gold color that s crystal clear with about a finger of mother of pearl head that fades quickly leaving almost no lacing . s smells the way i would expect . very zesty citrus mostly lemon and spices dominate . almost like a spiced belgian . t very similar to smell . lemon is present almost immediately followed by some peppery saison flavors . nice grainy malt . m nice and light yet still has some body . very smooth good carbonation good residue . exceptional . d this is a good beer . do n t usually like saisons but this one is special . very good . would actually drink it again .,palate,1.0,1
from the gabf week tapping at the bull bush . a liquid brain is deep brown but not quite black with mahogany highlights and a rich tan head with quite a few large bubbles . right after the chalice was served all of the big bubbles migrated to the rim opening up the middle of the glass . for the first half a minute they popped sending little shockwaves of cream towards the center . i ve really never seen anything like this . ethanol legs stick to the glass like you d see in a typical mega strength beer . s the nose of llb packs sour cherries lots of apple raisins plum a hint of roasty espresso scotch whiskey and faint wood . apple dominates the profile . t acetaldehyde . acetaldehyde . more acetaldehyde . the flavor is overwhelmingly apple . this is awful . i was really looking forward to trying a wbc gold medal winner and this is clearly not one . i have to believe that this particular keg was tainted because there is no conceivable way that gold would be awarded to a beer with such a glaring fault . attempting to detect flavors hidden behind the overpowering granny smith taste i can find some roast malt whisky a distinct hot burn and slight phenolic taste . m thin and puckering from the tartness . the carbonation is low medium and perfect for the style . d low maybe medium low . while it s clear that gabe struck a nice balance between dark roast character subtle earthy hops and oaken whiskey the acetaldehyde makes this beer all but undrinkable .,palate,0.8,1
a pours ruby red with a touch of cream colored head and a slight haze . i would have liked to see a less hazy product as well as a bit more of a head . s there is something off here immediately . sweet caramel melds with diacetyl and a citrusy twang . t the same three contestants are present in the taste battling over the terrirory . the result is a war torn pallete that is less than pleased . m full bodied and slightly carbonated . d if it were n t for all of the other reviews posting similar experiences i would swear that this is a bad batch . way too much diacetyl and there is also the weird twang . i do n t know what it is but it has no place being there . their goal was to let the malts take the stage but they failed .,palate,0.7,1
fragrant and floral which emphasizes the power of hops it offers a mouth tasting and very fragrant hops such a variety of hops provides a variety of flavors to the body creamy like a biscuit and palate of ripe banana evolving according to the maturity of the beer . the finish is both sweet and warm . a true beer tasting . beer complex .,palate,1.0,1
a new glarus beer review usually starts with me giving a shout out to my main trading partner zimmerbloke from wisconsin . i love you matt but this time i have to give thanks to black for sharing his personal ml bottle with my wife tulipsnifter and i . we met up with michael last night at hair of the dog for some cherry adam on tap and were invited back to his place to split a beer with him . down into the mans cellar we went with him where he opened up a bruey old richland an bcbs and than one of my big wants new glarus bourbon barrel kriek . as grateful as i wanted to appear i still needed to tap out some notes about the beer on my blackberry . again thank you michael . now here s the review . a poured into a hair of the dog tulip glass . a solid pour kicks up a nice fluffy white froth on top of a crystal clear vibrant ruby orange body . the head retreats only a little and maintains a nice half finger cap on top . very impressive looking in the glass and moderate sheets of lace are left throughout the drink . . s sweet pie cherries signature ng vanilla cinnamon no bourbon presence . i m a sucker for the new glarus smell and this is no exception . just sniffing my glass is a very enjoyable experience for me . . t sweet cherries again at the forefront . this is barely tart at best . no real sour presence . again with the signature ng vanilla . pretty much just following the nose here but so damn good and supportive of the aroma . m moderate body with minimal carbonation . sticky lips and a sticky finish . i would expect a drier crisper finish for a wild beer so this is one of the beers low points for me . none the less i like it over all so i m not docking it below a . d another solid winner from dan carey and company . as far as krieks go i do n t think this one is very traditional but as far as american wild ales go this is very approachable and enjoyable .,palate,0.6,1
drank in a pounder from a l resealable bottle . appearance hazy amber brown with a thick cream colored head . heavy lacing . plus for the bottle . smell apples and pears . piney hops taste piney apples . slightly bitter aftertaste . mouthfeel slightly effervescent . drinkablity very very excellent everyday drinker . the best beer brewed in iowa . not a lot of competition . could be though .,palate,0.7,1
i m pretty sure this was on a nitro tap but to be honest i did n t ask . very nice head on a very dark beer . smooth as smooth can be . roasty smells and tastes . not too overwhelming . smoothness combined with strength makes this a nice and quaffable session beer .,palate,1.0,1
well for a beer calling itself wacko this thing certainly doesnt disappoint . right up front you notice the color . its got a weird sort of reddish pink tinge to it . the head comes up quickly but goes away just as fast leaving nothing behind in terms of lacing . beyond the pinkish hue this beer is a reddish amber but its certainly off kilter . aroma is unpleasant . smells a bit like rotten fruit . following the rotten fruit aroma is a smell not unlike that of dish detergent . theres an earthy undertone that isnt bad and somewhere the malt aroma is trying to scratch its way to the surface . the initial impression of the beer is sweet almost overly so and then theres the beet finish . in the middle theres a nice single malt note but it doesnt really get a chance to shine with the finish coming up strong . depending on your love of beets youll either like or hate this beer . i happen to like beets and even with that knowledge i still find this one a challenge from a taste perspective . the more that i taste it the more it becomes sweet and somewhat unbearable . mouthfeel is thin and crisp with a light amount of carbonation . as a summer seasonal it works because its light and refreshing . not much else is noticeable or stands out . the lack of carbonation hurts this one quite a bit as the beets and malt sweetness combine to make this a cloying mess . fact if i were dwight schrute theres no doubt that i would love this beer . fact i am not dwight schrute . because of this i find myself somewhat at odds with this beer . i dont really know what to make of it . the aroma is downright disgusting . the taste is strange with hops and malt hinting at the start but beets taking over . the lack of carbonation hurts what would otherwise be an interesting albeit wacko diversion .,palate,0.7,1
this beer pours with a very pale yellow body topped by a medium thick head with some lacing left behind . not much flavor or aroma but more than you get from most light beers . the aroma was sour and bitter and the flavor was malty with a hint of bitter hoppiness .,palate,0.6,1
what s this . a scottish ale that smells like . strawberry yogurt . yes it s true . once you get past the headless pour in keeping with other pp brews there s almost zero carbonation in this beer and begin the aroma test you ll find smokiness some beef jerkyishness some ginger and yes strawberry yogurt . you be the judge if this is a good thing or bad thing . i found it pleasantly unusual and even rather floral . the strawberries carry into the taste as does the smoky stuff . unfortunately the whole thing is bit bare because there are n t any bubbles in this beer not even a few . the folks at pp seem to do this intentionally as nearly every beer i ve had from them is flat . there s some of the typical malty sweetness of this style present but less than others that i ve had . as scottish ales go this is n t near the top of my list orkney s skull splitter is way better as is geary s . still its unusual nature is worth buying a bottle . it has a nice label too .,palate,0.3,0
a pours a deep orange gold with a bright white head . head dissipates after about minutes some nice lacing . s a nice bouquet of oranges . some spice too . notes are fairly mellow and blend well together . t citrus overtones and spicy undertones especially coriander . flavors are very smooth and drinkable . so smooth for an imperial ipa . very straightforward . m light to medium bodied fairly lightly carbonated . feels wonderful on the tongue perfect for a summer or spring day . d this is extremely drinkable for this style . wonderful job of hiding the alcohol deviously deceptive . excellent beer .,palate,1.0,1
nice seeing fresh river horse around town again . say hello to the handsome hippo on the label posing for the portrait . big forceful spurt as the cap comes off . poured into a cheapie pint glass . not a gusher but it pours like one . several inches of off white insulation foam stiffen up park it . underneath it s murky gunky a little less appetizing then your standard amber . pebble sized bits floaters litter the bottom of the glass . smell is a lot of caramel that i was n t expecting . . and a whole lot of butter . really obvious amounts of greasy margarine . was this recipe part of the list of reformulated beers . i was assured this was fresh . oh man that is ugly . i mean i sort of like this is some beers but that s not what i was looking forward to . taste is . gah . really sweet . . careful addition of carapils malt adds a slight sweetness you might mistake for honey . eek . maple candies honey spread buttermilk creaminess . not much stickiness just spoonfuls of sugar . a little toast burnt newspaper on the very back of it maybe a squirt of orange zest in there somewhere but that s it . this is like a really bad attempt at a biere de miel clone . carbonation is well to do but that alone wo n t help me finish this . the pale is a so much better sessioner then this weak reach around . not really offensive but just impossible for me at least . probably could waste the rest of this on an orange glaze for some chicken though .,palate,0.6,1
a dark brew with a medium head and no lacing . s faint slightly stale malty aroma . slight molasses . t coffee burnt malt slightly sweet it almost has a cola flavor . after is burnt malt and lingering coffee . m smooth medium bodied very refreshing . d alright . not a powerful porter . i do n t think it is a beer with much character porters generally are n t . but this has almost too much personality to be really drinkable but not enough to be a beer to experience .,palate,0.9,1
why ca n t my hectic annoying weekends come during my three month vacation . . . . in any event . ok a relatively new brewery should never be charging . bomber for anything . they are calling this a belgian style ale . we ll see kids . pours a deep amber with hints of orange . only the slightest haze sits in this here brew . no real head forms and no real lacing . it s carbonated a lot more than i would have expected for an abv ale . just a touch above par . nose is somewhat subdued but what there is is loaded with sour stone fruit of the cherry and peach varieties . some raspberry seems to be in there too . a touch just a wisp mind you of funk too . nice and kind of unique . flavor is thinner than i would have wished . are they sure this is abv . some real funky sour notes right upfront . not overwhelming by any means . no real sweetness either which is kind of surprising . the malt character is really downplayed in this brew . almost no punch to it . a little thin all the way through . finish is very dry and not at all hoppy . this is a bizarre and intriguing brew but not elite or even in the nd tier . it s very unique and i still ca n t believe it s abv . a pretty nice effort but too expenisve for my tastes . what i like most the interesting and dilectible aromas . what i like least the price and thinner than expected flavor profile . verdict unique but a little too expensive . try as a novelty .,palate,0.8,1
oz bottle poured into a pilsner glass . bottle date on the neck . a a huge . finger creamy fluffy head billows above a beautiful amber color . it descended slowly leaving some decent lacing down the glass . s the maibock has a nice malty and sweet aroma with a subtle banana hint that paired with a little yeast and bread with slight hop hints . t a nice malty sweetness is the main characteristic of this beer but is well balanced . not overwhelming but certainly present crisp and refreshing finish makes it a good beer . m smooth as a baby s butt . sweet but well balanced and finishes nice and refreshing . d its quite a drinkable lager . the sweetness might be perceived as a bit much but the malty finish is well balanced enough to make it a good session beer .,palate,1.0,1
bottle conditioned and bottled on august of . yum . this beer pours a murky yet not hazy deep heady copper color with a huge white beige head . great rentension as well . as it would take me a few minutes to let the head settle to make it drinkable . a bit sweet on the palate but a slightly sour finish helped remedy this . smells and tastes of bold spices and possibly some fruity esters . i did n t take notes but i did enjoy this with some hot n sour soup and then proceeded to go snowboarding . watch out . i drank this bottle to the dome . luckily i shared a few sips w about people or i would ve be one intoxicated snowboarding fool . anyhow this is a great american made belgian and i highly recommend trying it if you can get your hands on it . edit do not drink this whole beer . it will give you a hangover even if nothing else is imbibed . it s best the bomber is poured to a group of people to taste . happy beering .,palate,0.9,1
the best thing about the beer is the aroma . it is intensely blueberry . the beer poured a strawberry blond color . a small white head dissipated rapidly . it had a decent lager taste but with very little carbonation and almost no hop profile . if you can say it has a blueberry taste it would be the sort of tanic aftertaste . it is not unpleasant . not a bad beer . fun to drink because of the aroma .,palate,0.4,0
was lucky enough to try this one at the avery tap room . beer was served in a four ounce snifter that nearly toppled over the rim . a color was a deep reddish brown typical of a flanders red although a bit more opaque than usual . s smell was relatively mild for a sour with hints of grape jelly cherries and lemon . t the taste matched the nose as this beer was not overly sweet or sour . it made my lips smack just enough to enjoy the bite . despite an initial taste of ripe sour cherries and dark fruit the acidity of lemon tartness really shone through . as the beer warmed it really opened up inviting sugary flavors and a yeasty malty backbone . m the mouthfeel was a bit thin compared with other sours although this did not detract from the overall enjoyment of the beer . o i highly recommend those who make it to the avery tap room to give this one a try . for those who have n t made the foray into sours eremita would make for a solid introduction and leave you puckering for more .,palate,0.6,1
original rating date september first sniff is a woody spicey mahogany malt . pours a deep orange got ta love marzen slash bronze hue with a fluffy white head . very impressive marzen here a slightly different take . a ton of woody bready malt . some haylike malt there super malty . not too much sweetness but there is some caramel sweetness there . as the beer starts to really warm and i get down past half glass the sweetness comes out . lots of honey and caramel . pretty complex for an american brew . very smooth just the right thickness carbonation tickles my gums really satisfying mouthfeel . this is a really really good marzen i m surprised that it has as low of a rating as it does . check it out this fall if you re looking for a good american take on marzen . just fabulous .,palate,0.6,1
poured this one in a stout glass . the head vanished right quick . the boont looks a bit cloudy like cartoned iced tea . smell is delightful . wisps of carmel smokey sweet floral . tastes like expected . wait a minute aftertaste a bit nutty . this one is sweet mildly hopped very floral rosey followed by a crisp nutty bite . also theres a light alcohol taste right in the middle . mouthfeel is smooth lightly syrup and very bubbly . one of the best feels for an amber . consistency is a bit heavier than anticipated but very smooth . the combo of mouthfeel and aroma really enhances the flavor . very drinkable . i ca n t wait to share this one . as a side note purchased this one since this year s winter solstice was so yummy . looks like i need to try some more avbc .,palate,1.0,1
pours golden amber with a large suddy head leaving lots of lacing . aroma has some lemon and orange hoppy notes and some faint clean malt . subtle but nice . flavours are more of the same but the malt has a slightly cardboard like note . carbonation is way too strong . massively over the top .,palate,0.4,0
this brew pours up black with a decent little light brown head . pretty decent lacing . the nose is sweet roasty malts subtle coffee hints of dark chocolate a nice aroma but pretty much the average imp stout smell . nothing too insane . the thing that i like about rasputin is the grainy rough texture it has . this is truly a man s stout that will easily put hair on your chest even if you re a woman . the taste is the same as the nose except it also has a little bit of an alcohol note and a good spicy hop balance . both the alcohol notes and the hops give this beer a nice lil kick . medium to full bodied high spritzy carbo . a nice rough stout .,palate,1.0,1
alesmith grand cru ale ml . . abv vintage brewer alesmith brewing company style belgian strong dark ale glass red wine glass appearance dark copper with a supreme tan head and the gush of bubbles beneath . aroma spicy and alcoholic with fringe scents of orange peal and dark fruits . taste tons of maltiness and caramel invigorated by alcohol and flecked with spices and fiery yeast . citric peel highlights the heavier flavor of alcohol drenched plums and dates . a heavy dollop of sweetness finishes the sip mitigated only by spicy esters . mouthfeel so smooth and lusciously creamy that grainier bsdas good ones even are royally put to shame . carbonation provides the necessary kick . harmony a great ale that leans on the sweat side without being cloying . the spicing is phenomenal though there could be more emphasis on brooding dark fruits . would i get it again . yeah . bottled . served september,palate,1.0,1
appearance pours a cloudy muddy orange head light tan head that dissipates quickly smell funk and big bright hops taste funk . i have now had a total of four different beers with this odd note and cant pin point the flavor name anyways theres also a bit of bitterness i get in the back weight medium body with a low carbonation finish funk on the finish with a hint of bitter and the rye sticks on the end,palate,0.9,1
overall this beer is pretty good except one thing . now that that is out of the way here i go pours a deep amber copper color with a nice amount of head which fades to a thin layer with nice lacing throughout the beer . smell is good except for a hint of caramel which is my problem with this beer which is unpleasant to me . it smells like jw dundee beer and i am not a fan of jw dundee . tastes decent except for the overwhelming sweet thick taste of caramel . once used to this taste it starts getting better but the initial thought of mine was that this beer would be more like pale ale considering the advertisements bragging about their use of so much hops hoppy sad billboards all over tucson . i know i have had this before but that was before i respected beer and now this seems lacking in taste to be considered a fine beer in my opinion . mouthfeel is actually really really nice . not watery but also not too thick very good balance there . good job . drinkability . i ve had out of my pack and i must say i could drink the rest in one long session if i had the time so yeah it is drinkable but i feel with the taste of this beer it would better serve as a companion with your favorite cut of steak rather than a session beer . i m going to go fire up the grill .,palate,0.8,1
orange pour with finger medium cream head . very active carbonation . decent retention and lace . nose is pretty bright . lots of earthy piney hops . there is some orange zest present as well . hits hard right up front with fairly aggressive hops . deep malts in the finish with even more aggressive hops . not over the top though . even with the earthy malt flavor the overall feel stays on the thin side . pine hops match the nose . oveall a decent ipa in the northwest style .,palate,0.6,1
reviewed from notes . poured into a chimay chalice . had to open this one real slowly . it would have overflowed if i did n t . a pours a full finger of head . dark caramel color with plenty of floaters thanks to they yeast sediment i dumped in . ca n t see through the caramel . s sweet candied malts and belgian yeast . a little vinegary almost . apple and some other fruits come through . t really wish this tasted more like it smelled . it starts with a sweet taste that is quickly kicked by a sharp bitterness . only a faint fruit sweetness comes through . m very high carbonation . crisp and refreshing feel . the bitterness lingers . d good to try but do n t know how many of these i could drink in a sitting . a little too dry and bitter .,palate,0.9,1
oz bomber . label says abv . pours golden amber with a thin white head . slightly hazy . leaves tons of sticky lacing nearly on par with the sn celebration i had last night . not bad . nose is pretty one dimensional . nice citrus and pine hop aromas but not much else . rating this as compared to other double ipas i d say it is slightly above average . i ca n t reasonably compare this to another style . not as complex as some but if you like the style you will nonetheless find the strength and freshness of the hops smell heavenly . i did n t notice any alcohol . very very tasty . the orange juice comparison is spot on . lots of hops citrus pine and what i think is melon very sticky . sweet caramel and biscuit comes through soon after . i liked the taste significantly better than the mojo ipa this is based on . quite sweet and i think this is best fresh the sweetness could be too much with much age on this beer . i should mention that there was an aftertaste that i ll call metallic that i did n t like . it lingered a while too but was the only real flaw i noticed . alcohol only noticeable in the stomach . carbonation was on the low side . combined with the great taste this made for a brew that i finished half of in a startlingly short amount of time . seems like a little more carbonation bite might slow me down a bit which seems appropriate for something so strong . otherwise it it had a nice medium body and despite the aftertaste i did n t find myself struggling one bit to finish this . drinkability could be considered off the charts . but i did n t like the aftertaste and wished it was a bit more of a sipping beer because of the strength . good beer . great price . for all that you are getting seems foolish to try to drink more than one . i bought two quickly finished one and went back for more . edit found this today even cheaper . . got ta be a mistake . edit i ve gone through bombers of this and i ve got more in the beer fridge clearly the aftertaste is n t bothering me and in fact i must say it never been as strong as the first bottle . bumped up score from a . .,palate,0.6,1
bottle courtesy of a great friend . a pours pitch black with a slight brown halo when held up to the light . the head was non existent when poured into my snifter and there was n t a single carbonation bubble to be found . s coffee vanilla caramel a certain sawdust aroma that is n t as unappealing as it sounds . t the booze is n t as well hidden as i would have liked but that is the only flaw in this beer . coffee and chocolate with oak . m perfect . it s thick without being cloying . silky smooth . d this is a sipper . a delicious delicious sipper . the only negatives are the price and the fact that it is pretty boozy . i went to kiss my girlfriend and she said you smell like coffee and booze,palate,1.0,1
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,palate,1.0,1
this is a terrible porter probably the worst i ve ever tried . totally ruined by the overload of licorice and smoked flavor . tasted like i took a stick of beef jerky and wrapped some twizzlers around it . after a few swigs this one was down the drain . without a doubt the worst of the collection . sorry sam adams but you guys should be ashamed of releasing this .,palate,0.6,1
the jewel of domestic white beer and a winner in any category . of the different kegs of good beers that i have served at my parties over the last years this was the biggest hit . found a bar in philly last night that has it on tap . .yes . overcast mellow golden color with the slightest pinch of orange . smells sweetly of wheat and lemon zest . the smell is so nice i wish it were stronger . . finger smooth head that dissipates quickly . mouthfeel is strongly of fizz but not much else . the flavors take a while to release themsleves but once they do . baboom . an incredibly smooth wheat flavor with hints of lemon . do not recommend adding lemon . causes tension on the palatte while in the mouth then seems to cleanse itself on the way down leaving an exhilarating aftertaste of wheat and spices . settles in with the feel of a lite beer leaving room for more and more . i could drink these all night . bravo . oh yes one more thing the ladies absolutely eat this stuff up . whenever i m at the moan and dove and with ladies who do n t know what to get i recommend this and they invariably love it . and you should ve seen when i had a keg of it . by the end of the night the tap reeked of estrogen . it was unbelievable . i also had a keg of rogue dead guy ale that night and it was as if the kegs were labeled male and female . that s not to say that allagash white is some sort of girly beer though i ll be seen drinking this stuff anytime .,palate,0.6,1
black with some faint light coming around the edges a creamy light brown head with a strong lace . great coffee and dark chocolate aromas with only a slight roasted burnt bitterness . roasted coffe starts out on the tongue but makes a transition into some strong bittersweet chocolate flavors . silky smooth on the tongue and exceptionally creamy . this brew is definitely one of the most drinkable full flavored stouts out there . definitely one of my favorites from magic hat this is one first class brew . thanks to bierman for the sample .,palate,1.0,1
i ll keep this short and sweet . picked up in another mixed six pack . fairly simplistic beer . pours a deep dark brown with a minimal off white head that vanishes in no time . smell is very faint almost non existent . what does pop up is some sweet malts . taste is very . well i never thought that i d describe a taste this way but it is very watery . btw the mouthfeel matches . there is a little bit of roasted sweetness to this though . i ve had better in my days and i highly doubt that this will warrant a future pickup from me .,palate,0.4,0
bottle shared by mages a the beer pours black in color with a big tan head on it . s the wine notes really come through quite strongly on this beer . lots of red fruits and grape aromas along with the expected roasted malts and chocolate . there is a touch of vanilla as well as some oak . t a light booziness to the flavor but otherwise quite good . lots of roasted malt and chocolate flavors along with tons of wine berries and a bit of molasses . some lightly charred oak with a light tannic feel to it . m a really sticky feel on the tongue with a very long finish . quite nice . o much better than the regular poseidon and better than the ba leviathan i tried previously .,palate,1.0,1
cl best oct . this cork came off with a magnificent pop and promptly filled the room with a yeasty pizza dough aroma . i checked there is no unusual sediment in the bottle . golden liquid medium clarity . it pours a generous white head in my tulip small bubbles leaves good lacing . aroma of spicy hops when you stick your nose in it until the pizza aroma hits you . pizza or maybe boiled corn cobs . whew . keep your nose away from this one . though i hoped the pizza corn business would be only in the aroma it s definitely in the taste too . hard to concentrate on the other flavors but there is also some biscuty maltiness . pleasantly effervescent mouthfeel . alcohol is hidden but this reminds me too much of corn pizza . meh .,palate,0.8,1
thanks to hurfer for the extra . poured from oz bottle no date into snifter glass . pours a dark cola brown with hints of amber around the edges and a small off white head that does n t linger long and leaves only a swirl along the top with no lacing . the maple syrup is abundantly evident in the aroma which is very sweet overall with caramel and toffee coming through as well . there are hints of both the nuts and some booze which stings the nose slightly . i think i would describe the taste as a slightly more abrasive version of the nose . it s got the maple syrup which sticks to the palate along with the alcohol which makes its presence felt in the finish especially . the overall character is slightly toasty with the pecans showing up in the background . the mouthfeel is no surprisingly syrupy and get almost cloying with the big maple syrup presence . the body is pretty heavy because of that and the carbonation is pretty light . this is not one of my favorites in the imperial series and the sweetness is enough to limit the drinkability . as i respect the originality of this style it just is n t my style .,palate,0.7,1
nothing says hey it s october and you should be drinking fall themed beers asshole . like a pumpkin beer . so i picked up smashed pumpkin ale from shipyard . i accidentally overchilled it so serving starts at around f and gently warmed to low s by the end of the second glass . no yeast . i m always a fan of foil tops and this gold foiled cap is no exception perfectly accenting the orange and gold label . a pours a sparkling coppery orange with a very thin head and thicker collar and a few random bubbles in the middle . tilting the glass leaves legs underneath a sparkling descending curtain of falling lace . s wow . that s a lot of spice especially considering the cool temperature . let s play a word association game shall we . i m going to list all of the words that come to mind as i sniff pumpkin . yeah i took the easy one . anise . nutmeg . licorice . autumn . nutmeg . jack o lantern . caramel . cinnamon . cooler weather . munich malt . pumpkin pie . no distinguishable hops . nastier as it warms . more licorice . banana . uncle don getting drunk on pumpkin schnapps during football and puking all over the couch . anger . fucking nutmeg again . betrayal . spiced vomit . ruined holidays . wow that was fun . i do n t have an uncle don so i guess somehow this brew is giving me false memory syndrome . t the taste is exactly what the nose foreshadowed . three major elements are combined here . first and least noticeable is the perfect level of hop bitterness from no distinct hop strain . the hops are most apparent at the finish . secondly we have plenty of malt features toast caramel biscuit honey fresh bread cloves . lastly and most distinguishable are the spices . pick a pumpkin pie spice it will be here . this is liquid pumpkin bread . there s more banana than the nose suggested but i would n t call this an estery beer . the flavor is better than the smell but as this beer warms the spices start getting brutal and the flavor continues to degrade from drinkable to bad to sickening . near room temperature it s just plain awful . m full bodied with fair carbonation . creamy . mouthfeel is the only redeeming quality in sp . d negative score on drinkability . i scowl when someone talks about pouring out beer but the garbage disposal threatened to eat another spoon if i did n t share the last third of this beer . i saw a jack o lantern the other day that was supposed to look like hands spreading butt cheeks ace ventura style . classy i know . if i had to guess what licking that pumpkin s crack would taste like . anyway this had the potential to be a good beer but the amount of spice completely ruined the flavor and aroma . looking back at other reviews it appears it was better last year but this batch of smashed pumpkin will join the hall of fame as one of about beers that conquered me and forced a pour out .,palate,0.8,1
a beautiful creamy white head rests on top of a medium body . appearance is a transparent mild orange with a light brown hue . carbonation appears heavy but on first sip is found to be more moderate than apparant . heavy lace is left a head that never seems to go away . aroma is floral clean and crisp . flavor is hoppy and slightly bitter . toffee like flavor is prevelant in its aftertaste .,palate,0.6,1
poured chilled in large ale glass bottle courtesy buzzlitebeer a dark chocolate colored good frothy head decent carb action s chicory and what . tobacco predominates musty coffee t wow unusual the brown ale is a base for experimentation into coffee and tobacco bitter cacao serve this to friends and you ll definitely have a talking point it s very distinctive,palate,0.6,1
so i was at a local bottle shop last friday and they were doing a free yes free tasting of this beer . i m used to paying a buck or two so i thought shit it s free what the hell ya know . i had zero expectations for this beer . it s a lager something i have n t been drinking much of lately . i was on a german kick for awhile but that was a few years back . but i digress . the beer had a nice white head on it a good inch or so . no real smell or rather no appealing smell . typical lager smell if i can say that . ya know this beer is okay . for what it is . can it stand up next to a black raven trickster . hell no but that would n t be fair . it s smooth with minimal taste . on a hot day yeah i could drink a few of these that is if i was out of craft beer . next review .,palate,0.4,0
a pours a reddish brown with a light brown thin head and light lacing . s right away spice bread caramel and dark fruits and not near the alcohol i expected for it being . abv . t extremely malty and sweet with caramel and a bit of dark fruits finishes a little dry not much considering the abv which is masked extremely well . m medium bodied really smooth with perfect carbonation .,palate,1.0,1
vintage . popped the cap and poured into my large snifter that is reserved for beers like this . thin but present espresso crema head and a thick viscous looking liquid to say the least . oh my god that s good . i can smell that feet away . intense carob and chocolate raisin . rum rum raisin cubed . if i somehow took essence of raisinets and concentrated it to all hell and threw it in beer this is what it would smell like . one of the best smelling stouts i ve encountered . it does n t taste of raisinets quite as much as it smells . but that s not to say it s lacking . it is indeed heavy on the bourbon with a strong vanilla taste and a hint of smoke . bitterness from barrel char moreso than from hops . there is some chocolate and raisin though and yes . even though this is a vintage the alcohol is not entirely tamed . it s not a hindrance mind you but it s there . feel is impressive . this avoids the somewhat thin feel barreled stouts seem to have i think . it retains a fair level of thick viscous goodness . i would have to say it is exceptional per style . bcs is to put it mildly some serious shit . yet while you do feel the it s so good who cares .,palate,1.0,1
vintage into a samichlaus tulip . a deep copper with ruby hues . even after years this beer puts up a thick finger head . it recedes after a minute leaving a ring of foam around the glass . no lacing . s dense sweet malts . the layers of sweet malt are enticing and complex . this beer is n t a one trick pony . t much like the nose there is a deep sweetness . there is nothing fake or artificial about this brew . the sweetness grows into a slighty spicy aftertaste making this the epitome of english barleywines . m very thick borderline creamy . the heaviness helps to carry the complex sweet character of the beer . superb . d again the epitome of an english barleywine . after years this beer begs to be sipped and explored for hours on end . thourghly impressive .,palate,1.0,1
was hooked up with a growler from a friend to try . pours a clear light amber color with a two finger white head that quickly dissapates to nothing . very little to no lacing at all . has a nice blonde ale aroma mostly citrus with a little bit of hops and malt . has a very watery taste . nothing to brag about at all . almost like a bud . nothing great about a mouthfeel to . nice drinkability but so is n t water . extremely light bodied .,palate,0.4,0
vintage deep rich nose with a hint of spice . cloudy brown look with a dark tan head and lace . very smooth mouth . the taste lacks real bang but does warm you with slight yeast and alcohol notes . wonderful smooth finish . overall quite good but lacks the malty nutty chocolate taste for this style . if you have to choose buy the triple but as stated earlier this beer has a wonderful silky smooth mouth . great feel for those who have an oral complex .,palate,1.0,1
on tap at oakquinox a the pour is almost black with a minimal tan head sitting on top . s intense vanilla and bourbon aromas . nice undertones of roast and coffee with a ton of chocolate both dark and milk varieties . a nice sweetness to it without it being sugary . t really smooth and full flavored . bourbon vanilla and chocolate dominate the flavor . a touch of booze and dark fruits on the back end . the chocolate comes through more and more with each sip . m medium in body with a really smooth and creamy feel on the tongue . o one of the best beers of the day . great flavor and silky on the tongue .,palate,1.0,1
had this on tap at the toronado . super pale yellow hue . the pour yielded a thick white head that turned into some lacing . strong spiced bubble come aroma . man you can smell that belgian yeast good . super smooth mouthfeel kind of thick . tastes of citrus and malt almost a bit like lemon grass which seems to dominate at times . this beer kind of confuses me . it s trying to achieve a few things all at once . it s got the belgian aspect down but then there s that citrus thing going on . does this want the character of an american pale ale too . not even of a way into it and i m already wanting my next beer . it comes off a bit like a super thick saison .,palate,0.8,1
a nice golden brown . clear not much head but satisfying for a non craft beer . s nothing spectacular . clean a little hoppy some malt too . t great beer . not too heavy . not too light . slight metallic taste with a wet malt . does not taste like a mass produced . great price for a great beer . m a little thin but not too bad . nicely carbonated with a slight bitter hoppiness at the tail end . d awesome beer to drink . goes down so easy with a great taste . great balance for a wonderful beer . yuengling has n t been in business this long for no reason . this is a personal favorite of mine . being from pa its almost ingrained in me to enjoy this beer . i love the taste i love the price and i love the idea of the history of this beer . great beer for discerning college beer aficianados it is n t quite on the level of other craft beers but it blows ab and other mass beers out of the water .,palate,0.6,1
okay so this is quite a terrible beer . however i still drink it is vast quantities especially during the summer . it does taste very clean and crisp which does wonders on these hot ass humid florida days . works very well for a frat style party or even just a lazy day on the beach boat pool etc. but keep it away from the dinner party or any place a little taste is involved .,palate,0.3,0
this beer pours a hazy dark color with a large head that stayed throughout . it smells of raspberries and beer not the best combination . it tastes very strongly of raspberries and just a little bit of a wheat like beer taste . doesnt tatse like beer really at all . overall not bad if you like raspberries not too much of a beer though .,palate,0.9,1
slightly cloudy with sticky foam around the edges . scent is herbal and citrus also slightly grassy . taste is a little on the sweet end and the orange really stands out here . again very herbal with a tarragon aftertaste . a good amount of carbonation makes this refreshing but does n t take over the beer . good springtime beer .,palate,0.9,1
poured from a oz . bottle into a sam adams perfect pint . a standard pour yields a finger fluffy white head with moderate retention . beer is a clear reddish orange . lacing forms nice patterns with ok stick but a bit sparse in parts . s not your traditional ipa scent . no citrus no hoppiness no resiny pine scent . instead there s an abundance of cane sugar caramel and nuttiness . smells like a brown ale . pleasant but off . t sharp boozy hoppiness is very forward . citrus is missing almost entirely from this one . toffee caramel nuttiness are prominent . hops pushed far into the background . big malt profile upfront . like the nose this is more like a hoppy brown ale . finishes abrasive piney hops that hang around a bit . m light to medium bodied coarse carbonated and watery in the mouth . slightly grainy at points also with a much more robust feel than most ipas . finish is messy and hangs around . oddly enough its the only part of this beer that is appropriate for the style . d a beer with a confused identity this is not bad by any means but for those looking for an ipa you ll probably be disappointed with this offering . waay to malty and the nice citrus piney aroma and taste are noticeably missing . i d reach for this one again . just not when i m trying to fee my hop craving .,palate,0.8,1
skullsplitter is a deep caramel with a surprisingly white head and pretty good lacing . smells sweetly malty verging on a tropical fruitiness . maybe a hint of cinnamon . almost smells like a pumpkin beer . taste has sweet caramel malts a musty smokiness with an accompanying unpleasant astringency and a lot of iron blood flavor in the finish . not agreeing with me at all . this reminds me more of a strong pumpkin beer or an english brown ale than a wee heavy . that said this is actually from scotland so maybe this is what a scotch ale is supposed to be like . all i know is there is n t a whole lot in common between american scotch ales like robert the bruce dirty bastard or warped speed and skullsplitter . it is n t chocolatey or hoppy in the least and i consequently do n t like it as much as the previously mentioned american interpretations .,palate,0.8,1
pours a rich golden colour with slight white head medium carbonation . carbs die out after a while head sticks around fairly well though . no real lace . looks fairly boring but not too bad . fairly good pilsener smell balance of malt and hops and a fair hint of soil . quite herbal really with a distinct metallic coppery character . not bad reasonably pilsenery . palate is mostly watery with a fair metallic hoppiness that floats to the surface towards the end but yeah pretty weak for the most part . it may have a slight malt somewhere on the mid but it s obviously watered down . the bitterness is the right sort of bitter for the style makes this resemble refreshment but the palate is far too weak and thin to be impressive . mouthfeel is very thin virtually no body . this beer is kind of what i ve come to expect from tooheys . it does make me wonder though why they bother with a pilsener i never see anyone drink this beer and seriously it s the same weak piss as their other stuff . why not put more effort into brewing their other beers and dump the packaging and advertising costs of this and other varietals .,palate,0.3,0
sampled from a oz bottle in a dfh pint glass . a a very light straw colored ale with good clarity . the white head is huge too much in fact even with the gentlest pour . nice lacing . s a very floral and fruity aroma . some spice as well . t heavy on the hops and light on the malt which as a concept is perfectly fine with me . the hops are mostly floral and grassy with very little citrus or bitterness . i thought the flavor was pretty good but i found it too dry . m way too much carbonation for my taste . a bit on the thin side too . d with the exception of the carbonation i found it enjoyable . i had high hopes for this one but i did n t think it was worthwhile especially at pack . i could get a stone or lagunitas ipas for less .,palate,0.4,0
. oz bottle generously sent by mbrasi . green bottle with an upside down label and no wax . poured into a kuhnhenn tulip . a vigorous pour produces a short lived and spotty cream light mocha colored head that quickly fades to a ring of bubbles with quickly fading lacing . liquid is a murky thick turbid ruby brown . not exceptional but about what you d expect for this style . aroma is amazingly rich complex and . decadent i guess that works here . smells unlike any other beer i ve tried alternating abundant malty chocolate toffee and caramel notes with earthy and seedy slightly tart raspberry . silky smooth thick bodied with a perfect amount of light carbonation and a ridiculously long lasting balanced tart and sweet aftertaste . flavor is an overwhelming menagerie of chocolate toffee brown sugar vanilla tart raspberry earthy raspberry seeds lemon rum like alcohol figs raisins sour fruits etc . there is a slight medicinal quality to the flavor that keeps me from giving the flavor a perfect but that s a result of my own issues with robitussin growing up haha . lives up to the hype for me with nothing i can compare this to the small bottle was the perfect size for me to enjoy .,palate,1.0,1
appearence poured a dull copper with a thin fizzy white head . smell the smell is mostly malt focused with hardly any hops to it . the malts are slightly bready but nothing very special . taste and mouthfeel again as with the smell hardly no hops but the malt taste is a little more inviting . the malts are bready and cereal like with a nice grainy taste . but it s unblanaced and that turns me off . the mouthfeel is thin and cloying . drinkability and overall the lack of hops really killed me . this is not a pale ale in my opinon . what it is i do n t know but i do n t know that this in an average beer . i hope it s just a problem they re having since they just recently started bottling . i ll try this again in a few months . if you re in the area pick up some clipper city pale ale . you ll be much happier .,palate,0.3,0
on cask via gravity fed firkin the brewery on . served in a pint glass . pours a slightly hazed coppery gold topped with a thin soapy head of bright white froth . this maintains some foaminess around the edges while being mostly dead looking in the center but still leaving back some sticky swathes of lacing . the aroma is less floral and more herbal and danky smelling with lots of thick sweetness from tropical fruits really get the citra here and the caramel and bread notes of the malts . this is punctuated by the sharpness of the amarillo hops with spice pine and bitter smelling citrus peel all exploding in the nose . there s a little bit of light warmth present here as well . the taste just literally drips with the those fresh hops as pine spice green rind and grapefruit are all jumbled up together here and rip the palate with an out of control bitterness . this is barely kept in check by the malts and the sweeter tropical notes of those citra hops . the bitterness here just sticks to all corners of the palate and it tough to shake . the mouthfeel is medium bodied with a mellow creaminess that sits on top of some underlying heft but there is more than enough flavor here to cover up any kind of alcohol pickups . wow just wow . well this is came out exactly how you would expect cask conditioned fresh citra hops and amarillo dry hopping to be . the hop flavors and bitterness levels are just ridiculous here with what seems like barely any balance at times but i will say that the cask conditioning here just works its ass off to keep the drinkibility of this up . i like hops like the next guy but this just got to be a bit too much at times . i drank the regular fresh hop on draft next to this and i think that i might have actually preferred it . still though this was an experience .,palate,1.0,1
a golden and cloudy . massive finger pearl white crown w sexy lacing in my weizen glass . s soft and moist banana bread w some clove and hints of lemon . mostly yeast in the nose w no real trace of hops . t wheat overrippened bananas bubblegum and slightly off putting metalic tang . could this be an old bottle . . not bad but not great . mf perfect . soft carb . medium body and a full and creamy feel . d easy summer sipper scratch that slammer . unfortunately the wierd off putting flavor i mentioned takes a notch off . get rid of this metallic thing and this beer is near perfect for style . i will buy a bottle from a different store and revise my review,palate,1.0,1
on tap at ashley s in ann arbor . a it s not nicknamed the dark dawn stout for nothing . it s about as dark as before the dawn with a nice dark brown head . s smokey sourness . you can definitely tell it s a stout but on the other hand you can definitely tell it s brewed by jolly pumpkin . what a great funky combination . t when it hits your mouth it s real sour but as you drink it a nice smokey stout flavor roars in with a fine belgian influence . it s a little bitter but the roasted malt evens it out . m highly carbonated . not terrible though . d very drinkable . i could drink this stuff all night . overall i love this offering from jolly pumpkin . it s very experimental but they pull it off quite nicely . on my list it s second to only the noel .,palate,0.7,1
nice copper pour but a small white head that does leave a ring and nice expected lacing . aroma is malty alchohol and a little flowery hops but not enough for an american bw . not sure if this one was bad or not i will update if i try it again but everyone talks about the hops in this and as i can detect them there are n t enough . this one tasted more malty to me and more like an english bw . it was ok the sweetness was almost cloying to me and desperately needed some hops to balance it . mouthfeel was nice smooth and easy to drink as far as body goes . i had a hard time finishing this beer and would have a hard time spending the money on another bottle .,palate,0.8,1
a beautiful porter look brown black in color with some redness at the edges . beautiful creamy light brown head with strong lacing . s medium strong aroma . bitter notes with a slight roasted coffee element . t i love the balance and the complexities here . it goes bitter coffee chocolate in taste in that order and while there s strength it s not overbearing . a nice bitter aftertaste as well and touch of roasted element as well . m medium body and smooth . i expected it to be thicker but this also likely makes this a more drinkable porter . d yes it s drinkable especially for the style . the lighter body makes it sit not too heavy and it would be easy to partake of a few of these on a cold night . overall impression i love it . i love the balance of sweet and bitter to this beer and while i expected more body it makes up for it in drinkability . i m getting more and more into porters but i d have a hard time finding too many better than this one .,palate,0.6,1
i was home for thanksgiving and my dad had gotten this beer for my uncle . he snuck a few in with the leftovers i took home so i thought what the hell lets give it a whirl . it pours a clear light yellow . there was carbonation but no real head to speak of . the aroma was very faint . a light scent of cereal malts . the taste was thin . there was alittle bit of cearals and malt but mostly a flat bitter flavor . the beer was thin water and flat . i think i could drink a few of these in a sitting but i do n t know why i would want to with such a weak flavor .,palate,0.2,0
aroma brown sugar raisins cloves . root beer . that s a first for me . malt dominated . looks deep dark brown with copper highlights . good sized off white head . average head retention . no lace . taste pecan pie root beer molases . malty sweet flavours dominate the palate . roasted pecans . mouthfeel on the lighter side of medium bodied . light carbonation which is nice . overall i think this was a great brown ale . a sweeter maltier brown ale . i think this beer should be cask conditioned . and then delivered to my door . i think that the moderate carbonation was meant to emulate a cask conditioned ale mouthfeel .,palate,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . appearance if the bottle counted it d get a . almost black with a head that disappears very fast . very minimal lacing . stench very sweet malts hit the nose first . not overwhelmingly fruity or strong though . i appreciate the mellowness of the smell . very balanced for an american strong . taste a sweet smoky malt that is nicely balanced with a resiny hops at the finish . it has a nice lasting flavor . mouthfeel this was my one issue with this beer . it loses carbonation quickly and with not that much to start with it is kind of a bummer . a little sticky as well but the taste makes up for a bit of this . drinkability high for an american strong ale . it does taste pretty nice . the price is up there but for a limited run it is n t too bad .,palate,0.6,1
i first had this in england when i was and fell in love with it . i still enjoy it to this day . it pours brownish black with a massive waterfall of carbonation throughout the brew . once this waterfall lets up it s black with a thick creamy white head . aroma is on tons of bready malt with some coffee and chocolate aromas . the taste actually reminds me of hard italian bread crust . there s a nice bitter finish with some coffee chocolate notes . mouthfeel is smooth creamy just excellent . the benchmark for stouts and a great beer at that .,palate,1.0,1
hmm . this sample tastes and smells a bit old but i think i still get the feeling of it . pours a bit cloudy with ample carbonation . the off white head falls quickly but lace is left with each sip . the aroma is a woody dusty hop aroma that fades quickly . not that impressive but this beer is still tasty with a good mix of peppery and bitter hops balanced with deep caramel malts . a very smooth luxurious malt backbone enhances the mouthfeel but a bitter smack of hops reminds me that i m drinking an ipa . quite enjoyable . i would definitely drink this again .,palate,1.0,1
bottle from crackedkettle vintage . look the beer pours dark black color with a medium brown head smell roasted malts coffee caramel sweet molasses hops and very very light chocolate . taste the taste follows the nose . malts old coffee caramel and very light chocolate but also some red fruits . the beer has a sharp bittersweet aftertaste . mouthfeel thin and watery body medium carbonation overall highly overrated . old coffee with almost no chocolate . thin and unbalanced . tons of better beers in this style,palate,0.4,0
poured into a tulip glass . poors a beautiful amber color with a good two inch head . the aroma is very floral with lots of grapefruit and pine backed by sweet caramel malts . this beer has an amazing mouthfeel very full and luscious super smooth . the flavor is full of fresh hops with lots of grapefruit notes of pine and slightly floral . all of this backed up by sweet caramel malts . a very balanced beer the hops are balanced perfect by the malty sweetness . great beer overall .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle into a dfh shaped pint glass . appears a brown to ruby red color with a thick off white head . the head fizzes like a pour of soda . even gives off noise that is noticeable while watching tv . head has good staying power but does n t leave much lacing . nose is very sweet . lots of toasted malts and nuts . not a lot of hop aroma if any . maybe a slight bittering note . taste is also very sweet . starts out with lots of malts moves a little more bitter and then finishes very sweet and watery . almost like a cola . a little odd but it definitely reminds me of the way a coke finishes . mouthfeel is too thin for me . light bodied with lower than expected carbonation . pretty drinkable . as it warms the mouthfeel starts to thicken up but still not at the right point . overall a decent brew but too sweet and thin for me . if you re into malt bombs go for it otherwise there s better things to pick up if you re getting new glarus .,palate,0.4,0
i was expecting more body out of this beer . i was working with the assumption that microbreweries did n t do light beers but i was wrong . northern lite is n t bad but it is n t exceptional . the head disappeared a little too fast but it was pretty smooth and did n t have too many of the awful light beer characteristics .,palate,0.4,0
oz growler into an oversized tulip glass . this one was courtesy of jhimstedt in a recent exchange . thanks for the trade jared . this pours blacker than an oil slick into the glass and is topped with thick creamy finger of milk chocolate colored head . just a magnificently robust look on this which retain with a tight finger of froth that absolutely slathers the sides of the glass with spotty lace and brown dirty looking oils that slowly slide down . the aroma smells of burnt leather smoke and roasted coffee which all surrounds a sweet and juicy core of chocolate toffee and citric fruit . leafy hops and spicy alcohol esters trail off and linger in the nostrils . the taste starts with a thick sweet base of chocolate malts and some tangier caramel notes as well which gives this a big creamy sweetness that then gives way to some dark burnt malts . hops pull up the back as well with a bitterness that works great with the roasted character that is present and also adds some pithy citric fruit flavors that get progressively darker feeling the more this warms up that mixes in and nicely compliments the sweetness of the malts . burnt finish on this with a lot of dry lingering spicy alcohol notes . the mouthfeel is full bodied with a thick and creamy feel that s a bit sharp up front but then gets much more chewy and viscous feeling as this works itself around in the mouth . that big abv gives this a satisfying beefy power to the feel yet alcohol warmth is very minimal and keeps this hugely drinkable for the size . color me impressed . this was a darn impressive debut from jester king which really swung for the fences and mostly cleared it with this monstrous russian imperial stout . while i was looking for a bit more flavor complexity out of this overall there s no doubt that this beer has the needed attitude to hang with some of the big boys out there . i will seek more of this one out . it s pretty damn good .,palate,1.0,1
pours a an orangish amber with of dense foamy white head that has great retention . the nose has notes of bready malt with citrusy grapefruit floral hop aromas . the taste is light bread floral hops faint spicy hops and faint pineapple . the mouthfeel is a little thin very dry but well carbonated . this is n t a bad beer but the mouthfeel makes each sip seem fleeting and it does n t really refresh or intrigue the palate . the flavors are there but just as quickly disappear . if it was n t so dry i d try it again .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . a it looks like a cola . there was no head whatsoever just a dark brown cola looking undercarbonated beverage . s smelled like caramel malts which i appreciated and let me hopefully anticipate the beer . t taste was off . it did n t taste like it smelled at all . it was definitely malty but had a very burnt taste . light woody aftertaste . m d very good sits well and fairly easy to drink once you get the first one down,palate,0.8,1
pours with almost no head . it s really weird to drink this out of a glass and the way it looks is a darned good reason not to drink it that way. i swear that it looks like urine . it tastes kind of skunky and metallic. to be honest i do n t expect much from a light beer and this certainly is n t the worst one out there . it s a good beer if you re looking for something cheap to get wasted on and hey it ai n t keystone light .,palate,0.7,1
imagine flat alcoholic grape soda . do n t let the first drink fool you . it almost did me . kind of refreshing first swig . but its drastically down hill from there . even my wife who prefers more fruit brews did n t care too much for this one . that says a lot .,palate,0.2,0
a hazy pale yellow with a thick white head that harkens back to its belgian style ancestors too hazy to note any carbonation s a rather dull wheaty aroma with slight citrus hints t wow way thin bitter but not hoppy more of a mustiness to it and grassy like a field during a drought m d semi easy down but why . not a great brew too thin on flavor neede more wheaty citrus too it . what gods are this a beer of .,palate,0.3,0
a pours a semi hazy goldenrod yellow under a fleeting head . plenty of carbonation can be seen rising to the top . no lacing is present . s subtle wheat funk and lemony zest . it smells light and refreshing . t nice and tart . the sourness is really low key there is also some wheaty funk . m unusual but pleasant . this beer is the epitome of a thirst quencher plenty of carbonation as well . o nothing amazing here however this is a demanding style and bells really pulled off something that should be tried if one has the option to .,palate,0.9,1
clear orangey tea colored with a firm off white head of meringue that lingers long and sends sheets up the sides of the glass . aroma has sweet phenolic yeasty notes . full and rich and silky and luscious mouthfeel leads to a semi sweet flavor that matches the nose . phenolic and yeasty bready with notes of clove . alcohol strength is well hidden . seems off style comes across as a belgian style ale .,palate,0.9,1
my wife asked me in the grocery store does n t this look like it might be good . i said no but we bought it anyway . she does n t ask for that much so what the hell . pours a pee yellow color with a big noisy fizzy soda like white head that disappears in a flash leaving nothing behind . smells like artificial lime and tastes much the same . weirdly bitter artificial lime rind flavor is about all there is here . a very weak malt presence hanging around somewhere in the back . this stuff does n t qualify as beer in my opinion . tastes very much like zima . intense overcarbonation tries to make up for the rediculously light body . it s fairly refreshing and not undrinkable but it ai n t beer . suffice it to say that i would n t recommend this to any beer lover .,palate,0.3,0
bought two of them and meant to age one but my wife really wanted to try it and . well . i was n t going to let her drink alone and i did n t have anything else . shoulda aged it probably . the appearance is not impressive . after pouring one for my wife into a snifter and getting no head whatsoever i tried a really aggressive pour into my pint glass my preferred ris glass and got only slightly better results . i m not a sucker for head like some are but this dense blackest black brew gave me nothing but some dark tan bubbles . yes it is dark and thick but it does n t look as alive as say founders kbs or some other headless stouts . smells real nice though . aromas of bitter dark chocolate toasted malt oak vanilla and . i think burnt cake whatever that means . there was a slight trace of alcohol going up the nose . i liked that . maybe an essence of elderberries but i feel like the esters were weak in the smell here . once it hits your mouth this beer is really a top of the line ris . good dark coffee chocolate roasted malts and grains a little dark fruit and vanilla near the end and great lightly hoppy bitterness to even it out . the body is heavy and boozy but it is n t overwhelmingly viscous or oily . sure drink a few of these . do n t let me stop you . one was enough for me though .,palate,0.9,1
ca n t quibble with the nice amber appearance or the lacing along the glass . the mouthfeel is nicely carbonated and almost creamy . but it s just so totally uninspired and seems to be a slightly flavored average lager . a decent crisp acidity is coupled with the dirty uninteresting hops for a slightly bitter dishwatery aftertaste . blindfolded you d think it was an american blonde . watery taste overall . clean and fine for a quick gulp but i would n t waste the caloric intake on it .,palate,0.8,1
pours a very dark brown with a beautiful frumpy tan head that sticks all over the glass . aromas a brimming over with molasses and spices like cinnamon and ginger . there s far more alcohol on the nose and far less roastiness on the nose than i normally like but the uniqueness of its spicy bouquet has completely stolen my heart . this porter tastes in order of flavor intensity like sweet molasses burnt sugar christmas spices dark chocolate and general roastiness . unlike any porter i ve ever had . intriguing stuff for sure . i m going to give this beer along with yard s spruce ale as gifts to fellow beer geeks this december .,palate,0.6,1
pours a nice clean pristine white head . again very clean and clear in the glass with gold to amber hues . quite a bit of definition on the nose some malts quite larger like in the oz mould . unfortunately it reminded me a bit too much of cubs crown . palate is a bit of a letdown no honey to speak of and quite generic flavours . carbonation levels are ok and let the beer speak so to speak . fizzy back palate and short of flavour . quite refreshing mouthfeel but you need more at a pack .,palate,0.4,0
shot gunned this while at a house party . shot gunned three of them actually but who s counting . appearance clear pale yellow . almost no head . could be mistaken for dirty water . smell aluminum dirt defeat . taste do n t really remember too much . very chuggable but aftertaste is a mixture of dog hair and morning breath . mouthfeel carbonated . mouth felt fuzzy afterward . drinkability great for house parties . well appropriate for house parties . college house parties . this is a cheap buzz drunk . will buy again .,palate,0.2,0
straw golden color with a lot of bubbles and a quickly fading head . smell is of corn and grass . taste is the same but with a slight metallic taste not my cup of tea . mouthfeel is light with lots of carbonation . this is a beer for getting drunk not for enjoying .,palate,0.6,1
beer certainly lives up to it s name pouring a clear deep garnet color topped by a thick beige head . scant carbonation . ok why the hell am i smelling potato chips in the aroma . must be all the lsd i dropped before i sampled it kidding dea kidding . truly bizarre . i ca n t smell anything past that and now i m looking about to see if my kid left some lying around . nope it s the beer . somewhere underneath that i finally get a whiff of caramel malt and that saves the smell from the lowest rating . taste is weak to the point of being non existant . i m still getting that potato essence along with malt . nothing else . mouthfeel is not too bad sharpness coming more from the carbonation than hops . not much of an aftertaste . i looked for a best before date on the label thinking maybe i got a skunky bottle but could n t find one . this is the second beer i ve sampled from this brewery and i m still convinced the best thing they have going for them is the kick ass labels . to bad what s inside does n t live up to them .,palate,0.6,1
pours very dark brown with a slight redish hue . one finger plus head and averge lace . smell is of hazelnut but is not very strong . body is thin and flat . taste is smokey with a smooth hazelnut flavor from start to finish.not a bad beer but on the light side .,palate,0.4,0
this beer pours an oily midnight black with a ever so light dark dark khaki head that quickly dissipates and laces the glass . it smells of sweet milk chocolate and dark roasted malts . it tastes very sweet . the flavors include milk chocolate light coffee possibly some oak and some vanilla . it is a little too sweet for my liking . the mouthfeel is the best aspect . like a lot of great divide s beers this one has a thick soapy mouthfeel to it that coats the mouth . it goes down smoothly but is just too sweet to drink multiples of at once . solid beer not great .,palate,0.9,1
served in a pint glass at fridge temperature . lasering on the bottle reads a . appearance nice looking hazy orange beer with substantial activity . i need to slow down the pour to prevent an overflow . the head settles to a well formed inch hat . firm and sturdy . no significant lacing . smell wow . what an interesting combination of hops chocolate and metal . no question this is intriguing . if pine needles were to be dipped in belgian chocolate then scented with noxon metal cleaner and offered as a drink you might have created this . taste hmmm . . this surprised the shit out of me as well . best described as cold rusty metal i m not sure how to proceed . it s kind of like licking chocolate from the kickstand of a bicycle in a freezing cold garage . burps echo a metallic character which makes me unhappy . as the beer opens and breathes further the metal overwhelms and takes center stage resulting in a most disappointing experience . mouthfeel drinkability not bad in the mouth it s actually quite nice . it s just that when i swallow and contemplate the gustatory experience my brain twinges . i will try this again sometime to make sure the bottle was n t tainted .,palate,0.7,1
ml bottle from a beer shop in prague czech republic . clear rebrown color big lasting creamy tan head . fresh sweet malty scent also some fruitiness . butter taste lots of red wine as well . medium bitterness . larger than medium mouthfeel . too much butter not butter scotch clear butter . for me .,palate,0.8,1
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 .,palate,0.4,0
a pours a clear golden orange color . a slight white head fizzles up and dissipates within seconds . no lacing left here and has a few very small carbonation bubbles . s smells of sweet grains with alcohol with a touch of melon . t very sweet . grains of corn and wheat mixed with warming alcohol . there are some slight fruity notes . the end is a bitter sort of chalky kind of taste . eh . m i find with sub par beers such as this one the mouthfeel usually gives them their only good qualities . good amount of carbonation and goes down smooth . d not a good taste higher abv i might not finish this .,palate,0.8,1
z . bottle from greenwood spirits bowling green ky appearance pours an opaque nearly black color into a unibroue tulip . scant head appears reluctantly even with a moderately aggressive pour fades within a couple of minutes . smell coffee and bitter chocolate aromas mix with a powerful whiff of fermented malted grains reminds me of silage . as the beer warms i detect a hint of dark tobacco like a maduro cigar wrapper . taste make sure you drink this above degrees at minimum . when colder the alcohol comes through far more than abv should in a very unpleasant cheap vodka way . when the beer warms a bit however this disappears and the beer becomes dangerously drinkable . the first hit of flavor mimics the nose with chocolate coffee and dark fermented malts . these are closely followed by oranges strangely reminiscent of curacaos in a witbier and a mustardy spiciness from the hops . aftertaste is mostly coffee and chocolate but with whiffs of tobacco occasionally revisiting . mouthfeel warming and a bit tingly after awhile as the kicks in . moderately firm but more like a dry stout thicker porter than an imperial . thus i have to give it a for deviating from the style despite liking the way this beer s mouthfeel fits with its other characteristics . drinkability final thoughts as i mentioned earlier at the proper temperature this is a dangerously drinkable brew especially during the cold months . complex with layers of flavor that set it apart from the common stout its smoothness and lighter body make it drinkable enough for me to sip a few over a couple of hours . highly recommended .,palate,0.6,1
draft . st. paul summer fest . poured an opaque hued orange with no head . some citrus notes in the nose alond with rind . the initial sip is all hops in my opinion with very little malt backbone . it just felt a little underbalanced to me . just bitter from start to finish . mouthfeel was medium . hate to knock a local brewpub but this was just not that good .,palate,0.8,1
victory helios is a very sparkling pretty clear pale golden ale with lots of particles . it has a huge fluffy white head that has outstanding retention . there are lots of bananas in the aroma with notes of lemon and phenol . it smells fruity and funky . it has a lively medium body that starts a little heavy on the tongue and becomes very light at the squeaky dry finish . it has a very phenolic flavor overall . there is a little herbal bitterness and something earthy in there but it s hard to notice everything is overpowered by the taste of band aids . a long band aid finish lingers . yech . band aid juice .,palate,0.7,1
popped into the ole hg today before catching a film at the nickelodeon across the street . it s been severely muggy and hot out so i felt a wheat was in order . well hg s wheat was served too cold as usual and was plunked down with a tiny cm spotty head and a bit of haze from the chill . . otherwise your basic unfiltered yellow the head left some lacing as i drank it down rather quickly i might add . smells of malt lemon wheat and some mild citrus hops . basic . this is pretty much a classic american wheat . lots of wheat and a touch of lemon zest add a refreshing quality to this slightly watery beer . malt and caramel round things off with a certain rough grainy flavor that contributes some character . citrus hops smooth things out and tie em all up nice and pretty . the carbonation is tingly but full in the mouth while still being low enough to gulp this beer . like almost all of hg s beers this wheat plays it safe but this one is actually one of their better beers . it could be the heat but i drank it down pretty darn fast . try it on a hot summer day and see if it doesnt convert you .,palate,0.9,1
reviewed on a napkin during a visit on . i only recently found the motivation to submit the review . a black as night with no head or lacing . s bouquet is somewhat reserved . coffee ad vanilla are delightfully presented but a tad shy . t quite dry with heaping doses of coffee and vanilla . i woul n t mind a bit more sweetness in this . m medium body with a touch of co . much too thin for the style . d a good shot at what is probably their first attempt . as with their dipa the recipe could use a bit of tweaking in this case the body higher mash temp may help and the dryness more caramel and chocolate malts . despite this it is quite enjoyable and worth a spot on your sample paddle .,palate,0.4,0
a cloudy yellowy orange body with no visible carbonation and a quarter finger head . s very citrusy . zesty with some hops in there too . smells really nice and inviting . t kinda yeasty musty funky bitter at the end and citrusy . not as great as the aroma . m smooth . medium bodied . bubbly on the tongue . d that musty sort of taste really holds this back as a repeater . if you can get through that it could be worth returning to .,palate,0.8,1
poured from a oz bottle into my pilsner glass . clear burnt umber body with ochre highlights and a small buff head with superior retention and a breadboard patchwork of lacing . toffee pecans and wheat bread aromatics . just a faint touch of diacetyl but it is n t too obtrusive . malt bread crust and a lightly bitter coffee note on the palate . the finish is grainy and fairly dry with a subtle nuttiness which persists . light bodied with adequate carbonation rather thin . ca n t hold a candle to the better versions of the style but i would n t go so far to say that it is mediocre a decent casual lager perfect for watching the game or whatever .,palate,0.4,0
poured from a bottle into a tripel karmeliet tulip my go to tulip for many beers . a bright but hazy yellow beer capped with a finger of frothy snow white head . a ton of carbonation can be seen through the glass sustaining the dense head for a good long while . when you think of a tripel this looks pretty much like what you should expect . pretty typical nose for a tripel spicy and fruity accompanying a yeasty bread scent . some tropical fruit banana and mango in there with a feint citrus note . taste follows the nose nicely with the spice upfront in the form of coriander with the fruitiness finishing the beer dry . the fairly high abv is hidden very well . the best part of drinking the beer is the mouthfeel . medium bodied beer combined with very active and tight carbonation combines to create an exceptionally creamy beer . really delicious beer that s smooth and easy to drink .,palate,1.0,1
just to be clear i m reviewing guinness draught in a plastic coated glass bottle with the harp logo on the front . i really do n t get why there are so many different guinnesses . a very black beer with a creamy off white head . low aroma of roasted malt . taste is thin a charcoal flavor with a slight fruitiness and some sourness . very smooth mouthfeel . dry finish . low carbonation . this version of guinness is thin but drinkable .,palate,0.9,1
wow what a disappointment . i like troegs this is the first brew i ve tried from them that i did n t like . beer is just thin . does n t look like a stout pours dark brown with a thin light tan head . smell was weak mild coffee roast with background of sweet malts but nothing stood out . tasted weak no full flavors . the mouthfeel was the worst almost watered down . more like a cheap lager style .,palate,0.3,0
more black than brown ipa review poured from a ounce bottle into a pint glass a pours a very dark brown bordering on opaque black . there is a foamy white tan head of about one finger which fades to a cap over a few minutes leaving little little lacing . s the smell is sweet and fruity . there are tropical fruit smells mango and peach . there is a bit of sweet and piney hops in the background . t the taste continues the tropical fruits i noticed in the smell but they are slightly more subdued . there is a large dose of pine flavor which provides a lot of bitterness . the bitterness and the fruitiness are fairly complementary although the pine tends to overwhelm the fruit . there are notes of caramel with light hints of roasted malts . m the mouthfeel is delightful . fairly thick for an ipa almost creamy with mild carbonation . o a fruity ipa with a bitter hop backbone . lighter in taste than the color suggests .,palate,1.0,1
this beer is more watery than busch . i really could n t discern a taste from it . it poured a transparent bright yellow with a bone white head that disappeared quickly . it smelled like carbon dioxide with a hint of cereal malt . when it came to taste i could n t taste a damn thing . i grabbed a bag of cheezy poofs since i did n t want to sit around drinking what appeared to be yellow carbonated water . it went well with the cheezy poofs .,palate,0.8,1
this has to be one of the most drinkable barleywines ive ever had . more like an imperial ipa in flavor . extremely hoppy. almost too hoppy lol . nice malty touch not overpowering however . the balance is definately more towards the hops . fruity alcohol overtones what can ya expect from a plus percent brew . enjoy at your own risk i learned my lesson with this and a few other similar brews on my st . cheers . . . .,palate,0.6,1
this must be a different beast on tap because my bottle was nothing to write home about . looks like a nice winter warmer a nice deep amber color . smells of funky lemon and spice just doesnt smell right to me . flavor is overloaded with spices nutmeg cinnamon all the jazz . it s just abit much for me . but hey the girlfriend liked it and she has a good palate for beer go figure .,palate,0.7,1
huge three finger head with a slow and easy pour . it fades to a thin cover but leaves a lot of lacing on its way down . orange copper moderately hazy body . the aroma is a very nice very slightly sour citrus and cherry blend . it s very light and inviting . the taste is really all over . initially snappy sweet the alcohol shows up a little on the hot side almost immediately after that . it finishes with a slightly stale almost medicinal bitterness . not the greatest especially because the aroma is so pleasant . surprisingly thin highly carbonated and refreshingly drying . i can see why this is a traditionally had in the summer months . the flavor is the only thing that s slightly sub par . other than that a pretty good beer .,palate,0.9,1
thanks to brew crew for hookin it up . poured into a pint glass . a pours a hazy golden straw color kinda watery with about a finger of foam that fades quickly leaving little lacing around the glass . not very appetizing . s smells of creamy bread and not much else . hops are present but barely noticeable . kinda earthy if anything . t hints of cream vanilla and a little bit of spice . m probably the best thing this beer has to offer . very smooth with just a little bit of unwanted bitterness and carbonation . d i would drink it if poured for me but probably would not purchase it .,palate,0.8,1
a rich colour with a strong reddish hue . very little carbonation . taste is non aggresive and pleasant with a bit of a sweet overtone and some caramel notes . not too complicated but a pleasant experience overall . goes down quite easily in part because of the low carbonation .,palate,0.6,1
opaque nutmeg color . swarm of tiny bubbles shoot to the top when poured dissipated quickly . at first it has a half centimeter high head then it subsides to about an th of a centimeter high head . has a slight taste of plum and rhubarb that is well balanced with the hoppiness . coppery and fruity smells . smooth finish leaving a nice tinge of subtle hops with a viscous after feel . i recommend this beer but i payed a decent amount for it and would only buy it again if other true barley wines were not on hand . however it is highly enjoyable and a must try . happy sippin .,palate,1.0,1
a golden color with a finger of white head that disappears in a moment . s faint hops and very faint malt so balanced that you have to strain to smell anything until room temperature when it does n t taste at all good anymore . a bit of corn and very faint barley . t not much there . much like the nose faint malt and faint hops but an unpleasant corn vegetal aftertaste that lingers longer than i d like . like the flavor that s faint in a good pilsner but in this it s amplified a lot . too much . m like carbonated water . no body at all . d one could drink tons of this it s better than the average macro but . there are much better lagers out there . try victory . or jw dundee s even .,palate,0.3,0
can into a tulip . weird huh . hazy dark brown sugar color . lumpy dense head . pretty nice appearance . smells citrusy hoppy malty sweet and fruity . caramel is in there and slight hint of spoiled milk . not a huge aroma but it has it s complexity . malt is somewhat dominant . flavor is very juicy . taste a little sweet combined with a nice citrus character . wonderfully smooth to drink . still has a small hop bite that lasts after you swallow . nothing too overboard but i feel like there s something missing . maybe just a little more hops to balance out that sweetness . does n t taste much like an ipa it s more of an apa . the mild carbonation make this beer even easier to drink . mouthfeel is just about right not too thin . great drinkability .,palate,1.0,1
pours with a short creamy tan head that hangs out forever as a thick film over a deep brown body with orange edges . plenty of carbonation present . great lacing . light citric aroma touch of peppermint and then licorice root comes through as it warms . flavor is of black licorice candy with a touch of ginger and honey . fruitcake like candy candied fruit comes through as it warms . mouthfeel is incredibly smooth and creamy almost reminded me of a nearly flat ginger ale with more depth body . big points on drinkability this would be a lot of fun on draft and if you ever need to choke down grandma s fruitcake just pour one of these to pair with it it would make it taste good .,palate,1.0,1
thanks to omgshesaboy for two of these . tossed into a nonic pint glass with a friendly pour a dark brown almost burgundy . two fingers of puffy head quickly sinks like her namesake ship leaving behind a rocky coast of lacing on the glass . a whiff and hello roast . light earthy hops . burnt vanilla . yeah burnt vanilla . my nose not yours . a sip is full with a smooth mineral body carbonation slowly builds on the tongue . warm but thin enough to be refreshing . roast really hits in the middle some bitter chocolate and coffee grain a great acidic tangy bitterness sticks to your mouth through the finish . this is a super drinkable porter . tops . should make a pit stop in cleveland sometime to try it on tap .,palate,1.0,1
from past notes oz bottle poured into a pint glass . a reddish brown color with a thin white head . some lacing . s some rye and hops spice coming at you . a fruity aroma as well . also toasted malts maybe a little caramel . t it tastes like a sam adams beer that is for sure . which is not a bad thing necessarily but i was hoping for a little bit more here . toasted malts a little citrus flavor with the rye and hops coming in nicely . m thick creamy mouthfeel . notes standard rye ale you would expect from sam adams . has a lot of similar tastes to a few of their other lines . could have done it up a bit more .,palate,0.8,1
appearance hazy apricot nice head that fades quickly . great lacing . fruits on the palate and not enough malt . maybe some coconut . i was immediately turned off of this one and did n t spend the time to investigate . something a bit off about this one possibly because it needs more of everything but fruit and alcohol . it does have a nice creamy mouthfeel but a bit too much syrup everything else needs a good bit of work . certainly does n t stick to the style .,palate,0.8,1
poured from the bottle anice amber brown color with a rocky soft off white head that receded quickly and left a small ring that was fed by the carbonation . smell was of sweet bready buscuity malt small amount of carmel and a hint of some dark fruit . taste was smooth sweet dark buscuit and caramel malt small hint of hops . mouthfeel is smooth with a very lively carbonation . drinkability is wonderful such a nice sweet balanced malty dopplebock very sessionable .,palate,0.6,1
pours a very light hued yellow with sort of an amber twinge to it . large fizzy head with minimal retention . sheets of lacing . the smell is sweet buttery apricots . . the smell reminds me of adjunct corn sweetness . no hop profile to speak of at all . . this tastes like a heavily toned down pyramid apricot and not in a good way . notes of apricot and some sweetness due to residual sugars . watery and suffering from a complete lack of bitterness this brew comes off as completely unfocused to me . mouthfeel is on point for the style light bodied airy and extremely carbonated . overall the price is a bonus for a bomber . not to enjoyable for me at least . is this the of craft brews .,palate,0.8,1
pours a hazy deep orange copper with a monstrous beige head . i must have poured this one too quickly . be aware when you pour this i had to wait for more than minutes to be able to taste this one . also be careful of the large chunks of sediment near the end of the pour . aroma is a mix of sour apples musty yeast and white grapes . flavor is pretty interesting . some light apple lemon and a lot of horseblanket must flavors with an acidic finish . somewhat reminiscent of a hefe profile . i did n t really notice much rye in the flavor . mouthfeel is slick and smooth with moderate carbonation body is medium . overall an interesting beer that i found quite refreshing but somewhat disappointed by the fact that the rye was hidden .,palate,0.9,1
a filtered clear and bubbly golden amber with a robust fluffy white head slow dissipation mellow bubbles a bit sluggish . i m surprised to smell some sweet caramel scented malt first tangy metallic fruity hop bite subtle lemmon and corriander subtle pepper with some minor hair perm like chemy aroma . this one is very fruity in flavor juicy fruit like hop flavor honey sweet malt provides a unique american twist on the belgian pale the yeastie tanginess is pretty nice mellow and mild with good balance . the finish ha sa very nice dry peppery edge and very light and crisp . this one feels really good and it keeps thing interesting . the yeast flavor is not nearly as complex as i would like or excpect from a real belgian ale the yeast flavor and complexity is always the key to the belgian style and most american brewers just do n t have it with the exception of only a few . a belgian ale with training wheels .,palate,0.9,1
appearance pours a clear copper with huge white frothy head that remains . leaves a coat of lace on my glass . smell yeasty and warm horse trough like . slight notes of sweetness but this is overcome by a macro lager type sour cooked vegetable smell . taste interesting . bready malts go down smoothly to reveal a long lasting hop bitterness . hops just will not dissipate they leave quite a memorable bite . overall drinkable but too much like a bmc to waste the extra couple of bucks on for a sixer .,palate,0.9,1
aromas of bready malt and dark fruit characteristics with raisins being the most prominent of those flavors . it has more of a sweet berry and fruit malt flavor in the nose then really anything else . the taste follows the nose with sweet malty and dark fruit flavors being the most notable in the taste . the raisins also seem to be the flavor that stands out the most especially in the finish . not dark or heavy raisin flavors but lighter golden sweeter tastes . no yeast or hop character worth mentioning . fairly sweet with caramel and brown sugar initially and finishes with a slight belgian clove spice yeast character . the mouthfeel is perfect for the style adequately carbonated and finished silky and creamy . this beer overall is pretty good it is my first lost abby beer . nothing outstanding or epic but good . looking forward to sampling more in the very near future .,palate,1.0,1
a solid stout . nothing to write home about but still quite enjoyable . appearance poors an extremely dark brown almost black.the smallish head around of an inch is a light brown . the head disapated in around a minute i would ve liked it to hang around for a while longer. smell the smell of this beer is easily it s greatest attribute . sweet creamy scents are the first obvious smell followed by dark chocolate and roasted coffee . delightful . i could spend all day sniffing this beer . taste at first a rich creamy flavor with some hints of chocolate . coffee flavors appear and begin to dominate the other tastes . finish is nice and long with plenty of coffee and dark chocolate flavor . the taste is strong but not as bitter as a lot of stouts . i could see this being a good beer to introduce a person to stouts outside of guiness . mouthfeel the weakest part of the beer . it lacks the thickness and smoothness that i like in a stout . it s very thin and light . it fails to meet up to the expectations set by the smell . drinkability oddly enough even though the mouthfeel was n t what i wanted i think it makes this beer much easier to drink . it s not as heavy in my stomach as most stouts and i could see polishing off a sixer with little trouble . over all i was impressed by this beer . i m probably in the minority but i ve never been a big fan of this brewery s other offerings . with that in mind i was halfway expecting to dislike this beer . what a pleasant surprise it was to open it up and let that smell hit my nose . this will probably never be one of my favorites but i will buy it and drink it again .,palate,0.6,1
a completely black beer with a thin mocha head . boris is a thick almost to the point of sludgy beer with a roasted malt taste with a noticeable but background hop presences . the oatmeal comes into play as a slight cookie taste . overall it s a great beer that worthy of a try .,palate,0.6,1
kudos to spoetzl for being ballsy enough to try something this different . the very idea of this brew shouts texas . i m a native texan and a beer lover but this is the most difficult to drink beer i ve ever put lips to . the smoky aroma was evocative of a tantalizing backyard bbq wafting my direction but that merely hinted at the in yo face smokiness of the brew itself . and that s where the pleasure ended . this is the first beer in all my beer swillin life in which i could n t get through an entire bottle before i had to quit . the deep smoke flavor was over powering and off putting while the after taste was cloying as hell i swear i could still taste it an hour later . not pleasant . a for effort and creativity but the taste is an f this brew is not for me .,palate,0.2,0
i got this bottle in trade . it s a pint hinged stopper bottle . a there s just something about the way dark beers look that is very appealing . it pours a deep brown with an off white head that stays on the surface . the bottle looks cool too . s the smell is nice . caramelly slight earthy leather tones . t i was expecting great things in this department from what i heard from others but was disappointed . there is a nice caramel undertone but the prevailing taste i got was just bitterness . oddly its still not the worst tasting beer i ve ever had . m dark beers always feel good in the mouth . this one isnt super smooth but the feel is good . d frankly this didnt make me want to go looking for more of this beer . like many of the others i ve had it was an expansion of my taste base but i would probably pass on it were it offered again .,palate,0.8,1
poured from a oz bottle purchased when back at home in lincoln nebraska . a copper rust color with a murky low clarity still very appealing with a strong pour about an inch of super dense off white head . s yeasty with aromas of freshly baked bread slight raisen sweetness and subtle earthy hop tones t god i missed this beer . nice biscuit maltiness nice pop of yeasty goodness slight dark bakers chocolate and all of the sweetness is balanced with earthy mossy hops . very well balanced . m a bit watery for my tastes but the taste makes you forget about it being slightly thin . d yes please . i only grabbed a pack and wo n t go back to lincoln for at least months my mistake . i could drink this by the gallon if it was n t fairly big . abv . hold friends and family this beer is one of the few things i miss about lincoln . great sessionable beer brewery and this is their best offering as far as i am concerned .,palate,0.6,1
while the recipe for this beer has potential the result is syrupy and heavy giving credence to the notion that even the best recipe ideas can go south if the beer is allowed to boil down too much . appearance pours a rich dark brown with a long lasting head and good lacing on the glass . smell yum . chocolate . maple . everything is as advertised but one gets the sense that from here on out everything will be too much . taste and so it is . the chocolate while possessing a fine taste is cloying and is not balanced with the other malts in the beer . backing off on this a tad and allowing the other malts to mingle would have gone a long way in balancing this brew out . the maple is also overdone . there should be just a hint here . mouthfeel again heavy syrupy rather than creamy . the carbonation is really quite good there just needs to be a lot of it to cut through the syrup . drinkability i could only get one down and this is actually a good tasting beer . while seemingly a paradox this beer is an example of how less is more can often work with beers of this style .,palate,0.4,0
a pours a light copper color with a mid to low level of carbonation . s has a robust malt smell with a hint of honey and hops . t i usually do n t go for an ipa this delicate but the combination of a hearty scottish style maltiness coupled with a blend of cascade and challenger hops is a symphony in my mouth . this strikes me as a very mild ipa with more of an emphasis on flavors and drinkability than intensity . quite amazing . m has a very thin texture to it definitely filtered . d i have often over looked drinkability when it comes to ipa s and this beer has made me re evaluate that opinion . its high drinkability really allows its depth and complexities to manifest into great taste .,palate,0.4,0
poured from ounce bottle into pint glass . a medium to dark amber almost no head but what little bubbling there was at the edge of the glass managed to leave a slight bit of lacing s there was nearly no aroma and what was there was nothing distinctive t good malt hop balance with pleasantly surprising bitter finish m far too thin and too little carbonation in this sample a bit of a sticky finish d though it will not be mistaken for a world class brew this one is easy to suck down since it is thin and flavorful without the sticky finish it would score a half tick higher,palate,0.4,0
got ta love a . abv wheat . . pours a bright yellow . minimal head . a very nice a aroma of sweet wheat malt . waaay too much carbonation . very fizzy in the mouth . the sweet wheat aroma is not evident in the taste . .more of a mild lemony spriziness . not an enjoyable beer . had a sample of it at the liqour store and it tasted better then . .there are a lot of better american wheat ales beginning with pyramid hefe . .,palate,0.3,0
a friend of mine gave me this beer so i have no idea what store carries it or what it costs . it comes in a oz green glass bottle with no freshness date . the beer pours a clear pale gold color that made a finger bubbly white head that lasted about a minute and left a decent amount of spotty lacing on the glass . there s not much to smell here just a slight grainy malty sweetness mixed in with a little bit of funk . the taste is mainly grainy sweetness with a bit of hop bitterness kicking in halfway through . not enough quality malt flavor for me and what hop flavor there was did n t really taste all that good . nothing memorable here just a so so tasting euro pale lager . the mouthfeel was the best part and totally unexpected . instead of being weak and watery this beer is actually smooth and creamy with only moderate carbonation . the aftertaste was a bit bitter and also a little metallic . at just . abv there is n t much alcoholic taste and they are pretty easy to drink but i do n t think i would want more than one at a sitting if i had something else in the fridge .,palate,0.8,1
appearance is jet black with a frothy coffee colored head . aroma is seriously chocolately but also gives you a sense of creme brulee as well as a woodsy oak hickory note . the taste puts milk chocolate up front and there s a sense of lactose in the middle . it finishes with a zesty zing thanks to the cayenne pepper think mexican chocolate . the booze is definitely noticeable but not in the way . mouthfeel is super creamy and silky smooth . drinkability is good enough but the over the top flavor started to get tough to get a little tiresome at the end of the bomber . definitely recomended but i d prefer to share a bomber of this and not dirnk it all myself due to the intense flavor . the cayenne pepper really takes over your mouth after a pint .,palate,1.0,1
the creamy smooth texture and body reminded me a lot of guiness . but unlike guiness this beer has flavor . chocolate malt and a slight hop bitterness linger below the overall coffee creaminess while the alcohol contributes a nice warming mouth feel .,palate,0.6,1
from a bomber into a sam adams glass . it pours quite dark as the name suggests . held up to the light nothing gets through . this is pretty damn close to being not dark brown but actually black . has a stout like dense head . nice . the smell is a blast of hops and nothing else which was stunning considering the color of this beer . i get my hopes up that there actually is a beer this dark that lets the hops be the star . the flavor is quite complex . it has a brown ale nuttiness to it but the hops take over at the back end of each sip . they do n t compete at all . this has a lot going on and each sip is sort of a little adventure to identify flavors from different styles . this is right on point with how i would expect a black ipa to act . the flavor has it all . the mouthfeel was a little lacking if only because the carbonation on my bottle was a little low . my second glass from the bomber was more flavorful because it had warmed but had flattened a little bit . i m not sure if this was a problem with my bottle or if it s a characteristic of the beer in general so i ll grade it as i had it . perhaps i ll update with my next bottle which will hopefully be soon . i could have kept going with this beer but the bomber was a pretty good serving considering the complexity of the flavor and the abv . superb offering from a brewer i had never tried before .,palate,0.6,1
presentation oz brown pop top with classic sa label appearance hazy golden orange with a tiny bit of sediment in suspension decent stark white head which soon fades to a thick film and retains fairly well smell sharp crisp wheat notes up front followed by strong orangey citrus and maybe just a hint of caramel malt . very mild spice as well taste distinct wheaty goodness backed with a a little bit of tart lemon rind and finishing with a kick of spicy bitterness from the grains of paradise . i ca n t really say what it is but this beer just does n t really come together for me . it s like wheat bam then tart then spice it s like three separate ingredients the beer does n t feel put together very well . mouthfeel light medium with a tart crisp finish drinkability i really do n t crave another of these this certainly would n t be a lawnmower beer for me conclusion just kind of unsorted also kind of an odd bitterness on the finish . i tried this a year or two ago and was n t a huge fan . now that i m reviewing it . i m still not .,palate,0.8,1
vintage . finally got to try this very hyped beer and for an affordable price at usd for a approx . oz bottle a dark dark dark red with a creamy beige head . s oak vanilla honey portwine fruit t bitter chocolate vanilla cream brown sugar cherries . m smooth as silk but liquid is very thick and creamy . low carbonation . this is hands down one of the best beers i ve ever had the pleasure to sample . very filling tho and sharing a small bottle among people were just perfect . if you can ever get hold of this little beauty do not hesitate . highly recommended .,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle best by nov . yes just a bit after the best by range but it had been kept refrigerated for a while and should n t justify yet another infected offering from duck rabbit . this is really getting old guys . get your stuff together . generally i would not rate an infected bottle of beer but this has happened to me on countless occasions with this brewery that they need to be called out on it . luckily in this case the infection mostly manifests itself in the appearance and not quite as much in the aroma or flavor ie . it is not totally sour . here we go . pours brown with head . takes for ever to pour and even longer for the head to subside enough to drink . tons of lacing but no surprise since the beer starts as almost all head . aroma is nutty herbal and grainy maybe a touch of chocolate some oxidation cardboard musty . fair strength . flavor is nutty a bit of caramel and toffee and that signature duck rabbit tang not necessarily a good thing . mouthfeel is thin to medium with strong carbonation . would love to try this at its best but this is the second time i ve had this happen with their brown ale along with their porter milk stout and baltic porter so this is not an isolated incident . the southampton alt i had earlier today was even older and was in so much better shape . i really want to love duck rabbit cuz when they are on they are great but the quality control issues really need to be dealt with but this has been going on for a few years so we ll just see .,palate,0.6,1
being of fan of bocks i was fully prepared to love this ubiquitous doppelbock . i bought a four pack a week or so before christmas my kids had great fun hanging the little plastic rams on our tree . you know i m not sure if i just got a couple of bad bottles or if this style is just not for me but the first bottle out i quite liked . it was kind of sweet and malty smelled great felt nice going down quite satisfying . then the next bottle was entirely disappointing . there was a slightly funky smell to it and an even funkier taste . bottle was the same . i could n t bring myself to even open bottle . did i finally experience skunked beer . i thought that was more common in highly hopped beers . at for the four pack i hate to try it again for fear of wasting my hard earned beer money .,palate,0.8,1
a heavenly golden hazy color . bit on the carrot side . pure white head is depleting rapidly but leaving on a nice set of lace on the side . the head is actually staying at a health inch on the top of the beer . s yeasty . sort of grassy with notes of honey and orange peel . t honey metallic flavor jumps right out . herbal and a bit fruity . aftertaste is very grassy and dirty . uncharacteristic bitterness lingers long after the sip . m smooth and medium bodied . d i do n t necessarily care for golden belgian ales and i did n t care for this one . it certainly was n t a proper representation of the style and the dirty sensation the hops left was n t a positive .,palate,0.8,1
a a bright orange clouded beer with little to no head and no lacing . s the nose is very unusual . sweet syrupy and honey like . the juniper is perceivable . t very sweet with a little bit of underlying farmhouse muskiness . chai tea shows up on the finish . m very little carbonation . very full syrupy body . d quite sweet and syrupy but not too sticky . this beer is full bodied and pretty heavy .,palate,0.8,1
a straw in color and crystal clear . head is fizzy and white and quickly dissipates . the is plenty of lacing . s aroma is fairly prevalent but is fairly simple with limes being the one note . t very dry but dominated by a lime flavor that leaves something to be desired . m thin body with plenty of carbonation . one of the better aspects of this brew . d i have always felt that american breweries tend to do a poor job with german styles and this brew supports my generalization . it is n t a bad beer but it is n t a good one either and certainly not to style . there are a few other good examples of american pilsners out there and i would recommend seeking them out instead of wasting resources on this one .,palate,0.8,1
a maltier version of the pilsner . and i ve seen it out maybe every six months so if you see it get out . nose malty apple and bright . a bit of a pie and some citrus floral as the kicker . pretty sweet but not annoying . the malt is well back but the beer still has a nice light body . the palate is a great balance of all that and a nice honey quality in the background . great beer . best i ve had by them . fyi i did n t get the chance of having it but they also make a bock . which is they re darkest beer . i have very high hopes . get it if you come across it .,palate,1.0,1
a beautiful . perfectly clear a finger of pillowy head that lasts quite well . light golden and bubbly . s wow . banana clove a hint of pine raw cashew cane sugar honey . smells wonderful . t sweet and a tiny bit spicy with tons of honey like flavors even sweet cream like flavors . finish is fruity and alcoholic with some phenolics and a lot of esters . m creamy smooth medium bodied and clean with a little hint of warming at the end . d you may want to share this with someone but it is wonderful .,palate,0.6,1
classic . great stuff on a random basis too much and i get sick of it fast . dark rich creamy with little fizz and plenty of head and lace . a black as night . not much transperacy . s not very fragrant smells of coffee and chocolate . t i like it nice and cold some like it warmer though . very tasty chewy brew . tastes like coffee and hersheys bars with a hint of nutty ness . good as an irish car bomb shot jameson whiskey part baileys dropped in a glass of guiness tastes like a coffee drink or milkshake . m not much fizz easy drinking if you like it . d drinkable on occasion i ca n t drink it on a regular basis but it s damn good during the cold winter months .,palate,0.6,1
fl oz . bottle into pint glass . a pours light orange golden very clean lookin very white full head . great lacing . s very sweet hops and lots of sweet citrus grapefruit very sweet . t first smooth with a kick of fresh hopiness with very sweet pine like flavour . m not very full . good hops through out . d for a standard ipa good . the body kind off dies after the first few sips . the smoothness drinkability is what makes this one worth having more than one . really fresh hops makes for a good summertime treat .,palate,0.6,1
poured at cellar temp in mini ale glass multiple times a dark copper nice lacing little head great carbonation s very strong piney aroma boozy t very spicy nutmeg cinnamon allspice ginger this is like a pumpkin ale without the pumpkin well spiced christmas ale,palate,0.6,1
an amber color with a thin white head that disappears shortly after it is served . the retention and lacing is good on this and the smell consists of grains caramel and grapefruit . the taste starts out with a little sweetness followed by some grapefruit and than more malts come in at the finish along with a hint of floral hops . the mouthfeel is a smooth and very easy to drink and overall this is a nicely well balanced and well made brew .,palate,1.0,1
a served in a ml bottle . this was an opaque dark brown with a thin dark tan head . very interesting looking but i m not sure how appealing . s helfty smokey nose with a little bit of spiciness under it . the maltiness gets covered up a bit but that might just be part of the style . t m trying to get past the smokey flavor which tastes a little like a hickory grilled steak you get some malt sweetness . the smoke flavor itself adds a spicy bite on top of it all . there may be some hops in there cutting the heavy maltiness but i ca n t tell for sure . mouthfeel is thick but not sticky which is very nice . d i would n t be able to drink many of these not because it was very strong in alcohol but i feel the smoke was a little overwhelming for me . found this at stateline liquors in md . first review for this beer please correct me on availability and alcohol if known,palate,0.9,1
i had a pint of this c est what . . it was brewed by county durham brewery specifically for the bar . aroma faint but citrusy . i smell peaches too . looks bright clear golden yellow . small white head . good retention lacing . taste very citrusy especially considering that this is an esb . bready biscuity malt characteristics . green apples . moderate hop bitterness but it s noticeable . mouthfeel very fine very subtle carbonation . light medium bodied . overall i would say that this beer has it s qualities best appreciated in the warmer seasons . not what i am used to in an esb it tasted more american than british .,palate,0.9,1
brown black in color with a medium body . awesome aromas of coffee waffle cone and bakers chocolate . it starts out subtle and smooth on the palate and then delivers in a big way on the promise of the aroma with an explosion of flavor on the finish . overall an excellent beer i wish was available year round .,palate,0.6,1
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 .,palate,0.3,0
a pours a cloudy murky dark brown color like tootsie rolls slight reddish hue as the light hits it two finger width head medium lacing . this is a pretty ugly beer . s very strong malt smell with hints of toffee and a little tiny bit of dark fruits some earthy notes with a little yeasty characteristic overall though the malt pretty much overpowers much of the other aromas . t sweet chalky malt up front subtle and boy do i mean subtle but very nice flavors of chocolate and roasted coffee round out the back end with a nice roasty bitterness that lingers on the back of the tongue . again the malt overpowers much of the other flavors as they try to break through . the coffee and chocolate notes are very tasty but so light that they barely register on the tongue after it s been assaulted by the initial malt bomb . m medium light body very smooth with slight carbonation dry finish that allows the flavors to open up along the middle of the palate this helps bring forth the chocolate and coffee notes near the end but it s just not enough to push through the malt . also this has absolutely no boozy hint at all . for . it covers up the alcohol exceptionally well . o this was a very underwhelming brew . it had some interesting characteristics but overall it was just too dry and lightly flavored and the yeasty malt is so overpowering that it covers up the delicious chocolate and coffee notes that reside just below the surface . it has the potential for greatness but gets muddled down by an unbalanced flavor . for a bottle cl i do n t think i ll ever be getting this again .,palate,0.8,1
pours a dark brown black with minimal head . thanks to iconoklaztor for trading me this one . smells like corn nuts . maybe a little grape juice . definitely not like any porter i ve ever had . tastes like . stale coffee . a little asparagus going on . i m getting a lot from this beer but none of it is all that good . this beer leaves a terrible aftertaste that is hard to wash out . uniuqe but not recommended .,palate,0.3,0
poured a ruby brown in color with no head . smell is all malt and a little off . taste is much the same . not sure what the flavor is but it strikes me as a bit stale . like cheap malts were used in the production of this beer . this strikes me as rather close to your basic bmc . not much going on here . smooth but tough to finish . not very enjoyable i ll move on .,palate,0.8,1
clear and brown with ample carbonation . a foamy head rises and drops immediately leaving the thinnest of rings and a little island of film . throws off a lot of sweet malt characteristics tempered by some flowery hops that appear to be noble . not bad . the flavor is dominated by the malts with only the slightest bitter to balance . the floral character is still there but it does n t act to balance as it did in the smell . but remains separate and aloof up on the palate . overall not a bad flavor but more incohesive than complex . a little watery for my taste and well off the style which is supposed to full bodied . drinks smooth due to it being really thin for the style but still delivers german beer flavors . but if you want german beers they re just as readily available as their knock offs from mexico . go get yourself a true german dark beer .,palate,0.4,0
my perspective of russian imperial stouts must me skewed a little bit since i m used to drinking storm king stout and old rasputin but this was still a wonderful beer . black in color with a head that is about an eighth of an inch and diminishes to a very thin layer . aroma of chocolate and coffee and the sweet taste of raisins come through in the taste .,palate,1.0,1
a i would say this looks like more like a brown color than amber but what do i know . decent head . s hops upfront with a malty backbone very nice . t reverse of aromas . malty upfront with a nice but not overpowering hop bitterness near the end . m great mouth feel . very smooth and not over carbonated . it s not too thin as ambers can sometimes be . d pretty good considering alcohol and taste factors . i would worry about filling up on this beer though . it s happened with other rogues as well .,palate,1.0,1
fl oz bottle served in a pint glass reviewed live a pours a dark transparent golden color . the head is fairly creamy fingers and retention is poor . s resinous pine dank hops foot funk caramel toasted malt . really off puting but i m interested . t i m not sure which hops variety the brewers used but it s got an odd foot note to it but it works somehow . really sweet caramel and malt are directly offset by bitter hops and grapefruit . almost has a savory feel to it . m light smooth and wet . not right for the style . d i would n t have this beer again but it s not bad . it s got some odd flavors that seem to work ok with the beer as a whole .,palate,0.4,0
the liquid is clear pale yellow the white foam sinks quickly down to a thin white lid . the smell is malty and a bit dry with notes of hay white bread and some almost unnoticeable aroma hops . the taste is first very mild with some sweet malt and then a sour bitterness emerges together with some alcohol and a grapefruit like fruit flavour . the aftertaste is easy going with a somewhat sweet bread like malty taste paired with a simple bitterness . the carbonation is ok with some big bubbles but it gets stale very quick . i found this beer as another typical mediterranean quencher not bad but not exceptional in any way either .,palate,0.4,0
i poured into a pint glass to two fingers of head . this beverage is amber in color . the hops are very faint . i can smell the bready malt quite easily along with some faint rye . the taste is kind of weak . i get some hops bitterness upfront and it is followed by the sweet malt . it is average at best . cheers .,palate,0.8,1
appearance slightly hazy lemon yellow with active carbonation . billowing head that fizzled quickly . spotty lace . smell sweet malt with a yeasty citrus zest backdrop . ringwood apparent . taste very crisp and refreshing . solid yet light mouthfeel . initial sweet malt lemony citrus and a slight honey tinge . the ringwood works with this beer instead of against it as in most imho . nicely clean and just dry enough in the finish .,palate,0.6,1
bottling . strong grassy hop aroma with some citrus notes too . some malt backbone that i pick up mostly as honey but it s definitely overshadowed by hops . reddish brown with a small tan head . pretty cloudy . the bottle sat undisturbed for several days and poured carefully so this is either chill haze or some other proteins or suspended yeast . flavor is very well balanced . first off i get a bunch of base malt sweetness with a lot of crystal and caramel malts mixed in . but mid palate it is very hop bitter so the sweetness does n t linger . lots of citrus hop flavor on the back end and in the aftertaste . there s a big lingering bitterness in the aftertaste too . the hops seem to linger too long and throws it out of balance as each sip starts out with the previous sip s hops . big bodied with a solid creamy carbonation level . this is probably one for aging a bit . might clear up and will definitely come more into balance as the hops blend in .,palate,0.9,1
a dark amber . very fine and quite persistente beige foam . s very spicy aromas . there s something of winy marked by ethylic aroma . t ethylic is predominant . it seems something like porto . m it s like a rochefort but with less body and more spicy . also the high level of alcohol is hidden by years from to of maturation in cask . d a fantastic way to celebrate christmas . . drink this beer it s very very easy . .,palate,1.0,1
sampled on pours a slightly hazy golden color no head and no lacing . very thick and boozy in appearance . smell is adjunct lager smooth and and on the sweet side but not at all harsh and rather pleasant . taste is sweet . very strong flavor for a reasonable abv . not much going on so the sweetness gets old quickly . mouthfeel is good carbonation is tart to counter the thickness and sweetness . drinkability is n t bad but there are many things i d rather drink . overall tastes like a malt liquor with the booze which is the best part .,palate,0.8,1
appearance oz bottle from oak tree . in my mug it is a beautiful clear orange amber with lots of bubbles and a huge white head . great retention and solid lacing . smell toasted malt and spicy hops clean fermentation characteristics . smells like an o fest to me . taste smooth flavor that nicely melds the toasted vienna malt noble hops and mild sulfur from the yeast . starts with sweet malt and finishes with moderate bitterness . this does not have complex maltiness that i would like it to but other than that it has everything else i look for in an oktoberfest . mouthfeel the high carbonation makes the mouthfeel seem light and a bit thin . drinkability notes the light mouthfeel and clean flavor made it easy to drink the whole bottle of this . its a solid oktoberfest and thats rare from an american brewer .,palate,0.4,0
had this brew on was from the bottling . aroma is a sweet malty scent . color is a deep amber with very active carbonation and a very tall thick head that just keeps growing . taste is malty and bitter . starting with a medium body it goes down crisp . finish comes in malty roasted and a little nutty then a bold bitterness rolls though . after taste is more bitterness . not bad but the bitterness overpowers the malt making it a bit unbalanced .,palate,0.4,0
a a hazy yellow beer with some nice streams of carbonation keeping the massive white head around . very nice . s fruity such as white grapes and orange peel . coriander banana belgian yeast slightly bready . complex and enjoyable . very nice for something with such a reasonable abv . t very light and fruity . the flavors are kind of subtle but they taste very well together . m wonderfully creamy . the carbonation is spot on . one of the creamiest belgian beers i can think of . d a refreshing belgian pale ale . this would be great on a hot day . the only thing holding me back is the price of this .,palate,1.0,1
pours black with a tan head about a quarter inch that fades into a ring at the edge . amazing lacing for the style . smell is bitter coffee and hops licorice milk . taste is pretty fantastic . sweet malt sugary frosting chocolate and hoppy bitterness . mouthfeel is a heavy but perfect . heavy with lots of lactose light but fizzi carbonation . for the style as drinkable as it gets .,palate,1.0,1
nice beer . chocolate brown to black color thick sticky brown head . i got little aroma from this bottle some fruity yeasty esters and roasted grain smokiness but faint . silky and smoothe surprisingly light in body with very unique malt and oat mix some chalky dryness in flavor and finish . all hops are in the finish a lingering pleasant bitterness . best as it warmed when the malt flavors of chocolale and toffee become a bit more complex and the mouthfeel seems fuller . a bit on the weak side for my taste in an oat stout but a well made tasty beer .,palate,0.6,1
a very interesting beer . the name latte stout was a bit confusing as there was no coffee flavor to speak of . but i ll get to the taste later . the look is beautiful . nice black color and a head that looks so creamy and delicious . but i decided to smell it first . the smell is nothing special . as i was tasting the aroma the head almost all but disappeared . so i quickly got a taste of it . the head was tasty but not very substantial . so i moved on to the main event . it seemed to have little taste at all but after taking a few sip and concentrating there was a little sweetness and some chocolate in there . the after taste was that of some odd root beer . carbonation seemed a little intense for such a soft beer . despite that it is very easy to drink .,palate,0.4,0
had on tap at the pdx green dragon . clear amber copper . thin half finger of white foam . light caramel scent. a bit tart and light pine and bitter hops . taste of malt was great . thin caramel grain barley. and some good bitter hops . but there was a tart almost sourness to it that i did n t care for . not that it was infected. but just maybe green . thin to medium bodied . slightly dry and tart enough to make the mouth water . . overall i finished the pint . and as red s are a favorite of mine . this one is n t worth a second take unless they fix it or get a little more consistent . hopworks next please .,palate,0.8,1
din not like would never buy app dull copper color tarnished gold . no head sept suds smell normal spiced fall pumpknin beer smell i smell spices. where is the pumpkin . . taste to many hops on the finish. these over spiced pumpkin things really bother me. i want pumpkin pie not a haloween candle . mf fine . drinkable . nope it is a candle a smell to be put in the air in the fall . not a drink .,palate,0.7,1
while i was drinking this all i could think of is green bananas covered with chocolate because this is what this beer tasted like to me . banana flavored chocolate malt taste with way too many grassy tasting finishing hops for a porter . it was almost undrinkable .,palate,0.7,1
pitch black pour with an incredible mocha head that stays around forever and laces in sheets . i really ca n t fault the appearance and it even fooled me into thinking it came in a dark bottle until i poured it . intense chocolate nose mixing with caramel jammy fruits and light roast . incredibly full flavour again with milk chocolate coming to the fore and mixing with moderate coffee notes . just about enough bitterness and acidity from the roast to balance out this brew s sweetness . alcohol is well hidden . smooth as velvet going down . i m surprised by this one . i really did n t expect to find much but this beer excels on a number of levels .,palate,1.0,1
nice looking beer orangy amber color with a big white frothy head that shrank quickly with thick lacing . slighty hazy . nose was big hoppy herbal and alcoholic with notes of citrus fruit particularly grapefruit and lemon some wheat breadiness and a bit of honey . flavors of grapefruit big hops apple some malt yeast and a smidgen of dill . big hop finish and long lasting orange aftertaste . a tad thin . very enjoyable refreshing wheat .,palate,0.6,1
count me in as another who was suckered in by the cases bevmo was doing for a while . the prospect of a decent craft beer for a buck each was too hard to pass up . three months later and i m finally finishing up that same case . it pours a dark amber body with a creamy looking head . i ca n t nail the strain of hops but it smells skunky whatever it is . this ca n t be good . taste is boring . mildly hoppy rotting oranges skunky . i m guessing this beer is either old poorly executed or both . i will say that the taste is marginally better than the nose . mouthfeel is thin mildly carbonated and somewhat smooth . it s probably this beer s best characteristic . it s just that the lousy taste makes you want to get it off your tongue as soon as possible . good luck downing more than one . you ll be craving something decent moments after your first sip . i hate to bad mouth local breweries but damn guys this is the best you can do .,palate,0.7,1
because a single eagle is just not cool enough . pours a mostly clear darker yellow color . a bit dark for style and would like to see the beer be cloudy unfiltered . a soft white head with ok retention and limited lacing . the nose is a bit soft for a wheat . more of a grainy aroma with limited wheat notes . would like a lot more spicy wheaty characters . the hops are limited but a light herbal aroma is there . the yeast is clean with some very light esters . even when warmed just a very clean yeast character . the taste is similar . the wheat is limited with more of a malty grainy flavor profile . could be a good kolsch but would need to change the hops around . a bit sweet up front but does finish off clean . a light citrus hop note would like a bit more . the yeast again is very clean and no real off note . the body is light to moderate . a easy drinking beer but the limited wheat notes really are lacking . maybe they should double the wheat instead of the eagles . would like a bunch more wheat and that would help out the body . a bit more citrus as well .,palate,0.8,1
for some reason i never really made it a point to try chimay . i think maybe just because it is so readily available in most decent beer stores . anyway i m finally reviewing the red so here we go the appearance is one to be expected fom a dubbel reddish brown in color with a head that s made up of small bubbles and maintains a thin blanket throughout . the smell immediately reveals belgian candy sugar it s a trait that is easily carried over into the taste . the mouthfeel is slightly creamy well rounded and ends in a slightly bittering and dry manner . overall this is a good beer worthy of it s reputation . i m usually not into dubbels that much though i do like them perhaps i would have been more impressed if i waited for a time when i was craving a dubbel to drink this . it d be interesting to see how this ages .,palate,0.9,1
pours an extremely dark mahogany with tons of cascading action where its big tan head forms at the top . head is exceptionally frumpy and long lasting . smells of expresso and coal . taste is very sweet surprisingly so . flavors are big on the burnt toffee and strong roastiness . body is not as full as i would like but this is one heck of a tasty beer .,palate,0.6,1
a a very dark burnt nut brown with a creamy light brown head . head is about two fingers thick and slowly fades to a inch cap . solid sheet of lacing left behind . s roasted malts with a hint of vanilla coffee almost like something i would expect at starbucks . the vanilla is very mild and the roasted malts are definitely the most dominant aroma . t oddly sweet roasted malts initially . strong vanilla taste comes through quickly and tastes alost artificial . light bitterness but not as much as you get from alot of porters . i think the vanilla sweetness overwhelms the taste a little too much . still a well crafted idea and certainly not a bad beer just not a really good beer . m d medium boided with a silky smooth finish . vanilla tastes are a little too strong for me to put the drinkability too high but certainly still a drinkabl e porter .,palate,0.9,1
bought this along with the slightly cloying quad from boulevard for a re taste . i have to say this beer is heads and tails better than the sixth glass . poured from a ml smokestack series into my chimay chalice . what s neat about this beer compared to other smokestack brews is it is not gushing with head . it has a nice finger head the lingers for awhile until it reduces to a minimal head leaving minimal lacing . quite a beautiful dark matte golden color that resembles a clearer wheat beer meets belgian pale ale . the smell resembles that of died apples oranges and a slight hint of banana . belgian yeast is present as well very lovely bready malt scent . the taste reminds me of a witbier with less thickness more alcohol less banana and more apple . it s quite remarkable in terms of the malt character perhaps a bit too sweet and in need of a longer fermentation period or more hops . overall the taste is very nice with a well masked alcohol spiciness kick . mouthfeel is quite amazing therefore the . drinkability is amazing as well seeing as i consumed this within minutes .,palate,1.0,1
sampled this one cask conditioned and on tap at american flatbread thanks pete . the pint was delivered to me with a fizzy big bubbled head that did not retain very well . it was khaki colored and did not lace but it sat briefly atop a light brown liquid that did have excellent clarity . the nose was soft floral hops and pale malts in a nice balance . the flavors were also in equilibrium very nutty at first hazelnuts in particular with a toasted malt and generic hop character behind that . the hops was under pronounced adding only hints of bitterness . the body was light and very watery . i have to imagine this is a result of casking a beer that really should have simply been on tap . it also caused it to be flat by the end of the sample . not a bad beer but not a good one either this way . out of the bottle i am sure it would be far superior .,palate,0.4,0
clear bubbly yellow with little head . smells malty and quite doughy . sweet yeast flavor that actually tastes quite like sourdough bread . not a style that i usually prefer but this is definitely one of the better pilseners that i have had . i would like to try again in the future .,palate,0.4,0
pours dark dark brown almost pitch black with a huge tan head with small tight bubbles that had great retention and left lacing all down the glass smells of fruity hops and roasted chocolate taste is great lots of hops reminds me a little of alpha klaus call me crazy but the combo of roasted chocolate caramel malt mixed with the fruit from the hops give it a blueberry flavor . . mouthfeel is a tad thin light body decent carbonation very smooth and somewhat creamy drinkability is out of this world the body might be a little thin but that is ok because now i can drink multiple bottles,palate,0.7,1
ok i finally got around to tasting this beer . i do n t know if it was the clear bottle or if this just is n t a very good beer but i swear it tasted just like malt liquor . i ve had some pretty skunked bottles of newcastle that had a similar flavor . so i will give them the benefit of the doubt and say that i probably got a bad bottle but i can say for sure i wo n t ever buy it again because if they do n t respect their beer enough to put it in a brown bottle i sure as hell ai n t gon na pay for another bottle of potential skunk juice .,palate,0.8,1
ml bottle into my erdinger glass . it pours a hazy gold with a huge almost uncontrollable foamy white head . the head is fantastic not a bad looking beer . the smell is definitely sweet . it is banana y with some strong malt and wheat . the clove is also there . the flavor is okay mostly wheat . there is some banana too . it is a bit bland the mouthfeel is way too watery . this beer is only a day from its best by date so that might be why . it is decent .,palate,0.4,0
pours straw yellow with a monster head with nice lacing from a half liter bottle . do n t smell like much but i can detect some hops in there somewhere . took a couple sniffs though . taste is pretty average to minimal . it seems like it s kind of flat or something . which is weird because the head and the lacing are impressive . but it does n t seem carbonated enough . it is not bad . but nothing special . but it does have a unique taste to it . drinkability is good though . the best thing about this beer is the bottles . half liters . buy these and use the bottles for your homebrew . they re totally drinkable . i could have like . . more to go . cheers .,palate,0.4,0
hmmm . i had very low expectations going into this beer . however a friend let me try one of his . and what do ya know i decided to review it . a pale yellow . clear . dark than expected which is n t saying much . highly carbonated. poor lacing . no head retention . s light malt . yeast . not quite as sour as i was expecting . rather clean in scent however no real beer smell . t hmmm . clean . this beer lacks flavor. seriously . however there is a semi pleasant malt that pops in for longer than i expected . hops is non existant however the typical corn macro flavor is very faint . m light. not much to say here . d ummm dare i put it on par with labatt . .,palate,0.3,0
poured from a vintage bottle it produces barely a finger head which almost the same exact color head as my three philosophers the night before had a tan with bassy golden tints to it this head melts away to nothing very quickly with almost no lacing . color was a dark reddish amber . i have a poor sense of smell so i went with todds vote of . the flavor begins with a rush of deliciously sweet hops followed quickly by a cloying pale ale strength hoppyness for just a moment before its all drowned in an overly strong alcohol presence which makes it take like its gone from a scottish strong ale to cough syrup and was utterly repulsive to me . im sure many would enjoy this but i just dont care for the flavor of alcohol in my beer nor do i like it in general such as say vodka . i couldnt make out the hop character at all till i started to eat something with it a roast with a sweet onion sauce which toned down the sweetness and brought it out . the mouth feel was nice and thick with a medium carbonation . i almost finished the glass but the alcohol was just too much . i think if they could tone it down to about and maybe hop it a little less i am by no means a hop head it would be very good and resemble a wee heavy one of my favorites but as it is i will gladly pass on this . this is the strongest beer ive had to date and frankly i think its just going too far . maybe it would work on a really cold night but i just dont tend to think of beer as something that should feel warm all the way down my throat .,palate,0.8,1
a . poured a cloudy light straw with a one finger white head . not much lacing on the glass . s. hops cloves bananas smells like summer . t. stars off sweet banans and cloves next the rye takes over followed by a nice hoppy bitterness . m. light bodied but full flavored . small bubbles slightly thin . d. a great session brew i could have a few of these while hanging with my friends at the bbq . a great summer brew .,palate,0.6,1
this was another tasty brew from the folks ar weyerbacher . black body that flashed some ruby red when the light caught it just right . dark brown head quickly dissipated . toasty rich beer featuring flavors of bittersweet chocolate espresso charcoal and even peanut shells . raspberry was evident only slightly in the form of a brief acidic bite and a touch of true raspberry flavor instead of the fake syrupy flavor that pete s winterbrew has . those expecting a fruity beer will be disappointed in this one but imo it was well done . it was an average imperial stout with a thin mouthfeel made exciting with some fruit .,palate,0.6,1
poured into a non chilled mug by the bartender . appearance goldish orange bodied beer with a white head that goes down to a ring around the top of the beer . smell bready malts and yeast . taste nice maltiness that biscuity and bready . very mild hops that add a faint spiciness to the beer . mouthfeel light bodied beer . moderate carbonation . really easy drinking . crisp and clean finish . overall drank this beer with dinner tonight . i was in the mood for a marzen and it was fairly decent . better than my expetations . draft ca n t go wrong .,palate,0.8,1
appearance gt golden lively clear big foamy head with good retention and nice lacing . smell gt hops and grapefruit . quite outstanding taste gt complex bitterness sweet syrup resin for days but perfectly placed so that the hang is sweet in the front and the resin is only in the back . softens at the finish . wow . mouf gt meh . okay . average . drinkability gt very good . i ll have another please .,palate,0.6,1
well i ve certainly had this beer a number of times but i just had a pint at the local bar on st. patrick s day one of only two as dd . at thought i d give it a review finally . appearance comes off the tap looking good with a dark black body that lets in a little bit of light around the edges . about a half finger of creamy looking tan head sits onto of the beer for the entire time i m drinking as well . smell really not a whole lot of noticeable smells on the nose of this beer . i can pick up some very mild roasted malts and that is about it . taste again not a whole lot going on in the flavor department though just a touch more than in the nose . some mild roasted malt a touch of soda cracker and a dry astringency in the finish . mouthfeel drinkability mouthfeel is very thin and watery with mild carbonation but not enough to offset the thin body . the astringent finish of the beer does n t help in this department either . in terms of drinkability this beer goes down pretty easy but does n t offer me a lot of reasons to keep drinking it . overall i can understand the appeal of this beer but do n t find it very appealing myself . i think it is thin and lacks enough complexity to make it a decent session beer . i actually prefer the foreign export version in the bottles without the widget and think that they have more flavor and better body . i ll have to put in another review next time i have the other version .,palate,0.4,0
bottle to a tulip glass . this was a great beer . it made my taste buds sing . the apperance was an awsomecopper color and the head stayed there for the whole beer . the smell was also good and it had a good body to it . the beer had a citrus taste to it . it was also bitter . a great overall beer .,palate,0.6,1
had beer at a ball game where other guiness ales also available . dark amber color with nice white creamy head that it stayed for a good while . aroma is mild . nice full flavor that is similar to smell nothing spectacular but very drinkable . mouthfeel is good and aftertaste stays full .,palate,0.6,1
a pours a copper color with a pretty big frothy head . head has pretty solid retention and leaves some nice lacing . darker than most for the style for sure . s smell is pretty complex here and a lot going on here . quite a bit of yeast spice and rye are what first jump out at me . a good amount of bready malts . seems like that there is so much going on that its kind of running together and not going well at all . t follows the nose with a lot going on . yeast is dominant followed by spice and malts . i m not picking up any hops . this is a pretty dry beer . m medium in body and in carbonation . o not really digging this beer . too much going on for sure .,palate,0.7,1
i had this on tap at fells point in baltimore md . app black upfront with little to no head as the beer was finished the rudy hues came through with the light behind the glass . smell great smell roasted malt flavors coupled with the light raspberry smell coming through the back . very enviting to the sences begging for a taste . taste great taste of a stout with a slightly sweet and tarty raspberry taste . the roasting of the malts sets up the palate with a dry anc crispness that a stout is known for . as the beer warmed up the raspberry flavors closed in on the dry taste and cleasned the palate with a sweet flavor . mouthfeel great thickness fully coating the mouth with great flavors . the tickness of the beer is not too much as to leave the stomach full . drinkability this is a highly drinkable scession beer . dry and crisp but then backed up with a sweet flavor of raspberry . the mouth is great and just thick enough . great beer .,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle purchased in boulder co. clear walnut brown a rich woodstain color shining blood red through light . a short head forms on the pour dying out quickly into a thin collar . no head retention a swirl of the glass gathering a weak mist that disappears immediately . almost no aroma . pretty much a normal brown ale with caramel and chocolate maltiness a bit of maple and nuttiness no hint that it might be imperialized . the flavor is another story . big sweet malt seats itself on the palate a portly body not moving anywhere . modest carbonation enough to keep things moving along . sluggish caramel drizzled with molten chocolate and a not so subtle hint of maple syrup . a bit of maraschino cherry sugary white raisin and prune . no real hops in the finish maybe a dab of herbal english hop flavor some bitterness keeps this from being cloying . dryish and nutty in the finish chocolatey walnutty with a hint of doughy yeast . a touch of alcohol way in the back . very sweet overall . leaves the edge of the glass sticky . very interesting . i ca n t say i d ever heard of a brown ale being imperialized before . i m not exactly sure this is the kind of style that should be imperialized . decent definitely drinkable but i m not sure i d want another . glad i got to try it .,palate,0.9,1
bottled consumed light copper with a giant rocky white head . smells like hops hops and more hops . some malty sweetness . so where did all the hops go . slightly bitter very malty . amazingly balanced with well hidden alcohol but i like and expected hops . there is a very nice lemon orange zest flavor amongst all the malt . the finish is very long and pleasant . thick and smooth . not very carbonated . could probably guess this is bottle conditioned . outstanding mouthfeel . very drinkable . keeps the score low but big beer drinkers might be able to make a short evening out of this . finally a stoudt s product i really like . i would almost call stoudt s dipa an english style dipa . clearly lots of aroma hops but not a lot in flavor . a very unique and great version of the new american classic .,palate,1.0,1
on tap at the brewpub . poured into a pint glass . comes in at . . a pours a clear light brown with a one finger head that stays . s definite cat piss with grain in there also . t cat piss with grassy hops . a mellow level of bitterness on the finish . m medium bodied and creamy . d cat piss kills it for me . just not a good beer . they advertise it has some citrus hops but that was non existent . stick with their ipa and dipa .,palate,0.7,1
i had this beer on cl presentation . it pours a pale yellow beer with a somehow good white head that lasts a little bit and forms good lacing . smell is like hoppy with some bread . the taste is bready with a refreshing aftertaste . bitter and hoppy . not a big fan of pale lagers but i guess under a mexican beach sun . you can drink a lot of this beer . cheers .,palate,0.4,0
came out a little more clear than i expected until i remembered the sediment packed at the bottom . swirled and poured out the thick nutrient rich haze to make a translucent straw colored glass of beer . that sediment is in there tight . wondering about the expiration date especially being a winter ale . deep head that dissipated quickly and without as much lace as i expect . getting a yeasty banana clove scent like a many wheat beers but with a sweeter scent . not much hoppiness but even for its apparent age it still smells somewhat fresh . tastes like a luxurious and well made heffy . i would never put fruit in one of course but especially not this . there is enough bite from the wheat and yeast with nearly invisible hops to weigh out the sweet lushness of the body of it . really no conflict or aftertaste to this . which brings up the alcohol snap . not catching one even towards the end . either i am drinking it too fast bells hides it well or it s unusually low for a winter ale . still well done . the mouthfeel although i usually mix it in with the taste deserves a special mention here . there is something plush and velvety about this that makes me want to sip and chew a couple just for the sake of enjoyment .,palate,1.0,1
dark murky yeast filled and protein dense body an explosion of carbonation visible even through the cloud . lightly dark cream white head good density not great inches tall rather nice . sugary clove and bananas opens this one up . this one takes on some cloying caramel malt notes and some vanilla . sour feeling to start here seems a bit out of place . soon turning to a mellow caramel clove and a touch of hops . much like their other beer the dunkel just comes off as thin and watery . all these bubbles and foam.and it still feels so thin . this one does have a touch of a bite from perhaps hops or alcohol not sure what causes it but theres a nice bit of bite . i suppose i like dark colors more than light colors but between that and a few light darker malt notes this beer comes off as bit better than their other beer . still ive had far better dunkels .,palate,0.3,0
this brew poured a small short lived head of medium sized white bubbles with a carbonated light amber colored body . it has a mild malt hop aroma a mild fizzy initial taste and flavors of mild spices while finishing very smoothly . i found it to be a very nice drinkable brew that went well with my dinner .,palate,0.8,1
got this as an extra from futurecowboy . thanks timmons . a hazy yellow amber pour with decent head formation and retention . some lacing . s smells like a belgian tripel . slightly funky and sweet . t very tangy and sweet . not really all that appetizing . m smooth and round . d if you like this sort of tangy funk the is extremely well hidden .,palate,0.8,1
poured into a stein from a bottle . a pours a dark brown with auburn highlights where the light passes through . good clarity . the fizzy head dissipates very quickly leaving a little lacing . s overall smells a little weak . i picked up sweet and nutty notes with slightly astringent fruit esters . t sweet and malty up front . strong nutty finish with hints of graham cracker . very straightforward and overall pretty good . m clean and crisp with nicely balanced carbonation . d this is a real easy drinker . straightforward solid and reliable . it may not be anything special but it more than adequately does the job .,palate,0.9,1
oz . bottle it has a big picture of hawai i on the front but the bottle says it was brewed in irwindale of all places weird a pours a typical pale yellow with a thin fizzy white head . s some cereal grainy malt with some sugar more impressive than typical bmc stuff . t solid malt presence and noble hop flavour with some sugar cane on the back end nice . m this beer has one of the best bodies i ve seen in a beer of this style it s like your drinking a medium bodied czech pils it s not thin and watery as most beers in this style tend to be . d overall a solid drinking refresher on this summer solstice afternoon . much better than the typical light lagers i ve had .,palate,0.9,1
this beer is not awful but it is not good either . if use to be better i think back in the days before aluminum cans and pull up tabs . but times change and so have some folks tastes . beer is fizzy and gives a good head and that is about the only good quality it has .,palate,0.6,1
two finger size big bubble rocky pearl colored head that has moderate retention and leaves a nice lacing . the beer is a true amber color and not like an amber beer but like amber itself . everything from its color to its transparency makes me feel like i should find a mosquito trapped in it or something . a rich spiced hoppy smell . with a hint of floral and herbal . a consistant hoppiness with an array of characters as it flows down the palate . it starts off slightly sweet with a hint of bitterness . becomes slightly citrusy particularly grapefruit and spiced as it moves towards the back . and finishes florally on the back of the tongue . properly carbonated light to medium body . the taste of this beer though good at first really wears on me . after awhile i feel like im drinking spiced liquid flowers . and its the trademark use of the cascade hops by sierra nevada . this beer is without a doubt a sierra nevada selection however i think some beer styles require flexibility in the brewery style to make it work and thats what i would have appreciated from sierra nevada on this extra ipa .,palate,0.9,1
oz bomber . binny s orland southern tier s oat gurgles from the bottle like a quart of oil.pours black without a hint of light being able to sneak through . the beers body is so black it just swallows any light in it s path . a small ecru head formed on a hard pour and just would n t grow any farther . the head disappeared quickly and the swirling looked like our galaxy swirling in space . the collar did stick around though . the nose is good but not near as intense as i expected for a brew this huge . smell has a solid dark fruitiness up front and throughout . blackberry black raspberry and a faint hint of bing cherries roasty malts and mild coffee comes through in the middle . spicy booziness toward the back combines with a distance but noticeable pine aspirin like hoppiness . the berries are noticeable throughout . flavor is right in step with the aroma . roasted grain and black coffee mingle very nicely with the dark berries . light cream on the finish along with the pine and aspirin like hoppiness . this beer is a mind bender . it seems to change with each sip either showing more fruit coffee or hoppiness . that s one aspect i really enjoy an ever evolving brew . the mouthfeel is heavenly . heavy bodied but incredibly silky smooth . just lays on the tongue with hardly any carbonation noticeable . excellent mouthfeel . drinkability is good considering the abv . i could sip this till i fall asleep and tonight it will probably be as soon as this bomber disappears . another good brew from southern tier . this is from the blackwater series . is this the first . and what s the difference from the imperial series . is the blackwater series all stouts . enough ramblin i just want to try them all .,palate,1.0,1
poured out into a pint glass beer is a hazy peachy gold color with a sparkly white head that quickly settles to a thin rim . lacing is good and slides down the glass with the beer . smell is of spice and cloves . taste is initially of hops but is quickly overpowered with a banana caramel malt taste . aftertaste is good and lasting definitely of malt and a slight tinge of alcohol . mouthfeel is very good a light bodied beer with excellent carbonation it dances on the tongue and finishes smooth . this beer is a good tasting beer but i m not sure i could drink too many of them in one night . i would recommend this beer as a nightcap .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a oz . bottle into a shaker pint glass . a slightly hazy light amber color with over one finger of lofty and persistent off white foam head . heavy lacing remains on the glass and suspended hop solids are distributed throughout the column . s hoppy pine and herbaceous spice find balance with caramel and juicy orange citrus . intensity is consistent throughout perhaps even increasing as it warms in the glass . t begins dry with refined pale malt and aromatic hops consisting of grapefruit and herbaceous flowering plants in balance unfettered by only very strained acidity . mild astringency decorates the toasty middle lending an impression of volatile fusel alcohols on the palate . moderate bitterness emerges in the finish lingering alongside the honest herbaceous grapefruit aromatics found in the beginning . m thin to medium viscosity simultaneously wet and creamy on the palate developing into a sublime smoothness with moderate carbonation that keeps the texture from becoming heavy or lifeless . d certainly deserving of top tier status amongst west coast ipas racer may be one of the worthiest and most appropriate benchmarks by which to measure others of the style . not only are flavors bright and clean in a self unconscious way they are nicely balanced . it bears similarities to port wipeout ipa and ballast point big eye ipa especially to the former .,palate,1.0,1
big billowing fluffy cream colored head over a red amber body . simply gorgeous . the aroma is yeasty but with lots of sweet fruits as well . maybe a little malt in there but mostly it almost smells of fermented fruits though not rotting fruits . sweet fruitiness again in the taste with lots of yeasty goodness and some maltiness as well . the only downside is the alcohol it s just too outfront for the rest of the flavors . the mouthfeel is a bit astringent . lots of carbonation coupled with a bunch of upfront alcohol keep it from being as enjoyable as i d like . everything but the amount of alcohol is very good but it s a little hot and heavy for me to consider it as more than a one per night treat .,palate,0.6,1
nice brew . i let the bottle warm some out of the fridge . then i poured a huge off white foamy frothy fluffy billowy head that slowly settled down and some lace . color is a slightly hazy gold amber with no bubble trails . aroma is yeast malt caramel fruit bread dough . flavor is similar to nose but with a distinct hop on top then bittersweet followed by the other stuff . body and carbonation really are faultess . finish is hop some resin balanced with malt of good length and satisfying . quite drinkable .,palate,1.0,1
pours black held this one up to light and nothing came through . a little bit of tan head but with the alcohol content you ca n t expect much . smells of roasted malt sweetness . taste is mostly alcohol with notes of syrupy sweetness and a sticky full bodied mouthfeel . this is n t very drinkable but its work trying . maybe a year or two of aging will help as the alcohol was just too much .,palate,0.9,1
i am not a fan of the raison d etre i should also point out that i am not a fan of belgium strong ales so please accept my review as more of a personal opinion than as an afficionado of belgium strong beers . the appearance is a slightly hazy light brown with a one finger tan head . some lacing left on the glass . smell includes alcohol coffee fruit mostly raisins . taste includes alcohol heavy malt sweet dark fruit . mouthfeel is tough . lots of alcohol and much flavor to try and mask it . to me the balance is a bit off . overall i am glad i tried it but i am not a fan .,palate,0.3,0
i had high expectations for this beer going into it . it just tasted too creamy for my taste . i got a lot of caramel and not much else . it was nice and smooth with very little hops but it just did not wow me like other flying dog beers . i think it has potential might just need to open up a little bit .,palate,0.8,1
poured into a snifter . . a black color . two fingers of frothy light brown head that fizzes away a la coca cola post haste . . s lots of oats and dry dusty cocoa powder . good bit of roastiness . super dry overall . . t the taste is really nice but it has one major flaw . again this is simple with a moderate roastiness lots of oats and cocoa powder . the flaw which tastes a pretty damn good beer down to an average one is that this is as dry as the nose suggests . it s painfully dry and because of this it comes off as quite watery . . m light body . light body indeed . way too light for the style . never had one like this . also too much carbonation . not creamy due to the body and not smooth due to the carbonation level . . d not impressed with this one . with some crystal malt this would be a damn good beer as the flavors present are pleasant . however what is n t there is more important .,palate,0.4,0
pouring this beer produces a huge foamy white head of about two inches in a pint glass . head rentention is excellent throughout the entire glass . the body is a very hazy amber color with a ton of what i assume are hop particles floating around . the smells is all delicious hops . the aromas start sharp and bitter but soon open up with a pleasant sweetness . the smell is strong with citrus pineapple and pine sap throughout . a brief rush of honey flavored sweetness gaces the tongue before an atomic bomb of hop flavors hit . the hop flavors are very sharp and bite at the tongue with a hot pepper feel . the hops do include a very balanced earthy flavor where most of this style goes overboard . the finish is very long with lingering hop bitterness . this beer is definitely not for the rookie . the mouthfeel is slightly buttery but leans more towars a syrup like feel . carbonation would be greatly appreciated and add a very unique feel for this beer . drinkability is good . the explosion of hop flavors is enjoyable and easy enough to drink quickly but i still think one of these per session would be enough . i just wish i could ve found this closer to its release .,palate,0.6,1
served on cask at the brewpub . my first cask ale . the server brought it to the table looking really unsettled almost like a nitro and it took a minute to settle with a dense creamy head . dark gold color . the aroma is subtly hoppy with citrus and grass aroma . the flavor has a sweet toasty maltiness and pretty aggressive hops nearing ipa territory . i ve gotten used to a good dose of hops in most of hollister s beers and this is pretty nice but the malts are bringing a slightly annoying syrupy sweetness . the mouthfeel is really soft and creamy as i figured cask would be . ok and the cask conditioning is cool and i like that they have a beer on cask all the time but i do n t like it as much as their beer with hops pale ale .,palate,0.8,1
i tried this beer on tap at el bait shop as it was on special for pint . a watery thin brew like most macro lagers . slightly cloudy though . s grain corn mostly . had a harshness to it that many cheaper macros tend to exhibit . t horrible . overly sweet and had a tangy aftertaste . i sent it back thinking it had gone bad but the bartender tried it and assured me it was ok. m average for a macro lager . d taste was too terrible for this brew to be remotely drinkable . luckily i was not charged after sending this one back .,palate,0.6,1
recieved from eat thanks . poured from a ml bottle into a snifter glass . a absence of light black no light passes through this one . fingers of mocha java ice cream head that seemed to disappear about as fast as it appeared leaving a nice lacing on the glass . this beer looks the part . s freshly roasted cocoa nibs and freshly dark espresso roast coffee upfront hint of fruit . very nice nose . this beer would make a great cake . t the obvious are here dark roasted malts semi sweet chocolate and a strong pull of espresso the fruitiness in the nose comes through a little in the flavor profile . m surprisingly light in body for a beer of this style . carbonation is perfect . d this beer is rich complex and delicious . a great sipper . probably not anyone s idea of a session beer . overall a real solid ris going to have to track down other selections from this brewery .,palate,0.6,1
had this beauty cask conditioned at the farmhouse which is a treasure chest of a place just waiting to be discovered . appearance virtually no head . ruby and light brown in color with orange hues peaking through . smell the beautiful aroma of plums raisins molasses and sherry . mmmmm . taste hot dam . we have a winner . very smooth and warming going down . no wonder at . . the cask version of this one is to die for . the taste of sweet plums and raisins come to mind . a soft addition of hops balances this one out nicely . mouthfeel great body smooth as silk going down . drinkability not one to make a session beer due to alcohol punch but one i would drink all night . overall this is a must try . i ll be on the lookout for the bottle version to compare .,palate,0.7,1
appearance light and clear brownish golden color . soapy white head that does n t dissipate immediately . only a little lacing . nothing exceptional here . smell light sweet malt . no hint of hoppiness . once again unexceptional . taste rather malty but not overly sweet . a little sour actually . only the slightest hint of hoppy bitterness . taste appears consistant throughout . finishes somewhat sour . mouthfeel pretty good . foamy not spritzy . nice and full for a lager . drinkability eh . i could take it or leave it . taste is n t bad but does n t set me a runnin . my cousin went all the way to austria and brought this back . live and learn .,palate,0.8,1
lots of fruit aromas with cherries and plums . some dark malt in the background but the esters and yeast fruit aromas dominate . there s a slight wine cask aroma adding a touch of complexity . deep brown held up to the light . almost black . nice thick tan head when poured that settles down to a good layer of foam that leaves a tiny amount of lacing . flavor starts off fruity just like the aroma . lots of estery yeast flavors too . good malty sweetness with a hint of chocolate malt . hop bitterness is very subdued but it is enough to balance out the big dose of malt . at first the carbonic bite washes away some of the flavor but as it warms up that fades and i get a nice complex fruity beer . right after pouring the carbonation level was very high and a little rough on the palate . after about half the bottle that had calmed down and i was able to get more of the character of the beer from behind the co . big and definitely warming . in fact there s a lingering hot alcohol in the back of my mouth after each sip . nice big beer that i really enjoy . i bought a case of the first vintage . and it s aging nicely . the co is either mellowing out or it was n t as high in the earlier versions . plus the alcohol has blended into the overall flavor more . this one i just reviewed is new bottled in . usually a price quality strength bargain at or so but a store near me was blowing it out at . so i picked up several .,palate,0.6,1
ml bottle with cage and cork . bottle in good condition poured at f into chimay goblets . beer is not bottle conditioned why the cork and cage then . this is odd . poured a bright garnet amber red with a tan head that needed coaxing and settled quickly to a cap of single layer bubbles only the nucleation points etched into the glass kept the head alive at all . the initial aroma is slightly oxidized bottle conditioning would prolong shelf life . oxidative notes blow out pretty quickly leaving a sugary malt aroma with a flanders red like sourness . initial thoughts on flavor are that this is like a flanders red without the bret sour . the high carbonation level explodes when the beer is chewed into a complex flavor of sugar malt hops and alcohol . fermentation character is subdued for a belgian style ale . notes of chocolate black currant and cherries . could say there is a chocolate cherry thing going on . i must comment at this time on the nature of the carbonation . i feel its force carbonated and the lack of lees in the bottle indicate this also . the nature of the carbonation is different than that of natural carbonation in that the bubbles seem coarser and explode more readily than natural carbonation does . this changes the experience of a highly carbonated belgian beer from one of relative smoothness to coarse gassiness . i think natural carbonation in the belgian tradition would improve this beer greatly . the finish is short . hops and malt balance on the sweet side but not in a cloying way . i would prefer a harder hop hit and a longer hop finish to complement the complexity of the malt experienced in the flavor . all in all not a bad effort in the belgian arena from an american brewer . i really would like to see more yeast complexity bottle conditioning and additional bitter hops . i feel the use of a cage and cork for a force carbonated filtered beer is just a marketing ploy . i cage and cork and bottle condition my belgians on their side for flavor development those flavors are missing here . since there is no live yeast in this bottle i do n t feel it would benefit from aging . the oxidized notes i noticed immediately after pouring confirm this . if i were judging this beer in a homebrew competition i would add a note that this beer would score better as a belgian dark strong ale than as a dubbel . the alcohol is too high for a dubbel the body is on the low side and flavor profile is more in line with the dark strong .,palate,0.6,1
appearance dark red body with no head . aroma massive floral pine and spruce aromas . barely any malt present . taste this beer is so incredibly resiny it is impossible to tell what else is going on . mouthfeel sharp bitterness brings this beer down from what it could be . this is an oil slick of hop juice . drinkability this beer is just too sappy to make me want to come back for more . tasted with another hop head and two belgian freaks and no one wanted to finish this . granted as it was consumed in the father s office it was served much too cold .,palate,0.8,1
appearance pours a slightly hazy honey color with just a wisp of a head that fades away rather quickly without leaving any traces smell tangerine no doubt but there is a hint of unnatural powdered candy too taste the tangerine flavor builds and builds but the beer ultimately tastes like one of those chewable aspirin tablets i remember from long ago yuck . mouthfeel light to medium body with crisp carbonation overall could n t hack the memories of children s aspirin that this beer brought back for me drain pour,palate,0.8,1
bottle . pours very dark brown with a thick tan head . weak aroma of bitter chocolate . the taste was like chocolate coke or doctor pepper with chocolate syrup added . both the aroma and the taste was somewhat lacking . it seemed to have very high carbonation . the entire experience reminded me of drinking soda .,palate,0.4,0
pours a perfectly clear medium yellow color with a fairly small white head that fades a shade slower than most macros . the nose is comprised of pale malt graininess and a very faint grassy hop aroma . nothing offensive here at all but nothing especially noteworthy either . the flavor is extremely light and unsubstantial . a few hints of light malt are about the only things i can taste . it has less flavor than the shiner light . it is crisp smooth and refreshing . absolutely no off flavors are present it s a well crafted beer . but the lack of body and flavor are disappointing .,palate,0.4,0
a nice dense off white head with good retention . dark maple red colour with some haze . s some spice in the nose with the dry hopping being evident . sweet caramel underneath . t little bit of a let down here . spicy malt and hop bitterness come through but pretty plain on the whole . no real complexity and no real dominant flavour or balance . m thin in the mouth and overly fizzy . d well i would n t have more than one anyways .,palate,0.4,0
continuing the night of stouts and hopefully ending it now heh . got this one also from my pal in ohio and i hope he s enjoying the middle ages i sent him . poured out from a bomber into my dfh snifter very harshly it produced an almost non existant head with a very nice dark black body . smell is quite typical for an oatmeal stout but reveals a slight but of alcohol spice for the journey ahead . taste is quite a pleasant experience . very smooth toasted oat flavor starts out the sip followed by a slight bit of alcohol spice and fruit flavor . it s quite hard to detect the flavors in this brew it s a nice challence to pick them out . i can feel some dark fruit and some milky chocolate it makes me quite happy . mouthfeel is probably the best part of this beer . it s quite silky and smooth and the carbonation does n t assault your tounge . it s almost as drinking chocolate milk . very impressed with this aspect of this beer . drinkablity is also impressive . for a beer that is . it hides it exceptionally well . i could drink quite a bit of this and would n t know it until i was on the floor . over all i was very impressed with this brew and would you should definately crack it now . i would love to see what happens in a year or two as well . a very decent example of an imperial oatmeal stout actually it might be one of the only ones i ve had .,palate,1.0,1
props to johnrobe for this . once again i am let down by a smoky mountain brew . i have tried different samples from different trades and so far they have all been sour vinegary . pours a weird amber butterscotch color with a medium light beige head . light lacing . aroma is malt and vinegar . flavor is really too harsh to enjoy at all you can tell it wants to be malty and smooth but fails . the finish is again sour and fruity . a disappointment .,palate,0.2,0
served in a pint glass from a tap it pours a golden color with some haze and about finger thick of white head on top . aroma is pretty standard a bit of bourbon and fruit on the nose as well as some corianderand a faint hint of banana . nothing flashy but nice . flavor is solid a nice spicy refreshing flavor hints of grapes and coriander and maybe a touch of bourbon on the finish . mouthfeel was awesome . farily prickly carbonation with some slight drying on the finish due to the barrel aging . was a great starter brew for a warm summers day . very drinkable but a sneaky that you d never notice until it was too late .,palate,1.0,1
got this at the brewery on a poured too dark for an ipa or maybe just in my opinion . like a really dark amber or a weird brown . light transparency . light to medium lacing . a slight white head that dissipated quickly . s did n t have much going on . just some light citrus hop scent . t for claiming this is a really hoppy beer i beg to differ . i think this has about as much hop blast as sierra nevada s pale ale . really malty for an ipa . some biscuity action maybe with some caramel going on . some hop bitterness but not alot of hop flavor backing it up . m solid medium bodied . good carbonation . d one and i m good . overall this brew might be a great bridge to get people into the world of ipa s . with just alil hop action going it s not too crazy . seemed to me like this one is more of an american pale ale than a india pale ale .,palate,0.8,1
thanks to calinalu for this bottle i split with a friend . a corked and caged . oz . bottle poured into a wine glass . served slightly chilled . vintage . appearance deep dark brown in color . the lack of any head whatsoever really is disheartening . some sediment floats toward the bottom of my glass . aroma nice bourbon oak vanilla and some milk chocolate . a bit of heat here too but nicely balanced overall . taste the rich bourbon and vanilla really stand out here as does the heat from the alcohol . much less balanced and more boozy in the taste . there is also some oak and chocolate in teh background of the bourbon but nowhere near as pronounced . mouthfeel this literally fell flat here for me . this bottle was clearly carbonated badly and the entire beer suffered for it . more like a spirit than a beer unfortunately . drinkability the heat from the booze and the completely falt mouthfeel kill it for me here . i was barely able to finish my half of the bottle . overall a really nice beer but the carbonation on mine really killed it . the aroma was amazing and the taste was really complex . the booze heat and flat mouthfeel took hold though and made it less enjoyable .,palate,0.2,0
breckenridge beers work for me while they are not all fantastic they are generally good and if offered one i d be happy to accept it . the breckenridge summerbright ale is a pretty standard summer beer light little fruity little spicy malty and refreshing . i was disappointed with the smell of the beer which was lackluster . a lightly fruity aroma but that s about it . the taste was really good for taking care of you on a hot day . however the flavor was n t really there as much i would care for and would not be a beer i d regularly go for . appearance . . light yellow golden color head dissipates quickly smell . . light fruity aroma otherwise pretty boring . taste . . light summer type beer prob good if really hot some malt crispness feel . . smooth light refreshing drinkability . . would have again if it was hot but not enough flavor make this a go to beer,palate,0.8,1
this beer provides a very thick rich yellow tan collored head when poured . citrus piney notes to the aroma . this beer has a smooth creamy mouthfeel . not dry or crisp at all . the flavor lingers in the mouth for a while . the taste is low on hops for an ipa . it would be a good transition beer for people who have n t aquired a taste for a full blown ipa . as far as drinkability goes i do n t think i d want more than at any one time .,palate,1.0,1
vintage . oz bottle poured into a standard pint glass . pours a vicious black with a brown head and sticky lacing . really nice looking beer . lots of chocolate up front with some smoke . this definitely seemed like a chocolate bomb strong hints of coffee and vanilla as well pretty roasty . tastes very good but it did n t differentiate itself from its peers . pretty bitter stout . mouthfeel is thick milkshake type ris. kind of like motor oil . chewy brew . drinkability is alright one s good for me. it s an extremely heavy beer . it definitely makes a great sipper and gets better as it warms up . great stout from founders some age on this beer will take it to another planet. it needs to mellow out . recommended if you can get it .,palate,1.0,1
note . abv appearance . pours a small loose head that quickly disappeared over a body that looks like flat cola leaving no lace . clear and ruby red when held to light . smell . sweet malty aroma of chocolate caramel a little plum and citric hops . taste . immediately recognisable as american brown ale in style due to the substantial bitterness from both hops and roasted malt . caramel coffee and cocoa are there but overall balance is towards the dry and bitter mouthfeel . lightly carbonated bordering on flat and a little watery . drinkability . easy to drink but not something i d come back to . overall . a fairly tasty brown ale but a little drier that i would like as well as being somewhat thin and under carbonated . i d like to give it a second chance some time it does have character .,palate,0.4,0
a poured with almost no head or lacing just a faint swirl of haze on top . the body was a turbid dark amber color with some aggressive bubble trains working up the sides of the glass . this is supposed to be a wit . . s super sweet candy malts . almost cloyingly sweet . i m also picking up vinous notes candied fruit burnt sugar and after the beer warmed some cinnamon . smells good but not at all what i would expect from a wit . i suppose an average mark would be fitting then . t a very sweet replicate of the nose . finishes with the resinous taste of corriander cinnamon and an echo of booze . as the beer warmed a bit of tartness from the wheat emerged as well . again tastes good but not at all what i would expect from a wit . i suppose an average mark would be fitting then . m an overcarbonated medium body textured a bit by some unattenuated sugar . carbonation was a turn off . d not a drain pour but definitely not my bag . too sweet not to style and overcarbonated .,palate,0.7,1
pours a coffee like color from a classic stone bomber . does n t look terribly thick . great two finger frothy head follows the liquid down the glass . smell is hoppy mainly grapefruit bitters with some chocolate and licorice . taste is great nothing like you d expect from the color . tastes like a grapefruit heavy dipa . the flavor is nice but could perhaps use some age to chill the bitterness . mouthfeel is perfect smooth and velvety without being clingy or cloying . drinkability is perhaps limited by the abv and the overprevalence of bitter hops . nice beer . thanks to cdviking for the trade .,palate,1.0,1
pours a light brown ruby tone with a thin off white amber head and does an okay job of leaving some speckled lacing . smell contains some light fruit tones and some deeper roasted malts just a little bland not much of anything other than some mildly nut tone sweetness . flavor is lacking it s not off or bad just very mild from the clear bottles that i must note if bought in a pack or case are much better than experiences i have had from light struck six packs or oz bottles . when nothing else is available better this could have the potential of being a throw back i ca n t justify paying as much as most places ask for it . mouthfeel is thin i wish it had some body to it would make it much more palatable for me . drinkability like i said no off flavors nothing outstanding middle of the road in taste but overall this one is overrated and overpriced for sure .,palate,0.4,0
appearance pours golden yellow well carbonated typical lager . smell grainy smell that is n t terribly strong . taste generally malty very mild bitter taste has a distinct aftertaste . nothing exciting about the flavor but it was n t offensive or strong either . drinkability nothing exciting about this beer typical lager . would probably get bored drinking this though and more drinkable and memorable lagers are out there .,palate,0.8,1
a this was a cloudy pale yellow . it poured with a medium sized fizzy white head that was moderately sticky . s could be an old bottle but with no date . i expected vibrant and zesty but instead i found an abundance of cloves overwhelming everything else . unbalanced overall and unappealing . t pretty far off base here . heavy tasting with too much spice . lacks the light refreshing yeast character i associate with the style . m it feels oddly heavy for the style . d again maybe this was an old bottle but was way off stlye and just plain not very good .,palate,0.7,1
a pours a dark dark black color . the nitro bubbles rise to the surface . produces a good half inch of thick creamy looking head that really doesnt dissapear throughout the beer s cocoa coffee and other roasted malts very nice warm inviting aroma t cocoa coffee roasted malts a rather sweet brew that offers little hop bitterness as balance to the overall sweetness m full bodied beer even the head is full bodied overall this has an amazing mouthfeel i loved the full bodied aspect of it but overall the flavor and aroma of this seem a little muted,palate,0.9,1
first review . here we go . a light amber with copper hues . head was firm but did n t linger all that long some nice lacing though . s had to work for it a bit clean hops with a tinge of floral . t hops came first piney and bitter lingering with an astringency but there s a sweet malt in there as well . still a lefty ipa no doubt but the sweet malts do linger a bit with some warming alcohol . m med . some of the oils expected but not as much as other westcoast ipa s i ve had . d body would lend itself to more than one . certainly drinkable . overall a good ipa but there are others within a relatively short drive to this one that would get my money .,palate,0.8,1
pint on tap at crescent moon in omaha ne . served in a goose island martini like glass . arrives with a generous cm head of off white bubbles gradually fading to a fine ring around the glass . leaves a few streaks of lacing decent . body is a dark copper like color somewhat opaque with a bit of noticeable carbonation . scent is somewhat floral fruity and a bit spicy . a hint of some sort of funk and malt backbone . opens with some nice fruit flavor so complex sweetness . this becomes overpowered in mid taste picking up wild yeast or bacteria character of a generous intensity . i described this as tasting like the scents of wet dog or burning metal my drinking friend for the evening said socks . fairly unpleasant as this is the first time i ve had this unsure if this is intended or not . the infected flavor lasts for the duration or the tasting but fades out in the close to some nice light fruit flavors particularly pineapple . still really turned off by the dominant wild flavor . medium bodied with a satisfying medium low level of carbonation leading to a crisp mouthfeel . well suited to the style and enjoyable . i do n t think the barrel being served was unintentionally infected as the description of this beer mentioned its wild character . i enjoy lambics and gueuzes immensely and am not unknown to us wild ales but whatever yeast or bacteria they used with this batch really did n t work for me . i ll try a bottle at some point but otherwise a definite avoid in the future .,palate,0.8,1
on tap at ll on quimby . slightly cloudy deep orange mahogany with thin bright white ring of head . kind of odd smell . initial impression is of caramel but then it goes off on this weird herbal menthol tangent . mostly caramalty aromas marzipan marshmallow some candied orange with herbal hops mounting in the background . tastes very much like i would have expected from the nose . decent caramelly malt flavors that is kicked up by orangey citrus hops and a strong bittering and acidic finish . soft smooth and easy drinking feel for a dipa . hardly any excess alcohol perceptible . immensely drinkable just too much caramalt for my wanton hop requirements .,palate,0.9,1
had on tap at maxwell s plum in halifax ns . appearance arrives a deep red colour with a modest white head settling to a nice layer . aroma caramel malt fruity sweet . taste inoffensive not overly flavourful . mostly malty sweet some caramel in the finish . mild bitterness . mouthfeel light bodied under carbonation does n t really work with this red ale for me . final statement pretty bland mass produced irish red . not a good example of the style . i remember it being better or years ago .,palate,0.4,0
bottle courtesy of okbeer poured a pitch black color stout with a nice big foamy head with good retention and lacing . aroma of bitter chocolate and subtle coffee is interesting but a tad weak . taste of light bitter chocolate and coffee is more subtle then expected with some medium roasted malt . body is oily and even a bit watery i was expecting a fuller body as well as more of a creamy texture . overall while this is an interesting is i thought it lack some complexity and the body was a bit too watery . i wonder if a got a bad bottle considering the high rating that this beer received or maybe i dont appreciate the style as much as others .,palate,0.4,0
thanks to santa deuane for this one . once i struggled to get the cork out of this bottle . i poured the bottle into a snifter and it produced a two finger coco colored head that seems to be lasting . the body of course was a big black bomb the first thing i smelled was coffee and chocolate right from the pour . after a bit i got a little sour yeast but not much flavors are coffee that is about it till it warms . not as sweet as oscura but the mouthfeel reminded me of it . it is a little light in the feel for an imperial but ample carbonation maybe to much . back to the flavor a little sweetness from the malts keeps it from being to bitter . then some dark chocolate comes out as it warms . a good coffee stout i really think there should be a separate category for these . the number of them seems to be climbing . good drinkability i finished the bomber with no problems at all . took my time and enjoyed it on this cloudy afternoon thanks again santa,palate,0.6,1
pours a pale golden color with a white head and no lacing . smells of malts and minimal hops . tastes fairly sweet with a little hop presence but not overpowering . it is overall fairly bland . what do you expect its like a buck fifty . i d say average . mouthfeel is way too thin . and it is n t too drinkable with a stupid high alcohol content for a cheap beer .,palate,0.3,0
irish dry stouts always look wonderful but sadly do n t taste as wonderful as they look . not much of a smell maybe some roasted malts sort of weak which is to be expected . this is a very creamy beer more so than guinness and also has slightly more depth than guinness . a lot of toastiness and roasted malts along with some coffee and chocolate undertones or is that overtones . this is better than guiness but not by much i ll stick to russian imperials thank you very much .,palate,0.9,1
lower bell bluebell hill kent . an attractive hazelnut brown colour with a soft frothy head i did n t pay attention but i suspect a sparkler was used . slightly yeasty aroma . sweet elderberry fruit quite smooth body flowery hop bitterness . a pleasant and drinkable session bitter but the sweetnes is not fully integrated with the bitterness .,palate,0.4,0
this one had been sitting in the closet for about a year and decided to open it up for a tasting event at the house . ml caged and corked . bottle graphics . a bit cheesy . a banana gold with some orange citrus in the body . plenty of carbonation and settling . s peperry clove spices and banana yeast . peculiarly over sweet . t sweetness not much bitterness . bananas and black pepper . nothing to make you balk but nothing also that i would call pleasant . more or less just there . the pleasant and style true yeast is a saving factor for this bottle . m huge carbonation . probably my fault in serving too cold but even so the alcohol was faint and subdued . d nothing i would buy again but not bad . unlike others of the style alcohol not the limiting factor but more so the uneventful flow of taste . first beer from this brewery . not horrid but there are just so many other good tripels out there i would fly with .,palate,0.9,1
aroma is strong and surprisingly fruity having components of sour apple and orange . it pours a rather nice somewhat hazy amber with a decent white head . i noticed a few goobers floating around but they were not off putting . flavor is sublime wheaty and yeasty with an overtone of honey and good fruity notes mainly sour orange with hints of apple and lemon and as i continue to drink herbal and clove tones very tasty . texture is smooth but only slightly fizzy leaving a slightly sweet fruity finish . a good drink to enjoy in winter this brings a little sunshine into a cold cloudy day and as i drink this the weather is dreary cold and wet .,palate,0.6,1
a pours a very clear gold color with a surprisingly decent head going down for inch to a lace . s the smell is very watered down shocking with an abv of . and adjuncts are present also . probably the worst smelling beer ever . not to say bad smelling but more of a lack of . t this bad . real bad . it definitely has the fuel taste but is extremely sweet . reminds me of sweeter version of camo silver ice . m mouthfeel is decent goes down reasonable smooth even with the slight burning sensation . d overall this is a sorry excuse for a malt liquor and ice beer or a beer for that matter . i guess if your only goal is to get drunk off your ass then you might like this . if you actually appreciate beer then stay away .,palate,0.6,1
obvious decoction mash here some many complex levels of maltiness it is crazy . nice layer of hop bitterness to keep any kind of cloying sweetness away . the mouth feel was so creamy from the dense malt body . tasted of freshly baked brown bread with a hint of spicy alcohol . on of the best domestically brewed double bocks i have had to date .,palate,1.0,1
thanks again to jdv and pintsized a cloudy yellowish amber if such a color exists . little head s diacetyl like butta . some malt flavor almost reminded me a buttered bread . some light fruit flavor as warmed . t alot like sweet buttery toffee . some light peachy fruit and oak flavors were there as well but the malt butter flavor dominated . noticed the wheat flavor more as it warmed . m creamy in the mouth . nice . d very interesting brew but too much butter flavor to make me reach for another one .,palate,0.9,1
poured into a globe glass oh my god are we sure this is a dipa . it pours a dark copper with red highlights and a couple fingers of head . not really the look i m used to . the nose is mainly sweet malt with a hint of hops . it smells like a strong ale not a dipa . the taste is all about the dark fruits i m thinking rum cake while sipping here . i think what we have here is a drain pour gentlemen .,palate,0.6,1
ml bottle . pours a hazy gold with a huge frothy white head that retains well and laces the glass . the aroma is sweet corny malts with some lightly spiced grassy hops and some alcohol . it s almost malt liquorish . the flavor is sweet malts with a decent grassy hop finish and some spices coriander . the is some noticeable alcohol in the finish and becomes pretty hot as it warms . the mouthfeel is medium to full with decent carbonation . overall i ve had much better tripels . this was too strong in alcohol overly sweet and pretty simplistic .,palate,0.8,1
purchased from target in jones valley huntsville al . this is one of the best looking beers i ve ever tasted . some may think of the nitro bottle as a gimmick but for my money it produces a nearly perfect pour the cascading bubbles the gradually filling black body and the almost white thick head that sticks around and leaves beautiful delicate lacing . if appearance were the only thing about beer i d never drink anything else . aroma is weak though with a thin coffee like licorice scent . no hops present in the nose but a touch of chocolate is apparent on deep whiffs . decent but not perfect . bit of an astringency up front on the flavor followed by a touch of coffee and a very dry finish . no hops to speak of more malty than anything . quaffable . very thin mouthfeel less like a stout than any other stout i ve ever tasted . this is n t even as thick as a porter or even some lagers and ales i ve tasted . overall drinkability is okay . a bit too dry on the finish to be a favorite of mine and there are certainly better stouts out there but to be as available as it is pretty much everywhere it s not bad .,palate,0.3,0
unique is a good word to describe this . maybe its just the style this is the only one i have ever had of this but i was really put off by this . it tasted like an ashtray not a beer . very smokey . but smoke as in cigar smoke not malty smoke . no hop malt flavor or taste . not worth it .,palate,0.2,0
a . pours straw yellow . inch head that does n t last . s. clean slightly grassy aroma . t. bite of mild hops earthy hay flavor . m. medium high carbonation zesty on the tongue . overall very light clean and bland with a faint bitterness that fades quickly . i m not a fan of light beer in general but this was more subtle than any other light beer i ve tried .,palate,0.8,1
appearance small head that faded quickly . pours an orangey red color . smell very sweet honey comes through . taste flavors are balanced caramel and honey are prominent ones . mouth feel carbonation is barely noticeable . drinkability very easy to drink however it is very sweet so i did n t find myself wanting more than one . notes this is an ok beer that i would certainly drink if i was offered one . i would n t buy it . a previous review sums this beer up perfectly forgettable .,palate,0.4,0
ounce bottle born on date of . served in a sam adams bl glass the beer pours a clear straw gold color with an inch and half white head . head retention is low lacing is average . smells like sweet malt and corn . the aroma is n t bad at all it s non offensive . taste is similar to the aroma tastes like sweet malt and corn . no offensive flavors at all . mouthfeel is light with above average carbonation . also it s a little bit on the watery side . however it s pretty easy to drink . if i wanted to i could drink quite a few of these at a time . for a macro lager it s really not bad at all . not too bad on a hot day either i enjoyed drinking a couple tall boys of these at a cardinals baseball game a couple years ago . yeah it s not great but if close to being fresh it certainly is n t bad either . there are certainly worse beers in this style to choose .,palate,0.4,0
overall i quite enjoyed this beer . it s got a fresh and interesting taste that makes it a decent drinking beer . pours a crystal clear carmel colour the term auburn fits quite nicely . just a wee bit of a short lived head . gentle maybe too subtle aroma nicely balanced full of hops and malt . very tasty . deliciously fruity hops nice malt sweetness comes across as quite fresh . noticeable taste of apricots which i quite like makes this distinctive and something i look forward to drinking . disappointing finish however . lots of interesting things happening up front and then nada . nothing really lingers which is a darn shame cause overall this beer is well worth a try . everything hangs together just so . still tasty after each bottle . mmmm .,palate,0.6,1
brownish color with copper highlights . foam that falls quickly . the nose has hints of pear brandy which provides direct information on the amateur presence that will offer significant alcoholic beer . this affirms the presence quickly in the mouth and is accompanied by a friendly power but also very sweet . it also detected a hint of malt and light hints of wood . stronger than a triple or a strong pale ale this brew looks more like the american barley wine.,palate,0.8,1
had this on sale at my local stop gave it a try . poured a dark brown with massive head . i had to stop pouring several times and drink the beer just to try and calm it down . about inches of head every time never seen something like this before . smell is of roasted malts and faint caramel . nothing special . taste when i could drink it through the head was a light roasted malt with sweet caramel . very nice blend of mild spices as well . mouthfeel is painfully carbonated . light bodied way way to much carbonation . it hurt to drink . drinkability carbonation aside is rather good . if they tamed the head down this would be a great beer .,palate,0.4,0
on tap at the sn brewery . brought to the table in a pint glass and i view a black ink liquid with a nice creamy small beige head and nice lacing . dark fruity aroma with some coffee characteristics roasted malts and nuttiness . roasty coffee taste with bitter dark chocolate wood and burnt toast in there as well . excellent . incredible smooth and silky mouthfeel . full bodied heaven . drinkability is good though this was a sipping beer for me to prolong the session . this is a great cold night or dessert brew and one i hope is bottled someday . great stuff .,palate,1.0,1
this murky brown beer was poured into a pint glass . the smell of slight bitterness with tones of sweetness in the after aroma . the taste is that of a granny apple . the tartness that it gives but the sweetness of the aftertaste . overall a great beer to enjoy .,palate,1.0,1
pours bright gold into a my pint glass . this bottle was stored at degrees so i ve got quite a bit of head here . some haze . lots of pine and grapefruit on the nose a bit floral too . very pleasant indeed . great hop character . lots of bitter but i think it s fairly balanced with hop flavor and residual sweetness . hop flavor lingers on the palette but not in an unpleasant way . this is a fairly balanced ipa . hard to say it might just be because this particular bottle is more on the room temp side but i would like more effervescence . as the beer continues to warm i get more of a syrupy finish . a good beer all in all . i will be sure to drink it again only a little colder and faster . more drinking less typing . .,palate,0.6,1
wow i got suds on the end of my nose well you have to get close to smell anything from this beer . what i do get is a grassy hops maybe it s the guy next door cutting his lawn . smells good . its kind of a hazy honey color with a thick cap of tinted white . excelent lacing . the taste is almost all hops with a hint of fruit apples maybe and an after taste of hop nut bitterness . i love it . the mouthfeel is medium bodied . i better open a few more just to see if i can taste anything else,palate,0.6,1
beer had big taste which was super hoppy . flavor could have used much more coffee . i could really dig this beer in say six months from now in early spring . i feel redhook always just misses with their beer s but they are always very drinkable . just a little off this one is no different . high . . beware .,palate,1.0,1
pours a clear pale yellow with a big fluffy white head that faded slowly with nice ring lacing . the aroma is moderately grainy with a lot of the wheat malt showing up but overall not a lot on the nose . the front end is very thin with hardly anything going on . a decent amount of carbonation in the middle and then a very fast finish that s slightly drying . body is very thin drinkability is ok but there s not very much to this beer . quite disappointing coming from anchor . i love a nice clean refreshing summer beer but that does n t it should taste like tonic water .,palate,0.4,0
a good clarity lots of carbonation . thick fluffy head . patchy lacing . s very hoppy smell . mostly floral and citrus hops smells but a malty undertone . t umm what the hell . i m in shock . with a smell that strong i expected a hop wallop what i get is more like a bud light that saw a hop through across the floor of the brewery . my tap water has more flavor than this beer . m pretty good . nice carbonation level . d would be great if it was n t for the flavor or lack there of . i just do n t understand this beer looks and smells great but has no taste . what taste it does have is kind of a metallic after taste . maybe a bad batch but i do n t think i ll buy this one again .,palate,0.8,1
well the bottle states this brew has a rich dark malt complexity among other things . i d certainly have to agree after tasting it . unfortunately i do n t care for that rich dark malt complexity at all in this red ale . for my tastes that dark bitter harsh roasted character does n t work for me at all here . i like my red ales red but without an overpowering harsh chocolate roasted character . i did like the hop character which is mingled in with the other flavors . i also liked the color and clarity of this brew . there could have been more head but that s not a big deal . overall this brew just did n t work for me . oh well that s why they make lots of different brews right . everybody has different likes and dislikes .,palate,0.8,1
appearance oz bottle puored into an innis gunn flute like glass . colour is a pale golden yellow . moderate amounts of visible carbonation . two finger head slowly fades to a bubbly lacing . smell strong aroma of malt . a little musty . taste very metallic . the malts are barely noticeable . metallic and bitter that s all . mouthfeel light carbonated crisp . finishes dry and with a bite . drinkability i fear this bottle may have been conditioned poorly . it does n t taste of skunk but the metal flavours are extremely unpleasant .,palate,0.8,1
orange translucent body with almost no head . smells sweet and malty but not overly strong . tastes sweet and malty slightly floral maybe . carbonated but not overly so . on the lighter side of medium bodied i d say . i was surprised that it was n t slightly heavier or more tasty but it was very good . deffinitely one of the better oktoberfest beers i have had .,palate,0.6,1
oz . been trying to get my hands on this for a while . hazy light burnt orange with just a ring of head that leaves little foamy specks all the way down the glass . aroma is an interesting blend of hops earthy herbal cirtic piney grassy . i want to guess and say its kent goldings and fuggles with some cascade thrown in . noticable maltyness behind the hop aroma . flavor . yummy . bready and toasty maltyness with earthy and herbal hop flavor . sharp bitterness right at the end with a little citric sting . long lasting aftertaste consisting of bready maltyness and earthy herbal hop flavors . great esb . i will definately be buying it again . id love to try it on tap too . p.s . almost totally flat carbonation .,palate,0.6,1
thanks to grandcrudrew for sending me this one . pours a murky dark brown with a inch beige head that fades to a small cap . nice rings of lace on the drink down . smell is of hearty bread roasted nuts and maple . there is also a funky gym socks smell that ruins everything . i think this bottle may be infected . taste confirms the infection . this is a sour beer on first sip but i can taste the malty bread flavor roasted nuts and slight maple syrup . the infection issue is awful when combined with these flavors . carbonation level is average . overall i bet this is a really good beer when it s normal but this was definitely infected .,palate,0.6,1
on tap poured into a clear glass this beer was a pale golden color with a very white head with small bubbles . the smell was sweet with some flower fragrances . taste was sweet with some hoppiness so white grape flavors . mouthfeel was light with little after taste . this is a good drinkable beer for a hot day . i prefer heavy dark beers but found this a drinkable beer .,palate,0.9,1
ml bottle poured into a stemmed glass . bottled june batch one bottle of . thanks to jstilwell for the bottle . a pours a cloudy pale yellow color . produced an effervescent and bubbly pure white head that dissipated quickly to bubbles . s very very dry . a chalky like dusty funk with bits of lemon tartness and biscuit . t lightly tart and crisp . that same chalky almost brett like character from the smell is there though as this breathed that disappeared . some nice bits of white grape acidity behind some wheat like biscuit . m a wonderfully crisp and bubbly carbonation level . a mild acidity and sourness with an assertive funk that actually slowly started to melt away as it breathed somehow . d a solid berliner weiss . extremely thirst quenching and crisp . a great example from the states .,palate,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 a hazy copper color with a billowy off white head that faded quickly . smell hint of grapefruit and malts . taste citrusy sweet and malty . mouthfeel light to medium bodied and well carbonated . drinkability very impressed with this ale . would certainly seek out again .,palate,0.6,1
a dark bodied stout with brunette head diminishes slowly leaving behind a light lace . s carmelly nutty slightly citrus . sweet perfumy hops presence . t fomented a mediocre piney hops bite malty middle and light chocolate finish . inchoate chocolate flavor . m smooth on the palate not thick but definetly not as light as i ve had in the past . excellent presence . though after not having a sip in my mouth after awhile it begins to give me the impression that i ve been drinking pine sol . d makes you want to keep some kind of beer in your mouth though not necessarily finishing with this .,palate,0.3,0
nice copper body one finger of slightly tan head . first whiff is a subtle smack of grapefruit peel grain and a background note of some other fruit that i ca n t quite identify . taste is subdued at first a little more floral hops and clean grain flavors followed by a bitter little chaser . i m not opposed to mild hop flavor but this beer tastes slightly one dimensional . super sharp mouth feel each drink scrapes the palate clean for the next . fairly light bodied considering the flavor good drinkablity . as its been noted by other reviewers malt sweetness is pretty minimal in this brew and the hop profile puts it on the bitter side of average . that being its only defect its still a solid session beer . a good go to beer when you re not sure what you want .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a ml bottle into a chimay goblet . hazy amber color to this one nice finger of white head great retention and lacing . looks great . smells like a fantastic ale . floral definitely some citrus in there too . orange smells come out more on the aroma than anything else . taste is more of the same . some wild floral flavors hints of citrus . seems like the dominant flavors have switched from the citrus to the floral characteristics . i like it for sure but could use some balance . just seems to be missing something to make it great . i m not a big fan of the bitter taste left in the mouth . but it s still plenty drinkable . a definitely above average ale but not the best .,palate,0.6,1
had this on tap at some pub outside of edinburgh after about a mile hike in the pentland hills . from some notes . appearace pours a deep amber orange color with absolutely no head at all even on tap . the color is nice but the absence of a head is a bit concerning . smell the smell is almost non existent . however i could pick out some very faint hints of sweet malts and even a touch of hops . taste tasted very watery to me with only very few hints that there were malts and hops in this beer . not unpleasant but certainly not good . mouthfeel very thin and watery . could have perhaps been a little flat although i drank this an alleged four miles from the brewery so shame on this pub if they let it lose its carbonation . drinkability well drinking this beer was kind of akin to drinking beer flavored water so it was n t horrible to drink but i think one in a lifetime will suffice for me . overall very weak beer but not repulsive .,palate,0.3,0
served from a ml bottle in an imperial pint glass at just below cellar temperature . thanks ba yelterdow . odd that this is classified as an american double stout since it s brewed in scotland . just sent off a note to the bros to get it moved into the proper english stout style . this is the style for which i am reviewing this beer . a pours a dark brown with off coppery highlights when the stream is viewed against the light . nice thick creamy sand colored head rises and simply sits still . lacing is webby and even sheeting at times but the real beauty lies in the head which slowly diminishes as expected but never thins out enough to reveal the surface of the beer . s malty and sweet with just a touch of roasted cocoa . irish soda bread and grainy cakes . a refreshing hop crispness is also noted very nice . t deep roasted malt sweetness with shaved semi sweet chocolate plus light notes of dark fruit and coffee . the sweetness eases up in the middle and dries out in the finish with a very well meted touch of hops . the finish reveals some interesting earthy tones and a touch of spent coffee grounds . this beer has balance like philippe petit . m passive and medium bodied on the way in slowly rising and churning into a lush creamy delight . swallow is voluminous without being gassy . d this is one delicious beer . aside from the subdued nose which actually makes the taste an even more welcome surprise this one s got pretty much everything going for it .,palate,1.0,1
aroma rich caramel notes raisins dried fruits clean alcohol and some harsh solvent notes like rubber cement or airplane glue appearance nice foam deep red brown some haze as well as a fair amount of chunky particulate in suspension . flavor caramel malts with notes of burnt brown sugar molasses and burnt dried fruit . some background citrus hops flavor jumps out once in a while as do some chocolate notes . again some unpleasant solvent and alcohol . mouthfeel slick and full bodied . a bit husky or maybe light roasted astringency . overall not my favorite barleywine . the alcohol is pretty bold and the solvent really overwhelms me in both the flavor and aroma . comes across a little harsh . it has a lot of nice flavors but this is one i wish were dialed back a bit in terms of alcohol .,palate,0.8,1
dense honeycomb of foam dimpled on the surface . webs of lace with several rings forming on the way down . deep reddish amber tone with good clarity . huge citrusy hop aroma riding up against a hearty maltiness . honey pine butterscotch fresh grapefruit juice and weeds all come across in the nose also . lush creamy mouthfeel that really could n t improve at all . buttery smooth huge malt presence pairs with a citrusy component descending into a pine tar bitterness in the finish . bitterness is n t harsh or abrasive it s fairly mellow but lingers for a long time . one is a real treat maybe two if you re feeling ambitious . the alcohol is tucked away but you will definitely feel it after having one or two .,palate,1.0,1
poured a rich and deep golden color some red in there . a one finger cream colored head with slight lacing . sweet and pungent fruit aroma maybe stale dates or prunes with brown sugar . pretty good hop balance with a spicy alcohol bite at the end . at it sneaks up on you . after going for lighter beers all week i am wanting to switch after three of these . rich malty taste . there is a pungent stale taste to it initially that i like . the alcohol is really pronounced too . at for a its not a bad buy .,palate,0.8,1
appearance straight foam . this beer just explodes and creates a fluffy tan head . there is crazy lacing and the beer itself is a rusty brown color . smell a sweetness and dark fruit aroma . pretty light aroma actually . taste a bit alcoholic with a lot of warmth . there is a definite dark fruit component . a bit of plum and raisins with a tiny bit of breadyness . the complexity is there but it is just so light . mouthfeel perfect mouthfeel . i mean the carbonation is good even though the beer basically exploded out of the bottle . just a really smooth drink . drinkability sipping this beer was rather enjoyable due to the great mouthfeel . i really just was n t impressed due to how light the flavors and aroma was in the beer .,palate,1.0,1
pours a clear orange color with an offwhite head more than fingers strong . lacing all over the glass as the head receeds . the usual belgian aromatics are present clove spice and the tail end of the nose includes some hop character . taste of the beer has the clove and spice in the front which was led on by the nose and finishes with some hop bitterness . i am dissapionted in the carbination as it is nearly flat with a medium light feel .,palate,0.4,0
poured from the bottle into a tulip glass . a huge amount of white foam off the pour that seems to settle down a little slowly . has lots of styrofoam like retention . body color is a cloudy lemon yellow kind of dull looking . nose has some very noticeable movie theater popcorn . i call diacetyl . nothing much else seriously where is the fruit on this thing . some mild spice that is impossible to pinpoint through this butter mess . i get nothing else . not good . taste brings a mild spicy sharp orange but also a pledge like chemical bitterness . sharp orange finish is very fleeting on the palate finishing with nothing else to speak of . butter taste just keeps on coming as i drink this and it warms up . wine like alcohol warmth and a vinous texture i rather like this feel and good carbonation . some very faint light wonderbread white bread toast . this is a mess and for the amount i paid for this not happy . i am about ready to give up on collaborated beers they just seem to be frankenstein horror shows all the time no matter who is involved this is no exception . i enjoy oaky buttery sensations but not this kind of thing . yikes a complete failure .,palate,0.8,1
very pale almost like a witbier in appearance . slight chill haze and tons of racing carbonation . head is whispy and long lasting with little to no lace left behind . faint and everpresent grain bill is the theme . there is a moment where a drying type hop presence comes into play . this has alot of similarities to a pilsner . this is a nice fresh version as they have an easy to understand dating system and the taste reflected this . crisp to the point of being overdone loads and loads of soda like carbonation . hops are the highlight as the grain and sweet malt backside is spineless . notes ho hum average run of the mill mediocre . etc . no glaring flaws but nothing to get excited about .,palate,0.4,0
its aroma is one with a smooth roasted base . there are definitely some sweet caramel notes with some lighter roasted notes possibly brown malt or some dark toasted malt . there is a smooth roasted bitterness with a touch of crystal malt sweetness . a serious chocolate character provides a nice layer on the roasted base malt flavor a moderate bitterness from the roasted malts and the hops hits the back of the tongue and mixes well with the smooth roasted chocolate flavor over the middle of the tongue . all these flavor mix to give a great finish . as expected from a abv stout the body is heavy but with a silky character that makes it go down easier than would be expected . overall i would call this a delicious imperial stout . the hops can become a bit harsh as you drink but that s the only real complaint . the rich smooth roasted chocolate flavor works well with the silky body . this is definitely highly recommended as the beers tend to be from great lakes brewing company .,palate,1.0,1
appearance crystal clear yellow pour . decent head that fell failry quickly . a little lace but not a whole lot . aroma decent mix of malt and bittering hops . nothing to write home about tho . taste very crisp and refreshing . nice mix of bittering hops and graininess . again nothing to write home about but it ai n t bad . mouthfeel medium mouthfeel for the style . carbonation level was perfect for bringing out the bittering hops . drinkability pretty drinkable . you have to watch it tho with this dumb green bottles . it s not hard to get a skunky one .,palate,0.8,1
oz bottle served in a sam adams oktoberfest mug . bottle best by jan . a pours a vibrant amber with a nice finger foamy head . minimal lacing . s very full nose . good dose of caramel but a noticeable hop presence as well . malty t burn caramel dominates but leaves the beer oddly one dimensional . finish is dull with a residual bitterness that s unimpressive . almost acidic in a way . m lively on the palate . body is in line with the style . o a lot of nice aspects to this one but i really did n t dig the flavor . not a bad version of the style and appropriately priced for those who are fans of this .,palate,0.8,1
this pours a dark mahogany with a two finger cream head that leaves traces of lace . on the nose there are roasted and chocolate malts toffee sweetness and maybe just a pleasing little bit of husky grain . in the mouth there stand slightly sweet caramel and toffee notes with the roasted malt fading a bit further in the mix . i m not getting much in the way of bitterness anywhere here which combines with a medium thin body to provide very little in the way of a finish . for me that s really the only knock on this beer . this is something that people who do n t know they like beer might like but has plenty going on for people who do like beer . big thanks to my sister for getting a mixed with this and a bunch of other great stuff in it .,palate,0.6,1
this review is in my notes from almost a month ago so bear with my memory and chicken scratch translation . and note that the fabulous day in delores park make have made this beer taste better than it was . but nonetheless here goes a gt light amber lively with a little head and some lacing . very standard looking for an am pale . s gt grasses hops t gt lagery start that turned to a nicer hoppier bitter finish . m gt too bubbly . d gt nice nose easy to drink .,palate,0.2,0
bottle reads barleywine style monster ale this monster ale was born in no head at all formed even with a forceful pour . a really nice looking orangy copper color body . sporadic slow moving bubbles . really big malty aroma . in the back some faint fruits can be noticed such as grape . not a bad smell at all . this is very malty with a decent amount of metalic bitterness at the end . i do get a grape and lemon taste mixing with a copper metalic taste . booze taste is somewhat noticeable but not overpowering for a . abv . this is just a weird tasting beer and not in a good way either . while it starts to warm up a bit it reminds me of what a cleaning agent would taste like poured into a beer . medium body all the way . carbonation is barely noticeable . feels nice in the mouth . as it warmed i noticed how weird it tasted . despite the unimpressive taste the look smell and feel were all good . i will not be seeking this beer again due to the lack of a good taste . i m glad i only purchased a single bottle .,palate,0.8,1
moloko pours a jet black with a cap of lightly creamy light mocha color . aroma is creamy dark chocolaty and darkly roasted . flavor brings about the same stuff but in different rankings . the most prominent feature is the tart cream . chocolate and unsweetened cocoa combine with a light amount of darkly roasted malts with hints of coffee to fill in the rest . it is extremely smooth and creamy feel is very nice . not one of my favorites from tripfloyds . a bit too much of a tart cream flavor . a big subtraction to some otherwise nice qualities .,palate,0.9,1
. oz bottle best by . pours a clear deep red with a fizzy rose head that retains well and leaves some big bubbled lacing . the aroma is acidic and tart cherries wood yeast and some sweet candy sugar . the flavor is sweet acidic cherries with a strong tart sour tang to it a bit of funky yeast and wood show up as well . the mouthfeel is medium bodied and syrupy with a bit of sharp carbonation . overall a fun sour ale one of the better ones i ve had . the sweetness and tartness are a bit strong but i liked this quite a bit .,palate,0.6,1
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 .,palate,0.6,1
beer served on draft at a local beer bar . served at degrees f. beer is bright red . no head carbonation low . smells tart or sour fruity . definitely some raspberries in there . beer is buttery in the mouth medium bodied and very sour not tart . hurts my mouth to drink it . finishes completely and wet a very interesting beer . even though the beer did n t seem carbonated once in my mouth it was filled with carbon and it helped to bring out the sour notes in the beer probably too much . drinkability is really high and so is mouthfeel . overall a great great beer .,palate,1.0,1
bottle poured a super light yellow color lager with a small pure white bubbly head with minimal retention . aroma of light lime notes with corn and other adjunct . taste is also dominated by lime juice with light corn malt body . not as bad as i had expected just quite bland with limited lime taste .,palate,0.2,0
drank about of these once on a foolish road trip to d.c. a long time ago . must be ice cold and outside .,palate,0.4,0
oz . can into a beer mug served at the bat cave bar at la mansion inn costa rica . pours a thin yet dark chocolate mahogany color into the frosted mug . a small light tan head recedes quickly thanks to the serving vessel and leaves behind a wispy veil of foam . the aroma is unimpressive with mostly adjuncts cereal and a hint of caramel malt showing up . the flavor is fairly bland but tries to taste like caramel and chocolate malts for a quick second before the finish takes over . aftertaste is nearly non existent except for a metallic grainy flavor that lingers a bit longer than necessary . bavaria should take a cue from its more drinkable cousin imperial and lose the aftertaste . mouthfeel is watery and boring with a decent carbonation level but not much else to write home about . overall a weak entry but i suppose that s to be expected . costa rica deserves better beer .,palate,0.4,0
the appearance is the expected copper brown. looks good . the smell is a little musty with slight hops showing through . the taste is more malt than i expected with a apa . the balance is more malt . the mouthfeel is good . very full and with the proper carbonation . drinkabiliy is high due to the low bitterness of the hop addition .,palate,0.4,0
bottle extra d by jim . pours a clear guava pinkish orange color with a head that quickly settles to a collar . nose is a fairly round malt sweet apples . very nice feel in the mouth rich thick tingling bubbles kind of evaporates on the tongue . medium heavy body quite a bit of honey i get this apple quality . a touch of bittering hops that s somewhat at odds with the flavor profile . fairly large but i want more aggressive malt and darker fruits here . it s nice but i m not sure this particular year is going to get better .,palate,1.0,1
drank from a . fl . oz . bottle purchased at julio s liquors westboro ma poured a dark inky brown black with a small frothy cocoa colored head that quickly faded to a lasting ring . the aroma was smooth and sweet with an obvious oatmeal presence . chocolatey and rich . notes of sweet cream raisins and dark fruits were noticeable as well . the taste was deep dark roasty and smoky from the start with a subtle hint of bourbon poking through . the burnt coffee roasty smoky flavor dominated the palate . the finish was also incredibly dry and roasty with a hugely bitter resonating aftertaste . subtle notes of chocolate appeared as well . mouthfeel was lighter bodied with a fierce almost stinging carbonation initially . as the beer sat the carbonation died down to a more moderate level . overall i was disappointed with this beer . between the overwhelming roast presence the intense bitterness and the less than appealing mouthfeel this brew turned out to be a difficult one to put down .,palate,0.4,0
ozish pour in a plastic cup at brickskeller f tasting . i interpreted this to be the release of the dl aged in whiskey barrels not the oak aged dark lord . either way . pours an extremely sludgy viscous syrup like dark brown near black with a non existent head and no signs of carbonation . so yea appearance is pretty much as expected for style but nothing exciting . aroma is hot and abrasive assaulting you while the glass is still on the table . immediately hits you with bourbon and oak . after letting acclimating to the booze and burn other notes from the base dl are apparent including chocolate coffee and more oak . very sweet raw and complex aroma . mouthfeel is very thick and chewy silky and long lasting on the palate near perfect . flavors follow similar pattern to the nose overall extremely sweet and it takes a moment to get past the oak and bourbon to pick out the subtleties of the original dark lord and it that its primarily chocolatey . this is n t a abv beer that you can said hides its alcohol well either as there is a noticeable burn associated with each sip . this was an unexpected to treat to try but overall i was left feeling like this in an instance of an amazing beer more amazingness barrel aging . doubly amazingness . overall some of the complexity is sapped out of this by the dominance of the boozy and oak flavors .,palate,1.0,1
received in a trade from hoppymeal . thanks for the opportunity . a pours a very dark brown almost black with an initial caramel colored film that dissipates quickly . s roasted barley with a smooth milkyness to it slight chocolate notes also present . hops show themselves with a slight twang . t m roasted barley flavors with a dark fruity sweetness to them . roasted barely and malt gives off nice accentuating flavors but the smoothness of this beer is amazing it leaves your mouth wanting another sip stat . hops give a little bit to the overall flavor but those notes are reserved . slight nuttiness and smokyness also prevades as it warms up . medium to above average body . d another good one from bell s but i think this could be a tad better . flavors could be more pronounced but the mouth fell ca n t be beat . a good one to seek out though .,palate,1.0,1
reviewed from notes originally . bottled on a pours a bright coppery red with two fingers of thick white head . s smells of big sweet caramel with citrusy cascade hops . t pretty malty although a slight citrusy pineapple bitterness comes through . m thick side of medium bodied with a slick and mouth coating feel with low carbonation . d up there with other easy drinking dipa s likethe oracle and hopslam . that being said the bitterness is not as high as it should be to counter the malty caramel character .,palate,1.0,1
fl oz bottle served in a pilsner glass reviewed live a pours a transparent straw golden color with an extremely thin white finger head . retention is poor . generally unappealing . s honey clean barley and light spice . extremely mild and simple . t the ginger finally comes through but it s too subtle . the beer is sweeter than it ought to be . not really balanced very well . m entirely too smooth and wet . the light body is nice but it would be far better if it were more crisp . d better than i thought it d be but far from good .,palate,0.2,0
pours a clear amber with an off white head . smells of smoke roastedness bitterness . smell of almost bacon tastes like liquid smoke added to a newcastle brown . heavy on the pigroast and lightly hopped . its surprisingly smooth but you almost want to knife and fork it . its an odd beer definitely one for a campfire side . you could basically suck of a charred piece of wood and get the same effect .,palate,0.8,1
for a wheat beer petes wicked summer brew is unimpressive . if i was not to attach a style to this beer i could find some of its qualities redeeming . first of all it is refreshing and easy to drink the lemon in the nose does seem natural and the overall taste is fine . i could see this beer being a good choice on a hot day . also i was pleasantly surprised by the amount of lacing . but the nose aside from the lemon is one dimensional light malt . i dont prefer the creaminess in the mouthfeel on this one . i dont find it appropriate for the style . some hops are noticeable as well . by the way it pours a light yellow with a small white head of an inch . i think this beer has a niche but it is probably not for me . with so many wonderful wheat or summery beers why drink this one .,palate,0.4,0
penn brewing chocolate meltdown brewers reserve as it says ontop of the barrel . appearance pours a dark brown in color little head of a light brown variety . smell chocolate of all types . dark milk and raw . a pleasing malty cocoa nose that is very aromatic and fairly strong . taste chocolate light roasted barley malt . almost like an irish dry stout with chocolate added . pretty tasty sessionable and not overly strong as far as alcohol is concerned . mouthfeel on the lighter side of medium bodied a tad thin and watery . drinkability a nice respectable brew from penn . a lot different from most of their other offerings and definately in the craft realm . the body needs to be more full and carbonation is a bit low . ok but not great .,palate,0.4,0
served in a tankard . a nothing special . if you had not known it was a higher end beer it could be mistaken for a macro very easily . darker straw with white finger head that quickly recedes . s interesting . the bottle informs that it is brewed with honey hawthorn and grape juice so i am going to assume the top note to be the hawthorn . hops and malt are not present to my smell . t no honey hop or malt notes on my palate . different not something i can put my finger on yet . m good not too thick or thin . good amount of carbonation . d not beer i will be returning too based on this bottle . i do own a second bottle and will be aging it to see how it changes . i hope it was a bad bottle based on what i had heard .,palate,0.6,1
from oz bottle to stemmed wine glass on from notes a earthy sand with a off pink hue . a careful pour yields a two finger head and passable lacing . s like a german pils . ber toasty grain and late harvest barley . if the bouquet was a season it d most certainly be autumn . t bitter grain and malt . it s like pumpernickel that s been left in the toaster too long . this is most certainly an olde timey new england apa . m creamy and spot on carbonation . far and away the standout of the brew . o cottrell s old yankee ale may very well be a good beer but when i think apa this ai n t it . it just does n t fit the bill in most any category nose taste etc . i repect it but i also wo n t reach for it the next time i want an american pale . . .meh . .,palate,0.8,1
a pours a copper tinted orange with a finger of orange tinted white head . just a hint of lacing . s light biscuity scent flavored with light pumpkin . hints of cinnamon and clove . good but somewhat weak . t more pumpkin than in the smell . and even more spice lots of clove and nutmeg some cardomom not much cinnamon which i like because it does n t remind me of pumpkin pie just a delicious blend of spices . as in the smell i really like this taste but imperial . i m not convinced . m this beer does excel in this realm . syrupy good balance between sweet and bitter nice carbonation to match . and no trace of alcohol . d i enjoyed the smell and taste of this beer but i do n t find it so imperially strong .,palate,0.9,1
twist off bottle . poured into a pint . a thin but dark . short sandy head is also short lived . no lace . s lots of odd mineral aromas . chalk brass and earth . the other predominant aroma is the lager half of the beer which is the worst half and i have never even had the porter . musty dank hops and bland doughy malt . there s a very miniscule notion that this beer is of a darker breed but this is rather fleeting at best . t the flavor really impresses me coming from yuengling . while this is still nothing to write home about it s miles better than the basic lager is . there s a bit of toasty bread crust and coffee but the thing is the flavor suffers from the mouthfeel . m thin . the body is so watery that i do n t have the chance to fully taste the beer . carbonation is medium to low . o of what is available currently in ohio this is easily the brewery s best . that said this has no real bearing on the score of any particular beer s review . there are few commercial examples to compare this to but the best i have yet had is n t even in the same league as this beer that is to say that this beer is not enough to consider yuengling as a craft brewery and that beer is hoppin frog s black and tan . then again how many beers of any style can compete with something that is half boris the crusher .,palate,0.3,0
poured into a pint glass from a oz bottle . deep hue of gold with moderate carbonation . the head is very short lived then settles to nothing . the aroma is that of skunky hops and sweet corn like hints . the taste is rather full and bold with sweet almost chocolaty malts up front followed by a bitter sweet hoppy ending . the mouthfeel is moderately thick and full for a pilsner and has a creamy texture . the citrusy hops create a crisp bite towards the end . overall a good beer to have with food or cheese .,palate,0.8,1
best by jul a dark brown with cherry hues and over a finger of billowed mocha foam . this falls slowly to a quilt of the same . limited lace . excellent clarity where allowed . . s nougat bread rye cereal cocoa nuts cashews . a hint of spice im having a hard time placing nutmeg . . slightest finish of praline . . t cocoa prune sugar bread raisin pralines again . nice flavor let this one warm up a bit folks . . m medium on light for the body with carb a little on the hi side . semi dry finish . all partshere are a bit off for me . o good example of the style . the mouthfeel on this is off for me and some of the flavors are a bit tough to pick out part of the fun . . its a good example of the style imo .,palate,0.4,0
pours a beautiful clear amber with ample head topped by a wonderfully foamy head . the aroma screams apricots and whispers wheat . the taste is gross with gross apricots and a prickly gross grainy wheat competing for top spot with neither of them winning . mouthfeel is creamy and crisp . it s refreshing enough but so not my thing .,palate,0.8,1
poured into a pint glass . this one pours a hazy golden straw with a thin cap of white head . it settles almost right away leaving nothing behind . grassy hops on the aroma with some toasty malts . a bit of a lemon aroma in the background . a sweet lemon though like a lemon meringue or something to that nature . the flavor is a lot like the aroma . it has some nice grassy hops start to finish with a doughy flavor . same lemon meringue sweetness in the background . light body with good carbonation . overall this one is n t anything special but i do n t hate it . i could see myself getting this again on the right occasion . it s sure easy to drink .,palate,0.8,1
this beer is excellent although it s a bit strongly sweet and heavy and i do n t think it comes up to the astoundingly wonderful quality of their . very dark red brown it has a smallish tan head steadily shrinking to a foamy ring and some wisps only a very little weak foamy lace . aroma is rich dark raisiny sweet bread port wood hint of doughy cinnamon rolls sweet fruit some iron . taste is sweet spicey a lot of spicey sweet fruit rich brown bread with hint of cinnamon rolls dark raisin and port with iron and mineral joining in the finish and after taste faint hints of oreo cookies and wood . it has an excellent full rich feel with some faintly medicinal tingly character and feel . it s excellent has a rich strong character with some complexity but it is a little too thick heavy duty and sweet and fails to achieve the incredible balance and complexity of character that the does . then again i suppose that that is part of the nature of this beer so much higher in alcohol and for the alcohol the character and drinkability are really very high .,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle served in a snifter . vintage . pours your standard r is jet black tone while yielding about a mocha colored head . decent retention and lacing . nice looking beer but so are countless others in its style . nose packs a big wallop of black licorice . secondary notes of roasted malt chocolate and coffee but boy does that anise dominate . not my cup of tea but it s not terrible . taste follows the aroma . unfortunately . just an anise bomb . the other characters are there in the background but relegated to second fiddle . disappointing as i had high hopes for this one . decent medium full bodied mouthfeel with average carbonation . overall not one i appreciated . not a drainpour i just think the anise was overdone some may appreciate it but it s not for me i ll be sticking to the regular irs .,palate,0.8,1
poured into standard pint . i ve been drinking this for a few years so i figured now that is in the top list context minimum reviews was changed to in order to be considered a top in the world beer i felt it was time to review it . this brew pours a coppery color with orange hues and an off white head of three fingers that had respectable retention . thick glaciers of lace cling in huge slow moving masses of micro bubbles . smells of a sweet malt like a hawaiian bread and sweet caramel note . the hops come across as mostly citrus and floral . the nose translates well on the taste with a good upfront sweetness that gives way to a grapefruit and citrus hip note with a slightly spicy floral note towards the finish . the finish is clean and pleasant . nothing rough or uneven about this beer very well balanced and easy to drink . there is probably a reason that this is one of the biggest gateway beers into the world of craft it is a mighty fine beer . the body is medium with decent carbonation . i d actually prefer a little more carbonation but this is certainly respectable .,palate,0.6,1
this is my first beer from charlevoix and it most definitely will not be my last . this is one good looking beer . pours a dark brown basically black a thick light brown head with loads of lacing . smells sweet lots of chocolate some coffee and a faint fruitiness . tastes pretty much like it smells . chocolate coffee a faint lactic sourness . this beer tastes great but it drinks even better . its almost like milk . but a stout instead ha .,palate,1.0,1
the pour was dark copper red amber with a good two finger head that slowly dissapated leaving a white film on top of the beer that held on throughout the drink . the smell was very fruity and spicy . heavy in apricots and dates with some coriander and maybe some hidden hops late in the nose . the spice showed more as the beer warmed in the glass . the drink started with a heavy fruit taste around the middle of the tongue the spice showed up . the finish was lingering hops with and oily attribute followed by a light alcohol heat . all and all a good beer to drink with friends and discuss the merits of beer drinking . but i do n t think it would go good with food and it s not the most refreshing beer .,palate,0.6,1
when this beer was poured into my glass it had a large tan head with fine small sized bubbles that was fully diminishing . the body was mostly clear with lively carbonation observed . the nose was that of alcohol and some mild clove . the flavor was spicy and malty and the mouthfeel was tingly along with a burning sensation as it is swallowed .,palate,0.4,0
a predominant malt color . almost a finger of head . clear transparent . leaving randomly lacing on the glass . good looking beer . s brown sugar molasses cinnamon and cloves are the dominant smell . all this essences are dominandt in the beer but at the end the main essence is the pumpkin . a sweet and smoky pumpkin . t the sweet of the pumpkin makes this beer exceptional . very nice and soft sweetness . cinnamon nutmeg molasses and brown sugar are also around . the taste does n t bored you . m watery and sticky . its the only problem for me . its almost a thin beer . at the end leaves you with a aftercandy feel sticky and chewy o nice seasonal beer . first weyerbacher beer that i try . not a complete pumpkin ale for me but i could get it again . the flavors are there you can notice right away without problem . nice beer to pair with chicken tacos .,palate,0.4,0
i am sampling a oz bottle at room temp poured into an english pint glass . the brew pours a deep clear chestnut color with a fluffy off white head foaming up . cm with an agressive pour . aroma is mostly malt with caramel toffee and some molasses . just a hint of grassy hops float in the background . first sip is velvety smooth textured average body with minimal carbonation . the beer slides across my palate effortlessly . flavor starts of sweet and caramelly and allows some bready yeast and a hint of grassy hops to come through towards finish . brew is predominantly sweet and malty which i dig . very easy to drink with no hint of abv . i would buy this brew again for sure .,palate,1.0,1
i ve been on a honey kick over the last few weeks and this has been a favorite of mine since they brought it back from the dead in . pours a very thick deep drown color with a decent amount of foam . honey s actually the forefront flavor and smell but there s still a really good malt base and roasted coffee dark chocolate backing it up . you can pick up some uk hops that add a little depth and keep this from entering the dessert beer realm . the finish is still pretty sweet and the dark honey flavors linger . the texture on this is great . could n t ask for anything better to be honest . the sweetness and honey overtones definitely keep drinkability in check . with the silky texture and sweetness this is a good sipper but nothing you d have more than of in a single sitting .,palate,1.0,1
i bought a single bottle of this at a shop rite in new jersey . i poured it into a goblet . a the body is a dark gold color . the head is two fingers tall tiny bubbles great retention and no lacing . s the aromas are citrus dominating pine and yeasty notes . t the flavors are citrusy something close to mint and yeast . m the mouthfeel is unbelively crisp . d this is an awesome beer . do n t drink and review .,palate,1.0,1
i sampled this on tap tonight at the old eagle tavern in manayunk . this review is based off of my notes taken there . appearance a nicely clear amber that has almost a pinkish hue to it . a pinkish hue . . a one finger off white head tops off this fine beer and lasts for a decent amount of time . smell just wow . the sweet hop aromas are intense but far from overbearing . this is just perfect . pine and citrus are both detectable . this smells like beer candy . well maybe that s poorly worded it does n t smell like candy . but . ahhh it smells so good . taste my notes simply say one word grapefruit . there s no other way to describe it it s just that dominant a flavor . not that that s a bad thing . i really like grapefruit . but man it s an intense flavor . mouthfeel light bodied . i might even go as far as to describe it as watery . the carbonation was where i like it to be . drinkability goes down real easily . this would make a nice session beer . nothing about it is too strong well maybe the grapefruit but that does n t detract from the drinkability of this beer . i d certainly like to sit down with another one . a very nice and unique beer though not what i expected at all . i really want to give this beer another chance out of a bottle . look for a future edit when i m able to find some .,palate,0.6,1
a deep dark brown not quite the abyss like dark that most stouts and many porters carry . still it s on the dark end of baltic porter which i like . color can be very misleading but darker baltic porters tend to suggest more dept of flavor particularly dark fruit and roast . a nothing there . not that aroma is this style s strong point but i was hoping for some bready munich and toast if not a little chocolate and roast . t very bland . there s some coffee caramel and sour twang . spice shows up intermittently . but this is n t a fun beer to drink . it really lacks depth . bocks and brown porters inspired this beer . sure it s not a russian imp stout but it s a blend of two character rich styles . even if it s not zywiec still give me something to savor . m watery . too thin especially for a beer so strong and meant to be malt forward . o no wonder it s from delaware . these guys must be eagles fans affected by reed s dismal eagles . i m philly proud but the heralded dream team shit the bed . i m gon na try old dominion s other products in the future and pass this one up . maybe i had a bad bottle or maybe the other reviewers just have n t had zywiec and okocim . i dunno but i know those are hallmarks of great brewing anything failing to come close is n t worth your time .,palate,0.4,0
cool l bottle with a swing top that i got for christmas . assumed it was a strong tripel still think it s kind of straddling the boundary between a pale ale like duvel and a mellow sweet tripel like westmalle . appearance is awesome head retention phenomenal tons of lacing white head and deep warm amber body . smell is intoxicating strong alcohol but sugary christmassy aromas as well not overly complex or thought provoking though . taste is pleasant and tripel like but i feel it s a bit strong alcohol wise . definitely a beer for cooler weather it s c in melbourne today but i ve cranked the air con so i can enjoy this midsummer s afternoon indulgence . mouthfeel is clean and refreshing and this beer is definitely drinkable despite its high abv . if only i had another one i d be drunk by the end of my second glass . keeping the bottle it s cool . recommended if you like a tripel with punch .,palate,1.0,1
from a ml bottle . poured half into a large wine glass and half into a pint glass to do a side by side comparison just for my own education . a hazy rich orange amber color . generous one finger head that sticks around . a bit thicker head in the wine glass . s the wine glass wins hands down . a big hit of hops . somewhat resiny with a distinct orange peel aroma . i also get the mango note stercomm picked up below . t starts off very hoppy but does n t rip your face off then turns very malty as others have mentioned with a hint of caramel towards the end . m somewhat thick bread y . but smooth . not as crisp as most ipas . the taste mouthfeel are very similar between the two glasses . o i enjoyed the aromas flavors of this beer though i do n t know if i d jump out to buy it again because i like a bit thinner crisper dipa . i felt somewhat full after drinking just half the bottle . as far as glassware the wineglass wins only because of how much more it brought out the aromas .,palate,0.6,1
pours a dark brown color with a small tan head that disappeared quickly . a sweet smell of chocolate milk and cocoa dominates . the body of this is way too light for a porter . there is a watery cocoa taste . did not appeal to me at all . overall this was a disappointment do n t think i ll buy this again .,palate,0.4,0
poured from oz bottle . a pours a darker brown color . almost black but not quite . one finger mocha colored head shows good retention capping the beer after a couple of minutes . heavy streaky lace on the sides of the glass . s surprised at the front of the beer being more malt forward . light roasted and coffee malt to be exact . citrus hops in the front of the hop profile followed by some earthy hops and piney hops . the hops take over the overall aroma in a pleasant way . t piney and citrus hops in the front give a earthy hop tone to this beer . the middle of this beer has a ton of roasted malts with a light chocolate overtone that makes up the backbone to this beer . some piney hops in the backend balance this beer out to make it a great tasting black ipa . m medium mouthfeel . carbonation is good for the style . piney hops left on the palate . aftertaste is light roasted malts with some alcohol and piney hops to it . medium drying on the palate from the alcohol . flavors were blended very well for a black ipa and were clean and crisp tasting . d this beer was damn good . i thought the flavor for the style has been the best i have had so far . deschutes knows how to brew damn good beer and this one is no short order . great job guys .,palate,1.0,1
i just ca n t get behind this beer . tried it the other day took notes tried again a few days later and still . a light copper thick hop sticky head with surprisingly little retention and moderate lacing . color is a pretty standard ipa shade . s i understand their tale of ruination i just think there is a big difference between constructing a good beer full to the brim of intense hops and just throwing high alpha hops in a brew kettle . the real ruination to me is in the execution of this ale . sweet floral with undertones of bitter grapefruit all kind of lost on one another stepping on the others toes . it all gets mashed up in the nose unbalanced . t i think stone is capable of making great beer but this is a failed attempt . over powering bitterness to the point of unpleasantry . astringent tart and citric . like sipping a solvent . definitely has the ruining effect on the palate which is n t necessarily a good thing . hops are unbalanced and ward away any sign of malts or yeast . a simple retooling could improve this clumsy ale . m again astringent tart bitter dry . ruins the palate in irony . d not recommended . very many imperials that are better constructed .,palate,0.8,1
a pours a hazy dark reddish brown with bits of yeast floating around . s strong aroma of citrusy hops along with notes of raisins . t spicy hop flavor up front followed quickly with bready malt flavor the taste of rye bread seems to come through . m watery mouthfeel slick on the palate almost soapy . d middle of the road brew somewhat disappointing .,palate,0.4,0
ahh at last i shall review the legendary ruination . what better place to drink it than the bier garden . here goes . a vibrant golden swirl with a inch of froth head that hung out for a bit . almost glows as it goes down and leaves a bit of lacing as well . to describe it in one word impressive . s a girl at my table said it smelled like an old gym locker . she was crazy this is a big floral hop smell with sweet orange citrus notes . t amazing . it s a hop bomb of course . high bitterness with a mellow burn to the tongue . sweet perfume like flower profile blends it together and balances this beer out almost perfectly . it even finishes a bit sweet and it s pretty hard to taste the alcohol . m perfect feel to this medium bodied brew . excellent carbonation level with a smooth smooth finish . ca n t ask for anything else . d pretty good i could do a few before having to stop . they say it s a double but by how well rounded it is you could never tell . i m almost sad to say but this is my new go to ipa . very highly recommended .,palate,1.0,1
picked up a bottle from julio s a few weeks back . my friends bottle was pretty bad but this one is slightly better . a poured into my duvel tulip a crystal clear super light yellow with a fizzy one finger head that immediately fades to leave no lacing or anything . s yeah slightly better than my friends bottle but this one still has a horrific burnt rubber aroma that overwhelms whatever light funk and citrus wheat thats there . t none of that disgusting rubber on the taste . starts and runs through all one note sourness that has some nice wheat flavours but ends with strong funk burlap sack . m hands down the best part of this beer . higher carbonation on this one results in a nice prickly feeling on the tongue that makes it very drinkable . o yeah not sure what to make of this . the first time i tried it no one could get past one sip this is slightly better but not by much . incredibly disheartening .,palate,0.9,1
poured pale coppery gold and very clear . sand coloured head very quickly dissipates . no lacing and lots of vigorous carbonation was observed . smell is very malty . sweet and bready with hints of cut grass and flowers clover . . very soft and faint . sweet on the palate . some biscuity malt slight caramel . strange flowery sweetness too remnants of honey . hops appear only at the end finishing beer with a snap . for all its sweetness it finishes quite dry . mouthfeel is quite decent . carbonation is light sharp creamy . body is on the heavy side for the style but not overwhelming . this lager is drinkable and not flawed in any distinct manner other than lacking excitment . tasty but unremarkable . wellington brewery makes exceptional ales and so so lagers . this is a so so lager .,palate,0.8,1
appearance between brown and red just a few steps past amber . it had a fluffy off white head that left impressive lacing . smell malty and a little sweet . taste nothing complex just a solid malt and caramel flavor a little sweet but not too much . mouthfeel light to medium body . drinkability smooth simple and good . i m not a hophead so this is about a perfect session beer for me . the beer version of soul food .,palate,0.6,1
a good beer . comes in a . ml brown bottle part of a pack sampler from brouwerij van steenberge . big pour on the head side . a true amber color . wheaty and fruity smell . a sweet and dark beer where hops has taken a back seat to the malt profile . not light but not heavy either . give it a try .,palate,0.6,1
the appearance is a super clear light orange with a solid foamy white head . looks watery but not thin . the aroma is sweet ale malt . more like a regular ale than a pale . above average pub ale smell . the flavor is sweetbread malt . vague pale malt flavor with some okay yeast presence . it s slightly substandard out of the can . too sweet of an aftertaste and tastes like dishsoap as it warms up . feels watery with a sweet burn on the way down . milkier than expected . soapy . it s disappointing . i generally like bass on tap but out of the can it did n t hit the mark . not awful but subpar .,palate,0.4,0
pours black color with a tan head that thinned to a layer leaving little bits of lacing . smells of roasted coffee and malt aromas . it has a roasted malty taste burnt bitter black coffee flavor on the finish . this beer was medium body and silky smooth . it was a perfect sessionable stout a nice surpise here .,palate,0.6,1
best before january . a clear reddish copper colour with a finger head of foam and some good lacing . the smell has some nice fresh pumpkin pie like notes with some light spicing . it smells promising . the taste does n t disappoint as it follows the smell . nice pumpkin and a toasted malt flavour with a hint of spice . the mouthfeel is a bit weird kind of a harshness on the tongue . good drinkability for a pumpkin ale .,palate,0.6,1
pours from a oz bottle a very bright light gold color a bit cloudy and with a decent head . aromas are spicy grassy lemony and of coriander . this white beer seems a lot more tart and spicy and with not much sweetness . and i like it . there is a very lemon meringue like quality to this one . i also notice a bit of a sourness on the finish . the mouthfeel seems a bit week and flat but it s not bad . a very nice and drinkable witbier . good example of the style i d have no problem drinking another . bottle came to me from mikegroove in my b day box .,palate,0.6,1
thanks to my buddy beertruth for this one . oz bomber pours into my pint glass a thick deep black color not quite completely opaque but close to it . about a finger and a half of dark coffee colored head builds on top and recedes to just a bit around the rim but leaves a good amount of stick . smell is big and malty and sweet with bittersweet chocolate coffee roasted malt and sweet caramel malt . a touch of dark fruits too but only a touch . very nice . taste is heavy on the roasted malt and coffee flavors with ample bitterness charcoal flavor too . there s a nice sweetness to it as well with lots of caramel and chocolate flavor . some dark fruit flavors in there as well . the finish is dry and bitter with just a touch too much of that charred flavor for my taste . very nice rich and creamy full body on this one super smooth on the palate . this is my first brew from mcneill s and this is a hell of an impy stout . i m nitpicking but i d like it to be a bit sweeter and a little less bitter roasty charcoalish but i d have this again .,palate,1.0,1
reviewed from notes . poured from the bottle to the snifter . inky brown with a finger of head that quickly dissipates leaving some light lacing up the sides . strong raspberry aroma almost smells like an extract . really sets you up for a big berry taste . .which is totally absent in this one . this was all bitter chocolate coffee and malt . finish is extremely dry . mouthfeel was off way too thin for a stout .,palate,0.3,0
pours a darker gold with very little head on top . retention is lacking as is any sort of lacing or webbing . smells of corn biscuits and vegetation . reminds me of a lager . mouthfeel is nice and crisp which aids drinkability . flavor is of buttered corn malty breads and finishes slightly bitter . is this really an amber ale . everything about this tells me this is a lager . weird . drinkability is surprisingly high . it s a good thirst quencher . this beer gets low scores by my judging it according to style . as an amber this is horrible but as a beer this is actually pretty good . if this was labelled as a lager my scores would be much higher . get your styles right flying monkey .,palate,0.8,1
sampled on pours a clear deep amber color with a quickly fading head that leaves creamy rings of lacing . smell is malty with an odd quality i ca n t place . maybe a little smoky and just a slight hint of dark fruit . taste is thin and adjuncty . sweet with little hop character . at least the booze is well masked . mouthfeel is good thick and creamy . drinkability is poor but at least you ll get a buzz quickly . overall i do n t know where the rating comes from . southern tier has once again made a steaming failure of a beer .,palate,0.8,1
i believe the bottle i got was . percent. looked pretty good for a esl smell and taste reminded me very much of great western extra gold. very malty with a nice solventy sweet like alcohol burn . carbonated perfectly making it halfway drinkable still hangover juice as far as imports go. cheers . .,palate,0.8,1
came in a l green bottle and poured into a l cylindrical pilsner glass with a sec . rest after the first oz . pours a nice golden yellow with a snow white head that lingers all the way down the glass . when pouring the beer you get a big hop aroma that quickly fades after you finish pouring . a malt backbone that gives way to a flowery hop finish . just enough bitterness to balance the malt . the hops really come through in the flavor with a distinct herbal quality that sets apart from the saaz using czech beers . this beer is one of the better examples of an easy drinking flavorful beer . i will be trying this again and most likely again after that .,palate,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 .,palate,0.8,1
a pours a nice orange color with a finger of head that goes away leaving bubbles on the edges of the liquid . s cinnamon nutmeg and pumpkin is mostly what i get on the nose . smells very sweet almost too much so . t tastes of pure pumpkin and the spices take over the palate . unlike other pumpkin beers this one has a lot less beer taste and is a lot more pungent on the spices like sweet cinnamon and pumpkin . i am starting to not like the super sickly sweet cinnamon taste of this beer . it just is too much pumpkin m i feel like i could be chewing this like it was actually pumpkin pie . goes down fairly smooth carbonation is fairly subtle . d i only want one of these and i do n t think i will be getting another . it is just too strong on the spices and sweetness . if you like sweet pumpkin pie you will love this beer . if you like ale in its traditional fashion you probably wont like this very much . go get one and try it and decide for yourself .,palate,0.7,1
a rich copper color . head was whitish with a tinge of pale yellow about inch . good lacing . s best part of the beer floral that really jumps out at you . t floral a bit of piny hops . there is also a toasted biscuity flavor at the end . m the hops lingered a bit too long and had a metallic feel at times . o enjoyed this one .,palate,0.6,1
a pours a lighter orange brownish hue slightly hazy with a bit of a foamy white head decent retention but no real lace . s the smell is vague but good . belgian yeast a bit of light mustiness some faint florals and spices in the nose . t the taste is of slightly sweet malt and vaguely musty and floral flavors . there is some vague funk more musty than funky though and a little bit of a non descript fruitiness tending toward apricot or peach . i am not blown away this is a decent beer but certainly not excellent . it is a bit unusual but not enough to be intriguing and it is a bit off of a solid . m i did n t think the mouthfeel enhanced this brew . too softly carbonated not flat just a bit wimpy . d overall it is still a good and interesting beer but certainly not a must seek .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a bottle into a tall beer glass . great orange hue with a nice beige foamy head . nice smell with a small sweet taste . little alcoholy for a . . mouthful was watery and a bit disappointing considering the color and head . overall not a bad beer just would n t go out of my way to find it again . . oh well .,palate,0.4,0
ounce bottle purchased for less than four dollars poured into my port brewing nonic tonight color is a light golden orange nearly a two inch foamy white head lots of lacing but retention is not strong at all aroma consists of neutral and soft hops toasted bread and biscuity malt very light citrus and dry cereal taste starts off toasted bread and grains and stays that way in the middle mild dry qualities with more bready malts in the finish taste is rather boring and not very characteristic of an india pale ale at times toasted and chewy mouthfeel moderate carbonation taste does not linger except for some light chewiness could drink a few of these alcohol is hidden well but it would get filling because it tastes like you are having multi grain bread at times definitely not a west coast ipa more toasted malt than hop presence in this one with barely any dryness in the flavor profile might drink again worth trying,palate,0.4,0
another awesome ipa in a can this one thanks to dvelcich . a it pours into the glass with a large finger fluffy head that fades semi slowly even forcing me to stop pouring just before i finish the can . the beer is mostly clear with a reddish orange hue more red than orange and just a little darker than most ipas . the head even leaves a slight fluffy lacing on the glass . n i could smell it on the pour easily . lots of nice hops some spicy hops a little citrus some pine floral and slightly grassy and even some earthy musty fresh hop resin aromas . just the slightest hint of malt behind that somewhere in the background . t starts with more fruity hops some spicy and little fresh musty hop resin and slightly resinous . a slight juicy flavor too but a little watery and much lighter overall than expected . pretty much no malt backbone here just hops . it gets a little astringent with all the crazy spicy and floral hops . there s also some nice pine and citrus . even the taste is semi dry though . m very light too light and a little watery with lower carbonation seems to have all been lost in the pour i guess . f some spicy hops really linger with lots of resinous musty fresh hops lingering . a strong bitterness and pretty dry . some more pine lingering as well and just a hint of citrus and floral hops . it s a pretty good ipa just needs more body malts and touch of sweetness to balance out the heavy bitterness and hops and it would be an a .,palate,0.6,1
note old sample bottled opened jan ap two fingers of white head on a hazy golden beer . there are some yeast chunks suspended at the bottom . lookin a little ropey . aroma refined spicy noble hop aroms is intense some sweetness and a very low level of bubblegum taste this is a very simple extremely dry beer with slight tartness spicy finish and low levels of cloven phenol with a slight mineral flavor and even some celaric qualities . it is a little peppery . these beers are ment to enhance food so i though i d try them with the nearest snack spicy smoked almonds . .beer picks up citrus and ginger dimension.interesting mf light and spritzy overall interesting beer with very subtle flavors very refreshing and i would be interested in trying it with different types of food but duponts other offerings are far more exciting,palate,1.0,1
a caramel in colour not much of a head . s overpowering sweet scent of caramel and or sugar . real big turn off in my book . t taste s of caramel and sugars with a slight hint of hops . not well balanced and too sweet . m mouthfeel is decent but nothing special . d i can barely drink this stuff it s too caramel and sweet and the scent is too overpowering . it s not my cup of tea at all .,palate,0.7,1
bomber into a duvel tulip enjoyed side by side with a can of heady topper . reviewed as a dipa since that s what it was marketed as seeing it listed now as an american barleywine does not surprise me though . a clear deep chestnut body under an inch of off white foam . good retention lacing especially for the strength . quite dark for a dipa but attractive . s pine grapefruit toffee and light booze . good not great same goes for it as a b wine enjoyable but not complex enough for that style . t big pungent hops up front with some tasty toffee lending sweetness toward the end . grapefruit and brown sugar stand out with huge bitterness on the finish . solid whatever you want to call it . m very soft finely carbonated medium body . delicate smooth and lovely but perhaps not hefty enough for a b wine . o this one really straddles the style boundary between american barleywine and dipa fresh i d say it could just as easily be the latter but it certainly has the malt backbone to develop into a tasty example of the former . perhaps i should hold onto my last bottle to see how it is in a couple years . cheers .,palate,1.0,1
a copper in color with a nice white head that leaves lots of lacing s caramel malt rye and a light hop t we have a nice caramel malt flavor with a pinch of spicy rye some toasted bread and a light hop m smooth and creamy on a medium body d this beer is not bad and is an easy drinker just could have used a little more punch imo .,palate,0.9,1
plans fell through liquor stores are closed this looks tasty . poured from the bomber into a pub glass semi rigorously producing a billowing head . head is thick cakey leaving a finger dallop of white froth and thick clingy globs of lace . color on the brew is pretty red more so then expected it looks like a red ale and not a belgo strong . aroma is pulling strongly to pumpkin beer more cinnamon then desired off aroma but peppers are pulling up alongside making for an odd aroma combo . also some good bready caramel aroma too . hops are blocked out . taste starts out sweet and malt driven heating slowly with peppers and providing an interesting flavor profile . malt buttered rolls cardamom like and at the swallow is an overwhelming amount of cinnamon that pulls me down into pumpkin beer land . mouthfeel is slick hop oil slick medium carbonation great feel overall . i cant get past the cinnamon its nagging and excessive and just ruins this beer for me . everything else is really good . the peers are terrific and they slowly sneak back up on you after the swallow . glad i tried it but one was enough .,palate,0.8,1
this was recommended by a friend i visited out of state a few weeks ago . granted i have n t had to many irish red s but this beer definitely did not meet my expectations . it has a nice lacing that stays all through the beer but there is no real flavor . i would classify this along with most light beers you can drink alot without getting filled up or overwhelmed by the flavor .,palate,0.4,0
looks like something from the medieval times amber red with rich tan frothy foamy head almost like a cappuccino smells like sour grapefruit with a tinge of alcohol lingering tastes like wow very progressive first is the bitter grapefruit taste expected from the aroma but moves very quickly to a mild sweet nectar taste of apricots . so in the end it balances out to not be too bitter and not too sweet . feels like summer at the pool in your mouth drinks like if it were n t for the medium carbonation it would drink like sweet tea in the summer the carbonation fills the stomach easily . this ipa is very impressive and i am astounded that the bitterness is so apparent but then so immediately diffused . truly a medium between bitter and sweet for beer drinkers to embark on into the journey of ipa world . thank you dogfish head .,palate,0.6,1
light golden amber in color big puffy two finger lacey head . belgian lace slides down the wine glass this beer is trapped in . aromas of fresh cut wet grass straw some esters and honey . very grassy earthy flavor a bit biscuity bitter fresh sap hops grip your taste buds at the end . a fairly clean well attenuated finish with a lingering bitterness . slinky and a little thin but ok . i can always go for a saison .,palate,0.6,1
oz . bottle poured into a snifter . vintage . thanks to steebo for the bottle . a pours a deep reddish sienna brown color . produced a surprising cap of tan foam despite the massive abv level of the beer . even some lace showed up . s the bourbon barrel has pretty much dominated the aroma . a sweet yet dry alcohol burn with bits of oak and vanilla . in the far background is some brown sugar and toffee . t similar to the smell without a doubt this is definitely bourbon barrel aged . the bourbon flavors are not timid in this beast . some sweetness of caramel toffee and brown sugar but this is very much mostly an oaky bourbon with some subtle malty notes . i like it though for what it is . m this is where the beer starts to fail in my opinion . it has a nice mellow carbonation level however you feel and taste every single of that huge . abv . its not necessarily off putting but very potent so you really need to like straight bourbon to appreciate this beer to the fullest . d i have mixed feelings with this beer . it looked great and i enjoy the flavor it offers but it very much oozes bourbon heat from every molecule . its definitely a sipper if there ever was one . i did enjoy it however but i definitely took my time and savored it over a few hours . i do look forward to seeing what a few years of time will do to this .,palate,0.6,1
corked and caged ml bottle . poured into my duvel tulip . wow crystal clear beer with a huge foaming head that slowly settles not leaving much lacing . nice column of fizz rising from the center of the bottom just like duvel . the smell is slightly yeasty and sweet . the taste is of fresh ripe citrus buttery and peppery . slightly dry at the end . the alcohol is concealed very well . this is a very good tripel in my opinion .,palate,1.0,1
a when poured into a perfect pint glass from a oz bottle there was a yellow tinted three finger ivory head above a medium golden beer . s there is the pleasant aroma of hops with a subtle sweet smell . additionally there is a hint of citrus . t the taste is a little disappointing when the smell and appearance were so good . there is a strong taste of ethanol that overpowers the rest of the beer . the hops eventually come through after a couple of tastes followed by a piney citrus taste . m the beer has a very buttery feel to it and has a good level of viscosity and carbonation . o i think this beer is good but not great if the alcohol was lower this would be a perfect beer .,palate,0.9,1
bottle courtesy of moose thanks . . . review . poured into an allagash flute . split two ways w dkachur . appearance pours a dark thick glug glug glug out of the waxed and capped bottle into the flute . head is initially a finger and a half and lasts for a fair time leaving some sticky tan sheets strewn across the glass s sides . aroma amazingly complex . predominantly toffee and butter salted . but with chocolate covered raisins medium roast coffee plenty of roasted bread notes . the coffee and chocolate meld together wonderfully with some earthy notes . the barrel aging does n t come through initially but eventually as things warm a nice kiss of wood and bourbon emerges . chocolate vanilla coffee bourbon wood . whew . the aroma is fairly intense as well which is keeps things nice throughout . taste very rounded complex very similar to the aroma but for some reason a little less . good . earthy wooden coffee truffles . chocolate covered coffee beans perhaps . espresso like in places perhaps mocha . vanilla bean and oaky earthyness come through later on as things warm . as does . the alcohol . almost spicy in places but nice and mellow and warming throughout . it s getting nicer as it warms with a lot of those great toasted malt notes melding really well . mouthfeel pretty unbelievable . it s like drinking lightly frothed cream almost minimal carbonation and it s not nearly as thick as you imagine it probably should and possibly could be . drinkability this is just some damn delicious beer . it smells incredible and tastes pretty damn good too . definitely let it warm up . my seventh review of the night and the abv on this one did n t help but nonetheless it s smooth enough has alcohol that s well hidden enough and is all around great enough to be a pretty drinkable beer . no serious complaints about this one get your hands on a bottle if you can . comes recommended strongly .,palate,1.0,1
dusty bronze colored . sparce but tight beige cream on top . the nose is full of pine and grapefruit and pipe scrapings . resinous and lightly sweet and even a touch smoky . reefer spruce and ruby grapefruits . this is hop juice . straight up . monster bitter . teetering on the ill defined double ipa threshold . and in that respect it is wonderfully done . the malt is shortbread and generally dry and maybe even under attended . it matters little as this does not even pretend to strive for balance . alcohol is noticed late and adds gin hues . huge bodied and full again suggesting iipa classification . this is a beauty on cask . this is a bit of a bad ass for session attempts . but that failed to stop me in the moment .,palate,1.0,1
sleeman s cream ale is a decent beer . however it s the only decent beer i seem to remember having from them . anyways original dark pours a dark colour . duh . almost a coca cola black . hardly any head whatsoever . overly carbonated . it really does look like a soda . smells off . cooked veggies cabbage stale toast and sugar . dare i taste it . i payed for it i might as well experience it . ugh . though not as bad as the smell would lead me to believe it is still an awful beer . sickly sweet taste up front followed by a stale sour candy . aftertaste was cooked vegetables . mouthfeel is overcarbonated like seltzer water . wo n t be drinking this again .,palate,0.2,0
vintage poured into a snifter a light brown head dissipates into a halo has light lacing . black all the way down to the tapered bottom of the snifter dark for sure s dark mollasses toasted black bread big alcohol t huge mollasses lots of alcohol background of bitter fruit . dark chocolate too . pure ethanol aftertaste m heavy heavy body very chewy way more carbonation than i expected d this is a fun imperial stout what an abv . i m trying to drink this fast because it tastes so good but the heavy body is prohibitive . also the abv really shows through in its effects,palate,0.9,1
oz bottle poured into a bell s pint glass a pours clear yellow with one finger of head . no apparent lacing s nothing much a little sweetness no hop aroma detected t very sweet . it tastes kind of like malt extract used in homebrewing . m low carbonation tiny bubbles overall feels pretty good . pretty viscous consistency . d not good . too sweet . there is no crispness to make this beer refreshing . bleh . not good . i m glad this is the final beer from the pack .,palate,0.8,1
a a slightly cloudy golden pour . huge huge offwhite head with the most ridiculous lacing and retention i ve seen in a beer to be quite honest . there is a solid inch of head left after about minutes of sitting . it never actually fully goes away either . i usually reserve s for the top stouts but this one is up there too . s smell is strong but not as huge as i expected when cold . very bright grapefruit with some pine . there is a nice sweet caramel smell to it to back it all up . the caramel comes out stronger as the beer warms . t pretty much pure grapefruit up front . some mild pine flavor kicks in the middle and helps follow through to the aftertaste . caramel malt does n t balance very well but serves to sweeten these flavors a bit and accentuate them nicely instead . m pretty slick and oily . carb is decent but more would probably help this beer . this is the only slight downside to the beer and would be an easy a rating if not for that . drinkability is surprisingly high . the bitterness is n t too harsh since it is sweetened up a bit . o great ipa . west coast style citrusy hop forward for sure . great to see another east coast brewer cough maine brewing lunch cough making a fantastic west coast style ipa .,palate,0.7,1
brown bottle with a distinct etching near the base of the neck . . abv on the label . poured into a pint glass . a fairly clear dark copper beer with a inch off white head . some very nice lacing . s medium maltiness and some light floral hops . t a good medium malty sweetness just like the aroma suggests . light caramalization and also some hop bitterness but the balance is just on the malt side of the line . m the mouthfeel is a little light with little carbonation . d this is an excellent session beer . as it warms the carmalization really starts to become apparant . another fine beer from odell .,palate,0.6,1
pours a golden yellow more yellow almost like a day glo appearance . .weird . minimal white head little if any lacing no legs . smells of hops and wheat . hint of grapes . not very deep aromas . pretty unimpressive in the nose . tastes of oily hops . very little sweetness but enough fruity sweetness to satisfy . boy oh boy from the appearance and aroma of this beer i did n t expect such a nice rich taste . very pleasing . coffee flavors hint through . slight saltiness throughout . not too much alcohol . again very surprising to the pallate . oiliness coats mouth throughout . nice carbonation tickles tongue . low astringency . maybe a tad heavy but ultimately taste is good enough to keep me coming back .,palate,0.9,1
a it really doesnt look appealing unless it has lime in it . s it the smell isnt too good once i put in the lime it actually helped it . t its about so so.again it needs lime to do it justice . m i leave a bit of a harsh aftertaste for me it s not an easy to drink beer for me . d it goes well w some food and it is probably great on a hot day . i just had it at a mexican place and it really did not compliment my meal . my friends rave about corona and if they like it that s cool . problem is i really do n t see the appeal . i think it s because before i tried it i was drinking the more expensive stuff like guiness and sam adams . i think i m a spoiled beer drinker .,palate,0.4,0
pours as a thick nearly black and solid color with a frothy tan head . the head is long lasting and fairly dense . the aroma is intensely roasted burnt and malty . chocolate smoke and malt perhaps more so than other porters . rather than a bitter coffee quality this porter seems to have a sweet coffee quality . just a touch of alcohol warming and a solid full mouthfeel . its rich tasty and very smooth . relatively low hoppiness but still detectable . very enjoyable but a bit too sweet for my expectations .,palate,0.9,1
poured a straw yellow color . had a small white head that had very little retention . beer also had very pour lacing . smelled extremely hoppy and a little too powerful . tasted a lot like american domestic beers but a lot more hoppy and flowery . very distinct flavor that i didnt particularly like . sat in the mouth well and had a mild amount of fizz to it . it is a beer that had a decent amount of drinkability if you are a fan of the taste which i wasnt .,palate,0.8,1
poured in a sam adams specialty glass perfectly fills the glass with a thin white foam . pale golden in color the head dies fairly fast to a thin foam top without much lacing . good carbonation pretty standard white beer aroma . the wheat is clearly there . some citrus notes . an almost bready malt finish . a solid amount of flavor for an american wheat . a caramel finish is rather unexpected . it tries to finish dry but that flavor lingers and prevents it . there are some fruity notes in here but they blend rather well together and the malt is working hard to keep me from figuring it out . m i either want this beer to be drier or just avoid any dry parts . the mix is really not working for me . it is n t a major flaw for me but for a beer with a good amount of carbonation a very drinkable body it leaves me somewhat disappointed . d it s thicker than i d like for this style . that is n t always a bad thing but here i just do n t feel like it is working out for me . this is without a doubt an above average tasting wheat beer something imo rare for sam adams but the mouth feel and the way it all goes together is rather disappointing . i ve always felt that drink ablity and mouth feel were mostly a continuation of how much you enjoy the taste but in this case i like the taste more than the drinking experience .,palate,0.3,0
beer was poured into a great lakes christmas ale tulip glass . from the moment i popped the cap you could smell the spices . the beer pours an orangey rust color which is transparent . no haze and minimal lacing . the flavor is that of a spice cake . it s a bit sweet but this will not prevent me from enjoying the rest of the sixer . just not more than per sitting . overall a very good winter warmer .,palate,0.6,1
purchased baird s stout in tokyo for yen . usd no date on the bottle . this one poured out a good stout appearance with a creamy brown head and a really dark black bottom . the head was thick and inviting foam sparkled and maintained itself well . sweet malty aroma fruity like berries with a touch of roasted coffee beans . little hints of chocolate too but overall i felt the aroma was a little weak in tone . strong roasted malt character with a twang of hop bitterness but really light and pale in the mouth with a watery body . no creamy mouthfeel which was somewhat disappointing but it was overall enjoyable . also some coffee and chocolate notes contained in the taste . an interesting beer but i m not so sure how definitive it is as a stout . clean pure and watery finish was n t quite what i had hoped for as i was expecting something a little more milky creamy smooth . still not a bad baird brew and certainly enjoyable and drinkable .,palate,0.4,0
the aroma is nice and floral with herbs spices bread yeast ginger fruit and barley malt . the appearance is cloudy and gold with a large white head . the flavor is slightly watery but balanced and complex with a hefe like bubble gum clove and banana taste . the palate is thin but ok . overall a very very good beer .,palate,0.6,1
the beer s orangey colour distorted clarity and jumbo sized head are all i need to see to think this should be flavourful well crafted ale . its complexion retains that chilly haze that is sometimes polished out by the filtration process . its head meanwhile has been hired by the glass to act as interior decorator a job that it s fantastically qualified to do . the aroma is all kinds of wonderful lemon zest lychee liqueur toasty malts smeared in caramel pine needles orange wedges almost every and anything you could ask for in a dipa or ipa for that matter . the hops outweigh the malts by a proportion similar to that of the women versus men attending the lilith fair festival . this is less a beer than it is a cocktail of hoppiness one that i ll argue as my favourite beertini to date . the booze distorts the flavours rather than having that caramelly toffee sweetness the minimal malt tastes like a shot of cream liqueur bailey s or amarula and the hoppiness uncannily resembles a mixture of orange and lychee liqueurs . although it s always better to have too much beer rather than too little a half a bomber of this does seem good enough the full thing is only a good idea if there s a bed or hammock nearby . i enjoy this to be sure but it tastes every bit as strong as it claims to be . the simple truth is that it s too boozy to be enjoyed to the truest and fullest extent . another anniversary and another awesome but way too boozy anniversary beer although many complained that last year s anniversary dipa turned out a little hot apparently nothing in the last year has convinced port brewing to change that . and why should they . it s only appropriate that a brewery that s all about pushing palates with aggressive balls to the wall beers release something emblematically bold and belligerent .,palate,0.6,1
beer served in a pint glass with sediment . beer is yellow and has some haze from the yeast . forms a big white head of large and medium bubbles that falls away leaving some lacing on the glass . head does n t have the staying power . carbonation appears low . pretty good weihenstephaner esque aroma . bready yeasty with good fruity esters . beer is thin and boring not much there at all . mild sweetness very water like . bummer .,palate,0.4,0
thanks to optimator for this . bottle says born . . poured into nonic pint . a rusty orange color . pours a large fluffy head . settles quickly but it was huge so it took a bit to get down . no lacing . s quite a bit of spice . this one is more of a blend of spices and a good pumpkin aroma rather than being all spice or all pumpkin . definitely beckons a drink . t m interesting . taste is watered down a bit . the initial flavor is a slightly warming spice instantly followed by a light natural pumpkin flavor almost like that bland taste you get from a real pumpkin if you take a taste while carving . the final component is watered down pale bready malt . the body it lightish almost medium but carbonation is lackluster . o its not horrible or anything but rating per style has me putting this below average . with other options out there i would get many others before this again .,palate,0.4,0
thanks to jwelsh for the extra . pours a delightfully murky pinkish reddish orange . maybe half an inch of white foam . no real head . smells . interesting . herbal and floral notes with a completely unexpected lemony zest . taste unfortunately is not as intriguing as the aroma . kind of a muddled mix of overly sweet brown sugary malt with a weird zesty twang and overlaying it all is that herbal medicinal tone that was interesting in an aroma but not so much in the flavor . nice lively mouthfeel .,palate,0.8,1
murky dark brown tan highlights thick beige head over a fingers worth . excellent retention rings lace . lovely dubbel nose sweet alcohol malty and organic spicy with fruity hints . inviting . pleasantly spicy palate with strong undercurrents of malty alcohol . a licorice note is unleashed midway through with a nice organic finish . the alcohol might be a tad blunt . the dark fruitiness mingles well . there are plenty of subtle nuances . the carbonation is heavy and it adds harshness to the palate . medium full body . overall this is a decent and agreeable beer it does lack a little but for the cost it is worth a try .,palate,0.6,1
pours a red colored ale . smell is a little smoky with some malt and a mild fruitiness to it . little caramel scent and some herbal scents . taste is fairly malty with a large herbal hop presence . a little bit of smoky flavor here but it is dominated by the hopping . taste is ok but not exact to style . mouthfeel is thin for the style . an ok drinkable beer but there are many better than this . i wont buy this again .,palate,0.4,0
a nice ruby brown body . light tan head is creamy with great retention and ok lace . s brown sugar chocolate malt fruit cake woody bitters and a hint of light coffee . t roasted malt with just a touch of smoke . tree bark molasses and a kiss of fresh pumpkin through the center . char and pine on the backend . m light body for the style but not unpleasant . more porter than stout . o light on the pumpkin but over the profile is fresh and piney with a well integrated profile . tastes almost like a wet hop stout .,palate,0.6,1
never quite come across something quite like this and it gets points for that . visually it s almost a piece of art . nitro widgets really are fun sometimes . and it is quite creamy . i wish all beers felt like this going down . shockingly smooth . the taste however . not bad . not great but not bad . kinda malty not too hoppy exceedingly creamy however . a decent ale i suppose . better on the visuals than the actual taste . might make a decent brew at a holiday party .,palate,1.0,1
spring release a black brew with an excellent cascade . a bit of lacing is left on the sides . s molasses licorice and a hint of fresh pitch . burnt pith and alcohol . as the beer warms only slightly . a pretty unpleasant smell . t molasses soy sauce sour licorice black pepper alcohol . aftertaste is a bitter scorched malt and some sourness . m thick syrupy smooth a bit refreshing . d this beer is not very good at all . i neither hate nor love stone beers and i neither hate nor love extreme beers but objectively this is just bad . a little short of drain pour . truthfully i do n t think age will make a worthwhile difference in this one . i ll let it sit for a few years i think and then crack it open . i am really sad that i bought two when i saw it . very few times that i say this but at least it is strong . barring the one i bought synchronously which i might just trade i wo n t have this again .,palate,0.8,1
double bastard poured a very dark almost deep brown color with very small head . the smell was infused with biterness . the taste was incredibly bitter there were no fruit notes or other flavors notieable just the taste of ale . the sheer bittnerness makes it hard to drink nad may be a dislike for some and you certinly cant switch to another beer afterwards . overall a great beer but not for the casual beer drinker .,palate,1.0,1
this poured a hazy ruby mahogany with lots of light tan head . it smelled like licorice and dark toffee and dry roasted barley with some creamy yeast . it tasted like banana nut bread and cocoa powder with some pear and licorice and creamy yeast . after warming some it tasted much like root beer . it was oily with some smooth carbonation and had a mild aftertaste with slight alcohol warming . overall this had a good clean taste with great body although i was n t a huge fan of the flavor . i really prefer the rich maltiness of van de keizer and would love to try that with a bit of added spices .,palate,0.9,1
petit obscura american wild ale telegraph brewing a the appearance looks like a traditional pilsner with a deep gold foamy thick head with moderate lacing . the middle carbonation lasts throughout and the entire presentation looks very frefreshing . the crisp deep yellow is remniscient of a kristalweissbier . s the brett is very pronounced you get this musky funk that smells like wet hay that subsides into a strange soap undertone . the entire smell is tart with a wafting odor . the mandarin orange scent comes through t there is nice tartness remniscient of geuze at the forefront with lemon and grapefruit notes in the actual taste not the hops . it literally reminds me of a tart champagne juiciness without the drying effect . it is very refeshing with exception of this very sugary turbinado finish that takes away from the experience . if it had more bitterness and more of a tart finish above the sweetness it would be better balanced as a result it falls into mediocrity with a few noteworthy moments like basically every single bad religion album ever made . m the mouthfeel is incredibly thin and light any lingering taste disappears almost immediately . it is a fun fleeting affair albeit imbalanced . you swallow forget and then try to remember the tartness or the funk but it is gone like autumn leaves you are left ruminating with what could have been . if they added more funk acidity or malt to leave some lingering maybe you would have something to hold onto . d this is a very drinkable beer you taste it it is gone and you feel comfortable drinking more . as a result it loses points for memorability . it feels like a batch of temptation that they overwatered or did n t age long enough . who knows maybe wild ales are a gimmic like d tv and we will laugh upon this style years from now but this feels like a halfhearted example of the endeavor . narrative the th grade dance was going swimmingly boyz to men was spinning with lustre and the boys and girls were partitioned with natural precision . it seemed like a traditional affair girls and boys alike rife with insecurity until daniel chambers entered the mediocre gym with the pre teen swagger only an awkward lack of pubsecence could produce . he was overly sweet with a miller s outpost shirt that boasted a screen printed witticism that would make voltaire blush . the tony rich project comes on and he walks through a group of knock kneed pre women a solid inches taller than him . it was not inconsequential that with his overriding sweetness daniel delivered backhanded insults to each of the already completely insecure girls imparting a tart finish that was both forgotten immediately but left them wanting more . he deserved all his misfortunes for he was a product of a botched marriage and wrought his vengeance upon the student body . as his swan song he slammed into a small filipino girl during basket case and was delivered resounding accords .,palate,0.4,0
this is one of the only stouts available in south africa . heck it s one of the only non lagers you can find . a very dark with a deep coffee brown head that dissipates quickly . s rich nutty tones that are accompanied by coffee and chocolate . also an acidic bite that will make you scrunch your nose . t starts chocolatey and nutty . finishes acidic and bitter . all of the flavors seem a lot more overwhelming than other stouts . m well carbonated and satisfying consistency . d very tough to have more than one in a sitting . the strong characteristics of this beer take its toll on your senses . not a bad beer overall . but there s a lot left to be desired . if all of the flavors were turned down just a notch i think it would suit the drinker much better .,palate,0.7,1
deep orange body with amber hues topped by a small sandy ochre head that recedes into spotty lacing . sweet crystal malt in the nose and not much else with spices notably absent . good carbonation on the tongue which is where all the action is considering the flavor profile is weak crystal malt balanced rather nicely by hops but very subtle pumpkin and a slightly stronger spice . lots of breadiness . goes down clean and crisp and the pumpkin fully emerges with cinnamon and hints of nutmeg though not lingering for long . very sweet and not enough flavor and the breadiness being a little disturbing as well . my non beer friend commented on how much lack of pumpkin there was . a weak and mundane offering .,palate,0.8,1
sampled . pour a reddish brown with a health tan head . musky aroma that alternately let through the malt and hops . toasted coffee ish flavor with a slowly growing bitterness in the finish . substantial mouthfeel . a pretty good brew but more of a treat than a session beer . i was satisfied with one .,palate,0.9,1
oz bottle from the early release . a black dark brown head good retention and lacing s wonderful with rich chocolate raisin like oxidation dark fruit charcter and some roastiness mellow . t on the palate similar opening with a rich chocolate character coupled with gorgeous oxidation plums raisins and sherry with more fruitiness with a roasty bitter finish reminiscent of coffee grounds . mainly roasted malt driven bitterness . m soft smooth carbonation big and viscous body excellent finish . there s very little more that i want from a big ris d i drank my bottle in an hour and was craving more notes i did n t really expect much from this beer because nh have n t really impressed me with much of what they ve done but hot damn this was impressive .,palate,1.0,1
pores from oz bottle . a nut brown body with a huge off white head with amazing retention . smells of sweet malts nuts spice . taste is on with . the smell sweet malts with nuts spice and alcohol . mouthfeel is perfect my ideal belgian . medium body with good crbonation . pretty drinkable for the alcohol .,palate,1.0,1
i had this beer at an oktoberfest horizontal at a friends house . malty and nutty aroma . brown red in color . sweet over the top flavor . finishes sweet to nothing . no noticeable hops at all cloyingly sweet . not a pleasant beer not a beer i would every try again .,palate,0.2,0
ok this is the first beer i ve chosen to actually review on the site so here goes . appearance this beer is a very nice light hazy amber . it has a few little specs of darker bits floating in it which i assume are cherry parts . decent enough lacing and a head that dissipated quickly also adorn my glass . smell smell is the first thing that turned me off . i love cherries but i do not like fake cherries . this beer reeks of the kind of fake cherries that come ontop of ice cream sundaes like cherry flavored candy . taste the taste reflected exactly what the smell predicted . very strong fake cherry taste that lingers in my mouth . the wheat aspect is noticible but in my opinion not noticible enough . it would be much better with less cherry and more wheat . mouthfeel the mouthfeel was pretty good overall . carbonation was n t too overpowering . it was hard to get around the taste though . drinkability this would depend on your like or dislike of fake cherry taste . if you like cherry candy than i bet you d like this beer . i absoutely hate fake cherry taste so i wouldnt be able to drink much of this . i doubt i ll buy another pack unless a friend requests it .,palate,0.8,1
poured into a snifter on very dark scorched brown appears black in the glass . one a half fingers of light brown foam . the head dissipates at a moderate rate leaving a few smooth swaths of lace . swirling revives a decent layer of foam . solid smooth aroma of roasted dark malts semi sweet chocolate coffee beans . faint touch on an almost vanilla like sweetness subtlety is key on this one though . earthy overtones . at abv alcohol is not appreciable in the nose . a brief foray into chocolate sweetness is about it before the flavors become roasted in the middle dry on the finish . to my liking the roasted notes creep right up to burnt territory making for an enjoyable balance . roasted coffee dark malts . a little bitterness too . still seems like there s a hint of vanilla . very well structured . full bodied smooth the calm of the beer is set on edge by the carbonation which is fairly vigorous . though it s a tad pricklier than i d prefer it s far from too much . finishes with dry bitterness . roasted notes linger . this is a really easy drinking stout . it s just really steadfast all around . i picked a can as part of a mix match six pack . now that colder weather is upon ohio this is in the running for nightcap stout of the season .,palate,0.6,1
a hazy gold straw color . poured a finger billowy stark white head with good retention to a thick skim . laced in wide rings . s wheat malt and pomegranate not overpowering and complementing the slightly sweet bready aroma . other fruity esters are very faint . t consistent with nose the slightly sweet bready wheat malt is prominent up front . prickly pomegranate comes to bear in the middle . some spices in the finish add to a nice balance with sweet fruit lingering a bit . m light to medium body . ample carbonation . starts smooth but sharp fruity carbonation takes over through to a mild spicy finish . o i liked since it had some malt character . i m not partial to flavored beer that are so much so that they are one dimensional .,palate,0.6,1
draught . i picked up this keg at vecenies distributing company in millvale . it has a roasted aroma with some very faint undertones that i can not describe . this stout is very dark and opaque with a very tight frothy head which is brownish in color tan to light brown . the head is somewhat lasting but it dissipates faster than expected . the taste is complex yet balanced it starts out slightly bitter but the mild sweetness catches up leaving you with a long bittersweet finish . i mostly notice a roasted flavor but it does not seem like chocolate or coffee maybe its molasses . if you sip the frothy head when you first pour it it tastes pretty much the same as the beer itself which is not true of other stouts that i have imbibed . it has an oily full bodied feel on the palate with lively carbonation . storm king warms your stomach and is not a stout that can be consumed quickly as you will eventually feel the effect of its high alcohol content victory brewings website lists the beer at . abv . if thats correct victory goes down on my list as another quality brewer that knows how to mask the smell and taste of alcohol .,palate,1.0,1
muddied burnt sienna with a sticky puff of bleached tan . big hop aided nose of pine resin tin and burnt watermelon and nothing else . enters with a feeble malt that yields brown sugar peach and water logged melon . toastier in the middles with the requisite arcadia butter diacetyl . hops from here on out . bitter herbs and concerntrated pine juice . hops strangely are mostly cut short on the finish with just some lingering quinine bitterness and a sense of scalded butter . a medium bodied brew that due to a general lack of carbonation and a greater lack of finesse drinks like melted hop gin jello shots . this is too out of sorts presenting not so much as overhopped although it certainly is as lacking any attention at all to the malt end . or any attention whatsoever . here s to a better .,palate,0.4,0
there were things i discovered while writing this review i must have gotten a bad batch how it feels to give the lowest rating to date . a red color with a small quic fading white head . clear body . no lacing s there is rye but i hope this is not the aroma they were going for . old sock sweat and mold . kinda like my year old unemployed brother s basement bedroom at my parents house . a bit of milk in there too . t sour milk bile and plastic the kind of plastic smell that comes from a newly opened action figure i m thinking he man fromt he s . there is some breadiness that comes from a good loaf of rye but the metallic astringent flavor just kills it . m medium light body . a really really long aftertaste in the nose . d i could n t finish it . i tried i swear i tried .,palate,0.6,1
acquired via trade thanks to swnicholson and shared with pliny the youngest on the same night as some vintage stone ris . a looked pretty good had hints of a dark reddish color underneath its dark dark brown . not much lacing thin light brown head . s pliny hit it on the spot for me saying this smelled like a cross between a port wine or even a darker red a malbec for instance . also picked up on vanilla obviously from the bourbon barrel . this had my mind racing of the possibilities that can happen when you mix bourbon stouts with cherries . oh my . t the cherry juices overpowered the rest of this beer for me which i thought would be impossible for a bourbon barrel stout . guess not . overly sweet artificial tasting almost . the beer was as another friend would say a mess . it seemed lost nothing seemed to work for it . m i only managed a few sips before drain pouring this but one of the few things this beer had going for it was its mouth feel . nice and thick perfectly carbonated . d definition of a drain pour . did n t want to too . i was really looking forward to this seeing as i traded for it though it was just one of several bottles but it was n t worth my time . had to review this beer to hopefully drop the rating a bit . thought i could n t go wrong with barrel aged ris from a good brewery like bell s and had an a here at ba . perhaps past vintages were n t so heavy on the cherries . if it was toned way down this could work . otherwise avoid . . .,palate,0.8,1
pours a hazy honey color with tons of sediment in it far more than even my homebrew.little head or lacing even with it being an ipa smell is dominate with floral hops oranges and other citrus scents . taste is hops first and foremost very well done a nice balance with the subtle maltiness . mouthfeel is full and robust very well done as well . very good ipa and it was pretty cheap aswell ca n t go wrong .,palate,1.0,1
pours a dark golden in color with massive amounts of carbonation but there is only about one quarter to one half inch of foamy white head that dissipates rather quickly but actually leaves a medium amount of lacing down the glass . the aroma is surprisingly akin to a polish strong lager and much less sweet than i expected . there is some sweetness fresh harvested dry fall grain some straw and a touch of lager funk . only a slight touch of green apple and no metallic notes . there is much more sweetness in the taste nearing cloying but just enough hops are in this to prevent cloying barely . the taste is not as good as the aroma as an element of circus peanut sweet fruitiness enters in and not in a good way . this is not really that good it is borderline drinkable but still on the drinkable side . some high alcohol malt liquors taste so bad they are essentially undrinkable . i am glad i finally got to try the ides but when i am seeking out a repeat malt liquor it wo n t be this one . considering it is a cheap malt liquor i would give the appearance and aroma of this a out of . however i would give the taste a out of .,palate,0.7,1
poured from a bottle into a tulip glass at the brewery . a little disappointed that it was n t on tap a pours amber with a one finger white head and nice lacing . about standard for a dipa s getting a nice aroma of pineapples . reminds me a lot of hopslam though a little more muted t a tad bit of pine and a solid taste of pineapple and a little tropical fruit as well . tasty m very thick close to the point of being syrupy . that s a huge turnoff for me d this one could be dangerous at . because the alcohol is hidden extremely well . would like to try it fresh on tap though,palate,0.6,1
poured pale straw with quickly dissipating head . no lace . aroma is of corn adjunct possibly rice and lime . slightly corn sweetness and overcooked bitterness with sweet limey salty taste . very cloying as the beer warms . artificial pop fizzy carbonation permeates . unsatisfying as whatever is in it makes you more thirsty . it is fairly drinkable as it is wet and goes down quick . a better alternative to the coronas and what not . not the worst choice for a july picnic .,palate,0.3,0
got this one from a guy that i am already in talks with about a th trade and we ve only been talking about or weeks . just an awesome trader and an all around good guy johnqvegas . but do n t all start trying to set up trades with him he needs to focus on hooking me up with more awesome beer . . lol . this pours deep and dark like hot fudge just slightly thinner . a huge dark cocoa head rose fingers and has amazing retention and lace . i mean even the lacing is pretty opaque at first . very intensely delicious looking beer right here . nose has fresh ground espresso and dark unsweetened chocolate coming through in a huge way . there also seems to be a nice toffee malt in there too . very nice aroma good balance to it . upon sipping this beer it is hard to not comment on the absolutely delectable mouthfeel . thick and creamy like marshmallow fluff after being heated up a little . the flavors are intense and quite good as well . but the mouthfeel is absolutely incredible . flavor wise we re looking at roasted coffee beans and pure dark cocoa big and dark and bitter cocoa like the kind you do n t find in a check out aisle . it was degrees here today yet i would n t mind drinking more of these . just a fantastically enjoyable beer . very easy to sip on with the new jakob dylan album playing softly in the background . a good way to end my beer week.,palate,1.0,1
review from pours a solid black and has a huge tan head that gave me pause as i was pouring . this baby has some carbonation at cellar temps . aroma is coffee in a huge way . a blind smelling would make it a ringer for a dunkin donuts brew . i smell mostly the coffee and maybe a hint of chocolate malt and a little tobacco very faint in the background . taste s you might guess is coffee and mix in a bit of ash for good measure . has a bitter aftertaste that i ca n t quite put my finger on . creamy but thin body . i m not a coffee drinker i think you need to be to drink this one . technically nothing wrong with this just not my favorite . i was able to try this again and liked it much better on pours a solid dark brown with a thin tan head that dissipates quickly . smells of coffee milk chocolate and maybe a bit of currant a touch of perfume . taste is a roasty chocolaty coffee affair with some dark dried fruits thrown in there as well . finishes with a lingering dark fruit coffee roast bitterness . velvety creamy smooth mouthfeel thick body ample carbonation low . i m so glad i had the opportunity to give this one a second chance as its a great brew . i think i may have had a bad bottle last time .,palate,1.0,1
aww . this is hard . .old ale is my favorite style so also one that i am most familiar with and critical of . this brew is also created by a student in california . my home state . ok . i ll try . pours a beautiful clear mahogany with a half finger tan head that lasts a very long time and leaves a sticky lacing in it s wake . aromas are dark fruits . raisins mostly.a hint of dark brown sugar and alcohol . taste is very complex . dark fruits . brown sugar . slight hops . alcohol . mouthfeel is a little thin and aftertaste is a little too much . like the brew has gone stale although i know it has n t . overall a wonderful stock ale but a little watery for the style and a touch too much aftertaste . would have liked a little more hops in the tail end . edit this beer has a few months on it now and it is maturing nicely . unfortunately i think this is my last bottle . i would like to try it again in months to a year because i am very impressed with how it has aged so far . much smoother and far more blended than when it was fresh . while originally i thought it was an excellent attempt at the style my favorite by a home brewer with months age it is now an excellent example of the style . period . without qualification . great stuff . i am now changing my points based upon todays tasting .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a growler into my arrogant bastard pint glass an orange golden slightly hazy color to the body . the head is a creamy white froth that leaves thick lacing down the glass . the smell is very hop forward not in a bittering way but in a massive aroma hop addition way . it really reminds me of the islander ipa in it s floral qualities here . the hop scent is backed by a smooth creamy smelling malt smell and a tinge of citrus in the background . the flavor profile of this brew is definitely not an in your face type . the hop qualities impart themselves in the flavor with a hint of citrus and springtime flowers but in the flavor is where the malt shines as well as the fact that this is actually a lager style beer . it takes very cream like and sweet like a honey cream biscuit or scone . great malt profile backs the hop addition which i enjoy in the mouthfeel . the mouthfeel is so creamy and smooth it slides down and refreshes you without you even realizing how much your drinking and how fast . makes it a great summery style brew that actually feels like you have some beer in your mouth while you imbibe i.e . not watery at all . very drinkable i like this quite a bit as a session brew for sure and to be honest i usually do n t enjoy lagers this much so that really is saying a lot .,palate,0.9,1
original rating date june best aroma i ve ever smelled in a beer period . strong grapefruit pineapple aroma . average ipa palate and appearance . flavor is hoppy obviously . if you love hops you ll love this beer but there s more there . the beauty to this beer is the super complex taste under the hops . lots and lots of different fruits lots of good aftertastes . this beer is just a pleasure to drink . update . . this beer is overpowering in a good way . having this after a token american light beer is a kick in the junk to relate it to the average american male . it gets in your head your stomach and your taste buds . few beers recreate the satisfying feeling you get while sipping on this iipa . hop heads rejoice . and if you do n t like hops well . go drink wine .,palate,0.6,1
edition beautiful lacing right to the rim . a wonderful aroma suited for a snifter . as much oak as the original aged limited edition . less vanilla both on the nose and palate lets the other barrel infused characteristics shine . the i g box rarely lies . far cleaner and as stated more refreshing than other innis gunn offerings which leave you feeling overwhelmed . i agree with a previous review that mentioned subtleties of rum . real rum . at an lcbo price of . even when abundant it would still be a painful decision to stock up .,palate,0.6,1
ounce bottle shared with a friend poured into two tulip glasses . a deep dark brown body almost black if it were n t for the obvious brown hues along the top edge but close enough . a light mocha colored head with lots of big bubbles sits atop . nice retention cap as it never fully dissipates with minor lace . s big hop resin pine and sap on the forefront . roasted malts chocolate toffee and an earthy tone to it . it seems to have a some bitter coffee bean notes on the back end . what i would expect for the style sort of intriguing but this dark hoppy profile seems to struggle . t a blast of bitter hops with again more of a pine and sap nature wrestle your palate . caramel and chocolate malts come in mid palate to help take the edge and provide a strange dark profile . it finishes with huge floral sticky hop resin notes again and even into the linger . m hearty medium bodied and slightly bubbly but not overdone . actually this is really nice and gives this beer a nice boost overall for being really creamy . let s be honest every time i have a black ipa i feel the beer has an identity crisis . the bitter earthy hop notes just do n t match up well to a dark roasted profile . i ca n t help but think there was a reason this was n t done a lot before . at any rate this might be the first attempt at the style that i did n t completely hate however after about oz of this i was finished . it burned me out became very confusing and just turned me off in the end .,palate,0.9,1
about degree f into a pint glass a opaque black with a thick tan head head that dissipates quickly s chocolate and somewhat medicinal t metallic bitter very dry acidic burnt someone went bananas on the black patent m astringent and unpleasant . only leaves a bitter taste on the tongue d terrible disappointing definitely a non repeat,palate,0.2,0
courtesy of lnashsig thanks . poured from a oz can into my dogfish head shaped pint glass . hazy orange peel body with faint golden amber highlights and a lasting small stand of ivory foam . sandy quick running lacing average retention . smells much like a loaf of fresh mass produced . wheat bread very doughy and sweet with the suggestion of butterscotch as well . if this were a home brew i would seriously wonder if a bag of werther s originals had been dumped into the wort as this has a distinctive butterscotch toffee sweetness similar to granny candy . hops are awol unless they are contributing the faintly medicinal note i m getting . vienna malt adds a very delicate breadiness which is nice but the finish is bordering on cloying . hard to rate as i appreciate that it is flavorful but do n t like said flavors . medium light bodied creamy and well carbonated . partly refreshing but then much too sweet with a constant butterscotch note not diacetyl though which grows very tiresome although my girlfriend enjoyed it much more than me so ymmv .,palate,0.8,1
golden clear beer pours from a green bottle and displays a bright white head . it s all downhill from there . high carbonation and a continental hop aroma mixed with corn . light watery body with a vegtable grainy taste . dry crisp finish . strictly unsatisfying .,palate,0.4,0
a very pretty in color . on the red side of orange . some carbonation . s hmm abv is quite apparent and reminds me of some belgian beers slightly sweet and fruity . black cherry . cough syrup . t whoa . not what i was expecting at all . the flavor is there in distinct layers . the top is this airy and sour . the middle is bitter and alcohol and the bottom is fruitier and almost has a cream soda . given that the alcohol is too overt it s the most present flavor which does n t win me over . m mouth puckeringly alcoholic . sandy . d too strange and not particularly enjoyable but certainly different .,palate,0.4,0
a shame this beer . this particular bottle at least . having just gone through my beer cellar inventory i had noticed this fort although being purchased in had a late production date . originally i read the for an and so it is i realized for the first time i was cellaring a five year old beer . a five year old beer very high in unfermented sugar surely . disappointed . unfortunately i ve had too much exposure to oxidised fruit wine and that is exactly what i m getting from this bottle . i m sure in it s more youthful days it had a hint of raspberry port or brandy . i can taste it i can see it . a dark brown with a hint of ruby irish red would be fitting . age has killed any form of carbonation and like a geriatric bottle of red wine it oxidises almost immediately . you get a whiff of it s youth then it s gone . lost to the present . it s mickey rooney in a bottle . drink it when it was married to ava gardener . young is best if you have a drink it now . it has most likely already climaxed and is on it s way to the grave . this being said i can drink past the oxidation . if you can overlook the vinegar and the flatness this beer has something to say it has experience it has a story to tell . i m watching citizen kane as i drink this bottle . what a fitting analogy . my old fort is surely on the decline but it is a bottle that has truly lived . not some lager . some lager who started life in mediocrity and finished it s years in the as the same shit lager as it began . your drinking the steady decline into hell . it s not a james dean or a grace kelly it s a m. night shymalan or a steve mcqueen . i d rather drink a beer that was once great than one that was never great at all .,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle poured into a tulip glass . pours a dark mahogany brown with an off white head . the aroma consists of malt some dark fruits rum soaked raisens and alcohol . the taste is very imbalanced and is overly boozy which greatly hinders both the taste and drinkability . i definately wo n t be going back to this one .,palate,0.7,1
im stoked i can try a beer from this brewery even tho it is a collaboration but ive got nothing but good things to say about mikkeller and heard good reviews on these other two so looking forward to it it pours a very light honey hue with decent carbonation that leaves a one finger head with sporadic lacing the aroma is floral hops apricot bananna and a nice belgian yeasty aroma too it has an average mouthfeel for the style almost syrupy and has tastes of yeasty bread citrus and of course a pleasant floral hop finish with the alcohol well hidden this is definately an easy beer to drink and if it didnt cost aus i could drink it all night .,palate,0.6,1
consumed on poured a golden color with no head . aroma is funk and tartness through and through . taste is . awful . at first it seems great and then it hits you like a saddle in the mouth . leather leather and more leather i almost puked . had to finish off that gulp with a swig of bacardi sitting on my counter . do not recommend this one to anyone unless you re a leather head . i m hoping that this is just a bad bottle as my review is much lower than the average .,palate,0.6,1
the appearance was a slightly orange red color with an off white head . it was crystal clear . the smell was of tart cranberries and that was about it . the taste was sweet and tart the maple syrup showed itself in there a little bit . i could n t find any hops in the flavor . there was something about this beer that did n t taste very appealing . the mouthfeel was sticky and thick . there was tight and crisp carbonation that was nice . this is not very drinkable because it is n t quite as good flavorwise as i would have liked .,palate,0.8,1
easy to trash this beer just because it s a macro but it is n t as bad as some would have you believe . pours golden with a ton of carbonation and a decent little head to it as well . ok the smell is n t anything memorable . kind of a wheaty corny smell i guess . this is a fairly bland beer althought it is fairly drinkable . you have to remember that this is what joe america thinks of when he thinks about beer . he wants bland and unmemorable and that s what he gets when he has this one .,palate,0.4,0
appearance was normal and not too impressive smell was smooth and clean the taste was outstanding.i loved how clean crisp and refreshing this beer could be.this beer is perfect for a beer after work or a hot summer day at the pool.i enjoy this beer any place anytime and i was astonished .,palate,0.6,1
appearance is near black with a one finger head . lacing is oily but not very apparent smell is complex but not that great . i smell coffee licorice and chocolate malt . later in the beer some alcohol came through . the taste is very similar except the alcohol comes through much more quickly . mouthfeel is pretty good . its pretty light but still carbonated . drinkability is not very good .,palate,0.7,1
cl bottle . no freshness date in spite of promises on the label . a clear deep gold minimal lacing and v. small head . s smells of overripe fruit gone a bit bad with some butter . t the fruit is overwhelming . some background maltiness the wheat does show when you know it is there but the main flavor is an overpowering slightly artificial funky fruit . m dry and crisp with medium carbonation . fresh and drinkable .,palate,0.7,1
amber orange clear . moderate head moderate carbonation . light bitter hop citric and floral . sweet sugary . mildly toasty . toasty buttery malt . creamy light toffee . very mild bitterness . mild carbonation and foamation could be a little more vigorous . quite tasty . one of the best amber ales i ve had . i would definitely go for drop top again if i feel like an amber .,palate,0.6,1
poured into a pint glass . a cloudy copper with one finger off white creamy head that lasted a few minutes . leaves a nice foamy lacing . s caramel malt big notes of grapefruit and citrus . t moderate sweetness and bitterness . light butter flavor . caramel malt . nice hop bitterness . a bit of spice . m medium bodied with soft carbonation . smooth and silky . very warm . wow . o it s hard to find anything wrong with this beer . well worth the price . the thick and creamy mouthfeel is perfect for the winter months and so warm .,palate,1.0,1
served in a shaker pint at tops . perfectly clear auburn with hints of burnt orange . one finger of frothy head the color of wet sand slowly fades to thick top layer looking a little scummy . weird nose . caramel dry dog food sweet wort . also honey and hints of tangy apricot . ugh the flavor is worse . sweet tangy apricot and perhaps some orange peel with floral notes give way to overly burnt caramel malt and hefty bitterness . overly astringent and just weird . the tangy cleaning solution and burnt malt never meld . light yet prickly carbonation breaks into just a bit of fizz . treacly medium body . weird weird weird . competing flavors are fighting it out in my mouth and i dont appreciate it .,palate,0.8,1
the beer pours a hazy straw color with a medium white fluffy head . the aroma is moderately sweet somewhat oxidized and a slight floral spicy hop aroma . the flavor is somewhat grainy and slightly sweet . the bitterness is low carbonation high and too prickly thin bodied and rather dry at the swallow . overall this is not an impressive brew .,palate,0.3,0
note this is a special release for michael jackson s beer of the month club . labeled as brewmaster s collection . pour ml to wide mouth wine glass slightly chilled . it pours a gorgeous deep mahogany hue with a small but very long lasting tan colored head . this ale is slightly foggy from yeast and the insane amount of tiny bubble trails streaming throughout the glass . excellent excellent lacings remain after the head has gone . nose smells slightly sour and at the same time floral the raspberry and rose aromas would be responsible for that . there s also a sweet malty smell in there . mouth this beer enters the mouth smoothly and stimulates the back section of the tongue as it makes its way through . starts sweet nutty and fruity figs . it moves on to a pleasant tartness and hits the back of the mouth with just a touch of dry hoppy bitterness . the sip concludes with a warm swallow really allowing the flavor feel of the alcohol to come through . in all this is a very well balanced and drinkable beer .,palate,0.7,1
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 .,palate,0.4,0
bomber that i ve cellared for only a few months poured into my piraat snifter old ruffian is a bright clear ruby with a khaki large bubbled head that quickly settles to a tight skim leaving fairly thick lace . smell is very rich slightly sour caramel maltiness with loads of fruit figs and black cherries as well as a healthy dose of alcohol and a bit of nw hops . taste is also rich but very balanced and smooth for a hoppy american bw with a strong piny hop presence and a dry lingering finish . paired very nicely with one of my all time favorite cigars a romeo y julieta reserva real maduro equally smooth and spicy . mouthfeel is smooth and creamy with a lighter body almost cask like . drinkability is high . i poured my first glass and was quickly interrupted taking a good hour before i could really get back into it . served at cellar temp it only got better as i let it sit warm and open up . what was at first an annoyance turned out to be my good fortune as it s too tasty a bw for me to have otherwise let sit that long .,palate,1.0,1
this pint came a nice medium to dark straw color . loads of carbonation dancing in the glass . very minute head but see my other john harvard s ratings for an explanation . lacing was nice . the aroma wad mainly carried on a nice citrus body . a pleasant amount of hops aroma was also showing through on the nose . the first flavor was a nice citrus blend of lemons and grapefruit . there was a nice slightly peppery aftertaste . a touch of hops flavor was a nice finish to the taste . a little weak in the feel . tons of carbonation couldn tmake up for the watery texture . overall a fantastic selection that would be perfect from a growler on a nice hot summer day . a good selection if you are having a picnic and want a refreshing light crisp beer outside with you .,palate,0.6,1
appearance a light amber transparent body . just off white head . head is a little cakey but not very sticky . and poor retention smell hops stand out above the sweet floral malty smell . maybe a little weak overall but not bad at all for light beer . taste it really tastes malty but a little bland . there is no bad aftertaste i associate with other lights but really not that tasty sort of watered down . mouthfeel light body . well carbonated . crisp and a little acidic feeling . drinkability well it ought to be drinkable . it is easily drank but not good enough to want to over and over .,palate,0.9,1
notes from a few days ago . my first of the surly s infamous canned beers . i m having this right after hopslam it s fun to compare beers of the same style though this was very different . canned on so very fresh at days old . pours dark orange with substantial white head eventually turning to a thick ring and slight cap . leaves some lacing . earthy lemon piny dank hops . definitely has the onion hops that alot of people connect with gubna . it does smell very fresh and it s good but not my top choice for hops . taste is mostly the same . grapefruit and lemon as far as fruits go but mostly emphasized on earthy onion y hops . grassy hops as well . not overly bitter there is some malt backbone at work but no obvious flavor from it maybe some caramel . light smooth mouthfeel pretty similar to hopslam . alcohol well hidden .,palate,0.9,1
nice pour not rough at all . big brown head nearly completely opaque mild degree of carbonation belaying the comparatively low abv . smells of intense raosted malt bitter dry and burnt . this is a complemented nicely if strangely by a harsh semisour belgiany yeast . not what i m used to in an ris but very good . tastes tastes not very much like an ris at all . the yeast is what starts things out and it starts out strongly almost like a belgian dark chocoately and burny sour . this drops off quickly into a middle of very dark chocolate and then clear as day a pleasant node of burning leaves ending again on a very smooth and sweet belgiany yeast . nice . this tastes more like a belgian export stout than a russian imperial . it d probably have a higher rating if it was labeled as the former actually . still at . a bomber this was quite the deal and it s nice to come across a strong stout that s still highly drinkable and does n t kick you so hard in the ass .,palate,1.0,1
poured from tap at yellow brick pizza into a chimay glass . great lacing on this glass and a slight head that retains its hazy top . pure amber in color . very nice presentation . immediate hops presence with a fruity sweetness . i do n t find this to be too bitter considering the initial powerful flavor . definitely alcohol present but i feel it is well balanced in the mouthfeel . it has the thickness of a barleywine . i really enjoy this beer . one at a time . after the first the second will leave you leaning a bit . i find it to be very drinkable in spite of the . . a great way to get sideways if you are not careful .,palate,0.6,1
nov bottle sampled . arg theyve done it again . weak loose body with a bit too much spicing and lots of water on the end . sad and lightly oxidized already . a bit of grittiness left in the texture speaks to bygone days when this was good and fresh . im very concerned about the aging potential lack of it in watch citys beers not to mention the fact that i paid dollars for this garbage in a bottle . the bottle was not even filled above the neck . barely any head upon pouring rapidly dissipating to nothing no lacing . very low carbonation . i can still taste that the malt was good and flavorful when fresh but only because i ve had it on draught .,palate,0.3,0
had at the avenue in allston on a this beer pours a clear amber color with roughly a inch of white creamy head . head recedes quickly but coats the glass with sticky sheets of lacing . s nose is a fair amount of citrusy hops grapefruit is most prevelant with a faint pine hop presence . pale malts and hint of breadiness fill out the remainder of the nose . t taste starts with a nice burst though not overpowering of grapefruit citrus hops . taste than fades into a bready and pale malt character . hints of sweetness perhaps some caramel malts . finish has a thin but complimentary piney hop bite to it . m lighter body medium carbonation somewhat watery thin feel to the body with a crisp finish . d a nicely balanced ipa that is n t an in your face beer . i had several pints of this and would do so again in the future .,palate,0.6,1
this beer pours a pale amber with a kaki head . i smell pineapple like aroma with a sweet maltiness . it is very faint and alomost musty but there . i get a sweet caramel maltiness in the flavor with a nice hope balance . the bittering is very smooth and piney . very smooth and creamy mouthfeel . the mouthfeel on this beer is almost perfect . a nice smooth drinkable beer . great flavor and smooth mouthfeel .,palate,1.0,1
cracked the first of an jubelale last night and a second tonight and very pleased on the whole . a deep mahogany with glowing amber when held up to the light . maybe a bit more red in color than previous years . perfect one inch head of a rich caramel color faded slowly with the typical winter warmer lacing . s i was hoping for a bit more on the aroma . nutty sweet and definite malts present . raisins nutmeg and maple syrup are present as well . a hint of pine balances what s there nicely . t malty backbone spiced with some hops and subtle spices pull through to balance it out . malty and a bit of piney citrusy hops with figs raisins nutmeg and a hint of cinnamon . very well balanced especially for a fresh bottle . better than previous years i d venture to say . on the whole sweet with a bit of a bitter finish . m perfect . excellent balance of thick and creamy yet smooth and light enough to drink without too much concentration . carbonation is spot on . d close to perfect . a bit of a hoppy piney finish but the sweetness of the malts balances it out perfectly . i m glad the jubelale s here even if it s barely fall . something i know i can count on this winter .,palate,1.0,1
draught at the rogue public house in nw portland . pours rich frothy head that looks similar to espresso . dark ink black not allowing any light to pass through . smells strongly of roasted malts nice chocolate and sweet cream . no hops are present in the aroma . i know they are in there but the roast overpowers them . first taste is bitter but not from hops from roast . almost astringent . chocolate and espresso fill your mouth next very nice followed by a sharp almost harsh bitterness . again from roast not hops . nice full rich slick mouthfeel . oily and coating from the oats one can presume . i decided to sit on this for a while and let it warm up seeing as it was very cold from the tap . at first it seemed to bring out this harshness even more but after a few drinks it went away . it is so much better slightly below room temperature . definite balance . a decent beer .,palate,1.0,1
this is a great light summer ale from pike brewing . this could be a great crossover ale for the bmc drinkers . it is very light yellow and clear . head is white light and fluffy overall a great light easy drinking als . great on a hot summer day . this is a beer that everyone will like .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a bomber with a cloudy copper color and fingers of creamy head . head faded slowly with some chunky lacing . the smell is interesting some spicy floral hop notes with a bit of toasted malt mixed in . its also a bit medicinal and sweet smelling . the taste is n t doing a whole lot for me . you can definitely tell it s supposed to be a belgian but it s not a very good one . mouthfeel is very thick and sweet . the front end is pretty non descript which then fades into a sort of unremarkable bitterness on the finish . finish lingers quite a bit too . i bought this because i had never seen it before and it was on sale for . . i do n t think i would bother getting it again .,palate,0.4,0
this appears to be suntory s version of asahi s super dry . they shamelessly adopt the silver can as well as the karakuchi label . the can has something distinctively s about it . it s also textured which is rad . the beer looks pretty bad with only some scummy bubbles to go with the light clear brew . the smell is slightly sweet . the taste is . wow . karakuchi . no i m not really that impressed . it s very different from asahi though far sweeter with an apple sweetness . the mouthfeel is sharp and grabs at the tongue and the throat the highlight of the drink . the finish is surprisingly clean . little hops faint grain presence . not too shabby . good work suntory . it does n t taste unlike carlsberg which suntory makes under license . interesting.,palate,0.8,1
unfiltered acid washed gold with the occasional bubble meandering up to the attractive bright white head . the beer is n t much to look at but the cap makes up for it to some extent . eventually i spy a thick collar of lace above which is displayed a flurry of little blips of lace that for some reason remind me of tiny birds on the wing . the short collar becomes a thick extended collar with drinking . nice . there s nothing special where the nose is concerned . lightly sweet barley coexists with an aroma that while not offensive does n t smell entirely natural either . the label chastises me however for daring to think that anything other than pure natural ingredients went into the brewing of this beer . whatever . the least they could have done was to make it smell appealing . the flavor starts off no different from any other dumbed down light lager but it ca n t even maintain that minimal standard of acceptability . after its initial blush with mediocrity the flavor flattens out loses whatever minor spark it held and nearly descends to what i d call vegetal . it does n t taste quite as bad as an alcohol free beer but the . abv ai n t helping . the beer is mildly sweet with grain as the only recognizable flavor . hops are pretty much a no show . the finish is abrupt and is as welcome as the end of a beating . needless to say the mouthfeel has more in common with water than it does with beer . the relative lack of carbonation does n t help in terms of mouth interest . pathetic even for the style . straub beer was an okay drinker if i remember correctly . this light version is not okay . no how no way . at least i ve maintained my baseline level of health since the brewery has informed me that straub light contains no sugar no salt no fat and no cholesterol . they forgot no flavor and no body . pass .,palate,0.3,0
so we have another german pilsner . i m still amazed that there are so many of these . i m still unable to get passed the grassy flavor of these . i just which they d add something else to mute that flavor down a bit . then again that would change the style and it would n t be a pils anymore . anyhow this brew is clear yellow with an earthy natural aroma and taste . the style just is n t for me .,palate,0.6,1
picked up a bomber at the nearby tw . bottle smell is hoppy and malty red licorice . pours to a light amber colour with a light tan foamy medium bubble head . taste is hopped to the max a little sweet at the start with a good bit of bitterness then the bitters hit the back of the tongue and kick in . the sweetness however sticks on the roof of the mouth as the bitters finish boldly . the high ac is only evident a little bit in the middle . a great ale for hop lovers . the ac is a tad bit up which i m sure contributes to smooth mouthfeel and taste so in my book the drinkability ca n t be . . however as a brewery lagunitas never disappoints . a delicious brew .,palate,1.0,1
ml glass at the local taphouse darlinghurst . pours a solid black with a nice deep beige light tan head of foam that feel away too abruptly . some small lacing but otherwise run of the mill . smells sweet and smoky with plenty of char . does remind me of the smell of charred bbq . different not good . taste is almost purely that of frypan runnings after cooking rissoles . plenty of charred flavour with a smoky oily flavour . the smoky char of this adds to the finish and the body which suited the abv . decent in this regard . happy to get these flavours from cooking rather than drinking . different but not good . drinkable but more for the intrigue factor rather than any other reason .,palate,0.7,1
i had this at an area sushi bar . i thought it was genuinely different from most japanese beers i ve had and reminiscent of some winter warmers i ve had like lakefront s christmas beer . it was almost a mix of a holiday beer and sprecher s ginger ale soda . it went nicely with the wasabi and ginger on my plate at the time i was drinking it . appearance was a caramel color like a dark ipa . aroma is lightly sweet and ginger y with some other unidentifiable other spice character anise . . flavor was very strong ginger and this made the mouthfeel quite crisp and pretty good . but the ginger notes also made this beer not all that drinkable sessionable .,palate,0.8,1
world of beer dr phillips a hazy light golden yellow with a think white head and a little lacing s sweet malts some hops giving it a floral character t some bready and yeasty notes decent balance of hops sweet malts overall the flavours are subdued m light bubbly tad bitter d very drinkable with it being so light and bubblely . good but not great i didnt care for the yeast tones .,palate,0.9,1
served in a oz snifter . sampled . the menu has this beer listed at abv and refers to it as an unblended lambic . aged in oak vats for months . a arrives with the head already dissipated and only a think white collar remaining . the body is a deep garnet or ruby color and has excellent clarity . minimal slings of lace adorn the glass . s nose is a combination of cherry and raspberry . no barnyard very little funk . just fruit forward and mild lactic impressions . the nose is completely restrained compared to what the taste buds are about to experience . not bad just slightly above average . t red apple fresh berry and cantaloupe . wonderfully sour . a pleasant oak character adds to the overall complexity . the funk that was missing in the nose comes through well on the palate . m the extremely fine and long tingling effervescence helps to lengthen the flavors and clean up the tongue as well . tart mouth puckering . i wouldnt change a single thing about the mouthfeel . o wow . for such an incredible beer you dont hear much talk about cuvee des jacobins and there are plenty of reviews to affirm its impressiveness . this is one fine brew .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a oz . wax sealed bottle into a pint glass . a strong pour yields a nearly finger tan head sitting on a pitch black body . even when held to light no traces seem to get through . the head recedes after a few moments leaving only a thin covering . lacing is moderate . you can smell the bourbon from across the room as this beer is poured . upon closer inspection the bourbon aroma mingles with dark mocha . milk chocolate coffee caramel and roasted malt flavors dance together happilly . a slight bourbon warmth pushes the aforementioned flavors away as it dominates at the back of the tongue . hazelnut comes in after a minute or two as an aftertaste . heavy bodied but also heavily carbonated . somewhat sticky each sip fizzles in your mouth then coats every inch . less carbonation would have been preferred as experiencing more of the beginning flavors would make for a more enjoyable tasting .,palate,0.6,1
oz . bottle into pint glass . appears a strong amber orange with a very light tan head which has good retention . the smell is very lightly floral with notes of caramel malty ness . the flavor is a great hoppy malty mix with some citrus and spice hints but seems a bit weak . it has a medium body and a fair amount of carbonation but again feels a bit weak . a very drinkable red although i wish it had a bit more substance and flavor .,palate,0.6,1
i m tying on an imac keyboard so please excuse the fact that i am used to a macbook . appearance great orange amber colour . medium pale head on the pour . looks beautiful . smell like it says on the label . there are a lot of hops in this brew . it smells like a strong eipa with definite us ipa notes citrus grass . taste this beer is so bitter it s great . the grainy maltiness is definitely there though . citrusy and eiap grassiness notes are blended perfectly . great beer . i m enjoying it for sure . mouthfeel there is a lot of bitterness . the the aftertaste lingers for a few moments . not oppressive or offensive in the least . drinkability well in a pack have been drunk . the alcohol makes this a significant beer one that can not be easily session ed . however the intense hop flavours accentuated by the sweet maltiness make this an easy beer to drink a lot of . overall i will buy again . i m just amazed that this exceptional beer is available in vancouver .,palate,0.6,1
aah . knocked back plenty of these trying to wash down the dust of delhi . refreshing when ice cold pleasantly balanced when it warms a bit .,palate,0.6,1
thanks to fred at beverages less . i hope this bottle was taken better care of than the nelson and expo hop that you sold me . oz . brown bottle poured into a glbc christmas ale snifter . a pours a murky brown with orangish amber tinting in the light . pours kind of thin . a rough pour gets about a inch of spritzy head that dies immediately . i d assume this spent plenty of time in the barrel . no lacing but some oily streaks . s healthy dose of bourbon but even more massive is the huge dank barrel presence . lots of earthy dank oak . some vanilla and molasses sweetness maybe some pure maple syrup notes . very woody . listed as an american bw but i get great aged english barleywine notes . the bourbon becomes even more potent as it warms . t m yow . lots going on here . plenty of bourbon along with some stronger alcohol complexity and a very satisfying warmth . more of the light molasses and maple flavors some vanilla sweetness caramel toffee dark fruits etc . some faded hops but i still do n t know about american bw . i get loads of rich alcohol soaked dark fruits as i swallow . i also get a sharp sweetness after i swallow which is a minor flaw that is somewhat covered up by everything else that is going on . body is actually pretty thin which is my biggest complaint . it s only about medium light which seems pretty far off the mark . carbonation is light which fits the style well but does n t do a hole lot with the lighter body . it actually reminds me of sipping a bourbon or scotch . d massive abv and a bit of a mouthfeel issue . pretty damn tasty though . if you re looking for a kick you in the teeth beer then this fits the bill very nicely . if you re looking for something complex and subtle . well this could still be for you because there is plenty to find but the mouthfeel issues really hurt what they were trying to do and turn this from what could have been an absolutely stunning beer to a still respectable tasty treat .,palate,0.4,0
on tap . pours copper with a thick white head and a lot of lacing . aroma is of citrusy hops biscuit malt and ripe fruit . full smooth body . taste is citrusy hops upfront followed by biscuit malt and ripe fruit . long hoppy finish . great american ipa .,palate,1.0,1
i think that the long trip from greece to williamsburg va did n t treat this beer too kindly . a strong skunk smell rushed out of the bottle as soon as i opened it . pours and looks like the standard heine clone . taste was rather flat . i think that this was skunked but i m not going to try it again unless i m in greece . a mile trip in a green bottle coupled with a long wait on the shelf before purchase will almost always end in a skunked beer .,palate,0.6,1
oh my god what was this . appearance was a really pale yellow look . no head and some patchy lacing . aromas were awful . i literally thought something had to be wrong with the drink . pure lemon smell made this more lemonade than beer . little to no other ingredients sensed . taste is very very watery and citrus y . however here comes the drink s best aspect mouthfeel and drinkability . it s watery aspect makes this very light refreshingly light . low carbonation however so if it just had a little more kick it would be a solid body . and yes its light and just right for the summer . although i found the flavoring and aroma atrocious if you want a refreshingly crisp light summer flavored beer this is pretty unique .,palate,0.7,1
on cask at c est what s fall festival of craft breweries . pours a murky reddish brown colour without any head . smells of sour cherry as advertised . very tart flavour tasty . the beer is almost flat is my only real issue with it . i d like to try again with better carbonation .,palate,0.4,0
i poured the beer into an unbranded goblet . it looked great really dark brown and it had a good head . i thought this looks nice i lifted up the glass and smelt it and i though wow this smells pretty good then i took a sip . . what the hell . i thought to myself this tastes of cinnamon and nutmeg mixed with water . it was not thick at all it had the consistency of water . the flavours were far too overpowering the only taste i could get was cinnamon and nutmeg . i did not finish this beer i tried but it really was that bad . harpoon has produced some excellent beers i am not sure what they were trying to achieve with this one . if i were them i would tone down the cinnamon and nutmeg flavour and try to make it sweeter with a higher abv .,palate,0.2,0
pours a crystal clear orange amber with a tight white head . malt and hops harmonize in the nose dominance is continually changing with each sniff . earth citrus and resinous hop notes are partnered with sweet grainy caramel malt . the same flavors dance on the palate . it is sweet and juicy through the middle then slowly leads to a bitter and slightly mineral snappy finish . the combination of sweet malts and earthy and fruity hops creates a delicious taste of toffee and tangerine . the lively carbonation and light to medium body make this a really bright beer but with outstanding aromatics and flavor .,palate,0.6,1
i ll start by saying that i m reviewing this from the perspective of someone who loves coffee and is looking for a coffee beer love child even though that person is not me . i can appreciate what they are trying to do here and it worked . a black as the night with a mocha head that goes on for days and laces my glass like mad . s uh coffee . like crushed up coffee beans fresh roasted black and stuffed up my nose . t more of the same minus the nose bit . the oatmeal is lost here but the thick smoothness of the imperial stout mixed with the sharp tang bitterness of the coffee produces a unique flavor profile . i ca n t really think of anything to say but coffee . coffee coffee coffee . m the reason i dinged it on mouthfeel is because it actually left some of that nasty coffee mouth feeling in my gullet . i had to drink something else afterward to get out the taste . overall coffee bomb . bar none the most coffee beer i ve ever looked at let alone tasted . not for me but victory to terrapin they hit the nail on the head .,palate,0.6,1
fairly clear gold colour . the head is tight white and shortlived . fairly fruity aroma with passionfruit in the fore . i m struggling to see this as a california common or even as a steam beer . looking at it outside the style guidelines . it s one dimensional but tasty . fairly malty which is to be expected . bitterness could be higher and the passionfruit hop flavours are out of style . some toasted malt and some form of mineral quality are present . not as crisp as it could be in the finish and it is a little bit muddled . medium body with moderate carbonation that just tickles the tongue . spot on . what can i say . it s drinkable there is flavour it is n t stylistically accurate and otherwise it is a bit boring . a decent step up from macro lagers and an easy entry for new craft drinkers .,palate,0.9,1
abita purple haze pours a light light hazed whitish yellow . a very small head is present but seems to be hanging out for a long time . the nose on this beer is huge . it almost smells like welch s juice . the first sip is like biting into a raspberry filled jelly doughnut . the wheat is present only on the finish by scratching the back of my tongue . the beer is extremely easy to drink . it s not too sweet but seems more like something to have with breakfast . if breakfast is too early for you on your days off of course maybe with some cheese cake topped with fresh raspberries after dinner . i m was going to rate this beer a solid b but it seemed to become flat as i continued to drink it . so my rating is a middle of the road c,palate,0.3,0
this beer pours a hazy golden color with an off white head with decent retention . the nose presents a slight hop aroma then a bit of yeast esters . the taste is sweet at the begining with a bit of malt and a light pine hop at the finish . not all that great . the mouthfeel was decent medium with adequate carbonation . not a beer i d buy a sixpack of .,palate,0.8,1
got this one from rgtravers cheers ryan . fall vintage pours black as night oily with fairly fast falling brown mocha head . some lacing head retention s dark fruits raisins cherries vanilla cocoa t leafy hops dark fruit licorice molasses with powdery dryness up front . dark choclate figgyness more dark fruit with a whisper of booze as this warms plus faint herbal leafy hops plus a touch of charred grain . finishes dry with nice mocha notes a touch of charred grain mf very oily smooth as all hell with low carbonation nice stickyness . great balance on this as well drinks pretty easy for the style abv another great dark bruiser from southern tier,palate,1.0,1
very yellow quite hazy bone white head about finger thick . smell is like lemon bars and adjuncts the familiar metal smell is the background . obvious notes of lemonade . adjunct smell really cuts in at the end . taste is lemony a little bland and cheap but overall acceptable for what it is . does n t totally throw out it s beer character although the beer is a some form of cheap adjunct lager . feel is thin dribbly and loose . i d love to drink this is degree weather ice friggin cold . this beer is made for that kind of drinkin .,palate,0.4,0
good head but the appearance looks cloudy and murky . almost diluted orange juice . smells of cloves and malt . tastes of cloves . very light sweet and smooth . has a slight taste of alcohol . this beer would be great on a hot summer day or with several friends at the local pub .,palate,0.9,1
not a great looking beer . a ruddy brown a bit cloudy . i d almost go so far as to call it pond water . decent head though and ok lacing . whoa this is a butter bomb . buttered popcorn with a hint of crystal malt on the nose . more crystal malt on the palate with a soapy bitterness and a strange overbearing tartness on the finish . . this is not a very good red ale . mouthfeel s a bit thin for the style but otherwise ok. my least favorite of baja s offerings . maybe it was a bad batch .,palate,0.7,1
bottle . shared graciously by mothman . roasted malt along with a slight bourbon note in the aroma . very good head retention . the taste has notes of the roast malt dark fruits with a nice slight bitter coffee aftertaste . pretty smooth . really happy we did n t get a soured bottle as some have reported . the thing holding this beer back is the mouthfeel for me . it just is a little light in my opinion but other than that this is a pretty good beer .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle fresh bottle in a unibroue tulip glass . pours a light pink with a one finger pink head . the first thing that comes to mind is i would not want to be drinking this in a clear glass at some of the rural establishments i m forced to frequent with my extended family . defending my honor would most likely be a physical proposition . the second thing that comes to mind is this is different and different is good . i ll make a painful comparison to the appearance of a wine cooler . the aroma is just not right . it s musty and lacks identity . it has a canned fruit essence to it but i ca n t pick up what kind of fruit . first couple of sips and i get a strong cherry pie filling flavor . i eat a lot of fresh cherries in the summer so i do n t automatically associate cherries with pie filling . not overly sweet but it does have a tart tang finish . a unique beer that i appreciate as well done just not to my tastes .,palate,0.8,1
best by it pours a beautiful clear red amber capped thinly by a dark beige cap of foam that quickly dissipates to a few floating amoebae and a persistent ring . light refracts unevenly through the thick brew giving it a shimmering alive look . the smell is strong redolent thick with yeast and estery notes of dark fruits . dark caramel malty goodness joins . a subtle edge of citrus and a muted note of bitter are wafted into the nose by strong and sweet warmth of alcohol . fine nose i want to keep sniffing but it is too tempting . it is cellar temp. i guess around the deg . the label recommends . gim me a few sips for a first imp . wow drinks pretty light it s full of flavor somewhat unlike what i expected from smell . it starts sweet yeasty dark fruity dark caramel but not in a heavy way . this quickly gains company from delicious dark roasty notes some unsweetened chocolate leading into an herbal bitter finish only hinted at in the bouquet . it has warmed more the glass is empty of the first six ounces . the flavors have gained life as my mouth learns them . this is a very well crafted beer delicious interesting and complex . despite the look of it at first it has plenty of carb . to sustain and showcase the flavor of this . a touch more carb . might have been even better but low carb . is an asset to many beers in this cat . it is medium side of thick for the style pretty viscous a bit of a cloy towards the end of the glass . probably the least excellent feature of this beer . compared to other american strongs this is extremely drinkable . impression the alcohol was more present in the nose than the flavor nice . the bitter was much more prevalent in the taste nice surprise . i will get this again for sure .,palate,0.6,1
every thing about this brew bespeaks of strength . .yet i do not care for it . . .must be an aquired taste as the possabilities are certainly there . . .full bodied and heavy on the hops with an almost burning quality about it . .almost amber in colour and a tad cloudy . .has a strong bitter after taste . . .,palate,0.7,1
the diamond bear paradise porter came to me via my last beer of the month club membership . as i had avoided darker beers in the past i was really pleased i ended up with a porter in this shipment . and when i say dark the paradise porter is dark . outside being extraordinarily black the porter s tan head is there but then gone pretty quick . the scents are there though oaty malty alcohol aromas with some bitter coffee and chocolate mixed in there . the flavor is interesting as it starts off pretty mild and builds into a sharper biter taste . nothing overpowering but i liked the build up . any aftertaste is there and gone before you really notice it . a strong showing from diamond bear up there with some great porters i ve had . appearance . . really pitch black but the head is a little wimpy . smell . . some bitter coffee and chocolate scents interesting but nothing outside of what you d expect with this type of beer . taste . . very flavorful and gradually builds up to the sharper tastes . feel . . i really enjoyed the flavor build up which allowed the individual flavors to be more pronounced and noticiable . drinkability . . while a good beer nothing was that exceptional that i d go out of my way to get this beer .,palate,0.9,1
on tap at speakeasy in carrboro nc served in a snifter a hmm it looks very very dark brown but not quite black . given that i can make this distinction even in crappy light of this bar is surprising . think off white tan head that dissipates pretty quickly not much lacing . visually nothing special s again nothing remarkable expected roasted sweet smells but also strong also pungent alcohol smell t some chocolate and roasted flavors actually surprisingly nutty . then bam way too strong punch of alcohol but i wo n t hold my rating of the taste down just because of that as over time that should be more tolerable . still not the best ris i ve had . m very very thick and creamy mouthfeel is great if you ignore the alcohol d ok here is where i m going to hold the alcohol against it . obviously at whatever percent it s going to be present but this is just too fresh and ends up burning the throat and is difficult to finish one glass and could n t imagine having another immediately after . i d love to try an older bottle of this but would not try one so fresh again,palate,0.8,1
finally tried this . i have come to like sam s boston lager and am a huge fan of their ales . oz bottle poured ok half the head i usually get from bl . very nice looking darker than i expected . laced well . smell . maybe i have a sinus infection or something or had the beer too cold but i could hardly smell anything . the faint aromas i got were plesant but i did n t really smell much . again . what taste . i guess i will have to try some macro swill again so that i realize that not all beer has flavor . i may have to try this again some time in the summer and re review . mouthfeel was really good for a light beer . liked the carbonation and felt richer than it tasted . drinkability . definitely not a drain pour but i d rather have something with more flavor . choice between this and lite or bud light this wins but i prolly wont buy it again unless i really do have no smell due to sinus .,palate,0.8,1
appearance . pours a finger of white head over a cloudy peachy yellow body . smell . yeast driven aroma is spicy and dusty with a pleasant hint of lemon and bubblegum thanks to the golden ace hops . taste . less dry than the earlier released cleanskin but still a very dry beer . crisp dry malt sherbety lemon hop flavours and a suggestion of white pepper . moderate bitterness finishes dry with a lingering subtle hoppiness . mouthfeel . light fine carbonation light body creamy mouthfeel . overall . this is a hard beer to place in terms of style sitting somewhere between being a saison and a belgian blond but with japanese hops . regardless it is pleasant and quite drinkable if not quite as memorable as feral s best offerings .,palate,0.9,1
a a hazy copper colored brew with a medium head that lasts only about two minutes but it does manage to leave a crown of lacing about the rim of my glass . s not a lot . a faint bit of spice . it gets stronger as it warms . a bit of malt though not a sweet smell and definite spices mace stands out over a general woodsy odor . t my first thoughts were of soap . the beer has a bit of a clean hop profile that conveys a slightly soapy flavor when it meshes with the orange peel and spices . there is also a fair amount of caramel malt but it is overshadowed by the other flavors . the aftertaste has a clean hop bitterness with a touch of citrus and spice which again tastes a little bit like soap . i want to stress that this does not taste overly soapy and it is n t even bad really there are just hints of soap all over . m pretty thick smooth and a bit refreshing . d alright . the slightly soapy flavor kind of makes me feel like i am four and i just swore at my parents . other than that it is pretty decent for drinkability . the mouth feel is nice but the aroma and flavor both leave something desired . i do n t think i ll have this one next year .,palate,0.8,1
transcribed from tasting notes . light brown minimal head no retention . aroma is faint but wood oak fruits particularly dark caramel . medium to full bodied it shows malty sweetness but unbalanced with a lot of woodiness some unpleasant tannins and even a significant sour twang that just does not blend well . i personally did not enjoy this one .,palate,0.7,1
ml bottle of this recent release pours a mostly clear dark gold caramel color with a dense creamy off white head . sticks around quite a while and leaves a few spots of lacing . nose is grassy hops with a bit of citrus and sweet honeyed malt that leans towards grainy . caramel is there as well as some tropical alcohol . as a beer the nose is fairly balanced . for a bock even a maibock it is most definitely hoppy . the flavoring hops are huge juicy and bright . they combine with the sweet malts and give an even sweeter feeling to the beer up front . alcohol feels and tastes every bit of the . . high hopping elevated abv and some toasty malt give this one a dry finish despite the initial sweetness . this is a hoppy mutha no doubt about it . fairly expected for sn . i was actually kinda hoping for a malt bomb here but still tasty though . mouthfeel is where this beer shines the most imo . creamy and rich and the carbonation is superfine perfect . this one grew on me a bit as i got into it and it warmed up some but still not a mind blowingly good beer .,palate,1.0,1
bottle date unk one in a three part guinness off a pours a deep brown ale with a . finger peanut head of fine quality . this falls slowly leaving a clean glass with no lacing but a thick quilt of the same foam throughout the life . there is excellent clarity where available . s caramelized sugars cocoa tomato paste hints of noble and earthy hops . soil . sweet and juicy smelling malts . t light malts are accentuated with some hay soil metallic flavors . some tomato flavors sorry folks that s what i taste . finish is sweet and bready rye bready . m creamy but light in body with lo carbonation . finish is thick and slimy . i like the mouthfeel on this beer . o this is a classic . i have never really liked it much . not a bad beer but only good once or twice annually .,palate,0.9,1
a a murky yet a rather vibrant hue of yellow . similar to what i would typically expect from a witbier . a big rocky and foamy head of stark white billows on top . s not the most pleasant thing to my nose . quite a soapy and almost skunky aroma . there are herbal elements there but they are quite overwhelmed by the other scents . t the taste does n t come across as so much skunked . the big soapy kind of flavour is there as the aroma suggested . a notable hop bitterness is there but certainly does n t present itself as aggressively as many american hopbombs will . m d feels great . it s a shame i m not blown away with the scent and flavour as this would really top it off . a nice crisp carbonation to begin followed by a fairly slick and even oily body which makes for a smooth and easy finish before basically vaporizing with a bit of a post finish dryness . this may be a case of an off bottle and it may simply be that i am not too keen on the hops used or the method in which this beer was made . i d be happy to try it again to ensure i am not throwing a perfectly good beer out the window with this one becasue it looks fine in the glass and the feel is fabulous .,palate,0.9,1
pours very dark brown with a lovely caramel head . average retention and lacing . smells of espresso and light chocolate . taste is big coffee up front roasty and powerful . chocolate undertones hops in the background . solid mouthfeel smooth and dense with animated carbonation . solid offering from great divide new in socal .,palate,1.0,1
this review is for the ml capped bottle not the ml cork finished . when first poured into the glass too cold it looked a lot like pastis a brownish dirty bathwater color but it lightened up nicely as it poured still pretty cloudy . nice frothy mouse on top . common sugary nose with some fruity esthers and maybe honey . sweet and acidic in the mouth with yeasty and honey flavors . there is a good hop bitterness but the sweetness dominates on the finish which is slighty alcoholic . feels great love the bubbles . tons of fine carbonation but still doesnt hide the honey sweetness . overall its pretty nice just too sweet for me to drink much of . the nice thing about it is that the sweetness tastes like honey not implying they use honey in the beer rather than just gobs of candy sugar like some belgians belgian interpretations .,palate,0.9,1
thanks to mr. nagano for bringing this from nz to japan for me . a transparent pale yellow body with a pure white tiny head . s biscuit maltiness weeds and hay . t no bitternesss slight caramel carbo . m this is like any cheaply made micro lager in japan . d this is a boring light weight brew to avoid .,palate,0.6,1
definitely an economy beer . an upside of this beer is that it has the most refreshing first mouthful of any beer available . granted each mouthful thereafter is not nearly as good . i can applaud natural light for not making a failed attempt at flavor . rather than making a beer with terrible flavor they made a beer devoid of flavor . it s good for drinking and good for drinking fast . plus there is little enough alcohol by volume that it wo n t make the girls at your kegger sick either .,palate,0.4,0
pours a one finger white head that fades slowly leaving some lace . cloudy white yellow color with some yeast left in bottle easily the ugliest beer i have ever seen . good carbonation and medium bodied . spicy yeasty nose . flavor is spicy yeasty hints of sweetness that gets buried by the yeast . higher abv is hidden but is warming . lingering yeasty aftertaste . my drinking partner considered this a pour i did at first but after oz it is slightly better . bottled jun batch . not worth . for a oz bottle from concord cooperative concord nh .,palate,0.6,1
picked up this bottle at whole foods in vienna va . poured a nice hazy amber color with a off white head . aroma is nice and mild pushing a citrus and warm wood like smell through . by the look and smell i figured this would be an amazing brew . the taste carried a citrus oak flavor through but is soon and quickly overtaken by an off wood dull medicine like taste . the particular off flavor becomes more prominent with each taste . i have had drain pours in my life and this unfortunatly became the rd . i really enjoy great divide as brewery and a vast majority of their brews . i will aim to grab another bottle hoping the one i had was bad .,palate,0.8,1
a faint tangerine orange with an eggshell white head . head is rather large despite gentle pour and has very good satying power . chunky lacing left on the glass s earthingess up front somewhat chalky . faint fruit aromas but nothing too strong . remains very earthy throughout the drink with floral notes becoming more prevelant as it warms t sweet biscuity malts quickly matched by an earthy and floral bitteness . hops bounce back and forth between floral and earthy . light chalkiness in the finish . basically an over the top american ipa using english hops in place of big c hops . an interesting beer very much what you would expect when stone takes on an english ipa . m d light and crisp with a nice dryness in the finish . very easy drinking . not sure if the over the top english hops are my thing but this is certainly a beer worth checking out .,palate,1.0,1
draft . pours clear amber with a moderate head . aroma is malts and sour dough . not sourdough but sour smelling dough . taste is very flat and bland . malty and earthy but with a dry finish . based upon other s ratings i may have got a bad one . but based on what i had not recommended .,palate,0.4,0
wow what an amazing beer . . oz bottle into tulip glass . poured an opaque and deep caramel brown color with f of off white head fading to steady film . touch of lacing . rich fruity and spicy aromas . fermented red grapes prunes slight yeasty mustiness reminiscent of a bag of sourdough hard pretzels . even a heavy and strangely pepperoni like spice . wierd . flavor was somewhat shocking wild deep fruits and sour up front slight earthy bitterness thru the middle with a good level of funk back in the trunk . hard to describe delicious slightly puckering and then gym shorts . yeah it s that odd . mouthfeel is smooth and silky which also threw me off . just a wee bit of carbonation keeping it far from thick or cloying . it was n t until i hit the review button did i realize this was abv . wow . insanely drinkable for this much alcohol . i finished this way too quickly and wanted two more afterward .,palate,1.0,1
this may very well be the darkest beer i ve ever had . pours a beautiful creamy drink and smells smooth and smokey . the taste is equally as nice with hints of cream roast and chocolate . it it a bit on the carbonated side so the mouthfeel is a bit more bland than i had expected . this is okay because the after taste leaves a good feeling on the pallet . overall very good . i almost feel like its a snack rather than a drink .,palate,0.6,1
a an excellent hazey yellow with a foamy haed . s smells just as a hefeweizen should t summit hefe has a great banana clove taste . this is what a hefe should taste like . m average nothing of note . d a great hefeweizen perfect for summer . i was upset last year that summit ceased distibution of hefe in minnesota.i was happy to see they brought it back for .,palate,0.6,1
served in a oz . snifter . a very dark copper amber with finger off white head . decent lacing that mostly resides down glass . s very good blend of pumpkin pie spices but not overwhelming . pumpkin yam cinnamon nutmeg vanilla and oak . t sweet amber malts yams cinnamon nutmeg vanilla and oak . has a slight squash yam bitterness at the finish . m full bodied . this is about my only complaint of this beer too much carbonation . carbonation gives a foamy frothy mouthfeel . o my new favorite pumpkin beer . if uinta fixed the carbonation problem i think this would overtake pumking for the best pumkin beer out there . will definitely try next year .,palate,0.6,1
pours like honey . a deep heavy syrupy amber colour with a minimal head of off white foam . hell this is one full bodied thick beer . retention is minimal but that s not unexpected . ca n t believe how heavy it looks . lots of roasted characters mixed with a nutty sweetness and plenty of booze . certainly notes of port oak a little pepper and lots of heavy sugary liqueur . very nice indeed and incredibly heavy again . thick chewy and syrupy in the mouth . i m unsurprised that the first thing i note about the beer is its texture . the flavour is full of rich boozy notes spirits port but with a pleasant roasted character and a light phenolic afterpalate that helps to clean out the residual alcohol fumes . phew . unsurprisingly the . abv is felt in force . mouthfeel is truly wonderful with a heavy syrupy feel mixed in with a light tingle from some hidden carbonation and the alcohol itself . heavy as hell . i was surprised i did n t need to consume this with a knife and fork . this was only a small bottle but i had trouble finishing it alone . share share share and give some friends a unique beer experience .,palate,1.0,1
received this as a bonus on a trade from monsterfast . thanks man . a pours a darkish lemon to washed out amber color with a inch soapy white head . lacing looks like dish washing suds draped on the side of the glass on pour and continues like a sheet of foam to the bottom after finish . s fresh lemon and citrus nose . smells very refreshing without being indulgent . where are the floral hop notes . m t light to medium body watery and a good amount of carbonation . the lemon taste is pretty powerful and a little one dimensional . i have never tasted this much lemon in an ipa before . even with the lemon aspect this beer is hugely refreshing and finishes exceptionally clean . however this beer reminds me more of a hefeweizen then an ipa . i detect little to no hop presence whatsoever . d i struggled with this beer on the one hand i found this beer hugely refreshing and tasty . on the other hand it really did n t seem to belong in the ipa family . its barely even pale . however with the light body low bitterness and virtually zero aftertaste i could session this beer . not a pallet killer .,palate,0.6,1
on tap poured into a pint glass . pours a muddy dirty brown almost no head no lacing and it s just an odd color . nose is malty slightly boozy boozy and that s it . taste is complex caramel and dark chewy molasses it has a full creamy mouthfeel and a sharp finish . hard to describe but still good .,palate,0.8,1
looks good black with just a bit of light around the edges . nice head great lacing . roasty milky malty not a super strong taste or smell but they are very pleasent and not over powering . not a palate coating syrup it has quite a clean finish . the mouthfeel is the standout . it s thinner but soo creamy and velvety . this is how a low abv oatmeal stout should feel . i could drink alot of these session stout . when viewed for what it is a low abv session stout this is quite a nice go to . the oatmeal gave it the feel i had hoped . i will buy this again .,palate,1.0,1
i split a cellar temp bottle of this with stopper . pouring into a snifter the beer pours a pitch black color with small tan surface layer that fades quickly to an edge layer . aroma is chocolate with candy bar and cocoa powder notes hints of general sweet malt as well . no hops or alcohol here . first sip reveals a smooth silky textured beer with a fairly thick body and gentle rolling carbonation . flavor starts off sweet chocolate and brown sugar almost like a chocolate milk but this rolls to some warm booze that gives the beer more of a liquer quality . there is a sticky sweet residue on my lips after each sip and the boozy warmth lingers as well . no hops show up anywhere on this one . the booze factor makes this a sipper and it is a little sweet and boozy to drink a full bomber . this would be much better on a cold winter s nite but is still a decent beer . just be ready for some booze .,palate,1.0,1
for the past several years this has been my favorite beer . i buy into the marketing of having a different tree on the label every year and the beer s not bad either . pours very dark reddish brown color . the head is a khaki tan about two fingers high that s still thick and foamy five minutes later . smells great black licorice and sweet molasses malt . there s also some muddled dark fruit in there like if you put some figs raisins and brandy together in a blender . feel like i m a little letdown on the palate . it hits you right away with some bracing hoppiness then gets a little hollow before finishing with a sweet malt kick . i also find it a little thin . the taste issues could be because i know i have this beer too cold . well i let it warm up a bit and i m getting the same flavors so i m going with this review . a little pine coming through on the nose now too . flavors remain unbalanced and even a tad harsh on the front end .,palate,0.6,1
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 .,palate,0.4,0
paid . for a pack of oz bottles from discount liquor in milwaukee wi . poured into a snifter to review . quarter inch tan head that dissipates quickly . the darkest shade of brown before black in color . some light strings of lace . sweet and roasted malts bourbon and aged oak wood dominate the nose . also hints of molasses brown sugar candied raisin and anise . while normally i would be turned off by the boozy nose especially for this being an ris this characteristic adds a unique and welcomed dynamic to the brew . the brown sugar becomes more prominent as it warms . taste dominated by heavily roasted malts . dark chocolate and expresso also present in the taste . not as boozy as the nose predicted . malts are pushing over roasted for my liking . this beer has good elements that just are n t tied together favorably . the mouthfeel is rather blah on this ris . medium to full bodied little carbonation and goes down a bit watery . short to medium finish of b level coffee and malt roast . i drank one of these pretty quickly but am looking to different beer on my next .,palate,0.4,0
color dark brown with rubyish tinges . head is thick and bubbly cocoay tan head . aroma some nut and chocolate in there a little creamy but otherwise on the shy side . some hops are provided to the palate but not quite enough to sustain my interest . minimal texture and spare malt as well . a slight coppery twang appears with a bit of off putting flintyness . further into this beer i found more to like but not much . body was far too thin to please me . i d rate it higher for drinkability but i would likely pass on it due to the lack of character and depth . still thanks to johnnyduvel for sending one my way .,palate,0.4,0
bottle at cole s . the style is more of a belgain strong pale . a hazy golden bronze off white head very little retention or lace average compared to a belgian . s sulphury mineral spice tropical fruit and citrus rind . t corriander sulphury mineral candied pineapple mango marmalade biscuity malt with hints of nuts and warming alcohol . m moderate body is well attenuated with a dry finish . d personally i m not fond of the sulphury mineral aroma flavour . i m not sure if this is from the water or a product of the yeast .,palate,0.9,1
where has this beer been all my life . balls to the wall one of the best hefes i have touched . thank you corey for reading my mind and sending it my way . i asked for some quality midwest beers and this one was a terrific surprise . innocently opened to enjoy this past weekend and as these notes indicate elixir of glory . bottle graphics . a poured the bottle into enormous weizen glass that shows off the body of this one . nougat like foamy stacked head with cotton ball lacing all along the outside . hazy and golden color . s spicy and biting clove aroma . there is this background of hops that leave me drooling to start into it . not knowing anything about it was completely surprised by the hop flavor in the mix . lemon with this concoction is nothing i have come across before . t very one of a kind . yeast flavors with a pounding from each sip of citrus hops . there is so much going on and it does not in any way become overbearing . a mish mosh could have come out of it but does not . like a good complex chord that hits just right . a light flavor is very fresh and in terms of this style of beer this is the best i have tasted from american soil . m feather light with the only possible knock on the beer being a heavy load of carbonation . d new glarus drinkable and this does not change my mind . if this was a beer i had access to in nj it would be a staple . hell i need to ask for some more in my trading game with this fine trader . thanks again corey great selection .,palate,0.7,1
shane . make this beer . put it in cans . i will buy it by the truck . it looks great copper with sticky head and lace all over the snifter . it s . alcohol sticky hopped in the aroma and incredibly sharp at the front of the taste . and it finishes clean . pine and grapefruit up front thin pale malt character in the middle and a crisp citrus end . sixpoint made a real winner and i was happy to buy a growler of it after captain lawrence s release over the other options of racer x and a couple ballast point barrel aged beers . this is local fresh and tasty . cheers guys . keep doing your thing . i just wish it was in some cans .,palate,0.7,1
this is a beer i have been wanting to try for a long time luckily i finally got the chance to try this multiple times at gabf . the beer is a very pale gold color and it is topped by a fizzy fairly quickly disappearing pale white colored head . the aroma is noticeably tart with a light funkiness to it that lurks just beneath . this has lots of wheat character that reminds me of freshly crushed wheat berries it really does have a hearty whole grain character to it that is a mix of freshly threshed grain and expressive wheat aromatics . the taste is exquisitely refreshing and this is so light on the palate . it has a light not aggressive but noticeable dominant tartness to it that cuts through most of the other flavor components . this is perhaps not nearly as funky as i might prefer that the tartness makes this fantastically drinkable . after my palate adjusts to the tartness i start to pick up a solid wheat note in the flavor that adds a nice expressive grassy grain and cracker like notes to the finish . this is one of those beers i just kept coming back to a great example of the style and its light refreshing qualities yet with lots of flavor kept me coming back for a palate refresher .,palate,1.0,1
pours a dark amber with a nice thick head that leaves lacing . this is the only good quality of this beer . smells malty and slightly nutty . a very small hint of dried fruit sweetness . tastes similar with the malts up front and hops afterwards . the flavors do not blend well at all . you have to swish this in your mouth to pick up some of them very bland but bad tasting . it s like an ipa gone wrong with some belgian yeast thrown in it . the worst attempt at this style i have had . as the beer warmed i caught a few hints of dried fruit but as soon as you pick them up they are gone . i did n t want to finish this beer which is extremely rare as i ll drink just about anything . mouthfeel was fairly thick but the flavor was flat . enough carbonation . this was another high point of the beer . if i did n t have tastebuds i would n t mind drinking it . pass on this beer . actually pass on just about everything the bbc has to offer . they have a few gems in there but they are far and inbetween .,palate,0.8,1
a . deep reddish brown with little head . s. dried fruit and some caramel . tingly in the nose which is common with sour ales but this is n t sour at all t. sweet with dried fruit malty m. has a biting quality a bit to carbonated . o . a nice dubbel worth a try .,palate,0.6,1
caramel amber in color with a thick head of off white bubbles . amazing lace more than fingers . yow . aroma is strong and piney with some grapefruit . delicious before even reaching the taste buds . flavor profile is huge . big daunting maltiness with a steady kick of hops to offset it all . thick in body this one s smooth but the massive sweet punch is almost too much . alcohol . is definitely showing too . tasty and packs a serious flavor wallop . not for the faint of heart .,palate,0.6,1
wow this has to be one of the worst ideas in beer history . trying to cross a pale ale with a belgian and what you got is something that is a distant cousin to both . instead of leveraging the style s strengths this beer doubles down on their worst attributes . an aroma that is pungent a color taht is cloudy . a very hoppy tatse that fights like a strong ale . not a fun beer and a true shame that it might discredit weyerbacher s other great beers .,palate,0.6,1
picked this up at the morebeer in concord which is pretty close to the ale industries brewery but they were closed . i d been meaning to try this out and figured grabbing a bottle would be a good start . oz bomber poured into a duvel tulip glass . a too dark and clear for a wit but then again it says whit on the bottle so . golden color with moderate carbonation that dissipated quickly leaving only a ring around the glass . no lacing . s smell was . interesting . intense orange and spice like a blue moon gag . m light body and low carbonation . very drinkable but felt more like a light macro brew . t the chamomile really hits you when you take a sip . you thought you were getting orange and coriander but man you had no idea . to me it basically tastes like a light american pilsner with chamomile flavoring added . bitter bite on the front end but lacking on the finish which is the most disappointing part . overall disappointed . totally forgettable brew with a gimmick . will not buy again .,palate,0.4,0
had this at the start of a night out with some co workers . a it is a filtered read clear beer and had a nice foamy just off white head . s the aroma was nice . it did n t smell like pumpkin pie some of those spices were missing but it did smell like pumpkin which i rather enjoyed . t as with the smell this beer tasted like pumpkin instead of pumpkin spices which were present but to a lesser extent than most other pumpkin beers . i believe that if mad fox was trying to showcase the pumpkin in this beer they succeeded . m mouthfeel was alright moderately carbonated and a medium body . nothing too special . d this beer drinks very well if they had n t had some other beer that i have n t tried before i d probably just have stuck with this one .,palate,0.6,1
the colour is pale gold the large foam created by the nitro widget sinks down to a finger compact off white head . some lacing . the smell got notes of boiled vegetables minerals and a touch of wet cardboard . the taste is first very mild and then some stuffy malty notes emerge . a quickly passing sweet flavours leaves room for some minerals and a hint of cream . the aftertaste is very wishy washy with hints of paper cardboard and some malt sweetness in the background . the carbonation is mild the few bubbles are microscopic and smooth . the liquid is very smooth as expected from a nitro can . wishy washy . a waste of malt and hops although it does n t seem to be a lot of those ingredients in this beer .,palate,0.6,1
appearance pours jet black with thin layer of light tan head that quickly disappears . smell dark roast raisin toffee milk chocolate coffee and a hint of licorice . taste lots of chocolate and caramel raisin and earthy hop and burnt roast flavor to temper the sweetness . mouthfeel medium heavy body incredibly smooth no alcohol perceptible . drinkability this is a tasty brew . a little on the sweet side but nowhere near cloying . it s a little one dimensional but that one dimension is pretty satisfying . not mind blowing but so drinkable it s worth a repeat .,palate,0.9,1
vintage received in a trade with rciesla . appearance pours a black thick looking body with a thin khaki colored head . lovely legs on this one . smell full nose smelling of dark malts with chocolate sauce and oats natch . all layered beneath crusted chunks of dark gooey sugar . taste heavily sugared chocolate coated oats slide and smear over the tongue along with bountiful tastes of marshmallows second molasses humble caramel and sweet licorice flavored candy . there s a huge burst of dark fruitiness early in the taste and it lasts well beyond the finish . very faint subdued bitterness . transitory spiciness . then it s back to the heavy heady dessert like flavors with a far off faint touch of roastiness . finishes decidedly sweet with lasting tastes of fruit and godiva chocolate liqueur . there are some warming qualities but for the most part the abv goes down very very easily . mouthfeel medium full body . medium low carbonation . excessively smooth tongue coated mouthfeel . drinkability a tasty imperial stout that glides across one s palette with sheer ease though the grotesque hedonist in me is left yearning for a bottle of choklat oooh or even their new mokah . still it s one i recommend .,palate,1.0,1
so second belgian of the night and i m coming off a less than ideal interlude with duchesse de borgnone sp . so i m eager to get back on the belgian pony . well when you re at a pub in oklahoma city and you see a lot of a belgian tripel going out the door it means something so i order one . look beautiful as only a belgian can be . nice thin head and wonderful golden colour . smell a little lacking in all honesty . did n t get that much from this one . taste well knock me down . this is one smooth brew . the high gravity gives a bit of a tingle on the tongue . nice grapefruit notes with some oddball tobacco notes on the finish . bottom line i ll drink this again .,palate,0.6,1
a pale yellow with a decent bone white head . s apricot overwhelms hiding the smell of anything else . t tastes fruity and sweet . overwhelming to the palate with the taste of apricot . pretty weak beer . m thin crisp mouthfeel . if it didnt taste so bad it might be refreshing . d imagine it would be a good beer for a session but dont care too much for another one . this would be a good beer for a beginner . also if youre trying to get your girl to drink beer might not be a bad idea to start her off with this . lot of hype but overall dissapointing .,palate,0.7,1
found this in indianapolis last week . it pours a brownish amber color with a finger of head that falls to a patchy coating over top . not quite the color i was expecting . the nose is not at all what i expected . i get notes of citrusy hops and very little roasted malts or nuttyness . boo . big boo . the flavor is the same . an odd slight citrusy hop over a very lightly roasted and caramel base . overall lacking in character for a brown ale of any sorts . the feel is moderate with a moderate carbonation . i m not very impressed with this brew . it lacks any characteristics of a brown ale . just not a beer i will get again . go for their brass knuckles .,palate,0.8,1
a no light through glass at all . very tight tan head . s mild malts spice and chocolate . t chocolate malts dried fruit hints of spice in finish . m good coating with a tingle all over the tongue and top of throat . hint of heat probably from a spice rather than alcohol . o different enough to order one . odd enough to order only one .,palate,0.8,1
poured not sure why from a oz bottle . a pours a pale yellow color . clear . slight carbonation . big foamy bright white head that settles to nothing . s some sort of adjunct . not sure if its corn but it smells foul and rotten . t almost nothing to speak of . if you want to taste this beer make sure you do n t eat a chip or a pretzel or you wont be able to taste a thing . slight hops and malt metallic plastic . m feels flat when freshly opened . ice cold is the only way to drink it . the carbonation does n t seem to be anywhere . d c mon do n t do it to yourself . the only reason i had this is because a friend had some and did n t want it and i took one to write this review . horrible .,palate,0.6,1
at first i tasted this and thought it was a mis pour and i had been given an mgd . which i dont completely hate . maybe that initial reaction is a little harsh . but this was a kinda wimpy beer for me . i know that that is the style but i have had better versions of it . in the end it is more drinkable as it warms than your average macro but i am pretty underwhelmed here .,palate,0.4,0
bought in a pack from store . pours a beautiful red slightly hazy orange with mild head and thin lacing throughout the whole beer . smell is amazing sweet hoppy malt smell common of all red ales . taste is hoppy with a solid malt backbone and a clean hoppy after taste . leaving the palate refreshed and excited for more . this beer is great especially for a session ale light and hoppy and makes for a good meal ale .,palate,1.0,1
on tap at monk s kettle . imperial porter with vanilla and cocoa beans the bartender said . the . alcohol does a great job providing the backbone the vanilla is perfectly balanced the hops are in the background but crucial to the flavor and the cocoa beans and roasty malt flavors give a perfect sweetness . the only thing i could imagine improving is that the body was a little thin feeling in the mouth but this does n t detract from the quality .,palate,0.7,1
bottle poured a pitch black color ale with a nice dark foamy head with average retention . coffee aroma is quite overpowering with some subtle roasted malt . taste is totally overpowered by coffee and as much as i like some coffee characteristic in my stout i can not drink coffee . total lack of balance or complexity just an overpowering of coffee . definitely not one for me .,palate,0.4,0
this is the first beer with a hop substitute that i ve tasted . small head pitch black . foam sticks on the inside of the glass . mint is abundant in the beer s smell taste . i felt that it was an effective hop substitute especially at a colder temperature . as the beer warmed it skewed a little towards the sweet end making drinkability more of a liability . chocolate is definitely present but well balanced . this had a nitro like creamy feel which complemented the cool taste of the mint . very enjoyable but a pint felt like a little much probably better for sharing . goes well with spicy food to take the edge off .,palate,0.9,1
pours a medium gold in colour . quite clear . pure white head is frothy and wispy . made up of very fine bubbles . decent reteantion . leaves some small spots of lace . sweet malty cookie aroma gives way to a sharp spicy slightly pine infused hop aroma . quite herbally with even hints of lavender . taste begins with a buttery sweetness . lemony grassy spicy hop notes . drying bitterness . finishes clean . would be even better with a little more hop bitterness . carbonation levles are decent tingly but not palate thrashing like some pils . decent amount of body . has renewed my faith in pilseners . quite tasty refined . not incredibly complex but should n t be expected to be .,palate,0.6,1
red amber thin tan fizzy head soon vanishes to thin ring and then nothing . aroma is toasty barley honey bread with vague hints of tea and peppery grass . taste is light sour fruits vinegary honey faint toasted barley in the finish . lightly sweet it has faint hint of bitterness . its pleasant a bit different but thin one dimensional and a bit watery .,palate,0.4,0
a body is pretty clear but there is some haze . medium gold about the color of the yellow highlights on the bottle with a finger head very lively and crisp white . s when i popped the cork it smelled super funky i was really excited but that subdued some after a minute . the aroma is somewhat fruity but without being sweet very bright and crisp . lemon pear and banana along with a very slight clove like spice there is a little bit of a hay aroma that keeps things interesting . t lots of esters there is a very strong banana flavor combined with the sweetness its bordering even on a taffy like flavor . some lemon and malty sugars hide behind the esters and it all starts to morph into a more earthy flavor very quickly bringing some hay and general funk along with some biscuit . towards the back of the palate it gets a little dose of bitter along with some very earthy pepper a spike of pineapple and some hay flavors again . m light fizzy and pretty dry . if i were to want to show someone what a saison should feel like i would use this beer . d this is a great example of the style and i love how available it is at least in these parts . both the flavor and aroma are just a touch sweeter than i find ideal i am interested to see how this changes with a little age . overall though i enjoy drinking this beer and its kind of becoming a go to recommendation for people asking me about beer .,palate,1.0,1
vintage oz bottle poured into a pint glass the bigfoot pours a vigorous frothy tan head with very large olive tinged bubbles that quickly subsided to surface skim leaving only a little lace . the beer is clear amber with a few active co streams . the aroma is pretty nice strong mainly hops amarillo and some piney types but also maple syrup and a detectable presence of alcohol . no real malt or yeast esters reminds me of some of the lesser executed dipas i ve recently had . the taste continues to be hop forward mainly bittering although there is a firm malt backbone of caramel molasses raisin leather and salt . i would have liked more aroma hops although i understand that the heavy lean towards bittering hops is intended to age well over the years and i m having this quite fresh . the finish is extremely bitter but not too dry with no major aftertaste although the abv is well hidden . the mouthfeel is surprisingly creamy and not too heavy . the drinkablity is pretty low not from the booze but extreme bitterness which overwhelms the decent but not exceptional malt . right now this beer is not to good . it seems to be a popular one to cellar so i ll give that a try and will certainly not be to tempted to crack into them early there are much better strong beers out there that i can drink whenever i want .,palate,0.8,1
pours out of a big old bomber all dark foggy orange with a giant uncontrolable head . not spoiled i do n t think . it sure does n t taste or smell spoiled though maybe a bit overcarbonated . i really wish there was a best by date . smells of wel . balanced caramel malt and grapefruit hops . not that complex or intense but well balanced like i said . tastes just like it smells only with a wee bit of overcarbonation serving to weaken both the malt and the hop . still well balanced and fairly tasty but not really impressive in any way . good beer but not up to what i expect from alesmith .,palate,0.4,0
sampled yesterday with some friends chalkboard said it was brewed december st of last year pint was . must have been happy hour because it said all pints were . on the menu a almost black color but still lots of dark brown in the body small creamy tan head settled almost immediately not much retention or lacing s nuttiness grain roasted malt and barley bready malt aromas some chocolate and brown sugar t started off with a dry taste then faded into a chewy middle ended with a charcoal like texture at first later on it became a little sweeter with a hint of cocoa and even more chewiness some sugar and more of a dry feeling in the finish seemed like there was too much oatmeal in this one at times maybe could have used some sweet malt or hoppiness to add some complexity m chewy and dry mouthfeel medium to thick body not enough carbonation taste only lasted a couple seconds d could not even finish my pint heavy and too much of the same thing going on seemed to be low in alcohol but it did not say somewhat smooth usually a big fan of oatmeal stouts and this was mediocre at best would not drink again if i ever even go back to this place not recommended good thing i did not just order a growler of this without tasting it first,palate,0.4,0
part of nepa bc split . pours a hazy golden color with a fizzy white head that settles to a spotty thin lace . no stick . smell is semi sweet green apple like apple juice and jolly ranchers with a big of belgian yeast and a hint of spice in there too . the jolly rancher quality of the smell really started to wear on me quickly in fact i started to get repulsed by it . tastes like it smells although not quite as sweet . a bit on the dry side instead . it has a light apple juice like sweetness and overall it tastes like a not very sweet apple jolly rancher . i ca n t say i particularly like apple jolly ranchers so i m not really digging this . there is some of the signature unibroue yeast in there too and a little bit of spicing but they re subtle flavors . it puckers the mouth with some tartness as well . mouthfeel is a light medium body crisply carbonated . fruit beers are n t my favorite to begin with but apple is definitely on the bottom of the list in terms of fruit flavors that i enjoy in beer . if apples and fruit beers are your thing you ll probably love this . me not so much . this became a drain pour for me unfortunately more because i could n t stand the jolly rancher smell and did n t like the taste enough to drink it quickly and be done with it .,palate,0.7,1
poured from a bottle into a pint glass a pours an amber yellow amber color with a thin white head that dissipates rather quickly s smells pretty much like a pumpkin pie slight malt and yeast t this is where this beer goes down hill although the smell is that of pumpkin pie the taste is of pumpkin flavored water very little beer flavor very little flavor at all really . pumpkin cinnamon yeast m crisp and carbonated a good mouthfeel even if the flavor is askew d maybe if this beer were more like a beer it would be enjoyable however the pumpkin is far too overwhelming and the beer far too little in flavor .,palate,0.6,1
generally not impressed with this beer . was watery and lacking in any subtle flavours . looked very good from the start with a small head and nice rich colour . smell did n t disapoint much but really let down on the taste side . just about managed to drink the pint but would n t buy another .,palate,0.7,1
this is one of my all time favorites . while i was in college i d drink this during my all nighters of studying . great memories . this one pours a milk chocolate brown in color very smooth and creamy medium in bodied with a beige lacing around the glass . it smells of creamy chocolates light roast light coffee witha slight bitterness and a slightly sweet and creamy finish . it is very smooth and finishes light . the flavors consist of smooth and creamy milk chocolate with a light and slightly bitter roast . it s excellent . the aftertaste is both light and very appealing . it is exceptionally smooth and drinks perfectly for the style . it s too drinkable and perfect for cold weather . i love this one .,palate,1.0,1
bottle purchased from hyvee in council bluffs ia . bottled on . poured into a standard us pint glass . a generous pour produces a fluffy cm head of medium sized off white bubbles that deflates within a minute leaving no residual bubbles and no lacing not even a ring around the glass . weird have n t seen this in a non macro in a long time . aroma is of light malt sweetness not breadiness with a hint of lemon lime or apple like fruitiness . fairly nondescript not sure i like the fruit aspect either . i want some caramel grain and light bread scents if i m drinking a marzen . taste opens lightly with some light malt flavors joined to a touch of herbal and spicy hop flavors and honey or fruit sweetness from the yeast . . a very light taste sort of a mix between a marzen and a wiesen but i do n t like the fruity sweetness here . again i d appreciate some caramel bread and grain like flavors in a marzen . medium bodied with low to moderate carbonation makes this an easy sipper and generally pleasant . finish is surprisingly dry but in a sticky sort of way . generally pleasant . this is a fairly average to below average american attempt at an oktoberfest . a bit disappointed with bell s here wo n t be checking this out again . generally bland kind of like an apwa of this style . good if you wanted something simple unremarkable and unmemorable but why bother . . . why bother with anything .,palate,0.8,1
appearance arrives at the bar with a clear honey color but little head and no lacing something going wrong with the carbonation on this one compared to the other beers on tap smell biscuity aroma taste sweet and biscuity malt up front with some sour rye elements that arrive mid palate to make things a little interesting mouthfeel medium body with low carbonation drinkability totally unexpected for a rye ale sweet and malty with only some vague rye elements,palate,0.4,0
a hazy sunset orange colour nice thick and stable head looks great . s candied pineapple yeast and hops well balanced t a typical ipa taste with accents of pineapple yeasts and hops well balanced m d a bit thin carbonation too small and too much abv on the high side and quite noticeable good beer,palate,0.6,1
appearance straight pour in a pint glass . the color is an opaque black when i held it to my lamp only the very bottom let a deep ruby tinted light pass through . three fingers of thick tan head developed and dissipated to leave a nice cappuccino like lacing . after finishing my only bottle i noticed sedimentation stuck to the bottom so i recommend rolling the bottle to finish the pour . smell very enticing dark chocolate cocoa and dark fruit mostly plum . my mouth is watering . there is a slight hint of roasted coffee malts and a smooth and perfect smokiness emerges after the pint has sat for two or three minutes . taste mirrors the smell but the flavors are weaker than their aroma counterparts because of a thin mouthfeel . i expect more body than this from stouts and porters . the roasted coffee dominates pushing the dark chocolate to the backseat and i can not detect any dark fruit plum . a mellow smoky backbone is present in each sip complimenting the other favors . drinkability smoke is a solid brew . it is tasty and somewhat unique to my knowledge in the american stout porter scene . as i said the mouthfeel leaves me wanting but the overall experience is very good .,palate,0.6,1
clear rich crimson with two solid fingers of light tan head . good retention . gobs of lace . citrusy slightly pine hops warm biscuity and rye bread characters from the malt . slight phenolic character . spicy and citrusy up from followed by biscuits and caramel finishes slightly minty and quite dry . nice balance of fruit spice malt sweet and dry . a sticky medium body with good carbonation . a bit too sticky for me . quite good was my go to at one of my favorite restaurants in richmond .,palate,0.6,1
big half liter german bottle served in a pilsner glass . it pours almost bronze unfiltered . with medium carbonation and two inches of creamy head that clings to the glass . the aroma is clean and toasted with sweet malts and almost skunky hops . the flavor follows nicely with clean grainy and sweet malts up front and skunky spicy hops in the back contributing a mild bitterness . it is drying on the palate smooth with medium carbonation body and finish overall a wonderful lager . surprised that this brewery is n t more well known distributed as it makes a number of fine brews that hold up quite well to their more famous counterparts .,palate,1.0,1
also on tap at the new ginger man . i ve been wanting to try this one for a while and i m not disappointed . it pours dark dark dark with a tan head that shrinks a little too quickly but leaves good lace . plenty of coffee in the nose and of course burnt malts . the chocolate that you you normally find in this kind of beer plays second fiddle here and the oat flavours are nicely balanced . not as sweet as some oatmeal stouts and that s very much to my liking . i much prefer the drier more bitter style . this is somewhere between a stone ris and a bear republic big black stout . it s got something for everyone i reckon . mouthfeel is full but not too heavy . again nicely balanced . independence have really hit the nail on the head with this one .,palate,1.0,1
the thinnest and least enjoyable of the beers i tried on a self declared tasting adventure at a northern virginia club last summer . foggy has a smooth and simple palatte that does n t rest on the tongue so much as sit at the back of it . in fact i was able taste the pint foggy several hours after i left the bar . foggy s finish is noticably dry which is unusual for an ale in my experience anyway . the head is thin but creamy and does add a little to the drink . taste is average across the rest of the ales though somewhat bitter . it s a local brew for me made in washington dc but i would n t go out of my way to obtain it . backdated tasting i first reviewed this beer on jun this post is based on notes from that review .,palate,0.3,0
ill start this by saying i am not a lager drinker by any means . but i could make an exception for this . the smell is very summery with hints of citrus and the taste is very malty . the poured lighter amber into a glass with a medium whitish off white head . the taste is very rounded and balanced . nothing is too harsh or overpowering it all just sort of settles around itself . would drink again .,palate,0.6,1
did n t know what to expect here . nice pour honey gold color rests under a two finger white rocky head . belgian lacing check . head retention less of a check . aroma well its weak . a little spicy a little banana and a suggestion of belgian candi sugar . the taste is clean crisp . there are flavors of clove banana and spicy belgian yeast . a very clean pils malt not much in the way of hops . very esters are present some green apple too . to think this is almost ca n t be but it is . a really well crafted but simple beer . this makes it all the more impressive . these simple ales are tough to pull off well and this one is a winner .,palate,1.0,1
pours a very faint yellow color with almost no head and no lacing . the smell is of corn sweetness and is very faint . the taste is of faint corn and wheat . not a lot going on in the taste department faint . the mouthfeel is very light bodied and good for the class . overall the drinkability is average you could easily drink these all night but there is not all that much to keep you interested . nothing offensive .,palate,0.8,1
poured a oz best by bottle into pint glass last night getting a very pretty dense head that settled in a few minutes to a thin lace with constant tiny bubbles rising into it . color around srm in very clear evidently filtered brew . smells an excellent complicated assortment of four or five different hops both floral and piney citrus and grass . good sweet caramel malt smell too with ethanol fumes but no yeast i could detect . really good rich multi hopped bitter taste well balanced by caramel brown sugar maltiness . still ca n t find yeast behind this powerfully present hop malt monster . beautiful hop aftertaste persists several minutes after malt dissolves . missing the yeast i had to toast a slice of baguette and melt a bit of st albray cheese on it to go with this fine ipa . if harpoon were to improve this i d recommend stronger bodied yeast or maybe not filtering so their yeast taste would n t disappear .,palate,1.0,1
appears a pale yellow in color with a nitrogen induced creamy white head . very feint aroma nothing really stands out in particular . mouthfeel is very creamy and smooth which lends to a rather easy drinking brew . starts off with a rather ubiquitous light semi sweet malt flavor . brewed with orange blossom honey you can detect its flavor midway through . perle hops add some light bitterness also . bland and uninspired . orange blossom fails to stand out in the ale house s line up . meant for summer consumption this beer is easy drinking but i d prefer the weiss beer if available during the summer over this one . nothing particular in the taste is really intriguing and i d be reluctant to try another when the ale house has better offerings .,palate,0.8,1
a oily syrupy thick black in color with a thin brown head that has decent retention and good lacing thats better than expected . s vanilla bourbon dominate with notes of dark chocolate and roasted malt character coming through as it warms . t again dominated by the bourbon with hints of mid palate and slightly bitter dark chocolate in the finish and aftertaste . m full body viscous and chewy with low delicate carbonation very smooth across the palate with some heat from the alcohol bourbon content . d glad i got to have this but i feel that the huge bourbon character in the aroma and taste overpower any other complexities that may be in it .,palate,1.0,1
healthy dark orange brown body with a steady crisp white head in a celebrator glass handsome almost a picture of what waters the mouth s imagination . rich almost perfumed malt . a hint of hops adds to the complexity toffee some unusual notes as well . and then the beer loses my confidence as a slick warm palate challenges the tongue not as smooth as some others sampled . full bodied for certain . the taste challenges with malts yes and a grainy abrasion that strains the tastebuds . not the style s fault but almost harsh and a bit alcoholic . . i recall with humor this being on of the first different beers i bought when i turned nearly ten years ago . mature enought orecognize a good name in sam adams naive enough not to know what i had bought a case of . . now the burn and heavy presence is still an obstacle . as the glasss drains the warmth invades and muzzles the bite . average to good but not to be sought out outside of february or march .,palate,0.4,0
maybe i m not a true beer lover but a lager is a lager is a lager . there s just only so much flavor and zest that they can have . what we have here is a very pretty beer . it s golden colored and have a nice flavorful smell . almost floral but not quite . sweetness on the palet with a decided corn flavor in the back that comes through more as an aftertaste . leaves me with a mouthfull of grain about seconds after swallowing . the beer is quite thin and easily drinkable . great for sitting out and having a brew .,palate,0.4,0
i am not fruit beer lover but this one was good . pours a dark dark purple with an outstanding head . scents of rapberry shine through with a lot on the nose . not sweet very pleasant with a medium mouthfeel and a nice belgian fruity taste . not bad.would buy again .,palate,0.6,1
pours a reddish brown color with a this fizzy head it looked like pop highly carbonated and fizzy.picked up mainly caramel malt in the aroma along with some light roasted nuttiness.man the mouthfeel is like pop as well sharp on the tongue and pretty thin.taste of sweet caramel and roasted grain with even some soapiness in there late.wow really let down by this beer i really like the klaster lager and winter lager but this falls way way short of those two i ll stick with them .,palate,0.4,0
presentation ml bottle . appearance chocolaty body with plenty of head and lots of lacing . smell very sweet . almost a bit like a milk chocolate bar not something i desire from my beer . taste exceptionally smooth for a . beer . very reminiscent of an extra stout but with an added bonus . taste is also a bit sweet but it does n t take too much away from the beer the alcohol and slight hop bittering take the edge off nicely . overall after having this hyped up a bit i was slightly disappointed . it is the best beer i ve had on my visit to the uk thus far . added points for excellent mouthfeel and drinkability .,palate,1.0,1
oz . with no freshness date . the beer is a perfectly clear orangey copper and even a rough pour delivers a thin tan head that leaves sparse lacing . in the nose there are grapefruit pine floral hops with some tropical notes biscuity toasty malts sweetness alcohol and perhaps a touch of diacetyl . the first sip takes me seconds to isolate all the flavors . the malts are big up front but there is a hefty bitterness and the same hop profile as the aroma that show up afterwards . in addition there are hop oils caramel some sweetness and perhaps molasses along with a medium body that is oh so smooth and coats the mouth well . delicious and well balanced . i wish i had more of this .,palate,1.0,1
best before july a dark reddish brown with a thin head that disappears completely and leaves no lacing . s faint with sulfur sweet malt fruit and alcohol . the sulfur dominates . t fairly subdued flavor and not a typical doppelbock by any means . light toasted bread and herbal hops . alcohol gives a medicinal characteristic . not nearly as sweet as one expects . m bubbly and very thin . o this is an odd doppelbock but not a bad beer . not good but not bad either . only the unhidden alcohol impedes drinkability .,palate,0.4,0
this review is for the jubelale i enjoyed the version of this so i am looking forward to trying the . my local grocery story ended up putting it on sale last year because they had so much . let s hope for a repeat . a pours a beautiful dark copper almost looks like a fruit beer . the pour alone causes some nice lacing . and the head is minimal but has a nice dark color with some large bubbles and pilling . s very christmasy . nutmeg and spice maybe some orange peel . a woody finish on the nose . t solid and full taste . tastes like a heavy saison the aftertaste lingers . as soon as you swallow the entire beer changes . the spice is not the first thing you notice but it creeps up on you . not the most amazing thing out of deschutes and the taste is not really the best part of this beer but it is good none the less . m awesome thick mouthfeel on this seasonal . thick creamy rich full . .anything else you would like to call it . d another decent seasonal . i hope it does go on sale so i can have an excuse to buy a bunch more .,palate,1.0,1
got this at bert s bier huis in utrecht netherlands . poured into my big mug . appearance black . big bubbly uneven bumpy head is persistent but does n t look all that appealing . bubbles pop nicely though and a thick layer stays until the end . medium carbonation and some nice lacing . smell more barely malt with a little bit of coffee as well . pleasant but not strong enough really . pretty average for this style . taste malt and some coffee . some pure chocolate in the aftertaste as well . the taste is better than the nose . bitter aftertaste but not overwhelming . palate thick and some carbonation . goes down smooth and dry . feels great . this is how a stout should feel . overall very drinkable because it tastes nice and is not overwhelming . not as tasty as others i ve had but is very enjoyable and looks better once the massive uneven head levels out into a nice thick layer . definately something i could drink a few of .,palate,0.9,1
permanent finger of pure white creamy head on a hazy golden body . butterscotch and hop aroma . this is just thin reedy nitro garbage . light non carbonated nitro garbage mouth feel . do not bother with this yet another inspid creation from a once great brewery .,palate,0.2,0
generously shared by bman vr . pours a hazy straw golden color . no head really . smells fruity and estery . a bit of peach also . some bleach chlorine uh oh . taste follows smell . peaches tart stone fruits and apple . then some chlorine an bleach notes . somethings wrong here . mouthfeel is what you d expect from a berliner weiss . spritzy light bodied . refreshing . if only there were no chlorine notes .,palate,0.9,1
poured into a jackie o s snifter on shared by mbpbugeye bottled cloudy moderately deep tangerine orange . pours a low layer of loose bubbles that hang around for a spell but leave nothing in the way of lace . pleasant fairly bright aroma very fruity . various depths of oranges and orange juice . faint pineapple is nearly lost in the orange . hard to tell where or if the amarillo begins . hints of wheat . musty funky brett note . tastes a bit funky but it blends nicely with the base . comparably fruity . ripe oranges . tangy but not tart . hops are mild but there s a dry bitterness that graces the finish . medium body . nearly flat . funky finish too . though i did n t try it fresh the flavors seem to have held up over time . not overly complex but it works well together .,palate,0.4,0
appearance the bottle foamed over when i opened it so i gave this one a very careful pour . the head is white and very tight and the body a darker orange than i expected . smell primo hefe weizen aroma . the yeast is huge and laden with light fruits . this one smells heavenly . taste this is very good . the fruits are heavier that the norm especially the banana and the yeast is right on target . it s kind of in between a hefe and a belgian pale ale . mouthfeel the one noticeable drawback to this offering is the lack of carbonation . this bottle was almost downright flat which is off style for sure . otherwise it felt very good in the mouth . fuller than most hefe weizens that i ve had this one was actually medium bodied and kind of chewy . drinkability i wanted an afternoon snack and opted for this over a bag of chips . i m much the better man for it . this was a neat experience . it is a very interesting take on the style .,palate,0.6,1
bottle . pours a clear golden color with a fluffy white head that settles to amnice collar around the glass . fruity aroma of banana apples and apricot mixed with some spice and begian yeast esters . medium mouhfeel with some carbonation . smooth and buttery feel . sweet taste upfront of with the aforementioned fruit along with some spice . alcohol notes as well . pretty dry finish . minimal lace left on the glass .,palate,0.8,1
appearance thin lacing to start with shows that the head is deficient . bright brassy brownish amber gives off clarity . smell smells of passion fruit fresh tobacco leaves and toasted grain . taste substantial tropical fruitiness gives a feigned sweetness that has a juicy middle . spicy alcohol drops a handful of solvent flavour . sizeable bitterness both from the bold phenols and hops . leathery dry finish . mouthfeel solid crispness medium body and a layered smoothness make a nice feeling in the mouth . drinkability notes oddly complex but quite flavourful none the less pair this one with a complementing sharp cheese or contrast it with a sweet soft goat cheese .,palate,0.9,1
dogfish head olde school barleywine is amber almost orange in color with a one finger beige head that fades to a collar . the aroma is dark fruits malty sweetness and alcohol . somehow i keep getting a whiff of banana too but that must just be my imagination . the taste is all kinds of sweet caramel brown sugar molasses the kitchen sink if something sweet was in it . not surprisingly there is a large alcohol presence too . the mouth feel is full bodied with enough carbonation to tickle the tongue . drinkability is pretty good considering the high abv . normally i quite enjoy barleywines especially the american variety . but olde school i did not . not quite sure what put me off the super sweetness . the raison dates tastes . do n t know . still not horrible just a lot of better choices out there for me .,palate,0.9,1
another in a long line of bombers making their way out from deep in the beer fridge . lots of cocoa almost like sticking your nose right above powdered cocoa . like the brewers name would suggest it has a hoppy backside mcgillicuty slapper that fits in nicely some a woody bitter end adds to the slapper . chocolate and cocoa linger forever and there is an ultra rich creamy remnance that forms an oily coating . a splash of dark slightly cloyed fruits are deep and buried beneath this behemoth . carbonation comes in with a flash towards the middle but ca n t budge the body of this bad boy . notes probably the best offering from hoptown i ve sampled . a variation on a great style .,palate,0.9,1
nice off white two finger head which leaves a good lace on the glass . color is solid amber and clear . okay how can this be . this beer smells like vegetable soup with perhaps a touch of salisbury steak . i do n t smell any hop or malt . egads . the flavor has some hop bite to it . after that the taste became metalic . there is some noticeable malt but the aroma is overwhelmingly distracting . the finish is very very short . on the positive side it has nice body with good carbonation . sorry guys my worst pale ale homebrew is better than this . i m curious how this is made . you must be doing something unusual to create a beer like this .,palate,0.7,1
a served in a mug arriving as a dull yellow . about it . s perhaps a tiny bit of a malt aroma . t it s a little sweet . kind of waxy tasting . still better than bmc and green bottle imports . m watery of course but a little creaminess to it . d the price to taste ratio ca n t really beat it i suppose . never had it on tap before so i figured why not .,palate,0.4,0
a wow what a nicely pouring brew . head is a nice khaki color with great foamy density . head retreats to leave decent lacing . brew is black as night with no hues of any kind . s smokey . roasty . deep . very chocolate . slight coffee scent lingers too . there s some molasses buried deep inside . t quite a smokey brew . not absurdly smokey just slightly over done . quite rich tasting with very dark chocolate tones . slightly bitter but not distracting . m smooth and silky . near perfect carbonation . quite a nice feel as close to perfect as i ve had in some time . o there s something missing in this brew . i ca n t quite put my finger on what s missing but there s definitely something . i would add more caramel and less chocolate to help reduce bitterness . over all . quite a grad brew . very glad i got to try it . thank you another pack . for when you re hungry and thirsty . . cheers .,palate,0.9,1
a a bright straw straw color with a spongy looking finger head . leaves behind thin lacing on the glass throughout consumption . s the beer smells awful . there s no way around it . the skunkiness is pungent and harsh . although once you get past the initial whiff you can smell faint malts and wet grass . slight hops are present also . t if you actually give the taste a legitimate honest shot it s not awful . i ve had much worse beers . i m not calling it good but it s not as horrible as some people rush to say . the initial taste is grassy and metallic . there are some grains present but there s also a bit of a skunky taste . i m not a huge fan of the skunky aftertaste that sits on your tongue and in your mouth long after drinking . m light bodied with a high bubbly carbonation . it s crisp . d it is what it is . a relatively drinkable beer . it s light and refreshing especially on a hot day .,palate,0.7,1
pint . oz poured into an imperial pint glass . a tan head that left small traces of lace . settled on top of the beer to create the thinnest tan layer of foam across the top of the almost black beer . s roasted malt upfront followed by hints of truffle and coffee . t strong roasted malt flavor followed by a slight metallic flavor . a bitter sweet finish letting the drinker notice the hop presence on top of the sweeter roasted malt . m very carbonated . a slight grittiness on the finish . d a very drinkable beer . overall impression one of the qualities i always judge an oatmeal stout by is how bitter the finish is . i tend to like less of a bitter finish and although there is a bitterness to this beer its hardly noticeable on the finish . the malt and oat flavors dominate and the hop bitterness is just enough .,palate,0.6,1
appearance oz bottle with a best by month clearly marked . pours a clear copper color with minimal white head and no lacing . smell malts and hops that combine to create an oily almost peanut oil smell . this could be the smell of czech saaz hops but i am not sure . taste lemon citrus and malts . i can not taste much more than that . i am missing the hops . the bottle advertises the czech saaz hops and i would like to taste them more but i do not detect them until the aftertaste where they are minimal . mouthfeel creamy with a slight carbonation . the beer leaves the mouth slightly dry . i really enjoy the mouth feel of this beer . drinkability a drinkable beer but this is not what i want from a pale ale . i can not detect the hops as much as i would like and i want to . this would be a good summer beer but it will not become a standard in my fridge .,palate,0.8,1
vintage pours a ruby walnut color . decent head for a . beer . the odor can clear your sinuses . i m not a liquer drinker but this smells like a fine whisky or some other liquer . i also get the aroma of toast made from homemade bread . you do n t even have to put your nose down to the glass or swirl or anything to smell this beer . just pour and the aroma fills the room . it s nice . wow . . . . even at years old this one still packs a punch . it has a cloying sweetness . the beginning is caramel sugar and maple syrup . from middle to the end i get a fine liquor again . maybe even a hint of chocolate . kind of reminds me of those jack daniel s chocolates with the liquor in them . there is a subtle hoppiness in the finish . the aftertaste is wonderful with the alcohol warming and a nice mild bitterness . this is a big complex full bodied beer . the . warms the mouth and even burns a little bit . the huge amounts of malts in this thing are chewy and even feel like they stick to the teeth some . for . it s very drinkable . just be careful . i wanted something different for my th review and i could n t have picked a better beer .,palate,1.0,1
surprised steven s point wisconsin is brewing this type of beer . for an imperial it was a decent beer . the head dissipated quickly the taste was a little dry for me . it poured as near black as you can be with out being plain old black . it was also a little to carbonated for me in the mouth feel category .,palate,0.6,1
i have been saving this one and thought it would be a good time to finally crack it . a pours pretty black with about a finger head that dissipates pretty quickly . red tint on color shown when held up to the light . not really any lacing . s more malty then i figured a lot of cocoa and cinnamon with some hints of pumpkin and nutmeg . t chocolate roasted malts a lot of cinnamon a bit too overpowering . it has a very good initial flavor then unfolds into a spice bomb . a lot of the flavors seem to clash in this one not as good as i was expecting . this beer might be able to pass as a cola the alcohol is hidden very well . halfway done and i am wishing i had someone to share this with it s cloyingly sweet and tough to do on your own . m mouthfeel is very good porter like balance with very good carbonation and silky finish . a tad thin but i think it s the best quality of this beer . d i have to admit i am disappointed in this one it does n t live up to expectations i set for it . maybe i am a few months out of season and have to try it again . drinkability not too good considering i am having a tough time finishing this on my own .,palate,0.9,1
poured straw yellow with a big fluffly white head . thick sticky lacing . a little bit orange too almost looking like tequila in colour . smelled quite sweet a little like honey actually with a bit of hops thrown in as well . the taste i thought was real big on honey . this stuff tastes great . still has the hoppiness of a good pilsener but has a little bit of a honey taste too . i like it . mouth feel is pretty watery and thin but hey it s a pils . overall though i really like it .,palate,0.6,1
an american classic . good fall back beer or one to enjoy when a less complex brew is desired .,palate,0.6,1
pours dark brown with ruby highlights . the thick foamy head quickly descends to leave a thin cover . the smell is of mild roasted grains with hints of coffee and chocolate . the taste is of sweet dark malt with just a touch ofroasted grains . a vague bitterness balances out the sweetness . plenty of almost too much carbonation gives it an airy character . the taste however is fleeting and leaves an undesirable aftertaste . the feel is fizzy and watery thin . it falls apart when going down . well it s only a pack still but it s better to spend a couple bucks more at most and get a better porter . it s rather unexciting and the aftertaste and feel do nothing for it .,palate,0.4,0
one of my guests brought these over for our card party last night . it was one of the few ab products i had n t tried yet so i was glad to get the chance . oz brown bottles with an undecipherable born on or freshness date code on the neck label . what the hell date is supposed to mean . that does n t correspond to any calender i ve ever used . might as well not have a freshness date if you re going to code it like that . the beer poured a clear amber brown color and made a finger off white head but it dissipated fast and left behind zero lacing . there was just a faint sweet malt aroma to this but nothing like what a good bock should smell like . the taste was as disappointing as the smell virtually nothing to it . a weak and watery mouthfeel with an awful mineral water metallic aftertaste . weak caramel malt flavor alomg with some bittering hops but not much of those either just ibu s . not a good smell not a good flavor and not a very drinkable beer . i thought this one was a big disappointment .,palate,0.2,0
on tap at cbc served in a snifter a dark brown very thick about a half inch of off white frothy head . no lacing . s rum dark fruits dates raisins plums etc toffee slight chocolate . very boozy nose . t boozy rum immediately destroys the palate and as it settles down the other flavors come through . tons of dark fruits with really nice depth not often do they all seem separate yet blended . huge toasted malt base with a lot of toffee caramel and some chocolate . there s a good bit of oak and some vanilla . tiny floral hop character near the finish . very sweet and boozy finish . m thick and creamy low to moderate carbonation coats the palate nicely . o i really loved the depth and complexity of the flavor profile but it was just too boozy up front . it was literally straight rum on the front end that faded to an awesome collection of flavors . if the heat and rum flavor were toned down a notch and it was n t quite so sweet it would probably be an easy a . as it is it s just a little too much . it s almost frustrating i know there is an awesome awesome beer in there but you have to work through all the booze and rum to get there .,palate,0.9,1
found in singles at my local liquor store while back in bc . think its pretty old . pours a clear brown orange not as dark as i would have expected thick tan head forms nice lacing decent retention settles to a ring around the glass . smell is sweet toffee bit of roast dark fruits bit of alcohol very pleasant baltic porter aroma . taste is sweet lots of chocolate some vanilla toffee very neat rich flavour enjoyable . mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium to high carbonation . little bit too aggressive my only real complaint with this . i read some reviews this one seems to actually improve quite a bit with age i found this pretty smooth and a nice drink .,palate,0.6,1
a not quite black . when held to light dark maroon shades on the edges . nice off white head finger width reduces to a thin film quickly . s one word cherries . completely in your face . almost smells artificial . pick up some other dark fruit as well but nothing to indicate this is a stout . t beer is sweet but also tangy flavor with the immense cherry flavor . sort of a black cherry candy flavor . really dont care for this too much . the cherry is over the top . m taste was below average for me but the mouthfeel is even worse . super thin . this is supposed to be a stout . light carbonation and no body make this almost watery . d its drinkable but i didnt care for it . i m not sure i would even recommend it to someone who enjoys fruit flavored stouts because this isnt a stout at all .,palate,0.4,0
biggest head ever ever in the category for barleywine . i heard rose neihland had a hand in this . leaves a nice sticky hoppy sweet bitter smack . no abv detected . a great no holds bar barleywine american or iipa . . ls . denmark brews are a special treasure.,palate,1.0,1
poured from a half liter bottle into a half liter beer glass . appearance slightly viscous it pours a nearly opaque cola color . two finger caramel colored head recedes very slowly leaving pretty heavy lacing on the glass as it does so . really great head retention . smell medium thick bready scent accented with licorice coriander maybe . buttery and bitter notes dot the fragrance some dark chocolate could be the culprit there . taste mouthfeel this beer is slightly oily with a very limited carbonation . the head adds a nice dimension to the beer and gives it a little more character . definitely some bitter chocolate in the mix . it tastes amazing but that oiliness is just a little tough to get used to . drinkability aesthetically pleasing and also pleasing on the palate . i could drink one of these every night during the colder months . i like porters and this is a good example .,palate,0.6,1
a pale copper orange with an off white head that fades quickly and leaves little lacing s indistinct floral and citrus hops some sweet caramel bread inflected malt backing up the hops t mild for an ipa hops seem to lack focus malt profile is lean and hints at under attenuation the bitterness while low maintains itself through the moderate finish and provides a nice edge to the beer m mid weight with moderate co malt almost gets a little cloying o just okay not bad but there are a lot of ipa s ahead of it looking at older reviews it would seem that quality has slipped or i got a bad serving,palate,0.8,1
poured an almost pitch black with a half finger of tan head . minimal lacing . smell is of dark fruits raisin sweetness a little bit of coffee . taste is much more coffee dominant with toasted malts . only slightly sweet up front . some alcohol is present warming as i make it through the glass . fairly full bodied . an excellent drink very well balanced and flavorful .,palate,1.0,1
copper color . creamy and smooth with a body that will in the same direction . a taste of rye bread in the mouth surrounded by a creamy rich lather and a rather discrete hops . a quasi imaginary carbonation as extra smooth but not really exciting . the finish is bitter but without being excessive for a beer style bitters .,palate,0.2,0
pours black with a light tan head . aroma features a ton of roasted malt a little sweet toffee and oats . flavor follows the nose . a short burst of initial toffee or chocolate sweetness followed by bitter roasted malts . mouthfeel nice and creamy with medium low carbonation levels . pretty solid although nothing extra special . the roasted malts can be overpowering a times although the oatmeal gives it a good creamy texture .,palate,0.9,1
sampled from the tap poured into a pint glass . note i just reviewed this about weeks ago but this time is from the tap . a poured a clear amber with an explosive head off the tap . when it had time to calm down a small ring remained with a good amount of carbonation . s hoppy notes arose right away with some citrus malt in the background . pretty straightfoward smells more like an american ipa than apa . we shall see . t much better than from the bottle but i m a little confused . style listed on ba is apa bottle says amber . i ll be damned if this is n t an ipa . sure smelled and tastes like one to me . but i digress . caramel malt provided the backbone for the hoppy flavors that came pouring out . not much fruitiness there which is a good thing because the bitterness that finishes the beer is always a nice feeling . a little yeasty as it warmed up . all in all though hoppiness is strong start to finish . m this was my only real problem . felt way too thin . a good amount of carbonation and a nice bitter finish . but just felt too watered down . it did n t take away from the tasty flavors but i could go for a little heavier body . i ll assume it was something with the line at the bar . d overall very enjoyable i could definitely see myself drinking more of this . previous review from november was a . . this was completely night and day . i ve experienced this before but never that much of a change especially in such a short amount of time . well i do n t want to harp on it i really enjoyed this at the bar and i ll definitely give it another chance in bottled form .,palate,0.6,1
brownish black creamy head . looks a bit thin for an ris . smells like lemongrass hops and coffee grains and sweet chocolate . taste is chocolatey mainly with some raspberry cherry flavors and a fair bit of raw sweetness . thin mouthfeel for an impy . a good rendition of the style based on the flavor but the mouthfeel makes it more like just a sweet stout . not bad though overall and i d certainly have another go at it and i ll have my chance i ve two more from the mix pack i got .,palate,0.6,1
served this oz . in a new belgium snifter . no date . the body was a rich ruby color and clear of sediment . pink tinted head . some lacing and a cap remained . the smell was yummy berries . raspberry was prominent . the taste was of tannin bitterness . fruit skins . blueberries seem to dominate the taste . powdery persimmon like tannin bitterness . rich and lightly spicy from the rye . very well hidden alcohol . the mouthfeel was medium bodied with adequate carbonation .,palate,0.6,1
a gave this a moderate pour and it produced a dense head that contains very fine foam bubbles but it did n t last very long . good reddish auburn coloring and i have to agree that the lacing is very good . .the bubbles cling to the glass like few other beers i ve seen . s a good smell but not as distinct as i was expecting . with that said though i do smell the roasted malts and a mild smokey aroma . it is a rich smell earthy woody all in one . perhaps slightly floral as well . unfortunately i do n t smell any hops which also help keep this score down slightly . t very nice . the peated malt is noticeable on the palate along with the rich roasted flavors in the aroma . some coffee cocoa and toffee flavors are detectable . the hops really come through on the finish making this quite enjoyable . m this has that viscous feel that really makes a person feel like their drinking a good beer . the carbonation is fine and low making this a really nice smooth brew . the hops on the finish even provide a good drying sensation on the palate making me want to have another sip fairly quick . there is a tea like bitterness that this site suggests in the description of a wee heavy and i appreciate that . d the alcohol is well hidden in the creaminess of this beer . lots of great flavors and a richness that does n t come along too often make this an enjoyable beer . i recommend this one but would be careful with having more than a couple . i think it would fill me up fairly quick .,palate,0.9,1
release acquired via trade from intriqken so a big thank you goes out to him . poured from a ml swing top bottle into an imperial pint glass . a the beer is a deep dark brown color with a no head no lace due to the age . s the aroma is of chocolate coffee and roasted malts with a faint touch of hops . t the taste is malty with flavors of chocolate and coffee . there s also a mild background of dark fruit and a very mild hops presence . the after taste is slightly sweet . it definitely tastes like i might have held onto this one a bit too long . m smooth but not crisp and kind of watery medium body very little carbonation slightly sticky finish . d flavorful and i m sure it would have been pretty tasty fresh not too filling good kick good representation of style i m hoping to someday revisit this beer as i fear i may have ruined a good beer .,palate,0.4,0
bottle from the shady bevy purchased in july . it ll be interesting to see how if this held up . a hazy orange brown in color . very small cap o foam on vigorous pour . s malt apples . malt is much more predominant . fortunately it does not smell like the shady bevy . cigarettes dog t there s some oxidation . very malty . surprised to get booze presence . tea like qualities with tannin finish . m carbonation held up well . medium to full bodied . there s a slight sticky sweetness on the tounge . d not too bad . the oxidization takes it down a notch but the flavors are very mellow and are improving as it warms .,palate,0.9,1
well i m confused . when i bought the extra strong stout i for some reason was expecting some in the vein of a russian imperial but this would be . not that . it is not good however so that s something there . do n t really know what to say . it looks sort of like pee smells like alcohol and sweetness and grain and tastes the same . feel is okay . have n t been too impressed with anything i ve gotten from eastern europe so far i m talking about beer here people .,palate,0.7,1
medium amber color clear in the glass . head of pale color fluffy and of average height . laces in simple vertical strings . fruity aroma lightly floral and apple ish . body is light and the carbonation is lively a bit too much for my preferences . subdued but noticeable maltiness bready with some jam elements . hops are more subtle than many dialed down and peppery pollen like with a gentle snap . easy to take profile there s good drinkability here and its nice to run across an amercan pale with a more easy going hop profile .,palate,0.6,1
chilled bottle into a glass . generously opened by mrfootstones . thanks brian . from notes . a pours a dark opaque brown with a fluffy long lived tan head . no lacing or curtains but it s fairly lively for an imperial stout . s dark chocolate some coffee . the strongest smell is roasted grain bordering on char i tend not to like this approach to the style and its dominance here is a turnoff . t it takes a burnt espresso grain approach to lead the flavor which as noted above is not my preferred take on an imperial stout . tannins are well developed and there is a strong presence of dark chocolate . a small element of bourbon and caramel . lacking in nuance and development . m light medium bodied with aggressive carbonation for the style that accentuates its thin ness . i actually do n t mind imperial stouts that are n t total sludge but when the flavors are underdeveloped the cumulative effect is disappointing . o i really wanted to like this considering the travesty of the trademark situation . but it s just not an enjoyable beer .,palate,0.4,0
appearance nice golden color not much lacing smell definately malty and a decent hint of fruits taste can taste the friuts and spice . just the right amount of hops . even though you can taste the fruits and spice you can also taste the high alc . drinkability very drinkable but if you more than one in a session watch out overall a better than average tripel . could n t be the case price at woohoo .,palate,0.6,1
this beer poured a bright amber color with a large head that stayed throughout the beer . it smelt very much like apples and like a sparkling wine . it tasted like a sparkiling wine very strong apple flavors with just a bit of a beer like taste . very sweet and very light which makes it very easy to drink . overall very interesting and not bad if you like the apple taste .,palate,0.4,0
drinking a cellar temp bottle poured into a snifter . the bottle cork almost jumps out of the bottle and there is a little gushing of foam on the bottle . i did sit on this bottle for about . years . beer pours a cloudy chestnut hue with voluminous eggshell white foam pouring out . aroma is pine sap and a little mild fruit or maybe cloves . i also get just a little bandaid vinyl scent that dings the aroma down a notch . probably good i didnt sit on this one any longer . the bandaid fades completely after my glass sits and breathes for a little . first sip reveals an average to light body with almost no carbonation . very smooth drinker . flavor is some caramel but moves to pine sap and grapefruit rind hop astringency . i dont get much funk or yeast hits in the beer which i sort of anticipated from the name . this is a decent beer but im not ecstatic about it and wouldnt seek it out .,palate,0.9,1
appears a golden orange crystal clear hue with a pearl white two finger sized head of foam that leaves behind trickled rings of lace in my glass . aroma some nice fruit notes of cherry aromas arise at first blended with a mild hop aroma and buttery malt finish overall pretty pleasant not mindblowing but pleasant . taste is crisp sweetness at first then a slightly woody tone creeps in on the scene with some earthy mild hop bitterness alright not bad and i must note that the flavor seems a bit unbalanced toward the woody hop bitterness side of things . mouthfeel is a bit thin lighter bodied ale not much texture here kind of boring in fact . however it s a beer meant to be drank as a session brew but i will continue my search for extraordinary brews .,palate,0.4,0
starting of the super bowl right with this one . smells like freshly smoked herring the smokey part not fishy some hops and roasted malt . pours to an opaque balck with a creamy head that s foamy with big bubbles on top . upfront the taste hits you with everything roasted malt hops and smoke . then one by one they peel off first the roasted malt peels off leaving a smokey bitterness then the smoke fades abit and leaves mostly bitterness with a hint of sweetness . mouthfeel however seems a little thin for this complex brew . not as chewy as one would expect for a porter . however that is not a factor that affects the flavor nor the drinkability . in my opinion it actually improves the drinkability . great selection by stone .,palate,0.6,1
this brew poured a large creamy head of fine white bubbles . it has a weak transparent urine yellow body . its mild malt hop bread flavor is not bad but is more like drinking flavored water with no bite . it does leave a slight aftertaste and is a little fizzy .,palate,0.6,1
the beer fridge is empty and i m broke so i yanked this from the cellar . oz bottle poured into a bell s tulip . the beer pours a black with some dark chestnut edges . there s a finger of khaki head that fades to a thin layer fast . the nose is really nice . notes of coffee and oxidized malts mix with mellow alcohol and nutty chocolate and raisins . the taste follows with coffee vanilla oxidized malts chocolate nutty malts some mellow alcohol . there s a bitter note that is more present now that it s warming . the mouthfeel could use some more body to combat the higher level of carbonation . i still like their regular coffee stout better but this beer was tasty and quite warming for the abv . i wish i had more bottles .,palate,0.6,1
this malt liquor pours a very slightly hazed golden color with a half inch of whit foam sitting atop . the smell is a little malty some light struck aroma maybe the slightest tinge of floral hop and some alcohol . the taste is also of slightly malty grain some warming alcohol and a touch of balancing hop . this is a drinkable brew that definatly packs a punch but it s kind of one dimensional and thin . goes down easy enough but it nothing that special in my book .,palate,0.4,0
oz . bottle . bottled on . slightly hazy with an orange amber color . large creamy ivory colored head . very grassy but a good balance of biscuit as well . taste is quite hoppy grass herbal . crackery in the middle . more bitter than sweet . unpleasant phenol medicinal taste maybe ties into herbal flavor . nice lingering bitterness in aftertaste . medium in body . medium carbonation . not dry surprisingly . ok but phenol medicinal flavor really off putting . get rid of that and you would have a very good beer .,palate,0.8,1
reviewed from notes on . . for oz jim s homebrew in spokane wa . poured from bottle to sam adams sig glass . a good burnt tan appearance with head which is loosely packed and consistently replenished by the constant ribbons rising from the glass . ale color is a light ruby . s slightly sweet and sour apple skins . light olive scent . citrus fruits and sweet grains . t toasty nutty spice fruit . medium sweetness with notes of raisin oats sour cherries . pleasant . m medium light body with creamy yet drying feel . good burn from carbonation with a feel that glides over tongue . d i found this a hair mellow for a flemish but enjoyed nonetheless . need to pick up a couple more bottles and age em to see if the tart grows on me . worth a go ahead .,palate,0.8,1
a chestnut brown with some hints of red . s has that characteristic stone hop smell . slight floral scent to the hops . not much else in here . t malt and caramel with a ton of hops that are a little unbalanced . this beer ends up being bitter and not in a good way . the worst part for me was definitely the mouthfeel which was waaaay too thin .,palate,0.4,0
pours with a nice clear amber body topped by a thick breamy head that leaves lots of lace . sweet strong malt aroma with buttery notes and nice fruity accents . slightly sweet but mostly bitter flavor with buttery notes and slight malt accents . the finish is bitter with a touch of sweetness . full bodied and slightly oily yet dry .,palate,0.6,1
poured into weizen glass . the colour is a fairly deep murky brown with some hints of orange and red with a thick creamy beige two finger head . the beer smells heavily of bready malts yeasty notes and clove with some apple banana notes as well . smells very enticing . the beer is dominated by bready malts clove spiciness and some sweeter caramel malts . as the beer warms some strong banana apple notes make their appearance . i also get some brown sugar notes some cinnamon and a little bit of slight roasted malt . pretty delicious . this beer is well carbonated fairly creamy with a nice dry finish . the mouthfeel is excellent . it just leaves you with a slight spice aftertaste . very drinkable . recommended .,palate,1.0,1
from notes at the brewery an absolute fall classic . pounds of pumpkins from patterson s fruit farm were sacrificed to create this unique yet most popular ale . medium bodied with subtle hints of pumpkin spice this beer has been known to be called pumpkin pie in a glass . . abv ibu s a basic orange brown translucent body under a brief light brown head . . s nutmeg cinnamon predominate over a bed of pumpkin smells . you know it does kind of smell like pumpkin pie . . t rather basic tasting pumpkin ale really . moderate malt some hops the pumpkin predominates in the taste where the spices really came through for the smell . . m thin . i like pumpkin ales to have more body to them . . d good the point i think . notes unfortunately a very basic pumpkin ale from my most local brewery only about miles from my home . i have had several beers that were good from them but this is pedestrian and therefore puts it a category with most of the beers that i have had from them .,palate,0.4,0
looking to pound some beer after a long day at the gym i took this bottle for face value . a no frills light noppin beer that can quench my thirst the whole night through . after the first three bottles i started to notice the watered down coppery taste . the tiny bubbles tickled the back of my throat and the amber colored nectar slid easily down . its a nice change from the hopp hounds of todays craft brews . one six pack compliments a bucket of chicken very well and was a nice prelude to a night of love making .,palate,0.4,0
. a six pack at decicco grocery in pelham ny . thanks to ego for once again doing the legwork for a brew not very common here in jersey . served in a british pint glass at cellar temperature . appearance pours a chocolate brown with faint ruby highlights . the creamy light tan head crackles and swells to almost three fingers gently quieting to a thick cap . dark as night it s a nice looking beer . nothing really in the way of lacing . smell amazingly this aroma reminds me of an egg cream . the soda made with seltzer water milk and chocolate syrup . i have n t even thought about one of those in well over a decade . there s a sharp zip to the nose here almost smelling carbonated . i know weird but true . a mild but noticable hop presence is evident here as well . taste the beginning is relatively uneventful although the texture is quite good . as the beer makes its way to the sides of the tongue a sourdough like character tartens the palate which i do n t find particularly positive . at this time the gathering of chocolate malt and coffee flavors pull themselves together and ride the finish out with a mild finishing hop bitterness . a jerky ride but the arrival is worth it . mouthfeel drinkability slick and seafoamy the texture is so close to perfection . if it were n t for the prickly bite happening simultaneously . the nature of a milk stout tires one easily so drinkability must be scored in a unique way here . i would most likely favor a beer next time that does n t carry the sourness i mentioned before . but i had no problem getting through this beer . i still proclaim hurrcane kitty as keegan s masterpiece .,palate,0.9,1
reviewed sampler dragonmead brewery warren mi pours a body that is deep red dark brown color . light tan head . flowery dark fruit aroma sweet smelling . dark roasted . chocolately dark . dry chalky taste sweet . some warming . watery porter like .,palate,0.4,0
pours a hazed straw with excellent lacing and a pleasant skim . smell is faintly tropical like pineapple and dank green herbal nugz . assertively hoppy yet balanced flavor . sharply citrusy while herbal while sprucy . balanced sticky sweetness . tripel like spicy finish . quite smooth texture a little sticky with a firm hop tingle . surprisingly this is actually a damn fine ipa . i expected less from magic hat but this beer excels .,palate,0.9,1
pours a ruby rust copper color . nice finger head rocky sticks around a good bit . very fragrant . tea and maltiness . smells excellent . bitter and refreshing with an herbacious aftertaste . medium body and good carbonation . will have more flavor as it warms up this one was poured from the fridge . drinkable with an interesting lingering bitterness .,palate,0.6,1
i had this on tap at beachwood bbq from notes . appears opaque black . cappuccino colored head that lasts . smells of espresso and toasted malt . taste is of toasted burnt malt licorice . a little chalky . the mouthfeel on this beer is wonderful . so smooth mildly carbonated . medium body . nice sipper one is enough the bitter burnt flavor is intense .,palate,0.9,1
had this beer many times i originally experienced it as a substitute for a black tan when the bar was out of bass and i actually prefer it to the standard bass ale . . a appearance is somewhat more impressive than i expected head is actually somewhat creamy and lasts longer than i expected . s quite spicey citrus and coriander cloves present . t i consider the taste quite light compared to other wheat beers . spice is more prevalent than anything else not that there s anything wrong w that . this is in fact a spiced ale . . m very crisp but unfortunately quite watery . d this is n t a beer that i would sit down and drink one after another but it is exceptional when combined with a guinness when making a black tan . .,palate,0.4,0
murky golden in the glass after the yeast pour . thin head without much retention . steamed vegetables on the nose cauliflower . bready yeast . uggh . i realize that this is a american wheat not a hefeweizen . wheat flavored as the label states . give me a break . the yeast immediately enters the scene on the taste buds but not in a typically good weizen way . instead it is musty soggy mushy and doughy . bread like flavors throughout . akin to a piece of bread left in seltzer water overnight . mouthfeel is alright . relatively creamy and smooth . but who cares at this point . not one i d sample again .,palate,0.7,1
had this at the cigar city bruery takeover . at redlight redlight in orlando . a golden with an orange tint . nice white head that stays with some lacing . s wow what a powerful punch of grapefruit . so fresh and citrusy . i love it . t wow its with such a fresh taste of hops and grapefruit . now i normally hate grapefruit but this taste is so good . its not acidic or bitter or anything . its very light tasting at the same time . it ends with a decent lasting matching after taste . this is the best apa i ve had yet . m medium and creamy carbonation with a crisp finish . d well this is such an interesting apa it border lines the punch of an ipa . i could have quite a lot of them . in fact i m writing this review a day later from notes and i ve been craving for another one ever since . the bruery needs to bottle this .,palate,0.7,1
pours a cloudy light amber with plenty of carbonation . head settles to a persistent quarter inch of foam . very pleasant aroma of hibisicus . tastes fruity of strawberry and hibiscus . very soft wheaty palate . dry finish . tasty and well made but perhaps too much build up for this one . falls a touch short of awesome .,palate,1.0,1
black tot pours a dark onyx color . black indeed . no light s getting through as far as i can tell . a soft modest head sits on top . it s mocha colored and rises to just under a finger in depth . retention was very short and lacing was thin . the nose is not good . i ve heard the rumors of bottles being infected recently . the nose is consistent with that . it smells acidic tart and a little vinegar like . not a good thing for a barrel aged imperial oatmeal stout . not good at all . there are some decent chocolate and roasted malt notes . coffee certainly cuts through as well . i suspect this stuff smelled nice right out of the gate . it just smells a little tainted if you will . the flavor is not very good . it s far from horrendous but it s not good . it does have an acidic tart flavor that strongly suggests infection . frankly it s kind of interesting . not great but definitely interesting . there are some chocolate and roasted malt undertones . i am getting a little roasted coffee as well . i ca n t say that all the flavors work very well together but it s not disgusting by any stretch . ultimately the tart sour flavor carries the day and is a little too much . but for a beer that s likely infected it somehow manages to be a little better than i expected . black tot has a medium body . carbonation is light and it does have a smooth feel . this is easily the strongest feature at this point . drinkability is not very good . eh it s interesting for a bit . but it gets old relatively quick . i m debating on whether or not i ll finish the bottle . the present state of black tot is a shame . for what it s worth i believe this bottle is infected . it has all the bells and whistles . it s too bad . i bet this was pretty good stuff before it started degrading . i feel pretty confident suggesting that you skip any bottles you see out there . yeah some may not be infected but at . per oz . bottle that s a big risk to take . too big if you ask me .,palate,0.8,1
appears a transparent crisp light gold with a finger velvety white head that slowly fades out into a faded out cap and collar . tiny speckles of lacing are left around the glass . smell is of sweet malty adjuncts fresh cut grass mild skunkyness and mild vegetal aromas . taste is of the same aromas in a sugary doughy cookie esque pilsner . mouthfeel is crisp and lively on the front of the tongue that quickly moves to the middle of the tongue . it s hard to get a grip on this one b c it s so bouncy along the palate with a gentle carbonation sting in the somewhat dry finish . this one is a bit tough to drink in the grand scheme of things . it s not a great standout lager to begin with but the mouthfeel definitley kills this and draws out all the negatives that keep this beer weighed down .,palate,0.4,0
the first thing one notices upon pouring is the consistency this beer appears thicker than most and may or may not have legs likely a contributing factor to this beers exceptional mouthfeel . an exceptionalif uniquearoma this beer stands alone surprisingly well and would also pair well with the likes of gouda and or swiss . this beer does not disappoint .,palate,1.0,1
had this brew a barrel aged tasting . it ranked right in the middle of the pack for my self . there was a large amount of spice in the brew due to it being a pumpkin ale . i did n t pick up the barrel aged at first but the body was quite full and large . worth drinking but i believe that there is better in the dollar bomber range .,palate,0.8,1
nose is toasty malty with some sourness fruitiness and yeastiness . smells okay . pours clear pale gold with mild head . looks okay . fairly clean malt body with soft fruit and general sourness . some metallic notions . mild breadiness . moderate tartness . tastes rather like a maltier than normal macro lager or an all malt lager with unusual sourness . tastes okay . feels good . mild drinkability . i would n t exert any more energy to get another one .,palate,0.8,1
appearance perfectly opaque orangey color with a fine white head atop . aroma full of soft spices orange peel lemon rind spicy citrusy yeasty full magnificent . taste excellent entry on the tongue palate beautiful yeasty rich and fruity . soft yet earthy hoppy full bodies and delicious . an excellent tripel for the sugary aspect was much more subdued than other offerings which misinterpreted perhaps the portions of the sweetness in the style . seemed nothing more or less than perfect without being mindblowing . very very worthwhile brew .,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle picked up at wolf s nuts and fine wines in findlay oh . poured into a pint glass . pours a clear dark orange . a decent finger width eggshell white head on top . disappears to just a thin sheet . leaves some pretty sip rings . scents of honey caramel apples and light grains . the body is crisp and refreshing . moderate depth . the flavors are pretty tamed and watered down . some mild bitterness at the onset but this gives way to a cheap grainy macro taste on the backend . some light sweetness balances it out alright . this was refreshing and not all that bad but it was n t anything special either . just a typical pale ale .,palate,0.8,1
this beverage is served in pretty much every restaurant and bar in oslo . one can praise the consistency of the product but run of the mill for its style would be its score in general . with a light gold colour there is a about a finger of head with little to no lattice . the smell is malty and slightly sour but not disagreeable . the carbonation is considerable quickening the mouth and the hops are noticeable but not significant . the beer finishes with a pleasant bitterness . given that it is the only game in town in most establishments ringnes pilsner is a reasonable but not remarkable option .,palate,0.8,1
its gold cold activated cans i guess that s pretty neat . i drank this from a can and bottle . the beer pours light gold with a white head and very carbonated and no lacing . it has no distinct smell just a little skunk . compared to the other major us brands this is probably by fav not saying a lot though . in colorado its actually slighty better .,palate,0.2,0
a dark amber . good prodigious surprisingly so light cream head with solid retention . s traecle molasses and alcohol . good but little beyond the sweet caramelized flavors and the booze was aparent . t smell specific . boozy in a not subtle way though somewhat expected . lots of dark caramel and molasses . some caramelized orange peel and more brandy dessert flavors . m best part of the brew . carbonaion kept the huge viscocity fresh . thick and rich but not tiresome . sticky on the lips but fresh on the palate . o good . would drink again albeit not search it out . a dessert beer for sure and perhaps the size was n t matched with enough complexity or balance for me . i love big brew but this was n t exciting .,palate,0.9,1
solid . a hammer . two or three of these would make for trouble . but anyway only nitpick item was a quickly dying tan head . other than that great scotch ale . deep clear mahogany brown . chocolate malt in the aroma . quaff had these and notes of anise and bourbon malts just plain tasty . very rich and robust brew almost creamy . great sippin frosty just some subtle hints of alcohol behind the taste curtain . again excellent . thanks be to lou for the opportunity .,palate,1.0,1
miller high life deuce deuce in a brown paper bag always fresh always sampled . guzzled . couldnt see through the bag but from years of experience looking through one of the few clear beer bottles left on the market a perfectly refreshing k pilsner gold . smelt of the paragon of cheap american pilsners . taste was extremely hoppier and maltier than most swills . mhl still clings on to some taste . overall the champagne of beers . notes the story of eugene a cool old dude comes in the beer store everyday recently retired chaw drippin from his lower lip . before he retired every weekday boss would buy a deuce deuce of the high life for the road . eventually he retired and i would see him only on two or three random days a week when he would do menial manual chores . then he started coming in almost every day so i asked him why hes working so much if hes retired . he said oh you know got ta stay busy i just realized today that his only thrill in life left is unapologetically drinking a brew while driving home after work . also hes an old man he can get away with anything . he probably has a garage full of plates in case he gets caught . that is how i will live my last quarter century .,palate,1.0,1
bottled on jan drank march appearance poured into a standard pint glass it left head that slowly receded to a thin covering . good lacing down the side of the glass . smell earthy smells along with some pine . taste some sharp hop bitterness that recedes to a dry finish . not a whole lot of citrusy hops which surprised me . alcohol is well masked but the hop flavor seemed a bit one sided to me with more emphasis put on bittering than on the hop flavor . long dry finish . mouthfeel good body and excellent texture . moderate carbonation for the style but relatively chewy with a great feel . easily it s best feature . drinkability unfortunately it only gets an average rating from me on this . while the alcohol is masked well there is n t enough of a positive to make me reach for this over something else . i wonder to a certain extent whether it lost something in the months since it was brewed or whether it was always intended to be . unoffensive .,palate,0.9,1
oz bottle a big thank you goes out to hoppymeal for yet another big bad kuhnhenn brew thanks derek . this huge stout pours as black as satan s soul which is appropriate considering it was being poured into a maudite snifter . the milk chocolate head grew immediately even on the soft pour peaking at three fingers before crackling down to one finger where it rests . big fluffy lacework clings to the glass on the heads way down . this is an excellent looking stout . a big nose full of dark berries coffee heavy cream and barely charred roastiness greet my nose each time it enters the glass . surprisingly enough it took a quick swirl of the glass to get the aroma going at first . pine needles and a barely noticeable booziness cut through the other aroma briefly . cocoa powder plays a big role in the nose and from time to time dominates . wow this is a heavy hitter . the nose pretty much nailed this one but all those aromas really jump out on the tongue . cocoa powder and roastiness are the major players in this brew . coffee grounds with a splash of heavy cream come around mid palate but never push aside the cocoa or roastiness . the swallow actually has a heavy handed dose of anise which i never picked up and the nose and i think adds a nice depth to the overall flavor . the booziness is n t even noticeable until the swallow when if warms up my entire chest . the mouthfeel on this brew is purely decadent . it s easily one of the heaviest bodied most velvety textured brews i have had in a long time . the alcohol certainly warms up my chest on the way down but there are no fumes before then . the carbonation is soft and this beer just flows like lava over the tongue . the huge abv limits the drinkability on this stout without a doubt but i m thoroughly enjoying this one as i type . solar eclipse is a sipper that will last me a long time and delicious until the last drop . this is one of the biggest abv beers i have ever had and it s really a treat . i actually expected a lot of heat but it s surprisingly well restrained . thanks again for this big badass sipper derek it makes for a perfect christmas eve sipper .,palate,1.0,1
clear pale golden color topped by a medium thick to thick lasting white head leaving a good amount of lace behind . slightly bitter grassy aroma with malty notes . slightly sweet and lemony flavor with slight notes of grass . smooth and refreshing light to medium bodied with a slight tingling on the tongue .,palate,0.8,1
i first had this beer at an indian restaurant with some particularly hot food and this goes great with curry s . i recently bought a bottle and had it at home and was supprised to find that it really was not much better than the average super brewery light beer . this beer is very light in color and clear . there is a reasonable head and smells like an american lager . the taste is almost nonexistant and unlike some mega beers has almost no aftertaste at all which for this beer is actually a benefit . i would compare is most to a pbr . it would go down good on a hot day as a thirst quencher but i would save it for what it is best used for . .along side a nice hot curry dish .,palate,0.4,0
ounce can poured into a mug appearance very pale yellow color with very little head retention and lacing smell very little smell but a little bit of an apple smell very little taste very little taste but a little bit of a doughy flavor with no bitterness,palate,0.7,1
i m slowly noticing the barley wine style as something wonderful in the northeastern winter . previously i had panned this style after drinking it on a hot day . druid fluid has a beautiful rosy amber color . you get plenty of caramel ly malt aroma and flavor in addition to a warm vinous tang . for its intended . abv i did n t think it was too strong . it was great on a sunny but cold winter day playing kubb google it it s awesome . druid fluid is also great in a snifter sitting next to the wood stove when it s wicked cold out .,palate,0.6,1
my never ending quest to drink more porters continues . appearance pours into a sam adams glass a deep brown to black . a one finger tan head forms on top and drops to a large collar with an almost full bubbly surface coating . smell in a surprise twist the nost is dominated by hops . citrusy and piny they definitely overwhelm any malt aromas present . a slight roasted character is there in the background but not enough to get through the hops . taste this is definitely one of the more hoppy porters i ve ever had . it s too bad that the malt does n t come up to match it . initially some chocolate and caramel flavors come through . but as it gets to the point where you need some bitter black malt to balance it out the hops try and do it and take it too far . the finish as all hop flavor leaving me wishing this beer were more balanced . mouthfeel a tad thin but not too bad . carbonation is at an average level which is right where it should be . drinkability porters are n t necessarily a hop forward style so taking the hops past the malt is really overkill . definitely makes it harder to drink . one and done for me . ah well not all of them can be winners . there are much better examples of the style out there . pass on new world porter and grab something else .,palate,0.8,1
received bottle from the itap house in chesterfield mo for . . poured from the pt oz bottle into a guinness glass . the only thing written on the sides was ghk serial number . . appearance pours a dark amber color body with a finger head than is tan and creamy . retention was very good and beer left minimal lace . smell had hints of a cider from the start . there was also an oak roasted smell that was very pungent . not my favorite for the style but decent . taste the beginning was a very nice sugary roasted caramel taste and then the malts make you think there are tons of chocolate in here . very creamy and complexed . mouthfeel medium bodied smooth carbonation and creamy . has a medium dark viscosity ends up being lighter at the end of the drink . one of the best mouthfuls ever . overall could drink many of these back to back . very rich smooth creamy and has attributes of a guinness and english ales . perfect . will be keeping my out for more of these .,palate,1.0,1
ml bottle a big pop as soon as the crown is released the cork goes flying this one s a gusher but not too bad . pours a dark amber dark for the style with a huge fizzy head kind of fun to pour . s molasses candi sugar orange rum . t orange fruitcake spice cinnamon lots of sugar . kind of a grand mariner orange liqueur feel to the taste at times . light hint of copper . very yeasty at the end . m very overly carbonated to the point where it was difficult to drink early on mild acidity medium bodied . d weird to see saint somewhere out here . the beer flavours are not bad just fix the carbonation there s greatness here .,palate,0.4,0
on tap at barclay s in rockridge . half pint . a pours on the lighter side for an ipa it s a clear orange amber with short lived off white head . some lace . s a very organic aroma wet pine needles and moss grapefruit pith and sugar cookie . i also smell some solvent . t tastes much like the above a really powerful hop delivery vehicle with pine needles and grapefruit defining the profile . they re counterbalanced by an aggressive sugar cookie backbone which tries and fails to cover up a substantial booze quotient . m thick chewy sticky body . boozy . boozy boozy boozy . d needs some work but i d have it again . sierra nevada can make this one great .,palate,0.2,0
pours like apple juice looks like apple juice head was like that on apple juice . which is none . dunno what to say about the appearance . tart apple and some white grapes come through in the aroma . a touch of alcohol as well . a bit of light spice in the taste coriander . but not very sharp as with most tripels . the rest of the flavor is a muttled together mix of white grapes and straw flavors not very appealing . this has a little too much dark malty flavor for the style . this is not like any triple i ve ever had . mouthfeel is medium bodied and feels full on the tongue . i expect a thinner dryer mouthfeel with my triples . drinkability really suffers from the flavor which really puts me off to this beer . its only saving grace is that it does n t show any of its abv but i d rather have some good flavors .,palate,0.7,1
i was extremely surprised to find this small gem in my somewhat rural grocery store . a golden straw color . visible carbonation . nice white lacing . s clean lager smell with small but noticeable hop aroma . t clean malty flavor . hop aftertaste and bitterness hit at the end of the sip . m crisp but ever so watery . d very drinkable . this might be my next beer evangelism tool . it has good hop flavor and finishes with a nice satisfying beer flavor that american adjunct lagers pretend to hint at . i am going to bring this to gatherings where bmc drinkers abound .,palate,0.7,1
the earth has officially started to spin off it axis since i am reviewing a belgian style beer . i guess everyone s taste changes over time including hopheads like me . purchased at capone s . batch bottled almost exactly one year ago . pours with a one inch foams that quickly settles . smells sweet and of belgian yeast . the taste is also sweet apples pears maybe plus a bit of spice hops . mouthfeel is extremely smooth this is a perfect beer to sip on on a lazy pm with no kids in sight . cheers .,palate,1.0,1
the first time i had this beer i distinctly remember it being among the worst i had ever had . apparently my ba colleagues disagree so i m giving it another try . it pours a dark golden medium amber colour with a nice thin foamy head . the aroma is distinctly sweet and has hints of caramel and spice . notes of vanilla toasted grain float around in the background . the taste is rich and toasty with some nice hints of popcorn and vanilla marshmallow . there is some faint grassy hops but this beer is mostly about the malt character . overall this is way better than i remember . i might have to make this a regular part of my beer fridge . my first bottle must have been bad . or perhaps they had n t figured things out when the brewery was just getting started . glad that there s another quality beer in e town .,palate,0.6,1
ahh the oktoberfest season is in full swing and time for another indulgence . comes in a somewhat plainly decorated blue trimmed oz brown bottle . the cap ornately reads oktoberfet bier . best before . pours like most oktoberfests do with a finger white head into my mug . the foam on this one is noticeably tighter than other versions of the style . the beer itself is typical amber orange oktoberfest color though a bit on the lighter side and without hints of gold like the warsteiner version . for the smell a good nutty roasty sweet malt flavor pairs up nicely with the little bit of hops . the malt also has some honey brown sugar in it as well . the mouthfeel on this one is notacibly less carbonated and more watery than other oktoberfests i ve tried on the first sip but the alcohol and the carbonation start to mingle as i get further into it and the carbonation becomes more noticeable . the taste is malty but with a nice deal of bitter and slightly citrus hops . the hops seem more noticeable in this one that some of the others . the flavors in this one would make it my oktoberfest breakfast beer . not bad . overall it has its weaknesses and strengths within the style lines a middle of the road oktoberfest offering .,palate,0.4,0
ml bottle with black text and a black cap . this one pours a clear deep amber orange color with a decent off white head that quickly falls to a collar . leaves a sparse lacing around the glass as it is consumed . the aroma had a nice fruity sweetness and a bit of alcohol with the port flavors present as well . there was also a buttery biscuit and yeasty notes mingling with the sweetness . the taste starts of with a bit of an alcohol bite that is quickly overcome by a huge sweetness a little too much so in my opinion . there is also a strong buttery flavor to this with a slight nuttiness as well . mouthfeel is very full and heavy with good carbonation . i feel the drinkability was hurt as the sweetness became too much even with the smaller sized bottle . overall a good beer though and i shall pick another one up to lay down for a few years .,palate,0.9,1
appearance uncorks with a rush of air . pours with lots of foam creation some three quick fingers worth . the beer is a caramel amber color almost hard to see it with the intense beading being generated it s like there s an alka seltzer sitting in the bottom when in reality it s just a harmless little laser etching courtesy of sa . the head has a light cappucino color . it s a little dry looking and puts some stray spots around the glass but that s about it . aroma i smell some funk and some barrel wood . i d prefer more wood than funk but it s the other way around . c est la vie . taste i can pick up the grains early some sweetness pairing up well enough . cherries oak and some pervading booziness set up with the bourbon beginning to show . it plays well with the cherries and the abv is really melding things nicely . the swallow is belly warming as some tartness and boozy vanilla wind things down . for a belgian with that funky weirdness this is maybe one of my top three favorites . mouthfeel smooth a formidable body bit nothing heavy about it . much carbonation but that abates as the beer sits for a bit . drinkability i liked this much more than i thought i would . i ll have to share my last one with my bourbon fan neighbor he should like this .,palate,1.0,1
this beer poured a rich dark amber color with a creamy smooth off white head that endured till the end . i was amazed at how thick sticky and long lasting the lace was and how it coated the entire glass . the aroma is nicely balanced malty biscuit like caramel sweetness . medium body that is smooth and creamy with a respectable mouthfeel . sweet caramel malt flavor with a splash of hops on the finish . i enjoyed this beer very much though i ve had better . nevertheless i found this beer to be delicious and satisfying .,palate,0.6,1
this is a fine session beer . i would take this over any pilsner in the world . it pours a dark cloudy brown with an off white head . as you drink it laces beautifully in a clean glass . it smells of hops and alcohol . the flavors are well blended through the aging process . it s strongest flavor is an herbal bitter note at the end . from the beginning a sip brings you bready yeasty raisony notes none dominant . the mouthfeel is outstanding substantial and even sticky .,palate,1.0,1
appearance dark brown and light does not permeate through . you can tell the beer is carbonated upon pour but the head quickly disappears and leaves nothing behind odd for a stout . aroma carbonated cheap red wine i think mogandavid mixed with faint roasted coffee notes on the back end of the beer s aroma . i may also detect a dash of bitter chocolate . taste the carbonation of the beer is too pronounced for a stout . the slightly bitter tart flavor of the beer itself is not bad i tasted of roasted coffee or roasted bittersweet malts but the finish is slightly metallic which is odd given that this beer came from a glass bottle and flat . after the slight metallic twang of the beer subsides however the residual coffee flavor is not unenjoyable . mouthfeel the mouthfeel of the beer is very thin slightly watery . over carbonated for a stout . very disappointing . drinkability very drinkable beer . i would not prefer to drink another but if this beer tickles your fancy you most certainly could drink several without getting too full . overall the beer was very disappointing . the flavor is nothing special and spoiled by an off putting finish . the beer was too watery for my taste and i prefer a more full bodied stout . between the carbonation and unnecessary finish this is a very weak avoidable beer . i did not know this was a wisconsin beer before i drank it but it reinforces my belief that there are very few good wisconsin brews out there and that wisconsin makes the weakest beer in the midwest well next to iowa .,palate,0.3,0
appearance cloudy yellow with a solid fluffy white head . smell very grainy almost cereal like similar to the bmc group . also has a bit of clove and pear in there . taste again the cereal grains are present but the spices accent them pleasantly as opposed to standard adjunct lagers . banana clove apple pear and possibly nutmeg are evident on the tongue . mouthfeel medium body with a very active carbonation . drinkability fairly good here nothing offends and the spiciness lures you in a bit .,palate,0.6,1
a pours a semi clear amber with an almost white one finger head . this settles fairly quickly into an interesting looking cap . it is made up of concentric circles culminating into a small dome of foam in the middle . s a gentle swirl unveils a mid intensity aroma redolent of freshly baked bread with hints of sour apple black pepper and grape must . t the initial sip unveils a bready dough mixed with clover honey . this is followed by a mild bitterness which is a nice compliment . the finish is lightly floral with hints of black pepper . a light mineral quality comes out here as well . m mouthfeel is a real strongpoint . the liquid is rather creamy and punctuated with a soft but present carbonation . d dangerously drinkable . the is barely noticeable this drinks like a more flavourful table beer . for the style there could be more funk but it is n t supposed to be too funky . the first of the lost abbey i have purchased in nyc . the price renders this a rare treat but the beer itself is very good .,palate,1.0,1
had this on tap at the dfh brewpub in rehoboth a served in a goblet the beer is black in color with a tight brown gray head . nice retention and left wisps of lacing but nothing substantial . s lots of mint some chocolate and roasted malt . the raspberries come through more as the beer warms . t tons of mint with some fruit mixed in . the best i can do to describe the taste is to compare it to the cough syrup you give to kids . the kind that i always dreaded drinking . m medium bodied with a pretty good creaminess . there is a slight minty tingle . o i had high hopes but the first time i got it i took a sip and my immediate reaction was i ca n t believe i have an entire glass . normally i like most dfh beers but this one was a complete miss for me .,palate,0.7,1
first of all i m not that big into dubbels . however i had to give this beer a try based solely on what a fantastic beer hennepin is . poured a chestnut brown with maroon highlights visible when held to light . big rich and creamy head . smell was rich with malt and hinting of dried fruit and spices . the taste confirmed the scent . dates raisins and plums were most prevalent . the silky smooth mouthfeel was fantastic and carbonation was spot on . i liked that this was a little less sweet than other dubbels i ve had . this brew was a pleasant surprise and i will definitely be buying it again .,palate,1.0,1
overall a very good beer . what got me hooked was how smooth and creamy this beer was . fantastic . i have tried milk stouts before only to discover that they were made from buttermilk but his one on the other hand was made from cream . this beer is by far one of the richest and creamiest beers i have ever had . thank you . however the taste and smell are not as complex as some other beers found in this category . overall excellent choice .,palate,1.0,1
ml bottle poured into my samuel smith s imperial pint the oatmeal stout is a dark garnet with a medium tan head tight and creamy leaving decent lace . smell is fantastic tons of vanilla with some chocolate . taste is a bit on the sweet tangy side heavy oats vanilla and chocolate with only a slight roast . a classic example of the style but exaggerated and not my favorite . for example i much prefer full sail s humma gumma which i just had earlier tonight a bit more rounded and stronger . mouthfeel is super smooth slick and creamy . medium body . drinkability is ok but that classic sammy smith s tang is just too much and this generally drinks much stronger then only abv . would make a fantastic cologne though .,palate,0.9,1
poured from the . ounce bottle to an orangey brown color with one finger tan head which quickly faded to a thin tan cap . lacing was excellent . the aroma was malty and dark fruit mostly grapes and alcohol . as the glass warmed the alcohol became much more evident in the smell . ditto for the taste . at first the flavor was slight malty sweetness and pleasant clove spices . at mid glass the alcohol became the dominant taste . the finish whiile pleasant was warming and again dominated by alcohol . in conclusion i enjoyed this beer and it is definitely a classic rappist ale . i might drink another on a cold winters night instead of todays dgree weather . but at only abv the alcohol was a little too noticeable in taste and smell as i felt more like i was drinking shots of whiskey .,palate,0.6,1
my garden beer . drink over the day as you pot around . not a bad brew for a light alcohol beer as it has more taste that the rest . hops present but it is hollow,palate,0.3,0
booziest beer i ve ever had by a very large margin . like a doppelbock with a couple of shots of kentucky aged bourbon in it . very average appearance small head that disappears quickly over a red amber clear body . smell is figs raisins dates prunes soaked in bourbon . a bit of chocolate covered cherry . very sweet . taste is more of the same . boozie hot sweet dark fruits and chocolate cherries . mouthfeel is round and full thick and sticky . too much alcohol to be very drinkable . my first bottle and i may edit this review . as a first impression it s pretty unique and odd definitely a sipper .,palate,0.8,1
peppery tropical fruits on the nose with light phenols . a good deal of green pineapple on the nose and tongue . i d read somewhere that bell s said is n t quite ready . while it is perhaps a bit green and will only improve with age this barleywine helps you understand where the name for this style of beer comes from . it is an immensely complex spiced fruit salad that is physically heavier than most beer and coats my tongue and teeth like toothpaste it is more viscous than most any stout i ve ever had . again i get a strong centennial note as i do with most every bell s since i started drinking two hearted that helps knock up the ibus while also calming the aggressiveness of the other hops and helping to bring out the almost cloying malt sweetness . very citrusy finish . the malt hop war in this brew is violent the hops pull through by a hair . about as balanced as i can imagine a barleywine drinking and certainly as drinkable as any this beer will only be topped by itself in years to come . valhalla in a bottle . relax relax . ng,palate,1.0,1
poured with a dense but small white head on a hazy but translucent pale beer . thin walls of lacing . slightly fruity yeasty aroma . banana laffy taffy bubblegum . no hops on the aroma . certainly a malt forward pale ale . hops are nearly non existent . almost nothing on the palate and just a touch of bitterness and herbal character in the finish which is at least long . malt flavors run a bit buttery and flatly grainy . although epa s are n t the pinnacle of flavor this is still sort of drab . there s actually a nice amount of body to this one . more to it than i would have expected a . beer to have . hits the style parameters i suppose but i ca n t work up any enthusiasm over it . sort of gives off an air of cheapness but i have to wonder if this is n t especially fresh . i m tending to forget i m drinking it while going about my internet browsing . however i doubt it would be a problem drinking a few out of the bottle at a bbq or something . just does n t hold my interest under scrutiny .,palate,0.8,1
bottle inspection . cl brown bottle lists abv . and gives a website but nothing else . picked this up at grape vine market in austin tx . for . bottle . aroma mild fruity esters couple with an earthy hop with a belgian yeast twist . appearance careful pour leaving behind a thin sediment layer in the bottle produces a bright painfully clear straw yellow cup with a spotty cover of pale white tiny bubbles that struggle to even collar the glass and never seriously think about lacing . flavor weaksauce . watery might actually insult water wow theres damn little here . a slight earthy maybe peppery hop note a belgian yeast taste a little light fruit lemon peel but im really reaching on all of this . the taste is as neutral as switzerland . as it warms the flavors start to come out a bit more but this just struck me as a real yawner . mouthfeel way overcarbonated fizzy in the extreme light body almost airy . overall impression this is a head scratcher for me . i expected the tripel to be more intense than the singel but this is lighter and less flavorful to me . i can feel the alcohol which i guess is testament to the brewers skill as it like the rest of this beer isnt tasted . once it really warmed up close to room temp the flavors intensified but the hop note became overly bitter and there was n t enough going on to really keep me interested . pass .,palate,0.2,0
pours very well for a massive amount of rocky light tan head . the body is hazy and caramel in color . the aroma s weak . very little hints metallic fragrances . the taste has sweet banana and a hint of caramel flavor . mf is good prickly and wetting to the palate . this is not a very warming beer . thus i would n t prefer this to a nice doppel or eisbock but it does n t really taste too bad .,palate,0.6,1
loved it would buy it app brown oil sludge . thin with a shiny surface smell booze and yum yummy greatness . like an imperial brown not much hops just richness . taste thin water booze sharpness but rich stout massive yummy sweet backbone not much bitter balanced but a tad booze heavey . mf thin and sharp . drinkable . sure is . winner .,palate,0.6,1
this one is excited to get out of the bottle and gushes several ounces out onto the countertop . once it settles down a bit and just a bit it pours to a smoky copper color stacked with a inch column of ecru . the retention is amazing for better and worse and the lacing is filthy . it smells of flaky pastries sourdough peppercorns lemon spruce and iron . doughy and crusty at its onset into the mouth then moving further toward the latter . sourdough heels and croissants and plain toast . it sweetens a tad in the middle with caramel apples and lime . yeast adds flickers of lemonpepper and wet rocks . hops build on the aforementioned citric qualities and bring some bittering herbal and mint notions as it lingers with lime peels . light bodied with a have amount of co . once it settles down and be prepared to wait a while it s taut with a tickling bead . once one fights past the gigantic never retreating head it s hugely drinkable . a little less carbonation and this probably enters special territory .,palate,0.6,1
this brew pours an opaque black color . the head is a quarter inch in height and tan in color . the aroma is creamy and butter with some very faint chocolate and is rather boring for an imperial stout . it is n t bad but there is so much more that could be going on that it is disappointing . the taste is a whole lot better than the aroma . it fills your mouth with chocolate and cream and leaves a nice warming alcohol feel in your throat . the mouthfeel is perfect . it is full bodied with low carbonation and oh so smooth . i do believe that this is one of the smoothest beers i have had out of a bottle . overall this brew would have achieved greatness is not for its average aroma . still i do recommend it and will certainly drink it again .,palate,1.0,1
bottled during the th week of july . light but rich amber yellow color clear nicely bubbly small head strong on the barley smell sweet fruity like mildly bitter mild taste lightly bitter light malt bittersweet nice little carbonation kick fairly smooth nicely designed label . the smell is strong on barley . the taste is mild yet distinctive it has a striking resemblance to vomit not completely in a bad way giving it a bittersweet tang . i suspect this flavor comes from the meld of sweet malt taste and the acidic taste of the inconspicuous hops . middleweight amber . i wouldnt go out of my way to get another .,palate,0.8,1
tasted from the distinctive cl swing top bottle during a visit to the brasserie caulier caf and brewery . the first beer during the visit . a massive explosion resonated when the young waitress opened the bottles at our tables this was unexpected by me but not the waitress it seemed . lots of white gun smoke and a small amount of beer was spat out when the beer was popped open from the swing top bottle . appearance a light orange red body with some reddish ruby hues when backlit . slightly hazy but never cloudy . lots of conditioning in the beer helps to produce a very stiff light pink expansive head that sits proud but this does slowly dissolve into nothingness if the beer is left to stand . minimal lacing but some smattered rings form at times after each mouthful . has the look of a weak kriek but it still looks great in the glass . nose a fruity raspberry nose with hints of loganberries . no sweetness at all merely a distinct sharp bitter nose that still has a luscious fruity aspect though . the raspberries are very tart and fill the nose in this offering . taste i expected this to be at least a little sweet from the fantastic nose and the initial appearance . however this is a very one dimensional beer without the beer taste . lots of sharp acidic tart raspberries fill the experience from beginning to end . the finish has a distinctive fruity bitterness that rises towards the end with some blackcurrant feel in the aftertaste once swallowed . mouthfeel this has a very thin feel almost watery if i was honest enough to admit that . yet the raspberry fruitiness lends some feel which in conjunction with the prickly carbonation give a mouthfeel that is not forgettable but neither is it wholesome . drinkability average drinkability for those of us which are used to drinking cranberry juice on a morning . the lack of any sweetness makes this beer hard to swallow in the long run not the most quaffable of fruit beers thats for sure . overall this is one of those fruit beers that reminds you quite brutally that not all fruit beers are sickly sweet syrup offerings that appeal to the girlie market . however neither is this a balanced offering that appeals to anyone else unless you have a penchant for bitter fruit beers . even traditional framboise drinkers may find this one hard to understand . is it me or is this just weird . .,palate,0.4,0
rather thin looking stout on the pour builds a nice head that vanishes in no time . a touch watery looking even as black as it is . sweet vanilla fruity wine like notes but more red wine like notes but cold so ill wait for it to warm to finish this part . a bit smoother around the edges as it warms but it isnt making this better . i think there are a lot of hops here but the oak aging is pulling out the hops and creating an amazingly smooth finish . then the alcohol starts to kick in . at around years old i wouldnt expect that . the problem is there isnt anything great here . a lot of nuance but nuance needs to be built on something that is inviting and well good . stout lovers will enjoy this and wont complain but this beer fails to be inviting to anyone who is on the fence room temp this is starting to take on a buttery note which is greatly enhancing the beer . that said just not pushing far enough . i could come up with things i enjoy in most parts of this beer but the mouth is awful . still a lot of alcohol thin for style and after a few sips the carbonation vanishes and it just feels awful . its not dark enough not carbonated enough age here is a factor not creamy enough not viscous enough doesnt bring out deep dark chocolate no real coffee flavors plenty of oak.really im at a loss here .,palate,0.2,0
pulled a clouded honey gold from the cask . finger rocky cap modest carbonation . aroma of grapefruit pine and earthy biscuit dough . profile is much like the aroma but more intense . ample pine grapefruit hops balance some toffee and biscuit malts then hops take the bias as the drink progresses . woody musty earthy discernment in the middle . then a wet clean finish and light bittering aftertaste . quenching medium light body citrus earthy character . drinkable and flavourful .,palate,0.6,1
a pours a hazy garnet brown . tight off white head leaves minimal lacing . s roasted caramel malt doughy fruit bread dark cherries some tropical fruit . t loads of caramel and toffee caramelized brown sugar . sugary cherries and fig brighten up the dense toffee while mild leafy and citrus hops breakthrough and add some spiciness . bits of bitter pecan and pepper on the finish . m full thick body chewy and creamy at times . not sure how old this is buts it s on the sweeter side of things in a good way . very rich and lots of complexity . this is more of a really well put together english barleywine than it s american counterpart .,palate,1.0,1
thanks to wishuwerebeer for sharing this growler . poured into a weizen glass this brew appears a light color of yellow that is hazy . a mountain of white head settles to about fingers that eventually fades down to the surface of the brew . it leaves behind thick patches of lacework all over the glass . a light swirl brings forth a finger of head composed of large bubbles . the smell of this brew initially is strong with sulfur and grassy to straw or barnyard hay indications that seem to come from a combination of pale grain and herbal hops . as the brew warms up almost a cheesy aspect of floor malted grains comes forward as well as more sulfur . once the brew goes beyond ideal temperature do the first indications of clove come forward with minor fruit tinges but i feel like i am stretching here . the expected clove banana character are almost completely absent which triggers a couple of thoughts . . difference in yeast strain from what i am use to or . proper fermenting temperature was not taking into consideration to produce the necessary phenols . the taste is predominantly straw like grains mixed with sulfur and herbal hops . more herbal hop flavoring than bitterness but still that seems a bit out of place . it is a dry brew that lacks the yeast character of clove and banana you would expect from the style . instead you are left with a sensation in your mouth that is more in line with a dry pale ale or blonde ale with the faintest inclusion of hefeweizen yeast notes . this is a light bodied brew with a modest level of carbonation . the alcohol is hidden fairly well but overall i think this really missed the mark of what a hefeweizen is suppose to be . i did n t pick up on the expected hefeweizen yeast character or wheat inclusion at all . it was significantly more sulfuric and hoppy than expected for the style . in all honestly if this was labeled as an american wheat ale i would have increased my scores across the board significantly .,palate,0.8,1
i got this in a recent trade thanks to grownfool appreciate it . orange darkish color looks a lot like the two previous hop project beers i had . smell is uneventful earthy so sad . the flavor also left a lot to be desired . the last hop project beers i had were both quite intriguing and sadly this was just boring as far as the hops were concerned . oh well hopefully i get to try more of this crazy series .,palate,0.8,1
oh my god . how many people at budweiser did this product go through and not one of them said this sucks or why are we doing this or is this supposed to taste good . here is all the review you need to know . beer tomato juice salt . and it s even advertised on the can that this is beer with salt . so it tastes like a weak watered down bloody marry further watered down with beer then a ton of salt on top that . i just ca n t believe how this product made it to store shelves . think about what that takes business decision brewing marketing and manufacturing of finished can product . most brewpubs and micro breweries have a hard enough time getting their stuff in bottles and sold in stored and this sh t makes it .,palate,0.6,1
i had this on tap at the wab . the beer pours super dark gold hint of dark orange . light white head good lacing . the aroma is super light can barely get anything at all here . light orange sweet . the taste is horrible its so sweet ca n t even have it . its all honey and orange like they dropped a half pound of honey in my beer . absolutely no hops at all very disappointing . the feel is ok but you ca n t drink this . way to sweet and boring . this is not a pale ale .,palate,0.7,1
many have commented on the look and feel of this one . i ordered it with a tangy fish taco dish and let me say the light zestiness of the beer with the tang of the fish was heaven . a delicious experience but i was so focused on the harmony between food and beer i ca n t say much regarding the beer on its own merits . i found it to be extremely tasty quenching and light . a very nice surprise .,palate,0.6,1
i ve had this beer at the wild mushroom in niagara falls ontario . i ve never seen it in the states but it is common in canada . it is a little bitter but it goes down smooth does n t have a noticeable aftertaste . i ll sure have it again when i m back up north .,palate,0.9,1
on tap at oggi s corona ca location . this was a strange beer . definitely not what i expected from a hefe . the appearance was bright cloudy gold with a little orange . it contained an overwhelming amount of banana . i mean only banana . very interesting and the banana flavor is good but it may get tiring . it did have a great light mouthfeel to it .,palate,0.9,1
a straw yellow and clear with some white head that forms . generally an underwhelming macro lager appearance . s very faint adjunct malts ca n t really detect anything else . t faint adjunct malts . i detect corn mostly and an even fainter sweetness . somewhat of a strange metallic hop taste afterwards . beer flavored seltzer water anyone . m very gassy and extremely watery . leaves the palate wanting for something with more heft . d i was not impressed with this at all it took quite a while just to guzzle down the first bottle . then again i m not a big fan of any pabst products .,palate,0.2,0
cloudy and pale yellow in colour . some good aromas of banana and vanilla . there are some citrus flavors in there along with some yeasty flavors . the body is quite light but this beer drys out way too fast. leaving me kind of cotton mouthed . started off well but finished poorly .,palate,0.4,0
mini keg i bought at steve s for . a yellow golden orange tons of foamy head . tons of bubbles shooting towards the to my uncle opened this beer and it overflowed all over him priceless . what a good start s strong piny citrus . can smell this beer from feet away . smells like a hopheads dream t woah tons of piny hops . does very well at taking the edge off while keeping the hops flavor . m tons of carbonation . i got this bottle very fresh . d i really enjoyed this beer even though i am not a hop head . i am on my second .,palate,0.6,1
this roasty brew opens with a short dark head and lighter color that i might expect in a real stout probably from the brilliant clarity . ruby highlights suggest more of a baltic porter . the smell is openly roasty with chocolate character and some dried fruit . the taste is very charred but also with some up front fruit a little chocolate and a touch of sweetness and a little sour for balance . mouth feel is a little sticky and not harsh dry like stouts can be . i ve been not shy of drinking several of these . and i wo n t turn one down . but i wonder if a little fine tuning might turn this decidedly into a stout or something else . i think it is really not imperial at a mere and needs to be more assertive regerdless of a decent score .,palate,0.9,1
pours a clear golden orange amber with substantial foamy tan head . some lacing . smell is slightly sweet bready malts light floral hop bitterness and a little grassy . hard to describe but enjoyable . upfront taste is slightly sweet with a little floral hop bitterness . almost identical to the aroma . malty middle . little caramel sweetness and bitter citrus and floral hops at the finish . little fruityness . light to medium body oily light carbonation . great flavor and easy to drink . could be a little more carbonated .,palate,0.6,1
on tap churchill s pub grille san marcos ca a hazy auburn . bubbling white head . nice lacing . incredibly tart and tangy . spicy and biting yeast . really nice . . though the flavor seems off . it s way too bitter and not in a pleasant way . it hides everything else in the beer and i m sure there s a lot of wonderful funk but it s all hidden by this murky muddy one note unpleasant bitterness . medium bodied . highly carbonated . perhaps a good beer somewhere hidden behind an unpleasant murky dirty tasting bitterness . an unfortunate miss .,palate,0.8,1
a pours a copper brassish color with red hues when held up to the light . . head recedes to a foam on the top . lot s of carbonation bubbles rise . thin spotty lacing . s as i open the bomber a whiff sound errupts and the aroma of heavy malts and cherries fill the room . nice . upon closer inspection the alcohol is noticable . t starts off mild and sweet the hops slowly start to appear . piney earthy maybe a little citrus . whew i was beginning to wonder where the hops were . the hops gradually become more intense until they are attacking your palate like an dipa . once the hops are at full force wrecking havock on your taste buds the alcohol sweeps in all at once . you can continue to feel the alcoholic burn as you swallow . once the guardian reaches his destination my belly things calm down until next sip . the flavor is intense and complex . there is a lot happening in this brew . m if you like full bodied beer where the alcohol burns you throat and warms your belly then you will like this . d i like this brew i like the flavor and feel of it . i still can only give it a for drinkability . it is a very good barleywine but i would n t call it a very drinkable one . overall yet another hit from stone brewing co .,palate,1.0,1
a clear golden color with a small half finger white head that dissipates in about a minute and a half . high visible carbonation . scattered specks of lacing on the sides . s bananas lemon allspice white grapes and pineapple with a touch of grassy undertones . strong and pleasant . t the foretaste is of a vague fruity character with mixed grasses and light grains . nice . the aftertaste is very mild some slight bitter and sweet grassy notes with a bit of a light bodied malt backing . m thin and not very refreshing . d good . if the mouthfeel does n t get to you than you could drink this indefinitely well ignoring the strength . the flavor is nice . yet another pleasant clipper city brew .,palate,0.4,0
aroma sweet citrusy hops aroma with a hint of pine as well . appearance orange cloudy and a little carbonation but not much . taste a decent ipa bitterness but there is a astringent like aftertaste that i ca n t get past . notes ok mouthfeel . that astringent quality was a dead breaker for me .,palate,0.8,1
much anticipated . thanks to autumnaldave for the heads up on where to find it . chilled for approx minutes in fridge . a beautiful color very little head almost no lacing . s very hoppy from the bottle neck . upon the pour into my duvel tulip an immediate high alcohol presence to the nose . t syrupy barley wine flavor . again no mystery about the abv . m hot sweet oily . not a lot of nuance complexity or character imho d i split this oz bottle with a friend and i m glad i did . i think it would be difficult for me to finish even ounces . all in all i was dissapointed with this offering . as a dipa freak i have sought after it for weeks with great expectations . ultimately on sampling however i found very little merit for its triple ipa moniker . it really seemed to be a thin sugary . barleywine with a high abv . it drilled its way through my panang curry to the bottom of my stomach in a hurry . i ll cellar a couple of bottles for later sampling next summer but for now not a favorite .,palate,0.4,0
ml bottle courtesy of a generous trader lost to the annals of poor record keeping . poured in to a oz . snifter . appearance a difficult cork finally gives way to the slightest of audible pops . a mildly aggressive pour suggests my greatest fears this one s flat as sharon stone . absolutely no semblance of a head emerges so lord only knows what the head retention is like . the body itself is attractive a deep near charcoal with the thinnest of delicate foam collars . the lacing which comes from agitation rather than the natural fade of a head is glittery runny and the color i imagine the head would be a moderate tan . aroma earthy char and soy sauce meld to suggest a well done steak a vinous tawny green note melds with dark fruit like sweetness to suggest rum soaked raisins and or plums and bourbon melds with itself to suggest deliciousness . the spiciness of the bourbon is strong up front but melds well with the array of heavily dark toasted malts presented here . taste huge sweet cocoa powdery in places is the most dominant base beer note here milky and authentic to the point where i would n t be surprised if i found out this one was brewed with cocoa nibs or something . huge toasty malts that range from light caramel to a full array of toffees to coffee to a faint kiss of char are complimented well by barrel notes faint coconut and earthy light estery green wood . the earthy bourbon is wonderfully well integrated though lends a definite kiss of spice particularly in the finish . faint rum soaked raisins and the slightest amount of hop bitterness round this one out . mouthfeel dead dead dead and it could not be more disappointing . it seems like an even a small amount of even fine carbonation would make this a creamy rich brew and though this is a style not known for its high carbonation having none whatsoever makes this one a bit of a chore . drinkability this one has all the makings of an amazing highly drinkable life enriching beer ok not so much on that last part . but it seems like it s a great straightforwardly traditional ris that is tons of complex heavy toasted malts moderately sweet low hop bitterness aged expertly in bourbon barrels . and then this one falls short of the finish line . and not like stumbles but more like trips and breaks both of its ankles on its way to a career ending injury before losing all of its endorsement contracts . the carbonation on this one shoots about half of its glory straight to hell and more than being upset with lost abbey port about releasing the product like this i m upset at the world for allowing such an otherwise great beer to not reach its full potential .,palate,0.3,0
brewed with hemp seeds according to the waitress at one of the wynkoop group pubs the wazee supper club . that would make it a flavored beer i think . nor is it in any way red . it s a dark mahogany . served in a oz goblet with aroma of roasted grains . but oh man the painful shuddering bitterness of this stuff . i must have chewed on hemp seeds back in the day but i do n t remember a chokecherry kind of bitterness . chewing on aspirin or worse medicinal bitterness . i can only think this is some kind of chemistry experiment or a practical joke .,palate,0.7,1
from notes . had on tap at the brickskeller in washington dc . a pours a clear pale golden color with one inch of white head and light carbonation evident . s smells of grain wheat citrus and stale bready malts . t tastes of wheat light bready malts and grain . pretty average . m light body and low carbonation . d fairly easy to drink because of the low abv but i do n t think i d really look to order it again . nothing really stood out in the smell or taste just a lot of grain and bready malts . would n t order again .,palate,0.8,1
appears a semi transparent deep crimson toned amber with a luscious finger light tan head that simply does n t want to fade away . it just floats there like the head of a frothy rootbeer . solid streams of lacing quickly rise to the top of the glass . massive amounts of lacing are left around the glass . smell is of rich caramel cinnamon black pepper and crushed red pepper . taste is very spicy with a mix of peppers ginger cinnamon and nutmeg . there s a burning sensation on the lips and in the back of the throat that makes me feel like i ve just eaten some atomic hot wings without any blue cheese to cool it off . ouch . the mild hint of caramel that was there is buried way in the background due to this pepper blast brew . the mouthfeel is . burning . it s medium bodied and smooth aside from the annoying burn that is becoming quite overkill at this point . it s like torture at points to bring it back to my lips . jesus . it s just too much . it started out alright until my mouth became numb . if there was that caramel sweetness in the beginning it s way overtaken by the ocean of peppers that it becomes . if you enjoy very spicy asian or indian food try pairing this with those foods . otherwise prepare yourself for the burning sensation . i could n t even finish the whole bottle . i ca n t believe i paid bucks for that .,palate,0.4,0
pours straw gold and is quite clear compared to trinity s other brews . no head or lace present . the smell and later the taste has a strong grassiness to it . this beer seems to have adjuncts as it tastes thin yet it is full bodied . confused . so am i . there are strong flavors that i associate with belgian whites . the greatest one is wheat malt . this beer falls short of the expectations of a pilsner .,palate,0.8,1
a poured from a oz bottle into a ommegang chalice . pours brown with a light thin head . s very light aroma . light malts and alcohol . t dark malt flavor . very yeasty beer with notes of caramel . i love the flavor of this brew . m strong carbonation but a very smooth brew . d strong beer for sure but the great flavor and complex notes are incredible . do not miss this beer .,palate,0.6,1
a vintage . pours a clear dark amber with an inch of light tan head on top . the head has some pretty nice retention and leaves some thick lacing . s caramel and fruit on the nose initially . as it warms up some brown sugar like sweetness appears . m they got the rick creamy part right in the description . the beer has moderate carbonation and has a nice creamy feel to it . t light caramel and earthy hops appear up front followed by a smooth maltiness . the malty flavors last through to the finish combined with some mild fruitiness overall this is a very easy drinking beer . it s incredibly creamy and smooth and fits the style well .,palate,1.0,1
this is a very good pumpkin beer . picked a pack up at the local market came home on a chilly night here in rural mi and my girlfriend and i finished the whole six pack . lots of pumpkin taste beautiful color and an overall great seasonal choice . i would n t drink it in warm weather but on this cool fall night it hit the spot . i could see picking this up in the future to bring to a bon fire or to enjoy while i hand out candy on halloween . cheers .,palate,0.6,1
the first thing i noticed was the smell . it smelled exactly like caramel . the taste though was just like the butter used on movie theatre popcorn . needless to say i did n t like this beer at all . i do n t think i have ever tried a beer that just did n t taste like beer .,palate,0.2,0
b day gift from some friends . a perfectly pitch black with a small mocha colored head that quickly fades . s can not get any scent . no good in the smell department . awful . . t very good . tastes of chocolate and malts with slight hops . glad to try this one . m perfect carbonation amount . no complaints at all . d goes down super easy . very easy to drink . all in all this is a great brew if you are trying to get into stouts . it s a good gateway brew for stouts . not bad to try at least once otherwise .,palate,1.0,1
an interesting blend of honey and barley . golden in color slight haze nothing wrong with that definite aromas of honey sweetness . lingering sweetness in the palate with a slight funk . interesting beer and something that one might only need to consume once .,palate,0.8,1
it s a nice looking brew . it s red orange and brown in the middle . dark and opaque on top and gold on the bottom . beautiful range of colors . the smell is sweet caramel . it s diverse like the appearance but not strong enough . hints of citrus and cinnamon . crisp apple . the taste is enjoyable . good candy caramel malts although a little light . a hint of sour yeast and crisp sour apple finish round out the taste . could use more hops . mouthfeel is the best part of the beer . fairly thick but silky smooth and as drinkable as the best of them .,palate,1.0,1
victory golden monkey has a light orange colour and a head that dies away but decent lacing remains . the smell is fairly weak but what s there is spicy . it has a taste of bitter cloves into a smooth aftertaste which is n t better or alcoholic . this beer is nicely carbonated and thick . watch out this beer is very drinkable considering the alcohol content .,palate,0.9,1
oz bomber purchased at circle liquor store in somers point nj . drank from a pint glass . a cloudy deep amber red body . tall foamy tan head . lacing left sticking to the entire legnth of the glass . s full of sweet malts caramel . faint piney hop backing . t big flavor . sweet caramel malt beginning quickly balanced by a bitter hoppiness . some alcohol in there as well . m full bodied and smoothe . d a good tasting beer . very nicely balanced . reminiscent of some barley wines . the big flavor and high alcohol make this a nice sipper or one to split with friends .,palate,1.0,1
vintage . this is not your average beer . not even close . i can see why so many people did not like this beer . but i did . and did n t . i liked it because it s so unique and what i can imagine a beer tasting like a hundred or more years ago . i like it because of the dark wine flavors sort of like a ripassa . and yes it is salty . that is probably my main complaint . it s a sipper not a gulper . i like the mouth feel regardless of the fact that there is no carbonation . in summary if you re into trying unique beers with a different take on brewing try it . if you re looking for a typical beer with lots of hops and malt this is n t it .,palate,0.9,1
this brew is . abv and my bottle looks exactly the same apart from the two silver australian international beer awards one from the other from in the top left of the label anyways it pours a dark cola hue with a fast vanishing two finger head and sporadic lacing the aroma is fresh chocolate icecream and vanilla expresso it has an average mouthfeel with tastes of fresh chocolate icecream vanilla expresso macadamia and it finishes with a light bitter mouthfeel overall a nice brew that is just lacking that full mouthfeel of a stout in my mind but in saying that its very sessionable and ill definately buy this again .,palate,0.6,1
vintage incredibly sweet cloying beer . i had trouble finishing my sample . it was like drinking molasses and hoppy wort . i did not think this beer was worthy of its praise to begin with . now i have no doubt that this beer is pure hype . vintage . darkness poured out black with a nice head produced from its big hopping addition for an imperial stout . reminds me of stone s ris . it s still hoppy after a year plus in this bottle . seems to have faded them into an earthy smell . light sweetness and dark malts blend into the aroma . this beer has a lot of balance going for it . light hops chocolate roasted barley and balanced sweetness make it very easy to drink at this age . there s moderate carbonation to it as well . this beer still reminds me of a well aged stone ris though .,palate,0.8,1
got this in a recent trade . thanks jon . vintage oz bottle . a super dark with a deep dark chocolate colored small head that fades quickly to a bubbly lace atop the brew . good . s i get creamy chocolate upfront with some quick vanilla in the middle and faint woody raisin on the backend . good . t watery sweet chocolate upfront with some graham cracker taste in the middle . some faint roastiness on the backend . decent . m thin body with not much carbonation . a dry finish . eh . d this one goes down so easy because it s very watery . good . all in all this brew is ok not much else . do n t bother hunting this one unless you like watery sweet stouts . glad i got to try it though .,palate,0.4,0
appearance nice light yellow color . significant haze with a thick white head . smell clean lemony citrus notes followed by a touch of spice . taste great wit . the coriander and orange peel are evident but not overpowering . mouthfeel light and effervescent . the only thing slightly disappointing about this beer for me was the mouthfeel seemed a bit watery . drinkability i really wish i had picked up a six pack rather than a single of this . the perfect beer for the hot summer months especially here in texas .,palate,0.6,1
this is my first of hopefully many reviews so bare with me . i just picked up a variety of the breckenridge so i hope to go through them all . once they were chilled i poured them into a pint glass and sat back with my favorite tv shows a pours a dark red almost brownish color s smells like your average porter did n t really pick up on too much vanilla t taste more of chocolate or toffee but with hints of vanilla m pretty smooth goes down easy without any bite o not sure if i would buy a case of it but its good when thrown in a variety pack,palate,0.8,1
reviewed on oz bottled poured into a pint glass . a pours a nice brownish amber color with a small light tan head . s smells of brown sugar and wheat . t tastes of toffee and malts carmel like . d drinks a bit bitter . o drinks easy but i became tired of it quickly .,palate,0.4,0
oz . bomber a pours orange with a very limited head . wisp of carbonation but mostly just gloopy bubbles . s nice notes of grapefruit bitter melon . t white grapefruit pith very bitter light malt overly bitter without the carbonation . m flat resiny medium bodied needs carbonation for sure . d i bought this before i knew about the carbonation problems . this is unacceptable a wasted . the nd was great get the carbonation problems under control . i ve never had an undercarbonated port beer before i ve heard about it i guess this was my first .,palate,0.2,0
picked up a single from the foodery in n. liberties . pours a reddish amber with a fluffy white head and nice lacing . the aroma is filled with farmhouse notes and earthy hops with a little creamy note . the flavor follows up with bigger hop flavors that have citrus rind and a little grass that build up into the aftertaste . the overall feel is dry like it should be but unfortunately it s also a touch chaulky which is pretty unfortunate . all in all a tasty beer though . worth a try .,palate,0.6,1
. abv bottle . pours a hazy chestnut color with a thin off white head . the head disappears very quickly . huge apple pear brandy boozy aroma . aroma really jumps right out of the glass . sweet syrupy and fruity flavor with notes of apples oranges and pears . very thick and coating with very little carbonation . maybe a bit of caramel flavors at the end . a bit warming from the alcohol . somehow this is smooth but overly sweet . the sweetness was too much for me .,palate,0.8,1
oz can into a snifter a pours a dark cola color with a brown head that fades to a ring and leaves a good amount of lacing on the glass . s the first whiffs have a ton of coffee along with a vanilla and malty aroma . smells like an espresso with vanilla . t the taste initially is all coffee with a roasty bitterness that fades to a sweet malty taste on the finish . m the feel is slightly creamy but on the lighter side of medium bodied . could be a bit thicker here . d if you like coffee beers i could see someone drinking good amount of these . it s roasty and relatively refreshing . glad i got to try it and recommended .,palate,0.6,1
poured from oz bottle into a pint glass . pours clear yellow before swirl completely hazy post swirl . very aromatic citrus wheat smell . inviting . tart open wheat chalk close . yeasty biscuit finish . very strong carbonation . lemony . whatever spices they add contribute to the overall experience . excellent blend .,palate,1.0,1
poured into a pint glass . the head disappeared quickly . looks like a watered down coca cola . thin and watery for a dark beer . little carbonation . almost flat . taste is ok sweet carmel nutty but not very satisfying . needless to say i was disapointed in this beer .,palate,0.4,0
tasted on april th . right up front this is not an out of this world beer . to me this look more like a beer with some additional taste added after . i would sum it up to a pale ale with some ginger in it . pours as a yellow beer with some ginger in the aroma . not bad since it is not overwhelming . the ginger brings some spicyness in the taste . not bad but like i said nothing overwhelming . not a bad beer . glad i tasted it . not sure i ll go there again .,palate,0.8,1
appearance pours an amber color with a slight hue of orange in it some quickly dissipating head with a small amount of lacing left behind on the glass smell light smell of sweet pumpkin pie dominated by a spice odor taste good i like the subtle sweetness of the pumpkin and i feel that the spice taste blends well with this beer some pumpkin beers seem to overdue the spice taste but this one has it just right the fest part of this beer comes through to me as a lighter component of the beer blending with the pumpkin to create a good overall beer mouthfeel good appropriate amount of carbonation drinkability high drinkibability for this one many pumpkin beers seem to overdue to the taste making it a beer that one can only really enjoy sparingly this beer overcomes this problem by incorporating the fest part to form a more drinkable beer,palate,0.6,1
wastin away again in tickerville lookin for a beer that i have n t sampled . some people say that there s a woman to blame . but i know it s the brother s fault . beer poured into a clear pint glass from a clear bottle without a date . it is yellow and clear with moderate steady carbonation some lacing but nearly no lasting head . aroma is non existent jimmy must have forgot about it . beer is super thin and nearly as remarkable as the aroma . not at all . it is mildly sweet late and grainy throughout at least there is a minimal aftertaste . overall gross . excuse me for a moment i blew out of flip flop must have stepped on a pop top . and other disgusting lyrics to go with a gross beer .,palate,0.3,0
oz clear bottle . a pours basically a pure brown slightly amber perhaps with thin off white head which dissipates very quickly . crystal clear transparency nice carbonation and barely any lacing . s mostly nut bread and caramel and a small hint of floral hops . t same as the smell for the most part . bread caramel and slight hops . m thin and watery light body crisp carbonation . d there is nothing too disagreeable about this beer it is just so so in every way pretty much . it s a nice smooth beer but i would n t go out of my way to have more of it . the only time i have this stuff is when someone else has it around i m not one to turn down free beer .,palate,0.4,0
ml bottle from total wine in cherry hill a pours a brilliant pale golden orange with an opaque color . the head is thick and last well . initially this beer must be poured slowly as to not over foam . the lacing on the inside of the glass is beautiful and fades slowly . s smell is of a yeasty funky complexity with strong acidic notes . biscuits toasted malt dark chocolate cherries balsamic vinegar . t the sourness is quite nice with tastes of ripe cherries pinapple molasses and biscuits . there is also a light taste of balsamic vinegar . a complex belgian yeast is present throughout along with nice fresh pine notes . besides all of these nice flavors the beer is pretty boozy . this is not an extremely big saison and the booziness is a major complaint . that being said i think some age could make this a really great beer . m the mouthfeel is heavy with strong creamy carbonation . i think this is a bit over carbonated . the carbonation gets in the way a bit . o an enjoyable beer from one of my favorite styles . it has a ton of potential but tastes a bit young . a year or two could do this one some justice .,palate,0.4,0
black not totally opaque with a cm perfectly laced and sticking to the glass coffee coloured head nitrogen . a rather subtle nose for an imperial stout chocolatey and cofeeish . milky palate with a strong coffee aftertaste cappucino espresso they re all there . not as sweet as the nose lent me to believe more coffeeish and and reminiscent of a coffee crisp . . where . hops presence appear restrained but bitterness coats the tongue sides after a few sips . what i prefer about it has got the be the mouthfeel very comfortable and pleasant medium full with just the right carbonation . a big glass of flavourful cream with vanilla notes velvety if not too complex . the comparison to biropholie s imperial stout is mandatory.,palate,1.0,1
clear copper amber body is topped by a small beige head . good retention and some spiderweb lacing . aroma is biscuity caramel malt citrusy and spicy hops and a hint of red apple . mouthfeel is light bodied with good carbonation but unfortunately thins considerably to the point of being watery by the end of the glass . taste is pretty good for style with bready caramel maltiness that is balanced well by fruity and citrusy hops . a hint of pear is noticed in the finish . not a bad effort and very sessionable . way too thin in the mouthfeel category however .,palate,0.6,1
a . solid black . i held it up to a lamp and did n t see anything . moderate tan head with decent lacing . s. smelt of malt and hops with a hint of fruityness almost like the sugary smell of dried fruits . t. it tasted of malt grains and some spices i could n t place.reminicent of a heaty bread like pumpernickle . m. a little too sticky it feels syrupy but without a sweeter taste it fells a little off . af . a very pleasant and mild aftertaste of wheat bread and nuts .,palate,0.6,1
pure black with a brown head which diminished quickly for an imperial stout . aroma of coffee molasses and brown sugar . thick chewy mouth feel . flavor is malty with brown sugar and molasses sweetness blended with bittersweet chocolate . moderately hopped for the style . i could drink this all night .,palate,1.0,1
i m not the hugest fan of ipa but do enjoy them . the beer is a rich orange with a thin layer of head . the smell was citrusy and the taste was as well . i d say it was medium on the hops for an ipa . overall an enjoyable beer . i had it at the jolly pumpkin in ann arbor .,palate,0.6,1
oz blue wax edition on private order . thought i d reviewed this one before but obviously not . lcbo lab testing puts this at . not the mentioned . . i understand the costs of lab testing are prohibitive but i wish more brewers had an accurate abv on the label rather than just an estimate . this one is points off . . pours a ruddy caramel with hints of amber pretty hazy . a finger of tight head builds on the pour and leaves some spots of lace down the glass as i drink . pleasant nose . caramel and raisin blend nicely with a fresh citric hop character i think this is the first time i have had this relatively fresh and the hops come through quite nicely . nothing overpowering like an american style bigfoot but present and adding a nice balance . caramel nuts raisins light hop bite . citric hops again light bitterness in the finish . thin oily body . definitely needs some more heft . alcohol evident in the back . pretty rough and hoppy yet though with the lack of heft i wonder how it ages . . good thing i have some aged ones to try at some point . a nice drinkable barleywine which is not something you hit on everyday . wish it was a little more robust and complex .,palate,0.6,1
hazy dark orange . pretty creamy and modest head a thin layer sticks around . big aroma of first syrupy orange and banana then spice and then alcohol . flavor is pretty strong not very subtle . but it s very tasty . the first thing i noticed actually was the incredible mouthfeel . i literally felt my jaw drop under the weight of the beer . the bottle claims this beer has a huge mouthfeel and that s not a lie . remarkable . flavor was citrusy but not in a hoppy way . very sweet and syrupy and warming as hell . almost cloying . contrary to what s above my beer was marked at . abv . you can taste the alcohol but it s pretty damn easy to drink despite that . i enjoyed this beer though it needs more yeastiness to balance things out . but maybe subtlety was not what they were going for with this brazen brew .,palate,1.0,1
this has been the weirdest tasting beer i have ever had . i am sad that it is retired just because i think everyone should have the chance to experience drinking a beer that smells and tastes exactly like circus peanuts . circus peanuts as in the gummy squishy fake banana tasting candy that always ended up in my easter basket even though i can imagine anyone ever choosing to eat them . i was not a fan of circus peanut beer but trying it was definitely an experience . if you missed out on trying this beer you could just find a bag of circus peanuts and you can imagine it .,palate,0.7,1
a friend of mine brought this back on a recent trip to okc . was really looking forward to a nice dipa . the huge head tipped me off and my first taste confirmed that this beer was infected . as a homebrewer i m sure to sample every beer i brew before i give it to a friend . a little qc goes a long way .,palate,0.6,1
looks wonderful dark brown with fingers of swelling tan head awesome retention . raisin and honey malt aroma alcohol is noticeable in the nose . bitter chocolate roastiness fading into a raisin y sweetness not a whole lot of hop presence or lingering notes of anything . mouthfeel was a real let down bordering on diet water . i feel like this beer would be great with a heavier body . i d drink it again but i m not going out of my way to find it .,palate,0.3,0
bottle poured into a snifter a few times over a couple hours purchased on a tip from a ba buddy . i tried to hold out on drinking this alone but nobody bit so here goes vermonster a dark brown barleywine that looks like it means business a deep dark brown that sheds some lighter colors burnt red up to a light . a nice pillow like condensed dark tan head raises a inch looking scrumptious . it dies but is brought back with swirls loose spider web lacing weak legs . the name implies a monster and rock art brings it on the nose with caramel dark malts toffee and some faint dark fruits with extensive warming . with ibu s running through this piney resiny hops burst through with vigor . a faint sense of alcohol as well but that s expected in this style . the taste takes a dwindle in score because it s brought down by the feel which is lacking . all the barleywine qualities are there but they could be boosted a hell of a lot more with a bigger body but i digress . tastes include caramel toffee nuts . muted hops with pine not so much citrus and a dash of strong alcohol in this er . the alcohol does not bother me it s well hidden . the feel on this is a bummer and the worst part of this monster . when vermonster st entered my palete i was like this is going to be good then i swirled it around in my mouth and i noticed that the hop kick of ibu s was muted then when i swallowed it i started to scratch my head . the beer looks healthy and alive in appearance but is dead flat in feel . after oz s or so i started to shake my head . dare i say the weakest feel in a barleywine ever dissapointing . also had a muddy feel on the way down and a very watery . it s taking away from what should be a great bwine . the drinkability should be higher but i can not justify it . i will say that the nd half of the bottle was better and a bit fuller when some of the dregs made it s way into the glass . the yeast helped to liven things up a bit . i should of just dumped the st half and worked with the nd half . i ll try it again down the road and revise if i see fit as i see that another reviewer from pa had the same problem in feel . this monster was not scary at all it did not even startle me .,palate,0.3,0
good and special beer cloudy double fermentation yeast hops malt and wheat are present in smell taste fruity and floral like grassy and herbs good for mexican haute cuisine try with pasta and salads mouthfeel exceptional well balanced and litlle strong for the palate recommended .,palate,1.0,1
a it has a light reddish pink color to it . the head has a tint of what reminds me of a peach with some yellow and red colors playing on the edge . it is not transparent but allows enough light through to let the color show . there is good lacing and the head thins down but remains as a layer on the top . s there is a slightly fruity smell to the beer but it is musty and a bit earthy as well . it s like a box of fruits that s been sitting out in the sun . i get some grape scent from this . t the taste parallels the smell precisely . it has a grape like flavor nearly wine . it really does taste like a mellow wine . it s very good tasting . there is some musty flavor to it but it is n t off putting to me . i rated it a because i felt the flavor could have been more robust . m the mouthfeel is very nice . it has the right carbonation and coats just right for this beer . the body is about medium . it has perfect carbonation . this is a perfect mouthfeel for this beer . o overall this is a really good beer . i would recommend it to a person who wants a more sophisticated fruit beer both in bottle appearance and in beer fortitude . this beer stands well on its own against many other fruit flavored beers out there . it would be great for a wine lover or a person looking for a brett beer that is n t too sour the label mentions it is fermented on brett . i would most definitely drink it again .,palate,1.0,1
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 .,palate,0.4,0
cloudy golden beer with a foamy white head on top . disappeared rather quickly . smells of sweet fruit a touch of syrupy peach maybe and just a hint of alcohol . tastes like canned apricots maybe a touch of a carbohydrate taste and plenty of sweet or sugar . a bit syrupy on the mouth . the sweetness coats the palate .,palate,1.0,1
upon opening the cork exploded out of the top with just a slight thumbing . is this a hint of excitement to come . a pours a one finger head that settles to small islands of off white foam . multiple lines of carbonation are streaming to the top . color is a hazy rusty brown awesome . retention and glass presence is moderate . s strong belgian yeast in the nose with some fruit and spice . caramel undertones . really balanced . i was hoping for more though . t apple raison brown sugar . it hits all at once and leaves you with a very clean palate with just a twinge of pear and honey . m carbonation is explosive like the cork escapade . tickles the mouth with just the right amount of chewiness . refreshing . o creamy tart and delicious this should be at the top when considering a dubbel .,palate,1.0,1
pours beautiful medium large head with huge retention . smell is strong and balanced coffee and spices . great taste that does not lose terrain to it s bigger brothers . the main difference is in the mouthfeel which is somewhat more watery . at . abv this tastes like a quadrupel but drinks like a leffe . very recommended . note for some reason you can not get this beer in supermarkets in belgium . the rochefort is widely available and the is carried but almost always out of stock besides being the most expensive supermarket buyable beer in belgium at euros . the i had to buy in a specialty shop for tourists . it is also difficult to find in beer bars .,palate,0.7,1
smoked beers make me happy . i do n t drink them that often but when i do i m always fascinated by the flavours . probably a craft beer newbie thing . cinderbock pours a dark hazy amber with a nice big bubbly head . i like it when smoked beers look smoky adds to the experience . not much aroma unfortunately although as it warms i can definitely pick up smoked meat and some charcoal along with some mild fruitiness way back there somewhere . taste is of course interesting . very smokey like the rauchbiers i ve had . bacon wood smoke and some burnt caramel . crackery elements pepper and mild fruit sour cherries . . surprisingly high carbonation nice smooth mouthfeel . an unusual spicy aftertaste that keeps me sipping . the only smoked doppelbock i m aware of and definitely worth trying . i ll save my other bottle for sometime when i m in the mood for something different .,palate,0.9,1
a golden amber and very cloudy . s floral and slightly sweet . t at first it s almost overwhelmingly fruity but this recedes into a more drinkable maltiness . sweetness lingers all the way through but is n t cloying . m thick and rich but not syrupy . extremely satisfying in this regard . d had this from the tap at spuyten duyvil in a oz . glass . it tends to fill you up quickly . another glass might ve been a little too sweet . overall a really nice beer .,palate,1.0,1
drank a few of these over the weekend . a wonderful cloudy and i think unfiltered there are a lot of floaties in here along with a perfect level of carbonation . this beer just looks mouth watering . s very citrusy and floral . t bam . as emerald would say wonderful hop character really fresh and refreshing i ca n t pinpoint the taste i was getting but i loved it . o this was a great surprise to me . i am normally not too big on ipas and dipas but this beer just really opened my eyes to the style and its also the perfect lawn mowing beer .,palate,0.6,1
white can with a leopard on the front . i guess leo s not a lion here . abv . no freshness date . pours golden yellow with a reasonable white sticky head . fine carbonation good lacing . looks like a pretty decent lager . sweet light malt on the nose with a little graininess . no hops noticeable . pretty bland . pretty sweet on the palate lots of grist with a sticky yeasty aftertaste . apart from those less than wonderful characteristics it s very bland and watery . mouthfeel flat and insipid . you could chug this one on one mouthful there s so little to it . not offensive per se but bloody flavourless .,palate,0.3,0
pours a thick motor oil black with a dark brown finger head that fades quickly but leaves a nice layer on top . no serious lacing . smell is very enticing with cool extra dark chocolate cherries and a slightly oaked scent . mmm i really like sniffing this one . some chocolate and coffee is noticeable in the taste at first but the aftertaste is overpowered by alcohol resembling cheap vodka . a black russian maybe . mouthfeel is nice and fitting for the style thick and chewy . i really liked this beer when i had a small pour during a tasting but polishing off a whole glass is not quite what i d hoped . the alcohol taste is just a little too much and leads to a slightly unpleasant finish . for the same price i could get old rasputins or a ml samuel smith which are much more drinkable to me .,palate,0.9,1
poured oz bottle into pilsner glass . a beer i ve had many times i was excited to try it again for the sake of reviewing even though i was n t as fond of it as many of my beer drinking buddies . a it poured a swirling cloudy orange nearly opaque . half a finger head little disappointed with that it may have been the glassware i poured it into however . s spicy smell with distinct acridity and citrus tones . i see why people pair this with orange slices . very pleasant if strong aroma . t tastes much like it smells citrus and brewing spices come to fruition on my tongue . m the feel matches much more than other white beers i ve had the taste and smell nearly perfectly . the best quality of this beer .,palate,0.9,1
the appearance of this beer is what you would expect from an imperial stout . very dark brown with a beautiful halle berry colored head . easily the weakest point of this beer is it s aroma which reminded me strongly of cooked cabbage with black pepper . the smell was a turn off but luckily it was not that intense . the taste is par for the course but well balanced containing mild roasted grains coffee and a bit of caramel . however the mouthfeel of this beer is phenomenal on the tim of your tongue it tingles in the middle it is smooth as silk on on the edges it is a touch syrupy amazing a good beer but not worth the price they charge for it .,palate,1.0,1
poured a pleasant amber caramel color with a creamy head . the appearance was not typical for an american ipa and made me think this beer might be something special . unfortunately it was just setting me up for disappointment . aroma was malty and sugary with some hints of citrus . flavor was a combination of hoppy bitterness but not anywhere near what you expect from an ipa with hop in its name and caramel malty sweetness that was bordering on cloying . the flavors were complex but not complementary . it felt like the sweet malts and the hops were both vying for the attention of my taste buds each at the expense of the other . i did n t score it low for not being uber hoppy as its name implied but simply because it was not pleasant tasting . mouthfeel was pleasant . a medium bodied chewiness and good carbonation . drinkability was low . i do n t think i could drink two in a row . i think the brewer s had lofty ambitions on this one and maybe with some tweaking they could make this a uniquely good ipa but right now the taste is all over the place and its definitely unique but not uniquely good .,palate,0.8,1
this bottle poured an oily black with a little head to start but it quickly died off . it s the weakest of their stout series in terms of appearance one through th . the aromas are of a lot of coffee some chocolate and then this moldy like funk . this milk stout is smelly fishy . it almost has some oak or smoke like qualities but nothing like the fore . it s a turn off . the flavor is strange too . there s a lot of smoke and this weird spin on lactic acid . it kind of has this burnt bacon aspect to it as well . at least its silky smooth and the alcohol is well hidden . this beer in my opinion is the weakest of their stout series . i do n t know what went wrong .,palate,0.8,1
oh no an aggressive pour only produced a quick dying large bubble head a bad start . nice black brew with some decent chocolate malts in the aroma . the taste . well mighty weak in the malts poor for the style with a noticeable hoppy finish . couple hints of charcoal burnt toast but just hints the whole bottle was thin and watery and the harshness lasted throughout . i suppose one could say this was drinkable but the price over for a ml bottle would keep me away for any serious session work . just not much character to be found .,palate,0.4,0
this was poured from the tap at the brewpub in a decent sized oz . sampling glass . it has a very clear light golden color with a small head . the aroma is one of mild malt and more dominant hops . upon tasting the hops are most dominant but it s nicely balanced with the toned down malt flavor not bad for something billed as a light beer . it has a medium light body with moderate carbonation . overall this is not a bad light beer . however its not really a beer for a serious beer drinker with taste . this is something for someone who tagged along for the evening . there are too many other good beers here to spend time with .,palate,0.8,1
maybe it is the red jacket naming of this beer or maybe the bright red color and nice white head formation but in my mind a comparison was set up between this beer and leinenkugels red an old favorite before my first sip . and it was not a favorable one . while i found the appearance of red jacket attractive there was little else to recommend it . the beer had a mild caramel aroma but tasting like . nothing . combined with a slightly watery mouthfeel there is not a lot to say or recommend about this beer .,palate,0.4,0
this beer came to the table in the pint glass a gold straw color . the head was non existent but i did happen to look over and notice that it was white when it came out of the tap . the aroma was not all that there smells of corn grain water some citrus and hops . the taste was watery and not that impressive . some malt hops and corn were present but i did notice the taste of alcohol in my glass . decent carbonation was present . the one thing wrong with this beer is that the few times i have had it before i noticed that they all tasted different from the next . better then drinking the other stuff they had on tap .,palate,0.3,0
first i love this beer . had to have it sent fedex to my house . ohio has beer laws that prevent it s availability in the market . thank you new jersey . . it s a beautiful orange ish cloudy ale with a thick tan head kinda like me . the smell is citrus and malt . lots and lots of malt . taste is instant hops and alcohol . so much alcohol that i have n t been able to drink in an evening at home of course . great to split with a couple friends but the drinkability is very tough . every hop head should try it once . ok twice,palate,1.0,1
starts with a surprisingly light mouthfeel especially for a beer this rich . clean up front . gives way to roasty flavors of black patent malt and some bitter chocolate . persistent lacing from a thick tan head . aroma kinda unspectacular just a pleasant malt character faint . starts gently finishes strong . i may have another .,palate,0.7,1
in the mood for a good session beer i grabbed a sixer of these since i ve pretty much tried all the other local great divide offerings . looking for no frills just some straight forward drinking . i do n t think there s anything wrong with that . a two finger slightly off white head sits atop a pale golden brew . retention is excellent . when it finally fades a consistent lacing is left surrounding the glass all the way to the top . there s not much going on aromatically speaking . malt esthers a slight lemony zest and almost no hops . taste is a bit more robust with the hops floating between the malts grass and oranges . carbonation is n t bad with fairly good activity after each drink . mouth feel is a bit dry . all in all this brew has a pretty good drinkability to taste ratio and happens to fulfill the qualities i was originally looking for . it does n t knock the ball out of the park but it will get a good single or double if you re looking to get a man on base until the big hitter comes up to bat .,palate,0.6,1
pours a golden yellow with loads of white fizzy and creamy head . retains lightly . big fruit and funk with bits of light spice and pepper . bit of skunk . i read some reviews before i made mine and then had to make sure i was drinking the same beer . some fruit like apricot and grape up front . some apple . light tartness . quickly fades into charcoal and ash . finishes like an ash tray . no lie . . after a while i guess i got used to the ash and stopped picking up on it mild carbonation light and fluffy . great but the ash and charcoal just kills the flavor . no thanks never again .,palate,0.8,1
app large white head sits upon a pale straw body . looks to have huge carbonation but the head does n t stay long . smell ligh corny smell maybe a note of hops . there s a sharp smell too like funky yeast but it s all light despite not being very attractive . taste very corn based in sweetness like it was brewed entirely with corn . a little yeast biproduct in the taste that i try not to smell as i take a sip . mouthfeel crisp and boring. but at least it s crisp . drinkability this could be drinkable if it was less funny tasting but it s not very drinkable even for a macro lager becuase it tastes funny .,palate,0.4,0
appearence oz . can looks like a clear yellowish piss . taste taste reminds me of old stale beer i had lying in my fridge for months even years . hops and barley are the first scents . most likely beer of college students trying to get a cheap buzz . mouthfeel hoppy and rough but a bit fuzzy . drinkability if you gots a steel gully than this is for you . other than that stick to something on the lines of rubbing alcohol . overall would not recommand to anyone not even college kids . back in the day if someone made a brew this bad we beat them to death with their own shoes . you have to be drunk already to drink this stuff . dull your senses before use .,palate,0.6,1
pours a slightly hazy deep amber with on off white heas that sticks around for a good amount of time . the aroma reminds me of anise and rubber bands and there is a sweet maltyness that is overshadowed by the anise aroma . the brewers achieved what they were shooting for so i will give it some leeway but for me the anise is too much . the taste is not very pleasent to my modern tastes but i am trying to taste this as if i was a person who drank pre luis pasteur beers . the flavor begins with a dark flavor that i believe remids me of rubber but i think it is a blend of the dried wintergreen and the anise blended . i guess this is what an unsweetened root beer would taste like . this spicy flavor quickly segues into a nice vanilla flavor and finishes with a dark almost rummy taste and there is a touch of sweet carmel that i think comes from the malts . the flavor lingers into the finish and a slight herbal bitterness lingers as well . the mouthfeel is nice and full for a beer made with both honey and molasses and i atribute this to experienced brewmasters . i find this beer unenjoyable though i do like to taste new things so i would recommend this to anyone who likes to taste extreme beers . this is a prime example why homebrewers do what they do as it is a strange blend of ingredients that is way to extreme for most everyone but the brewer is probably very proud of it . i would not need to drink this again but i believe that every true beer lover should try and push the limits of their palates and to give this a try .,palate,0.8,1
pale ale light . probably good for those who find the pale ale too hoppy but after schooners i had to move on the pale ale even though the pub only had it in bottle to get the real experience . some hop aroma and flavour a little to light in the body for my liking .,palate,0.6,1
a waffer thin head light yellow orange color and good clarity no lacing . s i could n t really smel much except a very faint hint of apricot and sugar . t the first part of the taste hits with a big apricot wallop and follws it with an apricot medicine flavor that makes me wish i did n t order the beer . i canalso get a small taste of the yeast and malts used but this brew is about apricots m d light and has a bit of a carbonation bite on the tongue . i ca n t easily drink this one due to it s huge apricot flavor and do n t enjoy it as much because of the lack of smell . but props to the brewer for saying he was going to make an apricot beer and doing just that .,palate,0.7,1
pours brilliant golden straw in color with a rocky white head of average duration . noble hops pale malt and a bit of metallic tang on the nose . sharp sweet and a bit tangy on the first sip pale malts on the second . mild hop bitterness lingers for a short while but it s a very mild bitterness overall . the feel of this is light and very easy drinking sessionable or quaffable . there s a moment three quarters of the way through the palate where this verges on sweet dominating bitter but it s about then that the nice dry finish kicks in and the overall impression is one of very good balance . i ve had the grand many times now and it s always impressed me more as a czech pale lager than as a czech bohemian pilsener and while i realize that s splitting some hairs the american all malt lager it s stylistically pegged at here seems overall favorable that is if all american all malt lagers could strike the same balance that this one does . one of these days i ll make note of the characteristics on draft and re review . this would be an excellent golf camping hiking beer if it were in a can . . .,palate,1.0,1
impressively hazy . orange gold color . soft snow white two finger froth . very good lacing quickly evident . surprisingly light bready aroma with a hint of pine . have to sniff very hard though . solid sweet river of malt glides down the center of the tongue . juicy hops splash in from the sides . finish is a combination of sweet malt and juicy hops though i m unconvinced that they are as integrated as they should be . firm mouthfeel big and solid . very imperial . drinkability compromised by confusion . too big for a keller . too confused for an imperial pils . needs a little tinkering but not without hope .,palate,0.8,1
received a tall one of these in a chili s restaurant . deep amber color with an off white tan head that left considerable lacing . great appearance . smells of toasted grain and buttery caramel . nice toasted malt caramel and stone fruit sweetness some buttery notes and some bitter hop to even it all out . alcohol warmth is there . finishes nice and clean . medium bodied with fairly decent carbonation . nothing distinctive . i had a tall one and could have easily had another . some winter warmers taste either like pie spice or burnt bread . this is neither . nice tasty elements that are very well balanced with the caramel sweetness and buttery elements . not too bitter not too sweet a nice comfortable sipper that also went very well with a big smoky bacon cheeseburger . i will seek this one out for a six pack . very very decent and a very pleasant surprise . i was sitting at the bar and of all the brews on tap this one was a constant order and understandably so .,palate,0.6,1
this is a very good delightfully distinct tripel . the times i ve tried this on draft it s stupid smooth soft ghostly . pale blonde or maize color hazy with a fleetingly vibrant off white champagne like cottony head . swirly blanket laid out after the fall stays . flowery moderate boozy aroma . cakey malts bubble underneath . what i m getting overall in the taste i ca n t describe any other way than this white bread dough that has been rising for hours and has just started to ferment . i make pizza dough often and this is exactly how i would translate that smell into flavor terms for this beer . surely getting a mild phenol taste to that ferment and a candied vaguely bosc pear or golden raisin fruitiness as well . but yes that s the flavor . it s wonderful . alcohol tingles a little in the mouth and it s certainly present in the aroma but buried neath the fruity yeast . expertly woven into the beery fabric of this brew . different from the pack . beer you could swill a lot of if endlessly available .,palate,1.0,1
appearance light golden color with small head . smell some sweetness to it taste very light light malt very little bitterness . reminded me a skunked beer . mouthfeel crisp refreshing and clean lgiht feel to it . drinkability this is a american macro lager . like coors bush and rolling rock . this was a trade i did with someone not impressed with it . i gave it a because i split this with someone and i did n t finish it .,palate,0.6,1
bottle poured a clear black color stout with a big dark foamy head with some good retention and small ring of lacing . aroma consisted of vinous notes with some sourness . taste was also dominated by some sourness and some rotten grain . body was thin and watery . no traces of roasted malt or hops were discernable . this appeared to be a bad bottle and based on prior ratings seems there is quite a few out there .,palate,0.2,0
poured from a ounce bottle into a chimay goblet . best before september . a suspiciously light and clear until the yeast pours in making it murky and opaque . a burnished marigold orange with only a tuft of head most other reviewers seem to have found the head notable rather than nonexistent . s lemon zest spice cloves coriander sweet overripe fruit banana . pineapple . . lush notes of tropical fruit indeed . t weird tangy citrusy grassy fruity . at times almost like a double ipa due to the lemon citrus swirling about through a dryly malty bready maintaste . the peripheral fruity flavours predominantly pineapple however add a whole other dimension to the taste . the aftertaste is not particularly impressive but not at all unpleasant dryish and slightly bitter . m crisp light titillatingly carbonated and ever so pleasant . d perhaps not my cup of tea but good nonetheless . i would n t have another but i liked it better than the last saison i drank .,palate,0.9,1
light brown color with a medium head . aroma is malty and slightly sweet . nice smooth malt taste good hop balance . milder taste as typical of english ales . good flavor . full round mouthfeel . smooth taste . finish is clean and smooth . aftertaste is dry and malty .,palate,1.0,1
pours a hazy yellow gold with a moderate pure white head that settles quickly leaving a thin lace . smells are grainy light malt with a descernable bready yeast and acidic hops . taste is crisp clean and refreshing . low level acidic flavors over an unfiltered grainy malt which quickly gives way to pure acidic hop . not a very complex taster but a very nice session brew if you atre in the mood for an acidic pils . canbonation is quite perfect not overbearing but bubbly refreshing and complementary to the general feel of the beer .,palate,0.9,1
special th anniversary release may oct served from a tall can into a pint glass . a very nice pour . nice deep gold in color with a beautiful head that proceeds to lace excellently around you re glass . lots of big bubbles . s lots of malt in the aroma but not overpowering with hints of floral hops noticeable . t very malty with lots of good mineral flavors and nice hop bitterness that provides excellent balance with nice dry finish . m even though its very smooth and creamy its still pretty light in body with nice carbonation . d very good easy drinking beer that has lots of delicious flavor . overall even if its not a traditional pilsner its still right up there with some of my favorite pilsners . the big advantage this beer has is that it tastes so fresh . recommended .,palate,0.9,1
ruby brown pour . nutty and malty with notes of caramel toffee and a slight hint of booze . smoked raisins are also hinted with a mellow milky kick . has a milk chocolate and toffee flavor with a touch of whiskey bitterness on the finish that lingers for a bit . i appreciate that they did n t go overboard with the nuttiness that i was expecting . silky smooth and soft feel on the palate . a long lasting creaminess lofts in the mouth throughout the entire session . incredible mouthfeel . not overly carbonated just right . thick and almost chewy . excellent sam adams brew here . something i d like to see around in the fall but i believe it is only available throughout the spring .,palate,1.0,1
sampled on best before pours a deep blood red with a quickly fading head and bubbles slowly rising to the top . smell is strong on candied fruits with an almost wine like quality . taste is sweet caramelly malt up front with a strong alcohol warming and a very faint floral hoppiness . very good . mouthfeel is outstanding . super thick and syrupy that flavor coats the palate forever . drinkability is decent a very thick and boozy beer . overall very good . one of the most flavorful lagers i ve ever had . a little heavy on the alcohol but the sweetness and thickness really balance it out . highly recommended .,palate,1.0,1
pours a golden brown colour slightly pale and translucently cloudy . head is decent when first poured sinks to a thin crown but fed by a steady stream of bubbles very strong in fact keeps it alive from beneath . good colour lace is decent . maybe a bit too carbonated . nose is pungent and delicious and deliciously pungent . huge amounts of rich ripe fruit peach apricot and fresh figs as well as white grape skins and a lot of fortified wine sherry sweetness . all capped off by a tasty blend of spice pepper nutmeg anise and turmeric . big capsicum sourness lingering behind . the strength of odour gives hints of alcohol but no methyl character . stunning and arresting nose . beautifully done . taste is somewhat less complex at least immediately . starts sweet and sour with more fruit peaches figs banana as well and stewed pears giving way to a piquant spice lots of clove and cinnamon even paprika come through on the mid and more of that capsicum sourness . even a slight chilli whazzo . hit on the end a really arousing spice to this especially at the back . mouthfeel is slightly disappointing quite sizzly and sharp . i guess that s where you notice the alcohol if you swill it in the mouth . but not quite as much body as i d like either . absolutely no hit of alcohol though this is a really deadly drop . deceptively drinkable and very tasty just superbly handled with all the right belgian characters and an immensely satisfying sweet spicy balance . awesome .,palate,0.6,1
a pours a hazy ruddy bronze with a dense two finger head . the froth reluctantly subsides leaving fantastic lacing and a few stubborn wisps on top . lookin good . it s the kinda beer you d like to see a freshly poured pitcher full of . s this beer has a sticky hop forward aroma with a resinous citrusy quality . smells good but not overpowering . t the hops are more present in the nose than they are on the tongue . a mild bitterness is followed by a full and deliciously bready malt . the finish is crisp with naught but the most subtle sweetness . like many well made english bitters this is exceptionally balanced though i might prefer slightly more aggressive hopping . i ll be on the lookout for a fresher bottle . m a vigorous pour into my pint glass leaves only a moderate amount of carbonation . the brew has a thin viscosity which at warmer temps can feel somewhat too insubstantial for my preference . there is no alcohol presence at any point in the consumption of this beverage . d fantastically drinkable and dogmatically balanced at . this is just about as close as i ve found to a true american made session beer . i wish it was just about cheaper for a six pack though . all in all this is just a genuinely solid beer which excels at not standing out too much while still being interesting .,palate,0.6,1
oz . bottle out of mix pack . thanks joe good carbonation nice sound and pour . a good looking white head over a light clear copper colored ale . yeasty smell with light notes of citrusie lemonie hops . mouthfeel is really impressive . very gradual on the tongue and extraordinarily balanced . as a homebrewer i find this to be the shining quality of this beer . very nice job . suiting bitterness and subtle carbonic bite at the end . good head retention as well . good beer . very drinkable and worth trying .,palate,1.0,1
better than the original st. pauli girl but that is n t really a big acomplishment in my opinion . got this at a wedding recep it was either this or corona light so i figured what the heck . dark honey color with a medium thick beige head with little lacing . slight malt nose but nothing to write home about . light malt and nut flavoring but again they are n t really pushing the envelope here . i would not go out of my way to get it again .,palate,0.4,0
oz . poured a golden yellow with a fluffy white head that held good retention and left sticky lacing all the way down the glass . aromas were pleasant floral hops coupled with freshly squeezed citrus mainly lemon with a hint of orange . tastes were complex and very well balanced consisting of biscuity malt slightly bready fresh crisp hop providing some lemon and grapefruit zest and some herbal qualities . slight caramel mixed in with a peppery finish from the rye . bitterness is present but plays so well with the other flavors . mouth feel is light to medium bodied with moderate carbonation and ever so mildly oily allowing the hop resins to cover the palate . nice golden ale background with an awesome hop bite . the hop and malt medley is greatly balanced providing remarkable drinkability this was much better than i anticipated . i also like the way the hop flavor is so pronounced without the huge bitterness nice change of pace . this is the reason i love american craft brewers they can take a classic style and completely change the way it is brewed add different ingredients and come up with something that actually is reminiscent of an oktoberfest mrzen with a definite american flare . great idea and a fantastic outcome .,palate,0.6,1
great divide and rogue fall into similiar catagories for me . both are seemingly well made and well intentioned but remarkably thin beers for beers that seem to always get good press . great divide has a nice albeit simple effort here a decent drinkable effort.pours black with an attractive tan head . nose is a medium assertive simple sweet black chocolate . mouthfeel is thin but not unattractive as the balance is good and the flavors while simple are inviting . flavors are medium watered down black coffee watered down semi sweet black chocolate . simple lacks complexity but bright flavors and appealing for what they are . a good example of simple can work . however not a lot of smokey character if any . finish is a decent mildly bitter black coffee .,palate,0.4,0
ml poured into a tulip a cherry auburn foggy lots of white foamy head that produces delicate lacing . s fruity and citrus hoppy with a crisp end . maybe a little spicy . t much hoppier than it smells but without a trace of bitter . the fruit from the smell is hidden by the citrus . there s also a hint of honey . as it warmed up i found some cherry notes and it tasted a little hotter but mellowed out again before the end . m sharp carbonation is pretty overpowering and any refreshing aspects of the smell and taste are lost . after warming up a bit the carbonation also mellows . d while initially really impressive it started to peter out early on . the cherry coming out in the taste was really pleasant but on the whole this beer is jarring in how different its smell and taste are . i d probably recommend it more as an autumn brew than for spring or summer .,palate,0.6,1
poured into a ml pilsner glass from the tap at the craft microbrewery in athens greece . a pure clear gold color with one finger of slightly offwhite frothy head with ok retention . s soft aroma of smoked pork and some roasted malt . you can smell this from the other side of the table . t huge meaty flavor here with the most prominent being bacon or prosciutto ham . way in your face taste . some woodiness in the finish . the meaty taste dominates everything but there is some touch of bitterness in the middle . as the beer warms a bit and the palate becomes accustomed to the flavor a bit more bitterness comes through making it slightly more balanced . overall a surprisingly flavorful medium bodied lager . not too bad but one is enough for the time being . the beer is not too heavy but the flavor is really in your face . a nice offering from craft .,palate,0.9,1
dark mahogany reddish brown . the first pouring produced tan head dissipating into a crescent shaped bubbly sheet while second one resulted in a ring of delicate lace . rum soaked sweet cherries vinegar . excellent very sour prevalent sharp acidic vinegar flavor tart berries . apparently no hops in here . maybe some tannins raising from below but the acidity is so overpowering that kills all delicate flavors that might be hidden within . this beer needs something to balance the sourness some additional sweetness would made it much better . pleasantly carbonated light to medium bodied and smooth . this beer requires some time to be appreciated . my first bottle went down the sink after sips but those that followed were the most refreshing thing one could desire on a hot summer day . however due to high level of acidity one at a time is enough .,palate,0.9,1
new holland mad hatter ipa poured clear clean copper topped by a dense cream head . good lacing remained on the glass . aroma consisted of pine accented with grapefruit bold and beautiful . upfront bitterness was followed by a little fruit and peat notes . body was medium with med high carbonation and a dry finish . i like mad hatter . it has great west coast style hop presence . look for it on tap . though the bottle is good too .,palate,0.6,1
pours clear light amber with a fairly large head that sticks around for a good time then becomes a coating . the aroma is all hops and so is the taste . i do n t think it s a biting type of bitterness it s kind of reserved with a crisp finish . the entire flavor is pretty mellow and not complex . that along with the low alcohol content makes this a great session ale . there are many other ales out there that would be easier on the palate as far as a good session ale . the bitterness of this one becomes kind of bothersome after a while .,palate,0.4,0
reddish orange hue with almost no head at all . the aroma seemed all wrong to me . for a beer thats listed as a belgian ale it did not smell like any i have tried but maybe i just need more practice . the best i can descibe it is to say the aroma was like a sweet pilsner . not impressed with the taste either . at least not as a belgian . that being said its not a bad taste . hoppy and bitter with a drawn out finish that was quite pleasant . not what i would consider an example of the style but a good beer none the less .,palate,0.8,1
bottle provided by timmcd . thanks for the opportunity . pours a thin finger of light chocolate head over a dark liquid . brown edgings when held to light . smells sharp pumkin pie spice nutmeg and allspice and gentle chocolate . woody hop character . some lighter esters . tastes very pumpkin fruity with mild pumkin pie spice and a dry chocolate finish . some dark fruits . late in the taste the spice takes on a tang . not quite peppery but it definitely becomes a bit sharper . aftertaste remains strong on the spice for a while and is a bit wearing by the end of the glass . thankfully i shared this bomber with my wife . mouthfeel is medium thick but amazingly silky . helps the chocolate flavor hang around and sweetens it up a bit . wonderful and adds a great deal to the beer . carbonation is moderate .,palate,1.0,1
appearance murky brown thick white head . smell yeasty sweet bananas and some clove . taste nice banana bread flavor with a little clove appearing as it warms up . mouthfeel i thought the mouthfeel of this beer was truly outstanding . most other weizenbocks i ve had seem a little watery or undercarbonated . this beer had a beautiful creamy feel to it that really enhanced the beer . drinkability definitely one to come back to . by far the better beer of this year s longshot pack too bad the dipa was not included due to the hop shortage could of had two great ones instead of one great and one mediocre . the best mouthfeel of any weizenbock i ve had .,palate,1.0,1
pours a slightly hazy golden hue with a sizeable foamy head . beautiful nose of floral hops and a hint of yeast . surprisingly thin almost watery body . more floral hops on the palate balanced by the yeast and a touch of malty sweetness with a very subtle biscuity character towards the finish . very little aftertaste . great german style lager,palate,0.4,0
clear yet deep rust colored amber ale . not much of a head but ok bubbling . faint orange peel and toasted bready amber and crystal malts . pretty well balanced beer . te hop and mal are at exactly . i do n t know if i would even call this an american ipa . maybe more like an english ipa . mild citrus and tobacco hops blend beautifully with faintly fruity and heavy old fashioned white bread malts . great smooth balanced palate and insanely drinkable . need to try this on tap .,palate,1.0,1
picked up a oz single for . at manchester wine and liquors in manchester ct. bottled on freshness dating is stampled on the bottle but is hard to read . i think it says best by sep . served cold in a chilled pint glass . clear light yellow brew is extremely fizzy tons of carbonation on the glass a fizzy white head fizzles out in a matter of seconds . smell is practically nonexistent just a little adjunct sweetness . feel has mostly settled down certainly did n t hold its fizz . it went from explosive to nearly flat in about minutes . taste is mild adjunct sweetness maybe a little muddy hop . nothing offensive but nothing interesting either .,palate,0.3,0
day old growler . pours nitrous smooth into an imperial pint glass . not really opaque but there s a nice big brown head that sticks around for a respectable amount of time . probably a nicer pour on draft . smells of very distinct coffee and big huge milk chocolate all backed up by an oatmeal rawness that would make me think this was a porter if it was n t so guldarn smooth . seriously sweet in a wholesome way . reminds me of a certain popular breakfast stout . tastes not quite as great . still very good . wonderful milk chocolate starts things off which moves quickly into roasted malts which disolve into oatmeal rawness . the front is smooth like a coffee milk stout the back is rough like an oatmeal stout . both are good but the front is much nicer than the back and the two sides are too much of a juxtaposition to really work . still it tastes pretty friggin good . where this brew really stands out is the creamy mouthfeel . it s just perfectly smooth there s no other way to describe it . that smoothness works to perfection with sweetness but does n t work quite as well with bitterness .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . pours a copperish gold with a short livid crown of a head . aroma is strong of sweet malts and a bit of booze also becoming apparant as the beer approaches room temperature . baltika is quite sweet upfront even mead like at times with carbonation . the hop comes through as a quick lemony flash and is a tad sour . just a hint of clean fusel alcohol in there as well . sweet but just short of cloying and strong . mouthfeel has a high level of carbonation which adds to a dry ish finish . another one from overseas that is quite different but still good in its own right . clocking in a this beer has alot of clout to it but i would gladly drink it again sometime .,palate,0.9,1
note although they call this a brown ale by i judged it more as a german altbier . appearance pours very nicely with a nice off white head that lingers especially round the edges of the glass . bubbles present obvious evidence of carbonation . in spite of the name the color is more like an amber or red ale with deep copper tones . it s actually on the darker side for an altbier . perhaps this is why they decided to refer to it as a brown ale . aroma well rounded and sweet with malt dominant . i picked up a very subtle suggestion of cloves . all in all a very nice aroma . taste nicely balanced with more bitterness than one might expect from the rather sweet aroma . mouthful somewhat over carbonated but generally decent mouthfeel . medium bodied . drinkability highly drinkable . recommended additional thoughts on beer at http,palate,0.6,1
nothing better than a good ipa in a can . red racer ipa pours a hazy copper red with a foamy head that fades to a thin layer . the aroma is citrusy grapefruit and some resiny pine with barleywine like hints of toffee . grapefruit hits upfront in the flavor but gives way long enough for some nice caramel maltiness to come through . the malt gives way to a nice heavy resiny bitterness that lingers long after the beer is gone . it s funny now that i had to move back to new england from ontario to get great beer from bc .,palate,1.0,1
the appearance of this ale was of cider with the suspension of little brown bits . the head was thick and creamy in appearance with the same color but at the other end of the color palette . the smell is sweet and fruity with a hint of citrus notes . those of you who have eaten paw paws on a regular basis may discover this scent . the taste starts sweet and wow . alcohol . there is little if no bitterness . the mouth feel is thick almost porter like with the cooling of the alcohol evaporation . if you buy six of these i would recommend inviting five friends over to help out .,palate,0.8,1
reviewed from notes black pour with a huge brown head a spotty lacing . aroma is dusty cocoa hazelnut coffee bitterness and hints of marshmallow . the flavor is very waxy and is quite frankly not very good . some ashiness oak nuts cocoa powder and metallic flavors underneath the wax . the body and carbonation levels are appropriate . drinkability is poor due to the off flavors . not a very good beer .,palate,0.8,1
had a growler of this quad chilling in my fridge for some time waiting for a significant special event which never happened . so i ll be having a beastly ounces solo over the next days . poured from a growler into a large snifter . allow to warm to ample temperatures during tasting . appearance explosive head in the first few pours great color and quality . color is that of a dark red orange hue with deep copper tones with a mild haze throughout . moderate carbonation . looks mighty fine for a quad . . smell dark roasted belgian candy sugars fruit tones caramel and some spice are the dominant aromas in this beer . moderate earthy hop tones are there in spirit . the beer has an expected boozy character fine for the style . milder than i d have liked in aroma but there s plenty to take in at this stage . . taste a toasty caramel and fruit introduction paired with some deep grains . spices on the end are reminiscent of milder white ales hints of bitter orange peel and coriander lie in the background . mild bitterness most likely refers back to these qualities . amongst other culprits lie cloves banana and other fruits like black grapes and pear . overall a decent quality quad . this one has its own unique qualities and is worthy of a try . mouthfeel medium heavy body . there s not surprisingly a mild alcohol presence to be found in this intensely high abv brew . texture is mild with less carbonation than i had anticipated making this beer go down quite easy . mild sticky mouthfeel imparts a mild dry tone to the finish . it could be pricklier . overall another nice take on a quadrupel with its own unique qualities . this one swings slightly more to the spice and caramel side a combination that fits well with the festivities of winter seasons and with that would be a worthy candidate for aging for several years seeing how the body rounds out . for a growler fill i simply can not be disappointed and it was a worthy experience . get it if you see it . victory brewing company s v twelve b .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a snifter . deep amber see thru body . a finger of cream colored head quickly recedes to a small skim but the lacing proves to be pretty good . smells very strongly of caramel malt brown sugar and dark fruity booziness . hops are bit players but pine citrus and some floral notes make an appearance . very sweet smelling overall though . in the mouth the hops seem to be primarily citrusy . not so much grapefruit as orange and pineapple . sweetness dominates again with loads of dark fruit and maltiness . too much lingering sweetness for me . body is on the full side of medium . moderate carbonation . the finish has lingering sticky sweetness as well as the orange and pineapple . overall impression interesting brew but too sweet for my taste . bottle was enough .,palate,0.8,1
oz into a logoless us pint a nice orange ish tan good chunky offwhite head active carbonation s very bready and yeasty sugary sweet hops are fairly floral but not as strong as i had expected maybe woodsy t toffee hops ride a good line between spicy and fruity a good bit of bitterness in the middle that is defrayed with sweetness in the finish nice ride . m remarkably full bodied and smooth but it does n t have any stickiness carbonation did it s job excellent . d this is a nice middle of the line ipa . it reaches the edges on many attributes but never steps over .,palate,1.0,1
dark brown almost black . not much head and only fine lacing . smell is very ipa like strongly hopped but with roasted caramel malts coffee chocolate and smoky notes . alcohol noticeable for sure . tastes more porter or ris like but way over hopped . alcohol is very noticeable . perhaps this one should be aged . very strong and not all that stupendous . multitasking to the extreme this leathery tasting drink has excess hops too much smoked and roasted malts and too much alcohol . coffee and chocolate flavors are noticeable in the taste over the cacophony of too damn much going on here but do n t really add much . feels slick not very carbonated and heavy . alcohol warming is powerfully strong . lacks balance and drinkability . one bottle is all i ll ever want of this stuff and that was just to say i had it . as much like a ris this one is complete with inky blackness and excessively overblown flavors i m surprised ba posters are n t swooning all over it like it s some kind of playboy model waltzing naked on the boardwalk in the summertime .,palate,0.8,1
pours a deep clear ruby red color with a big thick frothy head . the head leaves gobs and rings of lace up and down the glass . the aroma is of big piney hops with a slight herbal hop aroma . the smell is big and bold and very inviting . the taste follows suit closely but not exactly to the nose . the start of the beer has a caramel and toffee malt taste with a hint of fruitiness from the dates . the back end of the beer has a fantastic big piney hop taste . it is n t totally bitter but more smooth and balanced for the hop character . the taste was well blended and smooth . the mouthfeel was lowly carbonated . overall this is a solid beer great look and nice aroma and taste . it is also a very easy drinking beer . this is a must try .,palate,0.6,1
oz . bottle thanks to jhammerly pours a rich black with a creamy tan head thatthins . nice lacing on the glass . light aroma of roasted malts with some nice caramel tones . wow this beer is sour city . some roastedness comes through but dominted by an unpleasant sour taste . i can only assume that this beer is quite old as no date is on the bottle . light body plenty of carbonation . i could probably choke it down if i wanted to . however the drain got the best part of this beer .,palate,0.3,0
poured a oz can into a pint glass . pours a crisp golden with a big creamy white head that sticks around in full force for the entirety of the beer . leaves really sticky lacing . aroma is a nondescript sweetness . almost like banana but lacking that hefe quality . taste is nothing . i remember loving this beer before becoming a full out beer geek . wow how palates change . mouthfeel is as good as you would expect with an aerator . all in all you can drink it for the mouthfeel but do n t drink it for the taste . definitely not worth the cost of this beer .,palate,0.8,1
a nice dark purple color . lots of reds and browns . head pours aggressive with little staying power . s nice deep woody scent . mild vanilla scent . super strong raisin scent . t silky . very deep vanilla taste . lots of strong deep grape flavors . m slightly dry and slightly bitter . very nice carbonation and body . o nice brew from bsb . definitely worth purchasing if you re able to locate it . cheers to this unique brew .,palate,0.9,1
blonde . nose of sauvignon blanc apples orange floral and grassy hops and slight biscuit like malts . faint in all ways . light citrus fruits throughout along with a mildly bitter plenty dry finish of hops . just way too mild and not flavorful enough for me . thin body . watery texture . not very good .,palate,0.8,1
well this should be fun . poured into a small snifter . thin but formative head and pretty damned black to say the least . aroma is to me kinda muted and frankly a little disappointing for the style . i m just getting a little fruity alcohol . . i do n t taste a lot of alcohol though . it s roasty and quite dry with bitter cocoa espresso and hops . it s kind of unpleasantly bitter and it hits you like a ton of bricks . it has a really big thick chewy feel . this will be hard to drink i think it lacks the typical lost abbey complexity that i was expecting . plus you feel the big alcohol immediately . definitely not my favorite lost abbey beer . .afraid i m going to have to be on the left side of the bell curve here . wow you know what i really do not like this beer .,palate,0.8,1
had a pint of this the other night after dinner very dark brown with a little bit of amber ish tint in the glass with a nice off white creamy head on its shoulders . head gives out pretty quick and there is n t much in the way of lacing save for some tiny bubbles after each sip . a strong scent . heavy on the malt with a caramel and molasses backbone also got hints of bourbon and vanilla . started to pick up some chocolate . a very aromatic brown . roasty grains with a nice slight hop balance up front . there is actually a bit of an alcohol tinge at first but it gives way to a brown sugar chocolate caramel to give it just enough sweetness . finishes with bready malt cinnamon spice . pretty low carbonation and just the right amount of stickiness . to me this is the most full bodied brown available . it is lush and creamy in the mouth . it s got a pretty lush feel to it but it goes down so incredibly smooth like liquid silk in your mouth . it s thicker than some so not the most sessionable beer i ve come across . but it tastes so damn good that i would have another . best beer i ve had from shorts . loved it .,palate,0.9,1
this is the kind of beer where i wish we did n t have the limit . if we did n t all i would say is meh i ve had bigger . sure the alcohol is well hidden and the beer tastes fine i guess . the only outstanding thing about this beer is how well it hides the alcohol rather than any particular aspect of its taste . it was very thin bodied as well . come on i want a stout a nice chewy beer and this just was n t it . i would not get this beer again . if you want a tastey example of this style grab bell s,palate,0.4,0
you can read this beer by it s cover . pours deep brown caramel color with a lot of stuff going on inside . disappointingly thin head not a whole lot of lacing going on . aroma let s you know what you re in for a whole lot of sweetness . once you adjust this one is really delicious if you have a sweet tooth . feels good in the mouth but not a beer i d buy for a length session .,palate,0.9,1
ml ceramic bottle purchased from thorpe s in east greenwich ri . a in a duvel tulip dark brown root beer like appearance with a thick khaki cap with bubbles and lace . very nice . s malted coffee laced with grapefruit and leather . t sweet malts with a sharp grapefruit pine hoppiness finishes with a bittering dryness that lasts for at least a minute . the alcohol is there but it s not scorching . m exceptional for the style . medium bodied with soft carbonation creamy . the hops actually add a surprising bit of freshness making this simple to down . d the high abv inhibits my scoring not to mention the silly ceramic bottle impressive as it is . this might pair with ribs rather well . if this came in a can or bottle i d buy more .,palate,0.9,1
la trappe quadrupel is a delicious quad with malty honey flavours . a a surprisingly light brown colour and a mm head that fades to pretty light lacing . . s slightly roasty malt with some vanilla and banana . t strong malty base with some lovely sweet honey flavours . the finish is pretty neutral . . m some foamy and thick . o,palate,1.0,1
massive thanks goes out to jeff and charles at appalachian vintner in asheville for giving me this one on my most recent visit . thanks guys . served from bottle into a mother earth strange . poured red orange with a one and a half finger off white head that subsided to one finger slowly . maintained nice lacing throughout the glass . the aroma was comprised of roasted malt smoke and ham . the flavor was of sweet malt smoke ham and pulled pork . it had a light feel on the palate with mild carbonation . overall this was a pretty tasty brew . massive amounts of smoked meat flavors going on in this one . honestly tasted like i was at a bbq and has made me one to plan one for this summer now . reason being is that i wish i had some to go with this brew . it will definitely be present when i have a bbq next time . great aroma and flavor going on in this one . a very nice example of the style and a must try in my opinion .,palate,0.6,1
aroma citrus melee sawdust pine trees a cedar forest even durian shrimp seafood home . appearance it was incredibly abstemiously milky dry and pale yellowish tan i must admit here its appearance is n t absorbing too well into this readmitted melodious canny of mine but fear none these things the taste is what does it for me . . taste stale pineapple grapefruit gueuze in character crab apples sour apples pregnant hops . let s face it this beer is bit ter . but if it ai n t a little bitter i do n t want a part in its taking . its aftertaste was ferociously brazen but ferocious nonetheless . i dig i dig . mouthfeel hell yeah . like chicken noodle soup swathing throughout your mouth . drinkability with loads of saisons i ca n t take so much in a short while even though it s one of my most preferred styles . holyoke represent .,palate,1.0,1
strange from the name i expected a summer honey wheat beer . this beer pours a clear golden colored beer with a decent white head . smell is sweet and floral with the trace of flowers that honey leaves behind but there is still a trace of honey in the scent . the bottle says there are spices in this but i am not picking them up . taste is dry very dry and with a sharp bitter hit at the start of the glass . flavor of flowers and high alpha acid hops . not much more i can say about this one the taste just is n t there . mouthfeel is good . a boring beer that tastes like a coors with kicked up bitterness levels . no reason to ever try this .,palate,0.7,1
copper hue with a light haze . well retained ivory white lofty dense head leaves lace . mellow citrus of a ripe tangerine and pink grapefruit dominates the aroma . secondary are light caramel malt notes and a pine sap tinge as well . understated yet enticing aromawise . in flavor incipient is a lightly acidic sweetened lemon twang . it is promptly complemented by stately orange rind bitterness and vibrant orange zest notes . bready pale malt hints surface as the beer warms but there is meager outright malt character overall . vitrually bereft of yeast presence save a trace persistent tartness . lightly bodied perhaps overly so with a passably dextrinous mouthfeel . finishes with a brief surge of hop bitterness and lingering clementine hints which whet the palate for more . in terms of hop flavor this is perhaps the most purely sweet orange laden apa i ve had having little of the stylistically ubiquitous grapefruit or pine notes . well balanced and soft overall . with a more pronounced malt backbone this would be excellent . very tasty nonetheless and certainly better than oj . thanks to mikeys for the bottle .,palate,0.6,1
pours out a hazy gold beer with a one finger head . moderately carbonated.sweet yeasty smell different cant quite pinpoint it . whoa the taste . nothing like ive ever had before . ive never had this style and i dont really like this taste . very tart nothing i recognize . dont rely on my opinion this could be a style you like but its not for me .,palate,0.7,1
i got this and a bunch of other russian river goodness from jhenry . thanks jason i ve been wanting to get my hands on this stuff for awhile . hazy golden color with almost no head at all . smells sour . really sour . this is the sourest beer i have ever had . i can almost pick up some citrus and fruit notes but everytime i try to put my finger on it the sourness takes over . this beer reminds me of that candy warheads . i think it s a good thing i like this one for sure . mouthfeel is puckering . if you let this beer sit in your mouth for too long you will eventually pucker . i think that s pretty cool for a wild ale . drinkability is good not something you can down though .,palate,1.0,1
bottle from a london on lcbo . . abv ml . no freshness date . fridge temp into a wine tumbler . straw with a nice billowy white head . sudsy . notes of candy corn sugar diacetyl . diacetyl popcorn on the palate . a touch of grassiness . very simple . mouthfeel is great though . i d prefer if this were less sweet . like to try more stratford stuff in the future though .,palate,0.8,1
oz . bottle a pours amber with a medium white head good retention spotty lacing . s quite good fermented pumpkin juice is clearly evident along with nutmeg and cinnamon . t while the smell is promising the taste does n t back it up . tastes like a weak amber with a bit of spice mild pumpkin and pie crust in the finish . m watery very light bodied body of a light lager . d an ok pumpkin beer for the west coast one of the best so i ll give it props for that though i wish there were better ones out there .,palate,0.4,0
same best before date as noted previously . a smallish head on a dark but not impenetrable brew . a little light shines through on the edge revealing maroon hues . there is a touch of lacing on the burgundy glass . s nice barrel induced aromas scotch vanilla wood . t a tasty if subdued imperial stout which is very dominated by the springbank barrel it was aged in . there are some coffee and burnt malt flavors but they are mild in comparison to other rises . i am pairing this with dark italian chocolate amedei from tuscany and this helps offset the extreme whiskey notes . m this feels thinner than expected . while the carbonation is low this is fine for the style . the finish is dry . d the abv is only vaguely noticeable paradox works well as a sipper .,palate,0.4,0
received this in a trade with edmedina . man i was really hoping for a good beer here on this one . i was let down . appearance nice dark amber brown with little to no head and no lacing . smell a nice nutty and sweet aroma . nice hints of roasted malts and caramel . taste horrible . there is this bad sour taste that just ruins this beer . ugh this beer became a drain pour . mouthfeel medium body with very little carbonation . overall a huge disappointment . i really hope the beer went bad and this taste was n t intentional . started off great but then went south . i do n t even think the jamestown colonists would have consumed this swill .,palate,0.6,1
when pouring this czech beer the foam was white with a hint of beigh bubbly and stuck to the glass . taste and smell had a typical pilsner hoppy feel . the color was light pils honey . mouthfeel was light bodied rich and smooth . good drinkibility .,palate,0.9,1
a a black as night liquid with a very smooth looking off white head that sits atop . the head settles down to a thin covering and leaves some spectacular lacing . s a lot of grapefruit and pine . the color of the beer really messes with your head you expect a strong roasty aroma but its just hoppy with a decent malt backing . t very hoppy but not harsh . the grapefruit and pine flavor is excellent . the alcohol is slightly noticeable as well but it is not harsh just a little on the warming side . there is a malt backing but it is not roasty by any means . m very light and creamy . a little on the dry side but this is not harsh by any means . this has the flavor of and ipa and the mouthfeel of a lighter creamier stout . d a very unique beer and well worth a try . i was not expecting something like this .,palate,1.0,1
light just under yellow beer with certain chardonnay or fruit wine hues of slight pink . the head is of course striking very large brite white and spongey . aroma is like a mutant hefe wiezen with huge clove and yeast smells but none of the citric qulaities . bouquet is quite floral . taste is very sugary big clove taste comes out at the front with just a touch of banana trailing berry notes then the yeast washes in but is suprisingly meek in flavor and i could swear i taste some cinnemon . finish is totally clean and astringent . the mouthfeel of this beer is like nothing i ve ever had . it is beautiful . it is as if all these big bubbles push down on your tounge at once and then jump off it in unison never to be seen again . then the liquid even lightens on the tounge and i begin to question if there is even beer in my mouth at all anymore . very cool . this single quality along with the floral aroma make this beer a real etherial experience . i ve never been a chimay fan really but i never met this lovely lady they call cinq cents . somethings very special about this beer .,palate,1.0,1
ounce bottle acquired in a trade from muenchenerkindl thanks for giving me the opportunity to try this beer poured into my duvel tulip glass with a golden orange color that was very murky and an impressive white foamy head that settled rather quickly left some lacing but not enough to get excited about smell was full of sweet citrus unfortunately could barely smell any signs of hoppiness could smell some toffee notes and sweet malt though taste was not what i was expecting and was a disappointment for the most part i do not know how old this bottle was but the dry hop profile was gone there was nothing but fruity flavors that consisted of oranges lemons grapefruit tangerine and pineapple got sweeter as it warmed and in the finish the aftertaste made this hard to drink and enjoy its faint dipa qualities wish this one had some bitterness left it desperately needs it to balance out the excess of rich malt average amount of carbonation and the body was pretty syrupy making it thick for this style of beer pretty good mouthfeel this is one is definitely a sipper the alcohol is not hidden well and is too sweet making it heavy on the stomach and not allowing you to drink much of it a bottle or two would definitely be enogh for me i am guessing this bottle was close to a year old since it is released at the beginning of every year and the beer might taste completely different when it is more fresh not by favorite beers from bell s but still glad i tried since it is the top one hundred beers recommended if curious but there are much better ipas out there right now,palate,0.8,1
crystal clear straw yellow with a fizzy white cap that disappeared quickly . floral sulfury hop aroma with some sweet cereal grains . low bitterness a bit lemony in flavour with mild malt sweetness acidic slightly spicy . the carbonation was coarse partly due to the light body on the dry side . overall though not bad compared to other national brands .,palate,0.4,0
a poured out a clear copper amber color did n t look like a brown ale with a small tan head of foam . it left some soapy lace . s it smelled a little earthy and grassy with biscuity malt aroma . t it tasted of burnt toast malt with a woody tannin like taste . a little unusual for a brown ale . m it was crisp and sharp with a dry finish . it is a light bodied ale . d this is an okay beer . it just does n t taste like or look like or smell like a brown ale .,palate,0.8,1
light straw color high carbonation but no head . lemon and medicine . i rally ca n t elaborate any more . i had to force my throat to accept this beer . respectable mouthfeel the carbonation helps a lot in this aspect . i did n t like this beer but this is only the second time i ve been disappointed with a sam adams offering so i really hate to give jim a bad grade .,palate,0.6,1
a pours a thick motor oil black . small coffee color head that quickly disappeared . s bourbon vanilla chocolate and coffee . heavy smells of rich chocolate and vanilla . t tons of vanilla and chocolate flavor . it borders on being too sweet but the hops kick in and give just enough balance to make this beer enjoyable . aftertaste is more vanilla and some bitterness . m medium body with moderate to high carbonation . a bit too carbonated for my liking . slightly thin would like a bigger body from a stout . d one and done . this beer is tasty but not something i would drink more than one of in a night . the mouthfeel is lacking and sweet flavors of vanilla and chocolate make it too much like a dessert beer one is all you need .,palate,0.6,1
pours a black color with a little red highlight when held up to the light . a large tan head forms on the surface and has great retention . some spotty lacing is left on the glass . great malty aroma of roasted malt caramel and cherries . has some earthy qualities as well . a little alcohol lifts off the surface and fills the nose on occasion . exceptional is the perfect descriptor . full on malty greatness in the flavor . almost like a graham cracker with cherries and caramel on top . add in a little alcohol warmth on the finish . the body is not as big and chewy as most american conterparts . lively carbonation borders on harshness . ifinately more drinkable then most american ris with their high abvs heavy bodies and boozy qualities .,palate,0.7,1
opaque dark brown with a finger tan head which reduces to less than one finger and stays . smells like green apples brown sugar dates figs and raisins . ca n t wait to try it . sweet flavor with green apples brown sugar dates figs and raisins . there is some hop bitterness at the end for balance . very nice flavor . medium to full bodied low carbonation somewhat creamy and the alcohol is well hidden . a very solid beer but the low carbonation does hurt this beer somewhat .,palate,0.6,1
jan. release oz . bottle into a perfect pint . a three finger barely off white head atop a clear honey colored body with a very few bubbles floating up through it . the froth head slowly putters out with a bit of resinous webbing left behind . s cascade hops all the way . a bit of pine tucked away in there too and perhaps a touch sweet on the nose . hops win here and win big . t not as bitter as i was expecting but with a beautiful rounded hop character that matches the nose exceptionally well . it s actually like eating a whole cascade hop cone but without the lingering too intense bitterness that entails . perhaps a touch grassy not sure if they wet hop this at all . the malt is there just enough to let you know this is beer and not hop tea and the alcohol is non existent . m just about right . could use more carbonation to help it along . i like higher carbonation with well hopped beers . d very high . ca n t tell it s this high abv and really captures the glory of hops . well done .,palate,0.7,1
i purchased this beer in a mix and match pack at the recommendation of the guy working at the liquor store error . i poured the beer into a boulevard pint glass and was instantly hit with a very pungent odor . the beer poured smoothly and gave off a nice display of head which did disappear rather quickly as to try and distract from the liquid disgust that emerged from the bottle . the look of the beer was clear and it drank smooth but it was accompanied by the sour beer face . the taste was a combination of failure and shame with a hint of fruit all leading to the grand finale of a quick pour into the drain . there was no date on the bottle sorry however there was a code of some sorts like a bottle cap but i m not sure what that meant maybe i won a hat . .,palate,0.6,1
this stuff is disgusting and tastes like diapers . much more funky than any other girardin i have tasted . pour is brown no real head or lacing . i was expecting it to be sweet but it was not . rubbery and a bit oxidized definitely a yuck factor present . my first faro but i ca n t believe it is supposed to taste like this . this is the sort of beer that grows up with a father that beats them constantly in a trailer park and winds up on an episode of cops .,palate,0.6,1
drank from a . ounce bottle served in a snifter acquired in a trade with mikesgroove review the beer poured a dark brown color with a thin bubbly tan head that quickly faded to a thick frothy lasting ring . definitely lighter in color and thinner in viscosity than i anticipated . the aroma was outrageous . holy bourbon . after cracking the cork i could smell the beer from nearly two feet away . super sweet and oaky with strong notes of vanilla . pure madagascar vanilla beans to be precise . dried fruits figs and plums came through as well . almost candy like . the taste was very similar to the aroma . super oaky and bourbony with a rich alcohol warming . vanilla and brown sugar came through strong . maple sugar notes appeared as well . some dark fruits prunes and raisin were also detectable . the beer was a touch roasty and spicy on the back end with a dry woody tannic alcohol rich finish . as much as i enjoyed the bourbon element in this brew the beer became rather hot by the drink s end . the mouthfeel was light frothy and a touch airy on the palate with a crisp large bubbled carbonation . i can not remember having a beer that was so high in alcohol yet so thin in body . this beer is definitely a sipper . because of the intense sweetness and the overwhelming alcohol presence it is best enjoyed in small quantities . the angel s share was definitely one of the most bourbon rich brews i have ever tried . while i loved the flavor and aroma i found the intensity of the alcohol to be distracting . a bit more time in the cellar perhaps might help it mellow out .,palate,0.6,1
pours dark brown almost black . foamy cascading brown head . pleasant aroma of vanilla anise chocolate malt oak and a kind of yeasty funkiness . watery mouthfeel in terms of a stout . some roasted malt and chocolate but no coffee bittersweet chocolate or smokiness . instead there is the fruity yeasty tastes one would expect from a dubbel . anise molasses and some prune flavors come out when it warms . i hate saying this but an overall disappointment .,palate,0.4,0
thanks to bobby for sharing this growler . a the pour is a hazy dark amber color with an initially fluffy cream colored head that settles down to a thin layer . s a very citrus forward nose mostly of oranges along with some notes of stale hops and sugar . a bit of a cardboard aroma which seems strange and some fruitiness i guess plums . definitely a fair amount of alcohol along with a windex type smell . t overall the flavor is pretty meh . sweet fruits mostly plums and apples and plenty of alcohol again . also some of the same stale cardboard type character that was present on the nose . m the body is medium to full with a fairly high carbonation . this is actually one of the best things about this beer . d i just could n t get into this on . too boozy and seemingly stale oxidized .,palate,0.8,1
a ruby red coloring with a white head that has just a tint of red . head is less than one finger and soon gone but there is active carbonation and a little lacing . beer is dark and a little hazy not at all crisp looking . s smells of sour cherries and more malt than hops . the sour cherry smell is really the dominant note . t tart and fruity makes the lips pucker a little . not sour in the funky belgian way though just sour . no boozy or hops taste but a slight maltyness comes eventually . maybe a more sweet black cherry taste on the back of the mouth can be found m great has a nice consistency refreshing and slightly fizzy compliments the taste well . d pretty good not something i would want to get drunk off of but something i could happily have a few of .,palate,0.9,1
thanks steve er ste vee for this ml bottle . decanted and settles slowly in a cascading fashion leaving a three finger head of shiny tight brown bubbles atop a dark surface of equally nocturnal beer . the foam stays rather thick and rigid presenting nicely in my sammy summer glass . smells of medium roasted chocolatey malts infused with the slippery off kilter note of grape juice . butterscotch infuses grape dies and even the subtlest lead paint whiff can be caught . in the end the malt dominates and it keeps coming back to that . complex accidentally it seems and strangely enjoyable to sniff and dissect . great mouthfeel of cream silk with bubbly joy . even better tasting . initial sips introduce caramel backed with hops slightly bitter malt husks and a beefy metallic flavor that does n t bring any unwanted tartness . warmth evens out the highs and lows and cuts some lighter molasses flavors into the mix . still there is something juicy and almost soda like in the finish as a result of that grapey light sweet tinge mixed with larger carbonation levels . starts like a caramelly scotch ale finishes like sprite . alcohol is high but not too noticeable probably due to the odd melange of flavors . all in all a valiant effort and an interesting to say the least take on the style . perhaps this needs some time to chill out and that s why i got another bottle . not sure about that but it s worth a shot .,palate,0.9,1
this is good but not that good . it s a very poor looking belgian . pours clear like a mixture of banana juice and pear juice . head falls into the liquid way too quickly and seems to look more like bubble bath suds that the typical beautiful belgian head . no lace to speak of and overall a pretty poor looking ale . nice nose but nothing great . smells weak and subtle . poor and timid . clove yeast and coriander stand out but seems to smell syrupy like it s hiding something . this tastes ok . certainly is the high point of the beer . spicy peppers with orange characteristics and a harsh alcohol bite on the finish . alcohol comes a little too strong on the palate and seems to take over the other flavors . tastes light and yeasty as well almost displaying some wheat characteristics . some banana and clove flavors with a tiny hint of peanut butter . flat on the tonque . outrageously overpriced and overrated . no big deal .,palate,0.4,0
i am going to take a hit on the rdev for this but i dont care . i fell in love with the strawberry blonde beer when i was and went to montreal and was able to get alcohol . we went to a bar called brewtopia and the made this beer . i was sold right then and there . for traditionalists and strict hop lovers this beer is obviously not for you . this is a great beer to have in the summer sitting on the beach with dinner with women etc . maybe there would be more female beer drinkers if we bought them one of these . the drinkability of this beer is off the chart it is smooth and goes down very easy its gone before you know it taste of a very light beer with a hint of strawberry similiar to the magic hat . definitely try this beer if you are in to beers flavored with fruit . come on guys this beer is better then the rating .,palate,0.6,1
bought this over a month to two months a go and decided to give it a go . it is an ipa so it does have a nice bright orange to copper color . the taste and the smell are sweet and fruity the only bad thing i have to to say about it is the taste of tea is very lacking . i cant pick it up but other than that i wish that stone ishii and baird made this more as a yearly offering cause its really good,palate,0.6,1
ml brown bottle from a to go in gardiner . pours a hazy red amber translucent body with a quarter inch of light tan head . smells like cinnamon apple pear and banana . tastes fruity with caramel and cinnamon playing large roles . a rather thin aqueous body with less carbonation than expected but otherwise nothing wrong with this brew . definitely not the best winter warmer out there but a decent drinker and a fairly solid beer .,palate,0.6,1
oz served at fridge temp into a white wine glass . has a pale golden yellow body with a fluffy airy white head . good retention . the aroma is filled with spicy belgian yeast and some funk form the wild yeast . a burst of citrus makes the nose especially appealing and refreshing . very spicy peppery taste which is dominant along with some wheat and underlying citrus flavors mainly orange with a touch of grapfruit that integrate themselves very well and really helps to round this beer out . the citrus almost gives it a juicy quality which is really refreshing and thirst quenching . the mouthfeel is a little over powering . the body is light but the carbonation is a little too high . it might be a good idea to open this and let it breathe for minutes to help lower some of the carbonation because it can be a bit harsh . other than that though the finish is slightly tart with a dry finish that manages to be thirst quenching at the same time . really great beer and i am not a fan of saisons . the wine and orange peel really makes for a complex and enjoyable beer that can be enjoyed by almost anyone . this is a great starter beer when trying to get people into craft beer especially for wine champagne lovers .,palate,0.7,1
graciously split by an old college friend on new years eve . served from bottle into a duvel tulip . poured a murky deep brown with a ton of sediment floating around and on the bottom with a one finger off white head that subsided to a minimal amount slowly . maintained nice lacing throughout the glass . the aroma was comprised of sweet malt caramel funk and alcohol . the flavor was of sweet malt caramel citrus slight hops and funk . it had a medium feel on the palate with mild carbonation . overall i was not really that impressed with this one . just way too much skunky funk going on here . the other flavors were a little bit too sharp and harsh on the palate as well . will it get more sour tart with more age . i can only hope so . if not my bottle that is in my cellar might end up going down the drain . glad i was spliting this one .,palate,0.8,1
drinking this in july perhaps a little late for the spring seasonal . a pours a nice finger head colour is a bit lighter than expected . no lacing at all is present after the first few minutes . s not much nose on this one . some malt smells . t this beer tastes strongly of alcohol . at first i detect a bit of malt followed by some hops and ending with a tin metal taste . this tin taste seems to be typical of summit beers but it does n t bother me much as i have been drinking summit for many years . decent balance overall . m d feels great in the mouth apart from the alcohol being rather strong . actually it seems summit did not try to mask the alcohol at all . the drinkability is poor . i would say summit dropped the ball on this one .,palate,0.8,1
smells great one of the best smeling beers that i have run across ever but sadley the smell dosent translate to the glass . the apricot gets lost in the bitter hoppyness of this beer . way to much carbonation and to bitter if this was the only offering i had from this brewery i would never try another,palate,0.3,0
on tap at pacific beach alehouse . a dark orange with a finger of white froth . retention is okay and there s scattered lacing . s tangerine and orange with alcohol and caramel . not too pleasant . overly sweet with a muted hop presence . t bread caramel and cardboard with sweet peach and orange . the sweetness is cloying . alcohol is harsh . m medium body with moderate carbonation . overall too malty muted hop profile and cloyingly sweet . not good .,palate,0.6,1
hazy brown auburn color not much head specks of fruit skin . fruity funky cheesey some brett . champaigne and some phenols . mellow tartness and acedic character . raspberry . fruit character is still fairly present . a touch of phenolics and tannic fruit skin . mouthfeel is thin almost no carbonation . holding up quite well . phenolics could make this bad but they are in check enough to let the rest of the beer speak for itself .,palate,0.4,0
pours a three fingered light tan head that fades to a ring leaving traces of lace . nearly black color . very light carbonation and medium bodied . mostly malty chocolate nose . starts sweet but there hints of bitterness finish is on the thin side . oz bottle from their winter sampler pak . market basket concord nh .,palate,0.6,1
this is beer birthday cake a product of obligation and not worth it in hindsight . it s almost too vague for an accurate depiction and the saccharine y sweetness is overwhelming . imagine the tried and true stone back of the tongue bitterness smothered in store bought icing .,palate,0.9,1
a poured out an orange amber color with a foamy caramel colored huge head . it left tons of foamy lace on the sides of the glass . s it smelled of grasses and malt . t it was bittersweet and very malty . it became more bitter as it warmed . m it was crisp and sharp . a medium bodied beer . d this was a very nice esb . i really like how it good more bitter as it warmed .,palate,0.6,1
s bitter orange with coriander floralness some grassiness touch of dough . l hazy pale yellow with a carbonated white head with ok retention and good lacing . t bitter orange with a soft tartness maybe from the hops . medium low citrus bitterness leads to a grainy dryness with some bitter orange rind and a touch of spice . m medium light body with medium high carbonation . ok effort there is a nice subtle tartness from the wheat and orange perhaps . more wheat centric and fairly clean compared to other wits .,palate,0.6,1
i was telling myself as i bought this pack that i was going to be completely objective and review the beer for what it was and not based on the budweiser name . i thought they had turned a corner and were going to actually try to make a beer to cater to people who enjoy craft beer . i read the first couple reviews and thought that they might just be biased from the name of the beer . they were not it s all true . a year to the day since my last beer review i ca n t say much good about this beer vs. the style . not much malt flavor hops are underwhelming to say the least . i wo n t go into much detail but i am sure you can find local crafts for cheaper than this that are much better . i know i can .,palate,0.2,0
had this one on sat feb . split a bottle with a friend over dinner . poured into a standard pint glass . golden color with a gigantic head that overflowed the glass . was n t poured too fast and glass was clean . seemed like something i made once that was just over carbonated . head settled to about three fingers . lots and lots of citrusy hops in the nose and something sweet in there as well . first sip is not what i expected . tasted more like a wine at first . thought it may be an older bottle but after that bam . hops like i could n t believe . they were for sure still there . as for being . abv you would never know by the taste . finishes very sweet and lasts a long time in the mouth . almost have to was out with something before the next sip . overall a pretty good brew . if it was sold around here i would probably keep a few in the fridge for something different .,palate,0.6,1
reviewed draft alamo drafthouse ritz austin tx pours a clear yellow colored body with a white colored head lastingish . has some aroma but not very much . some grain maybe it s hard to tell . bitter taste with some malt watery palate .,palate,0.4,0
pour oz bottle to pint glass . with a violent pour this beer came out with about fingers of white head . it s a pale golden color same as a macro lager with very few bubbles inside the glass . slow dissipation of the head and eventually evens off at about a half finger ring around the glass of thick foam . nose very light smell . hints of citrus and bitter hops . mouth enters the mouth with very light carbonation that flattens as it goes back . has a slight sweetness to balance the nice bitter flavor and extremely hoppy swallow . slightly grapy in flavor with no lasting bitterness . overall it s not a bad brew it s got a great hop flavor but not enough depth or balance and the weak mouthfeel ruins the experience .,palate,0.4,0
poured from a corked ml bottle . this is a hazy honey color with a gigantic head . yeasties are all around my beer as i have noticed with other de dolle brews . aroma is of grassy hops and sweet candy maltiness backed up by a good whiff of alcohol . taste is delicate yet very full . lots of grassy hop flavor backed by a very sweet maltiness somewhat bicuity . the finish is loaded with bittering hops and dries up the mouth nicely . great mouthfeel full yet fluffy almost leaving my tongue numb . if there is such a thing as a belgian ipa this is it .,palate,1.0,1
nice opaque balck with sluggish dark head about the color of chocolate milk . fades fairly quickly . the aroma is still roasty like the others so far but more chocolate is present in the this one than the other november stouts . there s also something that reminds me of charcoal . the flavor is actually subdued after the aroma almost no bitterness little of the roastiness . ends with a short sour finish . the mouthfeel is smooth and airy almost like you do n t have a full sip in your mouth . this would be a much better beer if the sourness were gone .,palate,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 .,palate,1.0,1
very pretty orange color with a really nice creamy dense head that lasted until the very last sip and left some lacing that is still on my glass . the smell was all hops to me some pine and very little citrus and malt not a horrible thing i just usually love the ipas with a bit more citrus and same goes for the taste . this was really hoppy and that aspect was fine i just usually like more than just straight up bitter hops . i got some pine but that was it for me . the beer was so smooth though and i love that . towards the end i just wanted more and i could have easily drank more . i guess in the end i prefer more of a well balanced ipa and this one was a bit too astringent to be one of my favorites .,palate,1.0,1
had this on tap at novare res the beer pours dark bubbles forming a creamy head the aroma is maltly full of chocolate malt nice sweet cocoa aroma and hints of a coffee roastedness . the taste starts with a slight carbonation . the carbonation builds to reveal a sweet velvet feel . a milk chocolate flavor with a roasted finisht showcases a great mouth on this beer .,palate,1.0,1
thanks to sholland for this very recent trade extra . shared with ba urbancaver and friends . poured a flat root beer to black into my sampler glass . average brown head with big bubbles that receded quickly . smells heavily coffee grounds sweet malts and dark chocolate nibs . taste reflects the nose in the flavor profile with additional black licorice in it . sorry but i ca n t get past the unusually dry gritty almost calcium filled dryness of this beer . i had to end this bottle prematurely .,palate,0.3,0
bottle big thanks to my big sister for getting this for me last year on a trip to san diego for my birthday . we waited a year because of the carbonation problems last spring . poured into a chalice jet black with no head . there was no pop when i popped the cork . the smell is strong of brandy which overpowers any of the malted sweetness that may be present . that is n t a bad thing . the taste is of strong brandy at first with malted sweetness . the lack of carbonation is not a problem at all . infact i shared this with my sister and brother in law and they both compared this to drinking a dessert brandy . which as we all know has no carbonation . my brother in law who is n t a ba even asked why she did n t buy two bottles because this is his favorite non macro beer i ve given him .,palate,0.7,1
i just picked up a bottle of this one . to be honest i was very psyched to find it . i had heard great things about it and i love coffee brews but unfortunately what i found was not good . even though i do n t drink a lot of stouts porters these days i still enjoy some . with that being said i usually enjoy a stout porter which is fairly malty . or one which at least has a decent malty balancing flavor . i especially like the ones which include coffee as well . the bgb was way too dry for my tastes . it had a long lingering dry biting charred finish which totally turned me off . there was some slight coffee in there but it was n t all that strong . combine that with a very low level of malty sweetness and you end up with this brew . i read that the current batch was brewed in a different location norway . from the last batch belgium . so i m wondering if there s a difference between the two . i do n t know but whatever the case i had to drain pour this bottle . i just could n t stomach it at all . it tasted very much like a mix of what i assume would be a dirty cigarette ashtray combined with a hint of espresso . yuck . i wish i had spent my on some more peche mortel which i picked up at the same time . now that was a stout i liked . ps i would suggest bell s java stout central water s coffee stout and or great divide s oak aged yeti with espresso wholeheartedly over this brew . and yes . that dieu du ciel peche mortel too . oh what the heck let s go ahead and throw in alesmith speedway and deschutes abyss as well even though they do n t have strong coffee flavors . you know what . why not throw something else in from my imperial stout loving friends . i liked it but they loved it . and it s called bell s expedition stout .,palate,0.7,1
served in a pint glass mug a pours a clear bronze color with about an inch of thick head s a smell provides a nice rye scent with a very sweet undertone contributed by the honey addition t very nice smooth tasting beer has a slight hint of honey and perhaps a slight rye note but other than that there isnt much to comment on smooth and slightly sweet but thats about it m very smooth in the mouth with a slight bite on the tongue as it is drank d high level of drinkability very subdued taste that is great for a hot summer day but leaves the drinking looking for more otherwise . i really do enjoy this beer but there is not much at all to comment on as far as taste notes are concerned nothing really jumps out on the pallet,palate,0.8,1
enjoyed this on tap at the delirium cafe in brussels belgium a clear golden yellow orange color . head retention is average starting with a thick foamy head but reducing to nothing a few minutes later . s pretty average smell . hint of fruits spices and a hint of coriander mixed in . no strong alcohol smell present . t great taste . offers more than most stong pales great mixture of spices and a sweet finish . alcohol is detectable but much less than is warranted by the alcohol content . can be scary at times . m average mouthfeel . carbonation on par but a very thin feeling brew . d you can absolutely down these . which is scary due to its content which can certainly sneak up on you . this beer wo n t fill you up and the taste never gets old .,palate,0.6,1
pours a deep black with a smallish tan head that stays with sticky lacing forever throughout the drink . aromas are roasted malts giving the smell of coffee and chocolate . taste is roasted dark malt sweet coffee sweet chocolate and an impressive push of astringent hops that wrestles with the flavors throught the drink . mouthfeel is slightly thin for the style or maybe just thin for how much is going on there . .like you are expecting more of a stout mouthfeel . aftertaste keeps going with coffee and just a hint of the hops keeping it clean . amazing porter . i love the sweet and bitter mix they achieve .,palate,0.6,1
pour included the yeast . poured an unfiltered cloudy yellow color with a sticky white head . aroma is a lot of yeast wheat and a bit of citrus . taste is much like the smell with a large yeast presence and some citrus . mouthfeel is medium . overall this is a below average hefeweizen that lacks the banana and clove flavors of many of the top hefes . not recommended .,palate,0.8,1
my first beer gets its first review on ba . been drinking this for some time especially because everybody knows it upstate at school s regular beer y smell for most of it very light orange smell at the end . a very cloudy . some sediments are seen on the bottom of the bottle . so thick that you ca n t even see light very clearly . very little lacing on the bottle . t at first tastes like any old beer for a second but has a very strong taste of bread afterwards . does n t last very long though rather watery . for some reason i do n t taste the citrus like everyone else does . m thin and flat . propagates through the mouth pretty easily though . d while it s a relatively weak beer that is sometimes a good point . this is my kind of beer that i can just pick up and drink without thinking too much about it . rather surprised that the same folks who brew this also make keystone gag,palate,0.4,0
i had this at a really nice place in new jersey called gladstone tavern . i recommend the restaurant but not the beer . especially on a warm day . the beer pours in a nice golden color . i had a three finger head in my pint glass . i asked for a goblet . but they did n t have any . side note why brag about your beers when you ca n t supply the proper glasses . and for the love of god please stop chilling the glasses . i would like to actually taste my beer . the nose smelled somewhat like a trippel but there was an overwhelming alcohol scent coming over the top . in tasting i get the belgian flavors coming through including the yeast . but the other flavors do n t balance well . the alcohol continues to be harsh and the yeast taste is a little off .,palate,0.9,1
oz can received as a holiday gift from someone who knows nothing about beer but knows i love it . in the interest of expanding my horizons i chilled it and poured it into a highball glass . its clear pale yellow body sits underneath a finger head of snow white foam . the nose might be new to most presenting apples and pears above a very slight mossiness but it s not much different from phmre . it s the sweetness really in its cloyingness that offends . the flavor profile or lack thereof is singlemindedly sweetness in the form of corn syrup . it is n t quite sickening when it s cold and at oz but i was hard pressed to finish the can especially as it started to warm up . just like melted ice cream . to its credit it hides the alcohol extremely well . it has an impressive head considering the majority of its audience will not see it . the body is slightly sticky but is probably at the optimal point for the style . serves its purpose but not much else .,palate,0.7,1
obtained through trade thanks again mike . . pours dark brown . i want to say that it s clear but i ca n t see through it . maybe it s just brown . no dark brown . small tight head that quickly vanishes leaving a lasting lace . it smells like bnr rum raisin ice cream no question about it i used to make the stuff . the taste follows through a good deal on that . a thick caramel maltiness with that rum raisin taste not far behind . no hops detected . thick aftertaste of a lighter molasses . nice in the mouth creamy smooth nice and thick . it would be hard for me to call this really drinkable the rum raisin flavor is really strong . i mean you d have one you know . so drinkable . well . actually it goes really well with the potato leek soup that i m having right now . i mean yesterday i had the same soup and a very hoppy bitter beer and the beer was just terrible with it . but with this creamy well bland soup the beer is perfect nice and smooth easy to swallow it helps clear the palate a bit before the next bite of soup .,palate,0.9,1
ml bottle batch x . pours a deep red brown with a fizzy off white head that quickly diminishes to a thin collar that leaves some wispy lacing . the aroma is tart sour fruits and musty yeast . some sweet vinous fruits come out as it warms . the flavor is big mouth puckering tart and sour fruits some wood with a musty yeast finish . it s a bit acidic . the mouthfeel is medium bodied with low yet sharp carbonation . overall a pretty one dimensional sour but boy does it do the sour well . this is right up there with la folie for my favorite sour .,palate,0.6,1
note this is a year old bottle . appearance poured with some foamy off white head that dissipated quickly to a ring around the top leaving no lacing . the beer is a cloudy dark reddish brown . smell huge smell . raspberry sour apple sour cherry and a good musty tangy smell . as it warms more spice comes out like cinnamon and clove then a huge honey aroma with brown sugar . taste very sour huge sour apple some maple syrup and a honey flavor that somehow turns green olive . leaves a sour vinegary honey flavor in my mouth . mouthfeel medium body small carbonation sour pucker leaves mouth with a sticky coating . overall bad drinkability ca n t finish my glass . the sourness with sweet wheat flavors and vinegar afterwards is really unappealing . i wish i could have had this when it was fresh i think it would have been much better but i was n t into beer back then . the carbonation is really low which leads to a bad appearance and somewhat flat mouthfeel .,palate,0.7,1
this is a gorgeous looking brew in the glass opaque black with a huge dark mocha colored head having massive longevity . the nose is mmmooooooo . like smoked fresh heavy cream mixed with just ground fresh espresso beans smoked over beechwood simply fabulous . the taste is akin to the nose dark heavily french or italian roasted beans with some dark chocolate nibs thrown in for good measure . very malty and milk like in flavor its an oddity that the mouthfeel is surprisingly quite lithe . thin in the mouth with little body the mouthfeel is totally out of synchronous with the rest of the factors this is unusual statistically speaking . one would expect some additional creaminess and weight in a brew as well endowed as this and i must say it was obvious when i poured it from the can that this would be the case . although a fairly negligible demerit this is nevertheless a well made and enjoyable milk stout that has a bit of a bamberg brewing influence . this my friends is one way to get your vitamin d .,palate,0.3,0
oz can poured into a pint glass . a this beers pours brilliantly clear with a slightly amber golden color . i d guess around a srm of . the head is white and billows like a mass produced lager and fades quickly . not sure the appearance matters much since most people are probably going to drink it from the can . s very faint malt and hop aromas . nothing grabs your attention when you take a whiff . it s pale and bland with hints of floral and citrus northwest hop aromas . t corn . first few sips are strong with a husky corn flavor that fades fast and then you get mild hop flavors . cascade seems to be the most evident hop in the mix . everything fades fast in the aftertaste and leaves you re pallet wondering where the flavor went . m the mouthfeel is pretty thin . it s slightly over carbonated which i think helps the hops a bit but makes the malt flavor a little too harsh . there is nothing hanging around in the aftertaste . d this is a quaff able beer for sure and on the can it s says camp lake bbq mountain hike picnic beach cooler backpack fridge golf course . i do think they hit the mark with this if they want you to buy it for these reasons . this is a lawnmower golf course type beer . ice cold in the can the little malt and hops flavors this does have will be subdued and will make this a thirst quenching between golf shots . overall my impression of this beer is that it s a brew that a macro beer co. would put out to grab a piece of the craft beer segment . it s got good intention but is rather lackluster in my opinion . if you re a hardcore or seasoned craft beer drinker you ll find this comes up short . but this could be a great gateway beer for someone trying to ease into microbrews and being in a can certainly helps that cause .,palate,0.4,0
can purchased at discount liquor . served in a stein . a pours with two plus fingers of creamy off white foam that eventually settles to a cap and leaves behind plenty chunky rings of lacing . body is a transparent golden straw color with tons of visible bubbles adhering to the sides of the glass . s lightly toasted grain honey floral and slightly zesty citrus noble hop character . t taste is more malt forward with sweet doughy bread light toffee and a moderately bitter hop finish . i like it a touch more than the smell but it s not a . . m fairly zesty and zingy carbonation that left me feeling a touch bloated after a third of a glass . medium light body that also has a bit of grain character . d other than the overly bloaty carbonation i ca n t see anything that would be a big inhibitor . wish this was available at the ballpark or something . a better session beer than gossamer in my opinion .,palate,0.6,1
a slightly hazed ruby red in color with a thin bubbly light khaki colored head that fizzles away and creeps down the side of the glass s the nose brings a good amount of belgian yeast hints of spice . dark fruits of cherry and some plum come in with notes of citrus rind at the very back . t the taste is similar to the nose and brings the belgian yeast with some light notes of medicinal phenols the sweet fruits come in towards the back with the cherry and just a touch of citrus accompanied by hints of the alcohol . m this is actually quite smooth and brings a thinner medium body . well carbonated slightly syrupy and wet on the back of the throat d this is an average beer with signs of boozy alcohol and some medicanal phenols that are unnatractive to me .,palate,0.9,1
who has a pink elephant as a pet . pours a cloudy darker brown color with reddish hues when held to the light . a very good foam and retention lasting through the whole tasting . the smell is sweet with malty hints of sugary goodness . more of a malt note then a sugar syrup . there is a touch of belgium yeast aroma but a lighter note then most belgian beers i ve wafted at . a good fruity note that is well represented with some plums and raisin to finish . the taste is similar but not as prominent as the nose . the malt has some good caramel and toffee notes with a touch of toasted blend at then end . not per say bready but a light touch of roasted malts as well . the finish has a good spiciness but not much on the hops or floral notes . the beer really lacks in body . there is a wispy feel that is n t quite water but still lacking overall . carbonation is great . overall this was a good beer but the body creates a void . maybe the elephants were getting into my beer .,palate,0.6,1
served from the tap into a brandy snifter . a light golden color with a cloudy haze . s strong sweet citrusy smell . smelled like a cross between a pale ale and a white wine . t sour flavor similar to a lambic . sweet wine like taste with very little hop presence . m average medium bodied beer o great take on a saison style beer . a hazy golden beer with sweet citrusy smell . had a very unique sour flavor that had hints of white wine and lemongrass .,palate,0.6,1
i must compliment flying fish for ingenuity . i know a lot of brewers are trying to tackle this fusion style of citrus hops and belgian phenols . for me it just never works . the beer pours beautiful the look of a powerfully deceiving tripple with a puffy white head . the aroma starts the fall from grace . the beer smells of plastic . the smell reminds me of being a kid and ripping into the packaging of a brand new action figure . the flavor is a bit better as the taste of both a good belgian tripple and a solid ipa can both be percieved however the flavors compete for dominance instead of blending harmoniously . finally the plastic returns which hides some pineapple and banana flavors that are lying in the background . i think the problem here is that tripple is a big expressinve beer . but there is subtlety to the flavor . with exit the subtle flavors are masked behind a second layer of bold expressiveness . i love the brewery for pushing the envelope and i look forward to buying the next release in the series . with innovation like this flying fish is sure to hit a huge winner sooner than later .,palate,0.8,1
poured from a bottle into a pint glass a black with a crimson glow when it is held up . moderate lacing with a tan head that sticks around for a long time . s roasted malts up front with a nice caramel vanilla smell at the end . t nice bitter coffee flavors with a hint of dark chocolate . while it has good flavor it is n t quite as full flavored as black butte porter . m this is the weakest part of the beer . medium body with a little too much carbonation . d this is a good beer and it is easy to drink . one of the best porters i ve had but after drinking black butte the past week while in vegas this one really ca n t match it . i would pick this up again if i wanted a porter and did n t have access to deschutes .,palate,0.6,1
clear and golden yellow in color with a slightly amber tinge and foamy white head that quickly dissipates . just judging from the bubbles that float up through this beer its plain to see it is going to be carbonated around the same level of a macro lager light lager . leaves behind just a hint of lacing . the nose is similar to a macro lager corn grains and little more . but smelling this brew a few more times and really focusing in on it you can detect some more to it the nose reveals whats to come in the taste in terms of body and maltiness overall i really like the taste of this its subtle but sweet not very strong in any one aspect and quite balanced all in all . i can taste some hops in this for sure and it goes just right with the toasted malt and sweet corn flavors . very carbonated as i had already anticipated but still fairly easy on the tongue and crisp and in the finnish . it is a little bit syrupy feeling though . this beer is a session beer in my book i enjoyed it a lot . it s notably heavier in body than a light beer and about the same compared to a lager only it has some depth that you just do n t get out of the big three and in in other macro lagers . this beer is the only cream ale that i ve had up to now but judging by my impressions from it this is a style for me . i ll definitely be on the lookout for other cream ales to try in the future .,palate,0.8,1
can acquired via trade thanks stig . this really is a gorgeous beer . it s a dark as can be brown without any light passting through . the head is light brown thick persistent and leaves spots lines and spiderwebs of lace down the glass . gorgeous . the course ground coffee beans really shine especially as the beer warms . the coffee is at the center here along with some mild roast character charred chili peppers and a bit of sweetness . the flavor follows similarly with a ton of coffee flavor present forwards and backwards along with a bit of roasted pepper skin strangely enough roasted malt a touch of sweetness and low bitterness . thin to medium bodied with moderate carbonation . a delicious way to start my beer drinking morning .,palate,0.6,1
a pale dirty golden with a typical ab head does n t seem to be much wheat protein . s nose is dominated by coriander and some orange peel a little wheat and raw grains . t same as aroma only grainier alot of coriander too much . mf ultra fizzy and light lacks substance . is this all in my head . no . d not world class but it would have higher drink points if the mf was n t so off putting .,palate,0.3,0
appearence pours into my pilsener glass a wonderful crystal clear light copper with a rich creamy off white head that leaves wonderful lacing . smell the smell is really interesting for a pilsener . the malts are obviously pilsener malts but the hops seem a bit different . they have an incredibly citric smell to them that s quite nice . taste and mouthfeel the taste is really unique for a pils and that makes me happy . it tastes like your taking a bite out of an orange that was sundried and then fresh flower pedals added on top and the soaked in sweet semi dry malts . sound bad . it s not . the mouthfeel is less crisp then i had hoped . drinkability and overall other than the mouthfeel this is a superb pilsener . damn near as good if not better than most pilseners coming out of germany . the citrus taste is odd but a nice and welcome change that will keep you drinking all day . one of the more perfect summer beers .,palate,0.6,1
beer . the cloudy red beverage with the pink foamy head looked more like a strawberry soda with milk . no kidding . decent mouthfeel but strong fruity berry . smell and a very fruity taste that bordered on too sweet and too sour . actually a bit enjoyable in a weird sort of way but definitely not a beer in my mind nor something i d seek out . worth trying . just for the experience .,palate,0.8,1
poured from the nitro can into a pint glass . a appearance is classic guinness . after pouring the cascade effect mesmerizes the drinker and eventually creates a beautiful finger thick light tan head that lasts for what seems like forever . the beer is a dark brown with light coming through at the bottom . s smell seems like guinness with chocolaty and roasted notes coming through . it s a bit lighter than if it came in a different form but it s all still there . creamy milky cocoa aroma . classic . t watery at first glance with little hints of of malt coming though . finishing with a nice roasted character that does n t quite compensate for the watery character in the rest of the palate . so water with a roasted bit at the end . very unlike other forms of guinness but still palatable . f very creamy velvety feeling on the tongue . this is what the nitro can seeks to produce and it hits right on . the body itself however is a bit thin . d this was probably altered a bit to get to can form and although it s drinkable the lack of flavor just makes me crave a guinness from the tap . so maybe it did its job in making me want to drink more guinness but it fails in that the guinness i want to drink is not this form of it .,palate,0.8,1
dark brown close to black with a disappointingly thin head . smelled strongly of roasted malt and dark chocolate . the taste was quite malty and roasted with some bitter chocolate but not as much as i had anticipated . the lack of body really disappointed me . while surprisingly drinkable this beer needs to be heavier to match the taste so more body and more alcohol are needed .,palate,0.4,0
appearance translucent orange a nice off white head of two fingers . shiny crystalline lace as the cap recedes . aroma earthy minty grassy hops . a light twangy caramel to accentuate . taste a short whisper of grain some sharp grapefruit citrus then a bitter wash of hops . still displaying the grapefruit rind with a little amarillo balance late to take the medicinal edge off . ends a little harsh but pretty nice flavor overall . mouthfeel good bit of smoothness even carbonation a sturdy body . drinkability a little rough glad to try it but not something i d generally go for .,palate,0.9,1
appearance gt hazy cloudy mild liveliness no lacing . smell gt apples sweet freshly mowed fields not hoppy at all taste gt surprising . starts lagery sweetens moves to a resiny taste.interesting . i like it . lager hang . mouf gt meh . too carbonated . drinkability gt do n t like the mouthfeel enough to drink it regularly which is a shame because it s really nice in other aspects,palate,0.3,0
a pours a dark black color good sized tan head . good lacing down the glass s coffee sweet bready malts t coffee slight harsh maltiness also slight hint of chocolate m light very thin bodied beer . d drinkability is ok but i probably would n t seek this beer out again .,palate,0.4,0
the beer pours a hazy golden blond with lots of streamers gliding through the beer to feed the head . the beer is topped with a thick creamy white head excellent retention lasting well past the beer coating the glass with tons of sticky lace . aroma is very big with tons of wheat malt and a powerful almost cloying cherry overtone . light yeast aroma . the cherry is reminiscent of cough syrup or the cherry syrup you get at ihop with pancakes . very sweet and extracty with an overly sweet sugary quality . almost too much toeing the line expertly between enough and too sweet . the cherry is powerful enough to work with the malt but not too light so that the beer retains that bland american wheat feel . sweet and candy like with a suggestion of grape kool aid . the flavor starts with a light pale wheat maltiness the syrupy cherry flavor kicking in almost immediately . body is very heavy for a wheat ale almost sticky . big cherry flavor like that of a maraschino cherry not entirely natural . nearly cloying sweetness with a syrupy flavor towards the ned . small bubbled active carbonation providing some spritzy lightness on the tongue . a vague hint of caramel or toastiness way in the back . the beer finishes with a lingering cherry flavor and some wheat malt . some yeast and wheat linger into the finish very smooth and surprisingly pleasant particularly considering how sweet it is . very tasty this is definitely a great gateway beer perfect for those friends with a sweet tooth . smooth and very fruity this is still decent for those with a more refined palate . i can only drink of these . the sweetness gets to be a little too much after a while .,palate,0.9,1
appearance lightly hazy medium brown body with a small dense ivory colored head . smell bright earthy spiced orange peel aroma with a light gentle caramel maltiness . taste light caramel maltiness with a subtle sweetness . soft spiciness throughout . mild clementine hop flavor with a mild earthy bitterness . fairly easy light finish . mouthfeel medium bodied . mild carbonation . very soft mouthfeel . drinkability it s good from the word go .,palate,0.9,1
beautiful looking dark orange copper with a solid and creamy thick head which leaves good lacing . a very attractive brew . smelled of the ever present sn pine along with some mellow hops to balance things out nicely . not overly complex but inviting nonetheless . taste was a small step down from the scent . the pine was there but more in the background . the hops were smooth and not too in your face . i appreciated that . some sweet malt present too . mouthfeel was somewhat on the thin side but still quite acceptable . not a lot of carbonation . this is a good beer but not quite up there with sn s best . as mentioned in an earlier post however it s still a great bang for the buck .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a tulip glass . a pours a crystal clear golden straw wuth a quickly dissipating frothy and soapy white head that leaves only a whispy ring . s not as skunky as i anticipated but still quite corny with slightly sweet malt kiss . just sort of bland wanted more out of this . t mf the taste is a bit skunkier than the nose but still tastes off pretty phenolic and mildly sour with a husky kind of bitterness that scratches the sides of the tongue . i do n t know what to say not much here grassy husky with little to no hop bitterness medium bodied and slightly chewy if a bit overcarbonated . d this beer does not deserve to be the second best selling imported beer in the us . if other breweries had the money to spend the money on adervts they could easily subplant this brewery as one of the most popular in the country . pretty easy to drink and just as easily forgotten .,palate,0.7,1
the pour into my snifter raises a only a thin light tan glass ring that somehow manages to leave some thin lacing . the body is a very hazy ruby amber . the nose seems at first quite musty but is also loaded with alcohol sugar caramel and candied fruits . also very hoppy in a piney way . the taste follows suit in most ways with a fairly pronounced bitterness that is nonetheless balanced by the syrupy candy like malt . the mouth is pretty full with an incredibly smooth carbonation . a pretty good bw and a lot of fun in a bomber .,palate,0.9,1
pored from the nitro can into a glass . the appearance was opaque black with a light creamy head . aroma was mild but dominated by coffee notes from the roasted malts . as compared to the other irish stouts i have had the taste was certainly sweeter . coffee and chocolate notes really stood out from the rest of the beer although they were far more mild that i prefer . the taste of the stout itself is actually too light and make this an extremely light beer . this is contrasted in the creamy mouthfeel . this beer has the same body as heavy cream and it works great . the body compensates for the lighter flavor and greatly improves the overall brew . drinkability is high due to low abv and the mild flavors . overall this is a good irish stout that compares favorably to murphy s although i prefer guiness as it has always been a good standby . definitely worth a try for anyone who enjoys irish stouts and the sweet flavor makes it enjoyable and easy to drink .,palate,0.9,1
enjoyed for a nd time at the wolf public house in ballwin mo . poured from a pint . ounce bottle into a pint glass . wondering how different or similiar this is to the first try . bottled on . grand teton brewing co. is stickered on glass . appearance pour a dark reddish caramel color . two fingers of dark brown head made great amounts of lace on the side . the head almost left a sheet of this dark bubbly lace all across the glass . smell hops hops and more hops . definitely some type of citrus hop involved . not sure if i can grasp much more . possibly a slight bit of malt comes to the nose . taste taste starts with a mild hop and it a bit sweet and then a warmness hits the tongue . almost tastes like a stout at times of the drink . great and an interesting red ale once again . mouthfeel medium bodied ale for sure and had small amount of carbonation . very creamy and left a easy feel on the tongue . great . do n t find this much . i think they call this a perfect ale . drinkability this ale ca n t get any better for myself but i ca n t recommend to newbies . at our pub people ca n t handle themselves with ales over so i have to say its a tough to drink beer . true to style though and i ll have again . hopefully in another form cask nitro tap etc .,palate,1.0,1
poured from bottle into tumbler at degrees . first thing you get from this beer is that skunky funky german pils beer smell . there is something i just ca n t stand about that and it bout ruins a good review . beer was a pretty golden color but had no head at all . no lacing either . beer was kinda sweet tasting at first with a bitter finish . will not purchase again .,palate,0.8,1
was on hiatus from sam smith after their winter welcome last year which i found hideous . however lately ive tried some of their others and are quite good . foiled bottle poured into a pint glass . a jet black with a sandy brown foamy head . s coffee licorice and more so fennel spices . the toasted flavors are terrific but i can do with out that spicy twing . t coffee and chocolate predominantly . some fennel which i would rather not be there but its more through the nose . could really go with some more chocolate malts and less of the licorice . m the thinnest lightest imperial i can remember but the intensity doesnt have to be overpowering . some creaminess when warmed down . d high ratings and easy as hell to drink . for the style one you can have a few of and not feel completely grogged out . not bad and worth the effot .,palate,0.6,1
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 .,palate,0.2,0
on tap at blue palms in hollywood . served in a generic tulip glass . pale lemon mustard body rather murky overall . very large active head at first but as a draft pour it was served with a finger on top that very rapidly recedes to a light dusting of ivory then finally nothing whatsoever . glows beautifully in natural light i.e . not in this dimly lit bar . lemon is first and foremost in the aroma though there is some suggestion of sour apple wheat and maybe iodine . not really getting any brett . notes or anything floral . this tastes almost like a citrus based cider very crisp with a sharp tart palate entry filled out with a lactic flavor leading into a white bread finish . this reminds me very much of the edible stems of bermuda buttercup aka sourgrass or more properly oxalis . very light bodied but carbonation seems too low to me . a refreshing sour beverage which would serve as a nice base for a good quality flavored syrup e.g . monin a fairly successful example of a neglected style .,palate,0.6,1
pours a pale yellow with a small head and a tiny sizzle of a lace . the aroma is of granny apples and citrus . the taste is sweet and sour green apples.some light mild and tiny malts . the feel was light medium carbonation spiced up and crisp.very cider like . notes not bad but to me this was not a beer.it was a carbonated green apple soda.so i suppose it was bad because it is sold as beer still one can have so much worse .,palate,0.4,0
oz bottle into my rochefort glass . dark gold with hints of orange very dark for a belgian style ipa . light white head only about a finger of head quick retention poor lacing . aroma is medium lots of yeast on the front light lemon pepper and some hops on the back . tatse is right on the aroma lots of yeast on the front lemon spices pepper lightly fresh muted hops but they are mostly absent . a little too yeasty and boring for me not an ipa that you can drink a lot of really think of as an ipa . pretty good feel lasting flavor . overall a decent belgian ipa but nothing special . i would n t turn down but not one to seek out .,palate,0.9,1
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 .,palate,0.9,1
a well defined hardy red middle of the road beer . witch flows quiet smoothly from first to last sip . makes it a perfit beer for a really hot day . now with that being said one will notice the earthy over tones . i highly recommend to anyone who likes peramem beer not those who are bud or mgd only types . no boom stick needed to enjoy .,palate,1.0,1
appearance pale crystal clear small head . taste very sweet . like malt liquor . surprisingly it has a bit of body but nothing to brag about . not bad as far as the style goes . the only really unpleasing part was the metallic like taste that tends to hang around for awhile . serving type bottle .,palate,0.4,0
picked up a bottle of this brew and have n t gotten around to it until today . i ve had on tap many times though and this is one tasty brewski . drank from my darkness snifter . appearance pitch black as night with a nice one finger dark tan head that is frothy and thick . not much of a cap remains but a thin collar and a small amount of random lacing remains . smell super hoppy and way hoppier in the nose than i remember . really really fruity smelling with a big grapefruit and orange peel character . much hoppier than previous versions . still nice and chocolaty though with hints of coffee and caramel . way different smelling beer than i m used to . taste well much the same way as the nose the intense hoppiness is in control . pretty damned fruity as a big rush of grapefruit and bubblegum add a big burst of hoppy bitterness . the alcohol is fairly evident and seems even more intense mixed with the hops . the chocolate and coffee that was so evident the first times i had this brew is dominated by the fruitiness . slightly sweet as it can get sort of cloying as a fairly prevalent caramel character lingers on in the finish along with some pine . mouthfeel easily the best part of the beer . super smooth and rich with a silky feel that is second to none . the carbonation is light and honestly this might be the best feeling beer ever to cross these lips . drinkability still a really good beer but not near as tasty as it was when it was just the base beer of bourbon county stout . it s gotten way to hoppy for its own good . not gross darkness hoppy but too hoppy none the less . hopefully they go back to the ways of old before they brew this recipe again .,palate,1.0,1
i guess this goes to show how you can be completely and utterly tricked by a beer . i reviewed this beer in my head before i read the bottle or the website . knowing that i got it in a fall ish trade from muenchenerkindl thanks man i assumed it to be what the picture suggested and what the seasons suggested a maerzen . i shit you not . i was going to talk about how this brew is a little too thick of a maerzen and how it has a little too much fruity melanoidin malt as well as the strange presence of some american hops but very faint and serving to balance out the outrageous sweetness of the brew . . . but this is n t a maerzen . it is a barleywine that can pass as a maerzen . think about that one for a second . this beer is outrageous . too sweet for a maerzen to be sure but it is just on the outside of too sweet and too cloying and too boozy . . . btw i placed this beer at about in my head . . . no way . for a maerzen but perfect for a barleywine . this beer is honestly just outside of the quaffable range . i challenge anyone with a love of germanic beer ey man it feels more germanic than british to me but with an american twist to not finish this beer in minutes . it s a great beer and a great ride . damn i wish they distributed here . this beer is a real winner .,palate,0.7,1
a mahogany in color with a reddish head . great retention . s the bouquet is pungent filled with gingerbread cinnamon and nutmeg . t one of a kind . very reminiscent of gingerbread cookies or gingersnaps . there are hints of ginger cinnamon nutmeg vanilla and earl gray tea . m thin mouthfeel with moderate carbonation . i would have liked something thicker . d another great special ale from anchor . i love tasting these every year to see how they change . worth picking up .,palate,0.6,1
i almost felt a little dirty buying this beer . perfect is written overtop the black silhouette of a poorly rendered cheesecake girl the sort of thing you d expect to come out of a grade design class of hormonally zealous teenage boys . i should know i probably did a few of my own back then . rounding out this beer s appeal to the lowest common denomenator it s also . abv malt liquor in a can for cheap . it pours out a chill hazed corn hue all right for a malt liquor i ca n t say i ve sampled enough of them in almost a decade to know and never bothered to check what they looked like in a glass . the aroma kind of slaps you around for a bit it s not here to get close or intimate it has other work to do . predominantly sour sour grains sour adjuncts . the flavour while cidery sour as well is not truly awful not totally undrinkable but it is n t good either . if you are drinking this stuff intentionally then you are doing it for other reasons that are a ways off from caring what this tastes like . the mouth feel is light with a bit of body actually quite smooth for something of this abv . drinkability . no thanks i m only halfway down the glass and this stuff is breathing down my neck trying to knock me on my ass . overall this is a beer for those who have hit rock bottom and do n t have the foresight or simply do n t care about the impending hangover this stuff wants to drop on you and the drop kicks to your taste buds and liver in the mean time .,palate,0.6,1
a can poured into a goose island tulip pint nearly two fingers fades slow leaving a crater behind deep brown with ruby highlights . s there is a huge hop presence here light toffee and chocolate mix in with citrus hops sweet yet dry . t super hopped up brown ale hoppiness is citric and piney and lingers long after the sip sweet toasted malts lead the with with toffee and light milk chocolate . m light to medium smooth but still missing a little depth here . d this is n t what i was expecting but the hops hit me huge here . it was very good and went down easily i could have more than one . got ta say that i enjoyed the furious much better but this was tasty too .,palate,0.6,1
tried this one at the bloomington micro brew fest . a deep orange red with a good head . s piney citrusy hops maybe some grapefruit as well . t very much a hop bomb although the balance of hops seemed a bit off . the piney flavor overpowered the initial citrus smell . finishes very bitter and dry . m under carbonated which made the mouthfeel off . d i appreciate the need for ultra hopped beers but this one was below my expectations . its finish is so bitter even hop heads like myself can only handle so much . if it had a bit more carbonation the grade may bump up a bit .,palate,0.3,0
presentation standard oz . silk screened brown bomber . funny story on the back about how you might think drinking this beer is committing sin . on the front it says limited early summer release . bogartski while you can . . lots of weird uses of the word k such as produckt of usa komrad and bottle konditioned . . abv . appearance this is jet black and completely opaque . a head struggles to form even with a stout pour . poor retention no lace whatsoever . smell sweet port like lots of dark chocolate coffee dark fruits and alcohol . taste tons of roasted malt . coffee lots of chocolate . sweet and very thick . alcohol very present medium hop bitterness throughout . notes very tasty . even though the alcohol content is very high it surprisingly does n t have the burning solventy alcohol taste but it is very strong in the taste . definitely a slow drinking beer .,palate,1.0,1
this is a vintage it pours with a nice strong tan head . the color is black with no noticeable highlights . aroma is a sweet maltyness with hints of blackstrap molasse and a touch of roastyness . the flavor is clean with a well balanced bitterness and thin to medium sweet maltyness with hints of blackstrap molasses and a touch of smokeyness at the finish . the alcohol is very subdued in the aroma and flavor . this beer is a very good example of a porter and is easy to drink . they say it is aged in oak barrels which mellows the beer . the mouth feel is a medium body that finishes quick with some creamyness . the carbonation is perfect the head leave a beautiful lace on the glass . as it warms the smokeyness comes out more in the flavor also a touch of fruity sweetness in the aroma . if porter is your favorite style this is the beer for you . i think this is a great beer very well made the brewer should be proud of this beer .,palate,0.7,1
appearance pours a golden yellow color with a brilliant head that falls apart quickly . some spots of lace develop during the tasting . smell an awful medicinal smell comes from the glass . some grassy tones are evident . taste grassy light malt base hint of lemon zest and very minimal bitterness . dull and uneventful flavor wise for an american macro style . mouthfeel crisp and a bit dry . light in body . clean aftertaste . drinkability this one just does n t fit the bill for any flavor . not worth a try in my book .,palate,0.8,1
poured from a oz bottle into a tulip glass . a color is a nice bright golden yellow . pours with a decent to inch dense slightly off white head . head slowly dissipates leavieng some decent lacing . s the belgian flavors seem to jump out first then the herbal qualities of the beer kick in . definitely get the rosemary strongly . there are some citrus mainly lemon notes in the smell as well . interesting . t this is strongly herbal on the taste . taste strikes me as far more complex than the smell . getting an interesting blend of green flavors like rosemary and parsely with spicier notes like coriander and pepper . there s still a citrus twist . malts are a little bready . finish is hard to describe but not like a typical beer . pepper and other herbal notes carry on the finish for several minutes . not sure if this quite works for me though . m medium body medium to high carbonation . beer is lively on the tongue crisp and easy to drink . d i found this beer very complex and interesting but at the same time something i likely wo n t get again . it s not bad but the herbal notes are just a little too strong for my liking . and the finish leaves something to be desired .,palate,0.9,1
a standard black very dark mocha head leaves to ring . s deep malt and chocolate . t same as smell . like willy wonka drink . so much chocolate . im augustus gloop m carb a little low a little on the sweet side . d a fine offering from this brewery .,palate,0.6,1
a burgundy reddish brown body deep and translucent body just showing some slight light through it . good . finger initial white to off white head . leaves gorgeous lacing as it dissipates to a thin white ring . floral . s earthy and hoppy also smells of apples granny smith . and perhaps berries . t upfront very sweet and dry with the malts . heavily spiced enhanced by the alcohol which is very present as it warms . bitter finish . pine especially in the finish . m medium to thick not creamy or watery really . warming due to the high alcohol i can see why it s a winter brew . demolishes the palate but in a good way . sticky and resiny as it goes down . long and satisfying warm bitter finish . d low but this is my first barleywine and i m guessing they are all sippers . an excellent drink on a cold night or one one where you just want to relax in front of the tv or listening to some tunes . have to be in the right mood .,palate,0.9,1
pour is a very attractive dark coppery tone with a smallish white ring of carbonation . smell is fruity oakey with definite caramel and chocolate aspects . very enticing . taste starts out with a strong sour hit which then segues into oak in spades . a very woody aspect continues throughout . tons of estery goodness is hitting my tongue all over the place and a lot of sour appleish tone seems to be the final effect . i m also getting the caramel and chocolate from the nose in the actual flavour . very complex but i think the sourness mixed with the oak dominance is a bit over the top and it knocks the flavour down to slightly below average . it s depthy but the depth is n t all that tasty . mouth is medium bodied but with some good tingly action on the back of the tongue so also good . drinkability is suffering a bit the flavour is again a little harsh and it makes this a harder beer to drink . particularly toward the end the flavour can really start to become harsh and hard to drink . overall another interesting artisan beer from jolly pumpkin . as i said above i think the flavour is unique and depthy but too abrasive . that said i like it when breweries try to nudge up against the line that is established norms and i applaud this beer on those terms though i personally feel that they were off the mark on this one .,palate,0.8,1
pours an average white head which doesnt last very long . the aroma is very sweet and is about the only thing that i would say this beer has going for it . color is a light orange almost between a light and amber color . the texture is smooth and goes down easy . however the flavor is less than i had expected . it doesnt quite taste like a good wheat beer or a good fruit beer . i think you might be able to recreate the flavor with bud light and some amaretto .,palate,0.7,1
this is another beer in my series of trying adjunct lagers . poured into a nonic at degrees . appearance a two finger white foamy bubbly head that has some retention . the color of the beer is a medium amber with copper hues . the clarity of the beer is clear to brilliant . there is a lot of carbonation in the beer its typically for this style . the head is leaving lacing on the glass . nose a mild corn and malt aroma . there is a subtle apple note and a light corn sweetness . in the background of the beer there are light floral and lemon hints . taste a subtle corn rice flavor . there is some cloying malt amongst the corn rice flavor . there are notes of apples floral lemon and corn sweetness . the mouthfeel of the beer is slightly flat with some astringent dryness . overall the body of the beer is light and so is the finish . surprisingly this adjunct lager fits its style really well therefore its going to get a decent rating . the flavors are n t bad and its easily drinkable .,palate,0.4,0
pours a slightly hazy dark orange amber color with a full finger light tan head that resists fading . some lacing observed . the smell at first pour is intensely fresh hopped piny aroma with very sweet fruity tones settles out significantly afterwards . on the lighter side body wise the mouth feel is immediately conditioned by a well carbonated piny hop sensation . the flavor matches the nose grapefruit hop bitterness and nicely balanced sweet and creamy malt . a fairly significant lingering grapefruit aftertaste . drinkability one of the hoppier interpretations of the style welcomed . a very good drinker . recommended .,palate,0.6,1
appearance pours a hazy golden amber color with a very thin head that dissipates instantly . has spotted lacing . smell not very appealing. smells very bitter with citrus lemon zest and yeast . at first it reminded me of vomit but after a few intakes it changes . taste citrus wheat and clove . kind of a watery beer . has a bitter aftertaste with a small alcohol bite . mouthfeel medium bodied with light carbonation . overall i was a little grossed out by the smell but it tastes better than it smells. lol . it s still not that good of a beer in my opinion .,palate,0.8,1
oz into atlas mason jar . a does n t look too bad as it pour a drak brown except theres a serous lack of head . s an off caramelly smell and a sour rum smell . t nicht so gut . a sour bitter caramel . maybe i got an old bottle or a bad batch . m not terrible . d i dumped it . maybe next time i m up in michigan papa .,palate,0.7,1
a big thanks goes to theghost for this one . this beer pours a dark syrupy black . i have had plenty of big stouts such as bell s expedition founders kbs and the abyss but this one takes the cake on impenetrable darkness . the smell is huge coffee and alcohol . the taste is hoppy with chocolate and coffee flavors and has some interesting citrus notes . the mouthfeel has a full body creamy but rough at the same time due to the over the top abv . drinkability is obviously limited by the abv . i rated drinkability a because nobody in their right mind would drink any more after a bottle of this and this is really one that should be split with a friend . overall this is certainly worth a try and probably something that should be reserved for a special occasion . another ba described this beer as dry with sharp edges and i would agree with these statements . weather or not this beer will improve with aging i will never know because i only have one bottle . i highly reccomend that you let this one warm up a bit before drinking i thought the alcohol would be too upfront when warmed but waiting a while longer will really improve your overall experience of this beer .,palate,1.0,1
pours a very dark brown color not quite black but very dark it s very hard to tell the difference once it s in a glass but as you pour the color is easier to judge . the head is incredibly big i mean inches or so and very fluffy cavernous rocky kindof a tan color . it moves around collapses a bit really looks nice . the smell has a bit of easters kind of some dark fruits plums cherries etc maybe a tiny bit of tartness . then there s a nice chocolatey smell mixed in with a tiny bit of grassiness . overall though the smell kind of lacks the depth that the taste has but the smell is still pretty good . when i taste it i first get this creamy chocolate syrup kind of taste . really nice but that sort of fades back into a kind of deep leafy earthy tobacco flavor . there a nice caramelly flavor like cola but it s missing some roastiness . i m pretty sure there s something other than malted barley in here just from the taste . there are so many different bready grainy flavors in here though it kind of lacks a bready density . the cocoa returns in the finish . the body i think meets my expectation but i wish it were fuller . the carbonation is a little prickly too and the rush of bubbles makes the slightly thin body a bit more obvious . still i think it fits the style to some degree . this is an enjoyable beer lots of depth but nothing offensive . the carbonation slowed me down a bit but i enjoyed drinking it . i think the abv here might slow me down in a bit but at this point everything is going smoothly . definitely a nice belgian dark a bit more body would really make this impressive .,palate,0.6,1
starting with a light thin pour the immediate impression you get from this beer comes from one of its biggest highlights the carbonation . a solid one finger head quickly froths up fluffy as a cupcake with an intense column of fizz bubbling underneath . the smell s a telltale lightly sweet scent of yeast with just a hint of berry bitter tangy spice and citrus zest . taking a drink it s tart almost like a green apple . this is quickly followed by the smooth wheat finishing with the citric hit of lemon lime . not being a fan of sweet beers myself this one tackles the idea with a tartness that can stand for bitterness . it has the quality of a fruity beer particularly the light refreshing factor but it s not at all syrupy or sucrotic . the big star here though is still the carbonation for me . it almost feels like a shandy all on its own . with high acidity and a consistently tingly mouthfeel this is a great summer brew as well as a good spacer for those long sessions . overall if it wasnt for the yeasty tartness id barely call it a weizen . i agree with those im finding that call it a wit and more on the belgian side at that . good for those that want a summer lawnmower beer but dont want to abandon the sour notes of bigger beers .,palate,1.0,1
extremely dark no light come through it at all . dense tan head and generous lace rings . roasted aroma with hints of coffee chocalate caramel and vanilla . wow . very smooth and creamy . rich malt taste along and finishes with a coffee flavor . excellent mouthfeel and not too heavy . more drinkable then some other stouts . a solid brew .,palate,1.0,1
the appearance is hazy white gold with a typical head for the style . the aroma is somewhat sour with coriander citrus yeast wheat and grass . the taste is a muddled mess it s like a cross between a farmhouse ale and a belgian white and i do n t like it . the palate is smooth and the best part . overall it s bad .,palate,0.7,1
picked up a six pack of oz brown bottles in troy ny . poured into a pint glass swirled the bottom and poured the remainder . a pours a clear golden with spotty suspended yeast and a ghost white head that reduces to a full sheet of microscopic bubbles . the body is n t as cloudy as expected but it has the other elements such as the orange hue and the big fluffy head . s t clove orange and sweet doughy malt in the aroma . exactly as expected . taste starts out with sweet malt notes cloves show up in the middle but the spice profile really does n t take hold until after swallowing . the spices consist of orange wheat sourness and a tiny bit of citrus bitterness . m d the brew is a tiny bit watery the doughy character is a tiny bit too small and so the mouthfeel is n t as full as i d expect . drinkability is excellent the brew has a great spice profile that makes it very refreshing . overall a solid brew from saranac .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a bottle into a tulip . a pours a deep redish brown approaching black with a thin one finger mocha colored head that fizzes out litterally pretty quickly . s cherries chocolate and coffee . also a clear breadiness following it all up . very nice on the nose . t mocha is the first thing i notice followed by a sweetness before fading a little to the bitter side . the breadiness on the nose is multiplied here and it provided a nice effect for the beer . m surprisingly its a bit thin and lacks carbonation . other than that it is pretty good . d good . i d love to be able to get this beer locally . many thanks to ba jeffkrenner for the surprise package o beer .,palate,0.6,1
coppery ruby brown with a tan head . the nose has a very nice spicy hoppiness with a citrusy pineyness . it s also got a little bit of a malt character in there with some caramel and maybe some hints of dark fruit in there . mellow but complex and interesting . the taste with a buttery but un diacetyl like caramel with hints of brown sugar melding into fruitiness that includes some berry flavors as well as some pear the hops wash in after that weith a citrusy faintly spicy pine and accompanying bitterness . a well balanced dipa to be sure . almost more like an american barleywine . the mouthfeel is pleasantly full with smooth delicate carbonation . excellent in the mouth . i would have sooner guessed this came out of the tap than an aluminum can . good drinkability and i got ta say the least in your face double ipa i ve ever had . do n t let that give you the wrong idea though it s still loaded with hops and very good .,palate,1.0,1
i actually used to live in the ashland that this beer is named for and where it s brewed so i felt obliged to give it a shot . poured from the can into a pint glass . appearance for an amber the color seems off as it is just a pretty plain coppery color with a nice clear body i guess i would expect at least some ruby esque highlights in there if not a strong amber body . light carbonation one finger slightly off white head that fades to a nice thick skim and very sparse lacing that s very thin . smell mild rassy smelling hoppy aroma with some lightly toasted malts something seems amiss in the nose though and it s got a bit of rotted vegetative scent that reminds me of cabbage . not a good start but there have been other times where i ve smelled something similar in ambers and have n t been let down by the flavor so i m optimistic . taste mostly getting the toasty malts and some of the mildly bitter hop presence but not much else overall it s very mild . not bad but i have definitely had much more flavorful ambers that rate much higher than this . mouthfeel body is thin and water and a little flat finsih is wet and is like drinking malt flavored water . drinkability overall it s not hard to drink but there s not much reason to do so . the flavors are mild and meek the body is super watery and does n t offer much so i do n t feel i will be drinking this again .,palate,0.4,0
very common macro but if your buying from anywhere that only sells your common macros this ones not a bad choice . the appearance is definitely this beers strong point an inviting dark amber with a thick white head which dissipated rather quickly . smell of roasted malts but nothing special . the taste is very distant more malt very little hop to speak of . finish is slightly bitter but not that great hoppy bitterness . feels very watery not overly carbonated but bubbles hard in your stomach not letting you drink too many of these .,palate,0.4,0
poured from the oz bottle into a pint glass . body is a deep rich dark brown that approaches black with a thin wispy dark brown head that just barely floats on the surface . rich heavy aroma of dark roasted malt ai a bit of smoked malt mocha burnt coffee and a hint of dark fruit . palate is huge and rich tons of roasted dark malt coffee and a light burst of sharply bitter hops with some smoky notes that become more prevalent as the beer warms up . the significant alcohol presence makes for a warming finish . mouthfeel is just perfect thick rich and creamy with a slightly oily sheen that coats the mouth and throat . an excellent complex slow drinking beer that seems to have come out of left field . i hope shelton bros. starts bringing in other offerings from this brewery this one is superb .,palate,1.0,1
on tap at beachwood bbq a pours brown with a very light white head leaves excellent belgian lace . s strong malty notes fig and molasses a classic dark belgian nose . t classic dubbel flavours it reminded me a lot of st. bernardus prior . fermented candi sugar raisins sweet dark fruit a bit of cherry . m a bit of a letdown very light body a lot like the carbonation was sucked out of it . relatively light bodied smooth off dry finish . d a nice drinking dubbel a little lacking in the great complexity i like in this style but all around a solid production . i d recommend checking this one out .,palate,0.4,0
dark black with deep violet highlights the head is one finger and slims down to a small spotty russet lace . smells like dark chocolate mint brownies and hershey s cocoa powder . sweet and bitter this really tastes like a dutch chocolate flavored drink . hints of vanilla and roasted barley . silky and smooth . i do n t know why this is n t under vegetable fruit beer unless thee is no real chocolate in here . still as far as flavored beers go not too bad .,palate,0.9,1
on nitro at blind tiger in the village . pours a creamy opaque black with thick nitro y white head . tons of tan lace on the pint glass . roasted malts and lactose in the nose . all the great flavor of the bottled lhms here but perfectly creamy and full in texture . this only further reinforces my belief that nearly every big beer should be served nitro .,palate,1.0,1
ml best before . . . according to the label this beer won a gold medal in and two in . maybe it s the czech version of pbr . pours clear as the pint glass it s in with a golden straw hue . some small bubbles drift toward the top joining a head that dropped from an initially impressive two fingers to a reasonable millimeter or so with complete coverage . smell is sugary grain and grassy hops . hops are pungent and slightly spicy . the bottle claims that the ingredients are drinking water from own well moravian malt zhateski hops hops extract . never heard of zhateski hops . taste is musty with hops that are much more grassy than bitter . the malt packs a definite off note that is tough to place . starts out decently but then the taste drops off toward the end . there is little interaction between the malt and hops which is at least nice as the spiciness of the hops is unadulterated . this beer is aggressively carbonated which is fine for this taste profile . much belching didst ensue during the consumption of this beer . i m not sure i d go out of my way to drink this and ml was plenty . not very nuanced and the malt is subpar but a small bonus for not sacrificing taste as a light beer .,palate,0.8,1
my best experience with guinness was recently when i got the first pour from a fresh keg . this may color my review but i ve always enjoyed this beer . the pint was very dark with a thick ultra creamy head excellent retention . the taste is unusually good for a run of the mill brew with a stout malty coffee flavor with a sweet caramel finish . the mouth feel was what was remarkable to me very thick and creamy i would liken it to a stout milkshake really satisfying and enjoyable to drink .,palate,1.0,1
purchased at market cross pub in carlisle pa . the bottle kind of got my hopes up to the the idea that i would enjoy this beer . it has a huge elephant on the label and it just looked enticing . a a dull rusty golden color s nothing to fancy just malty t it reminds me of old milwaukee for some reason . i wasnt impressed and its ok but it just has a bitter tangy aftertaste . d i doubt i will have another one of these in my time . it was ok to try .,palate,0.4,0
pickd up kahn s in indianapolis while visiting my girlfriends mother . pours that good ol black with a deep brown head that leaves quickly but leaves a cool coating of bubbles on the glass after each sip . the aroma makes me think of blackened oats . with some burnt grapes and currents in the middle . with soe creamed coffee and a dash of alcohol . the taste starts with some coffee and oats up front . lots of blackened fruits . maybe even chocolate covered black cherries . dark chocolate that would explain he bitterness with a little softened black licorice . the palate is pretty dark yet warm and inviting mixed with some sweet bitterness .,palate,1.0,1
pitch black and oozing from the bottle this stout develops an inch of foamy mocha head that lasts a couple of minutes but leaves a nice sticky layer along the edges of the glass all of the way down . smells are definitely chocolate and roasted malt with a small amount of caramel coming through but just barely . i find the scent slightly underdeveloped or lacking in presence . the main taste here is dark chocolate and milk chocolate a wonderful balance of bitter and sweet . more sweetness comes from the smoky roasted malt and more bitterness from hints of coffee beans . sort of an oak taste overall i would n t be surprised if this sat in barrels of oak before heading to the bottler . great feeling as you drink it very creamy at first but nothing syrupy that sticks with you after the swallow . being medium bodied and not incredibly aggressive would make this a highly drinkable beer sort of high in alcohol content but you d never notice and that could be a problem if you re drinking a few .,palate,1.0,1
nogne imperial stout appearance dark dark black with rich brown edges that glow when held up to a light . chestnutty brown layer of sparkly foam or so of finely bubbled head . smell fills my nose with a light coffee bean aroma mixed heavily with a roasty dark chocolate . hints of almond and toasted walnuts . reminds me of my mom s dark chocolate and caramel turtle cake . taste bitter . creamy vanilla nutty combo . bold roasty walnutty flavor smothered in the riches cacao beans . taste matches the cake mentioned above . a bit strong on the alcohol taste for me . very bitter aftertaste that sticks for quite a while . mouthfeel smooth tingly bubbles . thick and rich . velvety from first taste to swallow . drinkability a bit too bold for my taste buds . such a strong flavor combination mixed with intense alcohol makes me glad my boyfriend only poured me a small glass .,palate,0.9,1
bottle poured into a pint glass . this beer pours a nice looking very light amber caramel color . the head and lacing are disappointing though . a finger s worth of head comes and goes quickly and the lacing is minimal . pretty tame in the nose . a sweet and yeasty baking bread smell with just hint of hops . slightly more interesting in the mouth than nose . sweet bready malt with a kiss of hop bitterness not a lot of complexity . creamy mouthfeel with moderate carbonation . slightly odd quality in the aftertaste overall impression definitely my least favorite widmer beer . boring but easy drinking .,palate,0.8,1
pint . oz bottle poured into duvel tulip . appearance huge fluffy white head a bit out of control even with careful pour which dissipates slow and steady leaving minimal lacing streak or two . the beer is an opaque yellow orange looks a bit like orange juice . smell mild citrus mainly orange and grapefruit lots of banana with a hint of clove . very bright inviting smell . characteristic wheat beer smell as well . taste there s a small taste of orange and grapefruit up front then like the smell a big hit of banana . the aftertaste is fruity and settles into banana bread which lasts a long time . not enormously complex but delicious after the light citrus up front the banana bread is strong and satisfying . mouthfeel so smooth and creamy . it starts off so smooth it s almost juicy then the carbonation hits . very refreshing . drinkability very hard to believe this is . abv though its effects creep up at the end drinks more like it s . i could easily throw back several of these especially outdoors on a hot day . perfect summer beer . this is the first beer i ve tried of ayinger s besides their amazing doppelbock . i can see why this brewery is so celebrated if you ll pardon the bad pun .,palate,1.0,1
straight pour from oz bottle pry off to cigar city snifter freshness date of april de printed in white near the bottom of the label . appearance . one finger head settling down to a thin almost opaque dark tan skim which eventually gives way to the body complemented by a ring on the edge of the glass . body is black black black but with reddish brown highlights at the edges ultimately showing a clear body . very little lacing to speak of . smell . straight up molasses . slightly bitter herbal character underneath reminding you this is a beer with roasty malts and probably old world hops . taste . dark stone fruit mixed with a moderate black coffee note and a pretty strong underlying sweetnesslike prunes stewed in molasses if that were a thing . some grassy herbal hops mix with blackened barley to make that coffee like flavor . the hops come out more in the long slightly grassy finish that leaves an airiness in your mouth like youre eating dark dark chocolate cakethat might be the alcohol which is noticeable but not unpleasant . a little sweet and a little fruity for my preferences but the taste is very nice . mouthfeel . starts off seeming plain with relatively low carb but then you let it cascade over your tongue and it becomes airy heavy cream mixed with little pinpoints of prickly carbonationunreal . medium heavy body and oily . what a great mouthfeel . overall . this is a really enjoyable ris its not perfect in some ways but ultimately its very tasty and worth picking up in the season . i could see the barrel aged versions of this being rather nice id love to see this in rye barrels to had some spice or a peaty scotch to add some other dimension of depth . quite good but not excellent id recommend it but its not going into my list of most memorable beers .,palate,1.0,1
really big fan of this beer . everything a stout ought to be plus a little extra . i can see where this might get a tad sweet for some people though . very dark semi thick black . small sandy head that stays for the entire glass . leaves really good thick rings of lace . smells roasty and dark slight sweet chocolate notes . this beer is pretty damn tasty . full of richness dark roasted malt sweet chocolate and coffee notes . super smooth on the palate but not for lack of carbonation . full bodied but the lactose keeps it smooth enough to prevent it from becoming chewy . solid brew from left hand and probably their best year round offering .,palate,1.0,1
a forms a short lived white head when poured aggressively into the glass . color is hay golden . s very light malt and grains low german type hops slight vegetable odor m carbonation is medium and the body is a heavy light t light bready malt and a gentle hop bitterness slight spiciness finishes watery and slightly slick d not bad tasting and pretty easy to put down a few,palate,0.8,1
oz . brown long neck bottle with a best if consumed before date marked freshness date on the back label . appearance hazy dusty golden colour thin lacing has a decent retention . smell soft husky grain with a powdery yeast some sweetness from the malt and soft floral notes from the hops show up in the aroma . taste mouthfeel smoothness is impeccable within the moderate body big doughy biscuity malt flavour is the showcase of this brew . touch of yeast throughout . hops give a juicy wet kiss of mild citrus flower water and a mild sting of bitterness . finishes a bit dry with a biscuity grain and floral hop in tow . notes they stated this is a session brew they were right . minus the extra yeast flavour this is a good brew and something i d drink all night .,palate,1.0,1
i had not realized that this was a beer when i drank it . a light gold body with no head or lacing to show for it . s nonexistent . maybe slightly malty . there was nothing really noticeable . t the taste reminded me of seltzer water . i know that is harsh but it is the best i can describe it . no malts hops nothing . m if it tastes like seltzer water it feels like seltzer water . very thin mouthfeel that was watery and nothing of real character . d while being very close to its full caloried brethren it is a pretty drinkable beer . but despite its easy going nature i did not really like the beer as a whole .,palate,0.2,0
appearance amber gold color with a golden white head . smell syrupy sweet with subdued hops . taste thinned out toffee flavors with a mild smokiness and low bitterness . it is had to pin down the flavors in this brew . it is like a beer without its backbone . mouthfeel light with a strange effervescent quality drinkability interestingly different but not something i will seek out again .,palate,0.4,0
double ipa brewed with lemon and orange zest . . for a pack . thin layer of yeast in the bottom of the bottle . pours out to a cloudy burnt orange forming a decent sized poofy light yellow head with good retention and nice sheets of lace . the carbonation is mild to moderate . the aroma is of grapefruit and mango from the hops with more mango when swirled . not picking up any lemon or orange . the mouthfeel is rich without being syrupy with a medium dense body . the taste opens up all too briefly with the mango then is replaced by a huge grapefruit pith bitterness . way too bitter for my taste as it burns all the way through the finish and you are left with an extremely bitter aftertaste . very high alpha s here . youch . any subtleties of malt and hops are lost in this brew . of a bottle is enough for me . i wo n t be buying this again . i do n t think i could even give this one away . one of the worst if not the worst double ipa i ve ever had . i love ya joe but i ca n t drink this one . sorry .,palate,0.6,1
it looks like albino guiness sort of a copper with highlights and a very creamy head . the smell is chocolate and sugar and its like ireland drifted over ran into belgium . the taste is like cocoa with a slight hop note . kind of lacking actually . the mouthfeel lacks more . cream cream cream . and flat . it s too flat to be drinkable but the nice flavor is the saving grace .,palate,0.4,0
this poured a hazy reddish brown with unbelievable amounts of head even with a slow careful pour there was twice as much head as beer . it smelled like rich and sweet caramel cotton candy and some floral hops . it tasted super sweet as well with dominant caramel malt flavors and a bit of honey and floral hops . it was fairly thick with so much carbonation that you could barely drink it and had an aftertaste that was obscured by lingering carbonation . overall this was a crazy beer . i feel like it would have been good if they totally removed the carbonation which would also solve the ridiculous head problem and added a lot more hops to give the flavor some balance . afterall this is supposed to be an extra special bitter not extra carbonated sweet .,palate,0.3,0
thanks to forgetfu for this one . pours with more viscosity than i ve ever seen on a beer . almost no head but what does turn up is super dark brown . the body is opaque black and thick . nose is all about molasses and blackstrap rum . stewed figs and dates motor oil comes to mind black chocolate and something close to black licorice and coffee extract . palate is super thick and cloying . chock full o coffee flavors thick like molasses raisins dates plums demerara sugar rum soaked oak and leather leather leather . long long finish . notes this bad boy is super thick sweet and cloying . would like a little more carbonation though . mouthfeel suffers because of the lack of bubbles . i like it but it s a big f ing beer . ffo dark lord bcbs d.o.r.i.s. etc .,palate,0.6,1
pours from the bomber to a dark black color with medium thick tan head that lingers well and leaves okay lacing . aroma is a sweet blend of malt choclate toffee and roasted nuts with just a hint of hops . the only downside of this beer was the mouthfeel which was fairly flat and watery probably due in part to the low abv . the taste kicked back in with the same malty flavors found in the nose . this all rounded off to a nice pleasant finish . not a bad beer at all .,palate,0.6,1
behemoth blonde barleywine bottle courtesy of cresant thanks again . yellow wax cresant marked the bottle i am assuming that is when it was purchased . beer pours a clear and bright amber color with a decent white head on top . aromas are very boozy . oak whiskey like bright unsweetened fruits and some nutty spices . beer has kind of a a syrup like taste sweet nutty and with some oak and booze like flavors . this strikes me as being closer to a british style barley wine than an american version . not a whole lot of hops here just a bit of a mineral bitterness on the crisp and alcohol biting finish . mouthfeel is wonderful . very thick full coats the mouth wonderfully . drinkability is surprisingly pretty good for such a high abv beer . easy to sip and pretty tasty . not my favorite beer from this style . but it is solid and well made . with that said i would definitely balk at the price tag if i ever saw this in a store . bigfoot and old guardian are just as good if not better imho and cost much less .,palate,1.0,1
a malty mouthful without much carbonation . hops are interesting and richly aromatic . resiny flavors fill the mouth but do n t obscure the big malt . i would swear it has cumin in it but in any case a pleasant spiciness . brewer says it has cascade hops with some northern brewer as well . definitely a better balance than a lot of pale ales . amber color in the pint glass with a little less lacing than most bottled beers . the blue heron seems to have a style of plenty of malt . this one is quite drinkable with an interesting mix of flavors that rise out of the basic malty sweetness .,palate,0.6,1
vintage bottled on total bottles pours an almost opaque dark crimson brown with a inch light tan head that fades to a film on the top of the beer . small spots of lace slide back down into the beer on the drink down . smells of red wine vinegar oak and funk must . taste is exactly the same with the red wine balsalmic vinegar oak wood and funk must . the oak flavors are very noticeable on the aftertaste . there is a sour and acidic twang that lingers on the tongue after each sip . mouthfeel is pretty flat which makes this beer a bit of a chore to drink . the sourness level would be better with more carbonation present . overall this is a good beer with nice oak notes in the taste but the carbonation issue leaves something to be desired .,palate,0.6,1
poured a cloudy pale golden color . very light aroma not much there . taste was pretty weak . the head was dense and creamy white . i did not get any of the sour notes i expect with wheat beers . this beer was n t bad just not what i expected . probably would be a good summer sipper although i think there are many better choices out there .,palate,0.4,0
it s a beautiful thing seeing this beer fill a pint glass . blackish brown with a considerable tan head that has staying power . lacing left the whole way down . smells of cocoa and coffee . chocolate and roasted malts dance in the nose of this . taste follows suit . rich rich malts . sweet and wonderful . mouthfeel knocks this thing out of the park . the nitro infusion is remarkable . if my taste buds were scorched off i might mistake this for chocolate milk . so amazing . overall i love this beer . so drinkable and so enjoyable . best served on a cold evening with good friends .,palate,1.0,1
on tap upstairs at the brewpub . a bit cloudy looking brew unfiltered . medium amber brew . has a full fresh aroma layers of hop goodness keeps me pulling breaths through my nasal passage . great tasty almost chewy beer . there is a thickness that is excellently drinkable here . i wanted to order my second before i finished the first . for being a hefty brew this beer is so easy to drink i would suggest this to anyone ipa drinker or not . i love hops espeacially when they stand out to be noticed . this beer is n t a huge hoppy ipa but this beer finds the perfect hop over malt balance . if your able to get this brew do yourself a favor and indulge .,palate,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 .,palate,0.6,1
pours a deep copper color with a massive head that fizzes away quickly too a half inch white lace . the minute i poured it i could smell the booze . smells more like a fine wine then a beer . some dates dark fruits and malts and hints of caramel . extreme balance and smoothness in this beer its quite good . big full body with a champaign like fizzyness . slightly phenolic finish with a tart like readiness up front if that makes any sense at all lots of spice and complexity . coriander and clove and banana bread flavors are present as well . there s more than this but there s no way i could list them all . they re all so well blended together into a beautiful sip of beer . finishes smooth dry and clean with a slight alcohol warmth . im impressed .,palate,1.0,1
that corn smell seems enhanced when in the can . i thought this was a beer not a vegetable stand . canadian poured this fizzy yellow colour with no head . very carbonated . must be an attempt to keep this fresh . smelled of corn barley and no hops . tasted of corn little barley no hops . overcarbonated mouthfeel . sort of a fizzy soda . drinkable when the weather is hot your sweating like a ferret at a sausage factory and you need something cold .,palate,0.3,0
reddish copper with a thin creamy head and a celebratory little bubble show going on . smells of biscuits caramel and roses . my mouth watered as i wrote that . taste is sharp and spicy up front then mellows to a warm malt . the end stays a bit sharp just a hint metallic . the mouthfeel is soft and tingly just like i like my women . the drinkability is very good the dry notes make me want more .,palate,0.9,1
light reddish brown elixir with good clarity and no lasting head . light whiffs of fruit sweetness and sprinkles of hop . medium malted body hits first . tangled with bitering english ivy herbal and growing in bitterness . morning glory floral impressions lightly stroke the afterglow . a silky body delightful balance medium texture and bit o bite . good drinking all around i say . very bad stoned .,palate,1.0,1
the black butte poured an opaque dark black . it had a light brown head that went to a smoky film and collar that left some lacing . its aroma was coffee chocolate figs and some sweet malt . the flavor was coffee figs chocolate and some sweetness with a slight bitter coffee like finish . it was medium bodied and had a sticky mouthfeel . overall i thought this was an excellent porter . it kind of reminded me of great divide s hibernation ale .,palate,0.7,1
bottle shared with alex and chris after warming up with a gin tasting at wlv liquors . a pours black tan head some whisps and bubbles remain after the initial pour . s huge whiskey note right up front in your face followed by some oak slight chocolate and a touch of coffee expresso . it s really hard to notice much else besides the whiskey . woah . t it s like drinking a shot of whiskey with a touch of stout in there . hot damn literally . lots of smooth whiskey toasty oak some chocolate . huge alcohol bite and harsh oaky bitter finish that stays with you long after you swallow . m full bodied rich and thick low carbonation . motor oil . d this is a monster of a beer . tons of hot whiskey oak more whiskey . i finished my share and did n t want anymore . a little too boozy and the finish punished my taste buds . not a huge fan but not terrible by any means .,palate,0.9,1
crystal clear amber color with a nice finger eggshell colored frothy head . nice retention and lacing . nice nose with light pine caramel candy sweet malt and sweet citrus . flavor is good with pretty good balance . good caramel candy malt character up front balancing light pine and citrus hop character . mild pine resin finish . light medium bodied with crisp high carb . overall a nice everyday ipa . not mind blowing by any means but the fact that it s readily available and easy to drink and is a mix of west and east coast styles makes it a great ipa that appeals to alot of people .,palate,0.6,1
woserz . not sure how to rate this according to category . rather than the traditional a s m t d i ll ramble . tired it on a lark since i do n t like the phenols of traditional weiss . aroma was without any phenols and was of fresh wheat go figure very pleasing . orangish brown hue fairly clear but certainly not filtered . no clovey phenols in the taste either and really rather plesaant wheat taste . not at all bitter and finishes a little on the sweet side consistent with the thick body . not at all a traditional weiss . not even close to schneider brooklyn s dang fine collaboration . but it is its own fine work of art .,palate,1.0,1
appearance poures to a nice amber color with great head retention . smell there is a roasty aroma and maltiness taste has a malty roasted flavor like its smell but it also has a very subtle sweet aftertaste . mouthfeel coarse and well carbonated . overall this is my nd favorite beer that gb makes . the first is still the swarz .,palate,0.6,1
this must be a lakefront work in progress that needs more refining . pours reddish amber copper with moderate head and appropriate carbonation . both the aroma and taste are off for an oktoberfest both vinegar sweet apple notes dominate rather than the caramel or biscuity aroma and that should be present . i was disappointed by this beer from a brewery that usually produces excellent beers .,palate,0.7,1
bottle . pours a slightly cloudy orange color with a medium white head . excellent aroma of hops and citrus especially grapefruit . mouthfeel is n t that great as it feels heavily carbonated . flavor is very nice . strong alcohol presence with grapefruit as the dominant citrus flavor to it . another really good offering from arcadia .,palate,0.7,1
appearance has a light copper color leaving thin to nill head and lace . smell of spice light corriander malt and hops . taste not really following the style of a belgian but does have light spice fruitiness and a faint yeast background . mouthfeel is medium light with good carbonation . overall not a bad beer it just does n t squarely follow the style .,palate,0.8,1
on cask at the flying saucer in ft. worth . this is a awesome ipa . showed up with a big fluffy white head and coated the glass completely as i drank . solid ipa characteristics throughout . citrus and hops . i ve never had a cask beer before but i felt the beer was a little too flat and a little too warm for me to give it an outstanding mouthfeel rating . however i really enjoyed it and will enjoy more in the future .,palate,0.6,1
not impressed with this one at all . first of all this poured crystal clear with no yeast and very little head its a wheat beer no head . . had some fruity and clove flavors but was covered up due way too many hops for the style not to mention that it was bitter . i barely finished it . other reviewers liked this beer and seemed to have a much different experience than i did which leaves me to believe that they have consistency problems or maybe they use different formulas for each location . btw this one was sampled at the brewpub near the fleet center .,palate,0.6,1
sometimes simple is better . light golden with a sizable froth of white . aromas are super fruity and the taste follows suit . stone fruit bouquet very sweet a light bitterness at the back . the mouthfeel is crisp and refreshing . simple but good . i d definitely reach for this one again .,palate,1.0,1
a i loved the appearance . it was poured from the bottle into a schneider weisse l hefeweizen glass . very cloudy and a nice golden orange glow with a white frothy head that quickly dissipated . this is organic and unfiltered and it showed . it gave the look of a thick refreshing hefeweizen . unfortunately for me this category gets the highest rating . s light and along the lines of a crisp citrus soap t i think a lot of people have reviewed this with the ideal banana clove in mind . that s fine but i do n t think it completely ruins this beer because it does n t punch you in the face with those classic notes . it tastes good light citrus with just a hint of spice . no over the top b c here . the taste was all right the problem i had was that it just was too light of taste . i really like a strong flavor from my beer . or food for that matter m watery . with the cloudy opaque look of this stuff i was expecting and hoping for a little creamier or more substantial mouthfeel . i did n t really get that . o really a decent beer . just do n t go in expecting classic banana clove . i had it out back in my bier garten with a brat stadium mustard and potato salad . it was quite refreshing . do n t know if i d buy it again though . it was purchased at whole food s in cleveland heights .,palate,0.4,0
a cloudy orangish light red brown color with an off white head . good retention . awesome lacing . s lots of toffee malt sweetness and some light grapefruit hops . orange peels . not too strong of hops though . t light biscuit and toffee malt up front followed by mild citrus and floral hops . a bit of lemon and orange zest as well . very mild floral hops linger in the aftertaste . lacking some flavor and hops for an ipa . m medium body pretty creamy feeling for an ipa . softer carbonation . nice . o not bad not the hoppiest of ipas by any means .,palate,0.9,1
oz bottle . bottled on date sixteenth anniversary version . appearance a deep ruby copper pour into a tulip which made an inch or so of off white head . it dissipated quickly but left moderate lacing on the sides as i sipped . looks good . smell piney resinous and sweet . dark candied fruit citrus and a big ol whiff of alcohol . taste the malt makes the first sip pleasant the big hop bite follows . so far so good . but the finish is alcoholic and unpleasant . sadly even the substantial malt and massive hop presence ca n t compete with the boozy finish . medicinal like low end vodka . disappointing . mouthfeel moderately thick coated the palate nicely . adequate carbonation . drinkability i m not interested in obtaining another one . but i finished it . comments i tried this on draught at the acbf in june and although the samples were small i had a bunch of them because i liked them so much . the hit you over the head alcohol finish was to my memory not evident at that time . i was excited to find this in bottles recently but what a letdown .,palate,0.8,1
a the beer pours an opaque mahogany color with almost no head whatsoever . just some tan foam that forms with the vigor of the pour . s butter . yes definitely butter on the nose with some sweet vanilla and butterscotch . some toffee bourbon and oak are there and there are some undertones of tart fruits specifically sour cherries . t the tart fruit flavors are a bit more noticeable here on the palate . seems to be mostly sour cherries and plums for the most part . definitely some caramel and toffee with less butter than was evident on the aroma . certain some bourbon vanilla and oak too . m the body is medium with a low to moderate carbonation and an alcoholic warmth burn . d too bad this beer has gone down this road because the regular bourbon barrel aged one is quite good . seems that the bugs that were added to this beer have really begun to take over .,palate,0.7,1
thanks again k impenetrable light wise and black as night foam in two fingers seems to weigh the porter down . the airy mass crushes the beer into concentrate like superman does diamonds . soon the foam dimples around the edges creating a melting snowbank effect in a tanner shade . roasted dark malts and richly sweet chocolate coffee syrup wafts are secreted smoothly from this brew . candied fig notes and a superfresh german hop spiciness flow forth with a touch of wild dandelion . really a distinctly malty yet refreshingly green porter aroma reminiscent of a certain favorite local dopplebock . spritzy carbonation levels rise into the stratosphere . flavors are roughly discernable between bubble pops in the mouth . it s got a real post char mochaccino resinous quality. like the last muddy drops of a powdered mix caffeinated sludge . the carbonation makes this feel rather dry and the increased hop presence does n t really do much to assist the cause of smoothing out this beer in an ideal caramelly fashion . really drinkable i suppose because the fizz gives it a seltzer like brevity . however i like my porters a little heavier and smoother . this is an example of how carbonation can really throw off a beer with potential . eh unless you can get it locally then g give it a try .,palate,0.3,0
this is an interesting beer . served by bottle straight from the fridge into a pint glass . a an incredibly vigorous pour left almost no head at all . after my second pour from the bottle the slightest ring of foamy white head remains with minimal lacing left on the bottle . my third pour left me with a little bit more head . the beer looks like an ipa but if you hold it up to the light it appears more like a helles lager or and i do not mean this in a condescending manner like concentrated urine . s the initially nose from the bottle is very similar to min . out of the glass you can smell sweet malt . not as bitter of a hop bruiser as min . t for an ipa this is pretty mellow . the beer has a light piney hoppiness to it but has a sweet cream taste as well kina of buttery . finish is bitter . the abv sneaks up in the finish as well . m pretty creamy and lightly carbonated . easy to swallow a mouthful . d for those looking for an ipa to pair well with spicy meals or with whatever they enjoy their ipa s with i think this would be a great bottle to split with someone over a meal . it s not too aggressive and does n t completely destroy your palate . it does feel a little out of balance for an iipa . recommended .,palate,0.8,1
a pours about a half finger of khaki head that recedes quickly . very deep dark brown and black body basically opaque s picking up a surprising amount of hop banana tones . followed strongly by the chocolate espresso flavor . very pleasant . t starts off syrupy sweet like a great dark chocolate bar finishes with bitterness and boozy kick . very complex dark rich flavors highlighted with a lot of coffee . picking up some complex notes of tobacco and earth as well . m extremely smooth . non existent carbonation alcohol warms a bit on the aftertaste but is almost undetectable . bravo dieu du ciel . d alcohol tastes like it s barely there aka could drink these all day if only they were more available around me,palate,1.0,1
a pretty much jet black but not quite no light coming through . finger of thick tan head nice lacing . s interesting really like a toned down imperial stout . sight roast on the smell but big wood and vanilla notes . really inviting smell . t getting big oak and tobacco flavors really wood like in general . not getting much of the vanilla i got on the nose . has a charcoal and burnt character running through the whole palate . very big flavor on this while being easy to drink it no problem like a porter should be . m its seems there s a nice feel to this beer under all the carbonation found it distracting because i felt it cleaned out the flavors pretty fast and made it too dry . o really enjoyed this a lot . this is the most woody beer i ve had and i really liked how it all came together really nice minus the mouth feel impressive beer .,palate,0.7,1
poured from a bottle into a snifter a pours a dark brown with a slight red tint a half finger off white head appears and slowly dissipates to a ring solid resilient lacing s hops hit the nose first kind of earthy roasted malt and bready malts the alcohol becomes noticeable on the tail end not really impressed t woah the flavor of this beer escalates quickly and not in a good way it starts with bready malt and immediately transitions to a sharp biting amount of roasted malt the maltiness disappears and you are hit with lots of bitter hops you really notice the alcohol after a couple of sips there is a lot going on here and it doesnt bode well with my palate m medium body with a creamy texture decent carbonation coats the mouth pretty well d this was a mess of a beer there was entirely too much going on my palate was overwhelmed and the flavors were in constant competition with each other glad i only picked up a single of this one,palate,0.8,1
oz bottle into a tulip glass . pours a slightly hazed copper with a finger or so of bright white frothy head . this retains with a very rich finger that leaves a good bit of robust and sticky lacing behind . the aroma smells of grass and earth with some citric tropical fruit and toasted grains coming out underneath . there s a little kiss of alcohol here on the tail end of the nose . the taste is bitter with fruit and citrus peel but i m also picking up a bit of a dirty and green raw veggie feel here as well . malts are a little smoother here offering some balance and being helped along by soft tropical fruit notes and herbal tones . the finish on this is spicy with some dry earthiness . the mouthfeel is medium bodied with a soft prickly creaminess along with some easy slickness in the body that helps that raw feeling finish go down . just a smidge of alcohol is felt but it is n t overly noticeable . thumb in the middle for this ipa as i liked the balance and body on this but that earthy vegetable taste took me out of this one pretty quickly and never did quite recover . maybe i had an off bottle . i d be willing to check this out again down the road at some point .,palate,0.8,1
bottle received in a trade with adamb . thanks for the opportunity to try this world class sour . appearance murky red brown body with a nice finger reddish beige crown that rapidly dissipates and leaves some lacing . smell some tart cherry notes tart apple notes grape skin notes a touch of vinegar and a hint of oak . taste fairly tart up front with a nice amount of sourness throughout . loads of cherry flavor some green apple and a hint of vinegar . yum . mouthfeel spot on in my opinion . medium to medium lite body with perfect amount of carbonation . drinkability very drinkable considering the style and abv . very nicely done . tastes like a well done flanders red to me .,palate,1.0,1
the pour into my sam smith pint raises a short head off white . the lacing is sticky with skinny lines . the beer s color is a light golden copper . head retention leaves something to be desired . the nose is dominated by citrusy hops with just a mild malt aroma . the taste is nutty grapefruity and mildly bitter with some acidity . the beer achieves a very drinkable balance as it warms . the mouth is on the thicker side and the carbonation is sublime . overall this is a drinkable easy pale ale with some initial hop kick but not much complexity .,palate,0.9,1
pours a hazed gold with a small tightly bubbed cap of head that fades pretty quickly . the aroma is a little subdued but it is sweet and fruity with banana bubblegum apricot touches of orangey and lemon citrus and some crackery characteristics . some herbal hoppiness can be detected also . the taste has less sweetness to it than the smell would lead you to believe as well as a more substantial yeast aspect . the fruit is all there as well as a moderate bitterness and spicy herbal noble hop flavor that takes you a bit by surprise . finishes quite dry . the mouthfeel is a revelation . it s has the suppleness of a more full bodied beer while maintaining the light airy effervescence of a fine sparkling wine . it glides down the throat nd is a joy to drink on texture alone . overall a very nice effort by both of these breweries . i would love to see this make a yearly appearance .,palate,1.0,1
tasted schlafly s winterfest st. louis city museum . this smoked porter presented its blackish brown color under a fine head when i held it up to a setting sun . well blended taste not much smoke stood out with nice sweetness that was just noticable . good finish . very excellent mouthfeel and drinkability . wanted to retaste it but found the long line and the lure of other schlafly s brews coffee stout bourbon stout oatmeal stout imperial stout and barleywine kept me well occupied for the afternoon . at some point your ability to judge diminishes and your desire to enjoy the event takes over .,palate,1.0,1
founders makes excelent beer but this wine was a bit too much for me . i love very strong flavored beer wine . the nemesis had way to much caramel flavor for me it overpowered it . that being said it was still an enjoyable drink defiantly a one per night kinda beverage .,palate,1.0,1
a dark amber with a creamy cream colored head s faint smell of light and sweet barley . smells like an adjunct . t comes in with a bitter taste of roasted barley and some honey . the bitterness is actually pretty sticky . the after taste is matching with more of a taste of honey . the after taste is long lasting . there s a lot of good creaminess and woodyness to it . m creamy medium carbonation with a creamy finish o this is more drinkable than water basically one of the purposes of the style . i actually love this . i really want to find a case of this . it does n t fit the style guidelines to a t but its a loose interpretation and a good one . flavors are pretty decent .,palate,1.0,1
a clear russet brown with a rich creamy tan head that becomes increasingly wrinkled and pitted as it settles . thank you dry hoppings . it does n t really settle though . it just kinda sits there making me anxious . ridiculously thick puffy lace . s powerful deep earthy malts toffee and chocolate and citrus somewhat soapy hops . brown sugar praline soil dead grass toasted marshmallow . t all that sweetness in the aroma is met head on by a load of hops that struggles to keep the flavor profile balanced . with a beer this malty i ca n t imagine even achieving a balance . mineral water soil coffee chocolate damp wood sandalwood incense brown sugar toffee candied nuts pine fig date burnt cookies roasted grains and a flash of that citrus cilantro like hop bitterness in the finish . sweet but not cloying and very complex . completely hidden alcohol . mf full and creamy would be an understatement . dry hopped alpha oil feel cuts through the richness somewhat striking a pleasing balance . low end carbonation gives this one a super smooth nitro feel with non grainy viscosity . i ve had imperial stouts that do n t feel this good . d i ve only had a handful of old ales actually only two or three and i would expect an americanized version to be all pumped up but damn this one is a malt bomb . dry hopping is a nice touch and adds to the already present complexity . it s a nice offering as a winter warmer and whether it s been aged or not it s really just a big bold brown ale at heart .,palate,1.0,1
natives insisted i try the vergina beer . half the sixer had this beer also which is a relief . this is a much better beverage . poured a hazy amber with a decent finger head . the head left small rings of beads and lace on the glass . smelled a little sweet and wine like . the bittering smell comes more from spice than it does from any hop . tasted vinegary and sweet . hey maybe old wine was used in this . it seems possible . slightly sour aftertaste . however the texture is pretty good . thick and creamy . that alone brings the drinkability up a full point . if your ever in northern africa and the natives insist you try vergina get the mixed sixer so you can also have this beer .,palate,0.7,1
for the second year running these fellows have bought a dud beer over to australia and won best overall beer at our international beer awards . last year it was the despicable ipa . this year they foisted this on us . a boring tasteless beer that was so ordinary i could should have just drank a glass of water.instead . it looked insipid had no real smell and the taste was well sorely lacking . it tasted like a test batch before they actually filled it out with more malts and hops . it was alot like petes wicked ale but even more bland . what annoys me is rogues nut brown was in the same sectional category a times better beer than this and didnt win . apart from that i tasted dozen beers minimum that were better on the same night . its a sad indictment on beer judges in this country that they cant get it right . and no i dont have a vendetta out against this mob . i dont like their beers at all and thats one thing . but when the moronic judges in this country select this as no beer over several better it makes me wonder what the world is coming to .,palate,0.2,0
this is a bottle aged for over a year . appearance dark but still translucent with hits of a mahogany red at the extremes of the glass . a medium tan head strikes me as different compared to the other big stouts i ve had recently i m used to shades of brown rather than tan . smell molasses a strong sweet smell followed by a bite of sharp fruit . a bit of roasted coffee . taste this is more well balanced after a year . it s not the best i ve had by a long shot but it s melded together a lot more . sweet caramel up front coffee and roasted malt flavors at the finish . the aftertaste is a bit upsetting . it is a bit bitter but not in a good way . mouthfeel great mouthfeel for an imperial ca n t argue with that . drinkability i would n t recommend this beer to anyone but if anyone has it i suggest they lay down a few bottles for a while . all in all not really impressed . i d love to try the czar brew and their premium reserve scotch ba ale is incredible . unfortunately this does n t live up to the standard the scotch ale set .,palate,0.9,1
ml bottler no freshness bottled on date poured into a pint glass the color was a deep ruby red at first only about a finger of foam developed but as it set a rocky frothy head developed and remained throughout the smell is bready with a faint licorice note . the taste is nicely balanced like semi sweet chocolate . it finishes slightly buttery . the mouthfeel is a strong point for this beer . it has a enough heft to complement a heavy meal . it starts creamy and finishes dry . the beer is quite drinkable for its . abv the carbonation is a bit high but does n t detract from the taste . the balanced taste and dry finish make it an excellent replacement for wine when have a meal .,palate,1.0,1
appearance screened oz . bomber . pours a dark nearly stoutish color but allowing a little mroe light through . head fades quickly to a small layer on the beer . smell oh yeah there is the oak aging . lots of bourbon smell in this one a little carmel some more vanilla . taste an oaked barrel salty affair punctuated by some vanilla . flavors go from woody and earthy to fairly sweet and sharp at the end . smooth yet strong . moughtfeel not heavy but still full pretty good . drinkability what style this beer is going for may be a mystery but this is a good beer . i always enjoy oak aged offerings and this one does not dissapoint .,palate,1.0,1
really lookied forward to this beer after having the philosphers . pours out a dark reddish brown witha big tight firm caramel colored head that drops slowly to a thick film . smell is roasted malt a cherry fruitiness and light hops in the back . taste is malty fruity cherry with a good alcohol bloom late . mouthfeel is very smooth warming in the mouth and throat full bodied . good flavor . drinkability is good but high abv makes it a one time per day beer . additionally the philosophers was a much better offering from this brewery .,palate,0.9,1
ounce bottle served in a sam adams pint glass at refrigerator temperature . a pours a crystal clear straw body . a white head quickly fades to nearly nothing . lots of mixed sized carbonation bubbles rise rapidly in the glass . quite a bit of tiny sediment particles float around the glass . s grains malt and corn are really all that s noticeable . t grainy and malty with a very faint floral hop . m surprisingly medium bodied rather than thin and watery as i would have expected . lightly carbonated and lightly creamy . d refreshing and satisfying seems to be better out of the bottle than when i ve had it on tap in the past .,palate,0.9,1
i was pretty pumped when i found the four pack of this at a grocery store in st. charles . with it being the last one they had i felt obligated to buy it . now i wish there were more of them . this stuff is outstanding . pours a nice cloudy golden color that reminds of an unfiltered wheat beer . there s a nice white head on it that holds it s shape throughout the beer . you can easily smell the hops and the fruity aroma the beer gives off . the odor reminds a lot of an ipa . the flavor is similar to an ipa only a little more bitter . it has the sweet and fruity taste that one would expect from a beer with so many hops . great stuff i highly recommend trying it even though it is bones for a four pack . it s worth the try .,palate,1.0,1
gold light amber body . decent white head . light fruity aroma . clean hops . taste is close to awful . what the hell is with that lemon . way too much of it . artificial tasting as well . not good in my book . will not drink this again . matt brewing did not hit this one on the head .,palate,0.7,1
a dark mahogany tan head decent retent s malty raisin caramel t malty maple syrup caramel raisin alcohol lingering in background woody hint of cardboard sweet big sweet finish m full body yet smooth sticky finish with a touch of alcohol though aftertaste slight carbonation d hype surrounding this brew may just be credible i really enjoyed this good brew recommended,palate,1.0,1
a poured a nice nut brown color and i even got a half inch of head to boot . little lacing . s smell pretty much sold me . full of nuts roasted malts and a bit of bitter . t taste kind of let me down . started off pretty great but it was a kind of skunk taste in the roast malt . gave off a sort of bad peanut taste old nuts but after a while it gets pretty smooth . still i should n t have too get used to it m comes off pretty light . drank it pretty slow . d in the end i wished it was a bit more sweet . that may have sold me but overall just an average beer .,palate,0.8,1
ml . bottle color of redish mahogany with a thick light brown head nose of malts citrus hops red cherries deep red fruit and is bright and clean taste of malts deep red fruit hopps and red cherries body silky with a little bite and it has medium carbonation aftertaste of fresh dark red fruit and bitter sweet thing gong on,palate,0.6,1
a porter on a night hotter n the devil s piss . i must be crazy . this is a deep black color in the body totally opaque with a tan head that sticks to the glass . aroma is very smoky but maintains a little too much sour for me not much depth and not much appealing . flavor is a big smoke bomb burnt nuts chocolate and that naturally occurring briny flavor i find in porters but is fairly accentuated in this one . creamy frothy delicious feel thick and heavy . well i just do n t love porters . the sour ashy flavor is in this but not as bad as a lot of other porters i have had . overall a decent american porter in my estimation .,palate,0.9,1
big thanks to cfh for sending me an incredible thank you box that included this gem . a cracked the can and filled my ccb snifter . deep dark brown eyed girl with some visible bubbling that clings to the glass . head was generous and frothy and slightly off white . s tingle of roasted malts . hint of cocoa and nut but the malt bill is the star . a little metallic which is a bit crisp but also a bit off putting . t chocolate syrup . very cooling and bready . way more chocolate in the taste than the nose . the roasted malts are there as well but ca n t compete with the creamy chocolate . m full and rich body . smooth silky and thick without being syrupy . creamy would probably be the best way to describe it . o here s another that you do n t hear about too often that is really a worthwhile brew . i ve heard some rumblings mention this one but in another year or two i can see people putting this in their top stout lists . winning beer for sure .,palate,1.0,1
a not macro looking at all . amber brown poured pretty cloudy up top clearer on bottom . finger head with nice lacing . easy on the eyes . s again not a macro smell . medium strong aroma rich and sweet malt . a toasty smell to it . t flavor . malt sweetness followed by some bitter elements and then a slight lemony citrus injection . tight carbonation but not super strong . strength in flavor for a lager . . m more typical macrolager here . medium at best some crispness with the carbonation . d obviously . overall impression i obviously love yuengling but here s why it s unabashedly a beer . it s got strength in every aspect and it s still popular . some people like the taste of beer and for those people we have yuengling to be our macrolager of choice .,palate,0.4,0
i got this from trt in pa . poured into a snifter . pours a slightly hazy ruby color with a thick off white color heading . lacing and heading stay intact until about the last quarter of it then turns flat . smell is fruity at first . then a heavy malty apple aroma kicks in nd then is immediatley put to rest by the overwhelming tropical fruit aroma . taste is ridiculously malted almost to the point where it turns sour.the bitter hops slowly take place . first numbing the teeth then leaving a heavy linger on the palate . also finishes very warm in the belly with that same lingering hoppiness . very heavy in the mouth if that makes sense.excellent bubbliness on the tongue and again a helluva linger of hops . drink is a bit much for a good sessionable beer but is an excellent tasting beer . superb .,palate,1.0,1
poured off the tap a nearly black but not quite opaque color that did allow some sunlight through . good sized tan head displayed great retention and great lacing . aromas of rich soil caramel malt and some roasted coffee . slightly sweet in general . the flavors were coffee molasses roasted malt all with earthy and musty undertones suggesting depth . the hops offer nice balance and a dry finish . velvety mouthfeel and smoother than sinatra . a well rounded stout and fine offering from the queen city .,palate,1.0,1
a surprisingly deep almost opaque umber beer with a frothy brown twinged head exhibiting average retention . what an atypical appearance for a barleywine . molasses brown sugar raw vanilla dark ripe fruits figs roasted malts earthy notes peppery alcohol and a bit of yeast aromas play together on this beer s nose . a bit closed on the nose but still pretty tight . this beer is wonderfully complex . dark caramel malts vanilla extract and fig flavors tantalize the taste buds upon inital entry melding with balanced pleasant hop bitterness and deeply roasted malts on the mid palate . a slightly dry bitter finish boasts hints of raisins underbrush oak smoke vanilla extract and a good dollop of peppery warming alcohol . harsh yet healthy bitters lower the taste score a bit the have a tendency to mask the more interesting sweet and savory flavors in this brew . smooth with a slightly creamy texture this is a medium to full bodied brew with good drinkability for a barleywine . piquant warming alcohol on the mid palate and the slightly bitter finish reduce drinkability just a notch . not your typical american barelywine but still another great brew from the troutbrook brewery . cheers .,palate,0.9,1
on tap at bullfrog downtown mpls . i am divided about whether or not i should review this beer i have spent quite some time chasing this one down in the twin cities area and it seems impossible to find fresh bottles of this beer . this is may already and have n t seen one that s bottled in . finally someone posted that it s on tap at bullfrog so i figured that i would go give it a try . from here on i am not sure if it should be the establishment s review or this beer s . served in a glass that s not like any beer glass i have seen like a thin balloon with the said glass filled to brim . head you ask . did you say lacing . the color is a murky orange and cloudiness is in line with the style . lots of off aromas that i initially thought were because of yeast . smells like saison spilled in a fucking pharmacy . taste is just as bad lots of bandaid in the middle and unmistakable cooked corn towards the finish . where s the brightness . banana . clove . a dull flavorless sweetness and some bitterness at the end . mouthfeel is ok crisp light bodied etc . etc. but at this point i do n t fucking care . surprisingly i downed my glass in usual time so either i am cheap or this beer is so good that it stays drinkable in spite of horrible treatment . i have had it from bottle several months old yeah and i recall that it was way better so it has to be the tap lines . i will still seek fresher bottles and re review this one asap .,palate,0.8,1
thanks to cmaruschak for scoring this one for us . i had the opportunity to sample this one at our blind stout tasting the other night . appearance beautiful looking fluffy head and motor oil like in appearance . slick looking lacings get left down the glass . pretty impressive looking . smell licorice anise and alcohol all dominate in equal proportions . this smells like a big ass brew . taste alcohol first dark rum soaked fruit follow up and a nice cocoa aftertaste . i must admit the alcohol is a bit overpowering and starts to detract from the taste after a bit . mouthfeel full bodied and slick . no carbonation probably due to the alcohol . drinkability suffers a lot in my book just because the alcohol is so dominate . i had a oz . sample . i ca n t imagine throwing down a whole bottle of this stuff . i d be wrecked for the night . notes good but damn . it s not as unbalanced as the czar but it s more towards that end . a well done and complex brew but the alcohol makes it a bit much for me . i rated this as one of the lower ones of the that we sampled so maybe it s reputation keeps it up there but i think there are better stouts to be had out there .,palate,0.9,1
wow what the hell is this stuff . i mean everything about this beer is so incredibly extreme even the description of age for a decade or so . the beer poured a reddish color that was a little dark for a dipa maybe a tad lighter than red . the color of the liquid and its clarity were nice but the foam is where it lost points . the foam while sticky was a nasty urine soaked whitish yellow color . i can only assume thats the oils from the hops that are continually added . the aroma is malty and sweet but at the same time i got this impression that i was just opening a box of new shoes . the grapefruit smell of hops lots and lots of them mixing with a ton of alcohol smelled of fresh rubber . the reason i gave it a is because it had that nice malt backbone to it . this odd rubber quality was more subdued in the flavor . the alcohol was also subdued in the flavor . the flavor was an interesting mix between a ton of hops and a ton of malt . i would really like to try a decade old version of this just to see what its going to turn into . my theory is that it will be intensly sweet like a low abv mead or an ice wine or something . the body was definitely heavy on this one . heavy for a dipa especially of this size . would drink again but its pretty expensive .,palate,0.8,1
a well carbonated brew . it is slightly hazy but clears up once it warms up a bit more . the color is golden with copper notes and an off white thick wispy head . there are aromas of grassy hoppiness from the aroma i get the sense that this is a dry beer . as i take my first sip a sharp hoppy bite hits the front of my tongue . an acidity from the carbonation follows through to the finish of this beer . as the aroma suggested this beer is well attenuated dry . this beer is about the hop though not your typical american cascade type focus . a general combination fruitiness from the hops and the yeast malt is quite evident as well . this is a very good beer almost perfect at this instance in time .,palate,0.6,1
bottle from . murky brown topped with a healthy puff of head . fizzy and active the head dropping out after half the glass . the aroma has taken on strong aged notes . sherry like with some tobacco and honey scent . chocolatey malt . the german wheat fruitiness is pretty much nonpresent substituted by cherry and prune . the flavor opens with sweet honey glazed wheat malt nice and chocolatey up front . with some years on it this has become very much like a strong belgian dark . full bodied with a dry powdery feel . all the carbonation is still there . sherry like and very vintage . lots of dark fruit though black cherry comes forward most . aged dry wheaty sourness in the finish balancing and wrapping things up neatly . some of the complexity seems to have dropped out in favor of the typical aged beer flavors . maybe a little past it s perfect time but still quite good .,palate,1.0,1
a dark brew with a large brown head and no lacing . s coffee and cold metal . also smells sweet . t a strong coffee flavor with a touch of burnt malt . a bit of sweetness too . rather sweet in fact . almost an artificial sweetener flavor . i really hate artificial sweeteners . m medium bodied smooth pretty refreshing . d i ca n t handle this . i absolutely ca n t stand artificial sweeteners and that is really the dominant flavor . yuck .,palate,0.7,1
i ve had this one many times before but ba frowns on reviews from memory so i took the trouble of pouring a can into a oz czech pils glass . appearance generic american lager golden transparent and highly carbonated . smell ditto appearance not much their but some faint sweetness that brought to mind rice or corn . taste malt flavored water with a tease of hops and then its gone . not world class by any stretch of the imagination . with that said keep in mind what the style is all about . it does have an actual flavor that is not too bad in fact it is miles ahead of budweiser miller coors or any other domestic brew . mouth feel what do you expect . very watery . drinkability not terrible not strong and cheap . can be drank all night . final verdict . this in my opinion is the best crap beer on the market .,palate,0.4,0
nice looking gold color . bubbly bone white head sits on top . carbonation is evident upon further examination . the nose is absent of anything distincive . actually it is damn near absent of everything . if i sniff real hard i pick up some faint malt tones . hops . nowhere to be seen on the nose . the mouthfeel is full and nicely carbonated yet still somewhat creamy . the taste of this ipa which i know was brewed to be more of an english style ipa is quite subdued . the maltiness is firm yet non descript . if anything the malts provide some herbal tones and earthiness . the hops provide some bitterness but i d guess this one s in the range of ibus if that even . probably on the low end of the spectrum for ipas . the hops also provide a little spiciness . not one of my favorite ipas but nonetheless viking is bucking the trend of brewing the big west coast ipas and doing something a little different which i got ta give them credit for . but i personally like those west coast style ipas a lot better .,palate,0.8,1
oz from a pack poured into a snifter . best buy date indicates which i believe makes this from the batch . picked this up in a very generous trade with handle . l deep amber and transparent . finger creamy white head . s strong booze into a hoppy bitter middle . fades into caramel . just wonderful . t strong caramel into a tower of hoppitude . slowly backs down into a stinging booze iled finish and lingers . f wonderfully thick . stinging in the back with a puckering sweetness . wonderful . d great all the way around .,palate,1.0,1
dark deep and rich amber color with a decent head and fine lacing that stuck through as i drank it . smells thick and deep of rich malts but also a relatively alcoholic fuel that shoots down the nasal cavity . taste is extremely rich and filled of caramel . not an extremely carbonated beer but in i thought very well balanced for the style . this was an extremely viscous beer . one sip lingers on for a long time . it coats the entire mouth . i give it a good drinkability because i enjoy a thick beer with tons of flavor however some would n t call this a drinkable beer . it is an absolute sipper and oz will do just fine .,palate,1.0,1
a pours extremely black and thick . almost no light penetrates this crazy brew . good finger of solid tan head that dissipates leaving some little bubbles on the edges . there is not really any lacing to speak of . s definitely some chocolate and coffee along with some ever so subtle dark fruits . t strong dark chocolate and coffee is most dominate and dang is it good . i would never expect something this good to come from a can . in the after taste i get some slight bitterness and maybe even some dark cherries or something . m very smooth as to be expected but there is an ever so slight carbonation bite . nothing burning about the abv it is dangerously hidden . d could have a few of these without doing too much damage but more then that and i would either start getting too full or too plastered .,palate,1.0,1
oz green bottle with no freshness date . i grabbed this bottle from the cooler out of an unopened case . so there is not chance of this beer being light struck . a bright shimmering golden hue decent white lacing on top . s spicy hops with a canned mandarin orange citric aroma to them big waft of grassy grain in the nose as well . t m just as smooth as it is crisp . strong hop bitterness sweet grassy malted barley brushes across the palate with dry biscuity notes . spiciness from the hops is pronounced with a light and dry finish that holds a long road of flavor . d with the use of hop extracts this beer almost tastes too fresh . or perhaps i am used to old bottles . either way it is pretty damn bitter which is not a bad thing . simply it is not the same beer from years gone by but it still is a quality brew i would not mind visiting once in a while .,palate,0.9,1
oz . bottle a pours a dark red with a pallid white head average retention spotty lacing . s strong notes of malt and caramel sugary smell . t sour tinge kind of tangy on the first sip . that goes away and the main flavour gives a light toasty malt and a mild grassy hop bitterness . m very light lager feel like the bottom dropped out of it . relatively smooth but its lightness is a distraction . d a fair beer from lakefront i really did n t like it but i did n t hate it either . drinkable but i do n t see myself getting this again .,palate,0.4,0
raison d etre seems to be a strange brew . poured a nice color amberish decent head not much lacing . the taste is oddly astringent while the mouth feel is cloying . that may be why i find this beer to have an unbalanced almost creepy quality . hard to finish a bottle . so many better belgian strong ales to choose from . not much i can add .,palate,0.2,0
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,palate,0.7,1
i ve wanted to try this beer for a while partially because of the name and partially because i think craft beers in cans are cool . overall it was enjoyable enough but not a particularly special or amazing example of the ipa style . a honestly this was what i was least impressed with . the color is fine a light gold shade very clear not exciting but okay . the head seemed to float oil like on top which i found rather unappealing . s strong scent of fresh bread with some hops very nice . t the hops flavors were basically the only thing going on i felt like it did n t have a lot of subtlety . since i like hoppy beers i enjoyed it but it was n t anything special and i have certainly had ipas which i thought were more interesting . m not a lot of body medium carbonation . d i d probably pick up a six pack of this at some point to have around the house when i wanted a beer but although it s basically enjoyable it s not particularly special .,palate,0.8,1
on tap pizza port carlsbad ca midnight black pour with a thin light brown head . spots of lacing left down the glass . simple and as expected . a very muted aroma though what s here is very nice roasted malt lots of oak a touch of smoke and a bit of sweet vanilla . the only unfortunate thing about the aroma is that it s not stronger because if it was it d be phenomenal . i have a similar complaint if you can call it that with the flavor . what s here is nice oak earth vanilla roasted malt but there just is n t a ton of flavor here . perhaps the flavors have muted during the aging process . though it really has n t been that long . medium to thick body with low carbonation particularly appropriate for this . this is a joy to drink and the alcohol is nowhere to be seen . this beer was better than it s individual parts may indicate i really enjoyed drinking it i just wish all the flavors and aromas were far stronger .,palate,1.0,1
pt oz bottle into a sam adams pint glass . a nice mahogany brown color somewhat bright . pours with a one inch layer of very light brown head with some frothy bubbles . s warm and sweet plenty of caramel malts with some smoky scents too . t soft malt flavors somewhat sweet kinda earthy at first . then the bitterer smoky flavors take over and lead into a finish that has some sugary leafy and faintly hoppy . not a bad taste but i expected the malts to be a little more prevalent and the smokiness a little smoother . m okay mostly wet and satisfyingly quaffable but with a noticeable alcohol presence in the finish . d pretty good barring the alcohol tingle .,palate,0.6,1
had this beer on tap from my local craft bar which is running some specials fro guinness for march . it had a rich reddish brown hue and a light malty smell . however upon drinking it it was just forgettable not much flavor at all . nothing objectionable but nothing recommendable .,palate,0.4,0
dry beer is not named so because your throat has to be achingly dry for you to consider drinking it but with an appearance like this it might well very have to be . despite exceptional clarity and a well waxed golden tone the beer is pathetically flat and lacking bubbles are hard to spot and the surface is without even a speck of white foam . since ww the japanese have embraced many aspects of american culture it s really too bad that u.s. brewers were n t using as many hops back then as they are now . this aroma could definitely benefit from a spritz of something citric or fruity anything that would add even a pinch of character to this otherwise lifeless beer would be most welcomed . with virtually no perceptible flavour or mouthfeel it s hard to accuse asahi of being anything other than watery and dull . there is only the faintest of faint vestiges of malted grain what so ever although rice predominates corn is perceived as well and that is followed by an equally indiscernible aftertaste that is neither bitter nor sweet . the aftertaste part i understand that is the very essence of a dry beer . as for the flavour if we can call it that it is too vague and indistinct to even be considered commonplace . beer drinkers would hardly recognize it . considering the amount of adjuncts used in the recipe it s actually somewhat impressive that there be an undetectable flavour . this bottle claims to have been brewed in thailand a fact that changes the way i interpret the advertisement for asahi being japan s number imported beer . why any country would import such a bland undistinguished beer is beyond me every country has its own national brand that is comparable and often superior to this . at their worst industrially produced lagers can be distasteful unpleasant notably cheap products that the average non beer drinker will find repellent . at their best they are neutral unmemorable pedestrian beverages that even the general public should find inoffensive . this is closer to the latter . although not by that much .,palate,0.7,1
appearance pours a nice amber with a decent head into a snifter just bought a couple new glasses thought i d try them out now . nose overpowering cherry syrup . taste light taste with more acceptable cherry presence finishes with bad syrup y aftertaste . mouthfeel crisp and refreshing . drinkability i am having trouble finishing just this one . this is the first fruit beer i have had so perhaps this style may not be for me or there are far superior examples out there i just need to try . this just seemed like drinking seltzer with cherry flavoring .,palate,0.6,1
ounce draft serving with my dinner at flossmoor station on a vacation to chicago area . a dark brown in color brown head produces good lacing . s roasted earthy aroma . t more roasted malts in the taste with a bit of chocolate flavors . m the mouthfeel is what really sold me on this beer . it s soft and creamy with just the right amount of light carbonation . beer kind of just floats on your tongue and i would ve guessed that this was a cask conditioned ale but it was n t . d this went great with my burrito or pizza . enough flavor to go well with a heartier meal as well . light enough that it would be a great session beer . i picked up bottles to take home with me and regretting i did n t have room for more .,palate,1.0,1
a suddy and cream coloured head with good retention . ruby amber body that is pretty transparent . s cherries dark fruits a faint and almost honey like sweetness . hints of a breadiness to the malts also peek through . t up front the palate is a mixture of cherries and dark fruits with some subtle alcohol heat and breadiness coming through midway . cherries and breadiness are the main flavours that carry through into the finish and leave a nice lingering balance between earthy and sweet flavours . m the mouthfeel is fantastic . creamy smooth and light with a perfect amount of carbonation . o this is a fantastic beer . nice aroma and palate great mouthfeel and drinkability . i d like to age one to see how it changes i imagine it d age well .,palate,1.0,1
sampling a cellar temp bottle poured into a pint glass . the beer pops when opened with a large amount of co fog rising over the lip of the bottle followed by just a minor gush of foam . this bottle is about years old . appearance hurts a bit due to minor gushing . the beer pours clear copper hue with fizzy eggshell white head that foams heavy out of the bottle but recedes gradually to a creamy layer of . cm that seems to stick around throughout sampling . very tight and clingy lattice on the glass from start to finish on this tasting . aroma is grassy and earthy hops with just a bit of grainy malt a little subdued but decent enough on the nose could have faded over time in the cellar . first sip reveals a soft creamy texture with mild rolling carbonation . the flavor is grainy malt with a bit of earthy hops to balance . not a hop bomb or super malty nicely balanced if a bit mild . perhaps the flavor has faded a bit with time on this one . the beer is enjoyable and very drinkable i dont find the alcohol anywhere as i drink and am glad i aged one of these bottles in the cellar . almost tastes like a well crafted english mild with the extra time in the cellar . a tasty brew .,palate,1.0,1
as soon as i popped the cap i got a whiff of apricots was relieved when i put my nose to the glass that it was not as overpowering as it seemed at first . actually kind of a chocolate covered fruit type of smell . where did that come from . not what i expected but nice . thick head of medium tan bubbles . beautiful copper gold color . first sip goes in smoothly . great mouth feel on this one . average ale flavor with a hint of apricot in the background . no hops or bitterness present at first but bitter in the finish . this beer looks and smells better than it tastes . looks great in the glass but very non committal on the flavor . the flavor does not quite know what direction to go in . i can see with a tweak in the recipe this being a stellar brew . not yet .,palate,1.0,1
a a nice dark brown black . appears creamy and oily . head is monstrous and brown . good looking beer . s coffee roasted malt a bit of chocolate dark fruits . t follows the nose for the most part plus some acidy tartness on the last half of the sip . fruitier than it smells and cherries are the fruit i detect . perhaps white grapes as well . dirt on the aftertaste and it s nice . this beer does a lot with its flavor and while weyerbacher is quite bold in this regard it tastes a little bit confused and all over the place . alcohol is definitely detected on the swallow . m a very warming beer . i do n t have a problem with the level of carbonation . it s a belgian dark it s not a stout and there s nothing that says belgian darks should be carbonated a certain way . the carbonation fits the beer . the body is medium and moderately alcoholic . d a decent beer . a belgian that you can tell is totally american and it s not a screw up on weyerbacher s part it s just how they decided to craft the beer . their decisions are bold here and it pays decently . it s pretty hard to drink overall though .,palate,0.8,1
oz . bottle with the label sporting the usual dogfish head markings description right on the front along with abv measurement . a pours a slightly hazy dark amber black tea color with a bit of a reddish tone . a half pinky of off white head quickly drops to a thin cap and a ring of foam . a bit of lacing but nothing really sticks . s rife with classic pumpkin pie spices allspice nutmeg cloves and copious amounts of cassia bark commercial cinnamon . the pumpkin itself is there but is pushed into the background . t sweet malt and spices dominate the initial flavor profile . the sharpness of cassia seems to tickle the tongue . where in the heck is the pumpkin . . it seems relegated to a mere suggestion in the aftertaste . so far this brew distantly reminds me of spiced rum . m here s one thing they got right it s an easy drinker . body lies to the lighter side of medium and the carbonation is moderate . the sharp cassia flavor takes away from some of the smoothness though . d it s tasty but the whole thing seems contrived like some sort of cheesy holiday beer . i was hoping for a pumpkin ale not a pumpkin pie filling ale . the pumpkin aromas and flavors come across as something of an afterthought . in that respect i ca n t give this brew anything higher than a b .,palate,0.9,1
thanks to exiled for sending this one as an extra . pours golden yellow with a fairly thin head . smells of banana spice yeast . spicy pepper flavor is dominant then fades into yeast and some bananas . the longer the beer sits the more banana and sugar there is in the flavor and the less pepper but initially the pepper is too much and a little bitter . very nice mouthfeel very smooth and creamy but also lots of carbonation . just a slight change in the flavor profile and this beer would be a lot better .,palate,0.8,1
served from a ml bottle into a stein i know i should be using a goblet it s a good looking beer a nice rich brown with a considerable light brown not quite tan head . plenty of carbonation . the smell is nice definite fruit prescence . taste is where it all goes wrong . it s very yeasty and a bit nutty . if there was fruit in there the yeast overwhelmed it . i could n t even taste any malt or hops . mouthfeel was smooth enough but i could n t make detailed observations as the yeast taste was rather unpleasant . maybe i got a bad bottle or maybe this is the style of belgian ales . i m not familiar with belgian style so i could n t say . i ve got chimay red for the super bowl and hopefully it will be better than this which i entirely disliked . needless to say i did n t finish the bottle .,palate,0.6,1
poured into a pint glass . this beer was a headless wonder . the color was near transparent . there s not much to pick up in the scent . tonic water would be the closest comparison that i could come up with . unfortunately the taste followed the scent pretty closely . i felt like i was drinking perrier with a twist of lime . the bite was pretty toothless with the only standout flavor being the bitter citrus . strangely there seems to be neither malt nor hop character . i really felt like i was drinking lightly carbonated water with lime . did i get a bad bottle or is this what this beer is supposed to be . how do you rate the mouthfeel of a beer with the consistency of water . i guess it did n t feel offensive in my mouth . likewise the abv paired with ultra lite flavor and watery consistency gives this a pretty high drinkability . if you do n t mind the pucker inducing bitterness i imagine you could drink these all day and night but why would you really want to .,palate,0.6,1
pours a murky bright red colour with small pink head . head dissipates quickly without lacing . i get a ton of fruit in the smell with strawberries and banana . i get some floral smell too which i suppose is the hibiscus flowers that they say are in this though i do n t know what hibiscus smells like for comparison . taste does n t have much of the wheat that i expected but still pleasant . lots of spices and fruit . perfect for a warm day on a patio would n t be my drink of choice most days though .,palate,0.9,1
hm i love it when this happens pours with at first only a few soap bubbles with evolves to a very fined thin tan ehad and some lace . color is an opaque black with hints of brown duh head and some bits of tan sediment in suspension . aroma is dark ripe fruit old leather black loamy earth fecundity an stuff ya ai n t supposed to know about . taste is quite different rich dark malts with coffees from europe and asia vanillas from got knows where and sinful sweetness with just enough bitterness to offset it . body is velvety full round and waiting to be enjoyed like a dangerous fruit i have in mind heh heh . finish is a fascinating contrast between exquisite and coarse not too long and proly not a session unless ur into gettin hauled off . although it s all i can do to not slurp the bitch .,palate,1.0,1
pours an almost impentrable black with just the barest hits of slightly transclucent brown highlights . the mocha head absolutely billows out of this thing with large bubbles for most of the head and much finer bubbles at the top . it took me about minutes of pouring and waiting to get a properly filled glass . once i finally got it full and properly proportioned it was a thing of beauty . unfortunately pretty much no lacing . if it at least had light lacing i could give it a . but none at all gets it knocked to a . the appearance set high expectations and the nose does n t disappoint . massive intense notes of chocolate and coffee . this is one of the best smelling beers i ve ever buried my nose in . at this point the suspense is intense i ve got ta taste this thing . and . it meets the hype that the appearance and nose built . the explosion of chocolate and coffee in the nose show up here again . coffee chocolate in general but specifically dark chocolate roasted malts and a splash of smokiness . typically i detest a smokey taste in my beers but it s okay here the medley of flavors works . each swallow leaves a bitter chocolate aftertaste resting on the tongue . but i like it it s a constant reminder of the deliciousness i just sipped moments before . unfortunately my first sips likewise bring my first criticism of this brew i do n t like the mouthfeel . there s too much carbonation and bubbliness here . is bubbliness a word . i d rather this brew coat my mouth with velvetty smoothness but instead i get this coarse tingling . big time bummer on that one . i d like to see the carbonation dialed back quite a bit . all in all though this is one fabulous brew . a better mouthfeel would have brought this thing to damn near perfection . even still this is absolutely top notch . easily the best imperial stout i ve had from europe . i d love to try a bourbon barrel aged version of this . that d be epic . edit felt i should add this . i drank the beer slowly over an hour or so and after warming and sitting out for a bit the carbonation seemed to mellow considerably . it became much smoother and less prickly . if it had felt like that from the beginning it would have easily been a for mouthfeel .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a oz . growler into a pint glass . poured straight down the middle of the glass beer gives about of solid head . pretty much downhill from there . the smell is nearly completely muted . outside of carbonation and some malt there s really nothing there . the taste to me is pretty bland . there s not a whole helluva lot going on here . again i do n t detect too many distinct flavor profiles . some hints of coffee toasted malt . the mouthfeel is where this bottoms out . it s highly carbonated and extremely astringent . there s absolutely no joy behind having this in your mouth . i m wondering if black butte xxiii is anything like this . i hope to hell not .,palate,0.4,0
original rating date august pretty drinkable very average . a bit dark some caramel some malt . forced carbonation destroys the mouthfeel . overall pretty average uninspired beer . but i suppose it s better than some of the other awful mexican beers i ve had .,palate,0.2,0
from bottle to weizen glass the beer pours a clear dark amber with a frothy head that dissipates quickly . almost no lacing . it smells of grainy bread with light citrus tones in the background suggesting lemongrass . roasted bready malts are the dominant flavor with just a touch of hop spice for balance . alcohol is non existent . flavors are balanced but boring nothing stands out here . it feels light on the palate light for it s style anyway . i just looked down and noticed i m drinking this beer fast so i guess that goes for something . but this has to be one of the shortest reviews i ve written . i m finding this brew completely uninspiring .,palate,0.4,0
poured up at the toronado barleywine festival with deep copper body and tan head . it has a vinegary sweet garden salad buttered bread sort of aroma to go along with forehead sweat and funky body odor sourness . interesting to say the least . the taste is modestly sour growing into a dryness into the finish with red wine grapes . i get notes like cherries mixing with a moderate level of slushy aged sweet malts leading into a dry and crisp finish . at first i did n t think i was going to like this but after a few ounces i m really starting to enjoy it . refreshing .,palate,0.6,1
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 .,palate,0.9,1
vintage . no . p pours a murky dark cranberry juice red with absolutely no head and no lacing . visible sediment floats around in the glass . smell is of raisins raisin bread brandy and slight soy sauce . taste is of raisin puree raisin bread tobacco alcohol and soy sauce . very complex strong flavors on this one . this beer has very light carbonation and is somewhat flat and thick in the mouth . overall i am not too sure how i feel about this beer . on one hand its very well made in the aroma and taste departments but on the other hand its a very overpowering beer to drink in a normal way . this is an all evening slow sipper of a beer . i can see why these beers age so well over time .,palate,0.4,0
enjoyed a pitcher of this for pint night at pazzos pizza in lexington ky. a darker than your average pilsner . orange amber in color with a decent head that lasts a while . s grainy . not too impressive . ca n t really detect any noble hops but there is a grassy metallic smell . t similar to smell . bready and grassy . pretty decent bitterness in the finish but not much hop flavor . m really good . medium body with perfect amount of carbonation . o pretty average . nothing special by any means. needs more noble hop flavor .,palate,0.9,1
oz bottle poured into a sa glass . a brown color with red hues murky not the best color presentation . good head bout three fingers long lasting head some lace . citrus hops chocolate and something fruity . can also get a tinge of alcohol . big citrus hops on the front with some chocolate and some kinda fruityness maybe some kind of juice of extract ca n t put my finger on it . wow nice after taste . .initaly it almost feels like your taking another drink . wonderfull . nice a long lasting on the palate . its a really good beer but could not see drinkin another one . its just to big a beer to have more .,palate,1.0,1
thanks to bdubleedublerun for this generous extra in a recent trade . from a bomber with no freshness dating into a sa sensory glass this brew pours initially with only an inch of liquid in the bottom of the glass and fingers of mountainous fluff composed of very large bubbles . even carefully pouring down the edge of the glass did n t help tame this brew which is comical because the writing on the back of the bottle instructs you to do a careful pour in order to leave the sediment on the bottom of the bottle . well unfortunately simply popping the cap off made the carbonation surge to the surface and that disrupted the yeast more so than a careless pour . after attempts of letting the head die down and re pour do i finally have more than ounces of brew in my glass . it appears a golden yellow color that for the most part is clear except for some particulate floating through the body . a constant stream of bubbles rises to the surface endlessly creating support for the already excessive head . the cap of foam is tireless it maintains more than a finger of refreshed head that is composed of large bubbles . there are pillows of thick lace coating the glass its unlike almost anything i ve ever seen before . the aroma of this brew is fairly bold with hop characteristics smelling grassy with light citrus and some sulfur across the middle . as the brew warms it picks up a bit of a fruit aspect somewhat reminiscent of pear with a mellow cereal grain sweetness to the back . there is a persistent green yeastiness about this brew that seems a bit out of place but it is n t dominating so it is tolerable for the most part . the taste of this brew is grassy and bitter with herbal hops that are not nearly as bold as the aroma led me to believe i was in for . however the bitterness is mellow and enjoyable leaving the window open to taste not only the hop inclusion but also the mild cereal like grain character through the back . it finishes crisp with a tingling warmth that seems a bit exaggerated for only . as the brew warms there is a light fruit flavor almost like pear skins coupled with some green yeastiness . this is a medium to light bodied brew that is excessively carbonated . it took some effort and a number of swirls to try and tame this brew to be able to enjoy it . even after constant swirling the bubbles continuously stream off the etching on the bottom of the glass . the alcohol is quite bold for it is not hidden at all . overall it is not that bad of an offering i enjoyed the opportunity to give this brew a try but i would be hesitant on trying this brew again .,palate,0.4,0
this beer is ok at best i would say the appearance is a dark brown with reddish hues the head starts out huge very bubbly then quickly disapates leaving little lacing . the smell is mild with a light malty odour . the tast is light also with a malty flavour but to me tastes more watery than it should . mouthfeel is this beers strongest point as it is so watery it does n t feel harsh or overly alcoholic . overall i was n t thrilled by this beer as i hoped i would be but at the same time i would n t turn it down if someone gave me one .,palate,0.8,1
the bottle says its won numerous awards as an english style old ale . pours a beautiful mahogany color with a creamy off white head . that dry hopped aroma is very evident in the nose . a little roasted malty character in the smell as well . taste is very english . reminds me of those darned english pale ales but stronger . its got some bite up front and an interesting aftertaste . maybe smokey . nutty . the malty flavor is complex and just never seems to sit right with the hops in this one . quite a robust tasting brew probably could be more balanced . the mouthfeel is full and it has an almost puckering finish . the drinkability is nice especially considering the . abv . a nice session beer .,palate,1.0,1
thanks to jcb . pours a golden yellow with maybe the faintest hint of orange . huge white foam head that fills the glass and basically looks like a champagne head . ridiculous foam on every pour . nice to see some brewers still carbonate their beer . smell is a clean tight horseblanket aroma with hints of lemon vinegar and a surprising wheat citrus tropical fruit cantaloupe . overtone . the beer is as dry as the sahara . you ll feel like having some water between your sips . no sweetness whatsoever to be found . somewhat disappointingly the complex nose does n t carry through . this is a razor sharp one note flavor on display . sour apple pungent lemon and a vinous note merge into a very harmonious but also very focused taste . typically with a beer of this quality i ll discover a different nuance throughout the tasting . not this time . the beer basically is what it is . love the mouthfeel . at first i thought too many bubbles but this brew needs it . it really has the feel and taste of a dry white wine gone musty sour in a good way .,palate,1.0,1
served in a sam adams glass . the noble hops dominate the aroma in a not very pleasant way . the hops bite in the smell reminds me a bit of bug spray . thankfully this does not apply to the taste . there s a faint noble hops taste with a little malt sweetness and not a whole lot else . mouthfeel is exceptional . i could see sessioning with this but it really does n t stand out tastewise . it feels good in the mouth but leaves no lasting memories on the taste buds .,palate,1.0,1
i sampled this in cask form at the th ullapool beer festival . the beer poured an amber brown colour with an off white head this was nice intially but the head faded to suds about a quarter of the way down the pint . the smell was not appealing it reminded me of cooking apples being boiled fruity but too sour . almost as if the beer was not as fresh as it should have been or it may have been a bad keg . this sour fruit was present in the aftertaste after an initial hit of bitter hops however these were a bit more tamed down but left the pint with an altogether bland taste . it personally left me feeling very unsatisfied . the worst property of this pint was definately the body i have never had such a weak bodied real ale the texture of water . overall a very dispointing beer from houstons . recently i have found that these are very much hit and miss .,palate,0.3,0
pale amber color though it was tough to get a proper guage in the varied lighting of the mexican restaurant in which i sat . thin head disappeared very quickly . i tried to keep my palette clean for the first half of this beer and i was not all that impressed . the aroma was faint sweet and maybe slightly toasty . it went down easy . too easy . it seemed really thin watery not offering up much complexity as i swished it about . easy enough to drink but not all that interesting or delectable .,palate,0.4,0
picked up a bomber from abe s cold beer in bethlehem . bottled on feb . appears pitch black with a tan head and lacing . i m torn with this beer . on one hand there s great complex flavor profile . however there s an unpleasant booze sting like when you take a shot of vodka . the aroma holds big fruity bready chocolate and coffee smells . the flavor has a huge espresso bean note that s rich but not terribly deep . that boozy tang quickly kicks in and ruins an otherwise awesome beer . what a shame .,palate,0.4,0
a dark cloudy amber hue . moderate amount of head on pour with little to medium amount of retention . miniscul lace s very rich and estery sweet fruits come across strong then followed by a little accent of nuts . t this one is hard for me to describe my first thoughts are . sweet first . . then spicy and tart hoppy aftertaste . the alcohol content is detectable . m this is one of my favorite parts so far about this brew . moderate amounts of carbonation that whirls around your tounge and warms it in the process . creamy feel with a medium body thats much closer to full than light . leaves a smooth frothy after effect on the palate that allows a last few seconds to savor the taste . d this is my first wiezenbock and i was throughly impressed . i know this brew isnt around all the time but when i see it i would be all for giving this one another shot . im also intrested in trying the counterpart wilddog colorado saison,palate,1.0,1
this is an excellent pilsner . number three on my list only behind konig and pilsner urquell . just as crisp and refreshing as both of those but a little lighter in taste and body . pours a beautiful golden sparkling glass of beer . nice head decent retention . hoppy grassy taste and smell . very clean top quality . this is what the big three should be making .,palate,0.6,1
poured into a pint glass . black with no head . not much to look at . smell is not very intense . faint smell of the cherries but that is all . taste . yup . tart cherries . not much else . i do n t get the roasted or coffee flavors i get from other stouts . this is very one diminsional . mouthfeel is not to my liking . this may be the worst feature of this beer to me . not creamy . alcohol is not at all appearant . had no idea that this was an . well masked by the tartness of the cherry . this was not a bad beer just not as interesting as i had hoped . my expectations were shot down in every aspect of this beer and that s too bad .,palate,0.4,0
original rating date september slight malty aroma . pours deep bronze with a huge fluffy head that leaves a solid lacing down the glass . looks lively carbonated . taste is malty not as much bready yeastiness as some of the german counterparts some sweet caramel there . a little bit too carbonated aside from that the palate is adequate . good marzen but there are better out there .,palate,0.4,0
a an aggressive pour from the bottle yielded a a creamy tan head which slowly receded to a haze layer . some nice lacing throughout . the body is a completely opaque dark brown almost jet black . s smells of coffee with creamer and a shot of soy sauce . does n t smell natural . but it does n t smell completely bad either . a moderately strong aroma overall . t does not taste like any other coffee stout i ve had and it does n t taste good at all . tastes predominantly of natural and artificial coffee flavors with an undercurrent of unpleasant phenols reminiscent of burnt plastic . the finish is mildly bitter a mix of hop bitterness with roasted coffee bitterness . the flavors are all over the place clashing with one another . m a medium body with an impressive creaminess to it . a nice soft carbonation compliments the mouthfeel . d despite it s nice appearance and mouthfeel this beer is unpleasant in the nose and downright bad in the mouth . i could barely drink enough to conduct this review .,palate,0.9,1
holy carbonation batman . oz in and my entire oz glass is filled with frothy head . tried to let it settle but had to spoon some out . minutes later i have my beer ready . deep dark brown with a frothy inch head . smell is of roasted nuts and coffee . dark fruit present . some bready qualities . taste uh oh this thing is more prickly than a cactus . i agitate it a bit produce another incheas of foam let it settle and go back to taste . now that the carbonation has calmed this tastes of dark roasted malts nuts pumpernickle bread dark fruit and some yeasty quality and bitter hops on the back end . tastes very good but the carbonation issue tarnishes the experience .,palate,0.3,0
random pick from new belgium s sampler pack . goes in mug high straw yellow inch and a half of white foamy head . smells like butterscotch slightly not much else far as that goes . it s a simple style anyway though so anything strong would ve probably been a negative . let s swig . taste follows the smell to a t with a bit of something reminding me of lemon in the back . as for the go down thin lightly carbonated not aggressive but not annoying either no aftertaste . this is an unashamed utilitarian chugger . would i go out of my way to get it over their others . no . but it fills its role nicely .,palate,0.6,1
i was really excited for this one . poured a few ounces into a small snifter . it looks like a big stout but it had an interesting red hue to it in the light and around the edges . no head but not to be expected . i got almost nothing in the smell . a hint of cocoa and roasted malt but only a hint . i love a good ris but this just did n t do it for me . up front was cocoa or almost a bakers chocolate taste that was very intense and not my favorite thing about this beer . middle of the tongue was the roasted malts which i thought tasted good but on the back end it was a strange dark fruit taste that did not work for me . maybe a plum . a date . either way this was not pleasant as it lingered until the next sip . mouthfeel was fine . i liked the soft texture . reminded me of brunch weasel that way . i managed to finish the bottle but i have to say drinkability is very low on this one . i will not be seeking this out again . the price is also something that will keep me away from trying this again . for me this was not what i expected and in all the worst ways . there are so many six and four packs of this style that are more affordable than a single bottle of this and taste much better in my opinion .,palate,0.9,1
bottle poured into my victory tulip . a the appearance of this brew is very alluring as it shines a gorgeous orange . s citrusy type smells are what dominate this beer s scent for me . smells strongly of a grapefruit . t the taste mimics the smell pretty closely . first initial splash that hits your mouth floods your tongue with the citrus grapefruit flavors . leaves a nice lasting bitterness in your mouth . m a little over carbonated in my opinion . i would appreciate less bubbles but not too bad . o a very good ipa . very enjoyable to have with several types of heavier and creamier flavors such as steaks and rich alfredo sauces and such . it also packs the perfect abv in my opinion not too strong but definitely high enough to help a heavy drinker catch a buzz if one is wanted . all things considered i d still choose a hop devil .,palate,0.7,1
very cool to see this beer on tap . i remembered when we asked alan what he thought the next big thing in brewing would be and he said session ales and now here i was seeing the fruits . had to give it a try . very light looking body yellow and clear with a deft creamed cap of foam . big hop presence pine and grapefruits and apricots with some bread . super thin very thin and quickly dissipating mouf on it the only flaw here really . i d like just a little more body in the pup . session ale for sure i could definitely sit around drinking these all night .,palate,0.6,1
ounce bottle poured into a pint glass . a somewhat hazy orange amber with a small bone white head of variegated bubbles fairly good retention light lacing resolves slowly into thin layer of foam on surface and heavier ring around edge . s the smells on this are very rich and complex i get a good whiff of grapefruit rind form the hops but it is not the only or even primary sensation . there are also syrup cinnamon pine tree bark vanilla and more quite spicy . almost more reminiscent of an english strong ale or barleywine like maybe a gales than at dipa at least as far as the smells are concerned . t oh my the tastes follow the scents . while clearly recognizable as a dipa with strong citrus rind and light pine notes from the strong hops this also has a lot of sweet malty syrupy tastes that quickly come into play after the first impact of the hops is felt . again it is almost like an english barleywine after it has been aged a little but with an all american hophead hops balance . very well done . m medium heavy body great mouthcoating luxurious foamy feel . d very tasty beer and goes down quite easily though i m not sure i would want more than one at a sitting as it does pound the taste buds somewhat .,palate,0.9,1
a a relatively good looking brew . probably somewhere between l and l and very clear . had a nice head which held through the duration of the pint . s ca n t say enough good things about the aroma of this beer . an incredible mixture of hops and apricot . not overwhelming but just right . t although not personally my taste i can recognize that this is indeed a well crafted brew . the amount of fruit in the flavor is about right . certainly not overpowering . d pretty good drinkability . i would recommend trying it paired with food .,palate,0.6,1
color golden amber color with a one finger head and ample carbonation . aroma sweet and malty with a brown sugar essence to it . taste syrupy sweet upfront with some malt essence to it . caramel in the middle . however it fades to an unpleasant flavor in the middle that i ca n t quite describe with the exception that it s like candy or something . watery in the middle too . mouthfeel syrupy sweet caramelish and watery . verdict starts out ok but then goes downhill in taste and mouthfeel . would give it points for not being a typical light lager but it s not enough to pull it up .,palate,0.2,0
oz bottle obtained from to your health in iowa city and consumed later that evening . poured a one finger head that was very faintly orangish . crystal clear and very faintly orange colored . smelled faintly of malt and fruit apples . . tastes primarily of malt . where s the hops in this pale ale . i get more bitter from the carbonation than the hops . this is very sweet and somewhat fruity . medium mouthfeel . how many times did i say faint in this review . my review is faint because there is little to say .,palate,0.8,1
paid . for a bomber from discount liquor in milwaukee wi . poured into a large snifter . pours moderately thick for a dipa leaving a rather fizzy half inch white head that dissipates quite quickly leaving minimal retention . rather transparent light amber color with some carbonation visually present . almost no lacing . a well balanced dipa . the hoppiness is balanced well with a grainy malt aroma . rather mild on the nose . again the goal with this one must have been to make a well balanced dipa . the mouth is somewhat creamy but has a somewhat watery crisp finish . aftertaste does not last much . good carbonation . not what i m looking for in a dipa and even for what it s worth i m not really sure this brew was a success . quite overrated . so much so it makes me wonder if this is a bad batch or something .,palate,0.7,1
poured into new glarus glassware . a pours a dark basically black syrupy brown . a few clear bubbles on the pour that gradually gathered into the thinnest of a tan head layer . s a mysterious but powerful sweetness the shows itself but also proves not too aromatic with a nice layer of fine coffee . t i love sweetness i love big sweet stouts but i have to agree with others that even as a dessert the sweetness in this maybe a little too much . the sweetness is almost unidentifiable closer to melted sugars and syrups than anything . the coffee has great character almost kopi luwakish and i think is is a great addition to the beer . i think if they could play down the sweetness a little and play up the coffee a bit with a decent minor third note they would have something very special with this beer . m thick and syrupy but exactly what you d expect and as good as you can do to support the flavors . o they are n t joking this really is a dessert in itself . i had my girlfriend try this and she immediately wanted to mix it with milk honestly while i typically would never consider such blasphemous actions against a beer it might work well with this . something is missing and something is a little too much in this beer . great potential i hope they tweak this with more editions to come .,palate,0.9,1
pours with a foamy head that pits a bit and leaves a fine layer across the surface for some time later . the coffee color is apealing . light malt nose . light taste of malt hops spice and very light chocolate hints . again light . the thing with this beer is the color is great the taste is enjoyable especially for malt lovers such as i yet the mouth feel is thin which surprises the tongue as the eyes transmit the expectation of a bold chocolaty porter . it s a bit like taking a sip of a beverage one thinks to be sprite and finding it to be seltzer water with a twist of lime . i guess thats the charactaristic the tan side of the black tan dynamic duo . do n t get me wrong though this is an enjoyable beer especially for the price which is the same as the big macros yet this and yuengling amber lager beats out all of the american macros of similar price that are availible here in my humble opinion . note it s better to drink this warmer like a real porter drinability is good . more carbonation than one would expect from a porter but then it s not a full blooded porter . overall i like this beer as it is priced well for what you get and it tastes good . although personally after drinking a couple it whets my tastebuds to want a bottle of guiness .,palate,0.4,0
bruery s hottenroth is a weird brew for me to review . i have n t had too many berliner weiss s and i love the taste of it . but all the same it looks like an adjunct lager after the head dissipates and its tart dry and funky smell disappears fairly quickly too . a friendly review would call it delicate . a review that slammed it would compare it to miller lite . i ll lean more towards delicate but ask for a bit more . it starts off tart and puckery . in the middle there s a bit of breadiness but not much . and it finishes with the pepper and citrus esters that brewing with wheat often provides . it s light and watery on the palate and highly drinkable . no doubt a fun beer to pair with salads and lighter fare the bruery s hottenroth would also be great on a summer day in the park or after your monthly jog . like tonight . and you wo n t hear me complaining about . alcohol by volume . what a gift .,palate,0.6,1
paid . for a bomber from bevmo in san jose ca . poured into a goblet . this is about the fourth bomber of this i ve had yet the first review . i already know i really like this brew . just under a half inch of white somewhat fizzy head . well carbonated . fairly cloudy glowing orange color . some head retention phenomenal lacing . smell is a perfect marriage of a west coast ipa and moderately spicy belgian . some moist breads and yeast some spice yet very nicely balanced with clean and fresh grapefruit hops . the taste is just as the smell . so perfectly balanced you ca n t really shift it towards more belgian or more ipa . alcohol greatly masked . mouthfeel if very alive and crisp at first sip . maybe a bit overpowering on the carbonation . somewhat creamy could be smoother . medium body long finish . as i drink more the grapfruity aftertaste gets a bit much . i love this hybrid beer .,palate,0.6,1
wanted to try one of the sam adams barrel room collection and figured this one would be the one to try . pours a nice and unique ruby color . interesting pink head forms finger thick and dissipates quickly . leaves me hoping for a unique and pleasant experience with this beer . smells like cherries . like the juice left over in the jar of ice cream topping cherries though a little more tart . hopefully that leads to a nice tart flavor . tastes like cherries . not tart not funky just sweet cherries . reminiscent of fruit juice loaded with high fructose corn syrup . mouthfeel is unimpressive . little carbonation no tingling from any tartness like i expected . drinkability is average since its essentially fruit juice . alcohol is definitely well hidden . goes down too quick trying to get some sensation out of it . a swirl with the yeast adds a bit more complexity but all in all a very high potential yet low follow through with this beer . i will try the others in the series and hope for more . i didnt hate it . not revolting like the cranberry lambic but i think they dropped the ball a bit on this one .,palate,0.4,0
had this at a beer tasting offered by the distributor . actually i read that beer from einbeck years ago was the church reformer martin luther s favorite beer . . of course it was ale then different ingredients different style of beer. etc . etc . . . very nice appearance and head typical of german beers . transparent and fairly light color for a bock . smell is wonderful all noble hops . taste is lovely . .sharp crisp hops with a very solid balanced malt backbone . leaves a nice clean hop aftertaste . all in all a great beer . makes me long for good ol germany .,palate,0.7,1
a light gold with a thin white head that quickly disappears to nothing not even around the rim . s barley and sweet honey . very faint scent . t comes in with a slightly bitter taste of honey and grains . there s a matching after taste that is so faint its hardly worth mentioning . m medium carbonation with a fairly dry finish o listed as a pale lager . no thats wrong . this is an adjunct and its terrible even for an adjunct . its just that bad . the tastes themselves are n t horrible but the overall lack of taste is just upsetting .,palate,0.6,1
after enjoying the regular bastard and completely disliking the double bastard i was n t sure what to expect from this oaked version . it poured a dark ruby brown color with a slightly off white small head . the head dropped off to a thin film which stayed throughout and left an average amount of lacing . smelled of malts and hops with some pine and a small alcohol presence . tasted of hops with nary a sign of the pine that i detected in the scent . i was a bit surprised how one dimensional this beer tasted . no complexity at all at least to my taste buds . mouthfeel was slightly thick and flat . really was quite disappointed in this department . overall this was to me an average beer at best . my review for the double bastard was well below the average and i m sure this one will be as well . i just did n t get much enjoyment out of this beer . adding to that it s about twice as expensive as their regular bastard so i d have to say i found it to be one of the worst bang for the buck beers i ve had in a long time . to each his own i suppose .,palate,0.4,0
aroma is not strong but is fruity and a little malty with a nice crisp edge slightly sweet and fairly inviting . it pours a hazy solar yellow with a very thick white persistent head that leaves some thick lacing . flavor is malty and fruity mainly pear with a little apple a hint of honey and a subtle alcohol bite . texture is very smooth somewhat thick and quite fizzy leaving behind a nice tingle .,palate,1.0,1
pours a clear golden yellow color with lots of visible carbonation bubbles and a thin foamy white head that quickly dissapears . aroma is quite bland with slight apple presence as well as some lemon peel . very quaffable with a crisp apple and pear taste as well as some slight citrus .,palate,0.9,1
oz bottle . not a bad beer but not amazing either . pretty refreshing on a warm spring evening . not a ton of lager funk . low abv . easy to make it a session beer . i m a huge fan of new glarus normally . this beer is decent but not quite up their usual caliber . fine mouthfeel nothing objectionable but it s not a stand out lager either .,palate,0.8,1
tons of pepper in both the nose and palate . rose hips and potpourri too this is kind of like drinking the aroma of pier one imports . light body with aggressive carbonation and a thin off white head . gold with a slight purple tinge . not my cup of tea but exceptionally unique because of the spice profile . this is a one heavily spiced beer . very cool .,palate,0.8,1
pours what almost looks like a very dark brown but in the glass looks closer to a true black . body looks a little bit thin and a huge off brown head emerges . very heavy foamy lacing . it would appear that this is going to be a little too carbonated for the style . smell is pretty muted and when i do pick up a note its pretty much bourbon and not much else . the smell that is there is n t unpleasant but it does n t feel very assertive . taste is much like the smell . . bourbon is the predominant taste but its not an overwhelming or rich taste . no real sense of chocolate or coffee or hell even just roasted malt to offset the bourbon . but again its not unpleasant there just is n t much happening here . does n t drink hot at all . mouthfeel is all wrong . way too much carbonation and way too thin of a body . almost like an unsweetened bourbon soda pop not a good thing by the way . i guess if i can say anything positive its a relatively thin beer which makes it a little easier to drink . overall skip this one . the flavors are n t off per se there just is n t enough of it . the mouthfeel just really kills this beer though .,palate,0.4,0
poured from a oz bottle into a loterbol tulip . april a pours into the glass looking like flat generic cola . a few bubbles and a tiny tan head pop up before becoming absolutely still again . no lace . looks like the cuyahoga river around the time that it caught fire . s a bunch of aromas going on here . tootsie roll caramel chocolate covered cherry cocoa cola nut fudge brownies and pan roasted nuts . t same as above with a weird hint of melted plastic . m flat . way too sweet for the non existant level of carbonation . d there s a good beer here trying to get out . i d like to try a fresher example to see if maybe the time in the bottle hurt this beer .,palate,0.4,0
twelve ounce twist off type bottle . pours a coppery amber with light carbonation visible almost no head . a weak nose with sweet biscuit and light toffee . moderate to strong carbonation like with the shiner bock and blonde offerings . light biscuit then crisp pale malt . the malt profile is fairly weak and there s almost no hops in here . abv is appropriate to the style and difficult to detect meaning that it is average in terms of its sessionability when compared to other festmarzens . however there s not as much depth as i d like here . it s got a bit more color than shiner bock and clearly the brewer understands what a marzen is. the brewery survived the great purge and get points for that . now it s time to tweak the recipes away from the adjunct lager formula and broaden their horizons .,palate,0.8,1
i m sure i ve had this beer before but i just never wrote it down or recorded my thoughts on it . appears to be a hazy light orange color with a white head that goes away pretty fast . smells like pine needles and hops which is actually quite pleasing . the taste is that of spicy hops pine needles and citrus scents combined to create this odd amalgamation of flavors . definitely has one of the best mouthfeels i ve ever experienced especially for an ipa . goes down smooth but still pokes at you on its way down . quite easy to drink but for some reason it does n t feel very drinkable . i ll give it another try and see if the drinkability improves at another time . overall this is an excellent ipa and one that i would definitely drink a lot of if i could acquire a stash of it .,palate,1.0,1
beer is a cloudy orange colour . looks like a wit . no head . smell is remarkable but not in a good way . it smells remarkably like cheese parmesan or even cheddar . bizarre and not particularly nice . the cheese scent is present in the taste as well but thankfully not quite as strongly . does leave a bizarre tang in the mouth . pretty hard to get past the cheese like flavour . overcarbonated mildly irritating . relatively light bodied . overall . not my thing . my first experience with biere de garde . i am not sure if this is a good example of the style but this is not an enjoyable beer .,palate,0.7,1
i first started drinking this beer when i was years old . i remember ordering it when i would go out to eat with my parents at uno s restaurant . i have not had it almost nine years now . and it tastes a lot different than i remember . first of all the aroma seems lacking . i remember it having a really distinct aroma presence . and i can tell you as a professional brewer one of the easiest ways a brewery can cut corners and save money is to cut down on the amount of aroma hops they use . i ca n t tell if this brewery has taken this route but the aroma seems to be lacking . the taste is pretty good . i thought i detected dms in the beginning but as i tasted some more it seemed to fade . the beer was full bodied for a vienna style lager . it worked quite well with the generous contribution of flavor hops . overall this is a pretty drinkable beer .,palate,0.9,1
poured it into the glass and my first thought was wow jeez that s dark . a nice deep murky brown color and not at all transparent . the smell is intensely sweet with something of a fruity backing . none of this is exactly what i expected out of an indian pale ale . especially how not at all pale this brew is . the taste is sweet and has a minimum of bitterness . i usually do n t use the term with beers but this one s . . refreshing . and a nice high abv just adds to the fun . overall an impressive ale .,palate,1.0,1
a transparent golden color with a small white head that dissipates almost immediately and leaves no lacing . a very unique sweet adjunct smell that was hard for me to describe . it wasnt a bad smell just not a very strong one . taste of sweet corn with a funny aftertaste . really not much at all to the taste . and if there is much more you cant tell because the carbonation takes from it all . horrible feel . slightly dry and very over carbonated the type of over carbonation that makes your mouth water and not in a good way . couldnt even get a good feel for the body because of this . simply put this beer is not a good beer . it was not at all easy to drink this along with my sushi .,palate,0.2,0
pours a one finger white head that fades quickly leaving no lace . cloudy red amber color . light carbonation and light medium bodied . nose is remarkably like vomit . starts as sour apples becomes more sour like lemon juice dry finish easily the least enjoyed belgian i have had . ml bottle gift from vintage cellars blacksburg va .,palate,0.6,1
a practically black with a very light head tiny carbonation bubbles fighting their way through thickness . an intimidating void . s aroma hits you even as the glass sits on the table . smells rich and sweet like fresh ground coffee and cocoa without the abject sweetness of a mocha . the notes of bourbon linger in the background . t the first note that hits is a surprising tartness which is indicative of it s ibu rating but it is immediately followed by the sweetness you expect from this kind of beer . the coffee flavor brings up the rear and finishes very mildly leaving a pleasant carmel aftertaste . gets a much stronger bourbon character once you let it warm up to room temp . m perfect . it s velvet on the tongue . if it were n t for the taste you might not know it was there . d the only reason this rating is so low is because you have to drink it at breakfast . you just have to . any other time of day and it would n t be a breakfast stout . however the kind of mornings for which you need a breakfast stout are limited so the drinkability is necessarily a bit low . definitely not gon na give you the same buzz as a cup of coffee .,palate,1.0,1
i was hesitant to try this as my experience with honey beers began and ended with michelob s honey stuff or whatever about years ago this is different . poured into oz glass forming a creamy light tan head that disipated quickly into lacing on top and around the glass . the color is mahogany with tan lights at the edges . the smell is all malt toasty and some sweet note caramel . the hops are n t there to my nose but the taste is sweet and the honey is very apparent up front . the taste starts with honey then the malt is apparent and finally the hops citrus somewhere betwixt oranges and grapefruit . the mouthfeel is different as the honey seems to linger on the lips and the malt on the tongue with a dry finish overall the feel is almost tannic . very intersting brew perhaps a bit sweeter than i d like for just kickin back a few but i ll bet it s killer with seafood .,palate,0.9,1
winter lowly carbonated and cola in colour this has a think creamy head that persists . light aromas of spice roasted malts and not much more . kinda boring and plain . initial banana flavour soon makes way for bitter leafy and roasted flavours that linger in a unpleasant way on the palate . kind of thin and no body to speak of . flat with no spritz this has very poor mouthfeel . this is really outshined by the imported dark wheats and when compared it has none of the creaminess that is associated with the worlds best . as for value for money this also comes off second best .,palate,0.3,0
extra in a trade . a midnight black with a thick creamy mocha head that fades quickly at a perfect rate and leaves a bubbly mocha swamp atop the brew . very good . s smells great . sweet malts upfront with dark chocolate raisin in the middle and a nice bready booziness on the backend . very good . t bitter milk chocolate upfront with a creamy dark fruit flavor in the middle and thick booziness on the backend . good . m starts to leave a thick bitterness but ends up leaving not much of anything . nothing special here . d the bitter chocolate and booziness make this one a little tougher to swallow . decent . all in all this started out great but ended on an average note . very good to try if you like very bitter chocolate bitter hop flavors . if you like it sweet try it once if you get the chance but do n t bother hunting down .,palate,0.6,1
thanks dave dpowers for the beer . a a nice tangerine orange body with a slight haziness to it . head is bubbly white long lasting and leaves a heavy amount of lacing . s a strong and clean citrus and floral hop aroma with some sweet bready malts in the background . t upfront i m getting a nice hoppy bitterness balanced with pale malts . nice subtle notes of lemon herbs and crackers . m light body light carbonation very lean watery texture . o this one does n t distribute in my area so i do see myself drinking this anytime soon . mouthfeel is a little too watery for my liking but everything else is well done . i might pick this up if i saw it but i would like to try other maine beer co beers first .,palate,0.4,0
crystal clear straw yellow pour with a tightly packed head . smell had a very odd funk to it . it was similar to vinyl or the smell of a brand new shower curtain . lemon and straw underneath from the house yeast . the smell was a little offensive because of the off smell of vinyl and rubber . taste sort of followed along with the smell . a funky dry taste with a a tart lemon finish . rubbery . it all ended on a light straw note . reminded me of brett but i do n t think brett is present in this beer . this beer could be suffering from yeast autolysis . i have n t had enough beers affected by this off flavor of rubber to know for certain but there was something definitely strange going on .,palate,0.8,1
compared to cervecera indias other beer medalla light this beer is amazing but so is just about anything . cerveza india is carbonated to point of ridiculousness that is guaranteed to make you the loudest belcher on the beach . i have only found this beer in oz . cans which is both a positive and a negative because its easy to drink before it gets warm but a oz can of beer is a freakin rip off no matter what it is . to pour this beer does provide a rather nice dark yellow color but with no head after the first seconds . the taste and smell remind me of a slightly more bland amstel light . nevertheless for about a can at any beach bar this is still a pretty good deal .,palate,0.3,0
appearance is watered down looking with a soap bubble head . taste is weak but odd at the same time with a mild rice sweetness . this is the kind of beer you can share with your friends because most do n t appreciate the imports anyway . i drank plenty of this is my younger days . when you look up headache in the dictionary it reads drink budweisers and take a nap .,palate,0.6,1
oz bomber split between me and two friends as an after dinner drink . poured realtively rough into a glass and it settled a bit guinness esque with the cool setting of the head . very nice . the head did not last long though as the high abv made it disappear quickly . smell was well almost sickening . it smelled like a simple syrup sugar and water boiled together with too much vanilla extract in it and them simmered down thick and made dark . it was overwhelmingly sweet sugar vanilla smells . the taste was not quite as sweet as the smell was but it tasted like it smelled nonetheless . they were trying for creme brulee and they probably got as close as humanly possible but man it just didnt work for me and i like creme brulee . as hard as i tried i couldnt find any beer flavor in it . it was almost like it was one of those syrups you would see vendors putting on shaved ice and making a snow cone out of it was that sweet . the mouthfeel was good thick syrup y heavy and coating like an imperial double stout should be . drinkability is low . it was all the three of us combined could do to drink one bomber . i cant see myself ever having the desire to crack open another one either . but maybe it is just not my thing .,palate,0.8,1
pours deep brown turning black in the glass with a density thats a touch light for the bourbon barrel beers but denser than most porters . the age on this one has thinned out the carbonation a touch but still about a half inch of head a bit of lacing and the head lingers well . strong sweet nose of vanila bourbon nearly cold bottle of bourbon in nature . the finish is a powdery cocoa malt . hopefully it opens up more as it warms . wow sickeningly sweet combination of sugar and bourbon with chocolate malts mixed in . bourbon has just dominated this one and age has mellowed i assume any of porter nature . i feel this porter just wasnt bold enough to handle this much bourbon aging . i should point out ive had issues with infections or maybe arcadia just makes awful explosive messes of beers so perhaps part of the sweetness in here is something similar to what i notice with cocoa loco and big dick . smooth and creamy . this one drinks well . medium thin for a bourbon barrel much like the appearance but does the job . i really like this one . this is an awful awful example but this bourbon dominance here reminds me a bit of goose island rare you know without this being a pappy barrel and the beer base being most likely just an ok porter vs a world glass masterpiece of a stout . it also doesnt have the world class finish in fact the finish is a touch lacking .,palate,0.9,1
bottle was left for us columbus ba s by arbitrator . poured into a lost abbey tulip . bottle this is a dark chocolatey looking beer . good clarity . nice tall balsa colored head with good retention and leaving spotty flecks of lace . smells of thick gooey black strap molasses at first . the name means boiled leather and leather is really big in the aroma . sweet pipe tobacco toffee and mild ripe fruit make this a potent but interesting brew . the flavor here is really complex . sweet molasses and tobacco . brown sugar and snickerdoodle . chocolate and oaky tannins are also fairly prominent . i do n t get much bourbon influence i can only imagine how delicious the barrel aged version is . sweet but not unpleasant . very dry with a bitter finish . a little sticky from all the sweetness . overall i was quite impressed .,palate,0.6,1
got this at de bierkoning in amsterdam . from a bomber into a snifter . appearance pours a two finger medium bubbly off white head with decent retention . clear gamboge or carrot orange in color with medium carbonation evident . head fades to a good film . a wisp and a ring remain until the end and leaves some lacing down the sides of the glass . smell pale malts floral hops but lots of citrus and melon notes . bold fruits scents here for sure . definite pineapple and a touch of caramel as well . very enticing . taste pale malts upfront but they quickly get brushed aside for some flowery hops melon and a dose of citrus and pineapple . finishes with a blast of bitter grapefruit and bitter hops . very bitter for sure but in a good way . aftertaste is strong and long lasting with a bit of spicy alcohol as well . an awesome and delicious palate destroyer . palate medium body and carbonation . creamy smooth on the palate goes down smooth and ends with a slightly delayed alcohol scratch at the back . finishes slightly mouth coating . overall this was a real treat . it completely wrecked my palate but i enjoyed every minute of it . they describe this one as a hop monster on the label and they were n t lying . one of the best tasting hop bombs i ve had . another great creating from port brewing .,palate,0.7,1
a good beer . appearance a nice golden color that is slightly cloudy . had a nice head formation . smell had a very mild hops flavor and slightly malty taste excellent taste that really highlights the different ingredients of the beer . there is also a pleasant yeasty flavor . mouthfeel i loved the mouthfeel of this beer . there is a great balance between thickness as well as smoothness . there was also a nice level of carbonation that made the beer very nice . drinkability the beer is slightly heavy that made it nice but it would be hard to drink more than two . overall a very nice beer that really highlights the different qualities of a nice cream ale .,palate,0.9,1
ml bottle . really nice coppery brown colour clear except that giant chunks of sediment starting coming out of the bottle about of the way through a slow gentle pour . this really detracted from the look of the beer . the bottle had been stationary in my fridge for months so i was a bit disappointed about this . short beige cap rocky collar with a bit of lacing . nice aroma . alcohol soaked dried fruits plums cinnamon sugary sweet hint of dark malts and bread . very sweet sugary and malty with a lot of fruit character . lots of plum and raisin character moderate alcohol flavour and warmth towards the end . toffee sweetness bready malts nice flavour overall . medium bodied with ample carbonation nice texture . except for the feel of big hunks of sediment entering my mouth . not cool . this is a solid beer but the poor sedimentation is a real problem for me . i can easily overlook a little bit of sediment at the bottom of a bottle in fact i expect it for certain styles but this was ridiculous . i would have blamed it on myself had i not stored this beer for quite a while at low temps and poured it very carefully due to the opaque bottle .,palate,0.4,0
looks amber coloured even through the green glass bottle . very pretty and warm looking in a clear glass . odd bit of meaty proteiny metallic smell from the foam . not nice but not turning me away . flavour is not too complex pleasant and refreshing a little bit sweet and then turns bitter hoppy and estery . i might not buy it again but i wo n t turn it down either .,palate,0.9,1
sturdy tan head sits atop the expected opaque black body . they nailed this part of it . lactic sweetness rings out clearly as do mild trappings of roasted barley . there is also a bit of unwelcome sweet smelling grain on the tail end however . roasted flavors rush out to greet me much more eagerly here than they did on the nose . sweet cream is buried on the finish but certainly delivers the goods . lingering bitter chocolate creates a satisfying rewarding brew . not as full bodied as i like from a milk stout but is smoother than smooth and makes for an easy choice . this is a solid large scale sweet stout and every bit the equal if not the better of the industry standard mackeson . that is somewhat ironic given that the latter is brewed out of the former s cincinnati location . i d still take a bell s double cream or a f s moloko plus over this but the accessibility factor makes this a welcome addition to my drinking repertoire .,palate,0.6,1
i m that guy again . reviewing at the ba gathering at goose island . a pours a cloudy yellowish brown with a white colored head that leaves lacing on the glass . s smells like sweet malt spices that i ca n t pick out some red dark fruits vanilla t tastes just like the smell with more vanilla and even bourbon but in a mellow way like a fruity sweet light bourbon.some alcohol flavor too m very full bodied almost to the point of creamy d highly drinkable for the flavor but less so for the alcohol kick,palate,1.0,1
poured a dark chocolate brown with garnet highlights . big creamy beige head . left good lace . aromas of semi sweet roasted malt chocolate cherries and spice . roasted malt flavor with coffee chocolate and a caramel sweetness . finishes dry with a spicy hop aftertaste . light bodied with decent carbonation and good drinkability .,palate,0.6,1
a excellent bar pour little head but it had decent lacing down the pint glass . brownish mahogany color . s earthy malty sweet smelling . t faint brown sugary taste no hop noticable malty . m very smooth low carbonation d easy to drink a good stand by beer if nothing else is around .,palate,0.9,1
reviewed bottle pours a big foamy off white head . semi turbid body dark amber in color . creamy head good lacing almost like melted ice cream . very hoppy sour smelling aroma . sweet sour aroma . dry and grapefruity . chewy taste some nutty biscuitiness . light taste . bitter and sour but not hoppy tasting . was expecting more hops . slight sour taste and something else . ca n t taste the alcohol . not a fan not much taste .,palate,0.4,0
appearance clear pale yellow straw color with lots of carbonation frothy white head dissipates rather quickly leaving little lacing smell sweet biscuity malt with some floral and or grassy hop notes taste sweet doughy malt base very light hop presence little alcohol bite mouthfeel light to watery body decent carbonation smooth but not real crisp drinkability goes down easy more drinkable tasty than a comparable bmc selection overall ekstra lager seems like it s the lithuania version of a macrobrew to me . although better than its us counterparts it lacks any real substance . as someone who likes to try as many new beers as possible i do not resent trying this especially since i never had a beer of lithuania origin but i wo n t be going back for seconds .,palate,0.4,0
the clear bottle makes this beer worse than it is but its still not that good when ya get one thats not skunked pours a light yellow with a good head . if ya can get past the skunky smell it smells like corn and the taste is not bad but not much their i see why people put lime in it to hide the skunked smell and give it a little something to the taste . its smooth but alittle watery has alright carbonation i find it drinkable but i think if i had to drink it all day i would have to break down and put a lime it to cover the skunky smell . i donk think i would ever but this its not worth it for the price insted of they should sell it for and i still prolly wouldnt buy it .,palate,0.7,1
not impressed with this example at all . big letdown tasted like a homebrew i messed up one time . first off this does n t taste weizenbock at all it tastes belgian golden ale all the way and the yeast character overwhelms all else in taste and aroma . coriander honey banana candi sugar and hops all show up beneath the powerful yeast in the smell and taste . it actually makes the nose a little more aromatic than it otherwise might be . just not a pleasing taste . big bubbles over carbonated and dry i think they dropped the ball on this one . maybe i got a bad bottle either way i do n t want to risk trying it again .,palate,0.8,1
poured from a oz bottle into my lazy magnolia glass . dark amber in color with a nice finger head that eventually dissapates into a thin layer that leaves lacing down the glass . the smell is oak with a strong caramel malt backbone . after a good long pull the hops in this beer come up . very complex and very appetizing . the taste on this strong and malty up front with the oak taking a backseat but still there . the hops mingled with an alcohol tinge come through strong in the finish and complement the fruity characteristics very well . tasty stuff . the mouthfeel of this bastard makes the beer for me incredibly soft and smooth for strong ale probably the result of the oaking . not the first time i ve had this beer but the first time i ve reviewed it . wow i ll not let any jaded beer drinkers bash this one from stone . great stuff .,palate,1.0,1
pretty mediocre stout here . pours a decent black body off tan head that vanishes quickly . big time roasted barley and oat flavors . not bad for the style . but it seemed way too flat and thin . a little more substance would boost this beer up quite bit . the favor is there but the body is not . unless you have a pathological obsession with oatmeal stouts look elsewhere for your beer drinking needs,palate,0.4,0
trust the midas touch . pours a lighter amber color with good clarity . the head was ok with tight white bubbles . it quickly dissipates to the edge of the glass but never really goes away . the smell has a noticeable malty aroma . some caramel but mostly malty center . some phenols and a tad yeasty notes but a much lighter presence . the taste has a big malt presence . a good dexterous taste with a bready flavor to it . caramel flavors and a touch of toasty notes are picked up on the background . very little to not hop taste with a somewhat sugary taste similar to juice in a way . some phenolic tastes but is heightened with no bitterness . the body is big and makes this beer unique . almost like a dopplebock without the yeasty notes . i think this is as good as an example of a malt bomb as there is .,palate,1.0,1
have been wanting to try this because i wanted to see what a big brewery did for a pale ale . this brew pours a perfectly clear amber but not much of a head just a lacey lager like head that just laces the glass and the head of the beer . aroma is solid nice dry hopped leaves and some citrus twang . taste is ok starts out a bit citrusy and bitter before regressing into a hopped up macro lager leaves a nice bitter twang at the end but also has many of the prickly overcarbonated features of a normal macro . still solid tasting and a very easy drinking beer . kind of what i expected if this brew had any body to back up the nice hoppiness this would be a pretty solid beer unfortunately the lack of a malty backbone hold this brew down a bit . worth a try .,palate,0.4,0
light orange somewhat cloudy hopefully from unfiltered hop oils with a small head after an aggressive pour though the lacing is sticky and appetizing . big skunky aroma of fresh cut plants with a deep earthiness from some super dank hops . a sweet sugar water aroma comes from the delicate malt aroma . also smells pretty clean . mmmm that big earthy hop taste . what hop is that . one of the newer varieties . regardless and nice distinctive hop profile . bitterness is all up front and finishes extremely clean with only faint hints of residual oils . quite watery for the big flavor this one tastes and smells different from the main stream craft ipas which is a pretty new category i ll give it that . i could see how some would be put off by the flavor and aroma but if they only knew how difficult it is to make a beer this complex . great hop profile whatever it is .,palate,0.6,1
well this review wo n t be much of a surprise . but i m bored so i ll write one anyways . smells of grain corn yeast not really much of a smell at all only if you swirl it around or you smell it as soon as you pour it . tastes like that yeasty grainy beer taste with that metallic tinge which i think is the hops . they put such a small amount that the hops mixing with those grainy cereal yeasty like flavors that it comes off as a metallic taste . even though its really not metal . i get where they are coming from with this beer though which is why i did n t give it a d or f. it really is good if you want to drink a bunch and not get filled . that s what this beer is and that s it . the only thing that they should n t claim is of course their use of triple brew hopping . if they did n t say that and just used the less filling title then people should n t buy this beer and be surprised by how it tastes . i ll drink it if i m real low on money because a oz can of this is only . .,palate,0.4,0
on tap brazen bbq san diego ca clear golden yellow with a thin white cap . lots of lacing down the glass . simple and muted aroma lots of bready malts grain and little else . flavor follows the aroma very simple and plain . there s some mild bitterness lots of bread and grain and a touch of floral and citrus but not much at all . though nothing unpleasant this beer lacks much hop character and is simple and boring . medium mouthfeel . clean dry crisp and refreshing . i think ballast point do themselves a disservice by calling this a pale ale . this is a simple bready ale but there s a lot more flavor and character in sierra nevada and stone pale ales .,palate,0.9,1
a it pours a very pale straw color with copious head and carbonation . it is very hazy with lots of yeast sediment . s it has a ginger smell very similar to a real ginger beer . there s a slightly musty and muted earthy scent . or even a cedar smell . like opening an old cedar chest . t it s not extremely spicy like i would have expected from the smell . there is a light ginger taste and a tartness to the flavor . i honestly have no experience with a beer quite like this . most beers i ve had only experimented with one or two flavors but this one has a huge list of ingredients . i ca n t pick out too many of the individual ingredients but i do taste what might be the bay leaves . i do n t pick up some of the others like rosemary and anise . the flavor intensifies a bit as i reach the bottom of the glass most likely because of the sediment and it becomes a little more tart and spicy . m the mouthfeel is a little thin . again i have no experience in ancient beers so i m not sure how it s supposed to be exactly . for my preference it could use a little more body or even some bitterness . the carbonation level is good to me and it s nice with the ginger . i ll just score it an average because i m not quite sure how this is supposed to be but for me it does n t strike the mark . o overall i think this is a really cool beer . i like that i got a chance to drink an old recipe . however it seems a little too much like a basic ginger beer and i m not completely sold on the inclusion of the other ingredients listed because i did n t pick them up . maybe a different palate would . i enjoyed the beer so i m going to rate it good overall .,palate,0.6,1
a this was the part about the beer that unfortunately stuck out causing the rating to slip down a bit . it was a oz . bottle which had a ton of yeast sediment more than i ve seen in just about any homebrew even . even though i poured carefully i still got lots of sediment in the glass but it was n t the usually yeast slurry that settles on the bottom of the glass it was in the form of dozens of yeast chunks that floated throughout my beer until it was gone i suppose this could be due to the beer sitting on the shelves quite a while it was in the bargain bin . needless to say it made the appearance part of the beer quite unappealing . s smelled similar to belgian stong golden ale s with a noticeable cider aroma . t the taste did n t seem to be affected by it being on the shelves longer than usual . in fact it seemed to have a taste of a nice cellar aged beer . the flavors had more complexity than the average tripel with less harshness most likely due to the aging . wonderful cider flavor with spices i was n t quite able to pick out . had that definite belgian yeast character . m luckily i was n t really able to feel the chunks i referred to early while drinking it . it had a wonderful creamy texture quite similar to milk . low carbonation . quite enjoyable . d if you put the appearance part aside i found this beer to be quite drinkable .,palate,0.9,1
on tap at pizza orgasmica a pours a hazy golden and arrived at the table with no head . moderate lacing . s tons of grapefruit and centennial hops with some vegetal aromas as well . t too much centennial . way too much . overwhelming grapefruit flavors dominate any other flavors that might be in this beer . m a nice full body for an ipa with just the right amount of carbonation . the saving grace for this beer . d drinkable but the one dimisional taste became annoying . try something else .,palate,0.9,1
now quaffing left hand imperial stout ml pours a thick and extremely dark ruddy brown with an agressive tan head . rings of lacing all the way down the glass as i progress . the aroma is sweet with hints of cocoa and faint licorice . the taste and mouthfeel is where this beer shines . thick smooth and creamy with a combination of milk and dark chocolate with just a hint of licorice . as the beer warms hops are detected in the finish hiding behind the fading chocolate goodness . as the beer nears room temperature it takes vinous characteristics dark cherries acidic dry finish . there is a slight alcoholic presence in the taste but it is shadowed by the wonderful symphony of roasted malts . be careful however as you will be reminded rather quickly of the abv . overall the best offering from left hand yet and a heavyweight contender in the imperial stout category .,palate,1.0,1
appearance hazy straw color a thin cover of off white bubbles . eh . aroma a sharp citric fruitiness like a raspberry grape mix . not much there representing the style but it is a nice nose nonetheless . taste wheat base with an immediate boysenberry flavor . not sweet like i thought it might be it leans more to the tart side . a brief show of hops to even things out nicely . the swallow lets the hops and fruit tartness come together in tasty fashion . the beeriness is a little outdone by the berries but i like it . mouthfeel moderate to moderately light body crisply carbonated . drinkability distinctive but not so sessionable . still a cool one for a beer tasting or just to try something made with boysenberries .,palate,0.9,1
pours totally black with a nice thick chocolate milk brown head . the aroma is all about bourbon . i smell a little bit of chocolate and coffee but that takes effort . the taste is also heavy on bourbon and charred wood flavors . it s a bit too much like liquor for me . i m only getting hints of typical stout flavors like coffee molasses and chocolate . the bourbon flavors mix well with the strong alcohol level . the body is nice and creamy and glassy just about perfect . overall this is an interesting beer . for those bourbon and scotch whisky fans i think it s certainly worth a try .,palate,0.9,1
appearance is the darkest of browns with an immense tan foam head that sustains moderate lacing smell is deep bittersweet chocolate and lighter coffee malts alongside a stiff alcohol presence hints of roast taste is initially full of dark bittersweet chocolate which dominates throughout opens up to some sweet malts and touches of espresso and roast malts hints of dark fruits oatmeal grains and earthy hops for balance finishes with a moderate alcohol warming sensation mouthfeel is full bodied smooth velvety texture ample carbonation drinkability is moderate well balanced semi sweet stout with a considerable alcohol boost not in the top tier for this style but a must have for any dark chocolate lovers,palate,1.0,1
on tap at taco mac metropolis pours a beautiful very cloudy yellow orange with an extremely small white head . obviously not filtered . smells mostly of large quantities of hops with some wheat notes present in the nose . first sip is sweet malty and hoppy with the wheat balancing well with the hops . it is not nearly as hoppy as the aroma indicated . mouthfeel is good bordering on the light side . very tasty indeed .,palate,0.6,1
a bright golden slightly hazy with a thin white head . light lacing . s wonderful simcoe hop aroma . light caramel malts . t very hop forward as far as flavor but not overly bitter . piney tangerine grapefruit citrus rind . very fresh tasting . caramel malts . mf fairly light and dry . moderately high carbonation . very crisp . d as a home brewer i am a fan of the single hop beers because they showcase the hops and let you know what the hops have to offer . this beer is all about the hop aroma and character imo and does n t focus on the malt side of the spectrum . yet this ale is not too bitter . i think this is a good refreshing pale ale . ca n t wait to try their other beers .,palate,0.6,1
appearance pours a very dark brown amber color. poured vigorously which created an inch and a half thick off white head that lasted about minutes . lacing looks excellent . smell toasty toffee caramel and brown sugar . taste similar to the smell . toasty and sweet with caramel toffee and a very weak bitter aftertaste . mouthfeel heavy body with mild carbonation . has that thick creamy feel to it . it s perfect to me . overall at first i did n t think i was going to like this beer because it s dark but i was mistaken . it s pretty good .,palate,1.0,1
chilled bottle into a glass . a black thick body with some head that recedes over a few minutes . no substantial lacing . s a little bit of chocolate and coffee but mostly roasted malts and . lentils . i just could n t get past the smell . i ve never smelled any beer like this before . t the roasted malts are way overdone and dominate the taste . some grassy hops in the finish . extremely weird tasting imbalanced and it s hard to believe this is a stout . i must have gotten a bad one . m medium bodied with medium carbonation . d i do n t even want to finish this . my first drain pour . the rest of the six pack is going to be given away . edit i did give the other away and got very positive comments . i have since realized that this bottle was oxidized and i am going to buy another one and re review it .,palate,0.7,1
medium gold color hazy . small head . aroma is floral hops and malts . a medium bodied unfiltered pale ale . unfiltered and very dry hopped . malts are slightly sweet and nutty . hops are slightly floral and rater dry . well balanced . a nice subtle beer . mouthfeel is full and round . finish is clean and smooth . aftertaste is slightly bitter .,palate,1.0,1
picked one up and enjoyed in the lots of red rocks a pours a dark amber with a nice head s smells of caramel malts and piney hops more malts than hops t like the nose the caramel malts dominate the palate . the malts give way to piney and grapefruity hops . not bad tasting but given that it is labeled as an ipa i was hoping for something a bit more hoppy . m the glacier melt advertised on the can made for a very nice mouthfeel d as previously stated this is a good beer but i tend to prefer my ipas to have more hoppy assertiveness rather than strong malt profiles . not a bad beer by any means i would definitely get it again if i lived in the area .,palate,0.9,1
appearance black and a dark creamy head . smell almost too much going on here . dark chocolate comes across backed up by a good dose of hops and then there s a distinct smokiness . taste way too smokey and not in the way that i like . smoke is about the only thing i can taste for a good while way into the aftertaste until the bittersweet chocolate pulls through . i usually do n t like this chocolate flavor either but in this case i welcome it . mouthfeel great . thick and rich but also nice and tingly . drinkability i can finish it but i could n t stomach another . beef notes i d say this is a good example of a bad use of smoke flavor in beer . if it was n t for that this would probably be a fine beer . since it is for that i will not be drinking this beer again any time soon .,palate,0.9,1
aroma coriander and bitter orange with a slight belgian yeast character appearance color is a pale straw with fine carbonation and a quickly collapsing head . the beer is clear . instructions on the bottle direct you to rouse the yeast by stirring however that is not applicable to this style so i did not do this . a witbier should be hazy from its protein or unfermented starch . this beer doesnt have that . flavor the flavor is coriander and mild sweetness finishing with bitter orange and slight hop flavor and bitterness . there is only a mild tartness throughout this beer with no detectable lactic acidity . lemon is present throughout . mouthfeel thin body with a tingling carbonation on the tongue . overall impression in reality mothership is closer to blue moon than an actual witbier . comments mothership is a very drinkable beer . however this beer is far from what a witbier should be . there is no lactic aroma or flavor . while at the same time there are extraneous flavors and aromas hops and lemons . once again new belgium brewing does not fail to exceed my low expectations . when you compete with the likes of coors for most fake witbier it becomes obvious that advertising is more important to your company than brewing .,palate,0.8,1
poured into my pint glass this beer is a clear burnt orange with a nice white head that quickly falls into a lasting ring around the glass . the aroma is of clove spice and nutmeg . smells pretty tasty . speaking of taste . the first one is like i just bit into a slice of pumpkin pie . this is nice not fake tasting like a lot of other pumpkin beers i ve had . the mouthfeel is a little thin but the taste lingers and somehow gets better after the beer passes through my esophagus . this is definitely my favorite pumpkin beer and i ca n t wait to have some more this thanksgiving .,palate,0.6,1
medium gold color slightly cloudy . medium head . aroma is fruity and sweet . malty and slightly sweet . full flavor . hops are bright and slightly spicy . smooth taste . mouthfeel is full and round . finish is clean and smooth . aftertaste is malty and sweet .,palate,1.0,1
poured a light golden yellow with a one finger bubbly head aroma was sour and citrusy the taste is sweet malt at first and then a lot of sourness . definately some citrus but not like something i ve had before like stale sour lemons . the finish was sour and bitter . no complaints as the the mouthfeel medium bodied with a pretty sharp carbonation . not overly drinkable i did n t really appreciate the flavour of this beer .,palate,0.8,1
appearance hazy medium brown with and small mostlydiminishing tight head . has marketing abilities with the label name . smell malt sweetness is most dominant among aromas but i also detect chocolate caramel earth cherry and grape . slightly metallic though it carried the english style . taste it has a slight initial english taste that fades to reveal a flavor that follows the aroma with malts being in the forefront but no real noticeable hops backing it up . mouthfeel medium body watery texture very low carbonation . drinkability overall it was good but bland . it started out alright but finished off rather lacking in character . dont think ill be having this again especially considering the price .,palate,0.4,0
on tap at the hillside pub in seattle this is one of the most sophiscated ipa s i have had in awhile . the pretty orange colour was set off by fragrant hops but what sets apart this ipa is the luscious finish which i can only describe as silky . i was happy as an ivar s clam drinking this pint with no balance issues at all . very worth the search .,palate,1.0,1
cold oz bottle poured into uk size pint glass . beer pours orange amber slightly cloudy with very little head . initial aroma is citrusy and spicy not at all beer like . this must be the luscious pomegranate juice promised on the front label . the first sip is immediately sour . orange peel and . rancid garlic . i ve had fresh pomegranate . it s viciously acidic but tasty . i like acidic . i ll drink straight malt vinegar . but i admit i ve never been a fan of the bottled pomegranate juices as much as orange or grapefruit or cranberry . i found this offering from he brew and thought it was so insane it might just be good . you know with a hint of pomegranate . nope . this is fizzy alcoholic pomegranate juice with nothing to resemble beer to my palate . i would n t hold not tasting like beer against a legitimate ale beverage which i m sure this is except that i like beer and i do n t like this . other flavors . grapefruit pith . there s a slightly fruity sweetness to it but nothing that would remind me of an amber ale . sorry . i would choose not to finish the bottle . i ll stick to lenny s rye ipa .,palate,0.6,1
this beer poured a nice darker amber color wth a large full head . it smells flora and hoppy . the taste is also very floral and hoppy but its a smooth onset of flavors doesnt smack you like other ipas which ca be good or bad . the flavor doesnt last as long as other beers in this catagory . overall a pretty good beer i think most peple will enjoy this one .,palate,0.6,1
from notes . shared by captaincougar rb at a local tasting thanks tom . we tried son of nekron nekron and pride of nekron in one tasting . a pours a black color with less than one inch of tan head and high carb evident . s smells of alcohol roasted malts and chocolate . alcohol is very prominent and dominates the nose . t tastes of roasted malts chocolate and alcohol . a step up from the nose . m light to medium body and low carbonation . d was n t the biggest fan of this one . i thought it was too strong of alcohol in the nose and mouth . also thought this was the worst of the three . would n t seek out again .,palate,0.8,1
poured from a cl bottle into a leffe goblet appearance very hazy golden brown with lots of big floaties all over the place . not doing much for me here smell very yeasty with some fruit aroma in as well apple banana . lots of malts abound . nothing spectacular so far taste mouthfeel the best part of the beer here . very nice feel and taste . very loamy in mouth and very bready . nice fruit tones exaggerated and a spicy malt coming out too . well balanced in my opinion overall quite drinkable . not the best triple by any means but worth the try if it s available to you . goes down a little warm from the alcohol but it does n t stand out too much and is mostly overpowered by the malt and yeasty flavors . pleasant brew .,palate,0.9,1
served as a sample at thirsty dog in akron . the color was a dark amber with some head . the smell was dark sweet malt . the taste was like cough syrup very medicine like with a present alcohol . mouthfeel was average . as for drinkability would n t really have another . just not a good beer . i d grown accustomed to the taste of cough syrup during my spring break week start of allergy season . not fun and i thought d i d had my fill of it until i had this beer . just not good and not one i d have again unless they dramatically improved .,palate,0.8,1
style and glass stout english pint abv volume calories . in fl oz . estimated at c purchased at super saver pennington for . . aroma nice soft coffee chemical spice . out of . visuals okay package brown translucent little tan head sticky lace . out of . taste medium balance medium malt medium hops low strength some craft . out of . palate medium quality smooth texture short finish . out of . overall more like coffee than stout would not repeat not a favorite low value low craft for lagunitas . out of .,palate,0.4,0
poured from a oz into a weizen glass . after reviewing this brew i plan on pairing it with some tasty fresh mozzarella cheese . a not particularly impressed although not really surprised either . macro colored . somewhat flimsy head disappears relatively quickly . small ring of head remains around edge of the glass . less than average lacing . filtered thus crystal clear . s sweet coriander with some lemony notes . wheat is present but not as strong as i had anticipated . t quite sweet and very predictable based on the smell . lemon is very present with a bit of an undertaste of orange peel . finish teases you with a shadow of hops . m very clean finish the citrus flavors linger longer than anything though . can definitely feel the carbonation but it s not overwhelming . goes down smooth . d give me a thousand of these on a hot muggy summer day like today and you ll have a thousand empties by tomorrow . it s quite a thirst quencher . during the winter though i might only finish .,palate,0.9,1
appearance moderately hazy golden body with a large long lasting white head . smell lightly toasty lightly tangy malted wheat replete with the usual expected notes of clove unripe bananas and lemon zest . also some sweetish flourishes of honey candy . taste toasty tangy wheat with some sugary tastes of light caramel and wildflower honey . light touch of spicy cloves and cinnamon . faint hint of citrus . fruity bananas . fairly low noble hop character and bitterness . the malty sweetness bounces back soundly until you hit the drying lightly crisp yeasty finish . mouthfeel medium bodied . medium high carbonation . drinkability fairly good fairly enjoyable hefeweizen with a well balanced refreshing taste . let s be sure to do this again sometime j. echter .,palate,0.6,1
the colour is black the finger thick head is warm beige . some lacing occurs . the smell is sweet and malty with massive roasted flavours . notes of butter cookies and toffee . some mild bitter dry notes . the taste is very dry with strong roasted burned flavours . some alcohol and dried fruits figs . the flavours are overall a bit heavy . sourish aftertaste with notes of cheap butterscotch and dark german pumpernickel bread . the finish is a bit sour . the carbonation is medium to light . the small bubbles are light the liquid is a bit thick . a bit unbalanced and heavy for my taste .,palate,0.4,0
a just like the regular irs this pours pitch black like an ebony goddess in the night . nice frothy brown head maybe even creamier than the regular . . s immediately on the nose is black licorice and a lot of it . this is fairly dominant and i cant really identify any other aromas . . t m mouthfeel is fairly viscous and silky . the taste unfortunately is ruined by the extreme amount of anise black licorice flavor . this is too much . i dont particularly enjoy licorice and i enjoy black licorice even less but despite this obvious bias this does not work in a beer . o im not impressed . stone took a superb impy stout and ruined it by turning it into a cheap uzo ish black licorice bomb . this is not a flavor i personally enjoy and not something i seek in a ris . i might like mild notes of it but a dominant anise flavor ruins this beer for me . this is a severely unfortunate let down .,palate,0.8,1
a bright orange copper body supports a filmy head that seems to just ooze hops . the aroma is fresh citrus and tropical fruit slight brown pine . i think of breckenridge s small batch as an example of a piney ipa this is a good example of a citrus ipa . mouthwatering . flavor is dominated by those citruses . a bit of soft fruit peach . gives it a thicker flavor in body . carbonation is just right it does n t take away from the hops and gives it a little extra zing to it . would like to have some cheese with this one . darn . abv makes this a one pint maybe and done . zowy .,palate,1.0,1
kuhnhenn rasberry eisbock poured deep brown in color with a hint of mahogany on the edges . there was just a hint of a head and it had a constant slow stream of tiny carbonation bubbles . the powerful aroma contained rich chocolate caramel cherry cough syrup grape blow pops and rasberries . flavors contained notes of cocoa berries a little cough medicine and a bitter undertone . mouthfeel had a syrup like consistancy and just a little carbonation . this is a desert beer . it s sweet but has enough bitterness to keep it in balance . it has an appearance like undercarbonated cola . i can still taste the rasberries as i type this . i ve never had another beer like this .,palate,1.0,1
vintage . poured from an . oz bottle into a snifter . cool looking bottle . appearance pours dark dark brown with no head whatsoever . no light coming through but there are bare hints of reddish purple around the edge of the glass . smell an incredibly strong mixture of soy sauce and booze backed by a nutty chocolate aroma . i think there might be maple syrup in there but it s hard for me to tell . smells a bit like stale sherry if that makes any sense . as the beer warms more chocolate notes come through . overall it s not entirely pleasant . taste not very much at all like the smell . it is very very sweet this beer absolutely must be drank in small sips . the dominant flavor is plums and other dark fruits . the finish is smooth but there are slight bitter chocolate undertones . the sweetness lingers for quite a long time in the aftertaste . there s somewhat of a cough medicine like taste in it as well . surprisingly the alcohol is n t that evident until the finish . it is very interesting flavor wise . very complex . does n t taste like any other beer i ve ever tasted . it does remind me a lot of sherry . mouthfeel very very creamy with no carbonation whatsoever . it s difficult to know how to rate it but for this kind of drink i think it works . this beer is more like a sherry or apertif and carbonation would detract from the flavors . drinkability well it s obviously a sipper . i personally was n t a big fan because as i ve said it reminds me a lot of sherry and i m not a huge sherry fan . the sweetness can become overpowering and cloying fairly quickly . however that being said i do n t think it s as bad as a lot of the reviews has claimed . it is most certainly different than any other beer it is best treated as an apertif .,palate,0.8,1
i think this batch was contaminated . so this review only applies to the specific beer i drank . it had a cloudy brown appearance . it had a floral hop finish . but the thing i did n t like about it was the distinctive butterscotch yeasty ester y flavor . i think i read that butterscotch ester is a sign of contamination . so that extra ester punch made it deviate too much from the pale ale style . so i ca n t say i liked it i d try again and find a better batch .,palate,0.6,1
my boy tpd hooked me up with this brew . cheers to you my friend . oz . stubby bottle poured into a nonic . i need something smooth tonight . pours a complete black with a two finger dark tan head that dies down to a frothy layer of thin bubbles . stickiness is a weak with just about nothing on the sides of the glass . let this warm up for sure before drinking smell improves immensely . cocoa powdwer and fresh hazelnut coffee with an oaky wood aroma . the faintest hint of hops underneath all the dark malts . sweet caramel all the way through with a smokey wood flavor . a quick citrus hop zing midway through . very creamy feel with a smooth molasses aftertaste . i love the drinkability of this brew as it warms . i could easily drink this beer year round . definitely the best beer i ve had from these guys . i need beers like this in my fridge at all times . this is probably the best american stout i ve had .,palate,1.0,1
served in a pub glass from a bottle . very pale straw yellow color hazy but filtered look no aroma noted water like very light bodied taste and looks like water . . however better than most would give credit to seeing how its bud . no head . i hear its very hard to make though and they get it the same every time . i guess that is one positive . oh and they do have good commercials . . .,palate,0.4,0
i was looking forward to trying this one out . unfortunately when i broke the seal it smelled like a keystone . the taste was n t bad for a quad ale . there are a lot of flavors at work and it takes some time to sort them out . i liked the smoothness of the beer as well as the taste . the beer works . in terms of appearance i do n t like the smuttynose labels at all . it looks like something a third grader could pull off with a half hour of time and the paint application on his laptop . overall i am not sure i got the experience i was looking for . generally i relish the taste of a good beer but i also like the story that goes with it . by that i like it when you can tell a brewery has had some fun and let the creative juices flow when putting together their product . this is why stone products to me are enjoyable .,palate,0.9,1
appearance beautiful clear amber color with a thick white head that seems to never dissipate . looks exactly the way an ipa should look . smell wonderful bouquet of citrus and piney hops with some malt character coming through towards the end . the citrus is by far and away the most present smell though . taste a nice balance of hoppy bitterness piney earthy notes as well as some citrus and a finish of malty caramel sweetness . the hop character lingers on the tongue the way an ipa should . mouthfeel not a lot of carbonation bite but yet not very smooth either . the beer could definitely use some work in this department . this is definitely an ipa that has made it into my everyday enjoyment . stone has created a really nice ipa and the price is right .,palate,0.7,1
just as a driver s ed teacher would say the car is not a toy a wise beer drinker might say the same of this beer . yank off the cap and gaze in wonder as the glass slowly fills with magnificent ebony liquid . this liquid is so dark that the head looks more like the froth on top of a chocolate milk shake . nose seems restrained to me . i get loads of choclate and espresso . taste starts off with sweet chocolate syrup giving way to cocoa and then coffee . finish is like your mouth after swallowing a mocha . i suppose i would have liked a tad more bitterness . now the mouthfeel is where this beer shines like a spotlight . it coats the mouth like an oil spill . the carbonation is like a fragile work of art . delicately spilling over the tongue and the rest of the mouth . if i had the means i would be happy to drink this whenever i craved a stout . the reputation is well deserved .,palate,1.0,1
my first review sorry if it s not great . i poured into one of those sam adams special beer glasses . color to me looks like ice tea or a lighter half and half . i can not really smell much seems odd to me . i am not really sure what it tastes like but delicious . really tasty . hopefully the more reviews i do the better i ll be at getting the tastes tones .,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle allowed to warm for a few minutes before being poured into my duvel tulip . pretty things december th east india porter pours almost entirely black . there s a little bit of cherry shining through at the bottom of the glass and that s it . there are about three fingers of light caramel head sitting atop the beer . retention is outstanding the head s creep down the side of the glass is a slow one . there s a solid ring of lace marking the apex of the head but below that it s little too spotty . the nose is predominantly roasted coffee with solid support from dark chocolate aromas . a nice herbal note lies far in the background but keeps things interesting . the malt profile of the flavor is very similar to that of the aroma with coffee being the primary note . chocolate is a little bit more present here though . the bitterness of the coffee melds into bitterness from the hops before closing with a subdued herbal noble hop flourish . the body is is a serious letdown nowhere near rich full enough and it crosses the line into watery . the carbonation is appropriately subdued and does n t overtake the lackluster body . i enjoyed this most recent entry in the once upon a time series when it was fresh but thought a little bit of time would improve it some . i think i was right but held on to this bottle a month or two too long .,palate,0.6,1
chilled bottle into a glass . thanks to largadeer for this one . i guess he got excited when he saw double nut in there and just had to buy it . a pours an opaque brown body with a well retaining light beige head . it leaves a moderate collar on the brew few spots of lace and some scattered broken film in the center . s toffee nuts coffee roasted grain . some chocolate and caramel . t nutty with a roasted grain component that lends flavors of coffee . some caramel and toffee is found . a decent finish that when the swigs are n t watery carries a nice aftertaste of chocolate caramel and nuts . pretty tasty . m thin bodied owing to the carbonation which makes it feel creamy . but an incredibly watery flavor . d bleh . if i had to choose between cheap beer chris kept telling me this was about . a bottle and no beer i d probably go with no beer . not a particularly good brown ale .,palate,0.3,0
bottle . batch . bottled . . . pours a slightly hazy reddish orange color with a nice finger head . sour fruit notes in the nose of apples and cranberries . i detect a smokiness in the nose as well that is throwing it kind of off maybe that is the currants . the taste is somewhat of a let down . i expected sour tart cranberry goodness and instead you get tart smokiness . that smoke flavor where ever it is coming from is the downfall of this beer . if someone made a rauch fruit beer than this would be it . not a fan . haandbakk is way better . light mouthfeel .,palate,0.8,1
poured into a pint glass . this one pours a light amber color with a finger of fizzy white head that just vanishes to nothing . cinnamon comes through prodominantly in the aroma . it s overpowering though . borderline sinus clearing and burning in the nostrils . no real pumpkin flavors here just a autumn like spices such at cloves and nutmeg are noticed . the real dissapointment here is the lack of pumpkin . the taste is dissapointing also . there is a little bit on the pallet but there is n t much to notice really . a little bit of fruity yeast but nothing reminisant of pumpkin or even autumn for that matter . the feel is light and somewhat rigged . the flavor lingers on the back of my tongue so that sucks . i ve had this beer before . i kind of knew what i was getting into here and i remembered correctly . this is a piss poor example of a pumpkin beer . any trace of what this should be is very faint and leaves a lot to be desired .,palate,0.6,1
appearance pours a clear brown color with a head that breaks apart quickly to form a few big surface bubbles . smell caramel earthy tones and some yeast are all that is picked up by the nose . taste caramel ripe red plums hints of raisins yeast and a mild bitterness are wrapped in a earthy blanket . mouthfeel lightly crisp to start nicely smooth at the finish . very brief aftertaste . medium bodied beer . drinkability overall this is a decent dubbel that was easy to quaff . there are better dubbels out there but this will hit the spot if you are in the mood for one .,palate,0.9,1
very dark body beige creamy looking head very little carbonation i was not able to smell the beer at all maybe i m getting a cold . tasted mostly like thin milk chocolate mixed with a weak pale ale had some bitterness in the aftertaste . feels very creamy but that does n t make the beer more drinkable to me .,palate,0.8,1
oz bottle . pours a reddish amber cm tan head that is mostly diminishing . aroma is hop dominated citrus and a little spice . initial taste is balanced between bitter hops and some indistinguishable malt flavors . closing taste and aftertaste are both bitter with the amount of hops involved . medium bodied almost no carbonation . hidden alcohol and drinkable . might be the best offering from great lakes .,palate,0.6,1
part of my continuing better know a brewery series tackling the new belgium lineup . no real standouts yet the search continues . a poured into a tulip . boring near black color teeny head that quickly disappears to the tiniest of rings . s i get roasted malts and a slight undercurrent of that unique belgian yeast aroma . really though if i did n t know better i d say this was a stout by the smell . t also dominated by pretty one dimensional roasted malts although the belgian yeast profile is stronger here . a nice chocolatey finish that lingers for a while on the palate is the best part about this beer . m poor . undercarbonated for a belgian leaves an undesirable coating on the roof of my mouth . not the way a belgian should feel . d not too great . one and done for sure .,palate,0.4,0
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 .,palate,0.2,0
erm . is this a scottish ale . whoa . oz bottle . it pours amber a bit light in the color no . with a nice creamy head . oddly for such a dense looking head it does n t last long . it smells ok maybe a bit woody malty . no complaints . oh well not until i taste it . bummer . maybe it s just the sixer that i bought but this is really carbonated light in body like light . dang . and light in flavor . nothing much to say about aftertaste but really i m just so bummed that i ve got a whole six pack of this to drink .,palate,0.3,0
a deep copper color with one finger of head on my oz . snifter s musty earthy hops big sweet malt backbone t i do n t see a date code on the can but i m almost thinking this may be old because it just does n t have much good going for it . its got a lot of flavor but it is mostly a sweet maltiness . where are the hops . perhaps it is labeled wrong on beer advocate maybe oskar blues does not intend for this to be a double ipa . very average . m medium bodied and slick not much carbonation d i wo n t be buying a sixer of this any time soon . maybe mine was out of date but i doubt it . just an average beer overall .,palate,0.8,1
pours a nice dark golden color with thin tan head . smells of a good belgian with hints of fruit and that trademark belgian biscuit scent . taste is not what i expected orange peel and lemon zesty . not much hop character or alcohol . mouth is medium bodies with high carbonation and a dry finish . dinkability is sufficient though i much prefer the other rocheforts .,palate,0.9,1
pours a light orange clear with a big light tan head with really good retention and lace . smell is odd for the style very hippy with a light lemon note . like standing in a lumber mill the smell is that medicinal resin note . no malt detected . taste is very similar hops and grapefruit with malt very light and late . a warming at the swallow and the hops presence drops as fast as the beer down your throat . a relatively full body and a sharp effervescence up front . aftertaste has some balance but still hop biased . i suspect this brewer like a few others rogue hop heavier for the style than i think appropriate . if so good to know ahead of time . overall though its a good beer if a bit off style .,palate,0.8,1
had on tap at the mercury lounge in tulsa . i have no idea why and choc are listed as seperate beers . i always thought they were the same thing . anyway pours a slightly cloudy golden color with a small fizzy white head . not much lacing but a little . smells of mouth puckering sour lemons funk orange zest and wheat . light on the palate . a funky lemon flavor hits pulling lighter sour citrus and wheats notes in tow . being a former oklahoma resident this one holds a special place in my heart . by far my favorite session beer and what i always reach for when i m in town visiting the family .,palate,0.7,1
original rating date july pours like a summer ale should but i expected a bit more on the nose . flavor of a typical summer ale malty with a strong honey punch that lives up to the name . spicy citrusy . however this beer is crippled by a biting stinging carbonation . way too much carbonation in this beer kills mouthfeel and puts the flavor in the backseat .,palate,0.2,0
pours an amber orange color with a little over a finger of head in my oz . snifter . smell is mainly spices and pumpkin pie . upon first sip i feel like i am chewing on a ball of nutmeg . this is very unique and unfortunately rather gross for my palate . i suppose if it was reviewed to style this would be a high score but in the grand scheme of things it is just not a drinkable beer . there is an extremely unpleasant aftertaste that almost made me want to vomit . .it did n t taste that bad actually going down though just in the aftertaste . i had to drain pour this it is not for me .,palate,0.3,0
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 .,palate,0.4,0
reading about this one on a beer advocate forum i was very excited to try it . i got the opportunity when i saw it on the shelf at bevmo in san diego . wow . to be completely honest this beer was terrible . aromas of sweet malt butter and alcohol . similar on the palate medium bodied and loaded with diacetyl . the alcohol kept me going on the bottle but it wasnt fun .,palate,0.7,1
on tap at the brewery . a dark brown light showing through around the edges . lighter than i d think more like a porter . maybe a one finger head which fades to a thin ring around the edge . no lacing . s chocolate and maybe a hint of coffee grounds in the nose with plenty of roastiness . t nice enough flavor with the roasted malts and coffee notes leading to a cheerios finish . while pleasant it fades very quickly . no alcohol that i can detect which is not a surprise given the abv . m maybe i ve had too many rises recently but this is thin very very thin . too much carbonation on top of that and the finish is fairly dry . not very good . d well as light as this is and the low abv combine to make this one that you could drink all day without issue . it s pretty hot in moab and this still does n t weigh me down . o not bad but nothing special . it s one of the better ones that the brewery offers and this place is the best in town . i just wanted more oomph .,palate,0.4,0
nice hazy white ish wheat color with a low white head nicer after a swirl . nice orange peel aroma with touches of coriander . a bit fruitier than spicy but nicely balanced and smooth . medium bodied and creamy with a nice balanced wheat citrus and spice finish . smooth . . a very nice wit from a big guy . much much better than blue moon . per label belgian style wheat ale brewed with spices brewed with orange lemon and lime peels and coriander per a b website brewed with orange lemon and lime peels the spice of coriander two row barley and wheat malts as well as a blend of domestic cascade and willamette hops and imported hallertau hops . born on tasted . oz .,palate,1.0,1
. oz . bottle . appearance this was a clear amber beer with a nice bead . the off white head rose up to about a finger and a half and settled quickly . the lacing was minimal . nice looking color and clarity but nothing to make it stand out from the crowd . smell fruity with sweet apples grapes and cheap candy . there was a dry mustiness to the aroma as well that i could n t attribute to the yeast since the beer was clear with no sediment . i m not sure where it came from . the hops just barely made it into the aroma along with a hint of spiciness . a little thin overall . mouthfeel light bodied and lacking . smooth but that did n t make up for the almost watery body . taste lightly sweet apples and grapes were present on the tip of the tongue . in the middle some light hops and strong grass notes arose . then strong alcohol reared up and washed everthing else away . it completely dominated only alowing a hint of sweetness and a reprise of the grass on the aftertaste . weak all around . way too light and delicate of a beer to have an abv of . . the alcohol overpowered everything else . i paid . for this bottle . . . that s about . too much .,palate,0.4,0
this brew pours a cloudy neon green color that fades along the edges . the head is a massive billowy three inches in height . the aroma is of rotting green apples and curacao . it reminds me of a vomit covered barroom floor . the taste is of green apples without the rot with a citrusy curacao spritze in the finish . the mouthfeel is medium bodied with prefect carbonation . overall i really like the taste and mouthfeel of this beer but the aroma ruins it for me . i ca n t see myself drinking this again .,palate,0.9,1
from notes . poured from a oz . bottle into a pint glass and drank with a piece of blueberry pie . a pours a hazy orange color with one inch of fluffy white head and moderate carbonation evident . no lacing or real retention . s smells of very light blueberries wheat and bread . t tastes of wheat grain bread and very light blueberries less blueberries than the nose . a step down from the nose . m medium body and low carbonation . pretty easy to drink . o a prettyy average wheat beer with just the slightest hint of blueberries . my girlfriend likes fruitier beers but even she did n t really care for this one . would n t seek it out again .,palate,0.8,1
reviewed bottle pours a body that is a nice dark brown red in color . has a good sized head that is off white in color . aroma is hoppy but mild not the strongest . okay flavor that is sweet but balanced and has a pale aftertaste in the palate .,palate,0.4,0
a nearly opaque looking mahogany when light is able to shine through . roasted marshmallow head sticking around the sides of the glass as it recedes . retention is mediocre . s reminiscent of cherry liquor dark chocolates cherry blossom candy . nice smelling brew though the malts and such do n t come through a great deal . t managing to keep cherries from tasting like cough syrup tends to be a bit of a challenge . it is successful here . unsweetened baker s chocolate rich cherry flavour but not assaulting . a roasted maltiness that is not really spotted in the aroma . pretty nicely done . m creamy almost a little slick . carbonation is spot on for such a style just adding enough to give some life without being skimpy or sharp . d a pretty nicely done brew . a good weekend treat a suitable dessert beer or even for no special occasion . worth a try .,palate,1.0,1
i m pretty sure that everyone looking at this knows about this beer so i wo n t go into great detail . yeah its completely clear and devoid of any fullness in the nose or taste . but it does n t taste offensive in my opinion the taste is rather good given the lack of complexity . its carbonation is just right to create a refreshing mouthfeel and we all know that nothing could stop you from drinking these all night if you put your mind to it . my favorite bmc hands down .,palate,0.9,1
a crystal clear golden copper with a small white head that quickly dissipates . some minor lacing . s almost no aroma to speak of some molasses sugary notes with a little chemical like aftertone . t a little bit of a cloying sweetness some vegetal flavors then a bitter aftertaste with that same chemical flavor . m light and smooth with medium carbonation . d this is pretty unpleasant . i finished the bottle but i was n t happy about it . i do n t know if it s a problem with barley less beers in general or just a b s effort but i would n t try this again .,palate,0.7,1
pale yellow color what little head there is disappears quickly leaving nothing on top . average carbonation . unimpressed . there just is n t much to the smell . maybe a hint of malts . again unimpressed . taste is dry crisp . it does seem to a have a touch of hop bitterness to it and a touch of bready malts . but overall there is n t much flavor . the crisp dryness makes the mouthfeel interesting and it s probably the best part of this beer . it s pretty drinkable but i would n t buy it again so that hampers the overall rating .,palate,0.7,1
poured from a . oz bottle into a tall hefe glass . a very opaque brown like a crayola crayon brown . super foggy towards the edges of the glass to a solid appearance in the center . very earthy look . will certainly draw some looks at the bar if there are some less experienced drinkers around . s way sweet . more clove and less bananna than the standard franziskaner hefe . i could also get some carmel and earthy wheaty notes . in one word sweet . t for as monotomous as the smell was i actually found this to be a rather complex hefe . obviously a sweet wheaty taste as the smell suggests and the standard clove taste . what i liked most was what i can only describe as an organic sugar unrefined and a little bitter . m kinda thick with low carbonation but i liked the creamy feel in my mouth . doesnt finish too quickly and not very clean either . i dont know why but i really liked this beers feel . d of these bigger bottle or a tumbler at the pub is more than enough . this is a dessert beer for me but i ve done it and have seen others go all night on this stuff . o give it a shot if youre a hefe fan and want something kinda sweet .,palate,0.9,1
a a brilliant amber red hue . good head and great lacing . s grapefruit and lemon hops all the way around . a little buttery and some faint malt aromas in the background . t that huge hop presence is still kicking and is underscored by a decent malt backbone . the hoppiness is just wonderful fleetingly bitter and then the citrus kicks into high gear while the evident malt is more or less along for the ride . it s not exactly balanced but there is a degree of balance that puts this in an elite category with those intense flavors . m kind of a carbonation attack . a little less bubbly would do it some good . d nothing much to complain about here . the hoppiness might eventually produce a drying effect on the mouth but i m confident i could polish off a few of these before that happens . this is the beer that effectively replaced jinx and though i am heartbroken that i ca n t get one of favorite beers anymore i am glad a brew as good as this one comes in its place . look for it .,palate,0.7,1
since i joined this site a few months ago and started educating myself in the ways of beer i ve stuck primarily to brown ales porters and stouts i m a fan of the coffee and chocolate tastes . i figured it was time to branch out though so tonight has been diversity night . i ve tried a hefeweizen a witbier an apa . and for my last two beers of the night i will be tying two ipas this and tyranena s bitter woman . both are the same color a dark reddish gold but the offshore has a smaller less fluffy head . pretty good lacing but not as good as the bitter woman . smells hoppy but also cabbagelike like a bad brown ale . uh oh . the taste is n t very bitter at all not what i was expecting from an ipa to say the least . it s many times less bitter than the bitter woman . really it tastes malty and cabbagey with a little hop kick like a hoppy brown ale such as brooklyn brown or duck rabbit brown gone bad . i ca n t imagine that this is the flavor most bas are looking for in an ipa . mouthfeel is thick creamy and enjoyable but does n t make up for the taste . were this called offshore brown ale i d honestly have a higher opinion of it . i still would n t seek it out but at least it would be more to style . i ve been afraid of ipas fearing that my tongue would melt but this is a pussy cat . thanks to brewfan for sending me this bottle and furthering me along in my quest to become beer literate .,palate,0.8,1
ounce can from my parent s fridge have had this several times before but decided to review it this time drinking it good with a lime to add it is light taste golden yellow with no head when put into a glass taste can be compared to corona but not as good ok beer for the buck,palate,0.3,0
dogfish head theobroma special order standard pint glass a clear amber honey shade one finger of pure white form from a soft pour that faded into an eighth inch of white lacing . despite the soft pour a strong appearance of carbonation bubbles continues to rise to the top of the pint glass . s dominating aroma is honey sweet hoppyness chilies tingled the nose . subdued aroma of milk chocolate when your glass is full . t syrupy at the start most likely due to the presence of honey . sweet malts non acidic fruitiness low hops . cool chili presence lingers on the tongue for a little while nothing too hot but fascinating and new or old depending on how you look at it for a beer . slight cocoa presence took a while for me to pick it up . m from sweet to hot with strong carbonation . medium bodied although the syrup like taste could convince me to consider it full . crisp malty finish with slight chilies lingering really nice mouthfeel . d well worth the try as is any dfh you do not taste the alcohol in this beer but it tends to catch up to you . the chilies are an interesting change of pace the aroma s a pleasure taste is a tad on the sweet side but broken up well with chilies and carbonation . overall i look forward to another bottle .,palate,1.0,1
a pours dark brown with red hues . large tan creamy head that slowly sinks into nice lacings . s dark bitter chocolate strong black coffee faint vanilla and lots of dark dried fruits and molasses . t roasted sweet syrupy malt together with dark dried fruits . chocolate and coffee follows the smell . some very faint vanilla . m aftertaste is bitter and body as well as carbonation is medium . o not bad not bad at all .,palate,0.6,1
i am a big fan of the beers and was looking forward to trying this one after hearing some decent reports . however i was not very impressed overall . it pours a nice ruby colour and left a decent creamy head . the smell was also good giving off a nice roast smell with a hint of nuts.however after this it went down hill . immediately upon entering the mouth it felt very watery and light for an . the decent nose was not followed up with a strong taste however the hint of nut remained and was a nice point but this was too little to salvage what was otherwise a weak tasting beer . it is by no means a horrible beer it is drinkable and would probably be easier on the stomach than many other scottish heavies on a longer session . another factor may be that i drank it out of a bottle and not on tap . this is best suited for those just starting to taste beers but for someone who is already a fan i would recommend caledonian as a far superior alternative .,palate,0.4,0
a the appearance of the head it ok there is n t any head oat all . the color of the beer is light brown color that is clear s the smell of the beer is a little sour . there is some malt but not much t immediately you taste a sour taste to it . after that you taste a little water smooth at the end . but nothing else m the mouth feel is really good . thee is a lot of carbonation but it weirdlyl goes with the water smooth ess of it d the smell is ok and the taste is not that good so i would n t have it at all . but it is a unique beer in which i would show peopple,palate,0.9,1
sampled at the camra paisley beer festival april . pours a black with a very faint rusty orange hue with a nice frothy tan head which leaves some very nice lacing . strong toffee and some coffee notes in the nose along with some roasted malt . an almost sickly sweet butterscotch taste with some roasted bitterness but mostly just a nougat toffee mess almost like a candy bar . not too fond of this one . smooth mouthfeel which is nice but too sweet of a stout for my liking .,palate,0.8,1
poured into a snifter . glowing orange with a very thin head . slightly cloudy sparse carbonation . aroma is citrusy along with darker fruits and an obvious presence of alcohol . slight medicinal smells too . taste begins sweet like raisins with a sharp spike of hop bitterness down the middle . finishes with a punch of alcohol and an accompanying dry taste . some lingering sweetness more so when it warms up . this is probably a rather young bottle . i ll definately be aging this . flavors are a touch abrasive and i ll be looking forward to trying this once it s mellowed . medium thick mouthfeel with some sticky sweetness . drinkability . at it s rough but goes down nice .,palate,0.9,1
thanks to jtrockhalk for this one . huh . a black saison made by de proef for julio s liquors . would n t an black saison be more of belgian strong ale . poured a corked and caged into my new belgium globe glass . this beer pours a cherry copper with a small inch head that leaves just a little bit of lacing as it recedes from my glass . the aroma is odd . big malty notes that include toffee and caramel a bit of toast and bitter chocolate . almost nothing in the aroma that would tell me it s a saison . the flavor is very similar . this is a malt centric beer that lends its flavor to those flavors . on the front of the palate comes sweet caramel overly toasted bread and just a hint of sweet chocolate . in the middle develops just a slight over ripe apple mixed with figs . the tail is probably the worst aspect of the beer . a medicinal bitterness mixed with its abv . boozy and bitter on the tail . it really does n t make me want to continue drinking it . the mouthfeel is one of worst i ve ever had with a saison . it s sweet and medium bodied no dryness . definitely missed the mark with this one . to me this is a average bsa and a really crappy saison .,palate,0.4,0
tried this on tap at the fort collins brewery while sitting in a flower garden in crisp autumn weather and looking at the beautiful front range of the majestic rockies . i swear that none of this influenced my review . a clear orange with lots of champagne bubbles and a good one finger head that shows decent retention but eventually reduced to a hze and fat collar . s pumpkin nutty almond notes and nutmeg . cashews too . t falls a bit short of the promising nose . not as complex as the aroma and it lacks depth . hints of cinnamon and spice but not much pumpkin . m light bodied and bordering on watery . a little too carbonated imo . d nothing special . not bad in any way but it s sort of like a dumbed down pumpkin brew . not very assertive or malty like it should be . good autumn spice in the nose though .,palate,0.4,0
copper in color with a thick almost pearlescent head with lacing that lasts . excellent citrus and floral aroma . taste is very hoppy and complex with a slight hint of vanilla in the middle and a little perfume quality at the finish . mouthfeel was medium with a bite in front and back and made the roof of my mouth tickle odd . drinkability is good for a high gravity beer . most wo n t drink more than one at a sitting .,palate,0.6,1
dark dark brown . tannish head is large and fluffy highly retentive as well and leaves thin lacing . nose leaves something to be desired . slight roast with a tootsie roll type of aroma . not much else but a bit of sour milk . very one dimensional . again slightly roasted with a milk chocolate mid palate that leads toward bitter bakers chocolate and black tea at the finish . finish is dry and long . very little in way of any fruit . not one i would go out of way to find .,palate,0.4,0
thanks to jbrew for hooking me up with this beer . a pours with a minimal head that hangs around for a little while . the head and all lacing eventually completely disappears . the beer itself is a hazy orange straw color . s big banana and clove spice burnt caramel . the banana and clove aromas are bursting out of this beer it s fairly impressive how big of an aroma this beer is putting out there . t the smells in the aroma are well represented in the taste lots of banana and clove allspice and assertive spicyness is sitting up front . huge flavors here . in the background i m picking up some caramel and rum . a touch of alcohol heat is found at the end of the taste but its really just an afterthought . m tripel overhead has a hugely thick and rich mouthfeel . it coats your mouth but has enough carbonation to keep it from being overwhelming . d i found letting this warm up got rid of some of the alcohol heat but overall this is fairly drinkable none of the flavors are sticking in my mouth and overwhelming my palate .,palate,0.9,1
poured into my snifter . poured thick and black and beautiful . very thin dark brown head never even enough to cover the surface . retreats quickly to a ring . each drink leaves a nice ring around the glass . nice retention on the lacing . nose is roasty full . taste is exceptional . dark roast coffee dark chocolate bitter . bitter but not in a bad way . flavor remains but not like a bad aftertaste just lingering goodness . masks the . abv quite well . expected it to be hot being so fresh but only a tiny bit boozy nothing out of line for the style . mouthfeel is very pleasant little carbonation but enough . coats the tongue nicely . i could enjoy a couple of these . another for founders in my book .,palate,1.0,1
bought a ml bomber from the local brewsters . looks nice and creamy on tap but out of the bottle there s very little of the brown head . it s a solid black and looks ok . milk and sugar aroma with a hint of hops underneath and a bit of chocolate . it s alright but nothing fancy . watery light body that detracts from the mild flavour . faint roast with caramel skim milk slight sour some toffee and coffee . drinkable but underwhelming . the thin body is pretty ghastly in my opinion however this is very light and easy going . good introduction to stout if you have n t had it before and falls in line with the selection at brewsters .,palate,0.3,0
bottle sent to me by papat for canbif thanks . appearance pours a light brownish orange colour with a ridiculously huge head . lots of lacing retention is good . giant head leaves massive bubbles as it resides . aroma hop forward with a very very sweet malty nose . spicy and floral hops with a loads of caramel and roasted malts . a bit herbal as well . taste extremely hoppy . loads of pine and spice with a rush of grapefruit bitterness . this is full throttle bitter . not much from the malt side in flavour other than some faint roasted malts . strong bitterness leads to a medicinal quality in the finish . mouthfeel a little thin and too carbonated for my liking . it explodes into bubbles in your mouth tarnishing the drink . final statement this is something like an american bitter full throttle hop content makes a traditional english bitter seem like a childs drink . more like an ipa in my mind marked by over carbonation making it sub par .,palate,0.4,0
hmmm . drank this because a chick bought a pitcher and the service was terrable . next time i will wait . it s like club soda with a twist of beer . not much color not much flavor . not bite of hop . not really much to say about this stuff . it s pretty popular with girls .,palate,0.6,1
ml bottle courtesy of a trader here but i forgot your name thanks . hazy yellow even though it had settled for months and i poured carefully . smells a lot like the regular cantillon gueuze sour a bit of funk something is off however and i couldn t tell what until i tasted it . the flavor is similar to the classic gueuze but the finish has a vegetal green taste almost reminds me of milk thistle or weeds unpleasant to say the least . maybe i could not taste the rare but this really sucked compared to the classic gueuze which is a fantastic gueuze . disappointing .,palate,0.8,1
pours a cloudy bronze colour with little or no head at all zero lacing . very faint weak aroma some notes of sourdough and honey . decent taste of oak honey and a hint of hay . light on the hops a tad watery and overall a little too weak not what i was expecting . very thin mouthfeel almost tasted flat nothing special . very drinkable beer that goes down easy .,palate,0.4,0
ml corked and caged bottle into a duvel tulip . a what a lovely opening i just had to loosen the cork slightly and then watch as it ever so slowly inched its out on its way to the ceiling . i had the tulip ready to catch the slight overflow and proceeded to fill it perfectly to the brim with bright orange beer and fine off white foam . the voluminous head recedes incrementally leaving patches of soapy lace all around . beautiful gueuze . s dry spicy phenolic medicinal and barnyardy . a hint of ginger and cheese . grape must . light urine . as it warms a bit of lemony citric acid shows up . interesting but rather unpleasant even for a style so famous for funkiness this one just smells too bitter and off putting . my wife s complaining and she s a few feet away . t exceedingly dry with nothing much beyond a dull bitter astringency . yeah there s acidity but it s uninterestingly acetic and lacking any real intensity of sourness . the dryness completely overwhelms the finish and aftertaste filling my mouth with a biting chalky minerality . unpleasant . m light fresh feeling body absolutely exploding with fine effervescence . a little over the top even for a bubbly style but i m a fan . d oops i mean o interesting beer for my first overall score i m a big fan of the style and generally swoon over its funkiest sourest examples hanssens girardin cantillon this one does n t measure up to any of those and is hands down the worst gueuze i ve had so far . at least it was n t too expensive and it is improving somewhat as it warms . while the dry finish is a little much it does remind me of a low end but authentic brut champagne no finesse no subtlety but plenty of power . i wo n t be seeking this one out again but i m curious to see what the mariage parfait is like . cheers .,palate,0.9,1
on tap at toronado served in a pint glass . a honey colored with very little head just a thin cap . part of that was the pour but then again there was very little retention and no lacing so i m not inclined to give any more credit here . s grassy hoppiness like wet lawn clippings are the dominant aroma but there s also caramel and toffee in the background . not very aromatic at all . almost like an old keg but i do n t think that s the case here . t well blah . nothing here that i was hoping for . the usual sn hoppy bite that i ve come to expect is n t there . plenty of malt and the hops while there are very mild . i did n t get much of the grassiness that was in the nose but it definitely has a polite bitterness . it seems almost . balanced . not bad by any means but just not superlative . m solid and full with good carbonation . one of the better aspects of this brew for me . d it s definitely got some abv weight to it since i could feel the difference after the pint . i specifically ordered this to test it before dropping on a bottle and i m glad i did i wo n t be getting one . o disappointed to say the least . while it s not a bad beer it seems more like a solid apa than an ipa . a rare miss for me from sn .,palate,0.8,1
poured a dark mahogany near black into a dimpled mug with one finger of khaki colored head and great lacing . the smell was dominated by bittersweet chocolate and cocoa powder but roasted malts and a hint of espresso were also evident . the taste was very good but very one dimensionally dominated by chocolate with just a hint of roasted malt and coffee . the mouthfeel was the best part silky smooth and creamy thick a perfect accompaniment to dessert . drinkability . definitely not a session beer even this one can i shared with a friend .,palate,1.0,1
swing top bottle into a oz nonik glass . fairly vigorous pour yielded not much in terms of head . smell is pleasantly malty and sweet . color is a hazed amber gold . taste is subtle borderline bland and follows the aroma . mouthfeel is pretty thin and carbonation pretty low . not much going on hop wise . definitely a strange aftertaste but not as extreme as some reviewers indicate . overall below average and not really worth you time or money . wo n t kill you though .,palate,0.3,0
it s a deep copper color with a ruby hue and a light tan head that laces very nicely . aromas of chocolate brown sugar caramel alcohol estery nail polish strawberries plums oak vanilla chives . there is a lot going on here . the taste is cloyingly sweet viscous the aromas transfer and turn very bready on the finish the middle has cherries candies almost medicinal the mouth feel is vaguely reminiscent of cough syrup but watered down . there is no bitterness and even less carbonation . leaves a sticky coating to the tongue . not a very easy beer to drink but would make a great after dinner drink . also the cooking possibilities are endless . reduction sauce for french vanilla pecan or maple ice cream . could even be used over pork .,palate,0.4,0
on the initial pour i was quite hopeful . the beer had a nice golden look to it . the smell however was a strong sweet smell that made me all too aware of the strength of the beer . my first sip was that it had a very malty sweet taste that initially i liked . upon another sip the sweet and malty taste became overpowering bringing with it a mouthfeel that reminded me of hard liquor . in fact there was a brief moment in which i was reminded of congac . i could almost feel a headache coming and was becoming lightheaded near the end of the glass . i m not usually a fan of strong beers and this was no exception . the strong beers that i have liked have usually had a depth of taste that is in the forefront . in this case it is the strong alcohol content that is in the forefront .,palate,0.2,0
appearance pours a fairly clear brownish red . three fingers of light tan head which laces well . pretty sticky and making loads of lace art on the glass . kind of a ploppy pour to get some bubbles generating so s i can get a good whiff of . aroma . absolutely nothing . well almost nothing . a faint whiff of soapy grain but really there s nothing here . taste very mild grain muted is a good word . some presence of roastiness and sweet malt under a blanket of sorts . the swallow reveals some alcohol warmth which picks up things a bit . the hops and i guess caraway come out on the swallow . vague spiciness that i ca n t identify but i like it . finishes with some dryness again muted a return of roasted grain and at length some low level hop bitterness . it s tasty but it s like a beer with a restrictor plate . mouthfeel while the dampening affects the taste it really makes this beer smooth and flowing . lower carbonation enhances this even more . drinkability though it s not a beer i d go for over and over i ll either give someone else a chance to try this or happily enjoy it myself . i m more than happy to help the cause that fights any kind of cancer . here s to those in my family who ve lost their respective battles to a cancer of one kind or another and in turn gained an eternity aunt pat h. nita lynn and my dear dear mother in law who was as good as gold if not better . i ll buy a few bottles of this beer every year i see it .,palate,1.0,1
pours a dark brown color with a one finger head that lasts . aroma of sweet malts chocolate and coffee . taste follows the nose . easy drinking but it has a different mouthfeel it almost leaves a film in my mouth . it s still really tasty i really like this brew .,palate,0.6,1
dammit man . i train for a marathon and go dry for a month but figured some na beer would get me done . this stuff had some maltyness to it but it smelled and tasted like day old ass . i m sorry . i tried it at a restaurant in the houston airport and again in an orlando restaurant . both times it was horrible and i had to force it down .,palate,0.2,0
vintage . maybe the only vintage . only one i ve seen anyway . pours a fairly weak head bubbles are on the big side and scatter to a crown quickly . color has the burnt candy apple red color of many barleywines . immediately there is very strong bourbon presence in the aroma . with that comes some wood but with all that alcoholic whisky ness it seems the natural barleywine characteristics have been snuffed out . maple syrup and vanilla are barely detected through the fog . still it s a bourbon barrel aged big beer so it can be expected . flavor is more of the same but unfortunately a bit more one dimensional . just about any real barleywine characteristic is suffocated under bourbon and wood wood and bourbon . some vanilla sneaks in as does a decent flash of caramel . a bit astringent green grassy in the finish . but it s pretty much unbalanced in favor of the bourbon and the barrel . good feel here . a mild stickiness but mostly round and smooth and without the kind of thickness one might expect of a beer like this . decent carbonation neither too intrusive nor too laid back . okay it s a bourbon barrel aged beer it s going to have some of those characteristics . i get that . but this one hides the barleywine too much to the point where i d much rather have tasted the barleywine itself . bourbon barrel aging is n t necessarily a ticket to greatness and this beer proves that . hard to get down . could n t even finish .,palate,0.8,1
half inch dense white head good lacing . rich golden color like the color of a gold brick . the aroma is wood citrus and hops . the sweet oily aroma of hops . i like the smell of hops while i am making beer but i prefer my hops a little more subtle . the beer starts off with a pleasant malt sweetness but it is quickly overwhelmed by hops and a whole lot of them the hop flavor is pretty crazy . it tastes of raw hop flavor . when we are making beer i will stick my nose in the bag of hops right after i open it because i like the smell . this beer tastes just like that smell . the problem is that drinking the beer is like someone strapped the bag of hops to my face . you cant escape the smell taste . the malt sweetness at the beginning of each sip is just enough to make this beer good . this beer is not as bitter as it could be but it is still quite bitter . the aftertaste stings the tongue a bit and causes a bit of pucker after you swallow it . this beer is well made and quite interesting but not my style . i have a bottle of the stone ruination ipa that is supposedly the most bitter beer sold in america . i think ill wait a bit to give that one a try . it appears that i am most certainly not a hophead .,palate,0.9,1
poured a brown with ruby edges. rough pour gave a tan head that dissipated quickly for such a low abv . smell was off. smelled sort of like rotten fruit. not sour fruit but rotten . taste was very odd. up front there was slight twang but this was followed by an awful aftertaste like butter covered rotten fruit . not at all pleasant . the mouthfeel was decent could have been a tad more carbonated but then again i couldnt keep it in my mouth that long . this one was a drain pour for me . sadly i have a second bottle that i will never drink and i will feel bad if i send it as an extra. although who knows someone else might like it .,palate,0.7,1
poured a light clear golden.sudsy head that diminished but left broken lace all the way through . fruity malty nose . malty profile with enough hops to round it out nicely slightly spicy.smooth aftertaste . great creamy mouthfeel . drinkability is very good on this a great example of the style .,palate,1.0,1
this beer is a cloudy dried lemon rind color with a dull luster and modest two inch head that does n t make it very long but leaves a whispy lacing . the nose is musty wheat with very muted clove and overpowering bubblegum . taste is light and tangy camomile hints and big citrus flavor . not much clove and actually not much of that bubblegum that was in the nose . good astringent contribution from the wheat . this beer is a different animal on tap . rediculously fresh tasting . the mouthfeel is thiner but still good . this is always a dependably tasty beer . i i made short work of a wiesse glass full .,palate,0.6,1
served with little head that rested on the amber golden liquid . the smell was earthy grassy and compromised mostly of citrus hops . hints of roasted maltiness were also present . the cask conditioning gives this brew a crisp smooth feel throughout while maintaining the spiciness from the hops .,palate,0.9,1
well this seems to be a popular beer . the reason for that might be that the beer is extremely easy to drink for virtually everyone . it appears as a clear golden beer with absolutely no head at all . not much real smell to it . smells somewhat like grain once you ve shoved your nose halfway down the beer to smell it . taste . it has a weak taste of grain and some hops . the mouthfeel is thin and is best explained as watery . however this is a highly drinkable beer . it goes down like nothing .,palate,0.2,0
straight out of the forty pours murky amber and sits thusly in the glass with a thin white head fading to a faint skim no real lacings to speak of . smells quite vegetal corn mainly . greasy doughnuts grassy with kind of milky . near medicinal qualities in the back of the throat from deep inhalation . yum . tastes mildly sweet up front powerfully malty . loads of sugary bread dough and hints of clover . mildly spicy grassy hop presence . finish is smooth and clean with light pepper and a warming alcoholic glow . sickly smooth in the mouth mild carbonation and a medium body . it s built for swillin . it is what it is and it excells at it . it s also very easy to put back and it better be because this one s got a brother waiting in the fridge .,palate,1.0,1
clear yellow orange not too visibly carbonated . solid lacing and a stalwart inch head . nose is a good deal off from smoking chili and a cold . but it smells like light hops crisp and with a small measure of florality . is florality a word . it smells a bit like flowers . flavor is passable reminds me of a regular rather than india pale ale . marginal hop bite moderate to low hop dryness and not floral or fruity much atall . very smooth and possesses a significant texture creamy but carbonated perhaps the strongest aspect of the brew . slight tang in the aftertaste . there s the tiniest most incredibly small hint of a touch of a whisper of graininess in the mouthfeel . but as i said excellent body and texture . lacking in hops and interesting flavor . highly drinkable due to unassuming character combined with luscious tactile sensations .,palate,0.9,1
pours out of the half litre bottle a deep garnet colour with a thick but fine head . very little laciness . intense smoke aroma . not overpowering but definitely the star of this brew . some underlying maltiness sweet notes of caramel and chocolate . the charred flavours and smokiness in the taste profile intermingle quite nicely with a neatly balanced malt bill . sweet toffee and caramel . some choco and coffee flavours on display . all accompanied by the all ever present delicious smokiness that makes this bock beer outstanding . it s layered and complex . mouthfeel is about perfect and the body is about perfect for a bock style . finishes dry . drinkability is very good although one might want to pair this with some sort of cured meats and bold cheeses . on it s own a half litre or maybe a full litre might be enough at one time . i like this beer and will revisit it again under the right circumstances . yummy stuff .,palate,1.0,1
a typical college party beer . i ve had stones many times and each time i get the same feeling why am i drinking this crap . it has a feel about as light as mgd light in my opinion and a taste about as bad as a skunky watered down coors light . with the bad taste and lack of carbonation i suppose the only upside is around here you can get a pack for dollers . if i get this desperate i m going to go with mad dog again . at least it s a bit cheaper .,palate,0.2,0
poured from bottle into a glass . yellow color inch head that lingered for a few minutes . tastes like a regular american lager with a little bit of a bitter aftertaste . the mouthfeel is pretty good its not watery at all like you get with some lagers . but for me its not worth the price .,palate,0.8,1
sent from bosse . thanks . this beer has a different label than the version seen in the states as far as i can tell . the one from europe just says paradox grain . but on the back it says batch . here in the us i have seen it say port dundas . poured aggresively the beer renders itself headless . mostly dark dark brown with little light getting through . smell is roasted grain and little else although a little of the cask shows through . taste is same . this beer is fairly blah and i have let it warm up to give me more flavor . mouthfeel is like most others . flat . drinkability is average at best . pass . especially at for a oz . bottle .,palate,0.4,0
pours out a light golden straw and sits bright golden in the glass with a nice sized white head . fades to a thick skim . smells of sweet malts honey infused . grassy background with light caramely aromas . tastes faintly sweet up front grainy malt flavors . bitterness ensues like chewing on a twig . grass like flavors take over and continue into the sharp bitter finish . smooth in the mouth with nice crisp carbonation . medium full body . nice feel but flavor is not there . brutal .,palate,0.8,1
boulevard makes several well made beers most wont really nock your socks off but they make beer that is worth its price and taste good . i think this might just be my favorite from them besides the bully porter . this beer has a very white strong head that fades somewhat quickly . i really love the smell of a good wheat ale and this beer is no exception . the scent is more lemony than wheaty but you can smell both fairly easy . the taste has hints of lemon and wheat with a bit of a yeast kick too it . the mouthfeel was a bit unimpressive too light in my opinion . besides that it is pretty good . like all good pale wheat ales this beer is very drinkable and is great in hot weather . not the best wheat ale but a good one .,palate,0.6,1
poured a very dark red brown colour with no head whatsoever . the smell was quite awful . it smelled like grassy hops with some honey and nail polish . i was afraid to drink the contents . however the flavour profile was more delightful than the smell would suggest . there was still an astringent hop flavour to it more so than the style really needs but it was n t exceedingly awful . it was sweet and pruney like it should be even though i had n t detected that on the nose . but it was n t an especially good example of the style . it did n t really strike a chord with me . it just seemed kind of average .,palate,0.8,1
appearance cloudy pilsner color with some sediment . white head with good retntion and lacing . smell slightly sour malts and grain . some leafy hops quite gentle . overall grassy and wet balance . taste pilsner like pale malts hints of sweetness with a strong herbal bitter finish . bitter bite does not hang around . also some almost creamy hop and yeast balance . a hint of unripe avocado strange yet good . mouthfeel very tight and lively carbonation slick and creamy in the finish pretty complex and admirable . drinkability a very light yet not boring drink crisp and refreshing to say the least . .good stuff .,palate,1.0,1
on cask at the brewpub dec . no aroma . hard to drawn anything other than faint brown sugar . pours a clear brown with rocky off white head above . flavor is a sweet and woody . a light tooth of crispness in sugar and old hop bitterness . short . a little light on the carbonation even for a cask beer . not as soft and supple as i would have expected . meh .,palate,0.4,0
america s oldest brewery suprisingly has resisted the urge to lighten up their flagship so it looks and taste more like megabrewed crap . color is certainly amber kicks up a frothy head . sweet malty taste almost roasty caramel and trace of flavoring hops . surprising yeast taste may turn off some people . could the big bottle have been old . still an interesting catch . had the whole quart and lord chesterfields and did n t feel a thing . a not great not terrible beer .,palate,0.4,0
edition . looks really great dark amber pour with a big soft pillowy head that gradually dissipates leaving insane amounts of foam . i m getting excited . smell is hoppy as all get out but cut through with some grapefruit and pine scents as well . there is a detectable note of malt in the nose but it s minimal . very tasty as well . lots of hop bitterness but there s also a big caramel character in there as well to balance things out a little more than i expected . there s a peppery bite to go with some other spices as well . alcohol is present but does n t dominate . overall i d like to try this one again with some age on it but it s pretty tasty as is . it s big and strong but not quite as out of control and tough to drink as insanity and a few others in the style . yummy and extremely drinkable for a barleywine .,palate,0.7,1
oz bottle a pours a dark golden yellow color with a nice off white head that possesses good lacing and retention . s the aroma is aroma is sweet malt and fruity esters . i m pretty disappointed with the aroma it is pretty faint and boozy . t the taste features some sugary malt with some fruitiness and a lot of alcohol in the finish the alcohol is a little much in the taste it s a little too boozy for a beer of abv . m the mouthfeel is medium bodied with a moderate amount of carbonation . d overall i m not a huge fan of this beer . there really is n t any complexity at all with this one and it is pretty much all alcohol . i do n t see myself purchasing again in the future .,palate,0.7,1
on tap at the belgian room in nyc . pours a clear golden . topped by a thick white head that fades to a film leaving nice lace . the aroma is crisp and grainy with notes of citrus and pepper . sweet upfront with a light fruity citrus quality . moves through to a finish with banana and citrus . a very faint bitterness in the finish . medium bodied with ridiculously low carbonation . i think upping the carbonation would really help this one a lot .,palate,0.4,0
appearance poured out of a bomber this looked very promising . inky black not a ton of head in my snifter glass which reduced to slight lacing . looks like a great ris to start . smell way hoppy for a ris . black licorice aroma dominates . taste really disappointing . no chocolate taste at all it s pure licorice . if you love black jelly beans this is the beer for you but if you are looking for chocolate malty goodness look elsewhere . weyerbacher heresy and stone ris are light years ahead of this in my opinion . maybe it will mellow with age definitely lay it down vs drinking now imo . mouthfeel the alcohol is well integrated it has a nice velvety texture if you can get past the overwhelming licorice flavor . drinkability this is just not what i want in a ris . not being a black licorice fan this was a pain to finish especially since i had a stone ris waiting in the fridge .,palate,0.8,1
on tap at the brewpub into a shaker pint . a fully hazed bright orange body filled to the absolute brim so no head . i like the obvious unfiltered ness but i like head more . this pour is disappointing . s bitter grapefruit hops with a bit of spice and caramel malt . i d probably get more if it were in a different glass . t good balance of aggressively bitter hops and body boosting caramel malt . the hops are definitely dominant with citrus herbal and spicy notes all building to a hugely bitter finish . quite nice . m medium body with the perfect amount of smooth yet lively carbonation . truly excellent . d for being so bitter this one s disappearing in a hurry . notes i preferred the pushing the evelope ipa but not by much . another tasty ipa from willibrew . cheers .,palate,1.0,1
bought a twelve pack of bud select bottles for under . a straw yellow with hints of brown around the edges of the glass . for wine drinkers this hints of an over aged chardonnay that is way past its prime . no head retention small bubbles are present . s very faint after pouring the beer into a glass i still was n t able to discern any actual aromas . maybe a touch of crushed crackers grain but too little to notice . t m first sips are reminiscent of drinking cold water very little complexity and the carbonation hits toward the end along with a prickle of alcohol . i d honestly feel that i was drinking ice cold club soda if poured blind . the mouthfeel is clean and crisp . very very light . d definitely not worth the money there are many other alternatives for a lighter beer that will give you greater flavor and more bang for the buck . at the very least it goes down easy but lacks character or intensity . bland bland bland .,palate,0.7,1
glass sam adams perfect pint glass temp cellared approx degrees thanks to my friend tom for this one . this pours a very very dark brown color . it is nicely opaque . just over two fingers of creamy light brown colored foam sits on top . the retention is good and the lacing is thick and slightly sticky . smells like some almost perfectly done dark roasted coffee beans . a nice hint of sweet maltiness comes through . there is an almost lacto like sweetness here also . nice though light hints of dark and milk chocolates . the taste follows the nose quite well . most coffee beers taste like beer with coffee added to it . this one comes the closest that i think that i ve had to tasting like it is beer and coffee coexisting in harmony . very well done . this is medium bodied and has an almost high level of carbonation . it is decently smooth but lacks any real creaminess which would send it over the top . there is no way that i d guess that this one is . abv . it is so wonderfully well hidden . the flavor is so nicely balanced that it just begs you to keep drinking it .,palate,0.7,1
bottle shared at the december iteration of the santa cruz tasting series . looks the part with a dark brown black here and a team head but the aroma and taste do not deliver . im having trouble detecting anything on the nose toasty and chocolate sweet i suppose . same with the flavor . goes down easy with a light moussey body but it isnt satisfying .,palate,0.8,1
export pours a hazy pale gold with a white head of about a half an inch . the nose was practically the exact same as a fosters is that a good thing . no . the taste was very mild pleasant and there wasnt any skunkiness to interfere with the overall enjoyment . it is very smooth to drink and amazingly creamy . it also produces a lovely spiciness on the back of your tongue after you swallow . overall it is a very simple tasting beer but that is okay . uncomplicated but refreshing and agreeable .,palate,0.8,1
pours a very dark brown cascading mocha foam . head manages to elevate above the rim briefly before settling to a thin skim moments later . looks the part of a porter . aroma has some earthy charred malty elements but pretty mellow . some mustiness as well that keeps it from being exciting . dry roasted english malt taste with a metallic sourness that is really out of place . very thin and watery with that off sourness . just kills any positive attributes this beer has . hurts the drinkability too after a few sips i just want to forget about it . not recommended .,palate,0.3,0
samuel smith s imperial stout oz bottle recent bottling savoured medium pour in a pint glass poured black with a dark brown outer ring with a mostly diminishing inch frothy mocha head with no lacing . smelt of burnt molasses and some fruit . taste was sweet molasses upfront followed by fruity esters bitter roast and lingering vanilla sweetness with the finish mostly bitter and a hint of mushroom . mouthfeel was light oily and lively carbonation . overall a great complex english version of an imperial stout that is only somewhat disappointing in its mouhfeel,palate,0.4,0
a pours a nice copper amber with fingers of khaki head with good retention and nice lace . s i could smell the malt as soon as i cracked the bottle . nice mix of malt and some hop citrus . t pale malt up front with some caramel malt rounded out by some hop flavor and bitterness . a nice balance . somewhat mellow . m pretty watery and thin . light carbonation . d a nice drinkable ale . nicely sessionable and not overwhelming with flavor or alcohol .,palate,0.6,1
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 .,palate,0.4,0
appearance opaque yellow with . finger head . carbonated with lots of tiny bubbles . smell pungent of hay with lemony and citrus notes . taste refreshing zip with a acidic fruity finish . would be better drank out side in the sweaty months . mouthfeel creamy and light . drinkability could definitly have a couple of these while at the beach or out camping this summer .,palate,0.9,1
a light gold pale color with a inch white foamy head . low carbonation brilliant clarity s moderate earthy hop aroma adjuncts are present in aroma corn rice get the smell i would get in american lager t very little hop bitterness present very little malt character present i am just tasting the alcohol m very thin body reminds me of drinking american lager carbonation is low feels flat . drinkability is low i would not buy a six pack of this and would be hesistant to purchase a variety pack of this was included the body is too thin . when i think of an english pale ale i think of a floral bouquet of hops in the aroma not here and would expect a malty back bone .,palate,0.3,0
appearance this brew is a pale straw yellow but also semi hazy . minor lacing . smell no strong aromas just notes of lemon biscuit and grain wheat . taste it almost tastes organic even though it is n t although it does use natural lemon . the lemon is very faint which is fine as other summer brews get too heavy on the lemon i m looking at you leinenkugel . lastly there s a fairly unpleasant bitter aftertaste not in a hoppy way but from something that should n t be there . mouthfeel too thin and almost a bit flat . thin is ok it does n t have to be heavier . thinner beers just need more carbonation to make them livelier and not so dull . but the carbonation here is low . i was hoping it would have more bite . drinkability this is its one saving grace . although that s bud light s only positive claim too . so it s not like i can give too many brownie points for drinkabilty if the taste is n t attractive i like wachusett s brews . the or i had previously were very good octoberfest and something else i forget . so i was eager to try their summer offering . but this one falls flat in too many ways . stay clear of it .,palate,0.3,0
another beer courtesy of mymrnngjckt . you sir are a gentleman a scholar and a god amongst men . appearance this beer pours a cloudy light amber orangey color with a good half inch worth of thick bubbly head . retention is n t bad but there is some nice rings of soapy lacing . smell a bit of spicy bitterness mixed in with plenty of malt . smell is leaning a bit on the sweet side which is not what i expected from an ipa . taste not really picking up much hoppy goodness . this beer has an interesting kind of spicy bitterness that is very subdued . the hops are fighting a losing battle with the malt . mouthfeel good carbonation nice medium body . pretty much what an ipa should be . drinkability definitely not hoppy enough to be classified as an ipa . i would say this beer would classify more as a pale ale as it has some hops to it but not really enough to break free from the malt . that being said this is n t a bad beer but certainly not what i would reach for if i needed a good hop fix .,palate,0.8,1
vintage bottle . since the four roses bottle i got a little better at cutting through the wax . poured at into a duvel tulip . the pour like the four roses this beer is characteristically very dark with a rich brown tan head that disappears rather quickly . very short head as well maybe in . at most and little lacing . the aroma some rich dark chocolate coffee sweet sweet maltiness and tobacco . unfortunately the aroma was over taken by a very pervasive hot alcoholic nose . the taste after smelling it it was hard to get the alcohol our of my head . the mouthfeel was medium viscous and for the most part quite smooth . however it was so hot with alcohol that many of the flavors were lost immediately . there was some bitterness in the unbalanced alcohol and the rye seemed to translate as acrid here . it seems other people have experiences similar inconsistencies in the bottling . this one must have been near the end of the barrel . overall this was quite a disappointment . i ve loved vintage elijah craig and four roses . both were phenomenal beers and i was expecting the heaven hill was to be no exception . i could n t finish it which is very rare . perhaps i got an off bottle but at a pop it s even harder to afford than it is to find . it would have been nice to see how the rye whiskey could have contributed to the generally very chocolaty and coffee flavors of the base beer . i have one last bottle of this barrel s to hold off for a few years and see if it mellows and improves .,palate,0.8,1
oz fresh bottle into a plain pint glass . glad to see this brewery in sepa . a coronado golden is just that a light golden color with lighter tan qualities up to light . just a smiggen of haze or is that sediment probably the latter . the head was of a bright white color but died in seconds flat leaving barely a cap and no lace to speak of . s the smell was hard to pick up because it was so subdued . i mean it was really light . just a faint amount of grain with some sweet malt and hops well i did not really pick up on any hops . i m hoping this bottle is not old . t the taste pretty much mimics the smell in that it is extremely light and uninspiring . all i really get is some grain from the silo and even that was difficult to pick up . some orange in the way way back . are there any hops in this . as it opened up more just a small amount of sweet caramel pokes his head no more no less . m light bodied and dead . the carb was lacking while the body was a dead fish . this went down easy enough but a little to easy if you get my drift . i may have to try this on draft if i find it because the feel is light to the touch . d i finished my oz and said to myself well you got that done with what s next . everything about this beer just falls very short to being enjoyable . maybe i got a bad bottle so i will update if i find it on draft . maybe that will clear some of this up .,palate,0.4,0
poured from the bottle into a pint glass . a the beer poured with little head that diminished into a thin layer quickly either a bad bottle or an unclean glass i would imagine s smells of yeast hints of hops fruits . a little bitter or sour smelling . t a little tangy at first . a really off tasting aftertaste . not sure what it is doughy or something . not good . m decent carbonation light and airy . d i can drink this pretty easily as long as i ignore the aftertaste . overall kind of disappointing .,palate,0.8,1
alehouse amber pours a hazy dark amber with a light foamy head . it smells of light sweet malt and light roast malt with a hint of floral hops . the body is nice and thick with a flavorful malt profile sweet medium caramel malts with a bit of roast character . some bready toasted or munich malt and subtle white fruit esters from the yeast apricot and peach . despite the nice malts there is a bit of an oxidized flavor which the hops are unable to cover . hops by the way are almost nonexistent which would n t be bad if not for the oxidation which makes the faint floral flavor seem dull . overall not bad but has the same type of oxidized or maybe just oversparged flavor common to other corporate breweries like gordon biersch .,palate,0.8,1
poured golden with a white head . some lacing minmal head retention s floral hops t floral hops combines with fruittyness up front . slight cirtus lemon hops . finishes fruitty dry zesty mf medium bodied with good carbonation balance drank too easy a good ipa with a bit of english influnce imo,palate,0.9,1
pours clear amber with not much head that does n t last . real sparkly looking . smells like maybe barley weak hints of caramel . some hops presence and alcohol . taste is nice up front but then that s it . i taste no more . in the beginning there s some hops some sweet malts weak caramel . hardly any alcohol presence . disappointing though that the taste dissipates rather quickly to leave only slight hop bitterness on sides of tongue . mouthfeel is similar to that of water not much to it . enough said . as i said the beer tastes okay up front i guess it could be pretty refreshing so i ll give the drinkability a for good but more like a . .,palate,0.4,0
extremely sour tasting beer . makes you cringe as if eating a lemon . appearance is nice very creamy head excellent lacing smell is pleasant yeasty alcohol but the taste of this beer is simply too sour without even a hint of the sweetness one would expect from a guava beer . nobody i know associates guava with sourness . it would have been nice if they added some hops to this beer . perhaps that s what could have saved it .,palate,0.3,0
tried one cool and one cold . much better cold i should have known i sort of did this review is for cold the beer is too fruity once is gets past f a a touch darker than bmc yellow . sort of golden with a bit of a haze and a foamy head s blackberry and wheat noticeable but nothing else is really present beyond a touch of honey like aromas t the flavor is sweet and simple . not really beer but a fruity malt beverage made with wheat . m thin and crisp with a foamy carbonation d ok as a refresher beer . does n t really fit into any meal but fine as a snack by itself,palate,0.8,1
this heavy hitting imperial is the class of the central waters lineup . pours to a semi translucent black color with light tan head . smells richly and potently of coffee chocolate and molasses . upon first drink it sends all of the nerves in the entire mouth on a volcanic eruption of pleasure . tastes sharply of imperial flavor with undertones of coffee and unsweetened chocolate . an excellent beer drinker s beer but a battle to put away more than .,palate,1.0,1
part of a beer of the month shipment . color was a hazy golden orange . frothy cream head plenty of carbonation . the aroma was quite pleasant . cirtus and floral hops with a light bready malt . flavor was awful . strong citrus hops up front but it quickly became bitter finished bitter and left a strong aftertaste . this is the first beer i ve poured out in a long time .,palate,0.6,1
i went to the local beer run for a quick taco and a beer on a cold saturday . i was planning on having a goblet of stout but the bartender recommended the peppered porter . honestly it did n t sound good but i tried a sample and wound up ordering a goblet . the black pepper in the beer is subtle and comes at the very end . there is n t much extraordinary about the appearance or smell but this beer tastes great and has tremendous feel . i give the highmark on mouthfeel because of that subtle and delightful pepper finish . i tried a kloyd virginia hot pepper stout once and it was disappointing . this one is good really good .,palate,1.0,1
appearance nice head . plenty of visible carbonation . light lacing . light copper color . very clear . smell smells just like it tastes . malty sourdough biscuit aroma . taste malty sourdough biscuit flavor . bitter but no floral hops . mouthfeel bitter . nice carbonation . flavor lingers . overall disappointing . where is the floral hop finish . tastes like an imitation of heineken . i ve been to germany and tasted real pilseners . this is n t one of them . that being said not a bad session beer if you like a bitter lager .,palate,0.8,1
serving oz bottle f exp . aug . appearance with oz reserved poured a clear rich copper color with persistent cream head . lots of gooey lacing . smell mellow figgy fruit and alcohol spice . no odors . taste light bread pudding with fig raisin and spice . no diacetyl . nice persistent finish with just the right level of bitterness . good balance . mouthfeel bubbly and light body . not as heavy as i would expect . very slippery with a dry maybe astringent finish . while high carbonation can affect perception of body this mouthfeel is not typical compared to other dubbels i have had with respect to body and astringency . drinkability good flavor moderate ethanol make this brew quite agreeable . the mouthfeel is a little peculiar and affects my experience .,palate,0.6,1
got this bottle at brawleys in charlotte . pours a brilliant yellow off amber tinted translucent body with a wonderful surprisingly thick snow white head that s very thick and fluffy . great carbonation that is only aided by the clarity . smells like sculpin junior . it s huge pine hoppy notes bubbly citrus and grassy hop character . not much malt notes but some corn like pilsner malt undertone . taste is bready like corn bread almost not much sweet malt notes . some obvious pilsner character all layered under a well placed and not over powering hop bouquet of pine grassy hop notes and some pineapple . the hope intensity is nowhere near the smell . very dry finish and very clean .,palate,0.6,1
a light amber fingers of head good lacing and retention . s lots of grain good hops brown sugar . smells like a good ipa . t pretty bitter no detectable fruit lots of good hops not sweet at all . this is for the true hop lover . toasted grains come in later really nice charred flavor . very plain not going to blow your mind with flavor . good to have with food not worth it alone . m a bit overcarbonated dry thin light medium bodied . astringent . d goes down alright .,palate,0.6,1
budweiser might get the most criticism of any beer out there . they call themselves king and on the one hand they do sell a lot of beer so maybe they ve earned that right . on the other hand you re asking for criticism when you call yourself king of anything so why would it be any different with the king of beers . they are a worldwide brand which i m for and against . i understand the money making aspect but in the world of commerce and especially beer i m all for preserving history and the distinctness of regions and the quality and variety they can offer . budweiser is like mcdonald s when i wander into a new town i know what the food will be like at mcdonald s . it s safe taste wise at least since i know what i m going to get . the same with beer i ll just have a budweiser since i do n t know what brand x tastes like . to each his own but with budweiser dominating the market it makes it hard for smaller breweries to compete . thankfully microbreweries in the us are as popular as ever and there s great regional offerings everywhere . but i m going to give budweiser a fair shot . my hunch is it s bud light that gives budweiser and many american macros in general the bad name and with good reason . bud light really has no taste and i doubt i ll ever review it . anyway i ll get off my soapbox rant and get on with what it tastes like . a finger bubbly head leaves quickly . clear and beery looking straw color . medium heavy carbonation . s sweet malt corn grain . less typical than i anticipated . t i m sensing a theme better than i expected . some balance and a hint of complexity here . it s mild as i assumed but there s flavor . slightly sweet at first though not too much . very mild bitter hop followed with a mild sweet aftertaste in the mouth . . m typical for a macro crisp and clean . less carbonation than i suspected light to medium body . d if there s anything budweiser has it s drinkability . people pound these things . overall impression i m convinced budweiser takes a beating because of the lack of flavor of bud light . budweiser exceeded my expectations . it s nothing special but it s got some flavor going on for a macro . you can definitely do worse than this .,palate,0.4,0
poured from the bottle into an oversized wine glass . poured a deep ruby red color with a thin light head of red bubbles . the head vanished quickly but the carbonation level remained high . the aroma was overwhelming sour cherries . mouthwatering sweet aroma that shows a huge proportion of cherries used in this brew . there was no bitterness in the nose at all . more like a cherry cool aid than a cherry flavored beer . the flavor followed the aroma with sweet sour cherries completely dominating . they say cherry on the label and that is exactly what you get . definitely on the sugary sweeter cherry beer side .,palate,0.6,1
this founders brew pours to a half inch of liquid and a inch fizzy head . dumped that pour and tried a different glass same thing . very annoying . took me minutes to empty the bottle . smell is a medicinal hop aroma seems artificial . taste is again the artificial mediciney hop flavor . not much else can be discerned . mouthfeel is crisp and dry . i barely finished this brew i have no idea what happened here and i hope this was an old lot .,palate,0.6,1
sagito s nd review still a novice . light amber in coloration sediment falls to the bottom some remains in a colloidal solution . cloudy . head almost non existent but the lace manages to linger . the drinker can smell hops and malt . tastes peppery a hint of grapefruit and i dare say a hint of mint but very little malt in the taste . citrus hops flavor chiefly grapefruit . very little stimulation on the palate minus the sweet front . in the mouth sam s white ale bubbles ferociously to an unpleasant degree . bbc makes far better beers from my own personal experience .,palate,0.4,0
deep brownish black . light tan nitro head does n t move during the consumption of the pint apart from what sticks to my upper lip . nose is brown bread maltiness with nicely integrated dark chocolate notes . not overly complex but quite nice . sadly it s the highlight . a bit of a let down in the mouth . initially just some non descript maltiness but things start happening in the mid palate when the chocolate malt notes kick in . pretty short but slightly sweet finish . nasty undead nitro mouthfeel . despite being something of a novelty brew it s fine for matching with not too sweet chocolate desserts which is the context in which i had it . i would n t want two in a sitting though .,palate,0.4,0
a deep red color shows a bit of chill haze not too much in the way of a head but i think that it was just served this way . this beer is fruity and hoppy . it is a balanced ipa with a definite but not over the top american hop character . citrusy hop flavor with a bitter some what bitting finish . it is firm bodied and malty as well .,palate,0.9,1
poured from can to a tulip . a dark brown with a red hue appearing from the bottom of the glass . massive carbonation that sticks around for a loooong while . s huge coffee notes . can detect some brown sugar and a bit of malt but mostly coffee . t since i drank this at fridge temp it was like an iced coffee . i ca n t believe that only hrs gave this beer so much coffee flavor . its delicious honestly tastes like an iced coffee from caribou . sublime . o love it and the name serves it well . if i were coming off a bender this beer would be ideal . definitely worth seeking out from the mn bas although it is a bit pricey .,palate,0.7,1
oz can left in my fridge thought i d give it a serious review . poured into a spaten octoberfest pint a pale as hell . straw that has been soaking in water and dried in the sun . s worst part about adjuncts is the smell . metal and watered down corn . t dead dead hops . rice and corn . lots of water and that damn stale dead hop bite that all of these non bud adjunct lager s have . m cloying . metallic . alcohol lingers even after just one . d better than b m c but still pretty shady stuff . fine for a cookout with many friends . overall if your gon na drink pbr get it on tap . can s are bogus and impart too much on the flavor . or just do n t do n t drink it at all either or . prost .,palate,0.3,0
a chocolate earth molasses coffee lean feel with a nice creamy body . this beer looks like a porter and feels one but does n t have the heaviness . nose is all that with a mild citrus pine that broadness to an nice apple as it warms to room temp . palate is a nice balance and a floral palate cleanser that mixes very well . a great feel that has a body that replenishes itself .,palate,1.0,1
oz . brown bomber . darkest inky brown with a tall pillowy tan head . sporadic clinging of bubbles . chocolate smell . huh it is n t just a clever name . coffee estery alcohol fruits also in the nose . full bodied super creamy and smooth . surprising hints of nutmeg and cinnamon fade into a round chocolate middle . roasted malts and coffee flavors set in in the finish with a long lasting bready aftertaste . hops lend earthy undertones that pair nicely . i had the first glass by itself and the second with a slice of cherry pie ca n t go wrong either way . very nice .,palate,1.0,1
my bottle was months old and had a slight musk smell to it but nothing like the skunk i ran over on the way home . similar in taste to many heinekens and other europeans that come in green bottles . this particular bottle had an earthy grassy smell outside of the musk . the taste was of the earthy variety as well not something to write home about . however i began eating a meal of bbq ribs and hotlinks sausage and that changed everything about this particular glass of beer . the meats combined to remove any skunkyness and enhance the crispness and lighter grain flavors . the fine bubbled carbonation worked wonders cleansing the palate and holding the greasy goodness of spare ribs in check . this pilsner even combined well with the spices in the smoked italian sausage . drinkablity is this beer s main feature especially when combined with hearty and heavy food similar to how certain wines blossom when paired with a meal . i feel that if i had gotten a fresher bottle my experience with polestar would have been better .,palate,0.9,1
an ounce pour into a gulden drak tulip glass at the horse hound in charlottesville . from notes . reviewed july . a huge head fills half the glass . off white beige . very dark and not susceptible to light . some bubbles coat the sides of the glass . s green apple jolly ranchers . seriously . not much else . t a bit flat underwhelming . having sampled a truly horrendous maredsous tripel which i quite enjoyed from the bottle on tap at the same establishment i suspect the bar is the issue more than the beer . quite sweet very big noticeable alcohol . periously close to reminding me cough syrup . purple grapes . not a great quad but serviceable . i d like to dry it from the bottle . m meh . disappointingly flat . slightly sticky . i d like more carbonation . o a good beer that i d like to try again some place else . at this juncture i ca n t recommend it .,palate,0.6,1
poured into my founders tulip . deep toffee and caramel color . full finger of off white head . dissipates somewhat quickly . heavy lacing remains . smell is sweet raisin and spice . a little caramel in there too . smells rather tasty . cough . holy shit is this dry and bitter . tastes like dust from old furniture . the smell does n t translate to taste . my drain is going to be drinking well tonight .,palate,0.2,0
good beer but well over rated its not too strong but not too weak neather its a decent beer overall but nothing special . looks apppealing nice amber colour and a nice head . smells nice not a strong or weak smell again avarage tastes avarage a very nice tasting beer although its way to carbonated .,palate,0.4,0
pours pale yellow with almost no head . aroma shows skunky euro hops and stale cigarette smoke with just the faintest hint of sweet malt . flavours include more of the stale cigarette smoke along with some sweet cooked corn . watery body but the carbonation is alright as in not too high . wow and i did n t think they could make anything worse than carlsberg elephant .,palate,0.6,1
on tap at the horse brass pub beautiful caramel color hard to tell as the pub is so dark . but very cloudy . aroma is good but not exceptional as compared to others in this category . iike the flavor smooth and strong with not much bitterness for the ibus . very mellow but there are no definite citrus or pine standouts . mouthfeel is really exceptional which along with the smooth flavors is what i really like . these together bely the abv for the edition . i ve had several oakshires this week while in oregon and they are now one of my favorites but try boneyard if you can find one .,palate,1.0,1
poured into an ale glass . a light amber copper brew slightly murky . thin head ring of lacing . nose is citrussy hops honey malt vanilla a hint of peach . a smooth ipa certainly enjoyable to drink but milder than most . good citrus notes here finishes with a slightly bitter peppery tang . crisp a medium bodied ipa with great carbonation . pretty happy with this one . not nearly as aggressively hoppy as other ipa s but still quite enjoyable to drink . almost pushing into pale ale territory .,palate,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle into a old raspy pint glass . a pours a very dark brown almost black with a one finger tan head . not much in the way head retention or lacing to be had here . s chocolate coffee and a fairly pronounced hoppy scent . t chocolate dark roasted malts and coffee . hops are not as prominate in the taste as i had excpected from the smell . you get enough of a hoppy taste to let you know that they are there but nothing that is over the top . ends on a sweet caramel note . not sure i dig the finish of this one between the hops and sweet finish . abv is very well hidden though . m nice and creamy with a moderate amount of carbonation . d something i could see myself drinking again if it was on tap or if somebody brought some by the house . probably not something i would seek out though . cheers .,palate,0.9,1
deep mahogany nearly black with a light brown bubbly head resting on top . the head left me too quickly but the aroma and flavor made up for its disappearance . aroma was of roasted malt and molasses with hints of sweet coffee . flavor was rich and velvety and made me want to power through the glass to keep the beer flowing aross the taste buds . smooth roasted malt brown sugar and hints of chocolate and coffee . very well balanced flavor from start to finish . my only complaint is that i wish the mouthfeel was thicker . it was smooth but a bit watery to me . other than that and excellent oatmeal stout .,palate,0.6,1
a a nice golden tone . the head was white and small . i would prefer a thicker head . s spice and fruit . . t i do not drink a lot of belgium style beers so it s hard for me to discern specific flavors in this style . i can definitely pick up on spices and dry fruit flavors . m the beer has a good fizzy feeling as described by other reviewers to the mouth . i really like the mouthfeel . d to me this is nearly the perfect balance of alcohol and drinkability . the alcohol taste is not too strong but you can definitely tell it s there . i can polish off at least of these in one sitting . okay other than hefes belgium ales are probably my least favorite style of beer . however in attempt to broaden my pallet i ve decided to take on a new style . i find the pranqster to be a decent beer with great mouthfeel and drinkability . the flavors are not my favorite but for someone who likes this style of brew i m sure it will be a fantastic beer . it s a little sweet for my liking but i can definitely tell it s a well crafted beer .,palate,0.9,1
turbid golden yellow in hue topped by the epitome of weizen head . thick dense bumpy porcelain white and stiff . lightly nutty malt and mellow banana esters upfront in aroma ensued by a hint of grainy tartness malt sweetness and trace clove . slightly tame but clean aromawise . snap of ripe banana initially in flavor is ceded by a combination of simply tart wheat and mild bubblegum laced sweetness . phenols are slightly more pronounced in flavor lending an undertone both lightly herbal and clove like . suspended yeast makes its presence known mid palate with notes of subtle must and an of impression bland unsalted nuts . perfectly integrated hop bitterness is indirectly perceptible by its offsetting of malt sweetness and helps to lend excellent quaffability . light in body and not quite proteinaceous enough with a thinnish yet pleasant mouthfeel . finishes w a lingering mellow residual sweetness and hints of creamed banana . quite an enjoyable hefeweizen . somewhat understated but unique in its overall character that s intermediate between the insipid american versions and a flavorful german . more esters and body and this would be a winner . nonetheless crisp and quenching . thanks for jaybeerman for sending this tasty brew .,palate,0.6,1
bottle into bruery tulip picked up on a recent trip to south carolina . pours a rather murky gold lightly tinged with orange with a huge lush creamy white head that has epic retention and lacing . eventually settles down into a stout white cap on top . very nice looking beer a better pour on my part and it likely would have been a . nose is is full of hops . initially leaning towards a sharp pinyness paired with a nice floral character as the beer warms i m getting sweeter notes of mango and even papaya . just a bit of the bready malt sweetness peeking through . taste starts out with a nice pairing of spicy hops and peppery yeast with a bit of light sourdough breadiness from the yeast and malt underneath . a juicy lemony brightness does a nice job of picking up the finish which is only lightly bitter again juicy . mouthfeel is probably the most disappointing aspect of this otherwise excellent beer the carbonation promised by the head largely disappeared leaving a slick full bodied beer with very light carbonation . a nice sharp bite of carbonation would have been welcome in this case drying out the finish nicely but that does n t happen here . a very nice beer with one unfortunate flaw . unfortunately that flaw bleeds through to several other areas including drinkability the lack of carbonation leaves it slightly unbalanced . i had no trouble drinking my glass and enjoyed every sip but i was n t really craving another after finishing .,palate,0.6,1
a pours thick with a mocha colored head . the brew is opaque . s somewhat of a muted bouquet . subtle notes of chocolate and lactose are noticeable . t semi sweet with chocolate molasses and a touch of lactose twang at the tail . m thick and creamy with little carbonation to scrub the flavors away allowing them to linger . d not as sweet as many of the other sweet stouts i ve experienced but overall quite enjoyable .,palate,1.0,1
pretty good looking beer pours opaque and has a nice l acing head . however the color of the head is a few shades lighter than other beers and seems much more white than tan . the smell is pretty deep and complex with big flavors . vanilla chocolate coffee and dark fruit characters are present along with a very pronounced alcohol scent in the aroma . the taste is pretty good with a big body and nice mouth feel . the flavor up front is nice and sweet with dark fruit and chocolate characters that give way to some roasted flavors toward the back . the aftertaste is pretty heavy on the alcohol as it warms on the way down . after a multiple sips the flavor of the alcohol begins to overpower the flavor . overall pretty good but could have done a better job controlling the alcohol in the flavor .,palate,0.9,1
pours black with a slight brownish head . the head is minimal and slightly disappointing . however it smells of sturdy rich malts and licorice . rich earthy creamy flavor the oat becomes more and more pronounced as it warms . smooth chocolate coffee licorice and alcohol notes mingle with a slight hop note to create a very balanced mouthfeel . oats add lovely creamy note that smooths the experience out even more into a chewy dry finish . very tasty and the alcohol while noted is n t pronounced and is buried well . thus this is dangerous with its alcohol billing . even so though a oz bomber by myself is probably not going to happen thankfully i have a drinking buddy . i would very much enjoy this with an ice cream sandwich .,palate,0.9,1
purchased for . for a pt . fl oz bottle . the label states abv . batch . brewed april . best before april . per the website ibu and ebc color . pours out to a slick oily black forming a large dark cocoa head with excellent retention and minimal lacing . the aroma is similar to expedition stout . lots of prunes heavily roasted malts a touch of smoke dark chocolate and black walnuts . mouthfeel is sharp and biting with a big dense body . the taste is dominated by burnt malts . lots of black patent i m guessing . there is a peculiar sourness from the very dark malts and green leafy herbal hops not the result of a fermentation gone awry . i m not really getting the wheat . overall it s quite pungent and not very sweet as one might expect from a beer this size . medium strong bitterness . the finish is burnt acidic harsh and tongue sucking dry . i ve brewed with this yeast before but i ca n t recall what it is . it has a very characteristic flavor . well i had high hopes for this one but it s very much a one trick pony . there is n t much going on here.very one dimensional and not all that drinkable . very harsh and abrasive . i thought this would be a nice compromise between a weizenbock and a ris but sadly it s barely drinkable .,palate,0.3,0
pours a cloudy pink peach color with a very thin white head which disappeared quickly . there was no lace on the glass at all . this kind of looks to be the color of a raspberry lambic only a shade or two lighter . the smell is of sweet berries blackberries peaches maybe some raspberry . the taste is very very sweet a great amount of blackberry flavor with no hop flavor or bitterness at all . it even seemed a little winey towards the end . very smooth with no real peaks of flavor . very light body and highly carbonated and fuzzy . this seems right for this type of beer . overall did n t seem like a weiss beer at all . too sweet for me but not horrible .,palate,0.8,1
a pours pitch black with with an off white head . the head quickly fades leaving a tan collar . s lots of licorice and dark chocolate . as the beer warms up the anise really comes to the forefront . t a wallop of licorice chocolate slight oak.the anise rises to the forefront on the finish . i m surprised that i do n t taste as much of the belgo yeast influence as i was expecting . especially since it was so apparent in the belgo old guardian and not really in a good way . m probably my favorite part of this beer . nice chewy creamy smooth . wonderful . o a cool interpretation of an already solid beer . stone irs ages with the best of em so i m going to stash one away and revisit in a few years .,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle thx milwaukeeclassic . poured into my deschutes snifter lake louie s warped speed scotch ale is a dark ruddy brown a bit cola like with a small ivory head leaving scattered lace . smell a kind of funky toffee some sweet cookie dough . questionable . taste is definitely a little off to me . there s some sweet caramel maltiness butterscotch nutty and perhaps a slight touch of acetic acid . not sure that it s actually infected i think it s just a combination of diacetyl and high acidity from the dark malt . it grew on me a bit though as i worked through it but still consider it to be poorly executed . mouthfeel is medium light bodied a nice creaminess to the carbonation . drinkability is n t to hot . it was light and sweet enough to go down but the fact is there were some distracting off flavors .,palate,0.8,1
brilliant clear orange in color with a head . the head quickly fell to a thin surface foam in a matter of seconds . light spotty lacing develops through the drink . nice carbonation level . the aroma is a very pleasant mix of pine and citrus . the flavor was quite a disappointment after the initial smell of the beer . unbalanced flavor of light malt and overbearing piney hops some grapefruit and a strange hint of plastic at the finish . i opened another brew to check the flavors and i still sensed the same hint of plastic tones at the finish . the mouthfeel at the start was mildly crisp and finished dry and smooth . the unbalanced flavors knock down the drinkability for me .,palate,0.8,1
pours out a nice very dark amber with just little light getting through the sides . tan head . smell . i dont get much here but i do get a sweet roasted maltiness . taste . roasted and toasty malts . quite sweet . has a sweetness like caramel or sugar in the raw taste to it . aftertaste is still sweet and still retains the roastiness . mouthfeel . on the thin side and i dont get much carbonation . but decent balance and the thinness isnt bad . overall i enjoy this beer very drinkable . not complex but does bring a good amount of flavor . i rate it above average on the style .,palate,0.6,1
presentation oz brown bottle no freshness date . appearance clear amber in colour with a thin lacking lace of a head . smell raw floral hop aromas in the nose fuggle hops . taste medium bodied and even . maltly sweet with caramel edges toasted and a touch of peat earth and char in the back very distinct and unique tasting . a nice raw floral hop flavour follows and rolls over the malt flavours providing some balance and depth . splash of limey bitterness that comes to play but quickly folds back into the malt character . finish is rather clean . notes brewed with scottish maris otter malt used in distilling and fuggle hops this is quite the unique beer albeit it is also excessively raw and aggressive in its flavours . the hops are a way too perceived in the flavour and aroma for the scottish style hence the experimental beer placement . it s a nice stab at something different but fails to impress so it s probably a good thing that this is a limited release .,palate,0.8,1
poured out a hazy mahogany color with big rippling off white head decent lacing . the nsoe was full of brown sugar sweet and rich belgian candi and scents of raisins or plums . a little spicy . the taste offered malt with some hop bitterness a plum liek flavor and chocolate in the finish . mouthfeel is fairly carbonated a bit sour finishing dry and crisp .,palate,0.6,1
pours clear topaz with a light hazy yellow tone and blonde flecks . small very fizzy white head dies down right away no lacing at all . aroma is strong sweetly spicy and sudsy with a nice bready malt background . mouthfeel is quite watery very light bodied . flavor hits immediately with very buttery toasted lightly nutty malts . the lightest touch of pine and resin hops follow along with a bit of dryness . cereal malts return in the finish which is clean sudsy and smooth . very little in the way of aftertaste .,palate,0.4,0
appearance dark brown in the body with a nice rich tan head that left some good lacing . smell theres a nice roasty malt and burnt coffee aroma to this porter . i can also pick up some dark refined sugars . taste the notes from the nose made it to the tongue but this effort by fire station lacks the complexity that i have come to enjoy from a good porter . mouthfeel very thin almost light bodied and lacking in bitterness . drinkability this went down well but lacked the depth of a good porter . at a bottle though it wasnt bad .,palate,0.4,0
i m pretty biased when it comes to guinness i guess it s because this was the first real beer i was introduced to and without guinness i would n t have gotten into the world of craft and micro beers . so in a way i am thankful for guinness i think a lot of people started out on guinness and continued their way up to the glorious craft beer food chain . i still f king love guinness stout and draught . where i live people think guinness is some odd beer since everyone drinks bmc or some sh tty malt liquor like king cobra or wildcat full of wiggers and hillbillies in youngstown . anyways still an old favorite of mine reminds me of my freshman year of college . i ve drank it from the nitro can nitro bottle and nitro tap . this review is on the nitro tap . a i love watching the foam in the glass roll around and cascade through the class . there is no beer with a better head than guinness . dark dark brown almost black like coca cola . mocha foam rolls through out this beer until it settles at the top looking like some hulked up milkshake . s the smell well it smells sort of sour and skunky but i do n t mind . nodes of chocolate coffee and rye t i m biased lol so it tastes awesome . taste very sour at first but leaves multiple aftertastes of dark rye bread burnt coffee chocolate and roasted grains m mmm . .almost chewy like liquid pork chops feels so good to roll this around in my mouth very thick and dry d of these babies and i m done . if you like to get hammered guinness is not the beer for you so alkys steer clear unless you want a hangover and black vomit . but i d say its super drinkable only if you cut yourself off after . guinness is a very acquired taste . overall this is one of my all time favorites . it s just a great beer that is widely available . great starter beer for some .,palate,1.0,1
i just wrote a review for an argentine beer and thought of calling its homeland the land of empenadas . turns out the origin of empenadas is spain not argentina as i once thought . then i was inspired . .spain . .lucky for me i have a spanish beer to drink . or is it a catalan beer . my brother was the inspiration for the purchase of the beer as it was one of the beers he liked when he was abroad in europe last year . too many stories not enough beer on to it looking good . the clean as a whistle body with a dazzling array of bubbles and polished pale gold provide a treat to the eyes . head formation is an inch thick sooapy creamy in texture and putting up some healthy lace . reality hits hard in the nose however . photo chemicals dominate light corn a little pale sweetness . it s funny how all these euro lager types can look so good but smell uninspired . nope still too chemically . the base flavor of sweet corn and grab bag pale malt would provide a decent taste score if it did n t have a strong chemically aftertaste and buzzy carbonation that reminds me of times that i used to curl my tongue around phone jacks as a young child was that a run on sentence . . at least it still looks attractive . the elmblem of estrella damm is in the shape of a stop sign . perhaps it s a hint of what to do should you pick up a bottle .,palate,0.3,0
i had this last night and i thought it was a pretty solid ipa it had a solid bitterness and hop kick however it gets a low session rating because something about it maybe the aftertaste bothered me by the end of the pack that made me not want to drink much more of it . i highly nejoyed the first one but it dropped off,palate,0.8,1
poured from a oz . bottle into a pint glass . a vigorous pour yields a finger creamy tan head . the body is pure black with no traces of color when held to light . over time the head recedes to a good coating which leaves great lacing . strong malt dark chocolate and roasted coffee beans aromas . the smell is strong and in your face every sip you take . flavor is surprisingly light at first with notes of malt then coffee . it ends with a creamy bitter chocolate note . the abv is surprisingly well masked . the body is surprisingly light with moderate carbonation helping to make this very drinkable . however i would have personally preferred a thicker creamier body .,palate,0.6,1
a solid pour into my lost abbey teku glass produces a fat three finger thick pale off white colored head that leaves some spotty lacing as it slowly recedes . the beer is a pale orange gold color that shows a hazed light straw gold color when held up to the light . the aroma smells of lemon zest earthy coriander like spiciness a fair amount of clove like phenolics that almost gets musty and medicinal towards the finish . i really like how floral this beer it has suggestions of a floral honey though without the sweetness so it really makes it seem like fresh flower nectar notes of honeysuckle intermingles with orange blossom and maybe even a hint of dried grassiness . this grassiness is also contributed by the light malt character that also supplies notes of pale wheat crackers and a touch of doughy malt the malt really does n t start to come out in the nose until the beer warms up . the aroma of this beer is really quite nice the complex interplay of spice floral characteristics fruit and grain strikes a really great balance and expressive character . dry and spritzy with carbonic fizz at it first hits my palate the beer definitely foams up as it rolls across the tongue and it picks up a perceived sweetness that seems more ester fruit derived than from lots of residual sugars . the carbonic character combines with phenols to numb the tongue just a bit and the beer definitely has an ample though not overly aggressive flavor of clove in the finish . some of the medicinal almost astringent like notes seems to linger a fair amount in the finish . the texture of this beer is almost exactly what i want in a tripel nicely light bodied effervescent but with a nice softly creamy texture that manages to coat the palate for a short bit without even approaching heavy . the malt character here is actually quite subtle it contributes perhaps a touch of honey like character a touch of faint grassiness and a hint of cracker like malt that lingers a bit in the finish . the beer can be a bit phenolic in the finish at times especially as it warms though i think much of this is accentuated by the fact that this has such a nice light body to it such that it is n t masked by a sticky sweetness . the aroma of this beer is quite heavenly though the flavor does n t quite live up to this beginning this is still a really nice example of a tripel . i really like how this achieves the texture and lightness that a really good example of a tripel should . as the beer warms up it gets closer to having a flavor more reminiscent of the aroma with lots of citrus and floral notes but it still has that almost harsh phenolic finish .,palate,1.0,1
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 .,palate,0.4,0
appearance amber copper tone with a nice sized off white head does n t last all that long but does leave behind some pleasantly strewn lacing around my glass . aroma robust caramel roasts with slightly toasted nuts even seems a bit spicy not bad . taste finishes very clean but the toasted malt character gives it a great flavor does n t overdo anything very reserved but hella drinkable . mouthfeel a bit thin the only thing i can say i m disappointed about here just seems watery i even recall the original munich formula having more body but hey sturdy carbonation excellent o fest . drinkability by far one of the better ofests outta of germany i enjoyed it from beginning to end gon na buy a case next year .,palate,0.6,1
it has a nice golden wheat like color and it is crisp and goes down somewhat easy with the obligatory lime . .it finishes very very very clean in my opinion but i must admit it does not make my top choice any apologies to its fans . but it was drinkable.i really dont have much to say about this particular beer .,palate,0.8,1
this beer poured a jet black color with no head into a tulip . the smell is of chocolate and coffee . it smells a bit sweet . the taste seems to be mostly coffee and the complexity i thought it would gain as it warmed never really happened . i thought the mouthfeel was great on this and it was easily drinkable but not near as complex as i expected .,palate,0.9,1
i shared this with herbjones during a mini southern california beer advocate tasting . mcneill s oatmeal stout pours an opaque black color with no head . the flavors are a bit sour lactic with a touch of hops . the mouthfeel is creamy . the aroma is slightly roasty .,palate,0.7,1
beautiful head that recedes so slowly that it forms foamy rocks and lots of thick lace on the glass . the color is dark dark brown where very little light gets through good chocolate ice cream aroma obviously malty carmelized raisins flowery . rich almost like chicken soup broth and very low carbonation . sweet from malt sugars this has some lactose milkiness to it as well . the finish has just enough hop to provide interest . in the world of bocks this could be a new favorite of mine . it is very easy to drink and provides enough complexity to keep it interesting .,palate,0.6,1
a new trendy witbier from hoegaarden what are they thinking . let s review appearance is right a orange pink beer which is very murky and has a big stable head . smell is very fruity with raspberries and roses a bit like a lemonade syrup . it appears to be kind of sweet . taste is sweet and sticky the raspberries appear a little artificial and like lemonade . this looks more like a sweet juice of some sort of fruit sweet and not very quincing . on the label wheat and coriander is mentioned but the overly sweet body overrules this completely . i has very little to do with a regular witbier . mouthfeel is sticky .,palate,0.4,0
bottle shared by sweemzander . release . dark plum purple . no head no lace . looks like we got a flat one here folks . super rich bourbon soaked black cherries . wet barrel wood and hint of playdough . flavors are bit more subdued . modest bourbon cherry wood and a touch of playdough in the finish . flat lifeless body . this could have been world class if not for the carn issue .,palate,0.2,0
you know what it is n t bad . no worse than any other macro out there . i mean it s skunky but does n t taste bad and is extremely drinkable . it s a thirst quencher . if you are going for a macro no reason to spend any more money than is necessary .,palate,0.4,0
tasted from bottle . appearance pours a cloudy dark amber with a thick and lasting off white head . smell caramel malts and a very strong citrus hoppiness . orange oil apricot and raw almond all show through . taste the maltiness and almond flavors are strong on the front of the palate but then the hops take over . the citrus flavors are still prevalent with grapefruit being the most pronounced . the bitter hops finish is very nice . mouthfeel the carbonation is very lively on the palate with a medium body and sticky texture . as mentioned the finish is bitter and very long lasting . drinkability this is a fantastic ipa . the alcohol is very well integrated and the beer truly shows off the grapefruit bitterness of the simcoe hops . i would gladly drink this beer again and again .,palate,1.0,1
i am drinking this brew from a oz bottle at room temp and pouring into a snifter . the beer pours a bright lively gold color with bleached white head fading very quickly to an edge layer and then to nothing at all . aroma is biscuity yeast with some lemon tartness and also berries and white grapes . i maybe get a hit of clvoes as well . overall the aroma is very appealing . first sip reveals a very gentle almost non existent carbonation and very light body as well . not expected . flavor is light and fruity with some lemon green apple and general sweetness . finishes very dry making my mouth long for the next sip to re moisten my palate . a very clean and refreshing beer not sure of abv but it is hidden . very nice to drink .,palate,0.6,1
single bottle from martignetti s best before april . appearance pretty color bright amber transparent with some bubbles coming up . not much head all though and some pretty weak lacing . smell smells bitter and hoppy with some pine undertones . not malty at all . smells much more like an apa . weird . taste not bad . refreshing and relatively light . good malt aftertaste comes in . initial flavors are floral and hoppy . not as sweet as i thought it would be . it s well balanced though . too flat though . mouthfeel feels thin and weak this is my only real complaint with this beer . overall nothing spectacular or unique . does n t really remind me of the lagers i ve tried before although it is a different style . comparing this to most lagers it kicks butt . on it s own it s still a decent beer and is pretty drinkable .,palate,0.4,0
on tap at the growler station at consumers in orchard park poured into an imperial pint glass a clear burnt orange with a tight formed pillowey white head that left globs of lace as it settled into a creamy mass.oh blessed hops in the nose intense resiny pine and grapefruit rind with a light but noticeable nutty malt component underneath very fresh smelling.a real hop gem here very resiny concentrated hop presence pine and more pine with a real nutty malt base that hangs kinda well not as full in the mouth as i would have thought but it adds to the drinkability wich makes it dangerous.whoa this good and its what i expected . as i drank more and the beer warmed a bit a noticeable dark fruit presence became more pronounced adding to the complexity and stickiness and well i have to give it a five because there is so much there going on .,palate,0.7,1
pours a rich gold with a one finger frothy head . smell a bit toffeeish but light overall . malty . taste that toffee is still there and its nice . theres also a grassy kind of flavor there though . it puts me off . alcohol is slightly noticeable . mouthfeel good . suits alcohol content and flavor . drinkability honestly i found this stuff hard to put down . it wasnt bad but this grassy hard to drink off flavor kept coming up . it was almost nauseating . i wanted to finish it but i couldnt . maybe i got a bad bottle .,palate,0.8,1
a solid looking black with minimal head although lacing down the side does n t look too bad . huge milky bubbles left in the bottle . s smells good and sweet just like a creme brulee . vanilla and caramel . t it is sweet and creme brulee like at the beginning and finishes off with a somewhat smokey stout taste . coffee flavor in there as well . it s not bad but i do n t really care for these two things combined . would rather just have a creme brulee and drink a stout . m lighter side of heavy pretty smooth . d too sweet and heavy and smokey to drink a lot of .,palate,0.8,1
received this brew from drseamus in my box of big black booty . never even heard of browns brewing so its always fun to try this new stuff . drank from my black butte porter pint glass while playing online poker . appearance pours a deep dark brown with ruby highlights where the light is able to penetrate . decent head is formed but it dissipates quickly leaving behind a thin cap thin collar and very little lacing . smell not the biggest of noses but it suffices none the less . the obligatory roasted coffee and milk chocolate are indeed present . there is a sweet molasses like quality as well along with a bit of black licorice . the most surprising part of the nose though is how nutty it is . more nut in here than any stout ive ever whiffed . taste deep dark roastiness is abundant in this one . an almost charred coffee taste is what it reminds me of . hints of milk chocolate and plenty of sweet caramel is present helping to cut into the roasted malts . the nuttiness that was in the nose is definitely present in the mouth . woody and earthy with the hops not really playing any part . mouthfeel too damn thin for the style and none of that chewy creamy mouthfeel ive come to expect from anything with oatmeal in it . plenty of carbonation though . drinkability overall this definitely isnt the greatest beer ive ever had but all in all its not bad . if i wouldnt have known what this beer was oatmeal stout i would have guessed that it was a porter . definitely to thin for the style but tasty none the less . big thanks again to drseamus for the opportunity .,palate,0.4,0
poured from a . oz bottle into a pilsner glass . this pours a brilliant gold color with huge carbonation bubbles and two fingers of white head . the lacing is pretty good . the smell on this is decent if a little hard to coax out . i get bready malts some lemon and a bit of a floral hop zest . the flavor is excellent . there s light pilsner malts some nice lemon flavors and some full bodied hop bitterness . the aftertaste has just a bit of cracker flavor to it . an excellent lager . the mouthfeel is absolutely perfect . it goes down full bodied yet absurdly delicately and dries the mouth a perfect amount for the hop zing this one has . the drinkability is also very good there s absolutely no issues drinking this . a superb time tested lager that s absolutely worth your time . highly recommended .,palate,1.0,1
bottle at turkish cuisine nyc i did n t feel like this was a pale lager had more of a pilsener taste to it in my opinion . reminiscent of urquell in that it was a bit buttery but less bitter . also kind of fruity with something i could n t quite grasp . quite good in my opinion .,palate,0.4,0
draught at the brewpub served in an imperial pint zomerwit is a clear gold with a small very creamy white head that left scattered lace . neither pale white or cloudy it looks like a macro lager . smell is grainy but heavy on buttery diacetyl as well as some cider vinegar . overall not good it smells off and nothing like a witbier . taste luckily is n t spoiled but it is a little off with the diacetyl and vinegar are both clearly present more so as it warms . overall pretty unusual wit pretty grainy with light coriander and orange peel spices and not much in the way of esters and only slightly wheaty . not bad but not good either . mouthfeel is the saving grace super creamy with loads of soft carbonation a lighter body and a crisp dry finish . drinkability is ok as it s light and goes down easy . on the other hand i did n t want another felt it was pretty disjointed and barely true to smell with a bad oder . i love that raccoon brews a lot of belgians and their sour blends are excellant but this one is a dud .,palate,0.9,1
great looking dark golden glass of beer as well as the smell great fruit aroma . i was n t a big fan of the flavor as it was more bitter than i expected but i guess that s what comes with the double ipa . the feel was pleasantly smooth but was unimpressed with the drinkability as seemed to reform a head with every drink .,palate,0.8,1
pours light straw color with nice half inch frothy head . smell is sweet and somewhat fruity . tastes is a little watery but has a bitterness that lingers on the tongue with is very pleasant . i enjoyed this beer alot and would definitely pick this up again but unfortunately i picked this up on a trip to ontario and have never since this in the states .,palate,0.9,1
poured into a pint glass . a pours damn black and produced about inches of brown foam but did n t produce very much lacing . s i get the usual roasted malts from a stout but i really ca n t smell any rye at all . it does smell slightly oxidized to me . t tastes like a middle of the road stout with roasted malts coffee and just a bit of hops . i do n t taste anything remotely like rye in it . m good mouthfeel coats a bit like oil but smooth . d ya do n t believe i will be having this again just unremarkable overall sorry bell s .,palate,0.8,1
black with a nice head . smell is absolutely outrageous peppermint . some sweet chocolate and dark fruit as well . tastes is sweet chocolatey minty and fruity . tastes like a peppermint patty made with raspberry infused chocolate . literally . heavy mouthfeel . if drinkability was still a rating category on ba i would give this a . . it s extremely boozy and heavy and after about oz of this i really would have preferred a normal beer . and maybe a nap too . with that said this is incredibly tasty stuff . it would be awesome to have just a little on a winter night after dinner on christmas etc . etc . i also think this is a beer that started with a crazy idea and actually came out pretty well . not something i d want to drink too often and certainly not in quantity . but well worth trying .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle brewed winter a deep black under an inch worth of dark brown head . excellent lace and retention . s roasted malt sweet a robust coffee and chocolate . very balanced for such a big aroma . t roasted malt hits first a bit burnt in fact then a huge sweetness that transitions into the chocolate and bitter coffee finish . m d full bodied very smooth velvet like . drinkability is as expected for such a huge beer . overall very good beer . brings a lot to the table even with some age .,palate,1.0,1
poured into my new belgium globe glass . best before . color is a really hazy dull yellow . thin white head that fizzles down quickly . little lace observed . smell is very fruit . main smell is bananas . taste is similiar but there is more of a hoppy taste involved . mouthfeel is n t very pleasent . starts out bitter and then eventually ends smooth after a while . overall it is a decent brew for something so popular . i could probably enjoy this at a bar or have this for a session beer .,palate,0.4,0
cl clearly many times reused bottle poured into a la chouffe tulip . huge thanks to my friends jim and michelle for delivering this to me while visiting from england . a truly black body with nigh an inch of tight creamy brown head . great retention and spotty lace . lovely stout . s pleasant but slightly understated nose of milk chocolate raisins port wine and coffee . solid . t very fruity up front with red grape raisin and sandeman s tawny port the communion wine at my old episcopal church this is hugely evocative of that particular brand . some chocolate and coffee roast provide some dryness on the finish . interesting and pretty darn tasty . m surprisingly thin slightly sticky body with low carbonation . a little weak . o i did n t know what to expect from this beer and it certainly delivered an unusual experience for the style . while i could easily see a stout purist being put off by the big fruitiness i absolutely loved the notes of porto . i d drink this again in a heartbeat and much prefer it to any guinness i ve had in america . cheers .,palate,0.6,1
slightly cloudy golden yellow with a nice creamy white head atop fine bubbles with good retention and lacing . aroma is moderate intensity bananas with minimal cloves . taste begins with just a little spicy hops followed by bananas and a hint of cloves . the mouthfeel is creamy wet and goes down really easy . carbonation is mild to moderate with a medium body . i could drink pints of this no problem . the finish is wet with well balanced hops . would have been even better had it not been served in a frozen pint glass . very nice . recommended .,palate,1.0,1
a pours a orangey amber color with a one finger thick cream colored head which sticks around for quite a while . s grapes fresh cut oak yeast a touch of alcohol in the background . man the warmer it gets there s a funky sweetness that hits your nose before you even get a sip that is quite unpleasant . t sweet white grape juice notes lead the way here midpalate hints of some sweet malts notes . little to no hints of wood aging and finishes with an odd and not so pleasant hop bitterness that seems out of harmony with the original sweetness . also a touch hot after a few sips . m medium viscosity with a well integrated carbonation . d man i m really bummed out about this beer i had really high hopes and it fell way short . for one i do n t think its great to put this in the barley wine category it would compare more favorably with belgian beers . i think that maybe they just tried to do too much here or possibly just went for something too different . the grapes become too much of the focus over the beer itself and the level of sweetness borders on cloying . plus the hop character seems out of place and awkward .,palate,0.8,1
a spring seasonal from my hometown brewery . purchases sixer s for . each on over memorial day weekend . i decided to leave it alone for a couple of months to more conditioning deep brown and garnet . very quick disapating tan head . no visable carbonation . chocolate and prunes . some spices . some light hop aroma . chocolate cover toffee or maybe caramel . prunes or rasins . light coffee notes . some lingerins alcohol . full bodied . rolls over the tonge nicely . very few if any bubbles . i have it stuck in my memory that this one comes in at . for that big a beer this is very drinkable . maybe one a week . backroad does a good job . everybody should visit if given the opportunity .,palate,0.9,1
on tap at the downtown location on a poured orange amber with a thin white head . moderate retention sticky looking lace left on the glass . s fairly typical pumpkin ale aromas of sweet amber malt pumpkin and pumpkin pie spices . good level of spices and the pumpkin smells quality not artificial . t marzen like flavors of sweet malts and earthy hops with more pleasant pumpkin and spice . nice balance of sweet and spice . m mouthfeel dramatically hurts this beer it was nearly flat . i had three beers this day all with the same issue . someone needs to fix this asap . d a good pumpkin ale i drank my glass pretty quick but would n t have another unless the carbonation issue was worked out .,palate,0.3,0
has that typical malt liquor look of piss . small white head of quickly disappearing foam . smells like rotten corn and rubbing alcohol . tastes pretty much like it smells . little carbonation and even less mouthfeel . drinkable only if desperate for a quick cheap buzz . its better to drink from the bottle in a bag so you do n t see it and more important and do n t smell it .,palate,0.2,0
a golden amber with a great off white frothy head . nice retention and solid lace . s full nose . floral sour citrus and malt . t a citrus and light malt opening was promising but the batch i bought was apparently skunked . bitter wax and sour acidity quickly over took the lighter notes and dominated the rest of the profile . m medium light body with flat carbonation . o would need to try this again .,palate,0.3,0
enjoyed on . . from a . 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 .,palate,0.7,1
oz orange can . . a pack . it pours a clear orange with a frothy eggshell colored head . the head is fizzy but has some decent retention . it smells like hoppy dough . that does n t really mean it is hoppy just it smell like if you rolled around some hop leaves in some sweet dough . the flavor is a bit heartier than your typical adjunct lager but it is much lighter than a malt liquor it is like a bastard melding of the two . i would n t go so far as to say it is a vienna lager maybe it is brewed with vienna malt but i ca n t really taste it .,palate,0.3,0
i generally like porters that achieve the coffee notes from specialty malts rather than coffee additions . occasionally someone gets it right with a coffee addition and i enjoy it . this is not one of those times . the coffee they used seems to have been incinerated before addition . the taste is of very very over roasted read burned coffee . the beer notes are there barely in the far background but the taste of burned coffee dominates . color and mouthfeel are average for the style and fine . aroma is strongly coffee but not unpleasant . but a beer is meant to be drank and for me this is actually undrinkable .,palate,0.6,1
pours a mildly hazy golden red with a surprisingly stubborn and rocky white head . aroma is weak and one dimensional . sweet roasted malts and just a trace of very light hops . taste is almost identical to the nose but a little more pleasant . creamy roasted toffee malts with subtle dry hops in the background . not much else to say . very creamy and smooth mouthfeel with a lot of carbonation . although this beer is anything but impressive it is n t offensive either . good session beer but nothing for a special occasion .,palate,0.8,1
enjoying this with some friends.does n t quite live up to expectations . neck tags says best before july we do n t disagree . poured with a very frothy off white head that soon settled down to a ring . color is a slightly hazy amber with loads of big bubble trails . aroma is yeasty fruity malt grass . flavor s similar to nose but has some tartness that we re not sure is supposed to be there . body is good and carbonation is fabulous . finish is like flavor of average length a little alcohol warmth and leaves me ready for another swig despite its strength .,palate,0.9,1
pours black with a very small creamy dark tan head . scent of molasses dark fruit earth coffee and alcohol . i ve been aging this one since its release and there is still a strong alcohol presence . taste of roasted malts chocolate dark fruits and alcohol . powerful and sinus biting flavor here i would not mind revisiting this in a year . the alcohol is still fairly strong but i bet this brew will be pretty damn good in a couple years . mouthfeel is heavy bodied thick oily and nearly flat .,palate,0.9,1
big pour for a little head . a finger of foamy white . body is pale blond . decent lace but little retention . nose is some tangy malt i think and some rather acrid hops . not ideal but definitely not skunked because it s canned . this is quite hop forward for a blonde and has way more bite than i was expecting . that said the hops used are quite bitter and come across as almost metallic . some biscuity malt is present . kind of in the aftertaste which is faintly floral . this was not as balanced as i was hoping for . feel is pretty smooth nothing weird here . for a blonde this is totally dominated by bitterness which is unexpected for the style .,palate,0.8,1
paid . direct from stoudt s brewery in june the appearance is pretty much a black base with excellent retention and a bit of lacing as well . the aroma is bold of chocolate and roasted malts . the taste is very mild for a stout blended extremely well between the sweetness and the roastness . the mouthfeel wins top honors this is even smoother than samuel smith s imperial stout absolutely incredible mouthfeel . the drinkability is good as well i drop a few points for the fact that it does its damage quickly however i can drink this in a small session if necessary . final thought the best bottled brew i ve had from this fine brewery luckily they ve started distributing out here in cincinnati wonderful .,palate,1.0,1
poured ml nitro can into a pint glass with best before date indicated on the bottom . a very dark brown to almost black as night color with thick everlasting creamy and frothy tan head fine lacing appear sip by sip . medium carbonation some visible bubbles cling to an inner wall of a glass . s roasted malt blends with hint of dark chocolate and coffee . t prominent roasted bitterness as a core flavor there are malt barley dark chocolate and coffee . slight bready with bitterness linger as an aftertaste . m light body watery touch smooth with low carbonated in the mouth . d own every trademark of irish stout together with low abv it is easy drinkable without doubt .,palate,0.6,1
blurred orange under a compact and sticky vanilla dome . buttered apricots dough balls and ample goldings on the nose . begins plenty fruity with figs dates and mangoes . gains heft with loads of caramel and substancial breadiness midway offsetting an orange rind spiciness that mingles well with the hops . a fair amount of diacetyl but it finds its place amongst everything else . a touch toasty prior to the hop invasion . drying bitter herb hued goldings . a bit metallic . ends mostly dry with a twist of lingering fruit and dead leaves . subdued struggling carbonation gives this a from the cask feel . solid medium full bodied . very well built . a delight .,palate,1.0,1
this one pours not nearly as black as expected or desired . it looks more like a porter with a light brown head that begins impressively but fades into a thin ring lacing the glass . the smell is largely of alcohol and roasted malts the latter of which resemble hazelnut . the flavor is big up front and all the way through with alcohol . the roasted malts bring to mind coffee and hazelnut and they shine through the middle only to fade into an unpleasant smokey bitterness in the finish and aftertaste . the alcohol is domineering throughout which limits the potential complexity that might be provided by the other flavors . perhaps some sweet dark fruits up front like cherries and plum but similar to the smell the flavor ultimately consists of alcohol and roasted malts . the mouthfeel is surprisingly lighter than expected as was the appearance but it is still nice and thick . the alcohol burn on the palate does n t add too much here like it does to really well made imperial stouts . the drinkability is next to nothing not because of the high abv but because of the disappointing everthing about this beer . another disappointing effort from avery . when will i learn my lesson .,palate,0.9,1
this beer pours into the glass with a slightly cloudy amber gold color topped by a thin head with little lacing left behind . yeasty slightly sweet malt aroma . slightly sweet and lemony flavor with yeasty undertones . soda like on the tongue yet smooth and light .,palate,0.8,1
oz . bottle a pours gold with a fizzy white head fair retention no lace . s dominated by fall spices a lot of cinnamon . t lightly sweet pumpkin taste but really a spice oriented brew . allspice and cinnamon pumpkin soda like in a way but nowhere near as sweet . m extremely light bodied fizzy feels like a light lager soda like carbonation . o aside from the mouthfeel this is n t bad . i tend to like my pumpkin beers a little more substantial but this is a nice little beer . at . er how can you complain .,palate,0.3,0
light yellow half inch head reduces to an interesting layer of foam that laces the glass very slightly . smells of noble hops and a sense of banana . tastes very little sweetness up front and distint noble hops . very dry . finishes with a buttery banana sense . mouthfeel is tingly and very light . i m not in the mood for another but i will be again .,palate,0.9,1
a fairly aggressive pour produces an opaque dark copper brown beer with plenty of visible carbonation near the top . head is very light brown in color about cm high and quickly descends to a moderate ring around the glass . no lacing present . scent is predominantly of stale coffee that s been left out for some time that drowns out most of the malt sweetness here . perhaps very slight hints of walnuts under everything else . maybe . very one dimensional despite the possibilities . tastes mostly of malt sweetness mixed with stale sour coffee and the slightest hint of bitter chocolate . aftertaste of sour coffee and baker s chocolate . medium to heavy bodied with adequate carbonation to keep things interesting and moving along . finish is dry and slightly sticky but not saccharine or annoying . an interesting take on the doppelbock but this version completely drowns out most of the doppelbock nature and therefore primarily fails in my opinion . this is more of a coffee bock than a doppelbock and the coffee does n t even taste particularly good .,palate,0.8,1
bottle . courtesy of aparris . pours a clear rust colored mahagony color with a slightly tan head that slowly settles . malty bready with some spice aroma . not really too much hops in the nose if any there is a touch of fruit like hops . medium mouthfeel . the taste is rather ho hum . starts of with some mild sweetness and biscuit like qualities that then transitions to a dry like finish with just a touch of hop bitterness . yeah i hope they do n t make sample b . minimal lace . no real alcohol notes .,palate,0.8,1
light colored beer with a cloudy hefeweisen like suspension . i ve never had this style before and it smelled relatively spicy to me . the flavor impressed me with more malt than i expected . a sort of wheat beet base with the mildly sweet malt that s evolved into a range of fruity ester flavors especially apples . interesting flavor but not terribly strong i wish it had a little more . i get the impression that the beer is a little sweeter than most saisons and i like it this way . extremely drinkable enough so that . sneaks up on you .,palate,0.6,1
i liked this beer and here is why a if the color of the bottle s wrapper was transparent it would be the same color as the beer . a nice very light brown . not much head after pour no lacing . s malt . i do n t smell much else but maybe a hint of floral . t whoa . never had anything like this . malty bread like light caramel that must be the sweet taste i get . my opening statement is not to suggest this beer is amazing i just hardly ever drink this style . m feels alright . not a whole lot of tingling so not very carbonated . average . d i could actually take down about of these . not much more . depends on what is going on . i would drink this while doing yard work . or possibly while viewing beer advocate .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a standard pint . here we go a opaque reddish brown small head with minimal lacing s malts hint of hops not much else t much like the aroma mildly sweet malts faint hop bitterness with weak coffee m thin a bit too thin for a brown ale d no problem putting down a few if i chose to but i do n t think i would unless it was my only alternative to bmc lagers . unmemorable offering of a style i usually enjoy .,palate,0.4,0
bottle poured a pitch black color stout with a big foamy dark brown head with great retention and lacing . aroma of dry roasted malt and coffee is interesting . taste of coffee and really dry roasted malt is ok but doesnt mix very well with the yeast . it seems to be a consistent trend in the barberie beer i had lately were yeast just completely take over and doesnt mesh very well with the rest of the taste profile . body is a bit thin for the style ad alcohol is well hidden . this beer is not bad overall but not close to standard of the style .,palate,0.4,0
ml bottle served at c into a large ml snifter glass . beer was bottled on served on and marked as best before end . a opaque tangerine body massive fluffy head that only just squeezed into the glass . slowly subsided and kept a persistent head throughout due to unending carbonation . s spices citrus leather . outstanding hop complexity background of the rind of a munster cheese . t tart sour overwhelming farmyardy flavour not unlike a pinot noir . m light bodied great carbonation d slow sipper . would not drink this all evening .,palate,0.7,1
poured into a pint glass . of the irish stout s i ve had this beer is the last opaque as i could see through it when held to light . it has a small tan colored head . the smell appears to be great and strong for the style . i can pick up milk chocolate with some coffee as well . the taste was almost repulsive . initially there was a strong roasted flavor up front and before the taste could settle in the dry bitterness set in . i m not sure what hops were used but it left for a bad aftertaste . this one was close to a drain pour . the mouthfeel was decent good carbonation yet a bit weak on thickness . due to the bad taste i can not rate this beer high on drinkability even with it s low abv . i m using this beer as a later drink in my evenings to finish off this six pack .,palate,0.7,1
not sure if our north american brethren appreciate this but this is as far as i can tell the first fairly widely available american style ipa brewed in the uk . this is pretty monumental for two reasons i no longer have to pack packs of dogfish head minute in my luggage when come home from the us . the american craft brewing industry which has been accused of being derivative is really starting to influence europe which is great . i am all for my uk brewing industry but i do get a little board of the vast variety of often samey real ale bitters populating manypubs . we definitely have a shortage of hopheads brewing in the uk . and before anyone shoots me down greene king ipa is not an ipa . . .,palate,0.6,1
this looks like a pretty typical lager . light amber yellow color . not a lot of body or head . i always expect a salty flavor from a helles but this one is particularly mild . it s a good beer for a hot summer day but there is no need to go out of your way to try schlafly s which is a a shame because they typically do a great job .,palate,0.8,1
as someone who was introduced to scotch ales through magic hat s jinx seasonal which is still oft mourned by me as there are n t many widely available low cost scotch ales this is at about the end of the spectrum in terms of intensity learning curve and ultimately satisfaction . a beautiful . dark reddish brown like a fine piece of furniture . head is off white with quite a bit of retention and lacing which is refreshing and appealing for such a high alcohol brew . s whoa . once you take a whiff of this one you realize you re in a whole different stratosphere than even other bourbon scotch whiskey barrel aged beers . there is a strong smell of fine liquor with brown sugar and vanilla bringing up the rear . even if you do n t like brown liquors this beer begs you to take a sip . t over the course of a pack this one has grown on me significantly . if you take a nice hearty sip and let the beer slide down your throat without just gulping it nervously you start to sense the depth of character . it s still dominated by bourbon but there are strong vanilla molasses and sweet oak flavors that come out to play . the aftertaste is more bourbon with a unique alcohol burn . even for a er the alcohol warmth is far more noticeable than usual for a beer and i m guessing that s by design . m the mouthfeel is very nice due to the strong carbonation and warm boozy after effects of each sip . you can sense the hard work that went into this beer when you consider that the extra carbonation goes a long way in reminding you that you re drinking beer if they d undercarbonated this one it d just taste like some sort of bourbon equivalent of a wine cooler . d this is the only category that s not perfect because it takes a long while to down one of these and it s not for everyone . even for me someone who has given this beer aces all the way through this review it takes quite a bit of effort however satisfying each sip may be . there s just no way you can give this beer a high drinkability rating regardless of how delicious it is . seek this one out . and get more than one bottle because you re going to like it more and more with each one . and for the love of god drink it cold .,palate,1.0,1
a dark brown amber with no head . s smells like a burgundy wine at first then come in notes of bourbon vanilla and molasses . t not an overly aggressive bourbon presence like i was expecting but it s definitely there . oak and vanilla along with caramel molasses and brown sugar . the booze is definitely noticeable but help keep a lot of the sweet notes of the beer in check a little . m almost syrupy feel to it with a very low carbonation just enough is there to keep it from being overwhelming . d a very strong both in flavors and abv beer most definitely a sipper but a good one at that .,palate,0.6,1
snagged a bottle of the batch best by would have loved to have enjoyed this a little bit fresher but oh well . this beer pours an extremely dark brown its almost opaque but not quite . there is almost no head at all. even with a rough pour . on the nose i can pick up on an extremely rich but alcoholic tinged sugary candy smell . i almost want to say bubblegum . flavor wise you can really pick up on the peat and earthy woody flavors from the aging the peat is pretty overpowering along with the cask aged woody flavor . hard to call this a stout . the peat is just too much for me it tastes like a mouthful of fresh grass clippings it just tastes stale and swampy . its very smooth and the high abv is not even a factor in the drinkability but i guess i really do n t enjoy the peat . for a single oz bottle i would say do n t even waste your time money on this . this is the most disappointing beer purchase i have ever made .,palate,0.7,1
deep orange to ocre to light brown . pours out of the bottle crystal clear with light lacing head that lingers . i totally get sandiegobeerlove s assertion that there is a hot dog smell i totally get that nyc dirty water hot dog smell but that s not unpleasant to me . and thanks for putting a name to the scent . the smell continues with subtle toasty malts not so much fresh from the toaster but the lingering smell when you return to the kitchen and it still smells like breakfast at noon . the taste is almost smoky almost with a deep roasty malt flavor . no toast in the taste unless that little nuttiness crosses over . really nice i just wish it was more full bodied . and i wsh i could bring a case home with me . lingering maltiness on the tongue pleasantly ends with herbal hops but the hops are way at the end of the taste and not assertive at all do n t get any hops in the nose .,palate,0.6,1
bottled jan. so here it is the famed orval and my first bottle of it at that . orval pours a light muddy brown color that is really not very attractive but is a glowing orange when held up to the light . the head on this is like few i ve seen before . huge untamed and exploding from the surface of the liquid is a fluffy pillowy off white foam . it s leaving quite a bit of lace . the aroma of this was surprising at the outset . first to hit the nose are notes of ripe fruits like pears and strawberries . up next comes a little bit of barnyard funk a slight sour twang and a little sweetness . in the taste too the fruit is noticeable first but this time is immediately complemented by a firm spiciness . the bitterness of orval is certainly present but i ca n t tell where the fruit ends and the bitter begins . the light acidity creates a lemony tartness that becomes increasingly prominent with warming . the sweetness is pretty light but keeps things familiar . the mouthfeel is very fizzy due to the ample carbonation . thinking back over my history when belgian pale ales it s really all too evident how unique orval really is . if i could name one enigmatic bpa it would be this much to the chagrin of my grading practices . orval is immensely complex and almost in a way thought provoking . this is one beer maybe not quite suited for the casual beer drinker but i highly recommend trying it .,palate,0.6,1
cloudy rusted orange body with a thin isabelline head . nose of sweet malt and acid but weak . hits the palette with a sourness typical of a flanders red ale . scratch that it s beyond even that style more like an apple cider that s bloating its plastic container . further drinking reveals a layer under the acid that of rancid vegetable flavors . it is very noticeable in the finish . the body is on the thin side with below average carbonation . either that or i was too distracted by the off flavors . this six pack was contract brewed in saratoga springs . cape ann brewing needs to check into the bacteria and dimethyl sulfide issues . these bottles should not have made it out the door . i am returning the remaining bottles to the liquor store .,palate,0.6,1
a a careful pour yielded a very thin tan head which quickly dissipated barely leaving a trace of lacing behind . the body is an opaque dark brown very much like cola . carbonation was not observed with the naked eye from the still glass . s sweet molasses and coffee are most predominant on the nose . . a little bit boozy too in a pleasant non offensive way . the aromas remind me of coffee and chocolate liqueurs kahlua and godiva respectively . t everything anticipated from the nose comes through wonderfully in the taste . i m not a coffee drinker but i would definitely become one if all coffee tasted like this . . the finish is long and sweet at first but ultimately turns dry and coffeeish . definitely a dessert beer . m big full body . oily almost syrupy with unattenuated sugars . the carbonation is soft and abundant . very chewy and it coats the mouth so well . just wonderful . d given the abv i d say this is quite drinkable . although i suspect that the alcohol would catch up on you quickly .,palate,1.0,1
aroma had a great complexity to the ester profile . sweet and spicy with hints of pears . very mild caramel aroma . some alcohol mingled with floral hops . appearance was golden with good clarity . formed a rocky thick white head . unfortunately the head retention was n t quite what i expected aka duvel . docking some points as a result . flavor is loaded with fruity spicy goodness . the esters are most reminiscent of a bartlett pear and the spiciness a bit pepper like . finishes very pleasingly dry with lingering sweetness . a moderate amount of bitterness . exceptional balance of flavors . mouthfeel is medium light bodied . very well carbonated . smooth effervescent and spot on for a belgian golden strong ale . kudos to vinnie cilurzo and the rr gang for brewing some of the greatest tasting beers around . aside from sheer alcoholic strength this is very easy to drink thanks to fantastic balance and a superbly dry finish . sweet malts spicy phenols and fruity esters marry together perfectly . perhaps a tad more bitterness would push this to an a .,palate,1.0,1
oz . bottle another from the series of collaborations between stone and one or more brewers . poured to a pint glass . the final inning of game of the world series yankees win it . a very dark a striking brown ness that glows with auburn at the fringes . head never builds above finger falls rapidly to a slender ring and broken film . little lace just a few dabs of cream . s a nostril stinging noseful of acrid coffee and burnt nuts . first sniff was a bit off putting . not that it s bad it s just well strong . sweeter notes of toasted macadamia vague coconut a little cocoa . t wow not what i expected . a tart sour porter . not as harsh as that sounds but i expected a much less astringent coffee roast a sweeter malt a more notable tropical flair i suppose . chewy coffee and bittersweet baker s chocolate a liberal lemony squeeze m crisp almost biting carbonation . hefty build up of malty grain filling the mouth a long lasting bitterness . medium full body alcohol is n t blatant but warmth is apparent . d only moderately drinkable for me an intense porter with a tart twist and a lofty abv . ok to sip on oz . for a while but nowhere near the upper echelon for me . cost is high per bottle which does n t necessarily factor into drinkability but does factor into repeat buy ability . worth a try .,palate,0.9,1
presented in a oz bomber with no freshness date . screened label states chock full of wheat malt floral german hops and that super special yeast poured into my franziskaner hefe glass . appearance slightly cloudy golden color . virtually zero head and what little did manage to show died out in short order . not what i expect a german styled hefeweizen to look like . smell oh boy this is n t getting any better . nose had a sweetish candy like aroma but what was absent was the banana and clove aromas . mildly floral . taste soggy grains some rock candy and no banana or clove flavor . tastes like a second rate american pale wheat ale not a german styled hefeweizen . feel okay at least the feel is decent . light bodied decently crisp and moderately carbonated . overall not even close to running with any of the truly german hefeweizens out there . a third tier example of the style and one i would n t get again . a disappointment .,palate,0.7,1
a thick creamy head sits upon a body of deep amber brown with a decent amount of lacing left on the glass . the aroma is slightly sweet with bitter undertones . the flavor is slightly sweet and malty with a smoked nut note with a bitter hoppy finish . meidum bodied and relatively smooth .,palate,0.8,1
a i think this may be more of a belgian dark ale than a dubbel because it pours a clear copper with a thick pillowy khaki head . the head recedes quickly but leaves a sticky trail of lace deep into the glass . s the nose of this ale is odd to say the least . aromas of caramel treacle dark bread and mildly earthy hops are joined by an off putting wheat toast aroma that does not fit with this style at all . t notes of dark bread wheat toast caramel cream cocoa treacle candy sugar and earthy hops wash across the palate leaving the most fleeting of impressions . the finish is thin and short with wheat toast caramel cocoa and candy sugar notes . m very light in body thin slick and watery . carbonation is almost nonexistent . very still and flabby in the mouth . o whatever this ale was intended to be i think it is safe to say that it misses the mark . this is really subpar stuff .,palate,0.3,0
ml beer . organic . mindestens haltbar bis . . . it pours a cloudy brown cider color with a creamy but foamy head that billows tall . it recedes with some lacing leaving a froth of head above the beer . the smell is quite pleasant dominated by clove dark wheat bread and caramel . the flavor is lemony with some clove and an interesting tartness . there is an underlying roasted malt flavor that is a welcome addition.i think whatever flavor problems ailed this one before were fixed . the mouthfeel is a bit overcarbonated . overall it isnt bad .,palate,0.4,0
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 .,palate,1.0,1
thanks jpm . a clear rlight reddish colour with lots of large bubbles in the head . vinegar and malt aroma . clearly sour taste that sweetens as you drink it . vineous and slightly rich wood only detactable before the taste buds are overpowered. great after salty fish . a slightly milder alternative to a cantillon overpowering the mouth but not for the entire day .,palate,0.6,1
poured clear light amber with one finger head that did n t last very long . there was a little lacing in the beginning as a result of the small head . there was n t a powerful aroma but it did smell a bit sweet . mouthfeel was good and very drinkable however it was slightly bitter . something i was n t expecting this to have considering the malts . nothing really jumped out at me about this ale but it was tasty .,palate,0.8,1
batch . poured a murky red brown . during the pour there s a nice whisky aroma . in the glass the elderberry dominates . the taste just off sour in a nasty way more like rotten fruit than any sort of pleasant tartness which might be expected from the berries . we gave this a decent try to see if it would get better but in the end just could n t drink it .,palate,0.6,1
i could say some nice things about the color and the head but what difference does it make what it looks like when you re pouring it down the drain . this was by far the worst beer i ve ever tasted . if this bottle was n t infected and was supposed to taste like that i m downright confused .,palate,0.2,0
i love just chilling out with a nice sixer of this on the boat or on the couch or wherever . pours amber with what looks to be slight sediment . from yeast and protein coagulations consisting of b vitamins . this is normal because its a bottle conditioned beer usuing the purest ingredients . the smell is more hoppy than i expected . pine and slight citrus . not a grapefruit type of citrus though . but at the same time lots of caramel . taste floral and piney hops balanced well with malts . lip smacking good . honestly smack them lips . easy drinking and leaves me wanting more . clean and crisp mouthfeel with a slightly bitter aftertaste . its a hoppy devil of a pale ale .,palate,0.6,1
ml can obtained at the lcbo . pours an extremely dark nearly black colour with some deep crimson highlights . the foamy head soon seeps away leaving a thin ring of beige around the edges . smells a bit like coffee or chocolate with strong malt overtones quite pleasant . so far so good . the taste is rather sweet with a strong roasted malt flavouring . the coffee chocolate qualities are still quite apparent overall it s quite tasty . carbonation is low to moderate the brew has a creamy sort of feel to it but i would n t describe it as heavy . it leaves behind a slightly bitter aftertaste but goes down very smoothly . this is a highly drinkable brew that i ca n t find much to complain about . it is pleasing to the eyes nose and palate and i will probably pick some up again .,palate,0.6,1
had this beer in an irish pub in canada . i got a free soccer ball because i ordered a bottle during the world cup . it tastes like traditional light beer but has a bit more of a full bodied taste . has a very light color but still maintains a better reputation and taste than all of the traditional american lagers . cheers .,palate,0.4,0
after being turned on to founders red rye i decided to try the harpoon red rye on tap at a local pub . i was extremely happy with the beer . it has the appearance of a cross between an ipa and an amber ale . the aroma was sightly hoppy with a distinct bready quality . the flavor was very malty again almost bready . for a beer with a high abv it was well balanced . i ca n t wait for the next installment in the barrel series .,palate,1.0,1
served on tap at ortino s northside . a nice creamy thick white head about one finger thick . lasts long settles down to a nice ring . blotches of white lace on the glass . a nice golden color although very clear and filtered . reminds me a little of a bmc apparance but the head and lace . s grass barn and a little hay greet you on the nose . deffinitely a belgian yeast profile in the nose complex and sweet . t pale malts start the flavor then it gets difficult . a subdued amount of spice which is always a good thing . a good reflection of grassy hops and citrus flavor . those are the standouts . m since drinkability is gone i m going to work this into the mouthfeel . this is one of if not the most easy drinking beer . silky silky smooth on the mouth it makes it feel as light bodied but if you take the time to get a feel it s almost medium . crisp finish from carbonation . just fantastic . o this is deffinitely a good saison the mouthfeel is the highlight . would certainly have this again . could see drinking this on a hot summer day .,palate,1.0,1
you ll have to excuse the amount of time since i had this but . stopped off in freiburg in with a buddy prior to meeting a group of friends for a weekend in the schwarzwald . we stumbled across the brewery and ordered a pitcher of the pils which i was not initially excited about but extremely pleasantly surprised about . the two key memories appearance cloudy wheat color . unexpected taste citrus extremely refreshing .,palate,0.7,1
poured at a small tasting hosted by clintonpuckett . a pours a deep brown with a finger of tan head and decent retention . an excellent looking beer . s slight hint of chocolate but the belgian style really comes through in the smell with a very floral aroma . also picking up hints of dark fruits perhaps figs . t taste is more chocolate than the smell would suggest . chocolate dominated with hints of the dark fruits from the aroma . finishes with a more traditional belgian taste again with floral hints . the chocolate presence is more of a bitter dark than a milky sweet . m very carbonated to the point that it almost stings on the way down . not the greatest beer to let swish around the mouth . o overall a very good beer . taste is excellent smell is very good with the one downfall being the mouthfeel . an interesting beer for sure and i m glad to have tried it .,palate,0.6,1
a nice pleasant porter no doubt . nothing to to send one into beer nirvana hysterics but a solid session beer a good representative of the style . and the mocha addition a bit of nice subtle dry chocolate flavor works really well . gon na do this one formal style . appearance nice . very dark in color dose n t pour a menacing black but ya know you ve got a dark beer . a decent amount of light brown tan foam dissapates kinda quick but leaves a nice thin film on top . lacing sticks to the glass nicely . smell kinda weak in this department . not too much on the nose . some chocolate some malt . dose n t really wow the nose . taste very nice . lots of nice toasted dark malts and a decent amount of cocoa chocolate in there too . alcohol presence is pretty minimal which works well this is n t an imperial porter heh so it s really what a porter should be . nice hop profile definitely not a hoppy brew but enough hops to give a nice bitterness and balance out the brew . mouthfeel nothing special or overwhelming but that works pretty well for the brew . solid enough to fill the flavor out when drinking a pint but not the mouthfeel of a big beer . again pretty much right on for a nice session porter . drinkability pretty much perfect . again along the lines of an enjoyable session brew this one if very easy drinking . not too heavy or overpowering great abv for a session brew . all in all a very nice solid porter . not the kind of brew that s gon na leave one stunned or amazed but this one would qualify in this reviewers humble opinion yeah i m mister humble winks as one of the betetr cold weather session brews out there . very nice solid porter .,palate,0.6,1
sam adams scotch ale . .from the brewmaster s variety pack appearance pours a dark brown decent head and good clarity looks appetizing . smell smoky with a linger of chocolate and coffee malt hops seem rather supressed . taste ugh it s that simple . whose idea was it to mix smoky whisky flavor with chocolate . . . awful hard to choke down and i considered dumping it but i did manage to finish it . mouthfeel again awful you want to get it down as fast as possible the smoky chocolate flavors are unbearable . drinkability i could n t drink this but if you can go for it not that alcoholic so i will give it a . overall while i suppose i can respect the labor of love that went into this brew and that i am a defender of boston beer this is one of the most disappointing beers i ve had . the mix of flavors is n t sucessful and do n t go together at all chunky mouthfeel as well . i m not a fan .,palate,0.2,0
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 .,palate,1.0,1
westmalle trappist tripel appearance cloudy golden yellow with a thick creamy white whipped cream head . smell light banana and sugar . mouthfeel sweet candy sugar with a mild banana flavor . mouthfeel this is where the beer goes down hill . at first the flavor hits you but quckly it transforms into a bitter alcohol laden taste . it sits in the back of your throat bleech . overall a good looking smelling and even tasting beer but the aftertaste is just bleeech .,palate,0.4,0
shared a tasting by nerd . thanks michael . from notes scribbled on the train . a this pours nearly still but the bottles have been open a while before my arrival . black body . a little bit of mocha head . s chocolate molasses brown sugar raisin soy hello beasty . i see you are based on dark lord . some oxidation notes are present as well as a strange chili aroma that lends a green grassy earthy note instead of real spice . too bad . t dark lord with dirt . that s about it . m chewy and viscous . if anything the aging has tempered some of the trademark trainwreck mouthfeel and flavors of base dark lord so i m impressed . o i see this beer is getting a nice ratings boost from the rarity factor but it s actually not very good . i did n t pay for it but it s a bottle . come on .,palate,0.8,1
ml bottle brandy barrel vintage courtesy of weibull thanks . i have been looking forward to this beer and my birthday seemed as good a day as any to pop this bottle . the color is a real nice dark brown with red edges and a nice foam that dissolves into a smattering of off white bubbles ringing the glass . it looks good . the aroma is very oaky woody and boozy with some vanilla . this sounds weird but the smell reminds me of oaked yeti but there is also just the hint of cognac . the flavor is pretty exceptional the moment it passes the lips . it is woody more booze and sweet syrups abound . wow the flavor is also kind of hard to pin down as i am tasting different flavors with each sip and odd gum flavor like blackjack and candy . perfect silky mouth feel but the drink ability is oddly not hampered by the abv and the beer is boozy in a very good way . this is a very complex tasting beer and if i was more articulate i would tell you why . instead all i can say is that if you like barrel aged beers seek this out its tasty . the complexity of the flavor is helpful aiding the drink ability making you want to keep sipping and get blasted with a new taste . i had to bump the drinkability score no problem drinking the whole bottle . update batch sour dirty diapers drainpour . update batch its flat and it sucks what happened .,palate,0.2,0
first brew i have ever tried from this brewery . oz can . a a slightly clear slightly hazy golden straw color with a small white head that fades quickly to a lace . decent . s a mild hidden wheat scent upfront with not much else going on . a slight tea scent . eh . t a hint of spicy strong wheat upfront blended with some tea in the middle and almost some mild spice and almost pumpkin flavors on the backend . very easy and smooth . good . m medium body with a fabulous carbonation . a nice bready finish . very good . o all in all this is a solid brew . not much going on in the scent but a very easy and natural taste . great to try if you like session brews and have access .,palate,0.9,1
lately i m coming across a lot of great imperial stouts and this is up there with the best of them . pours inky black with a minimal head common but not necessarily typical for the style . aroma of coffee and vanilla . to me there are two types of imperial stouts those that evoke a port wine and those that have that great roasty flavor . this one seemingly bridges that all roasty up front with a long port middle and more roast on the back end . chewy and delicious with a mildly boozy undercurrent throughout . just the right alcohol ish finish . highly recommended .,palate,1.0,1
from ml bottle vintage best before no specific date available on bottle . served slightly warmer than usual . appearance warm mahogany colour with a trace of red inside . good head retention particularly given the high serving temperature and abv . looks good in a chimay chalice some fine sediment at bottom of glass . seems to have low but consistent carbonation . smell rich and fruity . christmas pudding possibly due to rum raw sugar or stone fruit esters molasses dates and maybe some rye . festive . taste immediately what tastes like refined sugar or maybe it s raw sugar of some kind with the souring effect of the carbonation . not as complex as the smell and more watery than expected though this again may be due to the serving temperature . a faint but long lemon sweetness on the tongue lasting onto the palate . mildly bitter hops add a nice complexity . generally sweet and rich but rather thinner than i would have expected . i guess that s mouthfeel though . mouthfeel disappointingly thin for such a rich smelling ale . some sharpness is imparted by hops and sour esters but it s generally not as full bodied as i remember . maybe it s been served too warm and might have gone a little flat as i write this . not bad but not great . drinkability on a cold night great . if you can afford it a few of these would go down well . not a huge session beer for summer though . one as your second beer would be best if at all . full of flavour but not as gelatine thick as some other strong belgian ales .,palate,0.6,1
bottle . appears murky brownish red . it looks like carbonated red muddy swamp water . it also look s like a blood infused iced coffee drink . there is no real head to this beer . it smells of brown sugar rust sweet malt and sweet raspberries . it does not have a complex raspberry smell like many other raspberry beers do . it tastes of sweet malts . i get a bit of a brown sugar flavor . there is a raspberry flavor that is muddled in with a strong alcohol flavor . the finish of this beer is pretty nasty . it finishes with a strong rusty flavor . it has a thick mouthfeel . i feel like i have rusty nails in my mouth this rusty taste just will not go away . drinking this makes my stomach turn . an interesting concept though the result is pretty poor . i can taste some berry flavor but the alcohol taste and the rustiness makes this beer not appealing . my dad kind of likes it but he is kind of an alcoholic anyhow .,palate,0.7,1
a pale ale my butt looks like an ipa to me . nice darkish orange parika color . off white head has fallen to a playfull froth kicking it on top of the body s again smells like an ipa . deep enriching aromas of tangerine white peach and redwood . t interesting dry bitterness going on here . notes of grapefruit kiwi and loads of fresh hops . looong bitter finish with a buttery aftertaste . m bit astringent not very full . too crisp . d um yeah it was a decent beer . but the ratings its receiving are not worthy imo .,palate,0.4,0
a deep burgundy pour is topped off by a fizzy and spongy film coating that dissipates within seconds . a fine mist of micro bubbles moves fast through the drink . nice coloring lame head strong carbonation with no window dressing produces mixed results . s boozy soaked apple peels first come to into being with some signs of cough medicine and some caramel grain sweetness deep down . medium strength . t boozy apple and caramel grains mixes together along with a sweet almost syrupy malt base . spicy flowery hops come on fairly strong with a good presence noble like almost like an octoberfest . good alcohol warmth on the close ups the ante a bit . m full bodied good here nice snappy carbonation presence brings some texture to a malty thick and lush mouthful . o overall malty with a good show of hops and alcohol gives this a decent finish to an other wise stutter mis step at the start . you eventually warm up to this .,palate,0.9,1
growler via whole foods poured into a oz wine glass . responsibility goes out the window . quarter head . basic ruby iced tea bourbon looking color . now accidentally drowning in the face of this monumental goblet does n t seem so far fetched once it sits down next to you . now if you please a little private time while i get ugly on this jug . . something like pecans but very muted . mineral water a little edge of maple a zesting of greens hopping up the end . not getting much else with my nose here . behind the wheel of my tongue i get some nuttiness but a big sense of being watered down . a little muddy a touch salty when introducing the leafy hops . earthy like potting soil just hops dirty water . it s just not very good . maybe a little dusty but i probably dislike the low carbonation tackiness more . my tongue feels like i just drank a pot of black tea . shared the growler . what more do you want from me .,palate,0.4,0
black nearly opaque . generated a very nice foamy creamy head that faded slowly leaving plenty of choppy lace . typical aromas of dark malt coffee chocolate and yeast . flavor was semi sweet malt traces of caramel and coffee and a bit of spices . mouthfeel was average . tasted too much like their boston lager .,palate,0.6,1
thanks to russ for this as an extra . cheers enoteca . best by a pours a light brass ale with superb clarity . poor finger washy white head production which is transient but the carbonation from the bottom makes a centralized cap which it absolute . s farm funk grainy sourness very gueuze like in the nose . but a cheap gueuze nothing too refined . hints of cola hay lemon zest orange juice fairly complex and appreciable . t wow this is shit . i struggle to find any of the pleasantries provided by the nose . tastes like the smell of a wet diaper . poorly matured beer . wow i m gon na have a hard time with this . almost like soda water with flavors of infection in a bad way . okay some light bitterness appreciated at the end . m light spritely carbonation . leaves the mouth wishing i had something to eat that was less offensive see shit . d i just poured this beer down the drain . mikkeller should be embarrassed to release this beer . might as well bottle alka seltzer .,palate,0.2,0
pouring this beer produces a tall dense off white head composed of miniscule bubbles . the body is a mixed garnet and amber hue displaying excellent carbonation and a light haze . head retention and lacing on the glass are excellent . the nose of this beer screams with the classic unibroue yeast strain . stunning and fresh aromas of pears apples and oranges immediately greet the nose . a faint brown sugar smell adds complimentary sweetness that blends with a peppery spice . notes of vanilla and faint hops also mix in the background . a rush of sweet fruit flavors start this beer very much like it smells . the flavors are quite subdued but with enough strength to get my attention . light vanilla and a moderate earthy oak flavor blend together squelching some of the fruit flavors . as with most unibroue beers the yeast makes this one special but it does get a little too strong in presentation . none the less this is still quite the tasty brew . the mouthfeel is just average . the strong yeast presence tends to leave a chalky feeling in the mouth . also carbonation is lacking enough to make this feel sticky . drinkability is good throughout . despite some of the downfalls this is the classic unibroue flavor with excellent presentation .,palate,0.6,1
look is a nice red brown not quite clear one finger heavy cream colored head dissipates quickly . smell is of alcohol laced burnt carmel brown butter rum soaked raisins brown sugar it s true it does smell like a barleywine . good complexity . taste is of booze up front but this gives way to underlying flavors of chocolate malted grains dry grains dark bitter fruits black currants . alcohol is a bit overwhelming . still the flavors are definately there and definately complex if they can only fight their way past the alcohol shiver . feel is where this shines as a style whereas a barleywine tends to be thicker and slightly slick this is nice and creamy carbonation is very low but held in the mouth produces some prickly feeling to let you know it is there .,palate,1.0,1
brewed in . pours an orangish brown color with a thin white lacing on top . aroma is sweet malt caramel and alcohol . i can faintly pick up some apple in the nose as well . mouthfeel is smooth and creamy . taste is sweet and brandy like with a warming boozy finish . the alcohol definately makes it s presence felt in this one . overall another good beer from j.w . lees . perhaps this was a bit too young i will try to age one of these s a bit and try again .,palate,0.9,1
pours a deep opaque chocolate coffee brown with a fine bubbled beige head . aroma is malty with a chocolaty undertone and a hint of caramel . flavor is lively malty and spicy with an undertone of cinnamon candy and just a whisper of sweetness . texture is edgy tingly and sassy it seems to dance on your tongue .,palate,1.0,1
well the in laws brought back a growler of this fine spring release and i quickly poured myself a tasting boot s worth . being from the adirondacks i quickly likened this to adirondack brewery s bear naked ale yet a lager version and a bit more wheat filled . by itself the beer sits with a medium ruby color with a bit of carbonation no real head retention possibly due to the growler . the smell is quite caramel like and there is obvious wheat notes that are almost overwhelming for my palate . the mouth feel is nice but nothing special not flat not too bubbly . drinkability is one of those clutch factors for magic hat . it goes down with ease but this high wheat billing makes me recognize my own funky breath after a while reminiscent of which is still a great beer . in short its a dandy brew we all enjoyed it and thought it was pretty cool to have something that is only currently available in growlers from the brewery spring seasonal drink up .,palate,0.6,1
pours very pale yellow with a white foamy head that is gone soon to a skim . no lacing . light lite . sour beer aromas with a boiled grain corn element . no skunk but not alot that is enticing . thin very watery with some fair hop bitterness and boiled corn . good luck finding much else . finshes clean as water usually does on the palate . light decently carbonated and quenching for the desert dweller . overall i was handed this shit at a family party and had to choke it down . no off flavors but that s because there are n t any flavors . why even bother . i see people buy this stuff by the case s and it just flat out baffles me .,palate,0.6,1
notes from fall appearance a murky burnt orange in color poured smoothly and creamy creme colored creamy head stuck to the sides of the glass smell overpoweringly sweet smells sugary with less pumpkin than you d think slight spicyness taste far too sweet for me it s really overpowering and unbearable it s kind of like cotton candy . a lot of people say it s like pumpkin pie but i disagree . it s not spicy enough and does n t feature enough pumpkin . mouthfeel insanely creamy and smooth almost soapy kind of has the mouthfeel you d expect from a bomber by great divide not southern tier drinkability i really did n t like this beer . it s far too sweet and nothing like you would imagine it to be being an imperial pumpkin . it does n t feature enough pumpkin or spices . i d recommend anything that is n t pumking . this beer could give you diabetes .,palate,0.7,1
pours a black color with very little head only a little lace that clings to one side of the head . not much smell here a little sweet malty aroma is about it and no sense of chocolate . goes down smooth lightly carbonated and minimally bitterness . the taste is unbelievable though . it s almost like chocolate utopia in a bottle . the hops and malts are perfectly balanced . there is n t a chocolate stout out there that beats the flavor in this one imo . although there is basically no head and smell this is still by far my favorite chocolate stout .,palate,1.0,1
a decent creamy head development . low retention time big collar though . seems to be a dissipation to a popped collar of toasted bread froth . great lacing . spot on concentric circles drink after drink . almost pitch black . the light betrays it to have a not quite ink but close coloration . low carbonation presence . s very light . faint aromas of chocolate and roasted wood . tad bit of roasted grain . a bit of astringency . just altogether needs more power . t opens sweet malts some minor dark fruits but definitely a nice light finish of burnt grains . this is how burnt grains should always be done . is that molasses sweetness . feels amazingly clean and fresh while keeping the flavor of charred wood and grains . the alcohol is perfectly placed and hidden deep in the glass . m d this beer is too drinkable . like insanely so . i ca n t find the alcohol minus a few occasions and hidden intensely behind everything . smooth creamy full bodied and almost a velvet nature . the carbonation is played on in the background as an overcoat . creeping in from the edges and played off extremely well . i m in love with how this beer feels . the simplicity of it overwhelms me . i m more impressed with it than i imagined i would be . with a bit more spunk and power it would jump much higher in scores .,palate,1.0,1
poured a deep lifeless brown from the bottle with just barely enough coffee colored head to cover the surface of the beer . i found the smell to be this brew s low point the slightly malty nutty brown ale aromas accompanied by a strange mustiness . the taste and mouthfeel however especially as the beer warmed was everything i ve been seeking in a brown ale . again the typical brown ale flavors of malt and nuttiness were up front while a solid hoppiness came through alongside a little brown sugar in the back end to create a delicious balance . immediately following was this beer s other high point its silky smooth mouthfeel . at last a brown ale that does n t finish disappointingly thin . given the balance and great mouthfeel drinkability was quite good . overall this is a tremendous take on the style .,palate,1.0,1
pours with a huge tan head and murky slightly russet tinged hard brown body . the aroma is quite interesting lots of smoke beech or alderwood perhaps . some creamy caramel malt tones and a light fruitiness with a bit of zing to it . very cool . on the palate significant bitterness and smokiness throughout although both are most pronounced in the finish . very dark roast coffee hits the palate midway through . flitting along behind everything is an understated fruitiness that i would assume is coming from the juniper berries it s quite a welcome addition as it keeps things from being all dark hard flavors and instead rounds everything out . mouthfeel is surprisingly light but overcarbonated . what a unique interesting and tasty beer . a smoke lover s dream but with an extra dimension added with the juniper . wonderful stuff .,palate,0.6,1
poured oz bottle into a pint glass . a pours a dark brown with a two finger head burnt orange around the edges of the glass when held to light lacing is excellent s smells of caramel and coffee very earthy aroma t tastes like a bitter coffee initially but the sweetness of caramel and honey slowly creeps in m i think its a bit too watery and the carbonation does not seem right d two in a sitting is nice i m generally not a porter fan but i enjoyed this beer,palate,0.6,1
approx oz bottle . i had this in puerto rico . drank it right out of the bottle so i gave it a neutral appearance rating . it smelled much like a bag of brown sugar that had been fermented with barley malt . much like sweet yeasty bread . tasted like molasses with a malty kick . a bit of a yeasty twang . thick sweet mouthfeel . about . times the body of root beer . not the most refreshing drink under the tropical sun . a worthwhile cultural treat but i could n t finish it . certainly not something i would readily try again .,palate,0.2,0
pours a hazy orange with a thin white head that fades out rather quickly . malt noble hops wheat and diacetyl in the nose . no fruity esters of phenols typical of a hefe . taste is basically the same . this is a pale wheat ale all the way . body is way too thick sweet and syrupy . yeah i guess i could drink this . hefeweizen no . pale wheat yes . i tried my damnedest to keep the label of the bottle out of my mind and see this for what it is . jim koch should maybe label his beers more appropriately . he made me feel like a douche having poured this into a weizen glass .,palate,0.4,0
summit epa pours an attractive clear golden orange with a substantial but not long lasting head that gives way to lacing . hints of pine and floral hops greet the nose . upon taking a pull there is mild carbonation combined with floral hop just the right bitterness no cloying sweetness and a hint of pine all making for an enjoyable epa experience that carries well for a mult bottle afternoon . but i would n t know anything about that . typically i take summit epa from a bottle but have had my share from tap . that i keep it regularly stocked as my go to epa speaks volumes for my personal enjoyment of this local brew .,palate,0.6,1
i had a sampler of this on tap last night at the bear republic brewpub . according to description this is the basic hop rod rye aged in chardonnay barrels with some chardonnay juice added into the mixture . apperance was similar to hop rod perhaps a little more red but still with a nice bit of head and good lacing . the smell was fairly hoppy but there was a very pronounced sweetness . definitely grape and maybe some cherry . taste was about the same as the smell . you could definitely note the hops . plenty of citrus and pine but there was again a ton of sweetness from the chardonnay juice . it really was quite sweet but i do n t think there was any wine character too it no tannins or dryness and i did n t really note any oak either . the combination of flavors really did n t work out that well for me . there was hoppiness and there was sweetness but it was the wrong kind of sweetness aka not a good malty balance but a juicy fruity sweetness and they just did n t mix together at all . feel was fine probably less carbonated than hop rod . but again i expected something dryer due to the aging and juice content . i think the concept here was just a bit too odd for it to work out well . when the flavors all hit it just did n t feel right . maybe this is the kind of thing that would grow on you if you kept trying it like sour beers . but i just get the feeling that s not the case . probably worth getting a sample if you re up at the brewpub just to experience it . but there s no way i coulda drank a whole pint of this .,palate,0.8,1
a beautiful clear mahogany with a fine bubbled head with just a few large interlopers . it fades rather quickly to reveal a complex earthy and yeasty aroma . i only wish i had a better sense of smell because there must be more . a deep earthy taste takes center stage with balanced hops and malts taking up the background . subtle raisin and sweet alcohol rub shoulders with an almost slightly oak taste and combine to make a brandy like swallow and dry finish . the mouthfeel is the only thing i was n t too keen on because it was quite foamy until it settles down to give you all it has to offer . as always a complex beer that is enjoyable to sip and ponder but not an everyday drinker . every once and awhile you do need to have something to challenge your senses .,palate,0.4,0
curiosity killed the cat i saw this and had to grab a single . i get a pleasant surprise pouring this out beaten copper body big resilent sticky off white head nearly perfect for style . in the aroma i can actually smell hops not violently aggressive hops but they are definitely assertive in their stance lightly piney and citrusy . the background of the aroma is a small swelling of sweet malt and a faint yet slightly unpleasant minerally metallic tinge . as a swallow i think the first thing i notice is that this is a tad light but still serviceable in mouthfeel . honey sweet malt tickles the front of my palate flat bitterness develops into subtle pine and citrus flavorsfollowed by a resurgence of sweet malt and a spicy dry finish . this beer is quenching but the dryness makes you want to take another drink . a nicely balanced apa if not a little thin . im still pleasantly surprised . might i add for just over a sixer this one ranks pretty high on the bang for you buck list bang bang bang,palate,0.6,1
pours a clear orange yellow with a large egg shell head lively carbonation good lacing . smell is sour berry some malt alcohol . taste is sour and tart alcohol pear malt bubble gum end is very sour and somewhat dry aftertaste is strange and leaves a weird coating in the mouth . overall looks are deceiving stay away from this one unless you are just trying to increase your rating numbers .,palate,0.2,0
this came with a nice black pour and a pleasant creamy beige nitro like head . some ruby edges to it and a mils smell of roasty malt and taste as well . i found it thin bodied and flavored but overall decent . certainly not as enjoyable as the th indicates i thought .,palate,0.4,0
live review of a oz bottle . a opaque black with a nice solid one finger head and lacing . s anise and licorice candy is in the forefront . it is very strong . behind that is a nice abbey bread aroma molasses and chocolate and coffee . nice crisp aroma . t strong dark creamy chocolate molasses bitter bite of the licorice candy character which lingers with a chocolate covered orange liqueur with a slight wood and whiskey bite . decent but a bit strong with the anise . m creamy to a crisp finish with a good carbonation throughout . o this is n t usually like me but i m going to give the overall rating a lower score than the other categories . i do n t think i m going to go out of my way to try this one again . it s worth trying but that s about it . get yourself the original imperial russian stout instead .,palate,0.8,1
i got a four pack of atwater vj black a couple weeks ago for . at the lager mill . when i was at the store i was told this just came in i am a fan of their vanilla java porter so of course i had to try the imperial version of that beer . no visible bottling date i know it is a vintage . poured from a brown oz bottle into a imperial pint glass . a i am not a big fan of the label it looks plainer then the porter and it should be more extravagant looking but the sky line of detroit in the background looks ok . it poured a nice jet black color that had some ruby edges when held to the light . it had two and a half fingers worth of fluffy tan head that died down to a thick lumpy layer that stayed the rest of the time and left some nice lacing . s the aroma of this beer is about the same as the aroma of the vanilla java porter but the chocolate is more pronounced and the vanilla aroma is slightly toned down . for being i ca n t detect hardly any booze in the aroma . smells good and about the same as its little brother . t this is where this beer differs from the porter . the malts are roasty and semi sweet but not as robust as i was expecting . in the porter the coffee is the dominating flavor but in this brew it is all about the dark and bitter chocolate the coffee and vanilla take a back seat to the chocolate . it had the same slightly acidic finish as the porter and does an excellent job at hiding it s alcohol there is no way i would have ever guessed this was it is so well hidden it s dangerous . m smooth and medium bodied it was a little thinner then it should be the porter had the same problem and i was hoping they would fix it with this brew . it was the highest carbonated ris i have ever had but it worked well with the thinner then average body of this beer . overall this was a good beer and one of the best beers i have had from atwater . the aroma of this beer was almost identical to the porter and it also shared some of the downfalls that the porter did like the lack of body . where this beer shines is in it s drinkability by far the most drinkable ris i have ever had . i have no clue how the guys at atwater managed to cram alcohol in this brew it amazes me because both this and the porter have the same amount of alcohol presence in the flavor and this beer is almost twice as strong . this beer ca n t hang with the big guns in it s style it s just not robust enough but the flavors are still good and the drinkability is amazing . i am not sure if i will get another four pack since i do n t know how this beer will age but if you like ris s you should give this one a try the flavors and aromas wo n t blow your mind but its great drinkability will . good job atwater with some tweaking this bee could be epic .,palate,0.6,1
clear bottle makes me angry . it always makes think that the brewer just does n t care . pours a bright golden color with reddish highlights complete with a large over carbonated bubbly head . smells skunky . kind of a red wine nose with a lot of funk to it . taste is very different from the smell . there is no skunkish taste but a gigantic sweetness . it has a thin body and a very grape wine fruitiness that is saccharine sweet . a very processed sugary cider flavor . nothing in this reminds me of anything like whiskey except an oak earthy hint . there is no hop taste or bitterness . a terrible smell but an interesting flavor . not anything i would like to try again because its too sweet . i think a more pronounced oak smokiness and less sugary fruit flavor would make this one a decent drink . as it is now this one should be avoided .,palate,0.7,1
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 .,palate,0.4,0
pours the color of copper tubing . creamy lacing that settles into a rather unremarkable head . smells of intense citrus and a pine cone dunked in a malt bath . oooh yummy . i was expecting this to be rather one sided on the hops end because its a fff brew but was surprised at how prevelant the malt is in the taste . make no mistake the hops dominate but the malt is definitely up there with it . very citrusy like the nose and the pine is n t as intense . mouthfeel is decent . not slick and oily enough for me but not watery either . i always have some of this on hand so i guess its my idea of drinkable . this one for me blurs the line between apa and ipa but its good either way . trade with me to get it though .,palate,0.6,1
looks good pouring into a wide mouthed chalice . not a huge amount of foam and it subsides fairly quickly . body is a deep chestnut color sort of murky with sediment suspended within it . smells a little intoxicating alcohol blended with fig and plum . taste is pretty rich sweet at first with the alcohol and fruit notes coming through and hanging on the palate . finish is earthy roasty malt with a slight bitterness of mild cocoa . first sips seemed a little one dimensional but as it warms it shows more depth . mouthfeel is full and rich easy to sip and enjoy . sweetness hinders the drinkability a bit one bottle at a time is enough for me . overall it s definitely worth a try but rochefort is still my favorite from this trappist brewery .,palate,1.0,1
vintage sampled at full years of age . quite a steal found in cracow poland at half price because the store thought it had exprired and in some ways but not all they were right . room temperature . poured with a gushing gulp gulp initially until eventually a slow dripping sweet drop by drop . no head forms but an outer trim of beautiful mahogany brown . opaque but not the darkest shade i ve seen . i swirl it and see still a fair bit of carbonation which seemed a good sign . aroma is absolutely nothing like i ve ever experienced with beer . wine is maybe the best adjective if we can make it one . insane complexity on the smell . even blows some flemish sours right out of the water . it s a tart vinous aroma some ripened funk and plenty of dulled alcohol . perhaps as well some unwilling my struggle trying to open it a bit of cork . well put it aside and consider it to add an oak aged like quality i spent the better part of at least minutes just looking and smelling this thing . a very warming mouthfeel . still thick surprisingly . more than a beer this is becoming a category all to its own . that is until i start to actually work my way through it and wonder if it is a little past its prime . i ve never sampled it fresh so i could n t be sure but i was collecting enough evidence to safely guess it was . the taste has thinned out considerably although the aftertaste was wonderfully intact plenty of chocolate notes very rich . but with a thin body oxidized almost completely . my introduction of cork bits seems to be front me on the flavour as well . still a strong grainy burnt aftertaste but no doubt the flavour has lost itself in the years . still drinks like a double but hard to find the stout . quite an interesting experience leaving not exactly sure of what i thought .,palate,0.9,1
intended on buying some glbc brews on my way back from pa . last stop for any selection was charleston wv . went in looking for dortmunder gold edmund fitz porter or my fave . eliot ness but none were available . they have a few sixes of burning river see review and commodore perry. a relatively newer glbc release at least for the regular line up anyway only been readily available in the midwest for or years . . while all of my cbus pals consider this beer to be just another normal beer from glbc i remembered that no glbc beer is normal. they re all good . it s called being spoiled . and all of those who have access to glbc are exactly that.spoiled . . this one will probably be around for a while and if it s not it will just be another retired beer that glbc fans will turn into a cult hall of famer. i think the results are in . this one is a keeper . . poured into a fat goblet wine glass very important . regular glass the smell is faint in a goblet this is hell in a glass beer strong in smell . . head . looks nice n clean with a golden amber orange hue . head lasts about seconds but the high abv here does n t do much for the head or the lacing that s to be expected . one swirl of the glass and nose in reveals one of the most unbelievably smelly brews on the planet . reeks of curry powder clove pepper mint menthol cured onion and lemon . . and it s near burn the nostrils strong to the nasal passages . you could smell this beer for a day going wow . wow . there s clearly a presence of alcohol here too . almost as if glbc is n t scared to show you it s there but how will it taste . um . exceptional . it smells like a percent beer and the heat from the beer is more like a percent brew. but the taste . the taste is incredible with all the nose shining through with the earthy malt and yeast flavors that kinda show it s dortmunder ingredient roots with more malt more alcohol and a tart yet sweet citrus. orange and honey . mint . dried over ripe banana and a booziness that s not over whelming but almost pleasantly cloying . it s like it wants to be an absolutely huuuge beer but is n t . up front is that smell bomb of piney hops and citrus bit the yeast and this beautiful hungry man biscut with butter and honey lies at it s base with a sweetnes. a creaminess that belies this brews power and style just as soon as you thought every pale and ipa was the same . at least when it comes to the good ones . a revelation for sure . underrated here at a b very very good ipa . it s out of the box originality with the malt earthiness incredible viscosity mouthfeel and that good stink bomb smell make this a standout . i ve had masala mama and bell s two hearted as well as many others . but this is better . no bias. just taste . tagline says do n t give up the sip . do n t worry i wont gl . i can barely get the last few drops to fall because they are quite literally sticking to the edge of my glass taunting my bloodthirsty tongue . one of the best beers i ve ever had . great lakes has added another flagship to the fleet and its commodore is perry .,palate,1.0,1
i almost gag every time i take a sip of this . tastes like day old miller high life with some bread chocolate and coffee mixed in . it looks like cola and at first it smells like oh say a bottle of old milwaukee . if only it tasted even half as good as old milwaukee . please for your own sake stay away .,palate,0.6,1
bottle poured into a pint glass a pours a hazy pale golden yellow color very light with a white foamy head and high fizziness . s smells spicy with white pepper an earthy sweetness like unripened peaches and a slightly metallic overtone . t m taste is tinny with lots of bubbles up front and a very sour acidity immediately after . it finishes with that earthiness from the aroma like raw fruit rind or tree bark but does n t really taste sweet at all . the tinniness lingers throughout and is rather unwelcome . i ve never been a fan of the sour beers and this one follows suit . i m sorry dogfish head it s just not very good .,palate,0.2,0
from a bottle into a st. arnold tulip pint . appearance poured a rich golden amber with a thick creamy persistent head two finger widths in height . head was fairly long lasting some lace left on sides of the glass . aroma a pleasant floral aroma with light sweet malt accents . taste a mild bitter taste lacking the floral notes in the aroma balanced well by a malt base . mouthfeel medium bodied . drinkability a good beer . the bitterness was not overwhelming but slowed down drinking enough for the beer to be savored . i enjoyed it very much .,palate,0.6,1
poured into a stone vertical epic glass at approximately degrees f . a poured extremely heady and fizzy if that makes sense . the body appears to be lighter than some of it s counterparts ex . westy but settles in nicely with a light brownish hue . s a lot of dark fig blueberry and husk like aromas coming off the first whiff . additional investigations lead to some residual brown sugar qualities that add a complex and delicate touch to the overall smell profile . t quite unique to the style but again . does a good job of staying within the guidelines sounds like an oxymoron i know . i guess what i m trying to say is that unlike some other quads i ve had the pleasure of trying abt comes off less robust . but has a complex quality that others sometimes lack . tons of dark berry flavors a touch of sweet sugar and a slight smack of hop bitterness . m i feel that this could have used a little more body and less carbonation but overall . not bad . d quite impressed . abv is hidden extremely well and the flavor profile makes it that much easier to drink . overall a great example of a very good quad . a try it beer . cheers .,palate,0.6,1
got this in an amazingly designed bomber with art work based on a clockwork orange which is my personal favorite film . pours fast with an extremely bubbly brown head and deep black color . this is much deeper in color than i would have expected for a sweet stout . it actually resembles an imperial stout more than anything . aroma possesses the deep dark roast coffee and alcohol scent of an imperial as well . smell is boisterously sweet like a cake or dessert and is unbelievably inviting . taste is extremely sweet with a bold lactose flavor . it initially reminded me of how strong hitachino nest s sweet stout can be but overtime it mellowed and got pretty tasty . the oatmeal aftertaste is a nice touch as well . the mouthfeel sizzles the tongue and is very carbonated . it tickles the throat while going down and is actually quite pleasant . although it feels a bit heavy at first this is tasty and well balanced . it was exciting to try this brew my second from three floyds and i m very stoked to try something else from them . thanks to a nice dude on ebay who hooked me up with this which i would have otherwise never been able to try due to the fact that i m a pennsylvanian and not a resident of indiana or illinois .,palate,0.9,1
so far i have n t found a diamond in the rough amongst these kennebunkport offerings now offered at . a six pack at trader joe s . looks decent enough . golden orange small foam head leaves a tin white crust . the smell is part of the beer much like the blueberry wheat . smells like apricot . but perhaps just a bit too strongly of apricot . the taste is chemical laden alcohol and carbonated water . does n t taste much like beer no malt etc . thin watery mouthfeel . avoid .,palate,0.3,0
a pours out a golden yellow with little to no head . s i think this is why you add the lime . to make it smell . t very bland if you did n t add a lime you might not taste too much . m nothing special just went down really easy . .it was n t bad tasting . .i was surprised how quickly i finished it because it went down fast . d would n t really recommend it i just picked it up because it was on sale . also in the morning you will be making a b line for the toilet if you drank a lot .,palate,0.6,1
just some laying down advice had the extreme plesure of six year bottle conditioning tasteing in which years were exceptionally good . year was quite good with anything under that seemingly young tasting . after year the qualities that make it a stellar barley wine were fading .,palate,0.6,1
a business trip to derry nh led me to this brew . i enjoyed of them with an awesome lobster pie at c k s on e broadway . i would put this one in the love it or hate it category . it is very spicy major hints of cinnamon . not much of a head but that could have been a combination of my bad pour and the odd shaped glass they gave me . personally i found it easy to drink . it had a rich spicy taste with a slight aftertaste . if you do n t like spicy beer steer clear of this one but if are into them i would definitely give it a try .,palate,1.0,1
appearance very dark brew that glows a deep ruby when held to light . creamy tan head that leaves irregular spots of lace . smell initially smoky and highly reminiscent of jinx . definite dark roasted coffee with just a hint of tobacco spice . a slight green hint . taste a bit thin for a porter almost to the point of being slightly watery . but no complaints other than that . i ca n t believe they do n t use a smoked malt in this one . maybe i m misinterpreting the vanilla which i hardly noticed but to me this is a slightly sweet smoky beer that finishes nice and dry . it sort of draws the sides of my tongue but that s not a bad thing . i love the way the sweetness comes in a wave just to be swept away by the slight but present hops and the uniquely mouth coating magic hat yeast . let this beer warm and lovely cappuccino notes rear their heads . definitely a complete beer and possibly my favorite magic hat beer .,palate,0.6,1
the only place i ve managed to find the leffe brown as opposed to the more common blonde is at the indy bar i go to on trivia night . this is almost always my choice of drink with the occasional ipa thrown in if i feel like something hoppy while playing . appearance this may be the perfect beer from an appearance standpoint . excellent deep brown but not black color and excellent head retention . smell very malty aroma . while like most belgians it does n t hit you with hops leffe brown still has a strong aroma from all the roasted malts they put in it . taste for something with no discernable hop flavor this is as high as i ll ever go . the malt flavor is incredible with a subtle but not sick sweetness and a good deep roasted flavor . mouthfeel incredibly good while the beer is in your mouth but like most beers with a low hop content it lingers and leaves an aftertaste . drinkability excellent . it goes excellent with food i could easily see myself drinking a couple while watching a football or baseball game it does n t seem to aesthetically match basketball though and it s possible to put down or in the course of several hours at the bar without feeling bloated .,palate,0.6,1
this is beer with added mead aka chouchen aka hydromel . it comes in a cl clear glass bottle best by feb on back label . i poured into a tulip . soapy head big bubbles dissipates quickly with no lacing . clear golden liquid . smells somewhat floral and grassy but there is a stronger funky smell like a fridge that needs cleaning . at first the taste is very sweet like a simple syrup or maybe watered down clover honey . the sweetness hangs through but other flavors come in the finish reminding me of darker lettuce or arugula . a very slight bitterness is perceivable in the finish . the mouthfeel is great more viscous and coating than you would expect from a light ale . the strange flavors and off aromas make this one a difficult beer to drink . the alcohol is well hidden though . to sum up the sweetness is too much for me . the flavors and aromas which should be balancing it seem unpleasant as well . disappointing .,palate,0.8,1
pours nicely . a deep burgundy woodstain in color with a small amount of khaki colored head retention . the smell is rich and on the marzeny sweet side . the flavor is malty and has a bittersweet taste in the middle . finishes clean . similar to most sam adams beers the mouthfeel and appearance are of high quality . the clean finish also creates a high level of drinkability for this beer . this is one of the better irish red ales that ive had in a long time .,palate,1.0,1
light peach color as it pours from bottle quite dark copper in the glass with a big long lasting head . the smell is strong on caramel malt and brown sugar with some fresh baked bread also maybe a bit woody and even just a touch earthy . taste is very sweet and malty for an ipa with some very sweet almost candy like fruit flavors as well as all the characteristics of the aroma . the hops are lightly herbal in the nose and herbal and slightly piney in the taste . the hops and malt go in different directions but have the overall effect of balancing each other outfrom a distance so to speak . this is a formidable beer and as my second round it is getting me drunk despite having no really noticeable alcohol heat the alcohol is hidden by the bready sweet malt . this beer sells fast when it is released and it deserves the attentionit is a unique brew . it doesnt quite resemble a barleywine it isnt really an amber red it has some brown or scotch ale characteristics but certainly goes outside the boundaries of those styles too . i suppose you can call it a double ipa as its billed but it isnt normal . good on bootleggers for producing an intriguing beer .,palate,0.7,1
pours a nice shiek looking black with cola brown and ruby highlights . very quick head dissipates to nothing . the aroma is of nicely roasted malts giving notes of chocolate and light coffee . then the smokey malts add an air of more milky chocolate to the aroma . the taste starts with malts roated so dark it gives off a slightly bitter acidic twang . but the smoke quells the acid in themiddle . while some faint american hops and maybe some brown sugar bring it all together in the finish . great session beer with its super malt bill and awesomely smooth smokiness .,palate,1.0,1
purchased from zupan s in oregon i enjoyed consuming this beer . it had a very distinct color and aroma that danced around my mouth . the spices were a good match to the crispness of the brew . i will be trying more brews from the shmaltzs company soon .,palate,0.6,1
black with some deep deep ruby edges if you look carefully . i got a big tan head that was not very tight and faded quickly to a ring . no lacing . aroma of black licorice molasses and slight spiciness from hop maybe . taste is heavy with licorice and spice dark roasty malts and a pretty warm alcohol twang . this has got some uniqueness to it that ca n t be denied . unfortunately i m left with something resembling cough medicine on the palate when all is said and done . probably from the alcohol and i hope it fades in a month or two . this beer has noticeable viscosity and a big thick feel . minimal carbonation . i m not done with this one yet . i ll update this review after i let these sit for a bit .,palate,0.8,1
oz bottle batch poured into a goblet a this thing pours as dark as night . no light is getting through this one . the head is a very light film that had the trademark light mocha chocolate color . carbonation is not obvious . s has an edgy sweetness to the nose . a combination of harsh dark chocolate and molasses . very sweet . sugary on the nose . there is some bourbon bite hiding in the background . t starts off super sweet with lots of malt flavors . mid stream brings in some coffee edge . finishes with a large swath of chocolate and bourbon flavors . aftertaste has a combination of bitterness chocolate and molasses . m thick as syrup . coats the tongue like you would not believe . not much for carbonation here but that fits the style . leaves a heavy aftertaste which i have to say is not all that pleasant . d this is a head remover beer for me as its taste does n t necessarily reflect the of alcohol in here . beyond the fact that you have to be pacing yourself its very warming and filling which would also make this beer a sipper . one a night is enough . this beer can certainly do with some aging . i think the flavors from the bourbon need to mellow more . going to put some back for a few years and see what happens . which begs one question if the twist off caps have inferior oxidation problems why did they use it on such a cellarable beer .,palate,0.9,1
i finally made it up to ft. collins and got to try some of this at the brewery . on nitro a dark with copper hints s fairly muted thanks to the nitro a bit of roasted malt t fairly good although i do think the nitro hurt this beer more than it helped it in taste . roasted toffee but smooth blending of the flavors m this is where the nitro shines really nothing like a good porter or stout on nitro to go down smooth . o overall i think this beer is just above average for the style . i would prefer it to have a bit more bite on it .,palate,1.0,1
dos equis . two x s . two strikes . strikingly clear . whitest of white head on a yellow tinted clear fluid . snap crackle pop and the head is gone . smell is . unappealing . bad even . theres actually a slight bready flavor that gives us something to talk about . if not for that hint of flavor there would be no substance at all . thankfully it tastes better than it smells . feel of almost flat carbonated water . you figure it out . overall i do n t always drink beer but when i do i prefer stone ipa bitch . most interesting man in the world .,palate,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 .,palate,0.9,1
poured chilled in ale glass a very cloudy dark orange virtually no head good lacing though s sweet slightly malty smell t nutty toasted malts the malt is a strong element hopping is medium a nice balance for the style very flavorful m watery really solid very flavorful brown ale cheers .,palate,0.4,0
color identical to a dark roast coffee deep mahogany completely opaque . head the second pour at a warmer temperature elicited a better head an inch or more high . texture is incredibly creamy like half n half . aroma pleasant but weak . mostly vanilla coffee and chocolate . texture sexy . a truly viscous consistency ultra smooth nicely coating your mouth the silky layer lingers on the roof of your mouth long after you have finished . if it were not so bitter it would seem luxurious . if only the bitterness did not force me to swallow i would hold it in my mouth forever . flavor balance flavor is divergent coffee to whiskey to licorice to beer to coffee again and finally oatmeal a full minute after swallow . as it warms however it is like drinking a cold double batch of over roasted bitter coffee . if i paid for a cup of coffee i would want it to taste better than this . completely lacks any butter nut or rich warm qualities it is bitter through and through . the chocolate additives separate from the beer and seem to settle to the bottom like an unstirred espresso drink . tasted best when it was freshly cold and exhibited pronounced licorice accents . sustained taste loses varied flavors over time and becomes simply coffee and very dark chocolate chocolate flavor does not even vary . would probably be best with a cookie or biscotti to offset the bitterness . not a good stand alone beer . wish it had a more pronounced beer flavor or a higher alcohol content to make it worth drinking the whole bottle . i do n t even feel a buzz and i am looking for a piece of gum .,palate,1.0,1
it poured very dark from the bottle to the beer mug . thin head that quickly disappeared as did any lacing . smell dominated by molasses with a hint of dark chocolate . taste did n t exactly match the smell . sweet and roasted malts on the front end and dark chocolate on the back end and it stayed with ya for a bit . mouthfeel was week and its not complex at all . however its extremely drinkable and tasted really good . not the best in class but easy to drink and enjoyable .,palate,0.6,1
a dark brown body with ruby tint and mocha head . mild clarity when held to the light . s cherries citrus hops vanilla roast chocolate . i find myself hoping this could be one of the good collaborations . t tastes a bit like cherry flavored cough syrup . cherry is hard to pull off dan carey new glarus is one of the few that i ve seen who can do it with ease . stone and co. do n t measure up this approach is akin to cherry cough syrup mixed with a bitter cocoa like chocolate . cherries and chocolate do n t mix well unless the latter is sweet in my opinion of course . this one is n t there . i could n t even finish a small pour of this the oz bottle was split ways . m decent body with clashing flavors . o stone is beginning to scare me . i fear they ve lost their muse .,palate,0.6,1
color very pale green or lemon odor which suggests more concentrated lemon juice only freshly cut lemon slices but preserving a small mouth perhaps a bit too much . the lager that is the basis must be extremely low in taste because the body is still very watery just a few hints of lemon no sugar but not bitter unfortunately .,palate,0.4,0
on tap at kraftworks . whiskey black hole was in the glass looking black very black and very still . no activity and no head cap to speak of no lacing . smell is just wow it s different . black hole gets points for being outrageous but it s not a good thing . smell is str smoke ashtray peat small whiskey essence and shame . taste is just horrendously horrible . ewww smoke and smoke and peat ash slight whiskey english malt to the max . wtf . feel is a nice medium but lacks any significant carbonation not that it would have helped anyway . this is just not what i want in a beer . i feel no need to try the other additions i got the picture from this .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle . it was . from beer run in c ville . appearance its basically opaque . thin light brown head is pretty short lived . every time you tip the glass you get a sheet of lacing left behind but it fades quickly too . smell you can literally smell this as you pour it . it has the strongest aroma of any beer i ve ever smelled but it doesnt smell at all like a beer . smells like caramel and vanilla like a bowl of ice cream with that fakey caramel syrup . it smells really good even my six year old thinks so but again not like beer . taste very sweet caramel and vanilla . some pretty sharp alcohol . from the middle of the tongue and all the way back i am assaulted with a very bitter very burnt flavor that is not good . i can tolerate and even enjoy the insane dessert like sweetness but that bitter burnt flavor is just bad . a stout that has burnt and bitter flavors is often good but not when paired with all this sweetness . mouthfeel its a little thin for a beer this big actually . a little undercarbonated too . drinkability i ve been looking forward to trying this . i was expecting an overly sweet beer which i got but i did not expect the awful burnt bitterness that lingers . i put a wine stopper in the second half of the bottle and put it back in the fridge . i ll probably dump it . edit i went back to it an hour or so later . this stuff is undrinkable . drain pour .,palate,0.7,1
glass snifter temp cellared approx degrees batch bottled on i m anxious for this one because i love evrything that i can get my hands on from mikkeller and i love what brewdog is doing with their scotch barrel aging . combining the two sounds like a great idea . let s see if it is this pours a murky tawny copper color with light hints of brown . the head is more of a surface film than an actual head but at . abv that is not unexpected . the lacing is fairly nice but very slippery . this has a huge level of rich maltiness to it . loads of brown sugar notes along with a nice amount of maraschino cherries and a touch of ripened black cherries and figs . there is a slight trace of vanilla and a very small hint of oak . i d like to detect the barrel a bit more but in fairness they only blend in barrel aged beer to this one . not nearly as sweet as i was prepared for by the nose . it does have a nice candy jammy kind of sweetness to it but it s balanced out nicely by a good deal of earthiness and a nice touch of smokey peat . this is very nicely done . this is the weakest part of this beer to me . it is on the lighter side of medium bodied and has a light to mild level of carbonation . this gives it a touch of smoothness but no real creaminess at all . this one should be thick and creamy imo . not a good body for an english barleywine . despite my complaint about the body of this one it is still nicely drinkable . .until that high abv hits you anyway . very tasty and i look forward to my next one .,palate,0.6,1
came in a . oz . nitro can served in a pint glass . pours a deep black color with a thick white creamy head which does n t go away . smells mild milk and coffee . tastes milky creamy and watery . a thin mouthfeel . extremely drinkable . this being the th review of this beer what can i say that has n t already been said many times . well i love the head on this beer and the cascading effect is very nice . but that s all i can really say good about it the taste is n t great and the mouthfeel is too thin . i like to drink this beer occasionally it s really drinkable . but there s better irish dry stouts out there .,palate,0.4,0
this was a nice easy on you ipa that can bring some enjoyment to you on a spring day . poured a thick amber color . one of the cloudier pours i ve seen recently . i did n t get much out of the aroma certainly the hops were there but nothing particularly noteworthy . the hops were there in good taste not overpowering but enough to linger on your pallet . i ll recommend it down the line for sure .,palate,1.0,1
first impression whow . it almost foamed out of the glass even though it was cold . beer foam . very lively and carbonated . wow it even has a good head in the bottle after i poured it . mostly fine bubbles that continuously rise up the side of the glass . very long lasting head continuously reinforced by the carbonation . this brew has a very light amber color with some particles floating around in it . it also has a very mild aroma that is hard to notice . it reminded me of nothing in particular . the carbonation rolled off my tongue yet the taste was mostly of that carbonation with a mild fore and after taste . i liked the taste though . this is a beer i could get drunk on . lets see if it has the stomach upsetting qualities that some of the other chimayan ales have had . time will tell . gf gave it a . rating . she said she could drink it all night long . that s a pretty good rating from her .,palate,1.0,1
oz . bottle . a brown with excellent head . s wheat other grains . t very grainy slightly bitter . almost a rice after taste . bittersweet . m goes down easy and not too oily . d i had one it would be good with food . as a standalone beer it does n t stand up to my taste standards .,palate,0.9,1
poured from a bottle into an english pub real pint glass on . appearance dark red colour relatively low carbonation . three finger head dies down to nothing within four minutes . smell a sort of rank scent an off smell not inviting . it s fruity but artificial . taste like raspberry soda with an overly sweet finish . no bold flavors . the beer is one note of raspberry throughout unbalanced . this beer does n t succeed as a fruit beer much less a beer in general it s more of a candied soda . mouthfeel a light thin mouthfeel that slowly fades . it s almost fizzy . not pleasant but not revolting . drinkability easily consumed but leaves one wanting for a real beer . i d pass this one over in the future there are far better fruit beers out there .,palate,0.6,1
a orange gold with soft off white head . i would have liked it a bit more red but very nice . s floral and grassy . unique is this what new zealand smells like . t bitter great bitterness . fairly aggressive hopwise but overall well balanced . m perfect body . d a very drinkable a bit too strong to session but i would n t let that stop me . i really enjoyed this beer almost as much as celebration ale .,palate,1.0,1
got a oz single of brown s ipa at hoosick beverage in troy ny for . . with a moderate pour this hazy copper colored brew gives a nice of hearty light tan head that creates craters and thick globby lace as it slowly slowly settles . great retention and great lace . nose is candied pine diacetyl and raw grains . on the tongue it s a bit heavy with diacetyl for the style bordering on offensive as it clashes with the hops . trying to ignore the butter they re tangled up with the hops are a nice bitter resiny pine and grapefruit . mouthfeel is good all around enough carbo to temper the bitterness moderately thick finishes dry . the diacetyl here is a major flaw it seriously clashes with the hop and muddies the whole thing up . a damn shame . the smallest change could make this a great beer . so close yet so far away .,palate,0.8,1
pours yellow with a finger or so of white head which does n t hang around . sure is yellow . smells sweet and adjuncty . grainy grassy cabbage . the taste is not dissimilar . this is not an ale . jumble of sweet grainy flavors dry crackers grassy slash metallic hops . a lot of flavor actually just not anything great . thin and watery . not quite as sweet as it smells and finishes relatively clean . i put six of these away in no time at all but i would n t buy it again .,palate,0.4,0
a deep mahogany color not surprising given the bottle s label but still somewhat clear small amount of head that dissipated rather quickly . a few small bubbles rising up from the bottom . s sweet almost fruity . there s not much of an aroma there though . t there was no overpowering raisin taste . rather it had much more of a general earthy fruity vibe . a little bitterness and alcohol taste but neither was overpowering . m medium bodied good amount of carbonation . o seeing as i m not a huge fan of raisins i was pleased to see that this beer was n t over the top raisiny . still this struck me as a beer that might be worth trying out as a novelty but not as something that i would drink on any regular basis . nor could i see having more than one in a sitting . not a bad beer just not really my style .,palate,0.8,1
ok . i ve lived in cincinnati for over years now and this is the first barrelhouse brew i ve sampled . poured from a oz . bomber into a oz . glass a pours a nice dark reddish brown not unlike some leather furniture . nice duck egg colored two finger head . starts to form a lunar landscape appearance but does n t quite make it . i poured it somewhat gently but had to wait a few before fitting the whole bottle into the glass . little to no lacing while sipping this brew leaving the glass nearly clean . however the carbonation flourishes every time the glass is set down but fades quickly . s very sweet . almost a brown sugar molasses scent followed by a grassy overtone fills the nose . no overpowering hops but you can tell that they re there . no real floral or citrus hints in the nose just visions of brown sugar . t taste is very different than the smell . the hops are barely noticeable but a strong sense of toasted caramelized malt takes over and replaces the sweetness of the smell . nice blend of flavors but falls well shy of my love of the bitterness of ipas . this beer really shines as it warms so dont rush it . m smooth as it rolls back over the tongue and leaves a somewhat sweet aftertaste behind . carbonation is almost hidden as is the alcohol . at an abv of . its incredibly hidden . no overpowering flavors linger but just the slightest sweetness . no astringent characteristics with this one . d this is a nice brew but falls well short of what i like in an ipa . this is my first double dark ipa whatever constitutes that moniker . i will certainly give this brew another go and will search it out on tap . overall a very nicely flavored brew but again well short of the bitter hopped ipa that i like . not quite a hopped up red not quite an ipa not quite anything ive ever had beforebut i like it . this one was sipped after a grueling day at work about in a row . tgif . i was hoping for a hop blast out of it but got a very nice relaxing brew instead . this one would go well with just about any appetizer style food but may overpower a meal with its sweetness .,palate,0.6,1
found this in a winter variety pack at charlotte nc supermarket . pours a hazy opaque apple cider color with a fizzy white head . active carbonation evident in quickly dissipating head with little lacing . citrus and spice on the nose most specifically orange peel . aroma is light and fresh . in terms of flavor not much of the citrus promised in the nose . medium light body livened by active carbonation . subtle malt flavors through a relatively dry and short finish . a slightly off sour note in the background is noticeable with the absence of a strong flavor profile . overall not a particularly engaging beer especially in terms of flavor . light and refreshing however probably a good choice for an outdoor summer event .,palate,0.8,1
this beer s unique color immediately grabbed my attention deep pink approaching peach or light orange along the edges . do n t judge me but i thought of some kind of franzia ok go ahead and judge me . a moderate pale head fades fairly quickly but a thin layer remains for quite a while . the aroma for me was initially split evenly between fruit and spice with the floral nose coming a bit later . the fruit i smelled was something like ripe peach with white grapes and the spice reminded me of a full bodied witbeer with coriander and another subtle earthy smell i could n t quite place grains of paradise . . on the second smell the hibiscus was more apparent . from a bit further up from the glass this reminded me of some kind of soap but when i really dove in the floral aroma blended in nicely . the beer s initial taste was somewhat tart . i m not sure i was expecting that . however the acidity was just enough to make it refreshing despite a nice gentle bitterness possibly from the flowers . i definitely got some notes of stone fruit or maybe unripe pear . a wheat aftertaste became more apparent as i let the beer warm to room temp . the mouthfeel was creamy and smooth with slightly more body than the average wheat beer . overall i think this would be an excellent beer for sitting on a gazebo on a summer day . it s light and tart enough to be refreshing especially when cold yet interesting and incredibly unique . i ran a dieu du ciel tasting today at my store s beer department and this was the first beer i used to reel people in especially a few ladies not used to craft beer . this beer s uniqueness really makes me wonder why more people do n t experiment with floral beers . i d really like to try a saison brewed with lavender or something . maybe someone could do an ipa with poppies haha . there are lots of possibilities .,palate,0.6,1
a pours a very dark brown . an aggressive pour yields a big frothy beige head . the head retains quite well . i perhaps should have been a bit easier on the pour seeing as the head plans on sticking around for a while . the head left curtains of lacing . s a pretty big nose here . dark chocolate combined with dark dried fruits . also a bit nutty . aroma can be detected from quite a ways away . inviting nose . t a big malty wallop of chocolate syrup hits first . after comes some nuts dried fruit coffee molasses and the rest . a flavor that calls for sip after sip . i enjoy what i have in this glass . m good feel too . creamy . alcohol is a non factor . carbonation is mellow and fuzzy on the tongue . o d i enjoy this beer a bunch . different but definitely easy drinking . i would love to see this as a six pack or four pack . at . a bottle a good deal too .,palate,1.0,1
not the first time having this but first time reviewing . a pours a very thick hazy golden orange no real head nor any lacing . the yeast was a little lumpy and unattractive which is consistent with the other times i ve had it . s smell is rather mild but a grassy wheat dominates with a sour lemon citrus scent on the finish . a bit of pepper spice and sour apple as well . t the flavour is decent the grassy wheat is complemented by some very mild hop flavours and a bit of pepper . the lemon comes through as well but is more sweet then the scent implied . finish is quite bready as well lingering on the tongue . m very light nicely carbonated and goes down quite smooth . d quite tasty nothing mind blowing but nothing offensive either except for the lumpy yeast . memorable . not really . would i turn one down . never .,palate,0.8,1
does a two liter soda bottle count as a bottle . i have no idea how to rate this as this is my first and possibly my only sample of kvass i ll ever have . glassware imperial pint guinness tulip style appearance pours a very dark mahogany color almost black with a two finger tan head . decent retention but it fades in to nothing similar to soda and leaves no lacing also similar to soda . nose smell is molasses dark fruits and just all around sweetness . it smells like malta if you are familiar with that . there is a sweet multi grain bread kind of thing going on in the background that is interesting . taste taste is . interesting . there is a weird sweetness that same bready flavor and raisins . the flavor has moved more to pumpernickel with honey butter like at a steak house . still very sweet . mouthfeel medium to thin body but a surprisingly nice carbonation . overall this must be an acquired taste . i m just confused though .,palate,0.8,1
color pours cloudy orange brown . sits cloudy burnt orange brown . appears like pure apple cider . head is only a quarter inch of creamy cola colored bubbles . smell a medium high dose of hops is apparent but it is balanced with a formidable malt opponent . almost like a double pale recipe in my opinion . but what really dominates the nose is that yeasty buttery aroma indicative of a young beer . taste same as aroma . a buttery yeasty character destracts from what i can tell would otherwise be a tasty beer with good hopping and malt backbone . finish is very grainy and off lol mouthfeel full medium creamy body with moderate carbonation . notes could tell right from the pour that something was seriously wrong . poured very viscous . the color and cloudiness was very surprising and the smell sealed the deal . this beer is very green . it was kinda like a fart didnt want to keep smelling it and drinking but i was strangely attracted to it,palate,0.8,1
on tap at the brewpub on . . served in a tumbler . pours an extremely clouded lemon gold in color beneath a creamy white head that recedes leaving webbed and condensed lacing . robust pine and spruce hop aromas with a decent amount of citrus as well lemon pear lime . citrus flavors up front with a burst of rugged floral pine and spruce array of flavors . notes of spice in the middle pepper and corrainder prior to a slightly filmy brightly bitter finish . a light medium in body . extremely active on the palate too carbonated that really takes away from this hop filled wheat s pleasanty flavors . a flavorful ipa . this offering would be much more smooth and drinkable on cask .,palate,0.6,1
bottle courtesy of iceicebaby . pours a hazy dark orange color with a huge fluffy khaki head . aroma is a first lemony then appley then spices like nutmeg and clove come into play giving it a fleeting apple pie character . flavor is nice and funky really bretty and with some phenolics as well . probably the closest thing to orval other than orval that i ve tasted . there are lots of parallels orange color fruity aroma bretty flavor bone dry finish high but soft carbonation . the mouthfeel is spot on orval . really not much in the tripel department . definitely not an ester forward beer . but that s fine with me . orval is incredible and this sorta clone is great too .,palate,1.0,1
served on tap at bidwell tavern coventry conn. a pours a reddish coffee color with a thin tan head . a small ring of froth forms around the edge of the glass and retains rather well . s smells sweet roasted and nutty . some smokiness is present in the nose as well . t taste is rich and full . chock full of smoked nutty goodness . the sweet malt provides nice balance to the slightly aggressive hop content . very easy to drink . m mouthfeel is a bit thin considering how robust the initial flavor is . not its best attribute . d this a great session porter . the down to earth abv ensures you could drink many of these on a chilly evening . otter creek stovepipe porter is one of my favorite porters on the market and as mentioned a great session brew . i do recommend however picking it up in a growler . it just adds a bit of freshness to the flavor for me .,palate,0.6,1
the beer departs the bottle a very nice semi opaque amber color . the nose is nice and piney with hop with a hint of caramel mats in the background . the flavor is a nice hop bitter upfront that fades nicely to sweet caramel . the feel on this one is moderate to thick with a good residual coating of my mouth . drinkability is very good on this one . i really like the balance . this is a fine beer from a fine brewery .,palate,0.7,1
. oz bottle served up by a giant samoan looking fellow at the east end brewery in hong kong . pours into pilsner glass bright fuchsia orange color with a ridiculous soda pop bubbly head . carbonation is way out of line head is massive but quickly dissolves to nothing . carbonation streams remain active until the end like a glass of champagne however the head never returns . smells like passion fruit juice . bubble gummy . sweet and moist . tastes like passion fruit with some sugar on it . tart as hell . blisteringly carbonated . lip smacking . undrinkable beyond a half a bottle or so .,palate,0.8,1
hazy yellow orange pour with a small off white head on top . there s some chunky sediment on the bottom of the bottle and i was n t careful enough and now it s on the bottom of my glass . aromas start out with soapy floral vegetal aromas mixed with pale malts and a wheat backdrop . lots of chamomile . but overall it smells like a chia herb garden was grown and then dumped into the kettle . the herbal kick is overwhelming here and not exactly enticing . first sip brings crisp wheat malts upfront that are somewhat sweet and immediately moves into brash herbal tones . chamomile and lemon zest accents abound with a soapy earthy wet vegetable flavor . it lingers on the palate as some spicy yeast hits on the way down . basil is in there as well but it all seems a bit astringent like a cleaning solution gone wrong . i think these herbs need to stay in the garden or go onto the dinner plate . .not into the beer . mouthfeel is medium bodied and crisp . good carbonation but the overall trainwreck of flavor in the brew makes this one hard to take down . i bought a sixer since i was excited to see a new great lakes brew . .but this one is not enjoyable to me . lingering herbal aftertaste is quite unappealing .,palate,0.8,1
appearance a hazy straw color the head forms up watery and wispy . poor retention but a few nice strands of lace . aroma nice blend of grain citrus and hop spiciness . mild but with good balance . taste nice light crackery malts . the hops are light and orangey like children s aspirin . light hoppy balance good level that matches the hop bite . finishes a little juicier than most ipas due to the sustained citrus presence . some drying at the end but it s fairly light . mouthfeel great smoothness i was inclined to take a deep draw at the outset very quenching . restrained carbonation adds to the smoothness . drinkability not too pricy at for an import bomber . tasty too one to check out .,palate,1.0,1
ml bottle allowed to warm a little before being poured into my duvel tulip . marron acidifie pours a very deep brown with faint ruby highlights visible under the proper lighting . the tan colored head tops out at about a finger and a half of height and displays decent lacing . head retention is very brief though . the second pour empties the bottle and introduces tons of small brown particles that float on the surface of the beer and stick to the sides of the glass . not very nice looking . the nose is vinegar heavy but also has some notes of tart cherry oak and a mild funkiness . vinegar goes totally over the top once the beer hits my mouth though even having been allowed to warm some beforehand the beer is nigh on undrinkable from the overwhelming vinegar presence . eventually as the beer arrives near room temperature it improves somewhat . the vinegar is still very in your face but there s some semblance of balance with some of the other flavors suggested by the aroma . the mouthfeel at least is decent . a little on the dry side for an brew which one might expect given the critters that went to work fermenting this one . at the same time the carbonation is largely understated and has the beer been a little more full bodied i d call it syrupy but as is slick will have to do as a descriptor . marron acidfie has got to be one of the biggest letdowns of a beer i ve ever had . i ve enjoyed beers from both the bruery and cigar city and i m usually one to like sour beers but this was too tart for it s own good and the last third or so of it will be going down the drain .,palate,0.8,1
a hazy amber with a good head and some good linger s stale malt with some good hops t rich stale malt with some pretty good hoppiness m medium body with good carbonation not a pleasant trip . tasted like coors banquet with some better hops . i wo n t be ordering another of these any time soon .,palate,0.8,1
dark deep ruby in color with a few floaties that settled on the bottom . should ve poured more carefully . tall tan head that dissipated to a good inch cover . i got the first wiff as i was pouring the beer and i really enjoy its aroma . the nose is filled with malts and wonderful roasted character . the body is lighter than i expected and the taste is a little more burnt than i would ve preferred . there is small but noticeable alcohol warming effect . i find this beer very drinkable . as usual with southampton s offerings this beer is very close to the style . picked up the bottle at southampton publick house last november .,palate,0.6,1
on tap at george street grocery in jackson ms . i tried a bottle the night before . appearance looks just like a nut brown ale actually the color of roasted pecans . not much in the way of head or lacing . smell aroma is a sweet nutty malt hint of caramel . taste similar to the smell nutty brown ale caramel . ca n t say for certain it is pecans but enjoyable . a better nuttier newcastle . mouthfeel i wish they would dial it up a notch needs a better backbone . drinkability very drinkable it is exciting that many ms bars have this on tap great session beer . stopped after one because it needed more body .,palate,0.6,1
this dog ll hunt . yowee . never was anything so true . let s go find some meat . enjoyed this brew aged about months . it pours pitch black and thick . dessert in a oz can . looks as dark as night and still has a decent tan head for a russian imperial stout of this thickness and gravity . the beer smells of alcohol bread rich malts and surprisingly hops . on its initial taste it s sorta underwhelming . coffee and chocolate malt notes that you d expect in a ris and it follows with a tiny hops bite . but as it warms that taste gets richer and richer includes some dark fruits then gets thicker and thicker and my belly gets warmer and warmer fatter and fatter . . it s a full bodied brew with good carbonation and it leaves an impression that sticks even when it s finished . not the most drinkable beer out there but easily the best ris i ve had from a can . even at the . or price point that you often see it . yowee . again for good measure .,palate,1.0,1
pours a rich amber with an off white head and a healthy compliment of sticky lace . a big brew to celebrate ten years of brewing this was everything i like in a double ipa minus the huge bitterness i ve come to expect from most and can ya believe it some folks dont go for big i.b.u.s . oh well . big body and booze but rather than obtrusive the alcohol is slowly warming and in the background . nose of herbal flowery slightly lemony citric hops not the kind of hop explosion i cut my teeth on with the style darn that minute i.p.a. . and with a more than intriguing malt character . full bodied sturdy and magnificent with plenty of hop character especially that lemony citric kind and a nice pine resin quality in the aromatics . striking eye catching artwork on the label with corresponding color coded wax make this one to pick up again im a fool for cool when it comes to the bottles in my cellar .,palate,0.6,1
a dark straw gold color with white foamy head . it was filtered of all debris except the strong presence of carbonation bubbling up . s overwhelming presence of clove that hides the rest of the beer aromas . i do enjoy the smell of cloves so that is the reason for the relatively high score on smell . t along with the smell it tastes like cloves with some other type of spice that reminds me of the holidays and brings a smile to my face . m lots of carbonation on the tongue and leaves a slimy feel in my mouth that quickly dries out . d i am a big fan of the taste and find myself going back for more . the amount of carbonation keeps me from literally gulping it down like i am not suppose to do .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle served in pint glass . some sediment in bottom of bottle added to last of sample sediment improved flavor . pours a clear golden tone with a tinge of pink red and a modeast off white head . very nice fruity cherry aroma . smells like real cherry juice not artificial . malt backbone in background . nice sweet tart balance with a low level ibu bitterness . excellent flavor but too mild and not quite as tart as i d like . on the other hand the aftertaste is mainly a fruity generic sourness . borderline . on taste . m medium light body with little carbonation good with spicy food .,palate,0.6,1
a creamy light brown head bright brown red body . very pleasing s hazlenut and very pleasing . really could not be better . t roasting nuts . i did not say roasted nuts . there is a burning or recent burnt taste in there but not as much of the hazlenut that is obvious to the smell . m full but not as full as i thought that it might be . malty . d good . i will buy this again if i see it . i would love to taste it on tap . notes good brown ale with pleasant hazlenut smell and an excellent appearance .,palate,0.6,1
sampler at san francisco rogue public house . ach . this is a disappointment . visually we have a golden body with a rocky white head . dry bready aroma is probably the best part of the beer . the flavour has wheat and citrus but doesnt really work for me and seems somewhat thin .,palate,0.4,0
got this at the bottle shop down the road . from a bottle into a rochefort chalice . appearance pours a finger medium thin looking smooth tan head that slowly fades away to a thick film cap . color is a mahogany or sienna brown and is slightly muddy . a little carbonation evident . a nice thick cap stays until the end and leaves some lacing as well . head is great color not so much . smell rich caramel malt and toffee up front . some brown sugar and hints of sweet pears and apples as well . spicy elements come out clove and coriander come to mind . mildly strong and quite complex though i can definitely see how some might describe this as funky . taste caramel malt brown sugar and toffee up front . a touch of sweet apple and pears shines though before the spicy cloves and alcohol come through at the end . a strong sweet and spicy alcohol aftertaste is long lasting and strong enough to remind you it s a strong ale . relatively complex though not all that memorable . palate thin body with medium carbonation and a bit airy on the way down . this one gives you the burps for sure . not creamy or overly smooth on the palate but it goes down without a bite and finishes with a touch of dryness on the palate . this one is too thin and airy and could definitely be a little smoother and creamer . a bit of a let down . overall decent brew but the palate was a definite let down which also hurts its drinkability . the color is a little off putting as well . like the eight the six is not nearly as impressive as the greatly superior roch . unfortunately this one is probably a bit more about hype than the brew itself .,palate,0.4,0
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 .,palate,0.4,0
poured from a oz bottle into my favourite tulip . dark rich rusty copper . a little haze but no flecks . head took some coaxing and lace was limited to a big fat ring at the top . smell was initially deliciously of booze oak and spicy medium malts . however after only a minute of sitting an odd burnt smell arose . this was followed by an odd plastick ey scent . taste is sweet and even a little salty . unfortunately the off smells are reflected here in force . there is some good hopping and some spice in there but honestly it s all lost behind the strange almost metallic at times rubber flavour . maybe some notes of orange peel . mouthfeel is bright acidic and warm . really not bad at all . not light but crisp . i was really ready to like this beer . dfh s burton baton is my favourite beer as of late and the two look similar on the surface . sadly this beer just is n t drinkable due to the flavours . maybe a bad vintage maybe a bad batch .,palate,0.9,1
the darkest brown color before black this beer had a stout like head as if from a nitro pour creamy and staying . i could see the small supremely natural carbonation bubbling the surface needless to say beautiful to watch . thick lace coats the glass all over . smelled of big grapes cherry ish sour and dark coffee grains opening to strong scents of chocolate and burnt fireplace logs . wonderfully sweet yeast esters too . tastes of spicy cedar big wholesome oak and cherry toned malt that shifts to sour vinuous flavors like a flemish red . big time coffee grain washes over next creating a crazy contrast as each flavor was immediately strong distinct and thus recognizable . a fully malty body without being terribly malty in a typical sense it had chicory and bark notes in the finish mixed with sour ish fruit tones . altogether pleasing to the tongue and brain it also had a beautifully full mouthfeel from the oustandingly appropriate delicate carbonation . one of the best dubbels by an american brewery you ll ever find . note supposedly this beer might be heading toward extinction as yards did not brew any for the beer season . sad its an artisanal delight .,palate,1.0,1
ounce bottle with no freshness dating . think and goey rich and chewy . this is as dark rich flavorful and robust as any beer i ve had . to my tastes its over the top and not all that pleasant and i like stouts and rich strong beer in general . heavy roasted burnt chocolate coffee flavors . mega sweet malt in the finish with a bit of bittering . extreme after dinner beer . not for women and children or the feint of heart .,palate,0.9,1
dark maroon body the head is moderate then fades to a think layer of tan head . this one smell very chocolatey like frosting maybe a hint of hazelnut thrown in there also . sweet and brown sugary in the nose smells very good . taste is rich and sweet slightly nutty but this beer really sufferes from it s thin and watery mouthfeel . a good brown ale except for the watery aspect .,palate,0.4,0
on tap in the ufo hefe glass ufo is a hazy straw with a tight white head that leaves heavy lace . smell is dry a bit mineral laden perhaps a touch of wheat but very bland overall . banana and clove no where to be found . in fact no esters whatsoever . taste was dry and grainy wheat and pils on the lingering aftertaste . in spite of their best marketing efforts with the hefe style glassware and proclamation on the label it s clearly just a simple apwa . which imho only misleads naive beer drinkers and alienate educated beer drinkers . mouthfeel is crisp with a decent body thanks to the wheat . drinkability was ok as far as inoffensive and thrist quenching . but it was very boring and mislabed which really annoys me . if the label said apwa instead of hefe i would slam this less . but it says hefe and if that s what they were going for they failed miserably . hint to harpoon it s all in the esters which require actually using a hefe yeast .,palate,0.7,1
presentation oz longneck . label is reminiscent of an old west sign . i noticed that they have updated their six pack to add a set of lip stick marks and a marilyn monroe looking woman . no freshness info . appearance pours dark with just a hint of red around the edges and a nice tan colored head that fades very slowly leaving a bit of lacing . smell nice roasted aroma with a bit of coffee and just a hint of burnt sugar . very nice . taste lots of roasted flavor coffee and a bit of hops . finishes very dry . mouthfeel is a bit thinner than i would have expected . overall impression this is a highly drinkable stout with some very nice flavor complexities . a bit lighter bodied than i would expect for the style .,palate,0.6,1
on tap at prime along side life limb into a pint glass . a let me start off by saying that this is a breathtakingly beautiful beer . the body is a deep clear luminous garnet hue and sits invitingly beneath a finger head of the creamiest foam i ve ever seen . retention is off the charts and copious amounts of fluffy lace coat the sides of the glass all the way down . gorgeous . s starts out with some fresh floral hops . these quickly fade however leaving the distinctive smell of the recycled air on an airplane i do n t know how else to describe it but that s exactly what this smells like . and i hate it . at least it s not a terribly pungent aroma . t starts out with the musty airplane flavor from the nose and finishes with some lightly bitter minty birch . neither flavor is appealing in the least . very disappointing especially next to the rich malt maple deliciousness of life limb . m light to medium body with ample carbonation that starts out fairly sharp but quickly transitions into a rich creaminess . pretty good . d lightly flavored enough to go down quickly but bad tasting enough to make the end the only thing in sight . notes experimentation is a great thing but the results are n t necessarily so great . i really enjoyed life limb both bottled and on tap but limb life was a huge let down . my hopes were high upon seeing its dynamite appearance but the crazy airplane smell and taste was just terrible . as much as i love the fact that these two amazing breweries joined forces i ll be glad to see this one disappear forever . cheers .,palate,0.8,1
opens with a malty earth smell . pours a nice amber with a fluffy . taste has a malty richness and is nice and bubbly but there were some distracting off flavors . a bit of oxidation and a medicinal phenol character overwhelms the light hop profile . i think if i had another sample it should turn out pretty good .,palate,0.4,0
i picked this lager over the ale s offered due to the miserable heat wave here in no . cal . it was an appropriate choice . pale gold color was topped by a nice white head . extensive lacing adorned the glass . saaz hops seemed to be prominent with good malt base . a nice refreshing beer . nothing spectacular but very acceptable when in the mood for this style .,palate,0.6,1
a transparent amber with a thinner frothy cream colored head . very bubbly . some lacing . head is noticeably thinner than other s aside from ahtanum . s a strong scent of stale grassy hops . the stale grass is very pungent . t comes in with a boring bitterness thats faint of hops . its boring but not completely unsatisfying . it then transforms in to a decent after taste of stale grassy hops . this is a more powerful flavor . the bitterness is decent and lasts throughout the experience . m creamy medium carbonation with a dryer finish o its definitely decent . it reminds more of a classic ipa than the other lat s aside from ahtanum and simcoe which i have n t opened yet . this might satisfy your hop fix . its boring but its good .,palate,0.9,1
st. boisterous has a body that combines hues of red and orange to create a color that is different from every angle based on how the light hits it becoming blood red or bright orange . what ever way the light hits it the color is very pleasing but the off white cap is small and does n t really do much for me in the retention and lacing departments . the aroma has a some caramel and a good dose of noble hops . like the aroma suggested st. boisterous is n t especially sweet it has some caramel malt that is generally a subdued flavor . some part of the malt gives the impression that it was lightly toasted . the most interesting thing that i pick up is a hint of smoky peat . the finish is loaded with slightly fruity slightly earthy english hops . the mouthfeel is medium smooth and a little bit dry at the end . really i credit the mouthfeel for making this one go down even easier . st. boisterous is an interesting bock and like everything victory makes it is good and very drinkable .,palate,0.9,1
bottle to pint glass . no date or batch number on the bottle . a only fingers is produced with a rather vigorous pour . the head is creamy and frothy with decent retention and becomes an everlasting film . the body is very dark brown with ruby amber edges and a opacity that improves only marginally when held to light . lacing is spare to none . s heavily malted with lightly roasted chocolate fudge caramel cookie and even some wafts of cereal come through . the hop contribution is small with a pine resin profile . average yeast contribution of new and unworn leather . t similar to the nose with a few improvements . additional flavors of mocha and hershey s syrup . good luck with the move by the way . super long flavor duration . moderate sweetness is balanced by a light bitterness and lactic twang . lightly sour . no alcohol anywhere . m the mouthfeel is perfect . full and creamy with a little grittiness in the texture . the carbonation is medium with the bubbles restrained only gently grazing the tongue . lightly chalky bitter finish . astringency is noticeable on the tongue . d built for long term drinkability . of my admittedly limited experience with milk stouts this one is top so far . i imagine this one would perform beautifully on cask . scratch deserves a better overall score than i ve given it . it s a shame how a perfectly average rating for appearance impacted the overall score so dramatically . this is a solid . brew . maybe better .,palate,1.0,1
no freshness indication on the floz bottle . pours a dark brown color and a massive head forms as the glass fills in with blackness . the head manages to settle down fast and provides some sloshing action while being consumed . scents of cocoa powder coffee grounds and nuts comprise the main qualities of the nose . it could be a little better but it s also nothing to complain about either . imho this is a very good rendition of an irish dry stout . the mouthfeel is great for the bittersweetness from the roasted malts provide the ideal amount of oomph to an otherwise creamy body . flavor most closely resembles what liquid dark chocolate might taste like with a bit of dryness . the bottle s label states it s not normal however it is not normal for it s quality not for it s weirdness . fairly expensive considering other session beers are lower in price . nevertheless it is enjoyable intricate and perhaps the best irish dry stout beer i ve had yet .,palate,1.0,1
found a on the shelf last night so it seemed like it d be good to try . a a really light brown body for the style . pretty opaque in the glass but the pour looks more like a porter . head was a good color but small and quick to go away s good nose nice balance of chocolate vanilla bourbon notes . no booze to speak of . very pleasant nose . t pretty good here too . chocolate bourbon vanilla some wood . a surprising amount of alcohol though . good flavor too much booze . m super thin kind of dry . pretty disappointing . o it tastes good but is too boozy and too thin .,palate,0.4,0
a pale gold . little head or carbo . s corn and wheat . t corn and corn . m watery and a bit of corn syrup feel . d easy to down but probably the most disappointing belgian beer i m aware of . my review is a bit short of characters before this sentence but there s only so much ways you describe a beer that resembles corn so much . i used to like this beer around the same time i had only had beers all of which were macros . i can not go back to it .,palate,0.3,0
poured light golden color not what i think of when i think oktoberfest . white finger white head . a skunky smell as soon as i opened the bottle so a big skunk smell in the nose with some toasted malt hiding in there somewhere . t again it has a skunky taste but not nearly as offensive as it was in the nose . get a malt flavor up front but this is not real sweet taste like some faint nobel hops in there as well but not really noticeable . doesnt have that oktoberfest flavor profile through really it taste more like a euro lager . mouthfeel is pretty good however with a nice medium feel . overall this is just okay as a beer but not really in the same category as really good oktoberfests . in a blind taste test i dont even know that i would have even guessed it was an oktoberfest to be honest .,palate,0.8,1
normally i dont go in for lighter beers but the clear lemonade colouring of this one is actually fairly appealing . light white head . honestly there was little to smell here . a bit of grain overtone but really not much until you put it in your mouth . the taste is delightful a nice lemony grain taste with a hint of hops and little alcohol taste . it stays in the nose a bit after tasting . nothing to write home about when it comes to mouthfeel . kind of a club soda feel to the beer tingly . this is a light and refreshing beer that one can stick to all night and still be pleasantly suprised . though there seems to be a strange romanian roulette effect where every sixth beer is kinda soapy .,palate,0.6,1
beer poured from a bottle into a snifter shaped glass brewed in a beer pours with a copper reddish colored body opaque body little head formed from the pour sediment was visible and floated around in the beer no carbonation no lacing s sour champagne sparkling wine notes of white grapes sour yeast vinegar apple oak cork t apple oak white grapes flavor profile of a sour champagne wine vinegar light touch of herbal flavors round out the sip heavy astringent sour flavors m thin body slightly effervescent dry tangy aftertaste oak taste lingers for a while after the sourness fads d overall a very good sour beer heavy on taste and light on mouthfeel characteristics smooth and easy to consume would go great with some strong flavorful food like pasta with anchovies and capers,palate,0.6,1
a foggy grapefruit meat colored body . quickly dissipating white head . looks pretty delicious . s slightly sweet raspberry grapefruit scent . smells bright and interesting . t what a letdown . this beer is pretty damn boring . the raspberry flavor is very very faint . there is some slight tartness on the back of the palate . that s about it . light bodied but pretty boring . m crisp start but the finish ends up being very watery . disappointing . o this beer is incredibly misleading . it smells and looks great but it does n t deliver in any other areas . probably wo n t drink again .,palate,0.4,0
feb from the binder at the bar plato down to . plato . abv ibu s levibond . pale ale malt melanoidin c chocolate caramelized turbinado glacier hops belgian yeast . appearance very deep mahogany clear . smell nice malt with slight tart character fermentation sugar . flavor complex malt flavors that dry toward plumb or prune . tart and yeast flavors . very nice dry finish . mouth medium with medium co drinkable . good though i did not drink a lot others to try . looking forward to see if they managed to bottle this beer intact . though at ml bottle i will not be buying much of it .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottles poured into my massive oz weizen glass . poured a light yellow with the yeasty bits floating around . the head is nice and never really thinned out but did n t leave lacing on the glass . nose is a pleasant malted wheat with fruity notes . not very impressive with this part as it does n t punch . the nose is of softly malted wheat with a mild fruitiness . simple and too weak to be more than average . this beer starts very well . the untoasted wheats coupled with the fruit notes makes this very nice right after you pop the top . as you progress however you do n t get this satisfaction . but very nice at the begining which is why i scored slightly higher than average . this beer is average . very average . i think that ba has a better idea of what this is than sam adams does because the only thing this resembles from a hefeweizen is the unfiltered part . will not go back to this one again anytime soon .,palate,0.4,0
appearance golden yellow which is n t my favorite color . i d like more amber or orange in my ipas . could be more clear but i like the frothy head that others have described it builds quickly and then dissipates right after you have had time to take it in . smell here s an interesting one . i get lots of hops then some sulfur rotten eggs skunk . along with some grapefruit and other citrus that others have put forth . you might think that would be disgusting but it is quite interesting as a matter of fact so high marks . taste i was a little let down here but it is still quite good . thin to me because the grapefruit and the hops dominate . i do n t get the pine that others describe and that is my favorite characteristic of my favorite ipas lagunitas maximus stone ruination . a little lemon and apricot later on . definitely good but there is not much of a counterbalance in the taste . mouthfeel smooth crisp very nice . i like the superlingering hops . i m in full agreement with my raving colleagues . drinkability goes down nice and easy . the smooth crispness makes me think i d have no problem reaching for more but the taste does n t blow me away quite enough to not want to try other brews in a pub . in summary very good stuff just not the most balanced ipa ever to me . like the crisp strong hops but i want more pine and caramel .,palate,1.0,1
oz . bottle a pours a dark dark brown black with a soft white mocha head good retention a classic pint . s chocolate tar and sugar plums . t dark bitter chocolate but no roast as it should be with a porter . great minerality hard water characteristics . handsome notes of dark fruit and licorice are intertwined throughout . m very soft carbonation and easy on the palate as a good session beer should be . creamy and smooth with lots of subtle nuance . d while fuller s is the star of this style for me sam smith s version is excellent and much more widely available i can get this anytime at the corner liquor store whenever i want a good and tasty traditional english ale .,palate,1.0,1
oz . bottle poured into a glass . a mildly cloudy . rich orange amber color w constant appearance throughout . mild carbonation up the side of the glass . minimal tan head . s malt and grain . i do n t detect any hops . a darker type of scent than the color suggested . mild . t mild and smooth . really clean with some bitterness on the back of the tongue . really nice and biter beer that remains very drinkable . not bad but not overwhelming . m very full bodied but not a chewy beer . thin in the mouth but heavy on the tongue . perfect for the style and the season . d a very pleasant beer one of the better german imports i have had . i could drink this with friends all day though it is missing the complexity of some of my favorite beers . d,palate,1.0,1
cl into a tulip . pours a dark chestnut with ruby highlights . minor head recedes to the surface then remains for the duration ok spotty lacing . aroma is dark fruit that have begun to rot with nearby yeasty dough for dense dark bread . taste is dull dark fruits and semi sweet molasses . low in complexity . finishes slightly both dry and bitter aftertaste rather short lived . mouthfeel is thin and prickly . aroma is far superior to the flavor . no significant improvement with warmth . cheers jd,palate,0.8,1
s similar hop profile to their other beers . slightly spicy ripe melon bright tangerine slight lemongrass . l fairly clear light brown off white head that dissipates slightly . good lacing . t spicy malt with a hoppy undercurrent . medium low bitterness spicy leading to additional hop flavor and pronounced dryness . quite spicy in the finish white pepper mostly . m medium full body medium carbonation . again same hop profile or yeast of all their other beers . completely overpowers everything else . very mediocre .,palate,0.9,1
viggo was nice enough to share this one . thanks eric . oz bottle . pours slightly hazy red brown with a small dense yellowish head . the head drops fairly quickly and leaves spotty lace behind . aroma is great . big caramel nose . hints of dark chocolate . bit of yeast . light alcohol . bit of rye like spiciness too . big bready malt . bit of raisin and grape . actually toasted raisin bread comes to mind . taste is nice though i do n t think quite as nice as the aroma . medium bitterness level . lots of caramel . hints of orange . bit of dark chocolate . bread and biscuit malt . i get that bit of rye spiciness here too . actually feels just a touch watery to me . mouthfeel is ok. fairly light body more than i d think it should be at this abv . medium carbonation . drinkability is good . light and drinkable i d just enjoy it with a touch more body .,palate,0.6,1
picked up tonight at the boise coop. the pour is beautiful . very pale golden yellow . great finger white head shows tons of lacing and retention . nose shows a decent czech style pils with a pronounced pale malt and a slightly spicy maybe even flora hop note. but there is far too much dms in the nose. pretty corny with warmth . . i enjoyed it much more when cold . flavor has a good malt balanced by a decent hop bitterness . the hops form mid palate and finish a bit lite . again there is an offputting corniness that i am getting that lingers and lingers. body and carbonation are both close to perfect . . but when it warms up the corn comes out . drink it cold. otherwise it is getting close to a drain pour for me . i would be amazed if a lager yeast was used on this one . it seems more like a steam yeast that got too warm . despite my above complaints. it is very drinkable and surprisingly so for . but i doubt i will buy this batch again . . . . . edit my wife had a pint of this at bitter creek tonight and i had a few sips and still stand by my review .,palate,0.9,1
appearance very dark ruby red brown . good amount of frothy head receding to a sticky lace . smell funky yeast mixed in with sweet molasses at first pass . smells of a typical german dunkel hefeweizen with a bit more yeastiness than normal . banana notes come through along with cinnamon clove spices . taste initial sour taste up front followed by more typical dunkel weizen flavors of spices and sweet maltiness . quite a strange tasting brew hard to pin down the flavors due to the mix of sourness and spices . slightly metallic aftertaste which is rather unpleasant . sourness is quite distracting and seems out of place . mouthfeel nice and smooth but lacking in carbonation slightly . velvety and pleasant in general . drinkability quaffable beer but not terribly enjoyable . once again great attempt at a different beer style from matilda bay and certainly unique but missed the mark on a few points . would not buy again certainly not for the price i paid au ml and i as with the other reviewers seriously question the cellarability of this beer . hell maybe it would help to quash that metallic aftertaste .,palate,0.8,1
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 .,palate,0.6,1
poured a semi clear dark brown color with copper highlights and a frothy head that left behind minimal lacing . aromas of caramelized sugar dark chocolate dried peaches and raisins . the taste followed suit with the addition of a slightly bitter finish . smooth and sweet with nice depth and mild flavors .,palate,0.9,1
limited edition . pours a dark cloudy brownish red with persistent carbonation and a soft white head . aroma full a fruity esters . apples pears some slight biscuity malt in the aroma . taste is heavy on the spice and alcohol . there is some malt and a hefty dose of orange peel . very heavy on the fruity esters . alcohol warms in the finish leaving your tongue dancing . as with other beers from this brewery it seems a little thin tastewise . too much fruit spice not enough malt . this is a good warming belgian but lacking in the meat potatoes department . soft dry mouthfeel and fairly drinkable at . worth a try but not the best .,palate,0.9,1
batch a bold almost opaque yellow with finger white head and substantial lacing s sweet honey peach plus some bread and subtile alcohol . t a balance of subtile flavors . a bit of lemon but not tart slightly sweet peach some pepper and earthy funk mild grapefruit bitterness in the finish . m light but slightly creamy body . start off with an active high carbonation but fades to low half way through . o refreshing and very drinkable . starts off great but goes down hill as it warms up an looses carbonation .,palate,0.6,1
it s looks really nice a fiery orange and has some good lace too . it smells citrusy and thus slightly metallic but is not very strong . i have a really hard time tasting this . there s a light citrus flavor that turns sweet and disappears and then around the back of the palate before swallowing there s a bit of bitterness and a vague nuttiness both of which are pleasant but too mild and neither of them lingers for long . the mouthfeel is slightly more carbonated than the other flying dog beers i ve had but is still more moderate than most . the consistency is a little too light for me but it s still pretty good . it s pretty easy to drink but the deciding factor for me is that i forget what it tastes like within seconds of having drunk it . food does n t really help it either . so i guess it s a good beer if you just feel like drinking something .,palate,0.8,1
thanks to the texas gang bang bif crew for sending us a bomber of this . this is a beer i ve had a couple times but each time its a disappointment . the beer certainly looks like a good lambic with a nice bright red but the aroma is a medicinal candy cherry . the beer is not all that sour or lambic y . there is a little tart cherry but straight blonde base beer is like of the beer equation . i m not sure if there is wild yeast in the bottle but it does n t seem like this beer has developed much over time . the sourness is only noticeable and in the end there is a good deal of artificial sweetness in the finish of the beer that is very off putting . truthfully it s better than a lot of back sweetener fruit beers but if you think this is a lambic like cantillon you are mistaken .,palate,0.8,1
a black body with a tan tight bubbled frothy head that stays awhile . s chocolate hazel nut coffee sour dark fruit sweet dark malts t dark fruit tangy and slightly acidic raspberries dark chocolate notes of powdered dairy has a muted smoked citrus tang iron minerals hazel nut flavored coffee hops provide a bitter bite on the finish . m moderate carbonation medium bodied . a descent export here . nothing simple about this beer . hops come through nice without taking away the other flavors . exports are a fun style with odd characteristics . this would be really good in the winter . although it s even good in degree weather .,palate,0.6,1
a pours a very clear yellow with a little over a fingers width of head . moderate lacing . s floral hops and alcohol are the first thing that hits the nose . there s a sweetness quality from the malt and perhaps some light fruit . t lots of cereal malts in this one . herbal hops and some honey as well . very sweet . i enjoyed the initial taste but the finish turns really sharp from the alcohol . m mouthfeel is nice . medium body with a good amount of carbonation . a little sticky . d there s no way i could have another . i find it to be just a bit to sweet and to boozy it just seems out of balance .,palate,0.8,1
i knew this was supposed to be the zeus of bad beers before i tried it . in spite of that i did everything in my power to taste it with an open mind . did i succeed . i ca n t say for certain . what i can say though is that this beer had the most ugly pour of any that i d seen . it looked like someone had mixed equal parts dirty dish water with a coors lite . the head scampered away as quickly as it could reminding me of roaches that have the light suddenly flicked on to them . i bent forward to smell and was treated to nothing . or maybe just the hint of what i can only describe as a macro pilsner smell . i take a swig . at first i taste what seems to be milwaukee s best and this is followed up by a pummeling of heat on my tongue and the back of my throat . it makes my mouth uncomfortable . i do my best to stick with it hoping i ll notice some more depth but none arrives . i make it through sips before i ca n t take anymore and pour it down the drain . i did my best to be positive and give this beer a fair chance . it does not deserve it.while i applaude experimentation i will not be buying this again . if god hates you this is the only beer you ll find on the shelf .,palate,0.6,1
presentation oz brown bottle with no freshness date . appearance pale yellow golden colour with a good clarity lacing suffers a bit . smell grassy cooked veggie mild herbal hop and some faint sulphur . taste mouthfeel decent crispness in the watery palate semi astringent grain flavour throughout . hops add to the astringency odd metallic flavour middle to end . finishes astringent and dry . notes lets say it together one more time astringent . yet another boring euro lager dont bother with this one it is not worth the a six pack .,palate,0.7,1
poured from a oz . bottle into a nonic glass . a clear medium amber color with one finger of diminishing khaki foam head . heavy lacing remains on the glass . s caramel grain with a suggestion of dryness that is extremely clean . citrusy and lesser earthy hops are suggested . t begins off dry with assertive toasted malt and precocious estery floral notes . acidity is restrained but present emphasizing citrusy qualities of the hop aromatics before bitterness arrives during the middle . malt also becomes heavier in the second act with slight astringent roast and rising dryness . bitterness remains moderate into the finish with dryness peaking to a snappy and clean note of rye . m thin to medium viscosity balanced on the palate between wet sticky and astringent with moderate carbonation . d o never extreme this fine pale ale extends itself masterfully across the continuum of of style appropriate qualities . rye while a component of the malt bill successfully joins an ensemble whose range includes toasty caramel and even slightly roasty qualities . hops are companionable to other flavors joining with english yeast metabolites especially well . this is an ale in the truest sense an ale for all seasons and occasions .,palate,0.7,1
i got this ounze bottle from an abita party pack and poured into a pint glass . there was no head at all and no lace to mention either . it poured a nice cloudy goldish color . there was a complete absence of aroma . the taste was that of purple . i did n t get much raspberry flavor just the sense that i was drinking purple which was n t bad at all i quite liked it actually . the mouthfeel was kind of rigid . decent brew not awsome . do n t drink and review .,palate,0.4,0
this bottle was given to me from a friend who thought i would like it . so thanks . poured into a pint glass . dark amber body on this . no real head just a layer of weak foam . looks meh . smells like burnt biscuit with a little bit of raspberries . malty and kind of syrupy smelling . this just kind of has a rotten fruit flavor to it . it s like srtawberry shortcake with berries just past there prime . toasty malts take over with really off flavors . feels alright the body is a bit heavy and the carbonation is good but this does n t taste good at all . i m not down with this . justin can keep his beers next time .,palate,0.7,1
this was the first brew i sampled at the pub tonite . it came to me in an imperial pint glass at a very cold temperature . the color was a clear amber and i had a very faint beige edge layer of head when the beer was served to me . aroma is very mild but i detect a little grassy hop character and some maltiness but again the scents were very mild . first sip reveals fine gentle carbonation and a fairly thin body . i get a brief hit of caramel and again some grassy hops but this moves quickly to a thin watery flavor that is not very appealing . on my next trip i will not be sampling this brew .,palate,0.4,0
this brew pours with an amber body topped by a medium thick head with a good amount of lacing . the aroma is sweet yet bitter and hoppy with nice malt notes a hint of grapefruit and pine . the flavor is slightly sweet but mostly bitter piney and hoppy with a slight apricot note some grapefruit and a nice malty background . full bodied smooth slightly dry and warming .,palate,1.0,1
recommended to me by a local beer retailer . he d enjoyed it a couple times while in the caribbean and was excited to stock it at his store . a pours dark black with a thick deep tan head s roasty and malty scent piercing . t sweet and slightly bitter coffee like . a bit chocolatey . m low carbonation medium body . finishes quite dry . d i wish everyone would switch out their guinness lines for this . give people a taste for a real stout . great flavor but the dryness might hold it back as it wears on the palate .,palate,0.6,1
poured from my ounce growler into a plastic cup because i was too lazy to find my good glassware . sue me . appearance ca n t see through the cup and there s a thick layer of very creamy looking head on top . over time lots of little bubbles permeate the surface and help to decrease the head . when it finally recedes sufficiently i can see the beer is similar to a moderately steeped black tea in color . high marks for the head and the black tan color being in order . smell purple fruit and molasses . maybe just a touch of chocolate in the malt . then the usual grassy hops of a pilsner . like running through a spring meadow covered in syrup . ahhh . taste beer is syrupy sweet at first though not cloying with definite chocolate tones . there s a hoppy bite to it which pierces through the malt base . aftertaste is a touch on the sour side shrug but does n t detract too much from the beer . mouthfeel oh wow this is super good . very very creamy on the palate with moderate but focused carbonation . beer lasts long and mellows out in the end finishing wetly . overall a knockout in my opinion . i absolutely loved it .,palate,1.0,1
picked this up at a spanish import shop in guatemala city . appearance light orange though a bit more color than most macro lagers clear nice frothy white head minimal carbonation head dissipates quickly aroma faint yeast and malt a hint of hops mostly sulphury and uninviting possible oxidation . taste mouth feel skunky and sour malt bitterness immediately reminds me of malt liquor leaves a metallic and salty aftertaste that hangs around too long creamy texture and more substantial than your typical macrolight to medium body fine level of carbonation overall this is not enjoyable to me in fact i do n t even want to finish it . it has more flavor than most macros but unfortunately that flavor is not good . it falls short of the pilsener style in every way except its color . its texture is probably its best attribute but overall it s not good . i would n t drink this again nor would i recommend it .,palate,0.7,1
poured from an . oz bottle into imperial pint glass . got ta say i do n t really have high expectations of this once since who knows how long its been sittin on the shelf at the liquor store . a the clear bottle makes it look really watery but looks good once poured and some carbonation gets goin . finger head rises but falls fairly quickly into a thin disk that sticks around . lacing is pretty nice . s eh . . a little skunky importy . i can barely pick up some caramely but the nose is rather bland . t also pretty bland . i am searching for distinct flavors but it just kinda is all wishy washy . i can taste the caramel malt on the aftertaste but it does n t really come through in the middle . m pretty thin but it feels great for the taste of the beer . d average . this is an average import beer that i imagine would go well with multiple different types of food. but it does n t really shine on its own .,palate,0.8,1
this beer poured a bright golden color with a good size head that lasted throughout the beer . the smell was horrible resembled urine and a uranal cake . there simply wasnt a taste a bit spicey but very weak . the taste was very light and was easy to drink but there was almost no flavor and it wasnt very enjoyable because of this . overall i was not impressed i wouldnt recommend this one .,palate,0.3,0
thanks to bobsy for sending me this bottle that was put in the cellar for years . vintage . my first try at a cellared beer . drank as my last beer of on the eve of new year s day . the color is opaque brown like muddy . typical color for some barleywine . the aroma is pretty intense . i do n t get any hops however plenty of caramel burnt sugar and other stuff that i can really get my hands on . the taste is soft velvety in the mouth . soft caramel with a good bitterness on the finish . warm . sirupy which i think we should suspect for a cellared beer with a . abv . a good drink absolutely a sipper . would have to try a fresh one to compare with the cellared . thanks bobsy .,palate,0.9,1
oz . sample bottle poured into a stemmed glass . vintage ff printed on the back label . a pours a reddish golden yellow color . minimal grayish head settled to a light layer . s musty butterscotch with light burnt caramel . sweet honey aromas . strange but i smell cinnamon too . t good hop strength amidst a light grapefruit with butterscotch caramel combination . light maple syrup ish note . m superb balance of hops . malt and barley . great carbonation level . almost smooth and creamy from the age . d a solid barley wine . straightforward and basic but has it where it counts . enjoyable for sure .,palate,0.9,1
oz . bottle into a pint glass no freshness date p dark brown with amber edges and a tan head that looks beautiful . the thick and creamy foam is fingers tall and gets quite rocky forming huge dimples as it deflates . a thick coating of lace plasters the glass with each and every sip . nice . a roasty toasty malts caramel brown sugar and some piney hops . smells pretty good but nothing that ll blow you away with power or complex t the malts are more toasty upfront with caramel and brown sugar making for a sweet start . pine resin and grapefruit flavored hops soon make their way to the forefront to counterbalance the sweetness with some much needed alpha acidity . the caramel malts seem to turn a little more roasty on the back end as the hops deliver a spicy kick on the semi dry finish . m medium bodied with not much creaminess or silkiness to talk about . it is semi sticky from the hops but feels a little over carbonated and is n t as smooth as it could be . notes this is a pretty well balanced american amber that features some good solid flavors with a nice hoppy bite to it . a solid effort from a good brewery . worth a shot,palate,0.6,1
my first time having the imperial stout although i ve had kbs more times than i can remember blasphemy i know . poured into my delirium tremens tulip no snifter yet from a room temperature oz bottle from my cellar a pile of wine boxes in apartment right now . a pours smoothly with an no head but with a ring of beautifully copper colored foam . inky black yet infinitely enticing no light can get through . s rich dark chocolate and an almost raspberry like dark fruitness . booze comes through slightly . an almost whisky ness to it perhaps from the malts . very nice rich and deep . t big chocolate malts upfront that segues into a nice hint of booziness . finishes with dry coffee tobacco and chocolate notes . reminds me of eating extremely dark chocolate but not overly bitter in a pipe smoke filled room . the finish lingers and evolves to include hints of licorice and malts . perfectly balanced although perhaps a bit reserved in its youth . m silky smooth with just enough viscosity . not overwhelming or thick in the least . exceptional . d ridiculously smooth for it s purported . so that may hit it s drinkability a bit . although the perfect nightcap and sipping beer it almost drinks like a porter or session stout . kudos founders but beware drinkers . o overall i enjoyed this new bottle very much . i m excited to age a few and kick up the vinous notes quite a bit . it only gets better from here now the only debate is whether to buy more .,palate,1.0,1
ml corked caged . button mushroom cork marked . the third of three gift beers with matching glasses my wife gave me for christmas . pours a milk chocolate brown with very little head even with great effort . what little bubbles there are leave a thick lace on the glass but there is very little carbonation in this guy . soft and sweet aroma it s a little cold right now but it should open up more . first taste almost has the consistency of cold cocoa smooth and rich . hint of chocolate with caramelized fruits and maple syrup . so very soft on the palette really a unique mouthfeel just velvety smooth . as it warms a touch the depth of sweetness comes through this is a caramelized rich custard in a glass . despite the abv there is nary a hint of abrasiveness from the alcohol . a fine sipper and would make an excellent dessert all on its own .,palate,1.0,1
appearance pours a clear dark brown to amber head dark tan head smell toasted malts with a hint of grassiness taste hint of coco bean with a roosted malt and a nice bitter hop in the back weight light body with a medium to low carbonation finish toasted malts with a hint of hops,palate,0.6,1
i bought a bomber of calico brown ale while traveling in nevada . poured in to a pint glass . pours a clear mahogany brown color . a few small bubbles rising in the glass . the head is off white fizzy and bubbly like a soda but much more resilient . smell is faint a sweet bread aroma perhaps with some candy caramel scents . taste is a candy caramel malt flavor . sweet with very little bitterness . mouthfeel is medium bodied and smooth . an excellent feel . overall a very decent brown ale especially on a crisp fall day . i d have it again .,palate,1.0,1
i have been hesitant about reviewing this beer . for me it seems to be a purely functional beer . it is only good for when and how i use it . this beer is my equivalent to soda when all of my friends chug pepsi or coke . it has a light champagne bubble carbonation . it is good between late may and mid august usually on the beach or fishing by a river . i drink it ice cold and in quantity . i do n t like budweiser or bud light . why drink it . back in the day my girlfriend and i used to bring a cooler and a cutting board and a knife and limes to the beach to use for anything from corona to regular bud light sand does n t make for a pleasant experience usually . this is a perfect alternative to the hassle and mess . i am an ipa lover and rarely stray this far away from quality beer . think of it as a bud light smoothie .,palate,0.4,0
live review . oz bottle poured into my duvel tulip . bottle given to me by schwaeh thanks again steve . best by march . a pours pitch black with a finger tan head leaves tiny spotty lacing everywhere . head settles to a very thin cap . s meh not enough here . grassy earthy hop roast slight chocolate and very faint honey . good but just too damn weak really have to inhale deep to get anything off it . t that s much better . roast coffee chocolate dry toast honey slightly bitter hop in the background a little more roast and chocolate and finishes quickly and cleanly . no noticable alcohol . good here . m dammit i hate porters like this . light watery body slightly oily and slick on the palate . light carbonation almost disappears on the palate . why do brewers think that a porter has to be watery so it s not confused with a stout . this would have been so much better with more body to it . grrr . o drinkable good flavor looks good aroma is meh and mouthfeel needs work . i d drink this one again but you d be hard pressed to get me to buy more .,palate,0.4,0
thanks to dbexpert . bottled on on label . oz bottle poured into a snifter . pours a solid black with a thin tan cap for a head . the head dissipates almost immediately leaving the thinnest of a tan ring around the glass . the aroma is not strong at all . in fact it s quite weak . there is a bit of smokiness when inhaled deeply . perhaps a touch of wood but you really have to look for it in order to find it . the taste is n t much better . pretty bland . some slight char and wood . no oak to speak of . there is a touch of sweetness toffee or caramel . the flavors are there but they certainly are n t all that strong . nothing stand out and each flavor is gone almost as soon as it s recognized . thin bodied with high carbonation . it s very thin and watery . does n t feel like a stout at all . far from it . the label says that it was bottled on and it was reviewed on but the beer did n t seem up to par to me anyway . i have n t had a known fresh sample of it so i m not sure that it was stale but my experience does n t really follow along with the others .,palate,0.2,0
poured from a oz can into a tumbler for chugging due to loss of tiger wood hole . a looks as though my dog has wet my cup and is unshameful about it because i ca n t get a confession out of him . carbonation implies that he may have drank some of my tonic water before urinating in my glass . will do later tests to confirm this . s like a skunk after i ran over it minus the marijuana appeal . carbonation in my nose feels like i just bumped seltzer water . t chewing a penny with some kind of club soda like appeal that makes you reminisce about the time you lost that bet that you could hold your breath for a whole minute and had to chew on a penny with club soda because your friends thought it would be funny . m see above . comments i have had this beer many times none of which were by choice . if i could i would sue the owner of this company for sexual harrassment . as the can is consumed the taste gradually reaches the threshold of fecal matter y taste mixed with the delicious hints of rusted iron gates that just makes you unbelievably happy that you risked physical harm in order to try this delicacy of a beer .,palate,0.2,0
i enjoyed this beer from the comfort of my own living room . poured into a growler at the brewery a few weeks back and drank from a standard pint glass . appearance pours a clear burnt orange color with a thick white head that stuck around but then did n t leave much lacing . smell not much going on here . light floral hops and malt . taste grassy hops balanced nicely with the malts . mouthfeel decent carbonation with a sticky medium mouthfeel . drinkability decent brew but would n t seek out again . titletown has better beers to offer that i would grab first . probably partly my fault for sitting on this beer until roughly the end of its life .,palate,0.9,1
otter creek oktoberfest is a somewhat hazy amber lager with a thin dense white head that has nice retention and lacing . it has a malty bready aroma . it smells a touch sweet and possibly a touch sour . it s medium light bodied and very smooth . the finish is clean and refreshing . it s a little tangier and a little fruitier than a lot of oktoberfests . it s very malty and not sweet . there is just a touch of bitterness at the finish and it comes off as herbal . it s a solid oktoberfest from a solid brewery .,palate,0.9,1
a pours with a huge tan head over the deep black liquid . good retention lacing . s dark chocolate black strap molasses licorice pumpernickel rye bread alcohol that s readily apparent . t black strap molasses bakers chocolate pumpernickel licorice roasted nut good bitterness warming alcohol . m fairly full body is well attenuated for its strength with an off dry finish . perfect balance imho . just enough residual sweetness to keep the alcohol from being too drying . d incredibly drinkable for its strength but the strength is certainly prohibitive . these guys do exceptional lagers . even at this weight .,palate,1.0,1
review from notes taken from sampling party early december . if you are going to get a great divide yeti . .pay the extra and get the oak aged one . much better . . . . a black . .yeti material . .yeti means snow . and snow is white . .just do n t get it . anyways . black and appears thick but looks can be wrong . .read on . s high alcohol . other than that not great for a ris t burns when cold . no flavor . make sure this one is at room temperature or else you just wasted the for the bottle . crazy . little to like when cool ok to like when warm . other then that not great . just average at best . m thin . alcohol bite . thats it . d . plus expensive compared to other great ris . no . try the oak aged yeti . much better . that review next .,palate,0.4,0
brownish gold beer straight out of a ounce bottle . no pouring necessary except what s poured for my homies . smells a little skunky and of sweet adjuncts . sugary sweet flavors of corn and grain . it s not something i ll buy very often . milwaukee s best s are cheaper and taste better even if they do n t have that signature bottle shape .,palate,0.6,1
batch number best by . well lets give it a shot . a great head developed . very creamy tight knit network cotton puff from a distance . edges around glass reveal a different picture of miniature singularly defined bubbles . everyone a unique picture . the clear straw colored body reveals an avalanche of carbonation from the base . unbelievable retention and perfect lacing . s low clean smell . lemony bit citrus reminders wheat is definitely on the back end . bit spicy bit sweet like a belgian candied sugar background . actually as it develops the spicyness becomes quite strong almost as if this beer was designed to incorporate italian seasonings and belgian sugars . t first impressions are of spices . sharp bright indistinguishable from each other . its shocking and then all of a sudden the palate is smashed with a grapefruit and caramel sweetness . belgian candied sugars develop linger into the finish and fade as a light hop characteristic comes out . just a light bitterness with grass hits . m d smooth full of body . shockingly light carbonation feel . not as bright as the vision would lead me to believe . sticky flavors . i think the mouthfeel is off from what it should be . the entire presentation up to this point feels disjointed from what it should be . overall though very enjoyable. will be definitely finishing this no problems .,palate,0.6,1
appearance pours an impentatrable black . little head but there is a ring of foam left . smell very little here for a ris . some hoppiness and spice in the nose . taste dark toffee flavors not much coffee here but loads of toffee . molasses and maybe just a little bit of carmalization . mouthfeel really chompy fills up everything and then just keeps on going . drinkability a delicious beer all around too thick and heavy to have more that one in a sitting methinks though .,palate,1.0,1
big ups to scott for sharing with the crew at our beer tasting at abecall s . a pours golden with fingers of off white head . slightly hazy appearance and the head dissipated slow . leaves really nice lacing . s t honey very barny and banana like esters vanilla ginger coriander and the taste finishes with bittering hops . m full bodied well balanced sweet smooth crisp and well carbonated . d great overall . would be greater if they would actually brew enough to distribute .,palate,1.0,1
tasted at the extreme beer fest in boston . i was n t a fan of this beer . it was spicy hoppy the guy that poured it told me it was an imperial red but i did n t really get that from it . i ll probably avoid this beer in the future . i did get a nice pin from sixpoint though .,palate,0.8,1
poured in wine glass appearance the pour was a clear copper and caramel color with a finger of creamy head sitting on top . it s not very effervescent which to me seems like a good sign . i enjoy my iipas when they are easy on the palate . the beer is nice and clear at least for now . a few dashes of lace appear at the top of the wine glass . smell the nose is of dank herbal hops including grass and pine . very resinous with a little bit of caramel sweetness and orange and grapefruit . taste the palate follows right up with the nose and the label on the beer more dank green hops . i ve seen a few people on here mention it candy like flavor on this and i d have to agree . this does have a candied american barleywine like flavor to it but i really enjoy it . on top of the sweet caramel malt sits pine grapefruit orange mango and grass . mouthfeel full bodied chewy carbonation is spot on . drinkability this is a well put together beer by avery . i split this bottle which was probably a good choice for a weeknight . i m not sure i could do a full bottle if it was n t the weekend .,palate,1.0,1
a poured from a bottle to a pint glass . had a golden yellow color and a completely clear texture . there was a small amount of foamy head that quickly dissipated . no lacing at all . s a very muted aroma of pumpkin and some spices . t tasted of pumpkin malt nutmeg and a little cinnamon . of course none of these ingredients really leave an impression on your palate because this flavor is desperately thin . m a well carbonated beer with a dry finish . medium bodied . o this is one of those rare misses at least as far as seasonal or one off beers for brooklyn . a surprisingly shallow brew .,palate,0.8,1
black dark brown amber edges with a thin layer of foam that leaves the glass fairly well laced . smells immediately of resiny hops and black patent or roasted barley combo . its got me thinking cascadian dark ale more than imperial stout from the get go . taste wise this beer still reminds me a lot of a black ipa but theres a rich hint of caramalt hiding beneath all the bitterness to give it a bit of a chew . just as i think the bitterness in this beer is gon na give way to some sweetness somewhere in the middle theres comes another hit of astringency and resulting lingering bitterness on the finish . let me say that the mouthfeel here is great fuller and richer with a hint of oiliness better than a good number of imperial stouts out there however due to the intense bitterness astringency in this particular beer i would like it to be much more rich . i think it needs a little more residual sweetness or even an alcohol slickness to help balance it some . especially if i was going to invest in aging a few bottles . hard to imagine this almost perfect mouthfeel sticking around too long . i wonder if blaecorn unidragon will retain enough body mouthfeel to still be enjoyable by the time it has matured enough to tone down the aggressive astringency . for the price i think i d just go with storm king if i wanted an overly hoppy kinda woodsy but drinkable ris .,palate,1.0,1
too light for the style i know that s not what these ratings are about but i ca n t help but bring that up . one could almost call this the wheat ale version of sam light except it packs a surprising punch at . abv . it is mildly tasty though and the finish palate is probably the best thing it has to offer . try this one with plain scrambled eggs or the lightest of light whitefish dishes .,palate,0.8,1
the color was a nice hazy golden yellow average expectant for the type of beer . small head of a saffron hue faded really quickly to a tiny ring round the edge of the glass . i expected a smell . then i held it to my nose . it was very soft and light . slightly metallic floral and hops . mouthfeel was a little heavy with little carbonation that left spiky tingles that smoothed themselves over slowly . the taste was as the smell led to . a little metallic in the beginning . it faded quick to soft floral hints and a bitter hop ending . this one is a real softy . i probably would n t buy it again .,palate,0.8,1
short review here i am just not able to get anything special as of late when it comes to quality hefeweizen . i ordered this beer at the winking lizard in fairlawn and came in a bottle . a fair amount of head was present when poured that laced nicely . the taste was a bit subdued with offerings of orange peel and day old orange juice . the beer was a cloudy dull gold but nothing pretty to look at . the mouthfeel was the best thing about this beer . full bodied and smooth on the palate . notes i had a lot of good beer tonight and this one just got lost in the crowd . not a bad example of the style but nothing i would seek out again .,palate,0.8,1
bought in quebec city in july . poured into a beer mug . looks like a blonde ale to me yellow with a wisp of orange and lightly cloudy with a nice white head that laces lightly . the aroma initially hits me with yeast then followed by a dank earthiness . taste . how best to describe it . first mouthful i am thinking worchestire sauce . in a beer . wtf . is blonde french for crazy spices in beer . it has a weird taste that is hard to describe or place . not spoiled . not pleasant . let s just say that it is not a beer i would ever want to try again . there is a bit of residual sweetness and bready malt and the carbonation is appropriate . nevertheless drainpour .,palate,0.6,1
presentation oz green bottle . abv appearance golden straw color with some carbonation . average . smell skunk . more stinky and you hit a skunk . totally awful . taste some drinkers wo n t trade their moosehead for anything else but lots of others drinkers avoid it . i am one of them . i never really liked its taste but i wanted to give it another chance for this review . wrong idea . the taste is also skunky . mouthfeel creamy and fun but the taste is not very good . so it reduces your mouthfeel quality . drinkability not really drinkable . some bottles might be ok but it is usally crap you will get with this brand . it s sad but i do n t know why . if i am in the maritimes i will rather drink alexander keith s or alpine . moosehead sounds better to me for its hockey team rather than its premium beer .,palate,0.8,1
there was a temple just down the street . bro . arrives a crystal clear lemony yellow color . a soft white head with limited retention that quickly hid to the edge of the glass . not much lacing really to speak of . the nose was mostly malt notes . more on par as a premium lager or helles versus macro lagers . a grainy aroma with noticeable row smells . some toasty and light caramel notes but light . a light hop note with a more earthy and spicy aroma with a more german twang to it . some yeast notes but for the most part clean but a light butter note . the taste drops off compared to the nose . the grainy notes come out nicely but there is a bit of a wispy note . would have like to see more malt notes coming out . some minor toasty and biscuit notes . the bitterness comes out a bit more than finishing hops and lingers into the finish . some minor hop spicy hop notes but would like to see more . the butter notes come out a bit more versus the nose and really is a deterrent . the body is light and really lacking . a bit watery i would like a bit more depth . some astringency bite from bitterness which is enhanced by a bit of carbonic bite . overall a decent beer but just lacking a bit more sole . and would like to see less butter . not a bad summer beer though .,palate,0.4,0
pours a copper color with the tiniest little head to it and zero lacing . smell reminds of being a t campground when i was younger. some nice smokiness but not overpowering . nice smooth and creamy mouthfeel and nice body . tastes like someone blew some smoke up a lager s ass literally except i mean this in a good way . very easy to drink. i was actually surprised that it does n t taste as smokey as it smells and felt maybe it could have used a tad more taste . my first time having this style and i would def want to try more of it .,palate,0.9,1
pours a bright clear copper color with a slight head . there a lot of bubbles from the carbonation . beer smells bitter and sweet . i notice a bit of alcohol on the nose as well . but the aromas are a bit weak . the flavor on this beer is very good . what a well done brew . there is a lot of balance in this one . it is very creamy and sweet up front but then finishes with bitterness from the hops that really lingers in your mouth . really big round full mouthfeel . this one comes across as pretty drinkable especially considering how much alcohol is in this beer . i have had this on draft once and liked it quite a bit and the bottled version did n t disappoint either . thanks for sending this one my way muenchenerkindl .,palate,1.0,1
a copper amber and hazy some floating particles . white orange creamy head with nice lace . s scotch maltiness hints of fruit honey and a touch of soap . . t a scotch honey malt finishes with a nice dry citrus hop and again a hint of earthy soap . m medium body slick and smooth . d for a wee heavy very drinkable . overall impression not really what i expected for the style but i really enjoyed this beer . nice complexity with the malt and a scotch fan i really enjoyed the hints of scotch in it . the soap was a bit odd but not overly malty for a wee heavy and i liked how well the hop finished it off and balanced it off .,palate,0.6,1
i picked this bottle up at the jacksonville budweiser brewery days ago and was told it was a week old or less at that time . poured into a chilled pilsner glass . a coppery red lots of color yet very good clarity looks great with light passing though it . disappointing head . nice off white color but dissipated very quickly and left no lacing even on a chilled class . s vanilla malt a little toasted grain a little hops . not spectacular but not bad . t vanilla toasted barley malt and some interesting dark fruit notes maybe black cherry or overripe plum maybe raisin . no oak or bourbon that i could detect . not bad though . m thinner than i expected from a winter ale . kind of watery . maybe slightly over carbonated . improves as it approaches room temperature . d pretty drinkable . i probably wo n t buy more though . if i m in the mood for a winter ale i want something a little sturdier .,palate,0.4,0
oz . bottle pours a slightly hazed peach color with a small white head that thins . mild lacing on the glass . sweet bouquet of citrusy hops with a slight peach nectarine smell . very inviting . lots of citrusy hop flavors upfront with a detectable caramel malt base . ibus are rather held in check as the bitterness is very mild compared to the flavor . finishes quite dry and clean with a pleasant lingering citrus taste . body is very thin for a dipa medium carbonation . very flavorful dipa and it slides down fast with such a light body . could easily blow through bombers without trying .,palate,0.6,1
edition . a poured into an oversized snifter . head is more or less non existant . beer is black in color with very little light showing through when held up to the ceiling s after some swirls gives off a boozy sweet aroma with notes of wood t well it has a very good flavor starting out malty sweet with dark fruits then gets an added booziness a with notes of wood m has a full body but there s pretty much no carbonation d its a shame if this had at least a hint more carbonation it would have been a pretty stellar beer because the flavor is there . without it i do n t think it s all that impressive cheers . .,palate,0.4,0
presentation oz . brown bottle some sort of dating whether its best by or bottled on is n t made clear notched on the label s right edge no abv purchased as part of a ten beer winter brew vel sim . sampler pack from the cost plus on westwood and santa monica for . . appearance completely opaque no head even with the roughest of pours zero lacing naturally . aroma firmly of dark chocolate and roasty black malt . taste decidedly like its nose only more so large notes of bittersweet chocolate and espresso rule the roost here not nearly as sweet as you might imagine total lack of carbonation left the impression of a somewhat light thin mouthfeel . notes above ratings reflect lack of carbonation hope to retry some day .,palate,0.4,0
the beer pours a very crisp yellow orange color shading on the light side . it has a reddish hue to it that is reminiscint of strawberries . it has very little head on it but is showing some carbonation . it has a faint smell . it smells almost like a belgian pale ale with a hint of zest to it . there is a peppery smell to it that has trace saison characteristics . it s appealing and unique . the taste is very spritzy and very forward . i was blown away on the first sip and sat here thinking of the words to use in description . if i did n t know there were grapes in this beer i might have picked it up on the mouthfeel at the end of the taste . it is very similar in feel to a floral white wine . it carries the pepper from the aroma into the taste as well . it may be an herbal pepper but it is a bit hot as well . this is probably one of the most different and unique beers i have ever tried . it s a big beer and it s definitely a sipper . enjoy it though . i wish i bought a second one of these to put away for a while as i m sure it would mellow and mature very nicely .,palate,1.0,1
chilled bottle into a glass . from the tick . . . a pours a very dark but ultimately clear maroon amber body with a small off white head . retention is medium and the head leaves very nice lace down the sides as it falls . s it s not very pungent at all . kind of a stale citrus aroma and some caramel . t some caramel but a general sweetness to the palate it is immediately detected as a distinct sugar element on the tip of the tongue . hops are decidedly lacking or even absent i pick up some elements of citrus mostly grapefruit and orange with a touch of pine . they are more noticeable in the finish but they ca n t even pull into the aftertaste because of the lingering sugars . m medium plus bodied but it s unnecessarily sweet for a dipa . some dipas have a lot of residual sugar pliny the younger but they integrate it better with the hop flavors . this one does n t pull that off . d it s subpar .,palate,0.3,0
pros such a unique and big flavor . incredibly malty rich delicious . finish is seconds dark chocolate espresso peanut butter fudge dark fruit resin hop . terrific flavor . cons the low carbonation level does hurt many factors of the beer but it is such an exquisitely brewed offering it s only a minor issue . an amazing beer . a great beer for the cellar .,palate,0.6,1
just put it aside for a year . . amazing . i may be biased because i do love a helles lager but as usual . souther tier does it right . no need for more explanation . just trust me . if i m wrong . and you live in the area i have no problem meeting up with you at bukowski tavern in boston and trying what you would think is better .,palate,1.0,1
ml can . abv i tried this beer on january after purchasing from the lcbo . the beer poured a translucent metallic gold colour with a generous white head . the aroma was slightly metallic as well with a little malt character . the mouthfeel was watery with some carbonation . the taste was very grassy . too grassy for my liking .,palate,0.3,0
ounce bottle into snifter batch . pours a hazy dark orange brown color with a huge finger off white head with incredible retention that reduces to a lacing cap that leaves nice lacing . aromas of dark fruits molasses caramel with a bit of wood citrus spice and booze . taste of dark fruits molasses spice citrus and caramel . there is a bit of a delayed hop bitterness on the palate after the finish with strong sweetness on the front that lingers after the finish . very smooth and full bodied mouthfeel with medium carbonation . there is also some well pronounced alcohol warming after the finish but the alcohol strength does not detract from the flavor at all . overall this is definitely a great beer and is very unique and interesting . too bad i will not be able to try any other hotd beers at this time unless i trade some but i am glad i was able to experience a few of them .,palate,1.0,1
in my family i am known for my discerning and sage judgment when it comes to beer and all things brewed . it is a reputation that i m not comfortable with but i will admit that i can spot a damn good beer when i find one . and while milwaukee s best ice is not one of these i have to admit it is pretty damn good . as far as grocery store macro brews go it is far better than coors piss mgd or the supposed king of beers . because when you get down to taste it is more complex overall than those impostors . a refreshing look good head on pour quickly dissipates in seconds to lacey covering poor head retention . golden straw colored clear good carbonation s very little aroma lemon piney aroma soon after poor gives way to more alcohol smell as beer warms t i m assuming they mean this to be a pilsner . it s a piss poor one but it has it s own merits to redeem it . slight bitter aftertaste on upper palatte citrus notes particularly lemon mild hoppyness for pilsner without any bitterness . overwhelming impression is one of sweet malt flavor probably from adjuncts which allow it to be a cheap brew m almost overly carbonated prickles on tongue and quickly goes flat like head feels initially clean but leaves a slight feeling of coating on the tongue and upper palette and back part of tongue d high high high . this is an infinitely drinkable beer which has led to it s frat house appeal . this beer is cheap cheap cheap . and yet it is interesting enough that it is my cheap beer choice . it s definitely not consistent or even very good on it s own but it is complex enough to satisfy me when i want a high volume highly drinkable beer i.e . a beer to get drunk with and honestly there are worse things in the world than a drinkable cheap beer . so raise a glass to the beast . a special note . do not drink this from the can . the only way it is palatable is from a glass .,palate,0.4,0
bourbon . ml bottle . pours a murky mud color with no head whatsoever . no lacing present the beer actually looks kind of dead with the exception of tiny bubbles around the edges of the glass indicating a trace of carbonation . the color is attractive despite the murky pond water appearance there is a deep mahogony color with a tinge of tawny gold around the edges . reminiscent of a nice tawny port . the aromas are enticing lots of vanilla and bourbon reminds me of an old ale . there are also chocolate undertones with splashes of dried fig and plum . the flavor accurately reflects the aroma with a burst of dark fruits and chocolate with lingering bourbon and white pepper on the finish . well balanced and quite drinkable for a beer incredibly smooth and silky finish . if it was slightly more carbonated this would be a delight . definitely glad to have the opportunity to try this one the finish is one to remember .,palate,1.0,1
poured an opaque darkness with an out of control stiff two finger dark tan head that faded slowly to surface . plenty of lacing observed . the smell is heavily roasted malt coffee oatmeal and some chocolate . the mouth feel is medium bodied smooth yet singular . a light presence of the carbonation followed by some bitterness . the flavor is malt without being sweet and pretty uncomplicated until the roasted coffee finish . quite drinkable and at abv seems like a reasonable session beer .,palate,0.6,1
pretty much everything i wanted to say has already been said here . i had this on tap at the legal s near the aquarium . it s basically a ufo with a strong liquorice flavour in it . it was a novelty to have once but i probably would n t get this one again . i think what really ruined it for me was the salt that was added to the rim of the glass which my waiter said was how most people like it but i found it overpowering and unnecessary . i enjoy most harpoon beers though and it s nice to see them experimenting a little .,palate,0.4,0
pours a dark somewhat hazy amber with a one finger head that fades quickly to a thin spotty cap . the subsequent lacing is thin and disorganized . smell this has a very strong sassafras smell along with some mint and mlidly herbal aromas . a somewhat minty smell comes out after i let this warm a little . on the initial sniffs i thought this did n t smeel to bad but the mint has me worried . taste sassafras is definitely present as it dominates the first couple of sips . after those initial sips some mint wntegreen makes an unwelcome appearance as well as a lot of licorice . i like a little licorice but this was too much for me . as with the smell the first couple sips were n t that bad but it just fell apart after that . mouthfeel is light to medium bodied and the drinkability just is n t there . while this beer has a lot going on in the aroma and flavor most of them are very hard for me to deal with . i appluad sam adams for trying something different but this one just was n t for me .,palate,0.7,1
the beer poured into the glass clear golden with a white and low head which lasted well to lace the glass . the aroma was blueberries from a mile away . the odd thing about the aroma was the closer you came to the glass the less the blueberry presence . the aroma had a bite to it of acidity . the flavor was bland . no other word to describe it but bland . there was a blueberry presence but it was artificial in the watery beer . some caramel was there but not much else . the finish was dry with lasting residual artificial blueberry long into the aftertaste . the body was water and medium light . another beer to skip . ounce bottle .,palate,0.4,0
this was truely a treat . i had a chance six years ago to try this ale ands it slipped throw my fingers not this time . recently we sat down with a list of vintage ales and this was the best . fuller bodied than you would think and just wonderful on the toung with undecribable cherry like flavor and maltly finish at years old i guss there right when thay say it improves for years . thanks,palate,0.6,1
i hear tell that if you drink enough of this your pee turns pink . i ca n t imagine anyone drinking enough of this to verify . imbibe with your tribe . ok. nice bottle art wacko even has it s own theme song check the website . it s red . kool aid red with a shoddy white head . candi sugar beet sugar . and toasty malt . the website says wacko is an english ale but it s crisp and toasty and kinda reminds me of a weird marzen . vegetalbe soaked water aftertaste . it s not terrible but it s not really good either . i m not sure what to do with this .,palate,0.8,1
bottle with no date poured into a tulip . a looks very nice . it has a smallish white head that retains fairly well atop a slightly more reddish body than i expected for an ipa . leaves decent lacing . s caramel dominates with some fruity notes . smelling almost like a barley wine and it makes me wonder initially if too much crystal malt is being used in the grist . later in the drink earthy notes come through . t sweet caramel and toffee hit first with grassy notes hitting the palate shortly thereafter . a healthy dose of bitterness finishes . decent and more of an east coast ipa as i was expected more hop flavour . still the grassy thing is n t doing it for me . if this is cascade as the label claims in french count me out . m light carbonation feels crisp though as the bitterness balances the sweetness nicely . d grass . no thanks . disappointed as i bought this after having had their excellent bitter .,palate,0.8,1
i never tried rare vos . i thought it was going to be a watered down version of ommegang s regular abbey ale . how wrong i was . a into a chalice pours not so much dark as a gold tinged amber . head and lacing are not incredible but then again i never get much retention with this glass . s not overly distinct with any one aroma this still smells very good . yeasty coconut orange i d say if i had to boil it down . smells really fresh and very appealing . t vinous yeasty and phenolic with a hint of sweetness and a little hoppy twang in the finish . dry . m this has that light and dry feel i always associate with a trappist beer . ca n t imagine it getting much better . d though it s . and feels like a cloud it still stakes out a pretty substantial claim in the gut not a lightweight beer by any means . more than enough complexity to keep you interested . i m pairing this with smoked steelhead trout and am enjoying the hell out of it . as with all ommegang beers this is a beer i ll be buying more of .,palate,1.0,1
a black as death no light gettin through here . head faded to a ring with a few wisps of dark brown on the surface . small dots of lacing . s rich dark caramel bitter licorice some light chocolate and light vanilla . t a light bitterness starts us out pronounced licorice tastes and some old coffee come shortly after . big toasted malts earthy creamy sweet smoky . short undertones of chocolate then a lasting finish of sweet creamy malts . m thick very smooth and very viscous with little carbonation . d a meal of a beer .,palate,1.0,1
this beer has quite a neutral taste clean and clear . it s one of the more quaff able brewdog beers as it has a forgiving after taste and it reminds me of a good home brewed number . that said it is distinctly average across the board the clean and clear taste ultimately lacks complexity and at the cost price it should offer more than just a slightly clearer generic taste . it also has a metallic taste which is not as strong as some other beers in their range but it may put off some drinkers . i would say it is clinical in it s taste .,palate,0.4,0
this beer pours a reddish brown color . the head is very small an recedes into nothing within seconds . the aroma is of caramel choke cherries dates and brown sugar . the taste is of caramel and brown sugar with strong sour cherry notes in the finish . the mouthfeel is full bodied velvety smooth and carbonation is moderate . overall this is a nice beer but i am not overly impressed with its flavor profile . however it should probably be taken into account that i am not a huge sherry fan . i would drink this beer again but i would much rather have the port aged version .,palate,0.9,1
presentation poured from a oz brown bottle into a duvel tulip . label is the standard stone silk screening but the back is even harder to read than the bombers . recommends cellaring at specifically getting a case and sampling every months . best by . . . listed as bottle konditioned why the k . appearance pours with finger of dark tan head . this settles quickly to just a ring around the glass and some errant foam on the surface of the beer . the beer itself is dark dark brown essentially black . as a fellow ba said so dark it sucks light bulbs out of their sockets . a small amount of sediment remains in the bottle . smell roasted barley bitterness with definite alcohol sweetness hidden just beneath . hints of toffee and black licorice . taste sharp mix of hop and barley bitterness up front with a creamy chocolate and lactose flavor in the finish . hints of oak and bourbon . sweet alcohol flavor underscores it all . mouthfeel lower than average carbonation level . body is excellent . drinkability a great sipper now and i imagine an even better one int he future . alcohol is very present right now but hopefully this will fade .,palate,1.0,1
this is n t a bad beer exactly . it s just . difficult to justify purchasing . the color is nice a pretty translucent golden and the bottle is on the sexier end of the spectrum . pours nicely smells decent very fruity especially banana and has a good sticky head . but the taste . it s . not right somehow . too sweet cloying and almost overwhelmingly sticky . oddly the alcohol is n t covered up at all by this mass of fruity odor it combines with it to hit you over the head . let it warm up a little and you ca n t take a sip without that involuntary head shiver going on . not smooth at all plus it burns going down and not in a good warming way . hard to describe but this beer almost feels like a grouping of separate parts that do n t work together . not a coherent mix at all and not a good representation of the style either . that said i ll still occasionally drink this stuff if it s there and if i ve already had a beer or two of another kind so my judgment has been impaired slightly . but i always regret it afterward . also without fail this stuff will give me a massive headache when i wake up the next morning way out of proportion to the actual amount of beer consumed . so there s that .,palate,0.8,1
ml bottle purchased in july bb . bought for my wife but now that she s pregnant this is a bullet i was not wanting to take . poured into a pint glass strongly . a amber sometimes more of a reddened macro lager look to it . little head on the first pour i turned my back and before i had an opportunity to consider it there was none . when poured strongly for my second glass where it gave a white head with little retention and no lacing . s macro lager aromas . corn vegetal . maybe hidden under all that is a hint of medicinal cherry . i would never have noted nor said that had the bottle not advertised it as such . some sweetness in the nose too as the bottle warmed . t abysmal . macro lager they claim this is an ale . . a wisp of cherry initially became strong faint still though as the glass warmed . it went from a . to a . maybe although still not enjoyable in any sense . if i was n t cheap this had drainpour written all over it . m um . it was carbonated and did n t leave any odd off flavours on the palate . i guess that s a plus . d as i said almost a drainpour . admittedly an old bottle but i doubt it really fell off that much being refrigerated for the past months instead of sitting in a warm warehouse .,palate,0.6,1
it has a real dark used motor oil black color . very little if any light shines through . the light that does make it through has a red tint to it . the head is a light frothy tan color . the nose has a nice rich chocolate to it but absolutely nothing else . the taste is very similar . i ca n t tell if it is really soft or just thin . it s difficult to differentiate between the two . some of the chocolate notes come through on the tongue but not much . the second sip shows that this beer is just really thin and more watered down . i do n t get much of a finish . it s kind of a boring beer but not terrible .,palate,0.4,0
this brown bottle with sloppy glue spilled out of the label had no freshness date . i guess the label department lacks talon t. light pale pour slightly cloudy light white head lace clings and sticks to the pint insides . she smells like a cheaper a b brewery type aroma with no true defining characteristics lacking a clear aromatic definition . slightly phenolic not really floral or sweet . impressive wingspan . taste picks up a bit as an ale that doesnt really have a strong flavait kinda has a taste that equates to the nose with band aid flavors mixed with slightly bitter hops pronounced bitter and mild dry aftertaste with adequate not quite soda like carbonation . this is middle of the road body matching its middle of the road style pale ale . getting a couple good burps half way thru . as this warms the flavor mellows a bit naturally but still has water fountain esqe underlying hints with a flour doughy bread aftertaste . the best part of this beer above the cool label is a solid feel . i can think of many pales that i would be more apt to buy and crack open that this one . blue heron never really takes flight . it pales in comparison to competitors such as snpa . this might benefit from a more hoppy hit in the tongue a tad . maybe i could hang with these for an afternoon but not if it were my first choice . a decent beer nonetheless but room for improvement . last swigs a seductive . abv helps this one along in the extra credit department but the blue heron should be headed for the endangered mendocino species list . btw mendocino ipa white hawk totally kicks ass . beer is good . happy beering .,palate,0.8,1
a very nice beer . indeed . figured i would try this one out since i usually dig their other seasonal brews . i really liked the taste of it . it kind of started off as a lighter hoppier brew but then switched over to a semi malty medium bodied brew . ofcourse there was the presence of citrus fruits and other lighter tropical fruits along with the little bite of hops . the head was nice started out very frothy and thick but then flattened out to a fairly thick laceing . i would classify this as my new favorite lawnmower beer . very refreshing and would be great to have after work .,palate,0.6,1
server in snifter . very dark brown small head that dissipates quickly . with no lacing . the smell is very malty with some smoke and oak aromas . this beer start out very sweet and malty . quickly turns dry and some peat smoke and hints of charcoal in the end . the aftertaste is of smoky scotch and charcoal that last a for quite some time . very smooth mouth feel almost oily little carbonation . over all a satisfying beer . it is a little on the pricey side but was worth trying . i am not sure if i will get it again but i am interested in trying the glen grant and islay batch .,palate,1.0,1
i m probably being a bit unfair to this brew by reviewing it straight after murray s wild thing imperial stout but then i ca n t think of anything carlton united have done to deserve a fair break so screw them . yes i m biased piss off . pours a blackish brown colour which is definitely umber around the edges when held up to the light . head is generous but not very dense and disappears very quickly leaving a flat topped beer in the glass . fair bit of lacing but not very sticky . really not much more than i d expect from a beer calling itself a stout . nose is quite pleasant with a creamy kind of character actually dominating any burnt coffee aspect . this of course could mean that it s less potent on the palate but i ll reserve judgement on that because really it s certainly not an unpleasant smell . it quite reminds me of the what s brewing . stout which i tried on the same day as buying this bottle . yeah it s a nose like coffee cream with a slight treacle edge rather sweet with not much sour or burnt character . quite nice but nice in the way that a scrawny kid with braces who ll do your homework for you is nice . eck . ghastly mouthfeel . it s hard even to get the flavours as it just slips like a cold floundering herring down your throat . what flavours i can get are pretty much par for the stout course a bit of a roasted malt character and the slightest hint of vanilla or something but seriously it s so thin and watery that it s hard to tell . i might as well take this beer intravenously for all the pleasure my mouth is getting from it . in fact it s really quite astounding that it holds its own for so long in appearance and smell and then just sinks so catastrophically on the taste . i just do n t understand how you can get as much viz not that much anyway character on the nose with such a dull and insipid drinking beer . sure as far as dark beers to scull in the back alleys of footscray while wrapping your knuckles in barbed wire this one is right up there . but it s comprehensively shit anywhere else . congratulations cub another wart on the arse of australian macrobrewing .,palate,0.2,0
pretty straightforward imperial stout based upon looks and texture . it s dark and super thick although there s mimimal head and lacing . the smells are spot on too . dark chocolate faint hops a little booziness . however the taste is pretty one dimensional and definitely feels like it s missing something . there s a definite coffee and cocoa presense but that s really all . the finish is bone dry and you start to wonder if it s being served too cold even at room temperature . there s not really any rum raisin flavors or anything coming out except the dry dark cocoa and coffee . it almost reminds me of a double dry stout . the flavors are definitely very similar only amplified . the texture s similar too . i love the texture and it does keep the alcohol completely in check . that s something sprecher does very well . do n t get me wrong it s not bad and certainly drinkable . but the whole time you ll be wondering if it s missing something or if it s too cold . if you like the dry irish stouts but wanted a kicked up version this is probably the beer for you .,palate,1.0,1
chilled bottle into a glass . generously gifted to me by turdfurgison . thanks eric . i owe you texas . a pours a dark nearly black body with a tan head . no lace . s this has a rich brownie vanilla sweetness that i suppose is the whiskey contribution crown royale . . i like the aroma but it has a mild booze sting that lessens its smoothness . nonetheless quite solid as is the ba boris . t the base beer is overridden by strong elements of vanilla coconut brownie batter . mild elements of cocoa and grain become pronounced later . it becomes fusely as the beer warms which takes a lot away from the flavor . but as it ages i suspect this will improve . m a bit rough for the style . while medium full bodied and appropriate in carbonation the heat is brash and undesirable at this point . o i m very happy to have tried this thanks to the generosity of turd as well as a second bottle from ryan . thanks guys . i really wish i had more positive things to say about this beer right now i can only say that i enjoyed it but it needs time .,palate,0.4,0
man i ca n t believe i did n t review this beer yet . i had it fresh and again with about a year under it s belt old variety pack best fresh . a cloudy orange in color with decent head . s not a hop bomb as expected since i can smell hops and malt in sync . t when i first had it i loved it . it seemed just hoppy enough to get me to love ipa since most to me were so harsh they were like floor cleaner . but malty and sweet enough to have more . m silky and dry for percent . d i may have to get some more fresh but it really is a solid ipa .,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle allowed to warm some before being poured into my dfh signature glass . stone s first official odd year irs release pours an uncompromsing black with close to three fingers of surprisingly frothy mocha foam serving as a crown for the beer perhaps a bit of influence from the belgian yeast strain . the nose is fairly heavy on the black licorice notes but there is a faint coffee chocolate hint of the base beer struggling to be heard as well . the flavor is still anise heavy though not quite as much so as the nose suggested . any spicy phenols from the belgian yeast play right into accenting the notes of licorice . those faint coffee chocolate notes are my only reprieve with each sip . the body is on the full side though not quite as much as most stouts i suppose increased attenuation should have been expected with the switch in yeast strain and has a solidly low key carbonation . if a licorice flavor works for me in a beer it s in small doses adding another layer to an already tasty beer . for me it ca n t come close to carrying a beer as the main attraction . with so many options for an odd years beer i would love to have seen a chilies treatment similar to one of gk mad man blend that was making the rounds last year a brew that could be aka d as stone irs jager barrel edition just does n t quite cut it .,palate,0.8,1
appearance pitch black with an espresso head that has great staying power . very impressive lacing . leaves a great cap that does n t go away . nose some choclatey bourbon and oaky notes . malty espresso notes . whiskey soaked cherries . like sniffing a good mixture of a manhattan and a beer . very enjoyable . taste cherries espresso malt pepperiness . quite balanced . there is plenty of cocoa to balance the espresso in this but i was actually expecting a lot more sweetness out of this . more of a dark chocolate and refined peppery take on an imperial stout . there is definitely a cayenne pepper finish to this thing that i am liking a lot . it cleans up the palate so that you are n t overwhelmed by the heaviness of this beer . feel a good mouthfeel should be almost an afterthought . you shouldnt have to question it when you are trying to figure out the flavors that are in the beer . i have n t given a single thought to mouthfeel since i started sipping this beer . it is moderately carbonated and not too thick . in short it is perfect for an imperial stout . i ca n t think of an improvement to make on it because i dont think the flavor delivery would be any better with another mouthfeel . overall a very enjoyable imperial stout . not the best i ve ever tasted but it certainly got the job done . nice chocolate and coffee notes made it a slightly different take on the style but the cayenne pepper gets to be a little much towards the end of the bottle . still i am happy to give some more props to the brewery that makes one of my favorite amercian beers old ruffian .,palate,1.0,1
pours a hazy pale orange with a thin bright white head . decent retention . aroma is weak but some citrus is there with not much else . taste is ok. a citrusy note up front with some bready malt finish . mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with a generous carbonation tingle . drinkability is moderate . low alcohol makes this beer sessionable . however it is a terrible example of the style .,palate,0.8,1
on tap at sour fest a the pour is a cloudy amber color with no visible carbonation nor head . s i do n t even have to get the glass to my dace to smell the acetone . just an overwhelming aroma of nail polish remover bandaids and alcohol . there is n t much barleywine aroma or real sourness . t things do n t really improve on the palate . the acetone is n t quite as prminent but it s still definitely there . vinegar and plastic provide more excellent flavors and there s even a little bit of celery on the finish . m medium in body with a low to medium carbonation . o moylan s must have received some help from drakes on this beer because there are very few breweries that can produce flavors like this .,palate,0.6,1
cool ass bottle flashy foil great silkscreen job . pours a hazy golden amber see thru with sugar glazed distortion . not much in the way of head here a constant ring with some floating mold like islands of dead carb . big belgian sugar aroma which captures a nice mix of clover honey and fresh tart apple juice scent . further warming brings hints of thick mango puree and canned pineapple sweetness . a varitable fruit salad in the bspa insipired nose . belgian malt bomb is bold and solid in flavor . age has softened it a bit added some quirks like raw pumpkin flesh and something smoother and phenolic for balance . the coriander is a welcome spice addition but not influential or overwhelming. perhaps partly lost in the shuffle of a year . mild spice hints add to the earthier side of this brew which is lacking . a good sipper . strives to be well rounded but seems to be on the cusp of age inspired destruction . do n t think this will improve too much further than the months have pushed it . good beer for a u.s. overall iffy for something wrapped up so pretty .,palate,0.9,1
another joke gift from my brother for xmas . he buys this stuff because its about cents a can which for us canadians is essentially the price of the cheapest stuff we can get . a from the can cold as a mountain stream smooth as its name . what the fuck . busch is as smooth as its name . busch . . anyways beer looks fine i suppose . no head no lacing barely any color . just sits there looking like pee . s wow . smells like a nursing home at dinner time . cooked and cooked and cooked veggies . metallic as well . yum . t it takes muscles to frown and to smile . drinking this is quite the workout since the tiniest sip yields a spazam inducing scowl that probably burns more calories than the mouthful of beer . . for that . m feels similar to an italian carbonated water that costs times more in a restaurant . not bad i suppose . d well . an extra . here for the fact that it s cents a can . its really bad but in all honesty the more of this you drink the more you forget how bad it is .,palate,0.6,1
a guinness like presentation . waterfall cascade effect when poured . pitch black with a creamy kaki head . s milk chocolate candy bar . glass of milk . t loads of chocolate right off the bat . roasted barley in the middle . chocolate milk after taste comes from lactose . m the creamiest beer i ve ever had . wow . thick smooth perfect . o what a brew . this is top notch for sure . great sub up for guinness or muprhys . i ll return often . another please .,palate,1.0,1
batch may pours a solid dark brown color with garnet highlights and a vigorous pour coaxes a small head out of this one that dissipates quickly . i could smell sweet candy sugar as soon as i popped the top off this one . closer inspection reveals a sugary candy like sweetness that reminds me of cotton candy . cherries plums currants fruit things up a bit as well as a touch of ethanol . slight sherry note as well as some toffee and caramel . nice nose . taste is brown sugar and caramel up front fleeting hints of dark fruit cherries and apricots midway and a bit of warming alcohol finishes us off . medium to thick body light almost too light level of carbonation with a sweet almost sticky mouthfeel . wow i think a bit of age has really enhanced this brew . i do n t remember liking this one as much at the release although i do remember more carbonation .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a bottle into a tulip glass . thanks to kilgoretrout a very nice . pours and looks like a belgian . yellowish orange non transparent body with a head that is hard to contain . when it finally does go down a bit the lacing is also very good . s it does n t smell much different than any other tripels around . banana yeasts and fruity malts dominate . there is however a spice to the odor that is a bit unusual in this style . i m going to assume that is it noble hops that i m smelling . t here is where this beer stands out . starts like a tripel finishes like a very well hopped pilsner . figs bananas and other fruits begin this drink but they are followed by that noble hoppiness . this is n t what americans think of as an ipa but it is still good and drinkable . m the only real hit on this beer is that is finishes dry as the sahara . d good . i wish i had normal access to this beer .,palate,0.6,1
first time tasting this beer . thin to non existant head . started off well when it was ice cold . once it warmed slightly it emitted a rancid odor as well as taste . a big disappointment as i regularly drink warsteiner premium . would not recommend this beer .,palate,0.6,1
appearance cloudy hazelnut brown with a tan head . dissipates to a film and collar around the edge of the glass . very pretty lacing . smell perfect balance of rich nutty and sweet malts and citrusy hops . beautiful aroma and the american hops work nice with the rich malts . taste starts with a sweet sappy resin flavor mixed with white sugar . super rich and caramel malts take control before fading into a cirusy bitter finish . some sweet malt as well as bitters in the aftertaste . mouthfeel very warm and sticky reminds me of an apple cider texture . the carbonation is strangly chewy yet smooth and light . finish crisp and refreshing . drinkability the high abv is very well hidden . this beer can sneak up and knock one on thier ass . quite smooth.,palate,0.6,1
a black with a tan head that fades quickly but leaves a very nice lacing . s strong bourbon on the nose followed by vanilla and a touch of toffee . surprisingly little chocolate . t again strong on the bourbon . the vanilla and oak come through very nicely . the chocolate comes through in the finish along with a bit of alcohol warmth . m it s a bit thin for the style . when a stout is thin i like it to have some good carbonation and this does n t have enough to make up for it . d for a bourbon stout this is easy to drink . which is good because i had to hurry and drink it to catch los campesinos .,palate,0.6,1
this is a man s beer . none of this flowery wine swilling critique lingo . light color smell and mouth feel who really cares . outstanding dry hoppy flavor without sweetness . when bought in the pack cost is about cents each . the best macro being produced .,palate,0.6,1
had this at the moan dove amherst ma and served in the appropriate glass . dense rocky white head lots of cling action . a touch hazed with a dull yellow golden hue . real mellow aroma lots of delicate honey like malt and faint phenols as well as dried tropical fruit way in the back . the smoothness is unsurpassed such a rich mouth feel and delicately complex malty palate . light on the hops phenols and even the yeast is not too expressive as it melds with the long drawn out maltiness . alcoholic subtleties show only in a growing warmth light fruitiness and a faint spicy bite in the end . a touch of residual sweetness in the finish . so damn deceiving flavours are mellow but run the range of a quality belgian with out being flamboyant . quite remarkable .,palate,1.0,1
deep ruby hue with brilliant clarity evident when held to light . light beige well retained uniform one fingered head manages loose lace . dark caramel raisiny fruitiness w mellow chocolate and mild butterscotch in aroma . understated floral hop nose with a whiff of earthiness as well . tame yet quite pleasant aromawise . cocoa laced sweetness upfront in flavor yields to drying notes of biscuit and moderate hop bitterness . clean rounded dark caramel with a roasted edge emerge mid palate along with a lightly spicy hop flavor . subdued hints of molasses complement both caramel malt derived and residual unfermented sweetness . lightly bodied with a passably smooth lightly dextrinous mouthfeel . finishes slightly dry with suggestions of anise and baker s chocolate . for such a light beer this brew packs a wallop of flavor . it s certainly not a strong ale but a damn tasty brew that i could drink all night . thanks to feloniousmonk for the bottle .,palate,0.6,1
on tap at the blue nile . a dark brown with semi opaque edges . small off white head with no lacing . s strong sweet honey scent that quickly becomes very strong molasses accompanied with noticeable alcohol . although the alcohol is detectable this is a very appealing brew that smells very unique . t extremely sweet up front with very bold honey subsiding into a sweet molasses finish with strong alcohol it s very unique not argueable at all . overall amazing mouth feel very bubbly and easily drinkable in a physical aspect however its very overpoweringly sweet and though to drink much of which is not to say it does n t taste amazing but oz is quite a mouthfull . very good for what it was . and it knows exactly what it wants to be i m sure todd was very aware of the level of sweentess that this brew would produce . very in a small dosage . well done surly congrats on the three years .,palate,0.9,1
pours a rude red amber colour the colour of toffee with a very minimal head basically just a ring of off white bubbles . bead is slow and uninteresting while lace saves the day by being pleasantly sticky . nice colour too . nose is quite aromatic fair floral hoppiness and a good malt balance just lightly roasted almost caramelised around the edges . hint of citrus and peach certainly some cascade or perle hops in there . whatever it is it s very pleasant in fragrance sweet with a mildly bitter edge . taste is very malty a lot of malt characters with toasted grain toffee pecans and soil . flavour is full and impressive but somehow without finesse there s no profile to it just a long blast of flavour . that s not such a bad thing but i think a palate should be a journey . there is a finish slightly floral and herbal without much bitterness certainly not crisp enough to clean up the very heavy flavoured palate . mouthfeel is one of the oddest i ve experienced and i do n t really know anything like it but somehow it feels solid when it enters my mouth . i think it s bad like there s just no texture to it it s just a big lump of malt . no bubbles or stickiness seriously i feel like my ears are blocking out sound when this beer is in my mouth . there s nothing out and out bad about this and for a . beer it s exploding with flavour . but i think it needs a couple of things slightly more bittering hop and more fizz . apart from that for what it is it s pretty great .,palate,0.4,0
draft at brewery . extremely pale yellow brew . almost clear . a little foam for a head . aroma of candied corn . parching on the tongue . almost no flavor slight sweetness up front trace of bitterness on finish . i ve had non alcoholic beer that was more flavorful than this . really .,palate,0.6,1
cane ebel is a very dark brown almost black cola colored brew which glows an amber read when held to the light . topping it off is a good sized foamy tan colored head . sheets of lacing adorn the glass . the scent is pretty hoppy with rye of course with maybe just a touch of sourness . the taste is pretty big and bold lots of grainy characteristics from the rye a fair amount of bitterness from the hops though it is well blended some spice from the alcohol fair amount of citrus and grapefruit tones pretty sweet . medium bodied and sharp on the tongue .,palate,0.7,1
oz to glass a very cloudy yellow with an almost sludgy look to it . a bit darker than a hefeweisen . one finger of white head that dissipated rather quickly . s smells a bit like a hefeweisen banana peach and a little sweet honey smell . a strong pineapple smell comes out over the yeast . very fruity and tropical not what i expected . t quite the bite to the toungue at first then it mellows out to the flavors found in the smell . pineapple and yeast most prevalent . nice sweet malts a little honey . this is n t really to my taste but beyond style i do n t have many complaints . a well brewed and interesting beer . m great body great carbonation . feels good . d suprisingly good for the abv . really not bad at all . i wish i had more to say about this beer .,palate,1.0,1
smell has a very thick and sweet molasses type smell . got a whiff of dark chocolate and dark coffee in there as well . after a few sips a roasted barley aroma became much more apparent . a slight metallic odor cutting through the sweetness . taste opens with a distinct bittersweet dark chocolate taste . leaves a fine and long lasting toffee aftertaste . oatmeal taste becomes much more prominent towards the end . finishes nicely with a hint of bitterness .,palate,0.9,1
a pours a dark murky brown with a big massive head . lots of sustain and lacing . s light smell of yeasty phenols and wheat and grains with a hint of banana . t spicy taste and a strong wheat backbone with fruity malt flavors . m full bodied and lightly carbonated with a soft and creamy texture . alcohol noticable in a nice warming effect . d the taste is a bit below the level of aventinus but it s not far off . definitely worth a try .,palate,1.0,1
wow . this was very disappointing and considering i did n t have very high expectations for this to begin with that really says something . it poured a very dark mahogony colour but was crystal clear . khaki colour foamy cap rested nicely on top for several seconds before subsiding into a patchy covering . looked very average . neither appealing or offensive . smell was almost like something akin to a honey brown or some other such sweet nonsense . reminded me a bit of bmc with a bit of syrup added for sweetness . the taste is more of the same with a quick malty dryness at the end that seems to say ha . had you fooled.you thought there was about to be something pleasant here did n t you . this is not very good . in fact this may get sacrificed to the kitchen sink . as i always say in total fairness to the brewer and his or her intentions this may have its fans but it most assuredly is not for me .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a simple oz bottle into the narrowest chalice i could find . botte was dated in early june . colour is very light white gold and is very protein hazy though very evenly so . no chunks or floaters . chamgagne like fine and fast falling carbonation typical of wits . smell is much more weizen than peach or fruit . light wheat and yeast with undertones of a more traditional malt . strong bitters that are almost herbal if i did n t know that was peach in there i might have guessed cilantro . once you think about peach it becomes almost floral . taste is very very sour a little sweet and very lightly flavoured of peaches . suspicions of orange peel and a dash of spice on the tip of the tongue . the yeast itself is somehow woody maybe a little ashy . nice effect of the front of the taste being blown away by the sour probably . body is n t the first thing you notice but once the distraction of the sour wears off you realize this brew is very smooth neither tacky nor sticky nor drying . carbonation can be swirled up and compliments the feel of the sour in your cheeks quite well . all in all a crazy departure from the normal dfh offerings and dang fine weissen . not as overdone as some of their other sour fruit offerings and more true to one of the old world beer styles .,palate,1.0,1
oz bomber . from manchester discount beverages manchester vt . if this is any good it s a heckuva bargain . poured into my favorite chilled o douls pint glass . dark brown black brew shows mahogany highlights against a bright light . frothy rootbeer float head fingers settles to a mass of large bubbles . pretty complex and appealing nose coffee light caramel vanilla semi sweet . more rugged aromas of smoke bitter chocolate and stronger coffee arise as it warms and breathes . taste not as good as i was expecting kind of musty murky muddy mostly smoke and bitter green oak . none of the sweet vanilla or caramel notes detected in the nose . mouthfeel is good and thick finish is dry with a moderate dose of alcohol present . drinkability is disappointingly low . i was delighted by the smell and that led me to a big let down with the taste . meh . toward the end of the pint the taste really became overwhelmingly bad like bitter coffee vomit . i dumped the rest . life is too short to drink crummy beer especially when there s better stuff in the fridge .,palate,0.8,1
presentation oz brown bottle . bottle date on the side . ahh . look at the happy dog on the label . appearance hazy amber brown in colour with a thin white cream lace . smell quite the malty aroma with caramel being the dominant followed by fruity esters and hints of roasted wood and sherri in the nose . very aromatic and wonderful . taste malt flavours are n t too sweet body is light to medium and the mouthfeel is smooth . nutty caramel thin roasted twang light chocolate with more fruity esters run the palate . a light buttery diacetly smoothes in way back on the palate . no real hop bitterness but there s a hop flavour reminiscent of a herbal flower tea like concoction with an earthy green grass like bite on the palate . finishes real dry near grain dry . notes a fantastic scottish style ale in my opinion . balanced all the way with loads of malt tease without bogging you down in sweetness . incredibly enjoyable to drink . thumbs up to bristol . thanks to arctic liquors for the sample .,palate,0.6,1
now that this is much more available it s time to crack a bottle for no apparent reason what so ever . a probably the best lacing i ve ever seen . tons of stark white head that refuses to disapate . nice combination of large and small bubbles . very cloudy with a heffe color not quite tangerine but close to the color of the sculpin on the bottle . s lots of bitter citrus aroma with a hint of all spice . a little green vegetable and cardboard . t orange honey grass and cardboard . not the stunner i was hoping for m beautiful mouth feel . if it was darker it would compete with some great imperial stouts . d unfortunately i think this one has been over exposed to oxygen . i sure hope this is not the great sculpin i ve been waiting for for that past few years . if so captain ahab wasting years on moby dick and so did i .,palate,1.0,1
i bought a bottle after reading some decent reviews . i poured this one into a tulip glass and it had a very nice orange brown color . little flecks in the beer reminded me of floaties not a good start . the smell was weird and i could not quite place it . the taste was so bad like the last reviewer said it was medicinal . it reminded me of an old shoe with the sole lit on fire and melted asphalt poured on top . one of only two beers i have ever poured down the drain . i stupidly purchased two bottles so now how do i get rid of the other .,palate,0.2,0
poured from a bottle into a pint glass . copper color with a nice head . aroma decent balance of hops and toasty malts . taste flavorful but not overpowering hops up front with toasty buiscut and bready grainy malts in the finish . nice aftertaste . mouthfeel light medium body with excessive carbonation that somewhat hinders the flavor . overall this beer is the epitome of balance and has one of the best flavor profiles i can think of . it s delicious . the only issue i have with it is the excessive carbonation but that can be made up for with a hard pour . delicious .,palate,0.6,1
drank from a fl . oz . bottle purchased at julio s liquors westboro ma poured a hazy dark glowing crimson amber with a bubbly beige one finger head that quickly faded to a thick ring . the aroma was a mix of intensely rich and sweet malts along with citrusy piney aggressive hops . a brandy like alcohol quality was also quite noticeable . hints of maple syrup oak and vanilla came through as well . as the beer warmed the aroma became progressively sweeter and maltier . the taste was a full flavored mix of malty sweetness and hoppy bitterness . the beer started hoppy on the front end . citrus fruits spices and malty creaminess appeared mid palate . the alcohol became quite noticeable at this point and intensified into the super piney resiny and bitter finish . as the beer warmed the taste became even more hoppy citrusy and alcohol rich . strong alcohol warming in the back of the mouth and the throat turned hot by the end of the drink . mouthfeel was absolutely terrific . super creamy full bodied lush and smooth . overall this was a rather hoppy barley wine that was intense in virtually every aspect . it would make for a rather tasty warming nightcap on a cold evening .,palate,1.0,1
ml picked up from provisions to be shared with klym . poured into alesmith horney devil tulip . a very fine bubbles of creamed coffee foam rise around the glass . the biscuit like head rose to about fingers before falling down to sea level . the body of this beer reminds me of the black knight you know the one from monty python s quest for the holy grail . yeah that one . dark opaque black armor body with amazing retention on the foamy head . it sits there like a little glob of creamed marshmallows . a strong showing in the visual . s sugar glazed figgy puddings with the most faint addition of butterscotch . i get notes of fragile brown crumby pie crusts and most certainly a sweet potatoe note . the alcohol blends in so well with the flavor that it s hard to tell them apart but the sensation in the back of the nose lets you know it s there . mild notes of light molasses put this nose in the category of fall desserts for me . lots seasonal goodness in here . though it comes off a bit too sweet on sweet for me . t hmm . that was my reaction to taking a sip . this is coming off really funky with some very forward artificial sweetness . my best description is driftwood creamer . lots of sulfur powders on the tongue . late notes of baked pumpkin and sweet potatoe casseroles . a bit of pecan nuttiness keeps this consistent with the fall nose . though really that very funky note quite sugar sweetness is hard for me to ignore . really not liking that up front note and it s tainted the decent later flavors for me . the alcohol hits soft and late but does n t save this from it s funky tastes in the start . however maybe some people would like this . really nice nutty meal linger at the end wish the start was n t so harsh . m soft baked cookies in the mouth . there s an almost doughiness to the drinking process that fits the flavor so well . you feel like you can almost chew it s medium full body but that it would seem like an unfinished baked good . i like this and it really helps the flavors come off in that realm of fall seasonal baked goods . well done here . o i really thought from the look and the nose that this was going to be a very solid beer . however that up front funky sweetness really caught me off guard . sweet rotting soggy driftwoods made it into the vat . after that they added all the good ingredients it seems . this was like showing up at thanksgiving and everything being just right . then someone brings in what is supposed to be the turkey dinner and it s a piece of wet driftwood . bummer .,palate,0.8,1
baught in a bottle . the cheerful pop . of the cork is always inviting . i pour it into a wide mouthed glass as the label so justly suggests . it s a medium dark copper colour with an ok head that dose n t last long . but no matter it still looks scrum diddly umptious . the smell is complex to say the least spicy ginger a slight earthy cinnamon and corriander maybe . it tastes as it smells mostly hoppy tingle with some malty base for stability . it s uber carbonated which adds for an interesing mouth fell emphisizing the hops and spices while somewhat numbing the alchohol and malts still leaving the warmth of the generous abv . tasty and complex i d recommend it to connisuers and novices alike .,palate,0.7,1
oz bottle gt american pint batch id according to the website packaged on pours black with a thick tan head that settles quickly to creamy film and leaves pangea lace . nose roasted malts some smoke sweet malts taste sweet chocolate malt molasses and a burnt cocoa bitterness finish with some astrigency . mouthfeel is creamy thick and slick . this would be an extremely drinkable beer except for a slightly astrident aftertaste .,palate,0.9,1
aroma is fruity spicy candcy sweet rather complex with slight heat from the alcohol and yeasty . pours with a big full head that becomes rocky . golden yellow and slightly cloudy . lacing . alcohol probably not as hidden as it should be in the heat in the aroma and the initial taste . mix of fruitiness up front orange stands out . bitterness grows from the middle and in the finish which closes with long dryness . fruitiness and phenols are pretty subtle less strong than in the aroma . some sourness . high carbonation is incredibly soft . very smooth . medium light . i m a little dissappointed . not as full rich or complex as i d hoped . not bad just not great either . thanks to mark at corners for this sample .,palate,0.9,1
pours a darker golden brown color with a smallish off white head that settled into a solid ring around the glass . the aroma is of a bready amber malt some caramel and some buttery notes . a bit of a metallic twang . typical amber base . the pumpkin aroma is way too subtle . perhaps some cinnamon and nutmeg but you really need to work for it . the pumpkin spices are a little more noticable in the flavor . light cinnamon nutmeg and allspice . the malt has some light toast rust and a light buttery finish . a tad bitter in the end . sort of has a carbonated water type aspect to it probably from the active carbonation . the feel is moderate with fizzy carbonation good substantial feel . sweet overall but again does have a rusty bitterness in the end . very easy to drink . a rather blah pumpkin . it is in desparate need of flavor . no real off flavors but seems more like an amber ale than pumpkin . ok .,palate,0.8,1
appearance this beer pours a finger thick and frothy head into my tulip glass . i think some ravers may be having a foam party in my glass . can i dive in . the head s hint of pink and sexy figure conjures images of cotton candy barista creations and clouds of the imagination . never seen a head quite like it . smell per my partner in crime it brings images of jumping hay bales back on the farm but with a sour and citrus attitude . i keep feeling i am about to drink some high quality perfume . maybe the bottle should be more decorative to reflect this . taste a solid yeasty and tart saison . pretty straight forward at the nose and then the flower power hits you over the head in the end . i enjoy the taste but keep feeling like the fragrance of perfume is creeping through my nostrils . drinkability very sessionable for how high the alcohol content is . the funky hibiscus rose perfume taste lingers a little too long so i do not think this will become my standard . but a fun one indeed .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a mexican tulip fridge temp appearance pours a very pale and light yellow color indicative of urine . the head is huge with a nice white color . great retention and lots of sticky foamy lace . smell faint aromas there is n t much to get a whiff of . slight malt and a little bit of metallic aroma . not much else . taste very tasteless . a little pinch of malt and hops but there s not much flavor at all . a llittle skunky and a lot of disappointment . mouthfeel thin watery and mildly carbonated . no noticeable alcohol . this is of course a light beer . drinkability extremely drinkable if you like watery tasteless beer . this one goes down with very little effort but with little satisfaction . i m glad i got to try it . .once .,palate,0.2,0
a creamy brown sugar head on top of a dark brown beer . s moderately sour aroma with a great interplay of nutty malt and peaches . there is a corn husk smell you might get from bourbon and slight oak too . t loads of cherries and red wine tannins . the toasty nutty malt really shines even though the beer is punishingly sour . in a good way of course . m medium body and covers the mouth with tannin sweetness . my only complaint is that the beer has a much too sweet aftertaste . o wonderful malt forward sour with a nice touch of tannin character . absolutely worth seeking out .,palate,0.7,1
ok i ll rate this tasteless alcohol delivery system . i do n t know how to rate this and rate real flavored beers too . i usually keep a few in the fridge for when the friends that like it and it only come over . i do pop open a can once in a while like to cool off or when i am full from dinner but would like something less filling i also use this once in a while to add to a home brew of mine to lighten it up a bit again when hot in the summer or after a filling meal . or to add carbonation to a homebrew . the overcarbonation really burns my mouth . i usually swirl the can to get some of the carbonation down . i did try this beer before they water it down at an a b tour and man that was good . why do n t they sell that . . .,palate,0.2,0
my buddy and i visited corvalis last summer and picked up a bottle of this at the brewery . i cellared it until a few days ago when we drank it while hanging out in the colorado mountains . a transregional beer drinking experience . from the bomber this poured dark ebony with an off white head that reduces to a thin layer . the bouquet is dominated by buttery bourbon smells and bourbon overwhelms the palate even though this is a muted bourbon . the base porter is almost unidentifiable against the bourbon aromas and flavors and though i do n t mind bourbon flavor i drink beer when i drink beer and whiskey when i want whiskey . this is too one sided a hybrid brew . drinkable yet disappointing . skip this one and stick with oregon trail s other brews . especially their unique black widow a wit porter blend if you can ever find it .,palate,0.8,1
cheers to liamt on this one . a poured figer width of head fell down to a nice webbing . very cloudy but can says kellerbiers are supposed to be cloudy ba confirms this . pretty standard copper amber colour . s bready malts with an indistinct hop aroma coming through . mostly malt in the nose though . t hop forward . really notice the hop bitterness and flavor strange it did n t show up in the nose very much . the bready malt is there though for sure . m creamy smooth . hop bitterness . very nice feel . d pretty good . nothing outstanding .,palate,0.9,1
poured into a pint glass . low expectations yield a staisfying experience . an orangish brown body that is somewhat underwhelming and carbonated to a fault . i could literally hear the carbonation when i poured it . a finger of off white head tops it off . a very sweet and fruity smell . sweet malts with apple and pear highlights . smells basically like apple juice . not very subtle but quite fine . a very malty and fruity taste . tastes like apple juice that s a little bready along with a mild taste of hops . watery . also the carbonation that was so present during the pour now seems dulled . for all its faults in the end rogue makes a malt liquor that achieves what you usually want out of the style . it s very drinkable light and is a good thirst quencher .,palate,0.4,0
pours dark brown with no head whatsoever except for a very weak ring forms and stays . when held up to the light sediment is seen floating about . smell is good cola caramel definitely getting the maple . taste.yeah now i m definitely getting the maple . the tastes match the smell for sure but this thing is way too sweet it tastes like a thick maple soda . extremely malty alcohol definitely makes itself known . reminds me alot of a doppelbock not a complaint . i became more used to the taste a little ways down but sweetness is way too overpowering here . a scotch ale brewed with maple syrup sounded like a great idea but this thing is kind of a mess .,palate,0.8,1
oz . bottle . dated best by . pours a color that s borderline between dark brown and black . mild cream colored head that fades with some lacing on the glass . aroma is mildly sweet of roasted grains and some caramel undertones . nice sweet roasted maltiness upfront with some hints of chocolate and caramel . finishes sweet with a nice lingering roastedness . let this one warm up to really bring out the flavor . body seems quite thin for an imperial stout . this girl could use some more junk in the trunk . nice easy drinking beer . an enjoyable offering .,palate,0.6,1
on tap at beer revolution on to the beer cloudy blonde like the apperance of a hefeweizen . there was n t much head on top in the first place and it s gone before you know it . smells like an italian kitchen . okay maybe not . more specifially italian herbs and spices like oregano and thyme . i m starting to get flashbacks of artemis another spiced beer with a similar profile . tastes like a mix of hefeweizen and artemis to me . i get some banana moderately spiced with thyme and basil . it s very different and not was i was expecting . but overall it is workable and easier to approach than its love or hate stablemate . that does n t mean it s a beer you d want more than a pint of though .,palate,0.8,1
on my first stop on my michigan beer tour . the grand cru on tap was a very nice start to my tour . the glass they poured into was proper for the beer the look was really nice with a very nice head of foam . the first taste was wonderful but the flavor of the beer left my mouth looking for just alittle more .,palate,0.6,1
bottle purchased from greens on ponce in atlanta . pours a dark brownish amber color with a tan head that leaves solid lacing . smells of rich caramel malts with good amounts of toastiness . also present are slight amounts of medium fruits and leafy and herbal hops . tastes similar to how it smells though more one dimensional . moderately sweet caramel malts with heavy toasted malt flavors up front are joined quickly by slight medium fruits . midway through mild amounts of leafy and earthy hops come into play fading out into a mildly bitter ending . mouthfeel is very good with grainy carbonation . overall this was probably my least favorite of the one offs from jailhouse i would have liked more emphasis on the hops and lighter malt influence . still a solid beer thats worth a shot .,palate,0.9,1
bottle out of my floyds glass . a something not right here . this beer looks like a flat old ale . brownish red hints of black but no ris . no head not even bubbles . s sweet with hints of dark fruits . does n t really have any of those other typical ris smells . some brandy notes and booze . t wierd . this tastes like an uncarbed batch of homebrew when ready for bottling . tastes really sweet and fresh for a bottle from . m flat and the flavor really does n t work . the body was alright but was a bit cloying . o i do n t know if this beer just never carbed up or what . it was n t infected but just tasted really odd . definitely not like any other ris i ve had . gfunk,palate,0.2,0
app yellow copper apricot juice very light haziness . head is very carbonated with an artificial shine to it . smell grapefruit rotten lemons taste superficial lacks earth . acidity seems isolated unharmonious . aftertaste is dry reminding of sherry . mouthfeel overcarbonated for a gueuze lacks velvet touch drinkability gueuze has always been my favourite . unfortunately marriage parfait does not quite live up to the expectations . it leaves me unsatisfied and not wanting for more . having said this it s still a million times better than most commercial beers . gueuze is in a league of its own .,palate,0.4,0
liberators beer menu suggests though never states outright that this peculiar dark beer is brewed with cherries in something of a kriek lambic style . it has a strangely phenolic fragrance and a peculiar taste profile that is too charismatic to ignore and too challenging to appreciate . it is russet brown with no lace and scant head . dunkel trout is a beer with an identity crisis im not prepared to decipher . it doesnt sit well in any established style category and would seem to open doors on taste profiles id prefer not to step through . the taste hints at cherry cola but is ultimately convoluted . i simply cant appreciate it .,palate,0.7,1
nice reddish tinted orange in color with a white tanish head . nose is subtle . toasty aroma but not real thick . also some noble hops . the first taste is a little thin . .crisp but thin . .some good maltiness . .caramel and toasted grains . .finishes with a bit of a dry note . .the taste is really pretty good for this style . some real nice toastiness and caramel . .overall this is not as good as great lakes but what is . .very solid beer that i ll drink more of if it reaches six packs .,palate,0.6,1
a it was still cascading when the glass arrived to the table . settled into a deep deep brown body with a brown head . the head was creamy yet bubbly and it retained as one finger tall . sheets of lacing were left s there was a lot of chocolate in the nose with some subtler coffee notes . dark fruits were present as well as a noticeable hop presence t again the chocolate presence was throughout the entire beer . it tasted like bittersweet chocolate . the dark fruits came out in the middle . i would say dates were most prevalent because there was a nice sweet caramel note throughout . the coffee flavor showed up briefly at the end as well as the hops . it did n t leave a bitterness on the palate though m light bodied . this was indifferent for me . you would think the nitro would have added some body but it actually came across as watered down o the description said this was an homage to yard s brawler . i believe i had three of these one night . the chocolate flavor is nice and it s all around . there are other players that join in the flavors . you ca n t beat . abv talk about session . . my only complaint is the watered down mouthfeel,palate,0.6,1
discovered in the fridge at andy s corner in bogota . gold medal winner at the wbc . i ll be serving this at between fridge and cellar temperature in a weizen glass after dinner . there s no freshness date on this bottle . appearance wow . a glorious abundance of wheat malt creates a silky drapery within my glass . deep pruny raisin in color with barely any light penetration this supports a three finger head that condenses and settles to a solid half inch . beautiful color distribution from a burnished mahogany to cordovan . smell that familiar aroma of millipedes and damp leaves bringing the outdoors in while beckoning the first sip . sweet aroma that emphasizes the classic german yeast strain and gets the saliva flowing . taste an unexpected sourness takes a firm grip of the tongue throwing the taste buds a knuckleball . it takes about seconds for it to concede to the hot malty profile that follows . this beer certainly does n t hold back on the alcohol heat either . compared to aventinus or some other examples of the style it s outright harsh . the finish is ripe with hops and fruity phenols but the lingering heat blocks out what could have been a complex bountiful curtain call . mouthfeel drinkability wickedly aggressive carbonation that explodes like dynamite across the mouth . piranha like microbites sizzle the tongue while the beer expands in a gaseous belly filling fashion . with barely a swish this puffs the cheeks outwards and tests my pressure capacities . strong burps ensue punctuating a less than impressive weizenbock experience . not recommended .,palate,0.4,0
this looked quite good a deep gold color with quite an attractive head that stayed around awhile . the smell was not so impressive . there was a arid blandness that was overcomming all the other smells the malt and the hops . it was strange . i question the freshness of the beer . the taste was also not impressive . i could tell there were qualities in there that were respectible but there again was an overpowering flavor kind of a dustyness . i dont know . the mouthfeel was quite good though . it was nice and rich in the mouth . well carbonated and it felt good going down . i would like to try this one again in france maybe and free after a tour or something . if i saw it on the shelf in america again i would pass .,palate,0.8,1
holy smack this is a huge beer . a big beer with a lot of aroma and tons of flavor . you drink a camel toe and you know you re drinking a camel toe . this was my first beer at piece in chicago and was probably a lit much to start the meal out with but it was delicious . brilliant dark orangish golden body . full up in the nostrils . all over the tongue . again being a big higher abv beer i rated the drinkability lower but this is a beer i would definitely crave if it were accessible .,palate,1.0,1
appearance has a very nice orange color that reminds me of most fall seasonals . good clarity minimum head retention very thin lacing and overly carbonated . smell at first i get a buttery pecan pie smell . it really reminds me of a pecan pie crust . i can detect no hop characteristics in the nose and a very small hint of caramel in the nose which i am going to credit to the malt . taste at first i get very harsh and over powering bitterness that seems out of balance with the buttery pecan nose . the bitterness really lingers and while there is a hint of sweetness in the middle the beer always finishes bitter and off . mouthfeel this beer is almost watery yet with a hint to tannins that leave my mouth dry and scratchy . drinkability of all of the falls beers i was very disappointed with this one . the beer had a watery texture in my mouth and the flavors were not in balance with the nose . it instead left a dry bitterness and with the almost no hop characters present in the nose i was a little lost at this finding . while it did have a light mouthfeel and i am used to drinking hoppy dry beers this beer would have had an easy drinkabilty yet with its unbalanced flavors i had very little desire to do so .,palate,0.4,0
a brown red body is topped by a medium thick quickly disappearing head with a nice amount of lace . fruity hoppy aroma with a good malty balance and a strong alcohol presence . sweet caramel malt flavor with a strong hop presence a touch of fruitiness and a slight alcohol bite . the finish is bitter sweet with hops . full bodied relatively smooth and oily with a very slight dryness .,palate,1.0,1
on tap at o brien s a gorgeous black color with a finger mocha colored head . s really interesting stuff here . roasted malt bananas overripe fruit and a hint of mint with some earthy hops in the background . it s kind of a lot going on and i m not really sure if the strong hops work with this beer . t has some good roasted malt and coffee flavor upfront but it s quickly replaced by some overripe banana and a ton of earthy and green hop flavor that grows and grows . not really sure i d like to try this one again .,palate,0.9,1
poured from a . oz . bottle into an orval branded chalice yeah i know westmalle in an orval is a high sin . appearance pours a hazy light brown color reminiscent of apple juice . has a small white head that dissipates quickly and leaves little lacing . smell has a strong smell of apples and grapes . like a lot of belgians this one has a kind of wine y flavor . taste has a wine like flavor with some noticeable alcohol flavor . also has hints of apples and some sweet malts . mouthfeel deliciously smooth with a nice crisp finish . the high alcohol content gives it a nice warmth as well . drinkability damn good like most trappist beers . not my favorite but still damn good .,palate,1.0,1
review from beeradvocate magazine issue july a hazy dirty peach colored beer with a thin creamy lace . stone fruits in the nose with a deep floral hop aroma and mild cellar mustiness . crisp carbonation then creamy . immediate white pepper with fleshy stone fruits in the flavor and a bready malt character beneath . citric hop snap rides in off the carbonation and melds into the malts impart ing soft floral and herbal notes followed by ripe melon suggestions with some mild esters thanks to the simcoe hops . dries up nicely with a lingering splash of melon and bready sweetness . touted as balancing sweetness and bitterness it lives up to this most awesomely . this is one deliciously sexy beer from a can .,palate,1.0,1
a a slight auburn brown with very little head that dissipates very quickly moderate carbonation and a tiny bit of lacing will stick if you work hard to force it there . a paltry showing at best . s very nutty odor with a bit of coffee and a lot of earthy undertones all around . pilsner esque grassy hops aromas strike too . t alcohol is rather prominent . granted it is a strong brown but i do n t like this much . some nuts grass and lighter coffee with a hint of legume blandness and a touch of commercial solvent . the aftertaste is a mild bitterness and a bit of chemical twinge . m thick creamy gummy and drying . d not too good here . it s mouthfeel really kills it for drinkability . a bit strong to session . the taste is nothing great on top of that . i never know what to expect from a dfh beer but it is almost always more than i end up getting . this is easily among the most disappointing of their beers i have come across . even the more bizzarre ones at least leave me confused . this is n t a terrible beer but it is n t one that i would expect a quality brewery to release . edit i had some medium cheddar with the second half of my glass . the pairing was fantastic . so if drank with a medium cheddar the drinkability rises .,palate,0.3,0
sweet cloying mess just like our education systemcould that be the reason this beer is called educator doppelbock . pours the a purpled transparent brown with a creamy tan head . smells like toast . tastes like caramel and chocolate . very sweet . way to light of a body . almost no body just water with sugar in it . fizzy . dull and offensive . way too sweet .,palate,0.3,0
poured from a oz bottle into a clean pint glass . pours a beautiful golden amber color with a creamy white one inch head that settles down to about a quarter inch after a few moments . active carbination moves up the whole length of the glass to the top . it has a great hops smell that is robust and easy to detect . a very strong taste of hops that leaves a slight bitter taste in the mouth . it goes down smooth . this is a very tasty beverage that i could drink all day .,palate,0.6,1
appearance amazing pour . ery heavy frothy cream colored head . extensive lacing . upon pouring the head foam seemed to cascade similar to a guiness stout . color was a deep amber . impressive . smell the aroma is also interesting . a strong orange zest with spice overtures were detected . caramel sweetness mixed with malt aroma . very pleasant . taste as befits this style of beer the flavor has a strong character . in this case a heavy malt presence infuses the taste curve . a nice sharp high alpha hops flavor jumps in during mid flavor and remains during the totality of the sustain . rather impressive . none of the flavors overpower any of the others . blended quite well . mouthfeel this brew excells in the totality of the taste experience . the flavors remain fairly consistant with a slight afterglow . there is a faint alcohol flavor at the tail o the sustain which leaves a faint aftertaste but other than that the brew is well rounded . turning down the alcohol might help for homebrewers wanting to copy this recipe . drinkability the drinkability is fairly high for this type of brew . keep in mind however that this is a high alsohol brew with a very hop malt presence . conclusions this is an excellent brew that was put together well with obvious planning in the design . others have noted a lack of carbonation i observed plenty of carbonation . not too much . not too little . this brew is recommended to drinkers however it will be a little strong for newbies . prosit . nikki,palate,0.6,1
did n t realize that this was a double ipa until i brought it home and looked it up . great surprise considering i really like theis style . poured a dark amber texture with a thick robust white head which settled within a few minutes . smell was very piney with some lovely spices in there that gave it a ginger bread character that was not overpowering by any means . malt was detectable along with some mild fruit presence . taste was incredibly well balanced with a syrupy body that really had some great tastes going on and a really sharp hop presence . only thing was that i was having a difficult time grasping onto one flavor and distinguishing it from the others . from what i could tell there was alot of spicyness and maybe some lemon in there somewhere.the alcohol really made itself known as by half way through the first glass i could feel a nice warming sensation . drinkability was n t bad at all but certainly not an ipa for people unseasoned to heavy hop assaults . a marvelous brew . .i really wish i could put my finger on more of the tastes that are undoubtedly in there though . nevertheless this is one of the best most well balanced and tastiest ipa s to ever have crossed my palate . cheers,palate,1.0,1
pours a dark brown with one finger of tan head that dissipates quickly . the beer itself is a mix of ruby red and amber when viewed in light . smells very sweet reminiscent of an imperial stout . alcohol and smokiness are prevalent . in the background is a wooden smell accompanied by a fruitiness that provide balance to the overly sweet aroma . taste is of smoke and alcohol with some hops thrown in . not much done here to mask the alcohol . the smoked flavor is much stronger then the aroma lets on . hops show through the other flavors but do not become the focus at any point . there is sweetness from the malts here but the malts themselves are somewhat absent possibly overwhelmed by the smoked flavor . aftertaste is of smokey hops . very smokey hops . mouthfeel is of alcohol . the brew itself is medium heavy bodied with a very clean finish . drinkability is not this brews strong point . this beer is clean as far as mouth feel goes but is not as forgiving to the throat on the way down . overall this is a very smokey brew . more so then the smell implies . fans of smokey brews will love it but the sweetness gets in the way of the oak bourbon barrel flavoring .,palate,0.8,1
from notes . shared at a local dc tasting thanks to argo rb thanks aaron . cl bottle no. . a pours a murky brown color with less than one inch of white head and light carbonation evident . s smells of grass wheat light citrus . the smell is pretty bland and not great . t tastes of bready malts grain pale malts and light citrus . again not great . m medium body and low carbonation . d not a great beer . the smell and taste are very bland not much going on in either . would n t look to have again .,palate,0.8,1
. for a oz bottle . described as a hoppy belgian golden ale this was based upon duvel triple hop . ibu s . og . . abv brewed with pale malt . flaked oats . light candi sugar syrup . blonde candi sugar powder . boiling hops simcoe and amarillo flavor ahtanum dry simcoe and amarillo . fermented with white labs wlp belgian golden ale yeast . pours out to a very clear golden forming a large white head with great retention and nice sheets of lace . carbonation is moderate . the aroma is great . i like the dichotomy of the cloves and bananas from the yeast against the mango and peach imparted by the hops . the mouthfeel is smooth and mouth filling with a medium dense body . starts out with lots of initial hop esters of mango peach and grapefruit set against a stinging clove background . this fades into green bananas and burnt rubber with an unfortunate ruddiness in the middle . the lingers forever through the moderate bitterness and into the aftertaste . the aftertaste is of smoking pvc and wet newspapers . this starts out great but ends terribly . the aftertaste is pretty bad and severaly limits it s drinkability . i m gon na have a hard time finishing this bomber . probably the worst vertical epic i ve had so far .,palate,0.8,1
i was a little disappointed with this offering from olde hickory . aromas of piney hops with a subtle spice . the malt is a little heavy handed on the palate with a slightly unpleasant soapy character coming through . the finish has plenty of hop bite but it comes off a little sloppy with citrus earthy notes and sweet malt leaving me wishing this one was a little more balanced . overall i was glad i tried it but was n t blown away as some other people have been on this ipa from oh .,palate,0.8,1
served from a dark bottle with a nice thick head and lace that lasts through the entire beer . smell of coffee and and toffee . sweet with roasted coffee and sweet milk . medium to full bodied and lasting in the palate . this has been an exceptional beer with the right amount carbonation and hops to leave you ready for the next drink right after the next .,palate,0.7,1
solid brown color . looks much closer to a brown ale than a pale ale . off white tan head thin ring lace on the glass . classic english brown ale aroma some powdered cocoa a little chalkiness light hop . what s the phrase . if it walks like a duck quacks like a duck . i m declaring this to be a decent offering in the english brown ale category regardless of the label english style pale ale . the taste mimics the smell with a thinner body than expected . add to this a slightly sour swallow almost too mild to note . easy to consume .,palate,0.6,1
a light orange color s chocolate and pine . strange smell for an ipa t dirty hops pine and earthy musky flavors . i am starting to think i got a bad bottle . taste puts me off its bad burnt chocolate or burnt malts in here . m light body med carbonation d bad taste not drinkable overall i may have gotten a bad bottle its a bit old but still should not be like this it says brewed on jan so less then months it should hold up better then this i would think .,palate,0.7,1
palest of straw in color no foam only a lonely little ring clinging to the edge of the glass . smells like beer from a can light beer from a can . slightly skunky lite beer taste . very watery mouthfeel . packaging looks like bottled water tastes like beer flavored sparkling water .,palate,0.2,0
short lived foamy light cocoa colored head leaves a few strings of lace . transparent pale brown colored beer with a light caramel hue . mild caramel malt aroma with a pinch of chocolate . flavor is mild as well . mostly chocolate malt with a creamy base . creamy flavor does not carry over into the mouthfeel light bodied beer without much carbonation . an easy drinking beer that will carry you through the night .,palate,0.6,1
mcewan s scotch ale is all around one of the best beers i have ever had . nothing is too amazing about its appearance or its mouthfeel but its taste and drinkability are amazing . scotch ale is my favorite style of beer and this one is on the very top of that list . it has a hint of carmel to its taste but without the coffee hints that some scotch ale beers have . also absoultely no bitterness . i highly recommend this beer to everybody and especially those who enjoy darker beers .,palate,0.6,1
reviewed from notes sampled on pours a very deep red light around the edges with a foamy tan head that almost rises out of the glass . smell is thin rather harsh but nice and earthy with lots of caramelized sugar . taste is very earthy salty with a definite soy sauce twinge . absolutely gross . it was everything i could do to choke it down . mouthfeel is decent this beer seems to foam up in your mouth . drinkability is not good . i ve never poured a beer down the drain before but i seriously considered it here .,palate,0.6,1
this is just appeared on the shelf and i ca n t wait to try it again in a few months to see what happens to the flavor . appearance is a deep copper hue intensely red . two fingers of bone colored head lasted about five minutes dissipating to a uniform haze on top . just a bit of lacing on its way down . smell hops . pine resin cereal citrus copper and something almost like vanilla . intriguing . tasted surprisingly bitter until it warmed and mellowed . then the sweet malt came up front followed by a bitter hop bite . cereal rides over the top of the bitter hops morphing into a burnt caramel hop malt flavor . it takes you for a ride and definitely mellows once it warms a bit . i m not even getting a hint of the abv in the taste just in the brain and it packs a wallop . bigfoot satisfies . the mouthfeel was exquisite . tiny bubbles caress going a little foamy opening the flavor as it hits the back of your mouth . this beer is thick but not syrupy or sticky just pleasant and soft . i do n t know how drinkable any beer of this style can be . it s a joy to drink but take it slow unless you want to get smashed on accident . if you see this at the store get it because it s rare and pretty amazing . but this stuff is only worth it if you dig hops .,palate,1.0,1
ap . very very very dark . black like coffee with a nice dark brown head that lasted about seconds . sm . chocolate . chocolate . coffee . that would be the aroma of strong coffee diner in the afternoon strong coffee . ta . strong coffee maybe burnt then bitter chocolate like baker s chocolate not milk chocolate . nice bitter maybe grapefruit in the finish . mf . thick feeling without being thick . low carbonation coats well and lingers . dr. not so much . it s a sippy drink . it s going down like the fourth cup of coffee at hank s diner . slowly . one only .,palate,0.9,1
to cut to the chase i m rather disappointed . this beer is extremely expensive and not worth the money . i like expensive beer and wine and often pay the price tag . this is the most overpriced item i ve bought in beer wine or food . from a very expensive bottle into an oversized wine glass . pours a dark burnt orange turing into an amber the lower the beer is in the glass . half inch of yellow white foam that dissipated immediately . no lacing . smells of pine orange rind and other tree saps with a little clove . interesting but nothing remarkable . seems very sweet and there is no presence of alcohol . if i am to believe the alcohol it s hidden well . taste is very unbalanced but has the elements of what could be an interesting beer . mostly pine and sap see mouthfeel for the other sap part of this beer and a little bit of bitter orange and sour flavors . nothing attractive about this beer especially considering that there is very little food that would be good next to this . i generally like beers that are refreshing but that should be prefaced with the fact that i find a big quad refreshing . but this beer is very poorly conceived for a drinker in mind . the beer is quite frankly like drinking sap . the mouth feel is sticky and there should be a great deal of carbonation to balance it which there is n t . this beer is an expensive experiment . if you like to try beers you might not like go for it but i d strongly recommend sharing it . i never pour drinks down the sink unless it s a ruined batch whether it be beer wine or a cocktail . i poured the last half of this down the sink . first in the hopes of salvaging this beer i experimented with a plethora of ways of drinking this . first i warmed the beer in my hands then i chilled it again in the glass then poured a bit into another glass and added carbonated water to thin it out and see what flavors remained . i also returned some to the bottle and shook it gently to get more of a flavor release . none of these things brought out any balancing characteristics but revealed to me that i m just not a fan of a beer that has been hopped for minutes .,palate,0.2,0
pours a hazy amber color . inch head of a white color . great retention and great lacing . smells of hops wheat sweet malt slight yeast hint of citrus hint of floral and a hint of alcohol . fits the style of a belgian pale ale . mouth feel is sharp and crisp with a high carbonation level . tastes of alcohol hops sweet malt slight wheat slight pale malt and a hint of citrus . overall good appearance aroma body and blend .,palate,0.6,1
black saison fallen angel . scoring points for creativity . . i m not sure that i m drinking the same beverage because i m pretty impressed with this one . the rich amber color is impressive and the thick foamy off white head resists fading and leaves sheets of belgian lacing in its wake . . the smell is captivating and complex earthy semi sweet harvest fruity yeast but deeper with touch of cocoa and leather . visibly effervescent the mouth feel is perfect . classic rich micro bubbles lend a smooth creamy texture . a tad on the dry side the flavors are mild in proportion yet mirror the nose nicely . hugely drinkable . i mean i could drink these all day long highly recommended . thanks tons andrew . .,palate,1.0,1
poured ultra cloudy into my pint glass . it was a sickly color that reminded me of crazy ed s chili beer . or apple juice with no head i could n t smell a thing . nothing . well maybe an apple juice like sweetness but that s it . taste is sour then sweet followed by a fruity tartness and then grain . the fruit also kind of reminds me of apple juice . very odd . the grain is quite pleasing though perhaps the most pleasing aspect of this beer . mouthfeel is quite nice and full . not in a hurry to drink this again not unpleasant but not remarkable .,palate,0.8,1
purchased of these and i am aging the second one . i have been waiting not so patiently to try this brew . a non aggressive pour into an oversized snifter . no head . deep mahogany brown almost black . some slight lacing . realize this abv level effects head but still i was expecting at least some head . s smells of chocolate and roasty malts very stout like . very slight note of hops . t again very stout like but not overly syrupy or overly viscous considering the level of malts in this brew . taste is well balanced but the malts win out despite the ibus on the label . with abv they could have bumped up the the ibus a bit as i prefer a little more in your face hop profile with beers this strong . despite all this i thought this was a very good tasting beer as i did not detect any alcohol at all at least in the taste . but only well balanced bitter chocolate and roasted goodness . m heavier mouthfeel to be expected but not overly thick or viscous . considering the abv the mouthfeel is perfect . d at you obviously ca n t have that many . this brew is not cloying at all though and if you are eating a huge meal you may get to enjoy two .,palate,1.0,1
saw this at the liquor store and found myself in the mood for a dark lager . unfortunately this is nothing like any of the other german dark lagers i have tried . it looked promising on the pour and the smell was malty and slightly sweet . unfortunately the overwhelming flavor is blandness . easy to drink but very mediocre . i also found the shiner bock to be pretty underwhelming too so i guess this brand just is n t to my taste . it s not bad but there s really nothing i can reccomend about it either .,palate,0.4,0
a pours a deep amber colour . very thick almost cloudy . it has a surprising amount of head which lingers throughout . s strong hoppy smell very inviting . t bold bitter hops and lots of them . it has a good zing strong hops as well as citrus and other fruity flavors . delicious . m good carbonation . o very good ipa . it has an intense flavour but it s well balanced bitterness with citrus . i ll definitely come back to two hearted ale . the first couple times i tried an ipa i did n t like it much at all but it grew on me and now it s one of my favourite styles especially for summer .,palate,0.6,1
bottle . pours a clear reddish golden color with very minimal head . what head there is is an offwhite color and it collars around the glass . malty biscuity banana type flavors in the nose along with a punch of alcohol . honestly smells like a belgian of some sort . medium mouthfeel with a sweet just short of cloying taste of banana and malt . ends rather cleanly with only a lingering taste of sweetness . not bad but also not something completely awesome either . the sweetness is probably going to be a little much after a little bit .,palate,0.8,1
ml gt mug appearance pale straw yellow with a lot of carbonation and a limited head which vanishes . smell limited aroma of metallic coins and a wee bit of yeast overall very weak aromas taste malt and hops there a fair bit lost in the translation . an interesting bitterness but its not meant to be complex mouthfeel very light in body and a crisp finish . its carbonated and becomes watery is it warms . drinkability really good its a clean lager that does n t let flavors of much of anything get in the way of drinking it . keep it in the bottle and very cold and you ll have no qualms .,palate,0.8,1
appearance this was a very dark beer that showed its true colors when held up to the light a deep ruby red . the head was rough and tan and dissipated quickly . by the time i was halfway done with the beer there was no head and not a trace of lace left on the glass . smell the odor of raisins dominated this brew . overall it had a heavy sweet aroma . mouthfeel this beer was full but not as smooth as i expected or wanted it to be . taste this was a sweet beer but not overly so . there was a little bit of malt sweetness but more of a candy sugar taste . i could not detect any hops bitterness at all . there was a mild sour twang on the finish . i have had this beer before and this is pretty much how i remembered it . it is not bad but i am not overly impressed with it either . i am not a sweet beer lover or a big doppelbock fan . however it is probably a good representation of the style .,palate,0.8,1
a dark amber color with a slight reddish hue . after pouring the head formed up high and fizzed down with vigorous carbonation but the remnant head is more creamy looking a light amber color . s smells extremely malty and sweet almost too sweet . there is also lots of alcohol in the aroma not a whole lot of hops in the nose . mostly smells like malts raisins and alcohol . t intense malt sweetness up front a little woody and very boozy . there is a tinge of bitter hop flavor but it s just swept to the side by the overpowering combo of heavy malt and alcohol . m heavy boozy syrupy not all that drinkable i split this bomber with a friend and it s taking me min to drink oz o i really do n t know what to say about this one . it s really expensive and all my friends that have had this beer have said such great things about it . and honestly it was a huge let down . i think the oaked version of unearthly is far far better and even gemini is much better . but if you re going to buy any southern tier beer ipa get the x ipa . i have n t tried their regular ipa but i ve had all the others and the x is way better than all these small batch bombers . this one was definitely the least hoppy somehow the oaked version tastes that much different .,palate,0.4,0
i heard that they only bottled a few cases of this so i guess that i am lucky for being able to get it . anyways this was one solid tripel but its flavors were slightly immature . definitely a strong yeast precense and the yeast strain was excellent and made the beer what is was . the other flavors were very fruity and strong banana flavor at that . the banana flavor was almost too strong . i also noticed some grape flavor and plums . slightly bready and slightly bitter in the finish . this beer was well carbonated and had a nice slick mouthfeel . all in all a good beer but definitely could use some aging to mellow that banana flavor .,palate,0.9,1
i purchased this at gullifty s in bryn mawr pa . appearance it poured a deep dark brown almost black body with a huge light brown head . the head had great retention and left much lacing . smell the smell was awsome very sweet and like flexabull said candied . taste similar to the smell only more complex and pilled on . mouthfeel very thick and very very smooth wonderful mouthfeel . drinkability one of the better beers victory makes . do n t drink and review .,palate,1.0,1
looks like there s a lot more variety in okto beers than any style definition can contain especially when american brewers are involved . sprecher s brew offers a nice dark complexion with a good roasty malt character . this in turn counterbalances the usual sweetness of an okto leading it to the promised dry finish . still the mouthfeel comes in a little thinner than expected but a good effort .,palate,0.4,0
delirium nocturnum a poured dark brown with a massive foam head . foam dissapated into nothing after minutes . s smelt of wet mould . ugh . very over powering . t initial nutty taste that gives way to a dry bitterness . there is a slight sweetness that seems to be similar to that of prunes . very slight though . m moderately carbonated . good . d not very drinkable due to the wet mould smell .,palate,0.8,1
bomber to pint glass . no date or batch number . a only finger of head is produced after a semi vigorous pour . very light khaki in color creamy in texture and medium retention leading to a lingering bubbly film . the body is very hazy and orange cream in color . fair lacing is left on the glass . s above average malts of caramel bread and grain . the pine resiny grassy hops are almost overwhelmed by the malts . light earthy yeast contribution . t light dust and cardboard flavors come through . at least the flavor duration is long and the ibus produce a bigger than expected bitterness . m the body is medium light and a touch thin somewhat creamy . d not much to discuss here very average and nothing special . leaves a lot to be desired .,palate,0.8,1
batch acquired in a trade at the beginning of and stored at degrees . i do n t know why i waited so long to open this and i m even more uncertain why i decided to open it tonight . expecting a gusher i open the beer over the sink . i m glad i did as it gushes but i lose only a small amount of the liquid . the beer is black with a frothy light brown finger head . the retention is good and the scattered lacing is all over my glass . i m immediately greeted with the aroma of rum and sweet roasted malt . dark fruits are evident with some cherry and plum . now the flavor is interesting . at first the beer is sweet roasted malt . it s fruity and delicious . a smokiness comes through . the rum is outstanding . i want to give this an a . but after a few sips a slightly odd flavor becomes evident near the end . metallic . it tastes slightly off in the finish . the first half of the taste is outstanding but the beer does n t quite come together at the end . i do n t know if the marriage of rum and smoked porter just does n t finish neatly or if this is just the way the beer was intended to taste . the mouthfeel is really good . it s a champagne like porter . light and bubbly . it looks full bodied but it s light medium bodied on the palate . carbonation is great . my roomate pat simply says this is fucking delicious as he watches the lakers beat the trailblazers .,palate,0.9,1
the colour is pale yellow the compact white head is two fingers high . the smell is sweet and fruity with some sourness reminding more of lemon soda than beer . maybe there is a trace of dough too . the taste is trying to be positive mild . watery others may say . there are notes of cucumber and boiled vegetables . the bitterness is replaced by an odd chemical fruity taste with a touch of citric acid . some anonymous sweet malts the short aftertaste got a somewhat stalled flavour and a mild creamy sweetness . did i say unbalanced . the carbonation is ok small fresh bubbles at a decent strength . it seems like they really are exporting this lager . impressive,palate,0.6,1
i was really really excited about this brew once i got a good whiff . solid burnt sweetness caramel molasses . it was beautifully dark . looked like it was going to be a solid meal . nope . it was suprisingly thin so much so i was ready to give it back . it still tasted ok but it felt like it was in need of a straw .,palate,0.4,0
re reviewed original . oz can bottled poured into a duvel tulip a light orange yellow hazy as hell . one and half finger white head silky texture does n t move much . leaves good lacing . s i believe it the raw cabbage onion garlic scent in there with tangerine and citrus . has a very raw character . sweet malts . t yeah that weird raw root taste is there right up front . green onion with tangerine grapefruit and other slight citrus . a little pepper . a good bite of hop bitterness with a spike of alcohol comes quickly after the rush of hops . very sweet malt that is n t quite caramel and actually contributes to the raw green hop flavor . definitely a weird combination of flavors going on in this . finish is bitter grains and onion . alcohol is fairly strong upfront and on the finish and i m sure the phenols are n t helping the flavor any . after taste is bitter raw green onion . weird . m medium to slightly full body somewhat high carbonation resinous sticky and bitter . a little boozy though . o i was skeptical of the onion group and i had an older can a while ago and liked it . fresh this stuff is just funky odd and not in a very pleasant way . i can see how summit hops may contribute some nice resins and flavors when in add in moderation with other hops but alone it s too green and onion y . i do n t want to just call this an awful beer because the base is n t that bad compared to a lot of ipas dipa out there but the hops are just repugnant . i could barely choke this down and certainly wont be buying or drinking it again .,palate,0.8,1
i m pretty lopsided in my verdict with the ruination ipa . in fact i demand a fresher keg . maybe this time it will suit my hop friendly palate . appearance flat smell atrocious taste average ipa mouthfell gargle rinse . drinkablity serve this to your dormitory frat wannabe s,palate,0.2,0
right on the label enjoy with lemon . ah oh bad sign right from the get go . and yep a banana yellow pour hazy but with no head . also no aroma things are going south in a hurry . how bout the taste . hmmm wit like sight grainy flavor but no banana or clove at all . a little on the soapy side . but the mouth was tangy brisk . you could drink these in the summer easily if the taste if for you . for me no .,palate,0.8,1
a golden honey color with a nice cream head that sticks to the glass . s oranges and hops.mainly oranges is what i smell . very pleasant not overwhelming but present . t i absolutely love the balance of citrus and hops with this beer . this is the kind of hops taste i like the kind that you taste at the back of your mouth and is defined but not attacking all of your taste buds at once . the taste lingers just long enough to feel like each drink is worth the money but at the same time it does n t overstay its welcome . m exceptional mouthfeel imho . this is the way a beer should taste heavy but not ridiculous d a very drinkable ipa. i could definitely make this a session beer .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a nice flip top bottle vintage . dark brown with no head at all . some coppery red hues . smells strongly of fruit and a little malty . this tastes excellent . i expected a super sweet brew since this is a couple of years old . it is not . up front some sweetness following by chocolate maltiness . a little bit of roasted character . finishes with a little hop bite . i love the mouthfeel thick and creamy . like a thick stout . this is heavy and strong which makes it hard to drink a lot . however it tastes great and feels great in the mouth .,palate,1.0,1
poured from oz bottle into british pint glass . thin on mouthfeel medium orangish amber with a finger offwhite head that leaves a respectable amount of lacing . nose is of baked shortbread with a slight candied fruitiness . taste broad caramel maltiness with a warming alcohol changes over to a restrained english hop bitterness . there is a chalky slightly metallic aftertaste that is not strong . notes a nice esb although the abv is much higher than say honker s ale . drinkability ranks fairly high but the alcohol content is above that of a session beer .,palate,0.6,1
after being impressed by grant s lazy days summer ale i was curious and hopeful to try the winter . it poured a deep amber with fine soft head and nitroesque lacing . the aroma was mild but the beer is full of character without becoming ingratiating . there s a ton of brown sugar with some smoke and caramel nuts a coffee roastiness and a graham cracker y english malt quality . the hops are similarly english mostly herbal and subdued but neatly pinching the tongue as the beer rolls across it . the mouthfeel is ridiculously smooth and the finish is wet with a slightly charred aftertaste to compensate for the sweetness . this is a very good beer and while it s probably too sweet for session drinking a single pint of this will make your winter that much warmer .,palate,1.0,1
having tried bottled leffe i found it on draught in a recently refurbished pub in the wirral england . very consistant . there seemed very little difference between the draught and bottled version particularly regarding the truly thick and warming mouthfeel . sweetish mellow and excellent head good rich amber honey colour . if only it was n t so expensive on tap at this once source i ve found i d drink it far more often oh well back to the bottled version . .,palate,1.0,1
appearance pours a clear amber color with a magnificent head that sticks and curtains the pint glass smell fruity almost juicy fruity character not picking up too much hoppiness in the nose taste sweet toffee flavor at the outset with a growing fruity character some earthy hops kick in by mid palate but the finish is dominated by the sweeter aspects mouthfeel light to medium body way overcarbonated drinkability marred by overcarbonation and a lack of balancing bitterness this is a disappointing effort,palate,0.4,0
great example of a german hefe . excellent balance and mouthfeel could be a great session beer . it looks great with a very pale golden color with a slight hefe haze . finger white head . scents of lemon on the noze and on the palate . i highly recommend you try this beer .,palate,1.0,1
poured out hard and got rewardedwith a hyge tan brown head.looks very thick black and nice.smell is very subtle slght roasted smell but nothing pronounced.taste surprised me being very astringent and dry.alcohol hidden nicely.nice mouthfel to it.wasnt very impressed due to taste i actually pourd out the last few sips .,palate,0.8,1
found this by accident and really only bought it because of the label . served in a duvel tulip . a nice wheat color with cloudiness to it a very large and full white head the retention on the head was pretty impressive . s there is a lot of spice in the nose blended with a yeasty note and a mild citrus in the background . t all of the following yeasty floral hops fresh spices clove mostly bready . this is very well executed the balance of all the flavors just gives it a nice pop . there is a really nice funk to this and i enjoyed that about this beer . m good medium body with a lot of carbonation either takes away from this beer . d i was really impressed with this and wasnt expecting much initially . a really experience . i recommend this to anyone that is into belgian beers of any kind .,palate,0.6,1
sampled at the flour city brewers fest . great lakes blackout stout is a reddish black ale with a leathery brown sugar colored head . the aroma is of licorice dark roast coffee mint and alcohol . it is full bodied and creamy in the mouth . the finish is dry . the flavor has notes of alcohol licorice chocolate and black currant . it kind of reminds me of old rasputin . i think this was the highlight of the brewers fest . rated aug,palate,1.0,1
ml bottle peroni nastro azzurro pours a bright light golden with a fully diminishing white head . it is very clear and sparkling . the aroma is pretty slight and sweet . it mostly smells like adjuncts with a little juicy wooden hops . there is almost a touch of brown sugar in the nose . the beer feels light but not watery . there is a little prickle on the tongue at the swallow . not bad . there are not enough hops to cover the skunk but they are detectable . corn and lemon and fiberboard are three things that come to mind . if steam whistle went skunky it could taste like this . if you took the malt out of a bedele it could taste like this . my people call this maize . i d like to run this against a heineken . is this skunked or is this on purpose . is this fermented polenta . rated nov,palate,0.6,1
had this once many moons ago . i remember the abv being . and now it s even and brewed by the boys at fosters boo hiss under licence . here s hoping it does n t taste like anything else they brew . also was n t sure which version to review this under australia or original as it s technically brewed in australia under licence however many of my countrymen have reviewed it under the original entry . i did both . poured from a ml tallie into a tulip guinness pint obviously not the whole tallie . a appearance . who does n t know what a pint of guinness looks like jet black technically deep ruby body with a bone white head that sits thickly atop . actually the head is different to the classic draught pint in that it sinks back down to a thin lacing like a standard non nitrous brew . s it smells like the draught except a bit more pronounced roasted chicory malt grains and hint of caramel . t the chicory is quite up front and personal with this brew . there s a bitter note like burnt coffee and the caramel malts line the rest of the palate . another thing that stands out is a smokiness that you would normally expect from a smoke beer . this is guinness but it misses the more refined flavours of it s draught cousin . m a flavour heavy stout that is also quite watery . the carbonation reminds me why the nitrous primed draught is so much better there s no smoothness here . d overall an interesting in some ways flavour aroma but lackluster in others mouthfeel lack of balance vacation from guinness draught that once again proves to me that they do n t make it like they do in ireland . it s worth a try and is still not bad but the watery body is a major disappointment for me with these flavours i would expect the viscosity of an engine oil . food match for compatriots vegemite on toast . everyone else spit roasted pork or beef casserole with potatoes and gravy .,palate,0.4,0
on tap at tustin a the beer pours a hazed golden straw color with almost no head surprisingly . s tart pomegranate juice with a really strange funky aroma . quite a bit of grass and this is really really cidery . a lot of green apple smell to this beer . t like the nose its tart and cidery with tons of green apple . despite being based on their hefeweizen wheat beer i get very little of that flavor coming through here . m the body is light with a moderate to high level of carbonation . d bleh as a sourish sort of cider this maybe could have worked . but it was just tough to drink .,palate,0.7,1
poured from the bottle into a pint glass . received this want in an extremely generous bif box from domtronzero . thank you . a black body with a small off white head on top . a little brown on the edges when held up to the light but not much . head is real small . s light roast notes mixed with the smooth oatmeal smell typical of the style . not especially pungent a pretty standard aroma for the style . t light roasted notes mingle with notes of dark chocolate and coffee . real smooth flavor . not too strong of a beer . m goes down real easy . smooth body typical of the style . d pretty drinkable . this is a good beer and nails the style perfectly . that being said i prefer most other styles of stout over this one . i m really glad i got to try this one though . i would n t mind drinking this again but i m not gon na seek it out .,palate,0.9,1
appearance golden yellow the lively and bubbly carbonation helped maintain a sturdy head on it . smell yeah it s hoppy but a strange kind of hop one that seems starchy like when you boil potatoes and leave the lid on and it boils over and burns on your stove . i ve detected this before in some other beer who knows what causes this but i doubt it s intentionnal . taste mid carbonation on the tongue it s got a decent if non descript hop bite but there s nothing on the malt side to give it any character or complexity . not that ipas need to be real mind benders so this one only gets barely a passing grade but for a west coast ipa it s well below average .,palate,0.4,0
a reddish amber nice head that dissipates a little fast for an ipa . s nice citrusy hop notes with a detectable apricot flavor . not overpowering apricot like some fruity beers . t good balance of carmel malt notes and hoppy base for a decent ipa . not a hop bomb but decent . m pretty high level of carbonation . good body for the style . d nice ipa if you want to toss a few back . it is worth the time to try .,palate,0.6,1
almost done with my fl brews . i am sampling this beer at room temp in an english pint glass . the beer pours pitch black with a soft creamy tan head of cm foaming up easily . the head fades very slowly leaving a tight display of latticework entirely around the glass . this looks good . aroma is espresso mixing with dark chocolate and some roasted malt as well . as i drink i detect some smoke in there as well . there is also the faintest hit of grassy hops . first sip reveals a much thinner body than i expected and average carbonation . flavor is simlar to the nose with mostly espresso and chocolate and a slightly bitter mid swallow that i cant discern if it is from the black patent malt on the label or from the hops . halfway through the pint i start to pick up some smokiness on the finish which mixes well with the roasted malt . the finish is rather dry which makes me thirsty . a nice smooth beer that is very dark but doesnt sit too heavy . when you remember the brewery is near the beach and it is probably degrees when you drink this local the light body is probably a good thing . overall a tasty brew .,palate,0.6,1
ounce bottle poured into a snifter glass . a a beautiful fiery reddish orange color with a two finger foamy white head . a great look overall in the snifter . leaves a bit of lacing on the glass . i really can t get over the color it s awesome . s a nice mix of pine and citrus hops on the nose . notnhing earth shattering as far as a super hop bomb for a dipa but nice to sniff overall . t wow what a nose dive here . the initial taste is actually nothing but sweet malt . then the hops come in to beat it back a little but that sweetness seems to be too much . not very balanced . just does n t taste like much of an ipa and the sweetnes is a bit overbearing . m a fairly heavy mouthfeel with all the sweetness . a bit oily and slick on the tongue . d after a few more sips this beer really is barely drinkable . that sweetness is way out of whack and overall this is not a good example of the style . this beer is great eye candy but not what i m looking for in the style . notes this really just seems like a miss by stoudt s . a great looking beer with an inviting aroma . the taste just falls flat though . oh well they ca n t all be nectar of the gods .,palate,0.8,1
served from a oz . bottle purchased at the perfect pour in columbia maryland into my cigar city snifter at the appropriate temperature . a pours tick and creamy motor oil black with . fingers of a mocha head with nice retention and some sticky patchy lace . s intense smell of butterscotch and some subtle hints of creamy sweet milk chocolate and some sugary coffee . smells like a rich dessert . t sweet butterscotch assaults the palate with layers of creamy sweet milk chocolate and some hints of sugary coffee . not necessarily a creme brulee but certainly a rich sweet and creamy beer . this has got to be one of sweetest stouts i have every had . m fulll bodied with a nice heavy creaminess and low carbonation . extremely rich and quite cloying . d the drinkability is severaly hindered by the intense sweetness making it a chore to finish this bomber . one oz . snifter is plenty for me . overall this imperial stout is another extremely flavorful offering from southern tier . a little to sweet for my tastes but this will certainly please many milk stout fan . worth a look .,palate,0.9,1
malty at first . rich flavor that insantly burts in your mouth . mellows at the end but overall is very enjoyble .,palate,1.0,1
this is the best stout that i had during the south american trip . they call themselves the southern brewing company or kross and are located pretty far south in chile . not sure about the claim think there might be a place in cape town that might have em beat . pours dark black with a faint wisp of darkened malts and coffee . flavor is more of the same with enough body to keep the brew honest . good mix of sweet and bitter and a weaker mouthfeel that allows for more on a warm summer day . of the mix of small brewpubs in chile this one definitely gets high marks .,palate,0.6,1
a good russian imperial stout . had it with dinner tonight my wife made meatloaf it went really well with the meal . great appearance dark brown almost black with a foamy head that did n t last but was very dark too . the smell was great as well . it has a nice chocolaty aroma . like most stouts you really should drink it slightly below room temperature anything too cold really compromises the flavor . mouth feel was pretty average smooth not very complex so i expected a little more from it in that department . it was pretty drinkable one of the pt oz bottles that lasted me through dessert bread pudding which it also went well with . i sipped it throughout the whole meal and even had a little left over .,palate,0.6,1
a hazy yellow color with a nice head that receded to a small cap after a little bit . s funk . get some lemony citrus and grass smell a little more tart than most saisons in my experience . not bad . t i am not a fan of saisons but style into consideration this is a very good one . lemony citrus with a nice ratio of funk to it a little bit tart just like on the nose which adds a pleasant depth . leaves the mouth cleanly m medium bodied medium carbonation dry finish . d drinks pretty well but for some reason could n t bring myself to do .,palate,0.6,1
appearance the beer comes to me in a pint glass with a low tan head . the color of the beer is a very very cloudy dark brown . looks kinda like muddy swamp water . smell smells of a slight sweetness from the malt maybe a little caramel . some off aromas . not much hop profile . pretty one dimensional . mouthfeel both the carbonation and body are on the higher end of the light range . taste some light malt sweetness a vegetable type off flavor and maybe a little light fruit . finishes with a slight bitterness and an off sweet flavor . drinkability no thanks,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle . pours dark red with a thick long lasting off white head and much lacing . aroma is of caramel ripe fruit and grassy hops . light medium crisp body . flavors are some caramel malt and earthy hops . short watery finish . this brew tastes like a macro on steroids .,palate,0.8,1
appearance it is a light golden grassy yellow with a nice white head and lace . this beer looks like the good stereotype of a beer . smell the berry smell is predominant as should be but the malts are there in the nose too . there is even a light hop aroma . taste great berry and hop taste blended together this is a great example of this style beer . mouthfeel there was a lot of fizz bite to this beer . the body is pretty light though and clean . drinkability a very crisp and refreshing beer .,palate,0.6,1
appearance golden colour creamy head smell slight aroma not unpleasant taste very watery lacking any interest mouthfeel completely flat drinkability might as well be drinking water the notes on the can say this should be served cold so the can came straight from the fridge . popping the can released a satisfying woosh and pouring revealed a creamy beer with a lovely head . the appearance suggested this would be a wonderfully smooth drink . the first thing that i noticed upon taking a sip was how flat the beer is . there is absolutley no carbonation maybe due to the nirto can approach . the taste was equally flat and dull . in fact i could barely discern any taste whatsoever . more sips revealed nothing intereting whatsoever . it s the most unrewarding beer i ve ever sampled . i bought a pack for making each can only p . so i ve no probelms in giving the rest away or pouring it down the sink . a complete waste of drinking time .,palate,0.2,0
from the fl . oz . bottle with an expiration date of oct. . sampled on august . it has the expected cloudy pale yellow pour one comes to expect from a belgian style white ale . there is about a quarter inch of long lasting silky white head . the aroma is alive with wheat yeast malts and clove . i liked the look and the aroma but the taste and body were more of a disappointment . not so much the taste as it had a good belgian style wheatiness to it but the body was extremely thin and almost watery . i was looking for more in the way of the mouthfeel .,palate,0.4,0
found this in the markdown bin at bevmo for . . pours a dark straw yellow crystal clear with a rocky white head and with an aroma of fresh cut grass . taste is excellent with slight hop bite and an excellent hint of malt . the beer poured hard but the carbonation ended up being low and the mouthfeel medium . drinkability is excellent and i look forward to this year s release .,palate,0.6,1
poured a reddish amber color with a huge off white head . fruity malty slightly sweet aroma and i still ca n t get over this head . smooth spicy taste with slight alcohol presense as the brew warms up . back a few months ago this was my introduction to trappists and i was not disappointed . i drank a vintage magnum the other night and just wanted to note how awesome it tasted . still i thought the aroma was alittle weak but once it hits your mouth it is amazing .,palate,1.0,1
pours a thick black opaque with a large brown bubbly head . smell is cocoa touch of coffee licorice slight vanilla a whiff of smoke . taste is thick creamy dark and bakers chocolate touch of espresso end is dry and slightly bitter a woody aftertaste .,palate,0.6,1
i m sorry i do n t understand why people are panning this beer . this is not sawtooth this a strong double ipa . ml brown corked bottle with silk screened label had to cut the cork out with a knife . served at cellar temp intense grassy read marihuana . aroma pleasing mouthfeel . i could drink this beer in moderation . all day every day . obviously good malt used for the backbone what more could you ask for . stop bitching and enjoy the beer in hand,palate,1.0,1
presentation oz bottle with just vintage printed on the label . really a beautiful bottle . poured a murky muddle brown . not attractive . the nose was the least offensive part of this beer ripe fruits some bitter chocolate the taste on this beer was absolutely horrid . rotten fruit mixed with tobacco and cardboard . mouth feel did n t help the situation as the carbonation was so low it could n t pull any of the off flavors from my tongue . i hate to say this but this beer was a drain pour . new holland produces some fantastic beers this just happens to not be one .,palate,0.6,1
finally got around to trying this one out . i must say . people are being way too harsh on this beer . being that it s from bmc it s a stab at a rare style from them and it s actually pretty good and refreshing . nice floral aroma touch of hops and some dark malts finishes smooth . not the best belgian pale ale i ve ever had but definitely above average . for the price it s hard to beat and well worth a try if you just ignore the label .,palate,0.9,1
served from a bottle into a traditional beer mug . a poured dark black and has the look of a stout with a very nice and very thick off white head that seems to last forever . s some nice roasted malts however i was actually surprised that this beer did not have more a nose to it . t an excellent tasting more simple than complex beer . smooth and clean . that being said it is a great tasting beer . m thin much like your average lager but when you take that first sip with that frothy head it is very nice . d this is where this beer shines . smooth and easy this is one of my go to beers for any occasion . an incredibly drinkable beer . i am looking forward to trying more of this style beer iti s one of my favorites and another triumph for the boston beer co .,palate,0.7,1
on tap pizza port carlsbad ca a clear light golden ale with lots of small bubbles racing to the top . thin white fluffy head . leaves nice lacing down the glass . the nose is very faint and smells very similar to its much cheaper and much less desirable bmc brethren . there s some corn in the nose and a distinct lack of belgian fruitiness . disappointing . very little hop character . a bit of sweetness on the tongue but more corn and grain than anything else . a hint of bitterness but no citrus or fruit essence from the hops at all . calling this a pale ale even a light one seems near criminal . the body is pleasant and perfectly appropriate for a light belgian ale . full of carbonation relatively light in the mouth easy to drink no complaints on this front this beer only becomes a problem when you have to smell it or taste it . a really disappointing light belgian pale ale here from port . a relatively pretty beer that fails the nose and mouth test . unfortunate .,palate,0.8,1
this beer pours a slightly hazy medium dark brown red with a tightly clingy off white very small head . the mouthfeel is very full and hearty almost meaty sort of flat . the smell is toffee like malt and a portlike sweet alcohol . the taste is tealike piney and nutty with a slight allspice with a slightly portlike character . this is a pretty good beer in small quantities very portlike .,palate,0.8,1
cloying tutti fruiti flavor instantly attacks the tongue . cherry cough syrup in the back of the mouth . very sweet like honey . hops come up then seem to be lost . cloudy pale amber in the mug . you take a sip get past the sweetness and it tastes ok for a second . then you get the wave of candy covering up for the bitter medicine taste . borders on the repellant . to be objective it s a decent mouthfeel witha slight tartness in the aftertaste . now spit . on tap at the brewpub in kalamazoo . from notes sept. .,palate,0.7,1
served very cold into tulip oz . a it pours black with a very dark brown one finger head that shrinks to ring slowly . it leaves nice lacing only for a little but keeps a shallow frothy top . s it was hard to smell because it was so cold but roastyness came through easily . then sweeter more syrupy smells with the slightest hint of cherries and citrus start to come through . as it warms more syrup coffee notes are apparent . t the initial taste is mostly roasted but its not at all harsh or overpowering on the palate . there s some bitterness in the finish and after taste . as it warms a lot more comes through like floral notes and more coffee . a lot more sweetness and some dark chocolate notes espresso feel gets stronger the warmer it gets . m creamy all around with pretty good carbonation . pretty thick feeling over all . d went down easy a little too easy for how roasty and full flavored it was . overall it was really nice . pretty balanced with assertive finishing bitterness and the strong roast flavor . bitterness subsides as it warms with more espresso choc flavor setting in the aftertaste . much fuller and thicker feel later . full flavored but easy drinking just the way i like my stouts .,palate,1.0,1
looking for something to get my cheap krunk on with besides four loco i figured i would give this a shot . not that i was expecting much but jesus christ on a squeaky bicycle this is just horrible . i drank it straight from the can as i figured the . price tag did n t deem it worthy of a pint glass or snifter . the initial taste is tolerable especially compared to other high alcohol content offerings from the cheap ass section of the convenience store fridge . the after taste though is a harrowing experience . rubbing alcohol and a horrible bitterness . were i not such a cheap skate and an alcoholic i would have simply thrown the can away and not bothered to recycle it on ethical grounds alone as i feel that aluminum tainted with god disproving concoction should never be reintegrated into the planet s beverage holders . but i ve finished my buck fifty can and as expected have a pretty good buzz going . i guess i would say that if you re desperate to get krunk on a fermented beverage and you happen to lack taste buds this is the choice for you . for the rest of us looking for a cheap buzz just buckle down and tolerate tangerine flavored four loco .,palate,0.6,1
a this brew pours a solid black body with absolutely no light shining through . creamy off white head with decent lacing along the glass . s smells of vanilla caramel malts roasted coffee and hints of chocolate . there is also a smell of earthy hops present . not quite expected for the style . t begins with the roasted coffee chocolate characters and quickly changes into tangy hoppy sour mess . the sour is quite overbearing . m quite pleasant . very creamy and full . very dry . this is a quality brew just not to my personal taste .,palate,0.8,1
a poured from the bottle with a thin tan colored head which quickly receded with no traces of lacing . the body was an exceptionally dark brown . almost black with no visible carbonation . s smells roasty with lesser aromas of burnt candy sugar and booze and yet lesser aromas of cocoa . a distinct nuttiness emerged on the nose as the beer warmed . t sweet caramel like malt flavors dominate the palate with some secondary roasted malt flavors coming into play . this malty character then evolves into some very mild hop bitterness and some distinct chocolatey booziness that lasts through the long lingering finish . tastes good but something about it seems muddled . m a firm creamy mouthfeel . rich with unattenuated sugar and a silky soft carbonation . i am tempted to give this a in the mouthfeel department . d despite the intriguing nose and the nice flavor this muddling of flavors combined with the high alcohol content keep this beer from rating appreciably in the drinkability department .,palate,0.9,1
oz . bottle a pours yellow with a good amount of white head retention . s very light malty a bit of cereal sugar character . t bready malt taste is mild with a bit of husky grain character which gets watery at times . hops lend a spicy mild note . flavour is mild but clean no off flavours . m mouthfeel is where the beer shines for me . crisp and clean endlessly drinkable and refreshing strong biting carbonation for the style it s about as good as it gets . d for the style quite good a step up in flavour and quality than your average light lager .,palate,1.0,1
clear amber with a beautifully dense white head that disappear into copious lace . nondistinct cereal aroma . wonderfully smooth mouthfeel but not much of anything else that would make this beer standout . bitter finish . if it were n t for the nitro this would be one boring brew .,palate,1.0,1
picked up on a whim at julio s wanting to try a danish stout that wasnt from mikkeller . not too bad . a poured into my duvel tulip . rather average stout appearance . nice and dark brown with what was half a finger head that faded too quickly leaving just a tan halo . s nice bitter chocolate aromas and sweet slight roasted malts and coffee notes . there are some really really nice unique hop aromas here and there throughout . not citrus or anything just another level of piney bitterness . some slight floralness too . t this is quite a surprise . a rather hoppy stout . theres that nice burnt carmel and light chocolate flavours but they all lead the way to the hop bitterness . there is some slight clashing a little fighting between the hops and chocolate but this is stull quite delicious . m typical stout mouthfeel here just slightly more carbonated . in fact its a bit thinner than the usual run of the mill american stout . d a very nice stout if your a fan of hops . if one doesnt enjoy hops this is one to avoid . but if you like an ipa every now and again give this a try . a nice mingling of worlds .,palate,0.4,0
excited for this one . poured out of a very cool looking green pint bottle . hazy orange yellow thin head but bubbles were fun to watch . smell i fear this beer suffered from a long journey by sea . the nose comes off with a strong scent of eggs at first mellowed by a nice smooth english hops fuggles . goldings . a little bit of fruiti then finishing with the nice st. peter s tart yeast smell . but the skunky smell tinges the nostrils . the beer suffers here . the taste is tart and slightly bitter not a very strong hop presence but noticeable . not in floral aspects though . the beer feels slightly thin overall disapointing after the rest of my st. peter s experiences . overall drinkable but i would n t seek it out .,palate,0.8,1
poured into a stemless wine glass a pours a chocolaty brown . so dark you can not see through it . about a finger of tight head forms on top and quickly dissipates . this leaves a few cloud shaped bubbles floating on top . s a strong fruity flavor of hops on the nose . mouflan has a deeply sweet fruit scent to it almost like a nectarine . t a roasted chocolate flavor on the front dark fruit in the middle then a grassy spicy hop finish . this is an extremely complex taste and i am not surprised the hop smell and flavor are n t exactly the same . it threw me for a bit of a loop . m very chewy mouth feel slight carbonation tingle blends together for a smooth feel . d this is a sipper although i did n t notice too much alcohol heat but at . abv . this one is going to hit you .,palate,0.9,1
would have preferred to have this in a different glass but what can you do . the chalet s beers are usually served in nonic so they probably just put them all in the same . appearance gt clear dark amber lively . i expected a larger head . the head was small but had good retention and lacing for days . smell gt fruit yeast spice earth . classic . taste gt true to the belgian farmhouse style . this was complex with hoppy notes but also refreshing . lovely clove and pepper hang . mouthfeel gt exciting . not too bubbly . full score . drinkability gt too drinkable for its strength i imagine . hoorah for the start of summer . i hope they keep this one for the rest of the season .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a bottle into a dfh signature glass a dark brown with a coca cola rim when held up to the light . pours with a massive frothy creamy coffee colored head that dies down a little but never fades completely . there is some minimal lacing s mostly roasted malts with a hint of coffee and an earthy tree bark quality . t totally different from the smell . fairly complex especially when it warms . i get great hints of coffee chocolate hazelnut vanilla and caramel . the roasty malt forms the backbone and tends to be the flavor that lingers in the aftertaste . m really a standout porter . not to thin . has a nice creamy quality that gives makes it go down smoothly . carbonation is perfectly dialed in and gives a very subtle tingle on the tongue . d the smooth quality and lower abv make this an extremely drinkable beer especially on a cooler night .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle into my rochefort chalice . poured a dark brown color with a fizzy one finger tan head . the head settled out pretty fast and formed a thin ring around the outside of the glass . did n t leave much lacing as i drank it . the smell is malty and sweet with a lot of dark fruit aromas . there are notes of sweet raisins plums and cloves with a little banana as well . the taste has a lot of the same flavors present in the nose with dark fruit an almost candy sweetness cloves and banana . it also has a little alcohol present in the finish . mouthfeel is medium bodied with above carbonation . drinkability is good it s very delicious but the alcohol is noticeable making it a little less drinkable . overall a very good tasting and smelling beer . it could have had a little better head retention and a little less carbonation in my opinion but still an excellent beer .,palate,0.6,1
oz taster followed by a oz pour at the brewery . a poured a dark orange hazy thin white head . poor retention but good lacing . s hops . lots of hops . menu says ctz in the brew and fermenter with glacier in the serving tank . it shows . t sadly this does not taste as good as it smells . the hop presence is overpowered by the sheer sweetness of the malts . i also detect medicinal qualities in addition to the astringent nature of the beer . not what i was hoping for . m mouthfeel is good . thick heavy but bogged down by the sweetness . d low . bad taste profile and heavy nature of the beer bog this down . i wish i had ordered something else . overall not recommended . sure it looks and smells pretty but falls flat everywhere else . with all the great iipa s out there skip this if you can .,palate,0.8,1
a rich brown color with lighter highlights and a large tan head . the head stayed for the glass though it dissipated a bit as it went . s caramel apple sweet roasted malt t tastes of caramel some sour fruit like apple yeast and hops bitterness spice some booze m beautifully creamy and thick but has a sharpness from the medium carbonation and booze o drinkable for a bottle at least this is an awesome beer . it lacks some flavors smells that i like in a barleywine but it s interesting with the apple .,palate,1.0,1
a dark brown with ruby highlights . a nice finger tan head with good retention and very nice lacing . s dark fruit roasted grain tart apples dark cocoa mild spices . t it starts sweet with metallic brown sugar deep chewy malt boozy dark fruits raisins vanilla and some bitter cocoa then turns tart with green apples berry fruit . finishes with a peppery bitterness . m moderate carbonation almost too much dry finish medium bodied due to the carbonation . this is a different bsda . i like that s it s very sweet without being cloying and finishes very dry . lots of cocoa in there as well .,palate,0.6,1
ml corked and caged from . pours a very hazy brown very thin tan head that fades away quick . teensy spots of lacing . aroma has alot of alcohol . vinous notes cream sherry and black ripe fruit . sweet spice clove and ginger . taste is very sweet . candy sugar and black fruit spiced raisins and cream sherry . orange zest and coriander . lots of flavors jockeying for position but somehow they all mesh wonderfully . mouth is rich and sticky yet wonderfully smooth . a bit sweet but a nice sipper .,palate,1.0,1
poured in a goblet . it gives a firm head over an inch . it s snow white and fluffy and diminishes very slowly . colour is light golden . there is a storm of carbonation raging in my glass . the scent is rather estery . flowers a strong metallic element alcohol malt pepper raw meat . taste is very raw and unbalanced . strong bitter unripe oranges and yeast taste . the alcohol messes around too . far to metallic . i would describe the aftertaste as eating metal . the background gives me strong yeast and alcohol . bitter in the back of my throat . far from good . andelot is not in line with my tastebuds .,palate,0.2,0
i reviewed this on growler way back for my th review . had it on draught this time and felt it was different enough to warrant a second review . into oz chalice . the pour accentuates the ruby auburn color as the chalice illustrates how bright this ale is . out of the growler i felt there was a burnt citrus aroma . certianly still here but the pine is the dominant aroma . big big aroma . as i wrote before 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 . there is a slight oily feel in the front and a bit of water right at the death . very tasty but the crispness of the drink allows the taste to stay center . though i feel the draught had far more heat than i remember from the growler . draught was quite exceptional for the phyical act of drinking the brew . still feel this a bit reliant on the pine flavor for my taste . nd see also,palate,1.0,1
a oz of batch bottled just over months ago so pretty fresh . incidentally while looking up the age of this batch i found out that a bottle is a neat calories . fun to know pours with a thin dark brown head darker than such standby terms as mocha . the head simmers down pretty fast but that little bit that remains hangs in tenaciously . go ahead and backlight this with your cellphone a searchlight would n t go through this baby . back in black . smells like tar and liquor distilled from some dark homemade molasses . also smells of mint drywall mud and funk . and regular mud not just drywall compound but swampy mud . and chicory although i m not getting much coffee . and nutmeg . and vanilla . the first ominous notes of pink floyd s time just came on foreshadowing a scary taste . exceedingly sharp . pungent bitter veering toward evil . very plant like bitterness like eating bark or some root and being told by nature people are not supposed to eat this fool . slightly sour on the finish the bitterness and sour blend to create a smoked coffee grounds like taste . mix in rum and asphalt . some alcohol warming but it s pretty well masked by the pound gorilla flavor . becomes more chocolatey as it warms . i grasp the complexity and i am trying to stay positive within the style . mouthfeel is thick it s tough to not gulp as mouthfuls are overwhelming . finish is sadly sickening definitely making a face . severely undercarbonated . the mouthfeel is the worst part of this beer and detracts from all other aspects . it was some serious work to get through oz of expedition stout . definitely do not want another thanks . highly disappointing . i kept trying to like it but i do n t . to each their own . tried to finish it as a matter of principle however when it came time to choose between booting in the sink from the taste or pouring it out the last few sips ran down the drain .,palate,0.2,0
oz bottle . pours clear golden with a medium sized white head that retains well and leaves some lacing . the aroma is bready malts and fruity floral hops . there s a bit of dms . the flavor is sweet bready malts with a peppery hop finish . the mouthfeel is pretty thin and watery . overall an ok ipa nothing special . it is pretty mellow and subdued .,palate,0.4,0
pours a nice copper amber color with a full finger of sticky head . very nice malt profile dominates the nose with floral and citrus hops in the background making for an overall very pleasant smell . taste is malt forward a nice subtle and complex profile . the hops are mostly floral in nature . medium to full bodied and extremely oily . nice little beer here . the alcohol was noticeable but not overly distracting . i have n t been a huge fan of english ipa s in the past but this one has broken the mold and is definitely the best of the style that i have tried . buy it if you see it .,palate,1.0,1
a poured into an oversized snifter . a murky copper colored liquid pours producing basically no head . i was expecting this . s very oaky smelling with a copious amount of bourbon presence t bourbon is overwhelming vs the sweet malts of the flat beer . some earthy wood flavor comes through as well m medium body with no carbonation o despite being flat i managed to drink a fair amount of the bottle . all the great flavors are there but the carbonation or lack there of ruins this one . with the proper carbonation i could see how this would be considered a solid beer cheers,palate,0.4,0
poured from bottle to tulip . thanks to billab for a chance to get my hands on this . a pours a fully translucent golden orange color . the sticky lacing is everywhere and there is a frothy milky head with white caps all over the place . s the smell is fruity and yet bitter . easily identifiable are lemon and orange and a hint of sweet pineapple . i can also pick out an astringent hop oil smell . t the taste is well balanced for an ipa sculpin has found a happy medium between apricot bittering hops and orange rind . a buttery note rounds out the finish . m mouthfeel is as smooth as i ve ever seen in an ipa . though this is a well carbonated beer i never feel a prickle cross my tongue . wow . d an incredible drinkable ipa . the only thing possibly holding it back are the bittering hops . this is a beer certainly worth a try .,palate,1.0,1
bottle thanks for opening this one nathan . aged for years this pours a very hazy murky almost dirty looking brown mahogany with ruby edges and zero carbonation . there s very little if any bubbling and it leaves the glass nearly clean on the way down . an interesting aroma sherry and port wines some earthy dirt and brick like qualities wood black pepper a mild sour component and a bit of vinegar . more interesting than good but very very interesting . and the flavor is more successful than the aroma . the black pepper spice wood and earth elements along with a mild sour component make for a nice beer while the aging has certainly brought about some sherry and oxidation flavors though i think they actually add nicely to this complex elixir . thin to medium mouthfeel with zero carbonation lifeless . a complex beer but lacking some necessary components .,palate,0.4,0
kellerbier . very murky amber as expected with it being unfiltered . i was not blown away by the smell . taste palate not really refined enough but i d say it was very grainy . the aftertaste reminded me strongly of walnuts . it was n t aggressively carbonated . the off white head which was at least fingers for almost the entire beer was very soft and foamy . nearly as thick as shaving cream . served very cold in a goblet style glass . lace was inconsistent .,palate,0.9,1
i bought this one about years ago . it is brewed not too far from where i live . i do n t understand why it s always . when all our other local beers are usually give or take . rogue has this and their santa beer not sure what that s called and some bombers on the local shelves like safeway or fred meyer . i ve never tried any of those . i did not like the flavor of this beer and for being the most expensive of the shelf at wal mart ha ha ha it really was n t that good . it seemed like a chore to get it down . if they lowered the price ever i d try it again . one time i was watching the news and they said they were going to start shipping this stuff to japan to crack the market there . i do n t know if that means they re tring to be really high class or what . i think if you re local then try to have a regular price like or so everyone can afford . deschutes if the best local beer available in all the supermarkets .,palate,0.7,1
pours a clear amber color with visible carbobation and about a one finger frothy head which gives way to minimal lacing . the aroma is faint with a toasty malt backbone with hints of citrus . the taste is of two row malt toastiness with hints of banana and ctirus and a small hop bite to it . the motuhfeel is moderately carbonated and slightly watery . overall for a light beer it has great taste and flavor . you can easily drink a sixer of these and want more for a light i would go here first .,palate,0.6,1
oz . bottle served in a shaker pint glass . this was on the menu at claim jumper which was strange since we still do n t get this in stores here . a pours a clear dark amber with a one finger off white head that quickly recedes to a thin ring . it leaves some splotchy lace on the way down . s some caramel malts a touch of roast a little pale lagery type yeast . t a little bit of the barrel is shown here . slightly woody and sweet from the booze . caramel malts are present as well with a touch of light citrus hops on the backend . m this was very sessionable . my glass was emptied before i even know what happened . highly drinkable . o while not the best tasting it was highly drinkable and it went incredibly well . a solid beer overall .,palate,0.9,1
growler from green s piney grove in columbia sc . brought back by a non ba friend . i got the last pour . pours dark as night with a one finger mocha colored head into my founder s tulip . looks delicious . aromas of sweet dark malts light roastiness and a touch of warm alcohol . the whole picture has an earthy feel to it . taste is initially sweet quickly followed by a dark chocolate bitterness . the bitterness continues into the finish with a lingering hop presence . not too complex but outstanding nonetheless . mouthfeel is rich and creamy . the highlight of the beer and that s saying alot . overall a wonderful imperial oatmeal stout . holds its own against many of the bigger stouts out there . bravo coast .,palate,1.0,1
corked and caged . right off the bat i did n t like this beer . it poured a full inches of homebrew esque head . murky body due to being unfiltered . a inch head . on a dipa . the aroma is belgian yeast . wtf . is this an american iipa . after doing some research i found that this beer is actually bottled conditioned with a belgian style strain of yeast . there are definitely some sticky dank simcoe hops but they re masked by a downright offensive combination of yeasts and a weird malt bill . what the hell happened here . this thing is an absolute trainwreck . the only redeeming quality this beer has is excellent mouthfeel . super sticky . i honestly can not believe that this beer made it into bottles and the brewer and tasters said yes . . this beer is absolutely brutal . my worst batch of homebrew ever was better than this god awful excuse for beer . sorry weyerbacher . swing and a miss . .,palate,0.9,1
poured a dark dirty brown with a thin yet persistant tan head . the smell is very sweet and fruity with a big hit of concord grapes no traces of coffee or chocolate to be found here smells much more like a belgian strong dark than an imperial stout . the flavor follows the nose up front with big sweet dark fruit flavors but soon after the dark roasted malts start to hit you in the finish giving it a lightly smokey bitter finish . also so light vanilla and alcohol notes show up along with some dark chocolate and light coffee notes as it warms . the mouthfeel is velvety smooth and creamy with a light bit of oilyness in the finish . kind of strange imperial stout you can really taste the belgian roots affecting this in an odd sort of way . still i would happily drink more if it were easier to come by .,palate,0.9,1
ok so i wanted to try a new beer today and this happened to be it . this was one of the beers of the month at my local brew store so i picked up a bottle . after uncapping the bottle it smelled of chocolate covered cherries . the scent was very rich . the pour left a glass full of a deep caramel colored beer in my glass with minimal head . the beer seems to have minimal carbination . the taste is very light . it tastes of cherries and imitation chocolate . i m rather disppointed the mouthfeel is not nearly as heavy as i had expected . overall the drinkability is minimal in my opinion . i feel as though i m drinking flat soda pop . this beer is very sweet and with minimal carbination . i wont be picking this beer up again .,palate,0.3,0
had one warm just to see what the flavors were really like and blllaaahhhh corn up the ying yang . had another two now ice cold did n t pour the first very aggressive and left literally no head . second one poured very aggressive and produced a soapy foam additive kind of head . had to cut the top off like you would to a stella to keep the head around which still only lasted about two minutes until it was a ring . honestly if youre going for the light beer on a budget i d go with bud light just because it has no flavor this is like a bad adjunct y lager that s been in storage for a year . i m just wonder if miller has some weird process that makes their beer taste stale because i notice the exact same thing in mgd yet not high life maybe its just the filterization . anyways about twice as yellow piss looking as a heineken yet actually produces a decent mouthful . and the smell seems to get better when there is less of it so the finish is actually pretty satisfying . from what i ve realized its better in bottles for some reason and from the bottle not into a glass seems to cut the corn adjunct out of it . overall decent for why people drink it but for a light beer i d go with amstel even for its price .,palate,0.6,1
had this on in columbia pa . the stout pours a deep in the cave black . remarkable and it is well complimented by the thick coffee head . the complex aromas of roasted coffee and grain chocolate dried fruit and spice are magnificient . i was surprised by the taste having expected more sweetness just because of the style . all of the smells above are part of the taste plus a good dollop of acid from the roasting . i did n t expect the bit of bitterness on the finish . all in all the tastes were a nice surprise but i personally would have enjoyed a touch more sweetness . the mouthfeel is chewy thick and amazing and the light carbonation is just right . this is n t my favorite style of beer so my drinkability rating reflects this . i like this beer as a treat from time to time a very delicious treat .,palate,1.0,1
i m starting to dig this brewery s hype on their beers . from epic to mayhem and now on to armageddon . kind of feels like i m stepping up to the next level with each one of these beers . like the other epic beers this one pours with a huge and billowing head . medium straw in color some light carbonation . once again great head retention . from an appearance standpoint this beer is clear though not as much as the others that i ve had . aroma is somewhat resinous though not piney bordering on earthy . mild grapefruit and orange peel notes as well . taste is once again super clean with a mouthfeel that i m now comfortable referring to as epic . it s slick clean with a nice level of carbonation . hops up front are citrus and pine there s some bitterness in the finish but it s not uncomfortable . malt is subdued doing it s work in the background to support a very unique hop profile . really a very well balanced ipa . i m going to be monitoring this brewery in the future for sure .,palate,1.0,1
a clear amber in color smallish head which lasted quite a long time . s anemic malt smells overshadowed by a dirty dish smell from the glass itself . i had a few samples and all their glasses smell like a wet dog wtf is that all about . t caramel malt sweetness bit of a hop flavor underneath it to balance . finish is a bit on the dry side . m crisp and clean moderate levels of carbonation and warmth . medium body . d n i think this one might have been better with a few more aromatic hops the smells just were n t there at least i hope wet dog is n t some new hop varietal i have n t heard about . not a bad beer just bland compared to something like a hopback . i ll pass on this .,palate,0.8,1
a thick brunette head deep dark amber body . s bread in the head . coffee molasses and biscuit underneath . t smooth cream and bitter coffee . sweet flavor that i ca n t put my mind on . m excellent presentation really enjoyable to the senses . cream stout is exactly how i d classify this if i had n t seen the title . d i actually want more . other thoughts i m really starting to believe that sam adams is deserving of the title of superior american mainstream brewery they know how to put out a quality brew .,palate,1.0,1
opaque wet grizzly bear brown with abundant garnet highlights capped with a compact head of medium tan foam . unfortunately little lace sticks to the glass . the nose is nice and roasted malty with accessory aromas of coffee with cream and a dash of chocolate syrup . it could be more assertive however . the flavor profile contains all the elements found in the nose . it has a difficult time making a favorable impression though since the body mouthfeel is way too light for the style . what makes it to the taste buds is washed away in seconds as the anemic body collapses into nothingness . as a result it s hard to appreciate any depth or complexity in the beer at all . king s peak porter just does n t cut it . i get the impression that there s a decent porter in there somewhere but it lies in a watery grave after having been senselessly drowned in the castle moat .,palate,0.4,0
pub can with some kind of nitro system . clear brownish amber big creamy head of almost an inch . simple spots for lace . kind of a sourish aroma some elements of white children s paste . body is very light carbonation about medium . starts out with a slightly unpleasant astringency that is suggested in the aroma is somewhat vindicated by a caramel impression at the back half of the profile . through all of this is a watery sense without even the silkiness that most nitro cans can generate . gets lemony and more lackluster as the glass goes on . average drinkability weird taste and poor mouthfeel . thanks to matt at thomas liquors for the free promotional can .,palate,0.3,0
a much darker beer than i anticipated pouring a medium brown hue with ample carbonation along with a caramelly fruity aroma . very smooth and rather tart . the bottle says abbey but this is drinking a little bit more like a sour brown ale i m not complaining . a very refreshing brew that is very drinkable . the fine bead of carbonation forms a tight ring of bubbles enhancing the appearance . as the beer warms up a bit of rown sugar allspice and a hint cinnamon surface in the aroma . this beer has some very tasty fruity flavors think tamarind . the finish is a bit tart and delicately hopped for balance . a very pleasant and enjoyable belgian style beer .,palate,1.0,1
very nice bottle with a flip top . this beer pours an amber color with a small head that falls fast and leaves a little lacing on the glass . the aroma is full of caramel maltiness and has a nice bit of hops to back it up . smells good . the flavor is tasty plenty of malts and quite a bit of alcohol . there are also some hops in the flavor but they do n t dominate like the malts and alcohol do . this beer would be a lot better with some more body as it comes across watery and thin . the drinkability is pretty good but the alcohol takes away a bit .,palate,0.6,1
miller chill poured a extremely pale gold with a little head with little retention . the smell of beer is very light as expected but the aroma of lime is noticeable . its taste is unusual but not very good . it is pretty obvious a macro beer with lime and salt just mixed in . tasted faintly like a flat lemon lime soda . the mouthfeel was pretty average except that the lime and salt gives it a little better kick . overall i did not feel that miller chill was very drinkable . i first had a six pack in florida during spring break and now tried it after it came out nationally . personally i do not enjoy lime in my beer and i was not to fond of the salt either . drinking it could be compared to drinking a lot of soda .,palate,0.7,1
crystal clear amber with pumpkin orange hues . big bubbled snow white head lasts for a little while . very clean on the nose with hints of sweetened grains and noble hops . actively carbonated yet still seems mellow and full . strikes a perfect balance between crispness and creaminess just heavanly . big toffee carmael sweet grain flavor balanced by clean european hops . strikingly balanced for the how big and malty this beer is . defines drinkability . the quintisential o fest in my book .,palate,1.0,1
pours a light creamy finger head that fades semi slowly with a touch of lacing over dark brown molasses colored almost black beer with some light coming through . nose starts pretty bad a dry bready funk woody esthers sawdust and that bad funky wild aroma that comes from a bad wild beer . that overpowers most of it but under that is a slight toasty bready dark malt and hints of roast . taste has lot more of the bad part a dry sawdust thrown over vomit induced wild funk . the bad part of a wild gone wrong mixed with sawdust and at least some decent dark malts a bit of roast a slight bitter earthy hop fairly bitter that gets stronger on the finish . the mouth is medium to a little heavier bodied with decent carbonation and bit of warming booze . drink is not so great either it s hard to scoff down something that barely keeps on the plus side of tasting better going down than coming up which it almost seems that it wants to eventually do . if i did n t spend so much on this one i probably would let it go down the drain without passing through my liver and kidneys or back up the esophagus the other way first .,palate,0.8,1
bottle shared at a tasting with fellow baer proteus . poured into a tasting glass . appearance brown red clear body a thin off white head with decent retention and stickiness . aroma dry hopesque vegetal hopping grass leaves mild sweet grainy malts . taste roasted malts come through doughy earthy toast and buttery caramel about half a dozen hoppy notes grassy vegetal notes being prominent . good balance struck . mouthfeel very fine even smooth and thin bodied . drinkability decent but in my opinion a little one dimensional . maybe i m being unfair as it s not really my style . still definitely worth a try one of stone s most award winning beers if i m not mistaken .,palate,0.9,1
i bought eight bottles with two of the new designer tulip glasses at the grocery store the other day . i ve had many duvels so it s time to review now . poured the cl bottle into an original duvel tulip glass . the color is pale golden clear with a little yeasty haze . i love the way the head looks fluffy foamy and stable . when i opened the bottle i immediately noticed a grainy fruity smell . in the glass it took a while for the foam to dissappear and let the full scent come through . it smelled fruity with fresh apples herbal hops and grainy with an obvious yeast character . the taste was very dry maybe even a little bit sour but fruity lots of grains and light herbal . well balanced ale . it is a medium bodied ale with a lot of carbonation that fits the style duvel invented . it s dry and the alcohol is only slightly noticeable . overall it is a great beer . on a hot day it is very refreshing but be aware of the high abv .,palate,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle into a snifter . appearance pours a hazy orange yellow with a thick frothy three finger head . the head subsided pretty rapidly but a thin layer remained for the duration of the beer . left surprisingly little lacing . smell honey vanilla caramel a bubblegum esque sweetness . no noticeable hop presence . smells very similar to a tripel . taste an alcohol bite behind the sweetness present in the smell . honey banana notes are the most present . i did n t detect alcohol in the smell but it s definitely present in the taste . it s a harshness that clashes with the sweetness and i ca n t tell if i like it or not . slightly bitter aftertaste . mouthfeel thick creamy and nicely carbonated . the high carbonation provides a bite of its own that helps to slightly mask the alcohol . drinkability enjoyable . tastes like a tripel with much more alcohol burn . it does taste a little . unrefined is the best word i can come up with . i definitely know i m drinking something strong with this one . definitely a sipper .,palate,0.9,1
a fairly clean pour . it has a little hazy cloudiness but not much . the color is a very rich yellow gold . the head is thin but laces well . a huge malty banana nose jumps out of the glass . the banana carries over to the tongue but not getting any other spices . without more fruits or spice it does n t seem like a belgian style but still a good beer . some alcohol heat is present but thin it smoothes out to a creamy malt . great mouthfeel . it covers every crevice of your mouth causing a long lingering finish . it s not so rich you ca n t drink this one easily but with the alcohol feeling it makes me wonder how much you would want to .,palate,0.9,1
a dark with ted around the edges . thick off white head . s heavy malts nut not much else . nice though . t heavy malts like the scent . not much else to comment on though . m mild coating with no tingles or anything . d it is tasty but boring . you could easily drink a lot of this but you would probably opt for something more with more flavor .,palate,0.4,0
you will need to practice with the nitro can or learn to lap beer off the table alcohol abuse . . brought over for a evening of tasting by a fellow brewclub member as we plan our next tour for local brews . very showy clear amber with tall nitrogen head that puts on a great reverse cascade that ultimatedy builds a foamy white head in the bruewtus weitbier glass . the whipped cream lace and finger head persist for the duration of the glass . clean floral dextrinous aroma . thin single dimensional malt flavor . initially smooth and creamy mouthfeel . body is light . starts with some malt sweetness but thins as the nitrogen pulls down the carbonation causing the mouthfeel to resemble flat beer . hops very understated and for my palate too weak . never found any bitterness i prefer a little goodbye in the aftertase . i would not reccomend it from the nitro can unless you just like watching reverse cascades gt,palate,0.4,0
ounce bottle . at total wine more in kennesaw georgia . appearance pours a clear golden body with a whitish frothy head of acceptable size . smell pale golden malts with a resinous hop scent some light spice and a vague suggestion of pithy citrus peels . taste relatively pale malted barley a hint of dry toasted grains and a selfish seedy whisper of golden syrup sweetness . citrusy hops some resinous pine and just a small telltale trace of a vegetal weedy element that has you at times go huh and at other times go guh . medium high bitterness . a decidedly dry finish with that weedy hint still lurking around . mouthfeel medium bodied . medium carbonation . yes with some silken elements to the overall mouthfeel . overall pass . rdr ipa is not entirely totally undrinkable but not nearly sufficient enough to compel one to drink it either . and where was the rye . laid off perhaps . these are tough times even for malt bill ingredients .,palate,0.8,1
had this on draught whilst waiting at the philly airport . lovely off white head . transparent brown . rye and hop aroma nice . perfectly subtle . sweet and bitter hop rye . very good . ends bitterly . sort of on the thin side but still ok. a good drinker . not too heavy and very flavorful .,palate,0.6,1
only beer i ve had that got progressively worse and undrinkable as time went on . pours a dark mahogany brown lots of off white head and lacing . smells is sweet malt alcohol and dark fruits . taste is horribly sweet dark cherries and overpowering alcohol . the mouthfeel was the only pleasant thing about this beer the carbonation was good . this beer is only good for cooking it tasted like brown sugar mixed with rubbing alcohol and this was a bottle that had been aged for months at my house . insanely one dimensional it burns from the alcohol . not recommended at all horrible . it took all my willpower to force it down and not throw this out .,palate,0.6,1
corona the king of imports . at least in joe public s eyes . this beer pours without any head rather a slight white fizz . pale yellow completely clear . not an entirely horrid aroma . very grainy and grassy . reminds you of standing in a wet field . the flavor could certainly be worse . a rather sweet taste absolutely no bitterness at all . the adjuncts are well hidden . this has a lot of grainy base malt flavor and is shockingly even keeled . almost tempting for me to say it is not bad for this style . the mouthfeel is a horrid mess . slimy but completely lacking body . seltzer water served flat . after remembering how disgusting corona light is i figured this would also be terrible . it actually shattered my expectations and forced me to reconcile my preconceived notions about not just beer but life . just kidding . it s not that good .,palate,0.2,0
i think i m a bit parial to this beer for reasons . i grew up about minutes from the brewery so they always tasted fresh as hell . and it s everywhere in southeastern pa where i was born and raised . it s not by any means a specialty beer it s your typical lager and since it s been around since before any of us were born it s got a nostalgic feel . even the label looks like it is from the s . like other reviewers have said on a hot summer day out on the grill knock a few back and you wo n t have any complaints . excellent beer in my books average for most . but like i said i m partial to this damn beer and now since i moved to florida i have to laugh that it s cheaper per pack than back in pa . cheers .,palate,0.6,1
this beer was one of the decisive factors in making the bruery my new fetish brewery . is there such a thing as too sour . this beer is going to answer that question for you . i was extremely fortunate and got to enjoy a pint of this from the cask at rattle n hum along with two other bruery offerings and some tasty left hand treats all leftovers from events at the bar . the bruery s beers blew me away and this one was by far the most memorable drink of the evening . do i want to drink one every night . probably not . am i extremely thankful for beers like this which push my horizons to expand . hell yes . appearance canary yellow and almost glowing from within something special was in this pint laying still beneath a thin layer of cask conditioned suds . smell oh you can tell this is going to be a sour yeasty beasty . there is nothing else to say about it . time to dive in . taste whoa . first thought sweet tarts . candy like sour sweet combination that is a bit overwhelming at first . letting it stick around the palate for a minute it lightens up and reveals a funky and fruity belgian depth beneath its surly sour power . then i start thinking about sour patch kids and i think that s most definitely a parallel for this unique powerhouse . mouthfeel smooth and warm fresh from the cask . the wifey gave it the unfortunate descriptor of piss like she could n t shake the warm feel combined with the sourness but i was more charitable and considered it a perfectly smooth creation . drinkability really hard to say on this one . i made it through the pint but it was definitely more of a horizon expander for me than a go to drink . perhaps the greatest thing about it is that tasting something at this extreme of sourness attunes the palate to taste that flavor profile in its lighter incarnations in other beers and for that i am eternally indebted to this wild ride of a brew . cheers . taddy,palate,0.6,1
from notes . thanks to nimbleprop for sharing this one . rumors it might be infected but i did n t really see signs other than the carbonation level . a pours a dark brown almost black color with two fingers plus of dark tan head and high carbonation evident . head lasts for several minutes and leaves light lacing on the glass . the high carbonation and rising head makes me think it may be infected as we had heard some bottles were . s smells of chocolate roasted malts dark chocolate and bitter coffee light dark fruits . very nice and no signs of infection . t tastes of chocolate roasted malts alcohol coffee dark fruits . again no signs of infection . a slight step down from the nose due to the alcohol coming through . m medium bodied stout and high carbonation evident . way too carbonated here which hurts the mouthfeel quite a bit . o overall a decent stout . i think it may have been on its way to infection but i did n t sense anything in the nose or taste just the carbonation . would like to try it again sometime .,palate,0.4,0
pours a slightly hazy clear brown with no head retention and some powdery white looking yeast at the top . smell of a dry english brown ale malty and slightly stale aroma . taste very similar to the aroma slightly stale tasting low carbonation low mouthfeel watery presence and dry tasting . i had a hard time finding something to like in this beer . sessionable . yes but please do yourself a favor and order the sam adams boston lager that is one of the few beers worthy of being drank off tap in this bar . i got a laugh when some middle aged ladies asked for a light beer similar to bud light that they brewed and the bartender said the blonde implying their blonde ale .,palate,0.3,0
i m a big samuel smith fan so i m rather surprised at how disappointed i am in this stout . the pour is promising enough dark dark amber with a thin tan head . i would n t expect much carbonation with this style and was n t surprised when the head died down quickly leaving very little lacing along the glass . the smell is promising enough plenty of notes of caramel coffee and a roasted aroma that you d expect . the taste was rather one dimensional . while there were hints of roasted grain in there this was primarily a treacle and prune drink which is n t really a good thing the brew was just shy of being overpoweringly sweet with an overbearing molasses taste accompanied by an equally strong flavor of plums prunes and raisins . there was very little hops to compliment the thick sweet flavors leading to a very unbalanced brew . mouthfeel was the highlight of the beer it was almost velvety smooth . carbonation was low as per the style but if they d added a few more hops to dry out the palate it would have been near perfect . there was an oily residue left on the tongue but that s to be expected of a heavy stout . i m not sure i ve rated a beer a . before but not impressed is exactly how i d describe my experience . i m a big fan of samuel smith s brewery and adore their oatmeal stout so i m very surprised at how unexciting this brew is . it s heavy bodied and high in alcohol but i was hoping for something more .,palate,0.8,1
poured a huge head with medium sized bubbles and dissolved into nothing after a short while . the aroma honestly reminded me more of a belgian ale than a marzen smelled closely similar to a belgian ale i brewed . way to carbonated for this style imho gave a really good spfft when i popped the top . thin body with highly carbonated phenolic aftertaste . just noticed in the bottom of the glass . yeast . . . that would explain the exccesive carbonation . i d probably try some of there other brews if on tap somewhere but i m staying away from the bottles .,palate,0.3,0
poured a lightly hazy golden amber color with a barely present film of white head . smells of yeast orange peel and a bit of lemon some cider like spice . taste is spiced and lemon sweet a cider and pine hop and some vague caramlization . mouthfeel is weak low carbonation . checked the bottle . holy shit years old . i got ta start checking these things . will purchase a newer beer and re review .,palate,0.3,0
pours the color of tea with a foamy white inch tall head that dissipates slowly . attractive lacing . the nose is wonderful with a big smell of citrus and pine . hoppy sharp and herbal . not quite something i d wear as a cologne but oh so close . the major flavor is of pine and citrus rinds with a hop bitterness that i find slightly overbearing . making everything worse is the thin flat and astringent mouthfeel while it tastes okay i ca n t get past the fact that i d rather swallow it right quick and get rid of it leaving a delicious aftertaste by the way than hold it in my mouth and pick apart the flavors . sadly though it seemed promising i do n t see myself revisiting this one .,palate,0.3,0
a poured out a murky copper brown color with a very bubbly foamy tan one finger head . no lacing to speak of . s it smelled of biscuity malt caramel and some fruity notes . t it had caramel malt flavors mixed with some butterscotch . it had an odd bitterness and almost a musty quality . m it was a little thin with an overly dry finish . it had a sticky gummy mouthfeel . a light bodied brew . d this did n t taste great and the mouthfeel was quite uncomfortable .,palate,0.4,0
clear gold color . small whisp of white lace . cooked corn and soft graininess on the nose . full bodied for a lager.pretty thick for a lager . taste is sweeter for the style at first but finishes dry . i think this is one of the better american lagers made . not a great beer but fuller bodied and tastier than most . i can enjoy these . better out of a can actually . someone mentioned this was rolled out to compete with busch . if i remember right it was originally slotted to compete with mgd etc . kind of a tastier coors but not premium like michelob or lowenbrau were considered .,palate,0.8,1
from notes . poured from a . oz . bottle into my new chimay chalice . batch . a pours a dark mahogany brown color with a small reddish tint one to two inches of off white head and moderate carbonation evident . light lacing on the glass . s smells of bready malts toasted malts toffee caramel malts and light fruit . t tastes of dark fruits bready malts toasted malts caramel malts wheat and grain . m medium body and low carbonation very smooth and creamy . easy to drink amazing body feels perfect to me . d overall this is a very good doppelbock with an amazing mouthfeel felt like i could have had a few of these . would have again .,palate,1.0,1
well it s looking like a day of stouts and i just happened to have a brooklyn black chocolate stout on hand so i figured what the hell . body is pitch black with a thick creamy tan head . the smell is absolutely amazing with strong waves of chocolate fudge.and coffee . tastes of chocolate malts bitterness and strong coffee . the mouthfeel is quite smooth . i found this to be a wonderful beer to sip away at while keeping an eye on the football scores . highly recommended .,palate,1.0,1
this beer puzzles me . i think as an american barleywine this would be better in my review of it most likely . has a pretty nitro look and lots of great spotted lacing on the glass super smooth dark orange hue . smell is n t totally present and has a little soap overtone to it and a little bit of unitergrsted raw hop . the taste has a huge toffee sweet malt note and some lingering dry bitterness . caramel sweet and fruity almost . a little sickly and over alcohol ed in a way that gets sickly on the palate quick . has a marshmallow to it too . wired and bizarre seems like it s an iced pale ale or something surely does not seem brewed to be a dipa .,palate,0.4,0
very nice . had the bottled version of this in a beer tasting event . it pours a very nice dark amber brown like cherry cola . has very little nose out of the taster glass even though the glass has a bit of a bell . too light of a scent to describe . the taste is a nice balance between hops and malt . a smooth mixture of fermented fruit and caramel flavors . it has a bit of the warming afterglow from the alcohol . very drinkable . i will be trying more from this brewery and will defiantly get this beer .,palate,0.6,1
i personally like the taste of the beer . its color is good which fits its taste . i did notice after a while that it has been pulled from tap that it acquires a lack of a better word a buttery taste that really dos n t go good with anything . i do like this beer and i m not bashing it . the buttery taste in my opinion did not take effect until thirty or so minutes after pour . i do keep some in my fridge . i have shiner before to make burgers with which turned out great . good beer for beer lovers .,palate,0.6,1
i bought one oz bottle as part of a make your own six pack . the beer poured with a cloudy amber color and a small off white head in to my pint glass . i could smell the alcohol on the first few sniffs and that was a bit of a turnoff for me . it feels very smooth and creamy as it crosses my lips and enters my mouth . i taste a bit of caramel in it as well as the alcohol . at . alcohol and a sweet thick taste i feel like one is enough for the evening .,palate,0.9,1
a crystal clear golden color . small finger head hops up and dies down quickly . just a small film of head remains . s honey is definitely present . there is also some clean hops lending a light floral smell . not the most impressive smell ever but it is n t a big turn off either . t nice and light crisp and refreshing . for the lightness of the beer it has a decent depth of taste . not a world beater but pretty good . subtle sweetness up front light citrus flavor with a honey and slightly roasted aftertaste . the aftertaste actually reminds me of a honey flavored breakfast cereal . interesting if nothing else . m pretty smooth . just a little high on carbonation but overall pretty good . d tasty but a little bit too sweet . not the most drinkable english pale ale around .,palate,0.9,1
pours dark with minimal lacing . smells like roasted grains with a hint of smokiness . first taste is a bit bitter though not in a bad way . taste some roasted chocolate flavors . flavor lingers on the tongue after each sip . not quite what i would consider a savoring beer but tasty none the less . i could drink this beer around the fire in the winter or after raking leaves in the fall .,palate,0.6,1
nice clear deep amber color with a solid off white head . aromas are mostly sweet and of bready malts . tastes of brewed tea up front . settles into some slightly sweet malt flavors very dry feeling with a heavy roasted malt taste . quite bready with a rye like spice taste on the finish . mouthfeel is ok. a litte too dry for my liking though . all in all a nice amber ale . tasty and session worthy .,palate,0.6,1
served at the local in saratoga springs in a pint glass . a pours a bright golden amber body with no head . s bready malts with notes of ripen fruit yeast and a hint of caramel sweetness . t toasted bready malts like in the nose is the main flavor here . there s a caramel sweetness balanced with some herbal hops and fruity esters . finishes slightly dry . m no carbonation medium body very thin mouthfeel . o this was a nice beer but the mouthfeel was all wrong . although i enjoyed it and would try it again my husband hated it because of the lack of carbonation . perhaps if the mouthfeel was better it would have gotten higher scores .,palate,0.2,0
hard to slam the beer that got my through college but . . the twelfth tasted like the first . not really whatt i consider beer anymore but my in law says it is more of a beer than budweiser . could there be a reason you can by cooler packs in multiples of .,palate,0.4,0
poured a dark reddish brown with a thin light brown head . the aroma was coffee with a hint of malts . the taste was odd bitter like a cup of cold coffee . after a couple tastes i kept thinking of burnt sugar . it was n t a turnoff but i did n t really enjoy the flavor . it has good texture . it is on the heavy side but if i enjoyed the flavor i could see drinking a six pack with no problem .,palate,0.8,1
a yellow with a white fluffy head that does n t leave much lacying s not much there . grains t not anything complex nothing really good nor bad about it . m medium body and very good amount of carbonation in my opinion . d easy to drink and refreshing . notes i do n t know why everyone is so down on this beer it tasted pretty good to me . i found it worthy .,palate,0.8,1
a black as used motor oil miles over due . the head retention was quick to dissipate after good mean stirrr . the lacing on my glass was as yellow as a grandmother s fingers after smoking lucky strike non filters for years . s banana esters spicy rum cocoa and a definite overpowering chuck norris kick to the nose scent of alcohol . t a vanilla milk shaky phenol that brings all the boys to the yard upon approach before it met my palate . a roasted first taste followed by an overwhelming alcohol intensity . the tribes men agree that the finish begins as robbery of all of see s candy s toffee . then leaves you tasting a cornucopia of coffee . brilliant . . . . m imagine cottage cheese in yo mouf . d i had to kill the beer specialist mike slayer at whole foods glendale for it . ha ha . jk . he s still alive barely . mike s the man about beer and your not .,palate,1.0,1
hazy yellow color . one finger fine bubbled white head that falls quickly . sheets of lace drop quickly to the halo of a cap . a gently swirl brings back a small head . smell is spicey pepper and clove with just a faint fruityness . taste matches the smell . only the mildest of bitterness in the finish but any sweetness is supurbly balanced giving a very dry clean finish . high level of carbonation with tons of tingle on the tongue . another excellent beer from ommegang .,palate,1.0,1
the aroma is all coffee to me . colour is black like onyx . flavour is dominated by coffee . i d have to say that this beer leans toward a more malty taste than hoppy . i ca n t taste any hops . mouthfeel was light bodied but on the heavier side of light bodied . carbonation was too much too damn crisp . overall i like it but i could not drink much of it . i usually split a bottle standard size with someone . it pairs really nicely with strong dark chocolate . something that would be good for after dinner .,palate,0.4,0
the bottle and labeling for this beer are truly inpressive . i half bought it just to be able to use the bottle for a special homebrew later . a beer is a deep dark brown and lets almost no light through although it is very clear . the head pours thick and fluffy and off white but then fades to a long lasting lace . s strong sharp coffee and cocoa smell . there is very little of anything else apparent in the nose but all the coffee is very nice . i also smell some oak or wood but it may be just be a byproduct of using real coffee beans . t i taste no malt no hops and no alcohol . it is just like a carbonated bitter cup of coffee . it is enjoyable but it is a one hit wonder . m the body is vanishingly thin and i feel the carbonation is too high for an english porter . d this is uniquely authentic coffe flavor unlike any beer i ve had before . it certainly stands out for that reason but is somewhat disappointing since it is purely one dimensional and is not very true to the base porter style . i wish it had some more malt or alcohol complexity to make it more beer like .,palate,0.4,0
better than expected but as someone who despises ab products light beer i was n t expecting much trouble is within the same can it tasted like lemonade in some sips water in others . if you like light beer it s ok but it s not worth paying store price for . giving it a on drinkability because it s light so one could drink a lot of these if they chose to .,palate,0.4,0
ok but i have had better . thought the carbonation was way too high particularly for a porter . head did n t hold well . taste was not bad but i thought the blend was not there seemed like two distinct flavors . coffee beer versus a well blended flavor of the two,palate,0.4,0
poured from pt . oz . bottle into pint glass . a pours hazy medium amber with a thin head that leaves little lacing . s apricot and malt . t up front flavors of buttery apricot . i get an unpleasant metallic sardine flavor on the back end . i hoped it would disappear as the beer warmed but it just became more apparent . m medium . carbonation levels a bit lower than i would have liked which accentuated the syrupy feel . d i ll give it another try to be sure that the off flavors i experienced were n t just a fluke .,palate,0.8,1
pours a deep complex ruby red with a nice creamy head of about fingers . smell is a mixture of dried fruits roasted malts and some peatiness earthy tones . tastes full in the mouth with hints of the fruits some nuts maybe a coffee or rich caramel . finishes big but smooth . a very drinkable beer especially for a triple .,palate,0.7,1
i picked up this bottle for . in columbus and i m trying it immediately to guage whether to purchase any more tomorrow just released today . the beer is very dark opaque brown with a thick tan foam about finger dissipating to finger . the aroma is rich but a little odd at first . there s something like a burnt corn husk component to it light but present along with the roasted malts and faint ethanol . after tasting the beer i suspect the smell is somehow related to the hops as i get some mild similarities with overhopped stouts darkness night stalker . the main flavors are roasted malts and ethanol with hops bitterness in the background and some lasting cornhusk floral mixtures in the aftertaste . the body is fairly thick and creamy and the carbonation is somewhat light . viscous stuff with loads of flavor . overall i m a little disappointed . i ca n t get enough of ba b.o.r.i.s. and i hoped hoppin frog would approach that level of greatness with d.o.r.i.s. albeit at a lower price point . it seems to me however that the beer is just b.o.r.i.s . with the malt and hops bills ramped up leaving a beer with odd hops presence and too much alcohol in the flavor . oh well .,palate,0.9,1
did not like would not buy app copper orange type color like hot apple cider . nice tight lil head smell bread biscuit malty booze . neat floral thing is also looming about . taste metal banana yeast not very spiced not real malty not real good . metal went away after the first sip . nothing really growing on me . kinda bland and bad . needs more malt flavor in it more depth . mf the feel is neat kinda frothy feeling but a zing as well feels a touch silky or oily wich is actually kinda neat . drinkable . . for what it is it is suprisingly a bit drinkable . it is almost like a part belgium part hefe pale ale . odd .,palate,0.9,1
this beer pours a golden color with a slight red tint . it has a light tan head that fades quickly leaving very few laces . this beer smells very malty . it has a sweet caramel aroma to it . i can smell the toasted malts . it also smells very slightly of molasses . this beer has very little flavor . it tastes slightly malts and sweet . i taste no hops at all and very little spice or any other flavor . it leaves a very light caramel aftertaste . it is carbonated well . it is crisp and goes down smooth . this beer might make a decent session beer because you can not really taste it . this beer is not all that good . not bad but just not good either . i will probably never try this one again . dont waste your time or money .,palate,0.8,1
oz . bottle into a chimay goblet a very dark with a thin tan head . the head fades quickly leaving a ring around the outsideof the glass and decent lacing . brown and ruby highlights when held to the light . s dark roasted malts . very straightforward nose but very appealing . t lots of dark chocolate goodness and toasty malts on the tongue . the chocolate bitterness melds with the . abv bite for a lingering aftertaste . this beer is right up my alley great stuff . m creamy and delicious . everything is dead on here . d each sip begs for another . on my first encounter with this beer i drank three in a row . the abv will catch up with you but this one goes down like silk . hands down this is the best left hand solo brew i ve had . the only one better was the terrapin collab depth charge . grab this one while you can .,palate,1.0,1
enjoyed on tap at the brewpub this version at . and just tapped . amber with lots of thick head . this is a mouthfull of chewiness . a slight sourness in the background only detraction but otherwise a meal . no aroma.mildly sweet and a nice surprise .,palate,0.9,1
on tap at the flying saucer in houston . a pours a very cloudy nearly opaque golden orange color . a two finger white head forms with excellent retention . the rocky foam leaves rings of spiderweb looking lace . s husky wheat grains bread and biscuit . slightly tart and zesty lemons citrus and pineapple . light on the spicy phenols and banana aromas . t up front is tangy slightly tart and zesty lemon flavors . lots of citrus and passion fruits . husky wheat with a nice bread biscuit balance . more clove and banana than was in the nose . finishes a bit bitter . m d a light to medium body . very effervescent with high carbonation . crisp dry refreshing and pretty much the definition of clean . so easy and enjoyable to drink . all day with this . i am adding this as a pale wheat ale instead of a hefe because this has a bit more hops then a traditional hefe should have . the added citra hops are great here . everything works well and an all around great beer . huge fan of this . highly recommend if you see it .,palate,1.0,1
a brassy orange coloring shows a light protein haze with an explosive effervesce . off white head bready quickly dimishes leaving a clean window dressing . s the nose is dry wheat with dry oranges that was fairly simple in execution and refrained strength wise . simple balanced but nothing that will make your mouth water in anticipation . at the end of the day an ordinary show which i expected more from . t the flavor was spicy dry and crisp with a yeastiness of bananas and cloves . lemony grain finish that was slightly tart but well balanced . flashes of dry oranges wheat with a spicy bite of hops tastes like goldings at knockout . m dead on per style tight crisp and bubbly feel with a good fluid motion when swirled . o overall a decent drinking laid back hefe but nothing that will knock you out flavor wise . a more quiet subtle and enjoyable drink for the casual occasion . worthy a try .,palate,0.9,1
ml bottle with no dating info . i ve never had an alt before so this review is strictly based on my impression of this beer . this beer is a very hazy gold with light orange highlights and fizzy white head . the head started at about finger but quickly diminished to a small film and a nice collar . no lacing . the aroma is light a fruity similar to champagne . taste is tart and dry . again this is like a champagne or fruity white wine . the finish is clean with very little aftertaste . the flavor is not very strong though . i would like a little more punch . mouthfeel is light and clean . very refreshing . this is definitely a beer that i could down a few of . i imagine that on a summer evening five or six of these would disappear without too much effort .,palate,0.9,1
poured into a sam adams flared pint glass . dull yellow in color and cloudy . sticky head that never fully dissipates . interesting i like it . i get floral and spice when i smell this beer . these are n t hints they are significant . nice flavor lots of depth but there s a floral aftertaste that is just too strong . now several pulls in it is so overpowering that it s all i can taste aside form the sourness of the beer . it is n t bad so i wo n t rate it below average but i ca n t rate it higher than average . good mouthfeel . too much bite but that s the only negative . it s thick and foamy on a swish but smooth on a sip . this is a good beer and while i do n t think i d want too many i d certainly order this . i m not sure what my overall score will be but i have to rate fairly and the smell and taste were not above average . this is certainly an above average beer though and i am giving it a strong overall .,palate,0.9,1
this one s from a while ago . i just found the undated notes . the color is a pale yellow color . a white head pretty quickly dissipates to a foam and leaves very light lacing . some bready grains are on the nose with a skunky aroma mixing things a bit . other than that there s a faint hint of some hops . there s a light underlying sweetness to this one and an herbal hops note throughout . that skunkiness is still there though not as marring as if it were light touched . there s a little citrus lemon peel zest and the grains are prominent . this one is crisp and carbonation is at a good level . body is n t as light as i had expected this one s medium bodied . it s an interesting if underwhelming and fairly typical beer .,palate,0.8,1
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ml bottle purchased at the tobu department store in ikebukuro . first off all i have to give big props to this bottle which combines the japanese obsession with cuteness with an excellent design . after popping the cap and pouring a light orange cloudy body is revealed to sit under a couple fingers of bone white head . sadly the head fades to a thin cap quite rapidly and the lacing is too fluid and heavy to grasp the sides of the glass . while the colouration is excellent the head retention and lacing is certainly below par for the style . the aroma is also quite interesting notably for its lack of banana esters and its emphasis on a nose full of yeast wheat and clove . the crispness and slight herbal quality almost recalls a belgian wit more than a hefe . again there is a marked absence of banana when the beer is tasted . faint hints linger at the back but the dominant feature here is a bullish wheat body and a yeast spiciness with pronounced clove notes . while its interesting and the mix of slightly sour and sharp wheat with some sweetness is great i do look for a lot more banana in a hefe . fortunately the body helps pick up the rest of the drink with its ethereal lightness elevated to a smooth creaminess by a pillowy carbonation . its refreshing and full at the same time . my thoughts on this beer are mixed . its a decent sessionable brew but no better than any number of other hefes and i regret not picking something else to bring back from japan . after tasting some great japanese hefeweizen and then greatly enjoying hitachino s espresso beer i had high hopes that this would combine to form a great beer . i need to tone down my expectations .,palate,0.9,1
vintage aged on it s side a friend did it reviewed august pours a dark brown black with hints of ruby in the wine glass . no head at all leaves dark stains on glass wherever it touches . it looks like syrup . sour soy sauce aroma hits quickly and surrounds the room upon closer inspection some fruits seem to be boiling in the pot of soy sauce . a sip brings the mouth first pleasant raisins but the an overwhelming delivery of salty bitter soy sauce that stays on the palate for minutes afterwards . most unpleasant . the alcohol is surprisingly hidden but i think that is due to the intesity of the soy character . syrup . thick heavy syrup in a glass with slick alcohol that coats everything . brandy esque . i ca n t imagine myself ever trying this again for any reason other than to remember . nothing special really exept the amazin alcohol content . why did it come out tasting so much like soy sauce though .,palate,0.6,1
i had this beer at the manayunk brewery and restaurant in manayunk pa . it came in a pint glass . appearance the body is a dark clear gold color . the head is a dull white small has good retention no lacing and tiny bubbles . it provides a lot of fodder for nuculation points . smell the aromas are dull caramel malt earthy hops and some toffee notes . taste the flavors are malt forward with caramel and toffee . mouthfeel the mouthfeel is smooth with a medium body . drinkability this beer is pretty good . do n t drink and review .,palate,1.0,1
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 .,palate,0.6,1
oz . bottle poured into a tulip style glass . it pours a hazy medium orange color despite being a kristal weizen with two fingers of head . there is a good deal of lacing left on the glass . the smell has lots of maltiness and wheat . not too fruity like other weizens . the taste is very malty as well with lots of wheat and yeast character . a bit of lemon and a little pepper on the finish . not much going on in the hops department . the mouthfeel is very thick and heavy for this style . the drinkability is good too . not too bad of a kristal weizen .,palate,1.0,1
medium gold color . medium head . aroma is piney hops . medium bodied ipa . slightly sweet malts with a touch of caramel . hops are grassy and piney with a slight touch of citrus . hoppyness is between an english and a west coast ipa . kind of juicy . nice flavors . smooth taste for a ipa . very drinkable . mouthfeel is full and round . finish is clean and crisp . aftertaste is slightly bitter .,palate,1.0,1
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,palate,0.6,1
poured from oz bottle into pint glass pours a warm bright clear coppery brown with active carbonation . one finger of off white head that settles to half a centimeter . moderate lacing . citrus zest and slight pine to the hops . sweet bready malt aromas . do my senses decieve me or do i smell a touch of ammonia lingering back there as well . wierd and not the most appetizing thing i ve encountered in a beer . flavor is bready malts with a touch brown sugar . bitterness comes in the form of pine wood . a hint of grass and asparagus . mostly clean finish with some lingering bitter . mouthfeel is the strong suit here . that breadiness carries through here to create a firm but not heavy beer . it s actually quite a bit lighter than the flavor lets on . good amount of carbonation which i think the brewers relied on overmuch to create the illusion of a more bitter beer . drinkability is a toss up here do i give it high marks for not being a high ibu powerhouse and therefore easier to drink . or do i give it low marks because if i m ordering an ipa i want to drink a bloody ipa . finally settled on a moderate low score based on the underwhelming flavor and odd aroma . i got this beer in a beer sampler each of different dundee brews and was able to try this one direct out of the bottle as well . that certainly helps mitigate some of the smells that prove a little more distracting when the glass puts them right in your face . would not buy this on it s own and if i decide to get another of these samplers i ll probably be giving away the ipa s .,palate,0.7,1
a dark brown color with loads of foam that just sits there indefinitely . when the head begins to deflate it leaves behind excellent lacing . aromas of caramelized sugar malt and candy . the taste is refreshing and engaging with a fruit flavor that works into both the sweetness and the bitterness of the beer . a very delicate beer in that all of the textures and flavors collaborate with one another . impressive beer for its lack of overpowering dominating characteristics . very drinkable especially with a lower abv for this style . quite thin in my mouth .,palate,0.6,1
looks orange slightly hazy with a fluffy white head on top . nice spun sugar lace down the sides of the glass as the foam dissipates . smells like oranges . not just oranges but clementine oranges . tastes very juicy and citric up front with a sweet light caramel malt character . the bitter finish tickles the sides of my tongue and seems more spicy than just plain bitter a very smooth bitterness . feels very smooth . quite drinkable until the surprising alcohol burn in the finish . lacks complexity .,palate,0.9,1
has nice fruity like aroma that grabs you . it has a nice head that lingers for quite awhile . has murky honey like amber color with very active bubbles . the taste at first is a bitter but then subdues and goes down smoothly . i would definitely buy this one again .,palate,0.7,1
oz . bottle not sure how old it is . imperiel pale ale appearance is an orange color typical to style . nice head but not a lot of lacing left on the glass . aroma a semi spicy juicy grapefruit solvent cleaning chemicals alcohol hotness taste pungent grapefruit bitterness hits you right away . the bitterness lingers for a minute.the finish is numbing and i do n t care for it . there is no piney bitterness or maltiness to give this beer anymore flavor other than booze . mouthfeel terrible . after drinking half of this bomber my mouth is completely numb and i am starting to feel comatose . drinkability my roommate a huge dipa and barleywine fan drank the rest of it and he concurrs the drinkability is low . we both never would want to drink this again .,palate,0.4,0
poured into a huge duvel tulip glass . i poured aggressive and got a huge inch tanish head that fell quickly leaving a good amount of lacing . a light black color on the beer itself . smell is dark roasted malts chocolate coffee hints of toffee and some piney hops . taste is lots of expresso really dominates but it is n t a bad thing . body is fairly thin but that is expected for the modest abv . kind of dry with a good amount of life . a nice beer i would drink this a good amount if it was available .,palate,0.6,1
another double ipa from green flash and although i was unimpressed with their bottled imperial ipa i was eager to give this one a shot mainly based on my love for the ipa and red . again i was disappointed . poured a fairly clear orange amber color with a fairly solid white head . big hoppy nose shock . grapefruit orange zest weed leads to a body that is similarly overrun with hops along with a little malt apparently in an effort to keep this one balanced . like with the iipa it does n t work . for whatever reason green flash s iipas just do n t work for me although i generally love the style as well as pretty much everything else green flash brews .,palate,0.8,1
thanks to both ipa and joeyschlitz for helping me land this . pours dark brown with no head . smells amazing . schlitz and i each smelled it looked at each other and nodded as if to say that s tha chronic . . strong brandy on the nose with rich chocolate and dark fruit . one of the best smelling beers i have had . taste follows lots of brandy plum cherry and barrel . body is medium with virtually no carbonation . by contrast the bottle of four roses i had last night was very well carbonated . overall quite good but i am not sure this merits the hype . seems driven more by the scarcity than by being the best version of eclipse . i much preferred pvw ec and hh versions to this .,palate,0.4,0
ingredients malt hops wheat rice corn starch sugar honey . less than malt by volume . golden honey color with pure white head . slightly sweet with honey and hop aroma . hard to believe that there is so little malt content considering the fullness of flavor .,palate,0.4,0
light copper in colour . some mild grapefruit and light malt aromatic notes . the smell reminds me of anchor liberty ale only slightly less pungent . watery body with some caramel notes . theres a citrus hop flavor in there too but there is also a tannic spent hops flavor which is not so good . it lacks some bitterness too .,palate,0.4,0
golden amber with a fluffy tan white head aroma is a balanced mix of malt hops with a hint of something that smelled citrusy to me in the background . full flavored lager with a crisp fresh malt taste that fades to hops . a little thin flavors do n t linger or expand much . very drinkable . i found it smooth and relaxing . when in the mood for a lager i would definitely go for this one when available .,palate,0.6,1
a slight haze on a golden orange body with a big white head . s lots of hop aroma . t the citrusy and floral hops come in right away and the bitterness from them lingers on for a while . a strong malt backbone is noticeable with some biscuity flavors . m incredibly smooth with a nice carbonation . d an awesome american ipa great if you love beers with tons of hops .,palate,1.0,1
single from charles st. liquors . no notch but from looking at the reviews it seems like this was bottled up towards the end of may . pint glass pour . inch plus of off dough off white head with good staying power . clear slightly dulled orange amber body . smells of sticky beer residue toffee upfront bodied up with macerated cheerios crusty bread a couple of raisins . light leafy hops sharpen up the nose towards the back . taste is upfront with honey lettuce dry toast . feel is near terrible though . a jellied almost gritty feel . sharper caramel as it goes . very low carbonation . it does dry out at the end but that required considerable endurance to swallow . gentle sprinkle of bitterness at the end . the alcohol is very mellow so i guess as a lager that kicks back another half a point . middle of the road but it should of been better .,palate,0.3,0
thanks to fogdog for hooking me up with several cigar city brews . i am looking forward to trying this underexposed almost never mentioned on the forums brewery . i carefully poured myself . oz for reviewing purposes then set the rest aside to be consumed after my review is in final there will be no edits at a later date . i tossed the bottle in my dryer on medium heat then shoved it in the microwave sans cap for thirty seconds to replicate cross country growler shipping in desert conditions . now we re good to go . pours a deep hazy orange amber with a billowing off white head . huge heads on these cigar city brews . smells like . whoa . holy s . so that s what a cedar infused beer smells like . ummm . okay . i smell what i imagine is cedar . huge amounts of piney aromatic cigar storage box esque cedar . yeah the humidor name is apt . while there s no tobacco in the nose my brain wants to insert it . taste is a bit more complex with some grapefruit juicy tangerine and a bit of bitter pine . along with cedar . and some balancing caramel . you have to have a disciplined palate to pick out the nuances here . it coats the tongue . exotic . memorable . would i want it every day . no . cedar is awful and should n t be used to age beer . there . i said it . very good mouthfeel . sticky tangy good carbonation . f that cedar .,palate,0.8,1
thanks to claaark sean for this one . shared with capra and schen at an upland tasting . poured from a corked and caged bottle bottled into a darkness snifter . pours a . finger light coffee colored foamy head with low retention . beer is slight cloudy dark brown . stringy and patchy lace with moderate cling . color is a bit off putting . nose is an odd combination of soap mint plastic and sweet grapes . not bad but very strange . opens sweet grape spicy plastic . yeasty towards the middle with some brett funkiness and cane sugar . some residual sweetness towards the end with just a touch of tart . not really sour at all and the barrel characteristic is almost entirely missing . a touch too sweet too . light to medium bodied with moderate to high carbonation . prickly and bubbly in the mouth and abrasive doing down . smooths nicely as it warms though . messy finish with a clean aftertaste . good for its style . a pretty middle of the road beer here . a bit too sweet with near no funk and little to no tartness . i m not really sure what was trying to be accomplished here but the end result why not bad is a bit pedestrian .,palate,0.8,1
ml bottle paired with post blizzard conditions and nfl action batch appearance corked caged served in an oversized snifter big ebony body big chocolate foam patchy tan lace smell chalky dry cocoa light roasty notes bourbon is trace taste it appears this beer has had major infection issues i dont get much sourness but there is definitely a chalky taste and the flavors are off . the bourbon barrel provides some alcohol heat but really nothing in the way of flavor enhancement carbonation is aggressive leaving a fizzy finish dry roasty flavors dry cocoa . if it s not infected this beer sucks . my hunch is that this is one that got away . mouthfeel bad fizzy foamy body hot finish drinkability meh,palate,0.4,0
a hazy very very pale beer . millet y barely off white head a fair amount . not too much in the way of lacing . a dull appearance but seeming oddly appropriate to me . immediately after cracking the bottle i got not particularly pleasant whiffs of egg . i figured it was the compacted nose that comes from a bottle especially a freshly cracked one . while time and a pour reveal more subtleties the egg remains . wheat . yeast contributes a hint of dough . spice at the end . wheat again to the taste . dusty and slightly tangy bubble gum notes . honey and the peach is detectable while the jasmine less so though it is there . the taste has some light pleasant sour notes . a hint of white pepper towards the end . alcohol drying . creamy and full bodied . the feel is quite nice . the rest is decent but disappointing .,palate,0.9,1
oz bottle poured into glass a reddish clearish very clean looking amber thin head . s a lovely cherry cough syrup scent with a nice hoppy closing . some booze . t i really like the initial flavor hoppy amber ale ish flavor but i m getting this overwhelming cherry robitussin flavor which i admit is a bit off putting still i like it . i do n t quite know if this is sticky and thick enough to be a barleywine but it sure as hell is strong tasting . the booze is initially masked by the syrupy sweetness but the closing is very boozy with a bitter hop ending . i see this as a very experimental ale interesting imperfect yet enjoyable in its own way . m i really like the curvy soft and sweet mouthfeel . there is a strong thin carbonation which is mouth cleansing . o overall i had this on tap a few times and loved it it s not quite the same in the bottle . i am having fun with it but the medicinal aspect of it is a bit too much for me . i d look forward to trying this on tap again or maybe trying an older vintage i think it would mellow out a bit with cellaring .,palate,0.9,1
the excessive belief in my own ability and achievement . a rocky ice cream cone sits high atop my glass sheltering a dense constantly bubbling cloudy miasma of orange liquid . too much lemon there s something in the aftertaste . i do n t know . give me a minute for this monster to drop to a manageable level over this immense kitchen sink of bubbles . give me a minute to wipe my nose and upper lip . a cornucopia of soured oak and lemon greets the nose . indulge your demons . there s a background of light malt syrup destroyed by the goodness of sour . a very little cheese negligible vinegar a taste of hops and brett . brett oh sweet brett . said while watching a samwell video . there s sweat though maybe not blood and tears . i doubt i ll ever have this again . medium light mouthfeel with high carbonation dry finish . i ca n t describe it well enough . it s not crazy complex but it s certainly not simple . it s not the most sour beer i ve had . not the funkiest . but it s amazing . amazing . incredible . this beer has humbled me .,palate,0.7,1
a pours black with a thin light brown head with little retention and no lacing . s smells really good . nice and sweet . tons of vanilla and that s all i can smell . t i really tried to like this one just could n t . again tons of vanilla and it really does taste like cream burlee . just too sweet for me though . m felt just about right on not too thick . d i struggled with the overall sweetness of this one . smells wonderful .,palate,0.8,1
looked good enough . poured nice and rich with hearty color and top . i should have stopped there . i know this is supposed to be constructive but this is not for me . the smell is of medicine . cough syrup malts hops a little line pine cleaner . the taste is worse than the smell . is this really a dipa . a tipa . tasted like an overly sweetened malty boozy barley wine with some hops thrown in or pine scented cleaner . it was not refreshing and i could n t even nurse it . it s just not a good flavor . perhaps they need more testing of what s leaving the brewery . or maybe it s just a high alcohol gimmick . i m a hophead ipa lover . this is a beer you drink on a dare . it s not drinkable . maybe put a shot of it in some seltzer water .,palate,0.2,0
poured from a oz brown bomber into a duvel tulip . bottled on on bottleneck . purchased at wine warehouse charlottesville va for . . a straw yellow with finger off white head with good retention and ample lacing . s tropical fruit and citrus lead with pineapple and orange with a floral touch . maltiness is very pale with the lightest dash of caramel sweetness . t the flavor is very hoppy and delicious with very light resin pineapple orange and floral qualities . the maltiness is pretty one dimensional but it lets the hops do the heavy lifting . m the feel is light as this barely moves into the dipa range not that that s a bad thing but it does feel light for the style . low carbonation keeps it very drinkable . o a nice beer but not one i m going to turn to too often as there are quite a few ipas at a better price point with more hoppy complexity see fw union jack bear republic racer titan ipa etc . .,palate,0.6,1
pours clear straw yellow with a medium sized fluffy white head that quickly fizzles down to barely a covering . the smeel is grassy musty . a euro skunk quickly settles . the taste is of grassy hay like oily hops . sweet grainy malt backs it up but the hops really stand out . crisp clean finish . it s smooth with a refreshing hop dryness . a bit imbalanced with hop character really showing through . yet it s a tasty brew that i really enjoy and can easily drink .,palate,0.9,1
i had this at a work function . i tried to approach it with an open mind . but it s just terrible . a pale yellow . almost clear . starts out with a decent sized soapy white head . but it disappears to almost nothing within a minute or two . after a few more you basically have yellow water . small amount of carbonation has tiny bubbles . s sweet . mostly corn with a hint of apple . slightly metallic . inoffensive at best . t this beer has almost no flavor . what little there is comes across sweet and somewhat metallic with a little plywood plywood . thrown in for added complexity . the most discernible flavors for me were sweetcorn mixed with a touch of apple . bitterness is almost nonexistent but there must be some hops in there somewhere . finishes relatively clean . plywood and metal tastes linger for a bit . my beer came out of a can probably part of the reason for the metallic flavors so the all too common corona skunk was n t there thank goodness . m probably the best part of the beer . light but a little syrupy . carbonation level is good . d i really tried to be fair with this beer . i guess it serves its job as a summer thirst quencher . best served ice cold to mask the beer s generally unpleasant and uninteresting flavor . i would n t buy this on purpose ever .,palate,0.6,1
shared by ihearcraftbeer at a tasting . a clear not much head and unfortunately a brassy color one might expect a purplish color . s not very appealing . a bit skunky and herbal . not getting blueberry on the nose . t kinda not good tasting . about as eloquent as i can be about this beer . not much blueberry flavor though an odd sweetness and fake grape juice flavor are there though muddled and intermittent . m o slick going down and more crisp than i anticipated . while i could see where some might want this as a lighter summer beer this simply was not my cup o tea .,palate,0.8,1
served this one from a big manly l can in a pilsener glass at just above fridge temperature . freshness date of . a pours just like a budweiser in color pale straw yellow but with a huge monster fluffy head . soapy and frothy looking with medium bubbles . creamy on top . the dude on the can looks like my friend mark with a set of horns on his head . sweet . good looking epl . s odd sweetness flowery or fruity and candy like . metallic notes are evident . moist wood paneling . old antique shop . grandma s dishsoap . nag champa incense . what the heck . strange at best . but i like strange and interesting thus the reason it s not a . t mothballs . holy crap . sweet adjunct laden liquid mothballs . naphthalene . craptacular . ca n t taste much else . i m stunned . m mouthfeel is decent moderately carbonated and mouthfilling . quick fresh swallow . d looks good . feels good . but i ca n t get past the taste . the remainder of this beer wound up in a pile of gravel as soon as i got through the rating . i give it point extra for luring me into tasting it .,palate,0.7,1
gon na be a contrarian on this one it seems . picked up yesterday bottled on date of march a clear copper amber with a finger or so of soft soapy head . nice looking beer . s hm . double ipa . i get oak woodiness earthiness maybe some vanilla . theres malt there in the back too but hops . i understand its aged but still a dipa should have some aroma . t things going downhill quickly . taste is dominated by the wood . like i m drinking wood . hints of bitterness linger with a sweet backbone but the oak dominates the flavor along with some hints of the alcohol . m creamy and sweet . carbonation is minimal almost flat . again understanding its aged but this beer is pretty sweet and without some degree of carbonation to clear out the palette at the end it becomes cloying . really underwhelming . ca n t help but think i ve been burned by great divide s wood aged stuff before . the base beer here has lost most of its character and acts as a canvas for the wood rather than working together to create a unique taste . until someone demonstrates otherwise i m thinking dipas should n t be aged .,palate,0.4,0
i went to a friend s wedding last summer and they had this on tap . i drank it all night . then recently i tried sa s boston lager which i believe has gone downhill as of late around the time they switched the labels and started promoting sa light . well i was a bit worried for sam adams but someone got this for me at the grocery store and this beer is still doing just fine as good as i remember it from last summer . a basic pale ale with quite characterful malts severely sweet at the beginning but then a restrained amount of hops kicks in mellowing and unifying the beer . great big head perfectly tempting aroma somewhat thin mouthfeel . fresh and on the warmer side very yummy a fine beer that anyone could like . i would like to see more brewers age their pale ales to get a mellower effect like they claim to do here . koch and co. should be promoting this instead of the light or boston lager .,palate,0.6,1
poured into my taps brewery pint glass . pours absolutely jet black looks very thick a small head that fades fast with some decent lacing . very strong aroma that hits you as soon as you pour . cocoa and strong espresso caramel bread and some mild hoppiness that makes it nice and bitter smelling . taste is bitter chocolate and sour cherries or blackberries . hops provide a bit of kick and a sour aftertaste . only disappointment was the for something called engine oil the mouthfeel was a little thin and watery . still smooth and coating oily . but not quite as molasses like as i expected .,palate,0.7,1
this sample comes courtesy of gueuzedude and bif x . many thanks . this is one of the best aromas i ve ever experienced with a porter . strong bold qualities of roast coffee and slight chocolate . i love the boldness . also notes of vanilla and maple . dark brown clear . garnet hues . inch head that dissipates rather quickly to a thin layer . there is a bit of a watery quality to the taste but the flavor characteristics are of roast primarily . less intense qualities of the aroma . this feels thin for some reason . carbonation is good and proper . just has a watery quality . outstanding aroma good taste too thin .,palate,0.6,1
poured black brown with a small dark head that fizzled down the lace that blanketed the top of the beer . looks almost more like a stout . the smell was nutty malty with a slight hoppy sting but not very strong . the taste was dominated by roasted malts including chocolate malts . then there of course was the nuts but not as nutty as i would have expected or would have liked the smallest hint of hops and a touch of sweetness like brown sugar . mouthfeel was lighter than the appearance suggested and it was well carbonated . the taste was fine and all good enough to give it a shot but not my favorite example of this style .,palate,0.8,1
this is one fine stout . i like the espresso and rich chocolate smell . tastefully good as well.with the same taste of chocolate milk with a hint of hops and lots of malt.i could have this one for breakfast lunch and dinner.what ya mean i m a raging alcholic.i beg your pardon.this is one tasty beverage one that will put a smile on your face all day long .,palate,0.6,1
i drank this from the bottle into a chalice . the beer pours a medium to dark brown with a very light tan head that rises half an inch is gone within in seconds . the lacing is very light and watery to boot . the beer itself is surprinsgly clear especially in the light . the aroma very strong dominated by a toffee note with light hops . the taste is surprinsingly bitter with a lingering bitter after taste . you do n t get much of the sweet malts you get from the aroma so it really confuses the senses and does n t make for an enjoyable experience mouthfeel is heavy and it sticks to your mouth for minutes . not very drinkable .,palate,0.8,1
poured from bottle into pint glass . a black with light brown head . s awesome coffee creamy chocolate aroma t the taste was full of dark malts that settled into the most creamy taste of real chocolate . i was impressed with the smoothness without being too sweet . m the only thing that let me down was the thin and carbonated mouthfeel . all in all a top notch stout .,palate,0.6,1
have had many many of these along the way . including in ireland but my most recent was at a local pub on draft nothing special . app nice red hue to it decent head . sm i do not find this to be a real enticing smell.it is fine . t smooth finish typical red flavor without a ton of bite or aftertaste mf not especially impressive somewhat smooth silky d this is where the beer shines if you want a smooth good tasting beer that is not high in abv this is a terrific choice for sure . i also recommend buying the ladies this one . it will intrigue them to go into the good beer genre with its smooth user friendly flavor . definitely a decent choice at a pub or if the selection is limited where you are drinking .,palate,0.6,1
appearance blood black with a large creamy head that finally subsided leaving a head with amazing lacing . smell faintly sweet vanilla blends into a linear alcohol nose . taste silky vanilla alcohol flavor with hints of oak . mouthfeel smooth and creamy . drinkability smooth alcohol flavor that melds into a vanilla profile making one dream for another .,palate,0.9,1
cloudy weisen gold with a respectible if short lived head . very nice smell . rich wheatmalt with banana esters and cloves all candy coated . actually smells a lot more like a sweet duvel than it does an average witbier . rich lemony wheatmalt upfront big on the spice and banana . it gets a little tart near the middle and ends on a fizzy mixture of all flavors . the great aroma and taste are enchaced by an excellent mouthfell that s alternately creamy and fizzy making this a great warm weather brew that s suited equally for savoring and pounding .,palate,1.0,1
shared all armand bottles with urbancaver forgetfu eyeenjoybeer and caleb at upland while picking up the sour reserve . bottle was already open when i arrived so do n t know if it was a gusher or not . pours a bright gold with a bubbly head . smells of green apple citrus lemon zest with a horse blanket funk . definitely a brighter fruitier flavor than the other two . the flavor i get most is green apple but some citrus pear and lemon as well . a little overly tart as the dank earthiness present in lente and herfst is n t as strong here . finishes with a crisp pretty clean lactic finish . mouthfeel is good and creamy with good carbonation levels . very great beer but does n t hold a candle to the other two which speaks more to how awesome the others are .,palate,1.0,1
got ta love the mom and pop packaging on this one . thats the only reason i bought it . i had never even heard of this brewery before . pours a somewhat brownish gold . very little carbonation . no lace . it does smell somewhat buttery . tatse is a flat lager trying to be a craft beer . yes theres some malt and the buttery aspects arent terribly annoying but this is a disapointing beer . i will not buy anything from this brewery again for a while .,palate,0.7,1
not much to add here that hasnt been said in previous post . awesome this one was a bottle i had back for years and wow all i can say is lay these bad boys down to age and you will be very pleased . not overly heavy on the mouth feel but just right . all the flavors seem to jump out especially as the brew warms . i had this one at just over celler temp . dont drink these cold as it does not truly let the flavors come out like they are capable of . nice roasted malts and chocolate a small touch of coffee not overly done in anything and all the flavors blend to form and intense drinkable experience you and expect going into a beer like this.awesome,palate,0.6,1
this was my fourth and final beer of the evening and by now i knew what to expect . the bitter was strongly hopped the cream ale had strong hop flavor and the pale ale had mega hops . here comes the ipa and im correctly expecting a hop bomb . sure enough the flavor of hops abounds with great strength and immediacy . im unsure of the variety used here but the flavor is spirited and the smell is as if you had just rubbed fresh picked hop cones in your hands . actually id been in yakima earlier in the afternoon and i might have still had the scent of the bine on my hands . but northern lights ipa was potent with hops all around . its notable that the hops smelled so fresh because in the first week of september i assume the hops are from last years harvest . aside form the surging hops a healthy malt backbone delivers balance . the mouthfeel however is slightly taut . body is clear red copper with sustained carbonation .,palate,0.6,1
a a good finger sea foam head . white and creamy . a dark red tan colored beer . a little cloudy with some carbonation rising from the bottom . head has a lot of staying power . hangs around for a while . good lacing as a result of the thick foam . s smells like a mix between prunes and mildew . you can almost smell the carbonation burn your nostrils . yeasty . t at first there is a yeasty foot taste to it . every other sip there s a quick hit of dark figs and sweet dark fruit . major taste of alcohol . the aftertaste is just a sour flavor . m lots of carbonation that just overpowers the whole beer . o some beers i have had in the past tend to get better as they get closer to the bottom . i poured out the first half of the beer and poured the second half of the bottle . no such luck . just as unpleasant as the first half . could not finish this one .,palate,0.2,0
trying to review this to style without slamming it . mahogony pour with a short lived beige head into a tulip glass . not at all black or thick looking . aroma yields no stout characteristics but plenty of woody sourness . mouthfeel is quite thin . no roastiness no coffee chocolate or any of the other flavors i associate with stouts . much more in line with a sour flanders similar to a la folie . all in all this beer is quite like a flanders brown or red ale . comparing this to its closest counterpart jolly pumpkin madrugada obscura this falls short in that it has zero stout characters . all of that being said it is a glorious light bodied sour puckering and mouth drying and quite delicious .,palate,0.6,1
pours a golden clear deep amber color . very appetizing to look at . creamy head lasts throughout with lacing . aroma is floral with a strong scent of hops and malt . mouthfeel is the least of its qualities nothing spectacular here . taste is superior for a domestic american lager drinkability as a session beer for the price is unparalleled in my opinion . i m quite partial to sam as it was my crossover beer from the rock gut i used to drink . no hangover the next day . even after a pk . brewer and patriot truth in advertising .,palate,0.6,1
for my th review i will try my first ever budweiser . i poured the king of beers into a pilsner glass and i was rewarded with a sickly pale yellow hued beer with modest animation racing towards the bubbly white head . after reaching about a finger and a half in height the head subsided to a loose cap rather quickly this did hang around awhile though . no subsequent lacing was produced . visually this looks like a very sad beer . i found the nose to be sickly sweet it is not very clean or lagerish behind the sweetness is a note of grain . this is not an inviting bouquet . i regrettably am about to take my first sip ever . the palate is bland sweet and clean . there really isnt much flavor and thus buds popularity . some graininess and husk is found way behind the vast nothingness . the finish is clean empty . like almost all ab products ive had i got a headache drinking this one this hurts my personal view on its drinkability . if i were forced to drink an american mass produced pale lager i would pick coors original miller high life or leinenkugels northwoods lager . the strongest aspect of this beer is its mouthfeel it is medium sturdy carbonation very basic but appropriate . i was actually expecting to find a decent beer with budweiser but i found out that the king has no clothes . this is a pointless drink and i will never consume it again .,palate,0.6,1
this one has been sitting in my fridge taking up precious space for some time now finally a good time to bust it out . a light yellow eh clear for the most part but there are some small but numerous floaties . carbonation is seen rising rapidly under a white head that looks extremely fizzy . surprisingly it has good retention and forms some great looking duvel esque pillows . lacing is fairly thick and made of fine bubbles . s the classic german banana ester up front . spices like coriander and licorice come through as well . not a bad balance . strength is good but part of me wants the spice to be toned down a bit . t too spicy once again . the banana ester taste is still present but in smaller amounts . the spices are those commonly associated with belgian ales just way too heavy . it reminds me of mortar and pestle but the high strength of the spice makes it taste artificial . i like allowing the yeast to do its job instead of adding high amounts of spice . some citrus and lemon peel come through a bit more subtly . light malt and bready notes mix in as well . most of these tastes are commonly associated with belgian ales but this one s balance is just way off . each sip becomes harder and harder . some noble hop notes as promised by the label . mf fairly warm palate . high carbonation with a light creamy body . the spice coat stings the palate with mild bitterness from the hops . the creaminess makes this probably the best thing about this beer . db it is hard to make it through one glass . the spice notes just keep building up as you go on . the price for this was not bad for such a big beer . it seems like the added spices are a bit much and the yeast is not trusted to lend classic saison flavors . i will probably finish this but i rarely ever do waste beer . disappointing after a good munich dark ale from harpoon .,palate,0.8,1
a thin head sticks around for a little bit but eventually vanishes without a trace over an applejuice colored body . nice soapy lacing all the way down the glass . s had to stick my nose down to catch an aroma from my bottle . citrus and biscuits are all i can really catch . t as the nose advertises quite a variety of flavor if not a little tame intensity wise . crisp clean finish . balanced . m an enjoyable treat . the carbonation is perfect and the taste sticks with you forever . d the way this beer tickles your tastebuds and dances in your mouth has me wanting more but eventually i ll want something just a hair stronger .,palate,1.0,1
appearance very clear first beer i have had in a nitro can kind of cool the way the bubbles make it loud milky when you pour it in a glass . smell pretty flat but has a nice aroma to it . hints of metallic flavor aluminum . taste unbelievably smooth and that is by far the most appealing part of the beer s taste . fairly straight forward with some detectable hoppiness . mouthfeel it is like having cream in your mouth the carbonation feels like a million little bubbles caressing your tongue . there is not other beer that i have had that feels like this . overall a very interesting ale undeniably smooth yet also undeniably lacking full flavor . i can certainly see why some people like it so much but i think i will stick with my heavier ales .,palate,0.8,1
pours alright forced some head that receded pretty quickly . the aroma is really nice . sweet fermented sugars and alcohol are just the tip of the ice burgh . there is a lot going on in this beer . it starts of sweet malty some fruitiness then mildly bitter and wonderfully creamy and then it finishes with a lot of alcohol some what like rum with some more fermented sugars . it s no exaggeration that this is complex almost a little beyond what i could handle on a regular basis . it s delicious though very strong and definitely worth trying .,palate,0.9,1
super weak straw yellow muddled clarity super thin head which quickly disappears . aroma was restrained and mild like rice . certainly fits the dry moniker but so does bud dry . lacks hops . lacks malt or any toasting . just a palate cleansing beer good for if you want to taste food or wash up your mouth before a beer with taste . crisp dry clean even a little bit bitter and metallic . ok so why is this so expensive .,palate,0.6,1
big thanks goes out to billab for sending me this one as an extra in a past trade . served from bottle into a stone nonic . poured basically black with a four finger fluffy tan head that subsided to one finger slowly . maintained nice lacing throughout the glass . the aroma was comprised of sweet malt roasted malt caramel dark chocolate and dark fruit . the flavor was of sweet malt roasted malt coffee dark chocolate and subtle cream . it had a light feel on the palate with mild carbonation . overall this was a pretty good brew . really nice flavor and aroma going on here . none of the flavors on this one were really robust . however this did allow them to all be a part of the brew and none of them to overpower the other . really glad i got the try this one as it is a pretty solid porter .,palate,0.6,1
i m having this one at room temperature . it pours amber with not much of a head . i can smell the spice in it but just barely . tastes bitter and dry slightly spicy . mouthfeel was smooth and aptly warming . drinkable . not very . too dry . too boring . not as good as the anchor christmas for sure .,palate,0.8,1
poured into a snifter . dark dark chocolate brown in color with a thin tan head that slowly migrates to the sides of the glass . small traces of lacing . smokey chocolate malts rise up from the glass . chocolate is the dominating smell as it should be . the taste consists of dark chocolate slightly bitter dark malts some smokey wood presence and a touch of bittering hop . there is no mistaking this is chocolate stout with this particular offering leaning towards the dark chocolate side . the flavor is at first sweet but there is plenty of bitterness to follow which keeps the sweetness in check . mouthfeel is pretty good but a little on the watery side for a chocolate dessert beer . carbonation is more intense than i would like but overall the body hits a respectable level . drinkability is good . with the abv at and the body a little thinner than other chocolate stouts one could have a couple of these in one night . overall i m really happy that harpoon decided to release this outside of the winter mix pack . i feel like the flavor has improved from last years batch and that this should become a regular for harpoon . i think if the carbonation were to be toned down a bit and the abv bumped up a little this could be an exceptional beer . as it is it is damn tasty . go pick some up .,palate,0.6,1
a golden yellow on the pour with a decent sized head the texture bubbly white in color and the corresponding lace a thin sheet upon the glass . nose is honey sweet lots of malt start overly sweet skeletal top . finish is thinly carbonated the hops sparse in their spiciness weak and watery to my palate dry aftertaste and totally forgettable .,palate,0.2,0
pours quite a pretty rusty red with a bit of head and not much lacing . quite clear . smells hoppy and a bit fruity . a bit of citrus hits the nose pretty quickly . tastes malty very malty . there s some fruityness in there banana perhaps and i get some faint hints of lime . some nice toastyness breadyness biscuityness near the end that really brings the flavors together . mouthfeel is a bit thin and watery . quite drinkable light crisp good thirst quencher .,palate,0.6,1
bottle shared by bobby . a the beer pours a dark amber color with a finger of off white head . s horrible horrible nose . butter and booze are prominent and there is a ton of sweetness in the form of caramel toffee and brown sugar . some piney hops and a bit of an herbal note to it as well . t the flavor starts off with a moderate bitterness from the piney hops and some citrus peel . but there is a lot of butter and sweet caramel and toffee . m medium to full in body with a medium carbonation . o just too buttery and sweet . blech .,palate,0.7,1
surprise find at kennedys pub in lewis center oh . pours a rich dark brown color with a medium light tan head . thin rings of lacing . aroma of chocolate malt and a good amount of hops . medium bodied and tastes like a regular porter just with more alcohol . lots of chocolate and malt flavor along with some hops and alcohol bite . the finish is decidedly bitter espresso and alcohol . overall the imperial tag feels tacked on but as far as the beer goes it was pretty enjoyable .,palate,0.6,1
second beer of cinco de mayo . . . . aguila light is what you would expect it to be . similar to the miller lites . the color is golden and clear . there is decent carbonation but there is no head . there smell is non existent and the taste is a solid light beer . standard hints of grain . the beer is very light on the mouth and easy drinking . crack one when its hot out and you will not be dissappointed .,palate,0.8,1
poured rather vigorously but with only little head as a result . head dissipates completely very quickly . appearance is a spot on light hay yellow . aroma is faint earthy hops . very subtle and clean . a little bit of the yeast fruitiness is present if you know what you are looking for . taste is where this blows me away . it is the perfect balance of malt and hops . a nice hoppy bitterness starts out the sip followed by a smooth malty sweetness that mingles with the subtle fruitiness of the kolsch yeast . this sweetness is quickly neutralized by the hoppyness as it makes a resurgence through until the end . i ca n t emphasize enough how well balanced this kolsch is . mouthfeel is appropriately prickly . just the right amount of carbonation for the style . kolsch is my favorite style light beer and this beer will inevitably convert more people to kolsch fans . if it was n t for the lack of head retention this beer would have scored on up there with my top favorites of all time . definitely something i could drink all day everyday .,palate,1.0,1
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 .,palate,0.8,1
pours a four finger white head that fades slowly to a thin layer leaving some lace . crystal clear amber color . light carbonation and very light bodied . grassy hoppy nose . flavor is light grass and hay watery . best by aug but it does n t matter could work as a lawnmower beer . . for a ml bottle from capitol convenience concord nh .,palate,0.2,0
got this beer at a party . does n t taste very good . kinda skunky with that typical marcobrew taste . i ca n t taste any hops or anything that might define a real beer . not a good beer to drink not even that good for drinking games cause it kind of fills you up . anyways i ll probably drink more of these later but i probably wo n t enjoy them .,palate,0.7,1
picked this up at ales unlimited . pours a mostly clear reddish amber with a massive slightly dimpled light tan head . retention is superb and is testing my patience while i await for the foam to settle enough for me to take sip . initial aromas of caramel and cracked pepper with brown sugar cookie undertones and subtle chocolate . soap . spicy herbal flavors hit the palette first and are swiftly followed with a sharp hop bitterness . moderately high bitter and this lingers long into the medium dry finish . feels thin and watery on the tongue with a low level of carbonation . hop bitterness is somewhat harsh astringent . overall the nose might be the best aspect of this brew . bitterness is harsh and detracts from drinkability mouthfeel is unsatisfying and the flavors are n t interesting and complex enough to yield repeated enjoyment .,palate,0.4,0
clear bronze hue . thin light cream white head leaves lace . earthy hops along with a buttery toffee like caramel malt and diacetyl combination dominate the aroma . mild figgy esters and notes of dilute molasses drizzled bready malt are secondary while an agreeable hint of sweet nutty marzipan emerges as the beer breathes . brief snap of bread crust sweetness in flavor is quickly washed by buttery rich toffee and faintly roasty dark lovibind caramel malt . becomes distinctly nut driven mid palate with soft notes of almonds and peanuts lending a mildly sugary brittle impression . earthy slightly dirty fuggles hop flavor . fruit esters surface late and are comprised of ripe dates and sweet figs . hop bitterness is mild and allow malt character to dominate but residual sweetness never becomes cloying . a touch lightly bodied with an oily but thinnish and passably dextrinous mouthfeel . finishes with a lingering suggestion of burnt bread and butter . almost spot on for an esb . heavy on the diacetyl yet well integrated in that respect . malt driven and very tasty . thanks mainebeerman .,palate,0.6,1
a the decadence begins with a chewy stream of caramel brown enticing the eye as it heads for the edge of the glass . thick espresso darkness quickly accumulates while the head remains evasive until the very last moments in which it suddenly manifests itself as a silky smooth layer with the color of mcdonald s chocolate milkshake . i never thought i d refer to the golden arches in an a beer review but there you go . unfortunately the head is not for keeps it disappears fairly quickly although not unreasonably and leaves behind an expectation of milky chocolatiness that will not disappoint later on . s most of the initial aroma is caramel and some background hoppy citrus notes . as the head withdraws it allows the darker characteristics such as crushed cacao nibs to emerge behind a rush of milk chocolate notes entwined with a distinct creamy essence . t a candied sweetness leads the way on the fore palate which soon transforms into the creamy milk chocolate notes displayed on the nose . vanilla then rolls in to deliver the milkshake impression suggested by the head and the mid palate follows with the richness of old world fruits figs plums and medjool dates . robust hops are next in the line and balance the sweet malt presence with sophisticated grace . through the chewiness also comes a biting bitterness of dark roasted low acidity espresso sumatran perhaps along with the crushed cacao nibs foreshadowed by the nose . the finish sees a cleansing back drop of burnt toast with a mild but persistent hoppy spine . m superb carbonation . even at its height the carbonation is incredibly well matched to the assertive flavor profile and offers a robust yet buoyant backbone on which the sweetness is offset and the flavors are kept distinct but not disjointed . as the brew settles so does the carbonation and the rigidity gives way to a soft and weighty silkiness aligned with the dessert like flavor profile . consequently the mouth feel provides yet another layer to an already bewildering experience of transformational complexity . d the massive malts certainly do not shy away so it s understandable if some find this beer to be slightly on the sticky side . however the weighty booziness perfect carbonation roasty characteristics and confident hops all coalesce to play their part in what is ultimately an expert performance of balance and integration . the result is a soul warming brew that will keep you sipping long after the logs run out on even the coldest winter night . o an insanely complex brew . it manages to incorporate the flavor and feel of the most decadent dark desserts into a single glass while somehow tempering a massive dose of booze that makes for a perfect winter warmer . the real magic however is in the transitional genius that takes you from one tantalizing perfectly balanced experience to another over and over again .,palate,1.0,1
. oz . ml bottle into duvel tulip . . ea . s sweet with the scent of ripe fruit . slight oh scent but not overwhelming . a cloudy copper to brown body with a small loose head that quickly dissipates . t rounded sweetness that hides the oh well . m smooth full body and low carbonation . perfect . d great taste but a bit rich to drink in volume . would go great with chocolate . desert beer . o great beer definitely worth the price . do n t poor the bottom .,palate,1.0,1
a pale amber color slightly muddy . almost no carbonation . i have to literally dump it into the glass to get any kind of head . the head quickly subsides but leaves a thin layer of dishsoap sized bubbles on the surface until the very end . thin lacing . s peat . as soon as i start pouring i can smell the peaty woody scotch aromas . i can almost smell the ethanol . smells like a scotch whiskey but something s off . t wow . i have to admit after the first sip i want to pour it out . after the second i literally have the glass tilted over the sink but i decide to ride it out . i take smaller sips and wait longer in between . the peat flavors and wood from the scotch barrel totally overpower the beer and sit at the front of my brain . i can think of nothing else . i give it a minute or two and it starts to grow on me not too much though . eventually i get past the initial shock of it all and i keep sipping . m very thin very little carbonation to tingle the tongue . d definitely not for gulping that s for sure . baby sips . i do n t think i ll be trying this one again any time soon but i m glad i did n t end up dumping it out especially at . for a oz bottle . . an interesting style and i congratulate the creativity but overall i m not impressed with this as a beer .,palate,0.6,1
serving type oz bottle appearance a light brown colour w little to no head to speak of . lacing is there which helps a little smell malts and honey . some nuts mixed in too taste sweet malt w a touch of honey and spice . was pretty decent mouthfeel smooth and crisp went down easy drinkability good enough on a hot day and goes great w bbq . i could n t see myself pounding these down . but good enough to enjoy,palate,0.8,1
received this brew in a recent trade with weeare . this will be my first brew from voodoo so i m pretty stoked to try it . ca n t say i ve tried a brew with different malts in it . interesting . drank from my darkness snifter . appearance pours a jet ass black that allows zero light to penetrate any part of the glass . a small fizzy dark brown head comes as fast as it goes leaving no cap super thin collar and a bit of random lacing . smell loads and loads of caramel from the opening of the bottle along with some raw cocoa and light cream . very pungent with a sort of extreme roast and heavy char . the barrel characteristics are pretty damn strong as well . bourbon and oak mostly with some light vanilla and smoke . plum and figs add a bit of a dark fruit component to the nose especially once it warms . taste supremely intense flavor with a big boozy start . both bourbon and the really bite . semi woody with a light astringent kick and a surprising citric jolt . nothing crazy just a bit of lemon and even some cherry . raw cocoa and a strong char subdue the light sweetness that is somewhat earthy . molasses and toasted marshmallow add a bit of the smokiness i got in the nose . finishes with a bit of lingering sweetness and a bourbon kick of dark caramel . mouthfeel well considering the alcohol and barrel aging i d expect the body to be slightly thin . i was just hoping the malts would add a little more body . drinkability overall this is a pretty tasty brew . i love how the bottle says this brew was gently aged in year barrels . gently my ass . the bourbon is definitely assertive and probably more so because this bad boy is sitting at . a definite sipper that i really enjoyed . thanks mike . . .,palate,0.6,1
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 .,palate,0.8,1
the beer poured a pale gold yellow color that was crystal clear . the aroma was fruity with some pineapple and banana in the nose . that however was the highlight of this beer . the taste was sweet with a little bit of fruit . i could taste no hop and wonder how long this beer had been on the shelf . i was not impressed by this beer but it certainly met some style guidelines for being a tripel .,palate,0.8,1
version a pours nice and clear red brown colour . looks syrupy no head no bubbles no lacing . i m swirling the crap out of it in my glass and i ca n t generate the slightest bit of cream on top . s boozy sweet caramel just like the stuff on caramel apples some piney hops t there is some good malt and hop flavour here but it is totally ruined by the mouthfeel . some of the malt sweetness is coming across as cloying though it is mostly hidden by the hops . could possibly be underattenuated . not much of a finish tastewise possibly ruined by the mouthfeel . m almost lifeless . barely a hint of carbonation the beer just sits there in your mouth like a heavy syrup no creaminess no bubbles . the alcohol is way too hot i like a warming sensation but this is nearly burning . d there is some serious problems with this beer needs work . i think this is a major improvement on i know they tweaked the recipe this year and it is solid . the only thing missing is more hop bitterness but for all i know it could be there it is just getting obliterated by the hot alcohol . i believe alley kat uses a house yeast and either it is n t suited for big beers or they simply do n t know how to ferment a large beer because had the exact same problem among others . the alcohol is a real turn off here and i love big beers . it may be just this bottle but it only had a puff of carbonation . i was also surprised that it was n t bottle conditioned . i ca n t recall if last year s was or not but i have come to expect this in big beers . i really want to support alley kat and i would really like to have a dependable prairie made barleywine but olde deuteronomy just does n t measure up .,palate,0.4,0
presentation oz pint poured from tap appearance hazy dark golden ale capped with a fluffy creamy finger head which soon fades to a thick sticky film with some really nice lace . smell sweet caramel mild citrusy hops some light estery aromas . cleaner than i expected overall taste some fruity piney hops up front combine with a spicy dry bready rye kick . medium levels of citrusy hop bitterness on the finish . the spiciness is kinda unexpected here but is quite nice mouthfeel really rich and creamy again surprising drinkability medium high conclusion a bit outside what i was expecting from a rye beer but the spiciness the creamy body and the hops go well together . all together this is unique and interesting .,palate,0.9,1
pours a deep dark brown with a few inches of tan head . leaves nice lacing down the glass but so carbonated i was thinking infection . smells like palo santo wood . has a strong wood flavor vanilla roast and alcohol . taste is sort of like abyss and palo santo marron combined . its got a big alcohol flavor nice roast good chocolate licorice and palo santo again . mouthfeel is great not nearly as carbonated as it looks and very smooth full and creamy . drinkability is good . for the price this one probably ca n t be beat .,palate,0.9,1
full clear deep mahogany brown . extremely fine beige head stays throughout the pint leaving excellent lacing . a truly beautiful beer . nose is leafy citric hop over slightly bready slightly spicy malt . bit of yeastiness slight touch of clove add complexity . medium full in the mouth . very nice base of bready malt . excellent hop flavor and bitterness throughout but maintains its balance well . touch of chalkiness distracts a bit on the finish . great length . stunning soft creamy bottle conditioned mouthfeel . bear republic really really nailed the mouthfeel on this one . quite drinkable for an brew . highly recommended .,palate,1.0,1
a deep nut brown with the faintest hints of light shining through . thick foamy brown head . a solid three fingers after a gentle pour settles to a solid inch of foam throughout the drink . s bittersweet chocolate and roasted malts in the nose . sweetness amps up a touch as the beer warms . t big bittersweet taste up front . sweetness becomes stronger as the beer warms . roasted malts and just a touch of acrid burnt malt taste . light hint of sourness underneath . m d medium to full bodied with an excelent feel . alcohol is well masked at . very easy drinking .,palate,1.0,1
a pours a jet black with a two finger head of tiny tan bubbles . s roast malt with chocolate and raisins . there s a hint of something else in there but i could n t place my finger on it and there was a guy smoking nearby . t this is a very sweet stout . in fact i d call it a porter on nitro tap . in small amounts it s fantastic but the sweetness becomes cloying the more you have . i had a half liter serving . m fuller than your typical irish dry stouts and very creamy . d a great dessert beer in a snifter but not a session beer .,palate,0.9,1
poured into a pilsner glass . pours pale yellow with a thick fluffy white heading . lacing all the way down rings and all to the last sip . smell is very earthy bready even orange peel and nice aroma of hoppiness . taste and mouth is very crisp and clean kind of a dry grapefruity aftertaste also a little nutty.light bodied carbonation is ok i wanted a little more sting on the palate very bland mouthfeel . drinkability is awesome very light and refreshing . easy to enjoy any day of the week . a definite must have in the fridge now .,palate,0.7,1
standard pale wheat beer look with substandard head and lacing no torrified wheat . smell nicely peppery and citrusy but disturbingly chemical and soapy . taste is clementines and bleachy solvents . almost unspeakable . i sincerely hope there is merely something wrong with the glass than with the beer but a quick chat with the bartender who has overseen innummeable kegs of this stuff pass through the draught line in the last two months and another sample confirms my worst suspicions . african spices be damned . hideous .,palate,0.7,1
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . i had no idea this was an oktoberfest until i looked here . i just assumed it was an amber . oh well . pours a hazy copper color . two fingers of plush foam do n t stick around for too long . aroma is of sweet caramel malt . a light nutty character too . hugely bland flavor . tastes like toasted caramel malt and water . i m struggling to remain interested . medium body . dry finish . slight creaminess . this just is n t a very flavorful beer . totally bland . it s really hard to even try to enjoy this . it seems that the best beverage abita produces is their root beer .,palate,0.7,1
appearance came in a clear glass with an octagonal label . the beer itself pours with a solid thumb of head which retains and laces like crazy which is great . the beer itself is dark orange color that shows good clarity . it would be perfect if the carbonation of the beer was n t out of control . i ve seen soft drinks pour with less carbonation . smell the only thing i m getting even after the beer has warmed up is a dry hop and yeast smell . i m getting a slight touch of bread in the background but that is it . it s not very strong and not being a fan of dryness not that appealing . props on avoiding the skunk that normally comes with a clear bottle . taste well it s different that is for sure although i would n t say it s great . it starts with a mild malt flavor and then turns to a slightly fruity but mostly dry hop taste with a touch of yeast filled bread and mineral . the whole flavor is slightly off which i can only assume is the unique brand of yeast the bottle advertises . mouthfeel the taste probably would fare quite a bit better if they reigned in the carbonation . this stuff is very fizzy but thankfully the dryness counters some of it . that being said i m not that big a fan of dry taste either . this beer also leaves a mineral and metal taste that tastes like bad discount mineral water . drinkability really the dryness hamstrings this one a bit for me and the carbonation leaves this beer a bit gassy . still it s fairly well balanced and goes down fairly smoothly . if i had the option to select . i would . final thoughts this beer is a bit off the beaten path and it s not bad for a single sample . however this is n t a beer you have more then once . it s a bit too expensive it s a bit off and while it is unique that does n t make it good . worth one shot not much more . i applaud the effort even if it is n t my cup of tea .,palate,0.4,0
i very nearly killed myself hunting down a four pack of kbs this year only to trade each bottle away and in turn trade for a few more . thank you for this one handle . bottle into a tulip . it just glugs out of the bottle like thick motor oil . pitch black . a very dark brown head with some large bubbles forms but it s barely there before it fades leaving a ring of lace around my glass . minimal lacing nothing too enticing . tiny legs . leaves an oily film around the glass . a very sweet smelling beer . wood and a lot of vanilla come through and underneath there s just a little bit of alcohol . really not too much coffee here but there is a strong aroma of dark chocolate fudge . the bourbon is the centerpiece . taste is smooth as silk . the bourbon presence is huge to a greater degree than the aroma there is just a ton of oak and vanilla . leather and tobacco compliment these flavors nicely . oddly enough my initial thoughts are of smoking a cigar not necessarily because of the taste itself but because all of these huge flavors coat my whole mouth like thick smoke so all i can think about is kbs . the alcohol is kept in check though this is warm going down . really rich chocolate . some bitter coffee grounds but they seem to have toned down after a few months in the bottle . the mouthfeel is awesome thick rich and syrupy . the carbonation errs on the lighter side which works perfectly . all bal aged stouts should drink like this . a standard bearer of the style it s a shame this has become a hassle to procure in boston . i was so happy to send my bottles off this spring and only now can i see the folly of my ways .,palate,1.0,1
perhaps the first victory i was n t totally blown away with hey nobody s perfect . i may also have been thinking aventinus when drinking this which is n t necessarily fair . anyway the beer has a nice copper color slightly hazy with a small tan head . dark flecks floating around in the glass . aroma is fruity and sweet banana and spice typical weiss aromas . taste is also fruity and sweet rich caramel banana spices mostly clove perhaps some nutmeg . oddly the taste is at once creamy and thin . again maybe the aventinus influence but i wanted a bit of a richer fuller flavor . still this is a nice beer just not necessarily one that sets itself apart .,palate,0.9,1
the appearance was okay . it has a slight fog . it had an interesting taste . it s slightly better than an average beer but unique . it was sharp like a spice . the mouthfeel was extremely smooth and it was also thick . it s a fun beer to try but i would n t drink it regularly or bring a pack to a party . drink it if you like curry .,palate,1.0,1
pours a crisp copper with a finger and a half of white foam . excellent lacing and decent retention . initially smells like an american adjunct lager with a coppery metallic background . as it warms the orange and hibiscus shows up . sadly tastes a lot like it smells . way too similar to bud for my tastes . there are definitely orange and hibiscus notes but for some reason it ends up tasting like a bmc lager . feel is good light crisp medium bodied . overall very disappointed by this one . love me some half acre but this one is below average at best .,palate,0.8,1
would have liked to have tried this one sooner but it just made it to the richmond bottle shops a couple of days ago . poured a very hazy gold with a big finger and a half head . head receded quickly and left minimal lacing on the glass . there are some floaters remaining in the bottle . smells lightly of citrus with a bit of a different sweetness ca n t quite put my finger on it . taste is again slightly citrusy which is melded well with light bitterness not sure if this is hop based or imparted by the tea and the semi sweet green tea flavor . taste is spot on what i wanted this beer to be they nailed the japanese style of not going overboard with sweetness or bitterness . also the alcohol is deceptively not present so watch out . mouthfeel is definitely very light with a crisp dryness making for a refreshing drink on a hot day . i loved this beer i wish it would hold up better so i could keep some around .,palate,1.0,1
chilled into a boulevard smokestack chalice . huge thank you to gwguest for both . . . hazy orange copper light tan finger and a half of creamy head that laces wonderfully . this is a great looking brew . the nose has ample notes of citrus with a little hint of pine shining through nicely malty with a slightly sweet caramel aroma at the end . taste is good with an nice initial bitter bite . pleasant grapefruit follows along with a nice malt touch . the finish is a bit bitter will a slight alcohol note . the feel is the only drawback here . it was rather light in body and thin feeling . carbonation was adequate but it just lacked that near medium that i would expect from a dipa . drinkability is overall good . despite the feel this is a very good dipa .,palate,0.6,1
a this beer pours pitch black with a big finger mocha head . the head left a lot of spiderweb lacing on the glass . s it smells of light roasted malts and milk chocolate . there is also a slight hop presence and some dark fruitiness . t the taste is of bitter roasted malts and milk chocolate right off the bat . there are some definite coffee notes here and there is a bit of hop presence as well . the finish is roasty bitter and has a linger chocolate flavor . m it has a light body that seems to actually thicken a little near the finish . it has moderate carbonation here . there is a creamy quality to it as well as some roasty bitterness . the finish is dry . the body is just too light for me i really think it would help if this has a fuller body . d this had good drinkability . it goes down easy and smooth . i could easily drink a few of these in a sitting . this really is a big step up from guinness draught . i just wish the body was more full . id drink this one again though .,palate,0.4,0
appearance golden color with a touch of red in there moderate off white head . laces well . smell you can smell hops with a touch of malt . taste this confused me . the hops all but disappear making way a different bitter taste laced with a bready malt . almost like a citric pilsner . mouthfeel very solid and smooth i like the carbonation on it . crisp . drinkability the bitter does n t quite sit right but the crispness of this one makes it easily drinkable . not too bad .,palate,1.0,1
appearance a slightly hazy pumpkin colored body . on top a finger and a half of off white creamy head featuring excellent retention and lacing . aroma floral and citrusy cascade hops over a solid caramel malt base . classic american pale ale all the way . taste a wave of cascade hops in the front a little more grapefruity then in the nose . underneath a sold caramel malt backbone keeps everything well balanced . sure i d love to see more focus on the hops but i suppose that s what ipas are for . the aftertaste retains the balance with equal doses of bitterness and sweet malt . mouthfeel medium bodied with moderate carbonation . it gets a little watery in the finish limiting the aftertaste s strength a bit . drinkability this is an easy drinking beer just what you want from a pale ale . verdict mirror pond is a great example of the american pale ale style . while not the most complex beer out there this does make for a very solid session beer . i ca n t wait to see what these guys are cooking as far as ipas and double ipas go .,palate,0.6,1
pours hazed gold . lots of sediment floating all over . nose is subdued with a mild chalky yeast . flavor is . ack . sweet . bitter on the tail end but nowhere near good enough to save this . feel is low on bubble thicker on sticky syrup for the liquid feel . drinkable . no . actually . this is pretty damn bad .,palate,0.4,0
appearance pours a very clear golden orange color with an inch and a half thick fluffy white head . smell pumpkin and apple pie. cinnamon and nutmeg maybe some ginger . definitely smells like a spicy brew . taste i taste some coriander and slight hints of cinnamon . pumpkin for sure along with some ginger nutmeg and clove . it s a pretty sweet beer . mouthfeel it has a pretty thick body with quite a bit of carbonation . overall if you re into pumpkin ales you ll definitely like this beer . it s better than most of the ones i ve tried .,palate,0.6,1
a pours a dark black color with two and a half fingers of brown sugar foam . s plum with dark and milk chocolate with some raisin . t very roasted notes with some really hot alcohol notes . m a little light bodied with loads of carbonation and avery dry finish . d not very drinkable at all the roasted notes are over whelming and the hot alcohol notes does n t help the flavor here at all .,palate,0.4,0
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 .,palate,0.4,0
poured from a ounce bomber purchased at brawley s into a pint glass . a. amber brew with a thin wispy head that settles quickly . strong carbonation . s. muted hops . very grassy with a lack of citrus . hard to pin down the exact variety . t. strong hops but again grassy and one dimensional . slight malt finish . m. very bitter and the carbonation is clean and tart . d. an american style ipa . no keep trying .,palate,0.8,1
another from augustgarage and my first firestone walker . thanks . . a hazy nectarine with a thin but creamy head . immediate lacing . s ugh . went in close for a sniff and actually inhaled the beer up my nose . classy . i do get some citrus grapefruit and some faint pine . t graprefruit wallop . pine notes . a bit of floral hops as well . serious malt to back it up. but not overly sweet. i can dig it . a little chalky peppery in the finish very nice . m scathing hops for a single ipa . crisp great carbonation entirely too easy to drink . great balance despite the solid and hefty hop bill . d high . i like this beer . it has me scratching my head as to what double jack must be like as this is more a dipa than a single . if you like hops do not hesitate this is a wonderfully crafted beer .,palate,1.0,1
pours very cloudy yellow gold with a finger head that left some spotted lacing smells like a peachy lager taste is ok lots of peach not enough wheat or spice this beer needs more then just the peach mouthfeel is good medium to full body for a wheat good carbonation drinkabiltiy not good i will have a hard time drinking this pack,palate,0.8,1
vintage poured into a snifter . a dark hazy orange red body with a small off white head that fades quickly . meh . s lots of abrasive hoppiness and a good amount of caramel sticky sweet malts working the balancing act . t lots of alcohol . actually the alcohol drowns out the hops . malt is still kicking and the hops do manage to tickle the tongue in the aftertaste . m thick and smooth . carbonation is nice and light . d maybe if it were aged for a while . of this years batch has been put aside to age and i had some of the on tap about a month ago and the alcohol was much mellower in that version .,palate,0.9,1
tall greenish brownish what color is that . pint bottle with loads of label info premium bavarium brewed under purity law of alc . vol . oldest brewery in the world cont . malt liquor pnt . kristall weisbier store dark keep cool f neck label seit and a freshness stamp . slightly hazy straw with loads of tiny beading slick of a white cap and some yeast scrod chunkers suspended in me pint . grainy dusty slightly white wine vinous scents . first swigs airy outdoorsy difficult to describe flavors . leafy slightly pilsnerish . needs to be a bit above degrees as warmed to the label info . short quick aftertaste which becomes more lemony with citrous notes rising up . well balanced hinting towards malty vanilla ice cream . feel is thin bodied overall but well bodied for the style . easy drinker with an enjoyable exotic quality to it that is different from most american counterparts . last swigs this could easily be dismissed as a bit tangy maybe funky due to the earthy bite but extremely enjoyable . all aspects are delicate here . easy all around . requires a bit more detection to be appreciated . reminded me a bit of a floral earthy style like fraoch heather . special ba thanks to shapudding fo allowing me to enjoy this offering at a tasting . a michael jackson great beer guide beer . beer is good . happy exotic beering .,palate,0.6,1
a poured from a oz bottle into a dfh stemmed goblet the beer is a brilliantly clear light gold color with a good inch of fluffy off white head . nice lacing is apparent as the head recedes lots of very fine carbonation streams up from the bottom . s this is a strange one . for an ale it smells surprisingly like a continental pilsner to me . there s a slightly sweet cereal aroma but not much else readily apparent . t clean and crisp up front again like a lager with cereal grains dominating the taste but definite grape and honey notes show up late . the beer is mostly cloyingly sweet but something seems to give it just a slight bitter note in the end . the lack of significant alcohol burn makes this one drink like a beer lower abv . m i think we need to replace miller high life as the chapmagne of beers . this is a light bodied beer with fine effervescence and despite the sweetness a relatively smooth finish . d with no overpowering notes this is a pretty easy drinking beer . do n t let the alcohol creep up on you . this one packs a wallop but it s not readily evident .,palate,1.0,1
this is rather heavy strong tasting beer that is complex and interesting but for me a bit too heavy and pungent with too much interest leaving me a little ambivalent about it . opaque black it has with a thin but dense lasting brown head that shrinks very slowly and leaves some decent lace . the aroma is pungent with mocha dark chocolate coffee and fudge and earthiness of old leaves . the taste is similar a lot of dark chocolate fudge with burt caramel and some fermented stewed prunes . it s underlying character is sweet but it has an earthy and woodsy character with light sourness and only a faitn hint of bitterness making it complex and interesting . the palate is oily but lively . it is heavy duty in body and taste even for the style . i can defnitely see the attraction but it s a bit too heavy duty for me to want often .,palate,0.9,1
appearance pours a slightly hazy amber color with a nice head the retention and lacing were good but the color is all wrong for a pils smell very malty with sweet caramel little hop presence taste sweet caramel malt up front with the sweetness growing like a malt liquor through the finish a lot of fusel alcohol in this one mouthfeel medium to full body with moderate carbonation warmth in the gullet overall not sure what the brewery was targeting with this but it appears that this may be discontinued from the series certainly understandable thanks chocosushi for the opportunity,palate,0.7,1
dark amber appearing brown somewhat clear with clingy covering of tan head . smells of resiny pine and citrus hops jump out with some roasted barley and toasty caramel . sweet and citrusy with toasty caramalts . pretty well balanced with the pine and citrus hop bitterness throughout but never coming off astringent . amber for hop heads . somewhat smooth feel moderate medium body for amber but still feels a little thin . very drinkable amber .,palate,0.6,1
this beer rubbed me the wrong way right off the bat . i pulled it out of the fridge and saw that it said to serve at degrees on the bottle so i let it sit out for a bit . in the mean time i had another beer so i know my fridge is n t too cold . anyway when i went to open this beer as soon as the seal was broken before i could even pry off the cap foam and beer shot out . the rest of the minute pour was a cycle of pour for seconds wait for foam to subside and try again . i feel like this may have been over carbonated or something . either way not too happy . a pours into a pint glass with fingers of foamy marshmellowy head that leaves great lacing as it subsides . the body is as black as i d expect a stout to be but whereas i m used to ruby tones on the edges this beer had a brown trim . opaque with visible carbonation on the walls of my glass . s cherry and chocolate smells are obvious on this beer . slightly offputting funkiness though . really not sure if it s supposed to be like that . maybe that s what caused my fiasco . t ugh . the funkiness is n t just in the smell . i feel like the cherry influence was taken a bit too far . extremely sweet . not enough of the coffee or chocolate bitterness that a stout needs . this might as well have been a cherry lager . lingering sweetness . mf light bodied . slightly on the watery side . carbonation thicken it up a bit . d no . sorry but this beer is a task to finish .,palate,0.6,1
a a pitch black pour that retained a huge frothy head . really nice lacing too . a true stout by appearance . s lightly roasted coffee t coffee flavors are strongly apparent . taste is roasty upfront but turns quickly burnt . in between there are some sweeter chocolate and caramel notes . the finish is bitter and slightly dry even sour at times . m medium bodied with a good amount of carbonation . as expected it s extremely smooth and creamy . exceptional in this category . o a strong stout for sure . appearance and mouthfeel are certainly worth noting . tastes a tad burnt for me but i may grow to like it .,palate,1.0,1
a dark black with a two finger off white head that receded but never completely left . s strong malts t malty with some carmel hints m smooth d solid drinkability for a stout but not the best this is a great beer to enjoy with a steak on a cold day . luckily i currently have all three great beer snow and a juicy kc strip .,palate,1.0,1
bottled poured a light golden with almost no head smells bready and hints of grassy hops taste is similar to the smell and i also pick up some carmel malt taste is bigger then the . abv it is mouthfeel was medium body and flat but this is an old bottle i am guessing is not a big seller around my area drinkability i would like to try this beer fresh but i think i would have to travel to germany ti di so overall it mighty flavorful for such a small beer,palate,0.4,0
i bought this bottle at rittenhouse deli in ardmore pa and poured it into a large pint glass . appearance a huge light tan head with decent retention toped a dark amber body . lots of carbonation and very thin lacing . smell syruppy cherry s maybe . sweet malt . taste overly syruppy . very sweet with not enough bitterness to knock it down . mouthfeel smooth . drinkability very high if you are sharing but it goes lower as the amount you drink by yourself increases . do n t drink and review .,palate,1.0,1
i poured into a pint glass to a couple inches of white head . it is pale yellow in color . the aroma was an immediate turn off . i get a skunked grassy smell . it comes in a green bottle so the smell was expected . the taste is metal sweet malt and finishes a nasty bitter . this is not a beer to be revisited unless it is on tap . i need to quite trying these imported green bottled beer . i do n t think i ve had a good one yet . on tap is a different story since kegs should n t get light damage . of course then there s temperature . . .,palate,0.6,1
appearance overall good appearance . solid golden with an excellent layer of foam that never quite fizzles out . lacing is good and there is an orange tint as well . smell kind of a sweet metallic smell . some wet grass as well . taste mouthfeel very sweet and thick . taste kinda metallic and sugary . a hint of dry grass at the end . drinkability a bit too thick and not terribly drinkability due to the combination with the sweetness . overall a middle of the road beer . better than average .,palate,0.9,1
a looked like a dark red ale more than a porter . see thru ruby copper color with an inch of white head that disappeared very quickly . no lacing at all s smells like sweet sweet malt with tiny bit of maple in the background no bittering aroma at all t kind of empty in flavor for what i was expecting . has a bit of a sweet maltiness and maple flavor does come out more as it warms m very thin feel for a porter and leaves an odd buttery coating d nothing really appauling and nothing overpowering so it is drinkable but i probably wo n t get another,palate,0.4,0
bottle shared by eric cheers fella . rich brown pour with just under a finger of off white head . some lace spots as it drops to a film . nice aroma combines brown sugar earth alcohol dates and a hint of leather . real nice and intriguing . flavour not so much . smoke leather and ink make for an interesting beer but do nothing for me and i find the taste slightly unpleasant which is surprising as i usually dig old ales . the elements i do like are present dark fruits brown sugar warming alcohol but they re interrupted to often to gain any traction . certainly the most leathery tasting beer i ve had and maybe i just do n t get it . body and mouthfeel is more or less where it should be for the style with a heavy weight and restrained carbonation . i ve not had much success with hair of the dog and i struggle to see the basis for their great reputation . this made for an interesting beer but interesting is n t always good .,palate,0.8,1
a large slightly off white head that settles quickly . good lace and a hazy orange brown body . s banana mild clove with some malt and no hop character . t clove some banana and slight sour wheat . very mild hop flavor in the finish . m moderately thick body fairly high carbonation and a slightly sweet finish . d enjoyable but not nearly as good as it would be when truly fresh .,palate,0.9,1
a the color is a clear golden brown . there is a lot of foamy head that is pretty thick . it sticks to the glass and after my first drink was mostly foam i had to wait for it to die down but a substantial head lasts pretty much the entire drink . the drink is carbonated a little more than average as well . s the pine smell is very heavy in this beer . they advertise it as a deepwoods smelling beer and that is definitely true . a decent smelling beer . t this beer has some hops . the pine flavor is the most prevalant . there is very little malts and the taste is very consistent through the entire drinking . a steady but unique taste . mf very crisp beer with little or no after taste . one of the smoother beers around . d initially the beer is very easy to drink . it is not to filling but because the taste does n t change at all i could see it getting boring . the person drinking with me said the more i drink this the more it tastes like soap so i ll take their word for it .,palate,0.8,1
purchased at bevmo in redlands drank a six pack of these over the holidays and they are a good light beer yellowish pour with practically no head the thing this beer has going for it is that it is very easy to drink and is one of the lightest microbrews i have had could definitely have this again as a session beer,palate,0.6,1
this beer looks flat as i am pouring it and although it has a nice amber color to it there is hardly any head on top . the smell is a tad musty as well with strong alcohol notes but that is what i expected . given the smell i think i knew what i was in for before i sipped it . this brew reminds me very much of delirium and is still a taste that i can not seem to thoroughly enjoy . very malty and the alcohol is quite present with some mild chocolate and serious bitterness . very strong warming effect as well which is enjoyable and will be one of the few things that helps me finish this brew off . strong ales seem to vary as some i fall in love with and others seem not to agree with me as much . as far as my beer palate is concerned this type of ale is one of the few obstacles i have left to conquer . if i ever do be sure that i will try this brew and others like it again . given all this i am sure this is a very good brew just not quite yet suited to my taste .,palate,0.8,1
pours a nice golden yellow with a decent white head feed by sparse rising bubbles falls to ring that leaves some decent lacing behind . aroma is wonderful sweet malty lots of fruit banana mango ect . nice soft west coast hops citrus and pine not overpowering but adding greatly to the wonderful aroma . taste is malty sweet but with strong yeast notes fruity at first but strong earthy notes jump out front . hops play a part with nice bitterness citrusy . aroma is so smooth and wonderful but the taste is not so smooth . too much harsh yeast that seem to overpower the brew along with hops combining to not make it so smooth . might smooth out with age man if it just tasted like it smelled it would be great . mouthfeel is great nice medium smooth but carbonated at same time . drinkability is ok thought it was going to be wonderful almost buy this one to just smell it . but taste is not as good . had this one while ago review is from notes so it might be great now .,palate,0.9,1
oz bottle in a boston lager perfect pint . best by sept. notched on the label . a clear and very effervescent light amber with a small off white head . very little retention left a ring . surprising color for a light beer . little lacing . s dry husky straw smell with an almost undetectable caramel malt hint and a tad of hops . sweet corn adjunct aroma . t light sweet malts with a stronger roasted corn and dry straw flavor that finishes with a good balance of light hops that s dry but not bitter . m it s constant stream of carbonation lends to the very crisp bite the light has . tingly with a dry finish . d this light is one hell of a light beer . despite some minor flaws as a light beer this is good and very drinkable . the color surprised me too . nice solid beer .,palate,0.6,1
pours a clear deeply brown colored ale with a fast fading light brown head . smell is sweet and wheaty with a lot of dark roasted malt aroma . fairly strong chocolate and coffee aromas and quite bready in scent . taste is neutral and slightly bitter in the beginning . lots of roasted malt flavor here to the point that this is sharply bitter in taste from it . faint chocolate and coffee flavor but it has a really hard time getting past the charred grain flavor . surprisingly strongly flavored this really taste much more like a dry porter than a wheat or fruit beer . there is an acrid harshness to this beer that is not pleasant . mouthfeel is good . drinkability just is n t this beers strong suit . there is a harshness to the flavor from too much charred malt . this is distinctly burned in flavor and much closer to a porter or stout than anything else . a beer i ca n t recommend .,palate,0.8,1
pours black brown with good head and lacing . smell is whiteboard marker crazy . insane amounts of banana and phenols . banana ice cream . bit of smoked malt . cherry cordial . taste is smoky malt . quite light but flavourful . hides alcohol well . bit sweet . mouthfeel is thinnish with medium carb enhancing drinkability . overall an enjoyable beer initially which loses drinkability and head as time goes on .,palate,0.8,1
ahh the tripel that got me started on tripels . my favorite style . i used to think this was the pinnacle . king of all kings . until i found out about that country called belgium . but it still stands up . not as good as the quality belgian tripels but probably the best american style that i ve had . poured from a bottled into my delirium tremens tulip glass . pours a somewhat cloudy golden color with a nice head for the first few minutes but quickly fades leaving some lacing . smells a bit like bubble gum and banana bread . tastes much more fruity than the average tripel . lots of flavor though and not a whole lot of alcohol taste considering it s abv . also tastes a bit like banana bread . still one of my sentimental faves and one of the absolute best values around . i still go back to the monkey every few weeks .,palate,1.0,1
bottle provided by gcbrewingco . thanks for sharing . hard pours to get a very thin fiml of head that settles to a ring . dark brown head over a pitch liquid . smells rich and dark . chocolate some roast and a nice creamy beneath . fuggles wooly hops and a touch of alcohol . tastes rich chocolate some soured malt coffee roast and toffee caramel . wet sweet with a mild alcohol sting . licorice and molasses and some cottony fuggle flavor . astringency mixed with the sour in an unpleasant way . aftertaste is less than desirable . thick body and mild but sharp carb . first sip was wonderful but the taste bagan to wear pretty quickly .,palate,0.9,1
got this one at bert s bierhuis in utrecht . from a bottle into a german pint glass . appearance pours a finger medium looking fluffy white head with great retention . perfectly clear golden yellow with lots of active carbonation . head slowly fades to a good foam cap and leaves lots of chunky lacing down the glass . smell lots of grainy and bready malts in the nose . notes of honey and a good dose of floral hops . medium in strength and quite nice for the style . taste not nearly as good as the nose . bready malts and some grassy hops through the middle but honestly a little watery through and through . some floral hops and a touch of bitterness accompany the sweet malt at the finish . a mild yet lingering aftertaste includes some bitter floral hops and sweet bready malts but it is still too weak and watery to be enjoyable . palate medium body and soft medium carbonation . creamy and light on the palate goes down smooth with a slightly dry finish . very nice feel . overall everything about this beer was quite good except for the flavor which is where it really counts . there was nothing off about this one but the flavor was simply too weak and watery to really be worth drinking . one of the weaker examples of the style . skip this and reach for a augustiner when in munich .,palate,0.8,1
off tap at the brewery this black and tan was a copper color with wisps of tan foam atop it that quickly faded away . no lacing to speak of . the aroma was slightly nutty with a light dry roasted malt presence . the flavors were almost exactly like the aroma with a touch of bittering from ill defined hops . ok but not what a black and tan should be and clearly an extract brew . the mouthfeel was watery the body medium light and the carbonation average .,palate,0.4,0
appearance was floodwater muddy brown with a slight tan head and a bit of lacing . smell was freshly mown grass and a hint of orange peel . taste was hos hops hops . dry and bitter with a hint of malt but dominant hops very long finish with slight black pepper . not too over the top a good example of an american style ipa .,palate,0.9,1
appearance pours a clear golden color with a rocky head the retention was acceptable but there was not much lacing smell biscuity with a bit of a floral character taste starts out bready but then gets surprisingly sweet as if there was corn sugar in the grist there is some bitterness underneath but it is overwhelmed by the sweet flavor mouthfeel light to medium body with moderate carbonation drinkability the sweetness makes this a mediocre lager,palate,0.7,1
thankyou trenton road takeout for getting this one in . poured into my snifter . slightly hazt yellow with a bright frothy white cap.the heading stayed almost perfect from the pour through the entire tasting . alive bubbly action all over the place . smell and taste are hand and hand . apples pears citric lemon blasts along with some the belgian notes of spicey hops and some corriander . a nicey grainy finish . mouth is extremely crisp clean with tremendous carbonation and a nice light body . very alive in the mouth which just attack s the palate . very well done another score from russian river . i really have to make my way out there to meet brewer .,palate,1.0,1
pours a dull gold with a thin bubbly head . smells of berries lots of berries . not a bad aroma at all but i am worried that fruit may be the only ingredient in this one . once in the mouth there really is not much flavor to speak of . perhaps a little bitterness maybe mild citrus towards the end but i m mostly tasting water berries . extremely thin downright watery mouthfeel . dry finish . no thanks .,palate,0.2,0
appearance very dark backlight will show some brown and or ruby tones . did n t build much of a head a vigorous pour got maybe a finger of cocoa colored foam which was at a thin cover a minute later . leaves some notable lace behind . aroma grainy too grainy with an initial burst of chocolate . the chocolate fades fast the residual aroma is a letdown . taste first impression is that of guinness . average malty start . it earns some character about mid palate to swallow where some sweet chocolate appears along with some low key but tasty alcohol for a nice kahlua effect . a flash of hops nothing significant just a background of dry bitterness on the finish . a good stout once you get into it . mouthfeel guinness like smoothness low carbonation pretty impressive statement for a non nitro product . drinkability a weak start but a solid stout where it matters .,palate,0.9,1
pours a clear deep amber with orangish tints and a thin tan head that doesnt stick around . aroma is citrusy floral piney and resiny with caramel and toasted bread undertones . slightly one dimensional but good nonetheless . taste begins with a nice hop assault that is reminiscent of their ipa but slightly amplified with citrus specifically orange and grapefruit and resiny pine sap hops flavors followed by toasted bread and caramel malt flavors that balance the bitterness with sweetness . the finish is bitter but not overwhelming and prevents the sweetness from overpowering the beer . mouthfeel is medium with a thick body but too much carbonation for a barleywine . drinkability is pretty good for an american barleywine but this brew is somewhat one dimensional in taste and doesnt have enough of a malt balance or a a complexity of a hop profile,palate,0.6,1
so this beer was an experiment on adding a bunch of hop extract to the kettle . keep experimenting . appearance a chill haze and some suspended particles kept the appearance score down quite a bit . otherwise it s an attractive brew . dark tarnished gold in color . it just looks like a hoppy american ipa capped by a sizeable white frothy head with good staying power . lacing was appreciable . smell intense hop aroma races out of the pint glass up into your nose and the room you re in . rushing past you is a goulash of typical ipa aromas . pineapple pine pine sol cleaner spice citrus and unfortunately a bit of cheese . taste actually decently balanced for a claimed ibu s . drinkable with some balance . on the down side the finish is surprisingly thin and a bit watery . conditioning seems a bit light . lacking complexity . overall this beer will scratch your double ipa itch but just barely and not for long enough .,palate,0.8,1
a . pours a hazy orange with a one finger creamy white head that leaves clumps of residual lacing . s. smells of caramel malt with some wonderful citrus hops and a touch of herbal grassiness . a bit of tropical fruit hoppiness comes out as it warms . t. bitter upfront with earthy herbal hops and some grapefruit . the caramel malt backbone definitely takes a backseat to the upfront hop character that works its magic across the tongue and through the swallow . m. thin to medium body with a somewhat biting carbonation . ends fairly dry . d. a very good representation of the style . i like how all of the hop character interacts to create a complex ipa .,palate,0.6,1
review is as good a time as any to post this one i guess . mad respect to craytonic for cracking this one for your birthday a whole month after my actual birthday . consumed from an immaculate bottle on at one of those tastings you ve heard so much about . split ways and poured into my veteran tripel karmeliet mini goblet . a. haandbakkish deep red with a a dash of burgundy brown . centimeter uneven head stays low . adequate carbonation in the bottle still . decent retention . but you did n t come to read about how this beer looks did you . s. since the comparison to consecration haandbakk same beer do a side by side sometime is inevitable let s get that out of the way right now . this does have the same big red sour grape notes and plenty of barrel as its lesser brethren but toronado seems fuller and more malt rich sweeter and denser . a hint of metallic twang is the only real misstep here and easily ignored in the rush of oaked sour complexity . excellent nose here bold and berry and rich with plenty of the classic russian river house character you all love . it all works wonderfully well and is a delight to smell . t. big . huge . reminds me at once of a massive cabernet tons of sour cherry other esters fills the mouth and is held aloft for a very long time with an oaky vinous and woody pep . not to mention the heavy yet never overwhelming funk . this is an excellent example of a sour with balance and still maintains a good amount of honest to pete malt spine . quite probably the highest abv and richest sour i ve had to date yet it never gets old . m d. very full in the mouth not quite creamy but dense and invasive all the same . carbonation level is quite good still and the finish is a rolling wave of sour cherry barrel notes and lip smacking tartness that fades softly away . the abv is barely to be noticed here . bottom line toronado is a tremendous american sour and you are very fortunate if you have one . but and this is where the rubber meets the road for most mortals here in my very personal opinion i would not put forth the effort and cash to acquire one this late in the game . why . simply for the reason that the several hundred dollars you ll wind up spending on this beer could really get you a few cases of world class sours from cantillion fantome captain lawrence haandbryggeriet cascade etc . here s hoping russian river makes this sort of thing again surely one of the best beers i ve had from them and that s saying a lot .,palate,1.0,1
i have been waiting all week to try this stuff and finally i get to.im drinking it from a tulip glass . tons of head . too much carbonation.theres more head then beer . copper colored body with a thick fluffy head the head is bone white.tons of lacing on my glass . i smell malts and some hoppiness.it does smell like orange rind like one of the previous reviewers said . some nice hops taste at first then the malts is very nice then comes the bitterness and boy is it bitter.i taste some orange in there as well . the mouthfeel is nice its perfect.i really cant explaine it . with the abv being this isnt a beer that you can have a few of without feeling the effects.i hope the next batch will be corrected the over carbonated bottles.thats the only downfall that this beer has .,palate,1.0,1
a pale yellow color with some head and lacing . s not much to the smell a little fruity and grainy . t a little fruity lemony and sweet . m mild carbonation fairly smooth feel . d not an easy drinker i was disappointed in the taste after hearing how good it was supposed to be .,palate,0.6,1
ordered this one in a taproom and was vary pleased . this beer is solid as one might expect from north coast . it s is as good as any pilsner i ve had . it drinks easy has a hint of subtle fruit flavor and smells very good . it also pours very nicely from the tap with a fluffy head . i d pick this one again on draft and might pick it up as a favor for a host when a house guest .,palate,0.6,1
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 .,palate,0.3,0
i like schlenkerla rauchbier but i m not sure about this one . a pours a decent head but that dissipates quickly and there is not much for lacing . straw coloured beer . maybe a hint of brown . s smells like a bbq pit thats about it . t tastes like smoke a bit of malt there but not much the smoke dominates the flavour . ca n t taste any hops at all . m not much body on this either . d i think shiner tried to make a beer that would appeal to the masses rather than the beer connoisseur . props for trying something different but i do n t think i should be able to see through my rauchbier . i would also like to taste something besides smoke .,palate,0.3,0
a deep black hue with a thin tan head and decent retention s chocolate and bitter espresso dominate the nose t bitter dark chocolate and cherries subside into sweetness before a bitter roasty finish . m smooth silky full body with the perfect amount of carbonation o great brew . it carries all of the typical features you would expect an imperial stout to have . the subtle cherry flavors in the taste make it stand out subtly . if you can get your hands on a bottle you wo n t be disappointed .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a bottle into my favorite glass about hours after removing it from the fridge . nice dark brown head on this black colored beer . average head retention . smelled coffee first then chocolate . no real hop aroma . really did n t care for the first taste as i prefer a stout with a little less hop character . however after a few drinks it began to grow on me . i preferred the taste in my mouth to the taste at the back of my tongue while swallowing which was when the hops really presented themselves . medium full body with moderate carbonation .,palate,1.0,1
vintage appearance pours oily dark and menacing with a fat cocoa colored head which fades into a thin cap . looks awesome . aroma boozy hoppy sweet mildly roasty . alcoholic esters . dark fruit and baker s chocolate . not tremendously appealing to be honest . taste dark dried fruit alcohol faint roast . sweet and hoppy significant but not overpowering bitterness . smoothness mid palate . dark chocolate . mouthfeel nice and rich without being heavy . good amount of medium but not prickly carbonation . drinkability my of a bottle is a good amount . not loving it but not difficult to drink by any means .,palate,0.9,1
the pale pours a honey orangish in color with a big head that slips into nothingness . looks okay . smells of citrus greet the nose and makes me smile . it has actually been a while since i tried a pale so i might be a little slanted in the review . in the old opening i taste citrus orange perhaps a bit of lemon . there is a chalkiness towards the end that quickly mellows out . the ale is a bit viscous and sticky in the mouth slightly thick . not a brilliant hop bomb but a pretty good brew . unfortunately the albertsons by my house is going to quit carrying these . damn hope they get something good to replace it .,palate,0.9,1
a poured a deep black with good carbonation and a huge brown head s lots of oak roated malt chocolate and booze t while the initial taste was ok it got worse as it went on . astringent alcohol burn and just bad . bitter chocolate oak tobacco and way to much pepper . m had harsh burn that stayed in the throat not a good burn and it got worse as i drank more . the mouthfeel was not creamy but boozy medicne astringent d i wouldnt pay for this and never drink again,palate,0.3,0
sampled on pours very dark with little bits of red on the sides and bottom . tan head bubbles quickly away leaving decent lacing . smell is super sweet and malty lots of chocolate and a little smokiness at the end . taste is just like the smell at first followed by a nice hop balance in the middle . the finish is silky smooth with a little bit of coffee and smoke . mouthfeel is perfect . not thick like a stout but with enough meat to be very smooth and coating . drinkability is very good malty but with a well balanced sweetness . overall one of the best porters i ve had . flavorful but with just the right amount of thickness and lightness .,palate,1.0,1
dark brown and opaque once in the glass . a good finger head that s holding well enough . leaving impressive lacing was n t expecting much . that said this does n t last . it also leaves a bit of residue when swirled i love this . sucker . but overall a touch below average for the style but average for a beer . .astringent sour smoke and butter scotch . unlike the oatmeal not description here to judge from . ok so . and an imperial stout . a bit light for the style . sweet flavors and some lets say a smoky flavor with sweet dominance and finishing with some earthy hops . it s just off imo . this beer either needs more hops or more of a bunt flavor . or it could go the strong malty sweet route not my ideal . this beer needs to go somewhere and it does n t . there s a chocolate flavor here . there s some sweetened coffee in a way . all of this is just again poorly done . this is n t as pillowy and creamy as the regular oatmeal stout but the carbonation is good and the body is thicken enough . average maybe a touch more than . i m not interested in another beer . unlike my last few beers of the night i wo n t be pour out the remainder to avoid getting too buzzed drunk . . that s mostly because this is my last beer of the night . it s not a drinker or sipper . i do n t get what these oatmeal stouts that are n t overly strong are going for . i do n t want to sip it on a cold night . i do n t feel i should grab a cigar to go with . i do n t want to drink quickly and i do n t see this going with any food i d eat . so what s left .,palate,0.7,1
a bright orangey coppery color almost like a brand new penny that happens to be translucent . off white head rises just under a finger not even to the top of my pint glass before settling into a cap of bubbles . the nose is very mild. but i smell the malt bill primarily and the slightest hints of overripened fruits like dark cherries . first sip i notice the mouthfeel and finish waaaay more than the flavor nice and creamy with plenty of carbonation helps this effortlessly along on its journey from my glass to my liver . the finish is really smooth and mellow and really dry . almost musty . after sips there is almost nothing left of the head and absolutely zero lacing . i have paired this with some leftover chili that i needed to eat and the sweet malt really is pretty decent . and this brew also seems to highlight the coriander i used in the chili . this flavor seems to slightly remind me of an old lagunitas ipa . like if you found in the back of your fridge and said huh i ca n t remember the last time i bought that . but went ahead and drank it anyway . did n t you . honestly this beer is n t that bad . i got it for free from a shop owner to taste and tell him my thoughts about if he should carry it or not . i will be telling him no do n t carry it . really not a ton of complexity just a simple beer to sip and i m glad to have tried it for free but there are more worthy brews to be had .,palate,0.8,1
a decent head with solid retention and good lacing . s yeasty lemony medicinal not very inviting . t i am not a fan this would be a generally unoffensive beer if it were not for the strange medicinal flavor like latex gloves . otherwise a bland wheat beer . m medium body pretty solid mouthfeel nothing special but solid . d i do n t like the taste so there is no reason for me to get another . well for the best known white ale this is very dissatisfying i wish it was franziskaner that was available on draft for bucks at the joshua tree .,palate,0.8,1
a for an amber this one is pretty pale . fluffy white head with a bit of carbonation . the color is really getting me here though . im having trouble believing this just poured from a bottle labeled amber . s sweet honey and crystal malts . definitely getting a gentle hop bitterness in there as well . each time i revisit this nose it changes from sweet and bitter . however each visit is on the subtle side . t a little sweetness changes moves right into the sweet category in my initial sip . hoppy towards the finish quickly gets overwhelmed once again by sweetness . the honey really lingers on the palate on the aftertaste . very distinctively honey . m fizzy carbonation that smooths out a little into the sip and works well with the body of the beer . d not what im used to in an amber but like every american brew it is sometimes hard to put a style in a specific box . overall a drinkable brew with a touch of sweet and bitter .,palate,0.8,1
i had this on nitro at the map room into a pint glass . a nice double pour required on this super sticky and totally creamy light tan head that is really not bubbly at all and is almost one solid sheet of head . a boring black beer body leaves not much to discuss . the light aroma of just roasted coffee is boring to my senses and i do not have high hopes for my first sip . the taste confirms this is an amazing looking beer but boring in other regards . a light coffee tastes throughout with an amazingly too bitter coffee finish very dry and tannic . the flavor after several sips gets worse and despite my most sincere hopes i can not just crush is beer to end the night and i have to leave it half full . a too dry and bitter irish stout that almost almost should be gotten to just look at or better yet tell someone else to order and just look at the ensuing porn .,palate,0.9,1
presentation oz brown bottle . no expiration date . appearance a clear dark brown beer with deep ruby red tones . thin creamy off white lace foam . smell clean thin roasted light chocolate aromas . taste smooth tight carbonation thin body . a malty brew with a nice roasted profile that is n t too intense but also very distinct . crystal malts provide a nice sugary sweetness while chocolate and light caramel flavours round things off . there s also a nice fruity character that blends with a soft tea like hop flavour with a touch of bitterness to complement the roasted qualities . finish holds an odd flavour that is chocolatey tannic leafy herbal . notes not a bad brown porter . a bit too thin for my liking the finish was poor and they used too much chocolate malt a bit out of balance imo . other than that it s certainly worth a try .,palate,0.4,0
enjoy the spirit and spirites of oktoberfest all year round . sexy golden amber colour with no head . a smooth malty nose with spices and those lovely noble hops . hardy malted base with spicey toasted grains and finishes with a smooth bitter taste . this brew is a tremendously creamy medium body with a tantalizing light bite about the tongue what can i say . this brew smells and feels so damn good i want to bathe in it . err . anyway it tastes solid too . i can only fantisize about this draught . do this and do it again . cheers .,palate,1.0,1
pours quite clear orange in colour . a stead pour forms a two finger off white head . little bit of sediment in the bottom of the bottle does n t seem to effect the clarity of the beer though . lacing in abundance . definitely citric to the nose . sweetness jumps out first like a mandarin orange then grapefruit rind . way down in there somewhere is a hint of bready malt . hops all the way . a reasonable citric sweetness up front followed by a long and sometimes a little coarse ride of citric bitterness . i find this one to be a little on the thin side . carbonation is ample but the body lacks a little texture . good beer but not quite to the level i hope to find in a russian river bottle .,palate,0.6,1
had at birreria the eataly nyc rooftop brewery and bar . pours chestnut opaque brown with a small creamy tan head that faded and left a creamy ring on top around the edges as light hits the beer it looks very cloudy . smells very nutty with roasted nuts sweet malt caramel grass light herbs burnt wood and a sweetness that might come from brown sugar overall the nose is pretty mellow pretty basic and nutty . tastes very nutty up front with the roasted chestnuts giving off that christmas taste which then eases into a very smooth nutty flavor with toasted grains lightly roasted sweet malt grass hay herbs or light piney hops light yeast funk and a touch of wheat this is easy to drink as none of the flavors overtake the nutty flavor and it settles into a real nice complex brew that tastes like it was home brewed in a good way . mouthfeel is creamy and watery smooth with no carbonation and a medium chewy body that leaves a clean nutty finish that s on the sweet side . this beer got sweeter as it warmed and went perfect with sausage . i recommend trying this beer as it was pretty tasty . beer notes wanda by the birreira brothers was listed under house brews at birreria the eataly nyc rooftop brewery and bar . listed as a cask ale its a chestnut mild ale . the birreira brothers is a group made up of brewmasters sam calagione of dogfish head leonardo di vincenzo of del borgo and teo musso of baladin . la birreria di eataly puts their collective years of experience and of off centeredness to the test with three cask conditioned ales exclusively brewed on the eataly rooftop brewery . in the spirit of eataly la birrerias in house ales are inspired by ingredients and by italian character . they are made with the finest raw materials like american and european malted barley the freshest hops and unique spices . each beer is traditionally brewed and served through a hand pump at the perfect temperature to capture its full flavor .,palate,0.9,1
the santa fe brewing dirty blonde was an interesting beer like you d expect out of a blonde it was a pretty light beer and took a number of them to change a light blub . everything about this beer was pretty light light crisp malt scent light fruity taste light body . nothing really stood out about this beer and while that is ok with type of beer i do n t care for eh . i like beers that have characteristic identity be it flavor scent appearance whatever . now before i get any judgments and in the immortal words of huey louis eff you for judging i did not have any glass containers in my travel trailer . so the plastic wine glass with a bunch of grapes on it was going to suffice . really classes up the beer do n t ya think . actually we threw some of the dirty blonde into some oj and made a pretty tasty brass monkey . appearance . . light golden as expected but nothing that distinct about it . scent . . light fruity aroma but not much else . taste . . crisp freshing taste but not much beyond that . pretty much an average tasting beer . feel . . refreshing which was really nice . even though nothing distinctive about it did not leave any weird aftertaste or anything . drinkability . . while this was a good enough beer i would n t order it again given the choice . however would mix it in orange juice . .,palate,0.8,1
a dark brown color nearly opaque with hints of red at the bottom of the glass . a beige colored head forms about a quater inch high but it soon dissolves away . a classic porter fragrance of chocolate and sweet malt with hints of coffee rounding it out . the taste is reflective of the aroma the sweet malt and chocolate comes out at the start . then the flavor of coffee comes through it finishes with slight bit of bitterness at the end . a bit watery at the start but it gradually gains weight as it rolls to the back of the palate . this is a very good porter it brings back memories of being in a pub in london .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle poured in a pilsner glass a finger width tan head tiny bubbles but well carbonated . opaque dark brown almost black . weaker retention but nice lacing . s chocolaty coffee roasted malt maybe some caramel tones . t surprisingly thin flavor i was expecting a much heartier bitter flavor . chocolate and coffee is n t strongly present . no boozy flavor either though . m thin . unfortunate for a porter . comes across watery . o disappointed with this beer . the appearance and smell had me so excited for the taste only to be let down by a watery drink .,palate,0.4,0
pours into a bitburger glass a very pale golden yellow with fingers or so of head . leaves quite a bit of lacing . grassy and floral hops on the nose with just a bit of pale biscuity malt . nice enough but a bit subdued . a pretty textbook example of a german pils taste wise . herbal grassy hop and lightly toasty bread crust malt in equal balance . little lemony notes in the back . nothing too assertive but a little more flavorful than a lot of german pils i can think of . a little drier than most too not much sweetness present at any point . light in body with a creamy feel from the abundant carbonation . easy drinking and very pleasant just not super interesting . a fine example of the style .,palate,0.9,1
so the young guy at abe s in bethlehem told me that i really needed to try this beer or i d be really missing out . i gave it a shot per his recommendation . look fairly dark clean cherry chestnut color with a beachy head . great clarity and lacing . aroma boozy and sweet . mediocre very abrasive . taste strong toffee caramel notes . floral hop presence and fair bitterness not to the point of some imbalanced hoppy american beers . fairly unique and absolutely great . mouthfeel per style it is dead on . fairly dry and actually not sticky compared to other barleywines . the stronger hop presence contributes a nice astringency . this barleywine is n t sticking to my teeth . overall he had made a very good suggestion and the . i paid for this bomber was totally worth it . btw thank god for spell check after the abv in this one .,palate,1.0,1
wow a total bust by full sail . i m hoping i got a bad bottle but i wo n t spend money to find out . pours a dark brown . glossy . brown head consists of tiny bubbles . if it would have chunked up or provided some lacing i d score it higher . alas it did neither and disappeared to a collar . aroma is n t very good . the hops are just drowned out . or perhaps mixed badly with . the malt . and the malt just seems stale and moldy . the cocoa is there but it s bad too . taste is a bit better . the moldy malt is cleansed a bit by the hops but they are n t fighting too hard . i really ca n t put my finger on this one . i drank nearly the entire bottle just to figure out what s wrong with it . but the last was a drain pour . the bitterness helped it on the end but nothing was prominent in the hops no pine resin citrus tropical herbal . just bitter on top of bad malt . totally unexpected from full sail .,palate,0.7,1
is there such a thing as a delicate dipa . if there is then this ska brew is a prime example . this is the second time i tasted a bottle of this brew . i remember thinking the first bottle a year or more ago was n t aggressive with its hop aroma flavor . upon opening this new fresh bottle the same deficiencies show themselves again . i expect hops in the aroma of a dipa but this brew is utterly lacking . it does have a slight clean caramely malt character but no hops in the aroma . the taste is more of the same . this is an extremely clean tasting brew which is a great quality i enjoy but where are the hops . the malt and not overwhelming bitterness serve as great supporting backbones to what should be a wonderful hoppy aroma and flavor . unfortunately the hop aroma flavor just is n t there . maybe those characteristics are filtered out of this bottled brew . i do n t know but i imagine the fresh tap version at the pub could easily be much better . until i taste that version all i have to go with is this bottled version . as it stands this brew is severely lacking in hop flavor aroma and comes across as a brew which should be named delicate rather than decadent imperial ipa .,palate,0.8,1
this beer was discovered as a nice surprise in a mix pack . in the glass it presented as a nice milky unfiltered beer . the initial smell gave great citrus and malty notes that complemented each other rather then competed . over all a nice darkish beer with a great mouth good flavor and decent drinkability . good unfiltered beer but still no hefey .,palate,1.0,1
poured into a goblet . less than a finger of head that disappates quickly . light amber in color . warm caramel scent . mouth feel is a little bitey good amount of carbonation present . warmth and and caramel carry over into the taste along with the some cinnamon hints . like a lot of other belgians this beer tastes like a friend invites you over to their farm and let s you taste beer they ve brewed right there on the farm . a warm and cozy beer that tastes good on a cold night like tonight .,palate,0.7,1
a poured with an average sized off white head that quickly dissipated to a thin film . body is a medium red color and cloudy . s aroma is of light cranberry . and not much else . t this tastes like a fruit beer to me . i admit i m not overly familiar with the lambic style but it s pretty obvious this is n t a real lambic . the cranberry fruitiness comes through strong making it taste mostly like a cranberry fruit beer with some fizziness of course . short duration . m light bodied on the palate with a slightly creamy texture and average to lively carbonation . d i just do n t think it tastes like a real lambic . it s not an undrinkable beer just not a good representation of the style i guess .,palate,0.8,1
i hate that my curiosity over this gimmick made me surrender . to the beer store . but i felt i owed it to myself to see if smaller carbonation meant bigger taste . i hate to give away the plot this early but guess what my friends . it does not . there s definitely a slick upscale air about the packaging . and it s even signed by john molson . who died years ago . it s cool that he did n t let a little thing like death stand in the way of his endorsing this product . anyway pours a very clear golden color yielding carbonation that looks normal size . maybe there is subcarbonation that is too small for the naked eye . yeah . that s probably it . the aroma is mild sweet grains . microhopped more like it . it tastes weak and watery with a light sweet biscuity grainy malt cut by just the merest suggestion of hop bitterness . clean taste . tastes like a watered down canadian with a splash of apple juice . this is actually a pleasant enough beer . it s lacking any real bitterness or depth of flavour or character but it s incredibly inoffensive and drinkable for what it is .,palate,0.4,0
pours with a good amount of carbonationt but is not overly carbonated . the head last a bit and drops to a thin layer of foam . the aroma has hints of rye bread among yeasty musty bits and caramel . the mouthfeel is smooth and accentuates the subtle toasted rye bread character of the caramel malts . the finish is just slightly sweet and a touch tawny . a very clean tasting dunkel with excellent drinkability . thanks go to redbaron for the bottle .,palate,1.0,1
appearance a little on the hazy side with a white quarter inch head resting on top of a golden yellow beer . the head dissipated fairly quickly and leaves behind a few wisps of foam on the surface . smell the grapes are right up front in the nose on this one along with a rye bread like backbone of aroma . the nose is of medium intensity and pretty appetizing . taste there is a ton of grape flavor in this beer along with rye spice and an odd but nice finish that combines cherry and dryer than usual malt flavors . i think i can also taste some thyme in it . mouthfeel the mouthfeel is outstanding . it sparkles just enough to give the palate a good tickle but not so much that it scrapes away all of its flavor . it leaves a bit of a coating on the mouth but again not too much . overall midas touch is a unique and tasty beer . it isnt something that i would reach for every time but i will reach for it again when i am in the mood for something out of the ordinary . the spice and unusual fruit flavors work remarkably well together .,palate,1.0,1
a dark golden . has a slight haze to it . head is one finger and just a bit off white . s the smell seemed hoppy as i poured but when i resmelled there was n t much there . a bit of pine and a bit of butterscotch . t there s not much on the taste . it s sweet almost sugary . there s a slightly raw flavor in the finish . a bit of caramel throughout . m a good body to it . good weight and smooth carbonation . there is a strange foamy texture in the finish though . o the body is good but the flavor just was n t there for me .,palate,0.8,1
on tap san diego brewing co. san diego ca clear orange and amber with a thin white head . some lacing down the glass but not a lot . floral citrus caramel and biscuit aromas combine . the flavor consists of caramel sweetness some biscuit distinct and strong hop bitterness along with citrus namely grapefruit flesh and peels . a definitive version of the style . no alcohol heat . very good . medium to thick bodied though a touch prickly and sharp . a definitive and delicious version of the style . one of my favorite big reds .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a oz bottle into a tulip glass . a color is a very cloudy straw dull yellow . pours with a one inch eggshell head . s citrus orange and lemon really dominate the smell . some coriander and other spices play behind the citrus flavors . t interesting . this is like a sour beer but without the sour . lots of orange and lemon citrus flavors with just a faint taste of wheat . kind of like a light hefe with orange juice added or something . barely a beer . m medium body high carbonation . it drank fairly easily . d interesting . i drank this beer following a run so the light and refreshing nature of the beer kind of hit the spot . but at the same time it missed on several levels . so this was n t bad and i would drink it again but not really my favorite either .,palate,0.8,1
yuck . there seems to be something wrong with this damn beer . it looks fairly appealing to a macro lager drinker who was expecting the same pale yellow here . it is a little darker i would say more of an orange . the head is think and bubbly sinking away quickly with no lacing . the smell is vaguely metalic with little else to be noticed maybe a touch of hops for a second but no more . the taste is where it feels really off again with the matal it tastes like a can more than anything else which is odd for a beer coming out of a bottle . past the metal it has a touch of malt sweetness with a light mouthfeel although thicker than i expected once again . one way or another i would recomend that you avoid this beer if possible as it really just does n t hold up with similarly priced brews .,palate,0.2,0
very pale and clear yellow with a a thin but not completely absent head . aroma luden s honey cough drops candy corn cabbage . taste exceedingly watery . beyond that it s not quite as bad as say corona there is a pencil thin malty backbone and a very faint hint of honey . no major adjunct flavors shine through but then this is simply too weak to tell . a hop cone might have been dipped into the amazon upstream of the brewery but i ca n t confirm this suspicion . good as a thirst quencher not so much as a serious beer .,palate,0.3,0
pours a opaque black colour with a medium frothy brown head . aroma of dark fruits cream roasted malts chocolate and the alchohol presence . initital taste is coffee and chocolate galore . roasted malts dark fruits become spread across the board while the alcohol becomes apparent finishing with a hint of hopsthat try to make their appearance but get splashed with the mile high strong chocolate and coffee on the palate . average palate good lacing of the glass good head retention . full and sticky mouthfeel . i would like to drink this with every meal of the day . awesome . .,palate,0.7,1
this little gem was popped thanks to ol hannaford to celebrate conan s first episode of the tonight show . pours a rich dark brown with a good amount of head considering the carbonation was almost gone . aroma was amazing straight up malt bomb brown sugar and molasses . mouthfeel was a little thin that s my only complaint . it worked it out though with all of the outstanding malty notes . no signs of oxidation at all just brilliant . see you all in the year .,palate,0.6,1
got this thank you growler from my boy manahansf thanks sean . poured into an oversized wine glass . mf dooms instrumental bustin up the backround noise . http . v msnntihcexe feature related got that gem from shogo . thanks bud . on to the beer . this is a mixture of galaxy amarillo and summit hops i am told . hence space cowboy abv the fresh growler opens with only a slight hiss . an aggressive pour yields an attractive dark copper and low carbonated brew . a thin white film head quickly dissipates leaving just a thin ring of bubbles . a bit darker than i was told it was going to be . carbonation sticks to the side of my glass with some very promising and heavy lace . i wish people s would carbonate their beers more . i have probably only had a couple beers from them on tap that were close to being properly carbonated . the aroma is packed full with melon husk . a little caramel brown sugar backs up a very sweet smelling tangerine like aroma . a touch of toasted grains honeysuckle and just a hint of passion fruit . reminds me of an imperial moundbuilder . there is definitely some house aromas that i can pick up on as i try more and more of their beers . the taste is sharp on the tongue . flavor starts off sweet with a healthy bitter lingering on the back of the palate . candied sugars mixed with sweet apples . the finish is a bit of soapy and quite alcoholic unfortunately . this is becoming very distracting along with the overwhelming sweetness as i drink more and more . a bit resiny and but somehow still slick on the tongue . again just a slight sting of faint carbonation . i bet a bit more would really even out some flavors . the lingering bitterness starts to gradually build making the drinkablitly a tad difficult and making it hard to taste the beer after a few drinks . overall would i drink it again . yeah but i m not crazy about it . i think they should lay off the malts hit up the carbonation and hide that alcohol . i ll review it again if i try it on tap .,palate,0.4,0
a pours a reddish brown with a frothy head . s fairly strong sweet almost fruity scents . t this is a sweet fruity brown ale with a bitter finish . the taste is more citrus like than most browns . taste is similar to a summer wheat ale . m carbonation helps compensate for light watery body . d not my preferred interpretation of the style . i probably would n t buy this but would n t turn down a free brew .,palate,0.4,0
another van steenberge standby from my sharp edge days that i ve had a lot but never before from a bottle . poured into my piraat snifter piraat is pale amber gold with a large fluffy white head that is dense and slow settling leaving heavy foamy lace . smell is caramel and grassy hops some bubblegum a touch of vinegar or something that is a bit off but subdued enough not to overwhelm . as it warms the boozy vapors really dominate . taste is a little malty but cut by the strong drying alcohol and bitterness of the hops . as far as belgian ipa there might be more bittering hops but there s really nothing hoppy about the flavor only a little more then usual on the nose . mouthfeel is pretty lush and creamy with a pretty high level of digestibility . drinkability is ok but it s too boozy and not enough hop flavor or aroma or the one s they used are too grassy . a easy way to get drunk but not one to savor .,palate,0.9,1
chocolaty to dark brown in appearance with a light head . great smell of toffee roasted barley . taste conjures up images of coffee shops candy stores with the roasted barley presence as well as that bitter coffee taste balanced by sweet toffee notes and a hint of hops . great tasting beer . my first milk stout and it did n t disappoint .,palate,0.6,1
thanks to ahatcher for this trade . oz . brown bomber poured into my brand spankin new stone ipa glass . no dating . a pours a nice ipa deep orange with good visibility the nd pour is a beautiful hazed golden orange from the yeast . fingers of fluffy pearl white head forms . nice retention and good clumpy lacing . s sweet juicy grapefruit . not really pine but a nice pepper snap in the background . malts are n t detectable . t m bitterness is at a good level . hops provide a slightly muted sweet grapefruit flavor . the bottle might be just at the end of it s prime. i should have drank this right away . a bit of pepper and yeast in the middle . starts off nice and light for the juicy hops then gets creamy when the light and bready malts kick in . finish is dry with a touch of bitterness . d not a terrible brew but i think i waited a bit too long to drink it . looks great and the mouthfeel is exactly how an ipa should be .,palate,1.0,1
drank from a ml. pt . fl . oz . bottle purchased at downtown wine and spirits somerville ma the beer poured a thick near black with a small frothy cocoa colored head that quickly faded to a creamy ring of lace . spotty drops of lacing trickled down the glass . the aroma was simply mind blowing . as far as dessert beers go i have never smelled a better one than this . ultra sweet and rich with incredible vanilla and caramel notes . lactose sugar was noticeable as well . the beer did indeed smell very much like creme brulee or possibly a sweet custard . the taste was similar to the aroma yet somewhat darker and thankfully not as sweet . deep roasted malts melded with intense caramel and vanilla notes up front . sweet lactose sugar came through as well . dark and roasty in the center . a bit of alcohol warmth appeared on the semi hoppy and roasty finish . this provided a nice balance to an otherwise overly sweet brew . notes of caramel again appeared in the semi sweet aftertaste . the mouthfeel was ultra creamy and supple . palate coating . near full bodied and viscous with a fine smooth carbonation . the residual liquid was sweet and sticky on my lips . at abv this beer masked its alcohol content quite well . it was also quite drinkable for a sweeter style beer . creme brulee was so extreme that it more closely resembled a beer milkshake hybrid than simply a beer . the folks at southern tier are not at all subtle about the use of adjuncts in their products in this case that means vanilla and lactose sugar . they consistently deliver exactly what the label states and they do it quite well .,palate,1.0,1
on tap into a pint glass . golden with a chill haze white one inch head dissaptes to a frothy wisp and slight lace . smells of fruity esters and buttered corn on the cob . a bit of a spicey hop is also prersent saaz perhaps . taste is crisp and refreshing spicey hops and fruity yeast . the wheat malts are apparent and provide a nice slightly tart finish but the rye is quick to dry the palate . i love the finish in this beer . make s you quickly want another sip . this is quite an enjoyable session beer . very easy going down .,palate,1.0,1
shared this at agentzero s bachelor party tasting . served in a chouffe tulip . a what do you know . this one is actually carbonated unlike the . pours with a finger plus of white foam that settles to a thick collar and partial cap but no lace . hazy orange yellow body with a few visible bubbles . s slight burnt plastic and rubber character some burnt popcorn and a hint of vinous acetic acid . very strange but not so good . t the taste is quite sour and it reminds me a fair bit of the but not as punishing . tart apples white wine vinegar sour grapes . as it warms up there s an odd savory note of catsup and malt vinegar . m extremely dry and puckering with a residual cottonmouth sensation . medium body with zesty carbonation . quite pleasant . d since no one else seemed to want this i finished most of the bottle on my own . would gladly have again . other than the bizarre nose this was pretty good .,palate,0.9,1
a beer poured a beautiful copper brown color with nice ruby highlights . nice tan head lasted till the end . s nice alcohol notes with malt fruits raisins figs . carmel notes also present t taste was a nice compliment to the smell . very complex and interesting m disappointing . very thin for a barley wine . just a bit more viscous than water . not at all what i was looking for in this beer . d based upon the aromas and the taste i would say it s a drinkable beer . the mouthfeel kept me from scoring this beer any higher .,palate,0.4,0
a deep brown with ruby highlights . thin tan head . s roasted malt tart fruit molasses . slight funk oak vanilla peaking through . t sweet sugar fruits upfront . estery yeasty and funky . very well balanced belgian dark ale . sour astringent finish that is reminiscent of sour cherries . m medium body very sticky . warming alcohol . d another outstanding brew from cl . love the style so i am a bit biased .,palate,0.6,1
found this one in a friend s fridge her roommate recently returned from trinidad tobago . appearance was a pale fizzy yellow not bad but not impressive . smell is of old corn rice and skunk . pew . taste was horrendous . a skunky malt liquor flavor mixed with sweet rice corn adjunct . maybe it went bad on it s journey from the carib bean . looks like i should have gone for the sam light that was also in the fridge .,palate,0.6,1
poured a light copper . pretty clear with an off white head up top . smells mildly hopped hints of citrus and pine some floral notes and touches of malt . taste is subued hop flavor with plenty of dough and malt notes . crispy and light mouthfeel good drinkability .,palate,0.9,1
the bunnies on the label were a nice touch . a super clear golden color with plus fingers of white head . quite a bit of lacing as well . really nice looking beer . s lots of citrus and some other light fruits with bret thrown in . not a ton of complexity but it smelled really good . t bret up front . little bit spicy in the middle . peppery . very crisp and fresh tasting . just a super complex beer for the abv . m super charged carbonation . dry . d this might have been my favorite beer of the day during a small sour tasting we had . i really like the stuff these guys are putting out .,palate,1.0,1
a pours very dark with about a finger of off white that demonstrates poor retention . some foamy lacing on the sides of the glass . s coffee and cream mixed with a lot of chocolate and coco powder . mmmm . t much different from the nose it s not really sweet at all . bitter espresso and baker s chocolate are the two dominate flavors here . the finish is very bitter almost as if too many bittering hops were used . or perhaps way too much black patent malt . m lots of carbonation but a pretty smooth medium body nonetheless . d the flavor of this one lacked complexity and was way too bitter for me . their ingredients list for this one needs to be reevaluated imho . if they could bring some of the sweeter aromas this brew has and move some of the bitterness to the background into the taste this would be a much better brew .,palate,0.8,1
my first impression was the color . the color was an impressive dark brownish ruby . the smell was sweet malt and fruit . the taste had definite apple apple peel flavors going on .,palate,0.6,1
oz . bottle poured into a pint glass . a pours to a deep black with a thick foamy brown head which fades slowly and leaves a thick lace . s the aroma is rich and malty with heavy tones of mocha and toffee also a bit of alcohol . t the taste is heavily malted and a little bit smoky with chocolate coffee flavor which remains dominant most of the time but gives way to some bitterness . however it s not the typical bitterness you d expect from hops more like a black coffee dark chocolate type of bitterness which stick around in the after taste . as it warms a bit you taste the alcohol more and the sweetness levels out . m very smooth as you drink it with a heavy body and medium to light carbonation . leaves a very sticky syrupy film behind . d definitely drinkable but certainly not poundable . it goes down easy but is very filling . most places in this area carry the oaked yeti which i intend to try to compare the two . however i found this a just little bit north of ri and jumped at the chance to try it . i ve had the fresh hop hercules double from great divide and was n t as impressed as most but i wanted to make sure i sampled the full spectrum of styles for this brewery to make sure my judgment is fair . i definitely think this beer is better in its style those beers are in theirs and i can taste the same signature that i did in the other two . so i guess this beer has salvaged my opinion of great divide . even though i lean more towards beers that i can put away en masse this was a good beer .,palate,0.6,1
drank in an imperial pint from . oz . bottle . i ve lagered it for about months . mine was a vintage . appearance it has a milky chestnut head with a rich amber brown body . it had some floaties which i assume where yeast . smell pasty with apples and pears . you can smell the alochol . taste the main flavor was the fruit . but the alocohol was very apparent . still finished a little bitter . mouthfeel feel is smooth with a chunky grit from the aforementioned floaties . drinkablity this is a very drinkable beer . the bottle has a twist off cap which was surprising for a vintage ale . it is my understanding that a twist off causes a beer to age pre maturely .,palate,0.6,1
pours with a deep orange gold body topped by a medium thick head with good lace . sweet and fruity berries aroma with good hoppy notes and a touch of maltiness . some slight metallic notes are evident . slightly sweet and fruity yet bitter flavor with a good hoppiness well balanced with malt . the finish is practically non existant . medium bodied and smooth .,palate,0.8,1
oz . bottle into shaker pint glass on . a clear honey amber orange body with tiny white head that quickly diminished into a thin film . modest amount of carbonation . little head retention or noticeable lacing . s sweet caramel malt honey and a unique floral perfumy hop bouquet . t flavor is sweet at the beginning but turns slightly bitter toward the finish with the same floral perfumy hop character as the aroma . some bready malt rears its head in the finish as well . m kind of flat on the palate with very little carbonation . texture is slightly syrupy but ultimately watery and thin . finish is mildly bitter with the floral perfumy hops coating the back of the tongue . d this one s a little odd . hop profile caught me off guard and the mouthfeel is pretty weak . not too bad but i would n t go out of the way to get more .,palate,0.4,0
on tap at the city tap house for their flavors of bell s event for philly beer week i love this city . black note came to me looking black like night with a bubbly thin layered dark tan milkshake head . some rough patches of lace on the way down nice considering the barrel aging . smells is of dark bakers chocolate dark fruit plums and some vinious qualities in the back . sweet roasty notes cream for your coffee with some coffee as well . the bourbon while not overly huge is a welcomed guest . black note tastes like you think it will delish . dark chocolate semi bitterseet cocco powder a light splash of roasted coffee beans lucious sweet malt roasty malt . a dark fruit component from the expo a vanilla creamy vibe from the dcb . some mollasses along with the sweet vanilla are welcome . a nice amount of bourbon from a great barrel that s not all that boozy . i got ta say this is the smoothest ba beer that i ve had for a while . smooth creamy easy a steady slope . while the alcohol seeps in a bit this is not hot in any way . the way this went down after minutes in the glass brings tears to my eyes . it s big beer but i found myself taking bigger gulps than usual for a stout . much smoother as time passes and temps rise easy drinking just be careful it will get ya . another treat during beer week . i knew this beer would be a winner ever since i heard about it .,palate,1.0,1
presentation oz brown long neck bottle with a date . no idea whether it s a freshness date bottled date or what . poured into an american pint glass . visual poured clear and watery with little pizazz . a really weak white head offers no retention and the few bubbles in the glass make no attempt at leaving a collar of lace . the body is a crystal clear pale gold . aroma not much to be said . very watered down grain with some husk that seems like it should n t be in there . an earthy hop profile tries to break through but is caught somewhere between the hints of cheese and grainy pasta notes . i must say it reminds me of macaroni and cheese . fortunately more of the hops came out to play as the pint warmed up . taste some veggies here . weak malt with little to no sweetness provided comes and goes quickly followed with slight bitterness on the palate nothing overwhelming . crisp carbonation where did that come from . leads into a bit of a bite at the end . the overall profile is calm and smooth with a dry cidery finish . but where are my hops . i get little from the malt but nothing from the hops . it definitely has a heavier body medium ish like an ale but is lighter in taste like a lager . interesting . overall flying dog is right this would be better in warm weather . it is pretty low in flavor and aroma but has a filling body and plenty of alcohol to boot . probably best paired with cook out food such as hot dogs burgers mild chili and or some kind of bisque . maybe a decent th of july beer for those who like this particular brew . though not recommended for those who enjoy appreciate the style it misses the mark . a lot . cheers .,palate,0.7,1
oz pour into a nice english pub glass with the dimpled bottom that encouraged a tornadi production of a giant head from the fury of bubbles in the bottom of the glass . shiny reddish orange . its like a vision of heaven in a glass . this has the syrupy goodness of the minute but with an added syrupiness . robust and smooth like a desert sauce you could pour this over a bowl of vanilla ice cream instead of a caramel sauce with its own french vanilla creaminess . the only thing that detracts here is an odd light metallic twinge at the finish that didnt seem to fit . otherwise this is a beaut of a big beer with a light profile . well done dogfish .,palate,0.6,1
pours a light copper gold with a big creamy off white head . this one gushed a bit . citrus lemon with a touch of spiciness which i m assuming is from the rye . starts off with a slight citrus flavor with a little subtle spiciness throughout . finishes bitter and dry . mouthfeel is too light . carbonation levels are good but the mouthfeel detracts . flavors are ok but nothing special . a bit thicker body and they may come through a bit better . nothing off about this one just nothing great either .,palate,0.4,0
a pours clear as day a golden straw color with white head . s grain . thats about it . grain . typical lager scent . t tastes of grain again thats about it . m good mouthfeel its crisp refreshing light bodied with moderately high carbonation . d very high this is a very drinkable beer .,palate,0.8,1
poured from a bottle into a tumbler pint the beer pours an almost black deep dark brown coloring with an extremely thin film of light tan head . the nose is muddled with light coffee and chocolate notes a hint of dark fruit sweetness and a charcoal scent also . the flavors are a bit watery and the tart and bitter dark cherry comes through all over the mouth when you drink . only a slight coffee and roasted flavor and it does not balance the syrupy sweet cherry . very off kilter flavoring and on a very watery body too . the aftertaste is like pure cherry juice and the finish leaves a slight film in your mouth . not good .,palate,0.3,0
a straightforward dark black with a few red tints . no head . s not much on the nose maybe because it s still pretty cold . i can get some dark roasted malt hints of roasted coffee . t pretty solid all around . not overly complex but it s got a nice dark roasted profile excellent balance and a long smooth finish offset by some hops . m top notch . very smooth robust and thick . this really makes the beer for me . d could drink this all night . it s an ideal session porter . very enjoyable .,palate,1.0,1
dominique oz growler filled at whole foods columbus circle for . . appearance served in my sierra snifter dominique pours laboriously and flat looking eventually producing a classic one finger snow white head with thick bubbles on top . this handsome head however dies almost immediately leaving a rim and a mantle behind . color is a nice rusty copper clover honey slightly transparent and reminiscent of a barleywine . smell a penetrating and enticing aroma of sweet and sour bourbon vanilla sweet kinder chocolates the milk the milk and creme brulee . damn this is nice . a tad of metal like licking a penny . taste comes up sweet and sour again quite the mix . oh that sweetness . you can lick it and pour it over barbecued ribs . a spicy finish and clover honey all around . some floral points this makes me think of bees pollinating a lush flower garden in a gorgeous summer day most likely in the english countryside . bread and yeast pastry kitchen . european cookies . bourbon and some polished wood . vanilla extract . pungent sour finish . mouthfeel a bit of a disappointing with a watery body low carbonation and medium flavor . nice sour vanilla finish very desserty or martini like but it could use a kick in the ass and way more body . overall exceptional because it is so damn drinkable so different so beautiful and enjoyable . this is a winner . i loathe sour beers but love this one . enough said .,palate,0.7,1
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 .,palate,0.6,1
stumbled upon this beer after hearing about it a few weeks before . got their last bottle in stock pretty lucky . a poured hazy golden color . light head with little wisps of lace left at the beginning of the pour . s lots of pine hops with a hint of citrus . can already tell this is going to be a little more bitter than fff dreadnaught . t good taste . a lot of hops with more bitterness . the higher alcohol content is masked well within this beer . surprisingly better than i imagined . very fond of dreadnaught and this came closer than i thought it would . m medium body not a lot of carbonation . wondered if my beer was n t as fresh . d i d still prefer dreadnaught as the cost the same . but still would be a very adequate substitute . a good change up with a lot of hops flavor . after hearing about this beer i d still buy a bottle to share with some friends .,palate,0.6,1
pours a deep amber hue with a light foamy head . roasted malt aroma not much else . very foamy body contains a palate of roaste malt light toffee and a faint amount of hops that builds on the finish . overall flavor is nice but the body is way too carbonated . of course i had this in a crappy airport bar so maybe it s usually better .,palate,0.4,0
pours a dark brown with some amber tints and a healthy frothy top . aroma of coffee malts and maybe caramel . starts out creamy smooth and finishes with a noticeable touch of smokey pecan shells . definitely has a roasted flavor and texture . for my tastes this is one of a handful of quintessential porters that all others are judged by .,palate,1.0,1
on tap at courtyard in brecksville ohio last night . a thin head very light yellow body . s very thin minimal hops t a little hops forgettable . very close to the water which makes up most of this beer m thin nearly water d excellent much like the water that makes up most of this beer . it is very refreshing due to its similarity to water . if you just want a light refreshing beer then this is your beer .,palate,0.2,0
a dark amber almost caramel . a finger of head . s citric hops with a slightly floral bouquet some deeply sweet malts that are intoxicating in themselves . t the hops are upfront as a typical dipa but this is anything other than typical as the powerful malts threaten to bring this brew into barley wine territory . m heavy on the tongue with a well defined bitterness on the back end . d dangerously drinkable . says . abv but that s illegal in ohio one can only hope it s true . so it is and even at that this brew is completely epic .,palate,1.0,1
appearance light brown in color but hazy with a decent head . this doesnt look like a pale ale . smell nuts . no seriously lots of nuts . ive never had a nutty pale ale before . its almost funny because the hops are saying pale ale and the strong malt and nut aroma is saying no specialty beer . it all smells good just a little nutty i mean crazy . taste well for a nutty pale ale this isnt bad . the hops are kind of hard to pick out but i got a small hint of pine resin and maybe something floral . the malt is sweetened with caramel and toffee . the roasted peanuts steal the show though . mouthfeel i thought this was the ales weak point . this stuff is beyond thin . not in a good way like a nice easy drinking session ale . i mean this is like drinking nut flavored water . drinkability what can i say . i didnt pour it out but im not buying any more of it .,palate,0.4,0
oz bottle into a snifter . bottled drank november . appearance free pour yields a half inch frothy offwhite head that dissipates quickly and lacelessly . pours a murky orange ish red has huge legs and leaves small arcs of lacing . smell lots of raisin and brown sugar . some lingering orange like hops and a nice effervescence . cinnamon nutmeg anise highlights . smells well developed . taste similar to the nose with brown sugar blasted apart by maximum hop bitterness . some raisin skin . finishes moderately dry with a raisiny aftertaste and persistent hop bitterness . the taste is almost as complex as the aroma with some cinnamon and nutmeg like flavors along with burnt toast but even calling these highlights is being a little generous . it s mainly brown sugar and bitterness . tastes well made with a strong suggestion that it would improve with a few more years on it . mouthfeel medium bodied and creamy . heavy bitterness leading into moderate dryness . ample but unobtrusive carbonation . very good . overall this is a good beer for a cold night and its target audience is clearly barleywine lovers with discerning palates . unfortunately i ca n t shake the impression that i walked into the kitchen and ate the chef s work when he was only half done . i am guessing that this beer would be well above an a average if rogue sold vintages like j.w . lees harvest ale . i ca n t speak from experience but this has masterpiece at years written all over it .,palate,0.9,1
i must admit the packaging helped sell the beer as did the price . it comes in s large strange shaped bottle that says this is a lighter beer made to compliment food including what i had poultry . plus for such a large bottle it was only . . a it pours a light orangeish color with a white rocky head of about half a finger with plenty of busy carbonation s it has a typical macro malty aroma with the addition of hops which combine to an amalgamate sweetness t sort of bland much like the aroma with a coors kind of flavor with some hops added . m d this beer is great on its own too light and carbonated and malty for me but suits a nice dinner perfectly goes well with food and that was its intention so i must review it within its intentions and the style for which it is very good,palate,0.8,1
haffenreffer private stock oz bottle into balloon tulip let me try to justify this purchase up front . my approach to beer is somewhat academic . having sampled some of the finest beers in the world i consider it only fair to and educational to try even the most reviled of brews . . i ve only ever tried one malt liquor before . . according to their ba profile this is a local owned company winchester ma as of . . the old haffenreffer brewery is the current home to among others tenants the r d facility for the boston beer company . . it is currently the th highest ranked malt liquor in the world . so here goes . if i were to judge this beer on looks alone i think we d have a different outcome . pours a golden yellow with a moderate just slightly off white head . the head sticks around for some time gently falling into a few clumps of foam and then into a gentle ring around the sides of the glass . aroma is a bit steely a bit grainy a bit corny with some bitterness coming from somewhere slightly grassy in fact . there is a fusel quality lingering about almost solvent like . very faint however . all that typing beforehand has allowed my malt liquor to warm up a bit probably not the best way to drink this but it certainly allows for the flavors to come out . if there is a flavor it leaves the palate almost as soon as it arrives . definitely a vegetal quality with some of the solvent character . sweetness is odd not cloying just . headache inducing . . . i swear i felt a headache coming on just thinking about this beer while i transported it home . there is only one reason in the world one would drink this not that there s anything wrong with that i simply can not find any enjoyment in this beverage and now that it has been in my glass for some time it has gone flat and warm . my second malt liquor experiment is a bust . next time i try something like this it will hopefully be something less vile like an american adjunct lager of some kind of mass produced euro pale lager .,palate,0.2,0
appearance looks like dl pitch black oil slick etc etc smell only a hint of oak on the scent . lots of roast malt and molasses . taste did they add sugar to this one as well . if so why . roast malt molasses brown sugar milk chocolate semi sweet baking chocolate . the oak is huge on the taste like a fresh oak barrel . too much barrel actually . much hasher than the regular dl or vb dl . mouthfeel great thick chewy smooth near perfect . drinkability to much fresh wet oak and i get some added sugar . regular dl is better but honestly none of the three is t worthy in my opinion .,palate,0.9,1
a yellow with a dark turbid center virtually no head . s fresh bananas with hints of alcohol . t quite tart the banana comes through in the flavor accompanied by some light alcohol notes . finishes clean . m smooth decent carbonation . d i probalbly wo n t get this again . props to sprecher for going extreme in a unique way . altough this is a well crafted beer its just not for me . if you are a fan of extreme beer give this a try otherwise i d recomend taking a pass .,palate,0.7,1
my brother likes this beer he says he drank a lot of it in germany and it was his favorite so he gave me one to try . thanks g. it pours golden and is capped with a billowing off white head lacing ensues good look ing for a lager . the brew is malty in a pale and honey ish way and besides that it offers some mineral notes a herbal bitterness on the finish and a delicate floral aroma . lively carbonation and refreshing overall this is a very nice lager .,palate,0.6,1
golden hued with a decent head . the smell is decent with lots of citrus varieties the hops definitely make themselves known . carbonation is right on par . the only problem is it tastes like i m drinking a floral arrangement . i ve heard lots of people use grapefruit to define hop flavors but i ve never tasted more than just hints of that until i had this beer and my god is it pungent . there are hops all over the place but it s just too flowery for my palate .,palate,0.8,1
recieved in a trade from dpodratsky . poured from a oz bottle into a mug . a cloudy yellowish with some orange in there . nice finger head little retention . s some yeast clove and banana . initially a bready smell hits the nose followed by a little spice . t hey this is pretty good . definately get the clove and a little bit of banana . some citris was expecting a little more of a bread taste but it s nicely present and not overpowering . m light bodied nice carbonation . slides down the throat very easily . d highly drinkable could session these easily . i m surprised at how much i ve enjoyed this beer . a little fuller taste and this would rate exceptionally high for me .,palate,0.6,1
a deep brownish red color with a relatively thin but long lasting light cream colored head . smell is interesting a bit roasty and smells somewhat like an american porter . as would expect from dogfish this beer has big flavor and is n t a delicate little flower . very much on the malty side of brown ale with the darker malts contributing to the flavor profile . hoppy aroma flavor is not evident to my taste buds . mouthfeel is robust and pleasant but perhaps a bit too heavy for me to down a bunch of them in a row .,palate,0.9,1
pours a slightly hazy burnt orange color with a thick cream colored head . good retention and lacing . aroma is citrus hops . grapefruit and oranges are present in the nose . also a slightly floral hoppiness . taste is what is to be expected . hops and lots of em . some grapefruit and some lemon zest . there is also a light bread like maltiness towards the finish . mouthfeel is perfect and this is a pretty drinkable brew .,palate,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 .,palate,0.8,1
purchased at eagle river liquors in fulton illinois . very really surprising pour . completely opaque with a wonderfully retentive brown chocolatey head . smells very sweet and smooth . yes you can smell smoothness . i smell it right here in this beer . it smells the way that good foreign chocolate tastes . tastes just as smooth as it smells and it s smooth all the way through . ca n t stress that enough it s like silk . tastes fairly rough though and the clash is just a little bit offputting . there s some dark chocolate some harshly roasted malt burnt more than roasted and a decent hop finish . pretty good but like i said it just clashes a little with the aroma and mouthfeel .,palate,1.0,1
. oz corked caged bottle poured into petrus chalice . pours with a decent sized fizzy white head over a clear golden to amber colored body with plenty of carbonation on the sides of the glass . just a slight chill haze . aromas are just awesome exactly what you should expect for the style . mostly barnyard but a nice balance of tart acidity . this thing just smells like a barn after a rain storm . wet hay horseblanket you name it . some sneakers too . white grapes and green apple make up the tartness . flavors follow more on the tart acidic side with lots of white grape skins lemon juice and some earth to balance in the middle . tart but not puckering mouthfeel . could use a bit more carbonation given that gueuzes should be on the high side . incredibly refreshing overall and just a superb example of the style .,palate,0.7,1
many thanks to larryi for this ml bottle poured into a shaker pint . has batch info of c . a pours a hazy golden amber . moderate pour produced slightly under half a finger of white head . head dissipated into thin lacing that stayed throughout the drink . a hard pour produced about a finger worth of head . moderate lacing on the glass . s for being dry hopped i was surprised that i was n t blown away by hop aroma . there is plenty of citrus hops grapefruit and hint of lemon and some bready malt but nothing overpowering . also a slight grassy smell came through as the beer warmed up . t what was lacking in the nose came through on the palate . a blast of grapefruit at the front merged with a sweet caramel malt and bitter rind taste at the end . the sweetness at the end reminded me of honey but not in any large quantity . the lingering bitterness was more sweet than mouth puckering bitter . m medium body that was slightly under carbonated . with more carbonation all the flavors would bite that much more . has a nice lingering quality . o i really enjoyed this beer even with its faults maybe that is why i enjoy it . the taste is dead on for me and the abv is not high enough to make drinking a bottle by myself impossible . i will gladly drink another and look forward to trying a different batch to see if this one was under carbonated .,palate,0.6,1
served in pilsner glass poured from bottle . appearance poured cloudy golden brown quick two finger head that quickly retreats to health one finger head . smell immediate and strong hop smell . almost ipa like . ever so slight malt german . . did i say hops . taste very intense pilsner taste intense hops finishes with alcoholic bite a bit unbalanced . alcohol predominant taste . nothing light about this beer . mouthfeel nice carbonation . very heavy pleasantly mouthfeel the imperial malting shines here . drinkability seems to be a true imperial in that all elements seemed double that of a traditional . like other imperial or double pilsners i ve had this seems to be a novelty . i would give this one to someone as an example of what could be done with the style or drink it myself for something different but i do n t think this will end up in my old standards . i am just not a huge fan of pilsners,palate,0.9,1
cheers to finnman for this one . pours caramel orange with fingers pf sand colored head . slight lacing average head retention . s grainyness honey malt boozeyness t breadyness some grains brown sugar caramel up front . grainyness brown sugar dryness follow as this warms up . finishes with honey malt some more dryness a little boozey with a touch of pecans . almost pulled a . mf chewy some syruppyness low carbonation great balance drinks pretty easy a solid bock,palate,0.9,1
appearance golden and very clear . no bubbles to speak of but a nice fluffy persistent head . laces all over the glass and stays at the bottom of the glass after drinking . smell smells like beer . faintly . taste mild palate with sweet creamy head . i realize it s a bitter but a kind of acrid after taste . not quite a hop bitterness that takes it from average to below . drinkability except for that acridity it would be very drinkable . the creaminess makes me want more but that after taste keeps me from getting another . it s not a bad beer very drinkable . it s not very malty not too hoppy and could use a little more flavor in general . i realize that s the idea but still my palate was searching for a flavor to latch on to .,palate,0.8,1
on draft at karl strauss universal city . expected medium yellow amber color decent carbonation and head retention . aroma positively reeks of dishsoap with a strange overtone of underarm deodorant . soapy glass perhaps . flavor likewise dominated by soap . pine citrus hop flavor and a tidbit of malt come and go before the lingering soapy finish ruins the whole thing . dreadful .,palate,0.6,1
i was meeting some friends at the local watering hole and my friend comes to the table and i ask her what she is drinking . another friend of mine says it is a french beer and makes up a french sounding name and asks me to try it . why . because i had been trying to get them to try a variety of beers that night and extolling the virtue of good beer . my friend was trying to see if i would praise a beer just because he claimed it to be a micro . i took one sip of the beer and put it down . i picked it up and i took another sip . this is just water i declared . i was trying to get any sort of flavor out of the beer at all and could not find any . bud light is just for people who want to get lit there is not other reason anyone would drink this swill because there is no enjoyment in drinking this whatsoever . it was n t till later that they admitted that is was bud light nice try guys .,palate,0.2,0
all my scores are trying to keep in mind the style that is involved here . light apricot peach appearance which forms a finger cap quickly . settles quickly to a fairly thick foamy brush on top . no lace on glass . quite murky . smell is almost belgian blonde type smell . ok so maybe i did n t smell this trait until after i had tasted it but that is how it tastes . much more honey essence than wheat . it is herbal and complex more so than most hefe s . no bananna clove taste to speak of . it has a dry clean finish . it is a good value for the price . mouthfeel is just perfect . the way this thing finishes it has a slight peppery aspect but it is dry and clean . drinkability is good although i would bet on a hot day even better .,palate,1.0,1
new belgium fat tire is thick creamy and bready . it poured amber duh with a significant head . it left a good amount of lace on the glass . the smell and flavor were muted and non distinct . the feel is where this ale shined with an incredibly pleasant thick creamy and bready feel . i try not to replicate phrases used on labels but the feel of this ale truly was biscuity . the flavor wo n t bring me back but the feel will . knowing how in demand fat tire is my initial thought while having it for the first time was overrated because there was very little flavor . i was pleasantly surprised to see it has an overall b on this site because that s right where it belongs .,palate,0.9,1
firey reds oranges and yellows . very clear . big ol white head . one whiff is like being beaten about the head by dome goons with a hop bat dipped in caramel . holy crap . enourmous hop flavor as well . bittersweet finish . kind of think and syrupy on the palate . ill take an i v of this stuff please .,palate,0.6,1
poured into a mug . pours a one inch off white head with an almost black dark body . hints of ruby amber towards the outer edges . head dies down to a cap of foam on top . no real lace to speak of . smells of caramel malt sweetness and whole wheat bread . not getting too much else in the nose . tastes of sweet caramel malts up front that give way to a bit of chocolate and a hint of roasty coffee . the caramel sweetness lasts the whole way through and the roast and caramel sweetness linger . the mouthfeel is on the high end of medium and well carbonated . sweet and tangy with just the right amount of bitterness . a well balanced easy beer to drink .,palate,0.6,1
overall i like grizzly peaks offerings a lot but this one seemed to fall short . i was expecting a hop blast or at least a one up on their regular pale ale but that s not what i got . the best thing about this one was the smell it smelled richly of hops but the rest fell short . it was served in a pint at a temperature that seemed even higher than cask temp and although looked alright had quite a thin mouthfeel . the taste was decent although if served a bit colder the hops could have been brought out a little better .,palate,0.4,0
poured into a giant ruination mug . straw yellowish with a decent fluffy white pillow on top . smells of light hops with a little malt sweetness . moderate bitterness with a little tart kinda thing mixed in as well . moderate bitter aftertaste but pretty smooth for the most part . not sure ill ever buy this again but reasonably drinkable .,palate,0.9,1
appearance a hazy reddish gold pour with fingers of pock marked foam . casual but busy bead from below . the head recedes and leaves a lacy network behind . it could use a little more color but all in all a nice start . aroma nice rush of citrusy hops amid the initial frothiness . some malt comes through as it settles . ends up nicely balanced albeit a little light . taste malt base is thin . a pretty good dose of hoppage makes a quick entrance with so little to stop it . slight fruit slight pine a good choice of levels for the style . good little hop bite on the swallow . the finish has some grain and hop residue . mouthfeel needs work . the body is too thin for a red ale and undercuts when it could be helping out the flavor . the thinness and watery feel single handedly waylay what could be a semi contender . drinkability despite the shortcomings this has some limited sessionability for the summer .,palate,0.3,0
i purchased this at downtown wine spirits several weeks ago . i let this warm to f and served it in one of my new belgium glasses . appearance pours an opaque black with only the faintest hints of red at the edges . a thick brown head tops the beer . the head slowly fades to a quarter inch layer before disappearing completely . smell on first sniff piney hops dominate the aroma . as the beer warms roasted aromas like coffee and chocolate appear . there are also hints of fruit an alcohol . taste chocolate and tart fruit upfront the finish is a combination of roasted coffee and dark chocolate bitterness as well as a juicy hop bitterness . mouthfeel full bodied creamy with tingly moderate carbonation . drinkability hindered by the strong flavors and high alcohol . overall a nice strong ris . i may buy a bottle to age for a year or so to see how this changes .,palate,1.0,1
a a dark brown stout with a huge head that lingers all down the glass . a nice look . s dark very dark chocolates coffee char cherries chicory yeast maple . excellent depth . t a dark chocolate flavor with a touch of coffee faint cherries bananas and chicory . aftertaste was mild and slightly fruity with mostly the lingering foretaste . m high carbonation thin very refreshing . d fantastic . worth seeking out will definitely enjoy again if i ever find it again .,palate,0.7,1
stellar ale from short s was listed on the chalkboard as an amarillo hopped pale ale . color was in between copper and gold closer to gold . the head was creamy and white . aroma was heavy on esthers with apple banana and bubble gum notes with a little funk in the nose as well . flavor was bright and bitter . grapefruit and citrus zest were major componants . body was medium with moderate carbonation and a nice dry finish . hooray short s . this is a nice showcase for the amarillo . i d drink this again .,palate,1.0,1
strange looking bottle . vintage shared by bmanning and served in a tulip . pours black with no head and some small bubbles resting on top . nine years old so i wo n t take too much off here . the nose is cherry with a bit of black licorice . it s definitely oxidized though not necessarily in a bad way . the flavor shows the oxidation a bit more with a bit of cardboard though everything comes together and melds with the dark fruits and slight cherry and roasted characteristics . the mouthfeel is really quite smooth with some low carbonation . drinks really well and i m glad i got to try this . thanks ben .,palate,0.9,1
the beer pours a very pale gold color with a lacey white head . the aroma is clean and dominated by pale malts and lager yeast . the taste is average . it has a slight bitter taste and breadlike flavor . it has a bit of malty taste but not much . the mouthfeel is decent . this is a low bodied beer with slightly less than average carbonation . this is an average lager at best . it drinks well but there are many others that i would pick over this one .,palate,0.8,1
this beer pours a deep clear brown so much for the schwarz i suppose with a thin bone white head on top . aroma is a bunch of adjuncts and a slight sweetness . the taste is more of the same . adjuncts sweetness and a touch of caramel . to be honest it tasted like your generic euro lager think beck s in dark form . no thanks . i m a big fan of schwarzbiers but this one was a let down . mouthfeel was light and carbonated . this could be a session beer if you wanted it to be but to be honest i was good with one . would n t go back to this one .,palate,0.7,1
a black body with a creamy brown head s roasty malts dark smokey chocolate woody t the balance between wood and sweetness is impressive . bitter black chocolate moves into the woodiness and finishes boozy m creamy full bodied coats the mouth and boozy heat d really impressed with this one . ca n t do more than one in a sitting but will certainly return often,palate,1.0,1
this is the middle linebacker of beers . your taste buds defenses are no match . the pour was surprisingly clear and pale . there was a little cloudiness but it mostly sat their patiently waiting to wreak havoc on your mouth . the smell of a well made dipa is impressive to say the least . if they made incense of this stuff i d load up on them . flowery and herbal aromas fly out with a bit of citrus as well . do n t be fooled by the flowery smell . the evil spirits know how to disguise themselves . this is one aggressively flavored beer . leafy herbal hops pounce on your mouth as soon as the first sip hits your tongue . your brain starts thinking overload just as a bready almost cake like flavor comes in to smooth it out . the evil spirits pass by leaving behind a faint citrus peel flavor as a reminder that they now own your mouth . drinking such an aggressive beer would not be possible without proper feel . it s insanely smooth and creamy . absolutely perfect in that aspect .,palate,1.0,1
bottled on jan a dark cloudy copper bodied boasting just over two fingers of off white head . a good amount of head retains throughout the entire drink and leaves exceptional lacing . s ca n t pick much out besides a large from of hops and malts that seem to smooth it out . t loads of hops up front with a malty base . malts really smooth and sweeten up the bitter pine taste . taste good but i ca n t pick out any specifics . m medium bodied and medium carbonation . has a smooth creamy texture that ends with a bitter pine taste . no sense of alcohol here . d great canadian dipa and dipa in general . i ll be drinking a lot more of this and ca n t believe i waited this long to review it .,palate,1.0,1
after a hot afternoon i was looking to the refreshing nature of a good summer themed beer . summer ale from my saranac variety pack seemed to fit the bill . alas . the beer poured a dark golden color with a thin ring of foam around the glass . the foam quickly and completely disappeared . the aroma is off putting to be blunt about it . it reminds me of some kind of lemony cleaner spiced with cardamom . the feeling on the palate was acceptable with noticeable carbonation . more soapy lemon unfortunately on the palate . i am not sure what happened to this beer but whatever it is a correction seems necessary forthwith .,palate,0.7,1
appears a natural hazed golden with quickly dissipating white head . smells like fruity belgian yeast white grapes apples citrus some grains . after a very welcome initial spiciness the flavor emerges as a slightly darker fruit than the nose with white grape apple citrus berries tropicals . lots going on here . a great flavorful beer . mouthfeel is superb . great level of spice perfect carbonation medium body . overall a delicious beer .,palate,1.0,1
pours a clear golden color with a few small bubbles and about a quarter inch head that fades quickly . smells like sweet alcohol with some caramel pear and toffee in there . the alcohol was slightly burning at first sniff . reminds me of samichlaus but that brew does n t have the biting alcohol scent even though it is about higher . initial sip reminds me of samichlaus and malt liquor . sweet alcohol . syrupy and malty with hints of pear and toffee as the beer warms . a dry and slightly bitter finish . beer gets much better as it warms . full body syrupy like samichlaus . this beer is like the younger unrefined brother to samichlaus . very similar tastes and mouthfeel . this beer would probably age well assuming the alcohol bite blends more with the brew . it was n t bad but for the price i would rather buy a samichlaus or something else .,palate,0.8,1
a clear coppery body with golden highlights nice yellowy beige foam becomes pitted as it settles and tons tons tons of intricate lace . s this is my first experience that i know of with the zeus strain so i do n t really know what to expect . mild herbal tropical fruit mango pineapple a bit of motor oil grapefruit and cheeese . behind the hops is nice brown sugary cookie maltiness . vanilla . sandalwood . somewhat floral as it warms and strangely akin to fresh cut garlic greens . unusual but interesting . t tart puckery citrus salty bitterness . short lasting however . that s fine . starts off with a big grapefruit and tropical uppercut then the fruit flavors fade leaving a resinous and medicinal plastic bitterness . rubbery . more cheese . dry toasty malt has little sweetness to fight the boxin hop . finishes with a lasting tingly bitterness . mf feels full juicy nicely dry on the cheeks and brimming with alpha acids . carbonation is delicate yet pronounced . it has that bitter feeling with zero off astringency or yuckiness . d research justifies many things in my world . given that zeus is a disease resistant varietal the whole medicinal flavor thing has been rationalized in my opinion . nevertheless i do n t think i like this hop all by itself . the beer as a whole however is pleasant for the most part drinkable enough and not shabby . i just prefer some of the other members of the pack which i will sit down at my desk with shortly .,palate,0.9,1
the appearance is a medium sized tan rocky head with fine small sized bubbles . it has an opaque body with no carbonation observed and the hue is reddish . the nose is skunky and the flavor consists of malt and hops with an aftertaste observed . the mouthfeel is tingly smooth thin watery and light bodied . this beer has good lacing to it .,palate,0.3,0
a pours a clear amber orangeish color with a slight head that hugs the sides of the glass . s aromas of ginger dominate . smells like ginger people ginger chews candies . sweet smell not like that of pickled ginger which is the first thought i have when i think of ginger . t tastes of ginger but there s not much there . dry bitter finish that leaves a nice faint ginger aftertaste as if your mouth was just refreshed . m d mouthfeel is smooth and dry with a big carbonation blast in the middle of the tongue to the back of the throat . drinkable . yes especially if you have a stomach ache . tasty would go well with sushi or as an after dinner desert to cleanse your palate . good change of pace offering from left hand .,palate,0.9,1
appearance light golden color a bit darker than the kirin lager . slightly better but next to no visible carbonation . course that could just be my always perfectly clean glasses . .mmmm no . weak white head unimpressive . aroma some malt aromas initially a touch of earthiness . fades to a very faint malt nose kind of disappointing . taste solid flavor . do n t know that i d rate it higher than the kirin lager but it s good . decent malt lots of bubbles after all even a bit of fruitiness and a very faint spice presence of some kind . maybe it s just the hops not sure . mouthfeel crisp but solid feeling as well . very good . drinkability another fine session beer from kirin . what i thought however was gon na be an evening of sampling a few japanese beers turned out in fact to be a sampling of beers brewed by a kirin brewmaster at anheuser busch in california . lt sigh gt whatever it s good .,palate,0.9,1
on tap at the brewery served in a oz . snifter . a orange and copper . minimal head . good cloudiness gives the beer a mysterious look . s floral and sweet . the hop presence bitterness that is is low . t a good upfront maltiness with a citrus bloom mid palate and aftertaste . it s a little thin toward the end of the palate flavor wise but this is a minor drawback . m good balance throughout . this has exactly the sort of strength that i want in a dipa . d the balance ups the overall drinakbility though the thin flavor is a slight drawback . strangely it s a pretty simple dipa what you see is what you get . and the lack of complexity is a slight disappointment . nonetheless i marginally recommend this . try it at the brewery if possible and spare yourself from a bottle .,palate,0.9,1
appearance cooper orange color with a slight foamy head smell typical ipa smell . piney but with less hop smell than most . malts noted as well . taste malty with hops at end . surprised didnt taste as much hops as anticipated since it is called hopfish lighter on palate than majority of ipas mouthfeel slightly watery but pleasantly smooth . drinkability would consider this a session ipa . highly drinkable but not light on hops or taste . if you are looking for an ipa to kick your tastebuds ass this aint it .,palate,0.6,1
pours a near opaque garnet hue with a tan head that disapates quickly leaving some lacing . non offensive malty goodness that sides on the black bread side of life . the taste follows the nose with the exception that there is a good hop bitter presence . the mouthfeel is pretty luxorius to me with a solid creamy feel and upper middle body me likey . the overall on this beer is a good one i think . the price point rocks and they have cool promos like the shiner family sixer that this was in .,palate,0.9,1
can no longer has the word prime on it but otherwise the same . a clear light yellow fizzy white head dissipates quickly like soda . s some maltiness . not great not bad like a czech lager . sorta like corn . t some maltiness upfront typical generic beer flavor . after a few sips turns to soda water . i think i can taste the co . and some starchy corn or rice . fairly dry with no hops whatsoever . however believe it or not it s a step up from other korean macro brews . at least this tastes sorta like beer . m prickly carbonation slightly oily . like soda water with a little corn starch and vegetable oil added . d pretty gassy makes it tough to stomach much . could possibly be refreshing . if you re in korea .,palate,0.3,0
an undated can into a shaker pint . joe s pours a clean clear gold akin to a miller or a bud . though it has good head retention the head itself is puny and leaves almost no lacing . the bubbles are big and slow to move again just like what i d expect in a miller or bud product . this does not look promising . american pale lagers are supposed to be all malt with no rice or corn . this one fails at that goal judging by the nose . i detect a faint corn aroma and something grits like with a whiff of hops on top . neither german nor czech pilsener malt aromas are present in this pilsener . they do make a slight appearance on the tongue however where they are joined by a clean cereal grain flavor . given all the other american light lager traits this displayed i was surprised but pleased that metallic flavors are not detected . hops are there in bitterness only no flavor . not like any pilsener i ve had . the only point in this beer s favor is the mouthfeel but that would be really embarrassing if they failed at that . my first foray into the world of avery leaves me wanting a different pilsener .,palate,0.9,1
this one is totaly clear golden amber color plenty of lathargic bubbles stream to the top to create a vary spacious and clumpy off white head . slightly thin looking . very herbal and spicey hops on the nose at first rich and hearty aroma s slightly medicinal and metallic in the back . slightly sweet amber malt slight sour fruits at the end . this is a slighty sweet and bready amber malt with a decent balance of spicey herbal hops not very coplex but not boring at first either . the herbal hops will become medicinal with traces of alluminum and will become a bit less appealing as it goes from a zippy feel to rather stagnent . a flat and bitter hop flavor is the finish . i was excited to see a different amber lager around but it s not up to par for me .,palate,0.4,0
ba th dementia looks very similar to its base beer deep fig flesh colored but noticeably cloudier with no head . the aroma is an onslaught of vanilla coconut and strong strong dark fruit . very very delicious although the alcohol is rather in your face . not on the level of bourbon but more on the level of stronger wine . the barrel aged version delivers everything good about the regular version in twice the amount and with some bonus notes of its own exceptionally silky amazingly balanced very sweet yet quite bitter and still so clean in its finish this one can stand up against j.w . lees . the flavors are primarily dark fruit chocolate leather and tobacco . while there was no head the carbonation is just right the body is no thinner or heavier than it should be . the roast is much more mellow than the regular version but still present and very welcome . overall a great beer . thanks ron .,palate,1.0,1
acquired in march in amsterdam . label states brewed on october bottled on december . o.g . . f.g. . ebc colour . . cech hops bittering hops premiant as finalhops german hallertau . . ebu . recommended drinking temperature degrees celcius . this beer will be good for years if kept cool and dark . this batch bottles from cl . bottle number . . alc vol . deep dark brown with a volcanic head that settles into a nice layer of brown foam . floating particulate obvious in the glass . aroma of roasted malt and a touch of smoke . smooth and thick on the palate like a milkshake of roasted malt molasses and alcohol . thick and syrupy sweet . a big bold anything but bashful beer . yowza .,palate,1.0,1
dogfish head festina peche poured a hazy color with a small head that disapated quickly . it smelt and tasted very much the same tart and very peachy . there were no beer flavors it was like drinking peach juice . i couldnt finish one . if you love peaches you will probailly enjoy this beer however if you do not love peaches its not very good .,palate,0.8,1
clear gold color . vigorous carbonation bubbling up but not really any head to speak of . lemon and wheat smell . taste is all honey and i m not a fan . there s a very faint hint of wheat . i m also left with a lemon citrus finish . however these play a very slight role in comparison to the honey . i might as well take one of those little bears filled with honey and pour it down my throat . if you re a honey lover this will likely be a delight .,palate,0.7,1
bottle poured a deep burgundy brown color ale with a big foamy head with great retention and lacing . aroma of anis is totally dominating but still well back by some strong malt . taste is dominating by anis with some candi sugar . i thought the anis was a bit overwhelming and could have been more balance . body was above average and alcohol was well hidden . nicely done overall but a better calibration of spices would bring this to world class level .,palate,0.6,1
on tap . mellow yet flavorful . poured out a light brown dark amber color . this needs to age a couple years to be as good as the or i ve had recently . still decent and always fun to have on tap if you can get it . if these guys sat on the monster ale for another year before they released them they d have a much better brew on the market . grab the older vintages if you can get them but let this one age a bit .,palate,0.9,1
appearance is hazy golden with a thin white head that quickly dissapates . smells of peaches pears malt . the taste is sweet malts and fruity particularly peaches with pears lemon . mouthfeel is a little too carbonated acidic which in my experience is typical of the japanese beers . this is a drinkable brew but watch out for the burning carbonation .,palate,0.6,1
poured into a pint glass . got a growler of this at rick s in murraysville . . a dark as night in color . barely a finger of creamy tan head with average retention and minimal lacing . i think some of the carbonation escaped from the growler . . s lots of coffee molasses and dark chocolate . seems to be a decent amount of bitterness . very good smell . . t lots of burnt flavors going on . dark roasted bitter coffee dark chocolate and a healthy smokiness . good but the mouthfeel is distracting . . m light body mainly due to low carbonation . smooth but not creamy . need to get some better carbonated beer . . d i like this beer a lot . i ll need to get another growler straight from east end and give it a proper review .,palate,0.6,1
amber colored with a short beige head that quickly relocates itself to the edges of the glass . husky grain and honey roasted nut aroma with traces of peppery grassy hops . begins with that same mutli grain huskiness . sweetens a bit with toffee and bruised red apples . a dab of peanut butter hits midway along with an awkward brown paper oxidized note . it finishes with a low level dead leaf peppery hoppiness . flattish of both body and feel . the co burns itself out quickly . texturally its pretty lifeless . i m rating it a bit on a curve because the carbonation issue is dooming . what s here seems alright but its a bit hard to tell .,palate,0.3,0
pours a very light yellow some head little to no lacing on glass . smells slightly grassy slightly like a glass of water very light hop presence . tastes very watered down like i would be able to play beer pong with it or chug it without having any issues whatsoever . very little mouthfeel this beer is meant to be drank ice cold as implied with the cold indicator on the can unlike most beers that i drink . very clean of any could be undesirable flavors because hey there is not a whole lot of flavor in the beer . not a secret . tap the rockies .,palate,0.4,0
appearance nice opaque brown color with a sizable head . smell it has a really nice coffee scent that blends well with the roasted malt smell of the beer . taste i felt like i was drinking an iced coffee . it was a nice hint at the end but this beer took the term roasted to another level . drinkability and mouthfeel its a stout so its going to be harder to drink a lot of these . it was very thick but had a good subtle carbonation that i did n t notice at first . overall i thought this was the consummate coffee drinkers beer .,palate,1.0,1
this is a wonderful beer . it s a dark opaque brown with a medium sized coffee colored head . it has a nice roasted grain coffee aroma . the taste is quite good coffee chocolate with just a little hoppiness . nicely carbonated . i think it was a little thin i was expecting it to be a little more substantial . overall a very good beer .,palate,0.6,1
golden amber colour . fizzy white head which blows itself out to a thin layer of bubbles on the top . not a particularly appealing looking beer . smells very bland . a sweet grainy smell dominates with a little yeast . it s not bad but it s definitely nothing exciting . tastes like just another lager . it s got a fair bitterness to it but not enough to recommend it . mouthfeel is thin and fizzy . finish is very dry and ultimately the beer is quite refreshing . for a simple to drink beer you could do worse but it s quite bland really .,palate,0.3,0
poured in to founder s tulip glass . a dark black with half a finger of espresso coloured head that receded very quickly . s a heavy dose of anise up front that distracts the nose from any other aroma . there is a faint roasted malt presence in the background but you really need to look for it to find it . i generally do n t like licorice and find this nose very unpleasant . t anise up front followed by roasted malts with the licorice returning in the finish . the licorice does n t dominate the palate the way it did the nose but it is still the most noticeable flavour and is very distracting . the anise flavour lingers in the finish as well . m medium body light to moderate carbonation . o i am admittedly not a fan of licorice but stone managed to impress with with their belgo anise imperial stout so it can be done . this was a drain pour .,palate,0.6,1
poured into a tulip from a . oz . it pours a nice hazy peach with a dismal head and not much lace . not bad looking but certainly not a beautiful saison . the smell bumps it up a notch for sure . we have the pale bready malts some pear some sour stinky funk and a buttload of earthy hops . it s just a little light it took me a bit to sniff this one out . the taste follows the mouth but with a very distict french bread and dried pear taste . super easy going down with a perfect dry finish . i love saisons this one hit the mark on almost all notes except the price pretty high for not being imported . this was my second brew from lost abbey the first being a judgement day and i m pretty goddamned impressed so far .,palate,1.0,1
thanks to lukaski for the gimmick beer hook up . pours a nice golden pilsner straw color with awesome bubbling and a superawesome head with strong retention . after the look of this beer wows you theres nothing else worth mentioning . the aroma is of stale wet pilsner malt left in the maltsers silo tooo long . this beer tastes staler than it smells . decaying grassy hops stale or old lightly toasted malt and grade f toasted corn and rice . he palate has nothing except adjunct funk and a flat watery linger . i will never drink this beer again .,palate,0.2,0
every thursday night is cask night at the karl strauss brewery restaurant in costa mesa california . i was lucky enough to sample this brew while they still had some left . a medium tan head on top of a dark brown body . it has the appearance of having been poured from nitro . s burnt roasty malt aroma . t roasted malts are prevalent but it does offer a leafy hop bite . this is a tasty ipa and one that i m happy i was able to sample . m this is by far the smoothest ipa i ve ever had . the pour from a hand pump straight from the cask creates the perfect texture for this beer . cask night at the brewery this is a great beer and one that i wish everyone could have a chance to sample . i m told the style rotates through their cask offerings so if you lucky you might be able get your lips on one . they cracked open the cast around pm . it was completely gone by pm . the place was packed and it seemed like everyone there showed up for the cask . most folks had one and then moved on to another sample of the fine beers they have to offer .,palate,1.0,1
my freshman year of college we snuk in a half keg of this stuff into the dorms during our springfest to get loaded all day at a reasonable price . we choose this for one reason girls love honey brown . im not the biggest fan of honey brown though . i like the occasional one here and there but the taste is just too sweet to enjoy more than one or two with out having something to eat . it is n t a stand alone beer but in the facility of one maybe two beers its not all that bad . the appearance supplies the drinker with almost no head at all the only resemblance to a head is a foaming similiar to that of a well poured pepsi . the color is a slightly dark yet a very transparent goldish amber . the carbonation on this beer is very light with a medium body the beer itself has a sliky relaxing feel with every swallow . the flavor is just too sweet though for me to call this a good beer . its has a mellow feel to it nonetheless . overall this an average beer that im sure has its audience who will think less of it and people like myself who may not dislike it but not exactly like this beer .,palate,0.8,1
batch october . bigtime pop opening the cork . no overflow though . a pours a ruddy orangish gold with a massive frothy head . you ll want to pour this one slowly so the entire glass is n t foam . carbonation is not an issue with this one . s hefeweizen style aromas of banana coriander and clove . some lemon zest . quite yeasty and estery . disappointingly no brett aromas . t m same as the smells . pretty slight hint of brett but the subtly of it works really well in my opinion . mouthfeel is a little thin though . very dry finish leaving a bready yeasty finish . d given that its a well balanced representation of the style it s the definition of drinkable . overall a solid if unspectacular beer . worth grabbing one if you ve never had but i prefer the more sour jolly pumpkin s,palate,0.6,1
im worried about this review . ive never reviewed a beer at ba that has such a low rating . i fear my preinformation might diswade me from a proper review . ill do my best . pours a unfiltered yellow pretty light . head a bit foamy . not normal for me . also there was a bit of head in the bottle that wouldnt go away . hoppy smell though not a hop that im a fan of . almost smells german pils . maybe some citrus though not over the top . no malt present . sweet bitter sugar . weird malt flavor maybe honey though seems pretty processed . almost like an artificial sweetner like sweet n low . sits well not very balanced though flavor wise . abv doesnt fit . this is going to be difficult to finish .,palate,0.7,1
poured a head of tiny velvet bubbles . clear dark umber brown color . the smell pumps off a lot of alcohol plus sweet malt . the taste is a rich velvety malt with an amazing mouthfeel and a fully satisfying richness . the booziness and long finish reminds me a little of a bourbon barrel aged stout but obviously without the vanillan aspect of bourbon . really a powerhouse of a bock concentrated into an eisbock .,palate,1.0,1
room temperature currently degrees bottle into a glass . vintage . i received this in a trade in early but i ll be damned if i can remember who sent it . regardless thank you i do appreciate having this bottle . a pours a pitch black in the glass with a finger of light tan colored head . retention is pretty short with a v e r y light broken film on top of the brew accentuated with a medium thickness collar on the edge . a couple of spots of lacing from the receding head but nothing thereafter . s wow this is surprisingly hoppy even for about a year of age . pine and citrus right up front . there s also chocolate . i ca n t really pick anything else out . t hoppy up front again . the first taste is citrus and a general fruit character which segues into a burst of pine needles . there is some chocolate following after and a very light roasted even burnt presence with a hint of black cherry . i closed my eyes while i was sipping this and i was genuinely convinced i was drinking a black ipa . this does n t remind me of an imperial stout there is n t much coffee molasses or any of those ancillary flavors that define some of the big beers in the style . it s interesting in that it sets its own path even darkness was n t that hoppy despite what people claimed but it does n t quite satisfy my palate . not a huge fan of the citrus chocolate flavors in tandem . i think it could have been aided with a more rounded malt profile stronger caramel even some peated malt if they were really going to flirt with the black ipa category . the finish is a long lasting grapefruit bitterness . m medium bodied it s kind of prickly but that actually gives it a pretty interesting liveliness . it s kind of chewy at the same time . d unfortunately no . this is just one of those cases where a beer is probably well within the broad range of the guidelines but i m too limited to appreciate it . i just do n t enjoy the beer and i do n t want to have it again .,palate,0.9,1
oz bottle bottled on . a completely opaque with the slightest hint of brown translucency showing through on the edges . one finger head fades pretty quickly . s i ca n t get past the thought of a bowl of cheerios . that s what the smell reminds me of more than anything . i do n t seem to get the fruit that others have detected . maybe a bowl of cheerios with a beer poured in it . ah college . bonus points for the good memories that it brings . t plenty of alcohol . some woody notes . maybe some dark chocolate and bread . now i get a hint of some dark dried fruit although it s subtle enough that i almost did n t notice it . tasty . m very thick and heavy almost like an impy stout although not quite . stays with you for a while like a milkshake . not overly carbonated pretty silky and smooth . d definitely on the low side . does the job . i usually get sleepy toward the end of the first and if for some reason i open a second i m ready to take a break about halfway through . overall i definitely like it enough to keep coming back despite the high price . yet another good beer from dfh .,palate,0.9,1
glass nonic a pretty dark looks like a good porter . nice mocha colored finger head . s charred wood surrounded by chocolate butterscotch and dark grapes . t rich chocolate flavor right upfront follows by a tart grape flavor that hangs for a bit finishes with more rich chocolate nuts and a bit of roasted malt bitterness very mild bitterness though . m mouthfeel is spot on it s lighter than a stout but heavier than a red . it has a rich almost creamy feel with medium carbonation . d very good as a person that gets full very fast i would only have one but it would be highly enjoyable .,palate,0.9,1
thanks for sending this generous extra brady . pours a reddish ruby color with some nice white foam filmy retention and very little abstract lacing . whoa as soon as i opened the bottle sour cherry aromas escaped . i immediately was thinking about red poppy . after some more time in the glass the aromas mellowed a bit from the initial rush but it was still a ton of cherry juice flavor and lactic acid . there s not much of the base tripel beer present here or in the taste . though now as it warmed a bit there s an airy vanilla note through the back . the taste a little more complex than the nose it has a nice fruit juice flavor though the tart cherry is still upfront . a little more general fruitiness . cranberry and red grape before the finish of vanilla and oak . lactic bite is accented by the high carbonation but the body of this beer is huge compared to most cherry sours . overall a very interesting combination of sweet and tart flavors though it s not what i was expecting a all with very little evidence of the tripel base beer aside from its strength . the first half of the bottle went quick but now it s dragging a lot . nice to try thanks for the chance .,palate,0.9,1
a the beer pours a hazy light golden orange color with a finger or so of white foam . there are also spots of lacing . s there are a lot of citrus hop aromas primarily orange and lemon . there is also a bit of a sweet sugary smell . t the taste was quite a let down . initially it is good lots of orange flavors from the hops . the finish and aftertaste are quite another story . there is an overly bitter and extremely alcoholic flavor along with quite a bit of alcoholic heat . m the carbonation is moderate i feel it should be a bit higher for a pilsner . the body is also quite heavy for a pilsner but i can deal with that . d the aftertaste and alcoholic burn detract from the drinkability of this beer in a big way . i was expecting more from pizza port this beer was definitely a disappointment .,palate,0.8,1
classic stubby . oz bottle poured into a shaker pint glass . while there were some numbers stamped on the neck it was n t obvious what they meant . appearance clear pale straw yellow beer plenty of bubbles coming up through the beer . vigorous pour gave thick white head which died down to a thin white foam across the top . some strands of lacing here and there . smell not much going on some hints of malt and a tiny bit of corn graininess . taste simple malty flavor up front with a crisp finish . maybe a hint of something earthy at the end which i m guessing is the mild hops used . mouthfeel a bit on the fizzy side really scrubs the tongue . otherwise watery . drinkability hooray beer . seriously not to bad . went well with a spicy chinese dish kung pao pork and i suspect it would go well with a lot of other spicy dishes . not a very flavorful beer but washes things down nicely .,palate,0.4,0
poured at the pefect temperature in the proper glassware . and waited to be transported to the hevenly realms . while i did not arrive in the clouds i got pretty high on the ladder . murky brownish orange like a well worn penny . nice ecru colored head with a full pour . some lacing evident . nose and taste lots of malt yeast and fruity flavors . .but not what i was expecting . a grape y raisin y flavor . spicy . .what is that . cumin . cardamom . kind of like a fresh cinnamon bun with lots of big raisins in it . really full bodied . almost thick . barleywine like . i have a couple more bottles in the beer pantry . i think i ll let at least one sit for a year . i m thinking this could get really good with bottle aging .,palate,1.0,1
into a pint glass pours an cloudy copper with thick fizzy head and a whole lotta lacing . i like the aroma but more faint than i d have hoped hearvy on pine and a nice grapefruit rind . reminds me of raw but it is n t raw in the least just kind of a really exciting feel to it lots of things to explore . taste is a nicely hopped over with a husky earthy malt and a really nice finishing bittering . smooth and chewy with just enough carbonation to keep it lively but not aggrevating . very nice . for whatever reason i think this is a really good beer but just do n t like it as much as i think i should if that makes sense but definitely one i d grab again .,palate,1.0,1
appearance a bright copper color with a large off white head . holds at a thin cover with thin solid lacing . aroma sweet fruits indistinguishable mixed with the sour funky smell of the brettanomyces . right on style but i did n t expect it . not my favorite style . taste has the sweetness of the belgian style that i like and the funky brett influenced flavor that i do n t . some sour orange lemon but the funk while not totally bad does n t appeal to me . some peppery flavors come out as it warms and makes it better . mouthfeel very crisp fairly smooth solid body . drinkability a quality beer imo but not to my taste .,palate,0.9,1
a very minor head but good for this style . slightly hazed . strawlike color almost like pear juice . smells of lactic acid citrus slightly oakey . taste tickles the nose . lots of massive lambic flavors with a touch of sweeness towards the end from the grapes . overall dry slightly cloying . not as much muscat as i was hoping . mouthfull is flat and muted not much of a hint from the carbonation . i like it for this style though .,palate,0.9,1
golden body with a nice thick creamy white head . good retention and the sexy lace belgians are famous for . fruity smell with melons and a kick of vanilla and an odd sour not that i ca n t quite place but do like with an earthy hint . it has a nice rich body not cakey or syrupy but pleasantly dry . the taste is more vanilla more grassy somewhat sweetened with alcohol but neither overpowering or burning .,palate,1.0,1
nice light hoppy aroma . there s also a very distinct vanilla aroma so this must be a spiced x mas beer . very nice two row malt aroma too . all the smells work together none of them are really more powerful than any other . amber and clear with a smallish but lasting head . very nice malt and vanilla start that gives way to nice hop bitterness on the back end . overall malt takes a backseat to hop flavor and spicey flavors . in addition to vanilla i think i get some nutmeg too . medium bodied fairly low carbonation . pretty easy driking beer . very nice job on a spice ale . it s hard to use vanilla and not end up with something that tastes like liquid pound cake . this one works . the flavor is there you know it but it is n t overpowering .,palate,0.6,1
a pours a clear really light amber color with a thin white head . head is gone pretty quick and leaves no lacing . s very light in the nose . light bready and caramel malts is all i m picking up . t again really light . malts are light bready caramel and a very light touch of bitterness . m light in body and carbonation seemed to be about right on . o there are so many better ones out there for style . i d pass on this one quite often . there s just not a lot going on with this one .,palate,0.7,1
bottle part of a complete sampler courtesy of dkachur who likes to encourage me to get those milestone beers as quickly as possible he enjoys partaking in those haha . poured into a traditional american pint glass . appearance pours a crystal clear amber more towards the yellow golden end of the spectrum than the reddish orange end with a one finger foamy head with average retention . solid sheets of delicate lacing initially grace the sides of the glass but once a few sips are taken they mostly fade away leaving just sticky stringy stalactites . not a bad start . aroma all the notes are there but it s almost nonexistent even severe agitation only releases a faint leafy orange zest like hop presence and a sweet light kiss of malt . kick this up a notch and it d be pleasant . taste grainy biscuity malts a little steely in places a very mild hop bitterness and a few spicy zesty notes are about all that s going on here . it s a very pale ale all around very muted . nothing s really bad or offensive but it s just pretty meek . mouthfeel soft body with a nice full carbonation only the faintest hint of a prickle . pretty creamy and even . very nice actually . drinkability a fairly bland and boring beer if not bad . just not too much going on here which makes it fairly drinkable if we define drinkable purely as something capable of being drunk . but as far as enjoyment goes this one s pretty low there s just not enough going on here to keep me coming back . so i ll go for a nice middle of the road score .,palate,0.8,1
a dark brown color almost black . poured a finger foamy brown head with excellent retention . splotches of wavy lace lots of legs . s earth coffee and milk chocolate . a light smokey character . good without being intense . t toasted malts up front coffee and milk chocolate . the coffee flavor is almost smokey and nutty versus bitter . chocolate flavor lingers a bit in the finish . m medium body maybe a little light for a stout . . moderate carbonation more than expected in a stout . . mildly dry in the finish . d regardless of the feel it was very drinkable smooth and pleasing . moderate abv . i had .,palate,0.6,1
beer spilled in water yellow . straw is too dark of a description . smell . old garbage . taste a little sweet corn syrup feel . a few hops may have fallen into a bbl batch . kinda crisp . mouthfeel yeah . not much . could be used to probably rehydrate someone . alcohol is low enough you can drink a ton of these and brag about it not realizing you re bragging about drinking crappy diet beer w o much alcohol .,palate,0.2,0
bomber poured into perfect pint glass interesting color darker than your usual dipa . nice inch or so white head that substained . subdued hop aroma for the style but enticing nonetheless . taste is incredible i love the way the wood aging plays off the slight hop bitterness which is much stronger in the aftertaste . would n t mind seeing more wood aged dipas after this possibly the first time great divide has truly impressed me . i will be picking another one of these up while it s around .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a chimay glass . on the label . a golden and hazy . an eggshell colored head dissipates quickly but leaves behind lots of lace . very disappointed in the lack of head and head retention . s fainter than expected but there are hints of light fruit pear apple white pepper . some bready yeast aromas but again it s all very faint . not bad really but it s not at all what i would expect for the style . t m nice and heavy bodied . the flavor is biscuit white pepper and other spices . very nice actually and a pleasant surprise after the disappointing head and aroma . d not a bad beer but there are better belgians .,palate,0.8,1
a hazy medium dark amber brown color . looks almost nutty . very warm and inviting . medium brownish head that leaves behind nice foamy patches and a good amount of lacing . s very sweet . scent of brown sugar and spices almost a piney overtone . t nutty woody taste with a distinct hoppy bite . strange tart almost sour aftertaste . the way this tastes is absolutely nothing like the way it smells . m full pleasing mouthfeel . the best part of this beer . d here s my gripe . the awful sour aftertaste really detracts from this beer s enjoyability for me . like the handful of hops they give you to chew on at the budweiser factory tour . and hey some people are into that kind of stuff . but i personally have never enjoyed beer that tastes like a mouthful of ground hops .,palate,1.0,1
dark stout looking nearly as dark as class . foam is on par with outstanding or sequoia red . aroma is very light toffee with a semi sweet chocolateyness . the nose improves as the beer warms . imo nice blend of malty flavors all linger on the tongue well after the swallow . brewed with cocoa nibs this brew has a truly natural flavor . chocolate and toffee are the most dominate characteristics but there is an underlying hop presence that adds a much needed variety to keep this beer from being too sweet . a very smooth chocolate porter for those that enjoy the style will love this one . heres to hoping this one recieves atleast once a year release .,palate,1.0,1
a surprisingly hazy but a rather tasty example of a german helles beer . a hazy pale yellow lager with an astonishing crispness like drinking fresh air . a very neutral aroma that could be considered malty . the malt and hops are balanced and the finish lightly dry but the hops are not at all assertive in the way of other german pilsners . light in color and body without being boring . this is a very straightforward incredibly crisp tasting lager that is very drinkable and desirable if for nothing else its remarkable fresh and firm maltiness .,palate,1.0,1
pours black with very little head and good lacing . scent of chocolate malts cocoa powder milk chocolate and more chocolate . taste of strong chocolate and cocoa powder with some roasted malts . finishes with more roasted malts and a lasting chocolate flavor . mouthfeel is heavy and thick .,palate,1.0,1
a nice looking winter ale s nothing bold but nice aroma t light toffee and earthy hops bitter orange peel with some nice pine notes . balance flavor between the malts and hops . nice bite to the hops . m smooth on the palate . no lingering taste . d yes . due to the mouthfeel .,palate,0.6,1
pours a clear reddish copper with one and a half fingers of craggy light tan foam . toasted lager aromas are a bit more subdued than those of many of its kin a touch of earthiness walks in the background . the taste on the other hand is solidly consistent with the style . tons of toastiness dominate the front palate with a bit of woody hops entering the middle . notes of whole wheat bread are quite strong . the finish resembles the taste of artificial coffee sweeteners but is not so overpowering that it ruins the flavor . the overall impression of that of an interestingly toasty but overly sweet beer that needs more ibus to find its balance .,palate,0.9,1
poured into oz glass . poured a very dark mahogany with a slight reddish tint . the beer poured very still only a thin cap of khaki colored head despite an assertive pour even though the beer was nicely carbonated . what head there was had no retention or lacing . the aroma was the typical sticky sweet scent of the style . the flavor was perhaps the cleanest i ve had of the style . the expected sweetness and malt was there but i did n t pick up any of the peatiness i expect from this style this perhaps cost the beer a half point . the body was probably the best i ve had of this style brew . full well rounded solid without being dense and not as sticky or gummy as some i ve had . drinkability was very good despite it s strength . overall a very good example of one of my least favorite styles . i will certainly have this beer again and suggest you add it to your regular rotation as well .,palate,0.9,1
the famous hobgoblin i ve heard talked about . with a nice fancy bottle . pours into my mug with a nice creamy off white head and a dark brown body . carbonation bubbles are visible rising to the top despite the deep rich color . this smells like a freshly imported bottle . vibrant malts give of hints of chocolate and nuttiness . slight sweetness aswell . it is relatively watery with ok carbonation . not as flavorful as i woudl have liked . the majority of the flavor is bitter coffee and roasted malt . has some walnut flavor as well . hops squeak in near the finish . overall it is n t the masterful brew i expected but it was n t too much of a let down . a solid english brew that is far more flavorful than newcastle but not as drinkable but it feels like the two beers are in a different category . if you want a step up form newcastle heading in the darker direction try this one .,palate,0.4,0
grading appearance smell taste mothfeel and drinkability seperately on a to scale i fear that my overall grade will be somewhere around a b . that is not my intentions but that is how the formulas work and such is life . anyway had it on tap at the pratt street ale house in baltimore go orioles . . this is the most chocolaty sweet milk shake like beer that i ve ever had and that s not a good thing . i finished maybe half a pint before i went into diabetic shock . just way way too much chocolaty sweetness going on here . i would have gone to ben jerry s if i was looking for a sugar fix . my beer advocate grade might say b but my taste buds say i m drowning in giardelli s,palate,0.8,1
the label art sets too high a plateau for the beer but you might as well open up the bottle before it gets too warm . greasy tar very fluid for the style . a tiny brown head develops about seconds after the pour is done . black as asphalt just as noxious . penetrating coffee grounds pungent hops a bit of a cigar stench fumy alcohol . my head hurts . invigorating carbonation a thin body . hops are in everything . this is a dirty ipa with too much missing too much of what you do n t want . burnt compost stale jerky just lovely .,palate,0.8,1
appearance uh oh we have a near gusher while the bottle does n t foam over the initial pour is all foam eventually the coffee colored liquid appears and makes for a rather attractive combination with the tan head plenty of lacing is left behind smell tart cherry penetrates the black bread and dark fruit elements taste black bread up front followed by a sour fruit character that blends cherry and dark fruit elements after the swallow the flavors blend together nicely mouthfeel medium bodied but over carbonated after letting the carbonation settle out the mouthfeel was improved but not great overall at first i thought this was going to be a drain pour but halfway through the bottle i warmed up to it intriguing but flawed would be my overall assessment thanks afksports for the opportunity,palate,0.4,0
had this while in maine in mid march . a a nice pretty orange hue and a finger or two of white fluffy head a very pretty look you d hope for in an ipa . tons of great lacing . only detraction from this is it could be a bit more brilliant as it s kind of cloudy . s tons of citra hops jump out of the glass and to support this there is a light toffee backdrop . a little bit of pine adds a bit of spice to this brew . smells fresh and nice . t does n t live up to the smell but it is definitely solid . dry biscuit malt with honey citrus hops and some grassy notes kick on the back of the tongue . m a little thin for me almost the clean feel of a pilsner . crisp at the end . o overall very nice the smell probably being the best part of this brew .,palate,0.6,1
poured into ccb snifter . pours and a fingers of tan head . color pours caramel brown settles black . lite splattered lace left . aroma hickory port smoke honey roasted malt coffee scotch oak vanilla belgian dry chocolate . those were the good flavors . but then the bad flavors hit and take the beer over . burnt plastic sharpie markers and tons of peat . taste charcoal and heavy smoke honey scotch oak vanilla caramel roasted malts and belgian chocolate . coffee in the aftertaste . again these are the good flavors that are subdue . it really tastes more like an ashtray burnt rubber and burnt plastic . mouthfeel smokey and bitter . full bodied with a medium amount of carbonation . ends dry with charcoal flavors . it is very cloying and the smoke just does n t leave my mouth . overall this thing is extremely hard t drink . i struggled to even finish a few ounces of it . this was a complete was of money . i have more to get through but i do n t plan on buying expensive mikkeller anytime soon .,palate,0.2,0
my first new pumpkin beer of the year . i love october because of pumpkin flavored beers . this is definitely not the best pumpkin beer i ve tried but it s still a very good beer . if you like shock top s wheat you want to try this . the appearance was really great . a beautiful color but the head was a thin lace that barely stuck around . i ca n t promise i ll buy another pack mostly due to price and wanting to try new things .,palate,0.6,1
singha s initial dollop of sweet maltiness is immediately followed by a crisp crackling hop character that turns sweetly grainy in the aftertaste or so claims the days of beer calendar that i got for christmas . i m trying as many of the recommended beers on the day they appear and unfortunately january th was singha . it looks and smells like a cheap lager virtually no head and virtually no taste . its a bit thicker on the palate than american crap beer but it s your basic serve cold swill it down catch a buzz beer for the masses .,palate,0.6,1
bottle poured into a glass a this stout pours a dark jet black that is completely opaque . the head is tan and recedes very quickly . s strong roasted maltiness with hints of coffee and chocolate like mocha . caramel sweetness detectable . t intense roasted and rich malts with toasted bread medium malty sweetness . lingering roasty notes like drinking cuban coffee but no bitter or unpleasant sharpness . m reminiscent of port in its full bodied ness and alcohol warmth . smooth and carbonated . not viscose enough watery . a bit of excessive sweetness gives it a syrupy feel . d not bad but could have been better overall i enjoyed this beer . its complexity is a joy to explore .,palate,0.4,0
went on a beer run fro st paddy s . asked a buddy what he wanted . he said anything but pbr so on a lark we grabbed a six pack of hamm s . i m sure the liquor store made their own six packs in the back the way i used to when i worked at a convenience store in college . still only costed . . for reviewing i did pour into a pilsener glass . short fizzy head that quickly receded to nothing . no lacing despite the active carbonation . color is a pale straw yellow . smell is barely there . what smell there is is a blended cereal . taste is also a very cereal malt but not one type really dominates . it s not corn could be rice . mothfeel is very light and watery . despite all of that it is very drinkable . would be good for the summer after mowing the lawn .,palate,0.4,0
pristinely clear copper colored beer with a quick to fade head . smells like sweet malt pine resin and log cabin . tastes bready malty sweet and herbal . lil bit fruity . there s an odd herbally harumph in there which i m guessing is spruce residue now i know what spruce tips taste like . my least favorite barrel since the oyster stout .,palate,0.8,1
ounce bottle poured into a pint glass . pours a nice appropriate amber color with steady carbonation and a light head . there is some sediment in the glass that keeps circulating because of the incredible carbonation going on here . it s quite a sight . smells of wheat malts bread caramel caramelized sugar cinnamon spice honey . tastes of orange peel honey cinnamon caramel . some hop character here . perfectly balanced with the maltiness . the poppy carbonation helps this beer bounce around the palate allowing it to linger quite a while . this is an excellent beer . it really is . it is drinkable and has just the right balance to make this beer stand out .,palate,1.0,1
orange amber body with a white head and some lacing . aroma is loaded with big fresh hops they jump out of the glass at you . unfortunately the taste is a disaster . there s big citrus grapefruit hops but then a nasty onion vegetable taste . i tried to soldier on but the onion taste just got to be too much . mouthfeel is fine . after the awesome aroma this had the makings of becoming one of my new favorites . unfortunately that massive onion taste just killed it .,palate,0.8,1
for my taste a pilsner is already enough of a light bodied beer . abita s added wheat to make what they call a weizen pils . maybe only the addition of rice could have elevated the already gossamer mouthfeel of this brew . drinkability gets a little higher score . the hops are nice and refreshing a little pineapple juice and grassy aroma and flavor . but they re not enough to save this beer from being average .,palate,0.4,0
third review during my night in niagara falls . reviews are brief compared to my usual style because they are reviewed from notes . on tap at edgewaters tap grill in niagara falls ontario canada . reviewed from notes taken on . a this one has an ultra hazy brownish yellow body like a banana that s a little older . thats not to say that its unappetizing i actually kind of like it . theres also a creamy white head with a tiny hint of lace . not a bad start at all . s a big unexpected nose . wow spices abound showing signs of ginger licorice lemon juice and a slightly nutty sesame warmth . nice sweetness from a fruit backing too . though it might not be a combination of my favorite scents i like the complexity . t not as flavorful as the nose suggested its nearly as dead as the molsons i had earlier . the only way i can tell this isnt an adjunct lager is that i can find some complexity in the beers sweetness . i can actually taste a little bit of citrus mostly orange peel . it doesnt sound like a lot but it gives these guys a big advantage over their other canadian macro counterparts . after that some hints of grainy breads follow accordingly rounding out a pretty indistinguishable aftertaste . in all though its still very bland . you can tell that virtually no risks were taken in the process of making this beer . m again flat and watery . its very decrepit for a draft beer is it possible that something might have gone wrong with the keg . my guess is no . its just a bland beer . o well that was a sad finish considering the appearance and the nose . i realize that there is a very specific appearance and nose that any brewer should be proud to nail when making a wit however that shouldnt be the only thing thats good about the beer . disappointing rickards disappointing .,palate,0.4,0
a . pours a rich golden color with a large head laving lacing down the glass as it dissipates . s. starts very sweet and flowery followed by a pine scent at the back of the nose . t. nice bitter resiny flavor balanced with a thick malty body . m. a bit acidic d. overall a nice iipa . i like that it s a bit darker than many .,palate,0.6,1
appearance hazy golden yellow with a huge white frothy head . very little lacing . smell got an onslaught of citrus and spice particularly clove . taste follows the nose closely . getting an abundance of clove cinnamon and citrus . mouthful mouthful is okay . has decent carbonation but i ve had better as far as carbonation goes . drinkability very drinkable beer . got this from a new glarus sampler pack that a friend bought me from wisconsin . sad that i will not be able to enjoy this beer on a regular basis .,palate,0.6,1
reviewed from notes . enjoyed in a tulip . small foamy light beige head over a gorgeous hue of clear mahogany deep caramel and copper . head dissipates for the most part leaving little lacing behind . aromas include delectable dark fruit and toasted bread maltiness . laid back citrus yeast and sweet caramel can also be found . flavors are delivered what is promised by the aromas . tons of plum and ripe dates . alcohol bite is present but tempered by sweet sugar caramel . citrus makes an appearance . quite bready from the malts . mouthfeel features more carbonation than i d like for a big beer like a barleywine . medium smooth body and tons of sweet and fruity residuals linger on the palate . i d like to try another one of these in about months .,palate,0.6,1
this is the beer i most enjoy in senegal but with that said it is made to please the masses . what this beer lacks in flavor it makes up for in bottle character . this cl green bottle with a gazelle on the cover is generally the best bet at a bar . even though the abv is slightly lower than the others . the cost is the same as a small bottle of flag the other senegal beer . the yellow color almost looks like some one is trying to pull a fast one on you by filling the beer bottles with water and the rest beer . do n t worry the carbonation will still tickle the tongue as long as you keep her in the bottle . you get more bang for your buck by drinking gazelle and it is lighter than the other two which means the african sun might be hot but gazelle wont dehydrate you . this is another euro pale lager that is very light in color and taste .,palate,0.7,1
this beer is absolutely beautiful . it pours a medium golden orange color that leaves sheets of lacing . it has a half inch of white head which is white and tight and remains as a a bit more than a film on the surface . the aroma is nice but nothing extraordinary . it is very citrus forward grapefruit mostly . the beer does taste very good as well with the same big grapefruit which is really nice but for me it lacks a desired bitter bite . it comes off as a bit maltier as opposed to a big hop bomb because that bitterness is n t really there . the caramel maltiness is nice but not really what i was looking for in this beer . mouthfeel was a bit thick and it was not quite as carbonated as i would have liked . overall this is a very nice and enjoyable beer .,palate,0.6,1
after much anticipation i finally popped this bottle of ris and enjoyed . it pours an absolute black like i vew never seen before and a caramel colored head that dissapates rather quickly . in the glass this looks just incredible . first thoughts when smelling it remind me of malt extract that i brew with whoppers the malted candy and dates . the flavor of this beer goes along with the aroma with huge malt flavors slightly sweet without being cloying at all a bit of roastiness on the finish backed by a nice hop profile as well a a subdued smokiness . all in all this is one of the best imperial stouts i ve ever had partially because it is so much different than the standard old rasputin heresy or other imperial stout . i can not wait for the bottles that i have in the cellar . i think years will do quite well . next time you see it in the stores i think i bought mine in april or may pick up a few bottles . this is one beer well worth every single penny .,palate,1.0,1
i didnt get a chance to try this beer while at the brewpub a few months ago to be honest i wish i hadnt picked up the growler today.poured a murky burnt orange with no head to speak of looked flat.ginger and more ginger in the nose the molasses shows itself as well.flavors of industrial cleaner smacked my taste buds the raw ginger flavors were just harsh and really didnt let any other flavors come thru the spruce tips lent a herbal note to the finish but it just was a bit unpleasant.i hate to give this beer such a harsh review the other beers i had at the brewpub were well made and enjoyable but this was just harsh .,palate,0.7,1
very clear dark yellow body with a great head and lacing even out of the growler . hugely hoppy but a very sweet aroma as well honey like . hop flavor and bitterness is good throughout a bit of cloying honey like sweetness again . sticky mouthfeel . needs something to lift it . maybe more co . all in all a good take on a style . not too many have tried .,palate,0.6,1
ml bottle sent courtesy of amie from florida thanks . a dark ruby mahogany chill hazed cloudy off white rocky head . s quite an odd smelling beer like something went wrong though i m pretty sure this is just cc attempt at this . sweet and tart brett funk up front some sugary lemon zest rose hips and a whiff of extra brut champagne . t this starts in the right direction more of a flanders profile than a wild ale caramelized malts with tart dark fruit notes . a complete degree turn makes this beer a total mess . very harsh and brash acetic notes take over do n t leave . something funky is left here . dry stale cough syrup just . gross . horrible finish . m thin watery overly carbonated . wrong wrong wrong . i had high hopes but was severely disappointed . the qualities for a good wild ale are missing here or the yeast just turned this into one big mess . a really bad flanders . yea you might pass it off as that but either way i wo n t be drinking this again .,palate,0.4,0
this beer does n t seem to know what it wants to be and because of that it suffers . it bounces back and forth between imperial stout and belgian quad and kind of does a crappy job at both . since this is classified as a russian imperial i will judge it as such . it is somewhat too light for a strong imperial . caramel color . thin wispy head . the taste bittersweet . chocolate and coffee . hop spice following . a raw and musty after taste makes this tougher to swallow . the flavors are too in your face and mix matched . very confused by this one .,palate,0.3,0
batch . a pretty looking . slightly cloudy . light gold in color . pours with a nice foamy head which dissipates not too fast not too slow . s smells like a saison at first sort of spicy maybe like hay . then more of a banana clove smell comes out from the yeast which is more of what i d expect . t there is an initial sweetness to the taste which my wife identifies as apple y . i guess it s probably the sugars used in brewing or fermenting . there is a pronounced bitterness in the middle and on the finish . it almost tastes dirty in the aftertaste . alcohol warmth is present but not overwhelming . m it is nicely fizzy and dry . but there s also a hint of stickiness which remains after all the rest of the sensations clear . d this is highly drinkable for its alcohol . maybe i should check back in after i finish all ml not just the first . i think everything is drinkable . overall i love this . this is the most expensive of a series of three domestic tripels that i got and it is better than the others . is it twice as good . i do n t know . but this is a luxurious indulgence to be had whenever you feel like treating yourself well . in other words if you see this buy it especially if you ve never had it . in fact ask for it at your local store .,palate,0.6,1
i love the flying dog bottle art . always great stuff . this one is the oktoberfest guys yelling at each other . pours up a clear orange amber color with a medium white head of foam . dissaptates quickly . smell of something earthy dirt and grass but also a touch of hop and a bit of malt but not overly sweet . taste of . there is a very lager taste to this beer and not what i ve been finding from other oktoberfest brews brooklyn sam adams etc. . this one seems to be a bit more prickly bubbly spicy . more hop in the back but not very strong . there seems to be some hint of bread nuts earth in the taste that dominates and i do n t hate it but it s not what i really look for in a marzen . i get the impression that flying dog likes to get wheat in their beers and there might be some hidden in here . this beer has a great mouthfeel . quick burn of bubbles but they re gone before the cause problems or become too macro . a nice aftertaste is around but that does n t make it a winner . drinkability is so so nothing super special . i would n t turn one down but i would probably go on to something else if there were options . not a bad beer just not my favorite especially from this brewery . cheers .,palate,0.8,1
poured from a bottle into a pint glass i picked this up from central market in fort worth while we were staying with a friend . the beer pours jet black with a light bubbled tan head starting at two inches and settling into a thin ring of head . effervescent nose with slight floral aromas . the taste is rather bland with a slight sour tone and some smokey characteristics . very light and crisp bodied with a clean finish and minimal aftertaste . there is a semi sweet and slightly sharp finish . inconsistent beer if that makes any kind of sense .,palate,0.8,1
it appeared much like a wheat beer overloaded with raspberry juice might look . like soda pop with a bright fizzy head that after a few minutes reduced to a thin lace . the aroma was very very sweet raspberry and had some artificial characteristics . almost medicinal . the taste was worse like raspberry cherry cough syrup with a very cloying mouthfeel low carbonation and even hard to swallow . it made my tongue feel funny and slick and made the other things i ate or drank taste differently as well . a poor showing that should never be called a lambic .,palate,0.2,0
bottle stamped . obtained from liquor mart boulder . pours a two finger light tan head over a clearish rust brown liquid . very fine particulates suspended through and some streamers rise to the top . smells caramel malty sweet with oranges . flat malt is a touch dry and some apricot esters . hint of alcohol carries on a nice floral hop . mild aromas but pleasing . tastes dry . some malt sweet but dry . crystal clear flavor of apricots that seems empty or tin like due to the dryness . definitely not a tart sun dried apricot but very clear . there is a not quite cherry flavor accompanied by a touch of iron . hop bitter is quite low and is free of grassy co humulone . aftertaste has a dried hay flavor that may be from the hops . slightest touch of chocolate . soured caramel grain carried on a volitale floral . no lacing on the inside of the glass . body is md light but has a creamy character i really enjoyed .,palate,0.9,1
pours as any other nitro can great looking head that lingers for a long time . poured into a tulip glass the initial smell is very bad but once the nitrogen foams out the smell improves greatly . taste is heavily roasted malt and coffee . it s enjoyable but i ca n t say i d choose it over any other stout irish or otherwise . the low abv makes it a great session beer but i d probably choose boddington s over this at a pub . i m growing very tired of nitro brews in general i think boddy s is about the only left i truly enjoy .,palate,0.4,0
a golden yellow rather fizzy beer with no real head to speak of . no aroma except for maybe stale malts that are hardly noticeable . a very slight taste of hops and malt . more like carbonated water with a little bit of alcohol . it does the job to say the least .,palate,0.6,1
i am in charge of beer at a party each year . wanted to do a blind taste test with some macros and some better beers to prove a point . coors light is one of them . poured from a bottle with a medium golden yellow color with a small white lace which quickly dissapated . the aroma and taste are pretty much the same some mild corn sweet maltiness that is a bit mineral like . finishes very much mineral gristy like and it just lingers on the tongue . could n t get it to leave .,palate,0.2,0
orange gold in colour with a finger of creamy white head . head seems to stick around for a while . smells fruity and flowery . apricot and perhaps peach . i also get something a little creamy that is hard to pin down . quite different to the nose . fruity again in the taste but less pronounced . peach more than apricot though both are present . finish is a little empty sweetness of the fruit is n t much balanced at the back end . medium creamy body with subtle carbonation that cuts the body just right . mouthfeel is a strong point . i like it . i did n t really know what to expect but the six pack i picked up went down very well .,palate,0.9,1
heard great things about this found it in buffalo bought a vintage.started promising i liked the color and the nice head after that all downhill.had little to no smell the taste was peppery overpoweringly so and way to sour . the beer was way to thin and watery to go along with that taste.didnt finish the bottle just to peppery and thin for me waiste of six bucks .,palate,0.4,0
hmmm . . hard to say if its the growler fill or the beer but there definitely was some green apple acetyl action going on . overall definitely a drinkable brew but razor thin in body and did n t quite stand up to the hop finish . the hops were muted kind of duct taped around the mouth and wanting to shout . i felt this brew yearned to be something greater but for some reason lost a little bit in translation . i will keep an open mind going forward .,palate,0.4,0
it was very yummy . poured into a rochefort glass and appeared a brilliant dark copper color not completely brown and displaying shades of garnet . aroma sweet like candy . and a little bit rosey . taste sweet and a very full mouthfeel . mouthfeel medium bodied with a sweet viscosity slightly thick . drinkability all night long . because it s delicious .,palate,0.7,1
this was a nice enjoyable beer . the color was a bright and light copper . the head was very creamy and white . not much from the aroma but the beer had a distinct creamy and smooth quality to it . there were butterscotch flavors all over this beer along with a lingering oiliness . also detected a grapefruit or citrus tang that left some bitterness in the throat . im not sure if their interpretation of a true altbier is accurate but i really dont care about that . overall it was a decent brew .,palate,0.6,1
a pour is clear golden with some small bubbles . the tall white head is a bit soapy and quickly sinks into only little lace . s grainy semi sweet malt and some bitter hops in the back . kind of buttery and skunky . t sweet malt a bit grainy and bready . the bitter hops are a bit too anonymous . again the skunky buttery tone is present . m lovely long bitter aftertaste . body is smooth and medium while the carbonation is mild . o not the best german pilsener i ve had this summer but quite drinkable anyway .,palate,0.8,1
this spring offering from sam adam s pours a slightly hazy gold with a thin fizzy white head . smells slightly spicy of coriander clove orange peel and lemon . the taste is very similar to the smell . the spices can be overly prominent at times hindering the drinkability . the carbonation provides a luscious pleasurable creaminess . hops are light and spicy with a mellow background of malt that fails to keep up with the spiciness of the beer .,palate,0.8,1
poured a hazy mahogany red brown with two fingers of creamy light tan head . pretty solid retention and some spotty lacing . the aroma produced was roasted burnt carmel malt with some citrus and pine hops with some pungent herbal notes on the back end . taste follows the nose but the herbal notes in the back of the aroma are alot more forward in the taste . i find it to be kind of off putting and a little much . does n t ruin the beer but it definitely doesnt help it . medium body and creamy as all hell . highlight of this beer for sure . abundant amount of carbonation . very drying and bitter drying aftertaste from the hops but its the herbal bitterness that sticks to the back corners of the tongue with each sip . overall i m glad i got to try a bee i really otherwise would n t have had but i have no intention of drinking the other two out of my sampler . bitch creek definitely will bitch slap the taste out of your mouth with the herbal bitterness . they could definitely tone that down and this would be a great beer .,palate,0.9,1
had a . oz bottle in to a small rocks glass for tasting . straight poured this with a dark cherry brown with less than a cm head that dissipated quickly minimal lacing no legs moderate body . aromas of scotch and vanilla fill the nose . with a undertones of wood . flavors of plum chocolate combine with the coriander to develop on the palate well with the moderate body and satiny texture helps to dissipate the alcohol heat which is minimal in the finish . the flavors do n t last over long on the tongue and do not continue to develop past that but all the components compliment well until the finish . overall delicious would totally have this again .,palate,1.0,1
appearance this could almost be franziskaner s identical twin but with a slight sunburn and a nicer hat . flourescent orange topaz slightly hazy with a very sexy head and great retention . smell also quite similar to franziskaner . lots of ripe bananas wheat bread rising a little clove . yeast character is very good very tart and not musty at all . lightly bubble gummy . taste sour yeast a bit of an apple character . stale wheat foundation . spicy clove edge in the finish . bananas . overall not bad just a little too focused on the yeast . wheat could use a little more presence . mouthfeel kind of creamy but surprisingly flat . almost feels like it came out of a nitro can . drinkability this is moderately drinkable but lacks the refreshing snap of a better weizen .,palate,0.4,0
draft into a snifter the beer pours a bright clear amber with an inch of thick froth . great head retention that coats the glass as it empties . the aroma is an enticing mix of citrus and floral hops with a bit of tropical fruit beneath that orange mango and papaya come to mind . a faint malt backbone lends a little sweetness but it s pretty restrained . the taste does n t quite live up to the awesome bouquet there s plenty of juicy floral hop flavor but the bitterness is so reserved that it almost drinks like a pale ale . malt is noticeable mid palate but not terribly sweet and the body is pleasantly light for a beast . this is good but almost bland with more resiny bitterness this beer would be exceptional .,palate,0.6,1
every now and again im served a beer at the bar in which im compelled to second guess whether or not i was served what i ordered . in this case i detected so much apricot flavor that i wondered whether id accidentally been served a pint of pyramids apricot ale . a quick sample of the apricot ale with its powerfully fruity essence reassured me that my beer was indeed the highlander . as they say there can be only one . still highlander has such a solid measure of fruit along the lines of apricot and tangerine that one has to wonder if a fruit or fruit syrup has been added to the brew . highlander is actually made with distilled hop oil and highland heather and while these ingredients no doubt contribute to the overall taste they are indistinct in comparison to the more generalized fruitiness of the malts and the scottish ale yeast which is said to impart a fruity character . meanwhile my cask conditioned pint arrived with a full finger of deft airy suds and delivered a nice hop bouquet . it was a thin oaken color with abundant lace and a petite head clear but not radiant . perhaps this beers most appealing virtue is its luxurious mouthfeel which was soft and downy as dust on a cobweb . this elegant texture combines with the fruity flavor and hop aroma to create a graceful refreshing ale .,palate,0.9,1
been looking for this for a long time . being a rouge junkie and a barleywine junkie i was excited to find this . vintage in one of their over priced fancy ceramic bottles . pours almost syrup like a dark dark red amber a head is quick to form but quick to fade as well . as most rogues go its not terribly balanced and heavy on the ibu s but that is not a bad thing . bought two bottles one to enjoy now and one to enjoy when i graduate from vet school i truly enjoyed it however with old guardian and old ruffian being just as enjoyable at the price not sure how often ill drink it rogue chocolate stout is my most popular beer but its also the cost of this . all in all a stand up beer but like alot of their xs line its not cheap and their are equal beers for far less money .,palate,1.0,1
a pours dark brown black with a nice light brown head . s dark roasted malts with some hops accenting it . t sweet and roasted malts . biscuity goodness . m nice and full yet not too heavy to render it un sessionable . d a little more roasted malt than i would like for a drinkable stout .,palate,0.9,1
two people brought this to my birthday tasting do n t remember which one we opened but thanks to whomever it was . a a reddish orange beer with some rising bubbles and a small white head that dissipated to nothing . no stick left on the sides but it s a decent looking beer . s smells like lavender hand soap the perfumey kind . not a lot else going on there . some brown sugar malts but it s all killed by the massive lavender smell . t taste is more of the same . i m not convinced this was aged in bourbon barrels and it does n t seem much like a barleywine . it is way too lavender heavy with only a little bit of malt sweetness to break it up . ca n t drink much not good . m medium bodied with some soft carbonation . o found out later this is cardamom and not lavender . there was entirely too much of that flavor and it was not good . ca n t drink much . either they have different taste buds in the land of the golden gophers or the early reviews were a product of hyping something local . sadly this beer is a wreck and i would never drink it again .,palate,0.8,1
poured a medium golden color with a sudsy head that dissipated rapidly . slightly skunky smell . mildly hoppy slightly dry but finishes wet and refreshing reminds me quite a bit of a becks . mouthfeel is watery well carbonated and crisp . all in all an average european lager that goes down well and that i would drink again but nothing exceptional .,palate,0.4,0
appearance pours a reddish orange iced tea color . a solid finger of flat white foam on the creamy side with good lacing . aroma english malts light toasty and sweet nuances . taste some moderate grain up front lightly toasted and a touch of diacetyl . a hint of metallic in the background mostly not too distracting thanks to some good balancing hops . the swallow brings out the hopped side of the beer mild though it may be leaving some roasted malt out there as well . finishess slightly bitter and roasty nice . mouthfeel rather highly carbonated almost gives it a salty kind of flavor at times . on the lighter side of average overall not the best area of the beer . drinkability plenty of malt and hop flavor for a worthy session pick . sampled courtesy of a beer trade with beachbum .,palate,0.4,0
medium gold color . largish foamy head . aroma is slightly floral . a medium bodied beer . mild malts are sweet . honey flavor prevalent . hops are very mild . very smooth and slightly sweet . nice tasting beer . i would never have guessed that this is a bock . i like it but it sure does n t taste like most bocks i ve had . mouthfeel is thick and round . finish is clean and very smooth . aftertaste is slightly sweet,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle purchased in atlanta . a pours a mostly clear orange yellow with a small white head . decent lacing . s hops . a nice mix of floral and citrus hops on first whiff . more grapefruit as it warms . t heavy on the citrus hop flavors especially the grapefruit . however there is a strange aftertaste bitter finish to the beer which knocked it down a notch . m wow . smooth creamy almost velvet like . really enjoyable . d everything is in place for this to be an excellent iipa with the exception of the aftertaste . regadless the bottle was n t a problem to finish . overall well done . one of the better side project beers to come out of terrapin in a while i have n t had so fresh yet . one small flaw is n t enough to stop me from recommending it .,palate,1.0,1
a pale golden body with a moderate frothy head that left a little bit of lacings . a light citrusy smell but nothing else . no hops no spices nothing but orange and that is how i would describe the taste . it is like a sweeter version of orange juice with alcohol with the exception of some light spiciness on the backend . goes down very smooth but i doubt i would drink this again . a watered down bastardized macro version of a belgian witbier . not too bad though .,palate,0.8,1
reviewed out of a snifter glass . appearance straw and rust in color cloudy with ample head formation and little retention . smell deep sour and funk with a barn yard punch that lingers . taste opens with a fortified funk and sour . there is a subtle salty and cheese profile that subsides leaving a wet straw and oak profile . tart aftertaste lingers on the palate . mouth feel light bodied puckering and moderate carbonation . overall very tasty and im sad to see it leave my glass .,palate,0.6,1
had this one from the cask at o duffy s in kalamazoo in a pint class which they call a tulip even though it is n t . poured with a three or four finger head of creamy bubbles that lasted two thirds through the beer i mean it was from the cask and left a great thick lacing along the side of the glass . a bit hazy but in a way i found desirable . it was pretty standard american wheat . a lot of coriander up front with a malty finish kind of weak but still delicious . the mouthfeel was phenomenal . to have a cask conditioned beer is such a treat and i m glad my neighborhood bar always has one beer on cask . it was silky smooth and almost creamy up until the last few sips and even then it was pretty smooth . there was certainly carbonation but not with any kind of bite . whether it was the beer or the serving type i do n t know but this beer was outstanding . if it were n t a bit pricey i d down them all night every night until the cask runs out .,palate,1.0,1
this was free at a recent marathon runner s expo . normally the best tasting beer is free beer but that does not really apply to this beer . poured a pale translucent gold with a smallish wispy head . head quickly disappears . pomegranate raspberry highlights the nose and taste of this brew both vying for your attention . really light ultra light on taste . mostly just overcarbonation and alcohol is all you notice . would drink again if free but doubtful that i d ever purposely purchase this one .,palate,0.2,0
before i start i want to say i have had this beer twice before first time about a year and a half ago . palate has changed a lot since then but i really hated this beer both fresh and with a year on it . this one is year and a half so it is abv . my palate has changed a lot since i had this last so here goes . a much thicker head than i would have thought with something this high gravity . it is a deep amber color but nothing noticeably different than a standard ipa . still nice looking . s well i must say the hops are still very prominent just that the sweet sickly smell has faded and it smells like it may actually be bitter . also picking up a very earthy dirty tone . it smelled way better when i first poured it . but still pretty good . t sorry . but i really want to like this i just ca n t . way too sweet and sourish for me . not exactly sour but sourish like a week old apple . this beer is really unpleasant . i love love love my ipa s and hoppy goodness but this stuff is terrible . m way too thick . i actually thought i had some food stuck in my mouth it left that much of a film . d terrible . no one could drink more than of these at one time . it would take me personally hours to finish this as i hate every sip . i never thought i would give ones . i started out with s but i hate this beer so much i have to be honest . the smell was really great and i thought after all the dipa s and ipa s i have had that i would start to like this one . i really do n t understand why this gets such a high score . do people just feel they have to like it after spending for a ounce bottle . or is it just really great to some people . i really do n t know the answer to that . i suppose a lot of people do like it but not me . if you are a hophead and love your dipa s be careful of what to expect here . that being said i could drink the minute ipa by the gallon . do n t want to give the impression that dfh is inferior . great brewery i just can not like this one .,palate,0.2,0
poured into a snifter at cellar temperature . a near pitch black with a frothy tan coffee colored with excellent retention and splotchy lacing . s aroma is heavy on dark coffee roast malt smokiness and burnt notes . some faint sweet aromas vanilla and milk . t follows the aroma very closely and is extremely heavy on the coffee and roasted burnt flavors . the mild sweetness in the aroma is overwhelmed by the coffee flavors and the finish is very strong and bitter . m very thin mouthfeel however strong carbonation makes overall body light but full . definitely not as thick or chewy as other beers in this style . d very impressive coffee flavor but overall not the best stout . needs a little more balance for the coffee flavor and a fuller body to be on same level as breakfast stout bell s java or wake n bake .,palate,0.6,1
a really nice citrusy double ipa . etoh is a little evident lending a peppery note . good hops bittering forceful but not overpowering . nice level of balancing sweetness . my only complaint was the carbonation head issue . foamed over on popping the cap enough to make me initially fear infection . half a glass of liquid and half foam and the foam stayed and stayed . . . like having a layer of shaving cream on top of the beer the most tenacious head i ve ever encountered and a bit off putting texturally .,palate,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 .,palate,0.4,0
i found loburg beer in france . i tasted it and it was the best beer that i have ever tasted . i spent alot of years in europe while in the military and drank just about all the beers that was made then . i guess i missed loburg . the best . officer mitchell,palate,1.0,1
another from optimator thanks again . poured into pilsener glass no dating . a wow this pours more colorless than the crispin cider i had last night . very pale straw color with a slight haze . large foamy light head rose and flowed over the rim . decent lacing . s has a pronounced wheat and lemongrass aroma . floral and crisp with a dash of butter hiding . perhaps a rosemary aspect as well . different not sure how i feel in a good way though i think . t m much sweeter than nose would prepare you for as some caramel and candy corn show on the palate . cracker malt with a buttery flavor kinda like a light ritz . not very clean has some spicy phenols on the finish . body is right light lively carbonation not cloying or excessively dry . o better than the festbier i had from this brewery but still i m not fully impressed . profile should be cleaner for a kolsch . light and drinkable but thats about the only propose this one serves .,palate,0.8,1
a cloudy red amber with a head that never seems to go away . took me a few minutes just to pour it all due do the outstanding frothiness . lace rings down the glass with every sip . s i ca n t really pick out much besides some dark malts and alcohol . t phenols certainly there . alcohol is present throughout . hops escape for just a fraction of a second in the middle . bitterness hits on the aftertaste but not too hard . m medium to heavy body . helps with the boozyness . absolutely on par for the style . d this drink is just a little too boozy for me to say it is a beer i d like to have several of in a night . not necessarily my cup of beer . but still another exceptional example of the style from founders .,palate,0.9,1
poured into a cigar city pint . brown body with no head except for a ring of foam around the edge of the glass . uh oh . smells of oats and nut like brown malt . a touch of cocoa nibs as well . tastes of smokey brown oats some nuttiness and a touch of cocoa nibs . maybe even a little coffee . in a weird way it actually does remind me of a maduro cigar . a nice smokiness lingers . the carbonation is really low . body is ok needs some carbonation to hold it up . so yeah this bottle did have some carbonation issues . not to say it did n t have carbonation . it just needed more . the looks and mouthfeel definitely suffered . howeer the rest was quite enjoyable . i d love to see an imperial version of this because i think it might go nicely with a cigar .,palate,0.4,0
drank on tap at deep ellum allston ma i was initially drawn to the beer because of the note on the menu stating that it takes minutes to pour . the server explained that this was due to the overwhelming head that must settle between pours . interesting . as for the beer it poured a slightly hazy golden amber with a huge white fluffy three finger head that protruded over the lip of the glass . the head slowly faded to a thick froth that lasted to the final sips . thin streaks of lacing coated the glass . the aroma was sweet and yeasty . belgian candi sugar was noticeable along with strong notes of a powdery yeatiness that seemed to lie somewhere between a hefe weizen and a belgian strong pale ale . banana and bubble gum notes came through as well along with some spices . the taste consisted of an interesting and unique melding of flavors . a sweet creamy fruity yeastiness was noticeable up front . candi sugar spices coriander and clove and orange peel came through mid palate . soft earthy hops became noticeable on the back end and crescendoed into the moderately hoppy semi citrusy finish . sweet syrupy notes lingered in the aftertaste . mouthfeel was medium bodied and slick with a mild carbonation . toward the end of the drink the beer felt almost flat . as for drinkability i was very impressed . this beer was quite an interesting concoction that hid its alcohol prowess rather well .,palate,0.6,1
very highly carbonated perfectly clear and sparkling pale gold beer with a tiny white head . the head quickly dissolved to film . no lacing . a lot of sulfur in the aroma grainy . some spicy hops and grassy taste but mainly grainy and some rice . seems like the boiled the malt instead of steeping it . dry light and crisp feel too bad the rest of the beer could n t back up the refreshing mouthfeel . i do n t think i d even drink this in a japanese restaurant .,palate,0.7,1
oz . bottle poured into a pint glass . looks like a good porter should but almost non existent head . aroma was interesting pumpkin and spices along with a decent whiff of somewhat burnt coffee taste was meh reminded me of a eating a cheap pumpkin pie followed up with some bitter too bitter coffee . mouthfeel and aftertaste is where this brew lost me . thin watery too much carbonation . attributes i really would n t expect or abide from a porter . and the aftertaste was just too much nasty bitterness that would n t go away . i absolutely love porters and stouts . this is the first porter i ve ever had that became a drain pour after half a glass . maybe i caught a bad bottle . with all the great porters stouts out there i wo n t be trying this again .,palate,0.3,0
on cask at redbone s reddish dark brew lightens to copper at the bottom . the strong white head would have topped an inch if the server had n t tipped some out and topped up the glass . toffee scent . caramel butterscotch and clove swirl through the heavy body . unfortunately it takes on flat syrupy and warm qualities from the cask . it needs more carbonation to lift it . the clove taste steadily grows until i ca n t take it anymore . no finish . i could n t either .,palate,0.4,0
each sip of this pale ale left a new ring of lace down my pint glass.it poured a cloudy gold color with a minimal fast dissolving head.the finish felt a bit watery.the mouthfeel was very gentle and smooth inviting another sip.the aroma was average nothing too exciting there.this is a very drinkable beer that is refreshing.it taste explodes in your mouth revealing its bitter hop character.maybe a touch of lemon orange and wheat are noted on the finish.i have purchased this many times and keep coming back.a bit more malt presence would make this a straight . beer in my book .,palate,0.6,1
finally it is time . for a year and a half this bottle has looked into my soul . the infamous black . a fearful approach at the synthetic cork . satan s hiss . tyrannically black with only the smallest of bubbles . there is alcohol oh dear . molasses chocolate gunpowder thick malts caramel dragon s breath samurai sweat and sweet fear . hot hot hot . me likey . little bit of roast and hop bitterness but it is supplementary and not overpowering . the alcohol rules this beast riding the snake . despite the heat very drinkable . hoowah .,palate,1.0,1
oz twist off bottle poured into a pint glass . pours a light orangish amber color with an off white head . the aroma is sweet bready malt and a hint of caramel . there is not much flavor going on in the taste but it certainly is a thirst quencher that could be consumed in large quantities . the mouthfeel is very thin and highly carbonated very reminiscent of your typical macro lager . overall dixie jazz is what it is a pretty flavorless lager that does not offend the masses but will not satisfy most beer geeks .,palate,0.4,0
with lies you may go ahead in the world but you can never go back . russian proverb strong tea brown that is dark cranberry when backlit with sunshine . the khaki colored head fizzed and popped on the pour then settled down to a thin disk that is rapidly disappearing . no lace . i have no idea if this is what kvass is supposed to look like . the aroma is reminiscent of a poor quality euro dark lager . it s dominated by dark caramel and a molasses like vibe . i would n t be surprised if some sort of herb was present but it s nothing that is easily identified . no real nastiness helps and nastiness is often present in beer and beer like beverages from russia . not good . not good at all . this kvass which is my first tastes like the brewing process went something like this several boxes of raisins were pulverized then soaked in water then the water was poured through a filter and bottled . er canned . really this is the most raisiny liquid that has ever come in contact with my taste buds . it s difficult to break ok down because it does n t taste anything like beer not even a little . there are no grain or malt like flavors and no hint of hops . the beverage is both sour and saccharine sweet with the same flavors raisins molasses noted in the nose . if forced to drink the entire can i d drink a few shots of stolichnaya first to deaden the palate . make that a few dozen shots . the mouthfeel is worse than bad too . it s both thin and lightly slick with almost no bubbles by the several minute mark . leave a can of cola open for a day then drink . it s kinda like that . i came into this experience with an open mind . honestly . the reality of ochakovskiy kvass is that it s shockingly revoltingly bad . and it wo n t even get you drunk . the fact that anyone might enjoy it is mind boggling . thanks to prototypic for the opportunity .,palate,0.2,0
blue moon gran cru is a great choice for all blue moon fans . tastes similar to blue moon but with a much bolder taste . its a shame its a limited edition brew and it was quite pricey as well but somehting worthy to pick up once to try . appearance it was the golden color of blue moon but appered to be unfiltered but there was much more sediment then most unfiltered beers smell not a bad smell but nothing speical either taste great taste similar to blue moon but much stronger what is there not to love about that,palate,0.6,1
pours a clear golden yellow color with a nice thick white head . aroma is sort of rough and rye like with a decent malt presence and mild hopping . flavor is sort of rough and rye like but no actual rye flavors are apparent in the beer . perhaps a portion of wheat malt in the beer . carbonation is fairly high which adds to the beer particularly for a hot weather brew . little esteriness light hopping coming through in the finish to provide a pleasant crisp finish . a decent summer beer,palate,0.8,1
this is a great beer . pours thick and almost black with a slight tan head . the aromas are sweet and malty with hints of caramel and vanilla . this beer has a nice smoky flavor with hints of toffee and vanilla . this will definitely be going on my favorite beers list .,palate,0.6,1
had this on tap in europe . it will kick your ass .,palate,0.8,1
a dark beer allows just a little light to shine through . decent head went away fairly quickly . s very malty with a lot of spice in the scent . there is also a scent that i have never smelled before . it almost smells like an off smell but probably not . t it is interesting but i am not sure this is for me . there is a spicy character and a very malty taste but there is a taste i have never experienced before that ruins this beer to me . m average carb . levels are good . d the strange taste makes this un drinkable to me . maybe i got a bad bottle . i will get a new one and review again asap . t,palate,0.6,1
ingredients barley malts hops apple juice fine bubbles no head . aroma of apples and malt . opaque bright yellow color . tastes of apple and that is it . nothing else . no bitterness or hoppy aroma . this is not beer this is fuzzy fruit juice . this is sweet and weak apple juice .,palate,0.4,0
a pitch black liquid with a soapy coffee coloured two finger head . this settles down to a fairly nice cap and leaves sheets of lacing . s big coffee and dark chocolate notes up front followed by dark fruits and a hint of alcohol . t once again big roasted flavours with dark and bakers chocolate coming to the forefront . there is a good bit of roasted grain husk . the coffee hinted at in the nose is a bit subdued . the dark fruits are also minor notes but they all add well . while the whole package is mostly bitter the aftertaste lends a nice sweetness to balance it out . m on the lighter side with a bit too much carbonation . the carbonation is along the lines of a tripel which is a bit too much for the style . d the light body while a flaw style wise make this fairly easy to drink . very tasty .,palate,0.6,1
a deep brown color starting with a nice even head that quickly disappears to absolutely nothing . this beer shows not much else either . smells like potpourri literally like the bowl of fresh but cheap potpourri my aunt used to have . clover laden rosy herbal and softly sweet its a strange smelling beer . taste is a muddle of malts black roasted chocolate and not much else . despite plenty of warming it never went anywhere . decent thin to moderate mouthfeel . a strange beer to say the least taste goes nowhere besides confusion while the smell is potpourri .,palate,0.7,1
a the head on this beer is unreal . it just clings to the glass like velcro and does n t want to let go lacing is nice . the liquor itself is almost a rust like mix of brown and red hues carbonation bubbles are present and it is n t completely clear but almost clear . s mmm this smells nice . it has a strong malt aroma reminiscent of caramel and toffee that is still hot and cooking . there is a light citrus hop aroma which follows it up for a crisp finish . t more hops are present in the flavor than the aroma . first thing you get is a sweetness that is cut through by a sharp bitterness that finishes in resiny hop flavor . m big levels of carbonation on this one it has that distinctive carbonation bite character . medium body and a bit dry on the finish . d despite it s alcohol it s quite drinkable . this is one of those seasonal beers that you just must get every year .,palate,0.6,1
on cask at the brewery . . a pint . what a bargain . hazy amber with a thick dollop of casky head riding atop . sadly the head all but disappeared as the glass emptied . malty aroma with an agressive hop nose . mild estery apple and pear . light bodied and refreshing . plenty of hops considering how light it is . malts are very mild . citric flavor in the hops . finish is nice and bitter . quenched my thirst like a champ .,palate,1.0,1
the beer pours to a very dark brown nearly black with a thin and creamy off white head . the smell is distinctly english . very high mineral content . must have used burtonized water . a mild chocolatey malt aroma shows through under the minerals . even a tad bit of a spicy hop shows up with a big enough whiff . the taste more or less proves to me that this beer is made with burtonized water . has a huge mineral flavor to it but it blends well with the porter . chocolate is also quite prominent in the flavor . has a very mild herbal hop in the finish . i was expecting more spices in an xmas porter but it still makes for a wonderful porter . the mouthfeel is a bit thin and harsh from the acidity and carbonation . also finishes quite dry with little to no bitter . drinkability is good but could be better .,palate,0.6,1
pours a clear brown with a thick off white head and decent lacing . smells of caramel toasty malt and toffee . sweet flavors of malty caramel toffee and brown sugar blend nicely . mouthfeel is weak and watery . finishes with a sweet hint of spices . not bad . reminds me of a watered down dubbel . pretty sessionable .,palate,0.4,0
out of the sampler pack into a tumbler . very pretty label art . makes me think of . vermont . a pours a cloudy dark yellow with a centimeter thick head relaxing at the top . it sticks around for about min . a nice lace clings to the cup as you take care of it . s smells like grass freshly cut hours ago and a subtle florally hops smell . it s spring . t a smooth floral hops that turns out to be bitter but not unpleasantly . m fizzy and medium bodied . not as thin as what i ve been drinking lately . but by no means thick . d i could have a couple of these absolutely . i could not drink them all night but a few would absolutely put a nice tone on the day . all in all kind of . uncomplicated without being boring . it is n t one of my guiding lights of beer but i will have it again . no doubt . cheers .,palate,0.8,1
a ml bottle of batch appeared out of akorsak s cellar . thanks much . a second bottle was sampled late november thanks to ray and cornelia for sharing a ml bottle of the vintage . shared with ffejherb brewslut and sierrags a deep ruby tinged brownish copper . a medium tan head held on until reducing to a thin ring . light webbed lace left behind . s sweet alcohol blast and notes of oak vanilla light chocolate and turbinado . sweet malts backing with toffee and caramel . a touch of alcohol heat sneaks in at the end . t deep dark complex and mysterious is a good way to describe this brew . all of the expected flavours from the brandy barrel aging and heavy malts gt but in a much more subdued delivery than i initially imagined . did leave me somewhat wanting for more . drying earthy and oak finish . m grand canyon deep and gordian knot complex . you get the idea . amazingly tantalizing on the palate . while it looks still in the glass it bursts with palate stimulating carbonation with each sip . like an amusement park in your mouth . d whoa . this is some complex stuff . hard to even explain all that is going on with this concoction . a wonderful sipper one has to try for themselves to understand . this is a highly enjoyable and palate stimulating sipper . a mighty fine drinking brew .,palate,1.0,1
corked ml bottle bought at the brewery a nice deep reddish brown color s sour nose is evident but not the traditional acetic acid cantillon style a bit sweeter t nice sour taste with quality leaning more to the musty side than sharp pucker quality of the framboises of cantillon de ranke etc . a touch of sweetness but not distracting also not as lively on the tongue as a traditional lambic m nice and drinkable d good but not as refreshing as the more sour styles,palate,0.9,1
a orangy amber with hick full head . big cloud of yeast sediment that fills the glass rendering hazy . s smells great . bready belgian yeast character with banana lemon and some tropical fruit characteristics . t mostly yeast with lemon banana and a pretty good bit of hop bitterness for a belgian . very dry . m light medium body with plenty of carbonation . d it s actually making me a little gassy but maybe i m having an off night . the hop bitterness gets a little old after awhile . i think i might give the rest of the goblet to my wife see if she likes it a little better . meh .,palate,0.8,1
alaskan double black ipa pours an opaque creamy black with an inviting tan head that sticks around and to the glass with decent lacing throughout . rich and malty aromas are intertwined with hints of coffee caramel dark fruits and hops . the caramel and chocolate notes are again front and center in the first few sips and the coffee flavors develop in the middle as the ale warms . hops balance this dark brew very nicely while the finish is excellent with a great creamy finish . hopefully the new spring seasonal black ipa from alaskan brewing company shares a lot of these same traits .,palate,0.7,1
pours nearly black with traces of brown that show up when held to the light . the head simply vanishes giving this beer an appearance comparable to flat cola . the aroma gives off the smell of burnt malts and that s what i taste . it tastes like they went a touch too far with the roasting . the slick viscous mouthfeel compensates for this defect . i thought this beer was enjoyable albeit somewhat flawed . drinking the next five in the six pack wo n t be a chore but it s also not something i m eagerly anticipating .,palate,0.8,1
from a ml bottle this beer pours a ruddy brown color with shades of amber . it s a hazy cloudy beer with plenty of yeast in suspension . the aroma is something different . lots of tobacco dominate the nose . also present is pepper yeast a bit of alcohol and spice . interesting . the flavor is a bit flawed . medicinal and phenolic . it s like a wild homebrew and although it s reasonably good it s not well made . bandaid and tobacco mix with malt and alcohol in the flavor . there s a bit of hops some booze soaked fruit and a little toasted buiscuity flavor too . it s all haphazardly jumbled together with a bit of harsh alcohol tones . moderately heavy the beer is also well carbonated which adds to the bite . i would n t go out of my way to have another one of these .,palate,0.7,1
pour erupts a massive head but seems to fizzle down very slowly . a fluffy chocolate colored head that looks quite amazing . the body is completely opaque . it sounds very carbonated as i hear the head crackling . it sounds as if rice crispies were to have wild sex with pop rocks . as it finally settles for about five minutes the head becomes more smooth . a potent smell of cherry chocalate coffee toffee oats and booze . it s so strong it tickles the inside of my nose . wow . i would like to say the alcohol is well hidden but it s not . it tastes like caramel toffee coffee cherries and chocalate mixed with rubbing alcohol . the taste of alcohol really ruins the taste and is very dominate in the end . it s as if i took vodka and poured it into a regular stout . if i could get passed the alcohol taste this would be a perfect stout major points have to be subtracted . it feels great in the mouth when i swish it around . not as carbonated as i thought or heard . it has a medium to thick body to it but very smooth . while in the mouth the alcohol presence is n t that strong it s when i swallow where it feels like i took a shot of vodka . it feels very warm going down . drink ability is going to have to be on the lower side . i m about a quarter done with it and i feel a slight buzz creeping in . with a . abv how much can you possibly drink until you hit the floor . it comes in a one pint . ounces bottle . overall i m a little disappointed really thought this was going to be an awesome tasting imperial stout . oh well . ca n t win em all . if you want a really nice buzz drink the whole damn bottle . if there is a beer to put me on my ass this is it .,palate,0.8,1
enjoyed on . fluffy fairly loose white foam . cloudy bright lemon yellow brew has ample trails of effervescence throughout . funky spicy aroma . dry and quite redolent of barnyard . just a faint hint of the peach peeks through . tastes sweeter than it smells but still on the dry side . lots of white pepper and coriander spiciness . light peach and pineapple add a mere touch of sweetness . the peach comes through most readily in the aftertaste where it lingers alone on the palate after the spice departs . mouthfeel is overly fizzy making an already light beer even fluffier . overall this is an interesting beer that could be very refreshing if less carbonated . not bad but not one of avery s best either .,palate,0.4,0
glass sam adams shaped pint glass temp cellared approx degrees pours a very nice ruby tinted copper color . almost two finger head of light tan colored foam sits on top . retention is great leaving an inch foam layer all the way down . lacing is full and fairly sticky . the nose is mostly just rich sweet maltiness . light notes of caramel and vanilla . very faint traces of butterscotch and bananas . delicious malty presence . hints of toast and caramel . a nice mild spice presence . mild dark fruit sweetness . very subtle smoke notes which brings about a mild taste of whiskey . this is a very smoothly balanced brew and an excellent representation of the style . while it is smooth the body is a touch weak and thin i think . the carbonation is a little much and this one could stand to be creamier . super easy drinking here . . abv is n t too big to consume several of these in a sitting either . rich and smooth sweet but not cloying this one is a winner .,palate,0.7,1
i love the name of this brewery macedonian thrace is just sounds so . well epic . i feel like watching or alexander . well here goes . a this pours clear and very dull yellow with a short lived finger head that deposits a little bit of sudsy lace on the glass . looks okay for the style but sort of bland overall . s whew . this is pungent with super saaz skunky funk . it s alarming to the nose at first but i kinda started to like it after a few whiffs . green grass rotten lemon rind and skunk spray . i m serious this smells like skunk for real . but my anonymous postcard that i d write to postsecret would probably be my admission that i secretly love the smell of skunk ass . t wow this is not good . bland malts nickle n dime mineral notes suckin on a penny and three week old long forgotten lemonade that someone forgot to take out of the refrigerator . some nice acrid hop notes are somewhat redeeming and overall this is n t bad . it s growing on me for sure . m thin and brittle with a massive amount of carbonation and a really acrid and dry finish . i actually think that if you can separate the mouthfeel from the flavor the feel is quite good . it s taken me a long time to learn how to mentally separate the two but this feel is good despite the iffy flavor . d the odd mineral and acrid acidic hop notes might complement vinegary and salty greek food quite well . otherwise i d skip this one in the future .,palate,0.7,1
beer pours a light clear amber tending toward yellow . creates a small head that settles into a ring that sticks around . no lacing to speak of . the smell is mostly grainy . there s a bit of a floral hop presence but i had to hunt a bit for it . the overall effect is of hay . the taste is somewhat fruity and fairly grainy . the hops are flowery and a bit more pronounced than in the scent but not by all that much . the grain is a little less over the top than in the nose . the finish is sweet malt . the mouthfeel is crisp overall . carbonation is fairly high but not excessive . i m not sure i d have this beer again . there s nothing unpleasant but nothing that stands out in any way . i prefer american ipas to british ones overall but even when i m in a british mood i can find something far superior .,palate,0.8,1
a deep reddish amber with a finger silky smooth tan head . the lacing is impressive when you til tthe glass the bubbles all fall together then break . nice eye candy . s tart cherries sweet raisin rum raisin fresh baked bread nuts slight cardboard oxidation . it all finishes with an unusual slightly tart lemon aroma . t caramel loads of molasses hints of raisin plum dates and cinnamon . quite bready and nutty this tastes very hearty . i m impressed that the hop profile is so apparent slightly acidic and tart lemon grass and orange flavors are found near the finish . also adding a dryness i was not expecting or enjoying for that matter . m syrupy mouth coating body with an obnoxious amount of carbonation . carbonation is prickly and really too much as i feel like i ca n t taste everything because of it . it does get better the more you let it warm and let the carbonation die down . d i am stunned that this is abv it drinks wonderfully with zero alcohol heat . the dryness in the finish is my only drinkability related criticism . lots of nuance and complexity solid beer .,palate,0.4,0
a throw in on one of my suitcase treks across manhattan s bottle shops . no bb date but i think this one was the next to last on the shelf last month . pint glass pour . clear ruby iced tea body an inch plus of light tan head which in turn leaves me plenty of sticky ugly soap scum like lace a good omen . maybe not . smell is a real overabundance of caramel raisins soaked bread the sharpness of steak sauce just a squirt of fresh citrus right at the end . underfermented soggy . the abv seems bigger then stated . smells like an opening round at a one done homebrew competition . i do n t think i like where this is going . a little better here though not much . the carbonation is right up front lending itself to a slight roast . though it quickly gets dominated by a sharp malt taste along with a lingering acidic grapefruit rind bitterness . a slight tang . the ending dries out on newspaper a metallic snag of hops . alcohol is very solvent like . even free i d be hesitant .,palate,0.8,1
the pour seemed average until it started fizzing like soda.the head fizzed out into absolutely nothing and was quite dissapointing.it basically looked like apple juice except for the bubbles rising from the bottom.great crisp carbonation on the mouthfeel.a sweet fruit berry aroma.tasted somewhat like raspberries.this beer needs alot of work.no trace of and carbonation in the head whatsoever.i ve never heard beer fizz like soda before.i remember having this before and it wasnt this bad.until i try it again my review will stand .,palate,0.8,1
bought in to complete the samuel smith line up . a prettty decent lager . a good bitterness level . low lacing . a good organic that dos n t remind me of hippies . not much else to this beer to sum it up a simple non offensive organic fad lager from tadcaster. .,palate,0.8,1
i ve like all the other trader joe s unibroue vintage ales but this one was not my favorite . it s possible i got a bad bottle if this is the case i have a second bottle that i ll try and if things improve i ll post a second review and amend this one appearance dark brown mahogany smell taste medicinal mentholated really old coca cola birch beer not gingery at all like the bottle said . traditional unibroue yeast smell which is pleasant but as soon as it hits your tongue you wish it hadn t drinkability between two people we could n t finish the bottle . moutfheel not too thick for it being as dark as it is . nice carbonation . but carbonation and good viscosity only go so far to mask the taste of this brewer s mistake . p.s . the second bottle of this vintage i purchased suffered from all the same flaws as the first bottle . i opened this bottle at a new year s eve party . on the one day of the year where people will drink anything and everything this beer was the only bottle in the house with beer left in it at the end of the night .,palate,0.6,1
one of the most drinkable export stouts ive ever had . . awesome charcoal and roasted malt flavors . definately a stong chicory smell taste . earthy sumatra coffee more charcoal . maybe i got a lucky bottle but the carbonation levels were perfect for a stout . had an almost buttery nitro like mouthfeel . rather light on the abv makes for a great session drink. ive been told this is a rather hard to find product . cheers . . .,palate,1.0,1
a golden straw yellow . mild hazy from the vibrant carbonation . huge fluffy white head . looks good so far . s sweet bready pilsner malt . a faint bitterness at the tail end . t light airy . metallic notes . a little too dry in the finish for the style . need more hops in the finish . or the body . or in general . m light body with a dense carbonation . all good . d overall good beer with a really cheap price tag . got mine at a trader joe s for . . kinda hard to argue with that when macro canned piss is more expensive .,palate,0.9,1
this was overall pretty good definitely not my favorite for the style but a drinkable tasty brew none the less . considering the brewing masterminds involved in making this one i was expecting a bit more . on to the review . pours a rich golden color and makes a nice fluffy white head . does n t lace much . lemon grass clove and big belgian yeast in the nose . nice flavor profile packed with many subtle flavors that build up into an interesting and complex brew . banana lemony citrus clove and nutmeg spices are noted . mouthfeel is thin to medium not too exciting . this is way too easy to drink and rather enjoyable too bad it is n t a regular offering .,palate,0.6,1
a it pours a medium amber color that is slightly hazy resting under about half a thumb of pure white head . it does n t lace very well more of a blotchy camouflage pattern . s it has a hoppy smell but is interlaced with a slight spice and a bit of a bread scent . the scent is very mellowed out though and i nearly have to bury my nose to smell anything . t the hop flavor is more subdued in this aipa . it is very well balanced . the hop flavor has a spice flavor and a little earthiness . the malt is very warm and a little bread flavor with a little caramel . i did n t realize this was abv and it does a great job of masking it . the flavor changes constantly from the point i drink it to a few seconds after i drink it which says a lot about its complexity . m the mouthfeel is very nice . it is n t quite the spark i d expect from an aipa but it s about average compared to the standard ipa . o overall it s a nice well balanced ipa . i would drink it again or order it on tap if i saw it .,palate,0.6,1
dark brown in color with mahogany highlights . this beer poured from the bottle and was topped by a bubbly tan colored head that leaves an intricate lace on the side of the glass as it settles . the aroma is more subtle than the expedition stout . hints of roast malt espresso and just a touch of chocolate come across immediately . just a touch of citrus on the back end . the flavor is again more subtle than the expedition . layers of chocolate espresso just a bit of walnut . caramel in the finish . nice touch of bitterness lingers as i contemplate the rich full mouth feel . nice beer much more approachable than the expedition .,palate,1.0,1
a the color is reminiscent of the pulp in a red grapefruit . hazy . slightly off white minimal head that settles into a nice little ring of lacings . very good aesthetic qualities . s pleasant qualities of red wine with tart fruity aromas grapes . beneath the cantillon signature smell lurks wet hay matured cheese and yeast rather funky . a delightful and edgy smell . t plenty of tart fruit flavors with a prominent but subtle character of grapes . noticeable taste of fruit pits . a light sweetness balances the tartness and the acidity that is gaining momentum . not very funky but there s definitely a taste of hay . in general the taste have some similarities with a tart fruity sparkling wine . subtle note of wheat basically no barley . the finish is sour with notes of grass earth nuts and fruits . m light body very tingling in the mouth due to a lively carbonation . the finish is slightly dry . excellent . d a fantastic lambic a real work of art . the character of a sparkling wine this one showcases is fantastic . highly recommended .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a bottle into a snifter . appearance pours a slightly cloudy orangish golden color with over two fingers of white head that dissipates leaving a ring around the edge of the glass . smell quite herbal and a bit like hay . some hints of lemon in there too . taste a bit acidic but the dominant flavor is herbal hay and has a slight musty quality to it . there are some citrus notes with a very acidic finish . mouthfeel medium body champaign like carbonation dry finish . overall i was n t impressed given the high expectations i had . i just assumed i would love this beer . the mix of flavors threw me off . i guess this goes to show why there is more than one beer different strokes for different folks .,palate,0.9,1
appearance here is very very good . black liquid with red highlights around the edges a frothy head receding into a great crown and thick lacing . scent is booze wood tobacco smoke vanilla bourbon . classic yeti scent is there but pretty far in the background . i like this because i have a thing for bourbon barrel imparted scents . nothing like an aged yeti . truth be told of the other three yeti i enjoyed the regular the most and that is likely because it was aged enough to let the hop forwardness of the beer die a bit . espresso yeti was my least favorite and it was the most fresh . no coincidence that since this one has had some time on it i enjoyed it quite a bit as well . barrel imparted flavor is very present here so much so as to pretty much overshadow the yeti . it manages to be smooth and low in carbonation with a thick bodied mouthfeel . while i like this quite a bit i do wish that i could taste more yeti in here . surprisngly it s not extremely hot . overall this is a solid effort and a good solid bourbon aged beer but were it not for the label i d have a difficult time finding the yeti in here . perhaps a little lighter on the barrel stay would yield a more rich experience . i am nitpicking however this is an a beer .,palate,1.0,1
on tap at tavern in the square in salem ma . hazy yellow body with a thin fizzy white head . citrusy aroma with a slight bready sweetness . flavor is bready citrusy with a slight banana clove presence . belgian yeast gives this beer a nice spicey character to it . bubbly on the tongue with a crisp llight body . finishes with a dusty grassy hop presence . very drinkable and spot on for the style .,palate,0.6,1
yet another one from my wants list sent to me from stoney . a at first i thought this beer might have not been sealed properly . i pried the cap and hardly got any hiss . the first pour into a flute came with nearly no head just some soapy looking air bubbles . the beer looked almost totally flat . the second pour which was much more heavy handed got a very small white head . the beer is a darker burnt orange that is thoroughly clouded . s very nice smelling though . sweet citrus galore . pineapple is predominant . its accompanied by tangerines apricot light pine and faint alcohol with some malts behind it all . t lots more of that really nice sweet citrus . oranges and pineapple along with apricots and faint lemons . there is even passionfruit . the finish is lightly bitter just after some caramelly malts and alcohol and medicinal bitterness . m even though i thought this beer was flat this must just be how this beer is . there is some carbonation felt on the tongue .,palate,0.6,1
one of my monthly poker game contributions to an otherwise bud light corona crowd . we have a very light golden haze . pretty damn fine head . huge smell of cherries in the nose . like life savers . for real . very strong very pleasant very surprising . the cherry flavor is quite welcome and nice . i usually do n t like fruit flavor added to my beer but since i m fond of cherries this is good . feel is kinda harsh . probably due to the intended market . extremely drinkable . overall i likes it,palate,0.6,1
very good and smooth beer it s a malty smoky beer with a toffee or caramel finish and a hint of nut in the mix with an overall sweetness to it . ca n t pinpoint what fruit adds to the sweetness but the overall combination of ingredients in this beer make it quite enjoyable .,palate,0.6,1
so my chance to have summit . i grabbed it from a shipment and was excited to get it . it smells fruity with flowers taste is not good . skunk with bitter . just not for me . i do feel that if i had poured it colder it would have been better . lots of carbonization on the tongue . overall this beer is not for me . .,palate,0.4,0
the appearance of this beer is very nice . the head was very present and it sparkles in the light of my kitchen . the head is a slight off brown color with a jet black body . the smell is phenomenal . it smells very very good . you can smell the barrels . there are notes of chocolate caramel and a slight vanilla smell . the alcohol is very present as well . the taste was very disappointing . the upfront taste is pure alcohol and it is n t hidden . actually this beer is quite boozey . there is a strong whiskey bourbon taste as well . i was hoping that flavor would take a backseat but its driving the car . in fact its keeping me from tasting many of the other flavors that are barely present . as i said to a friend it taste like someone poured bourbon into this beer . the mouthfeel is good . its quite smooth and slightly creamy . the drinkability is very low for me . i m sad to say but i do n t think i would buy this beer again . i would n t reject it if offered but i most certainly would n t go out of my way for it .,palate,0.8,1
had this during o briens wet hop festival . pours clear orange with a white ring of bubbles . lots of caramel with some tropical hops in the nose . kind of like a fruitcake . earthy yet citrusy in the taste . bit sweeter than your normal ipa . grapefruit and blood orange . good stuff .,palate,0.6,1
bottle split at pikkulintu in helsinki . from notes . a hazy dark copper pour with a mild eggshell head and a little visible carbonation . s rich and malty with deep rich juicy hops that tingle the nose quite well . bready and fruity . nice . t underwhelming . both malty and hoppy but seems mild in a sense . juicy hops are there but not at all a hop bomb . mostly the same as the aroma but a little bit more tame . m tongue ripping bitterness . medium to full body and tingly carbonation to go with it . good . o d not bad at all . standard for the style i think . nothing to write home about and probably not worth seeking out . just too tame imo .,palate,0.8,1
. oz bottle from k l wines . . bottled on mar . rubber cork . poured into a duvel tulip glass . appearance an opaque dark amber color with golden blonde near the top unusual but interesting . a nice head with moderate lacing on the glass . smell somewhat weaker than i expected for an oak aged beer . oak hops honey and white wine . im guessing white wine is what the oak was aged in i couldnt detect bourbon or stronger spirits in this particular batch . taste tastes of a slightly sweet belgian pale ale with a spicy oak and white wine . again not as strong as expected but good . mouthfeel perfect mouthfeel . very smooth lightly carbonated . drinkability this beer was very drinkable and went down much quicker than expected . not complex enough for a bottle but good .,palate,1.0,1
on tap at leon s full service . as the previous reviewer said sold as rauch beer geek breakfast i think i d like it to be beek geek bacon better . a poured thick and black with little to no head when it hit my table but a really nice looking caramel brown lace covering the glass and top of the beer . really looked fantastic . s rich dark malts coffee bitter chocoate and only the faintest hint of smoke . t again rich dark malts coffee and bitter chocolate . barely a hint of smoke . really disappointing . as much as mikkeller loves doing big beers i m really disappointed by the lack of smoke . i was looking for something just nasty in a good way and it was n t there . m full bodied lowly carbonated . thick but not overbearing . an impressive body . d it s a good stout but a failure as a rauch beer . i d order this again if i was in the mood for a stout but as far as the taste is concerned this is a rauch beer in name only .,palate,0.8,1
st. ides high gravity malt liquor is exactly that . as malt liquor goes it is certainly decent . i thought i was supporting local brewing as the address above is fogelsville pa . however my can reads milwaukee wi . this can also reads . abv anyway . presentation is a badass black can one pint size with a mean ol dog staring you down . appearance average . pours slightly orange clear with a medium sudsy white head . above average lacing for a malt liquor . i think it is the protiens that leave the clupmy patches of foam floating around the top . smell very clean water aroma a bit of malt and some alcohol . taste . sugar . malt . alcohol . three words about say all i need to say . there is a bit of grain corn i d say and nice malt and hop presence but the sugar and malt definitely lead and the hop only balances the flavor in the end . the aftertaste is a bit bitter but other than that it is sugar and alcohol in . exactly as a malt liquor should be imo . edit the first time i had this i thought i liked the taste . unfourtunately i had a pack and none of the rest were even tolerable . i do n t know what i was thinking but its too sweet even for my sweet tooth . mouthfeel very smooth medium bodied . nice for a cheap malt liquor . drinkability the sweetness is offset by just a bit of hop presence and the alcohol is nice and warming so i d say this is fairly drinkable for what it is if you enjoy sweet malt liquors . the . abv will catch up to you so watch out . edit the first can i had seemed sweet but palatable . the last night i had one as a nightcap to finish off the night after i was done with other reviews etc . i was eating a bowl of chicken and sausage gumbo and took a few sips of the st ides i hate to admit this but i threw away beer . it was terribly cloyingly sweet . i have a sweet tooth but this nearly made me sick . so the caution here is drink on a clean palate . do not mix this beer with spicy food . i thought itd make a cooling contrast i was wrong . hope this is helpful . cheers .,palate,0.7,1
i ve liked this one since a friend introduced me to it when i turned but have been finding beers i d much rather drink instead . a pours a cloudy yellow head is slight and does n t stay for long . s slightest hint of raspberry is present . there s a slight yeast smell as well . t the raspberry is barely tasteable . there is a noticeable taste of yeast . m the mouthfeel is good if slightly watery . there is n t a whole lot of carbonation but you would n t expect this beer to have much . d drinkability is very good . it goes down easy and goes down smooth . it s a good beer to have on a warm summer day but not something to sit and drink one after the other .,palate,0.4,0
a smoked lager picked up from liquor mart colorado and consumed that same evening . pours a half finger light yellow whitish head over a crystal clear amber rust liquid . smells smoky phenolic with a mild malt sweet . i think some esters are trying to poke though but they come across as wet jerky . taste starts fairly plain . some malt sweet and some tiny hop flavor and some smoked malt . but then the woody smoke flavor rises along with an odd malty flavor to essentially make smoked fish flavor . really this beer is not good just a note i despise the taste and texture of fish . the smoke flavor is actually not overly strong nor are the phenols too bitter . they both dominate and are right on the edge of unpleasant . it s about at this point that a caramel rises to save all from disaster . will i ever forget the liquid fish violation of my tongue . no but the memory has been tamed . the aftertaste is a dying smoke with malt sweet poking it s head up every now and again to keep things interesting . while md light in the mouth it s actually got a thickness to the liquid that i would not have anticipated . moderately carbonated . sorry guys but it s clear to me that smoek and lager just do n t go together . funny note here . one of my cats jumped up and took a sniff of my drink probably hoping it was milk . a couple tentative whiffs before one deep inhale . she looked like she was about to rub the edge of her mouth on the glass to scent it but instead she looked at me with danger in her eyes . one moment she stood on the destk glaring and the next she was turning the corner into the spare bedroom .,palate,0.8,1
appearance is a solid above average but below good with a semi cloudy yellow pour kind of a fizzy yellow drink head look but really nice carbonation even in a regular pint glass all my sensory glasses were dirty . smell is . off . i smell a light clove ish scent and bready yeast . smells almost like a dubbel that sat too long . not awful but really odd per style . taste is also very odd to style . i do n t get much in the way of hops at all . this reminds me more of fat tire than any ipa i ve ever had . again not that this is a bad thing except that this is supposed to be an ipa . mouth is no complaints it s low medium body with relatively high carbonation . drinkability.it s actually quite nice for this summer night refreshing but it s not an ipa . .,palate,0.8,1
a poured a hazy orange with an inch of creamy head s lots of piney hops dominate the nose small hits of acidic citrus grapefruit t an earthy grapefruit bitterness that you expect from most east coast ipas . plesant and what you would expect from the nose . m it drys out in the mouth a little too quickly for me . d a very drinkable ipa and at you wo n t end up getting fooled by the alcohol content either .,palate,0.6,1
let me first say that the brugse tripel used to be one of my favorite beers . problem arised when palm breweries took over the brewery . nowdays its called brugge tripel and the taste changed slowly . but a lot of small steps make a big one and today this beer is nothing what it used to be . smell of spices and a little hops not fresh at all and a dull taste make it just a drinkable beer but nothing great like it had in the past .,palate,0.8,1
appeared a translucent dark brown color with ruby highlights and a touch of crimson . a nice soap like white head was present and as it dissipated it left behind a nice bit of lacing . low carbonation though plenty of bubbles covered the surface . aromas of bread burnt malt mildew and tropical fruit . the taste followed suit with bread and malt flavors dominating . a hint of fruit in the finish with a nice breeze of hops . creamy and smooth in my mouth though slighly silky . quite dry but that only brings forth the malt flavoring more . overall a very enjoyable and flavorful beer that i would have again given the chance .,palate,0.9,1
pours a hazy straw color with a very ambitious head that leaves a nice lacing behind . aroma is slightly sweet corn honey and wheat notes . taste is predominantly sweet the result of bread wheat and corn flavors . no bitterness whatsoever in this beer . features an extremely short finish with no aftertaste at all .,palate,0.4,0
surprise growler by the wonderous ericwo . pours extremely black with a monster dark tan to light brown head . smells of roast coffee blackstrap molasses dark chocolate . this is going to be some treat if it tastes half as good as it smells . and it does . taste pretty much mirrors the smell . perfect carbonation but that thin light mouthfeel is where this beer falls a little flat . the low abv is very much appreciated but for a stout i d like a more viscous sensation . overall this was what i wanted . i can deal with a light feel in comparison to all of the other aspects east end got right with this one . thanks eric .,palate,0.6,1
reviewed bottle pours a wine colored purple red color body with a light purplish head but smallish and diminishing . very sugary sweet aroma some blueberry . soda ish aroma syrupy . a mellow sweet taste like blueberry soda . hides the alcohol . fizzy . okay .,palate,0.4,0
this bottle was extremely frsh according to the date it was bottled like weeks before it got to me . niceness a clear golden body w actice carbonation a pretty white foam head . s floral citrus hops intertwined w some belgian funk and bubblicious t very interesting earthy hop flavor presents itself right of the bat . gives it almost a nutty quality this is not what i expected from the smell . much dryer than the aroma would lead on to . this brew also comes w a welcomed bitter kick to close . a grainy taste appears somewhere in the middle and lingers for a while the alcohol content is a well kept secret . interesting tasting beer to say the least . mf full bodied but not wayed down just the right amount of bubbles d very refreshing easily quaffable especially during these summer months hope gd decides to keep this one around for awhile,palate,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 .,palate,0.6,1
when mgd was a trendy beer hamm s presented their beer to resemble mgd . the case even sported a hgd logo in several places . this beer smelled of smoke . not smoked beer but smoke beer . tasted as if i was licking the flue of my fireplace . not just yellow adjunct piss water but smoked yellow adjunct piss water . disclaimer i am rating this beer based on the style american adjunct lager not just general displeasure with macro beers . it is a bad a.a.l .,palate,0.6,1
drank from a fl . oz . bottle served in a pilsener glass thanks to my roommate mel for treating me to this . poured a near opaque brown black with a billowing moussey two finger cocoa colored head that faded to a creamy lasting cap . thick rings of lacing clung to the sides of the glass . by the drink s end these rings turned into an intricate webbing of lacing . quite impressive for a beer of such humble stature . the aroma was dominated by a powdery yeastiness initially . lager like . smooth and buttery with a touch of roast . light cocoa notes came through as well . the taste was very lager ish as well with a light roasty quality . bready vienna malts were quite noticeable . buttery and smooth in the center with mild chocolate and toffee notes . the short lived finish was smooth buttery slightly hoppy possibly noble hops . and ultra clean . the mouthfeel was medium light bodied with a fine prickly carbonation . a touch watery . as the beer warmed the carbonation all but disappeared . by looks alone this is a very deceiving beer . one would never image it to be as smooth and drinkable as it was . this brew works especially nicely as a lighter bodied dark beer in the summertime .,palate,0.6,1
shared by seeswo thanks a lot . here s what chris says about his bottle when i told him that my review was flagged and deleted it was unquestionably a pappy eclipse . bottle . if i recall year unwaxed . i actually asked todd ashman about it via bm a while ago to confirm its authenticity . so anyone with an issue regarding this review bm me . if you re just angry i did n t give your precious whale an a get over it . i did n t think this was very good people disagree . looks thin . aaaaand it s pretty thin . lots of reddish hues come through on this one . weak head weak retention and only the the spottiest chunks of lace . smells cholately touch of smoke some oak and just a little hint of bourbon . the taste is a bit bland the nose was too but neither were offensive at all just not impressive . the flavor hits the same notes as the nose but adds a pretty boozy bite on the finish that is too hot and not quite pleasant . very thin feel little oily . overall wow is this mediocre . forget the hype buy something else .,palate,0.4,0
served from a oz bottle into a tulip glass a deep dark brown color with a pleasant glow . fleeting inch head which quickly disappeared leaving almost no lace . s subdued bready yeast and banana aromas accented by mild bubble gum and sweet caramel notes . slight clove spice . t toasted malt hiding a surprisingly bright fruit carbonation . a bit empty on the pallet but finishes with plenty of complex subtleties of toast banana clove spice and perhaps chocolate . m very light . overwhelming carbonation cuts through initial malt goodness temporarily undermining a tasty complex malt profile . finishes very pleasantly . d due to its light bodied structure this ale is very drinkable and in no way undesirable .,palate,0.6,1
it pours a bright copper orange . not as much head as i would want and not much lace after a few sips . the smell was floral a nice aroma . taste had a nice floral front hops in the middle and just a slight bitterness on the back . a nice full mouth feel . ive had green monsta on tap and this has the same character but is much more subtle . not a bad beer . ill drink or more .,palate,0.9,1
i d heard a lot of good things about pranqster from several friends and was quite curious to try it having loved northcoasts other beers . but i had trouble finding and no one seemed to carry it . finally i went on a roadtrip recently and ended up in a beer outlet store in camirillo and was about to pick up some arrogant bastard but then i saw pranqster . i was so excited . i chilled it and later that night opened it in the hotel with great anticipation . i could barely drink it . it is by far one of the sweetest matliest beers ever . i tried really hard to like it but to no avail . pranqster to date is the only beer i have never been able to finish and i shamedly poured the remainding half of the bottle down the sink . damn you pranqster .,palate,0.2,0
clear caramel coloration a dark amber with a nice thick creamy off white head . aroma is wel too sweet and malty with little balance and an adjuct y flintiness . too much like the unpleasant swill smell i ve tried to avoid throughout my beer drinking career . slight hops and mineraly ness but it falls flat and lays there like a stinker . taste . there s a malty feel a caramel tone that swims around the palate but it leaves as quick as it comes . light body short finish little texture too much carbonation at the front . hollow listless . a trace amount of flavor trickles back and flits down the throat but it s not a terribly happy sensation . this one s definitely for the lower rung and will impress only those with small reserves of taste and infinite tolerance for blandness .,palate,0.4,0
the label of this beer describes it as big and malty . well i would have to disagree with the big part . while you can definitely taste the malt it is in no way big . the smell of this beer is almost non existent . i took as big of a whif as i could and did n t smell much . unlike a few people i did get a pretty large head but beyond that nothing spectacular . as soon as the beer hits your mouth you get a weak malty flavor that you expect to intensify and consume your tastebuds . but no . that weak malty flavor is as good as your going to get . overall i did n t hate the beer i thought it went down very smooth and had a good drinkability factor but did n t do much for me .,palate,0.8,1
code bj served cold in a chilled pint glass . it followed me home with some of the left overs from a party . so no i did not pay for it . clear and very carbonated light yellow orange brew gives a tiny white layer of fizz . smells like a macro witbier . coriander and orange . seems like ab s answer to blue moon but the marketing styling image is totally different so who knows i do n t really care . mouthfeel is fizzy and watery . taste is just very bland a little adjunct sweetness and maybe some very faint citrus just a fraction of what was detected in the nose . finishes with a lingering salty soapy taste . the smell is n t half bad but everything else is pretty terrible . fail .,palate,0.2,0
poured this rye beer into a pint glass from a oz bottle . produced a very nice white head retention was great lacing was also outstanding . this beer poured a cloudy orangish brown color . the aroma was full of spicy rye citrus and piney hops . the taste of this beer was medium in body very smooth drinkable and full of malt bitter citrus hops . spicy tone set by the rye . very nice . for sure a keeper .,palate,1.0,1
last year one of my favorites the inconsistency this year means i can not recommend it . smooth mild flavored beer that begs to turn everyday into a bender . copper color with a decent head that dissipates a bit too fast . smell is very mild with slight hops and a little bit of malt . taste is a bit wrong for the style as its not quite as malty sweet as the german oktoberfest beers but subtle bread toast flavors are present with a small amount of bitter and astringent flavors for balance . mouthfeel is neutral to slightly wet . drinkability is perfect to my palate . the subtler flavors create a superior lager that creates a very refreshing beverage .,palate,0.8,1
a poured from the bottle with a massive hand high rocky off white head which slowly receded with a trace of substantial sticky lacing . the body was an optically clear mildly carbonated ruby tinged amber color . gorgeous . s a perfect balance of crackerlike malts and low alpha hop aroma comprise the bulk of this rich nose . moderate melanoidin character accompanies a bold and highly appealing husky aroma . t the malt character is much milder than expected on the palate . quite mild actually . and accompanied by a surprise hint of diacetyl . on the mid palate the low alpha hop flavor is met with a moderate hop bitterness . this bitterness surges in the finish and lingers on the tongue along the some slight anticipated huskiness . got ta ding the flavor for its imbalance and diacetyl flaw . m medium body slightly oily in texture with a slight creaminess imparted by a soft pervasive carbonation . no astringency . overall a nice mouthfeel for the style . d the palate is skewed too much towards the hop bitterness for the style . which becomes an overwhelming factor halfway through the bottle . the drinkability suffers accordingly .,palate,0.9,1
thanks to coastiesimon for hooking me up with a oz growler of this as an extra . the man could have traded it for quite the array of tasty rare beer but really showed his generosity sending it to my corner of the world . shared at a tasting hosted by ramnuts . fellow bas chaset black madhombrewer witchsbrew tulipsnifter also helped me drink this . thanks guys . a oily dark brown with extreme viscosity . leggy walnut brown stained glass upon the swirl . very dark brown head turns flat fairly quick . looks just like marshal zhukov so far and thats a good thing . s acetone invasion . oh no i really do hate that smell in my beer but typically i only find it in sours . its very unwelcome here . some apples and cocoa can be found behind the acetone upon closer examination but its already failed in my book . t following the nose no more explanation needed . m thinner than the base beer which might be the thickest beer ive yet to drink but not by much . o do i really have to explain my score here . i love the zhukov base and hunahpu s . it would make sense that this should have been an amazing beer . unfortunately it was n t . ramnuts insisted he s had worse . he also stated in russia marshal zhukov drinks you . well said frank . i certainly felt a little palate raped after drinking through the three ounces needed to write the review .,palate,0.8,1
i recently was able to acquire from a coworker who said she may or may not have this beer and that she really was discussed by it the first time she had one . well hurry for me cause she had one lurking in her basement fridge . note this on says brew reserve on the bottle whatever that does for ya . a pretty scared opening this one . okay first it pours like motor oil very thick looking . color is a deep brown almost black color with little black specks floating all inside it . head was this thing supposed to be carbonated . it was nonexistent . s wow . i do n t think this is a bad bottle at all . okay first you get just a overall sweetness to this like you get in doppelbocks then you get maple syrup raisins chocolate toffee caramel . you also get a huge kick of the alcohol as well but dang this is complex reminds me of sam adams utopia . t soy sauce not here . i get everything in the nose starts off with sweet raisin with some fruity notes as well moves to an alcohol assault on your mouth that washes away to a beautiful collage of toffee caramel vanilla and maple syrup goodness . dang this is one intense beer . m it has a thick feel to this baby . also the way the alcohol cleans the palate with every sip is amazing never overbearing . flavors really coat the whole mouth tongue back of the throat hell even when i breath i m getting some nasal flavors as well . o what can i say amazing beer here i m blessed to be able to taste a beer that was made when i was a freshman in high school . the bad part is this thing was so great i wan na find a bad one to compare .,palate,1.0,1
jan hazy red brown body with a tan head . no lacing . malt and sweetness dominate the aroma . fruity . some alcohol . carmelized malt with some cinnamon dominate the flavor . some plum raisin hints . rich and full mouthfeel but with a stripping finish of alcohol .,palate,0.4,0
certainly has the look of a wit . pale aprocot in color with a bone white head and decent lacing . coriander spice and a sour citrus aroma hejus . hate to say it but the bottle case i have is absolutely awful . other than a hint of coriander spice all i got was an overwelming sourness that made this one of the few i had to pour down the drain . they obviously put wayyy too much orange peel in their mix . if you can get past the sourness it is par for a wit bier course . i m hoping this was a bad expired batch because . .as far as mill street goes imo stick to the coffee porter .,palate,0.6,1
a semi aggressive pour yields finger head . it is a very dark beer . depending on how you look at it almost the color of red wine . very sticky lacing . s the hops are hitting pretty heavy here . rich sweet maltiness backing it up with a definite ipa grape fruitiness . a bit of a belgian character as well with the plum . t wow . very sharp and bitter up front . some people say the hoppy bitterness is n t really there but it is explosive to me . it is more so than the dipa s i had last night . bit of a candied plum bringing up the rear but the bitter hoppiness is what i get straight through . m hmmm . it may be a tad too aggressive with the carbonation . only weak spot so far . i may be in the minority but the hoppiness is killer in this beer . or maybe more of the reviews i have read are aged . i do n t see myself aging one of these since i just enjoy bitterness too much . this is worth the wait every year and price is killer . how does sierra nevada get away with selling all of their sixers at the same price . d i love bitter hops but i still could not down a lot of super hoppy beers in one sitting . still very easy to drink .,palate,0.6,1
i picked up a bottle of tri city s charity island india pale ale a couple days ago for . at the lager mill . this is one of the few beers from this brewery that i have yet to try so i thought i should finally sit down and give it a try so lets see how it goes . no visible bottling date . poured from a brown oz bottle into a imperial pint glass . a i like the label and name of this beer it s cool that they named this beer after one of the unique landmarks that this part of michigan has to offer i have been to the island before and have actually climbed the staircase to the top of the lighthouse that is picture in the lable it looks like this picture is from after it was restored i was there before it was restored . it poured a deep and cloudy amber orange color that is a little darker then most ipa s and it had a big three fingers worth of creamy off white head that died down to a thin ring and left some nice rings of lacing . it is a little dark but other then that it looks ok. s the aroma of this ipa is pretty balanced . it starts off with a good amount of hops that have a high amount of medium sweetness and has an aroma that is a mix of caramel and pale malts that impart a sweet doughy aroma . next comes the hops that are on the light side of medium and impart a mixture of grassy herbal and earthy aromas . it smells ok but it needs more hop aromas to balance out all those malts . t the taste seems to be a little different from the aroma . it starts of with that malt base which has more caramel malt flavors then pale malt flavors and is n t nearly as sweet as the aroma led me to believe it actually has the right amount of sweetness in the taste . the hops are relatively light and impart some herbal piney and a very slight citrus taste i could go for about twice as much hop flavor . the finish is slightly hoppy with a very low amount of bitterness and a doughy aftertaste . this has an old school ipa taste which is very different from the common in your face flavor of american ipa s . m smooth slightly crisp medium bodied with a high amount of medium carbonation . the mouthfeel was spot on for an american ipa . overall i thought that this was a slightly bellow average american ipa . this style should have a pretty significant hop flavor and aroma it should also have a good amount of bitterness and this beer did not have any of those things it could be an older beer and the hops might have faded but with no bottling date i ca n t confirm that so i am holding that against them date your beers . this beer has ok drinkability it went down smooth and easy but it did n t have enough ipa flavors to hold my attention i got bored with this beer halfway through the glass . what i liked most about this beer was the malt backbone and the mouthfeel the malt base was pretty good for an ipa and the mouthfeel is just what i would expect from this style . what i liked the least about this beer was the lack of hops in the flavor and the aroma a bigger does of hops would make this beer more like an ipa and less like an apa some citrus hop flavors would n t hurt also . i would n t buy this beer again i am glad i tried it but it is n t true enough to the style to warrant another purchase . i do n t really recommend this beer it just does n t do the american ipa style justice . i was pretty unimpressed with this beer this only further reinforces my thinking that this brewery is pretty hit or miss there s only a couple more beers in their lineup that i have n t tried but i do n t think i will be chomping at the bit to try them . unfortunately this beer is n t nearly as cool as the islands it s named after .,palate,0.9,1
a beer is almost black with a thin head full of cream coloring and brownish hues . looks very appealing . s this beer fills my nostrils with a smell is of caramel and a hit of cocoa . the smell is fairly strong and enjoyable . t taste is sweet but somewhat bitter at the same time . has some caramel notes along with a slight coffee taste . can definitely taste the malts almost has a slight burnt smoked flavor . the aftertaste is a little odd leaves a bitter tangy flavor in the back of the mouth . m there is slight carbonation but when you move it around the taste buds turns into a light foam its quite nice . d would n t be able to drink a lot of this beer at one time . kind of a desert beer to enjoy every once in a while .,palate,1.0,1
shared a ml bottle ways . a pours thick a beautiful inch thick head covers the motor oil stout . looking into the glass you notice the head has colored of tan and red and they swirll together to marbalize a great looking beer . s ok this beer starts to go downhill here . the aroma is of soy sauce and chilies . really offputting for my stout preferences . the aroma jumps around to slight coffee roast but the bad smell of the chilies overpowers and ruins it for me . t this beer is different . the first sip hits with a slight coffee and chocolate blend some slight vanilla then hits you with a cloying sweetness then some offputting chilies finished by a slight hot alcoholic finish with cocoa and it could not have finished much worse . the beer was all over the place and the flavors did not blend well at all . it felt like they just through in a million good ingredients and figured they would all be great together and simply it does n t work well together . m very carbonated creamy and smooth . this is how i enjoy my stouts . the carbonation could be toned down a bit but the mouthfeel is still amazing . d this beer was a tough one to drink . all of us said it was a rough beer and hard to enjoy . the messy flavors ruin the beer i was expecting to enjoy . the heat from the alcohol is noticable and offputting . i did n t want anymore of this beer so the drinkability suffers . o this was one of the biggest beer dissapointments imo . the flavor was all over the place cloying sweetness chilies and alcohol ruin what could have been a good beer . it was close to unanimous that this beer was far from good . i really went into this unique beer with an open mind but was still just dissapointed in the end . not worth the hassle to get and try this messy beer .,palate,0.8,1
poured from a ml bottle to a mug . the appearance of this beer was light . very light . it had a huge hop lemon presence so much so that i was worried there might be too much citrus flavor in this one . in the smell with added weed or fresh cut grass added ever so slightly . i was glad my worries were proven to be for naught . the balance of sorachi ace hop and citrus was delightful . i have brewed with sorachi ace hops before and obviously brooklyn was able to do so much more with it . this tasted exactly like i hoped my homebrew turned out . slight coating semi sweet but mostly light and frothy . i could drink this all day . such a nice beer i paired it with thanksgiving dinner which was a perfect pairing .,palate,1.0,1
almost completely opaque body only a little dark red gets through at the edge . tan head that falls quickly and leaves little lace . the smell is feet and day old coffee grind . taste is equally bad . nasty stuff . this is not a brew i ll have again anytime soon . oelergud,palate,0.8,1
a pours a very dark brown . almost black . less than one finger of head that disappears quickly after pouring . s oak from the barrels . .sweet and refined like scotch not bourbon . chocolate malt and spice smells accent . t a lot of chocolate flavor up front followed by a sour apple fruit flavor finally followed by a ton of the smokey oak flavor . m i like the feel of this beer a lot the flavor is complex and presents itself in a way that you can really taste all of the individual components . d as far as drinkability goes i find the overall oak flavor that i like very much in scotch to be overpowering and even unpleasant in this beer . the sweetness of the chocolate malt does n t go well with the savory flavors of the oak and sour fruit thingy . as a personal preference i could n t tolerate too much of this . .,palate,0.9,1
was excited to see this one. but again newcastle has let me down again . on the bottle it says blood red ale . it pours a reddish brown color. smells a little funky . way too carbonated for my liking . this beer is a step up from their summer ale which was just gross . i wish i could find packs of this. all they had was a . so i have of these boring beers taking up room in my beer fridge .,palate,0.4,0
bought this on a whim at a store in baltimore love belgian style beers wanted to try something new . but what the heck is this . yellow color . smells like corona lime mixed with iced tea . alcoholly stinky . smells almost like rotting bark . tastes how it smells . like cheap malt liquor infused with citrus and nail polish remover . burns a little bit . weird after taste i ca n t describe it . tried to drink all of it since it was . got of the way there then down the drain it went .,palate,0.6,1
pours a one finger white head that fades quickly leaving no lace . light murky amber color . light carbonation and light medium bodied . iodine nose . flavor is a hospital antiseptic . said to be an ipa i understand pigs fly too . looks bad smells bad tastes worse higher abv is hidden . waaay overpriced at . for a ml bottle from colonial spirits acton ma .,palate,0.6,1
this beer looked very nice after the pour . a dark amber color with enough head . however thats where the quality ended . tastes of caramel and grains dominate the palate . i do n t recognize any hops or any other malts for that matter . a very thin brew that lacks texture or chewiness . it does go down easy and i could drink this all night but i do n t think i d want to . this ca n t be a doppelbock .,palate,0.3,0
poured on tap at blue palms brewhouse in hollywood . a dark cloudy rusty orange with a . finger head that dissipates somewhat quickly . s spicy cloves and yeast with spiced apples and some citrus sweetness . typical at first but then tons of malt comes on strong caramel and biscuit notes . t the first thing this reminded me of was sucking on a butterscotch candy . malty sweetness dominant but also some fruit underneath apple and citrus cut through a little bit and then some vanilla and classic banana . finishes yeasty . m awesomely smooth . d very nice and a dangerous one . got ta be careful with the higher abv but this one is so tasty and smooth .,palate,1.0,1
brewed for ratebeers worldwider master series by the struise brouwers and mikkeller at deca brewery in belgium . a large head which lasts long misty amber coloured . looks great s very hoppy a hint of fruits . smells pretty spiced too . t i m not used to this kind of beer very very bitter . the bitterness hides most of the other flavours i m apparently supposed to pick up altough i taste a hint of rock candy . m s carbonation is fine alcohol is n t really noticeable thanks to the bitterness overall i really do n t like this beer but i guess it has more to do with me and this style than the beert itself . i ll give for taste to be a bit neutral but if i were to be completely honest i would give it less . this just is n t my cup of tea .,palate,0.8,1
nice bottle conditioned murky muddy yellow to amber . plenty of lacing results from the initial gushing . off white head resolves to a cover after a few minutes . incredible nostrils punching pineapple and cedar aroma . pure spruce. incredible . as if it werent enough that funky yeast reminds me why i love beer one needs that every once in a while eh . . lots of citrus notes orangey very soft hops. a treasure of an aroma unarguably unique yet it feels like an old friend immediately . highly fruity floral. makes me think of spinach even and definitely algae . firm and mellow bitterness at the same time. incredibly tasty and aromatic lots of different range of flavours that youd never think match together but you needed japans advanced beer science to come ahead with that . very small bubbles procure a biting bite everywhere at once but it is comfortable if only for the flavors. i want more in my mouth with every sip . light medium body quaffableok maybe not what most of us have come to expect from ipas but lets face the facts or my biased opinion it tastes better than any ipa ive had . tremendous beer .,palate,0.6,1
poured from the bottle into a mug . a pours a light amber with about a finger and a half of white bubbly head . leaves great lacing . s sweet light piney hops . t hoppy with some nice balance . the hops linger on the aftertaste . m medium bodied and sticky great carbonation . d easy to drink though at nearly it s not quite a session beer .,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle with no freshness information drank out of my st bernardus chalice . a this one pours out a clear brownish red colored body with a small khaki colored head . the head lasts for a while and leaves behind a wall of lacing along the edges of my glass . s the first thing i notice is how sweet this one smells . lots of sweet bready and fruity malts . mostly plum raisin fig and apple . there is also some cinnamon like spice in here which seems out of place . t the taste is different compared to all other dubbels ive had and not in a great way either . that cinnamon like spice i could smell comes back in a big way . the bready malts take a distant back seat to it . the fruit i could smell is back but not nearly what i was expecting it to be . there is also a lot more alcohol than i was expecting . m light bodied and thin . very highly carbonated . small warming from the alcohol . about what i was expecting given the style . d i found trouble getting to the bottom of this one and i dont know what ill do with the rest of my six pack . the cinnamon smell taste kind of ruined it for me .,palate,0.8,1
i love hot foods chile s and flame n hot drinks . so i might be a little biased . i like the appearance of this beer bottle wise the pepper in beer just wish it was a red serrno or something . now the review . this beer poured into the glass a clear pale yellow color . there was only slight head for a micro second and it was white in color . the aroma was of very little traditional beer smells . some hops and spices cinnamon i believe that is it . the taste was interesting . clean and watery with hints of cinnamon some hop . as it slides down the back of your throat the heat from the pepper kicks in and forces you to either savor the pain or drink more to try to extinguish the heat . and this works for a second until it hits the back of the throat again . a vicious cycle that ends when the beer is gone . as far as me liking this beer for all the ba qualities no . as a chile head whole likes the pain yes . would i buy more of this probably not . might for a picnic with all my chile head friends to keep with the theme . and i would take a free bottle if given .,palate,0.4,0
from notes on tap at a bar in sw dc . really pretty in line with the style but unfortunately not really remarkable in any way . this beer exudes mediocre craftsmanship and grassy corn laden structure . a decent try for the vienna oktoberfest style with a stronger color but the body gets a bit foamy and squeamish in the mouth . irreverent lacing and not particularly noticeable in character in the smell the beer does have a nice herbal piney malt smell with some mint and rye grains in the mouth . typical of the style . slightly sweet very calcic and somewhat off in the finish . but overall not shoddy . but nothing really notable either .,palate,0.7,1
poured from the bomber no freshness date . slightly hazy lighter copper color . thick off white head which stayed for a little while and left some very nice lace on the glass . the head on this thing was very impressive . smells like citrusy hops with some carmel malt . slightly toasty malt flavor gives way to a good amount of citrusy and maybe slightly grassy hops . not overpoweringly bitter but a good amount . medium body maybe even a bit thin . moderate levels of carbonation . slightly sticky . overall a solid ipa . maybe a little more powerful malt would be good but i certainly wo n t complain about this one . pretty easy to drink . nice beer .,palate,0.6,1
pours out dark black with a creamy tan head that quickly falls . deep chocolate roasted smells highlight the aroma . there is an element of dark fruit . chocolate flavors start the flavor profile and become replaced with deep malty sweetness . the dark fruits are present mid taste as well . there is just enough bitterness and alcohol bite to balance out the deep malt profile . the bitterness in the aftertaste seems more like roasted toasted bitterness that lingers long after the beer is gone . at alcohol this beer hides it dangerously well . the mouthfeel is silky smooth and really rounds the beer out nicely . this is a fantastic brew that really brings out the deep roasted and chocolate flavors that stouts should have . the roasted malt bitterness makes up for the fact that it is n t as hoppy as i would have personally liked . perfect with a small piece of dark chocolate .,palate,1.0,1
dayton oh alefest a very smooth and very drinkable beer that was light bodied.it formed a small sized tan head with fine sized bubbles.it had a clear and uncarbonated body with a reddish gold hue.the nose was malty and mildly hoppy.the flavor was hoppy which left an aftertaste.the lacing was fair with this beer .,palate,0.8,1
this poured a murky dark ruby with a bit of tan head . it smelled like roasted barley and coffee malt with copper hops . it tasted like earthy coffee and roasted barley malt with copper hops and a bit of ginger bread spices . it was watery with no carbonation and had a bitter aftertaste . overall this was half like a brown ale and half like a porter . but it had good flavor and decent body and was fairly clean and easy to drink . i m not sure if i d want this beer often but it was interesting to try .,palate,0.6,1
had this on tap . excellent beer . not quite roasty enough for an imperial stout after all its an imperial porter but a nice sweet chocolate with a tiny suggestion of soy sauce . very dark with a thin creamy dark chocolate milk foam head . very mallty with a leafy hop lurking just underneath mingling with the coffee . the palate has a bit of a heft just on the edge of being chewy . great big beer attempt for dogwood .,palate,1.0,1
thanks to freud for this one as a bonus . . oz brown glass pry top bottle . no date but a smeared gold neck sticker that is illegible . quick review pours with sizable carbonation for a barrel aged beer . hazy yellow gold with some off white head . nose is dominated by new american oak aromas and some light fruity belgian yeast notes . palate is surprisingly spry and crisp . fruity belgian yeast is trumped by woody flavors of vanilla and a faint whisper of red berries and red fruit . the wood tannins come across and make this beer texturally difficult . it s rough and gritty for a mouthfeel . notes an interesting experiment but i do n t think they used the right barrels . love the idea of wine barrel ageing but whatever pinot noir barrels they used were not the right marriage for this brew .,palate,0.6,1
this review is from notes in my travel journal . obviously the beer is now retired . gold in color with some cloudiness and a little prickle . classic light foam head that looks like a beer should i suppose . fruity nose of berry . there is some berry in the attack . the flavor smoothes out to leave a clean finish . it is a very drinkable beer but not what i normally seek out .,palate,0.6,1
crisp clean refreshing with outstanding drinkability . great while working on a hot day or cutting through greasy foods . this is the beer i drink instead of soda . this beer is not being reviewed with its style in mind . it s being rated like it was competing against a ipa . think of it as a beer flavored seltzer water . i drink beer every day with ipas being my favorite category i enjoy this beer because sometimes i want a light beer . light on calories taste smell and cost . thank you natural busch light i think they are the same . . p.s . if you are looking for the head on this beer or even pouring it in a glass you missed the style of this type of beer,palate,0.9,1
do have a cow man bottle bought at the pub post having the draft . this years rendition is a bit more subdued on the hops than last year s . a deep gold slightly orange a bit cloudy s citrus and pine t smooth maltiness that has an assertive bitter undertone the whole time . big citrus hops in the middle and the lactose contributes a faint oakiness to the beer . it finishes very bitter . m smooth and velvety perfect carbonation o great beer bottle is on par with the draft . aside from the slight oaky character there is n t much indication of the lactose.perhaps the body is a bit smoother than their other iipa s but it could just be in my head . despite what ba says the abv is and well hidden . fff are the hop masters hands down . every hoppy beer they brew is just on but so are their other offerings .,palate,1.0,1
had at our local old chicago . a clear tea coloured brew with a fine layer of foam and some spotty lacing . i got some roasted malt notes as well as a mild sweetness and a fairly strong hop note nah just plain old bitterness . i had to pull these out because they did n t exactly present themselves in easy fashion . light roasted malt presence a bit of the sweet and an overpowering bitter flavour harsh bitter flavour that drowned everything else out once i got into the session . though there was nothing wrong with the general mouth feel i had a hard time finishing the pint . bitter for bitter s sake me thinks and it does not work for me . it s kind of strange.the bottle did n t hit me nearly as bad as this draught offering .,palate,0.7,1
a great dubbel . smooth smell hinting at raisons dates cherry malty sweetness typical belgian hop notes . this little beer was unbeliveably sweet without any notes of bitter . i liked it a lot but i can see how those used to having some bitterness would n t love it . the fruit notes ring out from the typical belgian dubble profile . very good .,palate,0.6,1
on a recent trip to bevmor i yielded some interesting gets . this was one of them . i think i bought this one out of pity . the lower than average sticker price and inch of dust on the bottles should have told me something . pouring this brew into a tall pilsner style glass produced almost no head . visible chunks . thinly carbonated . smell was not too bad . faintly reminiscent of a pinecone wrapped in a rag moist with kerosene . as the brew hit the tounge notes of mild hops brine and cedar were present . aftertaste was similar to that of a copper penny . eww . after consuming a noticeble and unpleasant numbness spread across my palette . not a good thing . in addition as the beer warmed it held it s carbonation as well as a two year old would hold a helium balloon . look away for a moment and it s gone . all in all czechvar can rest easily tonight . this boobyprize of a beer s closest competition would more likely reside in the cooler of a surly day laborer .,palate,0.3,0
very low carbonation strong hoppy with lingering after taste a very typical english bitter but not my cup of tea . ml bottle .,palate,0.6,1
part of the summer pack in . not really a lot to say about this one . it s really really pale macro lager ish and it s really pretty plain . sweeter and more fruity than you might expect but lacking in hops when compared to other pales on this side of the pond or in the uk . goes down easy enough but just really does n t stand out much . sam adams beers tend to have a pretty distinct and identifiable malt flavor bill and this one is almost like the default sa beer . stripped down and with nothing really setting it apart from a plain jane blonde ale you can get at any brewpub in the country . actually that s what it reminds me of moreso than a uk pale ale . either that or it s a milder version of the austrailian sparkling ales i ve had . not bad and it s a step above macros . but not by much . i m an sa fan but this has been the nd so so item in the summer pack for me .,palate,0.8,1
i m always drawn to magic hat for their quirky packaging and i m always disappointed when the brews do n t live up to the bottles . so i was n t expecting to be blown away when i picked up this fat angel and i was happily surprised to find that it s pleasant interesting and quite drinkable . it pours a cloudy ruddy orange all too briefly accompanied by tall off white head with a faint yellow tint . aroma is a nice mix of malt and spiced fruits apples oranges and lemon though a yeasty note comes out as it warms . are they going for homemade apple pie . hops and fizz kick off the taste that s followed by chewy yeast citrus and fruit flavors notably sour apple and pear and even a hint of bananas . a thick but not creamy texture complements the flavors well . finishes very dry a little sour with lingering hops and apples . overall a fun and refreshing beer with plenty of depth just do n t expect anything earth shattering . i had a hearty english dinner of roast beef and yorkshire pudding immediately after drinking this beer . i wish i d waited a bit on the ale i think it would have been a great pairing .,palate,0.9,1
a perfect amount of head w a body that was clear . body color was amber a shade dark . s great smell of hops i note the fruit hints but not as much as other reviewers . i marked this down a shade b c the smell was not too strong and did not get much out of it . t wonderful taste strong hops but not over bearing . i taste a caramel malt flavor a hint of fruity flavors . m smooth carbonation perfect . d one of the few i can easily say i could have many of . i enjoy this beer a tremendous amount and it can be enjoyed in good amounts . in the end overall a great beer . will have again .,palate,0.6,1
a very nice looking beer . very dark almost opague when held up to the light . a slightly reddish hue can be seen in that context but it is virtually black . a delicious looking tan head arises with a hard pour . it settles nicely into a thick cap and gives a good ammount of lacing . s good dark chocolate roasted malt aroma . t the first sip issues some slight sweetness but this is backed up with a very dark roasted bitterness . bits of herbal hops peek through in between everything . in the end the deep roasted flavours are what shines through here making this a nice porter indeed . m medium bodied with slightly more carbonation than i prefer in a porter . d this is a good sessionable porter from smuttynose . well done with the alcohol and nicely bitter as i enjoy my porters .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a bottle into my sam adams perfect pint glass a golden orange with a formidable fluffy white head resting on top s not all that aromatic . slight sweet florally hop smell but i m not really picking up all that much . t lingering piney bitterness dominates the flavor of this brew . similar finish to that of a grapefruit . i do n t pick up much citrusy flavor this beer is definitely about bitter resiny pine flavors . a hint of sweetness lasts for a split second once you have had a couple sips . m medium to heavy body with a fair amount of carbonation . good mouthfeel for style . d the lingering bitterness makes this one kind of touch to drink . i love bitter ipa s but this one seems to have taken it a step too far . i think this one could use a little bit more of a backbone . i probably wo n t seek this one out again but if you are a fan of piney bitterness then this is the perfect beer for you .,palate,0.9,1
served in a pint glass at about cellar temperature degrees . a pours a clear deep chestnut brown color with dark brick highlights . starts out with a full inch of creamy tan head that settles down to a respectably cohesive mat that seems to anchor itself to the rim of the glass in anticipation of the curtain like lacing that follows . s somewhat vinous quite sweet and heavily malty . dark breadiness . straightforward but lacking anything extra of particular note . t sweet sweet malts dominate the beginning middle and finish of this beer . hints of a winelike alcohol are present but subdued . there is also a wispy floral trace that resides just below the surface of the malts . very homogenized in its taste verifying the straightforward character noted in the smell . however it must be noted that for a beer of such strength it is wonderfully well balanced keeping the alcohol tame . m absolutely creamy and delectable . the amazing tiny bubbled froth envelopes and contains any alcohol sharpness that would otherwise make this . beer a bit fiery in the swallow . superb . d the mouthfeel makes this otherwise straight up scotch ale an incredibly drinkable beverage . but be careful . at this beer is like getting a two for one special in each pint .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a bottle purchased for . euros at a local grocery store on lido island just outside of venice italy on or about . purchased out of curiosity with no real expectations . poured into a clean clear glass . a looks like a basic lager . translucent barely brown yellow body under a minimal head that dissapears quickly . s very little but maybe some malt . t weak taste with just a touch of malt barley taste . m thin . boring . like water . d fair but i will not seek this out again . notes unfortunately another bad euro pale lager .,palate,0.3,0
a pours a strong dark brown almost black color lighter brown traces around edges of the glass . slight tan head that gives way to mild lacing . s sweet malt and chocolate malt notes are apparent immediately upon pour . chocolate becomes the dominant odor once the stout warms . t good balance of malty sweetness and chocolate depth without being cloy . bitter hops barely noticeable but present in aftertaste . m too light with a bit too much carbonation for my taste when it comes to a stout . however that does lead to increased drinkability . d as stated above if you are a fan of lighter and sweeter stouts i definitely recommend this beer . having a few will not leave you feeling rotund .,palate,0.4,0
a pours opaque black with one finger of medium brown head and ruby highlights . head retention is reasonable and a little bit of lace clings to the glass in its wake . s mild coffee like roastiness a hint of cocoa powder and nutty malt . t toffee chocolate and toasted nutty malt . stronger chocolate notes appear in the middle and a flavor of chalky dark baker s chocolate with slightly smoky charcoal . some malt bitterness asserts itself in the finish along with a hint of hops but it is just enough to balance and the beer finishes smoothly with the chocolate notes lingering on the palate . m moderately thick body medium carbonation and a fairly dry finish that leaves a strange waxy fatty but not slick sensation on the tongue that convincingly reminds me of brittle dark chocolate . d it takes a while for this beer to open up and really display its character but once it does it reveals a deep chocolatey goodness . the character of the chocolate comes out much better in the flavor than in the somewhat weak aroma . i have had other fine chocolate beers but this one has an unusually convincing realism to the chocolate notes that comes i think not so much from the flavor as from a strange chocolate like mouthfeel that i can hardly describe . a very nice beer overall and one that i enjoyed more than i expected to .,palate,1.0,1
poured a ml capped bottle into my new belgium globe . this beer pours a pale grainy straw with a inch cap that quickly evaporates out . lines of lacing down the sides of the glass at every sip i take . fairly similar to almost every other euro lager i ve ever had . woah batman . this beer has some issues going on and they are pretty prevalent in the aroma . notes of buttered popcorn and green apple are right up front . almost reminds me of really buttery caramel apple . under neath all the brewing issues is a subtle graininess but not much else . maybe just a hint of adjunct . the flavor is dead on bad brewing . green apple and butter . wow this has some major brewing flaws . its really not horrible its just dominated by off flavors . the mouthfeel is nice a dry . surprisingly the best feature . overall unless you want a beer that really displays brewing issues i would pass . either that or you re like me and just wanted the cap .,palate,0.7,1
i saw the reviews and gave this a shot . i m sorry but it tasted like someone mixed beer and vodka . all i could smell and taste was alcohol . i rarely pour a beer down the drain but that s where this one went . perhaps i got a bad bottle . the balance was not there at all . with all that alcohol this needed more malt and hop flavors for balance . instead it was like taking a shot of booze . based on the good reviews i ll try this one more time and if it s better i ll update my review . surprisingly the mouthfeel was not bad at all . it would have been a . or . if it was n t for the slightly excessive alcohol heat . the appearance was great . nice caramel color and very clear .,palate,0.8,1
pours a pale golden yellow with some dish soap like bubbly head that quickly fades . the nose smells of soap yeast and sugar . the taste is sweet and candy like with some faint grassy earthy hops in the finish . the mouthfeel is light bodied and moderately carbonated . it s better than other sorghum based beers that i ve had but it s still not very good . the sorghum always makes the beer very sweet which in my opinion detracts from the overall flavor . i wo n t seek this one out again .,palate,0.8,1
big big big malt aroma . crystal clear with an off white head . very pretty beer . again big malt flavor with a touch of bitterness . there are some flavor hops in the middle that i dont care for . very nice palate . fuller bodied . maybe a touch too much carbonation . this is by far the best fullers beer i have ever drank .,palate,0.6,1
a amber color with a decent head that settles quickly into a well retained lace s hints of pumpkin spices a faint non distinct malt t mild pumpkin and spice flavor with all too crisp finish no hop detected but balance is okay m light to mild medium body high carbonation d this is a very average pumpkin beer at best . the mouthfeel and crisp finish significantly diminish what this beer could be . the pumpkin reminiscent flavors are mild here which is not necessarily a bad thing but the aforementioned crispness carbonation and body really do this one in . the best part about it is how the beer looks . this might be a gateway beer but not much more than that .,palate,0.4,0
wow this is a big beer and very rich . i had to step back and make sure it was not a barley wine that big . a vary dark with little head and next to no lacing . s a huge porter t again a huge porter almost liquorish flavors tons of alcohol . m very big . d to big to drink too many at a time though tasty .,palate,0.9,1
mooses tooth almost always has barley wine on tap . this past spring my last visit they had two available vintage and . this was the first time i had seen a vintage distinction for their barley wine . i dont know whether the recipe has ever been changed so i cant comment on whether the difference between the two vintages was due to aging or not . i would guess there might have been a change because the older beer seemed hoppier . in any case the two were sufficiently similar in general style that ill just call this a generic review for their barley wine . appearance clear medium amber with minimal head but moderate retention and lacing . aroma malt hops and whiff of alcohol . taste this barley wine is a bit light compared to some of the bigger american versions out there but is very tasty . lots of fruity caramel malt pine and citrus hops and a nice balanced alcohol burn . generally comparable in taste to say hog heaven as opposed to perhaps bigfoot or old ruffian . mouthfeel this beer has adequate body but i would like a bit more texture . most definitely not the thick syrupy style . drinkability i have no problem drinking this to excess . i would think that if some american barley wines are just a bit too big for you this might be a good choice .,palate,0.6,1
poured a medium to dark amber thin head and not much retention . looks deep and bold in colour . smells sweet hint of fruits citrus perhaps . very inviting sense . taste is bold hoppy in a way . getting a hint of pine flavour . thin mouthfeel not in a bad way . lingering taste is favourable and smooth . considering i ve picked up three packs this is certainly a beer i find myself returning to . ease of drinkability was high overall impression is high . great label one of the better rogue bottles i ve seen .,palate,0.6,1
appearance pours a caramel iced tea color . a thin cap of eggshell foam ends at a partial covering where it holds pretty well . aroma smells like a tootsie roll with a side of cherry like cherry cough syrup . as billed and pretty good but not great or beery in the least . taste a light toasted grain presence tastes a bit diluted . the chocolate comes across partially nice partially like artificial flavor . the cherry provides some needed lightness and fruitiness but the beer has a candy non beer feel to it . mouthfeel nice body pretty crisp . drinkability i like sweet stuff in general but this did n t have enough beer presence for me .,palate,0.8,1
poured from a oz bottle into an oversized wine glass . pours a dark brown like the color of cola with hints of ruby . head is minimal and disappears quickly . has a heavy cherry aroma with strawberry peach with hints of vanilla and malt . the smell is almost medicinal like one of those alcohol syrups you would add to coffee at a coffee shop . mildly fruity with no tart bitter or any hop presence at all . is this beer . if this were a blind taste test i d guess that i m drinking a weak fruit tea . there is no alcohol presence very little malt presence no hop presence just a mildly herbal taste with overly sweet fruit flavoring . mouthfeel is flat with no carbonation at all . this is n t beer it is alcholic tea . if that s your sort of thing then have at it . i however am not a fan .,palate,0.2,0
a very light straw yellow no retention no lacing . s dishsoap comes to mind . does n t really smell of hops but a little malt sweetness . not impressed . t not good . weird earthy bitter something or other . not impressed at all . m surprisingly med to full body . o pass,palate,0.7,1
spaten franziskaner pours a medium gold with a fluffy and tenacious white head . it s a beautiful beer in a fluted glass . the nose as you would expect with this style is full of cloves . the flavor is initially sweet with some acid firing up after a second or so with lots of clove and banana that are emblematic for german weisse beers . mouthfeel is perfect light but not watery highly carbonated . perfect for the style . a highly drinkable beer that s interesting as well . all in all i think this is one of the best hefe weizens out there and for the price the cost of schneider wiesse where i m located you ca n t go wrong . just an excellent beer .,palate,1.0,1
wiseman justin reporting stopped at ladyface ale company on the way to san luis obispo after an hour of la traffic . paired with ladyface s mixed olives . appearance nice head when first poured . very little head retention about half of an infants pinky finger . color is golden brown or dark honey . almost no lacing dragged . much room for improvement . smell burnt hops and a shit ton of that . simple and not very complex . the smell is slightly underwhelming with just a lot of burnt wet hops . taste tastes exactly like it smells . burnt hops burnt pinecones burnt . no ash just burnt things . it s okay . i kinda like it . just not that much it s too bitter and burnt to enjoy . mouthfeel well this is actually spot on . simply put this is exactly how i want an ipa to feel . it s hard to put this in words so i ll just recommend firestone union jack . drinkability i kept reaching for my mixed olives to remove the taste . not that it was bad it just hung around too long . did not want a second beer . pairing score b olives and ipa make a good combo . the ipa brought down this score considerably . maybe i just like olives .,palate,0.9,1
pours a hazy deep red color there is no real head though there is a bit of wispy pink bubbles . a sweet full cherry flavor dominates the nose notes of vanilla and sour cherry . no surprise this beer has a sweet full flavored cherry taste . this beer is by no means traditional but it is at least cherry sweet and not sugary sweet . this does not approach the complexity of a flemish sour or a lambic but it is a well made exploding celebration of the cherry . this is a perfect after dinner desert beer . the beer itself is quite sweet and refreshing though reasonably viscous with a medium body . as a beer i might not have to much respect for this one but it is damn tasty and a perfect desert beer . has a sour tart fruity tannic cherry stone thing going on . the aroma is so intensely cherry it is quite wonderful . i am gon na have to say that this would be much better more authentic if they had used a beer such as la folie as the base beer . i really ca n t get over how intense the cherry flavor and aroma are . this is certainly quite an experience . as a desert it is a . but unfortunately my biases and prejudices come into play .,palate,0.9,1
sterkins dubbel ale s l f t o big chunks in my glass from the stuff on the bottom of the bottle . look i like yeasty sediment but these are actual chunks if dried looking dark mud . has a fairly good aroma sweetish trappest perhaps . ice tea color with no head . creamy carbonation but it s barely there . starts off interestingly dubblish rubbish but in a good way . it is modest alky and all then this nifty lemon or lime appears for a nano second followed by perhaps some old partially dry nearly rotting fruit flavors . finally it finishes with a rather flat old country mouthfeel . not much hop bitterness in this brew if any . i ve had better dubbels .,palate,0.4,0
dark brown color with a nice head but nearly no lacing left on the glass as you drink . aroma of cloves and light malt.tons of spice . this one needs to tone down the cloves a bit . i m not a lover of the weissbeer style so maybe that s why i could n t get past the fruity spicy flavor of this beer . i have to give this beer some credit . it was smooth and had a decent mouthfeel to it with some nice malt flavor . does n t quite live up to it s reputation as far as i m concerned .,palate,0.8,1
while chocolate beers normally are dessert or dessert beers this one is not . however the chocolate is very apparent and delicious except it s a drier chocolate experience than other chocolate beers . earth flows out dark brown with a sturdy tall hot cocoa colored head . cocoa nibs with a cocoa powder dryness are prevalent in the aroma . there is also some slight sweetness to add balance . very inviting . the mouthfeel is amazing . the belgian in this beer seems to come from the relatively light body but firm and billowy head that rollicks around my mouth . while this is going on the lactose adds slickness which contrasts wonderfully with the head . the flavor is full of cocoa . it s got a medium body with high co and quite low hop bitterness . ibus according to the label it is one of the driest chocolate beers i ve ever tried . but the lactose presence again adds great contrast to the otherwise light and fluffy beer . very tasty and unique .,palate,1.0,1
this is the little brother to the . version and came in a cl bottle. nice amber colour and a good strong head.spicy and sweet nose . tastes great pepper hops candy and a light non defined spiciness . lots of carbonation and a slight alcohol burn give this beer a very good body . a top notch beer would go great with red meat .,palate,1.0,1
on tap at churchkey . served in a snifter . the pour brings a beer that is dark brownish red with a very slight head . there is a pretty good lace presence throughout . while the appearance was nice it went straight to hell from there . after one sniff of the nose i really did n t know if i d ever be able to ingest any of this though i powered on . the nose is a really strange piney smell almost like a chemical cleaner . there is a bit of detergent in there and also strong bleach . pine sol and solvent . it s really really bad . finally i take the plunge and go for a sip . all of the disgusting ness of the nose is present though the notes are n t quite as pungent . inexplicably there is a light bit of raspberry flavor along with the pine and solvent . the feel is really bitter and a bit sour . light body and low carbonation . this is bad bad bad . to sum up it smells like burning .,palate,0.2,0
ml bottle into a pint glass . pours a cloudy brownish mahogany ish color with about a finger of relatively thick head . smells strongly of roasted malt and hazelnut . this brew is truly a delight to the nose . taste begins with tons of roasted malt sweetness with a hint of chocolate halfway through the drink . strong representation of hazelnuts throughout . delicious . this beer is on the lighter side of medium bodied beers and boasts an exceptionally pleasant mouthfeel . carbonation is perfectly balanced i could n t imagine any improvement here . and that makes for easy drinking . an easily sessionable brew . all in all this is my hands down favorite brown ale . surly s coffee bender is a solid second but it s absolutely behind this rogue . cheers .,palate,1.0,1
talk about the anti low carb diet . all i ve been doing is drinking big beers these days . and this is one of my favorites recently . very large beer . i got way too much ethanol in the nose . not very appealing but the taste is really fantastic . almost vinuous . just good amount of hops very malty . very strong . i can feel it in my nose after i swallow . almost like horseradish cleanin me out . whewwww . i like this one .,palate,1.0,1
can from chip s in kill devil hills nc . pours to a very hazy rusty orange with a quickly dissipating one finger beige head nose is buttery toffee . weird . while esb is one of my favorite styles of beer i ca n t say that i m looking forward to drinking this after that smell there is n t even a hint of hop presence . the hop selection is too citrusy for this style and malt profile . it starts out with a nice bitterness but finishes too dry for an esb and has a very watery feel to it . this beer is a mess . from the bizarre nose to downright poor ingredient selection i would honestly drink bmc over this . it reminds me of my first homebrew . i would not recommend this to a friend .,palate,0.3,0
the chicago classic itself . this was the first beer i ever tasted at the tender age of . its what i get whenever i go to a neighborhood bar on the south side and i buy it nearly as much as i buy pabst of schlitz pretty damn frequently . looks more pale that your standard american macro and smells watery from the get go . however its tastes is on par with pbr but a little bit more hopped . really clean on the pallette and goes down smoothly . i could drink this beer all night .,palate,0.8,1
my first beer review for beer advocate look dark red amber with fingers of tan head . leaves behind a trace of lacing on the glass smell great combination of strong malt and citrus hops . taste bitter hops build on the back of the tongue . a fairly strong alcohol taste up front but not dominating . less sweet than other barleywines that i ve had . feel i love the mouthfeel on this one . slick on the way down and perfect carbonation drinkability fairly drinkable for a . abv beer . barleywines are not my favorite category of beers but i enjoyed this one .,palate,0.9,1
makes me think of the time i brewed a beer for hector with habeneros in it . not many people could drink that one . i think rogue will be a little more subtle . no ouncer here just a little ounce next to all the bombers from rogue it makes this one look like a little sampler bottle . anyway poured into a unibroue tulip cause it was handy . no tight head on this as it says on the bottle but a deep mohagony with a little lace around the edges almost feminine . the nose is blocky and harsh at first lets try again . it is loosening up a bit but bringing whiffs of cheap irish imitation imitaition irish red ale . yikes . from rogue . i did not expect this . hmmm . .ok ok it has a pretty full nose with light malt followed by some deeper bready tones and smokiness with some vegetal smells which must come from the peppers . quite a mix and not all that smooth . a little much for me and i am turned off by this one particular sent that only brings memories of cheap beer . the flavor is kinda choppy too did this bottle sit in the sun all day or something . i must try this again to see if this is just a bad bottle . i have always been impressed with this brewer s products . this is a definate dissapointment . smoke and jalapeno at the end barely any malt at the front whats there . is that cornbread or is that just the association in my mind . anyway not much malt to speak of . something must have happened to this bottle somewhere along the line . i can not believe that it tastes like this when brewed . i am not sure i can finish this beer . the finish is pure cheap american lager . i think i ll end this now .,palate,0.2,0
was this under another name before . pours a regular transparent straw color . but a decent white head . lacing falls quick . aroma is slight crisp hops . taste is light malt backbone . more so than the light hop crispness . most importantly its not a skunky pils . . .,palate,0.9,1
on tap at winking lizard canton oh . a clear golden bronze with a creamy in slab of off white foam and wisps of lace . i did n t pour it myself so i could n t really get max eyes candy but that s the breaks i guess . s spruce grapefruit with a woodsy malt aroma and a touch of caramel sweetness . t more bitter citrus lemon grapefruit pine resin mild cheese somewhat sweet malt character here similar to the min ipa but not quite as dense . mf raw resinous and sticky becoming oily medium carbonation slightly astringent dry and grainy in the finish d well rounded ipa but not the best around . i ve had it in a bottle as well . it s hazier with better foam for a better appearance but on tap the taste and aroma win out . had it again on tap and maybe this was a better batch . looked great with an incredibly fresh and zesty hop aroma,palate,0.6,1
dark brown body with dark amber highlights clear . long lasting head that leaves lots of lacing . a nutty pruny aroma no alcohol . very nice . caramel and dark fruit in the flavor a bit of astringency but nothing horrible . mouthfeel is where the beer suffers . there is next to no carbonation in spite of the head and lacing . it just feels wrong . a very tasty and aromatic beer and if you can get past or prefer the super low carbonation level .,palate,0.4,0
well as baxterbrew says . it s not pretty or complex . but it s the cute girl at the end of the bar that s fun to hangout with . it s not the best beer i ve had . it s not the worst but it s pretty good . it has an average appearance an average smell of limes . the tast is also average . the mouthfeel is light and the drinkability is above average . overall it s a decent brew . worth trying .,palate,0.8,1
on tap at the alexandria virginia location . pours a moderate shade of brown with a thin off white head plus a bit of a cap and collar as it settles . the nose does n t start out too bad . there s some chocolate and roast character before a metallic presence starts to overwhelm all but the chocolate . the taste is similar . it starts out with a decent enough chocolate malt presence before being hit hard with a fairly harsh metallic presence . mouthfeel is overwhelmed by this . probably the best beer i had at hops though it still was jot very good .,palate,0.3,0
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 .,palate,0.4,0
pint can into bicentennial mason jar . a very nice to look at . with the nitro cascade from white to copper . s very fresh smelling with caramelly maltiness . t caramelly with some hop residue in there . ends very dry . m this brews weakness . if it had more it would make this one excellent . d despite the mouthfeel not bad .,palate,0.4,0
a appearance is deep golden very clear with thin white head . hints of orange creamy color s very intense extremely smooth malty overtone with fruity hop notes still present t from the smell i suspected it to be very complex and not well balanced but i was proven wrong . the malty notes dominate the taste but are soon replaced by the fruity hop flavor . very very smooth for the amount of alcohol it has . the hop notes mask the alcohol extremely well . mf very crisp well carbonated . extremely heavy but clean . d considering the alcohol content this beer is very smooth but three or four of these and it starts to feel very heavy . the beer is best with food meat maybe .,palate,0.9,1
a wonderful beer . one i have had before and thought it would be great for the new year . it s dark brown hue and brownish colored head was delightful . the taste of cocoa and hops pleased my nose . the roasted flavors were soothing but left a little bit of an after taste .,palate,0.6,1
a oz bottle poured into a snifter after having this for months in the cellar . deep dark chocolate brown with a sudsy dark cappucino single finger head . lacing is faint . s roasted malts chocolate and coffee have a nice fragrance . t really a lot going on here . alcohol up front and everything else that was present in the nose . quite a bite of chocolate hops are almost non existent . finish is dry and long slightly on the bitter side . m finish stays around for quite a while almost too long really coats the mouth . d was impressed by the complexities in the taste the finish was slightly less than desirable but one of the top stouts on my list .,palate,0.6,1
received a oz bottle courtesy of that long traveling ba barleypop when he came down from the bay area for the strong ale fest at the carlsbad pizza port last weekend . poured into one of my trusty hefeweizen glasses because this is supposed to be a bavarian styled hefe not some american wheat beer this brew had a cloudy dark golden color and a wispy white head despite the large amount of carbonation billowing up . the smell was right along the lines of a good german hefe nice banana and clove aroma over a yeasty malt nose . a little more spicy in the nose than most . the taste was not at all anticipated slight metallic bitterness up front some modest bready malts mid range followed up with a spicy bitter finish . a light clove aftertaste and virtually no banana flavor . the feel was light clean and crisp . damn and after smelling this hefe it had so much promise . too bad it had that unpleasant bitter bite . drake s hefeweizen has some of the traits inherent in a good bavarian hefe but the taste profile was just too wrong for me to want this again when i can get an imported german brewed hefe instead .,palate,0.8,1
this beer poured a crystal clear golden body with a small white head . the nose was a very soft mix of corn rice rather floral and hints of skunk . the taste was light bodied with a rice or corn taste and slightly skunked malt . very highly carbonated . some vienna and mild biscuit malt taste . the big surprise about this beer is the big hop bitterness and floral hop taste . unlike most macros even some other big hoppy mexicans this one is really pretty hoppy as far as the style goes much better than you standard mexican lager . not quite as bland as corona but still not much too it . i wouldnt hesitate having this one again if i were in a mexican mood .,palate,0.4,0
i was shocked to discover that jupiter berkeley had this beer on tap but then i remembered they were doing a sour special for beer week . a this is a gorgeous looking beer a beautiful deep red . s very red wine in character from the oak fruit notes a little vinegary but not a ton . not really very aromatic honestly . t immediately i tasted cranberry and sour cherries and then this subsided into grapes . this beer is not particularly sour which i appreciate but it was almost too fruity . as the flavor accumulated on my tongue over time i tasted a lingering tobacco like note . m lightly carbonated this was pleasurable with enough robustness to let the flavors linger and enough pucker to make the mouth water without blistering it . d as far as the style goes it s really light and not super sour so i consider it pretty drinkable . o this beer is good but i kept on wanting something more from it . maybe cause it s relatively low in alcohol content and so fruit centric i just did n t really yearn for each sip . i m glad i had it and it was tasty but this is not one for the absolutely seek out imo .,palate,1.0,1
i have had this beer several times while traveling to montreal . i really wish they would distribute to the states . got this beer out of a mcauslan brewery mix pack at a montreal beer store . poured it into a pint glass that the brewery sells especially for the stout . the beer pours like black gravy . dark as night . a nice thick inch head surfaces . its a mocha froth color to it . the smell is everything i want in a stout . toasty caramel chocolaty . the taste is so dense . caramel at first then toasted marshmallow then chocolate . some hops bitterness though . but just enough to not make it cloyingly sweet . wonderful mouthfeel . just feels thick without being oily . i have yet to find a stout that compares to this . ein prosit der gemtlichkeit,palate,1.0,1
poured pale yellow from the can with a white fizzy head . no lacing . smells of light sweet malt and a little hop . not much else there . light light light malt sweetness a touch of bitterness and a crisp mouth clearing dry finish . good with the food it is typically served with but i ca n t imaging drinking this by itself . decent carbonation lighter bodied but enough flavor to know you ve had a sip . fights through the salty ginger flavors of decent sushi . overall i could have had seltzer or stuck with tea and gotten the same effect . greasy italian food last night and this for lunch i m done for the day .,palate,0.7,1
pours copper with fingers of fluffy tan head . super head retention lacing s some breadyness apricot a touch of sulphur t flinty dryness grainyness caramel apricots herbal hops up front . fruittyness picks up as this warms along with a little bit more sulphur not helping the cause grape fruit plus woody hops jammyness picks as this warms way up . finishes fruitty with herbal citric hops mf medium bodied crisp with fairly vigirous carbonation . alright balance but not really that english on the hops profile drinks so easy not spot on style wise but tasty refreshing enough .,palate,0.6,1
pours nearly black with one finger of creamy smooth off white head . scent of sugars sweet dark fruit juicy hops caramel molasses oatmeal and light spices . the juicy sweet hoppiness and rich sweet dark fruit characters blend together very well . taste of roasted malts sweet dark fruit rich sugars molasses earth juicy slightly dank hops and a hint of alcohol heat in the finish . a tasty brew surprisingly balanced considering the freshness and strength . mouthfeel is heavy and smooth with a nice small bite of carbonation wonderful .,palate,1.0,1
pour a rather light pale yellow incredibly carbonated and produces a wonderful head that sticks around and laces well . odd aroma of clove and a hint of cooked corn some banana like esters and a faint aroma of malt . flavor of banana wheat malt and again a very delicate vegetal caracter not repulsive but neither attractive . it s ok but there are far better hefeweizens . maybe my bottle was not so fresh .,palate,0.9,1
black in color with just a little bit of mahogany around at the bottom . beige head settles as a film on top of the beer . the aroma is of sweet roasted malt chocolate and coffee . right upfront in the taste is a wood smoke smoked meat flavor that i found was a lot like beef jerky but behind that you notice caramel and chocolate sweetness and roasted coffee malt that smooths the drink out well it has a nice silky texture . there is also a flavorful but not obtruse hop flavor in the finish aftertaste . the jerky like flavor made it kind of hard for me to drink too much at once of this beer . i have had smoked porters from t hall before and liked them more . i like more of the smokey campfire like taste in a smoked porter than the meat y beef jerky like flavors in this one but that is not to say i did n t enjoy it .,palate,0.9,1
tbis beer is a looker . getting to have it on tap was a huge bonus mad props to the trion for having the guts to tap this sucker . jet black with a chocolate head . . . all the smells to go along with it . just reeks darkness chocolate coffee this is where wimpiness goes to die . you defintely know the abv is there when you taste it and that is really my only negative and a slight one at that . it d be tough to have more then two of these in a sitting but that could just be a reflection of the style . a top notch stout just not my favorite style .,palate,0.6,1
poured from the bottle into a chalice . the color of the beer is a deep deep brown with a medium tan head . i was a little disappointed as it poured not even a one finger head but there was good lacing throughout . the smell of oatmeal is definitely noticeable at first . other aromas are dark fruit and a little of the roasted malt . the taste is excellent . the oatmeal taste is n t very predominant and instead i taste a lot of the dark fruit and roasted malt somewhat reminiscent of a belgian quad . there is very little bitterness though it still is pretty well balanced and is n t overly sweet . its very smooth and velvety very nice . i think it could have gone with a higher abv maybe around . but overall very nice .,palate,1.0,1
poured into glass with a slight head that dissipated to nothing very quickly . the smell of hops pretty much overpowered everything else . mouthfeel was smooth and taste was of sweet malts at first but finished quite bitter with a sharp hit of hops alot of hops . taste dissapeared quickly after each sip which to me is not necessarily a bad thing . i want to really enjoy this beer but for whatever reason is surely not one of my favorites .,palate,0.8,1
appearance deep golden orange beer a finger and then some of creamy pocky foam . holding well and sticking better . the second half of the bomber pours with a ton of sediment the hoppin frog just yacked in my beer . though it is mildly disgusting looking the beer currents are fun to watch . certain columns of crud are rising and certain ones are falling . i ll be drinking most of them . aroma huge bouquet of orange and pineapple hits the senses from a foot or more away . some biscuity malty underbelly but not much . balances a little more after a minute . taste chewy and biscuity malts to start . a sweet rush of orange citrus . that turns from orange to grapefruit and pine then to grapefruit rind then to some concentrated form of grapefruit bone smoking acid . ex treme ly bitter and medicinal a little too overboard to enjoy the end . some abv warmth and toastiness raise their hands politely and get promptly beat over the head and into submission by the hop police . as the palate conforms to the demands a fruity oranginess pops up in the aftertaste at times which i find more desirable . all in all i like it but there is that one medicinal part that i could do without . mouthfeel deliciously smooth somewhat heavy even sticky . carbonation is a bit under average good fit . drinkability this is one of the bitterest tasting beers i ve had yet . for hopeless hopheads only i m not sure i qualify .,palate,0.9,1
a clear golden orange with a soapy off white head . okay lacing . s not much of a nose what s there is light spice mainly cinnamon a bit of malt sweetness and honey . t a bit of bready malt and honey to start . lots of honey actually then the spice comes next . sweet cinnamon and a bit of nutmeg . the ginger really comes through . finishes sweet candy like vanilla and a bit of alcohol . m medium body moderate carbonation . pretty slick mouthfeel . d not so much my thing . never really had a true winter warmer before and i think i m not gon na be that big of a fan . one is enough its just the whole spice thing in beer i m not too down with . a little is fine but when i can really taste it not so much . i do like winter warmers more than pumpkin beers so far though .,palate,0.8,1
me and green flash go back . this brew pours up a murky orange color easily resembling orange juice . nice bubbly white head with great lacing on my duvel glasseroo . the nose is a symphony of whoa . american hopfest . citrus subtle floral pale malts a hint o booze very spicy . the taste is thick and creamy . orange citrus grapefruit nice hop bittering could n t even tell that it has high alki . full bodied crispy heavy carbo . a very bitter and tasty beer .,palate,1.0,1
a on tap so it arrives with a very thin tan head . it has very little retention and no lacing . attempts to revive the head are futile . the body has a translucent deep mahogany color . s a touch of roasted malts then really sweet notes of maple syrup brown sugar and a touch of earthy hops . t mostly sweet in taste with chocolate melding into candied dark fruits and i can definitely taste the maple syrup . long complex finish with oak and earthy pine hops with minimal bitterness . m huge chewy body low carbonation smooth and velvety across the palate . finishes a bit syrupy but just feels so good across the tongue . o not a good looking beer by any means but it sure had some great flavors and decent aromas . i m satisfied with having it once on tap i probably will not seek out a bottle of this .,palate,0.9,1
served from a ml bottle purchased by a friend at the village pump in college park md into two three philosophers goblets at a seemingly appropriate temperature . after a several year hiatus from the old flanders red we decided to give it another go . a pours a slightly syrupy hazy mahogany with ruby hues capped with a slight off white which dissolved to a collar leaving unremarkable lace . s rather potent aroma of red wine vinegar and some dark red fruits as well as well . not really my cup of tea but not nearly a vinegary as i remembered . t i must say that i really tried to give this beer a chance but it is not really doing much for me . the vinegar taste certainly in not as strong as the aroma and there are some nice dark red fruit tones but the tartness is a bit much for me . i appreciate the complexity and craftsmanship of this ale but not my sort of flavor profile . m medium bodied with low and sightly creamy carbonation . there is a slight sticky feel and syrupy feel . d sours at this point are just not my thing . perhaps this will change in the future . overall this was quite an experience and i am glad that i revisited this style but still not really a fan . thanks hyempdaddy for picking this one up . recommended to fans of the style and worth a look to those that are intrigued by sours .,palate,0.8,1
i wan na be a young man again . . my buddies and i drank this all the time . we were wiggers and would getsix ozers for bucks . i remember when we used to drink down to the label then fill it back up with orange juice . a i always like the look of this . i dont know why buy i just loved the golden white foam color . s oh it smells god awful . smells like a skunk pissed in a natural ice supply . best to drink while holding your nose . t very malty heavy and disgusting . just dont taste it . swallow it quickly . but by your nd one you wont care about taste m heavy hoppy and vomitty taste . d i wouldnt really drink this again except for memories even then i would have to beer pong it .,palate,0.2,0
presentation oz bomber poured into an imperial pint glass . appearance deep copper with a nice three finger head that never completely went away . aroma hops . the crystal hops dominate the aroma . the malt is there but overpowered by hops . taste this has a wonderful flavor . nice caramel malt and prominent hop flavor . but i do n t taste the balance that an esb should have . the hops weigh far more than the malt in this beer . notes this tasted like a very good ipa but did not have the balance i was expecting for an esb . a great beer but did n t fit the style as well as i would have liked .,palate,0.8,1
l plastic bottle with screw top cap poured in a pint glass . sticker on the bottle tells the type of beer and the date bottled this one reads nov . clear and red amber in colour . foamy light beige cream head is inch at the pour and slowly reduces to a thin cap . some sheets of lacing down the sides . aroma is sweet with undertones of malt . nothing great but nothing terrible . taste is mildly sweet at the start with a little roasted malt character right before the carbonation hits . after the carbonation everything just kind of dies off . very mild finish and aftertaste both of which are sweet . mouthfeel is thin and a bit watery . moderate carbonation . this is a pretty average red ale . nothing horrible but nothing to really write home about either . it ll do in a pinch .,palate,0.4,0
on tap at pizza port carlsbad . dark brown color . small head . aroma is nutty malts dark fruits and a touch of cinnamon . a full bodied eisbock . malts are slightly roasty very sweet and full of dark fruit flavors . hops are a touch spicy . extremely smooth tasting beer . bodied is so full its nearly chewable . there is an evident alcohol oiliness to it at but the alcohol flavor and bit is well hidden . its very definitely there but its masked very nicely but the malt sweetness . this would be a very nice beer to sip next to the fire on a cold winter night . mouthfeel is full and round . finish is clean and very smooth . aftertaste is slightly sweet,palate,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle into a british pint glass . oily black with a thin pale tan head that leaves scattered lacing . toasted caramel with a faintly charred aroma which must be the roasted barley and a mild earthy hoppiness . mouthfeel a little thinnish . taste roasted smokiness with a dry finish and a slightly bitter sting on the fade which leaves a smoky lingering notes good stuff . does not have any chocolate or coffee notes like a lot of porters . the overriding qualities of guinness extra stout are dry smoky and slightly bitter . i bet this really grows on someone .,palate,0.6,1
pours a hazy amber color with average head lots of little carbonation bubbles and light whimsical lacing . smells like apple cider vinegar which is a little off putting . aroma changes to slightly sweet pale malts as it warms . foam has reduced to a small cap before taking a sip which was rather quickly . taste is very dry and sour light tropical fruits with hint of biscuit malts in the background . apple cider vinegar comes to mind again in the flavor . slight apple tartness and a dry bitter finish . mouthfeel is very crisp and slightly acidic almost like a dry sparkling wine . i ve had much better belgian pales though i would consider this one an amber as it reads on the bottle . something just is n t right with the nose and could have turned me off from the beginning . maybe it was a bad bottle or less than fresh . i had to pour this one out half way through the glass . i just could n t get over the sour taste and the awful aftertaste left in my mouth . i would pass on this one if you expect more out of an expensive belgian .,palate,0.6,1
poured from oz bottle into duvel tulip . no freshness date on the bottle . a hazy gold with one finger of white head . does n t leave much lacing . lots of carbonation . s clove some lemony citrus notes . a bit of hops . t sour bitter taste on the tongue as soon as it hits the mouth . pleasant spicy and slightly citrusy middle and then that sour bitterness returns in the finish . bad bottle . m d very soft mouthfeel . not very carbonated at all . this beer is not undrinkable but i am not enjoying this . it could be that i got a bad bottle but i did not like this beer . it looked and smelled great and the taste had potential but that sharp sour bitterness that greats you when it enters and says good bye before it leaves ruins the beer . i would like to try another bottle of this just to find out if the problem was this particular bottle or if it s the beer in general .,palate,0.8,1
from the z bottle to the pint glass pours a deep caramel ok rich copper with a inch white head made of tiny bubbles . a small amount of sediment accumulated at the bottom of the glass . the aroma is has some floral citrus hop notes blended with fruit including plumbs . it reveals a slight medicinal side really the only indicator of the abv and . o.g . some toastyness fruit and caramel but not sweet there are some hops in here to balance things out but they dont go so far is to offer much in the way of character . very oily almost luxurious on the tong . the drinkability is a detriment in this case . i want to feel a bit of warmth or spice from the alcohol with if this is possible is too understated .,palate,0.9,1
highlands oatmeal stout a very dark and not cloudy . the head was very light brown in color small bubbles and did n t lace the glass very much . s somewhere between caramel and malt . a slight very slight burnt coffee smell . t caramel flavor with a very bitter finish . almost a burnt coffee . m very carbonated but it has a crisp and clean feel . d this beer is drinkable but i would n t select it for a session beer . overall this beer is not bad but i d select another beer given a chance .,palate,0.6,1
bottle poured a medium yellow color ale with a big pure white foamy head with good retention . aroma of weird spices with dry notes is really dominating and not necessarily pleasant . taste of melissa is really dominating and i have to admit that i dont enjoy this spice at all and it is way too dry to be really refreshing . body is about average with some great carbonation . i like experimentation with new spices but i didnt like the mix that this beer provided .,palate,0.3,0
did a little dunkel side by side last night with this erdinger weihenstephaner and julius echter . all four were nearly identical in pour and appearance . all got a full aggressive pour with the yeast cause that s how i like em . this gave the beers a somewhat but not too cloudy nut brown color . head on all was present but short lasting . smell was similar in all four beers with a yeasty banana bread and almost medicinal clove aroma . it was much more pronounced in this beer however . taste was more of the same big yeasty banana bread . here s where the beers really began to come into their own though . the franziskaner had the most discernible taste profile . everything about this beer s taste was bigger than the others including unfortunately the medicinal clove taste . i could have done with a bit less of that but it was not enough to be off putting mouthfeel was heavier and creamier than the others with a less harsh carbonation . this led to a much higher drinkability . it was a close call between this and the julius but i would say this is the more outstanding dunkel of the lot for the mouthfeel and drinkability as well as the boldness of the taste .,palate,0.9,1
oz brown bottle . fizzy head thin ring of lacing and as dark as brown can get . hint of chicory and over toasted bread in the nose with a fume of alcohol . smooth and creamy with a slick full body . malt character is pretty big roasted flavors are held to a minimum though there is a mocha thing going on here . hops . not much here . sweetness and some alcohol play it out . soon the malt leaves and the alcohol warms for a semi dry finish . a bit roasty for the style an ok flavor over all just not the best example .,palate,0.8,1
i got this oil can from salt lake city . the can said it was made in either georgia or texas and not canada intresting . poured into a dimple mug at degres . appearance a one finger foamy bubble head with poor retention and ivory in color . the color of the beer is medium brown color with garnet hues . the clarity of the beer is clear to brillaint . nose a corn malt aroma with hints of caramel and biscuits . there are notes of yeast floral pine and grapefruit . taste a corn and malt flavor with hints of caramel floral grapefruit phenols and oak . there are notes of yeast and solvents . the mouth feel is dry astringent and carbonated . overall the body of the beer is medium and the finish is slightly over medium . this beer is way off course for a good esb . the hops are muddled the inital flavor is odd and there is a funky taste . there is no distinction in the beer and the odd aftertaste gives the beer bad vibes dude .,palate,0.7,1
having tried and enjoyed many of the other leinie varieties i spied six packs of this on sale for four bucks one day and said hey why not . it ought to be ok despite being a light beer . but unfortunately it was a slight disappointment . the first thing i thought when i tasted it was wow that is watery . you can taste a decent basic lager trying to get out of this beer but it just gets covered up . i think they basically made it too light . after drinking more i was able to find a little refreshment and satisfaction from the beer . i do n t know if it was getting used to it or maybe just being used to stronger beers but after a little while it became at least acceptable enough so that i finished the pack over the next week or two with no problem . comparing this to their original it unfortunately seems to fall into the watered down flavor category . it tastes much the same but weaker . if that is what you are looking for then here s your beer otherwise i would stick to the usual recommendation to avoid the light beers . then again it really was n t that bad considering it was so cheap at the time .,palate,0.4,0
i ve never seen lenny bruce perform . from what i ve read he was ahead of his time pushing the boundaries of what was thought to be good taste in his time and never afraid to take risks or possibly step over the line . in that spirit comes bittersweet lenny ripa on rye from he brew . unfortunately like a comedian who simply swears too much and uses shock value of profanity to make up for poor punch lines this brew simply did n t have the proper level of restraint nuance and balance to work for me . i started by pouring it into my tulip and appreciated the dark brown liquid with a slight head of white foam floating on top . there was lots of sheeting action on the glass . i have a weak nose but could n t pick up much aroma for all the strong flavors i was about to encounter a little hop aroma a little malt aroma not much else . the flavor was strong the flavor was aggressive the flavor was a little shocking and unfortunately the flavor was not all that enjoyable . there was a lot of malt in there with a bitter rye note that seemed to overwhelm a lot of piney grapefruity hops . i was surprised to see the malt overwhelm the hops is what the bottle said was a double ipa . now there is nothing wrong with breaking the rules but if you re going to break them something good should come out of it . that did n t happen here . with all that malt the mouthfeel was one of the high points of this brew with a luxerious creamy texture . but i found this too strong aggressive and unbalanced to be very drinkable . i can appreciate what he brew was trying to accomplish here but these type of beers work not because of the aggressive flavors but because care is taken to balance and blend the aggressive flavors and that is missing here .,palate,0.8,1
no date . oz bottle poured into standard pint glass . pours a dark deep amber w sediment nice head and sticky lacing . lots of orange in the nose w hints of mocha . lots of orange and tangerines in the flavors . maybe some lemon and toffee . i m also picking up a decent amount of caramel and chocolate . the bitterness is there but not overwhelming . mouthfeel is very nice extremely smooth and creamy . i love the texture . it s extremely easy to drink despite being full bodied . this is n t bad but it could be alot better if they refined the flavors . the aromas and flavors are reminiscent of an average ipa . i appreciate bear republic but i ve never been a huge fan of this one. there are too many better examples of a red ale .,palate,0.9,1
. for a oz bottle at my local bottle shop impulse buy why the hell not . bottle state to consume before dec poured into pint glass a tan head of about fingers traditional porter dark color . tinted red when held to light . s sweet molasses hits the nose at first . a lite roastyness is also present . t sweet carmel maple flavors are very up front . i do n t taste any pecan . m thin . not to impressive in this dept o do i love it . no . would i order it in a bar . sure i prefer it many other sa seasonals . oddly i think bbc s honey porter is a fine example of a porter not sure why they are brewing another porter .,palate,0.4,0
best before . . served in my captain lawrence tulip . a mildly hazy golden orange color with apricot and straw hues . shiny half finger head disappears quickly . legs are thin and weak . no lace . smells mildly fruity pears mainly but some tart green apple as well . some oaky vinegar but the nose does n t really impress me . the flavor is just as expected . there is a nice sourness but i expect this beer to be much better after a few years . this is quite clearly a young gueuze . the body is a bit thin and feels too bubbly . overall . this is officially what i deem only slightly above average for me . i do think this will improve with age but how many years would this need .,palate,0.4,0
color is clear and a rich yellow . smell is faintly sweet malt . not much lacing nor head to speak of really . the taste was really not interesting speaking macro pilsener to me . however the mouthfeel was very nice which lent a overall smoothness and softness to it . carbonation is strong up front but smooths out and is not ever aggressive . easy to drink but i d reach for the efes dark . i had one of these at aycha a turkish bar in sapporo japan . the owner turkish himself informed me that turkish people are enormously proud of this beer . i was also unaware that efes equals the english ephesus city of the roman empire .,palate,0.8,1
thanks to dividedavery oz . brown bomber poured into a flute . a pours a very pale straw with some haziness . a bit of a fizzy head on the pour without much retention or lacing . s lemony tart aroma with some white wine and green apple notes . a light musky funky aroma with some dry leathery notes . very subtle cereal grain . t m more of the tart lemon and green apple with some more of the white wine undertones . great tartness and refreshing dry finish . more of the muskiness and leather . body is light with vibrant carbonation . finishes nearly bone dry . d pretty damn good berliner weisse . i had n t heard of this brewery and was n t sure what to expect with a style like this but they ve made a pretty solid beer .,palate,1.0,1
april lot a bottle date sampled february a solid pour into my large tripel karmeliet tulip produces a voluminous initially four finger thick pale off white colored head . the head is quite fluffy and leaves lots of lacing on the sides of my glass as it slowly recedes . the beer when poured with a little of the sediment shows a dull honey color and a fairly hazy orange gold color when held up to the light . the aroma smells of amarillo hops with a mix of fruit aromatics notes of apricot lychee tangerine and lots of tropical fruit . the fruity hop notes sort of define the foreword guard of the nose but there is a significant malt character here as well grassy grain cracker like malt biscuit like aromatics and just a solid whole grain character round out the finish of this beer . amarillo is not the only hop noticeable as there is more of a citrus focused note here as well that smells of fresh orange zest and a bit of ruby red grapefruit . some fermentation derived character adds a general spiciness and some light phenols a bit of clove that help to boost the hop fruit aromatics . dry up front but it picks up a touch of sweetness through the middle . also towards the middle is a fair amount of phenolic character that provides some clove flavors and a light tongue tingling turpene note that spices up the middle . ample carbonation provides lots of frothy texture and a peppery carbonic bite . because this beer is fairly dry the hop character is much more herbal than the aroma would have suggested notes of pine needles a touch of menthol and even some basil are here but there is a fair amount of hop fruitiness as well with notes of apricot citrus oil and diluted orange juice . the combination of hop character warm higher alcohols and the esters phenols produce a nice bite to the middle of this beer that lingers through to the finish along with a hop bitterness . the beer is light enough to be quite quaffable but it does have a touch of body to it a touch more might carry the hops just a touch more . i really like the aroma of this beer i am a sucker for fermentation character and amarillo hops apparently . the flavor does n t quite live up to that promise though as at times it reminds me of washed out orange juice it is still quite tasty though and i am happily consuming my bottle of this beer .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a ml bottle with freshness date on back into a chalice . appearance golden yellow champagne with a white frothy head that grows as the beer settles into the glass . smell banana light pils malt and hint of spicy yeast add to the wonderful aroma wafting from this scrumptious brew . taste hints of bitter hop flavour followed by a sweet fruity character of banana and clove are enhanced by spicy notes of the yeast . mouthfeel it has the texture of made from scratch whip cream with enough carbonation to remind you that you have a mouthful of beer and then some . a chewyness adds to the deliciousness and drinkablilty of this beer . drinkability another fine beer from a fine brewery after almost years i would hope this brewery knew what they were doing and they most certainly have perfected their beers . i ve never been disappointed by a beer from this brewery yet .,palate,1.0,1
pours a dark red ish orange body with a with a nice tan thinly laced head . pretty nice aroma to it . cinnamon nutmeg ginger and a little clove . very spicy with some malt . all the smells are apparent in taste along with some brown sugar and a little hoppyness but not bitter at all . very well balanced all the flavors come together great . very well carbonated and leaves a spicy after taste . goes down pretty easy and overall is a very good winter beer .,palate,0.4,0
a somewhat cloudy golden yellow body with a white tightly packed one inch head . nice lacing left over after the head eventually dies down . s smelled almost like a pilsner at first . sharp spices came in followed by yeast . not much of an nose here . t phenols totally dominate the taste of this brew . the beer then takes a turn with pepper and yeast . a bit bland from what im used to in this category . very dry finish . m fresh smoothness . d very refreshing ive seen better mainly from fantome i still cant deny this being a solid very drinkable brew .,palate,0.9,1
bottle corked and caged poured into bell s snifter . a murky darkish gold . tons of wispy white head that fades pretty quickly leaving minimal residue . s the lemon from the sorachi ace hops stands out first and foremost . earthy yeast tones . this does not smell as sweet as some other american takes on the saison . no alcohol presence and no hop presence other than the lemony sorachi . t the sorachi ace hops are definitely the star here . lemony flavors up front and in finish . in between buttery slightly peppery notes . pretty dry on the finish . m light nicely carbonated . i really appreciate the mouthfeel for a saison . o i have to admit i m little disappointed by this one . i ve only had one other beer with sorachi ace and there were buttery notes in both that are a little off putting . this is n t a horrible beer by any means but i wo n t be revisiting it .,palate,0.9,1
oz can . it pours a thick dark black with a frothy tan head that is short lived and leaves a bit of lacing . the smell is moderately roasty with hints of caramel cocoa smoke malt and alcohol . the smell could be heavier though . the flavor is decent . it has a noticeable roasty flavor along with some basic white sugar . it is noticeably thin though which detracts a lot from it .,palate,0.3,0
appearance pours an inky black with two fingers of stiff chocolate brown head . smell roast malt cafe latte gentle lactose sweetness . some cocoa presence though pretty muted . taste much like the aroma . malt is nicely roasted mellow . modicum of dark fruit . not much cocoa nib influence at least not jumping out to its benefit . lactose sweetness is gentle nowhere near saccharine . overall very mellow . lingering flavor of coffee with cream . mouthfeel medium full body gentler carb . perfect for ris but a little undercarbed for its style . d another solid beer from half acre . well crafted rich but mellow and drinkable . my only quip would be that it is a bit wanting for more cocoa nib character however this might have been what was keeping the beer from being cloying like so many other chocolate flavored stouts and milk stouts . needless to say the growler was soon emptied .,palate,0.6,1
a kind of what i expected . golden like pour with a nice foamy head . s initially did not get much from this beer and then i got some floral scents . better than i initially thought . t very mild taste . not too much stands out here to me . m silky smooth feel . i like the finish . smoothed out my palate . o i do n t know why but i think i would like this beer much better after working all day in the yard . tastes like it would be better on hot afternoon .,palate,0.8,1
a a rich amber with a half finger head that fades to little splotches of lacing . s the caramel malt dominates odor . hints of apricots and peaches . a very faint clove and white pepper . even though it is faint it is the best part of the beer . t sweet with a slight white peach flavor . a characterless bitterness follows . the taste is lacking in depth . m early on the high carbonation is caustic . the feel is thin and a bit slimy . gets a bit more refreshing toward the finish but all around a crumy mouthfeel . d well it goes down easily . but the brackish bitterness and the slimy mouthfeel make for an awful aftertaste . at first sip i thought i was in for a real treat but that was hardly the case .,palate,0.3,0
appearance . as with my last bootleg beer the head is simply uncontrollable . i had to leave nearly half the beer in its ml bottle when pouring into my ml glass . head is fluffy and off white over a slightly cloudy amber body with lots of small suspended particles smell . slightly soapy thin malt sweetness not much here . taste . a little caramel like sweetness from the malt golden syrup toasted grains and moderate bitterness to balance . mouthfeel . highly carbonated and overly gassy . just a few sips in and i am feeling quite bloated and needing to belch . completely off for the style . drinkability . the only thing that reduces drinkability is how ridiculously over carbonated the beer is . otherwise it would have been an easy drinker . overall . this is another beer that i wanted to like but was let down by one major and several minor flaws . as i am typing this summation i am still uncontrollably belching from the over carbonation .,palate,0.3,0
pours a dark brown in color with about an inch of head . smell is bakers chocolate and nothing more . taste is much the same chocolate domination . kind of a creamy milkshake flavor . tasted alot like fudge brownie mix powder . absolutely no sign of the abv whatsoever . decent mouthfeel . but it s just an alright beer . i ll stick with the jah va and the oat which are much better beers .,palate,0.8,1
on opening and pour nutty nose.pours a nice dark burnt amber off white head small but lasts a little lacing . on taste starts sweet like a crystal malt grain pakage but quickly goes in to a nice hoppyness finishes with a carmal and nut like taste properly bitter . on body good strong carbonation and very enjoyable .,palate,0.9,1
ounce brown bottle poured into a pint glass appearance dark amber or light brown in color with very little head . actually thought it might be bad but when i drank it there was plenty of carbonation . smell a toasted malty smell with an almost cardboard smell . taste very strong toasted smell but more of a bitterness then a sweetness . note no date on the bottle but wondering if this beer had gone bad . will try another attempt at it but not really looking forward to it .,palate,0.6,1
got a growler of this from woosterbill . thanks . pours out a deep copper color bordering almost on red nice clarity decent sized head which makes for a nice looking beer . the smell has a nice floral hoppiness . some resinous fruit is in there too . i get pine and grass leaves maybe green tea leaves and pollen smells strongly of hop flowers with some powdery grainy smells . very nice i remember breathing it with the glass in front of me and reminding me of smelling blooming flowers . the taste comes out with this dry pine and grass flavor with a kick of sticky bread in the end . you get tastes of citrus rind orange peel and lemon juice . still some leafiness this to me is n t the fruitiest dipa but they do n t all have to be . the finish comes back with dryness and leafiness nice and resinous . the feeling is very nice sticky and big but not viscous and syrupy . really nice in that aspect . the carbonation was lively and enjoyable made this one easy to drink . the drinkability is good not too potent but a nice kick . i wanted a little more too bad i was splitting it with like people but really glad to have tried it .,palate,1.0,1
a deep copper caramel color thick and hazy with a decent oatmeal colored head and great lacing . the aroma is nutty red wine and deep malt earthiness full and a bit sweet . the flavor is a strikingly sweet thick grapey malt with more nuttiness . amazingly syrupy sweet more than i like but still a tastey treat . full bodied not a session beer i would say . i pick up some maple and brown sugar . mellows as it sits but still brings a tart overtone pretty heavy duty with medium alcohol .,palate,0.9,1
it pours a nice orange amber color with a smallish head that drops down to some nice skim on the top of the beer with some largish bubbles packed in the middle . the lacing is pretty darn nice looking . there are some dust sized yeasties suspended in the beer that at first glance look like carbonation . the smell is light piney floral hops . definitely there but not big . maybe this bottle is a little old . i do n t know . taste is actually pretty malty for an ipa . at least the one s i m used to drinking . the hops is more of a back palate aftertaste than up front . my burps are hoppy however . mouthfeel is surprisingly smooth and creamy with a little bit of a bite on the tip of the tongue . this is a decent beer that i would n t think too hard about when drinking . i d buy it over any macro but there are plenty other micros out there that make better in my opinon .,palate,0.9,1
appearance a too watery yellow color but the bubbling definetly makes up for it as well as a well sustained head throughout most of the beer . smell almost wan na say it smells worse than budweiser . definetly tinny and sweat sockey . some crappy crystal malts are duely noted . taste crisp yet crappy malt tase . the mettalic tange of this beer is accentuated when its straight from fridge cold . let it warm up a bit to be enjoyed the most . a bit of bitterness but i ca n t figure out if its hops or just carppy brewing . mouthfeel the warmer it gets the more flavor disappears from the beer . very watery after awhile and leaves nothing to be remebered .,palate,0.3,0
appearance dark cloudy brown . thick resilient creamy head . takes forever to retire . smell raisins and malt dominate the aroma . faint yeast bite . faint hints of licorice and toffee . has that lovely trappist beer aroma that first hooked me into being a beer geek . taste holy sheetz . my my my . hits the tongue like a chilled caramel latt transforms to toffee and chocolate and malt mid palate . mid palate also brings out the belgian candy sugar flavors . the finish trots out a noticable hop bitterness . noticable alcohol texture . mouthfeel perfection . the bead is neither too large nor too small . the beer is creamy without being cloying bubbly without being fizzy . drinkability as with most of the really interesting beers this one is n t one you can pound down one after the other . this is a sipping beer .,palate,1.0,1
i had not had this one for a few years . i was surprised that it actually tasted ok despite being an american std and in a green bottle . not much in the way of appearance or flavor but it went down easy and was refreshing .,palate,0.6,1
single bottle no date poured into a tulip stout glass . appearance hazy orange to tarnished copper on the table some red in there when held up to the light . poured a off white head but this died down rather quickly to a ring around the glass and a thin skin of foam in the middle . delicate strands of lacing noted . i noticed after pouring that there was sediment in the bottle so i wonder what i would have gotten on a gentle pour . smell some toffee and mild fruit apple notes . a classic english style ale smell . taste toffee again with some fruity flavors apple and cider like but not a tart apple moving into a burnt toffee and very mild bitter finish . the bitter finish is again what one would expect from a english bitter but it is muted due to the heavier malt profile here . that malt profile is still balanced it s never cloying in my opinion . mouthfeel a little fizzy on the tongue which gets in the way of everything else . and perhaps i could say it is more carbonated than what i would expect in a typical english ale . otherwise the mouthfeel is nothing special . drinkability a very solid ale went very well with a meal mustard pork chops and potatoes and i could see this going well with a lot of foods . easy to drink and while i keep comparing it to english style ales i have to remember it is welsh and some of the differences may lie there such as the carbonation . i rather like this one and wonder what it would be like fresh out of a cask .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a oz . bottle with a wax seal color is a clear reddish copper with a half inch beige head that faded quickly to just the beer with minimal lacing . aromas of sweet caramel malt and alcohol mixing with slightly spiced hops . slightly fruity up front turning to malty caramel then the alcohol sneaks in to warm the finish . mouthfeel is light and carbonation fades to almost flat . i liked it because the alcohol is not up front in your face it sort of sneaks in there . good for one or two .,palate,0.6,1
presentation . oz brown bottle with a foil wrap around the cap and neck no freshness date to be found . appearance mild haze within the deep reddish amber colored brew patchy big bubble lace is thin and soda like . smell caramel and candied fruit in the nose with vague ghost like fusel and buttery diacetyl aromas . taste slick and creamy mouth feel with a sharp biting carbonation malt sweetness almost goes over the top . caramel and ripe fruit are forced on the taste buds . the sweetness is then slammed to the ground hard by a devious mix of esters and astringency hops are used up and astringently lost in the chaotic blend of flavours . spicy alcohol and hop bitterness with some astringent grain to add to it gives the whole picture of this brew an ale like character . finishes with an almost metallic flavour with some astringency and hints of dried date sugar . notes quite and interesting brew an oddity to enjoy perhaps . not whole heartedly bad but not what one would expect in a beer in the traditional sense .,palate,0.8,1
. oz bottle served into a russian river goblet best by date of june on the side my first beer in a long while . pours a dark burnt copper with a refined head . smells like a stout . citrus malts chocolate corriander and coffee ridiculously smooth . follows the nose . more corriander and a slightly hoppy finish . almost like a flat cola my first foray into scotch ales . im impressed . these beers seem to be more refined .,palate,0.9,1
a pours an extremely hazy amber brown . very small head that disappears quickly leaving not even a thin ring behind nor any lacing . a good bit of sediment floating around . s very malty baked bread dark fruits caramel and something that resembles cat food . just a hint of earthiness and smoke in the background as well . complex but just a little off in my opinion . t starts off slightly sweet with hints of cherry and caramel . transitions to a bready and slightly funky middle with a bit of an off taste . finishes with a rather pleasant roasted cocoa and a bit of a spiciness . m fuller side of medium bodied with moderate carbonation that tickles the tongue and throat . this aspect of the beer is really nice . slightly drying at the finish . d despite the overall positive review there is an off flavor that throws this out of balance and really hinders the drinkability . alcohol is slightly detectable at the finish as well . not sure i would drink another one but i m glad i got a chance to try it .,palate,0.8,1
thanks to lukafer for bringing this growler to me . poured into a pint glass a day after getting the growler . a clear golden orange with visible carbonation . moderate poured produced almost two fingers of white head . good head retention . plenty of lacing on the glass . s citrus and floral hops . a pineapple may have been sat nearby the brew kettle and whispered sweet nothings to the floral and citrus hops . finally some sweet caramel malt makes a presence as the ugly step daughter getting ignored in a appropriate manner . t has a citrus taste that does n t come through as much as i desire . it is there just hiding behind a slightly fresh grass taste and some sweet malt . it is well balanced and almost in the vane of a fff apa . well done minus the subdued hops . a little more bitter would make this perfect or close to . m light body . sticky . yes it is fresh . good carbonation . nice bitter linger on the palate . o good beer . easy drinker due to low abv and light body . i am ready for this beer to migrate north . it is slightly subdued in taste which holds it back . dry hop this and it will be even better .,palate,1.0,1
a dark red copper with good clarity and an impressive head that leaves strings of lacing . s nutty bread flowery hops and sweet chocolate caramel . t smooth with a whiskey like complexity . sweet caramel and an herbal bitterness m clean but a bit watery with mediocre carbonation d i do like to drink this beer every now and then . i will most likely pick up a pack or two every winter .,palate,0.6,1
pint nitro can poured into a nonic pint . pours a clear amber color with a single finger of ultra tight creamy head standard from a nitro can . takes about seconds to settle out . moderate lacings . aroma is grainy with an almost stale quality and mild fruit notes of banana and apple . caramel malts also show through acting as a base for the grain and fruit . distant hops could be present if at all along with a overall sweet almost honey like chracter to the whole profile . taste is malty and lightly sweet up front with the notes of caramel malts and a touch of honey come through with fruit notes of banana and apple present at mid palate with a finish of very distant roasted malt and residual munich like malts . mouthfeel is flat and thin . not impressive . medium bodied and watery in texture this brew falls short of anything special on the palate . drinkability is decent . the flavors and aromas here create nice profiles but the mouthfeel just kills the enjoyment . a bit of co and a thicker body would really make this brew come alive in the mouth .,palate,0.4,0
looks like a dark mead fairly clear . does n t cling much from the high alcohol content . for this style should be darker and more opaque . the smell is remarkably mild given the strength of the flavor and the high alcohol . nothing good or bad about it surprisingly mild . i was surprised to read the average reviews on the taste htere because i thought the taste was fantastic . i would say this is an abnormal flavor for a bock either doppel or tripple . the hops are very balanced giving it a mild floral flavor with some spice but very understated . not overly yeasty again very balanced . strong alcohol flavor . you ll know you re getting a . beer here with a small sip . overall the flavor is outstanding . the beer is cheap but worth twice the price tag . it s not a world class example of a doppelbock or for the tripple it s advertised as . if weighing it against its style i would give it lower marks but in considering it as a drinkable enjoyable beer it s worthy of a solid . . i ll return to this again and again when i want the strong stuff for a low price .,palate,0.6,1
they had a heiferweizen garnished with an orange . my thought on this was if you have an already full bodied beer why do you have to add to it . i see this kind of thing happening all over . its a sacrifice of flavor . if you dont like the taste of the beer dont drink it . i thought it was delightful . the murky look the curious flavor the head retention these were all good things . then the fruit stepped in and it was like the brewer was saying its good but im doubtful youll like it so lets sweeten it up for ya . lets keep the fruit on the tree and the beer on our brains . never the twain shall meet .,palate,0.9,1
bottling a perfect pour into an imperial pint . . head . midway between straw and copper nice bubbling . good head retention . s piney citrusy . a hint of peach . light cereal notes . t nice balance of bitter and sweet . leans slightly more to the bitter but not to excess . hops flavors are mostly resin with a touch of peach . biscuit malts . m dry almost pungent bitterness moderate to high astringency . definitely a bit of a cotton mouth feel i thought that was n t supposed to happen until the next morning . medium carbonation . o do n t get me wrong here i ll grab a pliny on the rare occasions i see it it s a plenty good beer . but i would n t say it s my favorite dipa . also for what it s worth this bottle seems a bit below my past memories . o,palate,0.6,1
fl oz bottle served in a weizen glass reviewed live a pours a transparent orange golden color with a white finger head of decent retention . the head s a bit soapy and leaves nice lacing as it recedes . s nice tart peach bacteria sour notes and nice yeast . the nose is it bit funky but pleasant all together . t follows the nose closely . fresh peach dominates . it s more tart than sour and got nsome bacterial notes that balance the sweetness of the fruit and pale malt well . m medium bodied a bit syrupy crisp and dry on the finish . d great lambic . it s well built and balanced fairly priced good quality and widely available . i ll have this again .,palate,0.9,1
pours a really bright red color like a red wine spritzer or something . very unexpected but fitting to the name of the beer . not much carbonation but there is a thin head that has a pink hue to it . smell is very faint . maybe a slight bit of a lambic smell . very subtle . taste is not incredibly strong either . a bit of malt maybe and a bitter tinge at the end . mouthfeel is good . a very smooth drink . drinkability is not good . this beer does not have a ton of taste or anything . slightly strange do n t really know where they are going with this beer . not worth a try .,palate,0.8,1
got this golden rocket home and realized that it was . . not complaining just caught me by surprise here goes nothing a soft butterscotch colors at the bottom of the glass otherwise a bustling orange red and amber body . head formed quickly and left quickly . no real lace as . cleans the glass as you go . bubbles actively working a helping augment the color to almost glow s sweet brown sugar and maybe spiced raisins and figs . husky dry grains and malts . just a poof of alcohol in the nose t chunky buttery maltiness with somewhat dominant alcohol edges on the way down not a bad thing . reminds me almost of a whiskey type vibe or even single malt scotch with a dab of peat . i find myself characterizing a spiced sweetness reminiscent of stewed figs banana and raisins that is not docile by any means . has big and malty biscuit notes and as far as hops are concerned not much . maybe some green grasses m delicate and creamy on the tongue . almost has a syrupy character at times . although it looks fizzy in the glass this does not apprehend the continuously creamy feel d flavors are kind of wild and remind me of something off the liquor shelves at times . yet it maintains a nice profile and is very accommodating with a good drinkability . as far as classification goes the first term that came to mind firewater . this one warms on the way down and tingles . i can make room for this one in my beer heart . typically i find myself shying away from heavy hitters with these characteristics . i knock the drinkability up a half,palate,0.9,1
deep golden cloudy body which should be extremely clear . thin head with decent lacing . you can smell the hops first and foremost they overpower the malt a bit which smells of dms . really bitter flavor for the style a grainy dusty tasting malt backs it up . mouthfeel is crisp and drying as it should be . this is a strange beer . not unpleasant but much hoppier than a pilsner should be .,palate,0.8,1
ounce bottle poured into a chalice . thick appearance in the pour . smallish light tan head over a mostly opaque dark brown body . head fades quickly to a ring that leaves decent lacing . smell is malty and a bit smokey with sweet dark fruits raisins figs dates with a notable spiceyness . mmm . smells good . taste follows the smell to a t though a bit less overt . best thing about this beer is the rich round mouthfeel . slurpaliciously smooth . drinkability is pretty good though it s . the alcohol is completely masked in the palate . decent scotch ale though not as flavor full as i was anticipating .,palate,0.9,1
black some light can get through but its a big bad looking brew . huge brown head appears and leaves continental type lacing . inviting for sure . nothing jumps out at you and takes charge this is a compliment as it is very drinkable not too heavy or thick just right . just a touch of charcoal in the background chocolate is mellow . milk sweet stout . you bet . this one kicks ass . as the style says this has a milky smooth taste and feel to it . so cheap too . i still ca n t figure out how they can make such a fine beer and ship it across the pond and still sell it for under bucks a sixer . unbeleivable . interesting enough to make a night of it .,palate,1.0,1
a deep hazy gold with a fluffy white one inch head s strong lemon scents with a bit of orange and some ginger t very lemony and just a hint of spice m kind of light flat and thin with no aftertaste d very thin so it s easy to drink but the whites do n t really do it for me,palate,0.4,0
this pils showed a pale straw color when poured from the bottle this was actually its best characteristic imho . the flavor was both too light and way too bitter for a pils . it was watery and lacking in aroma . not much foam what there was disappeared quickly . the word i d use to describe this beer is insubstantial .,palate,0.4,0
from a . limited edition . th anniversary floz bottle . poured into a tulip style glass where it is a red copper color and develops a half inch fizzy head . yeasty juicy red fruit nose . pretty thick body and rich sweet and moderately sour taste which i suppose is to characterize a pomegranate flavor . pretty interesting brew that is fruity but not overdone as the fullness tends to mask these qualities to an extent .,palate,0.9,1
pretaste notes vintage . serial number p . aged a year after purchase but about years old total . appearance poured from the . oz bottle into a piraat tulip glass . presentation is immaculate including a serial number gold foil wrapped top and thomas hardy sillhouette ornament . the beer is less so pouring a murky brown color with zero head even after a hard pour straight into the bottom of the glass . smell raspberries are prevalent as is a very alcoholic aroma with hints of malt . there is a strange medicinal aroma in the nose which is thankfully covered by a pleasant earthen note . this is an enigma of a smell which is n t entirely good but not bad at all . complex to the extreme . taste predominantly malty and exceptionally smooth . there is a creamed tea note that is prevalent in the midpalate covered by a pleasant earthy character . dark fruits dance around in the background including raspberry banana and a fleeting vinous grape character . finishes with a slightly medicinal quality but smooth and without any sort of twang or bitterness . mouthfeel full bodied with a syrupy feel . exquisitely smooth . drinkability never more than one of these little guys in one sitting the complexity and strength of the beer combine to form a formidable beer that is only to be consumed on special occasions and one at a time one those occasions . a puzzle of a beer a workout for the senses and definitely better with age .,palate,0.9,1
this beer pours a great looking clear golden color with slight carbonation and a small head . this lager looks great nice and clear makes me think of a good summer beer . you really have to get your nose down next to the beer to get much of a smell but it does have a dry malty and light biscuity aroma once you re down there . taste is dominated by malts biscuity and dry . finishes with a little bit of hops . everything works well together and is clearly focused on the dry maltiness which is very pleasing . not exceptional but definitely a pleasing beer to enjoy on a hot summer day . mouthfeel is light and crisp just what i would have expected from this style beer . i think the mouthfeel is spot on for the style . there is just enough body to it without being too thick or heavy . kind of dry to drink a lot of them but definitely goes down easily and is enjoyable .,palate,0.9,1
this bier pours a nice clear dark red amber color not much head or lacing . there is a nice malt and slight caramel nose . taste initially is sort of a sweet maltiness but finishes a lingering slightly bitter coffee taste . but there are hints of dark fruits that seem to disintegrate on your tongue slight astringent alcohol tate smelll this is defiantly a very drinkable brew .,palate,0.6,1
it s very dark close to opaque with ruby highlights . a large fluffy tan head forms and then reduces to a small ring pretty quickly . i ca n t get a strong aroma out of it just some chocolate and coffee . but drinking this is miles better than smelling . strong roasted coffee comes through first some dark fruits alcohol warmth and then slightly bitter bakers chocolate through the finish and aftertaste . it s thick creamy rich and robust . it s only . abv but the alcohol adds a certain character that kind of tricks you into thinking it s stronger . a kick ass porter from sweden to say the least .,palate,1.0,1
what an interesting beer . the appearance is far from greast and the head literally fizzes away . the smell heralds the delicately weird hybrid croosover taste . it tastes strangely sweet and sour with pronounced clean alcoholic sharpness . the mouthfeel is refreshing nice and prickly like fizzy old champagne how strange .,palate,0.9,1
oz . bottle poured into a tulip glass . a two inch creamy head that laces slighty on the glass . beer color is an orange hue that brightens nicely when held up to the light . s flowery hops citrus notes and a slight bit of malt . t very complex . lots of hops obviously with some lemon and orange flavors also alchol and some malt presence . bitter but pleasant it numbs the mouth in a good way . m smooth and perfectly carbonated . d goes down easily enough but shreds the palette as advertised so any beers after this one would taste almost bland . overall a fabulously complex and balanced ipa . it is among the best i have ever had .,palate,1.0,1
rerate jul oz . can f miller lite is a very sparkling clear straw colored lager with a small off white head that leaves some lacing on the glass . the aroma is slightly sweet with very light malt and corn . there is a slight medicinal note . it is light bodied and refreshingly smooth with a crisp dry finish . it s a little sudsy . there is hardly any flavor here just light anonymous grain and no hops to speak of . at least the chemical aftertaste is quick . first rating . bottle miller lite is a light golden lager with a foamy white . it is shockingly sparkling . the aroma is very slight and of corn citrus perhaps some hops and butane . it is more faint than the high life aroma . the palate is that of sparkling water and a dash of creaminess from the head . not much flavor here . it s a little acidic and kind of tastes like cardboard . it is simpler than high life . i think maybe it s watered down high life . which makes it ever so slightly better .,palate,0.6,1
at the top of the bottle is a paper wrap in gold color which boosts a gold medal from the australian international beer awards of . this is brewed with quality malt rice and hop with natural water and selected yeast according to one source but on the label it only lists contains malted barley under ingredients . i guess i ll try to spread the fame of this thai macro lager here on ba . on to the beer clear pale light straw color crowned by your typical macro head . the smell contains dms cooked veggies a little skunk and sulfur . moving on the taste of this beer it s actually a little heavier than what i was expecting . a little sulfur running through but that s the worst of it . cooked rice creates a little taste and a good crispness . malts are lights but add a bit of sweetness to the beer . hops are floral like . a solid macro lager . easy drinking for the warm thai climate as well as i presume spicy thai cuisine . you do n t need to go out of your way for this but if you can get a single thai it try it .,palate,0.8,1
cast conditioned special edition extra dry hopping served from a metal keg . served in terrapin pint glass . a cloudy light amber finger of long lasting head s hops . piney and less pronounced floral hoppiness caramel malt t hop dominated start to finish . strong hop bitterness with piney floral and citrus notes . m bit of bite but otherwise smooth . light carbonation . name says it but this hop head may prefer standard hopsecutioner .,palate,0.4,0
this beer starts off well . it looks just like a stout should black with a thick tan head that leaves some lace on the glass . the aroma was initially kind of off putting . some chocolate and malt sweetness but an aroma i could n t quite place . the flavor was much the same . and the off flavor matched the aroma . after a few more sips i finally identified the flavor it tasted just like this horrible chocolate whey protien drink i used to have a few years ago when i was trying to look like a weightlifter an experiment that failed miserably . although the beer had a good moutfeel smooth and creamy with a bit of a dry finish . i just could n t get over the strange flavor that dominates the beer . it s quite possible that i had a beer that was from a bad batch . maybe i should try this one again . but this was without a doubt the worst stout i ve tried . this is one i could n t even finish .,palate,0.7,1
this beer pours a dark brown with a little red tint . the head is tan and stands about and fizzles out fairly fast . there is a mild smell of hops and malt . maybe a little spice . the taste is n t very impressive . pretty weak at first taste and then as it hits the back of the palate you pick up on some hop bitterness and a little sweetness . this is n t a very complex beer . the mouthfeel is poor . i do n t think this beer has the right amount of carbonation for its classification . it seems to lack enough carbonation . i think this beer would be a little better if they made it a little heavier with a little more alcohol . i really would n t recommend it . i would rather poor myself a bells best brown anyday .,palate,0.4,0
this beer smells sweet with a hint of malts and raspberry . tastes like nestles raspberry ice tea . no joke the flavors taste completely artificial and very sweet . this coupled with a very little carbonation makes the flavor flat and one dimensional . this does not taste like a beer it taste like another cheep fruity flavor beer . i could through back a few but not for bucks a pitcher .,palate,0.4,0
this is the first winter warmer i ve ever tried but i really liked this stuff . it poured kind of a light red smell was really nice definitely could pick out the cinnamon and also some of the nutmeg . tasted real cinnamon like too and again it was easy to pick out the nutmeg . definitely had a warm feeling to it in a really good way . do n t know what else to say . . . it tasted great . just like pumpkin pie . mouthfeel was fine nothing real special about it from other brews i might have tried warm not bitter or anything like that just real easy feel to it . i really liked this beer but i guess i can see how you maybe would n t want to drink this brew in warm weather but when it s a bit chilly outside this one tastes great . definitely buy this one again i do n t care much for the other harpoon stuff i ve tried but this brew is one of my favorites all around .,palate,0.6,1
ounce bottle poured into a pint glass . a small trace of head rises to the top and dissipates in little time . color is a cloudy bronze not unlike apple cider . the scent is reminiscent of citrus fruits oranges and grapefruits to be exact . there is definitely a good hop presence in the aroma but it takes a back seat to the sweet smelling citrus . there are a few flavors released in varying degrees at different times all of them bitter . i expect an ipa to punch me in the face with hops and huma lupa licious does n t disappoint on that front . however i prefer that a brew has some balance in the flavor and this is where huma lupa feels like a one trick pony . the flavor hits slow at first with a malty feel but no real malt flavor to speak of . a grapefruit bite comes on slowly and reaches a minor apex only to be totally overwhelmed by hops hops hops . yes i m drinking what appears to be crushed rose petals in liquid form . it finishes bitter with notes of grapefruit peel and clings for dear life to the back of my throat . i feel like i just bit into a grapefruit peel and all . it has hops in spades but that seems to be where it stops . more of a malty balance would be desired . despite the taste this feels awesome in my mouth . it s thick and smooth and malty with just a touch of carbonation to provide some effervescence and enhancing the bite of the bitter flavors . it s hands down the best feeling ipa i ve had in my mouth . the drinkability of huma lupa licious has its pros and cons . a plus is that the . abv is virtually undetectable amidst the rich hoppy flavor and smooth mouthfeel . a big con is that these are just too bitter to want to drink one after another . it would be more appropriate to drink one of these to add an exclamation point to the end of a session . you d really have to appreciate hops to session this on its own .,palate,1.0,1
oz can . pours a medium brown with a small creamy white head that goes to a thin film that leaves some lacing . the aroma is sweet nutty chocolate malts . the flavor is sweet nutty chocolate malts that are a bit acidic . there s a bit of bitter roast in the finish with some off plasticky notes . the mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with smooth carbonation . overall an ok brown .,palate,0.8,1
pouted from a ml bottle app nice hazy straw cider color . small white head with lacing sm citric with a small amount of funk . a little barnyard and some farmer s daughter . not bad ta overwhelming acidity that can only be described as gastric . tasted like i was drinking acid reflux . utterly disgusting . not even sour just acidic . tried to cut through and tasted some lemon oak and tannic flavors but it was near impossible . their blender must be devoid of all cognitive and tasting abilities . mf good amount of carbonation . bit full bodied for the style but not horrible . dr undrinkable due to the taste . bought this to introduce a buddy to the style and was completely disappointed . a complete insult to the style . suppose i should have know better coming from lindeman s but some of the other reviews made me optimistic . will never buy again .,palate,0.6,1
this is a mighty pale ale . almost ipa hoppiness but definitely a firm malt backing . appearance is beautiful light amber with a two finger head that stays throughout and leaves lacing . aroma is of hops . taste is a delicious onslaught of piney and floral hops not nearly as fruity as many american pales a nice malt presence backs up the hops making this an absolutely delicious pale ale the pinnacle of pales to be sure . overall a great apa from my favorite brewery these people really know what they re doing . excellent beer .,palate,1.0,1
oz . bottle . abv . hazy copper nice thick rocky head . retention is pretty good and there is a nice amount of lace . grapefruit citrusy hops along with some hints of pine . stone fruits come to mind . good aroma of caramel malt . a good deal of sweetness up front . seems to be heavy on the caramel but not cloying . some earthy bitterness and a flash of citrus . earthy bitterness lingers without a great deal of other flavors . none of the hop character nd complexity that was present in the nose . medium body with ample carbonation . some warmth felt in the chest . i really expected more after the aroma .,palate,0.9,1
served from a chilled bottle poured into a pint glass . head is thick and tan about . fingers from a hard pour . it took a good minutes for the head to subside with some moderate lacing left behind . the beer itself is exceptionally dark midnight black even when held to the light . the smell is a bit lighter than i had hoped but still is rich in roasted oatmeal cream hints of chocolate and burnt coffee . it tastes fuller than the smell might indicate with the burnt coffee chocolate and roasted oats coming to the forefront and then a slightly creamy roasty slightly sweet finish that is qute nice . this beer has a remarkable feel . silky smooth only light carbonation which balances perfectly with the soft and full texture . my surprise was in the finish where it becomes much lighter and does n t leave much if any residue . i could easily see myself drinking these all day due to the rich body yet surprisingly smooth and light finish .,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle into a pint a pours a very brown color almost the textbook definition of it . head formation is vigorous and off white to brown . dissipates quickly to a film . little bubbling or haze . s a light overall scent but the most detectable notes are some caramel combined with belgian yeast . t starts off rather empty hardly any malt notes . mid stream does show some bitterness but little hop notes . finishes with the only read edge this the beer a roasted grainy note backed up with a raisin like flavor . m moderate to high body on the beer a high point for this beer as it seems to pull through a somewhat creamy texture . mouthfeel does involve some carbonation bite . d moderately drinkable beer nothing over the top here that makes it difficult to drink . overall however it is somewhat boring .,palate,0.8,1
how have i not had this yet . franziskaner lefe weisse pours a huge white creamy head . this is going to take a while to finish pouring . forest of bubbles explode from the bottom of this beer . though hard to see them through far more yeast and protein than expected . bananas and cloves as expected but stronger is a sour aroma . what is happening here . cloves bananas touch of vanilla and a light touch of sour to even the sweetness out . this beer is rather light in flavor and a touch lacking in some of the better qualities of a great wheat beer . the mouth is really where this beer falls apart for me . all this head bubbles etc and it still comes off as thin and watery . this is better than any american wheat beer but it doesnt stand up next to some of the better germans . still pretty good stuff on a hot summer day .,palate,0.3,0
i ca n t believe i ve never reviewed this one . oh well . batch . served in darkness snifter . pours a dark inky black very oily and viscous . deep tan colored head . good retention nice thick legs nice dark tan lacing . smells rich and chocolatey dry roasty malts with espresso like notes and a touch of anise . the taste is sweet up front with chocolate and caramel malts roasty espresso in the middle and dry slightly boozy finish . feel is thick and full nice and creamy . overall a quite tasty stout that i m happy to be able to buy even at per pack .,palate,1.0,1
on tap at max and moritz in berlin germany . if you re in berlin make the trip to one of the best hidden restaurants on orianenstrae in kreutzberg . the food is perfect great service and a fantastic beer list . hazy straw with golden notes . thick two inch head typical of service in germany . always fun to look at . strong banana and wheat . the banana is sweet and there s a great deal of yeast in the smell naturally . rich yeasty and wheat flavors . slightly overripe banana but not too much . as most hefeweizen are refreshing and slightly sweet . a more barvarian example my berliner friends did n t let me forget that . but still tasty nonetheless . great for as many germans do an afternoon refresher . typical example of the style .,palate,0.6,1
appearance black with a nice tan head good head retention . smell sweet malty molasses with chocolate and nuts . also a bit toasted . taste the taste was really good . it was like the smell but way weaker taste than i expected . it was not nearly as sweet as i expected which was good . there was mostly a roasted toasted nutty molasses taste that was weak but actually really good . mouthfeel a bit thin and watery . drinkability i love this beer and it s very easy to drink .,palate,0.6,1
aroma is burnt malts and sweet fruit very blueberry accented that is highly concentrated . deep black with a compact mocha head . fore is fruit accented chocolate . rather like one of those fruit filled cadbury bars . mild coffee . dark chocolate and ripe dark fruits last through all ranges . very different approach than the american imperial stouts . i rather like the variation and that nearly blueberry fruitiness is a compliment to the base burnt dark malt and coffee flavors . very nice .,palate,1.0,1
on tap at trinity hall . look dark brown with a tan two finger head . smell chocolatey and malt heavy with a coffee background . taste forward but pleasantly undistracting chocolate taste supported by a roasted and malty foundation . mouth such a light and watery mouthfeel that it becomes distracting pondering the feel when you should be appreciating the tastes . drink the nearly too light mouthfeel is redeemed by the drinkability of this brew . flavorful and complex enough to appreciate slowly but light and refreshing enough to quench your thirst . a uniquely special beer .,palate,0.6,1
pours a beautiful hazy amber . incredible head retention and lacing . i have an island in my beer after minutes of drinking it . smells are wonderful . lots of notes typical of cascade and centennial . piney citrusy floral first taste a little underwhelming . nice malty sweetness good amount of bitterness in the finish . those pine cones hit again . juicy . under carbonated . great finish on first sip i had thought it was maybe a little too old . i dunno if that s the case as the age is n t on the bottle . enjoyable but there are other ipas i prefer,palate,0.6,1
purchased at dark lord day . a poured into an imperial pint glass . color is akin to orange blossom honey with a thinly laced head and slight haze from the bottle conditioned yeast . s very citrusy from the massive amounts of hops . slightly biscuity with an apparently strong malt backbone . t m this is definitely a beer to enjoy when you re in need of a hop fix . bitterness is constant throughout the beginning middle and finish of each sip and lingers on in the aftertaste . there is a good malt backbone present but the hops totallly dominate it and hide the high alcohol content as well . slick mouthfeel with perfect level of carbonation . d notes i found this beer to be pretty darn drinkable and definitely worth seeking out . it s a very good example of an imperial ipa but in my opinion is not quite worthy of currently being ranked sixteenth best beer on planet earth . not all that complex but still very enjoyable .,palate,1.0,1
i liked this beer call me simple or simple palleted by i thought it was an easy drinking beer that i will buy more of . of course it always helps when ray hill himself is pouring you beers for you . i had the pleasure of meeting the man at the kc beer fest this past weekend .,palate,0.9,1
a one year old bottle shared at a recent tasting by and at the house of one tlay . tyler you are the man . looks absorbing . the beer pours a cloudy dark amber opaque with hues of maroon and orange shimmering throughout . the head is fleeting a rosy tan that becomes a quick ring and film but leaves some mountainous craggy horizontal lace . smells crazy . lots of flavors swirling about that i ca n t decipher . i do pick up brown sugar molasses ginger bread graham crackers fig cinnamon and some light maple syrup . each whiff reveals something new . it s exquisite . tastes just like it smells complex and crazy time good . there s some inviting spiciness with peppery flavors of coriander cardamom saffron and rye . sweet figs caramel cinnamon brown sugar and sweet dark molasses dance in the sweet finish . feels velvety . subtly carbonated with a medium full body and a delightful smoothness . the alcohol is noticeable but not distracting . everything here s perfectly in tune . drinks incredibly . while i want to really wait it out and savor it the beer goes down so easily it s scary . the complexity brings something new and exciting to each sip . twelve s renown is indeed deserved .,palate,1.0,1
a darker than straw poured a one finger thick head that well quickly is overused . speedily . hurridly . dissipated leaving no lacing . s no smell at all . there should be an option for no smell detected but i do n t know how that would figure into the scoring algorithm . t unobtrusive and unimpressive . almost nonexistant but present with a light corn sweetness and a hint of wheat . but that s it . m very smooth no alcohol sting or off textures . then again it s so smooth there are n t any textures . d again i m not sure how to rate this it s easy to knock back a couple of these but . why . like with taj mahal if you ve got some wicked hot curry that needs taming this will do the trick . it s just not that good of a beer .,palate,0.7,1
a nice reddish orange color a very thin wispy head s bready malty aroma with some hints of spice . t smooth caramel malt with a crisp clean finish . hops are in the background with a slight alcohol presence as well . bready overtones that are quite nice . m decent body with a bit more carbonation than i d like from this style . d highly drinkable probably more so than any oktoberfest i ve had thus far . one of the most satisfying beers of this style that i ve enjoyed this year .,palate,0.6,1
picked this up to hold up with a mickey s and compare the malt liquors out there . oz bottle poured into pint glass . a pretty much the same look as all the other malts though a little darker than micker s but has the same nuclear orange as magnum and cobra . s odors of super sweet corn and the tiniest hints of malts with absolutly no hops to speak of at least steel resever tried to pass hops off . anyways the smell is pretty bad and smell of sweet candied corn and fruits . t mf blech way way way too sweet for my tastes even for a malt liquor tastes of sweet boiled creamed corn and cream of wheat with a super slick mouth feel and very sticky aftertaste corniest of the malt liquors out there i guess . d super cheap and super high in booze content without the burn of ojo malo so it is not that bad but i d prefer a mickey s or a fff .,palate,0.2,0
excited to hear the new release of old guardian was out i immediately went down to my liquor store and picked up a oz bottle . pouring it into a mug i noticed how orange not amber . orange . and opaque this one looked right away . i do n t know if i ve ever seen a beer this brightly colored in my life . awesome . smells very hoppy a slight citrus tinge and a very earthy aroma surrounds the entire mug . taking a big sip i feel the force of this brew . it starts somewhat subtle when taken into the mouth but once swallowed and sat upon a strong hoppy overwhelming feeling rises . organic tasting yet not being easy on the senses in a good way . a lot of barley hops and a good after taste that lingers . the mouthfeel is one of the best i ve ever had . it sits in your mouth almost like a cream but with a lot of cleanliness and fluidity . the drinkability for me began high and eventually became lower but still above average . another awesome release from stone .,palate,1.0,1
pours with a redish color and no head . a flower fruity aroma filled my nose . the taste of raspberry was exceptional leading me to want to try more . i will say this after a few the fork gets more difficult to get out .,palate,0.9,1
this is a classic beer . i remember the commercials as a child with the famed carlsberg clydesdales . have n t seen those in years makes me wonder if they still have those . this beverage has an alright aroma typical beer aroma . the colour is a nice golden colour . it has a smooth mouthfeel . the taste is bland similar to other beers of the style . one thing of note is that this beer tastes better ice cold than at room temperature .,palate,0.8,1
see through yellow and a rocky head of medium bubbles . almost sweet aroma but dominated by a heap of grains . the taste was the best i had tried in a pilsner . again a bit sweet and grains but not in that bad macro brewed way . very well done and a solid all around beer .,palate,0.8,1
interesting bottle catches the eye . pours with little to no head . pale orange yellow color . nose is more of a watered down orange crush soda than a beer . mouthfeel is very thin again very soda like . moderately carbonated . the beer holds up to its label interesting but would not purcase a second .,palate,0.4,0
poured from a bomber and served in an english pint glass . this porter poured a dark brown with a bubbly head of dark tan foam . some heavy slippery lacing was left behind . the aroma of the beer was made up of sweet chocolate and caramel fresh coffee burnt sugars and vanilla . very inviting . the flavor included heavily roasted malts strong coffee bittersweet chocolate vanilla and a slightly alcoholic finish . the mouthfeel was creamy and medium bodied with light soft carbonation . a very tasty porter . definately one of the best of the style .,palate,1.0,1
thanks to papat for this one found it in my cellar last time i was in toronto . served in a stone pint glass . a pours with a thin late rising off white head that quickly settles to a thin ring and some haze . murky red brown raisin body . not a looker by any means . . s cherries peppermint treacle red licorice and a touch of vanilla . smells a little like a non barrel aged version of three floyds stay in school . . t this seems to be a little past its prime . there s a lot of anise some bready malt and a slightly sour cherry finish . not undrinkable but not particularly great either . bitter earthy finish . well hidden abv . . m there s a touch of carbonation zing still left but it drinks a little like day old cola . as such it s a syrupy medium light body with a lot of residual stickiness . not much alcohol heat . . d i was able to finish the bottle and while this has seen better days i m thinking it was n t all that great to begin with . while the alcohol is well disguised the earthy bitterness gets a little tiring . .,palate,0.4,0
pours black with a really nice tan head . there is nothing wrong with the way this beer looks in a glass . the aroma is pretty dissappointing notes of smokey malts gives way to bitter chocolate the more it warms up . the taste is diluted dark chocolate . dissapointing watery mouthfeel .,palate,0.4,0
pours with little carbonation . the aroma is musty woody and with a sort of sour smell think sauerkraut . this beer has a freakish amount of flavors the combination of malts has this beer tasting and looking a bit a like flat cola but then there s a sour pickle flavor with a touch of soy sauce towards the finish yikes . after about minutes of waiting for this beer to get better it just gets flat . i really wanted to like this beer but it s not good .,palate,0.6,1
on tap at beachwood bbq a pours amber with a nice white head good lace . s very malty heavy husky grain aroma . t sweet pilsner type malt definitely a bit boozy the beer ca n t really hide it . light noble type hops . m smooth and creamy medium full bodied very nice structure . d a good bock in not my favourite style . still too boozy needs months to mellow out . a beer to check out where it s at around the holidays .,palate,0.9,1
. oz bottle into a chalice . this review will mostly compare the bottled version to its on tap nitro . counterpart . a very dark brown with one finger of tan head that disappeared quickly . head was pretty typical for a quad but nothing like the rich creamy nitro head i loved so much from the draft version . tan lace remains briefly as the drink goes on . s loads of rich roasted malts . the aromas are much more prevalent in this bottled version . t malts and a hint of booze up front . ends with a strong roasted malt finish and some spicy complexity . much more roasty than most quads and again really really good . m full bodied with heavy carbonation that stings the tongue . this improves as it warms to become slightly more creamy but it s a far cry from the guinness like thick creamy goodness that the draft sports in droves . d exceptionally easy to drink for a but not quite as good in this department as its nitro brother . overall this is an excellent and unique quad now in heavy rotation among my regulars .,palate,0.7,1
poured a hazy orange yellow color with a medium sized white head that left nice lacing on the glass . aroma of brett citrus leather wild yeast hay pineapple and oak . taste of vanilla toffee malts oak tart green grapes some green apple horsey brett various types of bacteria and a sour finish . thanks to john for sharing this .,palate,1.0,1
vintage ml bottle poured into champagne flute appearance golden amber with champagne like carbonation . bubbles stream up the glass consistently and maintain a one inch white head . smell lots going on here . white grapes right away followed by sweet honey apple ginger some kind of herb i ca n t put my finger on and a subtle bread like scent . smells great . taste very sweet honey almost like bubbly mead with my first sip then has a dry white grape finish . very slightly bitter but mostly sweet and dry . other fruits detected include apple pineapple and banana . the alcohol is detectable but masked well . mouthfeel perfect just like champagne . drinkability would pop another bottle if i had it . overall although on the expensive side it was worth every penny . if you re going to be celebrating in style this is the beer to do it with .,palate,1.0,1
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 .,palate,0.8,1
nice date marking on the label . deep brown color faint light shines through . modest but tightly packed head . slowly fades to a single bubble layer . spotty lace that slides down the glass side . nice darker malt aromas of black patent and dark roasted grain . some chalkiness . wonderful roasted flavors . strongly bitter in a dry stout sort of way . the body is light like a schwarzbier should be . the aftertaste is similar to the end of a espresso . high carbonation detracts slightly . this is a helluva easy beer to drink .,palate,0.6,1
really aggressive head on the pour but settled nicely with lovely lacing over a clear wheat color with lots of tiny bubbles visible . smell disappointing just sickly sweet hops which do n t smell as nice as they taste which is nice but this is really just a hop bomb . one sip some honey some grain ten seconds boom your palate explodes with pine and grapefruit . it s good across the board if you like hops but not complex enough to be excellent as far as i m concerned . quite creamy above average mouthfeel but not super drinkable over the long haul because it is so bitter and hoppy .,palate,0.9,1
oz from the beers of winter pack into chimay chalice pours clear reddish amber color with a short lived offwhite head . scent is slightly yeasty that s about all i get from it . wow . bubblegum flavor . oh jeez that s really awful . makes me wince each time it hits me . its so distracting i ca n t really discern any other flavors . banana perhaps . medium thin body manages a bit of creaminess . drinkability is at least for me nil . i literally sent it down the drain . i hope this proves to be the worst of the pack .,palate,0.6,1
wow. that s it review over. great clear yellow orange appearance with some floating old school yeast . the real thing . nice white head with blankets of matured lacing do n t ask me what that means . smell is bountiful with citrus floral. and fresh hops. with strong pungent rye notes and hop . many might not like the pungent aspect of this but i do . my favorite ipa s have that quality . taste is so smooth . cantaloupe pine floral citrus . bursting w hop madness . song comes to mind can we play w hop madness . no alcohol strength whatsoever. very smooth . leaves the mouth watery not dry. no pucker no squint . just a satisfied pallet . great amount of carbonation as well . super drinkable . i could drink these until i fell asleep permanently . nuff said .,palate,1.0,1
bottle cap comes off with a huge release of air . pfffft . sounds like it could be a little charged up . a gentle pour generates a very big and airy white snowcap of froth . it becomes rocky as it dissipates . pale white body shows vigorous carbonation throughout . vibrant nose of orange peel coriander lemon zest and sweet malt . as expected this beer is airy and gaseous . it s drinkable but the body and carbonation are really lacking . flavor is decent enough but really brought down by the gaseous feel . flavor is lemony and spicy . really a letdown for such a high end beer .,palate,0.4,0
appearance i found this lager to have a dull lack luster appearance . it had the required characteristics of a lager such as high carbonation and low head retention but it did not look crisp enough . smell it has an almost malty smell . i couldnt quite figure out what the aroma was supposed to be . but i know i didnt like it . taste it has a strange taste as it does smell . its not as flavorless as most macro lager . unfortunately the flavor is unappealing . mouthfeel it feels like the average lager very light watery and over carbonated . drinkability i would not have another . i ll have a bud light over this one so that should sum it up .,palate,0.6,1
beautiful color and delicious smell but lacking in body and substance . poured from big bottle into a unibroue tasting tulip glass . definative lack of carbonation maybe this one blew it s top at one time or another . body wise to thin to stand on its own without more carbonation lacking in complexity . i just going to stop here because either something is not right or its just not all that .,palate,0.4,0
a not much head surprisingly small for a pilsner . yellow pale color typical of the style . s there is no scent . except for maybe a little bit of pine citrus . t piney hops flavor very nice a lot fuller of a beer than most sam adam s beers . perhaps that is because i m not normally a big fan of the style i find it too watery . this however is very nice and flavorful . m d bubbly but not overdone obviously very drinkable due to the style .,palate,0.9,1
oz . bottle poured into a pint glass . pours a pale golden orange with a full head . the nose lacks any hop aroma and is more like a pale . it s sweet and a bit fruity with aromas of raspberries and artificial strawberries . a pretty simple beer in the mouth it lacks any real hop presence . while it is nicely carbonated and moderately refreshing there really is n t much going on . overall a pretty simple beer that lacks character of any kind . not bad just really ordinary .,palate,0.8,1
on tap at flavor bistro in santa rosa about a oz pour . the pour was bountiful as my cup ranneth over . the liquid is a straw yellow slightly hazy with thin trails of bubbles running along its sides . the head was minimal though i attribute this to the heavy pour as opposed to the carbonation level of the beer . as i drank it down there was some slight traces of lacing . the nose on this beer is sweet . expecting the skunky dry odor of most pilsners i was surprised by the honey goodness that met my nose . not to be mistaken a second whiff gave me some suggestions of those typical dry crisp and mildly spicy notes that a typical pilsner contains but the honey pervades . this beer shines in the mouthfeel category . the light bodied liquid is easily gulped down and that jusssttt perfect carbonation tickles the tongue making for an extremely thirst quenching and refreshing pilsner . my first impression of the taste is like the nose dominated by sweet honey . this is not a terribly dry pilsner and while some purists will probably gripe i am reveling in this fact . the spicing on this beer is divine with the mild piney hops melding with some sweet and light malts to make a delicious brew . this beer does have the lovely pilsner quality of disappearing from the palate immediately leaving you ready for more and more . i could drink buckets of this stuff and find it to be a unique and pleasant take on a very old style .,palate,1.0,1
imbibed on tap at lost abbey s tasting room . poured a cloudy golden color with foamy whit head that leaves good lacing on the glass . fruity banana esters and a little lemon in the aroma . spicy belgian yeast with a surprisingly strong belgian pale malt backbone . very classically belgian pale in the nose . nutty spice with lemon zest flavors start things off . bitter pale barley malt follows with grassy hop oil and a bright spice flavor from the yeast . it ends like a hopped saison . very interesting . this feels a bit acidic but not too much . medium mouthfeel with a dry finish . this really grew on me . at first i did n t think this was anything special but i noticed the complex flavors in the beer due to the malt and yeast . this combined with the strong hop flavor won me over . the flavors of a belgian pale ale and a dry hopped american pale ale blended very well and neither stole the show . a great twist on an old world classic .,palate,0.6,1
growler poured into a snifter black body with a nice sized off white head . the aroma is mostly smooth bourbon notes sweet vanilla caramel some dark malt . not especially aromatic but a nice bourbony aroma . tastes similar to the aroma nicely done barrel aging picks up the characteristics of bourbon but is n t hot and does n t give you any fusel alcohol notes . some dark fruit like notes in the finish . mouthfeel is the only real negative to this one medium bodied and a bit thinner than i d like . overall a solid beer and it showcases barrel aged notes likely . i wish it was a bit thicker in the mouthfeel though and maybe some more background flavor to mingle with the barrel notes .,palate,0.6,1
i am really excited about this one . the dfh minute ipa redefined what a hoppy beer could be for me . though i generally like strong ipas better i am hoping this one in particular will be a new genre favourite . poured from a oz bottle into a standard french style beer glass . pours a clear light brown with possibly the tiniest bit of chill haze . the smell of hops is actually overwhelming the moment the cap hisses off . little head of which to speak but possibly due to careful pouring . maybe half an inch that quickly faded to a thin glaze . the lace however was nearly solid white from rim to the bottom of the empty glass . impressive . smell is obviously that of hops but not the expected cold medicinal smell . rather something warm and woody like an herbed liquor . also suprisingly malty with chocolate undertones . almost too many smells to comprehend . without hyperbole i can say this smells like a good cologne . taste is somewhat more simple . loads of hops minty and tart . not at all peppery or bitter . oak leaves and peat come close . a sweet candilike delivery of the hops is n t necessarily smooth but does n t at all try to hide the character of the buds . grapefruit tartness eeks out as the beer opens up . mouthfeel is like sweet chewy pastry . although alcohol is easy to smell you do n t really taste it over all those hops . as drinkable as any hipa i ve had . all in all a great great brew but in my opinion not any better than or worth the price hike of the dfh minute ipa .,palate,1.0,1
purchased at sun devil liquors in mesa az . presentation . oz bottle no freshness dating listed . have had in cellar for a good months . poured into my maudite tulip . appearance was looking for dark and i got light . a peach colored doppel . smaller inch or less creamy white head and light patchy lace . smell light tropical fruit musk with candy sugar sweet malt and a heavy dose of alkehaul . taste hmmm usually i do n t care for brews with a heavy alcohol flavor . this is one of the exceptions . the alcohol is strong and knwon in it s presence but it blends nicely with the very sweet caramel malt flavor . good amount of hopocity in the finish as well . mouthfeel damn this sh t is creamy . smooth medium carbonation but goes down super smooth . nice light bitterness in the aftertaste . drinkability i hesitated when pulling this brew out during a degree plus day . .do i really want a thick and dark doppelbock . well turns out it was light colored and pretty refreshing . the price was a bit steep but would have again if found .,palate,1.0,1
just tried the oz bottle vintage . nice package size . black opaque body with dark brown head that does n t last . has a vegetal off smell that is hard to get by not very pleasing . very bitter over hopped i really could n t get past this . i tried to ignore it to get to the malt but it is nearly impossible . some coffee notes come through but even they are bitter . has a medium full mouth feel with a harsh finish . not a very drinkable beer at all . perhaps aging for another year would help . i plan to sock a bottle away and try again but this tasting was a real disappointment .,palate,0.8,1
the pour a paradigmatic chill hazed golden yellow color the head bright white in color the size modest and the texture frothy with the resultant lace stick sheets that cling nicely to the glass . the nose citrus fresh hints of coriander quite sweet and pleasing to the senses start is lightly sweet the top skinny in feel . finish bitingly acidic middling on the hops and quite dry . a very nice representative to the wit style quite a pleasure to quaff .,palate,0.6,1
can sampled cold and sipped as it warmed to degf poured a clear gold liquid in the glass must give a hard pour to get a finger rocky cap even that vanishes quickly and laces weakly . aroma is faint but as it warms you get cane sugar sweetness some hop grassiness.overall smells like sweet wet cardboard . totally over processed sterile extract brew smell . weak thin body virtually no lager character . sweetish with weak husk graininess and a whack of rough phenolic sulfury acidic green beer tastes watery weak finish some hop after taste from poringwood hops extract . . overall a cheap over processed adjunct laden beverage that approximates beer flavor . i m told vb stand for vomiting bogans in oz vernacular . seems like the demographic this weak green piss would appeal to .,palate,0.3,0
ml bottle courtesy of user yesac . thanks . drank from an oversized snifter . a this one pours out a black as black can be body with a flash of coffee colored head that leaves no lacing behind . s very strong odor . lots of dark roasted malts . lots of coffee and a bit of dark chocolate . tons of alcohol . it smells its strength . t unfortunately alcohol dominates the taste . the dark roasted malts are an afterthought . as are the coffee and chocolate . m full bodied and chewy . very thick . mouth coating and a low level of carbonation . warming all the way down from the booze . d a year in the cellar didnt appear to tame this one . its still huge and overly aggressive . if i had another i would leave it for quite some time . this one is still in need of a long tme out .,palate,0.8,1
i have had other american blondes but this is just not at all what i expected i may be way off base here if i am feel free to beermail me . a dark gold inch head looks very nice and very still s some malt and hops smells nice every thing seems balenced . t malty very off ballence and i was left with the taste of popcorn hulls in my mouth after a drink . totally unsettling and not what i expected . m just average . d hard to dink just too much after taste and i could n t finish my pint i got through a little over half to give it a good try but it just was n t what i think a blonde ale should be . once agin beer mail me if i am wrong on what the blonde ale style is like and i will gladly remove this review,palate,0.6,1
a deep red with a brownish hue with about a finger of head . s hoppy scent coupled with sweet roasted malts and a slight fruity quality t very apparent yet not overpowering hop flavor all the way through . it was sweeter than i expected . also has a slight fruit flavor in the middle that resembles fruity pebbles . very pleasant taste overall . m medium mouthfeel with moderate carbonation . slight dryness to it . o overall a very pleasant ale to drink . quite sessionable as well . otto s is actually right across town from where i live and i finally got around to trying one of their ales . i m looking forward to checking out the rest of their lineup .,palate,0.6,1
pitch black with a hint of dark chocolate brown if the light hits it right . head is a quarter to half finger of moderately dark tan tight bubbles that melt to leave very little . just a tiny bit of stickiness . aroma is incredibly rich with a sweet dark roasted malt scent dark chocolate coffee and dark fruits . mostly raisins . a bit of smoke hides behind all of these lucious aromas . taste is surprisingly creamy chocolate almost like milk chocolate but definitely richer . not dark . but a richer milk chocolate . some dark fruit mildly in the flavors . a hint of coffee . .and some of the roasted malt but everything remains smooth sweet and blended very well . again the smokiness comes to the forefront on the end . nothing overpowers . it all sort of melts together in your mouth . aftertaste is cocoa . a different sort of ris for sure lacking the usual hop bite at the end found in most american versions . makes for a wonderful desert beer .,palate,1.0,1
sampled from a oz bottle in a double mountain tulip glass . it has a light golden color with good clarity and a thick head with decent lacing . the aroma smells like hops picked right off the vine . very nice . the hop flavor is tremendous . it dominates from start to finish but without being too much . i appreciated the lower carbonation it almost drinks like it was from a cask . but it ends at the hops . there s very little malt to balance it off so it s quite one dimensional . at first i rated this as an a . i was focused only on the hop flavor . but i ve since had some hoppy beers in the bottle that had great hop flavor and more to back it up green flash west coast ips in particular . so i m re reviewing with a little perspective in mind . i like this beer but i ll be ok when the limited supply is gone .,palate,0.6,1
smell is somewhat sweet . banana comes to mind . certainly some cloves there as well . a little thin . taste has a decent banana ester sweetness to it leading off . along with a surprisingly good clove presence . maybe i was just being discriminatory towards the brewer but i did n t expect it to come through so much . really it tastes a lot like a hefeweizen . the finish is pretty thin and watery though which leaves a bit to be desired . the cloves definitely hang on in the mouth for a while in the aftertaste . the beer starts well and basically does n t finish as well as i d have hoped . but all in all it s a very quaffable beer . it may not have all the character that the top craft beers have but it has all the drinkability .,palate,0.6,1
with all of the flying dog beers this one has the most bitter taste . yet it does remind me of my earlier beer brewing expreriences . i always enjoyed the yeasty taste and smell of beer . and this one really has that aroma . i would really like to try this on draft . i have had several of the flying dogs on draft in the past and it makes a big difference in taste . flying dog is a great brewery that is slowly becoming a well known micro all over the country . this only means that they will be bought out by a mega brewery or they will change their formulation all together . let s hope not .,palate,0.6,1
served from a ounce bomber into a pint glass on a cold and snowy night . a dark brown opaque brew with a small but long lived head . s not much going on in aroma department maybe some coffee notes and a faint hint of raisins . t this is what i call an almost imperial stout . it has great balance in that three or four prominent flavors all arrive in perfect harmony without any single taste taking center stage . bittersweet chocolate barley oats and a little toffee caramel add up to one great effort . m creamy and full bodied . what else would you expect from the style . d this one definitely falls between the classic oatmeal stout and over the top imperials that are all the rage these days . a restrained balanced effort that is worth seeking out .,palate,1.0,1
props for being organic well done . now to the beer . pours a watery looking cloudy shade of yellow almost white . very very pale in color solid lively white head . smells yeasty and lemony and spiced . taste is that of a standard belgian wit but the body was off puttingly thin . it was watered down far too light for my tastes of wit beers . needs more of a backbone to get the job done also an impossibly quick finish makes this one disappear from the palate and the memory all too easily . i recognize the attempt to be true to the style but this one just does n t do it for me .,palate,0.4,0
a light reddish amber with thick beige head s malts and hops a little sweetness t well the first thing i notice is how soft the head is on my lip before the beer even gets to my mouth kind of a cool little aspect . beer is malty with a crisp sweetness . finishes with a bit of hoppy flavor . overall not a strong flavored beer but not bad either though the label looks a little wintry i would call this a summer brew . m very crisp and smooth with a lighter body and medium carbonation . the carbonation though reminds me more of a sprite than beer with the small tingly bubbles on the tongue . d easy to drink wont say that this is my favorite but not a bad beer goose island has yet to really impress me with anything but this is a beer that i would have again if it was offered .,palate,0.9,1
thanks to goryshkewych for the opportunity to try this . a slightly cloudy orange color . one finger of white head . some lacing . s super bitter nose and some sweetness . can pick up hints of honey as well as flowers and other citrus notes . t really bitter up front . then it goes right into a powerful hop blast with notes of grapefruit . sweetness finishes this one off . m very creamy . i am loving these creamy ipas as of late and this is no exception . d really good beer . im i could get this on the regular i most definately would . definately worth a try .,palate,1.0,1
another goodie from the new local waw . this poured with a gigantic shield of off white bubbles over a dark red brew . it produced a nice dirty hop aroma . very much an invitation to attack the glass . stark warming earthy hop bitterness is the predominate sense here . bit of pineapple rind too . only downside on this wonderfully flavored beer is a bit of a light body .,palate,0.4,0
no freshness dating present on bottle . near black in color with small retentive light brown head . heavy dark roasted grain aroma with strong chocolate undertones . spot on mouthfeel for the style creamy med. light body with a dry roasted bitterness . choco roast is the most accurate decription for the flavor coffee flavors are not overly apparent yet are there of course b c of the dark roasted malt just more roasty than anything else . the aftertaste may bother some as it has a bit of a charcoal quality . a very good dry stout .,palate,1.0,1
served in my sa sensory pint . best by stamped on the bottle . poured a translucent copper red with a one inch off white head that quickly lost cohesion before eventually settling into a broken cap of foam and ringlets . some spotty lacing present during the tasting . floral hops and grapefruit evident in the nose . taste consistent with nose but grapefruit flavor is amplified leaving a lingering bitterness between quaffs . mouthfeel is light and also a little creamy effervescence nicely balances out the mouthfeel . a little too bitter and astringent for my palate however i have to confess that ipas are not my style of choice .,palate,0.8,1
got this as an extra in a trade from drdogbeer . pours a dark mead maple color with no head at all and no lacing . it looks like a mead . smells like a mead too but with a little maple . little bit of wheat too . tastes alot like a mead mixed with a beer . pretty viscous but not too sweet . some maple flavor . mouthfeel is a little viscous . overall not a very interesting beer . probably going to pour it out .,palate,0.8,1
appearance gt pours beautifully . a nice hazy warm brown colour . looks a little like a dark sour . sitting on top is a thick tan head . super rich . smell gt spice and yeast . taste gt nice . good representation of its style . not too terribly complex . delightful yeast and clove finish . mouf gt sudsy . not bad . drinkability gt good .,palate,0.6,1
tap . looks really good dark brown with creamy lighter brown head . faint aroma of cocoa but the corny base creeps through . thin guinness like taste . cocoa astringent malt and metal . tastes like someone put artificial flavoring in carbonated water . however my final verdict is not awful .,palate,0.4,0
a very pale beer that at first i though it was an albino . medium head retention that only pop ups to finally ran away from me face before the end of the race . her smell is very cerealic adjunct like . very shy notes of hops and malt . a very breadish taste is present . maybe too smooth for my taste quite light,palate,0.7,1
medium gold color . med head . aroma is floral hops grapefruity hops and fruit . a medium bodied ipa . malts are nutty and sweet . hops are abundant in this beer grapefruit and floral flavors predominate but a touch of piney and resiny hops as well . bitter yet well balanced by the malt sweetness . interesting beer . hoppy and bitter . mouthfeel is full and round . finish is clean and smooth . aftertaste is slightly bitter .,palate,1.0,1
source serving draft smell dominated by sour cherry and sour grape notes . strangely reminiscent of being in a field of ripe berries . a hint of farm fresh unsweetened grape juice . a touch of chocolate appears as the beer warms . taste incredibly wine like . roasted chocolately grains hit the palette first and are the only beer like quality present . a sour powerfully dry wood flavor appears next which while not grapelike is just like a dry red wine now i read that its aged in whisky barrels . .that explains it . there are some ripe fruit flavors and a sharp mostly tannin but slightly grassy bitterness . this beer is not remotely sweet . its drinkability was laborious . . it s a intense beer that really pushes the boundaries towards wine like flavors and i m not a big wine fan unfortunately . however i respect their intention . as the beer warms up a slight sweetness emerges in the form of fruit syrup . notes amazingly wine like . very unusual . well balanced complex flavors .,palate,0.9,1
piss yellow with a billowy white head . crystal clear with barely any bubbles coming from the bottom . how do they get so much dissolved carbonation in this brew . pale malt flavor with super clean neutral yeast . some earthy hop aroma like a saaz or something . taste the same as the nose . not very highly carbonated which i actually prefer . way better than a budweiser . no acetaldehyde sour apple taste no metallic carbonation taste and no harsh carbonation sting like the other macro lagers . bland but still more flavorful than man many others . p.s . is anyone actually reviewing this beer per style . it s an american light lager .,palate,0.8,1
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 .,palate,0.2,0
julio s exclusive special beer . a big fluffy head of more than fingers which fades semi quickly into the almost pitch black colored beer . n a little stouty roast lots of chocolate and vanilla little coffee and smoke . t lighter than i expected very creamy and tons of vanilla . some smoke a nice chocolate content some chocolate milk a little stouty roasted bitterness some caramel and other dark malts . m lighter than it should be and very creamy and smooth decent carbonation . f long creamy chocolate vanilla smoothness . a slight sweetness lingers with some caramel flavor . a slight bitterness from the stout . overall pretty good . again as opa opa likes to do keep it simple and do n t push any boundaries . it has a nice creamy rich chocolate and vanilla flavor but way too light . i think this would work very well in ice cream and i m planning to buy an ice cream maker just for this .,palate,0.6,1
i found this ipa to be very . .average . it smelled a bit hoppy but the taste was a not very exciting balance of hops and more maltiness than i expected . still this is n t really a flavor packed ipa and maybe more extreme ipas apas and dipas have made too cynical for this beer . yet it also did n t seem to be an english style ipa bitter . i also found it to be a bit watery in mouthfeel . not quite sure what drawer to put this beer in in my mind which combined with uninspiring messages from my taste buds left me feeling a bit unsatisfied .,palate,0.4,0
i typically love beers brewed by sam adams but this beer is not something i d expect from them . as a hefeweizen this beer is a joke . as soon as i poured it i knew it was n t going to be as good as others . the color is not as hazy as a hefeweizen should be . i was actually able to see my fingers through the glass . it did have a nice body as it was still slipping down the side of the glass by the time i finished . the smell was a little bitter as was the taste . i do n t mind bitter beers but hefeweizens are n t supposed to be bitter . overall it was rough to drink . i bought one six pack just to try it and i m sure i ll only buy one six pack in my lifetime . if you want an excellent hefeweizen try widmer brothers,palate,0.6,1
appearance poured from a oz . bomber into a pint glass . deep dark brown with a thin head that dissipated quickly . only a few wisps of foam were able to cling to the glass . the color was impressive the head and lacing left something to be desired . smell the legend brown ale had a brown sugary malty smell but it was not overpowering a rather pleasant nose . taste a nice example standard and straight forward brown ale . nutty malty and sugary but as with the nose the taste was not overwhelmingly sweet . in fact it was dryer than most browns i have had . the sweetness does slowly creep in as the beer goes down but it gives way to a subtle smoky finish . mouthfeel slightly oily and the little carbonation that there is lightly tickles the tongue on the way down . overall my only issue with legend s brown ale is the carbonation or lack there of . it made for a weak head and gave it an oily feel . in terms of flavor however this is one of the better brown ales i have had . so if you are not as sensitive to texture as i am pick one of these up next time you find yourself in richmond va .,palate,0.4,0
ok this is not the best beer in the world . but it has quite a few pros this beer is intended to be consumed with food . if you want to have chinese food with a light drink then this one is just what you are looking for . it goes perfectly . it s a typical lager crystal clear blonde discreet taste and weak aroma . i usually do n t drink lager beers but this one i can have by the barrels while there s food on the table . i would n t drink it alone though . this beer is what you want to drink when you do n t want to drink .,palate,0.6,1
pours a deep burnished bronze colour with modest beige head that sinks steadily to a thin film . nice lace fairly strong haze as well with not much carbonation . good smokey haze . smells smokey although i do n t get much unless i swill it . when i do though nice and potent with wood and bacon but more woody than meaty . slight vinous note which might just be oakiness . nice subtlety yeah quite good . taste is quite smokey with a burnt edge to it . quite charcoally and quite a lot of spice . nice mix not all that smokey but a nice subtle burnt flavour running throughout the palate with a good backup of malt . spice is slightly overpowering gives a slight sharpness to the back . mouthfeel is quite viscous with not a lot of texture . feels full and a bit flat . could use more carbonation to cut through the smokey flavour more . but a good blend overall and because it s not too meaty it s more drinkable than many rauchs smokeds i ve had .,palate,0.6,1
from the bottle it pours a pretty dark red amber hence the name i imagine with fairly minimal lacing . the smell and taste are both a bit funky but not unpleasant . minimal hops but pretty strong sweet dark maltiness . nothing complex but not unpleasant either . the mouthfeel and drinkability are the strong points of this beer . it s exceptionally smooth and easy to drink . certainly to be picked over most macrobrews . overall though killian s is n t worth the price it fetches at least around here . it s a good substitute for macro lagers and it would be a fine backup beer if it were cheap but anyplace with a decent selection should have better offerings in this price range .,palate,0.7,1
around f served in a chimay goblet . appearance a quite dark brown fading towards black . murky with lots of visible sediment swirling about . a nice thick mocha colored head that sticks around quite reliably and leaves behind moderate lace . smell strong yeast smells abound with roasty malts underlying . hop smell is a little bit spicy but is nearly occluded by the yeast and malt . esters present a slight cherry and slighter banana smell at the end of the nose . taste sweet cherry notes riddling the rich roasted malty character of the brew . hovering somewhere between medium and full bodied the carbonation really opens the sweetness and fruit on the tongue . alcohol burn does n t wait to announce itself . you know it right from the get go and it does n t leave until after a slight caramel taste comes out in the sweetness on the finish . a small hop bitterness mitigates the sweetness keeping it from becoming cloying . aftertaste is pleasant with the caramel emerging more and remains for some time . mouthfeel simultaneously creamy and bubbly . the carbonation really opens up the taste and the creaminess really enriches it allowing it to stick on the tongue . alcohol produces a bit of burn but not unpleasantly so . drinkability the richness and sweetness of this beer along with the slight burn of alcohol make this a beer that does not lend itself well to sessioning . however these qualities also make that first glass and perhaps the second a quick and thrilling journey . moderately drinkable .,palate,1.0,1
appearance poured from a bottle into a nonreal pint glass in low altitude galway ireland on october th . pours a clear yellow gould with a lot of bubbles . two and a half finger head that appears fairly creamy and thick . retains well . appealing . smell nice aroma of zest and malted barley . sweet and appealing but not too strong . hops are pronounced . taste a soft open that escalates through the hoppy notes and into the strong finish . a tangy aftertaste is a little unbalanced . built well for a pilsener . mouthfeel too wet throughout . too smooth until the finish . i wish the mouthfeel better complemented the taste . drinkability there are better pilseners to be had but this is worth a bottle or two for fanatics .,palate,0.4,0
poured from a bottle into a stolen bitburger pint glass in low altitude galway ireland . a a three finger head of nice cream and thickness . clear yellow . sm clean fresh barley and that s all . t flavour is loaded towards the front . unbalanced . just one note of clean barley accompanied by malt . gutted empty finish . mf very light and thin . a bit watery . too wet . dr you could down it all night but it s just be empty calories and no drunkenness . decently priced to its credit even by irish standards .,palate,0.2,0
i live very close to chicago brewing company so i have tried all of there beers sadly this mediocre beer is there best . it looks great smells ok and taste ok . nothing to right home about . i will say however the last time i was there it had a slightly better taste to it . it had a bit more of the chocolate and caramel undertones . still far from a great beer though .,palate,0.4,0
high alcohol natty . saw this one last week at my local light night store and deceided to try it . why not . it pours normal clear and golden but the smell is really clean . i was surprised by the taste being so clean as well . i would not buy again unless i turn homeless but overall not too bad for a bmc product in tall boy format .,palate,0.3,0
served in a tulip glass from a bottle chilled in the fridge golden yellow color that is extremely clear . inch head reduced to with light lacing . high carbonation . aroma gives the impression of tart and yeast . the bottle says floral but i do n t perceive it as floral as much as i do crisp apple and honey followed by esters and yeast . a different kind of aroma for sure . starts with noticeable hop flavor . finishes with a crisp dry honey kind of flavor . no real noticeable malts . mild yeast flavors are a good accent . very light bodied but as expected from a light clear beer overall it was a decent beer . not particularly my preferred style but very enjoyable for something different . first time i had ever seen it in stores so had to pick it up and glad i did .,palate,0.4,0
just finished a blind testing at our awesome beer store kahn s and this one came out as one of my favorite of the eight . the appearance is a crisp clear amber . a slight but ever present barely bubbling thin white head just wo n t quit . huge carbonation levels are evident with a ton of sediment . aroma is mildly subdued . a good balance of the caramel sugary malt and the grainy aspects of the base malt . smells hot and pretty boozy . the flavor is heavily reliant on the belgian yeasts and they dominate the front end of the experience . further on there is a barely present bitterness and it finishes with a toasty caramel malt and a fizzy hot alcohol flavor . the mouthfeel is freakin unbelieveable for me . how the hell do they reign in the amazing bubbliness and still maintain the thick body . . . . unique and probably the finest mouthfeel i have felt in any belgian ever . a sipper for sure . a delight all the way around but so damn boozy that it effects the drinkability . worth the twenty bucks .,palate,1.0,1
oz capped bottle . a glowing and transluscent copper crimson gorgeousness . foamy off white vanilla head winds down quickly but leaves a milkshake top to the brew and a fine mist across the top . magnifique . n incredibly strong whiffs and encompassing aromas of stewed candy plums and peaches figs raisin sauce sweet malt maple syrup maybe a touch of cinnamon even . wowzers . p blocky chocks and bundles of absolute flavor . big chunks of sweet malt encased by raisin plum fig and dark fruit bursts with the malt so thick you practically chew it as you drink . alcohol hangs around in the backround lending its power but not mucking up the balance one bit . finish is dry brandy like with some further dried fig flavors a touch of allspice and cinnamon and a hint of alcohol . not so much a traditional doppelbock in flavor as it shows very strong belgian strong dark flavors blending in nicely with the stunning malt character . this is like gouden carolus emperor kicking in the door of a dark german cellar and blending in with the festivities catered by a carribean chef . m thinner than most doppelbocks i have tried but by no means famished or lacking for body . more aunt jemima than houston s vermont sugarhouse . good tingly ordered carbonation that holds the brew up perfectly and nicely but does n t get in the way . smooth but not slick or sleek . fucking awesome . notes dave where s that wizard hat you wear when you re brewing . c mon man show it to me . where did you get the wizard hat . can i have one too . i wan na know the power of that hat dude because it seems to me you draw more and more power with every successive brew you make . this is fucking sick man fucking s i c k . this is a tribute to gouden carolus emperor and augustiner brau maximator all in the same glass . like wow man like wow . how in the fuck do you do it . music the moody blues beat survivors bbc,palate,1.0,1
bells porter poured a very dark brown with a large tan head . it smells a bit smoked and heavy . it tasted a bit smoked a bit harsh really couldnt detect any flavors outside the porter taste . the flavor is a bit harsh and a bit watery but not too much . not too difficult to drink . overall a pretty good no nonsense beer .,palate,0.6,1
pours nearly jet black with minimal dark tan lacing . very strong nose ith overwhelming chocolate . i feel as though i was imported to a chocolate factory . some additional notes of bourbon and vanilla . taste is the same . basically this is like drinking a chocolate bar with alcohol . replicates the taste of actual chocolate better than any other chocolate beer i ve ever hear . super thick mouthfeel . it s defintely a sipping beer and it s initially a little hot . still an excellent dessert beer .,palate,1.0,1
edition . medium dark brownish amber with a cream colored head that shrinks to just a cap . hefty malt aroma very sweet smelling . like marshmallows . the taste is all malt and pretty sweet but there is a good deal of complexity within those confines . flavors of milk chocolate cloves malted milk balls and vanilla . i feel that a bit more hops would have made this a better brew . i like it but it s a bit too sweet and definitely not a brew i d want more than one of at a time . save it for after dinner .,palate,0.9,1
sans suoci . found at a restaurant in venice . appearance light yellow appearance with a little orange mixed in large bubbles coalesce around the glass . smell sweet maltiness a lot of alcohol as well . taste mouthfeel really malty sticky sweet and thin somewhat rash on the maltiness on the way down at first it almost hits you in the head stays with you throughout . drinkability maltiness again is really forceful not really bad to drink but not that enjoyable either . overall unbalanced and not that enjoyable a beer those who love malt may enjoy it but even then it has a pushed together character that keeps it from being recommended .,palate,0.3,0
poured out of a bottle into a pint glass beer is a deep carmel brown color with a nice off white foamy head good lacing . the smell is all malt slightly fruity with a slight hint of chocolate . the taste has a sort of winey characteristic about it . well balanced but not what i was looking for . the mouthfeel was not very impressive very light in body and pretty well carbinated . overall it was n t bad but it is not a beer that i would go out of my way to drink again .,palate,0.4,0
this is a damn fine barleywine . very nice rich and malty . plenty of hops as well but this one really lets the malts shine . i am quite pleased with it and it is probably my new favorite barleywine . once again many thanks to dogfooddog for the brews . the beer pours to a rich dark amber color with a thick creamy head . retention is decent but lacing could be much better . nice mild carbonation . the smell is generously hoppy though it has a very rich malt profile as well . almost smells like fresh wort it s so malty . nice rich caramel and biscuity malt . flowery herbal spicy hops . the flavor carries on quite well . it is obviously very well hopped but the malt profile is so huge it does n t seem bitter at all . and even so it is still incredibly smooth and the alcohol flavor can not be detected . the body is huge . one of the thickest beers i ve had the pleasure of eating . the residual sugars coat the palate leaving a linger bitter sweet finish . very good stuff . it is very green however . i will try to age the remaining bottle for at least a year hopefully two .,palate,1.0,1
. l can . straw yellow big initial head white good carbonation in a clear beer . nice lacing in the glass . smell mostly malty some corn a bit of grassy hops . slightly floral too . taste is flat out malts also with corn with not much else . hardly any bitter hoppyness . mouthfeel is crisp the whole drink is refreshing due to the good carbonation . with a little more hops and some better malts this could be an ok pilsner .,palate,0.8,1
pours light yellow with some cloudyness huge head couldnt pour the whole bottle into the glass . head is pure white . smells citrusy floural and grassy . tastes great . yeasty wheat malt with a little sour bitter and citrus . mouthfeel is light and bubbly . cant really taste the . abv . delicious . i will be drinking this again and again and again .,palate,1.0,1
appearance pours a cloudy amber orange . a thin layer of creamy bubbles on top it spots up the glass a bit with some dotted lace but not a whole lot . aroma the first of three bottles that did not smell funky this has a malty sweet biscuity caramelly smell . taste sweet candyish malts and heavy grain . belgian yeast and alcohol follow and still some nice citrusy character on the swallow . some hop bitterness into the finish along with dried fruit . ends with a nice little roasty chocolate flavor . mouthfeel slightly syrupy a nice heaviness befitting the style . low carbonation . drinkability an enjoyable bottle i hope the other three are intact as well .,palate,1.0,1
reviewed december . poured a nitro can into a pint glass . a i have no clue on where to say this head actually was it did an amazing receding type move filling up the entire glass and them coming to . where it actually stopped at was an a nice creamy thick white one fingered head . this carries an extremely clear amber appearance . s those malts are pretty nice here . it also had a nice toffee aroma as well . t toasty malts are easily what come up first with some back of caramel . m the lasting head gives it an extremely creamy taste but i know it s not true it s just that nitro can s head . the thinness of the body is atrocious though . o i have no clue why this is rated so hghly when i ve had oktoberfest that have the same taste to it . the thinness is the true killer here because it feels like water and with it s taste this just is n t appealing .,palate,0.3,0
pours a nice one finger light tan head . pretty deep red and brown color more like garnet . nice lacing for a barelywine.fruit cake with a good splash of mandarin and blood orange rinds in the aroma . taste starts with some dark fruits . plums maraschino like black cherries and some apricots . rum cakey and dry peppermint hop spice . the alcohol is elusive its there jus behind the scenes . helping the other flavors stand out . good smooth dry sipper .,palate,0.6,1
a maple syrup brown with brown head s brown sugar not much else or anything strong t weird . bitter . starts off clean and finishes with metallic hops m silky smooth good carbonation d why . i either love or hate winter warmers and this one does n t work for me,palate,0.8,1
after playing a few rounds as the drummer on rockband with my brother i m ready for a cool refreshing treat . how about a nice white ale . on to the beer very pale and faded straw blonde in color with a mildly entertaining display of carbonation bubbles . the head is good on top a little frothy in texture . smells like . coriander . and lemon . the overall flavor is light but has a medium spiciness to it . it does n t soak the palate with as much flavor as expected . a little wheat malt and faint lemon accents hit before the coriander takes center stage . slight buttery flavor and feel too . the carbonation is refreshing on the palate and it has a lingering wehat malt flavor in the aftertaste . i ve had this on tap at it was killer . the bottled version does n t have the same flavor intensity as the draft . not that the bottle is bad though better can be had .,palate,0.9,1
ml corked and caged bottle . i had some difficulty getting the smaller than average sized cork out . drank from my duvel tulip . a this one pours out a a very dark but ruby red colored body with lighter highlights around the edges of the glass . a rather large khaki colored head forms on top and takes its time falling . lots of even lacing gets left behind on the sides of my glass . off to a nice start . s my initial whiff brings forth lots of bourbon and fusel alcohol . after that i get a lot of plums cherries and some raisins . sweet caramel and toffee malts show up next . a little bit of vanilla from the oak barrel is subtle but still noticeable . t the first sip brings back those sweet caramel and toffee malts that i could smell . after that i get some bourbon and plenty of fusel alcohol . some fruits mostly plum and cherries but also some raisins . a little bit of vanilla barrel . some citrus grapefruit and piny hops finish this one off . m full bodied and syrupy . palate coating with a lingering aftertaste and plenty of heat from the alcohol . d this bottle seemed a little big for me . i wish i had waited for someone to open it with . id like to revisit this one when it gets some age on it i picked it up shortly after it arrived around here .,palate,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 .,palate,0.4,0
i m typing this review from notes and i do n t remember why i wrote this exactly but the first words are smells grassy hop and sulpher more like farts and poo hmmm. its possible i was just in a beligerent mood but i obviously did not find the smell appealing . i do remember why i did not like the appearance it had no head and was seriously the color of pale dirty water these beers really are best from the can . i have to say the taste actually pleasantly surprised me . it starts with a nice sweet bready grain just a hint of rice astringency and alcohol before schlitz actually delivers on its kiss of the hops slogan and adds a pleasant grassiness to a sweet aftertaste . mouthfeel is midwieght a little strupy and dead save some grain astringency . i would be very interested in having this fresh on tap where some of the issues might be resolved .,palate,0.3,0
ounce bottle . central waters pale ale pours out a partially cloudy copper color topped with two inches of foam . vaguely malty aroma a little fruity a little spicy . not much hop aroma . the flavor is fruity with a fair amount of malt . not much hop flavor although the bitterness is there . a weird earthy tobacco flavor comes in at the finish . mouthfeel is medium to full . there s a nice level of carbonation . a decent enough pale ale other than the tobacco flavor .,palate,0.8,1
finished off a pack of this special cream pale ale over the past two weeks . of the bottles were fine but one bottle seemed a little bit off it s taste was n t consistent with the other . overall a nice beer with good golden appearance and a nice well rounded mouthfeel . good bitter flavour overall but at the back of the tongue is somewhat watery and unpleasant . i think it s growing on me though .,palate,0.9,1
poured from a . ounce corked bottle into a weizen glass . appearance big fluffy off white head and a hazy yellow orange body . smell pale wheat malt and citric hops are definitely playing well together . little bit of clove and banana upon closer examination . taste fruity citric hops upfront followed by clove and a little banana . moderate bitterness to wrap up the experience . i wish the carbonation was a little more noticeable in the mouth .,palate,0.6,1
appearance the pour gives a very slight white head that soon recedes almost completely . the beer is golden in color . smell sweet pale graininess and a nice american hop aroma . smells good . mouthfeel the carbonation is light as is the body . seems pretty undercarbonated . taste very flavorful and tasty for a blonde ale . plenty of sweet pale grains and a nice boost of hop flavor to balance things out . an unusually flavorful beer for the style which keeps it from getting boring . drinkability very easy drinkability . five down and no problem six pack purchased from peace street market for .,palate,0.6,1
appearance thin light beige head sits atop a body that mixes light brown with a deep copper hue . transparent and gorgeous . smell spicy notes come forth and are balanced well with the malty character . hints of a citrus hop are found in the back and also add pleasantly to the aroma . taste wonderful mixture of malty spicy hops and citrus hop notes . balance is also noticeably nice and with the style guidelines an emphasis on the spicy flavors are noted . mouthfeel wonderful balance all over the pallets and each taste bud . citrus and bitterness come to the front of the tongue while the malt and spice flavors cover the back of the mouth perfectly . the slightly raised abv can give cause to the minor warmth in mouthfeel . drinkability the brew has an overall great appeal with its abundance of nicely combined flavors . the slightly high abv may make it difficult the polish off a sixer however many will try and few will win .,palate,1.0,1
i m not sure what i was expecting with this one but overall i was n t that impressed . it poured a murky brown with little head that faded quickly . aroma was nice with dried fruits a bit of banana and malts . taste was very thin just a bit of fruitiness and a malt finish i was expecting more and it just was n t there . mouthfeel was very watery and not smooth in the slightest . overall not great but not bad one that i would drink again if someone offered but not one i d seek out again .,palate,0.4,0
oz bottle version . pours a clear copper gold with a medium frothy white head that quickly diminishes and leaves some lacing . the aroma is fruity resiny hops with a little mint and some bready malts . it quickly dissipates . the flavor is very washed out watery resiny hops with some malt . the mouthfeel is medium bodied and very watery . overall it s ok but way too subdued and watery .,palate,0.4,0
served in a oz brown glass bottle consumed from a oz stemmed water glass . pour a cloudy brown orange . rather light even for a pale ale but not excessively so . minimal head disappears quickly leaving very light lacing nose v. citrus with a hint of must . sharp . there is no mystery with this beer . taste comes on with a grapefruit taste excessively bitter of course with an aftertaste that smacks of lavender . after a few swallows one is put in mind of unsweetened bakery chocolate . for being abv the alcohol taste is remarkably hard to notice . perhaps it is overwhelmed by the nature of such an intense brew style as ipa . mouth fairly bright carbonation and slightly less viscous than warm maple syrup . the taste lingers in the mouth for quite a long time often long enough to become unpleasant . about minutes after finishing this beer there is a taste in one s mouth remarkably similar to having been stopped by a policeman with a bag of marijuana that is the taste of hastily eaten marijuana . i suspect that the off beat selection of hops for this brew is responsible for this one of the varieties is even called nugget . . drinkability i m forced to conclude that despite its carbonation heaviness and intense flavor this beer is in fact very drinkable . in the minutes it took me to write this review i was able to finish a double deuce which i m usually only capable of when indulging in milk stout or other smooth sweet styles . overall not an everyday beer . the flavor is intense and ipa in general is an acquired taste . however this is a fine example of the style and one i will buy again when i decide to take my beer like i take my women cold pale and bitter .,palate,0.6,1
presented in the bomber pictured with foil wrapping . no born on or freshness date to speak of . ive read in earlier threads that there is sometimes numbers on the label none on my bottle . purchased at the barnyard in the burnie for . . it pours a deep dark and opaque black with an oily consistency . seems just like melted chocolate . there is a dark tan ring of lacing . no agitation could bring a head to the beer and there is a limited amount of carbonation on the glass itself . had a molasses like pour . comparatively the aroma is smoky molasses with some other assorted bitter burned malt in the background . i was surprised by how complex yet not balanced it is . the first flavors in the taste are definitely brazen and rough just like those stereotypical russian characters from the bad early s movies . bitterness and alcohol rush in and smack your tongue back . a slight twinge as the bitterness assaults the roof of the mouth too . bitterness was from both the slightly over toasted malts and a bit of hops . however there is a bit of smoother and sweeter malts mixed in on the backend as a chocolate mix evens it out a bit . the harsh flavor profile masked the scarily high alcohol quite well . scores a definite medium to full mouthfeel and actually better in the mouthfeel category than some other imperials ive had . completely coats your mouth with syrupy consistency . had a spicy and acidic finish . i dont think ill be having many others . ive found the victory storm king a much better imperial for those cold winter nights .,palate,0.9,1
dark and hazy like a wheatbeer . nice head . very light and faint smell . a little bit of honey a little bit of grain and little bit of astringent alcohol . the astringent is killed in the flavor thank god overwhelmed by honey . zippy and sweet upfront moving into a more sour taste of grain in the middle and ending on bittersweet notes . pretty nice . the body is as thin as water . that leads to a very drinkable beer actually since it goes down . well like water .,palate,0.4,0
this poured a clear gold with fluffy yellowish white head . it smelled strongly of roast yeast with a small mix of hops . it tasted like dark roasted yeast and sweet honey with a surprising amount of hops . it was much thicker than expected too very creamy with no carbonation almost too syrupy . it had a long and bitter aftertaste . overall it was reminiscent of a barleywine which is pretty impressive for a pilsner but not my favorite flavor .,palate,0.9,1
. okay i think the beer has warmed up enough to start the review . on to the beer let s see it s black in color and the head is big and bubbly . nice retention on top . smells . tart like citrus zest . that s a bit of a surprise . has a faint roasted scent to it too akin to hot chocolate . it tastes sour like cherries with a touch of stout . this is tough to review . i sort of like it but i want more roasted malt and less sourness in my stout . but . as it warms an echo of milk chocolate emerges . the faint roasted chocolate can be tasted in the aftertaste . overall . i do n t know . i m confused by this beer . go for it if you re adventurous but a sour stout is n t for me .,palate,0.8,1
enjoyed this with the men folk on christmas day . it had been sitting in my garage for awhile so i figured this was as good a time as any to pop it open . after the pour you could tell there were a million things going on with this one . i did n t get much tartness in the taste as other reviewrs but it was there . a very good sample i d say . it did n t last long .,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle purchased as a single from oliver s in albany ny . poured into an imperial pint glass formed a beige head over the slightly cloudy reddish amber brew . pillowy head recedes very slowly with plenty of chunky lacing . aroma is citrus and tart some off vegetal character . taste starts sweet piney in the middle vegetal comes on in the close . mouthfeel is smooth but drinkability suffers as does the whole experience from the off aroma . unfortunately the smell reminds me of garbage which is off putting .,palate,0.8,1
very light beer with nice pale amber color . plenty of carbonation fine bubbles give a decent mouthfeel and the lacing is good . sort of a pencil shavings hint . the chamomile is unmistakable both in the nose and in the taste . you keep smelling it when you breathe . rather bitter . give it some credit for plenty of flavor in a low alcohol beer . aftertaste is herbal slightly medicinal . seems well made but i ca n t get through a glass of it .,palate,0.8,1
thanks to kirkpjr for this one . i poured the bottle into a sam adams pint glass it produced a large off white colored head that settled to a thick lace . the body was a hazy amber almost brown color . which seamed off to me for a pale aromas hops and yeast were strong on this one . the flavor was interesting for a pale as well . i guess i just am used to better examples of the style . this one was really towards the sweet almost to malty for the style hence the darker color i guess . it had a medium bodied with good carbonation . it sure was another interesting brew to drink and the drinkability was ok,palate,0.8,1
whoa killa beah . got this bottle a few months ago at sam s in chicago . poured it aggresively but had a small tan head and no lace . virtually opaque with slight deep garnet highlights . aroma is divine malty roasty caramel peat vanilla coffee dark chocolate whisky and leather . flavor s about the same but with a little bite or tang . lovely bittersweet and mouthfilling . body is ok nothing special but not bad . very boozy finish . a sipper not a session beer .,palate,0.6,1
poured out of the bottle an orange bronze color with a thick rich white head . the nose was earthy sweet and metallic . the metallic aspect was there in my first tasting along with some clove grapefruit and bananas . it tasted sweet with malt undertones supporting spice banana and soap . there was some caramel in an otherwise clean finish .,palate,0.8,1
i am normally a huge fan of double ipa s . some of my favorites include imperial gemini southern tier double simcoe weyerbacher greenflash imperial and racer . but this beer gave me a totally different dipa taste it was much to floral and almost perfume like i felt like i was drinking tulip flowers crushed up and fermented . so if you like citrusy crisp piney and grapefruity tastes in your ipa steer clear of this beer . not what i expected to say the least .,palate,0.6,1
had a lot of this at mile high music festival in giant oz plastic cups . on a degree day this beer was heaven . let s see how it old s up to some scrutiny . a no different than a regular bud light . clear pale yellow fizzy thin head than fades fast . big carbonation bubble streams . s bud light with a shot of lime juice right in the glass . no malt to speak of and very little hops . just lots of lime . while not necessarily good it has a certain quality that is uplifting and satisfying . very sweet and very sour . t since bud light tastes like nothing then bud light with lime s equation is essentially so the taste is equal to one one big ass lime plunked in here specifically . sweet and sour lime tastes. i wish there was more to say . there is n t this tastes like lime but not bad lime flavor . m spritzy carbonation fills your mouth swelling your cheeks slightly . rough bubbly and thin . d i got ta say i could drink this all day outside . i mean literally all day and never get tired of it . maybe i just really like lime but something about this makes it so damn appetizing on a hot day outside . ridiculously drinkable despite lackluster construction .,palate,0.4,0
bent river has a sunday large mug special so i decided to finally try this beer . the color was a dark gold that invited me to take a sip . wow . next to schlafly s pale on tap this is one of the best pales i ve had . sure . there is nothing radical going on with it . the smell is just that of beer with a little grass scent . it is n t really hoppy but i do n t always want hops with my pale ale . the straw taste is obvious on the back end . the beer feels good going across the tongue and is easy to drink maybe too easy .,palate,1.0,1
received in trade from azaaron thanks for the opportunity . the bottle opened with a noticeably load pop no foam over but the first pour filled my glass with foam . it took a good minutes from opening until i was able to sample this brew . pours a solid dark brown color with faint ruby highlights when held to light . aromas of light chocolate caramel and tart fruit . not a whole lot going on in the aroma . the taste has all the right players in the game . roasted malts coffee chocolate and caramel with a modicum of dark fruits . the mouthfeel is ruined by the over carbonation every sip has co sharply piercing the front of my tongue and sometimes expanding bubbles fill my mouth . medium bodied beer . once the bubbles settled down this became quite a tasty brew . i d love to try another of these sometime and re rate .,palate,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 .,palate,1.0,1
had one of these at local during philly beer week . poured fresh from a cask . looks amber in color with slight white foam head . smell is great . aroma of still fermenting yeast with touches of slight hops green fruit and and almost avocado like smell . little to none carbonation . extremely drinkable .,palate,0.6,1
poured into a la chouffe tulip a clear yellow golden two finger white head and some head lacing s sour yeast slight hops citrus lemon grass and tons of corn and malts t slight hop note sweet toasty malt a slight bitter yeast flavor corn and maybe some citrus or fruit notes m sticky coats the mouth low acidity long finish but finish gets kind of sour d a bit heavy to drink on a warm day . but a perfect cold night beer . for almost and a oz not bad final thought for the genre i like this beer outside of the genre this beer is for bums,palate,0.4,0
ml bottle poured into an imperial pint glass . no freshness date . a pours a solid black . topped with a one inch pillowy sandy brown head that bubbles down into a cap ring combo while leaving behind some respectable lacing . s big strong and sweet hit of malt right to the nose . caramel molasses ripe dark fruits plums etc . with a background of faint smokiness . t mf at once creamy and bitter . the mouthfeel says creamy the taste says bitter bakers chocolate and closes with that taste just in case you wanted to think otherwise . body is lighter than i expected but still retains a solid chewiness . carbonation levels are right where they need to be and make for an absolute pleasure to drink . bitter chocolate only becomes more pronounced as i continue to sip . hits of smoke and slight caramel sweetness come in here and there to add a nice complexity to this beer . i think this beer could benifit from a bit more depth in flavoer in places but is otherwise flawless . d a deceptive abv beer drinks very smooth add to that a great taste and eexceptional mouthfeel and you have on your hands one spectacularly drinkable beer .,palate,1.0,1
this pours black with a thin creamy head almost like it should be on nitro . i can only imagine how that would be . it s opaque and thick in apperance but actaully quite drinkable . the smell is coffee and charcoal . the taste is slightly acidic when it first hits the mouth but it quickly smooths out to a rich coffee flavor . the feel is smooth suprisingly light for a beer that seems so heavy . there s a slight bitterness that i would normally associate with an american stout . while i feel that this is one of north coast s better efforts . though none are really bad i do wish that it had a bit more body .,palate,0.6,1
tap . pale amber pour with a small white head . bread aroma with some off putting grainy malt . very faint lacking . some light grassy hops . plain bready flavour again with a tiny hint of grassy hops . light body . reasonable . approachable but boring .,palate,0.8,1
a . poured a finger head . some lacing noticed . body a clear golden yellow color . s. citrus and pine hops . a vague sweetness about it as well . t. understated . light pine hoppiness runs rather quickly into a straight bread flavor with light spice . m. light sessionable . watery . easy going . o . not what i m looking for in an ipa . i like a balanced ipa and this one is very balanced but it does n t have enough oomph in it especially on the hop end .,palate,0.8,1
ml shared with klym and sundaysour on an ipa friday night lineup . a finger and a half head with so so retention . deep murky orange to orange brown . looks like raw honey or the aerial view of a freshly opened organic peanut butter . it is quite possible that this is made from the hair of dogs . they could hide a lot in there . s first whiff vegan shampoo . sorry i had to say it it just went to this hempy oily dimension that it had to be called out on . it s a really deep smell i ca n t quite place it . but i can tell you that there is alcohol in there and it taunts your manhood . i muster up the courage and move to the sipping . t leather constructed of dried oranges and honey . maple syrup with triplesec . a strong liqueur like after taste that does a drive by shooting on your taste buds . slight floral note that drowns in syrup blossoms are latently smothered by the thick coating of sticky resins . the backbone of this beer consumes plant life like hexus in the fern gully . m nice actually . it is a bit watery after the initial pleasure of having a well carbonated flavor bomb . it contrasts the flavor nicely as you nearly expect there to be bits of tough orange rind finding the cracks of your teeth . i must not the amazing wetness that exists in the mouth after the carbonation leaves an unusually oily offering for the style . o what a roller coaster ride . this beer was suggested to me as the lightest dipa you will ever have . i have to say that this was n t really light but it was interesting . if you ever dreamed of having an orange caramel solution in your glass then this is your beverage . .freak .,palate,0.9,1
pours like golden honey color with a foamy micro bubbled head . the smell is of some banana cloves and malt . the taste is slightly sweet with some malty and yeast notes . a little hot in the back with a really great bread and earthy aftertaste . the mouthfeel is full and foams as it sits in the mouth . i was expecting a strong dark and it was much more of a strong pale . for what it was it s good .,palate,0.9,1
poured from a can into a glass . witnessed a nice head that quickly fell . the scent is simply one of artificial sweetness really not much else there . i would have expected something more bitter actually . the taste is . well . sweet and is influenced greatly by the mouthfeel which is super thin especially for a beer that s not light i ca n t imagine what busch light tastes like . the drinkability is pretty good actually a not so good taste but as the can advertises it is smooth and refreshing . but so is water .,palate,0.3,0
review is from notes taken on and poured from the bottle to a tulip . appearance pour is a dark cola brown and starts with a finger fluffy tan head with decent retention body is dark and murky almost entirely opaque thick fluffy strands and webs of lacing are left behind as the fair head slowly dwindles to a full and uneven frothy cap . smell smells like a ton of over ripe dark fruits belgian candi and spices definite presence of alcohol . i m a little nervous about the sweetness now as i m feeling it s going to be cloying . not awful and nice and robust but damn that sweetness . taste yep overly sweet and ripe dark fruits and lots of them lots of the belgian candi and what would be a nice backing of caramel malts if they were n t totally owned by the fruits and near cloying sweetness definite booziness and presence of the belgian spices cardamom cloves etc . bit of a mess and medicinal not in a good kind of way but like a syrupy sweet cough syrup or flu medicine and alcohol . mouthfeel body is of medium weight with moderately strong carbonation that is not overpowering and very fitting for the style a moderately thick and semi dry coating is left behind and the belly is left feeling just a little bit warm from the abv . drinkability meh not something that i ll be seeking out as it s too sweet and medicinal the abv would also prove to be a bit much as well ultimately if the sweetness is something you like this may be your beer but as for me i like a bit more balance with the spices and if it s going to be sweet i like it to be more from the caramel maltiness as i feel it blends better and allows other aspects to come through .,palate,0.8,1
this cracked open with a loud whoosh and after all the nitro cascading stuff it settled to a lovely deep copper with a huge thick biscuit like head . aroma is subdued malty if anything . very creamy in the mouth milkshake like . smooth as hell . flavorwise it is somewhat weak caramel malts thumbwrestling with light bits of hops with a noticable metallic taste always present . not bad but not impressive either . a small beer that is more than drinkable mainly due to its awesome texture .,palate,0.9,1
very excellent beer . due to the beer being unfiltered it seemed like a german wheat beer crossed with an ipa . it had qualities of both styles it was nicely hopped and balanced and the wheat tastes that the expert tastes can sense came through . the only caveat was the mouthfeel part that was flattened a bit compared to other ipa s but i think if you considered that this is an unfiltered ipa resembling a wheat then you will find this an excellent beer .,palate,0.7,1
appearance pours a dark brown near black body with a thin bubbly ivory colored head . smell rich dark maltiness scented by notes of coffee with some chunks of dark chocolate and a few drops of creosote extract stirred in . however with each sniff there s a cumulative spoiled fruit character with an almost lactic quality to it . this might not end well . taste upfront we have dark malts with sweetish flavors of dark chocolate and black coffee . it s a rich maltiness there s no doubt about it but it can not quite hide the tastes of tart spoiled fruit juices and microwaved witlof . finishes like the opening of a wal mart on black friday with good flavors and bad violently trampling my poor tongue and effectively ruining my christmas for many years to come . mouthfeel medium bodied . medium high carbonation . drinkability flawed and well quite frankly it s repulsive . perhaps it s an improperly made batch as i sincerely hope this was not the intended result . someday i hope to come across another bottle of black lightning porter and be able to replace this review of blech . lightning porter with kind words and effusive praise .,palate,0.7,1
a pours a deep deep brown with slight hints of ruby when held to light . a thin ring of off white head encircles the glass . no lacing to speak of but significant legs slide down the side of the glass . s lots of bourbon character on the nose . vanilla sweet chocolate and brownie mix cherries and a good dose of licorice . molasses . port like qualities . scrumptious . t similar to bourbon county stout in some ways but also very distinctive . strong notes of the bourbon barrel and chocolate throughout . this brew distinctly diverges from bcbs mid palate with strong notes of sweet dark fruit . alcohol drenched plums and cherries . black forest chocolate cake . the characteristic hoppiness of an american barleywine makes a brief appearance in the finish to provide a little balance . an incredible quaff over . m perhaps i expected a little too much since the rare was like velvet but this definitely is not as smooth as the rare bcbs . the alcohol is fairly apparent in the finish with a sharp peppery bite on the sides of the tongue and the back of the throat . full bodied and syrupy . o you ca n t really ask for much more than this . incredibly tasty and the bourbon barrel adds incredible layers of complexity . this can only improve with age but since this is the only bottle of it i will probably ever see i figured i would open it now .,palate,0.7,1
this is pretty good but not up to the level of most other weihenstephaner beers in my book . it s straw yellow faintly hazy with a medium faintly off white creamy head slowly shrinking to a foamy top and leaving some fairly nice lace in rings . the aroma is raisiny and alcoholic with grapes dry grain hint of bread honeym pine herbs and hay . the taste is bread herbs pine faint hints of honey apple and lemon with a tingly pine herb flavour and bitterness along with a faintly rough thin mineral water quality . it has a somewhat bitter pine juniper herb finish . it goes pretty well with food and is fairly easily drinkable but not great .,palate,0.6,1
this beer from sam adams is a pleasent choice for light beer drinkers but for a ba it s not worth my time . pours a copper color with little head . smell is astringent with some lager yeast off products very apparent . taste is better with some of the off flavors from the yeast hidden under a mild but noticiable hopping and simple sweetness . easy to drink and better tasting than most light beers . still the question begs for a ba why . char,palate,0.4,0
this is an enjoyable smooth but tasty strong polish lager . amber it has a medium large off white head that shrinks slowly to a thin wispy top and leaves a hint of lace . the aroma is fresh toasty sweet bread hint of lemon pine and rather nice . it has a bit of a czech lager taste to it and the alcohol is essentially unnoticeable . the taste is clearly alcholic but very smoothly so with nothing rough opr unpleasant . it has a light caramel quality bread and nice warm spiciness it s a bit rasiniy sweet and spicy with a light bitterness coming to the fore in the finish . it does not taste quite as strong as it is .,palate,0.6,1
ugliest . beer . ever . jaundiced pale yellow with obscenely large bubbles that coalesce into a horrific webby head that flees the scene quickly as if it s ashamed to exist . it ought to be . this looks more like a child s science experiment than a beer . the aroma is somewhat more appealing very weak with a sourdough like character and touches of skunk lemon and caramel corn . flavor is mild yet pleasantly grainy reminiscent of wheaties or puffed wheat vaguely nutty but also acrid and medicinal with a weirdly sour finish . adequately fizzy and dry even crisp but in the end i think this beer is not even good enough to call refreshing .,palate,0.7,1
presentation poured into flying fish pint glass appearance pitch black tan head well retained some lacing smell toasted malts chocolate coffee taste follows the smell mouthfeel medium to heavy bodied dry finish drinkability sessionable overall solid oatmeal stout,palate,0.7,1
appearance pours a murky iced tea brown . a thin layer of bubbles is all i get for a few healthy bounces into the glass . a few sprigs of lace nothing big . interesting but unassuming . aroma a huge bouquet of raisiny sweetness . i kinda dig it . taste major syrupy sweetness . wow you ll experience a sugar rush prior to any buzz . figs on the swallow loads of abv heat but amazingly little solvent factor for . candied fruit at the finish and some spicy flavors maybe the hops and raisins finally getting along . this one is for the sweet tooths in the crowd . mouthfeel luciously smooth and velvety on the palate . low carbonation . drinkability powerful stuff but a top apertif in my book . literal beer candy this disappeared far quicker than any beer of this strength should .,palate,1.0,1
a classic amber with decent half inch white head slight carbonation . well retained head and lacing . s not the apparent hoppy smell of american pale ales . smells quite peppery and a bit malty . t sweeter than expected from a ple ale . very slight citrus but mostly peppery . m smooth and well balanced but not as bitter as i would have liked from a pale ale . i know its an english pale but still. d its a good session beer but not really what i d reach for in the mood of a pale ale more of a hotter day type deal .,palate,0.8,1
poured from a bottle into a pint glass this beer is an extremely pale dull gold color . the beer is crystal clear with a thin filmy head . the nose was very nondescript . hard time gleaming much from the aroma but it was mostly sweet with a slight sour blend . in mouth the high carbonation makes the flavors of the beer sharp . fruity and flowery highlights in the flavors also . the beer has a sweet and light finish with a slightly sour aftertaste . extremely easy to drink almost like a fresca version of a beer .,palate,0.8,1
if there ever was or will be a national alcoholic drink of the republic of trinidad and tobago carib lager is it . not because of quality but because of sheer market dominance . the tiny island nation off the coast of venezuela is coated in a thick blanket of blue and yellow paint reminding you a beer is a carib . and the bars mean it ask for a beer and you ll almost always get a carib . if you ve ever been to mexico and seen hundreds upon hundreds of squat white open air bars bearing the corona name you ll have an idea of what t t look like under carib distribution . not to mention the fact that carib will gladly provide your t t business with a free sign for the front so long as the carib logo takes up about of the sign . what a deal . anyway let s talk about what you ll find in any of the thousands of clear cold bottles all over trinidad and tobago . carib pours golden yellow and settles to a crystal clear yellow hue . it also boasts a thin long lasting white head . carib smells sweet and a bit like toast with just a hint of heavily sweetened water . the beer itself starts almost imperceptibly and very smooth . it is light bodied with a watery lime flavor . carib s finish is simple clean and wet . it leaves the tongue with a granola and citrus flavor combination . this beer s aftertaste is sweet and pleasant . after a twelve day trip to trinidad and tobago i can say i ve had a couple dozen bottles of carib as well as many other products from the same brewery and enjoyed them all . i admit you wo n t find a very robust drinking experience in carib but if you ever find yourself at the extreme southern end of the caribbean sea remember that for males age to a beer is a carib .,palate,0.4,0
ml bottle into duvel tulip . bottling . a pours a surprisingly dark ruby amber with a huge dense oily cream colored head that receded into a bubbly film that left great rings of lace down the glass . s big sn style hop character with dominant notes of pine and grass . hints of pineapple nectar and other sweet fruits maybe apricot come through as well . a slight bready quality to the nose comes out as the beer warms . t the taste is very fresh from the wet hops . a bit more fruit comes through over the grass and pine . the malt is right there and adds a touch of spicy sweetness . the finish has a decent punch of bitterness and spiciness and the aftertaste is earthy and leafy . m slick mouthfeel with a medium amount of carbonation that can be prickly at times . body is medium and has a bit of resiny stickiness to it . d the release of this beer last year was the second beer i ever reviewed but i never entered it into the database because i was still learning . one year later this beer is still as good as it was last release but like i noted a year ago it s not really worth the price . sn makes better hoppy beers that do n t cost a pop . still there is nothing wrong with this beer and it is extremely drinkable .,palate,0.6,1
a this has a great color . deep amber brown with some reddish hints . a small white head forms with poor retention and almost no lace . s malty and earthy with some dark fruits and raisins . some brown sugar as well . though there is also an odd musky and metallic aroma that i do not like . t there is a bit more malt flavor than in the nose . i like what the raisin characteristic brings but that metallic flavor that was in the nose is present and big . m d a very harsh crispness in the mouth and to much carbonation for my tastes . the harshness is not from the alcohol but rather a rough metal fell on the mouth . this needs to be much creamier and rich . this actually drinks just fine . the high alcohol is not detectable but the metallic stuff going on does not make this particularly smooth to drink . i am not a fan of this beer . some sort of metallic characteristic seems to show up in in very aspect of this beer . this is not something i will try again .,palate,0.4,0
pours semi hazy copper orange with a finger fizzy foamy white head that faded to a small film and left some lacing smells bready malts and that it no hops . taste again very malty for the style hops are only present in bittering the brew mouthfeel medium body good carbonation overall very boring overpriced beer oh well thanks mikkeller for showing me how useless sorachi ace hops are or you for brewing a beer with them,palate,0.7,1
a pours a hazy golden yellow . the head is white and becomes a thin layer of bubbles on top of the brew . s strong citrus lemon and orange are dominant . could also pick up some banana clove and alcohol . t taste is very strong fruity flavor of citrus and banana . the alcohol is pretty apparent . m medium in body and good carbonation . d i thought this beer was ok at best and i kind of struggled drinking this one .,palate,0.8,1
poured from a oz bomber into a paulener hefeweissen glass . moderate pour produced an eruption of white foam that mushroomed to a billowing white head which never completely receded leaving a small archipelago shaped cap stubbornly floating on the beer . generous lacing clung steadfastly to the sides of the glass . the beer is a beautiful purely yellow gold . tiny bubbles vigorously race upwards . visually this may be the best looking beer i ve ever seen and i can only imagine how jealous bmc beer marketers must look at this beer . if there is a platonic ideal of what a lager should look like this is it . . . smell grassy with biscuity malt . like a lot of lagers the aroma starts to turn a little sour as the glass is depleted . taste bbc hits the euro lager on the head here . there is n t a scintilla of evidence of american c hops . this is all fragrant herbal hoppiness that finishes a little on the dry side with just a touch of bitterness . this is a fantastic beer . this would please any drinker of german or czech beer while spreading joy to anyone who is old enough to have nostalgia for a retro lager such as old style hamm s schlitz or pabst . bbc you ve hit this one out of the park .,palate,0.6,1
poured into a large red wine glass . a pours a very dark near opaque brown not quite black with maybe half a finger of tan head . the head dies down pretty quickly but does leave a bit of foam mainly around the edge of the glass . leaves reasonable lacing . s fairly subtle malty with hints of dark chocolate and coffee . t sweet and complex but subtle certainly not overpowering with a nice hop finish that lingers on the aftertaste . m thick with medium to mild carbonation . works well with the flavors . viscous is a good word here . d quite easy to drink and the abv is n t too high . quite good and i ll probably buy it again .,palate,1.0,1
right on the beach of margarita in the carribean sea near the venezuelian coast . this bottle was transfert by the waiter in a plastic glass . clear in colour little white head no smell no taste but very refreshing . thin on the mouth very easy drinking for the hot summer days .,palate,0.3,0
a flat beer . from flat abbey . who da guessed it . poured into a tulip . . a ruddy dark plum color . no head . . s bourbon and cherry are the main attraction and work really well together . sourness from the cherries and the bugs and vanilla from the barrels . tangy lactic acid fruitiness . i bet this would smell amazing if there was some carbonation to shuttle aroma molecules to the surface . . t i bet it would be amazing if the easy part was done right for once . usually when bourbon meets belgian the bourbon covers all the subtle belgian flavors . apparently when bourbon meets belgian and that meets cherries and bugs the result ai n t bad at all . anyway sour cherries and lactic acid start this off with a tangy sour punch . leathery bourbon vanilla and oak supplement this well . light supple tannin astringency . vinous with prune and fig fruitiness . . m medium body . flat flat flat flat and flat . super smooth though . . d despite tomme s usual carbonation antics this is actually pretty good . this would be one hell of a beer with carbonation . this has a lot of things done right but one major thing done wrong . shame on you tomme for releasing your namesake with such a major flaw .,palate,0.4,0
ml bottle with a different label than the picture shown . a thin metal strap holds the cork in place . the cork itself was a pain to get out . i had to use a corkscrew in the end . drank from my duvel tulip glass . a this one pours out a somewhat hazy and bright golden orange colored body with a finger of bright white head on top . the head fades into no more than crown before long . small spots of lacing are left behind . s the nose gives off the lightest hint of funk in the form of a little horse blanket . after that i get some toasted bread malts a little bit of caramel which adds a level of sweetness . decently fruity . theres a lot going on in the nose . t the taste starts off with more of the caramel and toasted bread like malts . after that i get a touch of horse blanket before moving on the light summer fruits . peach pear grape and green apple skins . m the body is a solid medium . the carbonation is a nice and subdued level without coming off as flat . a surprisingly large warming from the mere abv . o a very nice beer from a more obscure style . one that i would like to lay down for a bit to see if more of the wild flavors come out .,palate,0.6,1
first of all i must admit that ambers are not my favorite type of micro . the one thing that was good about this beer was the appearance light amber with a decent head to it . however things go downhill from here . i smell a faint biscut aroma not much other than that no hoppy smell to speak of . the taste is even worse tastes like coors lite with a little more malty flavor too it . mouthfeel was just plain flat no pep to it at all . as i said before i am not a huge fan of ambers but when i do drink them i prefer one that is either more malty or more hoppy . fat tire just tasted weak and flavorless to me . i will be touring the brewery this summer and i ca n t wait however i ll stick to their other brews which i love .,palate,0.4,0
gulu gulu salem ma . unearthly vacuum devouring the hourglass now empty it s time to say goodbye . the black dahlia murder clear orange marmalade color . thin never say die head throws lace all the way down my glass . citrus hop syrup aroma . does n t explode with resins as i d like but it s a sweet hop nectar just the same . taste is the same citrus syrup . pretty balanced actually . mouthfeel is the star here . it s plush velvety . is nice .,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle received as an extra in a trade with a generous ba thanks . appearance pours an attractive albeit standard earth brown with red tinge . the crown is finger off white slightly mocha shows moderate retention and decent lace . smell rich malty notes touches of peat hints of toffee and maybe some brown sugar . taste same as nose . peat and malty goodness lead the way but the mouthfeel takes away from flavor a bit . mouthfeel i m a bit disappointed by the mouthfeel . just a touch bigger than medium bodied with moderate carbonation . drinks like a scottish ale rather than a scotch ale . overall a pretty solid beer but no stand out in the pack .,palate,0.6,1
this unfortunately was one of the weaker stouts i have tasted . the color is nice and dark and the head very creamy but the roasted malts take over as the only determinable flavor characteristic and the body is much lighter than is acceptable .,palate,0.4,0
pours a hazy golden orange and exploded with a big white head of three fingers . small patches of lacing . smell is surprisingly malty . hops are very muted in the nose with the exception of a little citrus coming though . also smells of orange zest . taste is malty at first then an unpleasant tannic bitterness hits the back of the tongue and lasts way too long . an adjuncty taste shows up about every other sip . the more i drink i detect was seems like old amarillo hops . have n t checked to see if this beer has amarillo but i d be suprised if it does n t . it s about the only hop flavor i can detect but i do n t even like it . aside from the taste mouthfeel is actually pleasant on the palate . good medium body and carbonation is about right on the tongue . at first i thought maybe the bottle was n t fresh so i checked the date and it was only bottled a month ago so it should still be good . not sure what s wrong with this beer . it was very disappointing as i had high hopes for it . bummer .,palate,0.8,1
cool cobalt blue bottle . but unfortunately it doesnt protect the product very well as this beer is severely skunked . the cloudy light appearance is typical of a wit beer but its difficult to get by the spoiled aroma to adequately assess the beers qualities . no freshness dating to be found . thumbs down on the lack of dating and the store for carrying old beer . picked this up on a recent trip to sc .,palate,0.7,1
ml bottle poured into sa pint glass a pours a cloudy reddish orange . fairly dark lots of good floaties but overly dark for the style . average head and retention . s odd . the standard orange coriander and lemon notes are present but the pinot noir messes with all that . grapes lemon and orange do not mesh too well here . t very heavy on the vinous side and light on witbier characteristics . again i feel the pinot influence makes this one a mess of clashing flavors . this beer is trying to be too much losing the satisfy qualities of a crisp wit . sadly this ended as a drain pour .attempt a great complexity and sometimes you have cherries vying with grapes lemon and apricots for attention losing out to acidity . m way too full bodied and chewy for the style . kind of hits the stomach like a rock . d abv is too high here as well . i think dfh has strayed too far from style here . if you re expecting a wit move on .,palate,0.2,0
this beer is n t bad and i could easily drink a lot of it but there is n t much in the way of flavor . there is a light wheat flavor but it s barely noticeable . almost like a pills . little to no noticeable aroma . overall it s probably a god college pub beer but it s below average as far as brew pubs go .,palate,0.4,0
big thanks to dave for busting this out on new beer sunday i promise we ll get to the cigar city next time . served in a hopleaf tulip . a minimal tan foam that dissipates immediately had to check that we were n t drinking brandy angel s share . even giving a hard pour and sloshing it around did n t help . pitch black not even the tiniest bit of color at the edges when held up to the light . if this was a r.i.s . i might have given it a . but for a . beer i expect at least a half finger of foam . edit upon trying batch they seem to have corrected this issue . there was a finger of dark mocha foam with decent retention . still minimal lace though . gon na bump it to . s for only three months in the barrel there is a lot more whiskey in the smell than i expected especially after the jd blackbeerd . unfortunately the whiskey smell is somewhat harsh and astringent almost as if the barrels were from lower shelf swill . lots of roast malt some smokiness and wood semi sweet chocolate a hint of vanilla . not the hugest smell i had to get my nose in the glass before i could really pick out the richness and depth . t the taste is a significant improvement with a great balance of whiskey coffee sweet malts lots of roasty bitterness and a touch of barrel bite in the aftertaste . much smoother and better integrated than the smell . m typical awesome b.o.r.i.s . mouthfeel with tons of creamy oatmeal softness and tons of residual stickiness . full bodied with low carbonation and minimal alcohol heat . just wonderful . d the booze is well hidden and the mouthfeel is delightful but the roasty bitterness and barrel flavor are kind of palate destroying . the oz i got to try was definitely the right serving size for this one . great for an evening ender .,palate,1.0,1
i was lucky enough to try this hand pumped from a firkin at the brick store . i was certainly not expecting this one to look so nice . it pours a gorgeous hazy golden amber with some massive tiny bubble action just like a hand pumped engish ale . the bubbles slowly recede toward the top leaving the body almost clear . wonderful looking beer . the aroma is light biscuity malts with a solid citrus hop presence as well . there is a bit of grassy hop character thrown in for good measure . the taste is just as clean and crisp as the aroma with a healthy dose of biscuity malts and some citrus hops up front . the finish is slightly bitter with more floral hops than citrus . the mouthfeel is what really sets this apart . having had very few english cask ales i do n t know if this is gold standard but it is the best mouthfeel i ve had on this style beer . it s silky smooth with plenty of carbonation but with a slight prickly presence from the hops . this beer may not be nearly as good on tap normally or from a bottle but from the firkin it is excellent and extremely drinkable . i could drink it all day long . so good .,palate,1.0,1
served in a tulip . a looks beautiful . large lasting billowy white head . decent lacing left behind from the head . the golden yellow body was so hazy that it rendered it completely opaque . gorgeous . s mostly bready malts with a bit of hay or straw . lemony hops . the yeast was earthy and very funky . t m white grape and green apples clobbered the palate . additional flavors of pear and peach come through as well . flavors are reminiscent of oak aged white wine . the mouthfeel was so sour tart and completely stimulating . despite the dry finish this brew makes you salivate . the duration is long and the acidity is harsh . the effervescence of the brute is so lively that it feels like the carbonation is cleaning your tongue . your entire mouth is dominated by the concentrated flavor and extreme mouthfeel . quite a memorable experience . d as with all beers of this nature this one rates the highest on my personally altered drinkability scale . the brute is a premier american wild ale .,palate,1.0,1
pours a clear dark amber leaning towards brown with a nice cream colored head of reasonable height . head does fade but leaves a lasting covering . the smell is crisp and clean . no really i mean it s strong and yet what i get out of it is crisp and clean . well and maybe the smell of chocolate cookies like oreos not the ones you make at home . no not oreos . but a chocolate cookie . really . crazy flavor man . i wish i could make something like this . i mean it tastes like chocolate but not chocolate malts . oh well duh . so they must have used chocolate in it . maybe a little bit of caramel malts to balance out that chocolate . the body is ok seems quite normal for what you can buy but i d just like it a bit heavier . and hey i d drink this stuff as a session beer . any day . oh yeah . i m so very happy to have had this after the miserable experience that i just had with xxx beer . so as for constructive or whatever . if upland wants to make a brew just for me beermail me i ll send you my address . they could increase the body a little maybe go heavier on the caramel malts and add a few more bittering hops . sound like a plan . . . cheers .,palate,0.6,1
sampled on tap at mcmenamin s six arms in seattle wa . pure black but then again it s pretty dark in the brew pub . smells of roasted malt nice . tastes a bit earthy but somewhat on the sweet side for what i like in a stout . mouthfeel is smooth and creamy . all in all pretty drinkable .,palate,0.9,1
appearance clear dark brown does n t seem dark enough . smell light roasted coffee with a kind of soapy note . taste light sweet coffee . very little bitterness . mouthfeel extremely light . drinkability due to the lightness and uncomplicated flavor profile this goes down easy . i m going to agree with several other reviewers in that this seems to be really light for a porter . seems like a brown ale to me . ok tasting not offensive just not too great .,palate,0.4,0
bottle inspection abv . and brewed with brewers licorice . aroma almost a milk stout nose sweet . i nailed the style without looking . a real creamy aspect to it . nice crispy toast edge hints of chocolate malt and coffee . appearance seriously black with a solid one finger head of dark tan that holds and laces in spotty curtains . flavor full of roasted malt but very gentle and smooth . again i get milk flavors almost a malted shake aspect . only a hint of hop flavor at the end balance is toward the sweet end but only barely . mouthfeel low carbonation leads to thirsty gulps . body is rich and full really creamy texture and triggers a slight chew . overall impression this is a great stout . a full roasted flavor with a chocolaty smoothness that makes for easy drinking . recommended .,palate,1.0,1
pours a nice clear amber with golden highlights . soapy white head reaches an inch in height with decent retention and nice bands of lacing . well hopped amber light amounts of bready malt with a hint of toast . hop aroma makes this smell like a hop enhanced lager dark notes of pine and herbaceous notes . starts nicely with some cereal grains and a good toasted quality flows smoothly into pine resin hops . finishes all down hill from there hop quality becomes increasingly herbal and medicinal taking out the balance of the malt . the beer finishes both astringent and metallic something i was n t hoping for in an ale . does n t go away even as the beer warms . slightly watery body with adequate carbonation . mouthfeel is slick and thin with a metallic and astringent finish as it dries . unpleasant . finishes alot more like a lager than an ale with the soapiness but the whole beer on a whole seems like it has a split personality ale front lager finish with enhanced bitterness . herbal flavored hops are probably my least favorite of the varieties and pinstripe is full of them .,palate,0.4,0
smells of roasted malt . tastes like it smells with roasted malts dominating with an aftertaste that tasted to me like it was sort of spice or pumpkin . honestly the aftertaste did n t float my boat . this was all right and there were some things going on but the taste it left in my mouth was just kind of off . this one was n t amazing for me .,palate,0.8,1
had this one on tap at tip top in columbus . a black with big red hues it had a nice tan head that died to a collar and film with strong lacing . s mild aroma of french roast coffee and milk chocolate with hints of pecans and vanilla . t crisp roast that lingers otherwise mild flavors you d expect from the aroma . m thinner and crisper . d really good .,palate,0.6,1
a at pouring a black white color with nitro bubbles going down . settled is a great dark color not as dark as most stouts you can see light through it with a nice white head that lasts forever . s at right temp . you can smell coffee roasted malts and hidden toffee . t cofee roasted malts and some hidden chocolate and toffee m watery with very little nitro feeling . d great it goes all the way down and because of its great dry smooth and velvety aftertaste you can drink a lot of it . one of my everyday beers but not one of my favs . i guess that is what makes guinness so popular jeje,palate,0.4,0
this beer was water hops more hops hops it seemed . i would not have this again the establishment informed us that it was a wheat beer this was not the case . i would probably never have this beer again as it felt like i was drinking a extra bitter ipa rather than a wheat beer or whatever this is supposed to be . with all bitterness and no true flavors its just not what i expected . this beer was something that i would have if i was forced between a macro or this one .,palate,0.3,0
a bar pour into an american tumbler of course yields no head . the beer s body is a super dark transparent copper . smells of controlled pac nw hops and strong caramel malt . the taste is all about balance strong hops strong malt . grapefruit flavor balanced by a strong creamy sweet caramel presence . the mouth feel is perfect medium thin medium low carbonation . very smooth and simply marvelous . balance .,palate,1.0,1
bottled in july consumed in december . pours from a oz bottle into a fluted pint glass . when i popped the top there was a loud fizz sound and that generally doesnt bode well . pours a thin looking very carbonated pitch black color with a thin and infected looking tan head . as a homebrewer i have seen beers with infections and this one doesnt look promising . aroma was mild mannered and luckily without infection . smells salty and battery like . a bit of roasted frain with minimal bouron aromas . slight vanilla . pretty decent flavor . good roastiness burnt grains chocolate vanilla oak . the bourbon flavor slowly exudes after this one warms up making this barely passable as a bourbon style stout . the mouthfeel on this one was the worst part about this beer . way overcarbonated and chalky . thus this beer is tough to stomach . i can feel the gasses expanding in my nether regions and it aint pretty . not worthy .,palate,0.3,0
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 .,palate,0.8,1
this is a low alcohol version of their orange ale and is a part of their recently released trio of low alcohol beers which are sold both in six packs with two bottles of each beer sek and separately sek . this is the bottle with the blue cap . served in a gulden draak glass . a pours a clear golden liquid with a white sparkly head . lots of co but the head dissapears quickly . it goes almost flat within seconds . s bitter orange peel and lemons almost like bitter lemonade . acidic citrus nose and light fruits . grapes and orange zest . t tastes like cheap low alcohol beer with orange peel in it basically . a bit earthy after a few sips and a bit like bitter husks of malt . m d reminds me of the monty python quote american beer is like making love in a canoe . it s f ing close to water . . this beer is very watery and the mouthfeel is just about zero . decent co but that s about it . does n t leave any flavour on the palate nor the tongue either . for sek approx . . a bottle i d expect a much more interesting beer . do n t buy it .,palate,0.3,0
a bit of yeast up front . aggressive on carbonation . better than the on tap version . some spice cloves and others . thin mouthfeel . spice aroma . me mates thought this to be similar to a coca cola yet a beer . i would concur but more to me like a quality soft drink and a beer .,palate,0.4,0
this brew pours a small head of quickly diminishing small fizzy bubbles . it had a light orange brown color . the aroma contained notes of malt hops and a discernable alcohol content of medium strength . it had a stong alcohol flavor that was very over powering the other flavors . it was smooth yet burned as it went down . truely a devilish brew .,palate,0.8,1
had this one at a local chinese place in leiu of bud . a light golden with lots of bubbles and head that disappears almost instantly . looks like a ginger ale . s malty with a hint of corn . no hops . have to strain to get anything the aroma is very faint . t malt and hops are so balanced as to be tasteless . a hint of corn and the faint hops come out just a bit in in the finish . it s not bad but very boring . m medium light body with a smooth feel and medium high carbonation . smooth finish not dry . d not terrible but not very good and boring . i may have another in the next chinese place if it s the only alternative to bmc and i m desperate .,palate,0.7,1
poured into my trusty north coast pint glass a the pour was average but the cascade formed by the nitrogen was a pleasure to watch . finger tan head and a nice dark brown body . s bit of a malt smell in there with some whiffs of chocolate but there was nothing that stood out to me . t the taste was about average for a stout almost identical in flavor to guinness m amazing mouthfeel so creamy and so smooth . it went down like a dream . o average beer in my books nothing special but something to try if only for that look of the cascading bubbles and smooth mouthfeel .,palate,1.0,1
my very cool in laws brougth a couple bottles down from this brewery on their last visit . thanks guys . a clear yellow body with pure white fine head . s nice light saazy aroma t very plain malty flavors a little sweet lacking any bitterness . m fine carbonation and refreshing light body . d very drinkable . nothing special .,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle into nonic hazy red amber hue with a light tan one finger head that slowly settles to a thin cap . the malts sit in the background with the cherries getting most of the attention . the aroma has sort of a mix of chocolate and cherries similar to what cherry chocolate cake would probably smell like . or cherry pims if you re familiar with that cookie . there is some cherry in this one but that s only the best part . the beer quickly dissolves to a bitter and acerbic unidentifiable fruit bread mix . the beer is thick as syrup too with a low amount of carbonation . the finish is lingering whatever . i was n t too impressed with this one . i can see where they were going with this but if you want a cherry flavored beer go for sam adams cherry wheat or new belgium s frambozen .,palate,0.3,0
from morel s in beijing . ml bottle . importer s label of april with best by of yrs later . poured into tulip . slightly hazy golden straw honey color . great bubbly head that gradually fades to a constant thin foamy layer . several fat rings of lace . estery aroma upfront with distinct banana tones and hints of pear . whiffs of toasted crackers candied orange zest and candied ginger . trace of grassy euro hop . flavor is fruity banana and pears again upfront with malt and . sugary . sweetness underneath and then a punch of bitterness and mild acidity . finishing into an off dry phenolic aftertaste that i have to classify as neutral not bad not good relatively smooth but slightly thin and watery . prickly carbonation is lively and can give a sense of spritzy liveliness . an interesting tripel although the strong banana tones seem a bit out of place . feel is also a bit thin and fizzy .,palate,0.6,1
appearance cloudy pale gold . foamy pure white head . aroma hard to detect but might just be me . first thought was nondescript fruity . taste nothing standout yet . sourness . a familiar but vague spiciness . mouthfeel crisp . light . smooth . drinkability very . not a huge punchy taste goes down smooth and decently easy . overall not bad but nothing amazing . would not recommend .,palate,0.7,1
. oz nitro can into a duvel tulip . a pours a jet black body and i do mean jet completely opaque with not even the slightest glint of translucency when held up to light topped by a half inch of rock solid beige foam . man i love the head on a nitro stout . the only reason this did n t get a for appearance was the lack of the gorgeous cascading action that you get from a guinness say what you want about the beer s flavor there simply is n t a better looking nitro stout than guinness . this is pretty damn close though . s deeply sweet dark chocolate and not much more . of course i would n t expect any more from a beer that bills itself as a luxury double chocolate stout . quite inviting . t some of the sweet chocolate from the smell up front followed by some mineral dryness and finally a dark roasted finish with both chocolate and coffee notes . fairly complex but not as rich as i was expecting . m disappointingly thin and watery but with luscious nitrogenation . d just fine . the smell alone keeps me coming back for more and the thin body and dry roasted finish keep the chocolate from getting cloying in any way . i could throw back a few of these without difficulty but i m not sure i d really want to . notes my hopes were high with this one i m a huge guinness fan and was really looking forward to trying a nitro stout that would offer the same smoothness and drinkability with a richer thicker fuller flavor . while i d readily admit that this beer both smells and tastes somewhat better than guinness its watery body alone kept it from being a truly memorable brew . definitely worth a shot though and i m not at all sorry to have three more of these in the fridge . cheers .,palate,0.6,1
i thought this beer was a pretty good example of the mile wide belgian strong ale style . it is light and very clovey . this beer pours a lemonade color with little head but an obviously high level of carbonation a lot of bubbles coming up from the bottom of my beer clean glass . aroma and flavor was very clovey . mouthfeel was champagne like with a lot of tickling bubbles .,palate,0.9,1
been sitting on this for a few months finally reviewed a very dense coffee brown quickly dissolving finger head with no lacing s some vanilla hazelnut some overpowering alcohol t wine tannin notes on front some alcohol in the finish faint caramel nutty mid palate some vanilla m very round nice soft mellow body slightly sticky mouthfeel but in no way overly dense d definitely not a straight brown while the beer hides the alcohol relatively well the high abv comes through a bit generally a very enjoyable beer with exceptional mf,palate,0.9,1
extra courtesy of funhog thanks . snifter . a black with an inch of creamy tan foam and nice retention . lots of lacing is left on the glass . s pronounced roasted malt presence with a little chocolate . the malt seems burnt . there s a prominent off note that i can only describe as metallic cardboard . pine accompanies faint grapefruit notes . t the beer has a really harsh and acrid roast grain profile . it leaves a burnt toast taste lingering on the palate . there s also a wretched metallic note . chocolate accompanies a little coffee pine and an upper moderate bitterness . the finish is gross burnt astringent acrid and harsh with a little booze . m medium in body with upper medium carbonation . overall not remotely enjoyable . avoid . but at least it s organic right .,palate,0.7,1
enjoyed with my brother in law . bottled december . appearance pours into a pair of tulips with a rosy color . about a finger of slight off white head dissipates almost immediately leaving the slightest of lacing . tons of fizzy bubbles can be seen . smell i had my niece take a quick whiff and she immediately said it smelled like raspberries in which she was spot on . earthy tart raspberries vinegar citrus barnyard funk . smells enticing albeit not as potent as i was hoping granted none of the three sisters have really been crazy sour thus far . taste it really tastes like raspberry flavored seltzer water at a first sip . as the beer warms other flavors emerge such as some slight tannin oak and the barnyard funk . not nearly as tart or funky as i was hoping and even less so than the nose would lead one to believe . while the flavors are nicely melded together the overall experience is slightly lackluster . mouthfeel lots of fizzy carbonation lighter bodied finishes dry . overall i feel this is the weakest of the three sisters . the high carbonation combined with a thinner than usual mouthfeel really did throw off the beer making the flavors less prominent than i feel they could have been had the aforementioned two things been toned down a bit . i had no problem emptying my glass and will be curious to see how this is after a few more years .,palate,0.6,1
i found this single ml brown bottle at the grand opening of the new binny s store in bloomingdale il for . . no freshness date to be found only a small blurb about the beer and brewery that does n t really tell you much . the beer poured a hazrd amber orange color with a huge pillowy white head . over half the glass is taken up by the head so be careful with the pour . while the head retention lasted over minutes before settling down to a inch top the lacing was not as spectacular . after waiting for the head to subside i stuck my nose inside the glass swirled it a bit took a nice big sniff and got . well nothing . no aroma to this one no matter how hard i tried to find one . oh well at least it does n t smell bad . hmmm . an ipa that is more malty than hoppy . mild caramel sweetness followed by some grassy and herbal hops with a touch of pine in the finish . it tastes ok but not what i want from an ipa . if there s such a thing as ipa lite this is it . this beer has a creamy smooth texture to it with only moderate carbonation . its thickness gives it a full bodied feel despite its lack of any strong character . very drinkable with no noticeable alcohol but also not very ipa like . maybe a beginner s ipa .,palate,0.8,1
pours a dark amber almost garnet color with a half finger of head that lasts reasonably well . the smell is a letdown . some smokiness and toffee but way too much fruity hoppiness . unfortunately the taste follows through the smell a sharp taste and bitterness of hops with a slightly resinous aftertaste . some malty sweetness and smokiness as well but the other taste is overbearing . the mouthfeel is very nice slightly viscous smooth and creamy with some carbonation but not too much . it s really a shame that there s that misplaced sharp smell taste otherwise this would be a very nice wee heavy . as it stands i wo n t be buying it again .,palate,0.9,1
poured from bottle into tulip . a weird . not a traditional black . instead i have brown highlights shimmering at the edges of the pour . head is fizzy and spritzy not a good sign . once settled in glass body becomes black . head is finger tan . sinks quickly to a respectable cap . s alcohol warmth blended w bread dough up front . fades to black coffee and bitter chocolate . burnt toast . spicy peppercorn finish . t very little taste up front shocking given the style . the flavor that does come through at towards the middle are washed out and muddled . like an after taste . a good dose of alcohol warmth bookends the nothing . vague coffee flavors and hints of dark malt sweetness . moderate noble type hop finish odd artificial sweetness to the whole brew . out of whack and tasteless . m weak and thin . to sparkling . lifeless . d not so much . watered down pale version of a ris . with plenty of alcohol warmth . notes what happened here . like this brewery but this is pretty far from an average ris . limp watery body and taste . never had such a light tasting ris . ca n t recommend it even to fans of the style which i am .,palate,0.4,0
ml with too many floaties . i love yeast at the bottom but not so much that i can only decant half the beer . muddy brown with a full belgian foam . aromatically mediocre . its very applely with a blend of granny smith and red apples . also hints of banana bread . definately more sweet than sour and a beer thats rumored to have gone through numerous changes the past decade . maybe this was once a classic but that was before my time . now its just a sweet drinkable approachable brown ale . it has a unique taste but is just too sweet and one dimensional .,palate,0.7,1
big thanks to mdavis for helping me knock another top beer off of my list . appearance ebony body gigantic tan head bubbles cling to the glass . the head is a slow fader leaving a little lace . smell lots of sweet chocolate to enjoy coffee is there so is a sweet cream smell but the chocolate really defines the smell . i have had chocolate cake that does n t smell this good . taste balanced and highly drinkable . chocolate is bitter and sweet like a wonderful piece of gourmet chocolate . taste ends with a small alcohol warmth very nice . drinkability mouthfeel is a little thin but this is a very solidly crafted stout up there with the tops in style .,palate,0.6,1
i had this bitter on tap at bailey s taproom . it has a light yellow appearance with a thin white head . it smells of hops with a tad bit of florial aroma and a bit of nutty malt . the taste is smooth a nice bit of hops that display mostly bitterness the hops have a bit of floral flavor but not much . a dry malt nutty flavor is also there . this is very simple drinkable ale . it has a nice hoppy flavor but is not complex to say the least . it is not a very unique beer and is fairly bland . i also found the carbonation to be extremely high especially for the style . they made a hoppy yet drinkable version of the english bitter but they failed in creating a unique flavor . do n t get me wrong it s not a bad beer it does taste quite good it just has nothing about it .,palate,0.4,0
bomber corked and wax sealed . poured into a samuel smith tumbler . do n t remember where i got it from actually . pours very dark red almost black but not opaque . nice tan head that thins but does n t vanish . smell is a kick in the nose . roses is the first thing i thought when i took a deep smell . rich malts booze faint coffee and vanilla leather and a surprising amount of hops fill the glass . very complex but almost unbecoming of a ris . tastes of strong chocolate and malt balanced with hops to make a very sweet beer this is not what i was expecting from this bottle . alcohol makes it s presence known but does n t cause a fuss very nice well balanced and subtle despite it s style and strength . bitterness is countered with the sweetness i ca n t say enough just how sweet this beer is . it s the like my glass is rimmed with sugar . mouthfeel is disappointing thin and watery with too much carbonation for my taste . again not what i expected but this time it hurts this brew . drinkability style considering is decent . a strong beer with a big taste this is not a slammer but a contemplative sipper and it sips very nicely . a nice take on the ris style by these netherlanders . will definitely buy a bottle to cellar and re review .,palate,0.4,0
man crazy beers have been showing up on massachusetts shelves lately this being a prime example . the packaging here is fantastic with the box and blend detail . the color is black with some brown hues around the edge of the glass . not too much heading here though i am not too surprised given the abv and mix of different beers . i get toasted coconut first and foremost from the smell followed by oak vanilla chocolate and a hint of dark fruit . the wood character in the flavor is remarkable starting off with a hit of alcohol and molasses and ending on a dark cherry note . more coconut comes through as well as malted milk balls . mouthfeel is thick and chewy as it should be fir a beer of this strength . this is definitely one to sip and let explore the palate because it seems to change every time . i guess the crazy complexity here can be attributed to the blending . the alcohol is very noticeable in this beer in flavor and effect but again it should probably be sipped like a liquor . it took me the better part of an hour to finish one glass but every sip was enjoyed immensely . from the anniversary series i have had and this one which may be the best out of the three . either way the blending here is no joke . it truly adds a level of complexity that is tough to match .,palate,1.0,1
appearance a hazy straw color with an enormous frothy head that lasts and lasts . i ca n t really imagine a better looking saison . smell sweet fruity and yeasty . lots of estery goodness here banana peach and a bit of lemon . pretty nice but sweeter than i like for the style . taste mouthfeel full of fruit and spice and decidedly sweet for the style . banana peach coriander and clove come to mind . the finish contains a bit of zesty citrus flavor and a moderate dryness though the sweetness still prevails in the end . not much funkiness here to speak of which is n t necessarily a bad thing though it is something i appreciate in a saison . a few ounces in this one becomes extremely cloying and difficult to drink . not impressive . notes southampton is a brewery that consistently makes me think meh this is pretty good and this beer is no exception . they seem to brew most styles uncharacteristically sweet which is something i m not too crazy about .,palate,0.4,0
a dark brown with a fairly weak head . s some malts hints of smoke and perhaps faint coffee . pleasant but on the subdued side . t i was really disappointed with the flavor . it was in a word watery . there would be the occasional hint of roasted malt and or toffee but water and weak astringent grain were at the fore . m the mouthfeel on the other hand was quite good . crisp and light with medium carbonation it struck a nice balance and was slightly creamy . d it s certainly very sessionable with a low abv and a really nice mouthfeel but the flavor is just so weak that it s difficult for me to really recommend it .,palate,0.8,1
oz bottle poured into celebrate . snifter that came with the gift set . twist off top on the bottle which i found strange because the chocolate variety required a bottle opener if i remember correctly . this is a decent looking beer nice clear reddish brown appearance reminds me of vanilla extract . the head is basically nonexistent the nose is dominated by vanilla sweet sugary vanilla with a touch of oakiness . as a dessert beer this is inviting . vanilla dominates the taste as well but there is an alcohol burn on the back end tastes like alcoholic cream soda . compared to other michelob varieties i ve tried the taste is n t half bad . mouthfeel is watery . this style needs more body the maltiness is there but there is very little roasted character not enough creaminess . this brew is n t half bad the sweetness might be a little much for folks but i can dig it . if michelob wants to keep trying new things like this i m on board . recommended to try .,palate,0.4,0
let this one warm up . i tried drinking this right out of the fridge and got nothing . anyways . amber color looks nice but the head is gone in no time like most saranacs . i really have a hard time getting a discernable smell here . a touch of fruit but not much . tastes of bittersweet berry fruit . the fruit and honey do n t do much but at least there s a little bitterness . the bitterness makes it standout from alco pops and while its carbonated accordingly i wo n t be drinking this again anytime soon .,palate,0.8,1
newcastle brown ale from a pint bottle . the appearance is a dark brown with a good head that dissipate quickly . smells of bitter malt . taste is malty with a some bitterness . the mouthfeel is watery with medium carbonation . overall this brown ale is average . i would drink a newcastle again but i wo n t be buying it for myself .,palate,0.4,0
when poured this beer had a small sized dark tan head that contained fine medium sized bubbles that was mostly diminishing . the body was opaque and uncarbonated with a dark brown hue . the nose was malty mild coffee and sweet chocolate . this beer had a smooth and very mild coffee flavor from start to finish . the mouthfeel was very very smooth and creamy but it seemed to have a somewhat of a thin and watery texture and light bodied . there was a good amount of lacing with this beer .,palate,1.0,1
pours with a three finger thick pale tan colored head that is made up of a bunch of large bubbled froth . the beer is a hazy straw gold color . the aroma is an appetizing mix of grain hops fruit and yeast character . aromas of orange zest herbal nettle grassy grain a touch of honey like malt soda crackers sweet ginger and white pepper are all easily noticed . the citrus character is quite pronounced in this beer and looking at the label this must stem from the use of crystal hops . a soft creamy mouth feel greets me as i take my first sip . a bit of carbonation adds a little zippy tickle and a touch of peppery carbonic acid that does not overcome the creamy mouthfeel . the combination of the creamy mouthfeel and the citrus like hop notes make me think of orange cream candies . substantially malty with flavors of grassy grain fresh crushed wheat honey and a touch of soda crackers in the finish . the beer is fairly sweet though at times towards the end it dries out with the grassy grain notes but ultimately the sweet malt is what lingers on in the finish . this lingering honey like sweet malt note is joined by a light but noticeable hop bitterness and a fair amount of citrus hop character . spicy yeast derived notes provide touches of ginger a touch of phenolic soaked cotton ball definite clove white pepper and a touch of green apple . perhaps a bit full bodied when compared to my ideal of a saison but i find the mix of crystal hops sweet grain and spicy yeast character to be quite pleasing here . i really like the use of crystal hops here sure it is not in the least a traditional saison hop but it reminds me of the saison american hop brews that i have bee fond of making over the past couple of years .,palate,0.6,1
first things first i still hav n t had a beer from s t eriks that excited me so i m sceptical . a pours hazy deep orange with a rather airy medium large tan head that quickly sinks into faint lacings . s sweet dark dried fruits overload . almost nothing else . t very sweet dark dried fruits . nutty and bitter . slightly more complexity compared to the smell . m surprisingly long aftertaste sweet and bitter . low on carbonation and with a full smooth body . o still s t eriks is n t especially well crafted but this beer was actually not that bad .,palate,1.0,1
a lush creamy head . light yellow hue on beer . unfortunately it looks a bit dead . s sweet slightly hoppy vanilla smells . tight nose without a lot of aroma coming off it . m creamy and smooth lacking in substance a bit . t falls apart a bit here slight hoppiness but really . nothing strong in the flavor department . disappointing . d ok i suppose the nitro widget seems a bit gimmicky to cover up an otherwise average beer .,palate,0.8,1
blackish deep ruby out of the bottle with a small thin head . distinct lace patterns at the top of the glass but not so much towards the bottom . i am instantly hit with familiarity when i whiff this beer . hershey s chocolate syrup freshly cracked can of malt extract chocolate mint herb leaf . marmite . cracked pepper . roasty cascade hop interplay . taste is surprisingly vinous for a stout . interesting intermingling of twang of chocolately roast and earthy hops . hop character is present in bittering and modest dankness overwhelmed by lightly roasted coffee and chocolate notes . oat and whole grain underneath . velvety mouthfeel makes this one go down easy especially compared to all the imperials i ve been drinking lately . cloying treacle flavor hinders the overall package as it warms but not at all bad .,palate,0.9,1
if sublime can sing about it it s got ta be good . at any rate it s a good malt liquor . has a nice light taste to it . it has a very pale yellow color to it with a white head . goes down easy but can get rough a little . when i m lookin to save some money and drink a little this is what i usually grab for . sometimes though oz can be a little too much . definately a good buy if you are in college .,palate,0.4,0
pours a dark brown with a small tanned ehad that dies down rather quick looks placid overall . smells a bit like roasted meat with some grassy hops in the back not too much else except for the dugges thing that i get from all their beers like a lighlty roasted piece of light wood . taste is widely dominated by the dugges thing with even the roasted malts ending up in the back of the palate together with some rather mild hops . ends quite watery . mouthfeel is way watery and i feel like it is slightly udnercarbonated .,palate,0.4,0
i ca n t remember the last time i had a beer that felt so good in my mouth . this is a truly great creation from our friends at the boston beer company . it tastes amazing with a deep rich flavor and a deep dark appearance . the only knock i have on this beer is that it is n t particularly drinkable . i can only have two or three of these before my taste buds are overwhelmed . all around great beer however .,palate,1.0,1
thought there may have been something wrong with this one but since all the other reviews seem to match my experience exactly i ll throw my thoughts in as well . the idea of beer and maple is probably the holy grail for canadian beer drinkers . i do n t know any canadians who have n t dreamed of the day these two great things can be combined well . a maple bock sounded like just what we had all been waiting for . unfortunately as has already been pointed out something went wrong . to borrow from another review cola is a pretty apt description for the pour and head and like that reviewer i was still clinging to hope . sweet aroma with a hint of maple in there somewhere but it certainly does n t jump out at you . i tried so hard to like it but my taste buds put up too much of a fight . the sourness is overwhelming . like the aroma there was a maple hint somewhere in there but it was incredibly hard to get the taste and keep it it was very slippery . through all that there was a pleasant smokiness to the malt that was as elusive as the maple . these two notes hint at the possibility of a great beer but this is n t it . the cloying sweetness kept me from even finishing the beer and my girlfriend refused the rare chance to finish one of my drinks after trying it herself . keep dreaming maple lovers .,palate,0.6,1
this pours jet black with one finger of creamy off white head which leaves a little lacing as i drink it . the aroma did n t suprise me and it pleasantly mocha . it does n t smell like a sharp bitter coffee and seems to err more towards a rich creaminess accented with caramel and hazelnut . the flavour picks up on all of this and revels in a smooth coffee creaminess followed by a slightly sweet nutty long finish . very light carbonation and a perfect body for a porter combined with what i have already mentioned makes this a very drinkable proposition .,palate,1.0,1
great appearance . nice bronze color in the glass and held to the light takes on a ruby glow . not sure i would classify it as a bock . the bottle calls it an amber lager seems more in line with a vienna amber i.e . dos equis . solid malt with nice hops balance . a bit more alcohol kick at the finish than average . tasty and quite drinkable .,palate,0.6,1
poured into a tulip . . a hazed medium orange color . three fingers of pillowy off white head . retention is average and a good amount of irregular lacing is left . . s doughy bready maltiness with a hint of unfermented wort . toasty with caramel . quite fruity with peach apples and pear . light apple orchard type funk . peppery with subtle phenols . quite pleasant . . t fruitiness is most prominent with apple pear peach and orange in descending intensity . doughy malts with breadiness coming from the yeast . again toasty with light caramel notes . apple orchard and hay funkiness . . m lighter medium body . perhaps a touch more carbonation than i would have expected but it works well . extremely creamy . perfect here . . d tasty beer throughout . all flavors complement each other extremely well . solid .,palate,1.0,1
this beer has a beautiful deep amber color with excellent head retention and healthy carbonation . but that s all of it s good points . it tasted mostly like water with a very light toffee sweet taste in the back of the tongue . that s it . it was very drinkable in the same way water is drinkable . a very inoffensive beer that even a bmc drinker could handle . the instructions on the can said to chill for hours . that was my first mistake . when a brewer wants you to chill his beer there must be a issue with the flavor at cellar temps . i ca n t believe some people consider this to be the flagship for the style .,palate,0.4,0
poured a oz . bottle into a pint glass . it poured a cloudy brown amber color with a thin quickly dissipating head . smells strongly of sweet malt and coffee . i d say maybe old coffee not necessarily appealing . tastes a lot better than it smells . smooth sweet malt and a very strong coffee finish . there is also some sort of sour creamy flavor in the finish that is faintly reminiscent of buttermilk . decent mouthfeel . certainly more creamy and smooth than i would assume from looking at it . overall ca n t see having more than a couple at a time . not bad but it uses the coffee flavor more as a novelty than as component to make a good beer . i had this once before on draught and enjoyed much more .,palate,0.7,1
pours a golden honey color thin head that dissipates quickly leaving just a thin skim on the surface . some slight lacing . light smell of piney or spicy hops . good mouthfeel crisp medium body good carbonation which is refreshing for a warm weather beer . strong hop taste not much balance . hops are kind of piney lacking citrus flavor . very bitter aftertaste . i love a good ipa but do n t know if i could drink more than one or two of these in a sitting due to the aftertaste not especially hoppy just bitter .,palate,0.8,1
i m not a big fan of lobster . lets see how this one plays out . holy crap . abv pours a clear golden color with white head that quickly dissipates . smells vaguely of hops . very faint odor . doesn t taste bad at all . you can definately taste the alcohol the hops hit first followed by the sweet balance of malt which in turn converts to the burn of alcohol . i keep tasting butter but i think that s becaue it keeps making me think of lobster . very smooth on the palate a nice balanced carbonation level and no unpleasant after taste . it s drinkable . i ca n t imagine pounding something with an abv this high over and over again but it s certainly not a beer i d be opposed to drinking again . though probably not very often .,palate,0.8,1
i had this beer quite a while ago and forgot to review it . however i can assure you that the experience remains fresh in my mind . pours a light orangeish hue with an off white head that dissipated somewhat quickly . good robust mouthfeel the best part of the beer . smells of smokiness and wheat grass . the smell put me off almost immediately . the taste is . not good . i was n t expecting a chipotle flavored beer to taste like it was mixed with liquid pipe tobacco . there s really no malt here and no real hops either . just smokiness wheat grass spiciness it is bold and up front and more smokiness . in the last six months i have n t finished a beer i sampled to review on maybe three occasions . the sam adams triple bock twice just to make sure the first bottle did n t go bad and now this . ugh .,palate,0.7,1
can with a slightly crooked hand placed . label with no date cracks open with no air space in the top . this ends up sending beer everywhere . i guess it would prevent oxidization though . color is a red copper color with a one finger head . little retention but nice lacing . good amount of chunkage in the glass . looks like floating protien to me . not the prettiest one out there . aroma is an almost perfect interplay of malt and hops . caramel and toffee are there with hugely piney hop aromas . quite resinous . flavor is much the same although more on the hop side of things . beautifull piney hops are here in abundance.a good amount af malt is present on the finish backed by a smooth hop bitterness . not harsh at all and quite well balanced for a dipa . mouthfeel is incredibly thick and heavy like drinking warm honey . drinkability is decent . oskar blues really amazes me . around here they were never heard of and all of a sudden show up with beers in cans that are amazing . i m glad that i finally got my hands on some of thier gordon which i have been looking for . a great beer from a brewery that i very much respect for quite a few reasons . i do wish that it was a little cheaper . . for a pack is a little steep but i do think that this is worth it . very enjoyable and highly recommended .,palate,1.0,1
from notes . got to try at a local tasting thanks to lunch was very excited to see it . thanks paul . a pours a mahogany brown color with an inch of fluffy off white head and light carbonation evident . s smells of caramel malts dark fruit toffee bourbon oak bready malts and molasses . smells great . t tastes of bourbon caramel malts oak dark fruits toffee bready malts sweet fruity malts sugar and alcohol . again very nice . m medium body and low carbonation so incredibly smooth . perfect mouthfeel . d i thought this was a really good barrel aged barleywine . i enjoyed moas more but was very glad to try this one . would love to try again . edit had this again on at max s in baltimore md thanks to jslot . enjoyed it even more the second time around and added a few notes .,palate,1.0,1
arrived with a nice light golden color with an opaque cloudiness to it with about a inch white head that stuck around a bit . decent floral and spicy aroma but nothing extraordinary . the taste was very grainy at first . did n t pick up on the coriander and orange or anything else till the second half of the beer . a second serving may have helped and would have been fine but i was too curious as to their other offerings at that point . mouthfeel was nice . light and refreshing . maybe a bit heavier than expected but overall i thought that was it s strongest attribute . it s probably good it s a seasonal beer as it definitely hits the spot on a hot summer day but i probably would n t be looking for it too much at any other point in the year .,palate,0.9,1
thanks to thickerfreakness for sharing thanks charles . a dark to black with small head s chocolate tootsie roll with pumpkin pie spices clove and slightly nutty like nutmeg . interesting . t like a tootsie roll dipped into pumpkin pie purree . was not a fan of the flavor . too much pumpkin spice flavor and artificial chocolate flavor . not very subtle onthe alcohol either which accentuated the spice flavor . m creamy and good mouthfeel d did n t finish my share of the bomber . i love this brewery but this was not for me .,palate,0.8,1
ruby red purple brown color with an tan bubbly head . unfiltered hazy . can see the yeast bits in there . smells like dried fruit . a little alcohol . tastes of dried fruits . alcohol is barely present in the taste although its quite warming . mouthfeel is quite exceptional . warming and creamy and the carbonation is on the money .,palate,1.0,1
pours a brownish black with an off tan head moderate retention and lace . nose is a dark roasty mix of bigtime coffee aroma with further chocolate maple and bran flake complexities . palate is full bodied chewy and sweet with a moderate and balancing bitterness . alcohol is there with its usual spice just hidden a little deeper within the complementary flavors of coffee and cocoa while the chocolate gets a bit leathery towards the end of the moderate finish . for what it lacks in flavor complexity it more than makes up with its killer mouthfeel rich and vast but never heavy or syrupy . i think using oatmeal in an imperial stout is a good way to retain some elegance in the final brew .,palate,0.9,1
excited to try this as well as other mill st. offerings that were welcome surprises in the lcbo s offerings for the summer . pours a chestnut brown with a finger creamy beige head which shows decent retention . very muted aroma picking up some fruitiness as well some spice . can taste a hint of caramel malts as well as a peppery spiciness . the rye is evident as is a tangy almost sour note along with the bread . a little over carbonated . i found it slightly distracting and that it may have affected my enjoyment of the beer s complexity . light bodied and very refreshing . while i have little to no experience with beers of this style i enjoyed this one and i believe that its a great refresher during the summer months .,palate,0.6,1
i m not nearly as impressed with this beer as many people seem to be . overall i thought the color and flavors were quite murky and the darker malts mostly overwhelmed the floral and bright citrus flavors of the hops . pours a murky chestnut brown with a head that s a bit flatter than it should be . nice citrus floral and paraffin aromas with a bit of darker roastiness on the back end . the flavor is a bit jumbled . you get glimpses of fresh hops with tangerine wax and herbal floral notes but the thicker malty notes tend to overwhelm and cancel these flavors it s like looking at a sports car through the smog . nice waxiness on the finish which contributes to the mouthfeel . i really wish they had left the malts pale in this it would have been much improved .,palate,0.9,1
appearance odd looking color like a watery caramel color . no head and no lace here . smell big hit of alcohol here and dark fruit here . taste strong some malt is present but not alot like other dopplebocks . alcohol mostly takes the taste here . mouthfeel light and watery here . drinkability i do n t know about this not sure how old this is . should n t matter because the site said it was so it should hold up . i think i had this in a trade years ago and cellared it . i compared notes with recent positng and seems that it is not bad but i did n t like this and was a drain pour for me . was a strong beer and was not very complex not much going on here and i have had some of the best dopplebocks that dont taste like this .,palate,0.7,1
oz bomber poured into a taster . pours a really pale light yellow with almost no head at all . nose is a bit like rye wheaty and dry . taste is super mellow and light it s got that nice rye bitterness but it s not over the top . the taste is really mellow a boos summer beer .,palate,0.3,0
got this one in white whale bif iii thanks zestar . served in a new belgium tulip . bottle of batch bottled december th . a pours with a finger of tan foam that quickly settles to a thick collar and partial cap . the body is a semi transparent brown red color that is reminiscent of cider . s heavy oak booze tart green apples perhaps a hint of lactobacillus infection . this is a very odd barleywine in that there s very little malt character even when warm just a ton of barrel and increasingly fusel alcohol as it warms . t the taste is surprisingly bland compared to the brash nose . there s some nebulous fruity sweetness plenty of oak and a slightly sour finish that i get from certain barrel aged beers . m the body is super thin and watery with zesty active carbonation and a surprisingly clean finish . this seems to be the exact opposite of what you d want in a barleywine . d i do n t get it . while i suppose it was better than indomitus it was n t a particularly good beer . i could have manned up and finished this but with better options on hand a good half glass went straight down the drain .,palate,0.4,0
a very expensive gorgeous . oz bottle served in a snifter best before . a rather unimpressive debut pours with a translucent cola body and fails to gather much more than a few big bubbles at first . slowly a wispy patch of beige foam forms atop an inky black body . still i like my imperial stouts to have a much larger head than this . nice aroma though nothing exorbitant given the style and price tag . whiskey barrels dominate adding a hefty vanilla bean sweetness across a backdrop of milk chocolate and caramel malts . the flavor starts well with a gentle dark chocolate note that lends itself to a hint of spice and whiskey booze on the finish . soft kiss of earthen hops and baker s chocolate seals the deal . call my palate endemic to american imperial stouts but the flavors on this brew taste a bit underwhelming dog . mouthfeel is watery and severely under carbonated . quite distressing given the dough i shelled out for this one . overall a big pass it s a shame too because i had high hopes for this heavily touted scottish brewery .,palate,0.4,0
i would really like for this to age a year or two . thanks to thethrone for the trade vintage poured black with a smooth viscosity and a dark tan head . aroma of bittersweet bakers cocoa powder slight to no coffee vanilla and burnt brown sugar . taste parallels the aroma but with a very nice oak notes vanialla hints some molasses no licorice . excellent medium mouthfeel that is slick yet dry i could drink many of these but i am confident that time will lend complexity please .,palate,1.0,1
black pour with a nice looking finger of dark brown head that fizzles out . smell is roasted malts and caramel along with an accompanying metallic character that may be an infection and the taste confirms it . a distinct sourness hits immediately . yet another infected short s beer to go along with the pb j . its a shame really but apparently it is a widespread issue . if you have this beer already drink it now before it gets even worse . if you do n t have it yet do n t bother searching for it . hopefully this gets re released in the future so i can give it another shot .,palate,0.7,1
this was my first encounter with pumpkin ale . i must confess that i could not finish the bottle . i had the distinct impression that the beer was trying to taste like something and not quite getting there . i could n t figure out whether or not what it was trying to taste like was pumpkin pie or rotting pumpkin . fearing the latter i tossed the bottle after about five sips .,palate,0.6,1
first had the festina peche on a lark when a friend brought it over with some other selections from dogfish head . i was startled at the first taste because the amber pour with a good white head and mild almost apricot aroma did not prepare me for the taste explosion that followed . i was blown away . the sharp tang of peaches brought up all the good things about a lambic without the borderline vomit aftertaste that true lambics sometimes have . festina peche is a wonderful summer beer . keep it refrigerated and even put it in the freezer for minutes before drinking .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a redoak globe style glass and purchased from warners at the bay . moderately deep golden appearance pouring with a white finger head of foam that dissipated quicker than expected . the smell is exactly what you get when you open a can of corn kernels . add a little bit of sweet malt and that is what you have . not expected not wanted . taste has the sweet malt hit first balanced out by a small touch of citric hop flavour . not really true to style and not great at all . the body of this beer suits the style with the usual level of north coast drinkability and feel to it . definitely the best feature . overall you drink the beer for what you taste and smell predominately and this is below par on both . would need some major changes to this brew to see me contemplate grabbing another .,palate,0.8,1
appearance a hazy amber orange color with a rich white head . i personally prefer my ipas to be less opaque and lighter in color but the head was perfect . smell it has a light piney hoppiness to the nose with subtle citrus and a balanced malty aroma . there is some slight heat to the nose as well . there definitely could be more hop aromatics to this ipa but still pretty good . taste this is where this beer goes a little flat and not carbonation wise . the flavor is a bit lack luster . it has a nice piney and citrusy hop character though it is very subdued . there is a sugary malty flavor that hits the pallet mid stream but not enough to balance the beer . there is surprisingly a lot of burning towards the finish for a beer that only has . abv . mouthfeel the beer has a nice smooth mouthfeel with just the right amount of carbonation . the heat dries the beer from your palette soon after the finish . overall this ipa is just good . nothing spectacular and definitely not worth the i spent on it . nogne should stick to russian imperial stouts like the dark horizon . those are worth the money .,palate,0.9,1
joe jost s joejosts.com in long beach pours this into an iced schooner at a cool f . ice crystals float on top . goes great with pickled eggs hot peppers pretzel sticks and peanuts . a no head too cold . and is a deep rich molasses s once again may have been too cold for phenols to waft up t slightly sweet really tasty m nice and cold d pour me another,palate,0.8,1
bought this beer on a recomendation from a good friend drinking buddy . my first impression as a non fan of dopplebock s was wow this is not overpowering as some dopplebock s can be . the color was very dark with reddish hue s the smell was the charecteristic caramel sweet odour when i took my first drink is when it really stood apart with a very balanced malty caramel taste . this beer is very drinkable and going out on a limb feel this will be a very regular beer for me .,palate,1.0,1
pint bottle poured into a pint glass . a dark deep cloudy color . muddy honey hue with a fine tan head . sedimentation settles to the bottom of the glass from the unfiltered particulate . not so pretty but really tasty . s warm yeasty smell almost savory . t slight sweetness upfront hint of molasses . smooth yeast flavor with nutmeg like flavor . citrus peach and cinnamon after flavor which develops to contain some banana aroma . m great mouthfeel . smooth satisfying and very easy to drink . carbonation dissapates after a while to create a creamy experience . o looks terrible . like bilge water but taste is big and rewarding . a great surprise . unfiltered nature makes the beer richer and creamier . well developed flavors with a great taste at every stage of consumption .,palate,0.9,1
ml green bottle . on to the beer pours out pale and arrives in the glass a clear pale yellow with a very short fuzzy head . eh it s beer . the aroma brings a little hope and i use that term lightly . assorted cereals and a touch of the hops with stink damn green bottle . it seems more european than american so far . a bitter spicy bite from the hops hit first . light waves of malt ride around . sulfur echoes in and out . the light body and good crispness contrast the flavor pretty well . spicy hoppiness in the aftertaste but otherwise clean . not a completely hopeless beer though only slightly more memorable than tsingtao . come to think of it i ca n t even remember what tsingtao tasted like .,palate,0.8,1
pours a beautiful deep caramel brown with a foamy light mocha colored head that lacked retention . nice bubble activity and gorgeous lace patterns adorn the glass over time . has a yeasty malty sweetness with a mellow alcohol background reminding of a variety of belgian tripels . excellent aroma that is a little too timid would be great if it was just a little more assertive . flavors lean toward the sugary end of things with a brown sugar sweetness that mingles with dark fruits and candy like malts but there s no complexity here . it s like they got the look and aroma down but lost inspiration somewhere along the way . it s severely let down by a water thin mouthfeel that s just short of abominable especially considering the style . i used to like this a lot more when i was just getting into the wide world of imported beers beyond hoegaarden and guinness . but i guess my tastes have changed as this does n t taste as impressive as it once did . it started off great between the look and aroma and though i can still get enough enjoyment out of it it s the bosch adorned label that i like best .,palate,0.4,0
received in a trade from brees oz bottle poured into a pint glass . a light golden amber with a thin white head . s smells like sour malts ant oats . t sour wheat . not a good smell . d thin but not tasty at all . not sure if this was old or what but tasted awful . sorry brees .,palate,0.8,1
live reviewed from collin s pub in seattle . about oz served up from the taps in a simple tulip . ever so vaguely hazy orange on the ruddy side . little or no head but lightest orange rings and plenty of lace . smell is citic hops not too floral . mineral heavy body and surprisingly well hidden malts . grapefruit dominates . taste is really well balanced between dry and sweet with tons of puckering alphas . hop taste is the same if a little less fruity and more like orange zest . hints of white pepper on the finish . with an iiipa drinkability is a matter of taste . bitter as they come this one at least has the decency to finish clean and hide it s booze dangerously well . could use some refinement or aging maybe to balance out the hops with mellowing or fuller malts . almost a hop tea as it is .,palate,0.9,1
from a oz . bomber with a small speech therapy lesson on the label plus the usual small stream of conscious blurb on the side looks like this one will end in tears . . . pours out a clear chestnut hue tall off white spongy head which settles to a thin cap . toasted malt wood chips belgian yeast and candi sugar can be detected in the aroma along with spices like black pepper and nutmeg . very earthy and nutty . the flavour is predominently sweet honey and candi sugar treacle preserved fruits some plum and tends to get more woody more earthy towards the finish . indiscernable flavour of nuts on the finish . sweet raisins and dates on the aftertaste . excellent mouthfeel smooth and velvety has a backbone but is not too thick . a curious ale that is difficult to pinpoint falls through some cracks and seems to switch and match with a few different styles but all the more fun and interesting as a result . i could only handle one for an evening far too sweet for me to go back for seconds in a row but enjoyable while it lasts . i d quaff it just for the sensation of that mouthfeel alone .,palate,0.9,1
cask at o briens san diego maybe underrating this brew but from cask and only glass it was tough to say greatness . subtle complex and way to easy to drink for a barleywine with that much alc . vanilla malt with great aroma . balanced silky and maybe too balanced as it s in no way in your face . again from cask so bottle might be more explosive but i liked it just how it was . and ca n t wait for the barrel aged version . stunning beer with lots of upside and should age for years and years .,palate,1.0,1
on the lighter side of copper in color with a very decent head not too big but sticks and laces well . smells great . some sweet malt breadiness . very citrusy orange and grapefruit with some pine and alcohol . taste is similar to the smells but more bitter than expected . pine and citrus burst from the sweet bready malts before the extremely dry and bitter finish robs your mouth of everything but a bitter coating . soft and creamy mouthfeel carbonation is nice and delicate . pretty darn good ipa but that bitter finish keeps it from being overly drinkable for me .,palate,0.9,1
consumed at lax radisson beer dinner . clear dark honey colored brew generates almost no head as it pours into the glass . it s quite aromatic cat piss and pine . the mouthfeel is slightly thick but i did n t really care much as the flavor was brutally bitter . with ibus this one is as close to off the chart as my palate will ever be able to tell . virtually no malt character just a fleeting glimpse as it runs in terror from the hop avalanche hot on its heels . did i mention it s hoppy . do n t think i ll ever be putting this thing in my mouth again .,palate,0.7,1
i drank this from a oz bottle into a chalice . the beer pours a very clear light straw with not much head or retention . the aroma is light all skunk nothing special . the taste is the same as the aroma light and skunky . the feel is water not drinkable . nothing more than you re typical american lager very disappointing .,palate,0.3,0
ml bottle into sam adams perfect pint glass . the cork blew the second i took the cage off . a an average poured produced about of beer and head spilling out of the glass . a very very very gentle pour produced a glass of beer vs. head . pours cola colored and left a bit of lacing . i thought it would leave more lacing . s smells very good . roasted malt coffee and chocolate . t once i get past the distraction of the carbonation i really like the flavor . dark roasted malt a bit of coffee and chocolate some raisins . its a very pleasant taste but the carbonation i mean c mon already . m the overcarbonation of this beer completely ruins the mouthfeel . the only mouthfeel i can get is prickly carbonation . it truly is carbonation overkill . i had to take small sips and even then the beer would expand into a harsh foamy mess in my mouth . much like the pour a very small amount of beer in my mouth turned into a mess of beer foam in my mouth . i had to be very careful drinking this beer and thats no fun . d extremely harsh carbonation ruins the drinkability . its hard to enjoy the beer when the excessive carbonation fills your belly like helium in a baloon and you are constantly burping . good nose and taste but the carbonation just simply wrecked this beer . i think i may buy another bottle open it and let it sit out for a day or so and give it another try seriously . i really liked the nose and flavor of this beer but the carbonation was just over the top and ruined it for me .,palate,0.4,0
from notes eye this beer pours crystal clear and is dark yellow gold in color . kinda reminds me of the color of many ciders especially strongbow . maybe a tad lighter in shade though . head is poor in retention forms a nice pillowy and rocky white head but it quickly falls who knows . could be my glass . nose huge oak in the nose as well as a huge dose of acidity and tartness sourness . the woodiness of this beer s aroma is amazing i mean this is how freshly cut oak smells . the wood aroma here is huge . funk is evident the work of bacteria is there . unmistakable . hard to get much else . tongue quite complex much more than i though it d be . complex in a differnt way than all other beers i ve had though . this one s complexity comes from the balance of oakiness tartness dryness sweetness and light fruit tones . all those things are in play here . oakiness and tartness are easy to spot . oak compliments this one s dry character and all that is balanced reinforced strengthened and complimented by tart flavors . its pretty cool how one characeristic can work in so many ways . funk is there too . fruitines in here reminds me of peaches and apricots not saying that i get those things . but the general fruitiness hints at them . much in the background though behind the oak and tartness . this is a great beer . quite unique . feel and drinkability the beer finishes bone dry like i m parched in the desert . oakiness really compliments the dryness as does the tartness which leads to dryness then gives way to massive oak character and an unparalleled dry quality . this is one unique beer and i ll happily finish it . i m definitely going to enjoy the rest of this one . however its a bit pricey or well just plain expensive at about for this . i ve really got to be in the mood for this type of beer this is n t just an anytime beer . it d take a certain mood for me to go after this again . definitely worth a try and an awesome experience . do n t pass it up it ll broaden your horizons . its done so for me .,palate,1.0,1
i found this at the beer store in toronto in a ml can . it pours a tall head that drops very quickly leaving a bit of lacing . it is a light golden color . the smell is mildly chemical and it seems that if it were a bit stronger it would make the beer much more offensive . but instead it s just slightly hoppy and bready . the taste is mildly bitter and there is a bit of citrus present but otherwise it s very bland . the super thin mouthfeel resembles that of bud light . i do n t want to give the impression that this is a terrible beer on the contrary it just does n t offer much of anything and at its steep price at least outside of europe it s difficult to praise it .,palate,0.3,0
this to me is equivalent to wine and with that in mind this is a very nice drink . although not something i d normally choose when in the mood for beer it s definitely something i d consider if in the mood for wine and i d probably prefer it over most wine . it s a beautiful very dark ruby red with brown faintly hazy and has a thin tan head that soon dissipates to a foamy ring . the aroma a little musty is port caramel very ripe apples stewed prunes and hints of citrus and earth . the taste is very winey slightly musty with a very faint sourness and a faint whisky and rum quality but despite the clear alcoholic character it s still smooth and drinkable . it s mostly sweet spicey and warmly alcoholic with little bitterness and as mentioned only a slight sourness that has a light vinegary quality but this is very slight . it has overripe apples prunes and caramel . the feel is very silky .,palate,1.0,1
a very cloudy light golden color a finger of head that settles to a single layer too quickly and no lacing . s complex . spicy phenolic clove as well as some orange peel pepper and tons of golden sweet malt . basically go read the style guidelines in bjcp . it smells like that . t and . ditto to the taste . tastes like a perfect tripel and nails the guidelines . banana clove grapefruit pepper . starts off with a lovely soft sweet malt character complimented by the phenolics . hop bitterness is surprisingly evident towards the finish but is not supported by the carbonation . m smooth medium bodied . finishes dry with some warming alcohol and the lingering bitterness and slight astringency . carbonation is a bit low for the style . d all being said while this beer is not exactly the definition of a tripel it is an excellent beer and well worth the money . thoroughly enjoyable .,palate,0.6,1
pours light straw color with a big white head . thick lacing . smells of belgian yeast and light malts . tastes of bready malt and surprisingly spicy hops . nice clean taste rounded out by the yeast . mouthfeel is perfection . perfectly carbonated and very refreshing . this is a great beer to drink in a session .,palate,1.0,1
appearance pours a dark amber color with a head that falls immediately . smell very little aroma except for the caramel and hint of alcohol . taste bready malt base with caramel ripe dark fruits hint of toasted nuts moderate bitterness and a mild alcohol warmth are the main flavors . mouthfeel medim bodied . crisp to start less crisp almost smooth at the finish . some dryness arrives late . drinkability slow sipping ale that helps you enjoy a night in front of a fire on a cold night . one glass is enough in your session .,palate,0.9,1
originally reviewed on july . pour of light straw with sparse white head . aroma of rotting saskatchewan grain in a dusty hay barn . flavor is a salty armpit of tangy wheated grains and an edge of rotting lemons . the heafty reek of skunk runs strong . light fusels waft upward . the palate contains a light drying edge of hops .,palate,0.2,0
apperance decent head and retenton smell is faint wheaty and bready . taste is a little too bready . it has a nice balance with a citrus twang . could use a little more balance though mouthfeel very very crisp and refreshing an easy beer to drink in the summer heat . drinkability easy to drink and sessionable,palate,0.9,1
thin bitter golden ale . beautiful appearance with endless lacing . ditto the mouthfeel with good carbonation and creaminess . starts with a hint of malt and a refreshing watery taste . but a needless over bitter hop assault takes over . quite acidic . no hint of sweetness but maybe a touch of roasted malt . the initial sensation is good but the aftertaste is so long and so bitter the thrill is soon gone . but i ll save it to mix with huber s simpler times a cheap sweet lager begging for a kiss of the heavy hops . so this is a matter of taste but it seems like sharp highly hopped ales should be in the pale ale category .,palate,0.8,1
a great traditional like gaffel just a bit more golden . s exquisite euro pale lager floral and piney hop presence . t refreshing clean subtly balanced and a real refined use of a deliciously dynamic hop profile . m thin refreshing light plentiful smooth carbonation . d maxxxed out . i need growler after growler this is a great beer by dunedin . probably their best .,palate,0.6,1
appearance the pour into my snifter creates a huge khaki head . a nice layer of carbonation remains on the surface . the beer itself is pretty much solid black in color . smell smells of slight bitter chocolate and watery coffee . also some charred hardwood . plenty of roasted aroma . very slight lactose notes . not as much sweetness as i would expect or hope . hop aroma is moderate but is hard to find beneath the roast . mouthfeel the carbonation is very high way too high for a milk stout . the body is thin . given the carbonation and the thinness i do n t much care for the mouthfeel . taste roasted malts are dominant giving a coffee like characteristic . finish is a low bitterness with lingering roasts . drinkability just an ok beer the mouthfeel also hurts the drinkability . received this bottle from ppoitras in bif,palate,0.4,0
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . pours a very deep golden amber with a heavy haze . there is almost no head to speak of . aromas of orange and sweet toffee . the smell is delicious . flavors consist of toffee grapefruit and caramel . the alohol shows up with a nice little sting on the tip of your tounge finishing off with a lasting bitterness . mouthfeel is very oily . very light carbonation . this is definately a full bodied beer . i love iipas and this one for me ranks near the best i have had .,palate,1.0,1
pours a deep brown color with a tight off white head that leaves a decent amount of lacing . smells of light roasted notes . very weak . tastes of some light roasted malts . notes of coffee and chocolate with some sweetness to it . again very weak overall . seriously tastes like there was water added post brewing . mouthfeel is light with a barely noticeable amount of carbonation .,palate,0.3,0
my first review in too long . time to get back to it . first i must premise this review with a disclaimer i ve been wanting to try this beer since i became a ba years ago thanks mikesgroove . . . a a little pop after the cork came out more than what i expected to hear from prior reviews but less than i wanted . deep mahogany color with no head s sweet bourbon and dark fruits . sweeter smell than anticipated t similar to the smell sweet bourbon and dark fruits . caramel malts and almost no alcohol burn for a abv . really nice overall one of the better ba beers i ve had even with no carbonation this was a great one to taste . m smooth and almost viscous as it warms . the small amount of carbonation does not hinder the taste one bit . dare i say that it works . . . d at this works very well for a sipper after dinner . the sweetness is enhanced as it warms but an overall ve ry nice beer . very happy to try this beer . one of the better barrel aged beers i ve had and did not disappoint after a couple years of waiting . definately looking to score a few more of these .,palate,0.6,1
. for a bottle . i was excited about trying this too but ended up being disappointed . the smell was strong of vinegar and slight fruit cherries behind it . taste was good very complex for a stout but too influence by the smell . maybe another bad bottle for me i do n t know . there are better stouts out there at better prices .,palate,0.8,1
a when pouring into a glass the appearance was good . it started out with have a inch of head at the top but after a minute the head completely disappeared leaving no lacing . the color of the beer is a coke black color . it looks like a coke . s the smell is ok the first thing you immediately smell is the alcohol which does n t surprise me because it s . abv . the second thing you smell is some type of sour fruit mixed with some faint hint of malt t the taste is expected for this beer . just like the smell you immediately taste the alcohol . then after that passes you get a taste of some sourness and some type of sour fruit . m the mouth feel is excellent for this beer . it is very smooth and you can feel the tastes already in your mouth d the smell is ok and the taste is ok but i could not have it regularly,palate,1.0,1
had a bottle for at the steelgarden in bethlehem served in a goblet . i ve been reading about belgians lately so this really hit the spot . it was almost wine like for it s relatively thin body bitter spices and smooth but hardly sweet fruit . there was a rummy raisin grape character up front with a peppery and surprisingly bitter finish . the middle of the flavor was light with almost a sort of strawberries and cream taste . very interesting very tasty . an absolute classic .,palate,1.0,1
ml bottle . pale bright gold topped with a heaping plume of white foam filling roughly half my tulip glass . good clarity for the first pour and gradually clouds up as it nears the bottom of the bottle . great head retention and lacing sheets clinging to the side of the glass . even towards the end of the first glass the head just wo n t quit . it hangs on the glass in thick craggy clouds . whatever you do do not pour this one vigorously . a weak trickle out of the bottle is enough to stir up a healthy coating of head in your glass . a very fruity slightly spicy aroma . fresh macoun apples and banana with coriander spiciness and floral hops . putting the beer to my mouth my lips are greeted with a tingle of carbonation following with a rushing cola like surge as i sip . initially the activity nullifies all flavor then light fruity maltiness settles in . balancing floral hops present themselves with an anise like phenolic huff through the finish . leaves off a bit vapid maybe entirely absent if not for the yeast spiciness . light wheaty sourness . the carbonation continues to assert itself the beer that remains in the bottle foaming so it points out of the top in a little peak of bubbles . finishes off dryish and airy on the tongue with just a bit of lingering sweetness . probably best suited for hot weather salad courses and the like . interesting stuff for such a low alcohol content . nice session brew for those inclined towards belgian tastes . opening the bottle and allowing it to sit for a few hours before drinking might tame the carbonation a bit .,palate,0.6,1
bottled months prior to drink . shelf appeal of the bottle is a draw if you tend to purchase new tastings on looks . pours average no memorable cascading compared to other hef types . nice color lacing does not stick seems like a whit . average smell banana hints but nothing memorable . longer it sits in the glass it off gases alcohol . mouth feel is effervescent what i d expect more from a belgian whit almost medicinal with noted alcohol finish . long dry aftertaste . not notable enough to offer to friends other than shelf appeal only .,palate,0.7,1
bomber poured into a three philosophers mini snifter . appearance clear bronze copper . small white head . smell sour apple . almost like a flemish . do n t know how to interpret this . stale bottle or innovative style . i ll take it for what it s worth . taste a cross between an ipa and a flemish sour . both characters being mild . weird and interesting . mouthfeel watery . acidic . overall drinkability there s no real style or frame of reference by which to grade this . they apparentlycall it an ipa but it s not like any i ve had . i ll have to simply rate it on sheer enjoyment factor and there it does well .,palate,0.4,0
on tap . clear with medium head that fell fast . light color . strong aroma of noble hops and a distinct hops bite on the first sip . refreshing almost sour from the hops kick . technical perfection but no soul . perhaps the keg was getting old but the hops aroma was almost oxidized and was almost too much for such a light lager .,palate,0.3,0
a generic beer gold . clear with a bright white medium sized head that has good staying power . a few small globs of lacing . s very grainy dry smell no wonder it s named what it is . some corn some cardboard . not too different from a lot of american macro lagers . t tastes like drinking liquified saltine crackers . really . a little bit of bread crust and a dry salty kick but nothing else to set it apart from a bud light . m lively on the tounge . would probably be refreshing on a hot day if nothing else . d there is just not enough here to justify spending the extra money on this over a domestic macro . i might wash some sushi down with one but otherwise i am not having another asahi super dry .,palate,0.7,1
vintage a little over years of age ml bottle from the cellar poured into a bulb style glass . pours out a murky dark brownish red with a layer of bubbly off white head that slowly faded to a thick ring . lots and lots of big chunky sediment visible even after decanting and a careful pour . some spotty lace and some nice legs . a powerful aroma mostly of almonds and other such nuts . almost a little off putting . behind that theres a lot of toffee burnt caramel a bit of chocolate . again with this overpowering oily almond flavor overly sweet . lots of caramel toffee buttery a bit of chocolate . hardly any alcohol . my palate just cant get over that burnt nutty taste a bit disgusting . pretty decent mouthfeel for such a big beer . hardly any alcohol noticable . slick creamy oily feel . terrible drinkability after a few ounces this was sadly a drain pour . id be interested to try other vintages but this was a turn off .,palate,0.7,1
straight up i will tell you that i tried this beer as a joke . i fully expected to hate it before even trying it so my review may be a bit biased . on pouring i thought to myself how can a beer that is so strong look like a generic lager . boring straw yellow and quickly dissipating head . oh joy . i sarcastically exclaimed . but then it hit me . what the hell am i doing . has my life gotten to this point already . sureley it has i thought as i smelled it s fruity essence . here i go i thought as i braced myself for what i was sure would amount to suicide of my tastebuds . and then it happened . i found my meaning in life . sweet nectar of the gods . this seductive brew is unlike anything i have ever tasted . rapture on high . . . it s syrupy sweetness clinging to my mouth as a jolt of copper smacks me in the throat . praise be . . . i said as the volatile fumes took hold of my brain . that is my last memory before waking up in a ditch covered in marmalade . to be honest . i m afraid to try this beer again .,palate,0.3,0
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 .,palate,1.0,1
a clear amber gold with excellent head and great lacing . s yeast sweet malts a tad of hops and some citrus . t tasted a little fruity from the get go . i d say apple . a bit of caramel . very background hops but you know they re there . that s all there was to it for me . it does that quite well mind you but it s by no means intricate or has much depth . the first sip was a bit much but i started enjoying it pretty quick . definitely more sweet than bitter . did n t seem oversweet though . m exceptionally smooth feeling . considerably creamy . d a good drink . on the fruitier side and a bit light . do n t know whether i ll pick it up again . it was simple but good . i find it strange that i m giving it the highest rating . i felt this beers only flaw was that it was somewhat plain .,palate,1.0,1
pour an awesome ml swing top bottle to tulip glass . bottled on . . whatever that means . pours a medium brown syrup color with a huge three finger off white head that vigorously clings to the glass as it goes down in the middle . i can actually hear the bubbles poppy like rice crispies . no visible carbonation within the beer . nose it has a very strong champagne like smell . floral and hoppy . smells like freshly cut cantaloupe and some hints of darker fruit possibly raisins . mouth this beer has an excellent sweet bitter balance with an excellent long lasting bitterness after the swallow . it starts with some melon qualities up front and in the back the hops hit hard . the mouthfeel is a bit too creamy though it does also maintain some sparkle to stimulate under the tongue . an excellent beer .,palate,0.7,1
bought a couple oz . singles to try this unique beet beer . yes . beets . a pours into my glass a deep semi opaque brownish red . .think cherry mixed with prune juice colored . a nice frothy pink tinged tan head appears . very nice . s think hints of lemon zest cherry and funky sweet belgian yeastiness . some musty straw and faint hints of apple and fruit make their appearance known as it warms . t a belgiany doughy sweetness makes an appearance followed by a funky lemony peppery mild grassiness . hints of earth beets wood and cherries dance lightly in the background m very nicely carbonated . .smooth and creamy mouthfeel with a slightly dry finish . you can feel rather than taste the alcohol warming you slightly as you drink . .or maybe it s the mild heat from the black pepper . . d not sure if i personally could drink more than one of these at a time with all the funky flavors going on but it s not enough to limit me from having a couple if i was really in the mood . it s a very interesting and unique beer that furthermore has come up with here and i certainly appreciate the boldness and creativity in releasing a beer like this . at first i was like beet beer . . . . but in all honesty the flavors meld together fairly nicely but it s just not my cup of te . uh . beer .,palate,0.9,1
aroma is fairly strong and crisp like a typical lager but with a strong fruity overtone . so far so good . it pours an inviting dark amber with an off white head that does n t stick around . flavor is well sorta fruity with a nasty bitter undertone . not very drinkable . texture is smooth and only faintly tingly . a good try hambleton ales but better luck next time .,palate,0.3,0
pours a hazy light honey color with smallish white head that falls to a light skim layer . smells of orange wheat and sweet malt . some spice notes as well . the taste is wheat and sweet malt to start then a pretty big orange flavor in the middle with a zest bitterness . finishes slightly dry and citrus fruity . a little artificial tasting in terms of the orange flavoring . mouthfeel is light body medium carbonation . fairly nice . overall easy to drink though i do n t love the flavor which is what beer drinking is all about to me at least .,palate,0.8,1
appearance great light amber more like morning honey hue . great small bubbles come forth with a steady pace amidst some very light suspension . great two finger head after pour with a strong film throughout . smell aroma of spring with some holly hop hopping . a little sweet but overall a slight piney hop aroma . taste makes me think of hops and honey . mostly hops though . a light heavy hop bitterness with some caramel honey sweet malts mixed with this pungent hop juice . a springy brew for almost wintertime . fresh tasting hops for a beer thats a year old . mouthfeel a little drying but still great with the slightly coating hop syrup . more like a hop honey . this beer is more of an american double ipa than an america strong ale in my opinion .,palate,1.0,1
it s a pale ale from the land of wine . on to the beer dullish washed out orange with grapefruit skin hues . it seems a little hazy in the body . the foam on top does some clinging to the glass and retention is fine . the nose has some intersting aspects . well it s a little different per style . nonetheless it does seem disjointed at points . it s earthy with moderate herbal and a small kick of diacetyl . its flavor intensity is rather low and coupled with the sparkling bubbly seems more like a sparkling ale than a pale ale . earthy toasty and buttery tones run together herbal as well . crisp carbonation adds a refreshing factor to a beer that is otherwise indifferent . not exactly good nor bad though given that s been my expectation of napa smith i m not really heartbroken . good thing this pale ale came in a ounce bottle .,palate,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 .,palate,0.4,0
notes of tasted by a half pint at the devonshire cat in sheffield served cool by a swan neck hand pull . a coming in a straw hue with almost no beer head medium minus fizziness and good clarity . s the citric side of hops dominates the nose also refreshing and soothing as regards a hop malt balance as it warms a slightly stinky hay ish note comes forward . t the mildly salty taste goes with semi acidic citric hoppiness with medium hop bitterness developing in the aftertaste with a touch of lightly toasted malts aroma lagging in the background . m d mildly spritzy just idea for a cask conditioned ale due to the semi boring and one dimensional flavour profile alas this ale pales not least in terms of colour .,palate,0.8,1
magnum really is n t that bad because it really does n t have that much flavor . smell and taste are fleeting and the color is about what you would expect out of a beer called magnum . the mouth feel is pretty good and when ice cold very easy to drink .,palate,0.8,1
first of all this beer is called outback pale ale not outback ale . the brewery website agrees with me . ml brown bottle with a frill necked lizard on the label and collar . no freshness date not even any indication of where the brewery is in australia not even the state save for the website url on the collar . amusing piece of beer wisdom on the label this beer is best drank from a glass . hmmm . pale amber clear almost no carbonation . a very small amount of head stays around the edge of the glass but other than that head retention is nil . in australia the appearance of a freshly poured beer is pretty important to most brewers especially the macros because they do n t have much else going for them which is why it only gets . . in the outback any beer would look good however this beer despite its name is brewed in sydney where there are plenty of good microbreweries . after initial pouring the smells are hard to determine because of the lack of carbonation . when i first poured it however it had a very strong whisky malt aroma . it also sort of smells a bit yeasty but to be fair it s not too sharp or underfermented . not much hop character at all . the taste is bland water a slight hoppy tartness and that s about it . might as well have had a hop infusion . not much to comment on though not overly offensive in the chinese macro sense of the word . mouthfeel is lousy though since it s pretty much water and drinkability . well it s pretty hot right now the low thirties this evening and if i were in coober pedy and had a six of this i would be cheering . but i doubt you can get it there and if i had to bring a beer in there s plenty more refreshing substantial memorable brews to drink in the outback . this beer sucks and it s an insult to our flourishing microbrewing industry if bottle shops are to stock this beer over any other aussie micro . if you want a good pale ale have a mountain goat or something instead . ignore this .,palate,0.2,0
label reads steigl bier lemon soda sounds like what i do pretty often in the summertime mixing a lager weizen or pale ale with a fruit soda for increased refreshment and lengthening the drink cutting down on my alcohol intake . an especially helpful technique for improving a boring or nasty tastng lager . as for steigl s version color a clear bright yellow fully transparent at the foot . poured into an aventinus glass it gives a prodigious albeit short lived snow white head . aroma fizzy citric sweet sour but a bit too little . taste firmly on the blase side of things . i can taste the soda and the lemon but not the beer . it must be a pale lager base they use here for there s nothing in the way of flavor beyond the lemon . no finish the faintest body texture is nil nothing to recommend it at all . the notion can be appreciated but consider that this oz bottle ran me . and then check out my version oz bottle of summit hefe weizen at . oz can of orange mango soda significant savings superior satisfaction . skip this beer and build your own .,palate,0.4,0
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 .,palate,0.2,0
review from notes taken january . bottle indicates a batch number of which translates to a bottling date of november . appearance hazy deep amber color when held to the light while amber brown under normal lighting . thin layer of head recedes following the pour to a very small amount . smell sweet malty dark fruit aroma that reminds me of prunes with a dash of butterscotch . taste mouthfeel thick full bodied texture goes well with the rich and yet smooth malt flavors . minimal bitterness as is expected from an old ale . possesses a warming alcohol character set to bready dark fruit flavors . drinkability a very good sipping beer .,palate,1.0,1
picked up a bomber from abe s for . and split it with a fellow hophead . got ta say while this is a fine example of the style it does n t stand out . i feel like i ve had this beer before from other brewers . the beer is dominated by a dry spicy cocoa malt and citrus hops mixture that s satisfying but could be deeper . it comes in a big flavor hit instead of slowly developing from start to finish .,palate,0.9,1
i did make one mistake when sampling this bottle in that i probably served it a bit too warm thereby not allowing the changes in flavor and aroma to be experieced by me which others have noted . having said that . aroma is a slightly grainy sweet rich dark malt . very nice . boy beer upon opening . pours with excessive head to inches . dark brown red hues . clear . lacing and rings after each drink . sweet dark heavy caramel cloy without excess and only a slight malt bite . unbelievably smooth . feel of alcohol warmth in stomach . feel is so outstanding for a heavy dark lager .,palate,1.0,1
poured at basement temp in straight ale glass a finger head rich clear orange good carbonation decent lacing s beautiful sweet hoppy smell t very unusual hops predominate hints of plum bitter much like an ipa fellow drinker suggested it was like a barleywine m heavy but smooth overall quite an amazing beer very difficult to describe in part because of how hopped the genre is,palate,0.7,1
pours a clear very pale straw almost colorless coming out of the bottle topped by a foamy white head . aromas of almost sickly sweet grain very sugary with a hint of vegetal hops . sugary and grainy on the palate very light on the hops and bitterness . light bodied soft and rounded . seems a lot like a brazilian version of budweiser . i m not a fan .,palate,0.6,1
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 .,palate,0.4,0
pours pale thin yellow with a fizzy white head that dissipated quickly . no true lacing . good clarity and lots of rising bubbles . light malt aroma with some corn and boiled grain . not much here . sorry to be this tough but this is just flat out shitty beer . light corn and boiled grain flavors with ton of wateriness . some light bitter bite in the end and it does finish fairly crisp then there s the sour finish . ugh . fizzy brew with good carbonation that thankfully clears the palate . lighter bodied . overall i choked this one down . no flavor whatsoever . aftertaste is mild and fairly bland . sit around the campfire and get hammed beer . there are some shitty macros out there and most beat this beer . this is probalby the last one of these i have in my lifetime .,palate,0.7,1
pours a crystal clear honey color with a frothy head that shrinks down quickly . leaves some nice lacing . minimal carbonation activity in the glass . smells overall yeasty with some coriander thrown in . some alcohol vapor hits the nose . does n t have as much funk as i d hoped . i get a little yeast funk straight up in front that is followed by light malts and light sweetness along with a peppery flavor . extremely dry . finishes a tad bitter with some fruitiness in the aftertaste . there is this odd toasty cocoa flavor present in this beer that i get with fat tire and that really turns me off . it is n t some off flavor i ve ever gotten from any saison . grosses me out . the carbonation is of moderate strength both prickling the tongue and being gentle about it . light bodied . i just wish this were bottle conditioned with some of the yeast giving a bit of body to it . this would have been merely boring if it was n t for that cocoa flavor that made me want to gag .,palate,0.8,1
appearance nothing noteworthy for me to add . other reviews do it justice . smell very rich aroma plenty of hops smell . an overall nice german display for the nose . taste nice enough and a good flavor in the beginning but not in the aftertaste . the flavor that by far took the lead was chocolate . there s an overpowering and for me disappointing chocolate aftertaste in this beer . i actually did n t finish it . mouthfeel smooth no complaints here . drinkability well the bottle looks cool as you drink from it . other than that i apologize but i ca n t get much from this beer as awesome as spaten is .,palate,0.8,1
oz . bottle poured into a snifter . a light yellow orange . super clear . one finger white head that you can literally hear fizzing . ok retention and almost no lacing to speak of . s smells like pumpkin spices . but contrary to the label saying natural flavors added it smells very unnatural . cinnamon and nutmeg . some light graham cracker aromas along with a crusty pie crust scent . grainy . something is very off about the smell tho . t sweet pie filling at first . with spices hitting the tongue next . super watery . it all comes apart before you can swallow . has a definite canned pie filling taste . about a processed as it gets . like an old english was mixed with pumpkin pie filling . this is on the verge of a drain pour but not quite . m as watery as it could get . way over carbonated . no creaminess whatsoever . o just a mess of a beer . i really hate to review bad beers but . hey for my own reference and if anyone else reads my reviews . do not waste the . or whatever on this one .,palate,0.3,0
maybe i just have n t had a stout in a long time but this one seemed pretty good to me . roasty with lots of milk sugar sweetness up front it was n t founders breakfast stout in terms of intensity of flavor or mouthfeel but it was still pretty good . it was dark with not much head and a pretty thin body . aroma was pretty faint but was heavily roasty . flavor was roasty with a very prominent up front sweetness . mouthfeel was definitely too thin for the style but was still not watery . pretty good . i got a draft of this for a at the hops grillhouse in matthews nc . a decent beer at a great price . not overpaying certainly aids my impressions of this beer . still even if it were i d have it again . and maybe i d choose something else .,palate,0.4,0
pours a deep reddish brown color with a thick white head and a little lacing . smells of vanilla and roasted toasted burnt barley with some broccoli in there . tastes of vanilla and roasted somewhat burnt materials . not a fan . maybe spoiled . mouthfeel is thin and weak . drinkability is decent .,palate,0.4,0
this beer is a beautiful blackish brown color ruby hues if held to the light . the head is a dense tan with tightly packed bubbles . great roasted grain aroma . coffee and cocoa and a little burnt wood like character . the smell though besides the roast is quite clean . the taste is dry and full of roasted malt and barley flavors . the malt comes first with a hightly roasted sensation . not quite burnt . not much hop flavor and very little bitterness just for balance . i think that more bitterness comes from the roast than the hops . the mouthfeel is disappointingly light . a bit too watery . if the light body is for drinkability i think it was overdone . a little more heft would have added a lot to the experience . still this is a very flavorful stout .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a oz . bottle into a chalice . a dark dark brown almost black . completely opaque . no head no lacing no carbonation . intimidating . s complex . toffee sweetness coffee dark chocolate . this portends for an excellent stout . t here the bourbon makes its presence known lurking in the background as a caramelly alcoholic sweetness . i detect light smokey notes as the slightly bitter coffee flavour takes over and carries me out to the aftertaste . m nothing special here move along . d this is a pretty tasty beer but i do n t foresee me drinking more than one of these at a time . highly recommended .,palate,0.6,1
v. dark copper sporting a nice medium tight head and a fair amount of carbonation . sweet aroma with slight citric notes and gluttonous hops lurking down deep . this is a bit too syrupy for this session but it might be perfect for a cool fall night . truthfully it does n t taste like much of anything . the aroma fools you and this tastes like a beer that is a little past its prime . it s not necessarily cloying but lays heavy on the tongue with a semi bitter finish . like all leery speculation this really does n t have much focus due to the fact it falls short of being a barleywine or big ipa . normally nh never does anything less than spectacular in my book so i rather not to slam it . it is hard to appreciate this offering though .,palate,0.4,0
i attempted to the limit of my capacities to provide this brew with a chance to have a little froth but it spurned the chance . the color can not decide if it wants to be straw gold or amber and as a result is an indistinct and undistinguished alloy of the two the first aroma to reach my olfactory receptors is sweet honeyed pils . any auxiliary aromatics are entirely ancillary . the detectable but timid spice emanating i imagine from yeast is n t enough to keep this tripel from smelling like a pilsner up front it s sweet pils malts indeed with a nice golding hop flavor . a beverage not bashful of its alcohol presence for ethanol is flavor or chronologically . i can stomach even celebrate measured alcohol heat but its presence in this tipple is ungainly . i will say however that it is balanced by the beer s sweetness . while we re on the subject this tripel is too sweet for a tripel . i do n t know that the body is obtrusive but i find myself thinking about pairing this brew with ice cream not the sign of a balanced beer in m eyes the bottle specifies that this beer was fermented warm to enhance the yeast s spicy propensities yet the result is certainly too hot . i recommend lowering fermentation temps degrees and augmenting with actual spices if the yeast ca n t deliver at a lower temperature . or increase hops slightly in order to combat sweetness or and bring down the original gravity . a tripel is a difficult style to execute with so much booze since its essence is permitting delicate elements to shine and excessive sweetness and alcohol inhibit this,palate,0.7,1
i had this on tap at their brewery in ellicotville . i must say that the first taste kind of blew me away like no other stout ive ever had before . from my expierience beers that have fruit flavor in them are usually better as dark beers than as light not always but most of the time . anyway this beer was motor oil black with an extremely creamy head that lasted to the very last drop and left a lot of decent lacing . the smell was that of malt mostly chocolate with a hint of a creamy kind of cherry smell . the mouthfeel of this beer really was the kicker for me . it was extremely creamy but thick and malty at the same time a great stout . the taste was very similar lots and lots of creaminess . the last time i was at the ebc brewery this was no longer on there list however they had a new anniversery oak aged beer there . i really hope they brew this one again because this is my favorite of there whole selection as well as several other people i know .,palate,1.0,1
this poured a cloudy dark mahogany with almost no head . it smelled like caramel and roasted barley and fig with some balsamic vinegar and pear . it tasted like wild flower honey and burnt sugar and blackberry with some sweet caramel and oak . it was thin with some carbonation and had a sharp bittersweet aftertaste . overall this was a pretty interesting beer that used not sweet versions of naturally sweet flavors i.e . burnt sugar . it had weak body but it hid the alcohol fairly well so it was easy enough to drink . this was good to try once but was n t something i really care to drink again .,palate,0.6,1
this is my first review and hope it looks well even if not my favorite beer . a dark brown pour little foam and ring that does n t last long . very malty molasses like . fruit hint . the alcohol seemed detectable in the sample i had . taste was initially tangy almost bitter but not quite . leaves a malt taste on the roof and tongue . it seemed to improve as ai let it breathe . this is the first scottish ale i ve tried . for comparison i love dark ales like ommegang abbey belgium ale and founders breakfast stout . this overall was more bitter and had an after taste i did n t like much . bottle serving .,palate,0.8,1
a friend brought me a mix of great lakes brew from a recent trip to cleveland . i had read the website and was impressed by their ethics . the edmund fitzgerald porter is really impressive . it rolls smooth and light on the tongue with a host of flavors from roasted malt goodness to the twinge of burnt chocolate . it s pretty in the glass and just gets better as it warms from fridge temp to the room . it left me wishing for more than three of these beauties in the pack . they did a fine job on this one .,palate,0.6,1
a upon popping the cap a torrent of foam rushes out of the bottle . lucky i had my goblet handy to minimize the beer lost to my sink . i poured this brew about minutes before i actually started it and i am impressed by how well the billowing head has held up . this brew is essentially opaque . some light makes it through the glass but its hard to tell what color the light is . s sweet caramel prunes and vanilla make it through the massive head . t very creamy with plenty of vanilla raisins and rum . there is a lot going on here you really just have tp try it for yourself . m full body and shockingly creamy . this brew is extremely smooth of the mouth . even the huge amount of carbonation ca n t wash away the creaminess . d i have tp admit this brew is n t as gopd as some of the other trappists . even so it is a brew that is made with a lot of care and is very delicious . definitely a must have .,palate,1.0,1
having had the very excellent smoke from the oak bourbon barrel i was expecting a lot from this and was honestly sorely disappointed . it poured rich black and creamy much thicker than the regular smoked porter which i poured next to it . its nose was smokey sweet and complex which was a good sign . however the sweet rum character completely overpoured the dark astringent character of the porter when i drank it . i could n t finish my whole glass . the rum flavor was just too overpowering you might think differently if you are a rum person but i am not . oak aging did provide it with an excellent mouthfeel . scott obviously knows how to make a good oak aged beer . i think rum barrel was an interesting experiment to try and one i was very interested in tasting i just do n t think the results are my thing at all .,palate,0.9,1
tasted this originally at brewery ommegang at the belgium comes to cooperstown event in awesome . . but was not in the proper form to evaluate this product . so tonight from the oz bottle decadence pours virtually flat with no noticeable rising carbonation albeit clinging to the interior of the glass . the thin white slick of foam quickly fades to what is a thin white ring around the perimeter of the glass . the color is a medium rusty orange with some haze although no visible sediment is apparent . slight carbonation is detectable on the tongue . the nose has a definite gentian root aroma with hints of sarsaparilla as well . the taste also has a strong gentian root presence with hints of licorice . there is a soda produced in new england called moxie the taste is quite similar having that diagnostic medicinal thing going on . this brew has the weight of a barley wine but has the distinctive flavor profile of both jegermeister and an anise flavored liquor like anisette or sambuca but nowhere as sweet . the mouthfeel is primo with a slightly sticky coating of syrupy sweetness coating the mouth although the sugars are definitely held in abatement . warming alcohol is abundant but is gauged just right for the brew . the taste lasts several minutes . decadence is best suited for relaxing sipping or as an after dinner drink as its weight and volume will not be intimidated by a hearty meal . i am a big fan of this brewery decadence was created and produced definitely out of the box an original and daring combination of flavors for the open minded consumer .,palate,0.9,1
appearance pours a deep dark mahogany body with a small beige head . smell smokey toasted caramel maltiness encirlced in a wreath of heather flowers . taste initially a pleasant roasted chocolate maltiness . this flavor then gives way to the heather which for me comes across as antiseptic tasting . that flowery medicinal heather taste is simply embedded in the finish too . good gracious me . i did n t know my palate would find the taste of heather to be so off putting . mouthfeel medium bodied . fair carbonation . drinkability i liked this beer all the way up until i stopped liking it or to place the blame where it belongs until it shoved a handful of flowers into my mouth . up until then though pretty tasty .,palate,0.8,1
this limited release pours a brilliant deep golden light copper into my mug . a thin white head developed that quickly diminished with barely a trace remaining . the color is very nice extremely clear . the nose of the beer has a caramel and dark fruit sweetness along with a little spicyness and a bit of an alcohol note . not much in the way of hop aroma . the taste of the beer is initially rather sweet moderate high on the sweetness . the sweetness is not overwhelming and enough hop bitterness is present to create some balance no hop flavors detected . at the swallow and lasting afterwards is a slight alcohol warmth but still pleasant . the beer is rather full bodied with low carbonation . the smoothness of the beer is very impressive exceptional smoothness in what has to be a rather potent brew . overall i found this beer to be fantastic . the aroma is pleasant the color is striking taste is great and smoothness wow . this is definitely a beer to sip on and enjoy . its ashamed beers like this are limited releases but i guess that makes them even more enjoyable .,palate,1.0,1
appearance was a nice brownish red . very thick pouring almost syrupy . smell was very sweet and the alcohol was very prevalant . first taste very sweet with slight fruit notes figs came to mind that are quickly overwhelmed by the alcohol bitterness . mouthfeel was very thick and it burned from the alcohol . drinkability . .well it was neat to try one but a little overwhelming . as with some extreme high abv beers it s drinkability is imo lowered . i could have used like half the portion they gave me . .that bottle is huge . definitaly worth a try and may be more palatable to those who fancy themselves as barleywine afficionados sp . for myself who is much more into the bitter beers it was a little much and i probably wo n t buy it again .,palate,0.4,0
a great pourability . builds nice slow head . head is delectable tan color . brew is jet black . looks awesome . wonderful white swirl marks . s amazing hershey choklat scent . super rich sweetness . if it tastes half as good as it smells it will attain a for taste . very milky scent . slight mint . t just like the scent . very sweet choklat zero bitterness . wonderful brew . slight spice and vanilla . one of the best choklat ale s i ve ever had . i wish they could all be like this one . m way too carbonated . . but still well done . very little in the way of bitterness . choklat is rich but still holds a nice roasty sweetness . not a sugar bomb at all . o great brew . glad i chose this one for my birthday beverage . another one well done st . thank you andyavalance for an awesome trade . i m collecting quite a stash for you .,palate,0.7,1
oz stubby . brought back from nebraska by a buddy . consumed . a pours with very little . actually no head . no lacing . slight haze but still a touch of clarity . gold in color . s faint citrus notes . overall aroma nearly none existent . t light citrus orange and wheat taste . mellow malt sweetness . no after taste . finishes weak and empty . m fizzy . light dryness . light body . d feels like a beer in mouthfeel . looks bad . smells like nothing and tastes weak . did i get a bad beer .,palate,0.6,1
this beer will always remain a sentimental favourite i think . a german guy gave me a bottle as i was walking through a park in oldenburg about minutes from bremen where becks is brewed . it was n t cold but i liked it just the same . definitely a good beer to reach for . i think i may do so once i return to the u.s. of a. as i believe it is probably more widely available there than most other german brews . pretty smooth a tad bitter but definitely good tasting .,palate,0.9,1
i paid . for a single oz . smells of caramel toffee pine pomegranate with some citrus notes too . i was expecting a pretty sweet bomb but i am surpised how bitter this is in the middle and back . initially you get some caramel and malt sweet notes but it quickly goes to piney bitterness . the mouthfeel is very chewy on of the more creamier beers . the bitter pine and caramel note stick in the aftertaste . there is a mild alcohol burn in the middle and back . i have n t had a beer for about a week this stuff is making my head spin .,palate,0.9,1
appearance nothing to impressive about this one . pours a see through gold color with a small half inch white bubbly head . looks kinda like a pils . not a good first impression . smell honey malt with an earthy hop to it . taste mouthfeel fat sweet malt combined with an earthy hop . very pronounced spicy alcohol which leaves a dry tartness in the aftertaste . light bodied and crisp and a little strange for the style . drinkability boo this beer . this is not a doppelbock . maybe they put a label on the wrong beer maybe they have n t heard of a doppelbock . they just decided to brew one and call it a doppelbock . yeah i m not buying that either . destroy all remaining stores of this beer .,palate,0.7,1
i ve been waiting to try this one for some time now and it was well worththe wait . i could smell it s fruity aroma as soon as i opened the bottle it has a nice dark cloudy amber color to it that is topped with a nice thick head . it goes down very smooth and just warms up your mouth and you can really taste the spices in it .,palate,0.6,1
ick . now i understand the meaning of the word swill . i have an enormous amount of respect for european beers . but not for this one . the taste is nasty the smell is only marginally better and the drinkability is just . awful . avoid . trust me .,palate,0.6,1
on tap the brewpub on . oz pour served in a tulip glass . pours a deep clear golden amber with just over a finger of tight eggshell colored foam . thin yet creamy looking retention that blasts up into a frothy flareup which leaves some great looking lace which hangs in thick swathes down the sides of the glass . yowzas . the aroma on this is just thick with robust tropical fruits with mango pineapple and grapefruit just being a few . wow this is delicious smelling . i d just be happy with that but there is more to this with strongly floral resinous and spicy hops gliding over the top of the citrus while an equally large layer of syrupy caramel sweetness hangs around underneath . a beefy warmth permeates the whole bouquet giving this a heavy presence in the nose and stinging the eyes just a tad as well . a huge hop presence takes control in the taste with an intensely piny and spicy bitterness which borderline assaults the palate . this mixes with the warmth of the body to lay with a massively lingering spicy bitterness that just dries the mouth out . luckily the hops do n t get completely out of control thanks to a thickly sweet backbone of bready caramel and that same awesome tangy blanket of tropical fruits . the mouthfeel is full bodied with a big mouth filling carbonation . alcohol is very strong in this . thankfully it does n t make things undrinkable as the all around hugeness of the flavors just wo n t allow it . it does n t quite get stinging ok maybe it does a touch in the finish but it does leave a hot and hazy feel on the breath . this is definitely a sipper though with the alcohol showing itself more and more as this warms . the double d on steroids just about sums this up perfectly . just massive hop character going on here but unfortunately it does n t hide it s raging abv quite as well as some other of these triple ipas that i ve tried . still it s pretty awesome to see a local pa brewpub even try something like this . it s a sipper but a tasty one . get up to otto s and check it out .,palate,0.6,1
huge thanks goes out to a most generous ba ipa for this one . birthed a rhinoceros when i saw this one in the box . pours a deep ruby brown almost impenetrable but not quite . major ruby highlights and a nice off white head that falls quickly and turns to a skim with some islands on the surface . decent lacing but nothing amazing . nose is quite complex with huge notes of bourbon vanilla and oak . tobacco leather and notes of dark cherry abound amongst the bourbony nose . wow . this is pretty much exactly what you look for in a bourbon aged beer . amazing ride of complex flavors . bourbon and oak flavors are strong . super rich caramel and chewy tobacco and leather flavors hit hard with a creamy vanilla presence the whole way through . some light dark fruit notes candied cherry almost . a slight bitterness on the finish but really almost rides right through . vanilla oak bourbon and caramel linger in the aftertaste . divine . mouthfeel is damn near perfect . nothing annoys me more than a hot bourbony beer with a thin mouthfeel and this one is the polar opposite . nice chewy viscous creamy mouthfeel without being too thick or cloying . carbonation is right where it oughta be . drinkability is quite strong but you can definitely tell this is and that bourbon came into play . on par with what it claims to be . overall quite simply put this is the finest barrel aged beer i have had in a long time . an excellent and time consuming comprehensive hands on experience with what barrel aging and blending are capable of . one must admire the time and dedication put in to produce a beer of this quality within this style . if you are a fan of barrel aged beers this is simply an absolute must try . drinking much better now than it did fresh although it was fine then too . really developing well and i think it could go for a while yet still . an excellent beer near perfect . very very very well done .,palate,1.0,1
dark brown body that s difficult to see through no head until you give it a swirl and then there s a tiny bit of lacing but looks very flat . smell seems much bigger than the abv would suggest . chocolate dark fruit and slight booziness dominate just like they should but much bolder and richer than a lot in the style . great . same with the flavor . lots of chocolate a little cherry and slight hot alcohol are the biggest players here . much bigger flavor than i expected . nice chewy mouthfeel but significantly under carbonated . a great beer . the only thing it lacks is carbonation and a decent head . other than that highly recommended .,palate,0.6,1
pours a cloudy honey color with a nice fluffy head that is fast dropping to lace . looks like a hefe should . smells of yeast and a slight hoppy aroma not too much though . the taste is very yeasty and slightly bitter . perhaps i should n t have turned the bottle over to mix the yeast in but hefes should have the sediment mixed in so . . also some wheat sweetness but not a whole lot . i expected more . mouthfeel is nice creamy . all in all it s not a bad beer maybe for a special occasion . not something i could drink a lot of though .,palate,0.8,1
fun times await beneath the crown . pop the top of the ounce bottle and on to the beer clean copper colored the lighter side of dark . sturdy and retaining is the head which kicks up threads of lace to the glass . there s a fruitiness in the nose but it appears to be from the hops . hop nugget juice resin a little metallic and faint brown sugar . not a beer whose aromas are melded together well . malty and robust . not here . in the beer world the opposite of malty is hoppy and hoppy is where it s at . however the hoppy characteristics are unbalanced and not pleasant to handle . bitter tea at the start with some metallic flavor . resin creeps in but otherwise the flavor repeats itself and it is not pleasant . maltiness is very light on the palate we re gon na need a lot more to save this beer . medium bodied alcohol is hidden well thank goodness but that s squinting for a good quality in the context of it all . a malty robust jobless recovery ale . if this is supposed to be the antidote to those whom are suffering in this current climate then they re going to be in recovery mode for a long time .,palate,0.7,1
grabbed a bomber to try. pretty sure this is a year around beer. light and rather clear yellow beer slight dust floaties throughout the beer . minimal white creamy head. leaves behing a small ring and a dusting on top . light grainy and oat like scent. fruity hops bit of citrus. grassy and earthy backdrop . light grainy flavor . zesty bitter hop grassy. very bready finish to it . overall not too bad but it does have a slight funky flavor to it . grain husks earthy must . well carbonated dries the mouth a bit . nice smooth body probably this beers highlight is the mouthfeel . overall it has some great flavors and wo n t get you hammered if you drink a bomber . but this beer is too close to a homebrew to really stand out .,palate,0.8,1
pours a very dark brown almost black with a nice head . leaves a rim of foam after the initial head dies down . string caramel smell but very little chocolate or coffee present in other porters . seems overly carbonated with a lot of high notes . i had it right after a great lakes porter and it tastes hollow in comparison . more bitter with less malt chocolate and coffee flavors . the carbonation and the bitterness overpower the toasty flavors . better than expected and not a bad beer but in direct comparison to gl it was the definite loser .,palate,0.4,0
a this is a very heavy beer . by that i mean it feels like it weighs alot in the glass . pours a very thick pitch black . dark tan head with lacing that holds the side of glass very nicely . has the look of used motor oil it s so dark . light will not get through this one . s smokey caramel coffee and dark fruit from this one . has a touch of sweet scents wafting from it too . t caramel and chocolate . slight hint of smokey bitters to it as well . at over ibus that is to be expected . swirling it in the glass intensified the caramel and chocolate flavor while actually reducing the bitterness on the finish . finish was pleasant that lasted for quite a bit . m thick and creamy but smooth . o i am not a huge stout fan but i would drink this again . that is if there was nothing else to drink and this was all i could get . still better than others i have tried .,palate,0.9,1
a pours a cloudy amber orange color with lots of suspended floaties all throughout the beer . at least a full finger of frothy off white head and decent lacing this beer gets marked down due to the floaties since for all i know it could be a brand new bottle dear green flash please date your bottles . s huge citrus hops upfront pineapple grapefruit and orange peel all quite clear and distinct . caramel malt backbone provides a light balance and enhances the sweet qualities of the three mentioned fruit flavors . t strong flavor here getting a nice balance of piny citrusy hops and caramel malts . not too much different from the smell though the intensity has been kicked up quite a bit . long lingering bitter grapefruit finish ibus sounds about right . m thick and sticky with moderate carbonation this one lingers on the palate for a long time living up to its name quite well . d goes down easily and enjoyably for the whole glass would love to pick this one up again if it was n t so expensive after the recent price hike . nonetheless i ll probably convince myself to buy it again to see if it s even better without the protein floaties missing from the beer .,palate,0.9,1
this beer pours a inch white to off white head atop a golden reddish amber body that i can see my hand through . smells incredibly malty a kick in the face of sweetness with some fruit undertones . first taste is the same as the nose except with a somewhat bitter finish lingering on the palate after the initial dopplebock smack in the face sweetness . i detect some honey as well . it also gets some spice alcohol as it warms . overall a bit cloying moreso than any other old ale i ve had to date . for me the taste is a miss there are several dimensions but they are mostly sweetness . the mouthfeel is medium not super thick but not watery at all . kinda sticky . as for drinkability i struggled through one and could not have another . just too sweet for me but could possibly be paired with food . alcohol content is well hidden at least until it warms .,palate,0.9,1
vintage a pours a thick black ale with transient mocha head . no light thru this puppy . spotty lacing . surface can retain a bit of head with agitation . s the hops in this are actually fairly present piney and resiny . then theres some good fig tones as well as graham toast cocoa honey and hints of wood . slightest pork scent at the finish maybe hot dog smell . t still pretty hot this one . plenty of cocoa dry bitterness turkish coffee and hops . the beer is n t particularly complex but it is n t bad either . fairly one dimensional though . the alcohol is really poorly addressed here though . the finish is fusel plus above . m thick smooth and creamy . nice soft carbonation accentuates the beer well . slippery finish . o hard to get past the heat in this beer . likely a really great brew at the one year to month marks . i would drink again but only aged but i would not seek for procurement .,palate,0.9,1
hazy rust that leans more towards the brown than the orange . fluffy cream soda colored head the retreats to a mimimal collar . substantial lacing . carmel malt aroma with notes of earthy hops . i keep thinking tobacco . light to medium bodied carbonation seems to be at the right level . semi sweet crystal malt flavor intertwined exquisitely with that earthy leafy hop flavor . subtle citrus undertones mingle with a bready malt aftertaste . quite complex flavors going on here and mingling very well . an enjoyable multi dimensional ale that is quite quaffable . my favorite of the speakeasy line . recommended .,palate,0.6,1
poured from o bomber into a clear oversized wine glass . no freshness date . purchased at wine warehouse charlottesvillw va for . . a dark brown hue with finger of frothy off white head with average retention and some jagged lace formations . s the aroma very solvent like with a combination of stewed grass hops with a thin malt roast . t equally as unpleasant as the aroma as the thin malt bill leaves this beer to die by contributing virtually no roasted or dark malt flavors until the end of the bomber . the hops are all wrong too way too grassy and haylike to work well with dark malts . overall this leaves the flavor like chewing on a spruce dominated car air freshener . m thankfully this beer has a smooth feel and even carbonation all the while with an underwhelming body . d the first real strikeout for full sail . the use of grassy hoppiness kills this beer as the grassiness does not pair well the faint dark malt in this brew . more malt please .,palate,0.7,1
thoughtful extra from cpetrone . .thanks chris . black like a certain someone s soul who snagged a falling r. mendenhall from my near past clutches . you know who you are . how about lightning bolt to the knee . hmmm . roast coffee on the nose along with a burgeoning dark chocolate cake which really expresses itself as the beer reaches room temperature . a touch boozy . taste is quite roasty malts day old coffee touch of caramel through the middle and a mild hop finishes that is mostly repelled by the beefy malt bill . overall quite easy to drink and enjoyable though the mouthfeel is a bit on the thin side and not up to par with the style .,palate,0.6,1
clear golden color with a large head that had excellant retention . the head eventually settles to a thick cap . moderate amount of lacing is left on the glass . does not smell like a typical apa . has the hop aroma of the european variety . spicy grassy and herbal . a little bit of dry malt as well . i like this so far . the taste does not do as well . just too much caramel malt . and no beer that brings that variety out in the flavor more than anything else scores very well with me . the hops bring a herbal and grassy flavor . lighter body and a nice lively carbonation . i enjoy it that way when the abv and bitterness is low . the thing about this beer that really bothered me was the pricing and packaging . it was . for a pack of oz bottles . if we were to expand this price to a pack it would cost . . that is stone ipa prices . too much money for this low abv beer . i will not be buying any beer from this brewery again at this price .,palate,0.8,1
ounce bottle poured into imperial pint glass a amazing looking deep amber brown with a huge head . truly excellent looking . s i initially thought it smelled amazing but the woody grain oakness is turning me off a bit even though the fresh hoppy oily arrogant bastard of course smells amazing . t you know i absolutely love arrogant bastard but i am not digging the oaked treatment . i feel like i am drinking arrogant bastard and then licking an oak barrel . i do n t quite get it . it just does not taste good to me . m the beer has a great mouthfeel but the chalkiness of the dry oak i do not enjoy . o overall i love arrogant bastard but not this version . sort of a weak review but i ve already reviewed arrogant bastard to much acclaim and just am not digging this variation .,palate,0.8,1
a dark brown . light hardly passes through . almost porteresque . coffee cream head decent lacing . s rich coffee aroma . toasted roasted grains . some floral hop notes but very subdued on the nose . t smokey . charred grains . smooth malts sharp citrusy hop notes . dried cherries . deliciousss . sweet and malty hoppy but this is a world class smoked stout parading around as a brown ale . m smooth medium bodied good amount of carbonation . o i love it . there is a lot to say about this brew a lot of comparisons to make . you know when you re drinking it though . so distinct .,palate,0.7,1
a opening this beer provides a nice loud pop and then whoooosh . hmmm . pours a light amber color and quite clear . the cream colored head tops out at fingers and quickly becomes rocky . it show a hefty amount of staying power . there is more lacing than expected . looks nice . s nose is clean . starts out with some cereal and graininess . alcohol is noted and stronger than expected which is odd for a . brew . just a little bit of bitterness can be picked up to finish it off . t there is a nice piney bitterness that just keeps biting at the palate along with the overly active carbonation . some malt is in there to back it up but not much . more cereal grain and a note of honey . alcohol is hidden well behind the bitterness . m lighter bodied with too much carbonation . finish is bitter and clean . d drinkability is not bad . the earthy characteristics are nice and refreshing . it could be a nice session beer if the carbonation issues could be addressed . time does n t seem to work this issue out . pour it swirl it let it set swirl it let it set and still it just has too much carbonation to truly enjoy the experience . not bad overall though . glad i got the chance to try this one out .,palate,0.4,0
pours a cloudy light gold color with a small white head . scent of rice malts pennies and scrambled eggs . somewhat unpleasant scent makes me want breakfast . taste of lemon zest malts and light sugars . not unpleasant but not that good . mouthfeel is light bodied with good carbonation .,palate,0.8,1
this beer poured nicely with a creamy white head giving off nice citrus aromas . the flavor was shocking however reminding me of kool aid orange flavor and with almost as much sweetness . i could n t distinguish any hop bitterness though it could have used some to balance out the excessive sweetness . this beer tastes as though all the yeast were filtered out and then orange kool aid added post fermentation,palate,0.6,1
poured from a ounce can into a pint glass . no head or even carbonation to speak of . pale clear yellow color . basically flavorless . if i stretch my palate i can detect a little sweetness from corn and some metalic flavors . very watery in the mouth . another mass produced beer to be mass consumed .,palate,0.6,1
handsome dark amber in the glass . excellent foam and lacing . nose of roasted malt . surprisingly sourish taste to go along with the powerful bitter blast . on the friendly side a brief kiss of caramel and a dark undertone of burned raisin bread . very light body . nice mouthfeel . i ca n t resist the comparison with dogfish india brown and this stuff suffers . it has to be some oddball ipa . i wish there was a wikipedia style committee to occasionally consider style issues like this . bottle date is nov. .,palate,0.8,1
tried this bomber on a whim from a local bevmo . pours dark gold with a moderately sized white head decent lace . some malt character and a hop balance disguised beneath chlorophenols band aid and smoke . flavor and smoke and band aids up front with a good amount of malt backing . hops are completely lost light to moderate bitterness . light to moderately heavy moderate carbonation heavier than a typical blonde but balanced feel . drinkability would be decent to good but not with the obvious chlorophenolic defects .,palate,0.7,1
ounce brown glass bottle poured into a nonic pint glass . a truly does pour a golden color . a little pale with a one finger white head that drops down to a film over the beer . s there s the grapes they describe . the white grapes are definitely leading the way here . has a lot of white wine type aroma with some bitter alcohol hints on top of the white grapes . t a bit bland . more of a bready taste than i m used to with dfh ales with some of a dry white wine flavor in there . not bad but not as flavorful as i expected . i m definitely not getting the honey coming through much aat all which i definitely thougt would be evident . m a nice carbonation is present here . i do like the fact that this goes down smooth and still has some carbonation . d goes down nice and easy for a high alchohol beer . can sit with this pack and finish it off on a weekend . notes wierd beer . one that i definitely do n t hate but also do n t love . however because it s such a unique flavor i can see having an itch to drink this every now and then . all in all good just not the first or second beer i d pick for the price on most trips to the store .,palate,0.9,1
thanks to alex for this . pours dark black with a great light tan head good retention and lace . nose is outstanding chocolate that is a bit bitter with wonderful cognac spirit notes integrated perfectly reminds of a belgian chocolate liquor candy . the taste is equally nice especially for the abv the . is hidden completely chocolate brownies with cognac . crush this and soon,palate,0.6,1
light gold color . pleasant aroma that is primarily light malt . product is advertised as being made with alabama white corn grits . fairly smooth light malt flavor with a mild dry finish . i believe this is an attempt to make a preprohibition style lager .,palate,0.4,0
a light cloudy gold with a huge white head . s light honeyed malt with an almost skunky hopiness . slight cardboard . not too much saison type yeast aromas . t again light sweet crackery malt . more cardboard age . very low bitterness could use more . very low hop flavor . again very little saisonness . m fairly dry . medium high carbonation . d this beer i think must have had a rough time getting here . a stale bottle . for a saison it could use a bit more hopping flavor and bitterness and more saison yeast character .,palate,0.8,1
appearance dark from the front a blackish garnet against light . a light tan head is thin but has some okay staying power . aroma some nice roasted graininess at first . fades to a faint caramel malt . taste good roasted malt flavor even a touch of charcoal in there . the swallow is dry but tasty and shows hints of chocolate . the aftertaste has some dry bitterness . good levels everywhere . mouthfeel rather bubbly fairly thin . drinkability quite drinkable . tasty not too heavy it s alright .,palate,0.6,1
golden color . slight off white head . hardly anything on the nose . slight swweet maltiness if anything . an astringent off flavor . tannins i believe . there s a huskiness . no enjoyable taste qualities are present . light to medium in body . not very drinkable . the warm spell here in mn had me thinking of warm places like the caribean and mexico . i thought a couple of warm weather beers would be appropriate today . i d take the red stripe over tecate any day .,palate,0.6,1
had this on tap at bar louie in ann arbor mi . appearance black as night with thin head but not with the consistency that you d expect from usual beers of this color . slightly watery . smell somewhat undetectable . from what i could discern dates black currants dark cherries sugarcane and other sweet overtones . taste dates dark cherries brown sugar . somewhat reminiscent of a toned down black forest cake . mouthfeel too watered down . though the taste is there it does n t stand out above the general effort by unibroue to make this very drinkable by kicking it down a notch in flavor . drinkability i never thought i d stay this but it s too drinkable . literally like drinking black currant nectar mixed with lots and lots of sparkling water . i wish they made a more flavorful version of this . if they did i think it would be a strong competitor to say the petrus bruin dubbel . overall this is probably the weakest offering i ve had by unibroue so far . i m usually impressed by how complex and powerful their flavors intermingle in their brews .,palate,0.4,0
i first had this beer a year ago and fell in love . so i was excited to see it appear once again this fall . i find it a very easy beer to drink even for the inexperienced beer drinker . pour a rich amber color with a nice subtle head . flavorful and rich with malts a slight hint of hops towards the end . the aroma is sweet but not overpowering you can definitely smell the sweet malt that went into this brew . i highly recommend this beer . unfortunately its not around year round but it definitely will give you something to look forward to come fall .,palate,0.6,1
what more can be said about this . for what it is which is a social party beer it does its job certainly . my only gripe with it is that it s basically the same price as micro s yet people still insist on getting this . a pack tax deposit will run you like . if you want cheap beer you can get natty light or gennesse among others for about half the price and they taste the same .,palate,0.2,0
for appearance just because it s served in a giant liter glass stein here at oktoberfest munich . smell . i dunno . i smell pretzels cigars and pork knuckle . taste sooo delicious . the german word is suffig . i ca n t express it in english . malty smoothness that is unparalleled by any other beer experience i have ever had . mouthfeel is foamy and substantial without being heavy in the least . drinkability . i drank nine liters of it in one day . it s good enough to warrant sipping and better than most anything available to me at home but i m at oktoberfest and it lets itself be gulped down so easily so why the hell not . repeated with similar results on several other days here at the o fest . i peed my pants and got lost in downtown munich . bedienung . noch ein ma bitte .,palate,0.7,1
i wont go through the details but if you are looking for an ipa do not drink this beer . it may sound novel but black ipa is a retarded name for this its not an ipa whatsoever . no hop flavor in the taste not even close . im pissed i paid . for this . ridiculous . look elsewhere fellow hopheads please .,palate,0.6,1
golden honeyish color . very very clean and clear looking . sturdy off white head . first smell is surprisingly metallic . not much else at first . perhaps some toffee and lemon notes . in the mouth significantly watery . some light butterscotch and even lighter citrus mineral quality . not much to pick up here . finishes abruptly . prickly tight carbonation . you could certainly drink a lot of these but why would you want to . i really tried to give this beer a chance but man what an insulting product . tastes like macro lager with amber food coloring . a real waste of time . not terrible . just pretty useless .,palate,0.8,1
banana peel mixed woth orange juice color but less head than my normal glass of oj pour . pretty good bubbling though . i really like a nice bitof foam on my ipas though . the aroma is super clean hoppy orange and earth . the toasted malts and water offset some of the hops with a water cracker mineral aroma . the taste has lots of citrus zest and gypsum filled hard water . you get a dry taste but a wet resiny feel . this is a great tasting ipa . not sessionable for me but definetly worth getting again .,palate,1.0,1
a finger white head . bronze with sunset orange highlights . hazy but not opaque . obviously unfiltered . lacing all over the glass . s flowery citric hoppiness . not overly complex just clean pure hops . t wonderfully tea like affects . not overly bitter but definitely not shy . clean and easy drinking . leaves a heavy oily finish . quality if not slightly and i emphasize slightly boring . m perfect . perfect . medium carbonation heavier body . thick but not syrupy . d perfect . nearly . this is a staple ipa for us michiganders . i drink this nearly as much as two hearted .,palate,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 .,palate,0.7,1
this came as part of a beer of the month club package . it had a very light yellow gold color to it . had your traditional pilsner bubblyness to it and good lace . that s where the good stuff ended . there was n t that much flavor to it except a bitter taste but not pilsner bitter more like skunk bitter . it also left a horrible taste in the back of my throat . i was also disappointed because i hold the germans to a higher standard when it comes to beers .,palate,0.3,0
poured from the ounce crystal clear glass bottle that was given to me by a friend recently into my cooperstown beverage trail pint glass . i recalled enjoying this on tap a few years ago and several times before that and was looking forward to having it from a bottle for comparison purposes . the following stamped on the lower right aspect of the back label . .u l and then printed below that . i do n t know what any of that means but i might learn what it means later . a a quite nice fluffy creamy very light brown head over a translucent very basic but certainly brown body . i really am impressed with the head which i do n t recall observing when i had it on tap but then the bartender might have seen to it that the head was minimal . the head creates a nice curtain of lacing on the inside of the glass . . s a light smelling brown ale with minimal sweet light roasted malt and little to no hops . . t the light roast malt and the brown ale tastes are there but i also got a sense of some sweet dark fruit that was fleeting but there on repeated sips . hard to put my finger on but maybe a whisp of sweet raisins or dates quickly gave way to the classic english brown ale taste . very little aftertaste contributes to its superior drinkability . . m very light indeed . the only aspect beefing it up a bit are the fleeting sweet and light roasted malt at the beginning of the taste . . d this could not be improved in my opinion . it is probably one of my top most drinkable beers . i do not think that is by mistake . i think that it is brewed with this in mind . .,palate,0.4,0
. . a bottle at a local bev center.but i had to try this at least once . pours a cloudy gold orange with a slight fine head that faded to a ring soon after . smelled somewhat lemony with a hint of banana . taste was pretty wild with the lemon zing malty sweetness and prominent alcohol along with the dry finish . the sweetness of this beer drops the drinkability score . a unique velvety mouthfeel from this full bodied brew . not overly carbonated . not a beer to be taken lightly.this is a sipper for sure . i m not sure i d really have this again even if it were less expensive . the min is the way to go for me .,palate,0.9,1
clear dark amber color with thin head . smells thick and malty sweet . the fruitiness smells a little mediciney . sticky sweet flavor might not be so bad if it had a little hop bitterness to counter it . thick body is very good . this is just too sticky sweet for my taste . it s just passable for now . now that i notice this is stamped best by november but the year is not listed . i ll definitely have to revisit this one . tasted on .,palate,0.8,1
appearance poured into a duvel sniffter clear and clean reddish brown with the most delicate tiny bubbles in the center . little retention good lacing . smell peppery and spicy apple cider malt . deep and syrup with the alcohol peeking through . mouthfeel light and sweet with an almost external fizziness to the feel . taste peppery and cidery malt explosion . womp you over the head warmth from the alcohol that blends just right with the sweetness . pure pepper warmth on the finish . drinkability a true sip and savor brew . there s a long and lingering finish .,palate,1.0,1
thanks to bobz for this one . poured into a pint glass . appearance very dark . no light sneaking through this one . two fingers of light brown head composed of find and medium sized bubbles . laced the glass throughout the session . nose very pleasing aroma composed of chocolates and coffee pretty much what i was hoping for . taste at first blush it tasted a bit smokey . it s a very rich tasting beer with a terrific after taste . again coffee and chocolate characteristics are present . mouth full mouth on this one just right for this style of beer . drinkability i would love to have this available in my area . i probably could n t have more than a few of these however this is a very pleasant beer to drink .,palate,1.0,1
appearance black with a minimal brown head not much lacing . smell mainly roasted barley with alcohol and some dark fruits . taste nice bitterness from the malts with a balancing sweetness as well . definitely molasses and coffee there along with some fruits prune most notably along with alcohol . it certainly has a lot of flavor but not much hopiness just a little at the back maybe ive been drinking too many imperials and not enough doubles . mouthfeel the best part of this beer really smooth with just a little bit of carbonation . it is not as syrupy as some stouts but that is fine by me . the oatmeal really helps here one of the best stout mouthfeels i have had . drinkability certainly a sipper due to the strong flavor and alcohol a good stout and the first double oatmeal i have had or have heard of for that matter . glad i drank this before the summer months hit .,palate,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 .,palate,0.7,1
pours black with a redish tint . slight tan head with little retention . stong chocolate vanilla aroma with hints of coffee . oakiness varies bottle to bottle . mouthfeel brings memories of milkshakes . a very very good beer . would love to try this on draft .,palate,1.0,1
on tap at the brewery and run through a radler . much better showing than at the taphouse gig but i had more time and space to think and reflect . in some respects looks a lot like the summer beer with light malts and a good peppery spicey backbone . the cucumber delivers a strange aniseed nutiness but works well here .,palate,0.8,1
picked this one up at vintage estate in boardman oh . southern tier and i have a love hate relationship.i love choklat and javah not a fan of really anything else i have had . look is quite interesting the closest comparison i could make is coffee bender . a creme soda like color completely clear brown with a really quite remarkable head of cream colored foam that leaves a thick coating of lace . scent is caramel and fruit . very light woodiness . smells extremely sweet i must be insane but i get pineapple from the scent . this is n t bad just odd . taste reels it in a bit to bring this into more familiar territory . this is certainly not classifiable and i am getting some major complexities . started off creamy and stoutlike ending on a very thick almost cask conditioned feel and hints of not just dark fruits . very good . i am a sucker for thick body and low carbonation . this has it all right . overall this is almost impossible to compare to another beer and gives me some more hope for st in general . looking forward to trying the other two in the cuvee series .,palate,1.0,1
poured into a pilsner glass . must say i do like the redesigned bottles . a nice two finger head underneath a sparkling clear bodied golden brew . lacing and retention were moderate . s delicious aroma of apricots with some mixed herbal notes . surprisingly delightful . t grassy body with a slight hop tinge finishes with an earth like tone but not dirty . pretty spot on for what i expect from a pils . m crisp light body mild carbonation . d great sessionable pilsner that is n t lacking in flavor . will most certainly revisit .,palate,0.6,1
this stuff looks smells tastes etc . . . like the liquid that gets trapped at the bottom of the garbage with more clarity . its not even good for kitsch value . pour water in a kid s sweetened sugar let it ferment . grow a mullet wear the suitcase on your head after you brag about how many of these you can drink . natural ice voila . seriously i think ab sends out people to file beer reviews of this stuff . to each his own but certain things ca n t all be under the rubric there has to be some quantifiable fact . positives cheap sweetness not offensive almost and mild tasting easy to drink mouthfeel not offensive . cons weak representation of beer .,palate,0.6,1
this beer looks and smells pretty decent and even tastes good when you first you swallow a sip . but wait a second then it hits you . the disgusting aftertaste of this beer s caramel malts . i was told that s what they were but to me the aftertaste tastes like a cross between gasoline and caramelized onions that have been sauteed too long gross . i even tried two additional bottles out of the same case to make sure it was n t just that one bottle but they all tasted this way . this is a misstep for anderson valley but their poleeko gold pale ale is awesome times better so give that a try .,palate,0.8,1
appearance golden straw honey color with a cloudy mid belly and a fluffy ivory cap . smell floral hop aromas honeysuckle and a strong flowery profile . taste bittering and flowery hop presence a touch of light honey sweetness and a light bittering finish . mouthfeel medium to light with lively carbonation . drinkability too light . hop devil has this one beat hands down . i definitely got the hop part of this beer but the wallop part escapes me . too many other good ones out there to bother with this one again any time soon .,palate,0.8,1
poured at basement temp in a snifter . a very dark ruby red good head but it dissipates quickly good lacing s beautiful very strong aroma of brown sugar currant figs lingers long t really intense flavor dominated by non citrus fruits currants figs esp . very sweet perhaps overly m a bit syrupy overall a fantastic barleywine style ale . lagunitas does it again .,palate,0.6,1
this beer was as advertised deliciously creamy . it pours sort of an reddish brown . the appearance is almost guiness like in terms of the thickness of the head . it does not have a particularly pungent smell and the smell is that of a typical pub ale such as boddingtons or the like . this beer s greatest attrubite is in fact its spectacualrly creamy mouthfeel .,palate,1.0,1
another sample drink from saranac . the appearance was pretty good brown amberish colors with a really thick head . the smell had hints of roast malt grain and some chocolate . the taste was bitter but a little lacking in any of the aroma flavors . it was way too watery . the mouthfeel was then utterly unimpressive . overall the drink looks good but the taste and feel are way too thin and watery .,palate,0.4,0
this is one of the finest examples of an amber ale that i have ever tasted . when you pour it in the glass the first thing you ll notice is the perfect amber color . when rolling past the nostrals the smell is very malty slightly toasted . the taste is very well balenced between malt and hops not to bitter yet full enough of flavors to please most everyone . the mouthfeel is not as full as i had hoped but not bad . this beer is certified organic under california standards which is highest in the nation . pure in flavor and ingredients . definately one of my favorites and worth everybodies interests . thanks to a kind company out of humboldt county california .,palate,0.7,1
not a very good lambic at all . the smell was offensive . the taste was offensive . drinking it was offensive . the only thing that was n t offensive was the mouthfeel which all considering is rather impressive . i poured it from a oz bottle and it lead to an unimpressive head without any lace . do n t drink and review .,palate,0.8,1
appearance yellow and clear with very light thin head moderate carbonation to be seen smell very light to little smell of grain hop and malt taste very little flavor up front followed by slight bitter finish overall not the craziest most complex very simple but kinda non offensive flavor kinda bland and boring mouthfeel very light not much going almost like water just very thin drinkability it is easy drinking but just not super complex its nothing i would probably ever by again just such a boring beer its nothing id search out again its better then alot macros from usa but still nothing incredible at all,palate,0.3,0
somehow i ve never had this beer before even though i ve seen it for years and enjoyed other de dolle beers . i must say that this one is just bizarre . i read an earlier review that described this as overly phenolic.i have to agree wholeheartedly . pours a very cloudy golden like a hefeweizen in color but with a huge creamy head that pillows into hills and valleys in the glass . the smell is funky slightly sour and quite clovey . this is just a touch of medicinal funk as well . the taste is shocking . starts slightly sour and a bit sweet and quickly transitions into band aids burnt plastic wood and a smokiness on the finish . in a way it is weirdly fascinating but ultimately it is hard to stomach . mouthfeel is very nice . quite carbonated and soft and creamy with the jolt of all that carbonation keeping it lively . it does improve somewhat as it warms but the medicinal flavors are stronger than any other i ve ever tasted . ultimately i m barely able to keep taling sips of this to review and i ca n t say i m enjoying it . i think this is one that gets worse with age .,palate,0.8,1
poured from a oz bottle into my russian river tulip glass . poured a dark copper slightly ruby color with a very thin lacing for a head scattered across the top of the beer . no lacing on the glass as i drank it . the aroma is very strong with cinnamon sugar and nutmeg . the smell reminds me of the cinnamon and sugar toast my mom made us growing up . it s sweet with plenty of spices for sure . the taste is is pretty much cinnamon and sugar in beer form . there is a small amount of bitterness in the finish and a little bready malts but the spices and the sweetness overpower everything else . tastes kind of like a liquid cinnamon bun . mouthfeel is medium bodied with moderate carbonation . drinkability is n t very good the spices get to me after just drinking a small amount . i wish i had about oz of it instead of . could be a nice desert beer with the right pairing though .,palate,0.8,1
this had a deep golden yellow color and came with a slice of lemon on the side of the glass . there was a good head and beautiful effervescence present as the beer was served to me . i immediately noted a sweet citrus scent as i sniffed the glass . this was followed up by a sweet orangish tang on the tongue followed by a sweet finish especially in comparison to the berliner wiesse which i tried earlier . the introduction of the lemon slice to the beer increases the dryness especially at the finish . a good summery beer with a name that invokes the simpsons .,palate,0.6,1
pours golden colour with a suggestion of amber . beautiful white head is thick rocky and leaves plenty of lace . appearance is clearly the best feature of this ale . nose is tepid with some faint caramel and light hops . this beer is incredibly watery and light on the palate . there s a sweet fruity flavor apricot . light malt and light bitterness . easy to drink but only because it is so watery .,palate,0.4,0
the label is clear that this is a belgian beer brewed with spiced and raspberry juice and not a lambic . it looked great in a champagne flute with a big pink head and wonderful raspberry smell . this is where the good part ends . it is like kool aid which is very drinkable but not very exciting . wait unitl this is on the clearance rack to try it . . at bev mo .,palate,0.4,0
appearance pours a light golden color with no real head to speak of . smell malt hopps and a bit grassy . taste hopps and malt but it also has a skunkie metalic taste . mouthfeel carbonation was good but overall felt really thin and watery . drinkability i dont think i will be trying another one of these .,palate,0.7,1
pours a gorgeous reddish brown barely allowing light thru . caramel colored head . chocolate and sweet malts on the nose . very smooth swallow with a bit of hoppy bitterness and chocolatey finish with a cherry like sweetness . perfectly smooth and creamy .,palate,1.0,1
big thanks to sholland for this one . cracking the bottle i get a strong wiff of chocolate . it pours deep brown with receeding head that leaves lots of spotchy lacing . smells of bitter chocolate light coffee and toasty almonds . taste is coffee and bitter dark chocolate with a light hop presence that strengthens into the aftertaste . could use some better blending of the taste and needs some thickness but overall a solid brew .,palate,0.4,0
poured from a cool looking swing top growler at the harmony hops and hope cancer society event in casper . a deep amber brown colour small head of foam a bit of lacing . smells like a scotch ale with strong caramel malt and a bit of roasted malts . definitely scotch like flavour going on caramel malt there but not as sweet as the smell suggested . very little bitterness going on as the style would demand . pretty tasty.good to sip on a cold winter night . lighter body than i thought it would be with with very low carbonation.the weakest point of the brew . easy drinker for the abv and ignoring the mouth feel a nice brew .,palate,0.6,1
this could have been a good corona alternative had they not had that annoyingly disgusting agave flavor . this ai n t a shot of or patron heck even montezuma tequila dropped into a corona . this is a sour horrible beer . a looks like a corona . got ta give them points for that . s pretty bad . i think the agave part is what makes it horrible . t could n t finish it . disgusting . m pretty refreshing mouthfeel carbonation is good d if it had a decent taste it d be drinkable but not likeable .,palate,0.6,1
the beer does n t look nearly putrid enough to be in any way associated with corpses . it has a soft russet complexion that turns a blush reddish tone when held into the light . with a little more head this could have been one heck of a looker . still the fact that it s well accented with colour and that its clarity is unspoiled make it quite presentable . and there s certainly nothing repulsive about the aroma either . the smell which is far from bold and requires slightly deeper breaths to really be sensed is amiably malty sweet . it has a pleasantly nutty aura one that is complimented by hints of caramel and polished off with a very delicate lightly suggestive roast element . as pleasant as it was i found there was something cheap about the bouquet as if it were brewed from an extract kit and not the product of pure ingredients . i note something similar in the taste too a kind of syrupy soda pop character that lends it a striking similarity to root beer . certainly it would n t be unfair to describe the flavour that way . i can imagine tastes of biscuits and coffee hints of molasses plum chocolate or raisin but i ca n t claim to be genuinely tasting them . there s enough malt to conjure them to mind but not enough to authentically reproduce them the mouthfeel is too soft and thin . it does n t help that carbonation is almost entirely non existent . what style the brewers were aiming for is still unclear to me . a brown ale would be my best guess although others seem to consider it an irish red . one could view it as a failed attempt at an amber ale or even a misguided mild . the clean lager like character and caramelly flavour also brought to mind altbier . whatever it is it s not a great example of it . when trafalgar released a beer called malted corpse i thought to myself how ironic that s what most of their beers taste like . turns out it would n t be nearly as bad as i had anticipated . that being said this brewery still has yet to prove to me that they are capable of successfully making even average beers on a consistent basis . and given how many seasonals they put out believe me it s fair to say they ve had plenty of chances to make their case . although the last few offerings this included have shown signs of progress and been relatively speaking decent beers i m still unsure of just how many more times i ll be willing to fork over the cash to give them another shot .,palate,0.4,0
oz bottle given to me by a buddy of mine who works for ab on monday july the day after anheuser busch was bought out by inbev . historicale . i think not . ok this guy surprised me at first . it poured an orange amber color with a beige head . not bad looking at all . the nose . hops . yes hops . the nose also not that bad . the taste is what killed this thing for me tons of off woody smoke notes lots of oops metal taste the malts are not . malty it tastes like beachwood and cornflakes burnt to a crisp . the hops are not even that appealing in flavor no character just bland subtle bitterness lazy hops . but the worst part about its taste was its after taste the bad flavors hung around forever . for ev er to the point that it hurt my stomach after a while . its body was of a medium texture and i would never purchase or recommend this beer .,palate,0.2,0
received as an extra in a recent trade . cheers . poured from oz bottle into imperial pint glass . best by aroma light chocolate cola and coffee notes . not bad in the aroma dept . appearance dark espresso brown . a very hard pour however results in very minimal bubbles . looks like there s a significant carbonation issue with this one . flavor nice sweet milk chocolate some tootsie roll and a vinous note . bitterness is enough to provide a little bit of balance but does not hang on through the finish . mouthfeel a thick slick syrupy body which is excellent for the style . unfortunately though this one is highly under carbonated almost completely flat . this significantly diminishes the enjoyment of this beer . overall on a positive note the flavors and body of this beer are great . on the flip side however the serious lack of carbonation not to mention any foam is a big problem . the beer reminds me of a good homebrew that i ve tasted prior to racking to the bottling bucket it s just not a finished product . if you can find it adequately carbonated on draught try it . otherwise i d recommend avoiding this one .,palate,0.3,0
served on tap at darkness day at hell s kitchen in downtown minneapolis . have procrastinated a long time on reviewing this beer . when i ordered it i was presented with a oz goblet of very dark brown beer with a luxurious looking half inch of head . the smell is right away of toasted malt with dark chocolate ca n t quite put my finger on some of the other flavors but very complex . i was surprised when i tasted it very thick and syrupy . i taste toasted malt right away much like the smell . after that passes i get an explosion of other flavors chocolate expresso i might even taste some fig in there . it took me a few sips to get a grasp for all that was going on . good taste but a lot of toasted malt and a bit of alchohol taste are going on . i was not a big fan of the mouthfeel of this one . i m all for thick imperial stouts but somehow this one was much more syrupy than i liked it felt a little to sticky sweet in my mouth . the drinkability is good enough . some alchohol presense and a bit syrupy but it ca n t be all bad as i still had two and considered a third . good beer did n t live up to my expectations though .,palate,0.6,1
i drink this in cans on the golf course and bottles at home . it is easy to find and cost effective . it tastes good goes down good . it kills the thirst after mowing and while playing golf . may as well drink a glass of water . it is better in bottles .,palate,0.4,0
pale golden yellow . insanely well filtered . small head . nothing special but par for the course . familiar pils aromas of straw lemon and hops . nice fruity backup to the clean pale malt and polite hop presence . flavor is grainy in a good clean earthy way . a little bit of sweet corn flavor appears but the beer is saved by crisp hops green apple lemon fresh baked white bread and just the slightest toasty zing . mouthfeel is about the best aspect of this beer achieving a balance between dry crispness and buttery creaminess . nearly uncanny . very nice . it s easy to under rate or under value a beer like this because too many american macro brewers haven taken this style and squeezed the life out of it . bitburger pils is n t the best in its class but it s refreshing flavorful and well done . an easy pick on a hot summer day . if you do n t go in expecting an extreme big beer imperial wallop you ll get what the brewer intends which is just a solid refreshing pilsner . would love to have this on tap in its homeland .,palate,0.9,1
picked this up because it was cheap and looked interesting . pours an extremely light clear yellow . fair amount of carbonation comparable to a sprite or up . thick bright white head which dissipated over a few minutes . smell is astringent very hoppy with a little sweetness and alcohol . taste is very bitter with a hint of sweetness overall a strong astringent flavor with some hops as well . mouthfeel is very watery with some carbonation . drinkability i suspect will vary wildly from person to person . i could certainly see this being an easy beer to pound back for some but not for me . overall it s not an offensive beer but it s not something i plan to seek out in the future .,palate,0.8,1
wow . it is a dark dark dark porter . the smell is incredible lots of roasted barley with tons of smoke and chocolate coming through . taste is great . it was a little thick and a little bitter as well . the mouthfeel was very enjoyable . not as thick as i assumed . drinkability is high for this type of beer . you will finish a pack but you might feel it in the morning .,palate,0.6,1
having just spilled this all over my bedroom and after finishing cleaning the place up i poured this into my chimay goblet . a the beer is much lighter than many quads . its purpley mahogany . the head which was foaming out of the bottle right after i dropped it dissipated before i knew it . im left with a pretty stagnant looking beer . s well my room smells pretty good right now . but in the glass this beer is pretty weak . its g,palate,0.4,0
a pours a dark brown hue with a frothy finger off white head . s smell is coffee interlaced with bourbon . t has a very chocolatey backbone that leads into huge coffee and cream notes . m extemely creamy decadent the perfect amount of carbonation low . this has been sitting in the cellar for about a year and i am convinced it has the absolute perfect mouthfeel . d this was a great desert beer . i dont know if i could have more than one but the chocolatey notes and perfect mouthfeel made me want to revisit it .,palate,1.0,1
this beer pours a very light golden color . the head is non existant a trait i m finding more and more with their beers . the aroma is musty with hints of malt peeking through . the taste is quite poor . there is no malt character and no hopping . it tastes a lot like some crappy commercial wan na be . i hate to be this harsh but for a micro hand crafted beer this is a total let down . the mouthfeel is it s only saving grace . it s a light bodied beer and is very drinkable although i know this will be my last one .,palate,0.8,1
march bottle poured into my lost abbey stem thanks pmarlowe . pours dark brownish red with just a tiny suggestion of a ring of head . the nose is fantastic . cherry and plum dominate with other dark fruits like raisins and just a touch of leather . wow the taste is also great . cherries and plums melded into an old ale dark fruit raisin fig leather perfectly . the cherry flavor is n t subtle but the whole beer is so smooth and well blended it is stunning . not boozy at all . really brings this around and counteracts the overt earthiness of adam adding a bit of sweetness and brightness . unfortunately it is basically flat with a heavy mouthfeel . it comes off like a cordial . a bit too sticky for me . overall this beer would be unbelievable with good carbonation . as is it is quite enjoyable .,palate,0.6,1
this particular batch july is . alcohol by volume not the . stated above . poured from a bomber into an imperial pint glass consumed about two weeks ago while taking notes . smoked baltic porter pours black and is topped by two fingers worth of coffee colored foam . the foam retention is quite good though not stellar . the aroma is a nice mixture of malt roasted barley and a bit of black barley malt presumably with a hint of smoke . this does not smell anywhere near as smoky as i expected it would . oh but it does taste quite smoky . it does n t quite have the bacon flavor of certain very smoked beers but campfire smoke is certainly present . the barley malt gives a chocolate flavor as well . the mouthfeel is absolutely perfect for a porter so smooth and silky . the verdict on this one is yum . beyond that the mild carcinogenic character of this beer means it could serve as an introductory smoke beer for the baconphobics out there .,palate,1.0,1
hand pulled half pint at the cock hotel wellington a well known real ale pub in shropshire . lovely dark body almost jet black on top a thin head of tan coloured foam the head staying as it left lacing down the glass . sweet chestnuts roasting over an open fire . well almost it did have a roasted nutlike aroma with some dark chocolate stirred in . the taste was a good blend of flavours that dark chocolate again some liquorice and malty molasses all very slightly smoked . not a sweet stout but although it had a dry finish you wouldnt call it a bitter stout either an in between one then . body could have been richer and deeper but at . abv it held its own just . a pleasant night cap on the evening it was reviewed not sure id have a session on it though .,palate,0.6,1
i knew this would be a pretty bad beer but i had to review it for myself . a a large fluffy . finger head rises up and slowly fades over the very dark brownish black color . n nose actually has a lot of coffee roast some sweet syrupy malts dark malts a touch of vanilla touch of chocolate . t starts with a lot of coffee and roasted malts some chocolate some fake vanilla flavors really fake infused vanilla . very watery too damn i was excited thinking this was pretty good until the taste . the fake vanilla and watery taste really just makes this taste like it was made by coors . a watery malted flavor adds to it . the fake vanilla overpowers everything except the coffee flavor which is cheap and easy to add . m very watery extremely . and very low carbonation . f a slight roasted spicy bitter . wait no not really . just liquid watery taste with some syrupy fake corn syrup sweetness . sticky and ugly . some slight coffee and roast lingering and a touch of chocolate on a burp . but mostly just watery and fake vanilla on the finish as well . terrible .,palate,0.2,0
on tap at the brewery . served in a brewery logoed pint glass . a this beer was served a clear light caramel color with yellowish edges and absolutely no head . the head issue could be due to the fact that this beer was served without asking me when i ordered with a quarter of an orange hooked onto the edge of my glass . what kind of craft brewery still serves fruit in their wheat beers . or at the very least what kind of brewery doesnt ask first . maybe it was my fault . im not sure if i should rate this a . on appearance since i had an orchard dipped in my beer or just ignore it . after all the color is nice enough . s super light notes of bread a bit of sweetness and a bit of citrus orange . . t clean and sweet with light notes of caramel crystal wheat and cracked grains . its bready and lemony with roasted flavors in the finish . the graininess almost reminded me of pancakes at times and i might almost get a hint of cough medicine . citrus really hints in the finish orange . . . m tingly carbonation medium body and refreshing enough . o drank pretty good overall but its nothing really mind blowing . there definitely is more flavor here than some of the other pale wheat beers ive had but then again its got a long way to go to match the greats of the style .,palate,0.8,1
recommended by bert from bert s better beers . pours opaque black and stays that way . thin dark tan head that s thick to skim . any retention is gone by fingers . i ve had manchester brews and they both had retention problems . disheartening . smells like dark chocolate burn caramel and vanilla sort of like an chocolate chip oatmeal cookie . roast malt bordering on char . smooth roast malt dare i say a tad burnt . bold dark roast coffee licorice with a char fade . there s a mild pharmaceutical character in back that i m not a fan of . i drank half this bottle one night and the second half the following afternoon . the half that had been in the fridge with foil on top was far better than the fresh half . go figure .,palate,0.8,1
oz bottle with the older label picked up on clearance . drank from my duvel tulip . a this one pours out a deep dark brown colored body . a large beige head forms on top and takes it time falling . small rings of lacing are left behind . s sweet bready malts are the first things that i notice . after that comes some caramel and fruits . plum fig riasin and cherry . unfortunately the alcohol makes its presence known in a big way . t the sweet bready malts lead the way once again and are followed closely by caramel . the fruits are pretty subdued . cherry and raisin are the ones i can detect the most of . thankfully age has mellowed the bite from the alcohol and made it tolerable . m medium to full bodied . pretty thick and syrupy . palate coating . a nice low level of carbonation that is essential for the style . d meh im not sure if id be that quick to go out and grab any more of these . not the worst beer ive ever had but in a style that i consider to be one of my favorites this one ranks pretty low .,palate,0.9,1
holsten pils is among one of the few off license standards i have n t yet tried so it was only a matter of time before this one found its way into my fridge and into my gullet . it is perfectly average to look at golden yellow clear capped with a nylon sheath of white foam . the smell is dispiritingly weak and slipshod mostly corn and tin and the flavor is sour and astringent . it is fizzy and drinkable and all and i guess that s all it needs to be but even so it is off putting enough to put it on the list of beers i need n t return to .,palate,0.8,1
bottle poured into dimpled mug poured a dark amber to brown color with a half finger head that quickly diminished . toasty aroma lets you know that you will be experiencing a nice hoppy bite and there is no disappointment . drinks very thin with a nice dry hop bite to finish .,palate,0.7,1
included as an extra from ineedabeerhere . a pours a golden straw color with a nice white head that falls quickly . s bready smell with a smell of citrus and coriander . there is also a slightly sweet fruity smell . t the smell comes through a bit in the taste . it is a little bready and has the taste of some spices . it is a little bitter and peppery in the finish . m it has a nice mouthfeel . a medium body with light carbonation . d it is an ok beer . i dont think i would buy one though . drank on . .,palate,0.8,1
well . it looked good . i ll give it that . but this beer is just plain horrible . impossible to drink more than . .bitter bitter bitter . . . . cant even enjoy the intense hops . .i mean why would i buy this over an ipa . if you like hops drink an ipa . .this beer makes no sence at all . .if this beer is good i must be helluva homebrewer cuz i ve made gallon batches that taste just like this that i have drainpoured . .heck i better open a brewery . dont waste your money on this one . . did i mention bitter . rack me . .,palate,0.2,0
served in a snifter on tap at the firkin two brother s tap takeover this beer pours a pretty darkness with a finger of brown foam . the smell is a bit of oak belgian like aroma brown sugar and a light roasted note . most of the nose is really light . the taste has an odd hop bitterness that i did n t expect . there is a light bourbon flavor and a decent amount of cocoa . it must be said that this beer is a bit astringent on the palate and a bit thinner than i would have liked but it is still rather drinkable . a good beer all around .,palate,0.6,1
bottle ralph s san marcos ca a pale tangerine with a hazy white cloudiness throughout . thin white head and not much lacing . the aroma is citrus like predominantly lemon and oranges . i do n t smell much spice or anything much at all for that matter except some lemon and orange . some initial sweetness then some hop bitterness and citrus and also a graham cracker flavor as well . little if any notes of coriander or other spices . disappointing for the style simple and undefined . a thin mouthfeel and not a lot of carbonation . a citrusy witbier lacking spices character and definition . an extremely simple and average witbier .,palate,0.4,0
this beer is pretty good . it is a mild ipa and the brewery does offer a traditional ipa . that being said i think it definitely aligns with the american pale ale style . it has a flowery hop aroma and earthy taste that does n t overpower . it s definitely a drinkable beer . i am drinking from a growler and filling up a lowenbrau clay stein so i really ca n t attest to the color which is why i gave it a . . i shared the experience with a friend of mine who said i usually do n t get excited about pale ales but this is definitely good . coming from a growler straight from the brewery makes a big difference on any beer but this beer should stand on it s own . williamsburg makes some fine brews i m looking forward to their saison .,palate,0.9,1
oz bottle poured into a goblet . vintage . a dark brown body with reddish tints . no head or lacing . s unpleasantly dominated by oak notes that throw everything out of whack and create an aroma reminiscent of overcooked vegetables . t again the oak ruins everything . roasty and chocolatey flavors buried deep underneath make it barely tolerable . m medium bodied not too thick . d this was a bit of an ordeal to try to get through . the oak is just too overpowering . drain pour .,palate,0.7,1
poured into a mason jar . i could say to give it a rustic effect since its old ale but it was just the only thing i had around . it poured a translucent red orange brown colour . it looked like it wasnt going to get a head of any kind so i started pouring a little more sloppily which achieved a small off white head that dwindled and left some lacing . smell is very very sweet . it smells strongly of dried fruit and molasses . and maybe leather . taste is so freakin excellent . delicious was the first thing to come to mind . taste is kind of like the smell but definitely improved . the dried fruit flavour is more subdued but the molasses flavour comes through strong . the leather is still there a little bit . however unlike the nose hops are present . taking a backseat though . and i like that . i like that a lot . hops should always take a backseat to the malt and the grain in my opinion . speaking of grain i can definitely taste some but its hard to distinguish much about it . this is a very sweet beer and the sweetness is overpowering almost cloying . that would be the worst thing about it id say . if you like molasses flavored beer this is for you for sure . the carbonation is not as low as i feared from the lack of a head but its low . the mouthfeel is thick and sticky no question . however sweetness aside this is a mans beer and thats what i like about it . grain and molasses make up the profile and it is bringing much needed perfection to an otherwise crappy night . its that manly leather like flavour that really fills out this profile . otherwise itd just be sugar in a can . im a little bit disappointed that i cant taste more alcohol . for alcohol its awfully hard to detect . i do get some alcohol heat off of it which helps with the overall enjoyment but i wouldnt notice it if i didnt already know it was a high alcohol beer . overall good stuff maybe a bit too sticky . very happy to see hops that are present but taking a backseat to the other flavours .,palate,0.6,1
a pretty much as dark as a beer can and quite viscous out of the bottle . hardly any head and it fades quickly . not much lacing either . s hershey bar molasses roasted malt and a little alcohol . solid . t very much chocolate from start to finish but it transitions well throughout the beer . starts off as a sweet solo flavor on the palate but mixes with the malt backbone in the middle and gets a creamy texture and fuller body . it finishes with a bit of bitterness from the hops and bitter chocolate used in this brew . m d just a hair less carbonation than i had expected but the density is right on . finishes very much sweet with just the slightest bit of bittering . creamy on the palate and hides the alcohol all too well . super easy to drink and waaay to easy to go through bottles by oneself . one of southern tier s best if not numero uno,palate,1.0,1
a dark cola with a think halo of white head . s savory and complex . big booze smoke ancho chili coriander . t big boozy sweet chili flavor up front . coffee and cream . honey . coriander and peat smoke . m medium body with a massive kick of alcohol that leads into a sweet finish . tuck this one away in a cool place for a few years and let it mellow out . o man what an ambivalent beer . great taste but the young booze just kicks your butt . given time this could be a great beer .,palate,0.4,0
. l best before the end of september . pours a shade or two darker than the normal hefeweizen straw orange . head retains okay not a whole lot of lacing . the aroma is yeasty and phenolic with some ripe fruit esters as well . a very bready wheaty hefeweizen . not too much banana or bright fruitiness . earthy bready yeasty and basic . the aftertaste is pleasantly spicy . mouthfeel is excellent with an ethereal lightness and soft fluffy carbonation . sternweisse reminds me of erdinger in its bready simplicity . decent beer just not one of the better hefeweizens .,palate,0.9,1
molasses in color . .i like the aroma . .some smokiness and cocoa . .big butterscotch taste on the buds.with some smokiness as well . .finishes with that trademark flying dog tartness . it is pretty thin too so mouthfeel does not score well . overall it s interesting enough to try and has a pretty nice nose and taste while also being unique .,palate,0.4,0
served on tap in pint glass nice looking brown ale slightly murky with healthy head the smell is distinctive and not good earthy butterscotch . as a kid whenever i dropped my butterscotch candy on the ground i did n t eat it . the butterscotch gets stronger as you drink . at first it tasted nice and nutty but by the end it was just pure sweetness and not in a good way . it is medium bodied full with nice carbonation . the sweetness takes this one down . i would n t have another .,palate,0.7,1
this review is for the ml capped bottle . clear golden honey color with a bright white head . smells like sparkling grape juice or maybe some apple cider notes . fairly light body and taste is of crisp apples with slight yeast breadiness not enough for me to describe it as an apple pie taste . reminds me of a fuller bodies ephemere with less of the artificial apple like perfuminess . nice acidity and bitterness that slices right through the sugar . one of my favorite tripels stands out from the rather large and mediocre crowd these days .,palate,1.0,1
daps and handshakes to atsprings on the freebie . oz . bottle into a pint glass produces a copper amber body that s a little too dark per the style . the thin cap of creamy custard foam is attractive and a fervent carbonation level does its best to keep the retention going . i will commend drake tail for leaving behind some of the thickest most impenetrable lacing i ve seen in a while . the aroma is an interesting blend of resinous tangerine hops with a touch of pine balanced by sweet caramel malt and a hint of woodiness . at this point the beer went downhill for me . the flavor profile starts out with a little malty sweetness and mineral undertone but one the whole it seems a bit empty and flat . suddenly a stampede of bitter medicinal hops washes across the sides and back of the palate effectively ruining any chance of this ipa achieving a decent balance . the lingering hoppiness is overtly bitter and fairly unpleasant . usually my tastebuds love a good hoppy thrashing but the hops have to be done right . in this case they were n t . this was n t an un drinkable beer as it certainly had a few merits but i wo n t be looking to try it again any time soon .,palate,0.4,0
had this a few times . a straw pale yellow s a little like vomit and something else i cant describe . t metallic bitter sour pretty much the same as budweiser only the flavor is stronger . it left a sour film on my gums . m thin and very carbonated d i did manage to drink of these one night . i was on a budget and i was stuck with this until we got to the bar . never again . no offense to anyone who likes it but this beer is just nauseating worse than budweiser . overrated for sure i just ca n t understand how so many people on this rate it as high as they do . oh well its not the end of the world .,palate,0.6,1
took a growler home from the brewery . cracked it when it was a week old . good head retention with an average golden hue . aroma is nothing to speak of . very little spiciness to it . getting a bit of wit type yeast aroma but very low on the lemony or ginger notes . aroma is best described as flat . the beer is clean actually a bit too clean with an unbalanced bitterness that just does n t fit with a refreshing wit type brew . swampy finish with a bit of muddled earthy ginger flavor . overall not a favorite . if you re looking for a refreshing wit in charleston mothership from new belgium and allagash white are readiy available and preferable .,palate,0.8,1
the liquid is clear the colour black with a hint of wine red . the thick brown head leaves some lacing . the smell is bitter with some roasted notes and a hint of smoke and a touch of strong wine . the taste is complex with sourish matured flavours . i found some fruits and coffee . the aftertaste is quite mild with dry notes of tobacco . the carbonation is mild there are almost no bubbles at all . an interesting historic brew .,palate,0.6,1
thanks curtismcarthur for that opportunity to try this beer . i m not sure if this is the right number for hop project since its not clearly listed on the label but since there s a written on the cap i ll assume its the right beer . oz twist off bottle dated nd week in february . poured into a pint glass . look clear copper body and an aggressive pour yields a three finger slightly off white head . there s decent retention and decent lacing . smell heavy floral hops with quite a bit of malt . there s not much oomf to the smell of this one . taste follows the nose with heavy floral hop character some citrus some resin and a good deal of bready malt and caramel malt . feel very thin bodied and a bit too light in body for an ipa or even an apa . moderately carbonated leaves a lingering hop bitterness in the finish . drink easy drinking given the light body and you could have a few of these without having an issue . overall not terribly impressed by this one . maybe the two weeks since this was bottled has n t been kind to it . the body and lack of aggressive hop character are what hurts this one . clearly labeling what edition of hop project this is on the label would ve also been helpful . cheers .,palate,0.4,0
a feeling of awe comes over me when i see a sam adams brew at . percent abv but why does it have to be an imperial wit . appears a deep honey golden hue with a creamy off white head body is clouded and full of spice . aroma proves the appearance with coriander orange peel and loads of honey like sweetness with booze hidden decently in the smell . syrupy feel to the flavor with spices booze and honey sweetness cloying from the front the back . mouthfeel is just as cloying as the actual flavors going on a fuzzy furry feel like licking a peach comes over ya . carbonation is supposedly soft and fluffy but i m getting syrup and booze with a touch of remnants of a white ale and a honey like blur passes my senses . drinkability is pretty pour not a beer i would sit on any pedestal i guess i have to look for the impy stout and i know the bock had some redeeming qualities at one point .,palate,0.4,0
pours a deep black with a small tan head . the chocolate must counteract the oatmeal in reducing the head . definite smoky charecter to the beer not to the point of rauchbier strength but there nonetheless . taste if full bodie strong bitter chocolate . very warm alcohol burn going down . a little too overpowering . even so i do say i did enjoy the beer very much . goes great with food .,palate,1.0,1
ml bottle bottled in bottle years old . these bottles were released about a year or so ago by the importer and the cork was moist on the inside but not crumbly so i assume they were stored on their side . poured into my delirium snifter prize old ale is has nice light carbonation that forms a small light tan head on top of a ruddy dark brown brew . the head forms a thick collar that lasts through the whole glass leaving very light scattered foam . for this age this looks phenomenal . smell is strong raisiny malt caramel ethanol light nuttiness maybe some leafy hops to boot . robust and surprisingly a bit hot after all these years . taste is very nice a rich malty olde ale with a nice sherry like touch of oxidation notes of nuttiness . this is really lively for the age i have a few more from the late s i ll have to give them at least years total before opening one . really nice beer there are hints of fig baking soda very light hint of cork not taint per say and perhaps a flutter of soap . clean and smooth overall with none of the heat from the nose . mouthfeel is sticky kind of thick but more light then heavy accentuated by the low carbonation . drinkability is insanely good this really epitomizes the beauty of aged english ales . huge complex flavor yet tasty and enjoyable it stimulates both sides of the brain equally well and makes me sad they do n t still make it afaik which is why i could n t score it a .,palate,0.7,1
i know its a lager and its supposed to be served cold . but its outside and im wondering if stepping in for a cold one wasnt the best idea ive had this week . my pint arrives disturbingly cold leaving me with little to do but sit and wait for it to warm a bit wondering why the germans designated two times of year to enjoy a marzen and fishs january serving doesnt coincide with either of them . no matter . a good beer out of season is better than a timely bad one . and theres nothing here to suggest this dark copper beer is all that traditional . its taste touches upon biscuit malts with a generalized blandness lacking any discernable hop statement . theres great clarity in the body but not in the taste . and while some lace managed to appear this lager came with no head and no smell . not a bad beer but not inspiring either . the taste makes a statement of intent but doesnt really follow through . oh well at least it comes with an umlaut .,palate,0.8,1
ml bottle a very light gold no bubbles a small head that disappears rather quickly . s gives off a good strong smell of barley grassy hops . it is sweet overall . t crisp refreshing with a bit of bitterness is the finish. m thin bodied with good carbonation it has a slight fizz to it . pretty much average or slightly better than a nice beer overall with a crisp refreshing finish . http abarwithnoname.wordpress.com,palate,0.8,1
i do n t try to many beers that i pour out . but this one i did . awful . did not even taste like any beer i have ever tasted . and this in itself is not enough to turn me off . but this beer was ill conceived and poorly executed . pours a clear light brown with rose highlights . small rose colored head . little to no aroma . the taste was like a watered down raspberry tea . blech . flat and watery . i do n t know if this beer was just old or what but i had been leery of magic hat in the past . i have not found one beer brewed there to my liking . sorry guys . keep trying .,palate,0.6,1
nice offering from long trail . dark amber in color with decent head receding slowly . coming right at me are the spices and the hops . i want to open the window to let the october new england night air in here . i will drink this again as it is available all around here .,palate,0.9,1
ml with printed on the cork and some notching on the back label makes me think this was brewed hopefully not best by in september . pour is light gold with a firm white head that displays decent retention and pretty good lacing . the problem here is there are tons of floaties chunks swimmers dropouts gangstas and hippies all floating around in the glass . even with a completely passive pour it looks disgusting . totally unappetizing . like a public pool in chicago during a heat wave . i m gon na still give this a go though . nose is belgian golden ale all the way not unlike duvel . a bit sweeter perhaps certainly less alcohol and a bit more yeasty . a little bit of white bread loaf and smartees candy . not bad and at least i dont have to think about all the tadpoles swimming around in here when i sniff it . taste is not bad and i think i can get past the plethora of floaties we shall see upon subsequent pours . taste is light and delicate . hints of green apples and overripe plums . well carbonated and goes down pretty easily . yeast does most of the work for this beer and the esters it produces are pretty pleasant . malt is light and a bit grainy but pretty neutral overall . there is a noticeable hop bitternes and even a bit of flavor but keeps it on the down low despite playing a significant roll in the beer . if it was n t for the chunks of sediment i can feel passing through my lippage gateway this would be a fine belgium beer .,palate,0.4,0
a amber in appearance with a thumb of white frothy head which dissipates to a pleasant ring after a couple minutes . s light hopping spicy and grassy . caramel maltiness . notes of honey hay grass fresh bread . t easy bitterness grassiness from the hopping a bit of florals . some caramel and toastiness . good biscuity finish . m smooth going down a bit thin finishes dry . d dry finish makes if very drinkable like a standard bitter should be . leaves me wanting another taste . i have a feeling this is a great session beer i could have multiple pints .,palate,0.6,1
poured from the bottle into a pint glass and to be sure i ll definitely be picking up some more of this . i see that when i am reviewing this that it has a b average but i feel that when it s said and done my numbers will give it a slightly higher score than that because i am absolutely digging this beer . appearance pours a deep brown but not like a coffee brown more like a really dark tea and shows some light ruby highlights comes with a finger head that is thick frothy and merengue like body is very clear and shows moderately strong carbonation full lacing holds to the sides of the glass head dwindles very slowly and remains a full thick skim on the surface . smell amazing . light coffee roastiness reminds me a bit of coffee bender actually slightly carmalized sugary scent is blended in as well . not really complex but very potent and wonderful smelling . taste just like the name the flavors are mild yet very nice especially the light coffee roastiness slight nuttiness and natural sweetness aftertaste is a soft hoppiness that brings about just a slight touch of a grassy bitterness for balance . mouthfeel a little thin but still fairly creamy carbonation is very soft a very slight stickiness is left behind . i would have liked the body to be a bit thicker but overall it s still pretty decent . drinkability nice for cool weather moderate abv and it s not heavy at all nice mild flavors make for a great sessionable beer . i could drink this all day long during the holidays .,palate,0.7,1
it was straw hued . it had a nice two finger clingy white head . loads of carbonation could be seen . a nice active and fresh looking beer . a great hop loaded scent . floral bitter piny . strong and bitter on the front end . nice floral hops and malt starchiness in the finish . it was heavy but easy to put down . it s a drinkable beer . heavy in the stomach . i would be able to drink more of it in a cooler environment .,palate,0.6,1
pours a clear straw colored yellow . very few bubbles and just an asymetrical film of foam on the top of the beer . hardly any lacing . light crisp and dry pilsner malt wth a littl herbal hop aroma well blended . the taste is a simple medium malt with notes of dried fruit upfront but the hops give just a toch of grass and lemon . very well balanced tasting pilsner . very refreshing and crisp palate . hits the spot while you wait for your dinner to cook after a hard summer days work .,palate,1.0,1
using my right hand i wrenched off the cap with a chapped thumb and poured it into a bar glass imprinted with a guinness draught logo . heresy . i poured at an unforgivable angle and got a very thin sudsy head . hints of an indiscriminate wet beer in the bouquet sipped a long noisy quaff discovered suggestions of brown sugar pancake syrup and rye bread dough minus the caraway seed . hey not bad . ripped some cd s with itunes and did n t pay much attention to the rest of the beverage until i listened to parachute woman by the stones and realized my head was already buzzing hey is this really . abv . so i wrenched off another cap executed a much nicer pour what the hell is lacing ca n t reviewers just say head . as far as color nice caramel colored body if caramel was burned on the stovetop plus a drop of red food coloring . i am really liking this dopplebock . even though lent is over i could subsist on this brew until easter especially if it is cold and damp outside but it s not it s warm and sunny and i have to plant some hostas and spread some weed n feed . in theory this beer will go well with my lunch of cold leftover spring rolls heresy . and then it s off to the yard . by now i could use a hammock .,palate,0.6,1
sampling the ounce can . appearance macro yellow gold on the pour . a finger of head at first fading to a thin but solid cover that looks like it will hold but eventually can not . lazy bubbles slowly ascending through the beer . aroma grainy slightly sweet smell that sticks around after the head dies but it s rather weak . taste intense malt and adjunct taste ramped up sweetness and some alcohol feel around the swallow but even more on the aftertaste . ends with a dry corny taste like a ramped up mgd . a bunch of flavor which is cool but it comes with a price specifically . abv . any hops are lost on me between the heavy corn and alcohol flavors . not one that improves with warmer temps but surprisingly does not get terribly bad either . still palatable with a few ounces to go . mouthfeel high carbonation reasonably smooth and crisp . drinkability this beer is not designed for sipping yet at . it s a train wreck in the making . proceed to a nd can with caution to and beyond at your own peril .,palate,0.7,1
a it pours a hazy light amber hue and is capped with a slight film of small off white bubbles . s the nose is pretty much evocative of sweatsocks limburger cheese and wet golden retriever . i was hoping to get some of the deliciously strange herbal green notes of elderberry but none are here . this is more like the sweatiest saison in history than it is like a wild . t the flavor is a marked improvement upon the elements of the nose offering earthy musty lemon notes atop some toasty grain . i still do n t pick out elderberries in the brew . m nice soft carbonation and silky medium light body . o light years better than the horrendous lips of faith version not stellar however .,palate,0.8,1
poured from the growler into a tulip glass . a opaque black with a diminishing beige residue of foam that ends up as a fine ring around the inside of the glass . no lacing remains on the glass . s espresso eucalyptus foliage dark chocolate and sweet fusile alcohols . d begins off dry unctuous with acidic coffee and pungent almost rancid umami . nutty roasted malt emerges in the middle as other less appealing flavors fade . it finishes with a whiff of bitter coffee grounds although little hop bitterness is detected . no alcohol is detected in the flavor . m medium viscosity creamy on the palate with low carbonation . d admittedly not a fan of coffee stouts i find that this offering by cismontane has demonstrated the ability to grow on me . although it is one of just a few production recipes they brew i am predisposed to like it more since i had a pilot batch of its cousin a stout brewed with belgian yeast and fermented on dates . still this appears to be the crowd favorite among the brews in cismontane s small stable . black s dawn is the cismontane beer i have encountered most frequently on draft at local pubs from tony s to beachwood .,palate,0.9,1
scary looking . pitch black i ca n t recall a darker brew . the thin head is a few shades lighter than black . smells of chocolate and bread . there are some roasty aromas as well . starts sweet with a ton of dark chocolate . some berry and cherry flavors follow . the finish is full of coffee and roasty flavors . very dry finish to balance the sweet start . there is a lingering roastiness on the tongue . the mouthfeel is luxurious thick and chewy . amazing . i am impressed with this brew . flavors are great and the mouthfeel is unearthly . if you can find this consider yourself lucky . highly recommended .,palate,1.0,1
the first that i ve sampled so far of the mixed pack from the brewery . pours an opaque black with a thin tan head . nose is an interesting mixture of roasted malt coffee and chocolate covered raspberries . flavour leans slightly to the sweet side roasted malt is noticeable throughout some coffee dark fruit red wine flavours . nice crisp slightly bitter sour finish in some ways reminiscient of a dry stout . medium bodied nice soft creamy mouthfeel . the aroma of this one seemed much more interesting than the taste itself which lacked any fruity berry character shown in the nose . however still enjoyed this one and look forward to the other in the series .,palate,0.9,1
bottle acquired via trade a motoroil like thickness that clinged to glass when swirled small head smell like burnt peat moss totally turned me off mouthfeel undercarbonated and way too thick and viscous taste i ll take someone s else descritiption because it right on like chewing on brownie batter more like burnt brownie batter overall terrible and i do n t understand the hype but to each there own . i could hardly get this beer down .,palate,0.2,0
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 .,palate,0.4,0
received via trade with skunkhuffer . i ve heard about this brew for months and it s finally got a bottle . hard to find in upstate ny and limited release . appearance dark like and expresso . pours thick and a head developed after pour was completed . head is deep caramel in color and leaves a similar lacing on the glass . smell there is little smell to this brew . very light with chocolate and malt undertones taste strong flavor with roasted malt and chocolate undertones . you can taste the higher alcohol content . this is not nearly as sweet as other chocolate brews which we can all thank brooklyn for . thank god it is not yoo hoo flavored . mouthfeel goes down smooth with just a hint of the higher alcohol content . finish lasts seconds and mimicks the exact flavor of the brew . drinkability this is a stout to enjoy not to rush through . highly recomended when you have the time this is not a six pack for casual drinking .,palate,1.0,1
the beer is a deep black color with a thick tan head which has receded to a thin film . each sip produces rings of lace down the sides of the glass . attractive . the beer has an odd sour smell sort of like old milk . in terms of flavor this beer is okay . it has an odd mix of roasted bitterness against a mildly sour background . the flavor is a bit thin . this beer looks bigger than it tastes . the mouthfeel is about right for a stout a bit thick with low carbonation . as far as drinkability goes this beer is not the best . the flavor isnt engaging enough for me to want another and i have a feeling that the thickness of this beer would get to me after a while .,palate,0.8,1
this is not retired this guiness clone was freshly available at drop in in calgary where i had drinks with presario . stout style coffee pepper with sour finish . slightly better than the draft guiness . could not drink much of it . not a good beer .,palate,0.3,0
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 .,palate,0.8,1
insanely black pour with the slightest mohagony shades fading on the edges of the tulip . the head is tan gooey and retains flawlessly . definitely representing stone quality before i can take my first sip . aromas are light . a little malt bean and smokiness come to mind . deep sensations of dark cocoa chocolate and light coffee bean to the palate . the porter finishes with more of a bitter high note and hair of that smokiness trailing . the creamy delicious texture pairs well with the flavorful personality of the smoked porter . the dancing carbonation paired with the brews creamy smooth feel and intense flavor essentially block dopamine receptors in your brain . i thought it would make for a nice dessert brew or paired with exotic chocolates . hail stone brew .,palate,1.0,1
appearance slightly hazy a reddish orange hue . a moderate cap of creamy foam . solid sheets of lace as it reduces to a thin complete cover . aroma a grassy piny hop aroma . after the initial pour much of that fades allowing a crackery grain smell to peek through . the remaining hop presence is fairly well balanced but still a little light for the style . taste brief biscuity grain a touch of diacetyl . the hops are pretty one dimensional grapefruit rind . not much depth but they hold their own . a touch medicinal on the finish not overboard though . mouthfeel some creamy smoothnes well carbonated . drinkability a little bent to the harsh bitter side . the flavor is decent but not one i d pass around .,palate,0.8,1
the beer upon its debarking the capped and corked ml green bottle sets in the glass a tarnished gold with a slight haze that clears after warming to the glass and room the head is herculean in size creamy in texture and the color a bright white as it slowly depletes the lace forms a thick and concealing sheet . nose is a spicy mix of lime wet wool blanket sweet malt and some wet fresh cut hay start is sweet and has a nice grain presence with a tartness at the back top is light to moderate in feel . finish is mild in its acidity with a crisp tartness that lingers long on the palate . fantome is a magnificent brewery that produces a great many beers i love,palate,0.7,1
opened the day it rolled off the truck . pours black with a huge finger tan head . solid ring of lace and lots of retention . the nose is rich and lusciously sweet with chocolate espresso figs and a constant tone of earthy woodsy maple and birch syrups . the hops are earthy and leafy making me think dfh while the big booze adds some peppery spice . there s also a bit of phenolic tar aroma floating around . the palate is one of the most perfectly balanced presentations i ve ever encountered . full bodied and richly sweet with a moderate and solid bitterness . everything about this screams power stability and especially ageability . it s not an a now with regards to flavor but i have high expectations for its future . flavors include deep earthy espresso more of those birch and maple syrups peppery booze and phenols . the fermentation of the maple syrup also gives this a flavor vaguely similar to dark rum . there s a bit of midpalate resin which leads back to the birch sweetness and a bit of toasted dark bread crust on the long finish . from the woodsy syrups added to the roasted malts and the earthy hops this brew seriously smells and tastes like a tree in the best way possible . the sturdiness of the palate further emphasizes that vibe . i do agree with some of the other bas here who maybe expected to be wowed a little more but the absolutely perfect balance on the palate makes me think that this will age beautifully for at least years . i ve got another in the cellar and hope to come back with an update .,palate,1.0,1
oz can poured into an american tumbler . nov date on bottom . a totally clear pale yellow straw color with a loose white head . effervescent and poorly retained it lowers to a tiny ring with a bit of thin lacing on the glass . s aromas of dry straw and lightly cooked corn with a hint of malt in the background . crisp but no real hop aroma for it being triple hops brewed . t devoid of any real beer flavors the taste protector lid must be defective . a bit of malts behind the corn flavor and no real hop flavor . m light light light . thin and watery with a carbonation finish . d easy to drink and that s the key . no bad flavors cause there are n t really flavors . but could i put down a pack in a night if i had to . sure .,palate,0.4,0
wow one of the worst beers i ve ever had . pours a dark copper almost ruby . clear no head retention or lacing . smell is soapy and yeasty i swear . taste is way off . slightly grassy more soap off taste very slight hops . mouthfeel was fine but that doesnt make up for much . just not a great beer and my first drain pour i ve had in forever .,palate,0.6,1
mad hatter pours a clear orange color with hues of gold . rockin a large fuzzy white hat . lots of lemony citrus pineapple and piney hops in the nose with sweet caramel malts flowing beneath . solidly medium body with loads of oily creamy and fine carbonation . toasted and biscuity malty flavors compliment the lemony citrus and earthy pine hops . bitterness is light . i liked this one okay it has a great look and mouthfeel but it seems a bit muted . nice balance though and no major faults .,palate,0.9,1
oz lunch substitute via new beer distributors . i was n t in the mood for chinese . p just some standard shakers on hand washington bullets logo . how . vintage . though the color of a chips ahoy you can practically see through the foam like a bad comb over . glug glug glug . not much to see . an appetizing quik colored head a saturated brown body . smell is of fresh asphalt hot cocoa powder lactose nutty alcoholic fumes resembling amaretto . a banana coriander ish scent peppers things as it warms . thin free flowing are the first things i notice . i m actually a fan of easier drinking stouts so it s not a negative for me . anise with light amounts of coffee i m not a big fan of coffee but it has it s place with this one being very mild on the scale of things . i do n t drink too many stouts as a result . you can definitely taste wheat in the background along with some clean residual sugar but it s all clogged up by the booze . the alcohol is very obvious once it settles at a more comfortable temperature . that s not nice . more of that almond dries up the finish with a barky grassy bitterness that almost fails to register . a soft feel from the carbonation a lack of body give pluses to drinkability but it gets boring after a few . the chocolate was interpreted differently then anticipated the alcohol was too apparent . the wheat felt nice but the taste felt watered down . different but it does n t break into the rotation .,palate,0.9,1
i have heard so much about this beer . that could be the reason i am slighty disapointed . i was expecting summer in a glass . i got a good beer in a glass . almost . pack and i think it is worth it . barely . i would recommend it to others but not as highly as i was .,palate,0.9,1
got this one from de molen in bodegraven . brewed july and bottled december . note cherry brett stout . aged in wild turkey and bordeaux barrels . from a into a snifter . total of bottles filled . appearance pours black but sits totally still in the glass . pitch black body but no head and no carbonation whatsoever . disappointing beginning . smell bold and interesting nose for sure . definite cherry . quite a bit of cherry actually . notes of black chocolate and bourbon with some vanilla and alcohol . cherry dominant with some nice chocolate and barrel notes in the background . very nice . taste cherry is definitely the main player with some dark chocolate and some roasted malts in there . a touch of sourness as well but plays a supporting role . notes of red wine and bourbon from the barrel aging . complex and very enjoyable . aftertaste is big bold and persistent with lots of cherry chocolate goodness and barrel flavors . a wonderful creation that just needs some carbonation to come to life . palate flat . medium body no carbonation whatsoever and slightly sticky on the palate . a brew with this much flavor ends up flat . disappointing . overall another example of de molen shooting themselves in the foot . this is a superbly complex and flavorful drink . the base cherry stout would probably be great on its own but aging it in the two barrels turned it into pure decadence . unfortunately de molen just ca n t get their carbonation right . there is no excuse for this and i really wish de molen would find a way to be more consistent in this department . if you re into flat beer then this is one that is well worth the trouble . it s got the flavor and complexity to be world class . for me though in its present un carbonated form i ll pass .,palate,0.2,0
poured a nice reddish brown color with a good creamy head that was whitish in color and held together nicely . very hoppy smell initially but not near as hoppy in taste . had a funny texture in the mouth and could definitely taste dried fruit but could not discern the type . a bit of a fight to get down .,palate,0.8,1
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 .,palate,0.3,0
up to now i ve liked every stone beer i ve had the chance to try . this was almost true for the smoked porter but it is the defining character the smoke that turned me off . beautiful to behold in the glass . the nose was a surprising sweet thin chocolate . up front a very nice robust porter . then the smoke flavor emerged at the end and i found it to be a disconcerting stale bar smoke like flavor rather than a peat or wood smoke . had this been a straight porter i think i would have loved it .,palate,0.8,1
thanks to shbobdb for the opportunity to indulge in this obvious monster beer . ounce bottle vigorous pour into a . liter chalice yields almost no head . just a thin ring . thick as maple syrup dark and opaque as molasses . smell is oak vanilla chocolate malt vinous woody tannins . there is a note of merlot . cocoa powder smell has an interesting dry aroma do n t know how else to describe it . hint of smoke . taste is wowowow . boozy bourbon charred oak burned sugar burned chocolate . long dry charred aftertaste with plenty of smoke notes . i can see why they claim this is a good cigar beer . lots of alcohol warming sweet sharp . the only bitterness is the toasted or burned and smoked . malt bitterness . hops if they are there are totally sublimated to the intense smoky char flavors . this is the most burned flavors i ve ever experienced in a beverage . certainly this is an extremely thick and chewy beer . syrupy almost it almost sticks to the inside of the mouth and under the tongue . drinkability . this thing is definitely a sipper but what you sip is pretty good . what can you say about a beer with this much bourbon barrel overtness . this beast is intense and in your face . a smash mouth charred malt bomb exploding with burned sweet smoky flavors .,palate,1.0,1
very impressive color and aroma . smooth pour and it earns the creamy moniker as i was surprised how smooth it was for a dark beer . my first dunkel and i would definitely buy again .,palate,0.6,1
pours a golden amber with a thin white head . not much retention but a decent lacing . smell is of sweet bready malts . nice but weak . this is a medium bodied beer with a good amount of carbionation . taste has a metalic edge that takes away from whatever this beer is trying to acomplish . spicey finish saves it from being downright bad .,palate,0.8,1
poured into sn tulip . aroma notes heavier notes of malt that are kinda indistinguishable and muddy . seems like a vegetable quality and faint notes at most of hops . disappointing . dense creamy head that leaves a lacing . cloudy dark amber with lots of brown . there is some of that vegetable in the taste again fortunately the hop bitterness and some malt flavor overtake it . malt flavors move more towards toasting no particular sweetness . hop flavors lean towards grassy with none of the classic cascade flavors that are advertised on the bottle label . no distinguishing flavors to make this stand out although the bitterness and mild dryness on the long finish are n t too bad . i like the feel with some prickly carbonation and moderately light feel and some creaminess from the head . even without the nasty flavor this would only be an average example of style but with it i ca n t recommend it and am not desiring another .,palate,0.8,1
pours a bright golden yellow . faint smell but not a suprise for this type of beer . the beer has a really nice taste . it is not too strong nor too weak . it is more malty than anything but that would be given with the name . has a good mouthfeel and a good body that has some substance too it . this beer had good drinkability . it would be a good choice as a nice beer you can have a few of without feeling really full .,palate,0.6,1
hazy amber color . a few tiny bubbles coming from the bottom of the glass . thick white fluffy head . good head retention . grainy and skunky aroma . slight toasty notes as well . slight caramel toasty malt flavor . not much sweetness . dry slight floral bitterness . not much malt character at all . medium body moderate carbonation . not very impressive .,palate,0.8,1
i m finally gettimng to try this one after hearing lots of good things about it . this one looks and smells spot on for the style . pitch black with a smallish head . loads of dark roasted malts present in the aromas as well as some sweet chocolate . wonderfully deliciously creamy dark chocolate and coffee notes along with the bitter hints of roasted malts . world class creaminess to this. perhaps its the lactose i do n t know . its amazing though . delicious too . an awesome brew from fff here . terrific example of the style and above and beyond on the creaminess . amazing .,palate,1.0,1
nebulous light orange brown with a large active head . wonderful bouquet hoppy not overpowering . lots of malt blast of hops smooth and full body with high carbonation spicey and sharp . sharply assertive bitter aftertaste . healthy dose of alcohol just enough to warm well masked by the generous amount of grains . this is what ipas are supposed to be . enjoyed it with indian food complements it perfectly .,palate,1.0,1
a dark black pour with an off white head . swirling of the glass produces a real creamy appearance that looks quite tasty . the lacing is quick to dissipate . s serious sweet chocolate aroma much more than would be expected . there is also a strong scent of yeast . t first impression is chocolate milk and yeast with a sticky sweet alcohol finish . there is some maltiness but the chocolate overwhelms too much really . it s a powerful taste to say the least . there is a bit of a bitter aftertaste but there is lasting sugar to counteract it . m frothy and seriously creamy . thick and syrupy . d not so much on the drinkability . it is a great desert brew and a must try for chocolate heads . there are enough good qualities to make this more than a gimmick bear but the chocolate is the real story here for sure . i wo n t be visiting this one too often but i m glad i was able to buy several bottles .,palate,0.9,1
the beer pours a clear gold color with a thin white head that quickly fades to lacing . this quite un hefe like . it boasts of being unfiltered but the beer is as clear as a golden ale . also it has little head retention . hefe s are supposed to hold a decent head . the aroma is weak . it has a wheat aroma but i have to really try to find it . it lacks that fruity banana smell and the yeast zing . the taste is under par . do n t get me wrong it s not bad for a pale ale but thins is supposed to be some kick ass hefe beer . it lacks the fruity taste that accompanies most all hefe s . it has a pale ale feel with a bit of body and wheat malt flavor . the mouthfeel is fine . it is a low medium bodied beer with good carbonation . it drinks average . this was a waste of time and money .,palate,0.8,1
shared a pint at barrio . a crystal clear straw yellow color . had nearly no head and very large bubbles forming on all parts of the glass . s it smells very very strongly of candy raspberry . imagine what room temperature blue raspberry syrup smells like . t disappointed here . it is simply too sweet to drink . also the flavor of raspberry must be artificial . it tastes somewhat similar to lidemans framboise . no balance to the sweetness . i would almost call it soda like . m same story . drinks very watery and has carbonation levels similar to a soda . o i would not order this beer again . i was hoping for a more lambic style beer oh well .,palate,0.3,0
it poured extremely pale . it had a one finger pure white head . moderate carbonation was present . it had a slight rice like smell at first . there was little to no scent present after a moment of sniffing at it . it had a unique taste . not bad but not good . there was a presence of fresh pea pods . it was medium bodied . it had a clean finish . not a good beer for me . i did not find it very drinkable .,palate,0.8,1
appearance a clearish off yellow with a decent white head and little carbonation . smell a faint bit of grain and nothing else . taste sweet corn bitterness and grainy hops with a faint touch of something citrus . mouthfeel medium bodied beer that is a little thinner than what i prefer and enjoy . drinkability i have drank this beer on several occasions and find that it is not a top contender for any beer medals but at the same time it is not nearly as bad as some fellow ba reviewers would have you believe . it is a cheap session beer for cheap thrills . nothing more nothing less . . . .,palate,0.3,0
poured from a oz . bottle into a standard pint glass . an easy pour produced a slightly hazy pale yellow brew with about one and a half fingers worth of fluffy white head . head retention was n t the best and dissipated pretty quickly to just a spattering of bubbles . lacing is pretty light but good all the way down the glass . smells like most wheat beers if a little fresher . there s a touch of bubblegum some citrus a little bit of yeast . pretty good but nothing magnificent . first pull provided a mouthfeel that was a little more smooth than i would have expected just short of creamy . nice thin carbonation and a relatively smooth texture combines well with the wheat pale malts that made this plain old tasty and refreshing . the finish is just a touch watery but it was mostly clean none of that wheat chafe taste like other wheats . nice light and refreshing . beauty . this is easily a nice quaffable summer brew with with just the right combination of flavor and refreshment .,palate,0.6,1
this interesting barley wine poured an uncharacteristically dark gold color . very nice inch head of off white dense bubbles which left some islands of lace with each sip . the smell was interesting . no doubt the generous usage of rye contributed to this . complex aromas including tropical fruits as well as raisins and a rum like booziness . bready yeast notes as well . unlike the usual american barley wine the piney hop resins on the nose were no where to be found . my initial sips were greeted with a cloying sweetness which turned into a hot booziness . the tropical fruits were there as well which further enhanced my feeling that it had a dark rum like quality about it . rum soaked raisins spices and a weird sweetness which faded into a hot alcohol finish as i exhaled after each sip . the citus hop notes seemed to blend into the tropical fruit hot rum flavors to me . i scored it above average in taste as there were certainly some complex flavors going on . however i m not sure about how some of them mesh . the mouthfeel was the star of the show . a velvety slickness coated my mouth with each sip . it was very rich and luxurious and fit the complexity of this beer well . as of now the drinkability is not there yet . just too sweet and hot . both of these will fade with time in my opinion . i have a second bottle that i ll sit on and revisit in the future to see if this smooths out .,palate,0.9,1
cl bottle poured into paulaner seidel bbe june a dark amber light copper body with excellent clarity . finger creamy head that has good retention lacing is average minimal s caramel malts some biscuit and honey . t subtle honey sweetness with some biscuit malts upfront this balances with the toasted malts in the finish which has a good lager cleanliness . however finish does come too quickly a little thin . m moderate carbonation and body . d aromas are promising but perhaps let down slightly by the subdued flavour profile . nevertheless has an excellent mouthfeel and tasty enough to be a good example of a sweetier maltier heller bock .,palate,0.9,1
pours with a thin layer of sticky head . the taste is great some notes of citrus add to the full flavor . a very drinkable beer with a pleasant aftertaste which stick around for awhile due to the syrupy texture of this beer . the carbonation seems artificial which really brings down the quality of this lager to something like a henry weinhards goes for a good taste but it all seems somewhat fake . without the strong carbonation this would have been a common sight in my fridge but as it is sieraa nevada summerfest will only make occassional appearences .,palate,0.4,0
working from home today . too much beer in the fridge to resist having one with lunch yet drinking while working seems like a conflict of interest unlike say beer reviewing . why not . cold oz bottle poured into pint glass . beer pours a bright yellow with a thick white head that quickly collapses . aroma . no . maybe a hint of vague skunky lager . flavor . not really . mostly watery with a hint of slightly bitter apple juice . carbonation is acceptable . hey look there s some scant lacing . still better than corona .,palate,0.6,1
served at ten minutes over fridge temperature in a duvel tulip . no freshness date on the bottle . appearance a crystal clear deep amber glows brightly with an off white centimeter thick crown that settles to a thin mat in a few moments . sporadic medium lacing . spongy soft bubbles adorn the surface . smell stale sourdough bread meets cat pee . at first . not at all the aroma i was expecting . as we warm a bit vanilla and malts fight their way through the fog and lend a heavy winey sweetness . taste vanilla wood faint smoke and scottish malts share the same stage . very nice . approachable yet nicely distinctive . hops appear just perfectly in the finish to dry the palate for the next sip . mouthfeel drinkability sublime mouthfeel super easy in the mouth . there is a creaminess that works so well with the spices and overall taste of this beer it s remarkable . the drinkability here is quite good and would make a better choice than a scotch ale when enjoying a few on a cool winter s eve .,palate,1.0,1
this is good stuff from the mn boys . a nice pour with a nice thick foam that goes away quickly but leaves nice lacing . not overly brown as some fest biers but a lighter barely brown color . the taste has definite rye with some malt balance . wants to almost jump to your tongue and palate as soon as you raise the glass . the mouthfeel is full and pretty foamy with a good moderately easy to drink flavor .,palate,0.9,1
described on the menu as an imperial coffee stout . on tap at the goose island clybourn brewpub . served in oz snifter . pours a shiny looking black medium coffee brown on the edges with light tan head which recedes to a ring . very good retention and no lacing . smell is entirely coffee grounds maybe city roast . taste is overwhelmingly coffee grounds as well with a little malt chocolate and sweet creaminess coming through at the end of the sip . medium full body and medium carbonation with good smoothness . overall this is overwhelming in how much coffee presence there is more so than a simple cup of coffee would have and this is fatiguing to drink even oz worth . i love coffee and coffee stouts but this was too much .,palate,0.8,1
i picked this up at pike street beer wine in seattle while in town on business . a brown and cloudy with a thick beige head . s a smoky musky malty earthy aroma . it was not at all what i expected . t very smoky earthy and malty . i thought it was horrible . this beer tastes more like a bad scottish ale than a dipa . m thick and chewy with good carbonation . this is the only aspect where the beer was passable . d i gave this beer a good effort and then poured it down the sink . i do n t do that often . i had high hopes for it too . i bought it based on the reviews here and the description on the bottle dipa lbs of hops per barrel etc. . i do n t know what went wrong but the bottle i got was terrible .,palate,0.7,1
this is my wifes favorite beer so i have had it quite a few times . she had a few left in the fridge so i grabed one to drink while i cooked dinner . i poured froma oz . bottle into a pint glass . a nice dark brown almost black with a touch of ruby red . it poured with a scant head that retreated very fast . it left a few spotty lace rings . s i found the smell to be a little on the meek side . nothing to bold or intriguing . the dominate smell was chocolate malts that reminds me of chocolate milk . it also had hints of vanilla and brown sugar . t again it comes through with that nice chocolatey goodness you get in the smell as well as some subtle hints of coffee and smoke . it also has a nice sweetness that remindes me of dried fruits with a very light hop presence that shows up in the finish . m this is where this beer lacks to me . it seems to light and over carbonated for a stout . it remindes me more of a porter than a stout . d all in all this is a pretty drinkable beer . i usually go for something a bit heavier but this is a good session beer . like i said it s one of my wifes favs . and i do drink it with her from time to time . cheers .,palate,0.6,1
this is very much like corona . light pretty much tasteless . you can drink more then a couple and not get buzzed . it might not even have alcohol in it . it smells of wheat and not much more . bud light maybe . not as good as miller light . i wonder how many calories are in this beer could be fewer then . not recommended to drink for enjoyment recommended to play games with and drink alot of .,palate,0.4,0
my first rochefort poured from a ml bottle into a chalice . appearance deep brown with a hint of deep purple . head starts creamy white and rather thick dissipating to an uneven thin covering which holds together well . some sticky lacing . smell sweet candied fruits and brown sugar . i associate this sweet of a smell with warm pecan pie . behind the sweetness is alcohol which was not obvious until the beer warmed slightly . taste very strong sweetness . deep brown sugar bordering on molasses . tastes like the holidays . moderate alcohol burn midway through but rounds out soft and pleasant . warm alcohol on the way down with lingering licorice dry cocoa and a certain nuttiness . occasionally tart on the tip of the tongue . mouthfeel very full and smooth . carbonation is low enough to allow the taste of the beer to settle on the tongue . it s just fantastic brew . drinkability sipped from a chalice this beer is beyond pleasing . warm inviting and intoxicating . over but the rich sweetness is ever so luring . best enjoyed on a couch or similar area far from motor vehicles and heavy machinery .,palate,1.0,1
poured very dark brown with small bubbly head . leaves nice lace . aromas of floral hops herbs citrus grass yeast and alcohol . flavor is bright crisp and clean with complex undertones of grain citrus noble hops and fruit . nice dry finish . was a perfect complement to my christmas duck .,palate,0.6,1
yuck . what a stale nasty excuse for a beer . it gets you drunk and that s about all it s good for . it has a terrible aftertaste and almost as bad of an actual taste . it amazes me what a great marketing campaign can do for such an awful excuse for a beverage .,palate,0.2,0
yellow gold color . thin head fades fast . decent sticking and lacing . citrus and caramel with a decent hop nose . sweet caramel and a smooth hop flavor . nice hop bite in the finish . good mouthfeel for this light body but the hops balance the feel . very very drinkable . a pretty decent ipa .,palate,0.8,1
i think i have consumed more guinness in my life than any other beer . for a year period i thought guinness was the greatest thing since sliced bread . i have since expanded my horizons and until i decided to revisit an old friend for the sake of this review . it has been a year or two since i have even had a guinness . lets start with the obvious . there is no prettier beer in my opinion then a properly poured guinness . the black color with the thick creamy head cascading still gets my mouth watering just by looking at it . unfortunately the smell and taste are not as extraordinary . smells of burnt malts and very slightly of coffee . taste from the nitro can is defintely watered down . mostly bitter with burnt wood flavor . mouth feel is really good and this is very drinkable . not at all the meal in a glass many folks proclaim it to be . all that said . this is still an all time favorite of mine . even if for only sentimental reasons .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle . pours a deep ruby brown with a creamy off white head that retains well and laces the glass . the aroma is sweet nutty malts and a little spicing and fruits . the flavor is roasted nutty malts with some sweetness and fruits and some tarry bitterness in the finish with some alcohol . the mouthfeel is medium to light bodied with sharp carbonation . overall not a very exciting winter beer . the flavors just do n t do it for me .,palate,0.4,0
wow what a nice offering for an american made hefe . penn still beats it but not by much in my opinion . pours a huge head with tracing down the glass . smells of banana clovey scents and tastes the same . a bit watery on the body . falls just a bit short in taste compared to the rest of the beer . needs a little more bold character . it is still a great experience . i wish i had more than one .,palate,0.6,1
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 .,palate,0.4,0
purchased in a oz bomber from beverage mart in acworth ga . this beer pours out a lovely orange color with a thick slightly off white head that has awesome retention but is lacking on the lacing . keeps a spotty cap all the way to the bottom of the glass . beer itself is a little hazy but nothing bothersome . aroma is mostly hops with a lot of piney scents as well as some lemony citrus quality . flavor is strongly of hops with a bit of bready malts up front . hops dominate toward the end with a bitter lemony quality to them . aftertaste clings to the citrus and holds it to the back of your mouth . that coupled with the strong almost overpowering lemony flavor is the only bad thing about the beer . great body on the beer somewhat full and nicely creamy . maybe a touch overcarbonated . overall a very good offering . would get this again and i m interested in their other offerings .,palate,0.9,1
spied at my local beer store . a standard looking oz bottle that has a rather authentic looking label with a picture of a fin de sicle eastern european looking dude with a droopy moustache a cloth cap . what looks like his two mafioso sons stand either side of him . has the words jsef bierbitzch glden pilsner on the single obverse label . no freshness date but listed as . alc.vol . to be honest i initially thought that this was one of those joke beers because of the rather dubious spelling of the word golden with an umlaut on the o the fact that this could be a play on the words beer bitch . anyways the beer store was having a off weekend so i figured i would pick it up try it . the oz filled my pint glass even when poured carefully . it has a marvelous golden note proper spelling with no umlaut . pilsner look with a positively huge white mass that forms the head . the smooth deep white head had a fantastic looking rocky surface that slowly settled but the head was never less than thick at all times . left a complex pattern of clinging lace as it descended to the glass base . average carbonation levels . looks pretty good for a pilsner actually . pilsner malts in the nose bit too feint to detect without inhaling hard . a clean crisp but light nose with some even lighter hop whiffs towards the back end . pretty average taste i was expecting more was rather let down by the middle of the road flavor profile . a very clean beer but it has a pale lager hint about it for me rather a pilsner . it lacked some definitive pilsner malt feel had sweet malts instead . there was no soft hoppy nature to this so often found in good pilsners but just a little sharp bitterness in the end only . thin watery at times . clean lines not much in the way of help from the carbonation either . it all culminates in a pilsner with a very low mouthfeel . the lack of any real taste profile the fact that it is quite thin detracts heavily from the overall experience . so much so i am very glad i only picked up one of these . starts with a good appearance but it is little more than average as pilsners go . to its credit it is a very clean drink but the lack of the pilsner malts soft hop profile really relegates this beer with the rest of the wannabe us pilsners . this is brewed bottled by the academy of fine beer gilroy ca i just noted . i trust that it is by students still in their st year because they wont graduate with this offering .,palate,0.4,0
clear deep golden color . pleasant clean aroma with a hint of belgian fruitiness . flavor is very light malt with a slightly sour pucker at the end . finishes clean with minimal bitterness . overall this is a very good summer beer . it s light refreshing and mild so it s a good intro beer for those that are n t into intense beers . however it has enough of a belgian twist to keep more advanced beer drinkers interested . versatile enough to enjoy one with a meal or multiple at the lake or playing cornhole .,palate,0.6,1
not sure if i d really call this one an apa but it s good whatever it is . pours a fairly clear golden with very visible carbonation . two finger plus head big lacing on my mug . smells of bittering and floral hops smells like a pale . a little lemon in the nose . mildly bitter up front with light sweet malts . heavy biscuit some honey and lemon . pretty heavy carbonation works for a light bodied beer . incredible drinkability a fair amount of flavor and complexity with a low abv . light and refreshing .,palate,1.0,1
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 .,palate,0.3,0
oz . bottle from a mixed sixer picked up hours earlier at yards . no bottle date but i m guessing it s about as fresh as a bottle can get . a bright golden extra clear and full of small carbonation . capped with a meringue like dollop of white cream stacked a thumb high before falling to thin dimpled lid . pretty lace glistening bands of foam . s vibrant smell strong and lemony verbena . . honeyed malt and spiced bread . i enjoyed this from the taps and am glad the aroma is just as wonderful from the bottle . t spiced bread malt base pilsner covered in citrus lemon pink grapefruit zest simcoe hops and astringent pine . hoppy enough although malt forward flavors eventually skew this pale more toward an english version . and i m ok with that . m crisp feel at first mellows gradually before eventually becoming a little sticky gummy . light medium body . d on the day when i first finally . tried anything from this venerable mid atlantic brewery i ve got ta say i m impressed . bright flavorful and brilliantly scented the philly pale ale was one of several yards brews more reviews to follow that i d be glad to return to .,palate,0.6,1
sampled at the southside beer expo . not quite as dark as it would seem . more like a cloudy pale ale but with a very complex and spicy belgian character . i ve putting in a rather odd ranking just because like a belgian strong it can be rather unremarkable in appearance but when tasted and swished around on the tongue it really shines through .,palate,1.0,1
on tap at stone s chuckapalooza during san diego beer week . this was rebrewed as green flash th anniversary symposium ipa . a pours transparent dark orange with a large frothy beige head that exhibits great retention . s onion garlic pine grapefruit a touch of sweetness . soft floral and perfume aromatics . t moderately bitter pine and grapefruit with notes of garlic and onion . not digging the garlic or the onion . malt provides some sweetness . bitterness approaches astringency near the dry terminus . m dry sticky . astringent . lower medium bodied . upper moderate carbonation . overall in a sea of world class hoppy san diego beers some being from green flash this is one to skip .,palate,0.8,1
made with munich malt . is this a smash brew . a despite being base malt its a shade of light brown and carries an impressive head . i wonder if decoction mashing was applied . a some breadiness nothing more . wo n t knock it since it was n t foul but the aroma did nothing for me . t they talk of too much munich malt as being overwhelming . either this brewery lied about the recipe were ultra efficient with their mash and fermentation or munich malt hits the spot for me . it was relatively boring compared to the other bocks i ve had lately . nothing amour it was memorable or transcedant . on the other hand it was almost too sessionable . thank god i knew the abv before ordering . it lacked complexity but was perfect for mindless consumption the reason it does n t score higher is because of the sour yeast finish . lagers are a bitch . if you do n t manage your fermentation the mineral and sour notes rear up . you want to take a gulp of this beer then spit it out before swallowing . kinda gross . m thick enough but not chewy or cloying . it s full bodied enough for cold days but lean enough that you do n t mind drinking several . o some english crystal malt and roasted malt might make this beer better than anything coming out of germany homebrewers can attest to the superiority of british malta to continental ones . still that product would still be ruined by the foul finish,palate,0.9,1
a rich tangy pour with bubbles clinging in ribbons on the glass . mouthfeel is a soft spritzy flavor with gentle hints of brets . similar yet remarkably different from the temptation . was it worth the . a bottle . let s just say i m not gon na go run and get a pack,palate,0.7,1
finally getting around to trying this beer . always on shelves but i ve never had the desire to buy a six pack . appearance pours a slightly hazy copper color . a bit of off white head forms no retention or lacing . smell dark ish and caramel malts some clove a bit of banana . a bit odd smelling to be honest . taste caramel malts with clove and a bit of banana . not well integrated and again odd . i can see what they were trying to do with this but execution was poor . overall light bodied with moderate carbonationl . not too bad here . overall not a real good dark hefeweizen.the flavors just clash rather than complement .,palate,0.7,1
i do n t know what kind of pilsners you all have been drinking but classifying this a german pils is just way off . nothing about this beer is a german pilsner . color is way off there is no caramel or toffee flavor in a german pils and there should never be . the hop character of this beer is way too low and carbonation is not popping enough . the only thing german pils like about this beer is it contains floor malted bohemian pils malt and german hops . but there are other ingredients in this beer that pull it out of that category . this beer should be classified on here as an american dark lager if anything . now i m not a style nazi but if you are going going to classify a beer as such people reviewing this saying that the caramel and toffee flavor are classic german pilsner are way off base . if its not a german pils and you do n t know what to call it then if anything it is a specialty lager . do n t lump it where it does not belong . this beer is much closer to sam adams boston lager than victory prima pils would n t you say . aroma some clean malt with slight hint of sweetness . some soft bready aroma with a touch of toffee . hops aroma is low with a slightly floral and herbal character . appearance dark amber with a good clarity . nice white head . flavor some sweet bready malt with a touch of toffee . the hops are also on the low side with a bit of subtle spicy flavor . the beer is fairly clean and finished just slightly sweet . it is an easy drinking beer . mouthfeel lighter in body than i was thinking when i looked at it and smelled it . carbonation is medium . overall it is a very good easy drinking beer for this summer . it s well balanced and put together very well . a german pils it is not but as a dark american lager this thing is outstanding . i rather like the malt profile . while i personally would like a touch more bitterness to finish this beer out the hops does it s job . i like it .,palate,0.6,1
graciously brought from wisconsin by a non ba friend . oz . bottle . this beer pours out a frightengly canary neon yellow with a tiny bit of yeast haze . the head is quite creamy but only leaves a light notch of lacing . my friend took a whiff and proclaimed it smelled like grandma s bedsheets then noted that if presented to him without identification he would n t know if it was piss or pop . hmm . the only discernable odor on the nose is corn . i choose to use odor because if i was n t rating every beer i got my hands on i would n t have even tried it . i ca n t get over how bad this smells i look for some malts some sweetness even a touch of hops to no avail . actually this one does n t taste too bad at all . it sort of seems like a strange love child between macro swill and guinness . it is quite nice on the mouthfeel almost enough to disguise the heavy handed corn influence . if you put this on nitro macro lovers could do some serious damage . still just not enough going on here to interest me in another . i ve had worse . maybe this beer is just an attempt at ramping up swill drinkers . i ll try others by the brewery . i could also understand having a place in your heart for this if i grew up on it it might be a good fall back .,palate,0.8,1
appearance is light amber in color with a thin head . i get a faint malt aroma and that s about it in the smell department . taste is pleasant nothing record breaking by tame . a caramel sweetness from the malt mixed with a citric tone from the hops . finish is clean but not really dry . not much in the way of bitterness . mouthfeel is light and refreshing making the beer overall a decent session beer . would n t be my first choice but it ll do in a pinch .,palate,0.8,1
got this one from a sampler case containing three of their brews . appropriately enough it pours a copper amber colour generating a thin head with decent retention . it looks pretty inviting to say the least . the aroma is sweet and malty but i ca n t put my finger on any specific odours . the taste is similar to the smell smooth caramel malt and rather sweet . a brief bitter hop bite at the start of the sip . a little nondescript i suppose but nothing offensive . the carbonation is a bit high for my liking but this is a pretty minor complaint . mouthfeel is watery but this is a keith s we are talking about here so that s pretty much par for the course . it s light and tasty enough that i do n t think i would have much trouble throwing back a few of these . everything about this beer is moderate . it s moderately tasty and the flavours are generic and subdued . i have no strong feelings either way on this one it s a decidedly average beer . i ca n t see myself going out of the way to pick up more of this but it s certainly better than their flagship ipa .,palate,0.4,0
this beer took me completely by surprise . it pours as thick and as black as crude oil with a substantial head that has no intention of fleeing the the glass . tastes like a forest fire in that it has a burnt maltiness backed with shockingly strong piney hops . a very heavy body that is infinitely swishable in your mouth and extremely creamy . this beer is truly fascinating .,palate,1.0,1
dark amber color . i smelled like caramel and cocoa butter . the flavor was a mash up of nutella vanilla cheap milk chocolate and caramel more cocoa butter macadamia nuts etc . full bodied and the finish just kept bringing on the flaver mentioned above to make a beer that i had to dump out . the over all impression was one of numerous artificial flavors . i bought two bottles and i refuse to touch the other one .,palate,0.8,1
pours a hazy chestnut color . off white foamy head disappeared immediately leaving no lace at all on the glass . huge amount of streaming bubbles rising from the bottom of the glass . smells of toffee slight roasty and buttery . caramle flavor slightly buttery dark fruit . no deep robust malt profile here . over carbonated watery . this one falls short in my book . this got a little better as it warmed but not that great .,palate,0.4,0
poured into pint glass and despite a slightly aggressive pour there wasnt too much heard . color is black and what head is there is cream and creamy . good lacing and retention almost guinness like . at first i did notice a nice hoppy smell to it but as it warmed a little more malt and bread notes came through some very subtle chocolate too . the first sip or two the taste really came through but after a little while it seemed a little bland to me . definitely a toasted grain and malt presence with a little chocolate syrup taste to it . hops on the back end nothing too overwhelming and a little weak . not expert enough to pinpoint the hops but didnt taste like west coast hops not that there s anything wrong with that . i really enjoyed the mouth feel . found it smooth slightly oily and a little creamy yet not too full . overall a great beer and would be upset if this became a regular offering .,palate,0.9,1
tasted at the georgia craft brew challenge . all i ve got to say is that between tiny copper creek in athens and dogwood in atlanta that georgia will be rolling in great tasting big beers if the senate and governor approve hb in . i ve got a sneaking suspicion that seasons will be helping out in this area as well . now for the beer . it was nicely black with a good thick creamy medium tan head the kind that pockmarks easily . the aroma was very chocolatey that quintessential imperial stout overripe fruit smell and a little alcohol . in the flavor the chocolate and fruit was joined by nougat low roasting barley levels . not bitter or harsh much almost underbalanced in that area but not enough to be a flaw in my eyes . my only qualm was the the body seemed a little thin . still a good imperial stout .,palate,0.6,1
garnet in color with an off white head which left a fair amount of lacing . nice malt and mineral aroma coming off this beer with very little hops . the flavor is malt dominated ranging from sweet to toffee and then roasted with a bitter finish to balance . nice carbonation and body . this is perhaps the best of the three irish reds ive had with more body and richer malt character than murphys or killeans .,palate,0.9,1
the first thing i noticed when i drank the beer was the chocolate undertone like i d expect from a stout . the raspberry came through gently but it felt almost cider like in it s fizziness on the tongue . that was not what i expected from a brown ale depressing . it does pour brown and develops a nice head .,palate,0.3,0
yack . i ve had this lots over the years but this time it got a major problem with butterscotch . i ll try to get around it but it ai n t easy . served with a medium sized off white head and some lace . color is a nice not quite clear brown with dark red highlights . aroma smacks me down wth that butterscotch ugh . but somewhere in there is some malt and a little chocolate good malt . flavor is butterscotch blaaahh . ca n t finish it . draft lines are clean here too . no more pleeeeze,palate,0.6,1
bottle thanks to hopscotch . pours a deep amber color with a large white head and lots of lacing . the aroma is great loads of sweet pine and citrus hops.the flavor was also great initially this is quite a hop bomb . the simcoe hope are very full and ripe like biting a handful or fresh hops . there is also a strong caramel malt that adds balance . perhaps my favorite aspect is the full and very creamy mouthfeel . just delicious . if we could get this in utah i d be a happy man . i m proud of my home state for producing such great beer .,palate,1.0,1
according to the brewer the thomas becket brewery based in bourgogne this christmas brew is part of a tradition born in the north of france . the master brewers of the region got into the habit of concocting beers enriched with spices such as coriander cardamom and cloves . they shared these special seasonal brews with their best clients and closest neighbors . this beer pours out in a clear chestnut mahogany colored stream and settles in the glass with a fluffy pillowy tan head . it smells of dark roasted malt reminiscent of molasses or chocolate with hints of chestnut and spice . in the mouth the tiny bubbles announce and incredibly smooth and balanced beer with a roasted slightly sweet flavor . vanilla and tobacco make non obtrusive guest appearances and an ideally subtle warm spiciness notably clove and nutmeg imbues the whole without ever becoming overpowering . this is a very well balanced holiday ale not overpowering in the spice department . it is very drinkable and certainly worth grabbing if you come across it .,palate,1.0,1
a pours a nice golden amber color with a solid finger width head . s very mild hop aroma . very mild citrus almost soapy smell . not much else . t the taste is very subdued . extremely mild hop character mild citrus taste lemon and grapefruit come to mind . m creamy and smooth . extremely drinkable . ca n t tell it is abv . o overall this beer is just ok. was n t too blown away by it . the drinkability saves this one for me .,palate,0.9,1
this beer took twenty minutes to pour . a torrent of foam exploded out of the bottle the second i opened it . upon pouring one once of liquid into the glass the entire glass was full of foam . that foam took minutes to recedes enough for me to continue pouring . another once poured another glass full of foam . the process repeated until the whole of the beer was poured . the color of the beer is brownish amber and cloudy . the aroma is of faint caramel with a hint of barnyard . the over carbonated head really gets in the way of the aroma . the taste is of a sour brown ale . i m sure this beer is infected but it tastes good nonetheless . there are some nice chocolate and caramel notes with some mild funkiness . the mouthfeel is medium bodied and nearly flat . overall i m really surprised this beer is drinkable given its condition . i actually like the taste quite a bit and if the aroma was n t so hidden by foam i could really get into this beer . as is i ll just have to content myself with the knowledge that infected beers can actually taste good on rare occasions .,palate,0.4,0
light golden in color and slightly hazy with a two finger white foamy head which turned into a thin film and left good lacing . smelled of sweet malts and honey along with some yeastiness . tasted sweet as well . mainly honey along with some lemon and the alcohol is present as well . still there was something about the taste that did n t sit well with me and i just ca n t describe it . mouthfeel was good with plenty of carbonation and a nice smoothness to it . it had somewhat of a dry finish . all in all i was slightly disappointed in the taste of this beer . perhaps a bit too sweet it just did n t tickle my tastebuds . i ll pass on this beer in the future .,palate,0.8,1
above average taste for an adunct lager but not great by any measure . this is definately better than budweiser coors or miller but not exactly to die for . foster s price point is right about miller bud level but always slightly higher . it s worth the extra coins if you re on a budget . much more enjoyable than the run of the mill macros .,palate,0.4,0
this is a very big beer . just wan na put that out front first . poured a deep dark brown with a big head that fadeed to nothing . some nice lace down the glass lots of activity left in the film on top looks good . smell was so complex it is even hard to describe . everytime you went near it you smelled something different . bready tones the first time spiceness the second alchol some fruitness a bit of the hops it offeres a variety in every sense of the word . the taste is big thick full of alcohol which is not even remotely hidden here . lots of dark fruits and berries can be found in here if you look . grassy tones apricot pear very complex and lots of flavors seem to be battling each other . almost tastes like a cross between an american and belgian strong due to al the complex things going on in here . this was a good beer but i think it needs to sit down for a year and relax and i will give it the time it needs .,palate,1.0,1
can poured a bright golden color ale with a large thick foamy head with good retention and some lacing . aroma of soapy hops with light citrus undertone is a bit weird and not what i was expecting . taste is also a weird mix between some soapy hops with light citrus undertones and a sweet malt base . body is about average with good carbonation . i really did n t like the hops profile in this one and the malt base is too sweet for my taste .,palate,0.4,0
pours a very dark brown almost black with a massive but not huge really tight head that really lasts longer than expected for the abv . smells interesting . fruity cookie dough with a slight lactic sidenote to it roasted malts in the back along with a little vanilla almost oaky . taste is along the same lines as the nose . the almost barrel ish vanilla is very up front i also get bitter dark chocolate and a semi sweet fruitiness red apples dark dried fruits like prunes raisins and also cranberries tastes much like a cranberry flavoured ish chocolate bar . anyway the fruity slightly tart chocolate teams up really well with the vanilla and makes it all really soft and easy on the palate without ever getting uninteresting . finishes with a light bitterness that lasts quite a while . the most surprising thing about this beer is that it gives a really mature impression with its vanilla tones and fruitiness . a soft almost too light mouthfeel and a little weak carbonation the only appearent downside of this brew in my opinion .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle . no date codes that i could see . poured into a snifter . pours a translucent brownish ruby orange . a tan head soon becomes a heavy ring . smell is peaty and caramelized malt . sweet . taste is balanced well up front with some earthiness and slightly floral hops . more smoky robust malt . a touch of sourness on the back . feel is super creamy but lively at the same time . great feel . finishes long and crisp .,palate,0.9,1
was definitely intrigued when i first saw this and upon first taste it definitely lives up to the raspberry name . pinkish color with a sweet smell . taste is somewhat tart but you can definitely taste the raspberry . i can see it being a great session beer even though i was n t too crazy about the tart aftertaste . it has a very soft mouthfeel a little like soda to be honest and you can barely notice the alcohol .,palate,0.8,1
a pale golden orange slightly hazy . an enormous ivory colored fluffy head with great retention settles into chunky lacings . s perhaps the quintessential meaning of belgian character . very fresh with plenty of sweet and slightly tart citric notes . earthy yeast malts and white bread . t sweetness up front lemon peel oranges red apples . some semi tart fruity notes as well . firm bready malt foundation earthy and spicy yeast . a very rustic yet refreshing taste . some earthy notes . a slightly dry finish with a pleasant bitterness floral grassy hops white pepper spices and some alcohol . m medium body plenty of carbonation but still not overly carbonated . a well suited mouthfeel considering the overall character . d a great beer and a classic saison perhaps the best in it s style . very drinkable and refreshing yet full of flavors .,palate,0.6,1
pours a impenetrable void of black topped with a creamy substantial chocolate milk head . smell is deep dark and roasty lots of bitter dark strong coffee dark fruit but only lightly burnt chocolate cake . taste is of burnt grain bready molasses and plenty of acidic coffee soot . could be heavier carbonation is good definately a bit too thin . drinkability is very high .,palate,0.7,1
poured into a fluted pint glass revealing a slight bit of white creamy head over deep copper body . some lacing some bubbling . smells deeply malty with equal amounts of hop and alcohol presence . smells like it means business . tastes very bitter with a grassy pine like character and a noticeable malt backbone behind the solid alcohol presence . carbonation is small and adds to the creamy texture making this one almost heavy bodied . somewhat drying . quite warming . not the most drinkable dipa i ve had due to heaviness dryness and alcohol but that does n t make it non enjoyable . the excess grass taste on the tongue may not be my thing but after that this is a very decent beer and one worth a try .,palate,1.0,1
an average pour produces an almost four finger thick pale off white colored head in my cl tulip glass . the beer is a clearish gold color that shows lightly hazy straw gold color when held up to the light . the aroma is lightly fruity with an almost tropical edge to it . a solid wheat grain character kicks in at the finish providing aromatic notes reminiscent of crushed saltine crackers and dusty crushed grain . lightly tart wheat notes and perhaps a touch of esters join the general fruitiness of this beer . this has a pretty nice nose though it seems to get a little deflated in the finish and never has much in the way of complexity . a faint sweet grain character up front quickly dries out in the finish and in subsequent sips . this has a very creamy mouthfeel to it despite being fairly well carbonated . soft grain flavors of hay crushed wheat and even some light honey notes seem to be the most noticeable part of the flavor . cracker like malt some touches of stale grain some tart wheat notes and a dusty graininess also are here . on the whole other than the grain character this comes off as being a very clean almost non descript beer . not your typical traditional hefeweizen it is fairly clean all around and really not much to write home about . in fact it can almost be downright bland . the grain notes that do form the bulk of the flavor do n t really work all that well either as parts of them come off as being a bit stale . purchased plaza liquors tucson az,palate,0.8,1
a poured with a large extremely frothy white head . this baby stuck around for minutes on end before it finally started to fade away leaving thick lacing on the glass . body is a dark copper color and clear . s quite sweet aroma that is high with caramel . there is a very low hop presence that is barely noticeable . t the caramel flavor comes through again in spades . too many spades i guess . i ca n t detect any hop flavor or bitterness . the sweetness is just too high . after a while it becomes a little sickening to be honest . m body is light moderate with medium carbonation . d this is a great looking beer that unfortunately is severely lacking in balance . if they had bumped up the hops some i think it would come out really nice . however the bottle i had was just too sweet tasting as the high caramel flavors almost made me feel ill .,palate,0.8,1
oz . bottle poured into a snifter . it was bottled on july . the pour is almost black with just a hint of ruddy hues around the edges . the nose is mostly coffee and chocolate with just a hint of sweetness and some alcohol . the taste starts off with the chocolate before changing to one of more coffee with the sweetness taking on a bigger presence . the alcohol is still noticeable but it is definitely not the forward flavour . mouthfeel is on the thin side for a stout . drinkability is good as long as the drinker treats it as a sipper rather than a gulper . a good example of a stout . i would n t keep it around but every now and then it would be good to have .,palate,0.6,1
the beer foams out after i take the bottle cap off . this beer obviously seems very charged up . pouring carefully i get half a goblet of beer and half a goblet of foamy tan froth . the body of the beer is very dark . aroma is of candy like maltiness prunes raisins and figs . more like the aroma of a belgian strong dark than an imperial stout . no scents of heavily roasted malt chocolate or coffee . the carbonation is jacked up way too high . tremendously gaseous mouthfeel . hard to swallow . the taste is more like a belgian strong dark as well . to me this is not an imperial stout . however that said the flavor is n t half bad for what it is . now if i could just get by the gas and subsequent frequent burps . flavor is very sweet and candy like . slight alcohol heat is felt . a little hop bitterness . definite spice qualities . interesting to say the least .,palate,0.3,0
pours a somewhat effervescent amber copper with fingers of fluffy cream colored head . above average head retention average lacing s grainyness some breadyness pepper caramel as this warms t breadyness biscuitty malt caramel slight peppery rye flavor up front . dryness surfaces as this warms plus slight grainyness some herbal hops . finishes with caramel a bit of toffee too much dryness herbal hops . almost pulled a . mf chewy with low but near perfect carbonation pretty good balance drinks alright dryness kind of walks on some of the positives of this beer . this kicks the crap out of many pretend bocks shiners schell abita a few others but there a better out there . not sure what previous reviewers were drinking but it has been a few years since this was reviewed so maybe changes were made . . .,palate,0.9,1
a pretty good rendering in the more golden fruit colored fest beers . this is a bottle from last year but it has maintained . golden on the the very light orange yellow . nose is pollen mineral a bit of freshness from hopping . palate is chalk dry . to the point that it feels like sodium . salty hints . sweet overtone that somehow blend into the works . nice carbonation . munich and honey .,palate,0.6,1
i liked this beer for what it is n t an overly sweet rich alcoholy strong belgian golden ale . there are too many of those on th market already . rather this beer had a very unique straw like funky but not off at all flavor not very tart or fruity with a dominant distinct dryness . i assume these characteristics come from the brett or brettanomyces the species of wild yeast used in fermentation does this mean truly open air as with certain gueze beers . . while the champagne like extreme dryness may put off some i think it makes the beer truly unique and tasty as opposed to unblanced . also could n t remotely detect that this beer was . definitely worth a try .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a ml bottle identical to the type russian river uses for pliny pig into a dfh chalice . a going in blind the appearance for this kind of brew was pretty strange . it kind of looks like a sierra nevada torpedo with a slight haze to it . lacing lasts forever with a nice bone white head . s wow . this stuff smells incredible . seems like a very similar hop bill to pliny the elder not much maltiness on the aroma . what really sets this brew apart is the light hints of lavender from whatever hop their using . outstanding . t absolutely lives up to the scent . perfect hoppiness with a minor but present malt backbone . definitely hop forward and the lavender definitely comes through a tad and it s quite pleasant . extremely citrusy and almost clementine like . very west coast style . stellar taste from this one . m could use a taaad more carbonation but being bottle conditioned i ca n t fault it . silky with a fine carbonation . initial bitterness is drowned out by a wet smoothness . o absolutely outstanding brew from maine beer co . i would n t be surprised in the least to see people catching on to this beer and spreading the word . you might just find this to be the next hyped beer from the northeast possibly the east coast and deservedly so . if this is billed as a single ipa it s up there amongst the best i ve had . absolutely a must try .,palate,0.7,1
a pale golden yellow with a nice white head that recedes in a normal amount of time leaves lacing on the edges . s smells of a pale ale pine hops and pale malts . some of the pine scent is no doubt from the juniper . t light malt and pale ale level of hoppiness . i notice the juniper in the drink but not as much as i would like the aftertaste is there though . overall i wish there was a lot more juniper flavor i am a gin guy when i am not drinking beer and was hoping for this to be a blend of both but it is n t quite that . m medium body full for a pale ale . coats the mouth with the juniper and spice lingering . d drinkable beer but not quite what i was expecting or desireing from a beer that highlights the juniper especially from a brewery know for being strong with flavor .,palate,0.9,1
i tend to not be a big fan of irish reds but trying to get a handle on the style before march . a pours a very clear and lively carbonated orange red color with a white foamy head . seems to be lighter in color then other reds i have had . s has a sweet toasty malt smell with some earthiness going on in there . t starts with sweet dough and then moves to a metallic nutty finish . m has a water feel that finishes kinda harsh in the throat d very easy drinking really high marks here . seems to get better as you drink more than one . for a irish style ale this is the best one i ve had to date . so far this is going to be my st.patrick s day beer of choice .,palate,0.6,1
no clue why i wasted my dollar on this oz can i think teenage nostalgia may have hit me at the wrong time while in the corner store . but here goes . a its got golden diet ginger ale look to it with a big frothy head that flattens soon after appearing . s this has a stench of an old bar mat . old and stale . malty and yucky . t pale metal coins pennies to be exact a mouthfull of pennies . m light and watery d there is none if you can make it through a glass of this then youre a better man than me .,palate,0.2,0
blend ml bottle served at about degrees and poured into a new belgium snifter a poured a nice medium brown color with no real head to speak of which was a bit disappointing though on a later pour i was able to elicit a smallish tan head about a half inch high by using a very vigorous pour . as you could imagine the lace itself was also practically non existent and there was a noted lack of carbonation in the appearance . the ale was not nearly opaque as you could definitely make out hints of light on the sides and bottom of the glass giving it a somewhat lighter appearance around the edges and showing off some of the sediment that was settling down toward the bottom . s the aroma was full of spice and a touch of sour fruit as well . i was honestly shocked that this was barrel aged ale from the aroma as i really could detect none of that from the smell . the alcohol as well was not present here . there were definitely some hints of yeast present here as well giving it a bit more of a lighter note then i would have expected . based on the aroma it is really hard to nail down a style on this one . it seems very complex and seems to cross over between several styles but a blended ale will tend to do that not too mention one that has been barrel aged as well . t the flavor was a little difficult to describe to be honest as it seemed to transform over the course of the night . first off i have to mention that this was not harsh or over the top in anyway which again surprised me . usually when you get these type of barrel aged blended ales there is something about them that dominates everything else but not the case here at all . the first thing i noticed was the spiciness that was coming through from the very first taste . a big healthy dose of cinnamon nutmeg and earthy malts right on the front end enough of it to really give your tongue a bit of a work out . once you got past that first layer up next came something of a shock to me why it was the flavor of a sour ale . very cool the yeast here was very big with lots of bitter and sour notes hints of apples and raisins and plums rippling through all at once while at the same time really puckering the lips . as if that was not enough on top of the oak flavors started to percolate through and really start to show them off . really getting complex not with hints of vanilla and even caramel as it warmed starting to mingle but the finish went right back to that deep sour note . very nice indeed . m here is the only part of this one that i was not impressed with . to be honest it was flat almost entirely flat . there was no carbonation to speak of and this hurt it as it made it feel lighter then i knew it was and gave off almost a slick feel to it when there should not have been one there . not sure what happened here a i was not even able to stir it up though there was lots of yeast still present on the bottom i could just not get it back to life it was a shame as this was really the only detrimental part of the whole experience . d this was an outstandingly drinkable beer . dare i say even sessionable . i still do not know what the abv is on this one as i havent even looked it up yet which is something i never tend to do before reviewing a beer . the flavors were very well defined but nothing was over the top . there was no hint of alcohol what so ever in here and you could easily throw down the bottle without it hurting too badly . overall this was an interesting if not intriguing selection . the style was nearly impossible to nail down so i just left that as it was . the flavor was very nicely balanced and quite different which is always a plus i just really wish it had a little more carbonation . that really would have turned this from a good beer to an excellent one . maybe it was a bad bottle i have another to compare so we shall see . still would have to say that this was a good call and worthy of a try .,palate,0.6,1
pours a jet black with a thin half finger nestle coca colored head that has only a slight retention that dissipates rather quickly leaving a rim that hugs the edges of the glass . nose of sweet cocoa espresso slight caramel and a bit of dark fruit . a tad earthy with a slight grassy hop presence . roasty flavor up front falls quickly into a bitterness that stings the tongue . intermingled are bitter nestle cocoa sweet molasses and a sharp bitter coffee bean flavor that reminds me of dunkin donuts crappy iced coffee . bitterness is fucking acrid and quite unpleasant . i was hoping this to have a lot more lactic smoothness but there is no milkiness here only a sharp bitterness . roasty coffee flavors take over the aftertaste and leave the palate quite dry . hints of caramel as you exhale strongly through the nose . i m not sure all the hype surrounding this beer is warranted . i ve had plenty of better imperial stouts .,palate,0.3,0
a ice tea brown . about fingers of creamy head that forms nice peaks and hangs around for quite a while . nice lacing . s nice soft woody hop character . touch of sweet brioche bread . t strong hop flavor up front but it s dry almost dusty . woody cedary bitters . i was hoping for more malt and while there are some malty flavors they feel distant and disconnected . m dry finish that leaves your tongue with a dusty bitter hop feel . d the hops wear down your palate and the mouthfeel makes you want to put it down .,palate,0.3,0
this beer pours a clear pale amber color . the head is a half an inch in height an recedes quickly into sparse lacing . the aroma is of caramel with a hint of grapefruit . the taste is nicely balanced with a lingering bitterness in the finish . the mouthfeel is medium light bodied with a watery texture and a little too much carbonation . overall this is a very nice tasting beer but its other aspects detract too much for it to be fully enjoyable . i suppose i could drink this again but i would go out of my way to do so .,palate,0.4,0
poured milk chocolate brown with a tan head . s the aroma is a strange combination of fruity belgian yeast banana toast and a light earthy pepper aroma . mixed together it s kind of weird . t unbalanced chili pepper up front with a syrupy cinnamon aftertaste . did n t like it at all . i would assume that with some age the flavors would meld a little better but who knows . m decent mouth feel medium heavy body . overall did n t like it and i do n t want to go though the effort to age this .,palate,0.7,1
a gold color with a bit of a pink tint uneven head dissipation . a little bit of lacing though for the most part a very watery look . s got ta be honest . smells exactly like my dog s blue buffalo food . very grainy thinking a lot of barley maybe oat . coming out here . t tastes like it smells . i suppose i get a hint of the malt but not much . it only comes out in the sweetness . for the most part this is very very very very very grainy . i am having trouble enjoying this though as it warms i get a bit more of the malt . overall not my thing . and i tend to like red ales . i feel like i ve got dog food in my mouth . m mouthfeel is tremendous actually . hard to classify this with the appalling taste i get but the feel is good nice and smooth with a good balance of carbonation . cool and crisp . d i ve had a few sips and while it is getting a bit better my first reaction was that i did n t want to keep trying it . at about a bottle this is n t what i expected . only abv so i suppose i did n t expect that boozy quality here though quite sad that i get no heat and a ton of grains which honestly i am not thinking are tasty . overall very disappointed here . i like red ales and this one sounded like it had promise though compared to some out there this is bottom tier and a waste of a nice glass bottle . very sad about this one . oh well always next year . as an edit to my post . always possible i got a bad batch . though i am not getting much of the malt that other people mentioned i like to review first and then compare to what others have said . i am very sad if this is just a bad bottle as i will likely never give it another go . again sounded like it d be a great one to go for though this is just not me and i just can not appreciate this if i have what is indeed a good batch .,palate,0.9,1
a small head deep hazy amber brown burgundy little lacing . s slight alcohol malty some nice tart cherry with some plum caramel . a crisp smell . t some alcohol again but not warming . more of a sweet finish that slowly drys . well balanced and sweet with little hop character . m d full creamy body with light carbonation pretty drinkable for .,palate,1.0,1
a clear copper hue with a pinkish tint . a bit of lacing is left by the monstrous head but not much . s hops naturally . flowers lilies and a tiny bit of caramel malt . t initially it is of floral hops and a bit of caramel malt with a hint of heather . aftertaste is a straight bitterness with a bit of lingering caramel malt . m dry a little refreshing a tad astringent a little harsh . d pretty good . i think i prefer the northern hemisphere wet hop ale but this is very good .,palate,0.4,0
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 .,palate,0.6,1
poured from tap at brewery a copper pale probably from crystal malts with short lasting inch head . s medium hop aroma of citrus and pine . probably a blend of c hops . would expect more hop aroma from an apa . seemed to not be dry hopped . t balanced with nice malt flavor backed up with a clean bitterness . once again hop flavor is subdued as it seems later addition hopping is not utilized . m good carbonation with a medium mouth feel o a nice pale ale that seems stuck between english malt dominate and american hop flavor dominant pale characteristics . more hop additions would greatly benefit this beer .,palate,0.9,1
poured to a dark brown with reddish tint and a tan head that lingered well and left good lacing . aroma was malty sweet molasses with hints of toffee chocolate and roasted nuts . i could tell that this was probably not going to be my favorite . flavor was dominated by the sweet molasses and the consistency was syrupy thick . finish was the same as you would expect from a spoonful of syrup . this beer was not particularly bad just a little too sweet and thick for my liking .,palate,0.4,0
a new contender for the worst beer i ve ever tasted . can i guess what one of the three peppers might be . stewed tomatoes beats and cabbage . that s right this beer tasted like dms moreso than anything else i have ever tasted . i suppose those flavors have nowhere to hide in this style . looks great . nice and pale golden with a great looking white head . could probably use a bit more carbonation . it all goes downhill from here . the smell seemed a bit off but i could n t quite place it . i just assumed it was some type of concept beer where they added several spices to a pilsner to see what turned up . when i took my first sip there was no mistaking it however that this beer was heavily tainted by dms . it tasted like a carbonated v with sweeteners added . none of the beer flavors came through . i ll maybe try it again later on in the season if they brew it again but i honestly do n t know why you would try to sell this stuff to people .,palate,0.6,1
i poured into a pint glass to a finger of off white head . it has a nice amber color . the smell is hoppy with some caramel malt . the initial taste was nice and hoppy for the style . i got some pine that gradually gave way to some citrus . the finish is clean . i do n t get a whole lot in the way of malt . the mouthfeel is medium slightly watery . this is an easy drinker . i notice that most of the pale ales go down rather quickly on my reviews . this is not better than burning river but it is a good beer .,palate,0.6,1
wtf did they do to this beer . this is the first time i tried it since they put in the new brewhouse and i m not impressed . this used to be a wonderfully drinkable beer with orange and subtle spice flavors that made it quite refreshing . now its just overloaded with phenolics and all you can taste and smell is cloves . i ca n t get past the phenolic flavors enough to even finish a bottle . just horrible . hopefully this is just temporary and they can get it back to where it used to be .,palate,0.6,1
thanks to knifestyles for this one . . there s a ton of sediment in the bottom of this bottle so i poured very slowly showing a golden orange body with no head no lacing . some sediment made it into the glass and there s no visual carbonation . aroma is citrusy with some notes of tequila and a slight woodiness and lots of booze . yep this beer is kind of a booze bomb . it s hoppy and bitter yes with some citrus grapefruit orange flavors but the alcohol is very pronounced and the light tequila in the background seems to be amplified by the alcohol heat . body is decent medium for sure but there s little to no carbonation . some bubbles could probably help this thing out a bit . not a bad tasting beer and the tequila barrel aging adds an interesting compliment to the hops but could have used some more life and less sediment . too flat too boozy . good idea but not well executed .,palate,0.4,0
im not sure why i torture my taste buds with this kind of beer knowing i dont like them but here it goes anyway . beer pours a translucent bright gold and the head modest in size brilliantly white with the lace thin sheets clinging to the glass . malt nose crisp and clean front is malt the top cadaverous finish astringent hops awol dry aftertaste drinkable but leaves me lost in space danger will robinson contagion in a bottle .,palate,0.2,0
a perhaps the most interesting looking beer i ve seen . the color is a rosy amber color and clouded due to being unfiltered . the head is billowy at first but subsides quickly leaving not much lacing . the carbonation sticks to the sides of my glass making it almost look like pink champagne . s incredibly floral smelling . i would say rose but hibiscus is apparently the true aroma . i guess i do n t know my flowers . it does n t smell like a beer to me it smells like a bad perfume because all i get is that floral aroma and a muddled sweetness . t all i will say about the taste is that it s interesting . the flower is still the dominant flavor helped along by a slight tartness from citrus fruits . it kind of reminds me of drinking rose water which is a very unpleasant experience . the floral flavor lingers but without something to balance the flavor on the back end my mouth feels like i just drank dirty water . i ll give it some points for uniqueness but i do not enjoy the taste of this beer at all m a light and crisp beer light bodied medium carbonation . d i found this beer fairly undrinkable . the partner with whom i was sharing the beer actually ended up dumping it because of how much she disliked it . good mouthfeel good and interesting coloring but the flavor is perfume like and unbalanced . i would never seek this beer out and frankly i would not accept it if someone tried to give me one .,palate,0.8,1
served from a oz . bomber appearance medium brown bright red if held up to the light in color with a nice thick cream colored head . the head settles down but remains almost the whole way through . great stick to the sides of the glass . smell very strong aroma to this beer with many complex smells going on but i would say that the malt is dominating over the hops in smell taste bitter to start out i think both from the large amount of hops and fraction of roasted malt in the brew . malt definately holds up to the challenging bitterness throughout and starts to break though midway and into the finish . the respectable alcohol content also shows its face toward the end . many different malts in the grain bill . mouthfeel good level of carbonation not over the top very full bodied drinkability definately do not drink this beer if you are planning on trying anything else in the same session . it is the most strongly flavored brew i think that i have ever had . lots of in your face flavors going on . a very intimidating beer for drinkers who are used to lighter bodied and less flavorful brew . i wo n t be having much in one sitting although it is a great flavorful beer to end on .,palate,1.0,1
i was first drawn to this brew when i noticed who had collaborated on it . the herbs really are the main feature of this beer . they take over the taste of this brew and deliver something so unique to your palette . nice head for this one and it sticks around for quite a while . aroma is spicy and matches the flavor of this beer perfectly . as my first saison i have to admit i m very impressed and i ll be looking for a few of these to stock my fridge when i can .,palate,0.6,1
poured into the stone ipa glass . a what a beautiful brew this is . hazy red orange glow like a burning sky at dusk . perfect fluffy head of froth excellent lacing and retention . simply put i could not ask for more . s sweet syrupy aroma with a blast of hops . t abv is instantly apparent and causes a hit here . after the booze fades the palate is assaulted with a very bitter and sharp hop body . not balanced at all but really who s complaining . m medium bodied thick consistency way too sticky feels like hop maple syrup . i ca n t help but wish it was a little thinner you almost have to chew it . d despite it s odd texture this is a tasty hop bomb and certainy one worth trying . not my favorite double but an impressive brew nonetheless .,palate,0.6,1
this was a bit of a letdown . presented a dark black color with a small white head . hints of roasted malts and grains tickled the nose but were uninspiring . taste was fair and qualified for the style roasty malts hints of nuts dry grain . where this beer falls off is the mouthfeel it was like coca cola without the carbonation . boring . drinkability would be pretty good i guess if you can get pas the average flavors and thin mouthfeel .,palate,0.4,0
. oz . brown bottle with blue label . pilsner glass . a pours a light clear yellow with large fluffy white head which does not last very long . lacing is moderate . carbonation is strong . alot if bubbles . s lightly fruity and crisp . grains are plentiful . t m light bodied crisp and smooth . very grainy . the hops used are lightly spicy which is a plus . everything else used is on the light side but present . finishes on the dry side and is definitely refreshing . d actually a pretty good beer . very easy to drink and for the cheap price of a bottle it s great . cheers .,palate,0.9,1
undated ml can poured into a duvel tulip . a the pour well exceeds my unlofty is that a word expectations . clear red orange brown with a gorgeous white with a touch of brownish hue head that almost comes out of the glass . laces well at first and the head retains well s aromas are fairly one dimensional with a sweet and somewhat bready caramel toffee malt coming through . a bit of earthy hop is apparent too . later some american hop aroma plays through ir a more assertive way . t biscuity and bready malt comes through first with a bit of a weak and watery finish . i love the initial hit of flavour though and wish it stayed . some toffee is also apparent though little hop flavour is apparent much to my surprise . m carbonation is a little weak especially since i poured moderately and received an aggressive head leaving a mouthfeel thatis not strong enough for me to consider it cask like . a little watery . d all things considered i really enjoyed this beer . i have seen it many times and avoided it after seeing the reviews picking up more anticipate beers in its stead . sorry tree . i will seek you and perhaps your compatriots out again .,palate,0.6,1
clean and balanced but nothing really special . a amber pale ale . transparent with a loose head composed of varying bubbles s smells like a malty bready pale ale with a good spicy hop character . hint of butter . t taste is real clean and relaxed with bready malt upfront and hops to back it up . m feel is exceptionally clean and smooth . moderate body and silky bubbles d drinkability is good . goes well with just about any food .,palate,1.0,1
a one finger white head with minimal lacing . clear orange body . s light aroma of citrus hops and pale malt . t good dose of citric and bitter hops but the malt does n t quite measure up . good but not great . m a bit thinner than medium body with fairly soft carbonation . smooth and slick . dry finish with nice hop bitterness . d sessionable but i wish it was bigger and a bit more balanced .,palate,0.9,1
drawn from the firkin via gravity into a nonic glass at the downtown great dane brewpub in madison . according to the brewer this beer was . abv when i had it . a clear medium golden color with over one finger of diminishing rocky white foam head . scant lacing remains on the glass . s bright and vinous with a strong underlying fermented thread that does n t allow too much of hop or malt character to show save for some old dried grass that develops slowly . t begins dry with mild pale fruit giving way to strong toasted grain . acidity peaks toward the middle then smooths out . flavors of fermentation develop into the middle not boozy and too spread out to pin down any single molecular culprit but still too pronounced . bitterness develops into the finish but stays restrained allowing mildness to reign but still admitting some lingering plastic at the tail end . m thin to medium viscosity slightly acidic but otherwise smooth on the palate with low carbonation . d o without any great appeal to offer the flavors constantly remind of hearty alcohol concealed within . strange considering that the abv is way below average according to the brewer . doubt clouds every aspect of this beer starting with how it was ever deemed fit to serve . it is hard to finish a glass .,palate,0.8,1
appearance pours a medium brown color . there is virtually no head at all . smell nutty molasses taste there s the slightest hint of alcohol . it tastes like a very small amount of molasses mixed with fruit that is on the edge of going bad . mouthfeel watery with good carbonation drinkability too much on the bad fruit side to enjoy,palate,0.8,1
poured a bomber into my pint glass a i was blown away by the completely black body and the killer three finger dark tan head . impressive head retention and excellent lacing . s i stuck my nose way down into that glass and gave er a whiff . it smelled decent . i could detect subtle vanilla tones in addition to the dominant aromas alcohol and oak . some citrusy hops are definitely present . actually at first there was an almost overwheling aroma of a pine sol like citrus cleaning solvent in there . it took a little more olfactory exploration for me to figure out that they were aromatic hops . t trying to shake off my initial gut reaction to the pine sol smell i took my first sip . i nearly gagged . the comparison to a cleaning product was even more readily apparent in the flavor department . i gave it the benefit of the doubt and kept drinking it . after about five sips i was able to get beyond that less than pleasurable citrus taste and explore the rest of the beer . there is a very strong dry oak taste . it is also a hop bomb and not just because of the citrusy hops there is a great deal of bittering hop action in here . i m tempted to say that i may have experienced some chocolate flavors as well but honestly the bittering hops pine sol alcohol burn and oak dominated the palate and in fact probably beat my taste buds into submission simply by making them go numb . m the mouthfeel felt about right for the style . nice heavy weight to it and a thick consistency . d this is not drinkable at all . it is too intense and it tries to do too much and in the end the whole thing is just a mess .,palate,0.8,1
a has a nice head and looks very warm s very bright and warm smell hint of banana t taste is very consistent and complex . starts off with a bit of a kick and then warms up as it engages the back of the tongue . m sits in your mouth great and when you swallow it almost feels like you just ate a fruity pancake . o very nice flavors although its a little lighter than other beers of the style definitely a good session beer,palate,1.0,1
this poured to a pale yellow with thin white head and a little lacing . aroma is a mix of grassy hops and slight skunky grain . mouthfeel from this somewhat carbonated beer is slightly tingly but this moves right into a flavor of grass and grain . finish is short stale and a littel skunky . not one of weihenstephaners best by any means .,palate,0.4,0
. oz green bottle from the coop for about . . . poured into my sam adams shaped glass . short lasting head left big bubble lacing atop a very pale yellow brew . aroma is spicy and metallic hops . bready. and possibly skunky . flavor is bit metallic bitterness with pronounced pale malts. big metallic finish with alot of skunk in the middle. reminds me of a green bottle beck s . too bitter with not enough middle ground . it s bad when the best compliments i have for a beer is the mouthfeel. good for the style and perfect carbonation. really nothing great. i do n t know if it is the green bottles. but this one is funky and borderline skunky. and has an aspirin metallic overtone that is impossible to overlook. i would love to try it fresh. but this one is not something i will ever buy again in boise .,palate,0.8,1
a dark amber on the edges and when held to light . a light brown head that laces gently . s roasty malts nothing too strong . t reflects the smell roasty malts but weak seems kind of empty lacking . m smooth not much carbonation recognizable . o an ok brew . flavor does n t seem full but what is there is good .,palate,0.8,1
this beer is very aggressive in coriander flavor . i never been a fan of coriander and this feels over the top to me . the beer itself is light and a bit watery . does not taste like a saison . more of an american version . not impressed surly makes a great ipa so far nothing else,palate,0.8,1
had this on tap a few times and out of the bottle . this review is from the tap . a pours a nice dark brown with a decent tan head . some nice crimson and mahogany hues . very clear and pretty good looking . s smell is very intense . tons of licorice and i mean tons some maple syrup toffee corn syrup licorice twizzlers and some chocolate . very intense . t whoa . a train wreck in the mouth . the taste is everywhere with liquefied licorice twizzlers maple syrup chocolate brewer s licorice and licorice . damn this is not working . m d mouthfeel is fine . drinkability is low due to the flavors just clashing . can only have a few sips .,palate,0.8,1
from a bottle to a pint glass . pours a golden yellow color with a white one finger had that disappeared pretty quickly . smells of corn malt and a little alcohol . tastes kind of like corn too and is a litlle boozy . this beer is way too carbonated . drinks ok i guess .,palate,0.3,0
on tap at the jackie o s anniversary extravaganza . sampled multiple vintages . review based on the early version . pours near black with a thin mocha head that does n t leave too much lacing but settles down with a nice collar . the nose is pretty strong with chocolate coffee roast black licorice and some dark fruits . a tad bit of vanilla in the background . the flavor is quite nice as well with a good dose of roasted coffee and chocolate plus a nice kick of lightly sweet dark fruits . good balance between everythin . the mouthfeel is the only real drawback to this one . while the carbonation is nice the overall feel is a bit thin . however the fact that it s not really viscous at all does aid the drinkability of this one . all around this is a solid brew .,palate,0.6,1
is this someones idea of a joke . rotten peaches with a kick of dirty feet is not something i prefer in my beer . sour an nasty she be . i should have know by the pour cider apple yellow fizzy white head . cripe im glad i only got bottles of this overpriced . a pop sour peach soda geez only . . i would have kicked myself in the sack for buying this but im no longer that agile .,palate,0.6,1
picked this one up at the foodery . says on the label so i guess they store their barleywines a year before selling them . poured a dark chestnut not as amber as i would have thought for a barleywine . the lacing was very evident as well as the roasted caramel smell . hoppy for sure but not as hopful as the bottle boasts . the taste was coffee and sweet at first and then the hops hit you full force . finished with a very phenolic aftertaste very apple ish . the mouthfeel was very very thick and creamy and not as thin as say a sierra nevada . as a barleywine fan i must say this one is very cool . cant say i would pick this one as my top it made me pass out but for the style it is very different .,palate,1.0,1
oz bomber appearance generally nice looking . transparent red tanned head nice lacing . smell when i took a whiff i did n t think i d be able to finish the beer . the aroma is of a repulsive hop variety . i do n t know exactly what raw hops smell like but if i had to guess i d say they smell like this . i m trying to be objective about this but i ca n t get over how revolting the smell is . taste i was surprised that i kind of like how it tastes . while not spectacular the flavor is enjoyable . the hops are almost as aggressive as in the smell but they do n t make the beer very bitter at all . the flavor of the hops still limits my liking of the taste however . mouthfeel nice feeling on the tongue and also a good consistencty . drinkability one is plenty . beef notes maybe i ll do some research to find out what kind of hops are used in this one . that way i can be careful of other beer using the same kind . a good beer though that made a good turnaround but i do n t think i ll be coming back for a while .,palate,0.8,1
a ml bottle with a bb of jun or jul ca n t quite make out the date . picked up cheap from my local off licence . poured into a sam smith s pint glass . a very pale straw colour that reminds one of dilute urine . low carbonation levels . forms a small white head of foam that disappears within seconds . aroma is all but non existant the faintest hint of light grainy malt and possibly corn . tastes almost like fizzy water . exceptionally light malt with a very faint sweetness . no hoppy notes or bitterness are discernible . a slight stale note in the background . mouthfeel is the best feature watery but crisp and prickly . virtually no aftertaste . not one of the greats . i suppose this might be acceptable in very hot weather when you just want refreshment but it s still a piss poor excuse for beer . avoid .,palate,0.7,1
served into stone vertical epic tasting glasses . a pours a rich bronze color has a decent finger light brown close to tan head this has some pretty impressive lacing also . s the spices come forward first on this get mostly heated spices and then a little sweet spices . then the sweetness of some malt and a little yeast character dances on the edges of the whole experience . t interesting beer to say the least has a decent malt sweetness a little spice characters come forward heated and sweet and then you get this rush of heat which isnt similar to the spice character lastly you get a little earth character from i would guess the yeast . the heat is mild but present just layers this beer well . its perfectly balanced and not overly done . m very medium which i find most all stone beers to be and i dont really complain about . the carbonation is present and isnt overly aggressive or submissive . o decently surprised by this my favorite ve of the series i dont think so but interesting and will be nice to see how this develops between now and next year . would like to experience this on draft to see if the peppers and cinnamon are more present .,palate,0.6,1
served at degrees f in a chalice . its color was a very dark burgundy . looks almost like a dark nut brown ale . the head was not substantial . it faded to an almost nonexistent film . i smelled fig molasses apple candied dark fruits . it s on the sweet side with a buttery undertone . its taste matches the aroma . the flavor profile is complex but balanced fairly well if not a bit sweet . the sweetness hit me first with notes of fruit and brown sugar . the profile fades slowly to a smooth caramel malt with notes of brown sugar rearing its head again at the end . mouthfeel is mainly creamy and appropriate for a quad . carbonation comes alive when combined in the mouth with food especially a jam or jelly . drinkability is pretty good . the above average sweetness may be an obstacle to some but the high abv is hidden beautifully so that s a wash .,palate,0.9,1
cl . bottle poured into a tulip glass . pours a golden caramel brown with a thick three finger head that lasts to the end . nose is full of hops yet remains a little underwhelming piney and a bit floral . mouth is a beautifully balanced blend of citrusy lemon zest hops with belgian yeasts almost sweet in the mouth there are also traces of earthy pine and grapefruit . the finish evolves into a malty bitterness bordering on smokey that is excellent . this is a very well done belgian ipa it does n t overextend itself with either the ipa or the belgian billing but rather concerns itself with a finely balanced beer that brings out the subtlety that each style has to offer . this is one ipa i would reach for again .,palate,1.0,1
thanks to black for sending me this one . pours an opaque crimson black with absolutely no head . no lacing on this one . smell is of toasted coconut raisins prunes vanilla wood chocolate and some leather aromas . lots of very nice smells coming off this one . taste is of toasted coconut vanilla wood dark fruits cocoa powder and dark cherries in liqueur . very rich and complex flavors on this one . unfortunately this beer has no carbonation and is very thick and sticky in the mouth . overall this is a good beer that suffers from the lack of carbonation in my opinion . i am very happy that i got to try this one .,palate,0.6,1
a pours amber color small white head slight lacing down the glass s smell is very citrusy slight malt background t taste is also very citrusy . a little bit of malt biscut flavor . m mouthfeel is medium bodied perfect amount of carbonation not too flat not too prickly d this is a very drinkable pale ale does n t compare to the w but this is very good as far as i m concerned .,palate,0.9,1
nd tasting on tap at hunaphu . orignal score was . had to adjust up accordingly . incredibly tastey and crushable . big time thanks to nate who was able to land this after i failed with several attempts . oz florida growler into a matilda tulip . a dark brown almost black pour . a very light tan head rises about half a finger but stays with a great cap ok lacing . the aroma is star of this beer . huge notes of freshly ground coffee slightly roasted bold . the finish brings about wonderfully subtle maple syrup . the sweetness breaks the coffee up nicely . most maple syrup is used heavy handily this is done right . one would almost want more but it would really become to sweet in my opinion . slightly smokey as well but bothers me as i ca n t help but ask where is the bacon . . the taste is almost as good but does n t quite carry the weight on the nose . coffee again is the main player comes across more roasted now but still freshly brewed . sweet finish again a hint of smoke . basically the nose just not as good . mouthfeel is ok good carbonation but the body is too light not much of a finish . easy to drink . this is really good and close to being world class . the name throws me the most and without the bacon reference i would have probably rated higher as going in i was expecting more smoke or some salty pork so i feel a little let down if that s possible . i would certainly drink this again and recommend it highly . just forget the name going in .,palate,0.7,1
tiny ml bottle protected by some neat packaging gt snifter . a jet black with no head mild beady lace . brownish ring forms around the top of the brew . ca n t expect much head from a beer this strong . s huge roasted coffee aroma some chocolate malts booze . nothing too out of the ordinary for a high gravity ris . t completely different than expected . holy moly . big coffee taste start to finish but very very sweet and almost milky . not balanced at all reminds me more of a sugary starbucks brew than beer but i really like sugary starbucks drinks . and i really like this beer . much more of an after dinner aperitif than beer . m d a full silky smooth brew with low perfect carbonation . although i definitely wish there were more than . measly oz in this bottle i m not sure how much more of this i could really take in a single sitting . only mild alcoholic warmth as it goes down for a beer this big it s far too easy to drink . again this one s definitely not balanced in the slightest but it s off the charts in a direction i really love so i ll be purchasing it again soon . a on creativity lower on overall stylistic balance . cheers .,palate,1.0,1
pours a very light golden traditional ale color . small white head that quickly diminishes . leaves a not so impressive lace . not am overly impressive smell very fruity . tastes just as weak as it smells . not too impressed by the smell or taste overall . very smooth on the palette and goes down smooth as well giving way to a lingering aftertaste . would have liked a little bit more quality for the . or so but overall not a horrible beer . definitely wo n t be going out of my way to grab this one again with so many other winter style choices .,palate,0.9,1
i was really disappointed by this beer despite it s inviting appearance . the taste was awful it does n t resonate well at all slight hints of corn in it but other than that you just get a trashy aftertaste . the smell is terrible and not appealing in the least . while you could probably pound this stuff why would you want to . well as the commercial says buck up soldier because there are better ways to live the high life then by drinking this crappy brew .,palate,0.2,0
reviewed sampler queens las vegas nv pours a pale yellow colored body very pale with a small head whitish in color . has a malty aroma enticing maybe some wheat too . fizzy palate mallty taste fruity not very lingering . thirst quenching .,palate,0.4,0
beautiful dark mocha brown color . minimal head even with an aggressive pour . head dissipates quickly but nice lacing rims the glass as the brew disappears . the nose is peat like . almost like i dropped a single malt depth charge into my glass . flavor is heavy peat malt . since i never had a scotch ale i was taken by surprise on this one . i can appreciate the style but would be hard pressed to recommend or try again . sorry sam .,palate,0.9,1
this one pours up real nice with a clear and crisp white two finger head that lingers at and fingers for a long time before settling at . the appearance is hazy gold with an amber hue . the aroma of this beer is faint and organic with a hint of citrus very faint . the flavor is relatively full with a sweet malt beginning and nip of hop in the finish . the feel of this beer is it s crutch very creamy and boisterous keeps me tasting over and over . all in all an ok beer for a close regional craft with a large stable of go to favorites on a sunday afternoon with the guys .,palate,0.8,1
i pored this beer into a standard pint glass and the beer apeared a dark redish ale . the taste was close to a porter but not quite . a medium heavy ale . i really enjoyed the ale . i do n t know if it is because i am very susceptible to marketing campaigns but i felt that this beer connected me to the christmas season . i recommend this beer very highly especially around the christmas season . the smell of the beer also reflected the season nutmeg cinnamon and spice dominate the flavor and the smell of the beer . the mouthfeel of the beer was like most porter and ale styles very average . however the mouthfeel did not detract from the overall feel of the beer . enjoy .,palate,0.6,1
best by . from a liter can served at fridge temperature . appearance pours a clear golden color like bud . great head condensing to a soapy crown . smell hmmm . . what the hell is this aroma i m getting . old wood paneled walls . moldy carpet . stale basement . frigging mothballs . if i never smell a beer like this again it will be too soon . stomach wrenching awful . taste this is cloying beyond words . adjuncts galore . like a really bad malt liquor . horrifically sweet i can barely get it down . mouthfeel drinkability surprisingly good texture but to no avail . this beer can not be saved from the depths of my kitchen sink s drain . the most offensive beer i have yet to review .,palate,0.7,1
edition . nearly black pour with a fizzy off white head that reduces quickly leaving no lace . huge plum raisin fruitcake nose . also some typical spicy belgian notes . yeasty smell lingers . the taste is a bit too strong yet . huge affront of preserved prunes with a dark bittersweetness . too much alcohol presence takes away from the overall experience . the best part of this beer is the bottle conditioned mouthfeel . that tremendous carbonation never fails to impress . as of now this beer is a bit too strong to drink and will benefit from a few years in the cellar .,palate,0.9,1
oz . bottle appearance this beer poured a brownish red color with minimal head at all . it thinned out quickly to just a ring around the edge of the glass and left no lace . smell the very first smell that hit my nose was a sweet maltiness . that was then joined almost instantly by a smokey aroma . it reminded me of smoked salmon or possibly beef jerky . the two smells malt and smoke intermingled with the smoke being the most prominent . i could not detect any hops in the aroma until i had taken a drink . mouthfeel this was a fairly smooth full bodied beer . taste basically this beer had an intense smoke flavor that was followed by a nice hop bite . i felt the malt in the beer more than i tasted it . drinkability was horrible . the smoke flavor just became too much . i dumped out most of the bottle personally i did not like this beer . however i believe that it is probably a good representation of the style .,palate,0.9,1
pours a clear amber with two fingers of white head that had good retention . not as dark as i would associate with an esb . the head settles to a thick cap . heavy lacing is left on the glass . the first thing i noticed about the aroma is the mint . i did not know galena hops had that characteristic . i also noted some earthiness citrus and caramel as well . the flavor is really earthy and bitter . the malt does not give enough input into the flavor . any sweetness is quickly overpowered by the hops . not that good of a flavor for an esb . not a fan of the single hop profile here either . good body and a nice soft carbonation that seems really good for the style . this beer nees some tweaking to take into the good category . still worth a try plus it comes in cans .,palate,0.9,1
i ca n t believe i have n t reviewed this one . this evacuates the bottle a cola rubied deep brown with a sienna head that leaves pasty lace cling rings . hints of pumpernickel bread on the nose . leather saddle walnut oak licorice red grapes . the mouthfeel of this beer might be its most remarkable consistency velvety silken slickness . wonderful . the taste echoes a few of the nose notes with a great tender roast hop balance . slight suggestions of peat licorice molasses . often overlooked . a damned fine porter .,palate,1.0,1
had this the other night after work . poured clear golden straw color with thick head that faded very quickly leaving very little lacing . smelled of malt and bready yeast with just a faint hint of hops . tasted like malted grains . pretty smooth and not very fizzy . easy to drink like water just not much flavor there though .,palate,0.8,1
this beer is like a beautiful winter s sunset as snow flakes fall from the sky and come to rest on your lover s eyelashes and bring a shimmer to her amazing eyes . the cold wind bringing the two of you closer together embraced admiring the orange glow that was once the blue and white ceiling . yes this beer is great . appearance good . smell was awesome smells of cinnamon much like the label claims . taste was a classic sam adams taste . all their beers have a similar taste with just a little tweaking this beer is no exception . it was a boston lager with a hint of cinnamon and a bit of a blue moon like flavor . mouthfeel was decent smooth with a lightly carbonated feel . i could drink this everyday especially when a pack is on sale for five bucks . whoa .,palate,0.6,1
i feel bad but i really did n t like this brew at all . it was very flat and some of the flavors were not agreeing with my taste buds . perhaps it was an old bottle and it lost some of it s kick over time . the beer has a nice appearance but that s about all i could see as a plus for this brew .,palate,0.2,0
black with muddy brown red highlights and a lumpy tan head that fades to film and trails . crystalized brown sugar smoke cafe au lait and meat juice nose . malted milk ball malts a slight lactic center with root beer hops . caramel finish and a cough drop linger . medium some chew no burn smooth . soft and chocolatey . understated for . great body but too sweet with milk stout characteristics it could really use some roast or hops for balance .,palate,0.9,1
poured a nice creamy dark brown with a big fluffy brown head . the smell is very light with the classic banana nut bread german hefe smell just on the thin side with a bit of smoke . the taste is very light with just a touch of dark malts some light yeasty flavor with banana smoke and some sweetness . the mouthfeel is light and watery not much substance . a very watered down dunkel i would skip this in the future .,palate,0.4,0
this anchor steam was truely no surprise . it tasted nearly exactly to the anchor porter which i found to be a bit darker on color and flavour . the anchor steam had a nice head with decent amount of lace . the color was a creamy walnut and smelled of grain . what hit me was the taste . it was very dark and nearly burnt tasting . there was also a unfavorable after taste . overall i do not believe i will be having another anchor steam tonight .,palate,0.8,1
bottle provided by crosling thanks for the opportunity . pours a one finger sticky white head over a super cloudy bright straw yellow liquid . sediment retained in the bottle . smelled wicked skunky during the pour . like an extreme heineken skunk . to the nose potent skunkweed . way beneath with some searching tin and pils malt and i m being really generous . i m not sure i dare bring this swampwater to my lips . tastes metallic and soured fruity . thin and vegetal . sweet malt with some esters . a sour tang that s from fouled hops . drying finish helped into dryness by fine carb on the tongue . light body thankfully allows the flavors to disappear once the beer is swallowed . nothing here but a gimmick of a name . not the worst beer i ve ever had but certainly one i never need another sip of .,palate,0.7,1
well thanks go out ot greggy for this one it looks like beer great beer smells to me like a cheap chardony wine yuk . but taste like some one poored in a half shot of jim beam with like some medioker mild amber but all in all not the worst i have had but kinda un impressive,palate,0.8,1
my favorite lagunitas and a beer fest favorite one of the few breweries who ll frequently bring their pricier stuff out . appearance how light and straw in color so innoccuous sic in appearance but behind that innocent appearance the aroma lets you know you re in for a hop experience . such a delicious taste . oast ales or hop oil ales are enjoyable i wonder why we do n t see more . mouthfeel excellent you just want more and more this stuff is like crack . i bought cases this summer when it was on sale . a piece of case discount summer of love . taste only is n t exceptional because they do n t age well drink within days i d say .,palate,1.0,1
a bottle was given to me by a friend of mine who s in a beer of the month club . i could n t find a freshness date on it . somewhere on the label it says a fine blend of pilsner and roasted malts hops and pure jamaican water . pours opaque black with a little bit of a tan head that went away very quickly . looks a little syrupy but not that much . i took several long whiffs just to make sure . it really smells like a pilsner to me . grassy earthy . i do n t detect any roasted notes . i do n t have the best sense of smell but i should be picking up some roasted malt . it tastes more like a pilsner too with some roasted undertones . there s some alcohol presence but not too much . for a stout it actually goes down light . like a pilsner . and it is n t very carbonated . if there was ever a summer stout this would be it i think . i m a fan of sweet stout and stylewise this beer does n t really do it . it seems more like a pilsner stout hybrid .,palate,0.4,0
a deep amber honey color with a head that reduces to sticky lace s piney hops t piney hops with a bit of malt to balance it out full bodied taste but not complex m pleasnt oiliness to the mouthfeel d not really a session brew seems to be on for the style i m yet to try hop bombs side by side i need to do that,palate,1.0,1
pours orange yellow more orange really with a generous sudsy white head which reduces to a thin float and good lacing . aromas of orange herbs yeast chamomile clove ginger and coriander . tastes of tea chamomile black pepper grapes burgundy wine bread and yeast . slightly hoppy more fruity but not overly sweet . the lack of malt makes this a must try point counterpoint ya know . and i found it a refreshing summer brew . only witbier i ve tried but its a nice style unless you hate spice or ca n t do without a big malt taste .,palate,1.0,1
a slightly hazy honey in color with a lofty cream colored head . beautiful really . nice lacing . s crisp and clean a little spiciness and some earthiness . t sweet and malty up front . some spiciness and fruitiness in there . i get some caramel on the back end.a nice finish . m f medium body with a roundness to it . nice fully carbonated but very silky smooth . i really this the mouthfeel is perfect on this beer . d i m really happy with my impulse purchase today . i will have to pick up a few more bottles . really a delicious easy drinking beer .,palate,1.0,1
this beer enjoyed in a chalice glad at the abner pub in norman ok . pours a thick brown with a slight amount of tan head with not much lacing and retention . the aroma is slightly fruity with hints of figs and plums as well as some smoke and nuttiness . the taste is fairly sweet with fig and cherry notes with some maltiness added in . the mouthfeel is fairly overcarbonated and dry . overall a good beer but i would n t pay for it again .,palate,0.6,1
rumor on the street is ab is going to gobble this one up . oh well . this one poured with a nice little white head and some lace . mildly hoppy bitter beery aroma . good yellow gold color . very nice pilsner qualities . think i pick up a little corn in there though . definitely a session beer . crisp clean bittersweet . finishes the same way .,palate,0.9,1
this one is very similar to the usual us macros except for one factor that makes it different . that is that it actually has a hop smell and taste which also is quite enjoyable . it poured a golden yellow with the usual white head and had a malt hop smell . when you take a drink it tastes similar to bud but with hops that gives it a very refreshing bite to it . it is very thin like any us macro making it very drinkable like water .,palate,0.4,0
sampled in an antares bar in mendoza argentina among other places . dark brown to black with ruby highlights . small white head and light carbonation . excellent malty roast aroma with high coffee notes . taste of stewed fruits and chocolate definitely a dessert beer the aftertaste is of coffee . overall feel is of a thick vinous sherry like dessert wine . there is an element of barley wine in this . one for sipping . complex a good beer the best in the antares range .,palate,1.0,1
the picture of olive should be hung in a museum . the ale is brown with a hint of mahogany . the mouth feel was hindered a bit as the bottle had n t been sitting in my refrigerator long enough the ale could have been a little more carbonated . the ale smells like butter pecan ice cream this shows in its taste along with a hint of slightly roasted peanuts . this is an ale that looks good and tastes good . cheers karl,palate,0.6,1
odd notion pours a slightly hazy gold with a decent lingering head . the aroma is mostly ginger with some chalky yeastiness and a hint of sweet malt . spicy ginger comes through first in the flavor and lingers through the after taste . there is some sweet light malt and malted wheat flavor as well as a chalky yeasty character . overall not bad i was expecting the ginger to be unpleasant and overpowering .,palate,0.9,1
growler courtesy of asl a deep amber near ruby color with good clarity great webbed lace . the head is good but not great s mostly floral followed by some herbal grassy hops . no citrus really aside from grapefruit and then some pine . there is also some caramel and toasted characteristics t wow this is bitter . definitely much more towards the english style ipa but it is drinking a pine cone . there is also plenty of bitter grapefruit notes and some caramel character . i do enjoy heavily hopped beers but this one could use a bit more balance m good body and clean feel no heat and it goes down pretty easy . d i am glad i have a friend to help me with the growler because a second glass was all could handle,palate,0.9,1
a happy to see this in mn . the pour is a nice bright shallow orange color that is completely translucent with a small finger high head on it that holds some pretty decent retention and spotty lacing . s yummy bright citrus hops . a good amount of pine in it as well . the bouquet actually reminds me of furious a little bit . there is a decent amount of tropical fruit aroma to it as well . t the taste is not as powerful as furious but still very nice . a little more subtle in taste and bitterness letting come of the sweet malt to shine through a little more . there is some nice tropical fruit again with a little pine and little citrus peel . the finish is light in the bitterness department . m the only major flaw with this beer . it sort of has a watery mouth on it . d pretty nice ipa . not as pungent or powerful as furious but a similar bouquet and taste . very nice and worth a shot if you do n t live in an area with a world class ipa .,palate,0.6,1
victory s baltic thunder had a deep deep brown color not quite black . the head was mocha colored and dense . smells had notes of cocoa and charcoal on a deep fruity base . cocoa raisin and cola flavors were bound by a full round bitterness . body was full with medium carbonation . baltic thunder is solid and sturdy . the expectations were very high and it may not have met those very high standards . judge it on its own merits . i liked what i found .,palate,1.0,1
appearance pours a cloudy amber with a surprisingly modest head that fizzes away quickly without a trace smell somewhere in there is a nice malty aroma but the phenols on this beer are so nasty that you do n t want to search for them taste opens pleasantly enough with a sweet belgian caramel base that moves in a banana and clove direction by mid palate more like a trippel than a dubbel then all h ll breaks loose with phenols everywhere detracting from the flavor profile leaving a prickly spicy phenolic medicinal aftertaste mouthfeel medium body with very modest carbonation but considerable mouth burn drinkability really tough to finish this one headed for the drain,palate,0.6,1
sampled on tap at the brewery in san jose . this beer is unfiltered so it is quite cloudy . it is a reddish brown color and has a thin tan head . quite fruity smelling . it is lightly astringent in the finish and has quite a bit of diacetyl as well as a malty backbone which is nice . ultimately the diacetyl in the background distracts from this beer .,palate,0.7,1
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 .,palate,0.4,0
poured from a winter i ve been told that this was released in february of this year so this bottle is fairly old release bomber into a fluted allagash glass . hazy yellow orange with an initial finger of slightly off white head . a little bit of slow carbonation visible through the glass . nose is primarily citrus peel orange dominates with a little grapefruit bitterness . some sweeter notes passionfruit and pale malt biscuit . taking a sip mostly orange peel with a malty sweetness following up . little to no carbonation unfortunately . maybe i have a bad bottle . medium body combined with low carbonation makes it a little too syrupy in the mouth . might need to try another bottle if the bomber price is reasonable to see if this low carbonation is intended .,palate,0.4,0
. cl bottle served into a westvleteren goblet in stockholm sweden . reviewed live . acquired at the local swedish alcohol market at monopolistic prices . a half finger head with appealing slight cream lacing decent thickness and abysmal retention less than fifteen seconds . colour is a light amber semitransparent . sm amber hops heavy raspberry and strawberry fruit ester hops butterscotch and cream . quite pleasant and unexpected for the style . moderate strength aroma . t very pleasant fruit is actually the main tone with strawberry and raspberry fruit ester hops abound over top an unfortunately weak barley foundation which ca n t quite support the hops . a slight watery note is generated as a result . no alcohol comes through . some caramelized malt makes its entrance somewhere after the midpoint but leaves before the climax . the amber hops are craftily restrained to let the esters shine a decision i like . it s imbalanced but overall pretty decently built for the style . maybe best describes as a partially failed experiment . mf too smooth and wet . watery even but not creamy . the water is ruinous . it does n t support the flavour of the beer at all . dr very drinkable for the abv which you do n t notice but suffering from imbalance mainly due to its unwelcome watery tone . that said the flavours that are present are quite delightful . i d love to try this beer after they sort the balance out .,palate,0.4,0
poured from a oz . bottle into a sam adams boston lager glass . appearance pours a translucent dark amber color . has a thin frothy head that dissipates quickly and leaves little to no lacing . smell smells sweet and slightly fruity with hints of caramel . almost no hoppiness detected at all . taste mildly bitter up front . develops a sweet almost tart fruitiness towards the back with hints of caramel and other malts . seriously are they sure this is an ipa . there are almost no hops to speak of in this beer . mouthfeel reasonably full bodied with a nice amount of carbonation . drinkability did they mislabel their amber ale as an ipa . honestly i would n t have guessed this was an ipa if they had n t called it that . there are almost no hops to speak of and it has a strange fruity caramel flavor to it . it s not a bad beer just not an ipa . avoid .,palate,0.7,1
poured a hazy orange with a finger of off white head but no lacing . the smell was dominated by yeast biscuit essence some traces of plum clove and allspice . the flavor yielded more traces of spices including in the finish but all the while they are dominated by yeastiness and biscuit . decently carbonated mouthfeel and medium bodied . too much flavor imbalance for me to session this beer .,palate,0.8,1
i picked this one up on a whim . i should have known better than to trust a clear bottled beer . the thin champagne color hinted at a light flavor . a malty heavy lemon aroma wafted from a think pure white head . a heavy sharp lemon initial taste is quickly followed by a sickeningly sweet malt that became so offensive that i passed over the remaining liquid in favor of a more appealing coors . i really like the saxer bocks but this brew is for the birds .,palate,0.6,1
poured a very pale yellow color with quite a bit of fluffy white head on it . smell is a little funky . could definitely be better . taste is pretty bland kind of skunky with a weird aftertaste . very light mouthfeel . overall not a good tasting beer but it s cheap so it s got that going for it .,palate,0.6,1
i was quite surprised at this beer surprised and disappointed . normally i am a fan of all things new glarus but this beer was just too damn fruity . it smells like cherries it tastes like cherries it s cherry red . i mean i like cherries and all but this stuff is like cough syrup . i wanted some beer with my fruit salad . one glass was enough one bottle was far too much . for a brewery that ordinarily makes such well balanced beers this cherry thing has gotten a little out of hand . if i wanted juice i would n t be drinking beer .,palate,0.8,1
. oz . green bottle a pours a pale yellow with a small soapy white head fair retention no lacing . s medium scent of bread malt light acidity . t light sourdough bread balances a surprisingly strong noble hop element very earthy . a bit of sugary sweetness in the aftertaste . m crsip biting carbonation light but has a stronger overall flavour and aftertaste than most euro lagers . d one of the better mainstream european lagers out there . the flavour can get boring at times but overall still pretty good .,palate,0.8,1
careful to let it warm accordingly it poured into a snifter a glistening oily black already beautiful and with that toasted brown head no tan about it it s totally brown . . well this is an amazing looking beer . not much head but that would be expected considering the style and abv . if you can see even the smallest bit of light through the blackness you re inhuman . aroma is deep dark chocolate burnt marshmallows bourbon bonfire smoke wood . maybe just a little too heavy on the bourbon and the smoke char but still quite a nice aroma . flavor sticks around in the mouth a long long time . i took one small slow sip and it felt like i d be tasting it throughout the entire evening on just that one sip . features a whiskey like burn but balanced very well by strong coffee bitter dark chocolate charred wood and a deep heavy graininess that i ca n t quote put my finger tastebuds on . that great aftertaste finish is enhanced by a creamy smooth mouthfeel less heavy than you might expect but very present with ample carbonation ie . on the low side perfect for the style . the stickiness was perfect for the flavors and not overbearing probably a large reason why the flavor rides with you for so long . what to follow this with . how about nothing . this is a slow mover one that opens up new things every sip . glad to have finally tried this heavily hyped cult classic . i prefer the regular founders b fast stout i think it s more drinkable overall but what s not to love here . thanks once again to the man aka msubulldog aka brian . cheers .,palate,1.0,1
pours a dark dark brown with maybe a one finger head even after an aggressive pour leaving hardly any lacing . smells of roasted malt and of coffee and hop bitterness . the taste is very similar to the nose . the coffee coming through much more as it warms . slightly boozy as well . i was pretty impressed with the mouthfeel on this one . along with being extremely thick it sports a bit higher level of carbonation that helps to wash away the really strong heavy flavors leaving the lingering finish . drinkablitiy suffers a tad from the alcohol . this one is definitely a sipper but what ris is n t .,palate,1.0,1
water with a little spice and alcohol . the smell is the best part with mainly cinnamon . the taste is one dimensional cinnamon with a super light water taste on the back . no malt or pumpkin to be found . not a good beer nor a good pumpkin ale but if someone handed me one i would have no problem finishing it . also you could down or no problem and being a pack you ca n t beat that .,palate,0.4,0
color is a very pale yellow one of the lightest . white head does not last long at all . the body and mouthfeel are both thin . clean malt aroma and flavor . i agree with the ads the only thing that sets coors apart from the other wretched light beers is the water which makes it crisp and refreshing . very easy to drink but why bother .,palate,0.3,0
new review and i m gon na give this one another chance . pours out a thick inky black with a full burnt sugar head that sticks to the glass leaving chunky and raised lacing . aroma is chocolate ganache medium roast coffee orange grapefruit oils and subtle alcohol . flavor starts off with intense roasted character that carries on throughout along with a sweet underlying chocolate . through the middle there appears an out of place fruitiness from hops and the yeast . some piney notes come out too and just do n t sit well with me . big bitterness from hops and highly kilned malts in the finish in conjunction with lactic acid . there are some good things going on in the flavor but it s all over the place and is something of a mess . mouthfeel is thick chewy and viscous but i d really like the carbonation to be a touch more subdued . with some wild ass flavors and super thick mouthfeel drinkability is a little rough . i d really like to try this with a few years on it . i d take the oak aged version over this any day even considering the price .,palate,0.9,1
so after a delicate twenty minute long pour the beer is finally ready to be drank . how annoying . the beer is a dark brown color perhaps the darkest dunkelweizen i ve yet seen but alright . the head is massive and does n t recedes . the aroma has the nasty chemically breadiness to it . it smells nothing like a dunkelweizen . unfortunately this translates over into the taste . there is some roasted malt and chocolate with a hint of yeast that cover some of it up but it is still there . it is also lacking of the usual banana bread and clove that are expected in the dunkelweizen . the mouthfeel is medium bodied with likely carbonation . overall this beer does n t do it for me . it seems like two brothers was trying for a dunkelweizen porter hybrid along the lines of new glarus black wheat . if that is truly what they were going for they were completely off . on the other hand if they were going for a traditional dunkelweizen they were way off too . the aroma makes me scared with every sip that it will taste like it smells . that and the over carbonated pour make this beer a something i would not recommend .,palate,0.6,1
pours a clear maize color . inch head of a white color . slight retention and poor lacing . smells of citrus hops slight earthy malt sweet malt hint of alcohol and a hint of pale malt . fits the style of an american blonde ale . mouth feel is smooth and clean with an average carbonation level . tastes of sweet malt citrus hops slight citrus pomegranate slight pale malt slight earthy malt and a hint of alcohol . overall good aroma blend body and feel . the appearance is rather weak though .,palate,0.8,1
appearance dark amber color . nice creamy head developing in chalice . smell the smell is faint nothing bold or robust here . hmmm what say you beer . . . taste delicious light malt character intertwined with quality milwaukee water from lake michigan . toffee notes . it has a the body of a light weight boxer small yet girthy . there s a real refreshing quality from the small amount of malt used and low abv . the compromise is spot on for what they were aiming for . totally different than any other scotch style though . mouthfeel thin light yet girthy from the malts . d refreshing will have no problem have a few or six of these guys . glad it comes in sixers .,palate,0.6,1
this was a very pale yellow color and very clear . thin film of a head and left no lace on the glass . the aroma is lemony sour and a little bit musty . interesting . the taste is surprisingly sweet and actually had some flavor . i was expecting water . very low bitterness really no hop presence . theres a fruity sweetness and a fine carbonation that tickles the tongue . not surprisingly this beer is really light with not much body . almost none . overall this is a pretty refreshing light beer . lacks any kind of depth but on the surface is light and lemony and actually becomes more watery as the beer warms up . went down very easy along with the hot wings i was eating . not nearly as bad as i thought it was going to be .,palate,0.4,0
this is my favorite standard beer of all time . no doubt about that . budweiser and miller should bow down . back when i lived in wisconsin i could get a pack of bottles returnable in sun prarie for . and this was in . it s a great standard beer no fancy flavors no fancy smells just good old slightly chewy lager . a normal bronze color . thick head from tap thin from bottles . not much lace . s smells a little like miller high life stronger and richer if anything . t rich easy going taste . no berries or peanuts just beer . m great served cold good for afterwork on a july afternoon . d the best part . does n t leave a strong aftertaste refreshing and tasty . especially out of a tap or cold bottle . cans i do n t care for .,palate,0.6,1
drank in a snifter from oz . bottle . appearance rich dark amber brown with a minimal eggshell head . smell sweet malted rye chocolate and a slight peppery scents . taste bittersweet malted rye and a slight peppery aftertaste . mouthfeel smooth yet a litle effervescent . drinkablity very drinkable . this is a session beer . a great beer highly recomended .,palate,0.6,1
appearance golden with extremely high head with low head retention smell sublte hop aroma taste light and refreshing herbal with some decent hop flavor mouthfeel light bodied way too much carbonation jeez . drinkability great flavor belgian pale but its overcarbonated .,palate,0.4,0
poured from a ounce into a perfect . pours a medium golden straw slightly dark and almost tangerine . nice head that sticks well and leaves an impressive lace . aroma is floral and fruity . grapefruit and fresh cut grass with a hint of cream and yeasty dough . flavor is bready on the front with a nice crackery snap . hops come in strong floral and fruity . grapefruit and bitter herbs dominate with a piney rider . not overpoweringly earthy but citrus and juicy nice . finishes clean even with the decent malt backing . mouthfeel is a bit thin and resinous this is really the only fault i can find . a good session ipa very good hop flavor . not overpowering on the alpha acid but still very present .,palate,0.6,1
i got this beer from a colleague who bought it in germany for an introduction price of euro cents . i immediately noticed the beautiful bright yellow color in the bottle . could n t wait to see it in my glass . i poured the beer into my mort subite glass . the beer pours a bright clear yellow color with an one finger thick bright white head that disappeared fast . smell very weak . some fruits lemon . wheat cabbage dry grass and hints of burnt paper taste slightly sour bitter some malts again hints of wheat with a dry very short watery finish with some wheat again . mouthfeel thin and watery or slim bodied which sounds more positive medium low carbonation too low for the style . very easy to drink overall very easy to drink beer . nothing special . compares best to a fresh light pilsner with some hints of fruits and wheat . nice to drink several on a hot summer day but so incredibly boring .,palate,0.4,0
stubby duvel bottle with best by date sampled aroma brown sugar with yeasty fruits . some banana notes and spices round off a stylistic smell . appearance dark cloudy brown that showed some light at the edges . whipped frothy brown head of a good finger and a half is starting to dry in the center . looks like it will outlive me . flavor the smell mirrors the taste with the addition of even more molasses and long roasted malt . spices top the taste mild pepper and clove . a dry bitter aftertaste last longer than it should . mouthfeel medium heavy body . that dry aftertaste actually feels astringent . makes my mouth feel like sandpaper after a taste . overall impression while the dry finish almost demands another drink to ease my parched tongue the taste has me thinking water might be needed . this beer seems to be of a high quality but it is rubbing me the wrong ways . think i ll stick to chimay red or la trappe . worth a try review but don t think i ll be hording this one . after reading other reviews and letting the beer warm a bit i m starting to appreciate it more but i m thinking i m robbing the cradle a bit with this sample . maybe i will buy a couple stubbys and let them take up some cellar space for a year or two .,palate,0.4,0
oz . bomber a pours a deep amber with two fingers of white head solid thick lace . s strong malty nose mixed with the hibiscus makes it very flowery . pungent interesting smell . t hibiscus is heavy giving and herbal flowery tea like undercurrent to the beer . fairly sweet malt red apples with notes of leather brett . and lactic acidity . unique flavour though i do n t taste the endive . m full bodied a very firm and brilliantly sructured beer . soft carbonation overall with the mild acidity mentioned . d unique is a very good description i have never had anything quite like it . also compared to the other lips of faith beers in the series it is on the inexpensive side which i was happy to see . well worth a pickup .,palate,1.0,1
this brew pours a small light brown head of finely sized bubbles that left behind a good lacing . it had a transparent amber brown body with carbonation rising in the mug . it has a mild malty aroma and a very nice smooth initial taste with hints of spice and a malty flavor . it was a very nice all around brew that i would like to have more of .,palate,1.0,1
the beer pours with ample head that laces as the head resides . the color is a golden amber and the head is pale off white . the smell is sweet and not dry as i would expect for a beer this strong . the taste is both dry and sweet and will require a clean palate for appreciation . this is definitely a craft brew that will take a golden tongue and nose to appreciate . very nice surprise .,palate,1.0,1
pale gold color with small carbonation copious lacing and white head . very light raw malt aroma . nice long bitterness with a rather gooey sappy though light hoppyness . very firm maltness not sweetness except for sweet flavors that play well with the bitter finish . carbonation done very well . i would not out of my way to find this again but this is a slight head about most japanese lagers in that its a well defined beer .,palate,0.8,1
appearance pours a deep golden color heavy in carbonation and beady foamy head yielding to bubbly lacing yeast particles are also dispersed throughout as well . smell hops are dry with a light spicy sweet essence on the undertones the belgian elements are rather reserved in the scent . taste begins dry but floral aspects of the hops help the taste yield towards more sweet than bitter well balances with even notes of belgian velvetyness and nectar like characteristics finishes crisp with a light bitter but more sweet lingering . overall prime example of a belgian style pale ale well hopped belgian aspects are n t forced very mellow .,palate,0.6,1
i bought this a six pack shop no freshness date as if that matters . it was kind of inconvenient having a cap and also a cork . poured into a snifter with no head and no foam . fruity tarty smell sour for raspberry but dry enjoyable flavor . not for everyday but good for celebrating .,palate,0.6,1
big thanks to nlmartin for this bottle . body is a gorgeous hue of sunset . not much head and very little lacing . nose is unsweetened orange caramel and huge alcohol . the alcohol is like a three legged elephant trying to dance . it s anything but graceful . it smacks you here steps on your toe there and generally makes a buffoon of itself everywhere . hmm . the clumsy alcohol i mentioned is melded with the caramel and toffee orange . it has bite to it almost as if someone mixed vodka with an ale . i like this in spite of the massive alcohol . mouth has definitely benefitted from the aging . it s not quite full but definitely smooth from thin carbonation . i ve definitely enjoyed trying this but this is the kind of beer you drink once and seldom get a craving for again even though you liked it . the alcohol is just way too big and not hidden gracefully .,palate,0.9,1
i do not like this beer . it is n t awful like some beers i ve had it is just dull . boring . not worth the energy to lift the glass up and drink it . e.b . pours a yellow so pale in some light it seems clear like water . no head to speak of . just a pathetic mix of bubbles circling a pale beer . very little carbonation . is it flat . no does n t taste flat . it s just not carbonated . weak smell . only scent i detected was soggy white bread . not much better taste either . sort of a watered down macro taste . no malt taste no bitterness odd aftertaste . kind of grassy like mowing the back lawn taste . uncarbonated mouthfeel their is a surprise felt thin and watery . not very drinkable . i m surprised the abv is above five . i would have guessed it at . or less .,palate,0.2,0
i drank this from a tap into a chalice . it pours a medium dark gold with a ginfe white head and very good lacing . color is much darker than the normal blonde . the smell is funky notes of hops but a very bitter tinge . the tatse is a little complex with sweet start and bitter finish not really what i was expecing . nothing special that i d get again .,palate,0.8,1
all in all it is just what you buy . a beer . with its other product pilsener . i would much rather prefer the latter as opposed to biela or even biela light . it could be seen as the beer of choice for the more commonly wealthy people in ecuador while pilsener was a lower caste beer all of this viewed through my personal travels . its aftertaste seemed peculiar to me because it did not seem to match the initial bitter taste the beer had originally provided i did find though as with all beers from this region the taste was significantly improved if it was served ice cold and poured into a seperate glass they drink from ounce glasses typically the reason why i gave the mouthfeel such a low score was that it felt like all other light beers but like i stated earlier the taste did not seem to match everything else provided . as for the appearance i do enjoy collecting bottles from all over and the smallest bottle they had i did keep . a very unique beer all around and as with everything i encourage people to try this beer as to have the experience other peoples tastes in cultures .,palate,0.3,0
popped a bomber bought up in ma about a year ago . totally pitch black with barely a wisp of sandy colored head . carbonation rises very very slowly after a good pour like it s slogging it s way through actual motor oil . would look perfect if there was any trace of head after the first sip . given the trouble the bubbles have getting to the surface it s easily overlooked . smells very vinous . rich notes of sherry sit atop heaps of creamy caramel black malt and blowtorched molasses . some alcohol plays with dark squashed fruit and there s strong notes of raisin plum and wine grapes . do n t forget about the figs they re well present . cocoa and light vanilla as well . is this barrel aged . my most immediate impression upon the first sip is that this is possibly the thickest feeling beer i ve ever drank . very slick and oily with gentle carbonation barely creeping through to sparkle on the tongue . it has that cask like low carbonation . given that i enjoy beers like this it s very fantastic . the heaping amount of blackened malt does n t hurt either . very very rich with enormous sweetness and fruit presence . if it s purple or dark red and grows on a plant it s in there . fig date cherry raisin cabernet grapes concord grapes asian plum prune blackberry loganberry and any other kind of dark berry . drizzle all that with clover honey and gooey caramel then generously sprinkle over with cocoa powder . very subtle hop presence i ca n t place the variety though it feels like fuggles and goldings just a tinge of herbal bitterness beneath the bittersweet malt maple syrup and boozy finish . tar leather oak and tobacco . very pleasant aged qualities smooth and honeyed with a silky vinous feel . super thick and sludgy i feel like i need a butterknife to finish this one off . i popped this bottle with the idea that it s an imperial stout but it seems to be some crazy hybrid of an imperial stout and barleywine with leanings towards old ale three threads porter and english strong ale . very malt driven which is a nice change in an american big beer . the bottle ca n t be more than a year and a half old but it tastes like a year old barleywine at least . very tasty but hard to sip too much in one sitting . i split up the bomber over the course of hours .,palate,1.0,1
so at the bar i read their little description it talked about marzen and oktoberfest but at the end of the blurb it said to the beer geeks that it was closer to a vienna lager which i would have to agree with . so i m reviewing this as a vienna lager which saved it a few marks compared to if it was a marzen oktoberfest . a amber color with a low white head no activity . s good malt smell but a little light in the nose i would like a bit more to smell . t lots of malt very nice malt but odd after taste which really distracts from the rest of the flavors . m perfect for the style ca n t say anything more . d very drinkable if you keep drinking it if your the constant sipping type this is perfect for you the drawback of the beer are covered up but i m not that type i stop and talk a lot so it was a chore to go back to drinking it .,palate,1.0,1
beer pours with no head dispite an aggressive pour . its petty clear and a very attractive color but looks like a dark fruity bourbon with the completely still surface . a stiff swirl gives nothing either . i can tell by the taste and aroma that this beer has so much potential . it fares heavily on the citrus and dark fruits side of the barley wine spectrum and other then the brightness of citrus did n t have much in the way of hop flavors or aroma maybe the flatness is causing this notion . this drinks alot more like a bright old ale then a bw . the slick and flat mouthfeel is what really brings this beer down . it ruins the appearance diminishes the palette ability to perceive the flavors and does n t carry the aroma up and out . i have a feeling this would be a totally awesome bottle with some bubbles going on but from reviews it looks like the carb levels have been all over .,palate,0.3,0
finally got a hold of this . kind of disappointed it s not an americanipa but whatever as long as it s good . last bottle of the four pack into lucky kat pint . a beautiful deep but crystal clear gold . slightest yellow tint to the chewy head . s smells delicious but a little muted . different kinds of melon honeydew especially . not the typical citrus and pine hop aromas i m used to . t grassy bitterness right up front . just enough sweetness as well as a perfect amount of alcohol when aerating . after taste is quite grassy as well . m great feel here . medium but robust body and carbonation . crisp and it all foams up and leaves quite dry . o a very good beer but i do n t think it ll manage to infiltrate amrkets other than quebec s . i d be quite interested to try a side by side with the pale ale to see how close they are . i m finding lots of similarities . better than most bottled ipas in quebec but come on mcauslan a lil more effort .,palate,0.9,1
neil acer continues to exemplify his mastery of brewing . the appearnace of this beer is a darker ale with a good head . smell s kind of bitter but do n t let that deter you . taste s a little bitter at first but the chocolate aftertaste is very pleasant to the palette . not too thick of a feel . all fo these characteristics make it very drinkable . another beauty by neil acer .,palate,1.0,1
a lot darker than other krieks i have seen not that i ve seen very many is almost dark brown in colour . taste is all over the place and hard to pin down sweet and sour cherries is how i would describe it . the carbonation level is very nice on the tongue and overall this is another enoyable excursion into the happy world of belgian fruit beer .,palate,0.9,1
had this on tap at the beachwood bbq sourfest so i m reviewing from notes . as gabe said during the fest this was supposedly the only keg of this beer in existance . i like the appearance a lot . it s a dark orange amber mix with some yellowish highlights . a bright white decent sized head that looks fluffy and creamy at the same time . smells a bit vinegary with a bunch of tart fruits behind that . i m getting raspberries not yet ripe blackberries cranberries and some yeasty funk and spice . hard to get to it but there s some breadiness underneath all that . lots and lots of tart fruit flavor every berry underneath the sun but as if you were tasting them a little too early and hence they are tart . some vinous character and vanilla give way to an unfortunately harsh tasting alcoholic finish . feels really dry and grainy very prickly in my mouth and sand papery not impressed . overall this beer was kind of a little bit all over the map . there s some interesting flavor components playing which eachother but ultimately the mouthfeel and the harsh finish really let it down shame that wo n t be reflected so well in the overall score with the way the weighting system works .,palate,0.4,0
smoky malty and mildy coffee like . deep black with a thumb thick mocha head . fore is hoppy bitter then roasted barley malt follows . very much in the fullers vein as opposed to the more roasty and coffee chocolate flavored american porters . very nice brew .,palate,0.6,1
pours vibrant orange . i think this beer is even more orange colored than that grant s mandarin hefeweizen . smell comes across a little muted compared to the appearance and taste . taste is just massive new hops . . . you know there s the divide between the old school columbus cascade and chinook hops in american west coast style ipas and then there s the new breed warrior simcoe amarillo etc . . . this is a new breed ipa . instead of grapefruit citrus zest its tangerine much like the grant s like yakima brewing co. . mouthfeel it dissipates a little midway through but is highly drinkable . if you ve never had it check it out highly recommended . the hops,palate,0.7,1
a moderate pour produces a fairly voluminous head . very active carbonation supports a continually renewing head of very light tan dirty white foam . beer itself is very dark amber mahogany in color practically black without light shining through it . lacing is more spotty than sheets but still very respectable . scents of fresh baked dark bread raisins mild chocolate malt sweetness and slight ethanol . not much detectable in terms of characteristic weissbier phenolics or esters perhaps hidden by other entities here . the taste is full nearly huge opening with sweetness from wheat and barley malt then transitioning to dark heavy fruit flavors like baked stewed prunes or very syrupy figs . some chocolate roastiness . behind all this are phenols coming across as clove and nutmeg . greater levels of ethanol are apparent too as slight alcohol undertones are present below all this typical weissbier flavor lending it a sort of darkness and depth . aftertaste is of toasted bread yeast . mouthfeel is a bit harsh due to the excessive carbonation in this beer which causes that carbonation burn . fortunately this mellows over time but it is not initially pleasant . fairly heavy bodied . finish is dry . a quality weizenbock stronger in flavor but not sharper than other versions of the style . would check out again definitely .,palate,0.6,1
paid . for a ml bottle from perry s liquor in livermore ca . batch x . poured into a large wine glass . upon cracking the cage n corked bottle the beer spilled rather quickly out of the top of the bottle . beware to have a glass ready with this one . perhaps it was shaken a bit as upon pouring as the head is quite small actually . quite fizzy this off white head dissipates to almost nothing very quickly . carbonation is quite tricky deceiving . color is deep ruby red . its darkness leads to this being nearly opaque . no retention . smells of wild yeast funk and very fine tart cherries . also a grape complexity added a la aging in cabernet sauvignon barrels . mildly sweet yet certainly much more on the sour side . even some breadiness from the yeast . sour to the taste buds resulting in strong astringency . funk sour cherries some grape . not as complex as the nose . a bit too sour for my liking . very dry mouth astringent . light to medium bodied . light carbonation . as dry as some champagne i ve had which for me is not a positive quality i m looking for in a beer .,palate,0.3,0
poured a oz . bottle into an nonic pint glass . a typical new belgium straw color with a large head and plenty of carbonation . surprised at the color frankly . was expecting an orangish amber typical of the ipa . i must say this beer had very little aroma . no pine no citrus no biscuity malt even . smelled like a lager . i would not call this a hoppy beer at all . maybe i m just used to the san diego style overly hopped ipa and dipa . but this did n t taste like an ipa to me . more like a tame pale ale . definitely tasted the new belgium yeast strain . this is definitely a new belgium beer . unmistakeable . the carbonation was good . gave it an above average mouthfeel . if i forget the mislabelling of calling this an ipa this would be good on a hot summer day sitting around the bbq pit . i could put a few away . but given the number of good reasonably priced west coast ipas that i have access to i doubt i ll spend my money on this .,palate,0.8,1
pours a hazy yellow with thin white head that disappers quickly and leaves no lacing . doesnt really have a smell . i guess im getting some malts but this is like on a whole new level of no smell . maybe a little yeast . taste is mostly pale malts . a bit of the honey and yeast . pretty thin all around but satisfying makes my mouth feel a bit dry . its a little too carbonated . some sticky sweetness though . drinkability very sessionable . light and fairly refreshing . not for those looking for a full flavored beer . but i wouldnt mind taking this one out to the lake sometime . also it was a few bucks cheaper than any rogue i had seen in texas . and i do admire their dedication to putting out new and interesting beers .,palate,0.8,1
brewed in . the beer poured into the chalice clear deep golden amber with a low and wispy off white head that formed slowly and never grew . the aroma was malty with an intense caramel and old ale characteristic of ruby port . the aroma was fruity and contained a sherry presence . the aroma was also strongly sweet like a freshly cut juicy apple . the flavor was malty with a strong caramel sweetness and an intense caramel presence . the sweetness the attacked the palate at first swallow begins to dry as the beer lingers on the palate . the bittering while in the background was strong enough to lend a drying character to the beer . the finish was even oh heck just a bit on the not dry side with lasting caramel and malt long and pleasantly into the aftertaste . the body was full and viscous . the alcohol was mainly present in the warming that occurred after consumption . a very nice beer but could have used a bit more head retention . . ounce bottle .,palate,1.0,1
appearance this beer pours a pale golden orange with a slightly off white one finger head . it is crystal clear and the head dissipates to a thick and sticky lacing . smell the aroma on this beer is mild for an extra ipa . there are hints of fresh flower stems but also this funny musty wet leaf component . the citrus character is mild with only the slightest hint of spicy orange zest . there is a definite yeasty bread component to round out the aromas . taste the flavors on this beer are shocking . the flavor is dominated by a hot alcoholic apple warm white wine flavor . this is followed by a stingy hop bitterness but and a lemon rind bitterness like no other not in a good way either . mouthfeel this beer is too highly carbed and has a weak and thin light body . drinkability no thanks . one is enough and i would n t buy this beer again . overall impression i hope hope that this was a poor six pack of beer . i respect sierra pale but this beer is absolutely horrible . the aroma is tolerable but the flavor is biting and harsh making it unpleasant to drink . i m not one to pour out a beer but this one might just be destined for the kitchen sink . it s getting slightly better as it warms but still nowhere near the quality of beer i could have gotten for nine bucks a six pack . very disappointed to say the least .,palate,0.2,0
found this beer in a bottle at bar in amsterdam . the bottle said the abv was . a dark brown color no head whatsoever and no lacing . s smells very sweet like sugar . t wow . this is a sweet beer . it like an all malt with tons of sugar wow . m perfectly viscous and thick not expected . d what a unique beer never had the style never even heard of it . i really think this is a must try,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle w some awesome artwork thanks to markgugs for the opportunity . a almost black with the slightest hints of brown when held up to the light . nice foamy creamy looking brown head about an inch thick and some gnarly carbonation . s really stouty fresh ground coffee and dark chocolate malts come through the most . really stong and just a rich nose in general . t tastes like coffee with a bit of a beer flavor rather than the other way around . burnt malt kicks in there as well . oatmeal and bitter bitter chocolate follow the initial flavors . i have to say i was a little disappointed by a lack of balance in this brew . it is an interesting flavor and comes immediately to mind as a breakfast stout but a little off in my eyes with the coffee overpowering the other flavors from the nose . a little change in tastes would make an ultimately more complex brew . m smoooth . really creamy and filling but goes down without any stickiness or residue that you find in a lot of stouts particularly imperials . d quite drinkable as it has a nice coffee taste and goes down oh so smoothly . though i think that the taste could be shifted and balanced a little in my opinion this is really worth a shot .,palate,1.0,1
thanks to mike for giving me this bottle at a recent tasting . it was in his free beer . please take home box it pours a transparent deep deep chestnut brown with crimson highlights . a fluffy generous khaki colored head tops the beer with medium retention and minimal lacing . the nose is very mild . it has a minimal amount of roasted barley as well as a slight plum esters and finishes just a bit sweet . the roasted barley is once again nearly non existent . there is not even a hint of coffee or chocolate commonly found in beers with a decent amount of roasted barley . there is just a slight dark grain taste . once again a lot of plum esters are coming through . there is almost a medium amount of bitterness which balance some of the malt sweetness in the finish . the plum is just too prominent . the body is very thin and watery and the carbonation level is medium low which does not compliment this beer at all . drinkability is just above average it s not hard to down the beer because it s so thin and watery but at the same time it s very boring so not enjoyable . it s like they mixed part guinness with about parts black lager . it ends up with a mash up that does nothing to accentuate the roastiness of a good dry stout and the crispness of a good lager . i d only choose this again if bmc is the only thing available . i d much rather just have the original .,palate,0.4,0
pours densely flat with no head to speak of . only trace of carbonation is the occasional bubble rising to the top . magenta amber colored black cherry . cherry notes prevalent in the nose as well as sweet malts and caramel . wine like consistency on the palate . absolutely zero carbonation . not a whole lot of flavor here either very mild sherry and red grapes and the alcohol does not hide . possibly because there s not much else here to mask it . next to drinking this at the brewery i have to think this is one of the freshest samples which scares me a little . i ca n t imagine aging this is going to make it better but i love and respect heavyweight so much and the beers that tom baker makes that i certainly will buy another bottle or two for the cellar . but i m not expecting a whole lot . in a blind tasting i d have guessed this beer was aged for a really long time and had hit its peak years ago . absolutely flat and lacking flavor even when warmed to room temperature . hopefully others have a better experience with this one .,palate,0.2,0
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 .,palate,0.4,0
draft at the bistro for their th annual barrel aged beer festival . black nearly opaque with a thin tan collar . smells like an irish coffee lots of whiskey sweetness cream and coffee . similar on the palate coffee and bourbon forward again bringing to mind irish coffee . the mouthfeel is quite thin verging on watery . very nicely balanced roasted malt coffee and bourbon are on equal ground . pretty enjoyable stuff this is sort of like kbs jr. a fuller body would do wonders for this beer however .,palate,0.6,1
fuller s esb it kind of sets the bar for the esb flavor one that many american brewers try to emulate . this beer looks great in a glass i pity the person who might think to drink it out of the bottle.it has all you could want to look at great skin glorious amber great topping creamy tan froth looks perfect in front and behind the glass in the dark with the streetlights shining in through the window or with the indoor lights on full.the smell is not a turn on for me but to each his own it s floral hop with lots of diacetyl in there.caramel malt flavor begins the taste profile with a floral hop flavor and a hint of bitterness and sulfer in the finish.this body also jumps out at me as the perfect combo of meatiness with drinkability pint after pint . a nice solid example of the esb style .,palate,1.0,1
a amber color beer with a minimal head . some solid lacing left on the sides throughout the drink . head could have been bigger but decent lace kept this a good looking brew . s sweet malts caramel hops on the end . floral and fruity mostly . little bit of honey in there . smells like an easy drinker . t pretty much the same as the nose on this one . sweet caramel with solid floral and grassy hops on the back end . it s a sweet beer with enough hop notes to keep it from being too sweet . m thought it was a little flat but not bad . lighter side of medium bodied . d pretty enjoyable and easy to drink session beer . good stuff would drink it again and enjoy .,palate,0.6,1
oz bomber arbor place beverage douglasville ga poured a gorgeous pale lemony colour which suited the style just right i thought . nice snow white foamy head about an inch and a half thick stayed in place for seconds or so dying down to around a half inch or so . smell and flavour were both huge on spice with the ginger and corriander really coming through the fennel not so much but it s still there in a modest capacity . mouthfeel was light and crisp easy to drink . neither particularly impressive nor unpleasant . highly drinkable and very sessionable imo . this is a fantastic and very unique offering from shmaltz brewing . will buy again .,palate,0.6,1
. oz bottle received from funkydelic in a recent trade . thanks . poured this one into my snifter . pours a thick viscous deep black with a good inch and a half of dark tan head on top . retention is fair and it leaves a nice sticky coat of lace on the side of the glass . right off the bat this beer smells of freshly shaved cocoa big coffee notes and a slight twang of soy sauce . maybe i m getting used to it but this characteristic fades quickly . this is a very creamy smooth beer . a soft silky creaminess just coats the mouth with each and every sip . this is how i like my big stouts to feel . well done . where cocoa and coffee are big in the nose they lack a little depth in the flavor dept . this beer is a little too tart for my liking . there s definitely some dark chocolate bitterness present but the predominant flavor i m getting is a slightly sour fruity flavor . i m not sure about this one . i can sense the alcohol definitively . this is a slow sipper for sure and one at that . some characteristics on this brew were spot on in my opinion but lacking in others . still this was a pleasure to quaff . thanks cameron for the opportunity .,palate,0.9,1
note i m not sure of the age on this bottle but there s a label that reads aged since november on the bottle . i m guessing that it s about years old . brother adam s bragget ale offers a slightly hazy robe of ruby tinged chestnut beneath a short lid of creamy off white foam that drops rather quickly to a thin collar and leaves only minimal lace obviously due in great part to its high alcohol content . the nose however more than makes up for its shortcomings in appearance . it s rich and lively loaded with honey malt fruit and alcohol . and as it crosses the palate it s just as creamy as one might imagine except for the mild sting of the alcohol involved . it s warming and you can feel it passing through the throat and into the stomach . more honey is present in the flavor and it s nicely entwined within doughy vanilla and almond laced cookie dough ish malt . spicy alcohol accents some fruitiness sweet white raisins and a very limited bitterness round things out . it s quite rich and enticing yet its alcohol can be limiting .,palate,1.0,1
a light brown with a weak tan head a little hazy not great but appetizing enough . s cherries brown sugar and raisins mingle with soft earthy components . pretty appetizing . t very much like the nose but with added subtle spice in the finish . awesome . m medium body and creamy soft carbonation lends to this one being a great sipper . d pretty smooth but balanced could have more now and will definitely have again . good beer .,palate,1.0,1
a vanilla java porter . sounds good . well in the case of this ale from atwater block brewery. it was not . a robust porter made with chocolate and coffee malts . we then add the finest coffee and vanilla to our award winning brew which is sure to please . with that little bit of info right on the bottle i had to try it . i do not know how the finest ingredients were used . it was just not crafted with care at all . it was way over carbonated so much that it was not possible to pour . so i drank mine out of the bottle . the initial taste overwhelms you of a burnt instant coffee . not pleasant at all . i could pick up a little bit of chocolate vanilla and malt but i had to search long and hard for it . the bad coffee taste really hits you every drink and does not want to dissipate . bummer .,palate,0.6,1
i recently was able to sample a couple of victory s beers . i think that they are good but over rated . the storm king is a good example of an imperial stout . i d buy it often if it was available in my area . but there are better examples to be had . though most are not available by the six pack . the flavor is good but not very complex . hops are well done nicely balanced . the color is just a bit lighter than the pitch black color that i expect from an imperial stout . take a look at a rogue imperial stout . that s black .,palate,0.6,1
bottles from emacgee and the epeeist . thanks . pours semi clear dark maroon with a medium sized lasting light beige head . smell is alcohol and sweaty dirty b.o . like malt . odd and unappealing really . taste is rich strong and moderately alcoholic with toasty malt . sweaty mustiness again and slightly syrupy with a bubbly mouthfeel . not very appealing flavorwise and boring and bland at the same time . i would not recoment this barely wine at all .,palate,0.7,1
pours deep ruby red maroon with a fingers mocha head . minmal head retention some lacing smell slight matliness followed by bannana peels slight breadiness taste huge alcohol presence up front then maltiness followed by brown sugar . a slight banana flavor combined choclate very bannana split like . finishes fruitty spicy mf huge well balanced this was bit ponderous but tasty . will age well i bet . nice take on the style weizenbock not dopplebock imh . just not perfection,palate,1.0,1
this is quite an interesting brew . right when i took the cap off i caught a hint of sewage . i thought it must have been me so i poured the beer like i normally would not forcefully but nice and easy down the side of the pint glass . at about an inch of actual beer the head blew up and shot to the top of the glass . huge head . this is bigger than a duvel . took a while to pour because the head did n t want to go away . the beer itself is a clear orangish yellow . smells like well . with the huge head on top i caught hints of sewage sweet kimchi really dark yellow urine and sweet pear juice . very weird . it got better as the head fell . turns into a champaigne scent with some pear . tastes much much better . a lot of sweet malt with some pear juice . bready like a helles but not quite as yeasty in the taste . slight bubble gum flavor in the finish with a little bit of citrus bite to it . i really like the flavor different and full . reminds me of champaigne at times . the beer is full bodied . coats the mouth and still has quite a bit of carbonation even after the initial explosion . i would definately recommend this brew . i may have received a bad bottle but the taste is good . i just have to get past the first few sniffs .,palate,0.9,1
this is a relatively new offering in houston so let s give it a shot . appearance pours a pretty cloudy burnt orange color with a head of off white bubbles that was thick and creamy and looked like it was n t going anywhere anytime soon . on the side of my glass i can see that there are numerous bubbles rising to maintain the head and it does . a couple minutes after the pour there was no significant difference in the height of the head . there is a ton of thick lace left on the glass after drinking the beer . if it was a bit more clear this would be a well presented beer . aroma the aroma is stupidly hoppy already with a dry chalky aromatic that is characteristic of the bittering hops reacting with the water . i am sad to smell this as it most likely means that this beer is way out of balance . there are some mild oxidative effects coming out as the beer sits a bit which seems like it is reacting with the alcohol . overall i am pretty disappointed in the aroma of this beer . it is unusual that the oxidation and other dry aromatics are changing and taking on a kind of wood aging character as the beer warms up some . taste right in line with the aroma the flavor is absolutely dominated by the hops and the bitterness is reacting with the water big time so that you are getting a blast of hops on the palate in the beginning and they never let up just to end up as a dry bitter unbalanced mess on the back of the throat to linger only to get washed away by the intense alcohol that sets in late considering how big this beer is and it essentially solvent washes your throat to make the already dryness heat up . subsequent sips are a little easier to take after the palate numbs to the excessive hops in this beer but it still never really gets drinkable . opinion sometimes i wonder about brewers . being one myself . i wonder what drives them . for some like me it is all about the flavor and overall presentation regardless of the cost or time to make it . for some it is all about the profit so most of their beers will be dry with at least a few adjuncts . for others it seems to be about making your mark in the logs of brewing history and that is where i think this beer fits . this brewer apparently just wanted to have a stupidly hoppy and strong beer to challenge the statistics without any real regard for the drinkability of the product . the bitterness is probably double what it needs to be and the water sucks for what they are trying to do with it . i would put this beer in the utter failure of a craft beer category and it should n t have made it past the pilot stage tasting like this . even a hop head probably ca n t take this . i m sorry but i probably wo n t be able to finish my glass and i will never go back to this one again .,palate,0.3,0
a pours a very dark brown with just a few hints of amber at the bottom of the glass when held to light . a small off white head tops the brew . s lots of roasted malt dark fruit and a little maple . the aroma could be a little strong imho . t roasted malt hints of coffee and some chocolate come through up front . the finish is rather sweet with just a little hop bitterness . dark fruit cherries molasses and a little booze round off the flavor . there s lots of complexity in the flavor but i feel the sweet aftertaste overpowers everything just a little . some syrupy sweetness lingers for a long time as well . m a medium to full body that finishes really smooth . you really ca n t go wrong with the mouthfeel of stouts poured straight from the cask . d the cask version of this brew is just a slightly above average imperial stout imo . i feel that it s close to being really good but the aroma and flavor just did n t quite make to elite levels for me . i would be interested to try this again on normal tap or out of the bottle .,palate,0.9,1
on tap at the bistro for their anniversary night event poured into a oz weizen glass . clear dark orange beer with just a slight amount of off white soapy head when poured off tap . plenty of lacing despite the lack of head when you drink clings longingly to the glass . impressive looking ipa . for such a high abv beer the alcohol is not very apparent on the nose at all . lots of orange grapefruit and tropical fruit sweetness on the nose . very fragrant . not too much bitterness on the nose though but it smells like a very ripe fruit basket . however for a dipa this rivals sculpin for the amount of fruitiness off the nose . the sweet citrus and tropical fruits lots of mango and some pineapple sourness upfront and the sweetness lingers on through a slightly grapefruit peel finish . unfortunately it seemed a tad too sweet from the combination of malts and hops used for this . just a bit more bittering hops would have made this beer immensely delicious . really surprisingly full bodied ipa that just envelops your mouth when you take a sip . bordering on chewy as you work toward swallowing . carbonation was excellent on tap just enough to contribute to a dry and clean finish despite the initial sweetness of the beer . a very good beer that could have been amazing with just a more citrus bitterness on the tongue . i could see a small tweak to the recipe making this one of the better dipa s out there .,palate,1.0,1
on tap at bruery provisions a the beer pours a reddish amber color with a finger of khaki colored head . s smells strongly of pepper wood and yeast . there is a light fruitiness to the beer seems to be black cherries . it s very very spicy and almost everything else is overwhelmed save a slight grass note . t the spice is almost worse on the palate . intense coriander and pepper flavors with just a dash of cherries . light malt sweetness and a bit of yeast flavor . there s an almost woody or dusty feel to this as well . a light tartness and mustiness on the finish . m medium bodied with a medium carbonation . o in true craftsman fashion this was almost nothing as described or expected . very strange .,palate,0.8,1
thanks to gwong for picking up the growler . a light brown with some orange highlights . thick off white head that disappeared quickly . s malt and sweetness with maybe a touch of leather . t a little too sweet . seems off balance towards the sweetness with little hop presence . m creamy and sticks to the mouth for awhile . d the sweetness is just too much for me to drink a lot of this . i think it would be different if i had enjoyed it with some basic good . gwong suggested a burger and fries and that sounds about right .,palate,0.8,1
tasted a pale straw one finger of tight white head dissipates quickly but leaves moderate lacing s funk wet straw cracked pepper banana and lemon peel t lemony tart cut grass moderate sweetness up a hint of pencil eraser clean finish leaves lingering spice notes and the slightest hop bitterness m highly carbonate just enough body leaves the tongue feeling thinly coated o very refreshing funkiness seems over the top at first sip but settles down nicely as you drink it,palate,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle into a snifter glass . appearance nearly crystal clear bright orange color with a beautiful white cap that is fluffy and leaves some nice lacing . great collar on the glass that looks like honey combe . smell smells unreal . its got a deep pinecone sappy piney resiny sweet sugar like grapefruit aroma . some hints of orange peel but for citrus its all grapefruit . taste full bodied and beautiful hops that leave a spicy hop flavor on the palate . big bold orange and grapefruit peel on the initial attack . midpalate is all malt sweet biscuity almost like a croissant breadyness . finish is back to the bitter hops with a strong citrus kick . mouthfeel bone dry on the finish which i like . whta i dont like is the astrigenty mouthfeel while enjoying a sip . leaves a minty austere off flavor of plastic on the finish that i dont care for . drinkability this is a very very solid dipa . perfect match for pizza . dry finish like a nice dry chardonnay and works well by itself or with food . seek out and enjoy .,palate,0.7,1
consumed on . pours a cloudy dark copper with lots of bubbles and a short lived head . nose has alcohol notes mixed with sweet caramel and honey . creamy in the mouth . alcohol taste stronger than the abv would suggest . watery somewhat weak smooth malt flavor until finish which in addition to mild hop bite long lasting but only moderately bitter oranges and resin stickiness has and unusual warm salty burnt toast character . yeasty flavors present as well . not a particularly pleasing beer but a novelty anyway .,palate,0.8,1
on tap at beachwood where else would i get the beachwood rd anniversary beer . . pours an ugly and i mean ugly murky brown color with little head and minimal lacing and retention . i think that appearance is way over rated in this scoring system but it is what it is . the aroma is of smoked charred oak most noticeable followed by vanilla bourbon and brown ale . . the flavor is heavy on the booze which is why it only got a and not a . . definitely some smoke oak bourbon and vanilla notes all from the barrel . i also caught some nuttiness and some wheat . i decided to ask patrick and he mentioned that there is white oak sap in this blend and i made sure that he clarified that there is white oak sap and not just white oak in this beer . there is a bit of unidentified spiciness as well . body is heavy but decently carbonated to liven it up . it made for a decently drinkable strong beer although i m really not sure how much i d like at one time . edit i see that my giving a . for appearance knocks the overall score way down . in my notes i gave it a . .,palate,0.9,1
appearance is an amber color with a paltry white head that disappears quickly . i could n t pick up much scent maybe some very weak bread but at least there s nothing funky going on here . taste was surprisingly decent for an aal . malt flavors with a slight hint of lemon or lime a little sweetness and a buttery taste in the finish and aftertaste . mouthfeel is thin . quite refreshing and drinkable and goes great with some mexican food . if your beer choices are slim this is n t a bad choice to make compared to other aals .,palate,0.4,0
i sampled this beer on location . the pour was a hazy golden to lighter amaber color . good head retention that remained around the edges and left ok but limited lacing . the aroma smells german in a way . a decent overall smell that brings good grainy smells . some what of a touch of a yeasty smell but limited . the flavor is mostly malty with basic pale malt taste and not much else . somewhat of a skunky aftertaste but nothing too extreme like diacetyl . the hops are noticeable up front . a good noticeable bite at first with a citrus and herby taste . but the taste quickly goes away . the body is light and a high carbonation leaves a zingy texture . there is a chalky almost filmy aftertaste that really is a deterrent to this beer .,palate,0.4,0
very robust for a pilsner almost like a pale ale . moderate hops with lots of body almost chewy .,palate,0.8,1
very let down on my first amstel light attempt . pours an incredibly pale and soulless yellow . this beer could easily pass as bud light . upon popping the top the smell is immediately amsterdam skunk . taste is pale dead and boring . the mouthfeel is very watery very american macro rice brew going on here . drinkability about the same as natty light at a campus keg party . it s just unimpressive and not good .,palate,0.2,0
totally misjudged the pour causing a bit of an overflow . what remains however is a nontransparent black with a huge creamy head of fluff that leaves all kinds of lace coating a snifter . getting a very earthy nose . picking up some rye with a hint of cream and chocolate . i really enjoy tyranena porters and this one is no exception . roasty malts with rye standing out . chocolate marshmallow creme a slight nuttiness with a touch of whiskey . alcohol is nearly undetectable . amazing mouthfeel . viscous rich and creamy without being syrupy . this is a really nice porter with some originality to it that additionally drinks awesomely . highly recommended .,palate,1.0,1
i ll probably go against the grain on this beer and not give it the a rating that a lot have . a did have a great look . dark dark dark with a small tan head . s smelled good of chocolate and coffee . t was n t that impressed with the taste . the balance was nice and probably deserves a high score for the abv balance but just not for me . i m not sure stouts are my thing . m about average for a quality stout . d for those who like this kind of brew this will certainly be up your alley .,palate,0.4,0
got a growler of this and shared it with a friend . it was fairly hyped up and i was pretty skeptical because of the jd barrels but it turned out to be pretty good . when a base beer is world class the barrel is just a cherry on top . the appearance on this one is black with a brown foam head . it pours a finger or so and leaves a film over the top . good legs on this one . the smell is very sweet with chocolate jack daniel vanilla and some roasted grain . the taste is pretty amazing and i agree that this is a better stout that i have had . it has a great chocolate sweetness with a great whiskey background that pushes out flavors of dark fruit . it is balanced perfectly with flavors being pushed through not overwhelmed . the mouthfeel is great nice and thick and perfectly carbonated . just sits on the palate and coats everything with stout greatness . i was really impressed with this one . j,palate,1.0,1
clear straw color with a nice white head and good carbonation . light sweet malt grain aroma and flavor . taste leans pretty sweet with no hop character . medium bodied with a smooth creamy character . malt liquor city . overall blah . label states baltika extra pale beer best before tasted . oz ron,palate,0.9,1
pours a weak golden yellow with a weak fizzy one fingered head that dies out after about seconds no lacing is left on my glass at all . smells pretty good nutmeg spices and a good creamy pumpkin pie smell makes this the best aspect of the beer . tastes of nutmeg baking spices pumpkin malts and a citrus flavor that throws the taste off without this it would be much better . mouthfeel is the weakest part of the beer it is thin and pretty fizzy but leaves a pretty nice coat of taste for an aftertaste . drinkability is pretty good it is nice and thin not filling but i know the spices and citrus will overcome the beer s taste after a few of these . overall a decent pumpkin beer that i would recommend for the price .,palate,0.4,0
pours crystal clear with an enormous fizzy white head . i did n t review this beer the first time i bought it because i thought i had an off batch the head was so huge . takes several minutes of pouring and waiting and pouring and waiting to get the whole beer into the glass . head is annoyingly large . smell is faint but piney and sweet . no surprise here the flavor is bitter and hoppy with a nice malt backbone . taste surprisingly dry but welcome . mouthfeel is overly carbonated . overall i d have more than one but the dry taste and excessive wait time to pour it could get old fast .,palate,0.4,0
this was brought back to us here at bodega brew pub la crosse wi usa . interesting beer . poured with a very nice head and significant lace . has a nice light yellow gold color and lots of precipitate . had an off flavor that reminded me of some of the best shanker pus . paul and john say it reminds them of a good belgian golden ale . very good mouth . dece finish .,palate,0.9,1
a brown with ruby notes . not opaque but not bright . white finger pillowy head . s chocolate and cola . mild . t roasty . some chocolate notes but that cola aspect dominates . far too sweet . m nice and creamy in the mouth goes down smooth . d let down in a huge way . i had high expectations for this . the flavour is really weak for a porter . if i wanted a coke i d drink one .,palate,0.8,1
dark muddy brown . almost no head . roasty irish dry stout aroma with a bit more of a dry baker s chocolate presence . doughy yeast . maybe a little bit of a spiciness but the aroma is weak and hard to gather . the pepper comes through more and more the further down the glass i get . the flavor starts out mild and very cocoa chocolatey . very much like a mocha coffe with steamed milk . nice enough . pretty one dimensional then there s a very unusual spiciness in the ass end of the finish followed by a touch of actual spicy hot pepper heat . i can definitely say i ve never had this in a beer before . the yeast presence creates a familiar amazingly convincing chocolate chip cookie flavor when coupled with the malt . the pepper sits in my stomach with a dull tingle in the back of my throat . i m not sure i like this kind of heat in a beer . i do n t care too much for it in food either . pepper is n t my thing . sign me up for wasabi horseradish or curry . well i would n t want to find those in a beer either . interesting but i ca n t help but imagine this one was dreamt up just to call a beer hot chocolate . in mexican cuisine pepper and chocolate goes together well mole but it s perhaps a little too unusual for me . the pepper is good but the stout aspect could use some work . very simplistic pretty much just chocolate without any complexity . maybe if this were a bit drier or more robust the flavors would seem more complex . the malt s so milquetoast that the pepper feels out of place . thanks for the bottle jim .,palate,0.8,1
for my first review in nearly forever what s better than a billion ibu dipa to get me back into the swing of things . nothing that s what . a very nice copper hue with a decent head that s tempered a bit by the fact that i was overly cautious with the pour . sorry about that . i wo n t take off for it . s candied orange peel with a sharp resinous undertone . you can tell that this is going to be one bitter ass beer . very nice though . t does n t disappoint in the bitterness department . there s a nice fruity citrus taste upfront before the bitterness tramples it . the bitterness is profound with a resiny at times almost aspiriny quality . i d even go so far as to call this beer oppressively bitter to start out . i did n t know how i was going to finish it at first . eventually i warmed up to it and got used to the bitterness . it ended up being quite pleasant . i think maybe it killed a few of my tastebuds . man and those were some of my favorite tastebuds . m nice medium body with lively carbonation . it went down quite smoothly . very nice . d yeah one is good . if i had another i do n t think i d be able to taste it . not without an adrenaline shot to the back of my tongue anyway . this actually turned out to be a pretty damn good beer . like i mentioned before i was n t sure if i liked it at first . it was really really ridiculously bitter . but the more i drank it the more i liked it . it s actually a very good dipa . i d definitely get it again if it were a little cheaper . as it is i ll recommend it but only to extreme hopheads .,palate,0.9,1
since i am new to reviewing i wanted to try reviewing two beers at once so i had some kind of control to work against . i happened to have imperial ipas on hand hop whore and dogfish head minute . this may be totally wrong but i comparing them side by side as i write up the reviews . i did taste them separately . a deep copper amber pour from oz bottle into glass mug didnt form much of a head but the thin cap persists with some amount of lacing . although it does n t describe itself as unfiltered or bottle conditioned there is sediment in the bottle which remained suspended after the pour for the entire drinking session . s crazy hop nose . smells so good i am reluctant to drink it . halfway down the glass it is still nothing but hoppy florals . t there has to be a heavy malt load to carry all these hops but it is quickly overwhelmed in a good way . m big malty at first quickly replaced by hop everywhere . my mouth is a hop cave and i love it . dry finish and there is a definite alcohol kick peeking out from under all those hops . the hops really linger in the mouth a minute or more . i wont know because i need another drink . wow . d very enjoyable but as i feel an imperial ipa should be it leaves you ready to move on . if this was the ufc my mouth just got submitted by the hop whore . even so i will revisit this imperial ipa whenever i need a good hop kickin for as long as it is available . paid . for a pack .,palate,1.0,1
someone insisted that this beer would change my opinions about sammy adams i hoped it would but as usual.i m just dissapointed that i wasted my time and money . starts decent with a crisp golden pour moderate clean white head that disapates rather quickly . smell is strongly cherry a bit of a chemical scent . taste is godawful . robutussin and cough syrup blended with sour mash and a stinging astringent after taste . mouthfeel taste aside is decent . carbonation is perfect . crisp and smooth dry finish . drinkability is low for me . the taste was murder and i wo n t be touching this again if i can help it .,palate,0.6,1
the colour is pinch black the liquid clear . the high thick off white firm foam leaves a fine lacing . the generous smell is fruity and roasted with some smoked notes creamy dry notes of rye bread burnt toast and vanilla ice cream . the taste is dry and milder than expected . there are creamy notes of wheat flour smoked ham yeast wheat dough rose water and a slight perfumed note that reminds me of play dough . the mouthfeel is smooth and creamy the carbonation is soft with medium bubbles . oh sooo smooth a stout porter with an unusual slight taste . it might be a trade mark of this brewery i dont know yet .,palate,0.9,1
a pours a semi clear dark ruby red but oh god the head . four or five fingers of head . s just a bit of sweet malt and a tiny bit of smoke t lots of malty sweetness with a slight hop bitterness at the end . very simple brown ale taste which is quite enjoyable . m d the mouthfeel and drinkability are exceptional . this is a simple brown ale that i could knock back one after the other . i am thinking this might start a bit of a brown ale streak for me .,palate,1.0,1
a ruby hued brown pretty opaque very nice head to start a finger of thick tan foam that dissipates within a couple minutes very nice lacing s chocolate burnt malt stale coffee caramel maple syrup . coffee notes are not pleasing but only one part of the nose t charred overextracted coffee is primary flavor tastes like that black silk crap from folgers roasted malt and slight hop bittering come through in the finish . some nice malty sweetness is present along with some molasses but it does n t balance out the astringent french roast characteristics . a lighter roasted indonesian coffee would have probably helped this out providing body without all the unpleasant burnt coffee flavors . i also suspect the coffee used in the brewing might have oxidized a bit which sucks . i drink a lot of coffee a lot and this tastes a lot like the coffees i try to avoid . as i drink more my palate adjusts but it does n t ever really get over the off flavors m pretty thick not too carbonated nice mouth coating qualities d burnt coffee does not go down very well plust the thickness of the beer limits my ability to quaff this completely i like coffee i like stouts and i like a lot of coffee stouts new glarus and founders breakfast stout for instance . this tastes like a coffee i would hate as the main ingredient in a solid but not very exciting stout .,palate,0.8,1
purchased from target on university huntsville al . a like pale yellow water . no head at all . highly disappointing . s smells like. nothing . very slight corniness that s it . t sweet corniness is very slight here . slight metallic tinge . drying aftertaste . i m not sure i could reliably differentiate between this beer and water to be honest by taste alone . m thin watery . clean and to style . d might be nice with spicy food but water will serve the same purpose . save your money for a beer with some flavor this one simply has none .,palate,0.6,1
poured into pint glass during portland mighty mites small beer festival this must be one of the best porters i have ever tasted . brewer notes mention addition of lbs of working girl coffee as well as chocolate and rye malt . pours a dark brown black hue with average head and a little lace . very little carbonation . massively aromatic . smells more like a good stout than a porter . lots of dark roasted coffee chocolate dark fruit anise . the palate confirms with an abundance of dark chocolate cocoa powder coffee smoke and malt balls . very complex and wonderful . texture is lighter than a stout but still packed with flavor . you do n t get that chewy viscous stout quality instead this is all porter with good balance and a nice streak of acidity . the alcohol is kept well in check allowing the finish to cascade over the palate with a ton of character and wonderful texture . strong long finish . overall this is a winner . it seems to have it s own character and stays true to the porter style . this is n t wimpy tasting but with abv less than you can easily savor multiple glasses . bravo . this is a phenomenal beer and one more reason i am absolutely enamored with fort george brewery .,palate,1.0,1
ml bottle provided by alex for our rare canadian tasting . pours a light but clear brown looks a little watery with a decent light tan head . an incredibly spicy aroma that instantly has me thinking christmas beer . all spice from start to finish tons of nutmeg pine tree needles and alcohol . the taste is more of the same all spice and needles i feel as if i walked up to someone s front door and took a bite of their front door wreath . not a pleasant taste or sensation . this is a christmas spice beer that should be avoided unless you love this style of beer .,palate,0.8,1
ml bottle poured in a pint glass . clear nice dark gold orange colour . a few steady carbonation streams . beige head is one inch on the pour and slowly recedes to a inch cap . sheets of lacing cover the sides of the glass . piney hops and a sweetness headline the aroma . some spicy and citrus hop undertones and caramel malt elements add depth . flavour starts out with a slightly sweet malt profile which is cut across by a slash of citrus hops . after the fizz dies the piney hops move in escorted by a faint sweet undertone to a moderately bitter finish . aftertaste is bitter hops both piney and citrus . medium bodied and moderately carbonated . the carbonation and hop bite make this crisp but there is an oily feeling left in the mouth that makes this beer not so clean . this is a good representation of an american pale ale . most apas i ve tried seem to be a little out of balance towards the hop side and cutthroat is no different . this is why the drinkability suffers a little and also why i prefer the english style over the american style .,palate,0.6,1
i was disappointed with this beer after having had one at the dock sale . it was uncarbed thin slightly too sweet and not much complexity . after months in hiding it s time to do a status check . a opens with a slight psst . pours with a nice red hue and a half inch of head . this is promising . head does n t stick around too long and leaves with little to light lacing s phunky viney woody . i can smell it halfway across the room t vinous and lightly sweet . finishes with pleasant wood and hop character . m lightly carbed thin slightly oily tannic finish . d overall it was a really nice flanders and enjoyed this times more than i did the first time . i m pleased with the progress this beer has made since november . should only improve with more time .,palate,0.6,1
appearance dark brown with a certain red hue . sediment floats around . the does n t hang around too long but when it s there it s vanilla and creamy . makes you want to lose yourself . smell definitely smells of dark fruits such as raisins . for an abv of . it masks the alcohol relatively well . you can pick up on the alcohol it s there to be sure but not up in your face . taste this is a powerful brew . it s extremely warming . tastes. very very complex . dark fruits make for a sweet yet tart experience and the alcohol gives for a very manageable spicy undertone . mouthfeel has a great mouthfeel . it s fairly fullbodied and creamy . it has exceptional smoothness . the thing that gets me and maybe this is an isolated incident but as i swallow the drink dances on the back of my tongue in almost a spiraling upward motion . it s very unique and pleasing . drinkability it s exceptional . here s the thing being at . abv it s obviously a sipping beer . it s complexity is worth taking it super slow anyway . it s absolutely delicious so it s hard not to indulge yourself a little .,palate,1.0,1
after being in love with the lion stout so much i was very excited to the imperial pilsner . a deep color with a smaller head and not much lacing . very promising from the color . s some honey and malt smells coming through . t the color and smell were promising especially with my expectations after the lion stout but there is a syrup mouthfeel that turns me off . little carbonation but something about sensation of syrup without being very thick is bothering me . some honey and malts but not enough to get me over the strange way it feels in my mouth .,palate,0.8,1
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 .,palate,0.6,1
bottle conditioned in august notched on the label . .okay that s not right . i am sure that this is relatively fresh though . big a has a good appearance halfway through the pour but gets ugly after that . it s got a hazy peach color and a foamy white head . the flakes of yeast really make this look unnapetizing though . i like an unfiltered cloudy beer but it looks like i ll be eating some flaky chunks here . the aroma is nice and potent with mostly fruity yeast notes complemented by citrusy slightly tropical hops and some grapefruit . a bit of caramel malt peeks through as well . as it warms a little bit of nail polish remover comes through . the palates leads with a thick malty mouthfeel up front and a sticky resiny bitterness in the back . the flavor is good but seems a little messy overall . it s got nice hop flavor from begining to end with grapefruit up front with some pine joining it in the bitter finish . the bitterness is where it gets a bit messy as it has an unpleasant edge and really seems to clash with the sweetness from the malt . after i had my first big a ipa the second bottle lingered in the fridge for a while . it had some good hop character to it but was just messy overall . i ll grab another smutty beer next time .,palate,0.8,1
chestnuts roasting in the kitchen prompted me to open a bottle i originally envisioned opening on thanksgiving . i am trying this beer with the girlfriend she is hard at work prepping for tomorrow s thanksgiving feast while i am happily sinking into the couch . beer poured into an allagash tulip . a the beer looks exactly like sweet tea minus the ice . despite an aggressive pour there is absolutely no head nor any semblance of carbonation or bubbles rising to the top . s this was the strong point of the beer . very interesting scents with initial notes of cinnamon nutmeg sugar and raisins . at first i did not detect the yams but the aroma became more distinguished as the beer warmed slightly in the glass . some of the smells really do for me at least conjure up images of fall . m the mouthfeel was very weak which i would attribute primarily to the aforementioned lack of carbonation . it lacked any sort of body . tangy and not in a good way . t exhibits some qualities of the more typical belgian brown ale . however the more i have the less i can discern the attributes of the style and the more i notice the yams and spices . it becomes overpowering . there is a bitterness that lingers long after the sip and i find myself wanting to cleanse my palate after each sip . d not good . the bitter aftertaste makes more than a smallish glass of this untenable . there is quite an alcohol wallup noticed by both me and the girlfriend which is hidden quite well . as i prefer my beers on the strong side i view this as a positive . overall this beer was memorable but for the wrong reasons . i applaud the bruery for their creativity but in my admittedly novice opinion the autumn maple just does n t work . if they can get the carbonation worked out i would be curious to try a small glass on tap next year but i will not be buying another bottle . ever . i am looking forward to the bruery hopefully redeeming itself in the bottle of saison rue that i will be opening shortly .,palate,0.2,0
got one of these in a mix a six at my local place . pours a cloudy lemonade color very hazy . smells lemony with yeast and a slight spicy hopness . tastes is good but it could of been great needs a little more spiciness but still good . mouthfeel is a bit watery not much body to it but on a hot day like today i could take plenty of these guys down .,palate,0.6,1
a light orange brown color with a one finger head off white . hazy from being unfiltered . some lacing . s floral and fruity hops along with some pine . has a nice malt and earthy aroma as well . very subtle and balanced . some alcohol comes through as it warms . t begins with a sweetness from the malt that transitions into a dull hop bitterness . finishes with very little bitterness and a little warming alcohol . m super creamy mouthfeel with very little carbonation . the smooth creamy feel is definitely my favorite aspect of this brew . d o a pretty average and forgettable ipa in my opinion . besides the freaking awesome mouthfeel on this one there s not much else for me to enjoy . my bottle was less than weeks old so i do n t think the hops could have faded in that amount of time . there s better ipas out there so i probably wo n t be revisiting this one anytime soon . if it available give it a try you might dig it . cheers .,palate,0.9,1
a beautiful two finger golden pour into a chalice glass . aromas are initially of pale and biscuity malt but quickly shift to the typical belgian yeast smells of clove herbal notes and spiciness . some citrus hoppiness presents itself as well . the taste is horrendous totally dominated by yeast . did i mention i hate hate hate beers that just taste like belgian yeast what s the point honestly . i ll go drink a package of wyeast if i wanted this no malt balance . this beer caused continuous gaseous burps which also tasted like cloves and spicy yeast . overall this was a huge waste of money . i wonder if it tasted better fresh when it was released last may but the quality should have held up due to the style and the abv . frankly i will move on to my next beer in hopes to block this from my memory .,palate,0.3,0
oz bottle into my de struise glass . lots of nice carbonation here a dark tope head that rises several fingers great retention and lacing . the head is very spongey almost one big glob that moves and sticks together . lacing looks like frosted icicles on a window . the aroma is blah almost dead light musky grass and a dull malty caramel so boring . taste is a lot of alcohol plain boring light chalk on the finish a little pine resin . nothing special here .,palate,0.9,1
ok i bought this beer from the grocery store where i shop . i have been wanting to try it for a while but havent because of the six pack price . i did what it said drink very cold out of the bottle . appearance dark rich cola color always a plus . smell has an earthy aroma taste bitter as if you soaked an oak log for a month and drank it . mouthfeel absolutely flat no carbonation at all . drinkability i guess you have to be european to enjoy this . i will never buy this again .,palate,0.2,0
this was tasted on an icelandair flight returning from europe . starts off looking very nice it s clear and straw colored . the head is rocky and it leaves spotty lace . unfortunately the positives end at the smell . this beer has the traditional macro lager smells mild raw grain and faint hop . this is a thin and watery offering . i could note very light hop . it appears that there is a high proportions of adjucts like corn or rice . so here is iceland s version of an american macro . not for me .,palate,0.3,0
keystone ice pours a typical macro yellow with a fluffy white head from a sixteen ounce can . smell is a cross between musty and estery at first then just corn . tastes like corn but considerably worse than a typical macro . it has some off flavors that i ca n t really identify . bad . can you say drain pour .,palate,0.6,1
growler from brewery pours black with a rich brown head . aroma is mostly roast coffee and molases . i made the hour drive out there to get a few bottles of kre they were sold out but sweet on draft i ended up landing a growler of this and a good buzz . flavor is coffee and roasted malt . . is non existant amazing and dangerous . the only fault is that its a little thin bodied but that s what makes this brew dangerous . it s about as thick as an . but packs . good stuff .,palate,0.6,1
so . this may just be the best light lager i have had so far in my life . but that does n t mean i m impressed . to give a beer all s means that you ca n t imagine a beer being any better and i could certainly imagine a better beer than this . personally for me it needs flavor . this is bland . a rather dark color gold for the style which looks mire appealing to me than the normal fizzy yellow . white head was small and did n t stay around long . no lacing . but still this is the most appealing looking light lager i have had . i think we could see more retention and lacing though . smells like nothing . does n t remind me of boiled white rice or sweet corn though more like really weak watered down malts bland mild yeast and no hops . the taste has a little bitterness and a light spicy hop note . this is weak and boring . the body is too full and filling . overall where s the flavor . it s dark enough and full enough to have some malt in the recipe so where d they go . . this is certainly not flavorful enough to be a good beer and not light enough to be a good light lager .,palate,0.4,0
on tap at the elliott glacier public house . the colour was medium gold with no head . the aroma was lightly hoppy with a faint hint of malt . on the palate there was a quick bite of hops and some sweet malt but not awhole lot else . did n t seem all that ipa ish to me . seemed rather like a quaffable pale ale . no bad but not really an ipa either .,palate,0.8,1
this beer pours a clear pale golden color . the head is small to begin with and disappears completely after only a cople seconds . the aroma is of caramel with a splash of grapefruit and is very strong for the style which i like . the taste on the other hand is not nearly as strong as the aroma but still shows hints of caramel and grapefruit . the mouthfeel is watery thin with annoyingly high carbonation . overall this beer is quite a bit better than i had expected . however i still would not drink it again .,palate,0.2,0
not much aroma but a very nice color . taste was pretty balanced with a bit of malt sweetness . overall i liked this one . this is the first beer i have tried from boulder . based on this one i ll have to try some of the others that we can get in ct . the website says that a secret spice is added but i can not really taste any spice . maybe i ll figure it out by the time i finish the six . good brew .,palate,0.6,1
appearence pours a murky opague black with reddish brown hues . the head is of nice size is a dark tan and has wonderful retention . decent lacing as well . smell the smell is a smooth creamy mix of fruits coffee bittersweet chocolate and cheesecake . balanced with only a tiny bit of floral hops . taste and mouthfeel goes down like velvet . smooth balanced creamy and full while maintaining robust and strong porter flavors . bittersweet chocolate floral hops coffee molasses a nice note of smoked malts some meaty flavors and a suprising yet pleasent fruity taste . the mouthfeel is dead on creamy . drinkability and overall picked this up while visiting family in michigan and i m glad we did . this a very good example of a baltic porter . this is the first brew from arcadia that i ve had and next time were up in detroit i will definitly have to pick up more of the products . recommended . . glass penn brewery pint glass music final frontier by soul position,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle poured in a pint glass . a light clear copper color . extremely weak carbonation no head . some moderate lacing . looks like cider . not very pretty . s grassy hoppy a bit acrid . t a bit citrusy and that s about it . disappointing flavor . m wayyy too watery . o at best a middling beer at worst drain fodder . would avoid again .,palate,0.2,0
beer poured into a mug color is a deep brown color with an inch to two inch light tan head . plenty of nice lacing on the sides of the glass . aroma is light slightly malty and sweet . upfront there is a mild nutty flavor with a smooth complex finish of brown sugar carmel and malty notes . being a nitro pour it was extremely creamy . this is the best way to serve this beer . i feel it accentuates the sweetness . definitely a beer i ve come back to drink regularly . underrated in dragonmead s portfolio in my opinion .,palate,1.0,1
oz into dfh snifter . from notes . i can certainly understand why this brew gets such high marks across the board however i also think that a lot of brews within this style are comperable in look and aroma . the look and aroma are as expected with the style dark minimal head good full malt roast aroma . the taste is malt and cocoa nib notes in the background . the carbonation is spot on and helps bring the subtle notes of roast to the front . this also makes this beer one of the best feeling brews i ve ever had . considering i had this out of a oz bottle shipped way across the us i would love to get to try this on draft sometime . full slightly coats but the carbonation keeps the weighy brew from sticking on the tounge or roof of the mouth . the drinkability is very good . i have a hard time w this for this brew . i would certainly drink more of it . for the style it is quite drinkable . i do think i ve had stouts i would reach for ahead of this which is why i ve rated it instead of higher . th,palate,1.0,1
i bought a bomber of total domination ipa at a grocery store . poured in to a pint glass . pours a rich gold color with a slight haze . creamy little white head is not real resilient still it leaves a bit of lace on the glass . smell is dominated by a citrus hop aroma . really a sweet smelling ipa . taste is decidedly citrusy lemon grape fruit a bit of a malted grain flavor but oh so slight . mouthfeel is fullbodied and slightly cloying . a very drinkable ipa and somewhat sessionable at . abv . nce beer . first i have had from this brewer .,palate,0.6,1
this beer pours amber brown with a one finger head that only lasts about a minute with little lacing . the aroma is faint but bread like and grainy . the beer tastes nutty and malty with a hint of hops in the finish . the body is watery and leaves a chalk like film in your mouth in the finish . reflection this is n t one of my favorites from paper city i only managed to drink two out of my six pack i gave the rest to unsuspecting friends .,palate,0.2,0
deep amber pour with fingers of slowly receding head . smell is musty malts mostly which is mirrored in the taste . almost has that expired ipa feel with the mustiness and crayon wax flavors . just not something i really can enjoy . perhaps if this was in the abv range i would like it more but at higher than it just is n t worth it .,palate,0.8,1
pours out the color of water after having soaked raisins in it with a thinnish off white frothy head . leaves some scattered lace . smell is of anise all spice cinnamon ginger and citrus peel along with some spiciness from the yeast some dark brown sugary malts and a touch of alcohol . the licorice cinnamon thing reminds me of biscochitos which would be very apropros for a holiday beer . taste is overwhelmed by anise and fennel seed flavors with the other spices regulated to the background . malt sweetness is prevalent though . mouthfeel is not too thick or heavy considering the sweetness and the carbonation is lively . the anise is a bit much for me and hinders drinkability .,palate,0.8,1
beer looks pale yellow in color no head at all . it smells pilsener ish but a little too skunky . it tastes much the same . not much to say here . it has weird flavors that are hopefully not malt or hops . very dry finish . i imagine it would taste a bit better in france and that maybe the trip to virginia took it s toll on this one but who knows .,palate,0.4,0
bottle shared at the after bruery tasting . meh this one did n t really do it for me . not bad but one of the poorer examples of what is probably my favorite style note that i consider russian imperial stout and american double imperial stout to be the same style until i hear a convincing reason not to . one of the guys from the local group who is known for his contrarian ratings asked have you ever given an imperial stout a below average rating . and i said probably not because i usually only drink above average imperial stouts . well here is a below average one and it s getting a below average rating from me . pours black with a one finger tan head and some good lacing . aroma is roast coffee dark fruit and some earthy tartness . flavor is earthy dirty and oddly tart yet not to the point where i d think it was infected . roast and coffee along with some dms like notes cooked corn that i do n t typically find too appealing in this style . a tad thin for the style with some astringency on the palate . drinkability is average at best . i am not a big fan at all . this is my second beer from these guys and i m not sure i want to try many more . i d still like to note though that this was n t a total disaster and there is definitely the potential for this style to get much worse which is why i did n t give it a d or f. i just tend to avoid those bad examples .,palate,0.4,0
my first impression as a young beer consumer was its a german beer so it should be good i was dead wrong . this was probably the worst thing i have ever personally tasted . i found that the beer smelled and tasted rather skunky unlike most other beers that i had tasted and was deeply disappointed by it . it felt ok in the mouth and looked very nice in its green bottle but was not worth my time .,palate,0.6,1
a color is excellent exactly what i would expect out of the description of this beer . head is white with a hint of pink and yellow . the beer looks almost as if someone poured together a half glass of wine and a bottle of beer . s heavily of wine . also belgian smells . t honestly not what i expected out of this beer . it s not fantastic fairly sickly sweet and syrupy . i m kind of disappointed but it s certainly a longshot as with many beers they make . m the mouthfeel is ideal for this beer . the carbonation is very well executed . the syrupy aspects are the only thing that prevent this beer from having a perfect mouthfeel score . d i shared this bottle and had a hard time finishing my half of it .,palate,0.9,1
dark reddish tint brown body with tanish head that reduced to a thin cap left a decent lacing . aroma was intriguing being i ve never smelled any beer like it . reminded me of fresh cut hay from my hay bailing days . taste i thought was good except for the strong bite at the end . i could n t get past it and it s safe to say one was enough for me .,palate,0.8,1
pours red with a semi filtered appearance and a thin slightly lacing head . smells spicy with notes of roasted malt and dark fruit . alcohol aroma is perceptible there is a clear medicinal phenolic smell . sweet zombie jesus this a sweet beer . there is a strong background of raisins and figs . a fleeting toasted malt flavor appears mid palate . the alcohol is barely noticeable in the flavor but has a strong almost immediate warming effect . a few sips later this beer is nauseatingly cloying . it s totally out of balance like drinking fig newtons soaked in high fructose corn syrup and then mainlining everclear afterward . oh yeah drinkability . nonexistent . sorry dfh back to the drawing board on this one .,palate,0.7,1
warning only have when cold only drink while in a can i have been drinking steel reserve for about mouths now and i thought i would give some advise to the newcomers . for one this is a great beer but to really enjoy it you will need to man up for two or three weekends . after that it becomes a nice creamy taste . oh and once you can enjoy a ounce steel reserve you can drink about anything its like the goat piss from beerfest . you also will be able to drink allot more of what ever your drinking now . i would say that steel reserve is the best thing i have drank or ever will drink . for those who think other wise you just have n t maned up yet .,palate,1.0,1
served from a cask into a pint glass in belfast northern ireland . a gold transparent colour thick head of fair retention . sm fresh barley hops . usual suspects . t hoppy . a bit bland truth be told . watery . bitter on the finish . mf smack thine lips fantastic . best part of the beer . chewy . dr low abv cheap enough . too bland to have again .,palate,0.7,1
dark color with a malty aroma and taste . had to give it the maximum points for appearance because even out of an imported bottle it looks just right . comes in with an alcohol bite that s almost like an imperial . pertty nice taste though and if you had some i would n t refuse .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a oz bottle into a snifter a quickly raises a coffee colored one finger head that recedes to a ring around the glass with substantial lacing . the body is opaque black except at the edges and is quite thick looking . s smells highly of roast . also a bit of vinous character . not much else . it is nice though . t coffee beans and hints of cocoa . low bitterness and carbonation . a bit lacking in oomph . m much thinner than i d want from an oatey . d an easy drinker with good flavor just lacking in some areas .,palate,0.4,0
poured from a oz bottle into my redhook shaped pint glass . poured a copper orange color with a dense one inch white head . pretty decent head retention and good lacing on the glass . the aroma has a tropical pineapple orange grapefruit hoppiness to it . it also has some bitter pine and herbal notes coming through . some sweet malty caramel flavors seem to come through a bit as well . the taste is pretty hoppy and bitter as expected but it has a very herbal somewhat unpleasant harsh flavor really coming through . potentially it s the lemon peel that i m getting and not enjoying given the ingredient list . both citrus rinds really come through and add to the overall bitterness . very dry and bitter overall . the mouthfeel is medium bodied and carbonation is moderate . drinkability is n t that great for me something is going on in the flavor that i really do n t care for . if there is n t any herbs or flavoring besides the rinds listed it must be the lemon rind i m not liking . hoppiness and bitterness was pretty decent but overall i really could n t get past that flavor in it that i ve never encountered in a dipa before .,palate,0.8,1
purchased a bomber after hearing raves about this one . poured a great light copper color with small bubbles forming a small yet lasting head . could have used a bit more carbonation imho . the hops aroma empowers the senses followed with a slight hotness but finished with a somewhat lingering metallic overtone . at a shelf price of approximately double that of the normal mojo i have to pass on this one in the future . there are just too many good examples of the style to be had for a much more reasonable price . paid . btw and the store i frequent has always been in line with the beer shelves . the report of getting this bomber at less than four bucks seems to indicate that my store s distributor is screwing my store s area bit too much in margins . just my two bits .,palate,0.9,1
i poured this one out of a oz bomber into a standard tumbler pint glass . the body of the beer is a translucent but slightly hazy shade of deep garnet . the head is off white and rolls up impressively a nice fingers width of head manages to retain and leaves fat clumps of lace on the glass . the nose on this beer is very nice the malt is soft and subtle with tea like aromas overborne by the brash aroma of piney citrussy grapefruit and apricot smelling hops . up front on the palate are the soft and caramelly malts again the hints of tea like flavor are present . the bitter character of this beer is middle of the road . the finish is dominated by pine sap floral hop flavors which are almost a bit perfumey in their bite . the mouthfeel is spot on a tad velvety and smooth going down . this beer almost reminds me of a cross between dead guy ale and their american amber ale . a nice seasonal that i will be looking forward to trying again .,palate,1.0,1
thanks schwaeh . bottle code packaged jan st . oz bottle poured into a nonic . a very hazy golden straw lighter than most ipas . an aggressive pour yields a smallish head but lacing is pretty good . s floral floral floral . citrus underneath pineapple and papaya . sweet spiced breadiness . as it warms i think the soft fruit and honey come front and center . its nice but soft and subdued . t there is a nice lingering bitterness . the fruitiness and sweetness are there but they are subdued . there is an earthy piney hop flavor and the malts and spiciness are both there but not in the foreground . not loving it but its ok. mf fuller bodied than most single ipa s that i m used to . creamy and drying with some crispness . nice mouthfeel . overall under whelmed with this beer not sure if it has started to decline since its bottling in january . the aromas and flavors were too light for me although the bitterness and mouthfeel were spot on imo . the way people rave about this beer i d love to try it again and see if my palette was off tonight .,palate,0.9,1
this beer pours very dark brown but not quite black . tons of fluffy beige head forms atop this brew . no lacing shows up . smell is lemon zest pine sap banana esters and cocoa dust . tastes like a malty ipa . a little peach semi sweet chocolate and tangerine pith all work together to make this a pretty good cda . mouthfeel is a little thin for s relatively big beer . low carbonation make this pretty smooth and the finish is a little gummy . meh . drinkability is kinda low . it seems to have another percent or two abv than what is listed . in all its a little difficult to drink more than about twelve ounces . this is an ok cda . it does n t hold a candle to sublimely self righteous . that is the king of this new burgeoning style .,palate,0.4,0
hazy light brown in color with a light almond color head . very little on the nose to speak of . some light malty sweetness but no noticeable hops . taste was a total contradiction to the smell this beer has a mountain of hops waiting to attack your taste buds . very floral in flavor not overly bitter and not overpowering . some malty sweetness cuts through the hops to really round this beer out nicely . mouthfeel is neither thick nor thin and dare i say thirst quenching . one interesting note is the aftertaste the hops do not linger in your mouth . you get a very clean finish which was quite surprising given the amount of hops you get up front . this was a highly drinkable beer for me and i thoroughly enjoyed it but it s worth noting that this was served from a hand drawn cask . ymmv from bottle or keg .,palate,1.0,1
ml bottle . pours a hazy golden orange with a huge rocky white head that retains well and laces the glass . the aroma is sweet sugary melon and spicy peppery bretty yeast . the flavor is the same sweet sugary melon and musty yeast with a nice spicy brett finish that has some subtle hop bitterness for a dry finish . as it warms some tart sour notes come out as well . the mouthfeel is medium bodied with low carbonation and is a bit watery . overall this is brett done well . it s a nice balance of the sweet fruits and the spice and brett .,palate,0.6,1
pours a rich copper with a creamy one finger head that that settles nicely leaving some light lace deep intese fruity aromas with some underlying but very noticeable pine.wow a big flavorful barleywine very pacific coast piney and resiny upfront with a big fruity alcolholic finish the alcohol really hits.just a sublime creamy mouthfeel and pretty slick going down the hatch and it warms the insides.wow truley and awesome big brew a night cap that cant be beat .,palate,1.0,1
a poured into a pint glass . color is black with a hint of dark ruby brown in the bottom when held up to the light . wonderful cascading effect with the bubbles and when they finally settle theres about a half inch of thick creamy head with great retention but not much lacing . s subtle aromas of roasted barley and coffee nothing too strong . t follows the nose with the roasted notes of barley and coffee . m medium to light body low carbonation smooth mouthfeel going down perhaps a bit watery . nice clean dry finish . d spot on for style . with the low abv lighter body and clean finish this makes a great session beer .,palate,0.6,1
appearance black in color with a fluffy head that lasts a while . smell roasted malts and some hints of spice are hard to detect . taste roasted malt mild pumpkin spice flavors of nutmeg and cinnamon some mellow cocoa tones some earthiness and a light bitterness make up a strange flavored beer that did not come across as expected . mouthfeel medium bodied beer . smooth from start to finish . very short aftertaste with his beer . drinkability the flavor profile did not do it for me . slow sipping this one had me looking for another style before i finished it .,palate,0.8,1
cute and interesting bottle design . as for the beer itself it poured a very murky straw yellow with large suspended yeast clouds and some darker sediment on the bottom of the glass . the tiny white bubbly head quickly faded to nothing . the beer looked completely flat but this was definitely not the case . smell was yeasty sweet and fairly mild . orange peel lemon zest coriander and malt were most apparent . taste was a combination of orange and spice with subtle hops on the swallow . clean finish with some noticeable alcohol astringency . mouthfeel was quite thin and highly over carbonated . the beer turned to fizz once it hit my tongue . i noticed the same thing with the red rice ale . at . a bottle i would not buy this beer again .,palate,0.4,0
this beer is one of my smile beers . this beer has never let me down pours smooth with a nice frothy head . great smell . a taste that just makes me want to dance . this is without a doubt one of my top ten favorite beers . awesome with a good pb j sandwich . so yay for alesmith,palate,0.7,1
appearance hazy pale orange with a large white slowly diminishing creamy head . very little lacing . smell perfumy wheat banana clove honey walnut . taste grainy wheat lemon and flowers initially . then a caramel sweetness shows itself for a little while along with a bready yeast flavor before heading back to dry lightly bitter medium duration finish accented by banana and citrus . mouthfeel light medium body smooth creamy texture low carbonation . drinkability i was rather impressed by this beer . mouthfeel was about as good as they come especially for a bottled euro brew . taste wasnt quite as smooth but again age and handling could have hurt that a bit . nevertheless this is a solid well rounded choice and an excellent representation of the style . definitely worth a try .,palate,1.0,1
whiterascal opened this with me . a pours out a coppery amber color . the head faded and left no lacing . s i get some key lime and graham cracker . there is also a bit of tart sourness in the nose . some bready ness as well . t it does sort of taste like key lime pie . i get a lot of graham cracker in the finish . it is sort of tart up front . some caramel malt in there as well . m it has a nice smooth body . d this is a beer i wouldnt turn away but at the same time i wouldnt buy it .,palate,0.8,1
no bottled on date so . .i shall assume this is fresh . a pretty good look a bright golden straw body substantial white head . s some alcohol some pine some citrus . not too intense not too specific and surprisingly boozy . t light tropical fruits a bit of dry grass . but again for a dipa this lacks intensity . m a touch drying pretty smooth nice medium full body . o this is not that good . i think dreadnaught is super good but this is just pretty mediocre . feels good looks good but the taste really doesnt do too much for ya .,palate,0.9,1
a pours a bright orange golden color . solid finger head that finally settles to a finger . creamy looking . as i tilt the glass for my first sip the other side of the glass is completely laced . wow . s i do n t know if it was my nose or what but this was as close to an oderless beer as i ve had . gave it a b c it did n t smell good or bad . t bitter . the alcohole taste starts out strong and becomes overempowering . leaves an herbal aftertaste . m well carbonated . fizzes in mouth . i love the way the thick creamy head feels on my lips . d for the pucker factor . for the buzz factor . averages to a for this category . this was a beer whose character did not live up to the promise of it s appearance . i dated a girl like that once .,palate,0.9,1
i think it s a tremendous appearance the smell is perhaps a bit too subtle . loved the taste but i prefer a more subdued fruit beer as a rule so someone who likes to get hammered by a sweet taste may be disappointed . nothing spectacular in terms of mouthfeel but i ll buy it again .,palate,0.6,1
poured to a two finger cream colored head that slowly dissipated . color is black with ruby edges . taste right off the bat is of roasted malts and coffee grains . the vanilla notes are also right up front . for a porter this is a bit too sweet for my tastes . the body is also a little thin and there s a slight tongue slickness residue that s left behind . drinkable but i wouldn t go out searching for another . jonathan passow,palate,0.3,0
black with browning around the edges . finger of head . the aroma and flavors give off vanilla i am kinda surprised by how much on the palate actually . good stuff . there is a solid roasted malt backbone through the center of this holding it all toghether and it has aspects that remind me of coffee a bit . chocolate is here too but melded with bourbon into a creamy concoction . good stuff all around . i wish the mouthfeel had a bit more viscosity . .but i say that about every stout . the flavors are best in show here good stuff . if this got a bit more body and a bit more aromatics it would be more awesome . er .,palate,0.6,1
reviewed as a barleywine cause there ai n t no way this is an esb . seriously . the brewers call it an imperial esb . well golly we do n t review the iipa as an ipa do we . indeed we do n t see the iesb as an esb either . anyway . beautiful clearish brown amber with a medium cream head that lasts well with lacing that goes on and on . smells . like a nice barleywine . malty and grassy and malty and did i mention the grass . tastes . well . almost like a smuttynose barleywine . maybe a light version of that but you get the idea . it s more about your english noble hops than about cascades sure it s bitter and all but it does n t have the big citrus head of so many thankfully . smooth and easy going down . a little bitter hit right in the middle of the tongue right at the end . but very nice . not too sweet . a great summer barley wine . ah right . well so . if it s a barleywine or imperial or whatever well . then it s probably thin on the mouth eh . it s about right for an esb on cask . get out of here . this would be awesome . but not for anything claiming to be bigger you know . still . drinkable . oh yeah . i wish i had more than the that came in my mixed case . hell yeah . love it .,palate,0.6,1
. oz bottle vintage the pour can only be called black though noticeably thinner than some other big black stouts . i see no light making it through the glass even around the edges . the head is brown and initially nearly an inch in height . it fades pretty quickly but a sizeable ring remains to nearly the bottom . minimal lacing . wow there is a lot in the aroma . nose gives an vague impression of a musty woody slightly sour brew but once you get into it there is a lot of molasses coffee fruit and too much else to name . at first sniff if blindfolded i d have almost guessed something from cantillon never a ris . alcohol is nowhere to be found . really interesting although with all the reviews i m reading mentioning sweetness i m wondering if this has gone bad and take my first sip with a little trepidation . .fortunately there was nothing to fear here . yes it has a bit of a sour edge to it and as i have n t had this beer before i could n t tell you if it was there before the beer aged for years . however the overall taste is quite good . i notice the sizeable bitterness in the finish as the beer quickly dries my palate . initially i d call the acidic bitter coffee flavor dominant however as it warms i get much more chocolate and ample sweetness is noticed . the alcohol is n t obtrusive by a long shot but is more noticeable here than in the aroma mostly in the general warming of the palate over the course of the glass . though the beer did n t pour very thick this proved to be deceiving the body is huge and sticky the bitter finish refuses to go away and the carbonation is light who knows what it was like initially but it is very appropriate now . truly exceptional mouthfeel . i find myself continually licking my lips . i would n t call this anything but a sipper though . even as i taste this the bitterness has built up to a sizeable level and the initially enjoyable sticky sweet body will probably stick around until rinsed out of my mouth . considering all that is going on here sweet sticky sour bitter coffee chocolate fruit acidic wood alcohol etc etc it s almost too much . i d gladly have this again hopefully soon but not tonite .,palate,1.0,1
old notes thanks to matt starrdogg for this beautiful beer . pours very hazy yet bubbly with a dry orange straw color with a fizzy head that dies to a ring . great look . s awesome smell this is the best part easily . i appreciate the round and balanced aroma here it s just a nice tight package of smells that hit all the stuff you d expect very well whest hefe yeast ripe fruit and banana clove and more . also has some undertones of other great savory sweet and almost bbq esque stuff . interesting and appetizing . t nice taste but certainly falls short of the aroma for me . pleasant lemon zest a little clove banana wheat licorice and other kitchen spices and of course germanic yeast malt . m very smooth but seems pretty thin in terms of the body of the beer . i know its . but i ve had true german hefe that have had tons of body and less abv . overall super drinkable and refreshing .,palate,0.6,1
typically i like lagers and seem to give them a pretty fair assessment when reviewing them . this beer is an exception to my generally liking lagers . it looked similar to corona or miller high life in that its most likely being made of corn is plenty evident . it had a corn smell without any corn sweetness or malt sweetness commonly found in other beers made using adjuncts . the taste mirrored its dry smell of corn again without any of the sweetness found in high life or pbr . in fact it tasted much like pbr however without tasting as good as good as pbr can get that is . either i just was n t in the mood or the beer just was not good at all . i m surprised by some of the higher ratings for this beer again i usually will like lagers that others on this site seem to not like . to each their own . i ca n t begrudge someone liking this or any other beer . however i wo n t buy any more and need to find someone to drink second of two bottles that i purchased .,palate,0.6,1
poured a hazy light tangerine color with a good amount of frothy white head . spectacular pour and head retention . the nose was strong with roasted malts and grapefuit . it tasted similar to the nose very roasted with heavy malts and hops . quite a refreshing beer for a full bodied strong ale with very like alcohol detected . in my opinion it tasted more like a dipa . i enjoyed this beer keep up the fantastic work stone .,palate,1.0,1
a pours a dark brown with fingers worth of tan creamy head . the head settles to almost a finger worth for the rest of the beer and left walls of lace all over the glass . s tons of milk chocolate with a little toasted roasted malt in the background . t the milk chocolate dominates again with those hints of lightly roasted malt . it tastes watered down though as the taste is a bit thin . m light carbonation with a very light watery body . o this wasnt bad but i dont think i will be having it ever again . its way too thin for me to enjoy . the thin body seemed to water down the taste which is unfortunate because the chocolate in it did taste pretty good .,palate,0.4,0
poured from oz brown bottle into a clear pint glass a beautiful hazy golden with towering white head and tons of lacing . s citrus and tangy wheat with sweetness as the dominating smell . t bold and forward with complex tangy wheat flavor and delicious fruitiness of apricot pear banana clove and soft cinnamon . m very full bodied and coats like no other hefe . carbonation is high but in line for a wheat beer . soft wheat malt aftertaste . d a most excellent wheat beer that sets the standards for hefeweizens everywhere .,palate,1.0,1
serving out of keg that was in trash can filled with ice and pored into red plastic cup appearance gives pale yellow clear color with foamy head smell none to speak of . taste like water with a hint of alcohol . very low quality ingredients . mouthfeel feels pretty watery drinkability again cause of it s water like characteristics it s very easy to drink . which is lovely if you re binge drinking this is my preferred beer to get completely trashed off of but i would never order it for any other occasion .,palate,0.3,0
brown with reddish edges and a low light beige head which leaves decent lace . light roasty caramel malt aroma . light roasty flavor but dominated by caramel malt tones . light medium bodied smooth and creamy . printed on neck can this really be from end of . if so it held up pretty well tasted heard they no longer make this one .,palate,0.9,1
best before stamped on back of label . oz bottle poured into an oversized wineglass . appearance large offwhite head with a thin lighter colored lace on top of that the head . clear amber body . smell sweet . very malty with hints of candied sugar . taste somewhat alcoholic but not surprising given the abv . slight metallic aftertaste detectable at first but after a couple sips turns into dry fruit . let this one breathe for a second because the first sip right after a pour has a metallic tinge . mouthfeel light and refreshing . almost like a tripel . it threw me off that this is called a belgian strong dark . more like a blend between a tripel and dubbel at best . acidic and alcoholic on the tongue . overall drinkability pretty good beer . started off strong but sort of petered out before the finish line .,palate,0.6,1
presented in a oz . brown bottle as depicted . poured a very dark brown color with a compact vanilla hued head that quickly dwindled down to a thin ring and left no lace . the smell was of brown sugar bready malts some dark fruit and an almost overpowering alcohol aroma . the aroma of medicinal alcohol came off the glass in waves and kept interfering with attempts to decipher any other other smells . the taste was quite sweet up front lots of sugar and raisins with an earthy malt base . the sweetness crowded out any other flavors except for a strong astringent alcohol flavor that just overran the palate like a horde of barbarians laying waste to a medieval village . the feel was medium bodied rather crisp and puckering and dry . overall this just was n t one of dogfish head s better brews imo . there was no effort to disguise the alcohol content . if anything it seemed to be amplified . that alone was enough for me to not want to try this brew more than once . a brew that s too off balance to be very appealing .,palate,0.7,1
a good appearance dark amber in color inch head that is pretty dense and hangs around for a bit s caramelly malt up front with a hint of citrus and hoppy smell in the back ground t not real impressed with the flavor some caramel malt upfront and a slightly dry bitter finish the aftertaste is what gets me kinda skunkish m good mouthfeel decent weight and carbonation d not that drinkable due to the skunky aftertaste,palate,0.8,1
served at fridge temperature in a pint glass . bottled on . appearance big and sticky this beer would push a full four finger head if i had n t eased up on the pour . it s a beautiful hazy orange with a head so dense that it almost runs out of space to stack itself . stalwart and deadly still the bubbles explode in slow motion one by one . the lacing is basically textured wallpaper . a great looking hopbomb . smell rich succulent hops are dredged in an equally massive malt profile . a mature expression of a well balanced beer . taste for a double ipa this beer is not on a mission to wreck the palate . with so much flavor i m surprised that the malts weigh in so heavily . solid . mouthfeel simply put perfect . it s sudsy the name of my beloved late parakeet and sublime . there s no topping it . drinkability one real attribute about this bruiser of a beer is that the abv is completely hidden . it s nowhere in any of the above categories . this is more like a nectar thick and juicy garnering respect for each sip .,palate,1.0,1
thick pour with a hot chocolate color head that lasts forever . two opposite smells of chocolate one being sweet chocolate the later being dark . french roast coffee beans come out a little on the nose as well . the palate starts off with chocolate that is actually quite creamy almost sweet . only until you take a breath of air does the dark roasted malts and dark chocolate really take effect . i really wanted to see more of a rich creamy palate with a chocolate style beer . good balance nothing over the top although i would appreciate a little more complexity to be great .,palate,0.6,1
a copper orange color little head that goes away fast s pumpkin and spice with a bit of sour on the back end t you get a few pumpkin spices and a bit of pumpkin taste there is a hoppy finish that seems out of place . its not horrible but i would rather drink somthing else . m mouthfeel is very strange its like they let the spice come into the beer and make for a grainy and strange spice texture that is not working for me at all . on top of that its thin too thin like a macro lager . d its not very drinkable i would not buy this again even if it was on sale .,palate,0.2,0
this offering comes out a deep burgundy red color with purple on the sides . a nice tall airy frothy pink head sits atop the glass and maintains good retention . aroma was sweet kind of berryish with some yeast notes evident . taste had more of a purple grape flavor than berries imo . body is light and a bit watery not too syruppy at all . the sweetness is dominant and the yeast does n t really hold it back . the finish however gives me some acidity and washes away the sweetness quite well . this was a fairly good beer cassis would n t be my first choice to add to a lambic but it worked well here .,palate,0.6,1
xvi edition bottled on so about six months on it aroma is malt dominant more like a british b wine than american . i get lots of caramel and some fruit like baked apples and a spicy nose probably from yeast . there is some hops in the background but no overly citrus hops . more grassy and floral and it s pretty subtle . really nice big beer aroma that builds my anticipation of the first sip . it s deep red and really clear . poured with a pretty small head and it stays that way . just a bit of lacing and small amounts of rising bubbles . flavor is pretty bitter right away . lots of hop oil and resin and some woody hop flavor too . it does n t match the aroma in that there s way more hop bitter than malty sweetness . there is a caramel and brown sugar flavor in the background but i get mostly hops . and mixed in are the citrus flavored hops too . warming up i get a little more malt including some roasty notes . mmmmm . add in some apple pie yeast esters too . mouthfeel is right in the wheelhouse for the style . a bit coating a little light on the carbonation and a little chewy . and there s just a little bit of alcohol warmth . i can tell it s a monster but it s not killing me . a very nice beer . i think i paid for the four pack so for a barleywine of this quality also a great value . gon na lay two of them down for a while .,palate,1.0,1
light golden color with a nice white head that settles into a goopy film . one of the lighter ipas i ve seen in awhile which i guess should n t be a surprise if they re really dialing back the malt here . at first the smell is not quite as potent as i d hope for in a fresh hop ale but it does open up given a little time . there s some nice grapefruit apricot and a little pine and although i d still consider it somewhat reserved it is very appealing . flavor is a nice combination of citrus pineapple and resinous pine . pale malt contributes a light breadyness and sweetness but is not taking any of the spotlight away from the hops . finish is very long and stubbornly bitter . mouthfeel is oily with a full body and fine carbonation for a smooth chewy feel . surly always hits this aspect right on the nail and this beer is no exception . after drinking a few of these i think it s a very good ipa but not quite good enough to justify hops expense . personally i d like to see the recipe tweaked as the gnarly old columbus hop bitterness obscures too many of the other delicate hop flavors that fresh citra and simcoe bring .,palate,1.0,1
appearance pours a dark brown mahagany with finger tan brown head . opague darkness coats the glass with little lacing remaining during consumption . smell amaing smells of dark chocolate roasted coffee beans and caramel malts . taste the taste much like the smell is normal of milk cream stouts . hints of chocolate milk cream roasted coffee beans and caramel malts is very noticeable . mouthfeel the mouthfeel is absolutely incredible for a milk stout . it possesses the creamy nature that is so common to the milk cream stouts but also boasts an unnatural silkiness that can only be described as heavenly . drinkability this beer is very heavy and should only be tasted on an empty stomach . this beer s mouthfeel and carbonation level give it an amazing apetite curbing quality . one in an evening will keep you filled .,palate,1.0,1
appearance cola colored opaque pour . one finger tan head with lots of lacing down the glass . smell the dominant aroma is molasses with some roast underneath . luckily no licorice yet . i really do n t like anything that s licorice flavored so i was concerned that would be real dominant here . so far so good . as it warms up you start to get some smoke aroma coming up as well . taste real mineraly taste at the front of the palate almost salty . i wonder if this is from the water used or another ingredient . that flavor continues throughout and i m not a big fan . molasses in the middle more bitter than i expected . smoke and anise finally show up in the finish and aftertaste but the licorice ness is mild enough that i do n t find it objectionable . for a historical beer this really is n t bad . at least there s a lot going on . additionally the smoked character is becoming more and more dominant as you get down the glass . this might be better reclassified as a smoked beer . mouthfeel thick . carbonation balances the thick mouthfeel pretty well . aftertaste lingers not a clean finish by any means . drinkability not as bad as i ve made it sound . on fourth of july i d have a hard time thinking of a more appropriate beer to sample i suppose that was the whole marketing idea behind it . that said not something i d get a case of .,palate,0.4,0
dark damp and strong smelling on first impression . .like someplace you should stay out of . poured to no head but built quickly in the glass to a nice inch head . .thin in texture it disipated quickly . it almost looked like guiness in the glass . but the taste . first impressions were sweetness and alcohol . mouthfeel was overwhelmingly heavy and thick but not syrupy . the malt dominated but there was definetly some musky fruit flavors happening too . a bit of molasses at the end . the only complaint is the presence of the alcholic burn and that volume of alcohol makes this a and done beer .,palate,1.0,1
light orange in color without a significant amount of foam . aroma of pumpkin pie spices . neither a spectacular aroma nor taste . it didnt taste bad but given the choice between this beer and others there are many other that i would rather drink . the flavor was predominantly bready malt with the pie spices . mouthfeel was good carbonation was adequate .,palate,0.8,1
poured from a nitro can into a pint glass . overflowed slightly from the can after opening . poured a huge creamy white which formed a great big inch creamy white head taking about minutes to settle completely . left tons of white lace all over the pint . very mild scent of malt with not much else . nice creamy flavor . very mild but not bland . light malt with very mild hint of hops and slightly sweet . . on the mouthfeel with a huge creamy full bodied mouthcoating that covers every bit . without a doubt one of those beers you can pound all day . not huge flavor but tasty nonetheless . perfect warm weather summertime brew .,palate,1.0,1
pours a clear brown with a thin off white head and a little lacing . smell is of malt sugar roasted nuts and a touch of toffee . taste is watery grain malt caramel and a touch of spice end is thin . a good dark ale a little too watery for my liking .,palate,0.4,0
dude dude dude . six point comes to town striking out . has a hazy deep rust color . aromas of fruity glue and some rye i actually thought right as i forgot this is a rye beer so it was n t my imagination . tastes kinda the same with dusty earthy hop note and some fruity rye taste . this one is the best so far but best of three sixpoint beers i did n t like overall . i m really hoping this is an off batch but three different styles .,palate,0.7,1
oz bottle poured into a sam adams glass . an aggressive pour results in a nice white pillowy head of about an inch or so which sticks around for a few minutes . when i look through the glass i see a crystal clear straw colored beer . great hop character on this . ohh yeah this is something i can get behind . flavor is big with plenty of grapefruit hops which provide for an excellent taste . medium bodied with light carbonation helps this one become a very drinkable beer .,palate,0.7,1
smudged copper with a tight and sticky nitro formed khaki top . herbaceous and piney aromatics . toasty too far below . begins loud but not brash . west coast meets east kent . akin to the midpoint between their hop jack and potter s run ipas if not an outright mix of the two . woody and floral and resinous and piney . malt backing is all buttered toffee and toasted breads kissed with large dollop of diacetyl . this leads to an evermore persuasive british feel even when the obvious american hops are all up in your grill . the malt is really a star here at least for a while . as time goes along the floor begins to fall out and this seems to lose most of its girth . a fault of the nitro . too bad all the casks were otherwise occupied as this deserved a slot . again the body thins dramatically as it sits . morphs from a sturdy ipa to something much frailer . it begins fluffy then wilts . it s not outright flawed in stature just a gradual seeping decline that precludes this ipa from standing out in a number of catagories . though overall this is a solid ipa . nitro or not . but . this is difficult to suggest when their excellent texas speedbump ipa is simultaneously flowing out of the casks .,palate,0.6,1
after having a small sampler of this good stuff i finally made it back for a real portion . beer arrived with about inch head . beer looked thick as soup . there was no smell at first then i noticed molasses . also had a slight smokey taste . very good . practically chewy .,palate,0.6,1
gabf bottle . look good . meh . smell good . meh . taste pretty awesome super complex . mouthfeel . amazing thick rich and seems sweet but comes together . drinkability . . does n t seem hot but you know it s there lurking over your shoulder . would pass this up but also would just ask for or oz of the stuff .,palate,1.0,1
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 .,palate,0.8,1
a pours a deep dark rich motor oil liquid into my pint . this stuff is black and not the full light of day penetrates an inch into it . a small finger of dark cocoa colored head covers the oil . at first there are very strong sheet rings of lacing but after drinking a third of the beer these dissapear . so close to a and for a catagory i rarely give much thought to . s coffee chocolate woody bourbon . there is a good complexity to the smell but it is n t strong enough to leave up to the strength of the taste . t chocolate flavors coffee flavors a touch of maple syrup . there s a bit of hops citrus though hardly detectable . mostly roasted malts dominate this one but i m not dissapointed by it these are great flavors . there s also a decent clip of alcohol flavor . m increadibly milk and smooth . the alcohol burns just a bit in the back of my throat but overall the mouthfeel on this is amazing . d wow . my first canned craft beer and i have to say it was a good choice . this must have some great ingredients to have the smoothness and blackness that it does . my only qualm was with the strengh of the smell but even that was delicious . highly reccomended .,palate,1.0,1
you do not become a dissident just because you decide one day to take up this most unusual career . you are thrown into it by your personal sense of responsibility combined with a complex set of external circumstances . you are cast out of the existing structures and placed in a position of conflict with them . it begins as an attempt to do your work well and ends with being branded an enemy of society . vaclav havel living in truth pours a lovely burnt orange color topped with a frothy half finger head of bubbly tan that quickly fizzles away leaving a thin ring . while the first glass impressed with its clarity the second was just a bit hazier and was peppered with a small number of floating yeasties . in the nose caramel apple juice orange peel cherries oak and a bit of vinegar . there s perhaps even a bit of breadiness in the back though it s mostly overpowered by the brighter fruit flavors . it s sweeter than i expected with just a light lactic character . the flavor follows the nose nicely . there are sour washington cherries vinegar oak and caramel all in perfect balance . it trends toward the sweeter side throughout though it dries out just a bit at the finish . the lactic character does n t linger and is n t really intense or puckering . it s not extremely complex but every sip is enjoyable . while the body is n t full or heavy i d call it just a shade under medium it s extremely soft and smooth . the carbonation is a prickly medium light tickling the tongue as it moves about . if this is actually ten percent abv it s hard to tell all i get is a slight warming in the chest plate . oud bruin perfection . the dissident is crazy drinkable . if i have any criticism it s that the tartness does n t seem as if it s fully come into its own yet . while the beer s great now i think a year or two in the cellar could make it outrageous .,palate,1.0,1
pours clear amber with slightly off white rocky head that immediately dissipates lots of visible carbonation no lacing . aroma is simple sweet malt could not feel even a bit of smoke . taste is much better sweetish and charred smokey malt maybe a little too sweet also hints of caramel . smoke continues in the aftertaste as well . mouthfeel is medium carbonation average high with some pleasant warming feel . overall not a bad beer might be only a bit too sweet .,palate,0.8,1
enjoyed this last night while watching the centennial game of the habs as they laid a hurting on the bruins . poured from a ml . bottle and shared a little with my wife . appearance pours a body as black as motor oil with a surprisingly dark brown like an aero chocolate bar bordering almost on a light black head . huge and thick that lasts a long time . very impressive . smell an aroma of bourbon vanilla espresso chocolate . a nice medley of aromas . taste at first i thought it was discreet but definitely opens up . bitter sweet chocolate like baking chocolate espresso beans with a very good supporting role by the hops . was actually pleasantly surprised by the nice hop presence . can definitely taste the oak as it seems drenched in liquor bourbon and maybe a little whiskey . very good flavorful . mouthfeel weak point of the beer imo . low carbonation with a very smooth body but i found it a little lacking and maybe a bit thin watery . not much really but not as robust as an ris should be . it s still good but not ris good . drinkability slight alcohol heat but other than that it drinks very well . not just a sipper dangerously drinkable . overall i would have pegged it at an a but i really feel good about the individual scores and an a is how it came out . you ca n t really miss with this . it s not a bold in your face ris but it delivers on what it promises an ris with bourbon oak . i really like it and hope mcauslan does this one again .,palate,0.7,1
purchased a sixer of this on my first visit to the brewery . the beer pours a murky golden orange hazy and pretty opaque . virtually no head whatsoever even with a vigorous pour but wisps of white foam linger a little . the aroma is concentrated in a really refreshing base malt caramel aroma some piney hops shine through . summery and certainly balanced between the hops and malt . the flavor comes off a bit hop heavy with good piney bitterness that is punctuated in its astringent finish . if kept on the front of your tongue you can really pick up some of the caramel malt detected in the aroma . certainly less balanced than i would have hoped . the mouthfeel leaves a lot to be desired . heavy slick and such a low dose of carbonation that it feels like it just ai n t ready . a single step above serving straight from the fermenter . overall i was hoping for more balance and a lot more body from the mouthfeel . however it does showcase hops quite well and seems like it is better mouthfeel away from being a very decent beer .,palate,0.3,0
an odd odd brew . that is not to say that there was anything wrong with it . oh no . the thing i noticed aside from the dark amber color was the aroma and consequently the flavor . i can not mince words on this one . the cinnamon nutmeg in this beer reaches up out of the pint glass and smacks you dead in the face . it is strangely and interestingly good . then there is the steam mouth feel . awesome . this is something you have to try to believe . this could be one of the most unique biers i have ever tried . prost .,palate,0.9,1
pours a slightly hazy brown color with a smallish tan colored head that dissipated into a light ring . the aroma is sweet . it has a brown sugar sweetness with some vanilla notes . i do n t pick up much if any hazelnut or the spiced aspect of the rum . however it does have a very nice aroma . the taste is of chocolate malt some toastiness a nice subtle vanilla flavor from the rum barrels some hazelnut but nothing overwhelming like hazelnut coffee . the taste is surprisingly light kind of has a vanilla coke thing going on . i am giving the feel grade a lower score not because i do n t like it necessarily but i think it takes away from the flavor of the beer . the feel is light not watery and very carbonated . too carbonated for the style in that it brings a seltzer water type of consistency to the beer though it does n t feel watery weird . the carbonation just kind of burns the flavor away . i think this beer drinks very well very crisp from the carbonation . the flavors are good but subtle . i like it i would probably buy it again .,palate,0.6,1
got this at bert s huis in utrecht . from a bottle into my weizen glass . appearance golden orange in colour . very clear for a weizen closer to a kristallweizen but not advertised as such . medium carbonation evident . pours a medium white head that is relatively thin and does n t retain overly well . levels out to a film and leaves some lacing . looks okay but not like a top weizen . smell mostly wheat malt in the nose . that s it . not overly strong and not as complex as i ve come to expect from the style . pleasant but not worth writing home about . below average . taste some wheat malt initially and a bit of sour bread in the aftertaste but nothing overwhelming . no off flavors but nothing worth noting . could be stronger and more complex . again slightly below what is expected for the style . palate medium body and slightly creamy . goes down smooth no bite and finishes with an appropriate amount of stickiness . carbonation is on the lower end of the spectrum . nice feel . overall a decent weizen but nothing special . i d expected more from this brewery which makes some great lager beer . actually their weizen seemed to be influenced by their lager beer which made it less of a great weizen . there are better out there . as a final note the oddly shaped bottle made it impossible to do the traditional weizen pour . that took something out of the experience as well .,palate,0.8,1
it looks as though i have made my bones on this site via my american malt liquor reviews which are mostly done in support of the canquest tm . i was talking to the owner of beaver bc in beaver falls pa recently and the subject of broadway joe namath came up . in a fairly well replayed clip namath mentions such a feeling of elation when we won super bowl iii and i felt that selfsame feeling of elation when i saw a sixer of this gem on the top shelf of my neighbor s cooler . understand i have a six pack shop right out my back door and i frequent them regularly so the prospect of a new can trips my trigger . the crack glug went off without a hitch and thanks to my custom inverted aggro centerline pour i had a finger of foamy bone white head awaiting me . i looked away briefly and the head was gone . magic . color was a deep golden yellow with ne quality clarity and it looked as enticing as the sirens did to odysseus and his crew . the nose was that of grape bubble gum and suddenly my ship was foundering on the rocks . oh crap oh dear i thought to myself . mouthfeel was actually pretty full dare i even say nearly creamy . . . the taste however reminded me of being on cleanup detail afterhours at a bar . burnt tobacco stale must chewed gum and the olive juice in a dirty martini all came to mind as i drank this gem . finish left me with a serious case of buyer s regret and i only paid . for the sixer . i am going to see of my next door neighbors the ones who hang in the alley along the fenceline would like to have the remnants of the six .,palate,0.8,1
appearance cloudy mahogany color with a huge head that fades slowly with fluffy lacing . aroma hay over raisins with some hints of plum and molasses . its slightly medicinal yet has a clean wheat malt like aroma to it . taste very creamy with a ton of sweetness upfront then it gets a little hot in the middle before more syrupy sweetness on the back end . there is a mild fruitiness that comes in and out while drinking and the finish is quite boozy . the rest i recently had rochefort and i liked the better . while still very good is just starting to cross the line into being too boozy .,palate,1.0,1
pours a dark brown colour definitely brown all over despite pretense that it s black . do n t need to hold that to the light to see it s just brown . head is a nice dense cream colour sinks slowly to leave a film with some pleasant trails of off white lacing at the top . body is quite clear looks alright yeah quite nice . nose has a lot of standard dark characters lots of roasty grain some spicy character and some smoke in there as well . lot of carbon really spicy smoke and roasty grain . slightly savoury in character although with hints of cocoa not very sweet but pleasant . taste is fairly standard schwarz but nicely balanced . quite mild with fair roasted grain throughout a slight cola character on the mid and some chocolate notes . a lot of oak comes through as well and a hint of cherry . there is a particularly fresh organic woodiness on the finish . a slight port sweetness as well but yeah overall a lot of brown flavours and not a lot of black . maybe i ve just been drinking too many imperial stouts lately . dark malt and dark sugar not over cooked . fairly foamy and grainy textured in the mouth slightly soupy i guess . pleasant feel and a nice complement to the flavour . mild drinking very little in the way of power or offense here but not a bad beer at all .,palate,0.9,1
i was able to give this brew a try last evening on tap while out at mahar s . beer had a brown color to it with some red like highlights somewhat cloudy . ok sized head with some retention and lacing . the aroma of this one has a nice moderate sour sensation of cherries and i think apple . the flavor is not bad clearly has a sour feel which is pretty good as it is quite mild but at the tail end of it there is a slight off flavor a medicine like property . now this off flavor over all is not bad as it does not dominate but is there . one thing about this beer is it feels extremely watery . over all this is a fair brew could be a gateway to sours for people as it is quite tame . drinks quite easily but there are way to many good sour beers out there to waste more than just a try of this one .,palate,0.4,0
did n t know what to expect from this one . and still do n t . pours a pinkish red with creamy slightly off white head . lots of tiny carbonation rising . good lacing . interesting . aroma is of raspberries and some light blueberry . horse aroma . taste is light blueberry hay . farm like quality . medium body cleansing dry . ovrall this is a decent attempt at a fruit beer but lags far behind its belgian brethren . sort of hard to figure which direction this beer is going . needs a more cohesive flavor profile . more fruit less alcohol which sneaks up on you .,palate,0.8,1
poured into . l rastal looks as expected black my tasting is in a skinny glass and i still cant see through head was small maybe less than half a finger and was a nice caramel color decent lasing . smell burnt malts and some sweetness and hints of chocolate taste smooth a lot thinner then expected lingers on the tongue just enough very very clean finish best schwarzbier i ever had really enjoyed drinking this one .,palate,1.0,1
disclaimer i do not review beers because i do not have a good palate and do not trust my ability to successfully describe anything i taste . that being said i want to keep track of beers i have tried and will start to try reviewing beers i drink from a sampler pack found at specs liquor . poured into a glass mug . pours cloudy reddish amber color with inch head . really pretty beer to look at . no smell that really stands out truthfully it almost does n t smell like a beer to me . tastes flat to me . no alcohol taste that i can tell of and not a whole lot of flavor . goes down easy and not much of an aftertaste . easy to drink i could drink a bunch of these . i would n t really enjoy it though .,palate,0.4,0
murphy s irish stout used to be my favorite beer . then i had craft beer . out of a nitro can it sure is fun to watch though . and it s dark with a ton of head on it at all times . too bad it is n t thick at all . basically a light to medium body with little carbonation . that was the girlfriend s comment although it delivered no beerface so that s saying something . but truthfully the malty aromas are n t impressive although they are present and the taste delivers little more than water and a few runny malts that remind you somewhat of coffee and chocolate bitterness . there are elements in this one that are done well but none that have my running back to it for more . especially at the price it usually draws . think dark speckled hen or darker boddington s .,palate,0.8,1
new glarus own description fits well but is perhaps too enthusiastic . in the glass this beer has a golden lemon hue with a tall frothy white head that retains quite well . typical wheaty cloudiness . the nose is a smack to the face with cloves citrus banana all that stuff . it s piercing almost . the nose lands itself squarely on the tongue unadulterated . the flavor busts down the front door and barrels straight on through exiting just as suddenly . what you are left with is a diminished pale watery finish . this fortunately leads to high quaffability . overall i m somewhat let down but at least it does n t taste artificial,palate,0.4,0
ml bottle poured into tulip dec a quite dark brown with some hints of red at the edges big mocha head retains well but leaves no lace s orange rind and chocolate with a creamsicle blast t not far from the smell but with a little booze and some faint coffee m a little thin and it turns to foam in your mouth d i d drink another bomber if i had it so that has to say something this is a interesting brew and i ca n t think of anything else like it i like the smell more then anything and wish i had more of it but what can you do,palate,0.6,1
crystal clear dark ruby hue with copious miniscule animated yeast specks . uniformily thick stiff dense light beige head leaves respectable lace . gentle pine hop nose with a minty noble tinge . dark lovibond caramel with toasty munich malt hints . swirling releases trace butterscotch and subtle banana esters . well rounded aromawise . in flavor the dominant malt character is of medium lightly buttery toffee along with airy multi grain biscuit . secondary but sturdy are sharper roasted notes akin to well kilned dark munich and caramelized singed wort . hop character is mild with soft intangible low cohumulone bitterness offsetting residual sweetness aptly . hop flavor is a balanced understated combination of sweet orange citrus dilute pine extract and floral nectar like tones . a touch shy in dextrins and viscosity to fully bolster the malt profile . finishes dry with slightly salty bread crust hints and fleeting molasses hints . a fairly complex amber with some properties of a strong ale albeit with a leaner malt backbone . tasty well crafted and highly quaffable . i readily went through a six pack with ease and enjoyment .,palate,0.6,1
ml bgelflashe . mindestens haltbar bis . . . it pours a light hay gold with a bright white head that quickly dissipates with no lacing . the smell is predominantly banana with some malt coming through ever so slightly . the flavor follows the scent . big banana notes in this one . a nice bit of wheat and barley flavors as well . it also has a nice lemon tartness . it is a fruity sweet but light hefe weizen great for summer weather .,palate,1.0,1
clear pale golden color with a nose that is reminiscent of the pilsener . mouth fairly light with hints slightly salty which must be certainly a powerful spring water high in minerals especially calcium . a little bitterness is noted on the finish slightly coarse and especially high in minerals . high fermentation this kolsch closely resembles a basic lager except this powerful bitterness probably mediated by the quality of water used .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a ml bottle into my bruery tulip . it poured black in color with a pretty big tan and frothy head to it . the head settled to a thin lacing after a minute or so but left some very nice lacing on the glass as it did . the aroma not surprisingly shows a good dose of chocolate to it . i get a lot of cocoa with a bit of a slightly sweeter milky chocolate coming through as well . it has a pretty big roasty component as well with some coffee and slightly burnt smoke like flavors . the taste has a good amount of the cocoa coming through as well . it starts with some bitter sweet baking chocolate flavors but turns into more of a dry cocoa like flavor in the finish . as the aroma suggested it had a pretty big roasty side to it too . i get coffee coming through throughout the flavor as well as just a hint of the burnt and smoke flavors . the mouthfeel is medium bodied for the style with moderate carbonation . drinkability is pretty good it had some very nice flavors to it . i found it pretty well balanced between the chocolate and the bitter roasty flavors which helped the drinkability for me . pretty solid beer overall .,palate,0.6,1
lively and active beer starts the head flowing immediately after popping the cap . billowy soapy tan foam everywhere . the beer itself is a very dark amber mahogany hue slightly chill hazed and with lots of visible carbonation coming up from the bottom . the excellent head retains for a good while maintaining it s body and activity far into the tasting . classic english ale looks deep dark but not opaque . quite the beauty . smell is of sweet hazelnuts an almost woody malt aroma some slight fruit notes like apples and figs with a yeasty doughy background . pretty good but not exactly what i was expecting . smell does n t seem firm like a borwn ale should the malt aromas seem flimsy and has a distinct doughy raw edge to it . too much fruit in the nose for my tastes but overall not a bad aroma just not quite up my alley . taste also seems a tad flimsy and loose . definitely has a malt foundation but it seems undermined by a distinctly crisp apple taste the antithesis of what i exepct in a brown ale . maybe because it s english my expectation are misplaced but too me this is n t what i want in a brown ale . not enough rich nutty bready and creamy flavors . tastes seem to fall flat not fleshed out . finish is a little dry . mouthfeel however is excellent . smooth and fuller bodied quite nice on the palette wish the flavors were better along side the excellent mouthfeel . underwhelmed by this highly praised beer . not nutty enough for me or just not in the right vein . a bit of a dud for me . at least the price is right .,palate,0.9,1
pours a clear burnished gold with one finger off white head decent lacing slight smells of caramel malt and a hint of nuttiness leafy hops tastes pretty much like it smells with a very malt forward flavor slight bitterness toward the end light to medium bodied with low carbonation and a touch of syrupyness towards the end overall goes down pretty smooth and would go great with low intensity fall activities not something i d want as an only beer for the evening but not something to pound a sixer of either . kinda like a slightly sweeter less nutty newcastle,palate,0.9,1
a dark reddish brown with a nice head at first but it quickly disappears . s little to no smell there is a little smell from the spices and a slight malt smell . t the spices seemed to overpower this beer a little . it was not hard to taste the malt but the hops could not be tasted very well . the spices that were included though were balanced and one spice did not overpower the other spices . m good mouthfeel just the right carbonation . d the overabundance of spices make the drinkability in this beer go down .,palate,0.8,1
oz brown bottle apperance body reasonable pleasing golden hue head minimal to nonexistent smell ca n t say as there was n t much of one taste not much of a punch here could pass as a macrocreation mealy and not much to get excited about mouthfeel nice balance of carbonation and heft drinkability its harmlessness is offset by its relative vacuousness i m not sure i could describe this beer to you tomorrow it s so nondescript,palate,0.7,1
fresh growler from fatheads . a pours a hazy dark golden amber color with a dense creamy white head huge reteition and nice lace . s the nose brings lots of bubblegum notes of orange peel just a hint of yeast good bit of floral fruity esters very faint spice of corriander light note of phenolic bandaid . t the flavor has a ton of yeast light notes of orange peel and lemon floral and fruit esters more bandaid phenols than the nose present bitterness in the finish . m grainy dirty feel to it medium to light body syrupy with a low to moderate amount of carbonation . d a little messy and has some flaws . overall it is n t band the phenol flavor lingers for me a bit too long but the bitterness balance to the fruit and floral esters is quite interesting .,palate,0.6,1
made in latrobe . i think the old rolling rock brewery is now making this presumably under contract for someone . appearance nose this brings back memories of sipping my dad s beer . it s a nostalgia not really a ratings . taste nothing special nothing deleterious . probably hard to create such a delicate balance with a flavor profile so low . almost zero detectable hops really more carbonation than hops . mouthfeel thin with some quirky and ephemeral quality that is going to require more work to articulate . drinkability very drinkable i may get a case of this . it might actually be a good lawnmower beer .,palate,0.4,0
opaque dark brown black appearance with small head multi sized bubbles that did n t last and almost no lacing . ca n t smell much either other than some coffee . taste is rather watery with prickly carbonation some dark chocolate coffee malt and slight hop bitterness as an aftertaste . something is there that s really tart it makes my mouth pucker but i ca n t figure out what it is . very dry finish . do n t think i ll try this one again .,palate,0.4,0
appearance poured a beautiful mahogany with an abundant vanilla head that reduced down to cm after seconds . yes i was staring at this for a little while it s quite beautiful . looking down from aboove i could make out a crescent moon or a yin yang . smell caramel hazel nut chocolate and diacetyl are immediately noticeable . there is also a slight piney characteristic and some alcohol . taste the hazelnut is the strongest on the palate along with the slightest bit of alcohol . the diacetyl is immediately noticeable and then the chocolate and caramel mix with a hint of flowers making this a very pleasant experience . mouthfeel quite smooth on the palate and light bodied this felt average in the mouth . despite hinting at some hop flavor there was no real bitterness from the hops or any chocolate malts . i found this to be the only unimpressive part of the beer . drinkability the complex and friendly taste make this beer incredibly quaffable . i hope to try it on tap soon .,palate,0.6,1
a smooth fluffy tan head . dark stout appearance . s sweet and boozey . t very sweet bitter and creamy all at the same time . m creamy and smooth d easy drink however it just does n t taste good enough to earn a high drinkability rating . overall it has a very nice mouthfeel however at this price point i expect it to be a lot more balanced .,palate,0.9,1
the beer pours a straw yellow color with a white head . the aroma is rice corn and some grassy hops . the flavor is very sweet . i get a lot of grass along with some corn and bready malts . thin mouthfeel and medium carbonation . not as bad as expected but not something i care to try again .,palate,0.4,0
i bought a few singles in the bottle at a beer mart in frederick md . after taking them home and quickly imbibing them i made an immediate return trip the next day . the brew pours out black as pitch with a head that resembles foam from a cola that was poured too quickly . the nose is fantastic toffee chocolate roasted nuts and malts coffee all mingling in a semi sweet aroma with a very subtly discernable trace of alcohol . the taste is as near perfection as any i ve sampled . i could hardly believe my tastebuds upon my first sip . the mouthfeel was nothing of remark . not unpleasant but not extraordinary . needless to say the original two that i had purchased went down as easily as a glass of iced tea on a stifling summer afternoon . the drinkability of a beer this heavy and hearty was amazingly smooth . deceptively smooth even . with abv and a silky smooth disposition take care and enjoy the brew . i recommend this one to everyone i know .,palate,0.6,1
well having performed a back to back tasting of this beer and bell s i got ta say that north coast wins hands down . wow . first off i have to say this old ale really shines as a prototypical porter . i can taste the darker malts that when aged and blended would result in a porter like beer . wow . the mouthfeel is thick and rich with a nice amount of bubbly to round it out . the taste is full many layered . . . wonderful . a little vineous though . it is good do n t get me wrong but it almost reminds me of a port that alcholic sweetness predominates . a good beer highly recommended .,palate,1.0,1
i have to admit i was disappointed by this beer . my ratings try to reflect both how i enjoy the beer and how well i think it adheres to the style . this beer disappointed me in both regards . a pours a bit brown for any ipa imperial or otherwise . very little head which was very pale considering the color of the beer . s not a lot there . malt is obvious but where are the hops . t sweet malty little else . this beer would not survive the voyage to india . no perceptible pine or citrus and only a faint hint of bitterness . m heavy with little carbonation . d i could not finish it . this beer is so imbalanced that it becomes a chore to drink . it is possible that i got a bottle that was old or was n t stored properly but i do n t think so . that was my first thought when i could n t detect any hop aroma . but i just drank a year old dark horse double crooked tree that my local beer shop found in their cellar and it was a great transformation from last year s fresh ones . in that case the hops were missing from the nose but the bitterness remained . this beer seemed like it never had many hops to begin with .,palate,0.6,1
reviewed bottle pours an amber orange colored body with a rocky off white head somewhat lasting with decent lacing . dusty hoppy somewhat grapefruity aroma . some malty sweetness too but mostly hops . muted aroma . light flavor sweet some hops . somewhat sweet aftertaste malty . nice carbonation . hoppy grapefruity taste . very tasty a nice hoppy session ale . some fruitiness .,palate,1.0,1
served in a oz . nonic . appearance crystal clear golden body with a creamy sticky white crown . head shows decent retention and drags cobweb like lace . not quite as dark as i expected but otherwise looks pretty damn good . smell cracker lemon zest and moist vegetation kick things off . buttered toast and grass eventually emerge and the overall aroma gets quite a bit sweeter as the beer warms . smooth and mild overall . taste the malt character is n t nearly as pronounced as it should be . lemon and grass are the two most prominent flavors and they combine for a rather sharp taste . earthy bitterness also plays a large role and leads to a lingering aftertaste . faint graininess sugar and bread crust barely shine through . this drinks far more like a west coast pale ale than an esb . mouthfeel light in body with fine carbonation and a lingering bitter finish . far from clean and certainly more hop forward than malt forward . far from esb like . drinkability this is n t a bad beer but it definitely misses the mark style wise . that said it is n t a good beer either . whatever it worked .,palate,0.4,0
my mother in law sent me on a beer run . she was throwing a party for my father in law s th birthday . get something for yourself too she said . i admire stoudt s fat dog quite a bit but it s been months since i ve spotted any of their brews in valdosta . when i saw their label again i knew what i wanted for myself . a a two finger head the color of cinnamon cream sits atop an amber body with deep red hues and the clarity of glass . s the sweet malty nose is muted but some distinct aromas emerge evoking buttery caramel and hints of clove . t disappointing . the bracing bitter front quickly fades along with most of the flavor . there s a faint taste of spiced fruits underneath apple notes are dominant . the finish is pleasantly sour but again the flavor is faint . there are lots of interesting flavors but all of them feel watered down . m despite its creamy appearance the head feels thin on the palate . the brew itself is thin and watery especially as it warms . the carbonation barely registers . d this beer would go well with spicy food . it s so light that you wo n t fill up on it and it s so unobtrusive that it wo n t interfere with the flavors on the plate . i wo n t seek this one out again . i m happy to have had the opportunity to try another brew from stoudt s but i found this one weak . i prefer a bolder esb .,palate,0.4,0
bottle from the cracked kettle in amsterdam brewed and bottled january by the small dutch brewery de molen in bodegraven . first time i have this beer myself heard a lot of great stories about it . . ca n t wait to try . poured into a westvleteren glass . pours a very deep beautiful black color with a very light head that disappears almost immediately . scent is fantastic very complex smell of roasted malts chocolate fruits honey caramel coffee some hops and a bit of alcohol . the taste . wow also here chocolate roasted malts raisins caramel and coffee taste . the finish is slightly hoppy . the bitterness of this beer is well balanced with it s fruitiness and the beer is very drinkable even though the alcohol percentage is high . the mouthfeel is a bit strange only because of the very low carbonation comparable to some year old vintage beers but as mentioned by another reviewer the beer is so great that this is only a minor issue . the beer feels light and smooth in the mouth . overall a fantastic and well balanced beer simply the best dutch beer i had until now . better than westvleteren . . . . . difficult i think i just prefer wv because it ages very very well . . i m definitely going to put some hel en verdoemenis away in the cellar .,palate,0.7,1
two fingers of head disappear within seconds . it s like straw yellow soda pop . the bottom and sides of my glass are covered by big bubbles of carbonation . the aroma presents minute maid limeade with just a hint of sweetness underneath . it does n t smell fake it just smells cheap somehow if that makes sense . it tastes the same . like minute maid limeade diluted with club soda . the aggressive carbonation reinforces the club soda comparison . it s cold and refreshing enough that i can understand why people drink it after mowing the lawn but it s not what i want to drink after mowing the lawn . it s no small wonder this stuff flies off the shelves though for all i knock it i ve pounded this stuff back pretty quick . and that bothers me . it s like i m just meant to pound it back without thinking of that nasty beer taste the good folks at anheuser bush have worked so hard to mask for me . the problem is i like beer and good beer is worth savouring . i m all for brewers coming up with interesting new flavours and not against fruit beers but this stuff was n t made to appeal to people who like good beer . it s more like malternative than beer . like a batch that got churned out when the filtration system used on the base was broken down so they could n t get the colour out of it . it s one saving grace is that unlike it s brethren coolers it is n t cloyingly sweet from added sugar .,palate,0.3,0
ml bottle bottled on . pours a clear light amber with a big creamy white head that retains well and laces the glass . the aroma is floral and soapy fruity melon piney hops with a little stinkiness summit . . it s pretty subdued though . the flavor is sweet malts with some melon and soapiness . it has a pretty big grassy bitterness with some pepper and stinkiness . there s a huge amount of harsh bitterness that lingers in the aftertaste . the mouthfeel is medium bodied with lower carbonation and almost watery . overall i just could n t get into it . a little reminiscent of gubna summit hops . but not as well done . the soapiness was a little weird too . and it was n t really well balanced with the abrasive bitterness in the finish .,palate,0.4,0
thanks to duffman for sharing . oooh yeah . a pours a light blonde with fingers of white head that refuses to dissipate . leaves beautiful lacing . excellent looking biere w brett . s holy crap . i ve just been attacked by a sour smelling brett funk nectar esters pine resin and a grassy hay . t brett belgian yeast funk nectar grass hay notes and spicy hops . m moderate bodied sweet slightly harsh and very astringent . i can not define the balance due to the astringency of this beer . d a hard one to figure . i want to say good because it has its own taste which is quite overwhelming . maybe a bit much over the top . biere de garde is the wrong description . maybe a sour or belgian wild would be more acceptable .,palate,0.6,1
a pours black with quite a bit of carbonation . big frothy . light tan head that sticks around pretty well . leaves a beautiful dark lacing around the glass as i sip . good stuff . s like if you made a hop tea in a dark chocolate mocha . except not much coffee . this is one of my favorite smelling beers out there definitely one of a kind . pine dank marijuana roasted barley dark chocolate and a bit of alcohol heat are all there . not much sweetness to be found . the alcohol is a bit prominent but it s a fair trade off for a walk through the marijuana chocolate forest that is old rasputin . t lots of hops and lots of deeply roasted coffee flavors . finishes with a sensation of hop resin and coffee . not much sweetness to be found but very drinkable . there s some alcohol in the taste but it s not too unpleasant . m this may be the weak aspect of this beer . i d say it has a bit too much carbonation for an imperial stout and has a somewhat light mouthfeel because of that . however this is infinitely more drinkable than most imperial stouts because of this as well . lots of hop resins coat the mouth leaving a bit of a bitter aftertaste . not cloying or syrupy in the least . o by far the best beer for the money that i ve found thus far . has a very distinctive and refined taste and smell . it s not perfect but this is one of my favorite beers and in my opinion it deserves great affection .,palate,0.6,1
poured into pint . a black with hints of mahogany around the edges . pours a finger fizzy light brown head almost like coca cola . dissipates rather quickly leaving just a thin silky cap . s toffee aromas with a good amount of roasted malts with a spicy hop aroma t hint of chocolate upfront then sharp roasted malts followed by bittering spicy hops that finish out with some coffee flavor m medium full body with a lively carbonation . the dry aspect of this beer becomes apparent soon after with a nice mixture of roasted malt and hops . overall a very good representation of the style as far as flavor and aroma . would ve like the head to stick around longer and the mouthfeel to be creamier . however i could drink this everyday . great beer .,palate,0.6,1
a pours a clear gold color with minimal head that left no lacing in the glass . s there s the faintest hint of smoke in an otherwise malty smelling beer . t this strikes me as the bastard child of a bamberg beer with an american belgian style beer . there is just a bit of smoke in the flavor but it is totally ruined by the cloying sweetness of the beer overall . i can detect virtually no hops to balance things out and the label states that sugar is added . m the sugar gives it a fairly full body and the carbonation is ample . d unless you are already three or four sheets to the wind this one is simply undrinkable .,palate,0.6,1
brewed fall enjoyed fall . pours a dark brown with the faintest of ruby when held to light . smallish tan head that disappears quickly but leaves some lace on the glass . smells of roasted malts some alcohol coffee and bitter chocolate . taste is chocolate then some hops hit you bitter roast and a bit of alcohol in the end . mouthfeel is creamy smooth thick body low carbonation . this is a good brew that i think will be great with some age . i think the alcohol needs to tone down a bit but i love how creamy smooth this one is .,palate,1.0,1
pours with a moderate off white head . looks like a pilsner tastes like a pilsner just more alcohol . a tad bit grassy taste from the hops i guess . not to my taste should have read the label first as it was exactly as described . rather light body . boring .,palate,0.6,1
poured nearly a full on black color looked oily with a thick tan head that bubbled down very slowly . the smell was quite nice and complex chocolate malts dark bread a little bittersweet chocolate flavor and some cocoa . the taste was smokey coffee and chocolate malts bitter malt flavors burnt coffee grinds and a pinch of something light and sweet tucked somewhere in there . the taste was good but not quite as complex as i would have liked separating this beer from the really great stout flavors . the mouthfeel was a little too carbonated and thin for my taste especially for a beer with the word cream right there in the name . the beer was drinkable and i liked it enough but i think there are better examples out there .,palate,0.4,0
what can i say . i asked my friend to pick up a pack of something he had never heard of on the way over . i suppose i should have seen it coming and he nor i had ever heard of landshark lager but i was disappointed . i should have specified no adjunct lagers . but he would n t have known what i was talking about . oz clear bottle . color is piss yellow . there was an unexpected white head that lingered longer than i anticipated . it has no smell so the rating i gave it was an overstatement . there is not much taste going on maybe some corn . the only good quality is the mouthfeel lively carbonation and the drinkability easy going down .,palate,0.7,1
bottle provided by cerevisaephilus thanks for the opportunity . pours a half finger light tan head over a cloudy apricot colored liquid . smells mild . sweet malt is below a gentle hop floral . with searching the hops are citrusy more oranges than grapefruit pith and a hint of pine . taste starts fizzy from carbonation and piney hops with a sour quality . fruity esters step in and the creamy smooth body is a nice contribution . malts are wet sweet with caramel . mildly carbonated and easy drinking .,palate,0.9,1
looks like cola with a head . i had this one in the signature ayinger hourglass shaped weizen glass poured form a bottle . it pours a clear cola colored brown with an impressive to head that lasts for about the weizen glass . the lacing is noticeable for the first glass as well . it has a very smooth malty flavor similar to an alt boch and appropriate for a dunkle larger . a sweet and caramel experience that makes me instantly think of bavaria . the mouthfeel is larger light with a very very slight fizz . the aftertaste is pleasant and sweet . this would be a good substitute for dessert . it isnt a beer for slamming back but for being enjoyed over a good long conversation .,palate,0.6,1
blue palms rd anniversary party had on tap . a completely transparent hay body with some shimmering orange fish scales . white grape flesh and some rays of beach sunsets . quite a foamer from the tap pour and a huge filter of silkscreen lacing smothers the inside of the glass . reasonable head retention rounds out a decent visual . s lively pungent golden raisins and some honey floral sweetness . a slight hint of spice that cuts the sweetness for only a minute before the ingredients catch back up with the brew . really this smells so sweet and there s no funk to really break the smothering sweetness . lots of vinous dessert wine qualities . t the taste actually is n t too sweet golden raisins with a drier emptiness that you d expect to be sweeter . some very light honey blends with milky flowers for an awkward creamy faux tea taste . a bit of vague plant stems fills some of the gaps where you might expect some more complexity or earthy funk . however this remains more wine like than earthy . m dry light medium body with a velvet coating . the mouth really takes over as you drink it invaded my lips from contact . not unpleasant but very contagious . this has an infectious low grade velvet sandpaper mouth feel that will not leave the lips out of it . the brew drinks very much like wine over these textures . o this really was a bit of a bummer for me i found a lot of the flavors to be almost watery . there s some interesting harmony with the mixes of milky florals light raw honeys and golden raisins but it s lost in a boring too subtle did not listen kind of way . this beer shows potential for nuances but the flavor needs an upgrade to highlight the subtleties . right now the mouth feels like the mouth of a much better drink than the flavor provides . hopefully this is tweaked a bit more in time . also the strange cut in flavor in the middle of the beer just comes off weird is it the pepper . that needs to go or be overhauled .,palate,0.8,1
oz bottle poured into tulip a dark caramel brown color that lets in just enough light to show off the beer s clarity . thick off white head about an inch high that goes down slowly . nice . s vine fruit alcohol traces of caramel . not that complex but very appealing . t but damn if the taste is n t complex . the alcohol is turned down the tart fruit flavors hit up front and then fade into toasted malts tobacco a touch of brown sugar and hop bitterness . i d maybe like the alcohol to be more prominent but it s to be expected that it would n t be . m starts off creamy but i m pretty quickly struck by how watery this is . the carbonation is decent but i find this surprisingly thin . o body aside this is pretty nice . the person who sold it to me described this as barleywine light and i think that s a solid read . this is a nice nightcap beer for people with responsibilities the next morning .,palate,0.6,1
bottled in . appears coal black in the glass with a small head that quickly settles to a thin cap . just a little spotty lacing is left on the glass . the lack of suds is not surpising considering the high abv . spilt a little on my shirt i think it will be permanetly stained . big bouquet of roasted malt . hints of brown sugar soy sauce figs and last but definately not least alcohol . no getting around the booze in this stout . there is no denying that there is a lot going on in the flavor but it is hard to get past the alcohol heat to interpret the subtleties . i do pick up the roasted malt . hints of dark fruit and bitter chocolate . then the alcohol comes in and washes everything away with a strong boozy element . even with a few years on it the alcohol is quite hot . the body is about as full as a beer can be . thick and chewy with just enough carbonation to keep me from thinking it is flat . works perfectly for a sipper . not really drinkable . a beer that is an event . a beer that a person needs to set a reasonable amount of time to savor and absorb the affects .,palate,1.0,1
this beer pours a clear light golden color . the head is one inch in height and recedes quickly into sparse lacing . the aroma is of air with an extremely faint hint of bready malt . the taste is like the aroma in that it is missing from this beer . the carbonation is annoyingly high . overall this beer is more water than beer . i can not see myself drinking this again .,palate,0.2,0
the legend . a a somewhat aggressive and ill advised pour leads to two inches of delicious espresso creme brulee colored head . head retention is stellar with phenomenal lacing left on the glass . the receding head can only be described as champagne like . the individual bubbles mingle together to form larger air pockets which then pop under the pressure of the foam . absolutely wonderful . the body of the beer is an excellent opaque black . s sweet cereal malt intermingled with excellent hop bitterness . mild chocolate and mocha notes are present although not nearly as dominant as rogue s chocolate stout . big surprise there huh . the light cocoa notes are also overlapped by a more mellow espresso note . t this is where things get a little rougher . the beginning palate is a jumble of varying flavors that smack of grains and earth . a very subtle barnyard flavor is also present . the mid palate is more hop oriented with the bitterness of the hops really coming through . the finish however . whoo boo the finish is excellent . all the rough edges transition beautifully to the finish which is more reminiscent of the scent of the beer . mild chocolate and mocha lead into bitter coffee bean and espresso nuances . the lasting flavor is similar to that first time you tried black coffee with your dad . it just stays and stays . m i ve always been a fan of the way stouts and porters feel on the tongue . this beer is no different . in fact it stands above most other stouts in this category . the feel is almost perfectly balanced . many stouts are thick to the point of being viscous but this beer has a lively carbonation that kicks in at exactly the right time to keep this beer from being flabby . d one of the easiest stouts to drink that i ve ever imbibed . sam smith s oatmeal has a slight edge . who cares if the beer is thick and rich . it tastes too damn good to not want more . i m still fairly new to the world of stouts . if anybody reads this review and thinks of a stout on this caliber i would love to know .,palate,1.0,1
ml brown bottle . pours an inky black with a thin tan head that dies down to a collar pretty quickly . aroma is of roasted grains burnt toast and an unfamiliar smoky woody smell that i assume must be the chicory . coffee dominates the flavour along with some smokiness . this is a very dry stout with an acidic sour finish and a burnt bitterness . body is quite thick with a fairly high level of carbonation . i ve heard great things about dogfish head but this is a big disappointment .,palate,0.7,1
poured into tasting glass color black as midnight w thin bubbly white head just rimming glass mouthfeel milky a grade below motor oil and smoooth smell sweet malts and milk sugar taste big coffe flavor througout masking toffee molassess malts after reverse malts w some coffee big coffee taste will drink again .,palate,1.0,1
appearance cheerful clear copper orange colored brew . covering the beer is a pleasant white head that falls slowly to a wispy covering then to nothing . good sticky lacing covers much of my pint glass . smell great floral hop aroma and pretty much nothing else . pine grapefruit probably more its a shame i have a little cold . this is what an ipa should smell like . taste rock solid spicy hop presence without being overly bitter but it certainly has an adequate amount of bitterness . there is some malt hidden in there but it is completely overpowered by the hops which come through strong and fresh . it certainly meets the basic requirements for an ipa but i feel like ive had this before not too complex just strong hops and little to no malt . good but nothing above the call of duty . mouthfeel the beer is slick on the tongue with strong carbonation . the body is a little lacking medium light . drinkability good ipa better than a lot out there but there is nothing that makes southern tier ipa stand out from the large crowd of good american ipas . it is one of the freshest tasting ipas i have had recently if you like ipas pick some up and give it a shot but its not worth searching out or getting if you are not a big ipa fan . ill give it another shot after my cold subsides to see if i am missing anything .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle into a duvel tulip . a as i begin to pour this beer straight into the tulip i notice that there does n t appear to be any carbonation . i pour from higher up . nothing . higher still . nada . i dumb the last ounce of beer in with some force behind it and finally get about half an inch of huge white bubbles to show up but they do n t stay long . this one looks to be completely uncarbonated and to make matters worse the medium amber body is absolutely awash with huge chunks of swirling particulate . i m sure i dislodged some with my rough pour but this amount is seriously unnerving . this makes even the most unfiltered of ipas look crystal clear . definitely one of the least appealing brews i ve ever seen but i ll bump it up a half point for being a nice color for the style . s the smell is more what i d expect being a fairly nondescript mixture of piney hops and caramel malt . not bad at all actually . t follows the nose with extremely bitter piney hops far outweighing the moderately sweet malt backbone . this one does n t seem to have the strength or body to stand up to the alphas and the result is just an overwhelmingly bitter beer . i d be loving the hop dominance if the hop varieties used showed a bit more complexity but all i m getting is pine and bitterness . disappointing . m flat sticky and medium bodied with the occasional chunky floaty that gets caught between my teeth . pretty terrible i m sorry to say . d this is about as close to a drainpour as i ve ever had from a non infected beer . i ll finish it since it really does n t taste too offensive but i m not really enjoying it . notes wow what a letdown . i had really high hopes for this one but it really did n t deliver . it s been in my fridge since i bought it at julio s a couple weeks ago so i do n t think anything terrible has happened to the bottle . i ll be happy to rereview if it ever crosses my path again but this is most definitely a beer that i wo n t be seeking out in the future . cheers .,palate,0.3,0
poured into a chimay glass . i enjoy how this beer appears golden brown in the light . fine yeast particles are visible which is nice in comparison of beers with larger particles . the head was surprisingly resilient as well . dark fruits dominate the smell with candy sugar strong too . also there is a funky aroma to this beer which gives it some character . i think the caramel is strongest in the flavor and the dark fruits creep in a second or two after sipping . mouthfeel is a little on the thin side . however with the lower than average abv and good taste this is one of the most drinkable dubbels i ve had .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into mad elf chalice . a almost black as night and has a creamy look to it because of the chewy looking mocha colored head . this beer looks an awful lot like a worldwide stout with the color and very thin filmy head . bottle reads not the . listed here . n smell of a sweet chocolate bar with some licorice . super sweet malts that turn into a sweet sugary espresso . t coffee and what i thought was pretty complex for a beer that doesnt come with too many bells and whistles . in the long run the coffee starts to dominate which becomes almost boring . really becomes all roasted coffee not bad though . m a little bit of carbonation in the mouth with a very full body that is almost syrupy for a mild stout like this . chunky and chewy . d glad to have gotten a couple of these for trade . nice change of pace in the summer and not hard to drink . miles ahead in terms of character and taste compared to the kalamazoo expedition and java stouts none of which i found all that great . my choice so far of the bell s stouts . nice beer .,palate,1.0,1
reviewed draught tworows brewery houston tx pours a very cloudy yellow body with almost no head white . has a strong aroma of peaches and some hops . very fizzy palate slightly hoppy peaches very slight bitter . light flavor slight acidic aftertaste . not too bad .,palate,0.4,0
i bought this for my wife who frequently has lager and lime at our local pub . i m afraid she wo n t like it . murky yellowish color with a white head . seems like the brewer is trying to copy a weiss beer with a lot of yeast but it has no yeast flavor at all . smell is entirely of lemons about like minute maid lemonade . taste is essentially lemonade with just a tiny bit of hops . not really unpleasant but not a beer either . very fizzy and refreshing mouthfeel if you like fizzy soft drinks . not my preference for even a lawn mower beverage but i could drink it down . leinie seems to be going for the teen age girl drinkers or women who do n t really like beer .,palate,0.6,1
i first tasted a fssla offering at the bamberger biertage this year . i was not impressed by the specialty brew that they presented and thought that one of their standard offerings would beer more to my liking . i was wrong . the beer pours wonderfully with a white head about a finger thick and a steady carb stream clearly visible through the clear gold body . i can only describe the aroma as funky . malt sweetness is detected . but it is mostly a wet hay kind of aroma that pervades . the spicy hop notes are barely detectable . overall i found the scent to be kind of unpleasant . after taking the first sip i had to double check myself and make sure that i had n t pour carbonated water into my glass . actual flavor in this beer is almost non existent . only after the sour aftertaste kicked in did i accept that it was beer that i was drinking . not really a drain pour but not far off . the mouthfeel however was light and refreshing with the perfect level of carbonation to tickle the tongue . overall i would n t recommend this beer to anyone . there are many breweries in bamberg i would suggest any of them with the exception of fssla .,palate,0.7,1
being a good saskatchewan boy this is my drink everywhere beer i can order this in any bar i go to its chepo beer outside the bar but i prefer it from draft very fruity earhty hoppy taste and with a bite best served well chilled but as any boh drinker knows that temp does n t change the taste of this beer comes out an reddish yellow very little head has a very inviting smell and is very drinkable,palate,0.6,1
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 .,palate,0.6,1
sampled two separate bottles in two sittings both with the same results . the beer poured a deep black with a brown head that had a reddish tinge . the aroma of the beer was dominated by an awful butterscotch smell . diacetyl all over the place . there were notes of roast bourbon and cherries in there but i was nauseated just trying to get past this buttery mess . the flavor of the beer had a lot of roast and cherry flavors with some bourbon but the diacetyl was very prominent . it left a nasty buttery flavor in my mouth . a few small sips was all i could handle . the mouthfeel was full along with the body . the carbonation was medium and appropriate for the style . my threshold for diacetyl is very low . the large amounts in both bottles killed it for me . i was hoping the first bottle was a fluke but unfortunately it was n t . i normally would ve recused myself from rating a beer so poorly but getting two consecutive bottles with the same issue signaled either a problem in the beer prior to bottling or an issue with the overall packaging . i m surprised how many reviews i ve read where people have denoted strong butterscotch and butter flavors aromas . this is a major flaw .,palate,0.7,1
dark golden clear brew with thin white head and visibly active carbonation ie the bubbles want to come see me . smells smoky and floral with a malt lurking around in the shadows . tastes of soft malt and then a wallop of smoke . not subtle . there is a nice summery malt hops thing going on but then it just gets beaten over the head with the big stick of smoke flavor . mouthfeel is good soft and tingly . drinkability just is n t there for me . i m biased as this is n t my favorite style but i m thinking that going with the like like approach and drinking it with bbq is probably the way to go .,palate,0.8,1
pours dark amber with a small fading head . nose shows big doughy belgain yeast and associated soft phenols along with a fair whack of caramel some faint green apple and a stale cardboard character . flavours are pretty poor lots of grainy malt with dominant metallic characters . way too much carbonation .,palate,0.3,0
a typical stout appearance when poured except the head almost immediately disappeared . s chocolate roasted almonds black licorice and natural cherries all come to mind . niiice . t roasted malts seem to dominate . the cherry is a very natural cherry like eating a dark red cherry straight from a produce stand . m not at all impressive . the taste travels nowhere and the aftertaste is not pleasing like drinking coffee which was sitting for an hour too long d probably will be one and done with this one . overall not too impressed . i ll admit i am not as familiar with stouts as i am a good hoppy beer . but i m open to keep trying .,palate,0.4,0
batch ml bottle into a duvel tulip . thanks matt . a the first time i saw this beer opened it was a room temp gusher so i popped this one right out of the fridge . an initially gentle pour soon shows that overcarbonation wo n t be an issue and the final picture is a perfectly adequate finger of coarse tan foam atop a dark reddish brown body . the head demonstrates reasonable retention but only spotty lace . not bad but not especially great either . s amazingly intense amazingly vinous aroma . it opens up with straight red wine grapes then broadens with more fruits lots of cranberry some cherry then some wild yeast spiciness and finally oaky vanilla . plenty of acetic sourness underlies everything and beautifully outweighs the fruit and vanilla sweetness . outstanding one of the most intense and intoxicating aromas i ve encountered . t follows the incredible nose pretty closely with the difference being that puckering sourness jumps out from the crowd and really dominates . only on the finish does the delicate vanilla oakiness make its delicious presence known . great yes but not quite the transcendent experience that is the aroma . m smooth medium body that dissolves blissfully into soft effervescence . perfect . d this category is n t the beer s strong suit the overwhelming sourness and increasingly bitter cranberry flavor really work against it . it s the perfect beer to sip though as each mouthfull is prefaced by its amazing aroma . edit i originally gave this a for drinkability but have now changed it to a for overall it s a great beer . notes awesome sour . yes . gold medal sour . i m not totally convinced i ll have to savor my other two bottles with a little more age on them to see how it develops . huge thanks to matt at nebco for generously trading me this bottle . cheers .,palate,1.0,1
pours clear gold with a finger white head that faded fast and left no lacing smells of watery biscuit malts and some lemon taste was not any better then the nose not much flavor besides sour lemons and light grains in the after taste mouthfeel after the nose i thought this would be watery but it was surprisingly pretty full bodied for the style and decent carboantion overall if the flavor is not there why bother i will never buy this beer again yet another fort collins beer that fails,palate,0.8,1
the appearance was a light golden coloring with a small white head which dissipates fairly quickly . the smell has some light yeasty aromas with a light malty taste . the yeast shows up again with a slight sweetness and bitter finish . the mouthfeel has a light body but a fairly high carbonation almost thought i was drinking soda . this is an average lager and nothing special . i would have it again if it was for free .,palate,0.4,0
very dark brown foam no light gets through . decent retention with alright lacing . smell is of alcohol and roast . mildly complex but not much there . flavor is heavy on the roast . theres a dry bitterness and a nutty aftertaste . the only sweetness that comes through is at the end of the aftertaste . body is medium heavy and oily . more suited to a double stout but where does it say that milk stouts ca n t be thick . definitely drinkable if you like roast and coffee flavors i do n t however .,palate,0.9,1
a poured a jet black color with good carbonationa nd dirty white head . looked pretty good s i could tell something was wrong from the get go . little vanilla mucho funk t bad . infected all the way . big funky infection totally masked about of the flavor here . i did notice the base of the beer being some roastiness cocoa and a hint at vanilla but it was killed . m flatter thin and infected funked d i would like to try this again if given the chance because i firmly believe this beer was a project gone bad but when bringing it to a craft beer fest you need to try it before you push it .,palate,0.2,0
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . a pours a nice somewhat cloudy burnt orange color . it has a one finger rocky white head that sticks around for quite a while . a small amount of scattered bubbles rise to the top . s it has a nice hop profile that consists of piney and resin aromas . citrus fruits including grapefruit and limes also make an appearance . a touch of biscuit malts are also noticeable . t there is a huge amount of hops in the taste . it starts of with the citrus grapefruit and lime again then evolves releasing the pine and resin tastes . it finishes very resiny with a big bitter bite . m it feels how a double ipa should . it has that oily resiny feel to go along with its medium body . the amount of carbonation is perfection as it allows the flavors to travel . the oily feel leaves a slight layer of flavor on the palate while the bitter finish cleanses . o this is a fine dipa . stone rarely disappoints and this one is a huge success . a great example of the style .,palate,1.0,1
found this new saison at the local due to its decent reviews i figured i would give it a whirl . poured a capped ml into my triple karmeliet tulip . i cracked this open and instantaneously wished i would have opened it over the sink . saison everywhere . this bad boy is a foamer . once i got over the shock and got a glass under it it poured straight foam . maybe a inch of beer with the rest head . for the amount of head that was present almost no lacing the aroma reminds me of caramel green apples . almost an artificial green apple aroma . lots of sweet caramel . just a hint of floral hops . the flavor is much the same . overwhelming sweet . lots of caramel with just a hint of tart green apple . a bit of yeasty biscuits . very little hop presence . the mouthfeel is really sweet and full . not dry at all . overall i wonder if i got a really old bottle . most reviews talk about the hop presence but i get nothing like that . just a wisp .,palate,0.4,0
black with a maroon tint . aroma is more subdued than expected . chocolate chip cookie dough . black cherry ice cream . .rum . full bodied . creamy velvety . luxurious . a nice sweet milk chocolate flavor . also some dark fruits . a little vanilla . and some rummy booziness on the finish along with a surprise hit of some piney hops. hell of a nice impy . a sweeter take on the style but just enough hops to keep this balanced . very drinkable and not as big as some but still a sipper.very nice .,palate,1.0,1
thanks to zealot for this beer . decanted from the can into a pint glass . pours a golden color with a two finger head that dissipates to a thin layer of foam . aroma of citrus a little malt and fruit in general . very pleasant smelling . taste starts with a little fruit then switches to a breadiness and finally resiny hops . a little on the thin side and quite carbonated . zealot mentioned this was an easy drinker and he was n t fucking around . this is one of the more drinkable beers i ve had period . damn . it s extremely hot in san diego today and this is a perfect beer for the weather .,palate,0.7,1
cl bottle served in it s logo chalice at cambrinus in brugge westvleteren is a murky brown with a very tight creamy sand head leaving light lace . smell is soft doughy yeast . taste is very smooth and balanced very light caramel and toffee malt some clean heat on the otherwise rapid finish . pretty simple it s honestly a bit bland and disappointing . my general impression is a very yeasty beer which reminds me of how st. bernardus abt sometimes but not always is . perhaps there is similar inconsistency here and i will be wowed by the bottles i brought home sometime in the future . mouthfeel is by far the best characteristic supple creamy and light . drinkability is pretty good as it s easy to drink . on the other hand it s not that interesting and in my humble opinion unnecessarily rare and expensive .,palate,1.0,1
my brother in law thougth he was hooking me up with this one . just kind of blah . the best i can muster to say about this beer is that i poured with a nice head . i was also very dry crisp and i imagine it would be refreshing if i wanted to be refreshed . it just doesnt taste very good .,palate,0.8,1
appearance looked good with a finger of tan head over an opaque black brown brew . smell roasted malt subtle chocolate and coffee . not much in the cherry department . taste right from the get go there is tart blast of cherries . not at all medicinal or cough syrup cherry but the puckery tart cherries you d bake into a pie . overpoweringly tart at that . and lingering . after some of the cherry fades not much of it fades there is the underlying stout which is actually a decent light chocolately roasted malt and coffee . mouthfeel smooth and medium thick low carbonation . drinkability this is n t a bad beer . well at face value this is really no different than adding lime juice to an adjunct lager for example bud lite lime except that the addition of the fruit juice arguably improves the beverage . in bell s case i just find the cherry extremely overpoweringly tart and lingering downgrading slightly what was probably something along the lines of a kalamazoo stout class beverage before grandma arrived and accidently dropped her basket of baking cherries into the aging barrel . i actually tried to clear my palate with a follow up beer summit epa but it was n t up to the task . the cherry lingered for a long time .,palate,0.8,1
edition cellared at degrees thanks to mr from ma for the bottle . pours a deep slightly cloudy garnet red brown with very little head . aroma of toffee and faint malty grains maybe some dark fruit and licorice this stuff is like liquid velvet . it just flows full of toffeeish malt with slight earthy hop then splits into sugar dates slight anise licorice or citric rindiness changes every sip way in the background and a fruity smokiness way in the background along with a warming alcohol that never burns or dominates yet the fumes permeate the sinuses . finishes with a combination of all of these beautiful . all kinds of malty goodness going on here silky smooth slightly pinpoint carbonation . after two i d be looking for a fire somewhere with a big leather chair nearby it s that kind of beer . one of those only want one beer tonight beers that ll have you smiling at your choice afterwards .,palate,1.0,1
a very easy poor with lots of activity . bubbles create a cloudy amber liquid with the head slowly forming on top . takes about seconds to fully settle the head on top . a very nice golden amber color with a thick solid slightly off white head . not as thick and clingy as a stout but different for an ale . s very little smell . what is there is light and fruity with a bit of a rich buttery undertone . not much hop or malt noticeable in the nose . t starts off as a fruity sweet ale but has a hint of bitter hops at the very end . the buttery smell shows in the overall taste of this beer and creates a velvety base that carries over from the thick head appearance . m thin for its flavor the beer is smooth light and crisp on the tongue . very little aftertaste of sweetness and fruit . d overall very enjoyable and a pleasure to drink . can creates foam immediately upon opening and must be poured quickly lest one should spill outside the glassware . excellent pair for pub snacks and conversation .,palate,0.7,1
got this at de bierkoning in amsterdam . from a bomber into a snifter . appearance pours black and produces a finger medium looking mocha colored head with great retention . black body and medium high levels of carbonation . head slowly fades to a good film cap leaving some immediate clingy lacing . a slight wisp remains until the end and leaves touches of lacing down the glass . smell roasted malts with obvious oat notes in there . sweet milk chocolate and notes of cream as well . nice nose . taste some roasted malts with oats and sweet milk chocolate . more roast and cocoa powder at the swallow . a mild aftertaste of roasted malt cocoa and bitter hops . decent but nothing special and not bold enough to really stand out from the crowd . palate medium body and higher prickly carbonation . not as creamy as it could be for an oatmeal stout . goes down slightly prickly and finishes somewhat dry on the palate . too prickly carbonated and not creamy enough . overall a decent beer but the palate let it down a little . this one is worth trying out and definitely fits the bill if you re looking for an easy drinking stout . though not worth seeking out specifically this one is certainly worth trying if you find it .,palate,0.4,0
pale orange amber . pretty clear . pretty high white head . lots of little bubbles lots of bigger one . lasts a bit longer than usual . please darken the color . smells of caramel malts and orange peel extract and corriander . maybe this bottle is n t very fresh . smacks you in the face astringent . holy cow . it s like a belgian on steroids or something . awfully bitter aftertaste . lots of corriander orange peel banana bits of clove super zingy on the front of the tongue and still way bitter . zippy on the mouth like you d expect . i m not a fan of this one and wo n t finish the bottle . funny thing but mericans seem to hit belgian styles a lot better than belgians hit merican styles . know what i mean .,palate,0.8,1
enjoyed a trip to the brewery in bolton recently . fantastic place that the ba s should check out . great opperation going on there . i read some reviews about this ipa on this site and they were not that good . but took a flyer and tried a pack i am glad i did . this ipa is very enjoyable . the nose in it is great a considerble amount of hoping going on in this one . clear yellow golden color . complex hop character with a good malt to balance it out . now that this brewery is close to my house i will with out a doubt be picking more of this one up . for fresh beer you ca n t get much better local beer . check out this brewery . i ca n t say i enjoyed all of their beers but the heron ale summer stout imperial stout and ipa were excellent .,palate,1.0,1
pours a light golden amber with a minimal pure white head that dissipates quickly . true to it s name a fairly strong initial aroma of oranges rises to meet the nostrils along with hints of lemon zest and a light floral note . the initial flavor is a slightly burnt orange not dissimilar to cointreau liqueur with just the right hop presence to provide balance and backbone without being overpowering . fine spritzy bubbles provide a champagne like effervescence . this beer finishes cleanly the carbonation almost seems to scrub the palate in preparation for the next sip .,palate,0.4,0
roast malt almost a touch smoky much stronger than most stouts hint of chocolate coco some rather sweet maybe slightly off sweetness to finish i ca n t place a dark fruity hoppy mix . hints of coffee pitch black bubbly tan head . not overly thick but does linger a bit and well if you re into looking at a beer i really do n t even know what this category is about . it s a beer . and it looks like a stout which it is . sweet malt up front very sweet . lingers with a nice roasted nutty coffee flavor slightly fruity taste that s very much similar to the off sweet smell . perhaps a dried grape flavor mixed with an ever so faint bit of molasses rather thin body . as a nice alcohol flavor but not as creamy as one might expect from some stouts . the bubbles are rather pronounced and that does n t seem to fit my expectations . the bubbles and the sweet malt up front are almost stinging on the tongue . certainly an easy beer to drink almost too much of a drinker than a sipper as it should be at the cost and at the abv that s listed here . this stuff needs age if for no other reason than to reduce the carbonation . it makes for a decent head but i feel it s almost getting to the champaign levels . my worries are this will get too sweet with age but that s always the risk you take i suppose . well worth a try . it s certainly a tasty beer and if it were the price i d get some for aging to see what happens . at the price i sadly wo n t be buying again but i am glad to have tried this .,palate,0.4,0
consumed at blue palms hollywood ca . dark honey orange colored beer with no head and no active carbonation . aroma is sweet flowers and esters . slightly oxidized flavor hello hint of wet cardboard . thin wood character light white pepper on finish . really grasping at straws to come up with anything to describe the flavor . lack of carbonation and this beer s thin watery mouthfeel combine to make a less than awesome drinking experience . i had this fresh at the brewery a couple of years ago and i recall it being far better than this .,palate,0.4,0
i m a big fan of most dark beers and i do n t think this one disappoints . it has the appearance of a porter in color at least . i actually like the description of a previous reviewer it looks like flat cola . the smell has a sweet and roasted grain character to it but is not very strong and i will add no hint of hops . as for the taste it is a sweeter beer that leaves behind an almost toast like flavor . very flavorful and quite drinkable . my one big complaint is the feeling once it goes down . there is an aftertaste to it that is quite biting and it lingers for a while . i sometimes find myself washing my mouth out with a glass of water just to rid myself of the leftover feeling . overall i think this is a fine beer both in taste and going down but the aftertaste is a drawback .,palate,0.4,0
bottle received from monsterfat in a recent trade . thanks . this beer was poured into a pint glass . look of it is of a cloudy dark gold with a huge rocky white head on top . retention on this one is holding up fairly well . some sticky lacing but not much . smell is of cotton candy bubble gum and banana saltwater taffy . i kid you not . this is the sweetest smelling beer let alone ipa i ve ever dipped my nose into . it smells good but it s weird for the style . let s keep with the theme here at least they re consistent . flavor is malty and sweet and on the finish bubble gum . this is really an interesting beer to say the least . i actually like it alot but if i judge to style which i should this just does n t scream ipa . i could drink a few of these . mouthfeel is firm and drinkability is high . but do n t expect your run of the mill ipa on this one . it ll take you places you ve never thought an ipa could go .,palate,0.8,1
thanks to mcallister for sharing this with me . very dark brown nearly black in color . thin off white head disappears very quickly . faintly smoky in the nose with a great amount of spices cinnamon seeming to be the dominant one . a whiff of chocolate as well . kind of like a chocolate covered spice cookie . smoked . slightly . some pumpkin flavor and bitterness associated with it . a bit of chocolate but not a whole lot else . very thin and watery . not much character as well . the base of this beer just does not seem to support the pumpkin and spices . lower carbonation . kind of disappointing .,palate,0.4,0
pours a totally dead and flat amber . slight hoints of sweet malts and stale urine but they re all very faint . an initially fruity thing that doesnt really linger alcohol makes it sickish meh . stingy and flat mouthfeel shit . from the can arboga . is an extra extra strong strong beer with a huge fullness and arome uhuuu,palate,0.2,0
a poured from a pt . fl.oz bottle it frothed up a good . finger head . a craggy cream head with fizzling as the carbonation made it s way through it . some carbonation visible in the lower half of the dark reddish brown almost black brew . nice lacing . s crme brulee does come to mind immediately of course . unbelievably sweet smell especially after pouring . on closer inspection it s a very sweet caramelized sugar and vanilla smell with a touch of alcohol and sourness . difficult to pick out more subtleties because it is amazingly bold . t taste pretty much in line with the smell . sweet vanilla butter scotch and sweet sherry beginning . moves into coffee and bitter chocolate and then too quickly into a stronger alcohol bitterness a little rum like finish . the aftertaste is a continuation of the finish but with a lactose sourness . m lively with carbonation at the start . medium full bodied . creamy kinda buttery and smooth to the finish . d the heavy alcohol and amazing level of sweetness was a bit much for me . a small bottle would have been just enough a bomber was difficult to get down . i would recommend trying this beer . it s quite an experience and the smell is amazing . i get the feeling it s a very polarizing drink some hate and some love .,palate,0.9,1
the beer pours a clear medium golden i left the sediment in the bottle . the initial aroma was sweet candy sugar with some honey but with a discernable skunkiness . the taste was similar to the aroma but unfortunately the skunkiness was amplified . the finish was reminiscent of any old american lager like a budweiser . as i continued drinking it smoothed out a bit and towards the end of the bottle the skunked flavor was barely noticable . of course at abv and ml that can mean my taste buds were a bit burned out . the candy sugar was still there though . the body was medium with a roundness contributed by the residual sugar . i have to say that overall this beer was really disappointing . i had it on tap just a few weeks back at the seattle international beerfest and it was excellent . if you can find a fresher bottle you may have better luck .,palate,0.9,1
a a ton of yeast floating around . very cloudy and dirty red color . a small white head and not much lace . s fairly neutral . some citrus hops and a light grainy malt aroma for balance . t some citrus but more of a grapefruit bitterness here . good balance the bitterness never gets out of hand . a nice balanced malt backbone as well . some sweetness bread and biscuit . m d a medium body with good carbonation . crisp dry smooth and clean . easy enough to drink . decent for the most part . not a bad beer at all just the dirty yeast appearance makes it hard for me to come back to this . i ca n t say that i would grab this over the other good craft beers on tap here .,palate,0.8,1
solid example of an under represented style at least in michigan . pours a cloudy straw color decent head given the abv . nice lacing on the glass . slightly spicy aroma some phenolics are present . i pick up abit of orange on the aroma as well . taste start spicy and full rounding into ripe citrus fruits and just a hint of the alcohol that is present . full in the mouthfeel and lush . wonderful carbonation . i really like this style and this beer i will seek it out again but i do n t think i could make a night of drinking these . if i were to add a suggestion it would be for a slightly fuller malt character .,palate,1.0,1
loooong overdue for this one . so i had it fresh . vintage most recent a burnt copper orange rose with good clarity . a thin white foam rims around the glass . poor ok retention and poor lacing . s a breath of burnt orange peel followed by a waft of werther s original in the best sort of way . macintosh apple and butterscotch . t sweet rock candy broken up with lots of carbonation slowly smoothing out and resolving with a medley of ripe fruit . black plum bosc pear and orange zest come to mind albeit faintly . warming alcohol brings a numbing sensation to the gums and helps to further balance the sweet aforementioned flavors also leaving a suggestion of eucalyptus . m rich meets the divided sky o one of my favorite belgian holiday beers if not my top selection . price has fluctuated a little bit recently which is of some concern however as i review this it s cheaper than it was last year . i ve yet to try this aged sadly and feel it may develop into something quite different and perhaps even better . aging potential shot in the dark . years .,palate,1.0,1
poured this into my pint glass it has a murky orange color with a freaking huge slightly off white inch head . very foamy rocky head that leaves an island of it right in the middle great head retention . lacing is scattered all over the sides of my glass man oh man this beer looks fantastic . this has a very mildly citrus fruit aroma of mostly lemons oranges . and some pine with spices some caramel malt comes in also . very mild tasting ipa . has a small amount of bitterness upfront that mellows out to just the ever so slightly citrus sweetness . mouthfeel is very thin and dry on the mouth . aftertaste is kind of leaning towards cardboard . maybe i got a bad bottle but i doubt it . my thoughts are that besides the appearance this ipa lacks flavor so theres no chance i would ever buy this again or drink it .,palate,0.4,0
a pours a dark molasses color and viscosity into my snifter . there is not even a hint of carbonation on this beer which is a huge bummer but not something i can say i did n t expect considering the brewery . i like my beers with at least some life and while i expect head to be minimal considering the style and alcohol content this one just is n t cutting it . s thick sugars and rasins with a hint of oak but alcohol is also very apparent on this one . not much noticeable sour or tart aromas coming out of this glass but i ll let it warm up anyway t taste also reveals that there is no carbonation . flavors start out mildly sweet with some lemony tartness bitterness in the forefront . as i let it rest i my mouth i get some chocolatey maltyness that i did n t expect to see in this one . certainly not as boozy as the nose would lead me to believe . sweetness from the cherries and attenuation leaves a sugar bubble in my throat something i only want in a ris . m viscous and dead o not my favorite offering too sweet and under carbonated . if it were more lively i could have easily bumped the score up substantially .,palate,0.3,0
on tap at flying saucer raleigh nc . attractive brown nectar with a thin almond head . no lacing but good retention of the ring of foam that is present . aroma is rather weak some pale malts caramel a bit of hops and not much else . the flavor on the other hand is quite complex and very tasty . big earthly sweet malts greet the palate first . next comes a smooth sugary caramel rush paired with nutmeg pumpkin and a bit of orange peel . last on the profile is hops earthy and bitter . i really enjoyed the flavor change in this beer and the mouthfeel was great as well . perfectly carbonated it delivered the proper amount of crispness smoothness and refreshment . all around cold mountain is a very solid winter warmer although it remined me more of a winter warmer mixed with a marzen oktoberfest .,palate,1.0,1
pours a clear golden copper hue which leaves a creamy fast vanishing two finger head and creamy lacing the smell is herbal grassy hops and some honey malts thats it the mouthfeel is light and watery and has tastes of honey malts herbal grassy hops fresh cut grass pale malts and finished with a mix of herbal grassiness and toffee and overall i definately would not buy again and the bitterness is only very light avoid cheers .,palate,0.4,0
this starts out as one great beer but fails to deliver.it looks great full dark amber color and a big head.the taste is not what it should be.for a specialtly octoberfest this beer is alittle weaker in taste than other octoberfests.with an octoberfest i would expect more flavor i.e.more spices.this is a beer you could enjoy grilling sausages or brats.this is more of a crisp beer than other octoberfests and results in a better drinkability .,palate,0.4,0
a buddy of mine bought a pack of oz cans for me as a wedding present . i have had a couple of these already and have certainly been disappointed . i pour this one into a standard pint glass to review . yields an off white head of about an inch in height consistent of large sized bubbles . a thin layer of retention remains and there is pretty good lacing . very cloudy golden yellow in color . aroma is uber balanced with a good dose of hops being masked by a raw barley and caramel malt . i even get some barn hay and yeast in the nose . i ca n t really get into the nuances of the muddled hop bouquet . there is good balance in the taste but for an ipa this is not impressive to me . the yeast really comes through on this one . medium body noticeable carbonation and medium finish . very forgettable and average ipa .,palate,0.7,1
i got the version . pours a dark amber color and produced just about a finger beige head . the aroma is of roasted malts caramel apple . and spices . the taste is similar to smell but with more noticeable alcohol taste . very lightly hopped . champagne like carbonation and medium bodied . good beer but not seasonable .,palate,0.9,1
had a pour on black friday at the toronado in sf . l l exceeded my expectations once again confirming that i should always have high expectations regarding anything sierra nevada does with it s flavor . i was expecting a very sweet unbalanced crudity but what i found was an amazingly balanced sweet of course i mean look at the ingredients beautiful bold ale . while a bit of aging could help this beer it did not taste underdeveloped in the least to me . i picked up a bottle at ledger s in berkeley and plan on having it in front of a toasty fire .,palate,1.0,1
revisiting this beer today this bottle s bbe date is jun . a in a goblet it pours a dark mahogany hue with a thick and fluffy tan head which settles quickly to a very thin layer of bubbles . the fizz is interesting making a constant hissing sound and bringing to the surface lots of giant bubbles . s dark chocolate dominates the note but not too astringent as real darkest chocolate as the texture is rather creamy and soft lightly roasted aroma follows mixed well with a tinge of vanilla powder sourly sweet ripe black plum note a little fruity perfume and a stream of earthy hops at the back . overall the nose is very balanced and enticing not bold nor exciting but really solidly chocolaty smooth and complex if i may it s like a pot of chocolate mousse placed on top of a cup of warm coffee . t it s like a mouthful of chilled chocolate milk with chewy bits of chocolates . . the flavour successfully merges the dark chocolaty edge with the lightly roasted maltiness and nuttiness underlined by an implicitly imparted dark fruitiness with its slightly tartly sweet edge and a slightly woody touch on the sides of the tongue . not much sticky mouthfeel nor much sugary sweetness is evident in the aftertaste and the finish is just moderate with residual aftertaste of a cup of very light coffee . m d silky smooth and even creamy on the mouthfeel with a healthy kick of tiny fizz in every sip the body of this stout is ideal ever so light that the semi rich chocolaty maltiness receives a sort of balance in the overall structure and makes it all the more incredibly easy drinking even like a session stout . at . abv. this beer is a true winner in terms of balance and drinkability . a very solid brew .,palate,1.0,1
i finally bit the bullet and paid close to for this bottle . i was assured it was fresh but there is no dating of any kind on the bottle . drank from an over sized unmarked snifter . a this one pours a somewhat hazy golden honey colored body with a very minimal bright white head . the head quickly fizzles away to no more than a crown along the outside of the glass and leaves behind little to no lacing . s the first thing that i pick out of the nose are hops . good . lots of strong piny and citric grapefruit notes . a little bit of floral and grassy hops can be smelled also . some caramel malts try to create some balance here but fall short . i can definitely detect some alcohol . t the initial sip brings forth some sweet caramel malts upfront that quickly move into hop country . a heavy dose of resiny pine and grapefruit . a lesser amount of floral and grassy notes but theyre still strong . this is a very hoppy beer . once again the alcohol makes itself known . m this is a full bodied ipa . thick and palate coating with minimal carbonation . nice and bitter . syrupy . plenty of warmth from the alcohol . d the alcohol isnt as well masked as many other ipas of similar strength or even stronger . its also not the nicest example of the style to look at . other than that its a totally fine beer . a little too pricey for me . i dont think ill be buying another but i did enjoy the one that i had . if it didnt cost . tax id pick it up again this season .,palate,0.9,1
i first tried this beer while lounging in the beautiful sun and sand of aruba and it was great . recently i bought my first pack here in the states and well it was quite a let down . a pale yet shiny gold color with an airy head s grassy corny and skunky . emphasis on the skunk . t corn grits just as it says on the label with a slight bitterness . m smooth and watery with noticeable bubbles and decent carbonation . leaves a bit of a sour aftertaste in your mouth . goes down like a light beer . d it s easy to slug a bunch of these at once but if you re looking for flavor go elsewhere . still better than you re standard adjunct though .,palate,0.7,1
came across this buried treasure while browsing my local tw . bottom of the sixer reads . if you have fallen for the ipa style like we have big eye will not disappoint . you ll revel in big eye s bitter hoppy flavor thanks to the american columbus and centennial hops used to flavor and dry hop our flagship ipa . oz bottle w slightly worn off best before date . appearance is fruitful very spritzy . caramelized stone fruit grapefruit along with a zest of fresh squeezed limon dominates the nose . strong malt presence with biting hop character up front the finish is pilsener dry with a spot of coriander linked with the tropical fruits as forementioned . having tried sculpin i have to say i was more in favor of big eye s overall balance . highly recommended .,palate,1.0,1
it is a well known fact among critics that there are certain things that are simply review proof . say what you will about the latest production of les miserables or the beef at morton s steakhouse or the literary merits of the latest dan brown thriller the public will still flock there in droves . and so it is with budweiser . history will little note nor long remember what we write here but budweiser will remain . serving unit oz can poured into a plastic cup on a hot day at lincoln financial field . . thanks aramark . pours a bright yellow with a fluffy if short lived head and great streamers of carbonation from the bottom of the cup . think what you will of the taste but it s hard to argue that budweiser does n t look like a pretty good beer . perhaps we are just programmed to enjoy the appearance by generations of advertising . who s to say . the aroma is strong and grainy with a strong sour edge . the flavor is distinctively bud grainy thin and distinctively sour with little hop character or bitterness . it might be kinda good actually were it not for the creeping sourness that develops at the back of the mouth . a few minutes after finishing this beer the back of your mouth will taste like last night s fraternity party . the only cure is brush your teeth or have another bud . the mouthfeel is nearly non existent . you know you have liquid in your mouth and that is all there is to it . so is this beer undrinkable . perish the thought . it is highly drinkable despite its many and varied flaws . it goes down easy . it tastes mostly ok as long as you do n t quit drinking . and on a brutally hot philadelphia day in the upper reaches of the stadium it is damned refreshing . think i need another .,palate,0.3,0
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . what a great beer . a medium pour gives up no head on this thing . it pours a beautiful cocoa color with lacing throughout the drink . the smell on this is the best part . it has a great chocolate smell with the coffee underneath lingering in your nose . it has an extremely subtle taste . it s heavy on the coffee with just a hint of oat on the back end . pretty high drinkability for a stout . this creamy concoction just rolls over the tongue . this was my first one of these i can not wait until fall next year .,palate,0.9,1
poured from a oz . bottle into a snifter glass . winter vintage a opaque black color with less than one finger of beige foam that quickly retreats leaving a filmy and inconsistent residue on the surface . scant lacing remains on the glass . s refined grain is entirely roasted with substantial earth and a thread of shoyu . chocolate is not especially strong in intensity but there is a definite suggestion of rustic minimally processed cacao liquor . restrained dark fruit emerges as the beer warms but coffee is left largely unrepresented in the nose . volatile fusel alcohols add depth rather than booziness . t begins off dry with heavy chocolate infused roasted barley . acidity peaks after a few beats but the flavor of it stays under control and adds a bright citric layer of flavor . the middle features spirituous dark fruit and a transient whiff of old coffee grounds . grain is re established toward the finish with a drier and huskier quality than at the start while bitterness is fairly strong for the style tasting earthy in a way that is not herbaceous but umami . m medium viscosity acidic early and slightly syrupy on the palate with moderate carbonation . d o this is a fine imperial stout based on a chocolate centric theme that largely succeeds at what it set out to do . while it drinks easily for a abv brew it is held back by acidity issues that are typical for the style . for that reason it is better off accompanying a sensuous dessert than it is in a solo role as a slow sipper .,palate,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,palate,0.4,0
oz bottle . bottled in jul . timidly i m pouring this into a duvel glass . it produces a nice large white head that sticks for a long time and leaves nice lacing . but it does n t look quite as nice as a duvel . the beer is a hazy light amber . the smell is pretty good . it is a bit syrupy but other than that it has some nice spice aromas fruit and a hint of hops of the herbal variety . the flavor is a letdown . it is watery and just off . there is a very low level of carbonation . it actually tastes like a homebrew i once made . it was promising at first then it fell hard .,palate,0.2,0
drink this on tap at city beverage in durham . i like the color and mouthfeel though a bit thin for a heavy beer aroma is slightly sweet and complex spices taste is toasted barley spices and slight caramel with little head . drinks easy for a heavy beer,palate,0.6,1
pours out a clear auburn colour with amber highlights and a frothy tannish head . chunky lace adorns the glass as i sip . delectable smell of toasted malts with an equally delectable herbal grassy aroma no doubt from the hopping . the taste is an outstanding conglomeration of very roasty toasty maltiness followed by a spicy earthy flowery herbal hop flavour which descends into a nice easy yet sturdy bitterness . it has a nice warming alcohol feel to it also . this o fest marzen just tastes fantastic . it just tastes like fall . a big sturdy body on this one . no doubt held up by some quality malts used gives way to a sublime smooth and velvety mouthfeel that has a slight crispness in the end . about perfect in every sense . what can i say about the drinkability of this beer . it finishes clean and semi dry . it s about perfect . for an oktoberfest this one is almost complex in nature and that is saying a lot for a style that i find sometimes boring and simplistic . this is the best tasting domestic version of the style i have ever tried . it s adventurous and well crafted . extremely flavourful yet easily drinkable . highly recommended and worth seeking out .,palate,1.0,1
a crystal clear yellow fizzy water with a nice white head . s a little skunk a bit of corn and sugar and a slight bit of hops . t sweet and mild malt with some corn flavors . slight hop flavor but not a lot . m very fizzy light on body about right for the style . d better than american macro a little more flavor . would i chose it over american macros yes . would i choose it over a nice craft ale hells no .,palate,0.8,1
on tap in asheville in a shaker pint . dark brown with khaki head wisps of lace left behind . smell light roasted coffee and grains toffee . taste roasted grain caramelized sugar earthy hopping . pretty average as a porter below average as part of the pisgah lineup .,palate,0.8,1
st peter s honey porter . a poured dark brown with little head . what was there dissapated quickly to nothing . s smelt of rich dark honey . also an underlying coffee bitterness to the smell . smells great . t the taste was initially a smooth honey taste which was penetrated by a dark chocolate taste and a smokey bitter finish . the smokey finish left a bad aftertaste which effected the next sip and so forth . yuck . m low carbonation mixed with smokey muck . d the smokey characteristic of this beer made it undrinkable for me .,palate,0.4,0
ruby colour beige head ridiculous amounts of lacing . aroma is malty fruity and with a nice hoppy touch to it . flavour is sickenly sweet and overpowers any other flavourand makes it almost impossible to drink . mouthfeel is very flat and is not impressing at all . this was my first beer from lfabrikken and it was a huge disappointment .,palate,0.4,0
pours light cranberry red with a finger redish head that fades to a film smell not very strong cherries and brett taste brett right of the bat next cherries sour tart lemon mouthfeel no zip no bite wheres the carbonation . . . drinkability overpriced lacking flavor will not being buying again,palate,0.4,0
bb sep served cool in a ml jug . a opaque ebony colour coming with a thin khaki hued beer head the carbonation status is unknown as it s hard to see through the liquid even against light . s burned coffee beans charred woodchips roasted barleys along with a very raw and chewy grainy note dominate the nose pretty intense but not overpowering as the second layer aroma of dense and rich cocoa vanilla powder sweetish fruity note of plum jam and a very light but still noticeable fruity hoppyness makes up a complex and solid backbone . enticing t a soft flow of sweetish smoked maltiness roasted barleys pours onto the palate gradually a faintly sour edge of very dark chocolates bitter edge of chicory coffee and a profound roast nutty bitter sweetness prevail leading towards a slightly herbal and more roasted malty aftertaste with licorice brown malts light coffeeish hint lingering only a light touch of warming alc . stays deep down the throat . a subtle balance is achieved on the palate that the sourness and bitterness dovetail with the rich and sweet maltiness ever so skilfully . m d extremely creamy smooth and surprisingly light on the mouthfeel almost like coffee flavoured milk this full bodied ale really is one of the smoothest stout i ve ever had even smoother than genuine milk luctose stouts i d prefer it to have more hop entrance to balance the almighty malty theme but the beer as it is already is extremely tasty without going down heavy . st peter s could as well make some efforts to bottle condition this beer in a smaller package which i m sure will be equally if not more successful and appealing .,palate,1.0,1
split a oz bottle . poured into a pint glass . a looks like a double stout should look . it is dark brown with a nice white head . s roasted barley is big but the overwhelming flavour here is coffee . it is a pleasant smell though let s see how it tastes . t not so good . the espresso flavour dominates every aspect of the beer . there are a lot of harsh tannin like flavours that must have come from the beans . d drinkability is pretty low . no attempt whatsoever to hide the alcohol and the addition of the heavy acidic espresso taste and a watery mouthfeel make this hard to down . overall not my favorite from lagunitas . this tastes like a sugar and cream less irish coffee . it s big ugly and tough to finish . maybe it needs a few years to mellow but right now its not for me . try two brothers red eye porter if you need a espresso black beer fix .,palate,0.4,0
third and final alpine bottle of the night polishing off the awesome trio that brett sent my way . poured from the bottle into my comically huge cbs glass . yes poured into the glass in one shot . a pours a beautiful orange with just a hint of yellow to it as i hold it to the light . also pours with a finger plus of cream colored head . not as perfectly translucent as the previous two from this evening with a bit of cloudiness that seems to give the beer more body . head retention is nice once again keeping about half a finger s worth throughout the experience . s hop bomb . pine orange lemon grapefruit everything i want from a dipa and more . the nose on this beer is astounding with a huge hit of aromatic hops with a perfect blend between the pine and citrus characteristics . t taste follows perfectly from the nose . a superb blend of piney and citrusy hops with a fruit backbone that continues through the entire duration of the sip . a nice cleansing bitter finish which i obviously did not detect in the nose but is altogether pleasant though i d hoped for more balance . as i swish this beer around in my mouth the balance seems to fade a bit and the bitter hops come through more pronounced . m alcohol is slightly harsh at first but not to the point where it is off putting . the bitter finish however leaves an almost stinging feeling on the tongue . my one gripe with this beer . o overall an excellent beer and one i will definitely go back to when given the opportunity .,palate,0.7,1
i know full well this is coors but even still i honestly have to say that i was expecting more from this . i like blue moon for what it is i was expecting a solid drinkable beer here . pours into a sam adams glass . head s a little too fizzy like a soft drink . nice amber color though . generic aroma and i swear that if i take deep enough whiffs i detect a little ammonia and soap . i swear i rinsed my glass out well . some caramel maltiness but not enough to save it . fail . this fails as a pumpkin ale . i do n t get much pumpkin or spice at all . it s more of an amber ale and not a very good amber ale at that . i get some squashy taste at the back end that s about it but not well defined at all . bubbly fizzy mouthfeel but really not too bad on this score . fizzy but not overly fizzed out . easy to drink if i m comparing it to a barleywine but against others in this class it does n t stack up . i actually did think i would like this better than i do i did n t try this just to bash coors .,palate,0.7,1
been seeing a lot of this beer lately and decided to try one when i saw it on the menu of a spanish tapas restaurant of all places . this beer did go very well w the spicier dishes as the description on the menu indicated . analysis checking out the bottle it was nice to see that this is actually brewed in singapore . nice bottle brown glass cool embossed tiger logo on the neck . fall corn in color nothing out of norm . faint bready aroma w a touch of melon . like a passionfruit . had a typical pilsner mouthfeel . surprised by the taste trace of melon soft light on hops . i m guessing saaz if this beer is true to form . and a little kick . this is session beer . looking to have more than w out getting full or bent . this will do quite nicely . this will be a good warm weather beer . result i plan on trying this again because its good different and if i m going to cough up the sheckles it better be brewed from where it says its from .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a three philosophers snifter . appearance dark ruby brown body . light brown head . smell strong coffee . roasted nuts . soy sauce . sadly this was the best part of the beer . taste very acidic watery and astringent . stale coffee . mouthfeel stale water . the mouthfeel alone is a deal breaker . overall drinkability stale coffee watered down . possibly the least appealing porter i ve ever had .,palate,0.3,0
again i do n t like light beer but this is one of my favorites a nice can with wide mouth filter and a coating that keeps your beer from tasting too much like aluminum s smells ok but like a light beer . watery with some malt scents t tastes good for a light beer which means it doesnt have too much flavor . tastes like wheat to me . m feels great when cold . d goes down as easy as most light beers,palate,0.8,1
the colour is quite clear and not so misty as other witbieren . quite some carbonation flowing through . i know how to pour a correct wit so i got a big firm head . it s snow white . the head diminishes and a thin creamy white layer stays on top . the odour was great a rich sour fruity smell vanilla herbs hop and citric fruits . taste is rather neutral at first . opens with a little lemon but quickly turns to water and bread . aftertaste is bread hop and some lemon . i don t know what happened here . this is terrible . has the bottle gone bad . i am going to an other one soon because this can t be . it started so wonderful a great appearance and smell but no aroma at all .,palate,0.3,0
pours a beautiful clear copper color . not much of a head or lacing but nice carbonation . smell was sweet raisins berries yeast but not so sweet on the pallet that the sugar overrides the taste . mouthfeel is on the thin side but not bad . crisp clean pleasant in the end not overwhelming a little tart . a very drinkable brew .,palate,0.6,1
wow this was a real surprise . i loved the fourteenth anniversary and was anticipating avery s attempt at a sour . this poured a nice burnt golden color and had a thin white head that faded fast . the smell is pure barnyard funk but not as good as many other sours . as it warms i can get a little bit of sweet fruit and some of the hibiscus in the nose . the taste was just almost unbearable for me really musty . its just a weird sweet and sour taste that is completely unpleasant . i even let it warm from below cellar temp all the way to room temp and it just never worked for me . i had high hopes for this one but it just did n t perform .,palate,0.7,1
pours a clear dark brown ale than turns red when back lit skimpy tan head . smell is spicy and a little acidic . prune and raisin fruity scent . smell of lemon cinnamon and allspice give then impression of a mulled beer straight from the bottle . taste is thick and very malty with the flavor of lemon very prominent along with coriander . other than that the flavor is a big let down from the good smell . mouthfeel is good bordering on to thick . at best the drinkability of this is average . it is an ok beer but not worth the i paid for the bottle . save your money and find a la chouffe .,palate,0.8,1
brass colored beer with a off white with hints of tan head that rises a finger in height . head fades and leaves sticky lacing on the sides of the glass . spicy and citrus in the aroma with some bready like smells . smells kind of sweet which i find interesting . well balanced in the flavor with some earthy toasted and sweet flavors . nice citrus spicy hop kick . full bodied and easy to drink . sam adams puts out many solid beers that you can find on the average grocery store shelves . this one joins that strong line up .,palate,0.9,1
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 .,palate,0.8,1
the beer poured with a very dark mahogany colour and a dark bubbly sort of head with not very good retention . it looked very nice but the head was n t very appealing . the smell was very good with elements of coffee and the usual roasted burnt malt smell . the smell of alcohol was also quite pronounced . the taste was a slight let down as it was not as malty as the smell promised and the hops do n t bite quite like better stouts . eventually the malt comes through and tastes quite nice . the mouthfeel is quite disappointing due to carbonation that is much too high for a stout and a body which is not thick or creamy . the carbonation reduces the drinkability and at times it tastes and feels like coke . it s a decent stout though it s just a shame about the carbonation .,palate,0.4,0
draft at rb . krikey . this stuff is incredible . poured into a small snifter it shows the most solid black ive ever seen execpt for a bit of brown being held hostage at the edge . head is the color of a brown hens egg before it fades away intro bits of lace . for a beer aged only a few months this has a wonderfully smooth character . all the alcohol goes for warmth instead of harshness . its creamy wiith vanilla and some drambuie notes with just a hint of bitterness in the after taste . its a rich taste that really stands out more like a carbonated liquer than a beer .,palate,0.6,1
aged years poured into a lion tulip a huge aggressive coning head ice cream like . appearance is a firm golden straw color . n lemongrass lemon peel fresh herbs lots and lots of white peppercorn a nice citrusy hoppiness spritzy white wine like crisp wheat some granny smith apple balanced by barnyard mustiness . t m dense oak leather wet hay and barnyard notes freshly cut grass maybe some dark fruits like apricot and or figs short lived citrus hops up front and a cloyingly long drying finish . almost reminds me of dry vermouth . i ve had this fresh and now w a little age and without a doubt this is better with years on it . the mossy barnyard notes developed nicely . d the drying effect would probably limit me to just one of these a nicely developed saison for spring and summer .,palate,0.6,1
sampled on tap at the ebf . this beer poured a clear reddish amber color with no foam almost looks like a brandy or cognac . the smell was strong and aromatic alcohol phenols malt sweetness . very similar in aroma to cognac and just as good for snifting . the taste was ever so slightly sweet and malty with flavors of whiskey and resinous hops . the mouthfeel was buttery smooth as silk with full body and low carbonation . it was very warming due to the high abv . is this a beer . whatever it is it is wonderful to smell and sip . i will drink this whenever i can find it .,palate,1.0,1
got this in a trade with stagger . thanks man . the bottle lists their website as . but they do n t seem to have a website when you go there . odd . much to my surprise it poured an incredibly dark brown color with a slightly off white head . great head retention but minimal lacing . the aroma is sweet with honey and caramel with a hint of metallic hops hallertau maybe . overall the nose is very subtle and subdued though . the taste is caramel malt and honey sweetness up against again i would guess a german noble hop like hallerau something spicy earthy and metallic but it gives it a nice bitter finish . there s definitely some milk chocolate here as well as a hint of coffee . it s low in carbonation and a little thin and watery which is a real shame . bumping up the carbonation would really help this beer out a lot . get this only if you like sweet flat beers .,palate,0.4,0
poured from a bomber into my pint glass . pours a very dark amber with small head that quickly dissipates . smell is nutty with caramel malts notes and a bit of pine . not too strong since it had such little head . okay so as soon as i tasted it i had to check the freshness date . it says best by march so i guess that s not it . tastes like alot of doughy malts sweet toasted hazelnuts . a little bit of hops on the end as it warms . character seems lacking but is an english style brown admittedly not my favorite brown . mouthfeel is actually the best thing this bottle has going for it . light and low on the carbonation . not slick or sticky . nothing wrong with this brew but i d much rather have a sam smith before this . this is just a little bit better than newcastle .,palate,0.9,1
the beer pours a lightly hazed gold with a moderately sized head that fades pretty quickly the first thing you notice in the aroma is a sort of sugary lemon rind smell . sort of like a lemon drop but more actually lemon like . there is some grainy wheat malt a bit of citrusy honey and some grassy ness possibly from some noble hops . the taste of this one is very delicate and very subtle . it s less lemony than the aroma and it s got a little bit of a grains of paradise thing going on though it is n t mentioned on the label . i get a little bit of honey going on . the yeast is a little hefe like but just a little . there s a hint of bubblegum towards the back . there s a just a little bitterness at the back to even things out . the aftertaste is faintly of sweet lemon . the mouthfeel is pretty excellent . it s got an appropriate short of medium body with active but very finely bubbled carbonation and a beautiful smooth texture . the drinkability is pretty good . despite being fairly understated it s got plenty going on to keep you interested and honestly i would have rated it higher if there were just a little more to hold onto . all in all a pretty unique and well conceived beer .,palate,0.9,1
a pours a straw yellow with a one finger head s nose is citrusy hops with cookie malts and a potpourri bouquet t very interesting taste . starts off with a a little bit of the cookie malt backbone that is then dominated by a soapy hoppy taste that is complemented by a lot of citrus . finishes with the bitter dryness similar to an orange peel . not bad very overpowering hop flavors . m really smooth mouthfeel that is perfectly carbonated d this is a good ipa . filled with citrus bitter hops that dominate the palate leaving little room for the malts to show . not a bad ipa definitely different but different is n t a bad thing .,palate,0.9,1
pours dark amber with ruby hints . nose shows tropical fruity hops in abundance with passion fruit and peach really standing out . underneath is a soft earthy nutty character that once smelt is easily recognisable as the coffee . adds an interesting aspect . the coffee is much more noticeable as a flavour adding a distinct earthy bitter note . the hops enter afterwards with more fruity characters along with a fair bit of sweet clean malt . could use more carbonation . definitely interesting but the coffee character seems a little harsh as a flavour .,palate,0.6,1
thanks to iceicebaby for sharing this one . served in a tasting snifter . a pours with minimal carbonation a thin ring of bubbles and a few wisps floating on top with some microscopic dots of lace left behind . hazy dark ruby brown color . s apples treacle toasted grains some fruity and estery alcohol leather and a little too much oak for my liking . not very much bourbon whiskey character at all . t caramel apples oak alcohol and a somewhat unpleasant bitter and astringent finish . not sure if it s from citrus hops or oak or both but it verges on walnuts for me . m low carbonation sticky and full bodied light but appropriate alcohol heat and a tannic oaky finish . pretty good for the style . d not a bad beer but finish is overly bitter and astringent and oak tends to dominate in general . it s not a bad beer by any stretch but does n t compare favorably to the other barleywines we sampled even the overcarbonated year old ba old salty . i d give it another shot to see if oxidation and storage conditions played a part but i would n t actively seek this out again .,palate,0.9,1
wow i ve had pale ales that smell and taste nothing like this . is this an apa . taste and smell is pretty weak thin and i am very unimpressed . i am starting to view the boston beer co. as a b or miller taking a stab at the craft market but still wanting to appease the masses rather than being strict to beer styles . a big dissapointment for an apa,palate,0.6,1
i really love this beer . although i realize that it is a bit sweeter than most other lambics i ca n t say no to it . nice red almost maroon color bubbles build a head like champagne . no head remains after a moment and no lace to speak of . the smell is amazing a friend refers to it as a nosegasm and she s right . absolutely one of the best things about it is the strong sweet obvious raspberry smell . the first sip reinforces the smell delivering exactly as promised . this beer drinks and should be drunk like champagne . a liquid dessert . mouthfeel is a bit weaker than expected but not overly so . drink this anytime you want to celebrate or just enjoy a treat for yourself . i have used this specific brew to introduce numerous people who ca n t stand beer to the grains we love . they all now spread the word of this fine brew .,palate,0.7,1
glass new belgium globe aging notes one year at f in the dark bang for the buck oz . . a orange white lacey head slightly cloudy from yeast s horse y farmhouse brett with hints of orange t brett dominates horse stable hay a little dung almost notes of orange m silky coating lingering pleasant o worth drinking a little one dimensional with the brett .,palate,0.8,1
it s all been said in some excellent reviews all i would like add is so far this is the best beer i ve tried from stone . it s amazing how the smell goes from an ipa like citrus flroral pine to a malt in your face how you like my taste kinda smell . i would also like to add i have a pretty good buzz right now . . . and i will be getting another bomber before they run out the wifey will have to drive though . . . .,palate,1.0,1
the ever popular arrogant bastard . deep and dark amber color with a inch thick white head . has a smell to me that is similar to a lot of barleywines . deep dark fig and baked bread smells with a hint of hops . the smell is just toned down a bit from a barleywine . this beer has an excellent mouthfeel . you taste the flavors all over your mouth and the finish is long and lingering . flavors of piney hops and slight amount of alcohol along with a matly fruity somewhat crisp finish . certainly a beer you ca n t go wrong with but it s best to probably only have one or two .,palate,1.0,1
original rating date october i will never understand why brewers bottle in green . that being said i was lucky enough to get a closed case of this so the skunkitude was n t too too bad . the aroma is hampered by skunk instantly noticible and it destroys what would have been a fabulous brown sugary maltiness . the beer looks fabulous dark copper with a mushy white head that leaves a decent lacing . the taste . jesus skunk ruined this beer . there is some decent caramel sweetness and some bready malt but it s completely overshadowed by nasty skunkiness and what i think is some weak corn flavor . palate is actually very good fuzzy carbonation with a bit of a bitter aftertaste and a grainy sticky texture . overall though this was a waste of time i m frustrated that i did n t pick up the hofbrau instead . the worst thing about this beer is that the potential shines through the cloud of skunk but unfortunately the potential is just that and this beer fails to impress me .,palate,0.8,1
enjoyed from my bell s snifter from the growler i purchased saturday at the brewpub . a pours a light burnt orange color with the half finger s worth of head taking a few seconds to make it s way to the top of the glass . pours beautifully . s smell begins almost pure citrus with orange tangerine being the dominant scent off the bat . also a nice blend of piney scents to help accentuate the hop profile . also some lemon in the background . t taste is more hop forward than the smell with the bitterness hitting you right off the bat as well as lingering in the aftertaste . the citrus that dominates the scent is more of a background flavor in the beer and it s not necessarily a bad thing though i personally would have preferred the same intensity as the nose . still a very well balanced taste . m a little undercarbonated which may be my fault due to the few days since buying the growler . still very pleasant on the tongue . o overall an exceptionally well done apa . another grew brew from the floyds .,palate,0.7,1
black with a brown frothy head . potent aroma of black coffee dark chocolate black currant salt alcohol earth and wood . nice . thick flavour of black coffee cream black currant pepper and toffee . full creamy mouthfeel with a low carbonation . long coffee and chocolately medium bitter aftertaste . hints of nuts mild hops gooseberries and black currant . thick thick mouthfeel . this is great stuff .,palate,1.0,1
poured from the can into a glass . bought fresh from the brewery best by date still four months away . a copper with a small white head . s super fresh hop aroma floral with some resiny notes smells like cascade mostly . t when this beer is this fresh it s got a solid hop bite and flavor with the malt playing a secondary role . m relatively light though not particularly carbonated . o a solid low gravity american ipa . definitely one of the prototypical east coast ipas . it s balanced but still has an assertive hop presence .,palate,0.6,1
pours thick jet black thin frothy mocha head that fades quickly . strong chocolate aroma with some vanilla and just a hint of pine and earthy must in the background . great creamy thick mouthfeel light carbonation . just a touch of sweet caramel then a huge bitter coffee finish nice espresso roast . fantastic brew .,palate,1.0,1
i got this in a trade a long while ago . poured from the bottle into a hotd tasting glass . vintage . first off i love the bottle . . oz wax dipped . nice presentation . it would be even better if the label was n t coming off . pour is a very dark yet clear plum color . a few bubbles maybe but this is pretty flat . that s expected . smell is wonderful . huge rich milk chocolate with a strong backbone of raspberries . this really smells exactly like a chocolate covered raspberry . taste follows the nose . this is quite sweet as expected . an explosion of rich chocolate and dark overripe raspberries . very very nice . alcohol is basically completely hidden . mouthfeel is velvety and smooth . great length on the taste . drinkability it s a good thing that this is a . oz bottle . it s just not something that you can drink a lot of due to the sweetness but in small quantities it does n t get much better as a dessert beer . the excellent masking of the alcohol content is a plus as well . highly recommended very nice beer .,palate,1.0,1
pours a rock oil black which turns out to be crude oil brown when held up to the light . latte coloured head very generous when first poured only a little bit left now . lovely thick lacing . has an almost smokey charcoaly aroma on that . quite sour and root beer esque . sort of like a creamy coffee but there s no real burnt fragrance it s like the acridness of smoke without the burned character . quite potent and surprisingly sweet . wow intense flavouring . deep cherry flavour on the mid with a slightly sour aspect to it and a powerful hit of rum or some distilled liquor on the back . front is a bit lacking and finish is there but not as potent as the mid palate would suggest . it s kind of sweet n sour quite nice but it s in the middle that this beer lives . very strong with a full rich flavour . mouthfeel is smooth and delicious . could n t down this but it s pleasant and quite impressive for a while . it s not very drinkable but it s nice .,palate,0.9,1
i ve always liked this beer and if they beefed up the abv and gave it a little more body it would be the perfect porter . taste wise it s hard to do better . roasted chocolate and espresso how s that ron . . dominate the smell and flavor . refreshing and quite drinkable . pours a deep dark hue with a nice tan head . decent retention . as is the case with every grant s beer i ve had somewhat watery and thin . only abv . why grant s beers share these characteristics i do n t know but if they ever did beef em up a little they could truly be a contender .,palate,0.6,1
had this beer at the fudpuckers in destin fl . thought it was odd that the restaurant that helped to produce the beer did n t have it on tap . just in bottles . bartender had no idea what the style of the beer was and it was n t indicated on the bottle . poured from bottle into plain pint glass . only a slight head around inch which dissipated quickly and left very little lacing behind . nose of slight citrus the hoppiness coming through much more than any malt which was stifled . this beer lost most of its points on mouthfeel . it struck me as being overly carbonated . so much so in fact that it disturbed my ability to properly taste the beer until it had been sitting for awhile . this seems to be a pale ale with the hoppiness overriding most of the malt upon entrance . the finish includes just a slight bready malt taste but leaves a lingering piney taste . overall this beer is nothing special . i would have much rather had a sam adams their only other non american style lager domestic offering as i partook in their gumbo .,palate,0.4,0
with goose islands recent buy out by anheuser busch i have been on a hunt for anything and everything from this beloved brewery . im sad that it has come to that but i just dont trust that ab will treat gis most revered brews with the integrity and respect they deserve . night stalker has been one ive really wanted to try along with bcbs . and now that im sitting here with a bomber of their famed imperial stout i couldnt be happier . a jet black no light is getting through there . syrupy and thick with a thin dark tan head it sits in the glass with nothing but bold features . s well thats not what i was expecting . the nose starts with a mixture of bitter roasted malts and in your face oak aged booze . but what makes is so different is the infusion of super piney hops at the back end . its odd at first unpleasant probably because it was so unexpected but soon enough it has me intrigued . t again not what i was expecting . at all . the grains are so diverse roasts malty sweetness chewy wheats . but just like most goose island beers ive had its not fresh wheat . its inorganic and disappointing . just like the hops theyre there but not in the best way . they show up with a tart bitter profile but combine with the alcohol to give this experience a bad feeling for me . it reminds me of cough syrup . i cant see how so many people love this beer . m syrupy but not flat . goes well with the style . o manthe more i have goose islands best beers the more im turned off . i heard bcbs is basically this beer with an even bigger oaky booze flavor . in that case i dont think ill continue my hunt for the famed barrel aged creation . it must be a specific brewery trait because all i taste is a sad grouping of artificial flavors . sorry goose island but i dont think your absorption into anheuser busch will change a whole lot about the taste of your beers . honestly i feel a bit ripped off paying for a bomber of this .,palate,0.8,1
ml a pours a very good looking deep red light brown color . like red rust . lots of head too much for the style in my opinion . leaves nice lacing . very clear . s malty and fruity . syrupy mildy alcoholy smell . pineapple . apple . cant really narrow it down . smells of mild hops in the background also . t mmmm malty . followed by a crisp attack of hops . has the fruity characteristics that was present in the smell . carmel is strongly asserted which i think is good for this style . m wow i really like this its low carbonation which makes me happy then a smooth silky maltiness that makes me smile . but a real heavy full body which ithink is heavenly . d not great but the taste and mouthfeel are so good it gets more points . still im happily sucking this baby down .,palate,1.0,1
brown ml bottle packaged for the co operative supermarket chain . poured into my new good people birmingham alabama tumbler on feb . the beer was bb may . lively looking brew plenty of bubbles rising through the clear orange light amber body towards the full tightly bubbled head of white . the produced some good lacing as the beer level sank . very little smell if any . slight hint of yeast when it began to warm otherwise nothing i could find . the taste was a weak mix of hops and malts each trying to hide behind the other and not be noticed . semi sweet apple pie sort of flavours strange . had difficulty finding the alcohol within the brew too everything was very understated in all ways . ca n t say i was overly impressed and i ll not be having another one .,palate,0.4,0
a came in a pint glass with a finger head . there was a slight haze to this copper colored ipa . minimal lacing . s almost no hop aroma . a good amount of caramel malts . t there is not enough hop flavor in the beer to be called an ipa its more of a strong blond or pale ale . there is an initial citrus hop and a bitter dry finish so it s got the right idea just not enough overall . m medium bodied . velvety . good amount of carbonation . the bodie of this beer is about the only area it hits . o it s a good start it just needs improvement add more hops .,palate,0.8,1
growler into a pint glass brought straight from alabama . thanks walter a a nice rich amber good head some lacing that turned into a small bubble ring s a slight bready smell some citrus makes me think of citra hop slight sweetness and then tart t close to the same as the smell there is a slight tangyness in the middle of the drink it s a good thing m it s moderately lively not as much bite and tingle i was expecting a clean wet finish o d overall i really like this it s not the craziest ipa but it s more than just decent drinkability i can see myself finishing this growler this is a tasty beer and one i really like,palate,0.6,1
can you believe that my canquest has become so well known that some places want me to review their beers . at the gtmw i mentioned my mission and said that i had just copped two of their beers in sixes and they asked which ones and handed me one each of the other two as i left the park . keweenaw this review s for you . i got a finger od mocha tan head with good retention . i have to agree with calling it an american brown ale . it looked like a schwartzbier in my glass but it was an ale not a lager . fair dinkum . color was a deep dark brown black . i would have said black outright were it not for the traces of brown at the edges when held up to the light . nose was very roasty and i could certainly buy into the smoky molasses of the label . mouthfeel was medium with a lot of smoke on the tongue . hell this was approaching a rauchbier and in a can . i began to weep at this point . i may have to become a yooper . it was incredibly smooth and eminently drinkable even on a hot day . still i wish that i had had some smoked oysters salmon and cheese to go with it . this would be a welcome addition to smoke em if you got em night at richwood manor . mmmmm . finish was malty sure but by that time i was enraptured by the smokiness . yow . in other unrelated news from the can the keweenaw brewing company located in the upper peninsula of michigan was founded with the goal of turning beer drinkers into craft beer lovers . do n t let its looks deceive you . clean and smooth easy on the hops and easy on the palate this light bodied ale has a surprising depth of malt flavors with pleasant hints of a smoky molasses . the widowmaker a pneumatic drill that operated without benefit of water to lubricate the bit and cut the dust was introduced to copper county mining in the s . while greatly improving productivity the drill became known as the widowmaker killing many of the miners who used it from illnesses related to prolonged dust inhalation . do n t be afraid of the dark . from a family of fine ales,palate,0.7,1
poured chestnut brown with less than a finger of off white head poor retention and average lacing . maple syrup brown sugar and milk chocolate were all evident in the nose . the taste revealed the same mixed with an earthy hop backdrop and finishing on a somewhat earthy note . very thin and modestly carbonated . a little too thin for me but there s no denying that one could certainly session this brew .,palate,0.4,0
oz bottle poored into a snifter . its a transparent amber orange colored brew with a white fluffy head that almost completely disappears and left very minimul lacing . it smells strongly of rubing alcohol but also has a wiskey oak smell some malt hint of fruity esters and a very nice vanilla smell . overall the taste is dominated by an acidic chemical solvent type of flavor . its unfortunate because there are some nice flavores there that get pretty blown away like vanilla oak and some slight apple cider . the mouth feel was very nice however i really struggled to drink the whole bottle .,palate,0.8,1
serving oz bottle f no date . a inviting bright clear copper ruby amber . with persistent cream head . head settled into a thin foam layer with plenty of lacing . high carbonation . s faint caramel malt aroma with maybe a slight cinnamon like spice . no detectable hop aroma . no odors . the malt aroma should be stronger for this style . . t clean caramel malt flavor with lingering sweet finish with some bitterness . full flavor up front and the finish lean towards the malt . no off flavors . this flavor is typical for the style but is not as complex as other dopplebocks i have had . m medium body with smooth texture . bubbly . moderately dry finish . too much carbonation for this style . . d crisp clean taste and moderate body make this a very pleasant dopplebock . the style flaws do not impact the drinkability for me .,palate,0.6,1
i just got a case today and had my first one . to my understanding simcoe has now become a year round brew correct me if i m wrong . i poured into a tall glass and witnessed an incredible head form . like was said a couple of posts ago there was a fruity smell . i smelt pineapple like the post claimed but my girlfriend got a wiff of apple . the only complaint i have is that the texture left much to be offered . overall i great beer . do n t drink and review .,palate,0.6,1
a pours an opaque black with finger of light head that dissipates quickly . lacing is minimal . s smell is of roasted malts with some chocolate and coconut hints . t chocolate flavors mixed with the roasted malts nicely . slight coconut taste but it really is n t there all too much . m very thin body decent mouthfeel but not great for the style . good carbonation for the style . finish is all roasted malts . d decent drinkability . good as a summer porter because of its light body .,palate,0.6,1
another ralph steadman creation on the label i like it but not as much as the one on the pale ale . it definitely stands out on the shelf but then again anything with a predominantly orange label will do that every time . pours out a fine clear amber colour smallish head that recedes to a ring . at first the aroma reminds me of scotch and piques my interest . sweet malt on the next pass with an odd sourness as well that does n t quite detract ripe fruit and then leafy hops . it smells like autumn damnit . in the flavour is an odd balance of sweet caramel malts and citric hops and a curious sourness from the hops as well in the form of a lemon rind tartness . perhaps the latter is influenced by the yeast . full mouthfeel that blankets the palate rich texture . it s definitely not the best sample of the flying dog line i ve been able to try yet but the scotch fall equinox nose and seductive mouthfeel make this a curiosity that i ll probably revisit again just to see if those two show up to the next party . if not then i d probably cross old scratch from my dance card in favour of better endowed prospects .,palate,0.9,1
oz bottle split between two into a chalice and pint . thanks goes to naproxen for the bottle . i did n t think i would get to try this one as soon as i am . i love it . a do you really need to ask . the name s dark lord i m and i pour as black as your soul . s not as toxic as i would have thought . smells of a ton sweet malts and oak . i can just smell the sweetness . not much coffee . a little surprising . some dark fruit belgian esque smell in there . definitely enticing to say the least . t wow . super sweet . even leaves a sweet residue on the lips . there s a hell of a malt profile . it s almost too much but i think that s the point . i just feel there some it s missing some roasted flavors maybe even a little chocolate character . very heavy on the sweet dark fruits and port like flavors . everything tastes incredible it just seems it could be even better . m sooo thick . i love it . it really helps the excess sweetness just feel like it s a desert . not a whole lot of carbonation but it s there . a vigorous pour produced a nice sized head for the abv . d definitely have to knock of some points here . the sweetness really takes a toll on me . i could drink alot of this for sure . i just ca n t drink on it too fast which is probably a good thing for my liver s sake .,palate,1.0,1
the initial aroma is of sweet and sour pineapple like in an acetic infection . i also get a bare hint of roast . dark dark brown with a big tan head . wtf . . . i get an initial hit of pineapple but this is completely covered up by burnt rubber and a touch of roast . wrong on so many levels . light body with high carbonation . completely undrinkable like almost everything i ve had from this brewery . the bottle is fairly fresh too so that has n t been the issue .,palate,0.3,0
bottle received in a trade from jgap. thx meng . big fluffy white head . lacing all over down to a steady half finger . clear dark caramel brew. looks well carbonated . smell is a bit off on this bottle. diacetyl. bit buttery. some spicy zesty hops still exist. bitterness present. caramel sweet malts . but the diacetyl is overpowering. perhaps an older bottle . no freshness dating . i m going to crack the other bottle in hopes that it is n t as struck w diacetyl. because this one is. . this second one is a touch better but is still rather loaded with diacetyl. more citrus notes are there and caramel . fruity zesty. but still tastes like a shot of movie popcorn butter was shot into my glass. medium bodied slightly syrupy. sticky . overall nat bad well carbonated . i am guessing with the flavors that are left . that this is a killer beer . the hint of citrus and hops from the second bottle let s me know that this beer is a great one . coronado is . but the shop that sold these two bottles failed at rotating them or getting rid of old stock . or just not handling them well . because i had to unfortunately drain pour both bombers . i hope to get some fresh ones again soon . perhaps i will edit my review on this in the future .,palate,0.7,1
purchased a bomber from healthy spirits in san francisco ca and poured into a snifter to review . not this thickest dipa on the pour . leaves a nice head of about an inch . head is rather light and pillowey . little retention . nice glowing orange color characteristic of a good dipa . good lacing . a balanced dipa with a strong malt character . floral hops are only mildly inviting . this one is almost more malty than hoppy . rather unimpressive . mouth is thicker than i had expected from the pour . smooth and mildly creamy going down . almost a full body . good carbonation . medium finish . this beer becomes more enjoyable as it warms . an enjoyable brew and the best i ve tasted from marin but this is rather average in the sea of dipas these days .,palate,1.0,1
drank on tap at plan b burger bar glastonbury ct served in a pint glass the crystal clear amber colored liquid was topped by a tight sticky two finger sea foam cap . head retention was outstanding as it lasted until the beer was nearly finished . a thick spiderweb of clingy lacing stuck all down the sides of the glass . hops dominated the aroma but they were well matched by the sweetness coming from the caramel malts . candied orange peel notes were apparent . some grapefruit rind too . slightly spicy . tropical fruits were also detectible as the beer warmed . the flavor profile was crisp and hoppy as well . perhaps a bit more dry overall than the nose . grapefruit rind was most noticeable . some orange zest also came through . the malts were merely strong enough to keep the bitterness from the hops in check . the dry resonating finish was piney and oily . surprisingly for a . abv beer the alcohol presence was quite subdued . my only gripe with this beer was the mouthfeel . it was rather thin and watery with a mild yet large bubbled effervescence . i expected something a bit bigger . titan ipa is a well crafted easy drinking beer . be careful with this one . the alcohol can really sneak up on you .,palate,0.6,1
bought this one on a whim . a awesome color . white laced head starts off nice and thick but quickly fades . s smells a little bit like sweet potatoes thanksgiving dinner . decent smell . t kind of tastes like vegetables with hints of maple syrup . very good taste . lots of flavors going on to try and put your finger on . some good spices on the back end of the flavor . m over carbonated for my taste . kind of leaves your mouth feeling very acidic . d goes down easy . a little awkward up front because of all the flavors going on . once you get past that and distinguish some of the flavors it goes down nice and smooth . all in all this is a decent brew . would compliment a thanksgiving dinner very well . if you like a lot of flavors bouncing around your pallate then you might enjoy this one .,palate,0.6,1
. oz bottle poured into my narke tulip . bottle february . pours a very dirty and dark gold hardly any carbonation at all . the aroma is not that funky a lot of oak lightly sweet mild horse blanket tart rest of the way . good needs to be stronger to be great . the taste is much stronger brings me the flavors i m looking for funk musky horse blanket a lot of oak . the feel is sticky and very dry but i m digging it . easy sipper . above average gueuze that is wonderfully dry and tart in the right ways . this is one that will age nicely glad to hanging on to a couple more bottles .,palate,1.0,1
appearance a beautiful rich amber . a decent amount of head looks pretty carbonated . . . smell you can get a hint of the pepper but that s all just a hint . the malt dominates the nose . i really was hoping for a slightly more dominate chipotle smell but did n t get it . . . taste mostly malt and kinda sweet . you can detect a slight pepper burn but it s really mild . for a chile beer i expect a stronger flavor than what i got . the sierra blanca pancho verde is on the other end of the spectrum being an almost overly strong green chile taste . some smoke as well . . . feel coats the mouth well with a bit of pepperly aftertaste . . . drinkability given the style i ll pass on it . while i enjoyed it it s not what i would have expected from a beer whose style is focused on the chile . . .,palate,0.8,1
oz bottle poured into tulip pint . could n t read the date on this one but it just showed up here s hoping it s fresh . a pours a deep but clear crimson dark brown . one finger of foamy off white almost yellowish head with moderate retention and spotty lacing . s oak is pretty noticeable here along with a good deal of caramel and biscuity malts . citrus hops round out the balance picking up lots of grapefruit and orange . t my first impression is that this tastes like a malty imperial ipa . great balance of all kinds of flavors caramel brown sugar bread grapefruit oranges spruce oak and maybe a hint of vanilla . m one of the most enjoyable mouthfeels i ve ever had in a beer medium bodied and moderately carbonated immensely smooth and surprisingly creamy . d i thought that the taste here was good not great . but the amazing mouthfeel and complex flavor keep drawing me back in and at much faster rate than that of many beers whose tastes i prefer . could easily have a few glasses of this .,palate,1.0,1
extremely aggressively carbonated as a very soft pour nets me seven fingers of foamy lightly browned head including one above the rim of my glass and some foam overflow on my desk . the beer is a dark plum color that shows a hazy red amber color when held up to the light . the aroma has lots of clove a touch of up front banana a toasty malt character and a definite smokiness in the finish . the smokiness has overtones of burning plastic to it though it never gets really out of hand and really reminds me of peat smoked malt . definitely interesting certainly not bad but i was not expecting the smoke . the taste has a sweetness to it up front with some light clove notes the smokiness then kicks in adding smoky flavors as well as phenolic notes that seem to be a little harsh at times . this has a rich maltiness to it up front that is quite nice unfortunately this is quickly drowned out by the salty peat smoke . the peat smoke really lingers on in the palate too and interferes with subsequent sips it is really hard to pull out any other flavors because of this . a very interesting interpretation of a dunkel weizen . i think that beech wood smoked malt would have been a better choice here as it would have melded better with the traditional weizen flavors indeed i have had good smoked weizens in bamberg before . ultimately the peat smoked malt clashes with the rest of the beer such that this really just does n t work for me . i do like the attempt though as it is an interesting try .,palate,0.8,1
aroma some initial sulfury aroma but mostly clean pils malt with a touch of sweetness and some graininess combined with floral hops that balance the malt fairly evenly . appearance yellow with a persistent rocky white head . clear but not brilliant . flavor smooth pils malt grainy and a touch toasty and with just a little of the sweetness hinted at in the aroma . floral hop flavor veritably bursts from the beer but hop bitterness is not overly accentuated . finishes mostly dry and leaves a pleasant floral hop flavor lingering on the palate . mouthfeel medium light body crisp but somewhat rounded considering the style . no astringency . medium carbonation not unpleasant but could be a little higher considering the style . overall an awesome beer and an overall excellent example of the style . it could be a little lighter and a little more effervescent but i could drink a lot of this .,palate,0.6,1
very nice dark color with good persistent head that makes a great lacing . coffee aroma on the nose leading into a sweet roasted malt on the palate and softly hopped on the finish with no appreciable aftertaste . the best thing about this brew is the mouthfeel which is thick and expands as it moves across the tongue to the back of the mouth . modestly drinkable but with this great thick mouthfeel it s one to be savored slowly .,palate,1.0,1
this beer pours a virtually pitch black i can see a slight brown tinge to it at the bottom of my pilsner glass but when held up to the light its black as night . it also has copious of creamy tan head that hangs around for a while and leaves tons of lacing . this beer looks amazing . the smell reminds me alot of shiner bock but much richer ca n t say i am very impressed with how this smells though . all i can pick out is the malted barley and some hops . flavor wise it improves a little but its not exceptionally smooth or complex . i can pick out a toffee caramel flavor but it finishes with a bite of hops . has a slightly roasted quality to it with some hints of dark fruit but those notes are pretty minor . the carbonation is interesting but a little too fizzy for me i feel like this beer has a watery quality to it which i do n t particularly like in a porter . it starts out watery then the carbonation kicks in . this beer is also extremely filling . i would not recommend drinking this very cold its much better on the warmer side .,palate,0.6,1
attractive beige foam cola like colour red brown . no haze good bubbling . aromas of choc coffee touch of hazelnut . roasted malt flavours touch of rust blood or the edge of a well done steak . charry . body a bit lightweight no real follow through or length . no bitterness . starts with promise but fails on its way through the mouth .,palate,0.4,0
. for a ml bottle . . abv brewed with natural flavors caramel color and artificial sweeteners added . pours out to a crystal clear golden forming a small rocky white head with poor retention and absent lacing . carbonation is moderate . the nose is peculiar and enjoyable . imagine a slightly skunked eurolager with a lot of fresh ginger . the mouthfeel is initially crisp and light bodied hampered by a syrupy sweetness . the thing that stands out about the flavor of this beer besides the biting ginger is the sweetness . way too sweet imo . bitterness is absent with a soda like sweetness lingering in the aftertaste . the ginger is not particularly hot or overly spicy . wierd lemon metallic chemical grain flavor hanging around in the finish . the sweetness is cloying . hrmm not my cup of tea . interesting but not very drinkable . would n t buy this one again .,palate,0.3,0
on tap at the rake served in a goblet . a hazy light reddish brown body with a thin coarse tan head . ok retention moderate lace . not bad . s not much to it actually some caramel malt breadiness apricot apple and spice . not bad just weak . t spicy fruity yeast up front with plenty of sweet maltiness following up . long clean chalky finish . pleasant enough but a little underpowered . m light to medium body lots of soft lively carbonation . fun . o this was a pretty pricy half pint and i was expecting a bit more . not bad for the style though i suppose . i just wish the flavor intensity had been ramped up a bit . give me rare vos any day over this one . cheers .,palate,0.9,1
a this one is murky and dank looking and the color is very much the same as the label . that is to say this is an amber peach hue that looks really nice in the glass . the head is initially about two and half fingers in my imperial pint glass but retention leaves something to be desired . s super malty . carrot cake caramel and vanilla taffy . where do they get off calling this hop hound when its very clearly a malt bomb . in a blind smelling test i would have guessed that this is an oktoberfest malt focused lager . this actually smells pretty good but i ca n t pick up any hops . t ugh . this is not so good . what smells nicely sweet and malty in the nose comes off as artificial and cloying on the tongue like cheap halloween candy . there are unpleasant chemical notes that add to the fake feeling and what is being passed off as hoppiness is actually a sour acidic and acrid feeling on the back of the tongue that is more akin to a lemonhead than a hop leaf . m light bodied and uber carbonated . this is like sweet jone s soda pop or something . super super sweet and way to fizzy . d i got five of these from my neighbor . apparently he did n t care for it either and decided to pawn the rest off on the neighborhood beer geek . well this is definitely better than a drain pour so i will drink them eventually . could be a halfway decent lawnmower beer but i would n t buy this for myself .,palate,0.3,0
a dark red color with a finger width beige head . clear view through the light . some lacing left behind . s sweet sugary caramel scent with just a hint of sourness and alcohol . there is a note that many lighter color bottled brews have . t fruity flavor along with caramel accompanied by that light colored metallic taste . it s a bit distracting . m crisp and clean very smooth feel very well balanced without feeling too light or thick . d well balanced but i was n t a fan of the taste . maybe newcastle should try dark bottles see what happens .,palate,0.8,1
big thanks go jeff imperialking for handing one of these over and before the second round of torture . into the bruery tulip glass . a light gold translucent body with light orange highlights . nice bone white head with decent retention and good lacing . s very resiny with big fruit highlights orange graprefruit and mild earthy and spice notes . malt is clean sweet and light not getting in the way of the hops . smelled like hops nice dank hops and that s all i ask for in a wet hopped ale . t m very mild pale malt sweetness in the entry swallow and lingering in the finish . the hops are spicy earthy and citrusy overall very bright and sticky . nothing to complain about here . d this is like the anti sierra nevada harvest ale . the bittering hops and malt flavors are held back preventing them from muddling the aroma and flavor hops and as such it s m y new favorite wet hopped ale . fantastic another great product from short s .,palate,0.7,1
this is a good alt nothing special . on the pour it is a nice golden amber . it has a pretty watery texture and mouthfeel very effervescent . the nose is nothing special a little bit of hops and almost a citrus smell . crisp and refreshing good hop flavor did n t get much malt coming through however . the flavor got old and boring by the end of the drink . it was tasty but nothing complex and was n t well rounded out with malts .,palate,0.4,0
big bubbles wildly rise and then fall to a thin cm glaze of thin ones . a fairly intense even and sweet malt smell complements the smooth sweet taste . i was surprised to not be able to detect not even the slightest suggestion of seaweed . living in japan i get quite alot and varied amount of seaweed but i did n t get any reading on it in the brew . it s very light in the mouth and the taste ends quickly and quietly .,palate,0.4,0
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 .,palate,0.9,1
i was sort of back and forth with this one . at moments i loved it and at others i was ready for it to be over . with that in mind . pours the standard jet black with an extremely slow forming head . thought it was going to be dead still but it eventually foamed up . very thick and viscous . loads of chocolate as expected . blend of sharp bitter dark chocolate and smooth creamy milk chocolate along with the roasted malt coffee influences . i ll hand it to them this beer does smell like a chocolate bomb . almost like hershey s syrup. thick creamy chocolate fills the senses with each sip. its delicious for sure . .at times. as i said its like hershey s syrup . we all love it but no one wants to drink a whole glass of it . its almost like too much of a good thing . i should have shared this bomber for sure. liked the beer but it grew tiresome towards the end. too much of a good thing i guess .,palate,0.9,1
copper color to me not really amber . from the can it pours with a nice head of white creamy goodness . nose had some pleasant candied aromas along with sweet pine . on the palate the malt comes through with a somewhat candied sweetness grapefruit and again the pine . light bodied though almost watery . finishes with a piney aftertaste . in a way this is an ipa light some similar desirable flavors and aromas but less bitterness less alcohol and lighter bodied .,palate,0.6,1
i needed to pour this with extreme force to get the resulting thin layer of head . loose occasional lacing . cream soda colored body with mild carbonation . this brew really started to find its legs after it warmed up . the hop bill comes out and the spices start to shine . there was nothing to hang its hat on . overall this brew needs to be reworked in my opinion . its a bit thin for the style and especially for a special release anniversary offering .,palate,0.7,1
a hazy and dull bronze orange brew with a flimsy dish soap water head . swirling brings up a thin cap that goes away pretty quickly leaving some wet spotty lace on the glass . s i could smell the orange y hop aromas when i was pouring it into the glass and now that i m sticking my nose into it the grapefruit and mandarin orange notes are there in full force . this has a nice array of citrus fruit flavors . mandarin orange halved grapefruit with sugar piled on it the way my mom used to eat grapefruit mango guava and a little kiwi . this does n t scour your olfactory nerves with scathing hop insanity like other dipas do and that s a bit disappointing . it also lacks the big biscuity malt backbone that some others have . this smells good and i like the tropical fruit salad aroma . t the hops are much more aggressive than the nose suggests . big time grapefruit and mandarin orange . sweet and sugary but like the nose it does n t have quite the malt backbone to really support the super hoppy citrus fruit flavors . it is damn good though like tropical fruit salad with sugar . the alcohol is transparent and that s saying something for such a big beer . m full bodied oily and extremely dry on the finish . the carbonation is almost non existent the body is oily sandy and gritty and the finish is very dry astringent and full of bitter hop flavors with a touch of alcohol warmth . i like it . d a great hop lovers brew with unique fruity aromas and flavors . not he best dipa out there but it sure ai n t bad . this is one of my favorite styles of beer and i would have this again for sure .,palate,1.0,1
poured into an american pint glass this beer is a very pale quite clear straw gold color with a substantial finger head on top . the nose is quite grainy with a little hint of solvent . ugh an extremely sweet nearly cloyingly sweet beer with no hint of anything hoppy together with medicinal very harsh alcohol . thin bodied and watery and nearly undrinkable . i could n t finish a single glass i ll have to find someone to give this away to .,palate,0.2,0
nice big rich long lasting head on clear red beautiful body . biscuity walnut bread aroma arorma . nice biscutyu simple flavor nut in the background with a nice slightly sweet and bitter after taste . mouthfeel there is a watery aspect to this that really takes it down a notch for me . these go down a little too easy . a nice beer but nothing too exciting .,palate,0.4,0
bottle . wow just say that to yourself . the yankees still had world series titles then craziness anyway . aromas are initially quite intriguing with toffee and dark fruits and some alcohol . tastes do not follow the nose however . it pretty much tastes like caramel flavored rubbing alcohol . some light earthy bitterness on the back end but it does n t help the complete lack of drinkability here . this is clearly past it s prime . lots of sherry and cardboard oxidation with slight astringency . i definitely regret trading for this . i look forward to trying my bottle in a year but i will be dumping the rest of this one . do n t count this review as a valid one but i am posting it merely to make sure people do n t age this too long years max probably even .,palate,0.2,0
shakespeare stout pours thick and dark with abundant tan head . mega lacing wo n t go away . smell is moderate to mild mostly roasted barley a little dark chocolate bitterness and a hint of licorice . flavor is marked by strongly roasted barley perhaps too roasted and a pretty notable bite of hops . shakespeare runs a little dry and a little chewy and is quite filling . there is a lot to admire about this brew but i think as a matter of personal preference i like my stouts a little smoother and sweeter . i detect perhaps some over roasting has taken place in the barley nearly a burnt taste . a little too much cascade hops for the style might have pushed this out of my taste preference . i really like some rouge beers but something feels a little wrong about this one .,palate,0.8,1
bottle . poured similar to a valdieu i had a few weeks back nice brown with small head . aroma suggests some raisin and brown sugar . the flavor is not as sweet as the aroma . a real good full flavor that has great malt balance and a really long lasting coated flavor all over my mouth . lost abbey continues to impress .,palate,0.9,1
me what kind of beer is that aldrich bay one . some samoan thats a dark one . me what kind of dark . some samoan the kind thats on tap . its happy hour so you get two for one . me two for one in hong kongsold . pours into a simple pint glass a transparent orange caramel color with a thin white head and minimal carbonation . aroma of caramel malt bubble gum and light citrus hops . taste is dominated by a sweet fruity yeast flavor but there is a nice caramel base with some light hops in the finish . mouthfeel very light bodied . flatish . powdery and sweet . slightly unbalanced in that direction . drinkability dull and bland . with a bodied that doesnt exactly say drink me . this reminds me a lot of those crappy pale ales that ab produces for chain restaurants .,palate,0.3,0
thanks to a trade from gemutlichkeit . poured from a oz bottle into a big crystal mug . a gorgeous deep brown body with tints of amber and an orangish hue . big frothy head that did not go away . s big time pine . a little overwhelming to the caramel and grapefruit undertones that can be found hiding deeper in the smell . overall smells great though . definitely hoppy . t again a little overwhelming on the piney hops for me . definitely picked up some citrus hops caramel and some toasty malt in there too . a thick creamy mouthfeel tingles your tongue . finish is bittersweet . d it took me almost an hour and a half to polish off this big beer . i could n t really see having more than one or two .,palate,0.9,1
appearance black with lots of yeasty chunks . got ta give these bells beers a careful pour if you want them clean . good thing i dont mind the yeasties . aggressive pour yielded a fairly small white head that skimmed to nothing . clinging lace . smell roasty and astringent with the dark malts in the forefront . very rich and luxurious like a warm piece of chocolate cake with definite java influence . taste very very nice . initially slightly sweet with a soft mouth filling body . glides down the throat with no hint of off flavor . prickly carbonation hits the tongue then the creaminess washes away any harshness that may have been present . finishes only moderately dry with a slight leafy hop afterthought . only a slight chalkiness as it warms . probably my favorite bells thus far . thanks feloniousmonk .,palate,1.0,1
barley lt insert wheat gt wine . pours a mostly cloudy off yellow color or cream like color . needed a little help with the pour for a nice white head . not really smooth but good retention and limited lacing . the nose is big and phenolic . big malt with noticeable wheat characteristics . but bigger solvent like alcohol dominates the nose . some yeasty notes plums raisins and pears . some floral hops but limited . the taste is big as well . a bigger malt taste with more dextrin taste . big phenolic and hot alcohol flavors really overpower any other taste . did i try this too young . some lighter orange flavor . some yeasty finish as well plums bubblegum . big body for sure . overall this is a beer that could use some a lot of age . the hot phenolics really overpower some nicer hidden characteristics .,palate,0.4,0
pours a very nice looking brown colored color with a very unfiltered hazy look to it . there is a nice and thick tannish head with unbelievable retention . smell has a very rich and strong candied malts smell . there are some fruity and spicy aromas too . taste has a lot of good complexity to it . the malt taste hits first with a candied malt taste . the taste is immediately taken over by a very nice fruity taste with a bit of a spice . mouthfeel is too thin for my liking . there is also a bit of a sharp sting to the feel . drinkability on this beer is good . there are a lot of nice tastes to it that are all interesting . every sip brings a bit different taste to it so it is hard not to take the next sip .,palate,0.6,1
on tap at washington commons . happy birthday max . red beer good head nearly clear . sexy appearance . yum . but then i smelled it . ludens cherry cough drops . this is n t beer . this is the drug store . ouch . nostrils flare another sniff whoof more medicine . such a shame . the taste is still consistent with a terrible aftertaste persistent softness ad sweetness but besides tart there s nothing to the taste until the medicinal end . time to pack the girlfriend for the trip home to atlanta . she liked this beer but i did n t love it . still love the style though .,palate,0.8,1
pours a clear copper with a big white head leaving nice lacing . smells mostly of malt and a tiny whiff of hops . pretty lackluster for an ipa . starts out with sweet malts going into citrusy hops and finishes bitter and lingers . medium bodied with great carbonation . went down easy is pretty tasty and at . fairly sessionable .,palate,0.9,1
. oz corked and caged bottle brandy printed on the side abv . a well . the first thing that i noticed was the absence of any carbonation . i contacted the brewery and they indicted that the beer should have some carbonation but ultimately i could not get the beer to produce a head . this was very much not what i expected at all . aside from that the body of the beer was a thick dark black . s a pungent boozy aroma dominated with a hint of sweetness and woodiness to it . pretty well what i expected from a beer that had been in brandy barrels . t the taste was spot on with the nose perhaps a hint of vanilla as well . i think that the taste suffered due to the lack of carbonation . m d the beer was like drinking syrup very heavy no carbonation to mention as noted above so this pretty well ruined the feel of the beer as well as the drinkability of the beer . highly disappointed as i have tried several other beer by port lost abbey and have not been disappointed . more than likely i will try this again but it is tough shelling out for a beer and being completely unsatisfied .,palate,0.3,0
i love ipas . they are one of my favorite styles of beer and i was super excited about trying this beer . when i poured the beer into the glass i thought this beer was going to taste awesome because the color was a nice golden color and the head fades away fast . the taste on the other hand was not good . it really doesnt scream ipa to me other than the after taste . the mouthfeel is nothing special either . just like a basic boring beer to me . overall i am not impressed .,palate,0.4,0
appearance a mahogany color . i ca n t tell if it is a bit hazy or clear and just too dark to see my hand through it . pours a medium head that fades in a minutes leaving no lacing . visible medium carbonation . smell not a strong odor . smell like molasses and piney hops . as it warms the syrupy molasses smell dominates . taste slightly sweet coffee and molasses malt flavor . very weak pine . a bitter aftertaste that accumulates . not very strong character in taste and smell . it is an okay taste . it is just weak . as the beer warms the bitterness increases a lot . mouthfeel medium viscosity high carbonation numbs the mouth . it leaves a sort of film in my mouth . a bit drying . drinkability i find this beer pretty mediocre for smuttynose . it was the only one from the variety pack that did n t impress me . it is n t a bad beer though . it goes down easily weak flavor enables you to keep drinking it . would go well with lots of foods poultry dishes come to mind especially since food would cleanse the film off your mouth . with this unpleasant mouthfeel i do n t really want another . i suppose it is a decent brown a little bitter with a foul mouthfeel but decent . it just does n t impress me in anyway .,palate,0.3,0
reddish orange body topped by a moderate head of cream foam comprises of a balanced mix of fine and coarse bubbles . aroma not much there but what is present reminds me of a slight buttermilk note . flavor is mostly malt up front with some dark fruit exactly what i d expect from this type of beer just a little restrained . tastes remarkably like a lighter flavored corsendonk christmas ale . a slight medicinal bitterness gradually arises as the beer warms . mouthfeel is very good with a slight silkiness that is lifted from the palate by the fine carbonation . drinkability is ok . there are too many really good beers to have this one very often . but hey how many lithuanian beers are you going to find in the states . i d love to taste this in its home country i can only imagine the abuse it has taken before getting to me via a store in tn .,palate,0.9,1
pours very rich brown to black with a lively continuously bubbling white head fairly large in size . a few specks of yeast and or trub left in the bottom of the glass . this ale has an aroma typical of the unibroue background accented with a touch of alcohol malty clove and a bit of plum and raisin . belgian candy sugar hits the front of the palate with a load of fizzy carbonation . very heavy malt character with accents of deeply roasted wheat and a touch of unibroue yeast . this ale is very similar to a belgian christmas offering especially with the candy sugar aspect . tasty . the way that this offering hits the tongue is a delightful dance fizzing away into a clean finish . although very pleasurable drinkability is lost a bit in the heavy malt and candy sugar aspects along with the . abv . not a session beer but i could stand to have a few glasses of this wonderful drink .,palate,0.9,1
fairly clear golden for an ipa . huge head like a duvel which i like but would have like more warning of . decent carbonation . head stays . and stays . smells like a belgian ipa would . orangey bitter smell from the belgian style mixing with the hops . smells interesting . slight plastic smell that worries me also from the belgian . substantial feel compared to the appearance . this is just e bitter belgian dubbel . entirely too sweet . tastes like a bitter soft drink . i am not a fan . but objectively it is what it purports to be a bitter belgian . to that end it s right on type . but it s the last belgian ipa i ll try . the added malt makes it like liquid candy sickly sweet . throw in the belgian burned plastic taste and there ai n t enough hops in the world to make this one drinkable for me . i rated to type not to my liking .,palate,0.9,1
definitely a study in contrasts . it s really rather pretty with the pink head . smells okay . bits of fruit and malt . i guess it s just a bit too sweet for me . but my room mate just loves it . we re okay though as next time we get a samuel adams winter sampler pack i ll give her my cranberry and i ll have her boston lager . it s not a bad beer it s just not to my liking . i ca n t even really say why . a bit sweeter than i d like and just nothing that stands out and says i m great .,palate,0.8,1
received in trade from karrheel thanks for the opportunity . pours a dark brown color with beautiful garnet highlights and a good sized tightly bubbled tannish head that persists forever . smells of cherries and plums chocolate caramel rye bread and a slight spiciness as well . very little hops left but i believe this bottle is almost years old so they ve surely faded . taste is a creamy chocolaty spicy fruity affair . definitely a unique take on a black lager . smooth with chocolate and brown sugar notes up front meld towards a fruity spicy rye character that lingers long after every sip . super creamy mouthfeel medium body and carbonation level . i really enjoyed this one . i wonder how this would have been fresher but i thoroughly enjoyed it as is .,palate,1.0,1
a pours a cloudy spiced apple cider color with highlites of salmon and orange . fantastic pillowy white head is holding its own . clinging to the side like its life was depending on it . the head has remained a solid presence through the beer all the way to the last sip . s i love jolly pumpkin . that smell the classic jp smell of mystery . wild yeast forms a strong backdrop aroma of this beer . hints of cinnamon oak banana esters lemon peel t wow . . . . this is good . begins with loads of wild yeast flavors apricot sour apple white peach . then ever so gently . slowly . the fruity flavors fade and a subtle transition of chestnuts comes into play . the chestnut flavor lasts for only a few beats then diminishes to only a memory . m moderately smooth and full bodied . d tremendous beer from one of my favorite breweries . so many various notes along the way with complexity happening thru ever stage of the sip to the swallow .,palate,0.6,1
a deep clear gold . significant carbonation . fluffy white head with decent retention . s toast and lots of it . significant noble hop aroma . t taste like pancakes . doughy yeasty bread . im assuming a significant amount of hops were used as well with a solid amount of bitterness . considering how the finishes with a bit of alcohol . m medium bodied with moderate carbonation . bitter linger in the finish . d my biggest complaint about this beer is the dominant noble hop nose and flavor . and by dominant i mean comparing it to the style which is predominately malty bready beers . still a good beer but i wouldnt call it a maibock . more of a hoppy german pils .,palate,0.8,1
i am totally diggin for the most part this year s crop of christmas holiday winter ales . i scored this last night at the fridge right before i got d and this being new beer sunday i wanted to get it in before i head out to watch the stillers game . from the bottle brewed with varieties of hops and types of malts . my pour created two dense fingers of deep mocha tan head with excellent retention . color was a deep brownish amber with ne quality clarity . bupgoo . nose smelled of snow covered pine forest and i was in love . mouthfeel was a bit thin but the taste was clean and minty on the tongue . who need mouthwash when i ve got this in my glass . finish was breathtaking but in the right way . it was a big beer to be sure but not hot like the cigar city winter warmer warmer winter mess that i was faced with on friday night . it was a very pleasant jump start to the day .,palate,0.6,1
nice golden color with plenty of carbonation . the head of foam was really thick and creamy but it dropped down to a this lace in about mins . at first i was n t crazy about the taste but about sips into the beer i changed my tune . it is not like any beer that i typically drink so i did n t what to expect.interesting brew i would buy this again .,palate,0.6,1
an aptly named brew . appears solid gold in color . easy to see fingers through the glass . aroma is of adjunct corn pils like malt faint hops and very faint spice . tasts cheap and macro like . the adjunct flavoring is off putting . its bitterness seems to stem from low quality ingreidents rather than quality hops . mouthfeel is crisp and well carbonated so i ll give it that . but thumbs down on its drinkability as i could n t stomach the entire bottle . what s sad is that i do n t think it tasted like an off bottle . just a poorly made brew . also interesting is that the bottle claims it s a winter ale . ba claims it s an ipa . it hits neither style well at all . stay away .,palate,0.7,1
. oz . bottle poured into a tulip style glass . it pours a slighty hazy medium orange color with two fingers of head that die off fairly quickly . the smell is fruity with banana and orange . there is also some yeast and bread present in nose . the taste is fairly mild with some citrus present and a little spice as well maybe coriander . just a little too bland of a taste it does n t really jump out at you . it does hide the abw well though . the mouthfeel is just a little light for a tripel style . just a little watery and fairly light on the tongue . the drinkability is really good though and if there were ever a session tripel this would probably be it .,palate,0.6,1
a clear copper color with two fingers of head vigorous pour that faded to a thin persistent wisp leaving chunks then lines of sticky lace . smells like rich toasted malts mostly caramel cake with hints of plum roasted chestnut vanilla and burnt toffee . tastes equally rich with a perfectly placed hop bitterness to keep it from being a dessert beer . the one thing that bothers me a bit about the beer is its sticky mouthfeel i m pretty sure the style is supposed to be crisper than this i mean it s a malty lager but it s still a lager no . . regardless very sessionable even at . and you can tell that it s textbook marzen definitely the best oktoberfest beer that i ve ever had . hooray for paulaner .,palate,0.7,1
dayton oh alefest as much as i luv german beers this one was a disappointment as there was nothing all that special about it and it lacked character.on to my rating . small sized white head with fine sized bubbles.the body was clear and it contained some carbonation.the nose was malty hoppy citrus and spicy.the flavor was lightly bitter tasting and there were notes of malt and hops.the mouthfeel of this beer was smooth and light bodied .,palate,0.3,0
a mixed bag of a beer not bad but just too many off flavors and faults . pours that perfect guinness black with a cola like head though lasts longer . smells roasty but not strongly so . taste is roasty and nice except for the strong metallic tin aftertaste . mouthfeel is disappointing wet but not substantial . i m torn on drinkability this is n t bad but the defects are just too annoying .,palate,0.4,0
the foam is white medium thick and dissolves fast . the beer is quite dark amber brown in colour . its smell is sweet with notes of walnuts and metal . the carbon dioxide is rich but not too aggressive . the taste is sweet with some bitterness and lots of body . the dominating flavours are diacetyl caramel and scorched bread dried apples and some hazelnut . aftertaste is dry and short with some distant notes of bitter almond . yes i consider this ale as the standard scottish ale . others may be more interesting but this is they are to be measured by .,palate,0.6,1
this one pours a cloudy golden color with some orange hues . the smell is very fruity and citrusy . oranges lemon lime grapefruit and possibly even strawberries are detected . it also seems to smell a bit flowery . the taste is not overly sweet like i had expected . its very zesty . i taste lemons and limes spices and wheat grains . the flavor is very sharp and to the point and the incredible zestiness is quite an eye opener . the mouthfeel of this beer is great . sam adams brews always seem to score very well with me in this category . they do an excellent job with the carbonation and creating the perfect body for a beer . overall this is a nice good quality beer . i ll be sure to buy this one again a few times while its available throughout the summer .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a oz can into a glass . for a pounder at a local bar . appears a sickly palest of yellow bordering on green . smells of corn . taste is light cooked veggies with some corn meal . some slight bitterness coupled with a metallic twang . mouthfeel is slick and gone in a flash . i do n t even know why i drank this in the first place . i disappoint myself .,palate,0.3,0
on tap at pacific coast a the pour is amber in color not surprisingly with a decent khaki colored head . s not a very pleasant aroma i must say . there s definitely some sweetness which is the nicest thing i can say about this beer . there s some sweaty butt crack aroma and quite a bit of alcohol as well . t at least this does n t taste like ass crack at least i do n t think it does . decently bitter with some grapefruit juice but also some cleaning solution maybe lemon pledge . . a bit of toffee malt flavor too . m the body is medium and so is the carbonation . d just bad . i had thought that the grey whale and megalodon were the bottom of the barrel but this is certainly in the running .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a ml bottle into a british pint glass . served at f . brilliantly clear reddish gold amber with a thick souffle of butter pecan foam that leaves decent lacing . a british ale where the hops announce before the malt . spicy hops almost pilsenerish with a nice lightly toasted caramel maltiness . nice tadcaster mouthfeel . bready malt with spicy hops . i do n t get this beer or this style if it is representative of the winter warmer style . it is an english pale ale right . hoppier yes it seems like an esb to me . i do n t get the connection to winter . there is nothing wrong with this beer it just does n t give me a reason to love it . i ve been buying samuel smith s beers for years and consider most of them among my very favorite beers but i could never get my arms around this one . still i had to review it .,palate,0.9,1
i really felt the need to review this beer it absolutely blew me away . i got a pint of this on tap at fsrb last friday it came with an average white head and a considerably more amber color than the name suggested . it has a very nice herbal fruity aroma from the hops . you can really taste what seems to be the mixing of american and european hops and if not it s simply a very good combination of fruity and earthy hops . . this has a nice unassuming malt character but the finish from the lager yeast is perfect dry crisp bitter and surprisingly fruity . the drinkability is dangerous considering the abv so i would watch out . overall though this was one of the most interesting beers i ve had in some time .,palate,0.6,1
had this on tap at a local bar . was in the mood for a dark beer and this is what i got a pours a very dark brown black . nearly opaque . thin tan lacing that quickly dissipates . looks sharp . s vanilla . the alcohol smell is strong and ever apparent . t you can taste the alcohol . some vanilla and oak similar to how it smells but not exactly the same . m some carbonation not much to speak of . pretty thick . i loved this beer . one of my favorite stouts of all time . i would certainly order this one again . definitely a sipper and not a beer that you should just gulp down . unfortunately i made that mistake .,palate,0.6,1
a clear dark brown amber with light mocha colored head . decent amount of lacing . s soft amber malt aroma but not much else . t caramel malt flavor . finishes with a little bit of grassy hop bitterness and grainy aftertaste . m a little flat . medium to full bodied . i wished it was a little more carbonated . o not exactly an exciting beer but it does n t taste terrible either . the relatively high alcohol content was surprisingly covered up well .,palate,0.4,0
a pours dark brown with a cap of off white head and appears bright . one of the less impressive looking quads i ve had . s lot s of afterhsave booze and some dark fruit . t aftershave is less present thank goodness there s some booze there and a dark fruit element again . dry finish . one of the least complex quads i ve had . odd . m full bodied medium carbonation really smooth . seems appropriate . d the booze element needs work or somoothing out . it seems like there would be more potential in this beer after some aging but this bottle was n t great . that said i would n t mind sitting down to really work at this one given the reviews i ve read .,palate,0.8,1
appearance is a rich opaque mahogany . thick head with delicious lacing . aroma is figs cinnamon sticks raisins chocolate covered coffee beans . taste has thick undercurrent of chocolate with hints of pinot noir . more raisins figs . good holiday spice with a malty finish that keeps on goin . mouthfeel starts lite then fullbodied . alcohol and carbonation are a little over pronounced . great to try but you could n t have mor e than just a few glasses .,palate,0.6,1
i was anything but impressed with anything regarding this beer.the head was medium sized frothy and white and contained fine small bubbles . the body was clear lightly carbonated with a pale yellow hue.the nose was slightly hoppy and skunky with a slightly bitter and acidic flavor that left a lingering aftertaste.the mouthfeel was a little tingly and medium bodied.there was virtually no lacing with this beer .,palate,0.3,0
a this beer pours a nice pinkish hue with a snow white head that laces up nicely . s the white head begs to to breathe deep . smells like sweet sour raspberries . t you will taste many things mostly sweetness with a slightly sour finish . the bubbles help open your taste buds to find more subtle flavors . m typical of a light summer beer . light bodied d in moderation this beer is perfect for a beer session .,palate,0.6,1
moshe dayan at his greatest this beer hits you like the idf without a subtle note in its repertoire . from the first sip this beer latches onto your taste buds like a f that you ca n t shake loose and continues to hit you like a dog fight over the sinai surrounding you with overwhelming force and pummeling you until you concede defeat . it is a hard beer to drink even if you re a fan of strong ales i ve had to chase it with water to cleanse my palete between sips .,palate,0.2,0
a murky thin head that almost goes away completely . s bunch of sweet fruits. like smelling a fruit basket . punget alcohol kick just i just cracked open a can of paint . t huge beer . complex fruit profile . sweet brown sugar . huge punch in the face of the abv . underlying malt trying to keep chaos from breaking out on your palate . m creamy smooth . thick bodied . coates the palate well and leaves a decent amount of flavor . d the abv is way to present. the smell and taste just is n t here .,palate,0.8,1
poured from can to my new belgium globe . thanks to vince for this one . appearance deep amber orange completely translucent not sediment or haze at all . pours with a very frothy slightly off white finger head that dissipates to about finger and leaves a nice lacing all the way around the glass . smell the smell has some great pine and citrus qualities from the hops . a very rustic and earthy scent can be found . there are hints of grapefruit and a bit of orange rind . great presence of the biscuity malt and some caramel sweetness . taste not a lot of that pine and rustic earth come through on the taste but you do get some good bitterness in the form of citrus and the biscuity sweet malt comes out nicely on the end with a surge of fruity grapefruit and orange . all of that is followed by a nice bitter finish . i love the fruity sweetness followed by that bitterness . mouthfeel this seems a bit watery for my liking and a bit light too it does n t take away from the beer too much though luckily still great . the carbonation seems pretty good maybe a bit overcarbonated . drinkability this one has good drinkability nothing amazing i could definitely drink a few cans . the pack may be an issue but i d attempt it . great ipa in a can no less .,palate,0.6,1
pours a see though light orange color with a finger or foamy white head that will dissipate immediately . i ca n t really explain what s going on with the nose on this brew . it has a somewhat skunky aroma and it almost smells a little bit like tomato s . it has a faint floral hop aroma in the background i m starting to wonder if this bottle may be tainted . there s no way to be able to tell if it is or not but the taste is very similar to what was going on in the nose . it s medium bodied and has a lot of carbonation . this beer is n t a drain pour or anything but i really was n t overly impressed with it .,palate,0.8,1
bought at the bier temple in brugges belgium . best by oct. but i already let this sit weeks i just could n t wait any longer . pours a very creamy dense head that sat there forever on top of a gorgeous gold that went from a sunny yellow to burnt orange . beautiful . back to that head this is easily one of the creamiest heads i ve ever seen . the fast bubble action keeps the bubbles regenerating and the head bubbles are tiny making for that slick smooth surface . light dots and splotches of lace seal the deal this is a spectacular looking beer . the aroma just screams greatness . such well mingled spice herb and fruit aromas it s hard to pick anything out in particular . the smell is bold and its one that you just sit there smelling almost forgetting you re here primarily to drink it . almost . there s a good bit of alcohol coming into the nose too . wonderful . a good heat comes from the alcohol that s the first sensation picked up in the flavor . and while it s not a wildly boozy beer the . is strong enough to figure into the flavor pretty high . but it s neither overpowering nor cloying . just helps give some intensity to the flavors . and the flavors remind of the aroma in that there are myriad spices herbs and fruits swirling around but it s hard to isolate any one or several . things like white grape clove honey cinnamon pepper mango and caramel flash by but it s kind of different every sip . a woody almost cork like smack hits in the finish but it s luckily downplayed and overtaken by the wonderful hot alcohol zing that keeps this beer going and going . while drinking through the crazily creamy head is one of the best experiences this beer offers the scattered airy mouthfeel is the price you pay for that great head . things just dissipate and dissolve too quickly in the mouth breaking up the solid finish you want . lacks some heft it does . it s certainly not a bad mouthfeel just . weird . at . you could have two or three and be in tripel heaven . utterly enjoyable a superb experience .,palate,0.7,1
auburn hued inching towards orange . beige cream sits on top . and for a moment it stays there . it does n t look ugly it looks false . and it is the nose is void and vacant of almost any distiguishing feature aside from a tinny metallic quality and traces of caramel malt . enters the mouth . or does it . it is difficult to tell since it leaves no impression whatsoever . hollow toffee traits mixed with phantoms of pears . lightly toasty too . but i m really digging to find things to say . lightly germanic hop closure . turns more tea like at room temp . not even boozy . i m giving this too many words . there is literally nothing nothing here . features a consistency of heavily watered down syrup . it salvages itself slightly in sheer mindless drinkability . if this was a munich dunkel lager i d still have the same complaints . how can an doppelbock seem dilute . how can it be so absent of malt . and so flavorless . how can it suck so fucking bad . this makes leinie s big butt doppelbock look like korbinian or optimator or celebrator . or all three rolled into one then multiplied by autumnal fire . save your money . i beg you . boo . hiss . i ve never been so angry about a beer in my life . i hate you jackfrost . what a farce this is . what a joke .,palate,0.3,0
as best i can determine i must have gotten a bad bottle because i was far from impressed . hardly a fan of saisons i found this to be an awful experience . the first hint of a problem occurred when the aroma smelled like burnt rubber . with the sense of smell and taste being closely associated this was not a good start . the initial taste was very tart lemon . it was not just lemon juice it was as though i was chewing on lemon rind . the aftertaste that followed was a gritty flintstone vitamins lemon taste . perhaps another way to explain the feeling would be a textured shandy . noting the high praise this saison received i have trouble fathoming such a bad experience . i could not recommend this saison to another person unless of course i had a better experience with a future bottle . however i would not buy that bottle with my money .,palate,0.6,1
pours a murky dark discolored brown rotting apple . the color did not appeal to me . the head was bubbly and quickly diminishing eventually dying and disappearing . rich and powerful aroma of grapes brandy caramel and sweet raisins . wonderful bouquet . nice first sip . figs raisins and plums first then the alcohols oak and caramel come about followed by a momentary lapse then a huge burst of brandy like sweetness . very flavorful . a palate soaker . great stuff . it is growing on me a little . the mouthfeel is full and warming in fact this beer is a huge belly warmer . i was planning on having the dfh olde school barley wine after this but the ml seems about perfect .,palate,1.0,1
bottle aged for years thanks for sharing this jerz . cloudy hazy murky orange and gold with just the tiniest hint of a white head . leaves the glass nearly clean but slightly oily . mild aroma of vanilla custard peaches and febreeze linen sky air freshener . the flavor is very mild but not at all oxidized which is one good thing . there s mild bits of peaches and vanilla throughout though there s an unwelcome soapy perfume character to it as well . thin to medium bodied with very little carbonation . lifeless . all things considered this beer has aged as gracefully as it could have and i am in debt to jerz for the oppurtunity to try it . thanks again .,palate,0.4,0
a dark . black . brew no decernable transmission with a dark rich mocha brown head that left thick rings of lacing at the top of the glass . s coffee molasses chocolate and dates . very strong and good . t a dark chocolate with a slightly sweet coffee flavor . there is a tocuh of tart sourness normally i would be upset but it meshed well here . aftertaste is a lingering coffee bitterness with a touch of a general dark fruity sweetness . m absurdly smooth creamy and very refreshing . as good as it gets . d good all around . truly worth seeking out . it is on tap now as of review if you are in the area head over and get one . i doubt you will regret it .,palate,1.0,1
winter pack beer . .pours a dark brown color with a big thick head with good retention and lacing poured from a bottle into a mug . has a fairly malty smell to it . with hints of fruitiness and nutiness . the taste goes along with the smell.suprisingly malty with a definate fruitiness and nutiness . not very bitter . has a lighter feel in the mouth with a good amount of carbonation . overall a good beer.one i would suggest to others .,palate,0.6,1
a pours copper impressive cream colored head . s herbal hops seems a bit fadey . malty grainy sugar . boring . t sweet malt base accented with grassy piney hops . lots of generic bitterness not much fruit zing . sugary east coasty fully played out . the store clerk said this just hit the shelves last week i actually hope thats not true . m thick chewy.medium carb . o i got excited when i saw this at the liquor store . oops . i think i payed a premium too . i guess i m the idiot .,palate,0.8,1
dark brown with dark ruby highlights . inch head with aggressive pour . no lacing to speak of . smell of sour grain and a little nutty . pistachio . tastes of cocoa and whole wheat bread in the beginning . then the aftertaste kicks in and has this stale corn muffin mixed with hops flavor . very odd and not comparable to a good german doppelbock . it s like a lager with some chocolate thrown in . a little too cornyno pun intended . one thing i do like about this beer . it is medium bodied and smooth in the mouth . as it warms the flavors are melting together better . more rounded and not such a clash as when it was first opened . the overall drinkability was not great for me . i would choose this one only in a pinch . as in i m on vacation and i wanted a doppelbock and this was the only one available .,palate,0.8,1
a somewhat pale gold with a small white head which turns into a thin film and leaves generous lacing behind . a slightly skunky aroma with some sweet malt in the foreground . taste was a marginally better . a honey sweetness is joined by a mild lemon presence . some biscuit in there as well . mouthfeel was smooth slightly thick for a pils and with a nice carbonation bite . this pils makes for a decent summer thirst quencher . not among the very best of this style but an interesting alternative to the usual suspects .,palate,0.8,1
golden brown with not much of a tan head . nose has grassy hops and sweet caramel malt . taste has more olde hops and sweet malts . bit of stale adjunct presence . not much else . thin body looked nice in the glass but was over carbonated . kind of a watery finish .,palate,0.4,0
as readily available as bud and a whole lot better . a great fall back session brew which is good with a meal or having several at a baseball game .,palate,0.6,1
ml bottle poured into pint glass sept a clear golden yellow with very few bubbles but somehow has a big bone white head that has good retention and left a fair bit of lace s a little floral honey and some sweet grains but that s about it t pretty average mimics the smell m quite thin and a flat a little disappointing d looks better than it is i would n t say it s a bad beer but i doubt i ll drink it again i feel like i tried quite a few honey wheat beers out east and i do n t think any of them impressed me and this one is no different,palate,0.4,0
an intense experience . definitely one to savour and serve in small amounts . cloudy golden coloured with a head that fades fast . intense alcohol and hop aromas that are resinous . the flavour is huge bitter hops oily and rich with a spike on the back palette . the alcoholic warmth starts deep within the pit of the stomach and travels all the way up to the cheeks . next time i try it will be in front of a fire with a huge cheese platter .,palate,0.8,1
we pour a richly colored brew of deep maroons and ruby browns . it holds a one finger head of tan bubbles receding at a medium pace into a thick film across the liquid . bits of lacing stick here and there . there is no real haze or sediment and the carbonation is minimal . the aroma is sickly sweet with the biggest component being huge buttery diacetyls . adding to this are massive toasted caramel malts . hops are bright with grapefruit and there is an added sweetness of cantaloupe . bringing up the rear is a heavy peppery booze . this really smells quite like a doppelbock . as we sip burnt caramel and brown sugar sweetness pound up front . there is a bitter slickness of hops giving resin and pine . through the middle we have a milky creaminess giving more sweetness . the booze appears at this point hiding amongst a mixture of roasty and caramel malts . the finish continues with this with a peppery alcoholic bite . the hops show a comeback of pine balancing with the sweeter malts . the aftertaste breathes with metallic coin cooked butterscotch malt sweetness huge booze and a roasty coffee flavoring . the body is full and the carbonation is medium . there is huge slurp and smack with each sip and a big froth despite the lack of any real head . the mouth is left coated thickly and cooled . the abv is appropriate and the beer drinks as a sipper . overall what we enjoyed most about this brew was the rich coloring and nice frothy film over the top . the hops in this one were way underplayed with the malts as the dominant players . this made it hard for us to even consider this a dipa when it smelled and tasted much more like a maibock or a doppelbock .,palate,0.8,1
cute green bottle apparently it s very popular with the hip hoppers . straw color with an insta vanish white head . dms like a glass of steamed veggies . grain too . the dms faded after a little while though and i kinda like canned corn anyways . grainy and fairly beer like for a macro lager . is that some mild neutral hop in back . i believe it is . sweet and sugary apple peel . not too fizzy . not my favorite beer style but certainly better than most of it s ilk . i had this in ireland where it s supposed to be better because of the proximity of a heineken brewery in cork and yes it was better .,palate,0.8,1
oz bottle poured into hill farmstead glass a comes out oily black sort of a purplish tint to it . small thin head from a strong pour whats there has good retention and good lacing . s roasted coffee dark chocolate when i first poured it out i got a sort of a wine vinegar booziness wafting out of it . t superb roasted coffee to this that hits at the front and back . chocolate in there as well but sits in the back . some bread malts and sweet malts in there as well as a decent but definitely in the background grass hop presence . m lots and lots of carbonation . medium bodied . coffee grind feel to the brew which works with the roast coffee taste . o a fine american stout . did n t look all that impressive when poured but its whats under the hood that counts .,palate,0.9,1
i was disappointed by this beer . it s from my state so i wanted to like it . it s also obvious a lot of quality ingredients went into this brew . but at least in the batch that i got any nuances from those sources were overwhelmed by a scorched burned taste . it was as if they intended to toast something left it heating too long and then used it in the beer anyway . so my opinion may not apply to all bottles of this beer ever made . the finish was so bitter burnt and someone else said aspirin like and i agree that drinking a whole one was difficult and i found i did not want another when i was done . i do like brown ales and i ve never tasted one that tasted like this . if the brewer is reading this will be an abomination to him . but here s what i did tonight to salvage the other five bottles from the six pack i bought . i opened a ounce bottle of this and a ounce can of pbr . i poured half of each into an imperial pint glass . the result is quite nice with the bitterness now toned down to just one note in the chord and the revelation of some of that band aid like taste i associate with belgians . i m on the second mixed brew now and i must say i m quite enjoying it this way . cheers .,palate,0.6,1
on tap at fo probably no longer by the time of this review . into a tulip pours a decent espresso brown head atop a black impenetrable body . decent lacing with a decent look . aromas of bananas nutmeg and even some bubblegum . maybe a little cinnamon in the nose . mmmm pleasant . the flavors are where the heart of this beer is with coffee a little raspberry cinnamon and spices up front espresso bitterness on the finish . the mouthfeel is thinner when compared with other stouts merely decent . overall i love edgar s from past indulgences and between the aromas and the flavors i could consume three to four in one serving . a tamer russian imperial stout to be sure but a highly drinkable one at that .,palate,0.6,1
got ta drink this from the bottle i found out after the fact or it pours to a weird co concocted fizz fest in a glass with flat beer as a result . smells like a semi decent stout . tastes like a watered down stout plus the bizzarre plastic suppository that floats in the bottle . this suppository is obviously filled with some nitro agent to make this a draught beer . i lost most respect for guinness here i must admit . i do n t like flat tasting beer passing as draught from a bottle and i do n t like little plastic things floating in the bottle of beer i am drinking . call me a purist but i d rather drink an honest can of the beast than some over priced science experiment . drinks like a flat guinness stout lifeless nearly painful . mouthfeel a step up from water . all i can say with this brew is gim me a break . nearly asked for my money back for the pack . and this from a guy who drinks cheap swill on a regular basis .,palate,0.2,0
sampled this beer at room temp poured into a pint glass . beer is dark chestnut hue with garnet tints and fizzy beige head of cm foaming up even with a gentle pour would have overflowed without precautions taken . aroma is chocolate malt and roasted notes a little fruity but not as complex as i had hoped . not too much twang in there either . first sip reveals an average body and rolling gentle carbonation . flavor is very mild but similar to nose with bits of brown sugar and chocolate and a hint of dark red fruit plums . . . no hops or abv show through but again not very complex flavor . the beer is an easy drinker but i was hoping for more subtleties and mix of flavors . i am a little disappointed .,palate,0.8,1
i m not all that experienced with rye beers but what the hell let s give this a shot . the beer pours a hazy caramel orange with a very tight dirty tan head . i do n t think i ve seen a beer quite this color before . interesting . the head is also pretty darned nice to look at while it s up . then again it s always a bit dark in the draught house . the nose is mainly crisp rye . some noble hops come in on later sniff but i m mainly getting rye . the taste is up front with spicy rye but that blends into a mix of tartness and slight caramel sweetness . the mouthful is creamy with perfect carbonation . how does live oak do that every time . it s just heavenly to drink . this thing is smooth going down refreshing and enjoyable . i d take a keg of this at the house for the warm summer months . very tasty . edit as i keep drinking i start to get a slightly dirty buildup on my tongue . docks a bit from the taste . still very enjoyable .,palate,1.0,1
the beers that most closely resembles the white rascal is hoegarden . this beer poured light colored with almost zero head . it was a little more zippy had more zest than other beers . it was like it was almost due to the carbonation but i think it was the taste so that was interesting . mouthfeel was poor .,palate,0.4,0
pours a deep ruby amber with a small off white head that quickly dissipates leaving behind a small amount of lace aroma reminded me of cinnamon bread from a bakery i go to . so calling it a malty breadiness is not out of the question . it also might be surprisingly roasty the first things i notice when i taste this beer is its roasted and nutty character . a good amount of toasted malts . while at the back is some bittering hop flavors to counter the roasted and sweet malts of the beer . the carbonation does not give this beer a pleasant mouthfeel that i would like . overall a fine beer . definitely a great flavorful session beer . i would n t mind having access to this beer throughout the summer for a change of pace to my normal selection of ipa s . i think it should be noted that i started drinking this beer at a higher temperature then i normally would . normally i would start it at fridge temp and let it warm up . this probably started at the high s and warmed up a bit over .,palate,0.6,1
bottle dated ok so i do n t know if i got a bad bottle or something but the flavors i tasted were significantly different than anything i ve read about on here or even the bottle description . not that it was a bad thing mind you as i still thoroughly enjoyed it for what it was which in my case was a sour beer . a pours a cloudy brownish copper no head light slick lacing that does n t stick at all s ok so this is where things get weird . upon first opening the bottle it smells like figs raisins malt toffee and and a little sweetness . cool sounds like the description on the bottle . but then once i tasted it the smell drastically shifted to that of a sour . for the rest of the time after the second or third sip the nose was dominated but that sour beer funk with some pinot tartness lingering in the back . t whoa this is a sour beer . . . was not expecting that . tart dark fruits hit the tongue on the front with a white wine flavor that develops along the middle . finishes with subtle flavors of tart sour raisins and figs with the slightest hint of malt and a pinot tartness that lingers . absolutely no hint of booze whatsoever . m phenomenal . med light thickness slightly carbonated velvety smooth and buttery this just melts ever so gently on the tongue . again there s no peppery booziness to sharpen things up this brew is round and soft all the way . o this beer surprised the hell out of me . i m not usually a fan of sour beers but the sour aspect was subtle and so well balanced that it did n t absolutely destroy my palate like some of the other more vinegar y incarnations tend to . very good beer that i ll have to try again especially fresh .,palate,1.0,1
roasty smell typical of a porter . you can smell a little bit of the coffee and only a hint of the vanilla . dark brown not black apperance with minimal head . nice roasty taste . this is a decent beer . a good beer for people to start with if they are new the world of dark beer . smoother than most porters . you pick up a good balance of the coffe with the rest of the malts used . very faint hoppiness . light carbonation and creamy mouthfeel . this beer is smooth and therefore does n t leave as dry of a finish as most porters . this beer is great for a session no mention of abv on the bottle but any alcohol in it does not come off boozy in the least bit . beer is chugable .,palate,0.9,1
it should be noted that was labeled and served as sinha stout appearance served in a maredsous tulip at cookie in melbournehuge chocolate head that takes a second to settle very dark body delicious appearance smell rich roasty aromas dark chocolate malts light coffee grounds taste smooth chocolate creamy and milky bakers chocolate cookie roasty maltsgreat mouthfeel silky smooth drinkability high,palate,1.0,1
imperial milk stout brewed with fresh local ginger and honey release straight from the brewery poured in a pint glass . a opaque for sure not quite black but very dark brown tan light brown creamy head that diminishes to a thin layer pretty quickly lacing here and there around the glass s very nice aroma going on here notes of roasty malts dark chocolate hints of milky sweetness and nice qualities of gingerbread too t dark chocolate vanilla cinnamon and ginger come first milky sweetness lasts from start to finish that is reminiscent of espresso slight bitter finish with roasted coffee beans and ginger as well m medium to full bodied slight dry finish some carbonation that feels nice on the tongue can feel some warmth from the . abv texture is very milky creamy velvety smooth o i just ca n t get over how exceptionally smooth this beer really is . it s so easy to drink but i forced myself to take my time with the alcohol hidden within . i love the nice balanced flavor of milk like sweetness chocolate coffee notes and spices . overall this is an excellent brew for the holidays . keep up the good work hardywood park .,palate,1.0,1
a pours a dark black color with a rusty brown head . lacing seems to hang for quite a while . s smells of dark fruit roasted malt a bit of chocolate and oak . t at first a hint of sweetness is followed with a strong roasted malt flavor moves into some dark chocolate sweet fruit and leaves a roasted oaky aftertaste . m really enjoyed the way this came to life at this stage . a nice smoothness develops into a wonderful creaminess . d definitely a drinkable beer . slow and steady on this one fellas .,palate,1.0,1
poured into a sam adams glass . this was batch so that makes it about months old . a this beer has a slightly hazy straw amber colored body with a nice white head . i checked the bjcp and it should n t have be cloudy unless it s dry hopped which i do n t think it is so that s a negative . s light hop aroma with some grassyness but no citrus . there is a malt background . t i ve come to expect more from an apa but this one is more textbook than the other apa s that seem to be experiencing inflation . it has decent hop bitterness but the hop aroma is n t as crisp as i would like . it s a pretty refreshing beer all around . m good light to medium body and pretty refreshing all around . d a very textbook apa which is nice to see . not too extreme on the bitterness or the hop flavor .,palate,0.9,1
bought locally grapevine floor display weeks in my fridge reviewed at f f . this beer has a big frothy cream colored head that dissipates fairly quickly with nice sticky lacing . the beer is orangey amber and slightly cloudy . there s very little aroma a little fruit some hops some candy . the front has hints of fruit . the middle is kind of hoppy but somewhat thin . the finish is dry and quite hoppy . overall little hints kindof slightly somewhat etc . i enjoyed this quite a bit but there s not much to say . a decent light beer .,palate,0.6,1
pours a golden straw color with a huge finger off white head and ample lacing down the glass . smells like a bmc product really . not too pleasant . very grainy with little distinction . starts off with a pretty good rye spiciness . fades into a piney resinous finish . a bit of astringency as well as it finishes extremely bitter . oxidation shows up in the finish as well . mouthfeel is somewhat light and carb level is good . beginning to think i just do n t like short s . there s nothing about this beer that appeals to me .,palate,0.7,1
a pours straw colored with a large fluffy soapy uneven white head that sinks quickly . only little lace . s american hops pine and citrus . some malt semi sweet . t bitter hops american style floral hops . but rather faint . malt is thin . m thin body medium carbonation . long bitter aftertaste . o uneven the hops have no companion . perhaps more malt would improve this brew .,palate,0.7,1
a very good citrusy ipa of the west coast variety . i enjoyed it very much . appearance was golden with moderate head and good retention . smell was fantastic like raw hops . man i love that smell . taste was slightly piney and a little grapefruit . mouthfeel was moderate not super heavy or light . drinkability was very good i could drink of these quite easily .,palate,0.6,1
a pours a very deep brownish red with an inch of creamy tan head . this fizzes away and drops to a thin island and ring although the head is easily refreshed . s cherry prune raisin molasses toffee liquorice cardamom and some other spices . t initial mouthful of dark fruit and spice followed by creamy chocolate . a rum like note appears and is joined by the molasses towards the end and these flavours linger into a long aftertaste . m velvety smooth after some initial sharpness . full body and low medium carbonation . d not particularly drinkable even for the style . smell and taste was a bit disappointing although it s certainly worth trying .,palate,0.9,1
very attractive amber body and the head left an impressive lace . clean hoppy inviting aroma . the taste was dominated by the cascade hops perhaps a bit too much so . i would have rated this one higher if the malts would have played a more significant role but then if that s what i really want i should just stick to sierra nevada s regular pale ale . as with all sierra nevada offerings i ve had the carbonation seems to be perfect and that makes for a very nice mouthfeel . overall i think this is a decent beer but i d prefer a little more balance between the malts and hops .,palate,0.9,1
yeah this shit s ok . the blue and the red bull schlitz varieties are more similar in the can than in the big bottle . the carbonation sort of ruins the mouthfeel from the can and hides the taste . some might appreciate this but i spent . on this can and i wan na taste my malt adjuncts . fuck y all schlitz . i mean pabst .,palate,0.4,0
i found this at the carrefour in varna bulgaria . i have never seen a belgian beer of any sort in bulgaria before so i grabbed the opportunity to have something outside of the usual euro pales this country offers . poured from the ml corked and caged bottle into a snifter . some other reviews have ridiculed the label and it is indeed pretty ridiculous having this archer staring down your glass the whole time you re drinking it . a the beer is deep golden almost orange color that is somewhat cloudy . off white cream colored head was typically large at about and a half fingers but dies down relatively quickly . s a lot of light fruit and citrus here . it s a bit hard for me to pick out specifically what those fruity notes are though . almost like sticking your nose into a basket of mixed fruit . there is a big boozy aroma underneath all the fruit and a light yeasty note that pulls it back into focus . t nice fruity character up front apples and pears and a hint of citrus . creamy caramel shows up for a second and fresh bread . a soury character in the mix as well . the midpalate shows off some of the alcohol if only for a fleeting moment . finishes oh so smooth with yeast honey and spices like clove then leaves a alcohol dryness . m this is so smooth . velvety feeling in the mouth with subdued carbonation . d i m glad i found this here but it could also be dangerous for my wallet haha . i could see myself picking this up a few more times especially considering the other options usually available in my area .,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle poured into a standard pint glass . a pours a moderate amber color somewhere between red and gold moderate to heavy carbonation with little head . s on the floral side definite hop character . t ironically it is more akin to a british ipa than an american ipa the hops never did come out and punch you in the face . all things considered though this is still a great brew there is almost no malt for sweetness but the hops are balanced enough to offer a somewhat citrus beginning and a spicy finish which makes up for the moderate bitterness . m satisfying heaviness and warmth as it swashed around in my mouth and went down . d goes down easy enough but with such a high abv i would stop at one .,palate,1.0,1
on tap in a pint glass at bimbo s cantina in seattle on cloudy muddy orange kinda ugly . poured a thin soapy layer of foam . streaky lace good at the top tapering off midway through the glass . soapy solvent citrus hops . fresh orange rind lemon peel and some grapefruit . toasty bread aroma with a subtle cracker sweetness . tastes alright . dense citrus but blunted . lots of orange peely goodness . a bit juicy . some earthiness with mild pine resin bitterness . lots of grains for a pleasant backing toasty well rounded with a brushing of sugar . the feel is between medium and full for the style and enjoyably so . moderate carbonation nails the feel . granular on the finish with residual citric tones . overall impression pretty enjoyable pnw pale ale of the dank order .,palate,0.8,1
i got this as a secret santa gift at work luckily for me my secret santa was one of the guys out of employees in my department . poured it into a navy blue chalice . maybe that made the difference . i m neither a big blue moon nor witbier fan but this was really solid . i would n t call it elite but i enjoyed it . i saw a previous comment that the . abv did n t do much for the taste experience . i would have to disagree . i think any beer that s above . abv that does n t have that heavy alcohol taste has to be given high marks for that particular aspect and generally good marks overall . there is definitely the fruit flavor and aroma although i did n t think the hops were excessive but then again i m a michigander who drinks more than my share of bell s and founder s and dark horse and whatever else .,palate,0.6,1
a thick looking dark orange with a white head . s wheat malt with a touch of lavender . mf soft and medium bodied . t flavor consists of wheat malt with a spicy citrus . lavender and chamomile are interwoven toward the back . d overall a let down . spices seem odd for a wit beer . coriander and crispness does n t stand out enough . i did n t find this very this quenching either .,palate,0.8,1
the aroma is light pumpkin and assorted spice with a bit of sweet malt and naught else . the body is a bright orange amber and holds a bubbly quickly diminishing white head . a fairly nice pumpkin and spice flavor . thin and watery on the finish but the flavor is pretty decent . unfortunately it is all front loaded and never goes anywhere beyond that first decent flavor set . this is to pumpkin beer what mcdonalds is to cheeseburgers .,palate,0.4,0
light copper small head but very tight lacing down the glass . aroma is very perfumy with fruits and spices . not your typical orange and grapefruit number this one has more twang and zip that balances the gently cirtus fruit . flavor has those hops melded very well with the bready toasty malt . could use a little flavor contribution from the yeast to help with the complexity . ultra smooth . absolutely no feel of bubbles on the tongue here despite the healthy carbonation . finishes in a good balance . i remember the first batch being quite different and much drier . i am not sure which one i like better both versions have been great and a couple of my favorite hoppy beers .,palate,1.0,1
this beer tastes like candy hearts mixed with medicine . it smells like sour bubblegum or something to that effect . coloring is actually pink. which is unusual . definitely trying to appeal to females with the label but even as a female. i thought it was gross . that s all i m going to say . not even worth a good review .,palate,0.6,1
this porter poured a very deep dark brown with a reddish tint . the tan head stood thick and proud for several minutes . a slight lace is left on the glass as i drink the beer . the aroma of roasted malt rushed from the bottle and filled my nose even before i had a chance to pour it into my glass . the hops did not have a chance to stand up to this strongly malty beer . that is just the way i like it too . the roasted malt comes on strong in the taste as well . the taste of chocolate comes on mid sip and lingers into the finish . a slight burnt bite is felt on the side of the tongue . the finish tries to by dry but is overpowered by the semi sweetness and finishes more sweet than dry . the mouthfeel is creamy but not as full bodied as i had expected . if there was one thing i would knock this porter is on its body . overall this is a damn fine beer . too bad someone else drank the other two beers for my bom box . now i have to find a way to replace them .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle poured to a unibroue tulip new on sale with the beer it s a good day . rich head with a taste that tactfully holds back from all the sweetness in the aroma . exceptionally clean feel and finish for such a tasty beer . aftertaste leaves the mouth feeling clean if not for the alcohol burn i would reach for another sip all too quickly . so glad i got the pack .,palate,1.0,1
the appearance nice enough very dark and enticing . the smell was sort of dull and a little pungent . the taste may have been the worst i have ever tasted . i am ashamed to admit it but i poured the majority of it down the drain . it was very sour raisony and coppery . mouthfeel was avg like a nice dark beer . drinkability again . ashamed to admit but . down the drain it went .,palate,0.6,1
a very little white foamy head . brew is clear orange with some red . s some nice citrus . not nearly as hop aggressive as i would ve hoped . t mildly bland nothing special . very plain hop . nothing strong . m perfect carbonation . weird bitterness . light and airy . o not impressed . i wanted more from deschutes . this brew is dead not too much going on . for a fresh hop brew it should be overly aggressive . .it s not .,palate,0.7,1
poured from a oz . bottle into a pint glass . received as an extra from idrinkgas thanks chris . a pours a murky orange brown color with two fingers of fluffy off whitehead and moderate carbonation evident . head lasts for several minutes and leaves some lacing on the glass . s smells of light citrus light fruity malts bready malts and a bit musty . t tastes of caramel malts light bitter citrus hops and bready malts . some tasted malts as well . a slight step up from the nose . m medium body and low to moderate carbonation . smooth body . d an average ipa . there was slight bitterness but a lot more malts than hops in this one . would n t seek out again .,palate,0.8,1
blatz what a great beer brings back memories of my grandfather who loved it.nice malty aroma great taste and you can drink more than without the fullness of other regular beers.tough to find in michigan but a lot in ohio just glad they still make it.try it i think you will be surprised .,palate,0.9,1
found this strange agent on the shelf at sam s blue light in durham hiding next to a host of equally odd looking russian lagers . pours golden with tons of carbonation bubbles and a thick snow white head . the head subsides quickly and the nose features sweet malt and some artifcial smelling additives reminding the taster briefly of soap . taste is surprisingly dry considering the heavy malt tones but the finish is gritty and astringent as if the secret ingredient was sawdust . despite the aftertaste this goes down fairly easy and is n t riddled with alcohol flavor like a lot of strong beers i ve tried . drinkable if it s a buzz ye seek .,palate,0.4,0
a jet black with just a hint of brown on the edges . beautiful two finger head that foamed up and dissipated slowly . nice retention and lacing . s huge chocolate roasted coffee malts . get some subtle hops on the end . t roasted coffee malts are by far the strongest part of this brew . lot of chocolate taste as well but coffee turns a little bitter and gives it a nice bite with some hops on th eend . m too thin needs more body to it . it s not enjoyable but would like this one to be a little thicker . d gets a little too bitter to drink a lot of but goes down pretty easy .,palate,0.6,1
a big thank you to jedwards for sharing this one . . . bottle pours dark brown black . tan head mostly a big ring . smell is rich roasted malt chocolate buttery . huge flavor chocolate black licorice butterscotch bourbon coconut and some alcohol . active carbonation with a fine structure . medium full body really nice and smooth . overall this beer is really something smooth rich and delicious .,palate,1.0,1
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 .,palate,0.4,0
finally found a moment to open up this gem . big thanks to eric and russ for giving me this opportunity . poured from a ml maroon wax topped bottle into a snifter . vintage . a imagine the contents of an oil drum being poured into your glass . dark as night absolutely no visibility . produced two fingers width of cocoa colored head . reduced to a ring . minimal lacing left on the glass . s it s there just not distinct enough . too neutral and restrained especially for a beast like this . getting some sweetness from chocolate malts with an underlying scent of oats . a bit of alcohol is also detectable . t took a while to get used to but once i let it warm up to room temperature this beer was spot on . upfront there was a nice amount of bitter chocolates . from there a rich chocolate flavor comes forth with an undeniable sweetness that builds and lasts to the very end . did notice a hint of charred character as well . m this is what i m talking about . absolutely perfect . this beer has what i call the double v s . viscosity and velvety smoothness yea i just made that up . slick and oily . i really ca n t complain here . d the sweetness brings it down a little bit but by no means was it overwhelming . did not notice the alcohol whatsoever . overall really happy with this one . definitely did n t disappoint . the mouthfeel was spot on and the taste was close behind . highly recommended .,palate,1.0,1
purple label as i am told . abv is also supposedly not true as that is what is printed on the label . here goes . pours out a viscous motor oil black each last drop clinging to the neck of the bottle like it did n t want to come out . sits a forbidding black in the glass lets no light shine through . a good sized dark brown head is formed and slowly fades to a light skim leaving some lacings around the glass . smells full and roasted burnt coffee edges and a chocolate interior . no escaping the espresso filled sweet malty core that puts out raisins and dates to boot . charred caramel drips over top of overripened apples . flavors bend all around the malts it s a relatively sweet build . dark chocolates melt on top of a bed of coffee beans which dry the tongue and begin the onset of bitterness . sharp and grassy hop bitterness bites down with a squirt of lemon rind oil . extra rosted flavors continue and paired with a thick stream molasses and caramel . some fruity esters are present apples rasins dates and plums . finish is well bittered and dry with a nice warming glow of alcohol . sickly smooth in the mouth reminiscent of vegetable oil though not as upsetting . full thick and sticky with extra fine carbonation . a very nice impy indeed . maybe a bit high on some hop flavors but this is still young . given proper time this should mellow out to a mouthful of chocolately malt flavors . as of right now it s still a fine beer and quite easy to handle .,palate,1.0,1
suprisingly dark for a lager pours with a color more like a nut brown ale . also suprisingly packed with flavor sweet caramel malty hints of licorece and citrus . floatees in the bottle slightly off putting and its a little sweet but overall a much better beer then i was anticipating .,palate,0.9,1
appears dark copper mahogany with a light tan one finger head that hangs around . lacing was incredible from that tiny head . when cold it smells mildly of chalky bock and this becomes more enticing as it warms . there is a stoney kind of smell which may be the hops . when warm it has a clean woodsy freshness like walking through a forest as the morning dew is starting to wake . warm the grainy and noble hop goodness mixes well for a nice combination . cold the taste is sweet with caramel and toffee . some munich bock character but subdued compared to the bocks i had in germany this past summer . as it warms a gentle sour appears to compliment the mild carbonation on the flat of my tongue . there is a nice aftertaste that hangs on the tongue the result of the medium thick body holding some of the sugars around . needs more caramel bock character and less overall sweetness imo . still a fantastic treat nice job guys .,palate,1.0,1
pours clear pale golden with large white head that rather soon fades to white patches some downsliding lacing . aroma is grain with some spice citrus . it seems more subdued that other kristalweizens watery citrus mild sweetness and faint hops . i would give it . if not for pleasant clove that was felt later in the glass . mouthfeel is light pleasant prickly carbonation . overall i did not enjoy this beer too much .,palate,0.8,1
very pale yellow gold in colour with plenty of visible carbonation . fair sized white head that steadily fizzes away but does n t disappear for some time . light grainy smell semi sweet . ca n t pick up anything when looking for hop aromas . first tastes seems quite grainy almost coarse in flavour but after that first hit on the tongue each mouthfull seems more and more watery . slight grain flavour lingers but not much . watery and far too fizzy in the mouth . carbonation is sharp against the tongue . bland flavour coarse mouthfeel and faint one dimensional aroma . not so good .,palate,0.3,0
oz can into a perfect pint . i ve been sitting on this one for a while and just bought another pack for trades so thought it would be a good time to review . a like black coffee with some deep auburn highlights when held to the light . three fingers of head that subsides to a thin ring around the glass . very little lacing . gentle swirling brings back perhaps a finger or so of head . s pretty nice . the requisite porter aromas coffee a bit of chocolate and some earthiness are in front and i do n t get as much of the coconut as i had expected which is good . it s pretty subtle . t at first i did n t see what the fuss was about . plenty or roastiness a hint of sweet chocolate nothing out of the ordinary for a porter . then as it warms and i get more of the finish i get much more coconut along with a hint of what i can only describe as potting soil which sounds bad but works with the above flavors very well . m typical for the style . somewhat thin more carbonation than i would like . not much in the way of coating . d at . this is on the edge of a session beer but i find that i could easily drink a pack of this in an afternoon and still want more . o well looking back on the review i d have to say that this is one example of where it would be good to have a separate overall score instead of just a sum of the components . it s better on the whole than each aspect of it combined . this is one beer that i ll miss after i return to the east coast . i ll have to stock up on it .,palate,0.6,1
i bought this for the beach . low alcohol and no glass as per federal park regulations on sandy hook . what a pleasant surprise . ounce cans bought at spirits unlimited in red bank . pours into a clear plastic tumbler solid tan and settled bottom up nitro fashion into a half inch collar of tan foam atop a deep chocolate brew . aroma of coffee and sweet malt taste was coffee sweet malt and faint floral hops . very thin mouth feel which is typical for the nitros that i have tried . tasty will purchase again .,palate,0.6,1
presentation oz . brown bottle no best before or bottled on warning no abv purchased as a stray single from trader joe s for . . appearance pours a highly carbonated mahogany huge cocoa brown head c cup s worth of lace excellent head retention . aroma mildly of chocolate and roast faint hop bitterness . taste largely dry bland notes of roast upfront and throughout slightly sour with a mildly bitter finish hints of chocolate somewhat light bodied thin mouthfeel . notes totally forgettable if not somewhat off putting .,palate,0.4,0
pours a cloudy color with a short white head . scent of candi sugar yeast orange peel and some hops . smells better than the aged bottle i had . taste of grain yeast candi sugar citrus and hints of hops . nothing amazing but it is a nice belgian pale . mouthfeel is medium bodied with a good amount of carbonation .,palate,0.9,1
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 .,palate,1.0,1
call me crazy but a stout should be pretty dark . this one is n t dark enough . it has a moderately dark mahogany colored body that shines deep red when held to the light . the head was initially very big but fell really quickly . the aroma reminds me of barbecue . there is a big smokey presence in there along with dark roasted malts and some chocolate . again this aroma is n t quite what i expect for the style . roast is up front and dominating in this beer . there is a bit of smoke in there and this still reminds me of barbecue a bit . the lactose sweetness that essentially defines the style is also definitely there in fact it is a bit too sweet for me . the body is the only thing that is dead on decently heavy but not too much . this is not a beer that i will seek out again mostly because it is too sweet with not nearly enough balance .,palate,0.8,1
a nice stout from one of the few brewpubs in edmonton by that i mean there are two locations of brewsters . black ruby appearance with a very thin cola like head . even held up to the light this is more black than ruby . roasted malts low hop profile and coffee and chocolate on the nose . slightly bitter burnt malt coffee and suggestions of toffee and chocolate in the taste . slight hop bitterness . nice carbonation but this comes off as a little thin . a stout with this colour and flavour should be thicker but its not . this should be more drinkable considering its thin body but as this is a stout the thin body is a bit of a turn off . i could probably put away a few of the these but it would only leave me wanting something more substantial .,palate,0.6,1
bottle one of four styles in the fall variety pack alongside wonderful hi.p.a. stalwart and sleeper pick hex . pours a barely hazy golden straw color . i would believe you if you told me i was seeing chill haze and not yeasty floaties until i take a whiff . a nice punch of yeasty fruitiness and some wheat twang . no discernible apple yet . a thin while cap quickly recedes to the edges but the carbonation keeps coming albeit lazily to the end . now comes the apple not overpowering on the palate but plenty present . when i think about magic hat subtlety and restraint is n t exactly what comes to mind and i feared the worst when i saw they were giving an apple wit a go maybe something like a juicy wheat y cider . but my bias was wrong the apple flavor is more slightly sour apple peel than sweet juicy flesh and the fruitiness complements the oddly slightly creamy body nicely . some herbal hoppy bitterness comes through as the glass warms and complements as well . the timing for this release could n t be better this is a dog days of summer beer that could do well into the fall . where it lacks the intense crispness of some of its avant lawnmower counterparts it makes up for it in originality and its own sort of drinkability . witbier purists might cringe at the thought of this brew but i find it to be a welcome change of pace . not a bad offering at all .,palate,0.9,1
got this for free somone pawned it off on me . thought i d give it a shot its free . poured from a ml bottle into a mug . finger champagne like white head . the beer looks like apple cider in a transparent golden orange color . small webs of lace and zero retention . aroma is actually quite good . sweet rasberry aroma mixed with a nice lager like smell . almost smells like heineken in rasberries . wayyy to sweet up front . i feel like i m drinking intensely sweetend soda with a big shockwave of carbonation . this is just too sweet . there is a bit more heineken like flavors in the backround but any other flavors that want to come out of this are killed with over sweetend rasberries . i ll pass on buying this but would drink it if it was the only think to drink on a desert island .,palate,0.8,1
a a deep bloody orange liquid with a thick and creamy bone white head that has amazing retention . s smells exactly like what is advertised snpa celebration and oak aged bigfoot . hoppy with a bit of an oaked edge on the finish . t just like the aroma but even stronger and with a decent alcohol punch . took a bit to open up as it warmed . m a nice creamy body with well done carbonation . the finish is a little dry . d serious business . enjoyable but a bit of a sipper . very well made and a bottle worth splitting . this may age fairly well .,palate,1.0,1
a i m not sure what happened here no other reviews mentioned excessive cloudiness . mine looked almost like the hefe i enjoyed first . s citrus y hops and some sweet caramel take center stage but there is a fairly strong yeasty smell as well . t the yeast is actually stronger here than in the smell . maybe i got the end of the keg . i did find citrus flavors but also some strong leafy bitterness that was n t all that pleasant . m kind of slick bodied with creamy carbonation . o i really wanted to like this one . the hefe and ribs were both great but there was definitely something off with this one . hopefully i get a chance to revisit it .,palate,0.7,1
this beer is the eeriest copper with weird pink tones that give it a hazy appearance even though its decidedly not a victim of protein haze and so on . keeps a decent head but that color just weirds me out . smell of the most digusting scent of fake maraschino cherry juice . overly saccharine and truly cloying made me want to gag . this was overpowering that it bled into the flavor tainting the wheat base that did n t taste wheat like in the first place . cherries were more than a bit light in the flavor department somehow . the surprise was the nicely rounded mouthfeel an afterthought to the scent . its hard to critically speak about this beer the scent was gagging and the flavor was wholly lacking . just poor beer passing a fruit cocktail for those who do n t like beer the exact reason why my friends had bought it .,palate,0.7,1
reddish copper . great clarity . formed an off white sticky foam with great retention . hops dominating in the aroma . pineapple tropical fruits perch atop a moderately rich caramel maltiness . would appreciate more hop character in the flavor . medium dry finish . medium bodied with a moderately high carbonation . glad to have tried it but unlikely to purchase a second bottle .,palate,0.8,1
poured into a conical pint glass . a pours very very dark almost night black . it has a thick brown and coffee colored head that leaves spotted lacing throughout drinking . overall it looks very sexy . s the smell is a wonderful blend of dark chocolate roasted malts and a raspberry chocolate aroma . there is also a smokey characteristic that comes through . t its taste is similar to its smell . mostly the roasted malts come through with some subtleties of the dark chocolate and smokey flavor . m the body is not as thick as i was expecting . it on the thin side as far as stouts go but drinks very smoothly . d this is a quite drinkable beer . it is a fine example of the style . i would have liked a thicker body but that s just being picky . overall a solid effort .,palate,0.6,1
oz clear bottle with a plastic label the freshness of the brew would indicate that the date on the bottle was a processing date . appearance pasty big bubbled lace perfect clarity with a bright yellow straw colour . smell clean cooked corn mild solvent alcohol and a hint of grain . taste mouthfeel cooked corn all the way not in a bad way though . very grainy with a tight but reserved hop bitterness . the crispness goes a long way in the light body that it has . finishes semi dry with some lingering grain . notes is this the spanish version of miller high life . not a brew id go out of my way for but certainly a last resort beer if all else fails .,palate,0.8,1
massive nitro looking head on this one . dark brown molasses color in the body aroma of molasses brown sugar caramel roasted malts some residual sweetness flavors of overdone molasses roasted malts caramel brown raisin a bit of coffee and toffee . hop presence is mild of english fuggle or other english hops . very thick mouthfeel and a mild light carbonation leaving a relatively chewy experience which far overreached my expectations for this brew . a fine brown ale it is . similar in flavors to indian brown ale but noticeably more body in here .,palate,0.9,1
a its appearance is a medium amber to light brown with nice lacing and a moder ate finger head this batch had a lot of sediment which dances with the medium carbonation levels s there s a boozy sweetness to it that imparts a dark cherry or a raisin smell that brightens up into a grape sort of finish t there are several layers to this but suffice it to say it is very good . it tastes similar to a belgian double or an alcoholic biere de garde you get the heat from the alcohol but it remains light and sweet with moderate hops to balance out the fruit sweetness . it almost has a dull belgian quad feels to it with regards to the dark fruits and caramel notes but it s not as pronounced which works to its advantage . m the mouthfeel is fantastic for a beer of this strange caliber . i was n t a huge fan of the russian river salvation but the cut with the other belgian elements really dulls the dark ale into a very pleasant mouthfeel . there isnt an exceptional amount of coating but the chewiness has a great quality to it just enough to impart the strong middle notes and then wash clean away making the next sip welcome not residual . although it should be noted there is a mild smoky dryness to the middle body of this beer that some may find offputting if they dislike black ales or rauchbieres . d all things considered this is very drinkable even beyond the z serving which is a good indicator for a beer of this almost abv . i would usually lean away from beers of this strength and knock them down on drinkability due to sweetness or maltiness issues leading one to feel overly stuffed but this does n t impart that feeling .,palate,0.4,0
poured from a oz bottle into a pint a poured a hazy apricot hue with a fluffy yet dense off white head of about inches on an aggressive pour . lots of lacing around the sides of the glass with this beer and the head really stuck around with a bubbly retention . s piney with a certain resinous quality blending with nuances of fresh fruit strongly reminiscent of pineapple . bold a definitely with a nice finish of sweet malty character in the background . t bitter and assertive piney hops assault the palate from the first sip rushing into a woody earthiness complimented well by the sweet notes of tart fruit and ripe pineapple . bittersweet in the finish with a final overture of caramel malts an overall aggressive but at the same time remarkably well balanced beer . m medium body with a sticky quality when it enters the mouth . it does have a coating character that fills the mouth with a moderate pucker in the finish . the alcohol is unfortunately a little hot and more noticeable than i believe it should be . o a great strong and robust ipa in my opinion . the notes of pineapple were certainly a nice deviation from the normal grapefruit and citrus peel . certainly a beer i will revisit for both the great bold character and the price . my only hope would be to taste a little less alcohol the next time around .,palate,0.6,1
this stout starts off with a deep thick red brown color with an average head and dark malt aroma that is pretty light . this is a full bodied dry stout with a light roasted malt flavor that only breaks through the watery flavor in the very last swigs .,palate,0.8,1
a this one pours a jet black with a finger of beige colored head that recedes to a creepy looking thin film across the top of my glass . s roasted malts and alot of the vanilla and whiskey associated with oak . some liquid smoke in here too but not as much as i was expecting . t wow . lots of whiskey in this one . the barrel tastes come through alot stronger than the smokiness which is in there too . loads of oak y vanilla some chocolate roasted malts and a hint of dark fruits . m thinner than i would like and overly fizzy from too much carbonation . d easy to finish and not as over the top smoke flavor as o fallon s original smoked porter combined with a relatively low abv makes this something i could easily have a couple of in a sitting . a pleasant surprise you should check out if you run across it .,palate,0.6,1
split a bottle of this with a good friend on nye . i was n t expecting much due to my poor historic opinion of garrison but this was much better than i d hoped for . it was n t much of a warmer at . very little warming sensation but the spicing was nice . present but not in your face . definite nutmeg and cinnamon presence i have a cold so was impressed that those came through . i felt it was a bit overcarbonated which i think reduced the drinkability but it sure did look and smell good . it could use a bit more malt to balance it out imo . i d buy this again but i would n t drink more than a bottle at a time .,palate,0.4,0
this beer pours a hazy dark rust color with orange in the light half inch head and lasting lace . it s aroma is fruity nutty and a bit of vanilla . the flavor is begins with caramel and a fruity malt sweetness quickly taken over by a hop bitterness that lasts through the finish . the mouthfeel is thin . r j rockers bald eagle brown is an ok beer not recommended .,palate,0.3,0
pours with viscosity similar to water . frothy and seemingly aerated head sits a top a mainly yellow orange hued body . smell is very pleasant and reminds me almost exactly of dfh minute . loads of pale crystal malt with delicate floral hops . taste is quite different from your normal dipas . starts out with a very neutral water driven pale malt infused taste . which soon gives into a barrage of some herbacous floral driven hops . sticky resinous and straight from the earth . fresh and definitely leave a long lasting strong bitter . small notes of pineapples lemon peels and bread . pretty solid taste that is nearly hops . mouthfeel is bad watery and definitely does not have enough body . this beer suffers from many flaws . weak watery mouthfeel bad malt to hop balance and just not enough flavor . no complexity at all . besides all this it s still a good beer and yes it s drinkable . maximus gt kill ugly radio,palate,0.2,0
golden orange with a thin diaphanous and surprisingly persistant head which leaves a bit of lace down the glass . yeast and orange peel in the aroma while the flavor is mildly spiced a bit bready and lightly citric . a bit on the light side of medium in body with a dryish spicy finish . aftertaste seems watery . a decent beer and at . abv it ll bring out the merry pranqster in you .,palate,0.6,1
review from the bottle at winking lizard . every year their bottle list gets a little more advanced . and while lindemans has never really shown itself to make true lambics i was excited to try this beer which suggests the possibility of being the truest lambic they have yet made . poured into a signature lindemans flute . the beer has an unpolished brass color cloudy with visible carbonation . there was a tight small white head made up of vigorous carbonation . typical of many gueuzes there was nearly no retention or lace . smelled of tart apple skins and strong basement funk . aromas of mildew damp cardboard old wood and metal . it was very potent from the moment i poured the beer . the aroma finishes with dank notes of white wine and vinegar . not bad for a lindemans indeed . the taste was very dry . tartness leading into full blown sour twinges in the glands after half a glass . there s more apple granny smith that shows . overall a fairly plain tasting gueuze . the mouthfeel is extremely dry . the tartness combined with the dryness really turn this into a sipper . this was a nice change of pace for lindemans but i think i ll leave my gueuze money in the hands of the time worn experts .,palate,0.4,0
consumed poured in to a pint glass a this beer pours a slightly hazy ale yellow color with a one finger of bone white foamy head . head disappears quickly leavnig very little lacing to speak of . s nose is grain slightly bready and grassy . t taste starts with a bit of grassy graininess . a good deal of breadiness comes through in the middle . a bit of sweetness comes in . not quite caramel malt but i ca n t put my finger on exactly what . more grassy and far more prominent biscuit notes finish this out . m light body moderate carbonation nice crisp body . o goes down easy somewhat tasty not filling not much of a kick ok representation of style . i ve become a big fan of the kolsch style . this is a decent kolsch but there are far better options out there .,palate,0.8,1
pours clear amber colour with thin off white head . smell is wonderful . hops and citrus with some frutiness . really nice . taste very interesting combination af amber ale and pale ale . hoppy but still pretty mild some citrusy and fruity notes as well . balanced slightly flat but still pleasant . very drinkable stuff . great beer . thanks sean for this .,palate,0.7,1
appearance yep totally black and a nice dark mocha cap to boot . scant lacing and a little quick to fall back to patchy cover . aroma deeply roasted coffee and grain . nice sticking power . taste big roasted grains with plenty of char . burnt espresso beans a faint and quick raisiny sweetness . the swallow dries out some with some moderate hop balance . abv warmly creeps in as the fading malts release their hold . huge flavors front to back . heavy on the char but i quite like it . mouthfeel big bold and smooth with lots of carbonation . drinkability a fine sipper from dr gets better with age .,palate,1.0,1
i m often overwhelmed by dfh offerings and such is the case with this one . pours a hazy amber the color of iced tea with no head but considerable lacing . immense aromas hit the nose . plums and lilacs begin the assault followed by maple and vanilla syrup and a touch of smokiness . alcohol is also picked up . mouthfeel is exceptional . tart and melt in your mouth kind of creamy chewy but there is a slight alcohol bite . taste is maple syrupy with a big hops presence . hard hitting alcohol but i did n t note the oak mentioned on the label . this is a very complex ale as most dfhs are but the complexities do n t mask the big abv as well as their minute ipa imho . finishes bitter and syrupy . i think the dogfish head minute is a more well balanced and drinkable ale even at nearly twice the abv . still this ale is an adventure .,palate,0.9,1
oz bomber into an over sized wine glass at cellar temperature . a aggressive pour yields a frothy finger head . this eventually dies down and after a while all traces of foam are gone . decent lacing but amazing alcohol legs . clear dark brown body with great red tint . sits in the glass like a hard liquor . s loads of boozy bourbon and oak notes . vanilla toffee candied dark fruits and caramel malts . hops are not noticeable . t bourbon vanilla and oak are the dominant tastes here . in the background is raisins toffee caramel and just a hint of citrus . the alcohol is present but in the best way possible . very pleasant warming sensation . m the best part of this beer for me . it just drinks so smooth . the alcohol is present but its not harsh at all . the body is n t quite medium but it just works . this is like drinking a nice malty flavored bourbon . o the aromas and flavors are n t earth shattering but the smoothness of this beer makes it a really great sipper . a really enjoyable barrel aged beer .,palate,1.0,1
pours a ruby brown color with a small off white head and good lacing . scent of brown sugar hazelnut and a hint of cinnamon . scent is on the lighter side but is balanced very well . taste is fairly rich with hazelnut brown sugar and some bready malts . finishes with lightly roasted malts . this is one tasty brown ale . mouthfeel is inconsistent and watery the only real drawback to this beer .,palate,0.6,1
pours dark dark brown black in the glass with a finger tan head that left plenty of lacing down the glass smells of juniper roasted chocolate malt with the hops some citrus and pine in the background taste quite a bit of grapefruit upfront then the bitterness of the roasted chocolate malt takes over and makes this into a sipper mouthfeel way too much carbonation every sip turns into a bitter foam ball overall this is a tough one there are flavors in this beer that i did enjoy but the bitterness of the malts matched with the over carbonation makes this beer fail miserably this beer drinks slower then gi bcbs tiny tiny sips was the only reason that kept me from drain pouring this beer,palate,0.2,0
an unfiltered rice beer from great divide . interesting . a cloudy yellow body with a big fluffy white head that refuses to shrink . very lacie . s the smell is clean and grassy not much malt to it . sort of pilsner esque . t again very little malt here thanks in no small part to the rice i suspect . the mild and highly approachable flavor is comprised of the grassy hop profile you find in most pilsners though bitterness is kept fairly low . m well carbonated . not fizzy like soda but it has the crispness of a highly carbonated lager . suits this beer perfectly . d i do n t love the beer but i love that great divide made it . every brewery needs at least one highly accessible unoffensive dangerously quaffable beer . instead of going with the typical wheat or lager beer gd has done something unique and you ve got to love that . well made and sessionable but lowish on flavor by design no doubt .,palate,0.9,1
this beer poured almost like a dry stout but without the nitro bolstered head . the taste is initially of a very light porter and with a clean aftertaste that becomes a fruit sensation on the palate . the hop malt balance is the real achievement here and it really contributes to the supreme drinkability . it s just right . in other words the mixture of great roasted malt characteristics of a porter with the clean zesty taste of a lager with an absolutely astounding hops balance . the smell upon opening the bottle is not an effective contrival of the taste that this beer is hiding as it only gives you an idea of the rooted flavor that is to be unleashed the supreme balance and sublime flavor . great bier . recommend . i m drunk .,palate,1.0,1
a light golden yellow with about a fingers worth of white head no real lacing s no strong aromas typical average light beer t clean taste pretty average light beer m alright mouthfeel for a light beer but it was still light d light mouthfeel and average taste makes this beer have good drinkablity,palate,0.4,0
a dirty white loose bubble head over a dark copper . some bubbles rising . s smells a bit like cola fresco . ripe grapes and other dark fruit . reminds me of a barleywine . natas portuguese desert . caramel malt . t also tastes like natas which contains eggs and lemon i think . nothing very deep a bit seltzer like . m my first reflex was saying this is a thin mouthfeel but i think i m having trouble dissociating taste and mouthfeel . it s actually a medium mouthfeel with high carbonation and a semi dry finish . d good . at a party and someone s got a keg of this i ll drink it all night but given the choice i ll never buy this okay quality but less than ordinary beer . left me bloated but still hungry for flavor . most of it spells good but i just do n t like it .,palate,0.8,1
appearance pours a hazy highly effervescent pale gold body with a swelling white head . smell subtle notes of lightly bready malts citrus and spice with a fine delicate note of flowery perfume . i suspect i m missing a fair bit thanks to these unruly bubbles . pity . where s a spoon when i need one . taste a bit bready a bit grainy is the upfront maltiness . light restrained sweetness . flavors of tart citrusy lemon and a heavy handed dose of coriander . seemingly spicy hops with a mild bitterness . finishes dry and with a fizziness that would outdo a mouthful of pop rocks . mouthfeel medium bodied . shamefully overcarbonated . drinkability whew . . it took much diligence to see my way to the end of this beer and were it not for the runaway carbonation it could ve been far better . one to revisit provided they clear up the carbonation issue .,palate,0.4,0
from a oz bomber that i picked up at belmont station where they carry the full beer valley line . a moussy full head with excellent lacing and retention beautiful amber color and lots of carbonation . one of the best looking beers i ve ever seen . s strong biscuit malt matched with tea like hop aromas . a good hop malt balance that one looks for in an amber slight sweetness similar to candied fruit . t lots of sweet malt including some very clear hints of chocolate up front gives way to herbal hop flavors and a nice lingeringly bitter finish . flavors of candied fruit english breakfast tea lemon and grass . the malt sweetness is consistent across the palate and gives a really nice backbone for the different hop flavors earthy herbal citrusy to play around . m again the balance is beautiful and it s fairly full bodied for the style . given how carbonated it looks i would have expected more spritz in the finish as it ends feeling a little slick . d a near perfect slightly strong session beer . overall this is one of the best ambers i ve tasted a beautiful example of the style with excellent balance and a complex set of hop flavors . seek this one out .,palate,0.7,1
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 .,palate,0.6,1
oz . bomber . lovely ruby tinged amber hue lacing is good . candy sweet malt nose with plums and citrus rum . yow . bedtime soon . flavor is not big on the hops but it does n t need to be . english in style ie not an american hop monster barleywine but holds a very nice complexity . vanilla and sherry undertones throughout balance the chewy grassy earthy malt wallop that this packs . vanilla and alcohol linger in the finish . just a hint of carbonation on the palate utterly smooth . an extremely tasty and drinkable barleywine and its organic to boot . very nicely done .,palate,1.0,1
edition drank on aged roughly months could be more this will be my third old guardian . the first two i drank when they were much younger practically right after it was released . it pours with a rich copper hue with a pale white head . there is almost no initial aroma but some hops and a little alcohol make their way to my nose . the first few sips remind me of sierra nevada s bigfoot . this beer contains similar characteristics to the essential west coast bw but it lacks the intensity not to say it s a weak one though . i m assuming this beer was modeled after bigfoot because it has the same hop characteristics perhaps not as much months of aging a bigfoot does not yeild any difference . you can tell this beer has mellowed out a bit but it still has some bite to it . there is a slight citrus flavor that i was was balanced out by some sugar flavors but it works well with the hops . after letting it sit i could taste the alcohol a little more . this is a good bw . it covers the basics of the west coast style and i think stone tries to put in a few twists and turns to make it unique . i am curious to see how this beer turns out in another year or so .,palate,0.6,1
pours a deep cloudy mahogany with an ample lively dense and frothy head . great retention . the aroma is rye lightly spicy with a light malt sweetness and aluminum . a bit fruity like ripe bananas with a hint of clove . taste is lightly vinous reminiscent of pumpernickel bread with a steely bitterness and an underlying aspect of a banana y hefeweizen . a bit tart finishes dry with a lingering rye . very clean . medium bodied highly carbonated . an incredibly easy drinking beer and props to mill street for not only brewing an uncommon style and brewing it well but for actually getting in on to lcbo shelves .,palate,0.6,1
trying out canadian beers today molson canadian and this labatts blue . just finished my molson review gave it a b and so now here i go with this one . i got ta tell ya the truth . this aint nearly as good . it s kinda watery it does n t have any kind of flavor and frankly it do n t taste no different to me than something like busch or milwaukees best . kinda disappointed . now i will finish the six pack but i will be enjoying the molson a whole lot more .,palate,0.8,1
mil a dark not the darkest of the dark but certaily hard to see through . pours an equally dark and thick head . medium heavy lacing although not as lingering as others. s smell is predominatly coffee and oats . not too hard on any particular scent but well balanced . t tons of malt . full of nutty flavor but not too sweet . just enough booze to make it a stout beer . delicious . m quite smooth just a touch of carbonation leaves the palate with the feeling its still beer but oh so sweet . d overall if you need a excellent stout and want to get something you know will be good this is that beer .,palate,1.0,1
a a clear blood red orange liquid . the ever so slightly pff white head settles to a thin but creamy covering . s very light aroma of some fruits caramel and a bit of spice and citrus . t smooth caramel a hint of spice and citrus . very mild but enjoyable . m very smooth and creamy . perfect . d a remarkably smooth beer although a bit mild . the perfect beer to sit back with and enjoy on a cold winter evening .,palate,1.0,1
pours a deep chocolatey brown with burgundy highights and a smallish quickly dissipating off white head . plain but elegant . smell big time yeast bready aroma cloves ginger and potent alcohol for the most part . sugary undertones . characteristic belgian hayfield aroma . very nice . do i detect a bit of juicy strawberry . taste that weird strawberry inkling has followed here . rich and flavorful with sugars and caramel dominant spiciness of cloves and hits of ripe red fruit and citrus then alcohol warmth . mouthfeel very soft . so nice . rich and full in the mouth smooth going down . mild medium carbonation just enough to excite the palate . to me this is almost the perfect mouthfeel . drinkability is good thanks to the pleasant honeyed aftertaste of the beer the carbonation level and the smooth smooth mouthfeel . savour this beer do n t rush . for me the major challenger to this beer in terms of beers that i can realistically drink often would be trois pistoles from unibroue which is stellar in its own right . chimay grande reserve is a bona fide belgian more subtle in all ways than tp but also much more complex and interesting and probably better all around .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a ml bottle into a hefeweizen glass . the look of this dunkel is quite nice as it pours a yellowish bronze color with a lot of bubbles rising to the top . head starts out big then recedes into wafer thin layer of white floating on top of the beer . smell is very very nice . banana is the dominant scent along with malt and citrus nuances . not too much bitterness at all ca n t really taste the hops at all . banana flavoring is much more subdued as opposed to the smell . taste is nice and bready as is characteristic of most weizens . not too much chewiness though . the breadiness stays clean through the the finish with just the slightest hint of an aftertaste . mouthfeel is okay no carbonation to speak of . it s on the lightish side does n t really detract from the flavor but it could feel like more than just water . drinkability is relatively high owing to the pleasant flavoring and easy drinking experience . definitely would drink another if i had one .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle served in a snifter . pours a cola brown sits an opaque black aggressive pour yields khaki toned head . middling retention but outstanding lacing . great presentation . nose is everything you look for in an imperial stout . roasted malt coffee bitter chocolate . secondary notes of oak and vanilla . ultimately it s a very good aroma my one criticism would be it s could be a little bolder . flavor is right in line with the nose . not overwhelmingly good but very solid with the coffee chocolate and roasted malts all pulling thrugh . the oak and vanilla are muted but present also . mouthfeel is easily the worst element of this beer . very thin surprisingly so . not what you expect in a ris . overall this is a solid ris but also a flawed one . personally i look for my russian imperial stouts to be bolder and thicker .,palate,0.6,1
poured into a tumbler from a oz . bottle . the pour is a hazy golden yellow with a tall white head . retention is decent and there is moderate lacing . the nose is very subtle . what i do get is bready with just a tad of sweetness . the taste is the same with a mild bitterness throughout . the mouthfeel is medium bodied with a good amount of carbonation . drinkability is good if only because there is nothing offensive .,palate,0.9,1
the best part of waking up is drinking coffee pooped by a cat . stephen colbert ml bottle a beer i ve always been on the lookout for finally shows up in the southland . served at degrees a pours black with a finger frothy brown head light lace good retention . s coffee mocha has some sweetness in the nose bittersweet chocolate . very minor hint of blueberry . t terrific coffee notes and heavy baker s chocolate cacao nibs . roast is moderate definite black licorice component in the finish . very dark flavours but no burnt charcoal tastes which is a definite bonus when comparing it to the beer geek breakfast . i m really close to . on this one if . was available that would be the score . m full bodied robust . smooth and creamy very soft carbonation . booze is extremely well hidden . d this is a good coffee stout . for me it s just missing something to make me go crazy but this is clearly well made and worth the for a bottle for fans of this style . my dad who is not a stout fan by any means raved about this one high praise . going back they priced it at that s pushing it guess i got lucky .,palate,1.0,1
served from a bottle as a for at happy hour . no glass to pour this into but from memory it pours yellow and looks like a standard adjunct lager not bad not impressive . smell is pretty poor as even this fresh budweiser smells a bit skunky . taste is a bit watery with some malt and corn coming through . mouthfeel is fine and not heavy . drinkability is fine outside of the poor taste .,palate,0.8,1
today i m trying newcastle brown ale . a reddish orange litely carbonated beer . when poored it develops an a yellow head that ony lasts about a minute or less . it smells malty with a little hops not very strong smell . myself i would rate the taste high . this ale is rather lite for an ale let alone a brown ale . but the the taste it has is very good after it sat for a while the ale did have a little more flavor the bottle says to serve cool not cold . it has very low carbonation witch makes the mouthfell very average with about that of a tap bud lite only a little tingle from the carbonation . but all thing considered it is a good tasting brown ale that finishes clean and is a breeze the get down even to the last drop .,palate,0.6,1
poured from bottle . small head but cloudy . appearance was golden brown and of course cloudy like most belgium whites . taste was very carbonated which i liked had mostly a lemon citrus flavor and finished reasonably dry . tasted a bit water down but otherwise a great beer . if in philadelphia at any time try eulogy a belgium beer tavern located in the old city . fantastic beer selection knowledgable staff and good food . i tried st. bernardus wit for the first time here .,palate,1.0,1
pours amber with a large head . nose shows ridiculously fresh hops . like that green just picked flowers and fresh mown grass smell . lots of resin very sweet very spicy . amazing . plenty of cookie dough malt to back it up as well . loads more cookie dough as a flavour along with a fair bit of bready malt before transitioning to a hint of grainy ness . some nutty notes in there as well pecans or something . lively carbonation is a bit excessive but the body is quite smooth .,palate,0.6,1
plus tax for a pack . that is what caught my eye . if you dont like drinking hard liquior this beer is for you . i remember opeing this beer in my hotel room and the entire place smelled like mildew and urine . it will most definatelly make you drunk . it does attract a different type of person so be careful .,palate,0.4,0
picked up a bottle at bishop s cellar . no best before date . appearance pours a murky yellowish amber with a green tinge . small head diminishes in a blink . carbonation activity is so high the brew appears to be simmering . aroma hot peppers dominating faint malts nothing from the hops . taste very spicy with an awful sour finish . perhaps this bottle is out date as no one else has mentioned this terrible sour taste . i will have to revist this one to find out . but yes very spicy too spicy to enjoy . mouthfeel thin and very carbonated . i suppose that is what you may want from a chile beer though . final statement the drinkability on this one is not high at all . far too spicy to enjoy as a beverage may be good for cooking . regardless the lack of a best before date is annoying and i suspect this bottle is outdated from the awful sour flavour . i will update this review upon a re vist .,palate,0.6,1
first off why does beer advocate have the shmaltz brewing co listed in california . the label on the ounce bottle i just drank puts shmaltz in saratoga springs ny though why they d be there instead of coney island is another freaky fact . anyway the label is a fun addition to my beer label collection and i ve enjoyed other shmaltz brews so i had to try this steel hop lager . i bought this photogenic bomber arouse . your liquid curiosities amaze . your oral sensibilities indulge . your inner beer freak from the big bottle craft brew rack at the ithaca coffee co s gateway commons shop green st while much enjoying a thursday afternoon ithaca beer co cask tasting of their flower power ipa july . it sat in my fridge alive freaky sword stunting for a week waiting for a home made pizza to get baked to eat with it . my first disappointment hit right away as opening the bottle cap caused no pssst at all . i wondered if the bottle had not sealed . pouring into a pint glass gave me a brief thin head though so i guess it was capped ok. a very cloudy honey amber color with thin persistent lacy film of just barely there froth still had me worried something was off with this beer . smell revealed of the great beer odors good piney hops sweet malt ethanol . no yeast smell at all though . taste like the smell had a real nice complex balance of malt and hops . still no yeast however leaving a hollow space in my mouth where that part of beer should be . mouthfeel thin and just barely carbonated . no way not to notice this lager is almost flat . i would n t want to drink another sword swallower if this is really the way it s supposed to taste . wish they d put a best before or brew date on this bottle so i could have some idea if this one was stale or made this way on purpose . a dot matrix batch code stamped on bottle bottom gave as some sort of inventory control number shmaltz would do better to give us the brewing date if such brews go bad before we can drink them .,palate,0.4,0
pours a clear golden brew with lots of carbonation and a large fluffy white head . smells like an alcohol free beer . smell is sweet with lots of toasted grain scent . smells like a good whole grain wheat bread . taste is sweet with a toasted wheat flavor . this tastes exactly like roman meal bread . mouthfeel is thin . a tasty liquid for sure but it does n t really taste like beer it tastes like bread . this would go great with brats and sauerkraut .,palate,0.4,0
the beer was a given as a gift to me by a friend of mine in a ml . brown bottle with lots of self serving boasts on the label . the pour had the look of an ultra pale force carbonated mass produced lager . the smell was almost like tap water allowed to flow for a few moments over some cereal grains . the taste was not offensive but was not anything to boast about . basically a crisp dry grainy flavor with some malty sweetness thrown in . the hops were very light but were not totally absent . the mouthfeel was light and watery . it is not a beer id spend any money on no matter what the label says .,palate,0.3,0
poured into a pilsner glass . medium dark orange crystal clear color . lot s of medium sized carbonation bubbles lead to a bright white frothy looking head . lace sticks decent . smell is quite musty . smells like a belgian yeast strain was used . ca n t get much more that soggy bread . taste is a lot like the smell . why do american brewery s brew american pa s and use yeast or malts from across the pond . this is not american at all . . the tastes are musty and dank . i maybe get a hint of weak thin citrus tastes . mouth is medium . carbonation is decent . a bit watery in the back . it is just a pale though . overall i really did not enjoy this . i ca n t stand the use of belgian yeasts in any beer . especial apa s . i received this as a sample from my favorite bottle shop . my advice is if it s free then give it a shot . if they are charging anything than pass on it .,palate,0.7,1
served on tap into a snifter . this looks a little dark and murky a coppery brown color with an off white head . excellent retention and solid lacing . oaky and woody notes blend with a cinnamon or nutmeg spice to create a rather enticing aroma . the taste has notes of creamy vanilla autumnal spices earthy and woody notes . very smooth and complex . very nicely made beer . enjoyable to drink and enjoyable to disect and discuss . a lot of sting ales tend to focus on one flavor too much but this one has a plethora of flavors to tickle my tastebuds . the body is medium or slightly heavier . the carbonation is fantastic beer feels creamy and smooth almost velvety . wow . not noticing any of the abv on this one . this is a beer that could lead to a divorce if you know what i mean .,palate,1.0,1
had the pleasure of trying this on tap at the deschutes brewpub in portland but i was so hammered thanks frank that i did n t trust my tastebuds . had the chance to try this again at the toronado anniversary party . transcribed my thoughts that night and am uploading them now . a pours a clear caramely copper bourbon like body . amazing how spirit like this looks except for the active carbonation up the center of the glass . retention is moderate and in the context of an barleywine that is pretty amazing . some trails of lacing down the sides . s fruity esters green apple cherries plums with a strong red wine character . lots of hop varieties here mostly citrus but a strong showing from herbal pine varieties . something earthy about all of this too could be more hops . t as complex as the nose indicates . so much is going on . a simple caramel malt backbone is quickly overtaken with a fruit cornucopia . some tart green apple but lots of dark fruit in cherry and plum varieties not to mention an undercurrent of grape imparted by i m told a partial blend of wine barrel aged brew . the taste could stop here but it begins to address my hophead side with an offering of grapefruit before progressing into kind of a dank weed like pine blend near the finish . it should also be noted that the beer is pretty friggin boozy . m this is where the beer suffers a bit . lots of flavors so much going on and it does n t do a great job of flushing all of them out to prevent palate fatigue . not sure if that will improve with age . medium full body moderate carbonation some obvious booze going on . d i really ca n t wait to see what this turns into in a year . i do n t begrudge the cost of several bottles of this brew .,palate,0.6,1
a pours an opaque black or perhaps a dark ebony with a one finger head . when i put it up to strong light it remains an impenetrable dark brown black colour . s i personally find that it smells much like a fresh chocolate milkshake and coffee with malts and hop interspersed . a very pleasurable smell . t same as the smell yet with much deeper and assorted flavors roasted malts and coffee rich dark chocolate sugar milk cappuccino . m very creamy and milky and chewy and not heavy in the least this combined with the fantastic flavors gives one much to savor . this is perfection . o beautiful imperial stout that i would not hesitate to recommend . miles ahead of many other chocolate stouts .,palate,1.0,1
while drinking this i recommend that everyone read the story of the chasse galerie to get an idea of what this badass label artwork is all about . appearance pours into my delirium tulip a hazy ruddy brown . a large light tan head forms on top with some really small tight bubbles . it holds really steady barely dropping at all . impressive . smell the aroma is signature unibroue with their big bready yeast profile . fruitiness is a little low with more light fruit and citrus than any of the darker types . the yeast also gives off a slight spicy coriander . component to the beer as well . there is no boozy alcohol to speak of . taste light sweet and mildly fruity . again it s completely yeast driven and derives nearly all its character from it . the breadiness continues before a dry bitterness leads you out . it seems so simple but complex at the same time . mouthfeel medium light bodied with a great dryness to it . the carbonation is high only helping to diffuse the robust flavors a bit more . drinkability really great as most unibroue beers are . it s so rich and is such an aggressive style yet the beer feels tremendously light and disappears really quickly . plus you d never know there was any alcohol in here let alone . really really good . a classic ale from a classic brewery . they were one of my introductions to craft beer and i suspect they continue to draw in many drinkers . with a label like that it s no surprise .,palate,1.0,1
picked this one up at the mgm in maple grove quite the selection for a suburban liquor store . a a hazy golden straw color more yellow than orange . the head has the body of a lemon meringue pie and laces beautifully . s you can tell there are hops in this one . your standard belgian yeast aroma as well as some mild firm white flesh fruits . a bit of spice and alcohol rounds it out . t smash a really solid belgian tripel and a mild american ipa together and this is it s child . the slightly dry spicy hops mingle nicely with the bubbly belgian yeast character . it s incredibly balanced throughout . you get some light fruit sweetness initially followed by a bit of dry spice followed up by some floral citrus spicy hop notes . no alcohol present on the tongue . this beer is special . m i m jot huge on this category but it has your average medium body . excellent coronation . kind of slick . goes down really easy . d the abv is completely invisible . goes down easier than a coors light . this beer is awesome . if you do n t like belgian beer because of its sweetness this beer is for you . it carries itself with the exquisite craftsmanship of a belgian brew with hints of hops well suited for an american palate .,palate,0.6,1
. oz green belgian style corked and caged bottle . it is a collaboration between two brothers and urthel . chicago meets flanders . pours an intoxicating dark purpleish red much like one of those high octane doppelbocks like eku it is semi clear and magnificent when held to the light . the head is large foamy and off white and leaves some very nice brussels style lacing . the smell was n t exactly what i was expecting . it smells like a red saison . the yeast is twangy fruity and slightly spicy and the malts are bready and up front underneath there is a slight red grape scent . there is a hint very slight of farmhouse scent . there is also a hint of oak . the smell is n t pungent only subtle but i like it . the flavor is more like a flanders red it is super fruity with notes of cherries foremost and also some red grape . it as a distinct bitterness and also a decent sweetness . the malts sort of fall flat here . the tartness is in the finish it is n t sour only tart but it lacks a certain bite . the oak lingers after in your moth and is a bit overpowering and the finish is pretty dry . this is very wine like im not a huge fan . the mouthfeel is the downfall it is watery with a dry finish it just does n t convey the flavors to the tongue well enough . overall it is a good but not great beer .,palate,0.4,0
a bottle into a goblet . golden at first rich leather tan at an angle totally opaque mahogany from the side . small head was dense but did n t last . s vinegar oak caramel malt vanilla raspberry t all of the aromas come through nicely while the sourness actually fades to the background . the age on this beer is perfect for a highly drinkable old ale style vinegar zing is barely noticeable not that i d mind . but the oaky qualities are not at all overpowering either . m carbonation is meh at best . such is life when complex aromas demand that you enjoy your beers at f . not enough abv to do anything interesting on the tongue . d fantastic . did n t know what to expect but the description on my importer s label which is somewhat different than what s pictured was spot on old brown ale aged in oak casks for years . a little of this a little of that the final result being something i could drink all night without getting bored or drunk .,palate,0.6,1
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 .,palate,0.8,1
bottle courtesy of doodler thanks scott poured a clear orange amber with a lingering ring of amber foam . aromas of oak vanilla orange light pine and a hint of carmel . palate was medium bodied and crisp with a dry finish . flavors of oak vanilla pink grapefruit light orange and a hint of pine with a crisp dry moderatly bitter lingering oak finish .,palate,1.0,1
stole a can from my bro to review it . a pours a really light golden colour with medium carbonation . half finger soapy white head . thin cap of head retention with no lacing . s corn sweet grain honey . dominated by corn . t grain corn quite sweet with a little floral honey note . not tasty . fairly boring with no malt backbone or hop presence . m watery mouthfeel very light body . good carbonation . sweet finish almost like candy grain . o d i have to admit to having a few of these after soccer games once and a while . it has flavour but the watery body is n t the greatest . just another typical corny macro produced lager .,palate,0.3,0
had this on tap at the trion in new haven . a little lighter and less sweet than many real belgian beers and a little thinner in the mouthfeel department . that is not to say it is a bad beer however . nice citrus flavors mask the alcohol and the beer does achieve the musty characteristics of many other belgian beers . this is also quite drinkable i certainly had no trouble finishing the ouncer served at the trion . while not fantastic i would certainly have this again . a solid indiana belgian style offering .,palate,0.6,1
appearance st pour was a clear dark straw color . slightly deeper than a pils because it has orange hues . retainis a thin head . nd pour was very cloudy and deep tan . aroma wonderful citrusy aroma predominately of grapefruit . also has a scent of savory spices . very nice . taste wow was n t quite what i was expecting from the hopfen in the name . has a wonderful savory taste on the front end . it s a unique flavor like a savory meat combined with dark dense fruits . finishes extremely clean with really no bitter aftertaste . great fruity and spicy balance . pair this one with a steak dinner . mouthfeel this beer is chewy and i love it . drinkability nursed this one for a while .,palate,1.0,1
oz . bottle it appears black but once against the light it is a very rich dark brown . pours with a thin mocha colored head that fades but not entirely . slight lacing . smells of dark chocolate and caramel and a hint of coffee lurking in the shadows . tastes just like it smells full of roasted chocolate and caramel . more coffee present in the taste than the smell . the complexity of the flavor really becomes apparent as this beer approaches room temperature . very tasty . dare i say it seems a bit on the thin side . the meatiness in the flavor is not backed up by the body . not bad but just a little disappointing . this is a fine stout . i can definitely drink more than in a sitting .,palate,0.6,1
i really like their bottles for the certain it s got ta be good for me quality . the pour is a really dark brown with amber hues when the light hits it . light brown thing head that laced aggressively . smoke and ash wood on the nose with a bit of baker s chocolate. very pleasant and probably better in the winter . lots of malt baker s chocolate caramel some light unidentifiable tartness . consistent throughout with a distinct coffee like aftertaste . creamy and just barely thick enough but feels right and very drinkable .,palate,0.6,1
got in a trade . review . thanks eric . a very interesting look on this one . looks very dark almost like a stout or a porter with a small white head that quickly fades . s smells of oaky malts booziness and dark fruits upfront . raisin breads and grapes in the middle . the second i popped the cap the scent filled my nostils . smells great . t boozy upfront with a butterscotch toffee taste blended in . sweet candy sugar is up front but not overpowering . a little strange and airy on the backend . good . m perfect . syrupy feel at first but it does not over pollute your pallate like some brews . wow . d raisiny booze is a little harsh upfront but as it warms this gets better . all in all this is a great brew . interesting for an english barleywine compared to other beers i ve tried in this style . not one of my favorite barleywines but still a great brew to try for the very unique flavors blended . worth hunting down for sure and glad i did .,palate,1.0,1
a nice bottle but not necessarily a nice beer reviewed from notes . pours out a hazy light yellow even green color with a fluffy frothy two finger head that has beastly retention . leaves thick lacing everything is great but i am not a huge fan of the strange color . the smell is hard to get much . i do get belgian yeast notes like bread and spice . some citrus peel comes through as well as some wheat like malt . needs more strength for sure . taste is decent . some wheat like malt but it mostly just belgian yeast notes . the spice notes are too much for me . citrus peel comes into play but does n t add much . the hop flavor is grassy and adds too much bitterness . the balance is out of whack on this beer . to me it ends up just tasting like fancy soap with a few redeeming aspects . the mouthfeel needs work . the carbonation and body are lacking way too much for such a big beer . it is n t creamy at all it is just really watery and lacking carbonation . there is an oily aspect that i am not a fan of either . the bitter coat is also just too much . drinkability is decent . the price is not worth it for the quality of this one . a decent taste but the mouthfeel just kills it . flavors end up being out of balance too much and soapy .,palate,0.4,0
vintage pours an absolute black that lets no light through whatsoever . no head no carbonation and no lacing . aroma is huge with scents of wood vanilla caramel alcohol and molasses . an odd smell pops up in the background as well and could be the soy sauce that many others describe . flavor is interesting to say the least . sweet alcoholic and woody . tastes like wood aged but not like stout . despite this being an vintage i think this could use a few more years . mouthfeel is heavy and full while drinkability is low . not a bad beer but not my favorite ris nor is it worth .,palate,0.8,1
picked up this brew from whole foods for about . . this will be my first brew from new holland . drank out of my deschutes black butte porter pint glass . appearance pours a very dark brown with hints of dark maroon highlights around the edges . absolutely zero head zero lacing zero cap and a super thin collar that looks really out of place . one of the worst looking brews i ve ever seen . smell very soft tones of vanilla bean and light bourbon oak . some chocolate and caramel hide behind the vanilla but nothing real crazy . a bit more subdued than i was hoping but i m sure the taste will be a bit more my style . taste much more intense than the nose . starts with a sweet caramel bourbon mix that is more bourbon than caramel . lots of vanilla and toasted oak really come through in the in the middle before a dark bitter roast cuts some of the sweetness . this brew has more of a vanilla side to it then i ve ever tasted before . fairly hot from the . abv but not enough to really take away from the tastiness of this brew . mouthfeel this brew feels exactly like it looks . it s really thin and has very little body with almost zero carbonation . drinkability this brew is a rollercoaster . it looks horrible smells pretty weak tastes damn good and feels as horrible as it looks . i guess what really matters is how a beer tastes and this one is tasty . as a beer to review this one looks bad on paper . but if i was just sitting watching football or something this is a tasty barrel aged brew .,palate,0.4,0
pours dark brown with reddish tones . crystal clear . about thick off white head with slight retention and moderate lacing . first smell is citrusy hops a little caramel malt . almost like toffey but with some alcohol behind it . tastes more piney than citrus . decent malts in the background . alcohol is pretty evident in the background . excellent mouthfeel low carbonation . drinkability is good probably could only have in one night . there s a pretty good kick to it . i do n t think it s accurate to call this one a barleywine . it s more like a strong ale with lots of hops . it s really a good beer . i like it better than nugget nectar .,palate,1.0,1
many thanks to drweizen for this tasty treat . pours an orangeish yellow color with quite a thick head . there s a nice amount of carbonation in the beer so the retention is good as well and after a bit of consumption there s some nice lace on my glass . the smell is probably stronger than i m expecting from a pale ale not necessarily a bad thing pine hops and a hint of citrus . the taste is creamy and malty at first though these flavors disappeared for grapefruit lemon and that tingling pale ale grassy hops taste . the last of my beer was a bit thin but this was quite refresing and very easy to drink .,palate,0.6,1
. . this is gon na be a kick in the teeth . a sniftered . here goes the cliche used motor oil metaphor . black as black gets . pours with a teeny tiny head of tan bubbles that dissapates rather quickly into a ring that looks similar to a solar eclipse . it s not the best looking imperial stout i ve run into . s chocolate covered bananas seriously this brew smells awesome and much unlike any beer i ve ever had . imagine doubling aventinus and throwing some super roasty malts in the mix and you can get an idea of what s going on here . fusel alcohol runs rampant as well with a nail polish remover vibe . t like it or not this is a boozy brew . it may age into something a little more easy drinking but at above it s a tough aspect to hide . regardless of the booziness it s still a fantastic effort . the roasty thick chocolate syrupiness the wonderful yeast strain the booziness . they all coalesce into a remarkably drinkable and tasty brew . it s experimental it s extreme it s huge . and it s tasty . m huge thick syrupy creamy perfect carbonation . d before getting into this i thought to myself why on earth did they release bombers of this . now i know why . it s good enough to drink a bomber of . not that i recommend it haha notes if black albert tasted like this i d understand the hype .,palate,1.0,1
sampled on december . the pour is a rich dark black with maybe a half inch of foamy tan head that dissolves after a few moments . coffee grinds and dark chocolate malts stand out in the aroma . the body is rather thin though . the taste starts out with a nice coffee grind flavor and finishes with a thin but noted hoppiness .,palate,0.6,1
a deep autumn red with a good white head . lacing was exceptional as well . s smell of chestnuts toasted malts and a little bit of caramel . really enticing . so far so good . t starts off with toasted malts and a hint of caramel much like the smell . then i realized where are the hops . nothing but malt . i d like to call this a malt bomb but the finish was incredibly boozy . it s only . not balanced at all . m a tad creamy and a little fuller than most copper ales i ve had . not complaining though . d the over the top booziness does it in for me . maybe it s just me but i had a hard time finishing it . overall an unbalanced beer . i do n t plan on coming back to this one again .,palate,0.7,1
looks like it should be sweeter . as head fades foam leaves lumps floating on top which leads me to believe there is some additive to improve head and lacing . smells of cascade hops just like sierra nevada pale ale . taste is simple citrus rind and bitter . the color is deceiving as the malt is low . the hop profile is not complex at all more like a pale ale or english ipa . a good beer if you want a little alcohol taste in your pale ale but not a great american ipa .,palate,0.9,1
bomber poured into an oversized snifter . impressive clarity in the body impressive patches of lacing left in the wake of the creamy head . the substantial booziness is n t strong enough to hold back strong aromas of clove coriander orange zest and apple . caramel sweetness lingers . tastes pretty hot though the booze takes control for a few moments and the lingering warmth is impressive . even fruitier than it smells with loads of banana orange and apple hints of pear and melon . bubblegum and herbal notes are n t shy . while the citrusy hops are noticeable the rawness of the belgo version seems to come more from the booze than the hops . plenty of sweetness but not particularly sticky . overall impression this wo n t be replacing too much shelf space in my cellar devoted to the badass regular old guardian but it shows promise . enjoyable sipper and i ll probably sock away a couple of bottles to see what happens .,palate,0.6,1
this can was given to me unsolicited by robwestcott . thank you to rob for the advocacy . this beer pours a coca cola like dark dark brown with a thick and frothy beige colored head . the aromas consist of vanilla chocolate lightly roasted malts and a milk stout like sweetness . it smells like no other porter i ve had . the flavors are of sweet and bitter chocolate vanilla slight coffee and again a milk stout like sweetness . it has really good flavor the flavors are perfectly proportionate . it is a little light in body but i ve noticed that porters and stouts are generally lighter from a can . i really like this beer and am glad to have it again . i recommend giving it a try if you re able .,palate,0.6,1
extra in a trade . let s give this beast a go . a deep brown sugar colored with a super huge off white head that fades slowly . very good . s malty with some brett upfront . hints of roastiness in the middle with a slight earthy light fruit onm the backend . decent . t watery funk tartness upfront with a sweet malt in the middle and some light fruits on the backend . ok. m kind of thin here . does n t leave much of the wanting more feeling . watery acidic ess . blah . d this goes down good . all in all this is nothing special . not worth your time . not a good conversion funk beer or craft beer . not a good beer if you are a fan of the style . just average to me .,palate,0.4,0
the beer is a typical get you drunk for a decent price . the one i had was at a college party when i was with my brother drank straight out of the can . the first few were bad but the rest i forget how many were not so bad i guess if you got use to it it wouldnt be so bad but certianly not recomended by any standards to drinking buddies or beer advocates . the first few tasted like burnt garbage to me but mabey im not a bud light kinda guy .,palate,0.4,0
this is a nice beer by one of the big guys . not sure what they used for malt but very sugary at first . the hops comes in and stays with you . almost like an ipa with the first snoot full of hops . not a strong smelling ale so it was rather deceiving . beautiful color too . the head left a little to be desired but then i ve just got off a boddingtons kick . the bottle is very neat too . i collect glassware and i brew my own beer . i am looking forward to re using the neat bottles . they have the little american eagle symbols on them and the curves are pretty cool . price was good too . for a sixer . i suppose they have to keep winning people over cause of the whole inbev deal . well they convinced me this ranks right up there with some of the local brews like blvd and schafly . king of beers so i am not surprised .,palate,0.6,1
brown in color . nose of deep malts brown sugar caramel and chocolate along with a touch of resin . somewhat interesting sticky nose . flavor is light bodied again sticky and pretty one dimensional . most barleywines are tasty but this is just so simple although the aroma is somewhat pleasant . hints of chocolate oxidized fruits and resin but the hop profile needs to be much more substancial . icky .,palate,0.8,1
purcahsed this one at wine bar in lafayette square in st. louis for the second weekend in a row and decided to review it . a poured into a wine glass and this beer looks specatular . nicely carbonated and in the glass it has a gleaming red color with a pinkish head that does n t last too long . s tart cherries belgian yeast and the expected cantillon sourness funk that i ve come to really enjoy over the last months or so . t such a balanced sour throughout with the tart cherry base flavor . the taste is where so many cantillon s shine to me and this one falls in line with expectations . it does n t lean on just the cherries or the acidity or the yeast or the oak to shine through as it s prominent taste it instead blends these flavors perfectly and creates a very enjoyable incredibly tasty kriek . m ca n t get any better . carbonated light feel with a crisp and clean finish that is refreshing enough to want more and more . o i love this beer and wish it was more available . i ve only had it times but it s never disappointed that s for sure . a beer and style that i wish i would of discovered and appreciated much sooner than i did as these are delicious .,palate,1.0,1
a quickly dissipating off white head over a burnished copper ale s malt dominant aroma with faint hints of wheat . t wheat intensive ale a bit astringent . not at all bitter and hardly taste any hop characteristics . m smooth non bitter ale . light carbonation . o not a bad run of the mill ale . i can imagine this being drunk in alehouses throughout the th century . its a session able non high abv beer good with a meal of lamb and rice or maybe fish .,palate,0.8,1
batch the original i believe from . pours a dark amber with almost no head that dissipates to barley any bubbles . i was careful to not get the substantial yeast cake that had accumulated on the bottom of the bottle over the years in the cellar to my best efforts some slight clumps made it into the glass . aromas are fruit and malty . sweet sweet sweet caramel and toffee begin with lesser dark fruits . as it warms some more lighter stone fruitiness and slight orange marmalade comes in as well . it has some woodiness and the recognizable oxidation sherry aromas as it further warms . although there are no alcohol aromas you can just tell this is a big boy . the tastes begin with substantial vanilla plums oranges cherries and some light oak notes . very rich and malty with a continuous toffee and caramel maltiness flavor throughout . the complex fruitiness continues to develop on your taste buds so many complex fruits i am having trouble exactly pinpointing them some red grapes figs and dates as well as some dried apricot and green apple . vanilla and oak continues to emerge and complement all the fruit flavors evolve on your palate . the mouthfeel is full and luscious with surprisingly ample carbonation pour led me to believe that this was flat . this brew is not cloying or syrupy which is a joy once again as i speculated from the pour and aroma . finish is quite nice not dry or sweet just great . overall this beer had aged spectacularly . the flavor profile is malty and sweet with a ton of fruity and vanilla flavors . i really enjoyed sipping on this and letting the beer evolve slowly . not a drop of alcohol good or hops are n t necessary in this style . i bet it was harsh originally and probably had more oak and some hop character a few years ago but it s fine now . i ca n t see it getting any better so drink it while the drinkin good .,palate,0.9,1
poured from the bottle into a snifter glass beer is darker than i was expecting from a brown ale looks more like a porter or stout . a very dark brown on the pour appears black in the glass with a thin effervescent head that quickly dissipates to a thin bubbly ring around the rim of the glass . nice lacing as i gently let the beer slide around the snifter walls . the smell is very apparent and complex . underlying sweet malt comprised of dark fruits black licorice star anise bourbon and roasted notes like bittersweet chocolate and lightly toasted coffee . the alcohol is there but not in an offensive fusel alcohol way . the flavor matches the smell and then adds a whole new layer of complexity . the dark fruit component is represented by dates figs raisins and anise . once you get past the initial sweetness there is a good bitterness balance but no hops are evident . the bourbon esk flavor produced from the wood is apparent . the finale is a big hit of alcohol that really wakes you up and reminds you that you re drinking a abv beer . the ethanol tends to linger as well as the dark malty flavors but in a much more subdued role than the alcohol . the mouthfeel is what you might expect from a beer this big full bodied with a creamy rich carbonation . there is a definite warming effect from the alcohol . overall a very drinkable beer from the aspect of being likable but definitely one you would want to sip and enjoy . also for nearly for a four pack you may be encouraged to drink it a little slower anyways .,palate,1.0,1
a pours a nice dark ruby red thumb of soapy beige head with solid retention and sporadic sheeting lacing . s rich caramel slightly nutty raisins and dark fruit red wine and toffee . t caramel and toffee off the top red wine and raisins fruity yeast though can come across slightly acidic and bitter . some leafy hop notes come through on the finish and linger alongside a hint of abv heat and sweetness . m the bitterness and acidic notes can be a bit of a turnoff and its a bit prickly going down thus not the smoothest dubbel i ve had . o a tasty dubbel but not my favourite . maybe this one was a bit over ripe but certainly a complex flavour profile . any fan of the style would not be disappointed by this brew but comparatively i ve had better .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a ml bottle into a leinenkugel s sunset wheat glass . probably not the best choice but it s the best i have and it will have to do . i m sure it wo n t hurt . pours a rather clear pale golden color with a slight creamy white head . the glass held a little less than the bottle so not to much sediment on the first pour . looks pretty well carbonated . great head retention it lasted the entire session . ahh the reason i love hefeweizens the smell . very complex bursting with aroma . banana vanilla honey lemon bubblegum cloves nutmeg . smells great . fruity with a slight bitterness . the banana is the most obvious flavor and it completely dominates the aftertaste . very sweet . bubblegum is there as well as the honey and vanilla . not too much citrus like in the nose . light probably better suited for june than january but oh well . drier than expected . high carbonation as expected . as stated above definitely would be a nice beer to sip in the sun . the dryness hinders the drinkability a bit though it is still very enjoyable . overall this is an excellent beer . so far i d still have to give the hefe crown to weihenstephan but this is damn close . a little too carbonated and dry for my liking but it sure is delicious . definitely look forward to the snow melting and a few of these after a long day .,palate,0.4,0
not bad for a light beer . in the glass it has a solid gold color definitely darker than most of its peers . the smell is of grain and more faintly of floral spicy hops . it has a nice balanced hops and light malt flavor as it hits the palate but that flavor disappears almost as soon as it arrived . mouthfeel is lacking as was expected . all in all this one is a step above the macro light brews .,palate,0.4,0
poured a rich amber color with a small white head that quickly receded . the beer did leave decent lacing . smell of citrus and flowers . at first taste it is smooth and hoppy . this seems to be a milder apa to me . i have definately had stronger . this is a well balance beer . i get a nice malt and citrus flavor in the background and the hops stand out perfect to me . the mouthfeel is medium bodied to me . could be a little thicker on the tongue . seems to build more with every drink . finishes off with a quick kick of hops that slowly fades out . i m loving this beer . to me this is very drinkable apa . probably not the best one out there but definately worth having . very balanced and smooth but with enough hop kick to satisfy .,palate,0.6,1
poured into my pilsner glass from a bottle . it had a soft foamy head that looked great . it s pale but not as pale as a light beer would be . this is what i think of when i think of a pale beer . this beer s scent was spicey with a strong hop assertiveness . it also had a slight fruity smell almost citric in nature . this is the weakest part of this beer . it s very clean tasting and refreshing with very slight caramel and raisin ish notes . there is a soft hoppy aftertaste as well . good stuff . the mouthfeel is super light . this is an easy drinker with a very clean refreshing taste . this is how a pilsner should be .,palate,1.0,1
a striking copper color with great clarity . head is smallish and short lived . s aroma is vibrant but soft . toasted brown malt is dominant to the light grassy hops . not that its bad but you typically get more hop aroma in a good pale ale this is labeled ipa . t flavor is much closer to style . theres a tight citrus grassy bitterness over toasty pale malt . finish is very dry with a bitter follow through . light and simply with a very clean green hop character . m medium bodied with crisp snappy carbonation that brings out the lighter flavors in this beer . have tried this a few times and was not too impressed . ill now chalk that up to the other beers i may have had prior to drinking this . aroma is bland but flavor mouthfeel are spot on for me . this beer could get lost in the crowd of bigger bolder beers but definitely a nice beer to start the night out with or if youre going to stick with one beer .,palate,1.0,1
served in pint glass at the brewpub . a copperish amber color with a finger worth of frothy white head . good head retention throughout drink remained at a semi thick complete covering . cascade shelf of residual head on the glass . s hint of citrus but primarily wet grass with bits of hay . not a great smell muted enough that it did not distract from drink . t good taste but the mouthfeel distracts from how good the taste could really be . hints of orange and lemon zest at the front give way to a slightly too sweet caramel and distinct bittnerness . it was almost like eating straight cascade hops . m almost water light body . actually drank like flavored water which detracts from the taste because it is so thin on the palate . carbonation was smack on adding a correct bite accounting for the quality taste . o i would have gladly had another pint if i had n t had to drive for a few hours . at dollars it is a misdemeanor theft . the abv is also just low enough listed at . to make it a few pint drinker . wish they would correct the body .,palate,0.3,0
appearence pours a dead black with an extemely frothy yet quick dying brown head . smell strong chocolate and coffee aromas with bittersweet nuttiness in the background . balancing hops and only a slight amount of alcohol . taste and mouthfeel the taste is mostly roasted and bittersweet chocolate notes . the hops balance everything and leave a dry finish . but this beer is flat . absolutely no carbonation and that s killing it for me . drinkability and overall a fine tasting beer but it s flat . no carbonation anywhere which makes it tough to drink especially the liter bottle .,palate,0.3,0
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 .,palate,0.4,0
a poured a hazy amber color with a tan head that leaves some lacing behind s is mostly of sweet caramel malt with a bit of alcohol to it t not very good it tastes like it was stored in a rubber tube the caramel malt is funky and just not good m this beer has a medium body with medium carbonation to it d if this tasted like it smells it would have been very good but the rubber taste is just killing this beer for me i doubt i ll be getting another bottle anytime soon,palate,0.8,1
was recommended by a close friend . i also remember reading something about this brew or its experimental predecessor in a new yorker food issue that was focussed on dogfishhead . a looked like a regular beer . nothing mind blowing . s interesting honey notes . flowers and pefume as well probably from the spices t close to foul . tasted like a dry mead but not crisp or clear and quite bogged down with weirdness instead . from the smell seemed like it was going to be sweet . i tried and tried but i did not enjoy this one . lingering taste i did not like . m average carbonation . nothing here to redeem the taste . first beer by this brewery i ve had . i take it that this was a anthropological experiment and am willing to try others.but this was not good . this beverage did not offer any real pleasure . and feels like an academic version of a beer . i will give the rest away to my friend . i do n t see this one aging well either . had a second bottle at a different date and completely reviewed my score . had this one on it s own not while trying a bunch of beers . much better much more interesting beer this way . this one might be good paired with spicy savory foods .,palate,0.8,1
one year old bottle dunno what to expect . a pours black not fully opaque . aggressive pour does not give a head at all . s some nice roasted characteristics . eventually lots of coffee notes in this . a nice malty sweetness backbone brown sugar maple syrup and toffee mostly . t lots of coffee in this . roasted malts are very predominant . a nice sweetness brown sugar maple and toffee like in the smell . some mineral notes in the water mix well . a bit of smoke . pretty straightforward not as strong as expected . m mid body low low carbonation . wish it had a bit more carbonation . d very easy to drink very sessionable . it s nicely balanced .,palate,0.4,0
this hefe poured a pale somewhat cloudy gold . the head was gone very fast . the taste was of slightly tart wheat but nothing in the way of bananas or cloves found here . the mouthfeel was still pretty good light but with a bit of body due to the wheat . this beer could use a little something to make it more interestering because as of now it was a pretty boring offering .,palate,0.8,1
got this freshly tapped cask ale on its first day out at mahar s . came with a big fluffy domed head that lasted for quite a while . light copperey orange color and hazy . aroma had big notes of floral and citrusy hops along with some sweet malt in the background and a boozy presence . this beer s strength is really detectable in the nose and it is a great complex aroma . taste is very powerful do n t plan on being able to taste any additional beers after you ve had this one . there is a substantial cirtus hop bang to start off followed by an interestingly unique toffey like malt flavor that i have n t ever experienced before . the finish has a nice bitterness but i think this is somewhat toned down by the alcoholic strength of the beer . the mouthfeel on this ale was great and i think the mouthfeel of just about any beer is enhanced by cask conditioning . it was served at an appropriate temperature for cask and had a nice subtle carbonation that did not steal any attention away from the great flavors of this beer . it had a nice thick feel on the tongue . drinkability is not a shining characteristic of this beer . this is definately not meant for consumption in high volumes unless you want to inflict some pain on yourself . this would make a good after diner drink or night cap . would n t do more than one although as with many other beers from this brewery one is a pleasure and very satisfying .,palate,1.0,1
a dark about one finger s worth of a rich head formed on this one s a very malty smell maybe a slight after smell of cocoa t a good malt character a little bittersweet taste but not too sweet for a stout very good overall taste m a little light could have been a good deal thicker d very drinkable suffers from the light mouthfeel but still good,palate,0.4,0
this was counterfilled from tap and sent to me from dfh . maybe i should have tried this sooner lets see pours with a very thin head and there seems to be a very small bit yeast dregs left in the bottle . nice color of a bright copper penny a little hazy . smell is rather subdued a bit like a port wine . taste is a pleasant blend of caramel malts and raisiny sweetness . and id be remiss in not mentioning a nice alcohol buzz . hop bitterness really only appears as an aftertaste . a pretty good american stab at a belgian .,palate,1.0,1
paired with some smoked fish . pours dark and thick with a thin brown head . some lacing . smells like cocoa . quite delicious smelling . some aftertaste . buttered popcorn popcorn shell burnt taste . peppery . kind of on the line with this one . some further tasting is in order .,palate,0.8,1
a medium golden orange color with a large foamy white head . good lacing . smells of citrus hops and a bit of pine . taste was n t as balanced as i d like . the hops just dominate everything else . grapefruit is in there somewhere along with some malt if you really go looking for it . mouthfeel was crisp if a bit on the thin side . still one of the better brews in this regard . this is n t something i d care to session . while not as over the top as some of stone s beers it s still a little hop heavy for my taste . i m sure there s a market out there for it though .,palate,0.9,1
bottle provided amid a bunch of stuff given to me for volunteering at gabf . thanks i appreciate the opportunity to try craft beers i d never see otherwise . stamp on the label reads . pours a finger and a half off white head over a clear copper liquid . the head has a soapy appearance and fades almost a quickly as the head on a soda . smells tettnanger hops acidic malty honey toasted caramel malt . tastes malty sweet of caramel and honey before a nice hop floral rises . hops are n t quite tettnanger to my taste but they do have a gritty diesel profile similar to tettnanger . this eventually fades to a resurgence of malt sweet . smoother cleaner and well blended . a nice aftertaste . md body and a touch heavier on the carbonation than i d prefer . although malty the finish is dry perhaps from munich malt . and i m left with a grassy and metallic character hanging in my mouth . i enjoy a stronger caramel and bock malt character in a mai bock so this is n t one that scores high in my book .,palate,0.8,1
appearance . a clear pale gold with a lot of bubbles . poured half a finger of white head that disappeared instantly . smell . lack of skunk instantly impresses but unfortunately there is not much in the way of smell . a little floral hops vague grain nothing nasty . taste . very refreshing and crisp upfront and dry and bitter in the finish . a nice level of hoppy bitterness but not a whole lot of flavour . aftertaste is bitter and fresh . mouthfeel . carbonation quickly reduced from high to lower than average . goes down quite smoothly gives the feel of having a lot of small champagne like bubbles . drinkability . this is a highly sessionable beer . while it is not particularly delicious well not at all it is refreshing and free of nasty tastes . overall this is one of the better bitter dry beers out there . if you want taste look elsewhere but that is n t exactly the idea with this beer . the price is high and value below average but i will surely drink this on tap in the future as it is widely available and makes for easy drinking .,palate,0.8,1
pours with a nice dark brown thick head and an opaque black body . chunks of sediment came from the bottom of the bottle . smell is a bit vegetal up front sweet and hoppy second . flavor is very bitter and harsh way too much either a bad bottle or it needs to age and mellow there was no date on the bottle to know for sure . it s hard to get a good malt profile because the hop bitterness is so dominating . mouthfeel is n t bad but long aftertaste . not a very drinkable beer at this point . i may buy another and let it age . i ll update the review afterwards . but as is not a good example of an imperial stout imo .,palate,0.8,1
poured out of a oz bottle into a pint glass . a garnet with small ring of foam s raisin pancake syrup faint vinager t assertive sour front sour cherry some malt sweetness dates m medium with average carbonation d very tasty . not too funky and a great pairing with food .,palate,0.6,1
. a reddish brown rust like color pours into my boulevard goblet . virtually no head which is no surprise given the abv . sweet malts and dark fruit . prune . faint apricot . port and cognac . this smells strong and sweet . taste is hot malts alcohol some hoppiness a certain acidity . a bold brew my first old ale and something akin to what i expected . probably would be a good beer to give someone who prefers other liquor since it has that fire to it but maintains a malty sweet profile . full bodied . somewhat syrupy . this would be good for aging . a bit hot but might be a good nightcap . definite sipper . rich but i find its complexity to be slightly overpowered by the alcohol . a strong showing nonetheless .,palate,0.9,1
oz bottle poured into a duvel tulip . looks pretty good cloudy deep brown with red highlights and a nice cap of frothy light tan foam . nice retention and lacing . sadly the pleasant part of the experience ends here . smells exceedingly shockingly sweet and tastes even moreso . i do n t detect any donut but there s plenty of chocolate yoohoo hershey s sauce melted chocolate chips . a weird artificial flavor . hints of dark fruit and maybe a hint of roasted malt but this beer is overwhelmingly sweet . did any of the sugar actually get fermented here . sickly sweet and slightly sour chocolate lingers and lingers . any time you have to grab an emergency bag of cheetos for some saltiness to counteract all the sweetness in a beer that s not a good thing . overall impression i felt like i needed to go to the dentist after this . sugar bomb beers are not for me . drain pour .,palate,0.2,0
appearance large white head forming up quickly on the pour melting down with agate lacing to a thick cap . hazy translucent dirty orange with active beading . aroma banana cream pie . sweet initially with more yeast and spice coming through as it settles . taste solid banana clove and light yeast flavors combine for the authentic hefe taste . sweet finish with banana lemon and muted spiciness . mouthfeel smooth and cake like with slightly above average carbonation . drinkability a bonafide taste of germany a most session worthy hefe .,palate,1.0,1
i had been anticipating this one for a while finally got to try some on tap . my local tappery called this one a american strong ale i think american stout as classified here is a closer category . definitely not enough hop backbone to balance out the overbearing sweetness of this brew . the color is fine a dark opaque stout ish brown . by the aroma alone you can already tell this is going to be one sweet beer literally sweet . the taste is not bad and somewhat interesting on first sip tons of malt caramel sticky sweetness but as you may have gathered from my tone this sticky sweetness quickly caught up with me and left me reaching for water not enthused about finishing the glass . i guess this could classify best as a dessert beer served in small quantities when you want overly sweet imbalanced beer but otherwise i d avoid it .,palate,0.8,1
angel city is a home team brewery here in la and i was really stoked when i saw this at wholefoods for a whopping . . welp i got what i paid for . i am a big imperial stout fan and this was easily one of the worst i have had granted i have had some of the best in the game . either way first drain pour stout not because i was angry but just because i sealed it up and put it in the fridge and would have rather drank anything else until it eventually went bad oh well . i also picked up and otter creek ris . hoping thats way better .,palate,0.8,1
a nice although not a whole lot of head it still pours like a warmed molasses with a roasted cherry tint s awkwardly sweet berry smell maybe a hint of cocoa bean and a lot of roasted hop . t my preconception has been decieved by the word cappuccino . i enjoy the big dark roasted hop flavor but the finish is of burnt foldgers rather than espresso with cream . m i enjoyed the initial feel of refreshing hop but the leftover astringency is as one demenional as instant coffee . d just one will do .,palate,0.4,0
picked up a er from northridge in laramie around . a dark brown not quite black nice red accents looks a lot like a coke same color head as a coke too . looks pretty fair a little lighter than most stouts but still a good looking beer . s chocolate malts smells a bit more like a porter than a stout but historically this would be accurate slightly smokey as well . smells pretty nice though . t a lot more sweet than a regular guinness quite chocolatey slightly more bitter flavors a bit more pronounced . slight earthy hoppiness and a bit of smoke in there too . slightly soured as well not in an infected way but in a sort of guinness way . really a nice beer nothing terribly exciting but still tasty . m thinner than i expected pretty fair amount of carbonation once again a little more reminiscent of a porter than a stout . d easy drinking beer good flavors all around but not as thick as i had expected . still a nice beer . i could easily drink this all night if i was in a stout sort of mood . nice beer .,palate,0.6,1
poured a deep brown hue with a one finger thick and creamy tan head . there was good retention and lacing . the smell featured a mix of vanilla cocoa caramel and the slightest burnt grain . the taste was a mix of the aforementioned elements with a slighly stonger burnt grain . but honestly i do n t really do n t have any use for a beer like this . as a dessert there are already several liquors that can be added to coffee to achieve the same effect . the mouthfeel was full and sweet . overall an interesting experiment but a beer in nmae only . personally i think beers like this give craft beer a bad name . for non craft drinkers beers like this potentially pigeon hole all craft beer as gimmicky and undrinkable .,palate,0.8,1
edit downgraded after a second sharing by nickd . thanks nick . but i firmly maintain that this is a lot of whiskey . chilled bottle into a glass . donated by cpferris for a tasting at ipa s house in december . thanks chad and jeff . from notes . a pours a clear but very dark reddish brown body . half a finger of light beige head . short retention with a thin collar and some bubbles on top . s whiskey . wow . it s like the glass is spirits with a little beer . caramel tannins vanilla . i enjoy whiskey but i prefer more balance in my beers and this does n t deliver . t whiskey strong caramel tannins vanilla . nice grainy oatmeal in the mid taste with some raisin highlights . chocolate in the finish . but again it s big on the whiskey . ca n t say that s particularly a great thing . m very viscous pretty smooth . i had no trouble putting this down as the heat was restrained . d for a whiskey bomb i d go straight to this . but as said above i like my beers with more balance and nuance and subtlety . while i would n t turn this beer down i would n t chase it down for myself . out of all the barrel aged impy stouts i ve tried this does n t distinguish itself as being particularly top tier .,palate,0.8,1
poured from a oz bottle into a . l stein . appearance pours a crystal clear amber yellowish color with a large head that settles down into a thin layer of foam that produced great lacing throughout the session . smell smells way off . i like budweisers smell in reference to the style in this case . smells like warm sticky corny and like frosted flakes . taste tastes off aswell . very astrigenty urine like taste . tastes like beer mixed with corn flakes . very off and thin . slightly metalic but refreshing and light . mouthfeel suprizingly carbonated well . good amout of fizz that settles on the tongue and leaves a crisp refreshing feeling . a bit thin overall . drinkability its easy to go down but the taste makes the drinkability go down a bit . smooth and light and refreshing but doesnt taste all that good .,palate,0.8,1
a dark coffee color . poured a thin tan colored head . heavy clinging lacing on the glass . s heavy roasted malt caramel and chocolate . coffee bitterness in the background . t big flavors of coffee almost too much dark roasted malts and a touch of sweet caramel . m big body . low carbonation . made for a beer that was smooth and silky . really well done . d for a big beer surprisingly drinkable i had glasses out of the growler overa couple hours .,palate,0.9,1
a golden orange and hazy a lot of carbonation . nice creamy head with some lacing . s very hoppy . slightly sweet apricot smell to it . medium strength . t hops . yes . initial sweetness of apricot fruit notes followed by the powerful hops that lead to a nice balanced bitter finish . mucho bueno . . m crisp medium body . d very much so . nice flavors but nothing at all overpowering . overall impression a well balanced beer . solid flavoring but nothing overpowering making this ale very drinkable and enjoyable . i think even those that do n t crave hopes could enjoy this one .,palate,0.6,1
a pours a moderately hazy copper orange color . the medium sized head has a faint burnt orange tint and a fairly dense frothy texture . retention is above average with some solid lacing . s a solid maltiness up front a bit of sweet caramel . some pleasant but nondescript fruitiness . some mild earthy spicy hop aromas are present but are quite subdued . t a moderately full maltiness up front . some pale malt is accompanied by a sweet caramel touch . notes of fruit diacetyl and brewed tea . hops are light for the style and quite tame by any standard . m light bodied . carbonation is soft and fading . faintly dry in the finish . d this is very tame . it is n t awful it s sort of like a decent red ale sans any hop flavor or balance . drinkability is admittedly solid and the low abv would make this a reasonable session choice . otherwise difficult to recommend .,palate,0.4,0
i had this on tap at the steelhead brew co eugene or . the color was very light golden with a small amount of bubbly head film and lots of lacing . the smell is fainly of hops and the taste was the same faint hint of hops and not much else . it was very effervescent and refreshing but not much to the taste .,palate,0.8,1
pours a clear gold with orange hues cm white head drops to lacy ring in about a minute . smells like corn and green apples . tastes slightly of corn low but noticeable bitterness on the finish . not much there . crisp and clean in the mouth body fits the carbonation well . nothing amazing about this brew but it s not terrible and comes in a nifty bottle you can use for . something . .i guess .,palate,0.8,1
this beer pours a dark black with a little raisin that creeps in around the edges . i ve been sipping this one for a while and there s no head at all . as i top off my glass i get a film of creamy pudding . smells of tootsie rolls chocolate hard candy and milk chocolate with a dry almost cardboard crispness for balance that carries a nice balance of smoke . there s a slight booziness too in the background . tastes of smooth smokey sweet grains a bit of cocoa and a touch of black coffee that does n t carry much authority which dries out to a woody slightly ashy finish . the focus seems to be more on the dry ashy coffee elements . feels a bit chewy and playful with a nice creamy swarm of tiny bubbles . not a bad beer but it did n t really grab my attention . let s say that it s a very solid slightly above average take on the style .,palate,1.0,1
dark horse has some of the thickest darkest stouts i have ever encountered and this may be the thickest darkest of the bunch . it looks like used motor oil if you went miles past when you were supposed to change it . a tiny head settles to a thin film but laces with each sip . a one or two fingered head would make this pour perfect . lots of dark bitter unsweetened chocolate cocoa powder and vanilla balance the considerable roast thats also typical of dark horse s brews . charcoal and dark fruits as well as some woody hops round out the aroma . deep roast and dark chocolate hit first and are followed up by some booziness molasses caramel raisins brown sugar vanilla extract a bit of nuttiness . very thick with just enough carbonation that completely fills the mouth and leaves a bittersweet flavor lingering on the palate and a bit of a syrupy feel on the back of the throat with just a bit of alcohol heat that is perfect for the style . another amazing stout from dark horse . though crooked tree and double crooked tree are both good beers their stouts is what i know them for and rightly so . they all have similar qualities which define dark horse s style .,palate,1.0,1
black jack porter a full bodied and complex cark ale with flavor notes of coffee and chocolate complementing its big malty character . this is my first beer on this super bowl sunday . i plan to imbibe in some robust porter homebrew after this . pours from a oz bottle reasonably priced at . into a sam adams imperial pint glass . emerges a bit lighter than expected for a robust porter . pours a dark maroon purple color with bright ruby highlights and a smooth and creamy tan head . bits of lacing are a nice touch . a beautiful looking beer indeed . aroma was a bit chalky with just a touch of coffee and no noticeable chocolate in the nose . the chalky aroma is kin to a dry stout aroma so maybe some cross over is apparent . good flavors . i get much more of the coffee in the flavor and some generous notes of chocolate as well . the dark grains lend a bit of burnt toast . a good bit of dark fruits are present and make this one interesting . coffee in the finish dry rather light bodied . too light bodied for my tastes . good flavors here but a little fruity for a robust porter although the coffee in the finish is nice . robust porter and stout always skirt some sort of imaginary line between each other and this one goes both ways at times . solid enough for a second go round .,palate,0.6,1
bottle poured into pint glass three finger head . jet black beer has an overpowering coffee smell i love coffee and i love beer but what happened here . i think the problem was the sumatran roast they claim to use . if they used a more mellow blend perhaps it would be better . i liked the mouthfeel smooth and gentle . i could not stand the taste though . my girlfriend is french polish . she cried its horrible . i would n t say that but i would say it needs tweaking . i probably would not have this beer ever again .,palate,0.8,1
an orange amber beer with no head . smell is spicy and has a light candisugar smell also a light tart smell . taste is light caramel candisugar and tart . bitterness is not present . body is thin and the beer is astringent and dry . i get some tastes which reminds me of green herbs which give the beer a light vegetable taste . this beer is way out of balance and the tartness and dryness is too much for me . i drained the bottle .,palate,0.2,0
bottle . my favorite from the series . black as night with a thin tan head . roasted malts coffee and vanilla notes . smooth but i wish it had a fuller body to give it some extra creamy characteristics . nonetheless great beer . if i can only get my hands on some of the barrel aged version now .,palate,0.6,1
a pours a pretty typical amber colour with a very quickly dissipating head . s bready smells mixed with a crisp freshness . t malty and slightly sweet at the outset rounded out by a nice bitterness . m thicker than i would have expected and i like that . d pretty drinkable . got a little sweeter than i normally like as it warmed up to room temp .,palate,0.8,1
wells bombardier oz bottle unknown bottling expiration date swallowed medium pour in an english pint . poured an intriguing clear ruby brown with an average slightly off white mostly diminishing head . smelt of dark bread . taste was sweet malty almost corny upfront with combination of sweet malt and hoppy body and good average lasting finish . body was medium light dry and fizzy which held back some of the flavors . overall an above average english bitter .,palate,0.4,0
a dark brown with rusty red highlights around the edges . think layer of brown foam on top that quickly fades to near nothing . s very sweet up front with a light nuttiness as well . dark fruit and a touch of spice come through as the beer warms . t like the nose very sweet up front . just a hint of something nutty . clove and dark fruit come through mid drink and carry through the finish . just a little too sweet throughout . m d medium to medium full . excellent carbonation level . very good mouthfeel . a touch too sweet for my liking but a passable example comapred to alot of the better but more expensive examples out there .,palate,0.9,1
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 .,palate,0.4,0
a crystal clear looks a lot like bud light . very little head retention but pour sure is aggressive . some nice bubbles rise up throughout . s smells a lot like bud light . slight lemon and tartness . not too much wheat delivered . t does n t taste much like bud light but it s still there . awesome lemon and spice flavor . m perfect carbonation . awesome smoothness . dry . o the perfect brew for a hot summer afternoon of playing at the park . delightfully refreshing brew . my go to brew for a hot summer outing .,palate,1.0,1
tarnished krugerrand gold with minimum head but maximum clarity . this is a much better appearance than that of the last bottle i sat down with it was abhorrently clouded and looked utterly repugnant . people pouring beware these little chapeau bottles often pack a good sized portion of coagulated yeasts . the gleam and dazzle in this sample however makes it look far more inviting . the smell on the other hand is n t exactly what i d call enticing . granted i m not a huge fan of pineapple but that seems to matter little in terms of aroma this boasts something oaky a whiff of something tart and a diabetes inducing level of sugar but not much of anything easily discerned as pineapple or even overly fruity for that matter . it s a musty soiled scent that scratches at the inside of the nostrils . there s one immediately obvious problem with this beer the tooth decaying level of sugar . this is pinching sweet to the point of really obstructing the delicacy of the pineapple flavour of which this beer could use a little more of given the label depicts one even if it s not included in the name . i d think toning down the sweetness and upping the fruity tartness would be a welcomed improvement . as it is this gets really cloying really fast . some flags ought to have been raised after inspecting the ingredients list beer pineapple sugar flavour . is n t listing beer as one of the ingredients in a beer kind of like using a word in the definition of that same word . has n t anyone ever told you not to do that de troch . and if you re going to use artificial flavouring could n t you have chosen better than this . the beer tastes like a cheaply made pineapple syrup blended with ginger ale . although this time i will finish the minuscule bottle chapeau exotic has been one of my very few drain pour beers amidst a scorching summer heat no less . the excess sugar and faint fruitiness might be appealing to children but its dreadfully low carbonation and cloying syrupy character is n t something i d think would be appealing to many adults . even if you really love pineapple do n t assume this will be a sure hit . venture with caution .,palate,0.3,0
a brown black with a rather dark tan head . head retains well and leaves a good bit of lace . n really burnt malt aroma bit of coffee and chocolate in there as well . oh and i do mean burnt not simply roasted . mild hop presence also . t the burnt coffee and caramel dominate but burnt does not mean bad it is a rather nice rich flavor for a porter . there is again only a mild hop taste as one should expect from a porter and a hint of chocolate flavor as well . m a bit over carbonated for me but other than the crisp nature of most kiwi beers nice malty and dry . true to style other than the bubbles but not anything special . d if i lived down in these parts as in new zealand at all not just marlboro i would for sure make a habit of drinking this as a fall winter session ale . drinks very nice even with a nice porter viscosity .,palate,0.6,1
san miguel is on tap everywhere in barcelona so i decided to try a pint while i was here . very uneventful in my opinion . went pretty well with some awesome tapas . pale color budweiser esque aroma taste . reminded me a bit of some the weaker mexican lagers . standard adjunct but i would n t turn my nose up at it if offered . wo n t be seeking it out for my bottle collection .,palate,0.3,0
ml into a tulip . pours a murky dishwater cola garnet dark honey when back lite creamy dairy product dense head slow to subside excellent lacing . aroma is rich with dark fruits mostly spiced figs . taste is low in sweetness not well defined . descriptors do n t come easy as there is not much to define . slightly metallic phenolic aftertaste fades abruptly . thin creamy mouthfeel . cheers jd,palate,0.8,1
pours deep orange slight haze but clear enough to see some tiny bubbles rising . no true head faint ring of white bubbles around the rim . really trying here . got my nose in the pint getting a faint sweet fruit smell some alcohol maybe some caramel . got more aroma as this warmed a bit but still damn faint . in a bar room with food stale cigarette abound you d get nothing from this pint . my rating is very very generous here . nice toasty malt and some burnt sugar and a little stone fruit but this is immediately kicked aside by a strong chemical alcohol taste . as the booze fades some full hop bitterness then chemical bitterness . this is not beer for the tame . a true grown up drink here . full bodied with some carbonation and it is needed to clear for the next sip . and that is how this drinks a pure sipper . this is not summer beer but winter in the easy chair or fireside in the fall . this one is a bit hot alcohol almost to a fault . if the booze was toned down i could see having more than one at a time . since it is n t i m one and done . decent beer but to be had as a change of pace or a seasonal treat .,palate,0.9,1
oz . bottle a pours amber with a nice off white head good retention clarity is not good . s solid brewpub fest munich malt a bit of strawberry . t light malt flavour mixed with an interesting berry note . not as full flavoured as i like in this style but not bad . m solid mouthfeel carbonation is pretty much spot on . light medium bodied . d an ok fest from the local san diego producer . worth a try but not something i plan on buying next october .,palate,0.8,1
oz brown bomber a honey gold in color with a frothy two finger head and firm carbonation from the hops throughout . s biscuit malt comes to the nose first followed by strong notes of honey . the hops come in mid nose wit wet citrus finished with the lemon zest in the end . t this beers starts off very fresh and smooth honey then comes to the forefront yet not cloying due to the hop presence . this is classic dogfish head ipa in style . the beers finishes very zesty and slightly hot . m o the beer is very light in the palate considering its strength . it is somewhat reminiscent of lemon seltzer and not in the wrong way perhaps due to its refreshing and unique nature . a very interesting brew though slightly hot at the end which reminds me of chillies .,palate,0.8,1
ml . bottle corked and caged first off i must say that i was somewhat dissapointed by this brew . i had very high expectations prior to my purchase due to the high rating here on ba . poured into a tulip . . a dark brown color with ruby hues and a nice finger off white head . no lace here at all . s smell was nutty and roasty with a slight sweetness to the nose . t taste was of chocolate and coffee some brown sugar vanilla and malt . nicely balanced and refreshing for a porter . m this is where the beer suffered for me . the body was light and there was not enough carbonation . the beer at times seemed watery and bland . d cool beer but didnt live up to the hype . maybe my bottle was bad . i will try this again though .,palate,0.6,1
a pink gold s cherry flavored cough medicine t cherry flavored cough medicine . very artificial flavors without balance . m about the same consistency as the boston lager . d sorry but in this brew the drinkability is greatly influenced by the incredibly nauseating smell and taste of the artificial cherry flavor . skip it .,palate,0.8,1
got this in the partners bif . thanks . poured from the bottle into my snifter . looks great deep amber with a tanish head . smells terrible . smells like rotting vegetables . i think i got a bad bottle because this was horrid . taste was not any better . got tons of onion zero hops zero malts . just onion and old vegetables . mouthfeel was ok not too thin right amount of carbonation . terrible . would never buy this nor would i recommend this to anyone . if anyone has a fresh bottle of this and would like to send it to me perhaps my opinion would change .,palate,0.6,1
served from a ml bottle poured into a tulip glass dark brown if not black pour with a tan head that disipates farly quickley leaving a little lacing on the glass . huge smell of coffee bitter chocolate and sweet malts . great aroma and really inviting . taste of coffee chocolate and malt same as smell but something else like a sweet cigar . after taste leaves the bitter coffee flavor blanketed by the sweetness of the malt . mouth feel is thin pretty characteristic of bbc s beers which makes this a really drinkable session stout with a lot of flavor . would be great to see this in ozs and distributed to bowling green .,palate,0.6,1
entered from notes taken early september of . bought drank in cambridge ma a golden clear bright white head drops quick to a thin layer . could use longer lasting head . little lacing s a little weak pale malt light apple strong funk t touch sweet on tip of tongue nice crisp aple taste middle and strong farmhouse taste . makes sense in the style and i like it but quite aggressive . finished earthy hop w just the touch of floral . slight grapefruit peel citrusy lemon . good . m thick . beautiful . d a little strong on the farmhouse and less crisp than most but still great .,palate,1.0,1
come on who even poors this stuff out of the can . this is . a er hell yea . this and hamm s is the beer for bbq backyard skate sessions on the ramp . its cheap when its ice cold it has a pleasent semi sweet taste and goes down like nothing . when its degrees outside expensive strong man beer isnt always the most appealing idea . olympia will do me fine when im thirsty .,palate,0.8,1
batch bottled . abv a a very hazy luminiscent orange liquid with a monstrous bone white head that has astounding retention . the lacing is far above average too . s funk flowers and some light spices . a little on the lighter side of some jolly pumpkin beers but it is very nice . t some oak light spices funk flowers . slightly sour . a little odd with the spices . m a perfectly creamy body with a dry acidic finish . perfect . d a very unique pumpkin ale . drinks nice . i hate to say this but it does n t blow my doors off . if this was my first jolly pumpkin beer i am sure i would feel differently .,palate,1.0,1
this is not a pretty brew hazy dark golden orange with balding crown leaving only a small glass ring and little else . the body is full and the carbonation is light . aroma is to the hops a light citrus scent with a touch of yeast . taste is hop started little oily and floral to finish . mouthfeel is creamy .,palate,0.8,1
pulled from my cellar where it has been kept cool and dark . written on the cap and the label says sweet release . sediment retained in the bottle . pours almost a half finger of light brown tan head over a cloudy brown orange liquid . smells wicked piney and soured caramel . oxidized malt galore . woody dryness and hop oranges . prominent acetone some people call it solventy but comes across in an enticing way . kind of like how tar roofing or diesel exhaust can be stimulating . two or three years and this beer will smell crystalized caramel age ed delicious . damn i opened this one too soon . tastes creamy delicious . oxidized caramel is somewhat sour but supported by malt sweet and light esters strawberries . . toffee that s been scorched . piney and green apple hop flavored is delicious . likely turning better in the future . the late alcohol sting is clean and aromatic rising . there is a deep darker malt character which i will guess is from the brown sugar . what a stunning treat . thick creamy mouthfeel and mild carbonation . smooth silky mouthfeel is lucious . killer beer all around . omg top priority on my beer pick up list is to get more of this into my cellar . sweeter and smoother than the bigfoot i drank a couple months ago in a vertical tasting but with many of the pine hop and oxidized malt characteristics . very complex deep and dark with sweet dark character . wonderful .,palate,1.0,1
oz . pour served in a super cool mug at deep ellum . reviewed from notes . pours a nice hazy white peach . a one finger head lasts in my mug for quite a while . very nice . at first there s a strong aroma that reminds me of pilsner malt . there s a fairly strong biscuit presence . underneath a rather curious mix of spices comes through it seems peppery but i feel that there s more that i ca n t quite put my finger on . smoke really starts to come through as this warms . lots and lots of smoke in the taste . this beer is aptly named as there s an almost bacon like flavor at work here . with the rye it unfortunately almost tastes a little rubbery but it s not totally offensive . there is a light hint of citrus fruit throughout . mouthfeel is on the undercarbed side making it one of the harder to drink . abv beers i ve had . oz . was definitely more than i wanted at once . a very interesting beer from high mighty i ca n t really think of a beer to which i could compare it . perhaps not something i d seek out again but a cool experiment nonetheless .,palate,0.3,0
poured into a pint glass from a oz bottle . a the beer poured a medium gold forming a creamy inch head that quickly faded . small spots of lace on the glass . s dominant aroma of citrusy hops along with a noticeable caramel malt presence . t very well balanced between the hops and malts . nice citrusy hop flavor up front blending into a smooth caramel malt finish . m light bodied . lighter mouthfeel than expected . smooth without the sharp hop finish . d full flavor and light mouthfeel . i could drink this all night . there is no doubt this is a highly sessionable ale . i really wish this was available in texas .,palate,0.6,1
a poured out a clear pale yellow . it was highly carbonated and had a small short lived head . no lacing . s it smelled of corn and slightly skunky . t it tasted mostly of corn and a little malt . it had a funny spicy bite . it is hard to explain but it was just odd . m it was crisp and light bodied . d it is okay but something about that bite did n t sit well with me .,palate,0.7,1
appearance gorgeous beer . a bright orange yellow color with a little bit of haze . the head was about an inch thick in my oz . glass and the lacing was pretty solid . smell this is an outstanding smelling beer . floral hoppy and piney with a hint of grapefruit and orange . taste the unearthly imperial ipa is almost a different beer than what it smells like . it is still tasty but it is much sweeter than the smell would indicate . a strong honey and orange flavor hits the palate to start and then slowly balances out into a more grapefruit like flavor . mouthfeel this is where the beer went south for me . it is more than oily and mouthcoating and crosses the line into downright syrupy . the carbonation was almost non existent which was in stark contrast to the initial appearance . overall if this beer tasted as good as it smelled and felt as good as it looked it would be one of the best in the world . it is still pretty good but not what it could have been .,palate,0.4,0
. oz undated bottle . a a dark black color almost that of a dark chocolate . little carbonation shows with very little head retention . s dominated by roasted malts and chocolate . sweet on the nose . no bitter balance . t starts with a balance of roasted malt and some bitterness . mid stream is fairly flat with a continuation of the initial malt notes . finishes with a dark malt chocolate flavor similar to that of a dark chocolate candy bar . m interesting on this beer as its both creamy in texture but does carry a fair amount of carbonation . coats the mouth in a pleasant way . an intriguing mix . d a nice slow drinking stout does n t appear to have the overbearing characteristic that would prevent me from enjoying a few of these in a night . although the sweetness would probably stop me after a while . a good beer to drink on a cold day which today it is not . wonder if this would be an interesting backdrop to some hot chocolate .,palate,0.9,1
pours a stout appropriate black but what little head it started with disappears quickly . that s disappointing . first sniff is a punch of roasted coffee but surely there is some chocolate in there as well . the roast vs. sweetness battle is much more evenly matched in the taste or perhaps there is just very little of either . i would think this is a good starter stout since the sweetness is n t cloying but it does help balance out any bite . simple is the best word i can use to describe the taste but it does deliver with scorched malts with a touch of lactose . my biggest complaint with this beer is the mouthfeel it s way too watery . however i do love the container and there are sure to be times i would drink this right out the can so maybe that would be less noticeable . low abv makes this a decent option if you re looking for a non lager kickball beer .,palate,0.4,0
pours a rich mahogany color with finger of head that fades to a thin cap with no lacing . big malt aroma greets the nose with lots of toasted and molasses notes mixing . the taste follows the aroma with a big toasted malty body . this beer is all malt with just a hint of piney hops on the way out before a very astringent finish . body is full and i would rate drinkability as very good but i m partial to the style . overall a very tasty db that hides it s . abv very well .,palate,0.6,1
pours a dark amber brown and retains a lovely fine thick head smells a bit malty sweetness from the honey a bit of smokiness tartness . toffee and chocolate and a very small hint of blueberry or dark fruit maybe raisins . tastes delightful quite bitter with caramel toffee and smokey flavours and a tinge of malt . its almost like an infusion of a trappist and a stout . this is so creamy and not too carbonated its just enough to get both senses of substantial and refreshing . quite thick not so much as syrup but a few steps under . i think thats the honey in there . one please fills the stomach nicely not too harsh on the throat or stomach . it has a nice balance between warmth and coolness in the stomach . wow actually i want another one . okay so two . another two thumbs up for sam adams . thank you for pioneering the craft beer grounds of america . the lacing in the glass is also very nice .,palate,1.0,1
this is not a fruit lambic it s a mid strength beer with artificial apple flavour added and juice too according to the label . if you like something sweet and fake or if you have a genuine passion for apple bubblegum then you ll love it . otherwise picking this one off the shelf fails to meet my expectations of a fruit belgian .,palate,0.8,1
appearance pours a deep copper with red hues when held to light . a thick clunky head dissipates fairly quickly . lacing is descent . smell alchohol hits pretty strong here but is imediately followed by cinnamon rason and bready malts . no noticable hops . taste very smooth and dark tasting almost like a stout . must be the raisons . slightly metalic and no noticible hops . mouthfeel wery smooth and a little thick . perfect carb . drinkability i really want to like this beer due to the fact it s so different . unfortunately it s just to sweet to drink more than one .,palate,0.9,1
oz bottle poured into a nonic . pours a murky orange amber with a fleeting thin off white that quickly fades to nearly nothing with no lacing . aroma is . not good . smells like an out of code apa . there are some light citrus hops but this is dominated by a tangy stale caramel malt aroma and dry yeast . the flavor is n t horrible but completely fails at being an ipa . resembles a mildly hoppy amber that has a light cloying yeasty finish . orange and citrus hops are present providing more dryness than bitterness . malt dominates this with vert little hop presence for as fresh as this beer is . mouthfeel is medium thick and mildly syrupy due to the extremely low carbonation . ugh . very excited to try something new fresh and local but this misses the mark for me regardless of what style i pretend it is . some of the other port city beers show more promise but imo this is one worth abandoning .,palate,0.6,1
appearance oz . bottle poured into a classic pint glass . very deep dark copper . almost looked like a stout but with a much more bubbly head about a quarter of an inch thick . smell solid dry rye aroma . nothing else . and i like it . wow seriously just took another sniff and this stuff smells more like rye bread than rye bread does . not sure why it is n t actually called a red rye . taste as the aroma would indicate the rye flavor hits the tongue right off the bat and sticks around . this beer is committed to staying dry avoiding sweetness and forcing the drinker to taste the hops the way a beer should . feel refreshing is the first word that comes to mind . feels a bit like a dish scrubber going down but in a good way . can quench any thirst . overall this beer seems to have been brewed for craft beer aficionados not the average or casual beer drinker . this is a bold beer drinker s beer .,palate,1.0,1
from can on a flight from sydney to cairns was served in a proper glass though unlike the bloke below . golden amber pour with a reasonable creamy head leaving lots of lacing . floral hoppy aroma with a hint of citrus . sweet clean malt backing . flavours are mostly clean malt with some toasty hints . green hops shine through followed by a gentle bitterness . nice flavours but finishes weakly . great creamy carbonation and body .,palate,0.9,1
where to start with this beer . i guess the beginning is the proper place . this beer was chilled and served in an imperial pint glass . appearance this is the beers shining moment . the body of the beer is a bright shining caramel amber coloration . the head of the beer looks a creamy caramel tinged off white . no real head retention but not expected for the abv . the beer is wearing a wonder bra . now you may ask what brings a wonder bra to mind . you think your girl has a great rack and she takes her bra off and you wonder where her tits went . the beer looks like its got a great rack but leave me wondering what the hell happened . smell the aroma of the beer is confusing to say the least . heavily peppered caramelized apples wet band aids grapefruit pine citrus slamming into a wall of solvents rubbing alcohol an odd mint and clove . this beer smells very odd to me . taste this beer taste awful . this is like biting into a band aid used on a chemical wound . lots of rubbing alcohol and other solvent flavors . very very astringent flavors . sure its hopped up but the hops are ramming against a wall of astringent cloves . mouthfeel drinkability the body of the beer is astringently dry . just bitterness and more bitterness complete with alcohol burn . drinkability this is a drain pour . this is awful . is this beer an arrogant bastards joke on fanboys . you guys will drink anything and love me . sorry it aint so . stones stumbled with emperial ipa . a very poor offering . this beer is a straight up piss pour effort . hopefully this beer goes the way of new coke . yuck .,palate,0.2,0
after noticing it on offer in the local sommerfield and having sampled some english bitters recently i decided to give it a try . i am glad i did not pay much for it . upon pouring it out of the bottle it poured a nice mahogany colour with an off white head which lasted less than seconds before disappearing . the smell of the beer is that of a typical bitter nothing to distinguish it from any other bitter but not unpleasant . however this was as good as it got . the pint was very disapointing and seriously lacked any body . it had a very bland taste with only a hint of fruity aftertaste that gave it any note . this was a very disapointing watery beer . the fact that it did lack any body may result in this being a decent all night beer but not for me i did n t even finish the bottle .,palate,0.2,0
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 .,palate,0.4,0
a two fingers of dense white head on top of a hazy copper body . good retention ridiculously good lace . s spicy hop aroma . notes of black pepper oregano tomato and sage . very savory . t big caramel note up front followed quickly by peppery herbal hops . notes of lemon pepper basil leather and tobacco . finished with a strong hop bitterness slap to the face as well as lingering tobacco and alcohol . m medium to full body with moderate carbonation . d i would be hard pressed to call this drinkable but i will readily admit that it is an enjoyable struggle to put one of these down . this beer is extremely savory and i can see it matching many varieties of food pretty much anything that is strong enough to compete with its flavor . this would also go quite well with a good cigar . the aroma is unique and complex and much to my surprise the flavor lives up to its promise . this beer is living proof that sam adams has the potential to produce not only the most popular craft beers in america but also some of the best .,palate,0.7,1
consumed at blue palms hollywood ca . dark reddish caramel hue . no head beyond a few bubbles clinging to the sides of the glass . little carbonation evident . the nose is redolent of chinese food . i ca n t place it exactly msg soy sauce rice ginger pineapple . interesting anyway . flavor sort of splits the difference between a strong hefeweizen and a barleywine alcohol flavor softened somewhat by the tang of wheat with slight spice and sweet dark malt of barleywine . slightly medicinal . mellow and straightforward . i easily finished the glass and at over abv that s a scary thing .,palate,0.6,1
pours a clear yellow with an average head . lacing was thin and weak . there was a light malty aroma . the taste was better then most light beers . the mouthfeel was thin it s light beer . this is one of the best light beers i have ever had . but it s still a light beer .,palate,0.4,0
an ok light beer way overrated in my opinion . a a light yellow with a quickly fading heading very unimpressive . s average hop smell nothing special smells of cheap malts . t very watery average hop pressence and a slight grainy taste . m decent mouthfeel not too bubbly hey i mean it s miller light . d decent drinkability goes down smooth but a little acidy . pretty good for a light beer nothing special nothing too terrible . ta ta .,palate,0.7,1
oz bottle . it pours a nice dark brown black in the glass with a rightly foamed tan head that sticks very nicely it recedes with some nice lacing . the smell is classic american porter in every sense of the style . there is a strong roastiness a little kiss of hops caramel and chocolate . the taste is very good it could use a bit more body but the flavors are great . tons of chocolate and roastiness dominate the profile but there is also some caramel and hops . the bitterness is at a great level in comparison to the sweetness especially for the style . it is balanced and drinkable . the guy below me has it right not quite edmund fitz or blake butte but this one is one of the supeb examples of the style .,palate,0.6,1
pours from the bottle to a brownish red with thin off white head that dissipates very quickly and leaves no lacing . flavor is malty toffe smell although not very strong and it wanes as the beer warms . body seems very light for a brown ale and the flavor is a malty sweet nut taste . palate is dry and syrupy . not a real fan of this beer .,palate,0.4,0
scotty karate is a dark chocolate liquid with a khaki head . pretty nice presentation . that s pretty much when the good part ended . the head fell and i took a sniff . it smelled like alcohol and rubber yeast autolysis . . i shook up the glass to get a head back and could smell a strong wood smoke character with some sweet malt and caramel . but it was all dominated by alcohol . as soon as the head fell back down the rubber aroma came back . it s sort of smokey but in an artificial way . the taste was a bit like the smell . rubber and alcohol . i let this one sit to warm up before i dumped it out . after a little while i came back and tried it again . the rubber turned into a slightly smokey malt flavor but still lingered in there . alcohol dominated any sort of flavors coming through . i just did n t enjoy this beer at all . if i ever cross paths again with this beer i ll re review it . seems like it will be easier now that dark horse is available in ma .,palate,0.6,1
the aroma has toasted malt alcohol dark fruit raisins molasses chocolate coffee hops and rubber . the appearance is dark dark brown with a three finger tan head . the flavor is sweet and like the aroma in every way . however it is much more mellow than i expected . i guess it s the vintage . the palate is somewhat thin for the style but it s still smooth . the aftertaste is spicy with a hint of butterscotch i also detect vinegar peat pineapple and astringent hops that come across as rubbery . overall it s good and certainly complex but not really my thing .,palate,0.6,1
poured from the bottle into my sam adams perfect pint glass . a orange amber body with an off white head resting on top . lacing runs down the side of the glass . s sweet smelling vanilla hints with a citrus aroma as well . not all that aromatic . t sweet vanilla oak notes up front with a bit of a lingering hoppy bite toward the end . huge malt backbone actually overpowers the hops the wood aging may have also taken a bite from the hops . the more it warms the sweeter it gets . honestly as this has warmed it has become slightly undrinkable due to the sweetness m medium bodied with a a good amount of carbonation . a slightly sticky mouthfeel as well . d pretty drinkable but overall a bit too sweet . i really wish the hops stood out a bit more in this especially considering the style . i m glad i tried this one but would n t seek it out again .,palate,0.8,1
ballantine xxx ale in a huge and ghetto looking oz . glass bottle . i do n t see a freshness date but i do see america s largest selling ale on the front . that ca n t be true . appearance pours a nice golden color with a fizzy white head the head fizzes around and then settles without dissapearing not bad . smell grain aromas sour barley some dns not much hop flavor to speak of no malt . taste bitter upfront but crisp actually some hop flavor in this beer sour residual flavors afterwards that are n t pleasent to me though . mouthfeel slightly thin sour flavor does not help it though i wonder if i have a bad bottle . . drinkability not that great so many better adaptations of the style to be found . overall while i m happy to report some hop flavor in the brew the sourness i m picking up is catastrophic . i think i have a bad bottle i will try this beer again at a later point but for right now stay away .,palate,0.2,0
so much for this being a pale ale by appearance . could be confused with an amber or red ale . no carbonation or head rentention . tastes of bitterness and floral hops that supports my claim as carolina beer and beverage as one of the best all around brewers in the united states . not too difficult to drink but it s not for everyone espcially those who do n t like the bitter taste . enjoy .,palate,0.9,1
what a super nice surprise this was . i was n t expecting such a great beer on this one but thats fine with me . color is clear amber getting close to copper with a creamy foam of off white hue and is an inch high . smell is faint at first but gets deeper for some reason as you go in a very nice sweet malt with a super nice sourdough bread with nuts bagel like quite nice . the flavor is quite nice as well very lightly sweet and creamy smooth with bread tones and caramel malt . feel is really nice as well lightly creamy and buttery with super calming smoothness and a bit of chewyness with a slightly bread dough drying in the finish . more please one very nice smooth drinkable brew . thanks jeffboo .,palate,1.0,1
appearance nice looking beer that gushed when opened . huge head nice light brown dark ruby color clarity very good clear . bubbles rising quickly and is very effervescent . nice lacing on glass with persistent head throughout the session . aroma very complex aroma . slight smokiness no hop . some caramelly malt with pineappley esters . slight almond sherry notes as well with a nutty component to it . i also got a winey aroma with chocolatey notes out of this . nice . flavor the flavor of this beer does n t match the complex aroma but its still nice . raisiny malt with spicy yeastiness and a vague smokey flavor . no hop flavor which is ok for style . mouthfeel high carbonation gives the impression of a thinner mouthfeel and the carbonic acid and alcohol bite knock this one down a little in the mouthfeel rating . still not a bad mouthfeel . overall good beer with concentration of great characteristics in some fields aroma and appearance and not as great but not bad . . in others flavor and mouthfeel . would definitely try this again as it is a rather complex beer and good for style .,palate,0.6,1
another lithuanian lawnmower beer why continue this punishment . actually it s not bad . back to back with utenos this emerges the clear winner . a quick pour yields a finger head which quickly falls to a whisper over the light golden liquid . taste is ghostly malty with fleeting hops in there somewhere . where this beer shines is in the mouthfeel if served cold . it s creamy with an almost fruity residual aftertaste . nice .,palate,0.8,1
best before september . oz bottle poured into a snifter . pours a transparent amber burnt orange decent head and nice lacing pretty good looking brew . the aromas are n t bad but i d never guess it was a belgian ipa . the aromas are dominated by the yeast. the hops are n t detected in the aromas at all . i m a little let down by the flavors. lots of yeast and candied sugars. the hops are present but take a back seat . this just is n t a good example of a hoppy belgian belgian ipa imho . there are hints of caramel and lots of malts . i m disappointed because the hops fall flat . the mouthfeel is very nice. feels heavy thick smooth and not over carbonated . the alcohol goes unnoticed . overall this is n t a bad beer. but not what i look for in the style . taste is king and this one is slightly off . props to richard roper. i do n t brew beer at this point so it s better than anything i can brew .,palate,0.8,1
appearance zero foam or lacing . bright gold with good transparency . extremely disappointing . ginger ale . on my third try with this one i got some ok foam . it still disappeared right away . smell strong musky hops and smoky grain mostly corn . . decent malt as well . a bit skunked i think . i may need another one of these to know for sure . taste mouthfeel mostly hops . not to lemony but more floral . heavily malted finish . definitely an alcoholic bite in the finish . drinkability a bit heavy and not quite as good as other european lagers . overall probably the best gateway to this style . only the appearance really disappoints .,palate,0.8,1
first enjoyed this beer at the tasting at the cherry hill brewery and had on tap last night in new brunswick . i think this is ff s finest offering to date . a light pale appearance . appearance of a yeasty wheat beer . moderate bright white head . s very belgian aromas coriander and spices . malt presence and hops are clearly evident . honey and fruit a great smelling beer . t didnt find it all that sweet based on the aroma but the fruity flavors were spicey and biting . best word to summarize would be earthy in both the taste and the texture . the malt hops were well done . m very light carbonation with some stickiness to the mouth coating . d extremely high the alcohol level is perfect for the flavors and it goes down uncommonly smooth . i am eager to pick up some more of these while the season lends itself .,palate,0.7,1
the beer pours a head similar to champagne white fizzy and bubbly . the appearance is a cloudy golden orange . there s a huge breadiness on the nose with subtle yeast characteristics coming through also . the subtle fruit nuances are very nice . fairly high on the carbonation . mouthfeel is a bit gassy . this is a nice belgian from what i can gather . nothing is really loud about it but it is very similar to a trappist ale i recently enjoyed rochefort .,palate,0.6,1
served in an official paulaner hefe glass with a lemon wedge . poured a a cloudy light copper hue with a foamy two finger head . decent retention and lacing . the smell consisted of elements of lemon tartness bubble gum sweetness and a clove or coriander spiciness . the flavor was very spicy cloves and coriander yet light and refreshing . the mouthfeel was full and left a nice tingle at the back of the throat . a very refreshing and drinkable wheat beer .,palate,1.0,1
a rusty autumn looking color to the body . very bright white micro bubbly head which dissipates fast . s smells earthy with a hint of orange citrus very pleasant . t citrusy earthy taste . malt is present but goes away fast . very pleasant after taste . m very carbonated and light for a lager . leaves you mouth a bit over watered . d this can be an easy to drink beer . very light and not too strong .,palate,0.6,1
this beer had a medium sized head and it left a good lacing on the sides of the glass.i had a difficult time trying to distinguish what the nose of this beer was.the hue was golden and this beer also left an aftertaste that lingered for quite some time.i was definitely disappointed in the lack of taste and also with the lack of flavor in this beer .,palate,0.2,0
oz bottle courtesy of tayner thanks a bunch . this was dark black and had a very strong vanilla and butterscotch . the taste had very little stout characteristics almost pure butterscotch . i don t know if that was intentional or not but it was not my cup of tea . choklat is a much better offering in my opinion .,palate,0.8,1
had this on cask at the gingerman last year from my notes appearance poured its usual thick dark brown blackish color . small brownish head . smell this is where the cask made the difference . strong roasted pecan smell with coffee tones . taste followed the smell a great deal roasted pecans coffee milk chocolate . overall malty and enjoyable . mouthfeel pretty heavy for a porter but very drinkable even in the heat . overall this is usually my go to when i m looking for something a little indulgent . luckily its on tap all over the place here in austin . i toast to s success and hope one day a six of this will sit my fridge . until then i ll be filling my growler . homer review,palate,0.6,1
on tap at calan street in reading pa on . a very light clear golden body with an extremely bubbly head about finger in width . very minimal carbonation for a pils . lacing was decent and kind of spotty . s light grassy hops with some lemon and faint biscuity malt . kind of fruity . a little weak . t quite watery but still has some grassy hops and lemon tang in the flavor . some fruity characteristics with sweet apples and pears . m very thin and watery with flat carbonation . very mild hop bitterness in the finish . just a tad fruity in the finish . d would definitely like to try this again . i think this one was tapped at the end of the keg . however i did n t get charged for the beer which was nice .,palate,0.4,0
imperial oatmeal stout . oz . bottle . stamp for bottled on date was not lined up and both lines were printed on top of each other . no worry . pours a dark pretty much pitch black liquid with no highlights . thick creamy tan head . good look for any type of big stout . head retention is good lacing is decent . smells of coffee notes of alcohol and maybe some chocolate . big roasted malt almost burnt . oatmeal sweetness some coffee in the flavor as well . good amount of hop bitterness . this is a big beer as the alcohol is certainly present . mouthfeel is a great aspect of this beer . a big creamy velvety beer . soft and velvet from the oatmeal low carbonation . a nice new version good concept for an imperioa oatmeal stout . despite the noticable alcohol went down pretty easy .,palate,1.0,1
despite what other reviewers have said the irish red poured quite nicely with a respectable head . it was appealing darker amber red . as it should . but the smell was n t anything special . bit of hops . neither was the taste a bit bitter no real aftertaste with a weak watery mouth feel . the best thing about this beer is its drinkability i could certainly knock back a few of these but then there are few beers that i ca n t say that about . this beer is widely available and is often the best beer in a given joint say the bowling alley last night . though i do n t think i would purchase it except under duress . if there were a bang for your buck category this one would n t score too highly .,palate,0.4,0
pours a clear pale orange color with a small white head that disappears quickly into a very thin film . the smell is that of a skunk rating and faint malt with not much else going on . for an all malt beverage this is a watery light bodied brew with a hint of malt and nothing more along with a light carb bite and finishes watery and clean . how can an all malt be so watery . i guess the water hose got away from them and they could t pull it out in time . all in all very drinkable although very bland . cheers .,palate,0.2,0
a good beer . excellent for mowing yard work and hanging around . certainly not like bigfoot . decent head minimal lacing crisp smell with just a hint of hops . the hops are more noticeable in the taste . really nice american lager . makes bud look like the crap it is . a bargain wherever you buy it . my only macro beer maybe amber bock too,palate,0.6,1
pours very dark red almost maroon with a small but thick coating of off white head and spotty lacing . nose is pretty distinctive . along with the sweet malt aroma and some cherry there s a definite aged cheese smell going on . interesting for sure if not the scent i expect from my beer . nice set of flavors . quite a bit of tart sour cherry character with a very piney hop finish . unusual match of flavors for sure but not at all unpleasant once adjusted for it . i would n t mind a little more richness and sweetness of malt character . the mouth is the only thing holding this back from the next tier . could use both more body and carbonation . pretty darned good and different . at a certain point with so many beers out there that taste similar it s great to have something with unexpected characteristics . not spectacular but solid and definitely worth a try .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a oz bottle to a freshly washed pint glass . poured a clear golden witha nice rocky inch head ample lacing . smells of a fresh cascade and galena hop w just a touch of yakima magnum and ripened honey dew melon . taste is a sharp blend of alpha and melon rind blended with a nice cara pil malt . really appetizing . this would be great w some spicey food . exceptional mouthfeel and drinkability . could down quaite a few of these .,palate,1.0,1
golden amber colour fluffy white head that dissipates to a half centimetre thick cap leaves some good lacing . clove and spices with the main aroma coming from the banana . the smell of wheat yeast is also apparent banana clove and spices dominating along with orange zest and mild citrus flavours . good carbonation and pretty smooth and refreshing . there is a slight tang on the tongue when drank but it s great . a very well made hefeweizen that looks really good and is a joy to drink overall . beers http abarwithnoname.wordpress.com,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle into a pint glass . pours a light yellow normal macro lager color . pretty standard very little head and no lacing . not particularly great looking . nose is very mild just a hint of hops a little malt and grain . taste is likewise . mostly smells and tastes like a lager pretending to be an ale . that hint of lager as in yuengling lager sits there in the background but then there s a nice hit of hops in there too . it s odd but not necessarily bad although certainly not a good american pale in any sense of the word . it s a cheap beer masquerading as an american pale . overall a weird macro ale type thing do those exist . . not great but one to try if you re tired of lager as your cheap beer for the minute .,palate,0.4,0
light bright golden in appearance with a nice sized yet short lived white head . actually the aroma has a good bit of wheatiness grassy with some lemon spices . the taste is however very weak just a mere suggestion of wheat to thicken up the wateriness a bit no bitterness barely anything . mouthfeel is boring and watery . its drinkable but i would rather have a pale lager in the summer than this effort .,palate,0.4,0
pours into a glass with a very light brown off white head that dissipates like soda . good lacing and taste . the flavor is of dark coffee hint of dark chocolate and a thin malt base which conveys some hidden sweetness maybe fruit . this beer is excellent and i recommend it to any one whom likes strong dark beers .,palate,0.9,1
. oz bottle poured into westmalle goblet . pours a dirty amber color with a huge yellowish head that fills the entire goblet and leaves cottony cloudlike chunks of lace all over the glass . completely covered . the smell is fruity and funky sweet . i get hints of candi sugar tart apple sour grape star anise dried orange lemon zest light tree bark and clove . tons going on here in addition to the funkiness of the brett . just layer after layer of aroma . the taste is very funky upfront followed by a musty spicy sweetness . get some notes of fennel and bitter grapefruit . the taste is somewhat champagne like in its dry crispness that is a little more of a funky dryness . mouth is fairly prickly and somewhat detracts from the tasting . i wish there was a little less carbonation and foam here . overall drinkability is nice with pretty agressive brett flavor that makes it difficult to work through . however i enjoy each sip . probably could n t do more than one of these but i like the one i have .,palate,0.6,1
i ve really enjoyed a couple of the blueberry wheat ales that i ve tried so i was pretty open minded about trying this one even after i realized it came from a macro such as a b . poured purple with a pink purple head . smells like duh blueberries . tastes like yeah tart blueberries probably artificial blueberries . just sweet weird sweet . really tough to finish one . much like a cheap too tart wine cooler . bud took a typical macro lager tried to go extreme with the friut angle went way overboard . do n t bother with this one .,palate,0.6,1
part of the lcbo s winter hirschbrau gift set . a lovely bottle design on the front probably the kind of beer mad king ludwig would have envisioned being served at has castle . poured into the accompanying neuschwansteiner glass which i think is of the stange variety definitely well suited for a koelsch at any rate . deep golden slightly opaque leaves behind a thin head with some flecks of lacing . i must say this is a rather limp looking brew nothing zippy or exciting about it . little visible carbonation pours a bit soupy . already looks flat . a vigorous swirl to fill the glass a second time did little to spring some life into things . pity . nose is decidedly more pleasant with lemon herbal hops munich malts a nice grainy farmland feel to it . tastes like a sweet german pilsner with the emphasis on a solid malt profile and lemon herbal hops . a bit too sweet for my tastes but there is certainly nothing artificial to this brew . the whole thing feels rather flat and watery not really doing it for me . carbonation provides the occasional zip of flavor but generally it feels flat and lifeless . i m actually wondering if the brew s gone a bit past its prime but it s only been in the fridge for a day or two and the gift set was a recent purchase with the hefeweizen tasting and feeling just fine the night before . so i m not really sure that s the problem . but since i m obligated to base my review on what i have in front of me rather than what i think it should have been this one missed the mark . i really have to stress that this was not a poor tasting brew . it s quite flavorful and has most of the things i m looking for in a munich helles . however the poor appearance and lifeless body reveal one of two things that neuschwansteiner does n t ship well to ontario and hopefully tastes better in its native southern germany or this beer is simply not among the brewery s best . since i so enjoyed their bock and hefeweizen imports i m going to lean towards the latter .,palate,0.4,0
ah what a treat . beer on cask and this one does the serving system proud . the beer is in a oz glass and arrives with a fluffy spongey eggshell white . cm head resting on the surface . the beer is very clear orange color with very little sediment floating within . aroma is hoppy right up front with pine and citrus rind mixing nicely . good nose but no evidence of malt balance oh well it is an ipa . first sip reveals a smooth and slightly creamy texture carbonation is almost non existent as cask ale should be . flavor starts hops and finishes hops . the beginning is almost herbal or floral and rolls to pine quickly finally letting the rindy citrus finish my palate for the day . these citrus notes lingers long after each swallow and tingles the sides of my palate . there is no hint of alcohol anywhere on this brew . quite a nice ipa i only wish there was a more prevelant malt backbone but overall it is very nice and easy to drink . a must try for central pa hopheads .,palate,1.0,1
sitting in a ounce snifter this beer is a glowing bronze with a clumpy pock marked ecru foam cap that does n t have much staying power . candied citrus tangerine grapefruit and some peach nectar laced with juniper berry essence dominates the nose . exceptionally velvety mouthfeel on this one noticed that right away . soft round and juicy . quite nice . as far as taste is concerned this one is especially bitter in terms of pithy citrusy hop content but there is an added bitterness that has a caramelly candied sweetness to it . i m guessing that s some amped up malt concoction or other . finishes with a nice earthy bitterness a la arrogant bastard but does n t really resemble it in any other way sadly for me since i was hoping this one might get me by until stone starts distributing out here again and a slight mineral flavor lingers in the aftertaste . in any case this is yet another high quality brew from lagunitas probably my favorite along with their imperial red although this one does n t seem quite as refreshing .,palate,1.0,1
presentation poured from a oz brown bottle into a standard pint glass . picked this up on a trip to michigan . label is dark in overall appearance and has a drawing if a pier extending out into lake michigan . no freshness date . appearance after only a split second of pouring the head on this extends to the top of glass forcing me to stop pouring . this finally settles allowing me to restart the pour but this is definitely a sneak it down the side of the glass type beer . when all is said and down i cam still left with a huge pillowy light tan head . the beer itself is an extremely dark mahogany dark enough to be opaque in the middle of the glass . smell slightly tangy soured aroma upfront with undertones of roasted barley and chocolate malt . slight metallic bite . taste mild roasted barley bitterness upfront but fairly watered down . overly roasted astringency lingers throughout . slight hint of baker s cocoa . mouthfeel extremely overcarbonated not just for this style but for just about any beer . their remains way too much dissolved co such that as soon as you take a drink it comes out of solution and ruins the mouthfeel . drinkability well this one was a hot mess . about the only factors it got right were the color and some barley . pass .,palate,0.2,0
served in straight pint glass . poured a bright clear red with just under an inch of just off white head that good retention and ok lacing . a nice crisp and bright hop aroma greets the nose with enough malt in the background to provide a solid foundation . on the tongue those piney hops play nicely with the somewhat sweet but mostly grainy malts . the body was a bit too thin for my tastes in this style . drinkability was very good i could easily sit with a few of these with a pizza . overall a very good but not great example of the style . worth trying when you see it .,palate,0.6,1
i like this one even more than the raspberry . this has a little less sweetness to it and tastes more like a lambic fruit beer should taste in my opinion . great bubbly mouthfeel no aftertaste at all . the appearance again is average but that shouldnt scare you off . the taste is so superb nothing can bring it down .,palate,1.0,1
this is a very light offering from cuba and i was impressed . the colour is a light straw probably the weakest colour i have seen in a pale lager the head is very pleasent and has some serious glass cling . the aroma is very skunky when first opened but quickly disappears and the taste is highly sweet malts on a thin body very nice for dining not a stadium brew . i first reviewed this brew in march of approx monthes ago . now i find this brew to be much less than my original opinion . previous was a shade above average now well below due to the taste which now seems oddly thin then vibrant sweet raspberry papery cooked sweetcorn and not recomended .,palate,0.6,1
i think i liked this beer a little better than guinness draught but i really ca n t tell for sure . it seems to have more of that dried porcini smell that good stouts sometimes have . i ve never really heard anyone besides me confirm this taste so it s possible that this is some strange eccentricity on my part . i used this for a little cooking . it worked pretty well in a guinness brownie recipe i have and also for a steak and guinness pie . the extra depth to the beer worked well with cooking . i mostly cooked so much with it because i was n t excited about drinking it . of course my general tendency to not love stouts made this no surprise . as a stout i m sure it s completely decent .,palate,0.8,1
just a good solid offering . pours a very pretty deep amber with lots of fluffy off white head decent retention and a good amount of lacing . malty bread on the nose with some sweet and citrusy notes in there . good mouth feel if not a touch thin . good flavor malty bread caramel and a hint of citrus touch bitter on the finish all in all a good ale . for some reason its a couple of bucks less than the pale ale score .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle purchased as a single from julio s westboro ma . red foiled cap . poured into a mayflower nonic pint formed a tan head over the slightly cloudy orangey copper brew . head falls slowly to half height with tons of sticky lacing . aroma is slightly smoky cloves and wheat sweetness . taste is also wheat sweet upfront moderate clove character in the middle through to end . mouthfeel is wow smooth and drinkability is amazingly good . this one will get me back for more .,palate,1.0,1
a cloudy dark amber body with a frothy tan head . leaves a good thick lacing on the glass . s flowery hops with a little bit of sweetness . not very strong . t citrus hops a hint of pine and a nice caramel sweetness underneath it all balancing out a pronounced bitterness . m not that impressive . sort of thin . inoffensive but it really does n t do much for me . d this stuff is really really drinkable . you will have no complaints as far as this goes .,palate,0.6,1
pours a dark amber color into my dogfish head snifter . small head spotty lace . smells very malty very slight citrus hop . tastes all malt . maybe this bottle got skunked but i do n t taste the hops . full bodied syrupy mouth feel perfect carbonation . i could not drink this all night . maybe i am not partial to english ales or i need to develope a tatse for them but this brew does not have the big flavors or complexity i would expect .,palate,0.8,1
this one pours a dirty mop water brown with a slight beige lacing . it smells of sweet and sour port . damn its sweet with sour notes . the flavor too is ever so slight wine barrel aging with a weird and awkward type sour . no complexity at all . it s really off putting . this barrel aging was awful . it really is n t even drinkable and i love sours . this beer is weak and severely overrated . this was the second time i was fortunate enough to try this limited bottle . it was awful both times . homer much .,palate,0.6,1
the pour a translucent sanguineous color the head mastodonic in size frothy in its texture and the color a light tan and as it dissipates it leaves behind a glutinous sheet of covering lace . nose has light floral hints but the malt wins the day sweet clean and fresh a real treat to the senses . ambrosial start lots of malt the top skimpy in feel with the finish having a delightful hop spicy bite the carbonation moderate and the aftertaste droughty and long lasting . as i sample more of averys beers i become a bigger fan than the last time and a must try brewery for the serious beer geek or if you just like good beer .,palate,0.6,1
ounce bottle received as an extra from lordsloth thanks for including this brew from minnesota split last night with my girlfriend poured into my small ballast point glass a golden yellow color with a slight orange tint small inch white foamy head settled quickly not much lacing either s beglian yeast lots of sugar different fruits both dark and sour lots of malt big plum and fig aroma and honey t starts with a weird sour taste that just does not belong fades into some chewy malt some sweet fruit faint hops in the finish got even sweeter as it warmed lots of candy like flavors too much malt and some misplaced vinegar flavor m odd tart mouthfeel not smooth too much carbonation thin body taste did not linger also chewy at times d one bottle would probably be my limit taste is one dimensional and not great alcohol is not hidden hard to drink never heard of this beer or brewery actually probably the lowest abv belgian style brew i have ever tasted unique but not my thing would not drink again can not honestly recommend it either,palate,0.3,0
poured a reddish amber then it falls apart . a big banana fruity estery nose the banana esters completely overwhelm everything else . with the name you would think that this is an amber with english hops but the banana fruitiness dominates any other flavors even the hops disappears under the bananas . this is the mystery of rhodell s how can mark produce such great dipas ipas imperial stouts barley wines german style ales and lagers but when it comes to scottish ales or amber red ales they all have this same . stupid banana phenol making them undrinkable . i dont get it .,palate,0.6,1
poured into a pint glass at degrees . appearance a finger foamy bubbly head with poor retention . the color of the beer is a medium straw color with yellow hues . the clarity of the beer is hazy . the head is white and left some lacing on the glass . nose a nice toasty malt aroma with biscuit and pilsner note . other aromas in the beer include yeast spicy floral lemon orange oak and a subtle sweetness . taste a nice malty flavor with toasty and biscuit notes . other flavors in the beer are a spicy floral note grapefruit lemon wheat yeast and phenols . mouthfeel carbonated dry and astringent . overall the body of the beer is medium light and the finish is medium full . there are some odd pilsner flavors in the beer spicy hops and a good malt character . its an ok apa .,palate,0.8,1
pours a deep copper color with a good sized head . aroma is fresh mild dry hops very clean . moderate lacing . taste is dry toasty malt and a lot of hops . very hoppy almost to the point of a fresh hop ale . some tea and dry malt flavors underneath but it s all hops up front rather one dimensional . mouthfeel is medium clean with a bitter hop aftertaste . good if you like this style but too dry to really session and strays far from a traditional esb drinkability . labeled as a double esb whatever that may mean .,palate,0.8,1
on tap this poured as a golden straw colored ale clear and bright with less than an inch of head . there is an apparent hoppy aroma that followed with a similarly dominant slight hoppy taste followed by the expected bitters very tasty . i stopped with one . not to discount its drink ability there are just several others i wish to try .,palate,0.6,1
just a beauty when poured and the anticipation of greatness was there . the taste had me begging for this experience to be over with . it is terrible thick . awfully bitter . flat out terrible in my opinion . my friends like it and i actually wish i did too . reminds me of a newcastle .,palate,0.2,0
a beet with minimal flavor in that it has more than bud light . but i work in a grocery sotre and we sell a hell of a lot fo the stuff.i guess it wouldent be bad if you are in an economic crunch or something but i cant see too many reasons to pick this up when you have a beer case full of much better beers . this beer reaks a foul odor and does not taste much better . i keep hoping peopel who really like this are just uneducated drinkers because theres way better out there .,palate,0.2,0
ml bottle pours a hazy light orange amber with a mountainous white head that exceeds the confines of the glass . thick sticky lacing around the glass . sour upfront giving way to some citrusy and spicy tones . herbal hops and a yeasty presence round it out . sour upfront it quickly mellows and allows some nice citrusy and spicy tones to appear . light bitterness and herbal hop flavor . a bit of yeasty breadiness . finishes quite dry with a lingering sour taste . light body well carbonated . as drinkable as it is complex . love the funk factor in this ale the body is the only area that i would like to see slightly increased . any fan of wild ales should have this one on their short list .,palate,0.6,1
i think i have a new favorite barleywine . pours a beautiful amber color great clarity good head retention and lacing too . aroma is slightly musty that was kind of detracting but other than that the hops pushed through . taste is balanced toward the hops but not over the top . alcohol is present yet unobtrusive . carbonation is just right . mouthfeel is full lush but the carbonation keeps it clean . i think this is a winner from smuttynose and from pete .,palate,1.0,1
ml into a pint appearance like a very dark cider brown with touches of red that give it an orange ish texture to the light . the head is a this a this cream that crowns the cup into it s brown abyss . smell very similar to a bourbon with light alcohol level the yeast provides a very pleasant aroma to the nose . taste begins very light and sweet . as the experience progresses the yeast flavor hugs your throat lightly as it goes deeper in your mouth . mouthfeel begins as a moderate body but as it progresses down it gains some weight with the carbonation . upon completion it leaves a sweetness that makes this beer unique . drinkability it s deceptive while light at first it gets heavy as the experience progresses . enjoyable no doubt but prefer less carbonation sting .,palate,0.9,1
deep reddish amber in color vibrant lively look even spread out in a small snifter . a mighty white high head well retained indeed . sweet fruity and floral hops sweet pineapple strawberries raspberries good hoppy copmlexity maybe a bit too fruit juicy for me . big sweet malts wild and tangy fruits later on with a subtle earthy bite at the end . the chinook and willemette hops make for a very fruity hop effect too much in my book it s pretty bitter not very dry mostly tangy with pineapples everywhere red fruits then earthy grains and a sour earthy yeast adds a much needed bump in the compexity department . the hops are deep but a bit narrow in the flavor spectrum . a snappy crispy medium feel sharp and fresh with a mild metallic heat mostly tangy and not alluminum . this brew keeps the flavor s together well even in the snifter complexity is high overall but the earthy yeast lager flavor s need to play a bigger role than the hops . . bomber is very reasonable for the quality . bonus points for a great charecter on the lable . .,palate,0.9,1
ah budweiser . i remember not necessarily disliking it but did n t think much of it . however this is the first one i ve had since i got into beer so let s see how it goes and how my opinions have changed . poured from oz into oz pilsner appearance looks like your typical american macro . a very pale golden color with some carbonation bubbles coming up . i was surprised though this had a pretty nice looking white head that added to the appearance . would have added more if it stayed a bit longer and maybe left some lace . smell smells of grain and corn husk but actually had a slight citrus hop smell that i did not expect . faint smell of malts in there as well . taste interesting flavor sweet with just a hint of citrus or apple sourness . has an aftertaste of corn which is expected but unlike other corn tasting beers that i have had it is n t overwhelming and is very surprisingly not that bad . mouthfeel nothing special but nothing too bad . crisp smooth thin and refreshing . drinkability wow this beer sure was a surprise for me . i always liked this one the best of the american macros but after my experiences with macros after becoming more of a beer advocate i was nervous to try it . it really did exceed my expectations . this is not only still my favorite from the mega brewers but it s my favorite by a pretty big margin . i definitely would n t get this beer with all of the other tastier beers out there but to be entirely honest i may find myself buying budweiser now and again especially at restaurants with a crappy selection .,palate,0.6,1
ml bottle cork pours a slightly hazy golden straw color with a creamy white head that maintains . nice lacing on the glass . huge bready and yeasty aroma . very spicy smelling plenty of black pepper . some citrusy and lemony hints along with a definite earthy grassy character . amazing complex combination of olfactory delights . flavor is a less intense interpretation of the smell . bready and yeasty with black pepper and citrus . very earthy and grassy . dry clean finish . light body light carbonation . this is labeled as a table beer and it s drinkable and complex enough to compliment and wash down many meals . really demonstrates that a complex beer can indeed also be low abv .,palate,0.6,1
pours a thick syrupy black that lets zero light through . the darkness is offset by a tiny bit of cinnamon colored bubbles that rise from the depths though there s never enough to form a head . a microscopic ring is all that remains . zero head after a vigorous pour this is exhibiting some telltale signs of port brewing flatness . molasses dark chocolate vanilla tinged bourbon perhaps even some dark cherries . it s not uber complicated but it s sweet boozy and nice . in the flavor i get buttery toffee vanilla tangy dark chocolate and less molasses but an increased roasty character . it s packed with bourbon flavor but it s so well integrated there s nary a hint of ethanol . again it s sweet but not cloying in fact a bit of dryness rolls in at the finish . what ho . there is some carbonation though it s negligible . nicely full and velvet smooth the beer s got a medium full body and hardly any alcohol burn which is impressive given this brew s abv . not bad . another fail in the carbonation department but i do enjoy the flavors here port sure has a way with barrels . twenty two ounces went down quick and easy .,palate,0.9,1
pours a crystal clear golden color with a loose rocky light cream colored head . visible moderate carbonation . smells like buttered biscuits sweet cream vanilla and almonds . the above scents i mentioned that transfer into flavors are a bit sharper and less malty creamy than i would have expected . there s definitely a sweetness that caresses the tongue at first sip then a half second later bone dry wicked saltiness wipes all that creamy malty goodness away quite a head jerker for sure . i do n t know if its the alcohol that s throwing a monkey wrench or what but it s very abrupt and distracting . mouthfeel is fine . medium bodied with the right amount of carbonation . drinkability is not good for me . i m taking the remaining bottles back to the store from where i purchased them . i feel bad giving this brew a sub par score from all of the other summit s i tried so far . i sure hope it s last years batch but seeing it just today from a reputable distributor i doubt it . the salty dry component is really turning me off . better luck next time .,palate,0.8,1
pours a clear golden yellow color very slightly darker around the edges small white head fades into a thin foamy layer atop the beer negligible amount of lacing . smell is grainy and sweet no detectable hop presence very generic beer smell . taste is decent a slight hint of lemon on the tongue grainy wheat taste and yeah these beers are meant for consuming fast and cold because as i sit here typing my review it s getting worse and worse . but those first few cold sips . ok. mouthfeel on this is awful very thin but also quite drying on the tongue and roof of the the mouth . not really quenching at all . i could drink this at bbq and be fine with it and it s a whole hell of a lot better than its light counterpart so there s that . otherwise uninspiring .,palate,0.3,0
a foggy copper . no sediment but copper . does n t look rich thin head dissipates neatly . looks like it should have a nice level of carbonation to it . s a rich aroma bouquet . ripe tropical fruit with slight floral bouquet to it . it makes me want to taste it immediately without restraint . perhaps a hint of lemon in within . t malty but not overbearing then mingling with that tropical fruit barlett pear which crescendos nicely . this is n t as cold as it should be but certainly does not lose any part of the taste profile . malty not a deep malty flavor but it tends to dominate but does n t overbear dances nicely with the pear flavor . not overly complex . m creamy somewhat mouthcoating but in balance with the overall brew d it s a bomber . i do n t think i d have more than one . interesting bpa . bought in a three pack sampler from costco delaware for . for that price . its worth stocking up .,palate,0.9,1
winter oz . brown bottle . life is better inside a warm sweater . a pours a carbonated cider looking color with a thin nothing head . s sour caramel and sweet sugars . t m very sweet and sour . hops ca n t be found . malts are caramel but faint . not good at all . d i will pass on this brew . actually bad tasting . a definite drainer . cheers,palate,0.2,0
a pours a red copper with an off white head that forms a descent collar . no lacing . s not much . some muted pungent earth sesame oil toasted white bread . t musty wet grassy lemon rind earthy and herbal off peach tea malt . finishes herbal with light bitterness . m full side of medium bodied great smooth carbonation . this was my least favorite of the deconstructed series . just did n t work well . good looking and good mouthfeel though .,palate,0.8,1
poured from a oz . bottle best by july into a pint glass . thanks to dan for yet another great beer . a strong pour yields a finger tan colored head that slowly fades to a thin even dusting . the body is a deep reddish brown that nears black . some lacing can be seen throughout consumption but not much . roasted malt sweet caramel and creamy mocha all blend together to create a very appetizing nose . there is a good amount of complexity without being any of the aromas being overly powerful . very light and creamy flavors of roasted malt watery coffee and sugary cream all come together nicely with a slight spiciness also apparent . just like the nose the flavors are well balanced giving a complex and enjoyable overall taste . medium to full bodied with a strong amount of carbonation this beer coats your mouth well but vanishes somewhat quickly . the carbonation is not prickly at all but instead adds a creaminess that combines nicely with the flavors .,palate,0.9,1
very misleading buy the place i got it from has beeradvocate scores under their beers . and this was one of their highest rated . obviously that was an old score or a lie . a no drink by date . pours black as night syrup like . head was a slow rise from nothing to three fingers of caramel colored smoothness . s burnt and strong . hard to explain . t there s a very bad citrus taste almost sour . tastes warm and chocolaty . the hops bite your tongue and leave a feeling in the back of your throat and nose much like a double choclate porter . strong dark chocolate taste . m smooth and thick but hard to hold onto . unpleasant taste does n t do it well . d very strong looks nice . but definetly not a session beer . i feel misled by the scores at the beer store . would n t buy again . i m ashamed to say i could n t finish this . the taste was that bad . if there was less of that aftertaste i could see myself liking it a lot more .,palate,0.6,1
this is a style i really really like but i do n t care for magic hat . it has been good to give their seasonal pack a try though certainly they make an effort . blackish yes and for them low carbonation . i ca n t complain but it is n t going to get high marks . roasted and toasted notes with some sour ale like notes hops are coming into play but not as well as they could . toast comes out front but a good amount of subtle hops follow . this is a touch off putting at this late stage of the night but i also started the night here so i can safely say this works well . it however lacks the malt back to really finish . i love this style because it blends ales and stouts without ever getting too big but a touch more malt would really add to the finish and push this beer to something special . once again magic hat makes a beer that gets close but fails before the finish .,palate,0.7,1
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 .,palate,0.8,1
poured fro oz bottle into a stange a dark brown clear producing about a fingers worth of a nice tan head . lacing sits atop . s molasses dried fruits grains and chocolate . pretty good nose i must say . t wow . really different than what i was expecting . sweet malty with a nice chocolate taste . finishes hot with a nice kick of booze that lingers . m a little thinner than i thought and more carbonated than i would expect . o i know a lot of folks knock leine s but i like their stuff for the most part and this one is certainly no exception . i like it and it s a good one for this particularly chilly damp late night . solid not knock off my socks good but enjoyable .,palate,0.6,1
poured hazy orange.smell is citrusy . taste is of orange peel with slight hint of licorice . do n t really detect any hop presence here . mouthfeel is about what u would expect from a wheat beer . overall i was n t really feelin this beer . the licorice taste turned me off a bit . and honestly i would have done better buying a nice german hefe . .this one is not for me .,palate,0.8,1
who are these people on smuttynose bottles . what is their story . where are they now . i ve googled endlessly and still do n t know . if you do pleae bm me . cloudy lemon yellow with a large white head . leaves sticky foam lace in its wake . freshness dated . smells like grain lemon and chamomille . tastes that way too . crips and refreshing this was perfect after a summer trail ride . one of those beers i like better than my rating .,palate,0.9,1
oz bottle purchased at allview liquors in ellicott city md appearance a clear dark amber brown with a persistent tan head smell what s not to love about it . the clearly american hop aroma with a barley backbone and the scent of rye . taste this is a well balanced beer . it s ingredients blend well together . mouthfeel medium to heavy body for those of use who chew our beer . drinkability everything was good until i swallowed it . it s finish is smooth but it s aftertaste is rank . i like rye beers and i love ipa s . but another bottle i will not buy,palate,0.8,1
. oz bottle poured into a duvel tulip . a jet black with cm of a light brown to brown head . i guess only duvel has a massive head in a duvel tulip . there was no hint of light coming through . the head shrank a little but for the most part it stuck around . s espresso espresso and espresso . i ve had breakfast stout kentucky breakfast stout and even pech mortel and none of those has as strong of a coffee flavor as this beer . it was so powerful that i could n t smell anything else in this beer . that s why the smell rating suffered one dimensionality . t powerful espresso taste with some suggestions of dark cocoa . roasted dark malts is also present . my experience with imperial stout is as follows russian imperial stouts tend to have more complex yet balanced flavor profiles . american double imperial stouts tend to be more focused on one flavor while also having some diversity and not seeming one dimensional . the beer for the most part had nothing else in it except coffee . some other flavors would have been nice . and overall i can sum up my feeling on the flavor as follows if i wanted to drink a cup of coffee i d drink a cup of coffee . i want to know that i m drinking a beer . this does not taste like beer . this is coffee . m creamy full bodied feel with loads of carbonation but yet it never seemed overcarbonated . d this beer was a drain pour for me but it is rated pretty high because my reviews are as always objective . i hated the flavor but it did partially meet the qualifications of the category well .,palate,0.9,1
appearance it dark black and shades of brown mixed throughout . not totally black still can see a little light in at the bottom of the glass . smell this is where the beers begins to show its true character and shine . initial hit is all chocolate coffee espresso . as it warmed the beer begin to show signs of dark fruits and a lingering alcohol smell . taste initially was sweet coffee . great sweet flavor not too bitter or hoppy . as it warmed the dark fruits began to show their presence along with the alcohol . the hops were faint which was good because it let the coffee espresso bitterness come out and play . the sweetness kept it all in check. another great brew from mikkeller . not as thick on the mouth as i would have hoped but still enough to keep you reaching for your friends glass . i could sip on this one all night or even a little colder during the summer as an iced sweet coffee .,palate,0.6,1
this beer is a light clear beer with a creamy tan head . when you open the bottle the smell of banana candy hits you . my wife reminded me of those large peanut shaped banana flavored soft candies we had as kids . not a pleasant odor in a beer in my opinion . i do n t taste much of a bread taste . i found the smell to be overpowering . the finish is more of the same artificial banana . the liquor store in nj where i bought it was bourbon street in greenwich . the manager noticing i was buying cases of micros recommended it and assured me it was not too overpowering . i wo n t be taking his advice again . i just could not get past the artificial banana taste it was all i could taste before during and after . i rinsed my glass before going back to drinking real beer but the banana taste just lingered .,palate,0.7,1
poured from a oz . brown bottle into a michelob pilsner glass . born on date of june is printed on the label apparently i just barely made the freshest taste with days to spare . bright yellow and crystal clear in appearance with a full two finger white head that fades rather quickly but leaves fairly nice lacing down the sides of the glass . very bubbly quite appealing in the looks department . aroma is grassy and faintly citrussy . not much else detected in the nose . on the tongue is mostly mild grassy hops with a faint underbody of sweet grain and biscuit with a fairly sweet and quickly diminishing finish . body is extremely light and spritzy refreshing and very inoffensive in character . a few of these would almost go down like water . budweiser gets a lot of smack laid upon it but for what it is a light refreshing highly drinkable brew it s not bad . perhaps a bit characterless but compared to its lite counterpart it certainly leaves the ring a winner .,palate,0.4,0
shows an unimpressive translucent body and pale straw color . a very short lived bone white head entirely dissapates leaving nothing behind . scant carbonation is almost not worth noting . sweet grainy aromas mix with a bit of floral honey and pale malt . very smooth and slightly sweet on the entry leading to a grain and malt driven mid palate finishes with a touch of bitterness and floral hops . light bodied close to water and very smooth the twinge of bitterness on the finish makes this beer highly quaffable . one of the better american macros it certainly is n t a showstopper but it has it has a good place as a party beer and a way to beat the summer heat .,palate,0.3,0
first . i ll say i love founders . they are one of my favorite brewers . i had been looking forward to this one for a long time . here is the verdict a a nice deep ruby red dark mahogany . a tan head that disappears quickly . s booze . deep malt notes . t way too much booze taste here . beers with higher abv s have gone down like silk compared to this . overly malty . but not sweet . the main focus is the ethanol and some other offish taste that i can not quite describe . m alcohol burn predominates . o love founders . and i really wanted to like the beer . i do not . glad i got a single and not a sixer . sadly . .a drain pour for me . just not enjoyable and i would not force myself to finish .,palate,0.3,0
oz bottle . i did n t want to buy this because i do n t trust twisted pine to sell me a good beer . since i am a sucker and i love hoppy beers i bought it anyway . it was orange in color and looked ok but the head was real weak and there was little lacing . the smell was very hoppy citrus pine and something off i could n t place until i tasted it butter . this was a like a hoppy piece of buttered popcorn not good at all . this beer was quite disappointing and i poured out the remaining or so ounces after i finished my first glass .,palate,0.8,1
let me start by saying i could drink this beer everyday it is delicious . . . appearance dark somewhat transparent smell light coffee and chocolate odor taste absolutely delectable mouthfeel not quite full bodied but good as an everyday brew drinkability all the time please,palate,0.6,1
appearance pour yields a two finger white head that dissipates in a minute or so . the beer itself is an orange yellow color and clear . smell strong berry smell almost medicinal taste the blackberry taste is a bit too overwhelming some weak malts and a similarly weak odd bitter flavor just manage to peak through . not bad but not terribly good either . mouthfeel the best part of this beer . an excellent level of carbonation and drinkability .,palate,0.8,1
appearance fantastic bright shining gold with a champagne like carbonation and a bright pillowy white head . the carbonation was extremely active upon opening . smell when i popped the cap i immediately got a whiff of newly mown hay . there s more of that toasty malt and a soft hop smell . taste very nice . dry with lots of toasted malt herbal hops and a lingering hop bitterness in the finish . ca n t fault this at all . mouthfeel medium bodied . drinkability this is a very good example of the style and would make an excellent apparatif .,palate,0.6,1
i ve had this beer quite a few times over the years . out of all of the blueberry beers i have had i would have to say this is probably my favorite . the appearance is a little hazy pouring from the bottle . there is n t a lot of head and it dissipates rather quickly . the smell reminds me of a fresh batch of picked blueberries from a local farm . the taste is similar . very fruity with a somewhat dry finish to it . the blueberries are definitely the star of the show . overall this is a very drinkable beer and makes a great summer brew .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a oz . bottle purchased by my brother in erie pa and traded for by me for something else . bottled on listing on label but no month was checked or marked . oh well . poured into my great lakes brewing company christmas ale goblet . a really basic pilsener i know that it is a dortmunder . look with straw yellow translucent body and white one inch head that quickly dissipated to a ring around the top . . s really basic lager smell . actually smells like my memory of a basic budweiser . smell may actually be even lighter than that . . t well it tastes better than budweiser that is good . in that there is some light sweetness some barley and nearly no hops that i can taste anyhow . . m very light i am not impressed . it is very close to water in feel . . d well good since it is so close to water but really there is not enough here for me to buy this again . .,palate,0.4,0
split with mjyoung poured into a snifter . a clear orange amber color with white colored head that eventually disappears with little to no lacing . s incredibly strong tart aroma with detectable grassy hops . grapefruit lemon and mango come through as well . t not too sour but tasted quite awful to me . i did not find any hops in it mostly the vinegar and lemon sourness coming through . medicine and vomit like going down . m low carbonation . medium to full bodied . d quite difficult to finish my glass . i have had great sours before and to me this is borderline undrinkable . the initial taste is fine the second it goes down your throat the terrible flavors come out .,palate,0.6,1
a good amber color with a nice finger head that falls quickly leaving spotty lacing s bready and buttery . lotta malty goodness in this one . t very average but good for an octoberfest . nice buttery flavor and a nice bread flavor too just as the smell would suggest . reminds me much of the fall in minnesota . very basic but very good m average carbonation and average weight . d very high . give me a good fall day and i ll take many of these down . great basic beer .,palate,0.6,1
i ll keep the be constructive rule in mind . appearance poured a nice golden color decent head no lacing . smell grassy weak nothing really got my attention . taste very very bland . mouthfeel crisp on the tongue the level of co was nice . drinkability save your money . it breaks my heart to say it because until i had my awakening this was my favorite beer . to say something constructive about this beer it wo n t give you ebola .,palate,0.6,1
appearance was of a cheap lager . smell was malty with little hop scent . the mouth feel was numbing with a alcohol presence . a little bitter but not worthy of the name ipa . drinkability was session like and i would love to drink this in place of a bud keg at some random party but that is not saying much . sorry but i have seen some good brews from this company and i love the motto of indy but they could hop this one up a bit. come on guys you know what i mean,palate,0.8,1
a burnt caramel brown some amber notes through the light a good finger head which slowly dissipates . decent lacing throughout . s bisquity malts pleasant nutty sweetness but rather subdued . t sweet carmel matls up front dry hopness in the middle with some citrus and a dry finish which hangs around for a while . after warming up taste is almost pop like fizzy and sweet . m high carbonation medium bodied . d the dry bitter finish is n t something i look for in a winter warmer .,palate,0.4,0
the beer poured with minimal head even though i poured the second half stiffly and is a clear lager like or even lighter straw yellow nothing to write home about here . the head dissipated rapidly and left minimal lacing about the glass the beer though has quite the interesting nose with a huge hit of witbier citrus and coriander along with a bit of wheat and banana . smells like it may be good . . or not . well that s a little too harsh . the beer is best described as weak . all the flavours on the nose are in the beer i think but they are so weak they can be scarcely tasted save my hunting for them . the beer seems watered down as it has a very low carbonation . there is a higher maltiness at least i think that s what it is at the outset and it finishes with a some citrus before it all too quickly falls off the palate as though i had never consumed it . it s a beer i could drink lots of simply because it does n t feel like much but that does n t mean i would want to drink that much of it .,palate,0.3,0
oz . brown bottle purchased at jungle jim s poured into a pint . dated november . a pours a deep glowing amber with nice clouding . finger of white head forms and has some stay . some patchy lacing down the sides . s pleasantly malty for a pale ale . bits of caramel along with lightly toasted grains . hops are definitely of the english variety and add a mellow orange citrus and leafy hop aroma . t m the bitterness is actually more sour and tart . earthy leafy hops . malts are even more profound than the nose suggests and nearly blocks everything else out . body is medium and carbonation is mild . d tommyknocker has yet to impress me unfortunately .,palate,0.8,1
bought from the hair of the dog anniversary sale on nov . happy birthday hotd . michael looks a bit like a dipa with a little more orange hue . only a small amount of bubbles are effervescing to the top . the first smell of michael is that classic hair of the dog oak barrel . its smells a bit vinous probably due to the sherry barrels . the oak comes on fairly strong in the beginning and fades into a bit of lacto sourness on the front of the tongue . there is a good malt presence that lends a bit of an apple flavor maybe even a tiny bit cider like love it . the mouth is a tiny bit like flat soda which was the only off putting part of this beer . as with a few of alan s beers i m betting with a couple of weeks in the cellar this beer will pick up the carbonation quickly . overall the oak wine apple and sour mingle together very well . as the glass empties this is quickly becoming a hotd brew i will not soon forget .,palate,0.6,1
appearance pours out a lightly hazed orange amber body with a lasting medium sized white head that lefts generous rings of lace on the way down . smell small base of light malts with some mild crackery hints crossed the nostrils before you re besieged with sharp stinging wafts of citric pith cooked in boiling resin though there are some modest floral hints floating around in there too . i think i can see where this one s going to go . taste lightly malted barley with a lesser degree of malted wheat and no more than a touch of sweetness . this all quickly derails into a particularly caustic hop profile with predominate tastes of citrus pith tongue blistering resin finely ground aspirin and a big long bitterness . some secondary flavors of grapefruit lemon and newly mewn grass do very little to forestall my big fat frowny face . splash of warming alcohol . finishes dry and bitter with one last dusting of goody s headache powder . mouthfeel medium plus body . medium carbonation . some oily viscosity to the mouthfeel . drinkability thanks but no thanks . it s one of those double ipas that s an embodiment of coarse citric bitterness with few redeeming qualities to it . this one instantly brought to mind stone s th anniversary a beer i also did n t care for with its excessively harsh amarillo hop character .,palate,0.8,1
medium brown color small head . a full bodied ale . extremely malty . malts flavored of maple vanilla and oak . yeah . i know but they do . intense and very complex flavors . some sweet and sour interaction going on here . smooth and rich . no alcohol bite despite an by volume . mouthfeel is very full and round . finish is clean and smooth . aftertaste is slightly bitter some residual alcohol bite . very interesting beer .,palate,1.0,1
. for a brown euro bomber decicco market in ardsley ny the new store awesome place . eyes . full fingers of cakey white fluff it settles down at a decent clip but impressive retention remains it is the type of head that looks like you could dip your hand in and chuck it at someone hazy straw yellow with lots of microcarbonation . a good looking hefe . nose . spicy and fruity a little more so than a lot of hefes the wheat is in there to be sure but the fruitness is stronger here strong bannana aroma this demonstrates all the phases of the style well here . everything is solid but not outstanding . taste etc . the carbonation here is so dead on . if westephaner had this carbonation profile in a bottle it might be the perfect beer . this one is too assertive with the bannana overtones for me personally . there is a little prickly ness to the carbonation but it is almost creamy in the mouth which alot of hefes are missing . the body is medium so it drinks heavier than most hefes also . there is too much bannana here . it isnt bad tasting at all perse but to me too much bannana bad bannana . verdict . due to the over sweetness of the bannana flavor the drinkability is off on this for me it is n t bad perse but i can see this rubbing people the wrong way . i could not go for more than one of these . but if you are looking to put a bannana in your mouth.um. well. bannana flavor shot into your mouth give this one a swallow .,palate,0.9,1
my first tripel style beer i spit it on my counter . the flavors of fruit combined with a bitter aftertaste left one bottle down the drain and three still sitting in their case . anyone near me is welcome to the other three . while i am confident in the quality of this product this style is definitely not for me .,palate,0.6,1
served in a heineken wheat beer glass appearance light cloudy amber colour weak head that dissipates very quickly . aroma rich strong grain aroma with just a hint of hops . does a good job at enticement mouthfeel slightly thick a very small amount of carbonation . taste quite bitter at first goes a bit sour and grainy afterwards . after taste leaves vapours of more sour flavour . drinkability the taste is not quite to my liking and it s a bit fizzy and thick for my liking . at least i get a decent buzz off of it .,palate,0.8,1
well i had high hopes for this brew . i have enjoyed virtually every sierra offering up until this point . i poured it into a pint glass . it looks very neutral nothing great a finger of fluffy white head . taking a whiff of this beer is basically like catching a faint smell of a week old softball jersey soaked in miller lite . the taste was not good it could n t be good . it tasted like nothing . is this even beer . were they trying to pull wool over my eyes . granted this style of beer is n t know for robust flavors or copious amounts of hops but really this beer is flavorless . my wife does n t care for the taste of beer much she tried this and told me she could easily drink a pack . there is no recognizable flavors it is simple bland fizzy water . mouthfeel was very thin and watery . not good drinkability was high because of the lower abv and the fact that it has very little taste or aftertaste . as you can tell i was extremely disappointed and i pray that my wife has the will in her heart to actually drink this crap so i do n t have to .,palate,0.2,0
a friend of mine bought a whole case of this stuff in nitro cans and i went halfsies with him because it was rather expensive . i drank of a lot of these cold from the fridge and found i could n t really taste anything so this review is on a can that s a little warmer . pours opaque black into a oz pint glass i drank the other . oz right from the can with a creamy froth . visually this is identical to a pint of guinness from a can . the aroma however is a different story altogether . i ll give you a hint it rhymes with chocolate . while drinking i realize this stout is a little thinner than i d like it to be . it s watered down . kind of like guinness from a can . the chocolate flavor is great and it s followed by a slight bitter tang . but i d be loving this if it were richer and creamier . i d like to try it on tap or at least from the bottle .,palate,0.4,0
ozer that i was forced to take home after being the last to leave a football get together . oh the horror . poured into a pint glass formed a beige head over the copper hued brew . lacing is pretty good considering the amazing disappearing head . aroma is noteworthy in that the dominant characteristic is cinnamon . taste is lightly of pumpkin and quickly dominated by the cinnamon . lingers in the mouth as well . mouthfeel is thin and not terribly pleasant with the cinnamon sort of burning into the taste buds . drinkability of this one for me due to over spicing is not so great . plenty of better winter warmers out there . pick one of them .,palate,0.3,0
bought this bottle straight from the brewery in vermont . appearance very attractive translucent orangey maple my tulip glass had a huge amount of fluffy cloud head that clung true all the way . beersignal s duvel snifter showed a lot less head . smell hoppy mix of herbs pine and a medicinal character that mish mashes but the latter seems to end up dominating in the end english varietal . . taste a sweet maltyness that reminded me of x mas cookies it was totally chewy and filling too . bitterness levels were relatively mellow and had just enough alcohol to make it s presence felt without overstaying it s welcome . finish was bittersweet like a mouthful of honey . i was n t too sold on the aroma but the body and overall taste really delivered .,palate,0.9,1
poured a muddy amber into a pint glass with two fingers of sticky off white head . big aroma with lots of pumpkin and nutmeg . lowish carbonation and a slightly thin mouthfeel . spice flavors are prominent up front with lots of cinnamon nutmeg and clove . pumpkin reemerges on the finish with hints of caramel sweetness and hops . nicely complex and drinkable but probably not my favorite pumpkin ale .,palate,0.6,1
dark brown tanish head tiny bit of lacing . coffee chocolate roasted malt caramel vanilla coffee chocolate roasted malt caramel vanilla bread some hints of cherry in the finish . it feels very thin in the mouth close to water . has a decent level of carbonation very easy to drink . it is a good porter and very approachable for new people .,palate,0.6,1
if you are going to a sporting event and want to drink beers in a sitting miller lite is for you . i drank tons of miller lite in college at phillies games eagles games pretty much any sporting event . it is also good for beer pong asshole etc . basically if you want some serious volume miller lite is for you . there is a time and place for miller lite and it can be quite refreshing . however if you are looking to have a beer or two get something better . for the record i do like miller lite and support it . and it is better than bud light .,palate,0.4,0
bottle into an imperial pint glass . i ve had this countless times just never put my thoughts on paper until now . a pitch black in color . small amount of mud hued head . tiny soapy lace ring . reminds me of an aggressively poured cup of coffee . s wow . the word bourbon is first in the name for a reason . even a year on this bottle did nothing to tame the bourbon beast . once past the hot booze traces of roasted black coffee chocolate and a bit of wood . t the bourbon is n t as strong in the flavor thankfully . do n t get me wrong it s the main element but the roasted burnt malt and chocolate seem to balance things out . super rich fudge cake drizzle with caramel bourbon sauce comes to mind . m full thick chewy chocolate syrup like body . just a trace of carbonation . d overall this is a sipper if there ever was one . one of the biggest imp stouts around as far as drinkabilty goes . you ai n t slamming this one . when you crack one of these bad boys make sure you do n t have any plans in the near future .,palate,1.0,1
absolutely incredible beer here . second beer i ve had from this brewery and i m a believer . . i enjoyed this beer on christmas eve while waiting on the kiddies to drift off . . black as midnight with a caramel head this is impressive as hell . it just keeps climbing and climbing . all dark chocolate and coffee here with just the slightest hint of piney hops in the background . this smells too good to drink . amazing . this tastes unbelievable . you know there is a lot of hype surrounding the fff stuff and i ve always wondered if it was warranted . let me tell you this . in my eyes that s a big yes . smoky chocolatey hoppy hints of coffee vanilla . very good tasting beer . this beer is a dessert . my wife actually kissed me after drinking this beer and asked me what it was . she said damn whatever you re drinking smells good enough to eat . my sentiments exactly . . unmatched in the porter realm to this point . i do have an olfabrikken waiting on me in the fridge so we ll see how they stack up against one another .,palate,0.6,1
a standard pour into my lost abbey xxxx glass produces a thick darkly brown tinged three finger thick head . as the head slowly subsides it leaves some layered lacing on the sides of my glass . the beer is a concentrated brown color that is almost pure black it remains quite opaque when held up to the light but does show a touch of dark amber hue . the beer smells amply of brandy scented chocolate liquor that has been spiked by sweet coffee liquor . it sort of reminds me of a tootsie roll and it has a solid vanilla character to it as well . if you really dig into the nose the alcohol becomes more apparent and this smells even more liquor like . there is not a whole lot going on here but it is pretty dessert smelling . the beer is a lot drier tasting than the aroma would have suggested and this accentuates flavors of roasted dark coffee . as my palate gets a bit used to the beer more of the dark chocolate notes start to come out . the beer has a very bitter finish to it actually very bitter and even in an unbalanced way . a touch of present alcohol adds a hint of spiciness and heat to the finish . this definitely seems to be more of a coffee beer than a chocolate beer in the flavor . it finishes with quite a roasted character which also accentuates the bitter chocolate and hop notes . a hint of chocolate richness comes out as the beer warms up and the texture of this is actually fairly lush without being overly thick the beer definitely clings to the palate a bit with a viscous feeling to it . much of this viscousness is wiped clean by the huge bitterness in the finish . i ca n t believe i am saying this but this beer could use a bit more sweetness to it as it is a bit unbalanced without the sweetness . interestingly enough if they had n t so over bittered this beer it actually has enough residual sweetness to carry the chocolate it is just that the huge bitterness completely dominates the sweetness such that it is n t very noticeable . not bad but could certainly use some recipe development .,palate,0.9,1
bottle . pours opaque black with a thin brown head that settles quickly . nose is quite roasty bit of acidity sharp slightly smokey . flavor is quite roasty lightly acidic but in no way harsh . hints of bitter cocoa peek through but not very prominently . some sharp deeply roasted coffee leading to a dry but very smooth roasty finish . this beer has a superbly polished quality about it whatever you think of the flavors not a hair is out of place . mouthfeel is smooth medium full body with a higher than expected level of carbonation .,palate,0.6,1
pours a hazy darker golden hue with a noticeable amount of carbonation flowing up to the top of the glass . nice fluffy white head with good retention . smells of apples fresh pears yeast and some spicy aromas . it has a very balanced and fresh taste a touch of sweetness at first some noticeable yeast character throughout the sip combined with some ripe fruity notes and just a touch of alcohol with a slight spicy aftertaste . overall a nice light to medium bodied brew a bit intense on the carbonation and a very smooth and creamy mouthfeel . a fresh and flavorful beer that i could session if i could afford it.,palate,0.7,1
mine looks different from the ba pic and it says brewed and bottled in copenhagen denmark . .it seems may reviewers have samples bottled in canada . is it the exact same recipe . a hazy gold with a greenish gray tint . the head is soapy and very short lived . .by the time i set the bottle down it was already pretty much gone . wispy haze and a few bubbles are all thats left . suddsy lace slides back down into the brew after a swirl . s malty and sweet with some crisp and salty hop notes . toasted corn flakes and sand . refreshing . t nicely balanced sweet bready malt and crisp but light hops . the sweetness can be overwhelmingly cloying at times and this starts to get nasty as it warms . m full bodied and chewy with a moderately dry finish with some alcohol noticeable . d i could drink one of these if i just wanted to catch a buzz . the best danish brew i ve had . i like this more than i thought i would .,palate,0.8,1
ah good ol camo drinking this has probably taken years off my life . anyways camo is n t too bad tasting and will for sure to get even the biggest boozers buzzed but man does it give you hangovers . try at your own risk . it tastes sort of like bad beer with rubbing alcohol in it but is definately drinkable as s go . just take some ibeprofin or a lot of water after each drinking session .,palate,0.2,0
ml into a tulip . pours a deep dark opaque brown coffee ice cream color towering head subsides slowly unexceptional lacing . aroma is rich with spices and a hint of soap or pleasant dirty sock . lots of grains . the appearance would suggest dark fruits but none are to be found . on top of a base of lightly charred malts all the spices assert themselves in the flavor but not the sock . coriander is offset by spices i ca n t define including a hint of anise in the finish . aftertaste is very nice fades away slowly . warming is a detriment . creamy full bodied mouthfeel . cheers jd,palate,0.9,1
a clear copper with a solid inch creamy head . s strong aromas of yeast with some banana pineapple and mango . spicy . t slightly sweet and tart initially with big fruity flavours and a medicinal touch . alcohol is noticed but well balanced with the malt and a bit of hop bitterness cleans up the palate nicely . m a little strong on the carbonation for my taste . light and a touch boozy and dry . d one of the better brews in the mixed pack of belgians i got . a solid tripel .,palate,0.6,1
opened on . a very special thanks to zeke at the speakeasy for sharing a bottle of this treat . the first time i ve had a beer that s over a decade old . it still had carbonation in it which was crazy . a deep ruby red color that was fantastic along with the wine like flavor . the beer was very dry at this point . the spiciness of this beer has been cut down from the aging . this was still quite impressive for it s age .,palate,0.6,1
aroma sweet alcohol with hints of malt and fruit appearance cloudy golden red with decent carbonation and no real head to speak of . taste wow way strong flavor . first fruity but then a ton of alcohol burn . i ve never tasted a beer with this much burn to it . obviously i should have followed the directions instructing me to dig a hole and place the bottle in for three years . age will really help this beer out . mouthfeel is tastes like burning drinkability at abv what do you think . i got get a hold of another one of these to age .,palate,0.8,1
appearance a dark rich red brown . thick and cloudy . a strong frothy head lets you know your in for a treat . smell very rich smelling almost that of coffee . scents of roasted forest nuts and caramel . taste almost as dark tasting as it looks . thick and creamy the caramel flavor rests on your tongue . a quick burst of toasty malt flavor followed by a mellow sweet decent . very pleasing . mouthfeel not bad but i feel is definitely the weaker point here . taste tends to start with a bite of carbonation before getting onto the good flavors . once the flavors rest your mouth feels warm and thick much like drinking coffee . drinkability delicious i could put a few of these back and feel all sorts of creamy inside . great mellow finish . i would like to try this in the fall seasons .,palate,0.6,1
i almost did n t review this because carln s review pretty much hit the nail on the head . i tried it at the taproom and was not impressed . i took home a growler anyway to further examine this beer . after all i was drinking the barlywine at the same time . after a few more tasting it grew on me a little more but like carln said a near miss . i think if the mouthfeel was better it would have made a world of difference imo . it is enjoyable but not an omg dopplebock . maybe i am getting spoiled by all the great stuff coming out of schlafly lately .,palate,0.6,1
a clear orange amber with minimal foam by the time it got to me though i m sure there should have been more judging by the mouthfeel . a nice citrusy hop aroma a little deeper than the sculler s but could have been a little more robust . taste of tangerine and a light grapefruit with a smooth spicy finish . it s not overly hopped but plenty of pleasant hop taste . a nice sweet malt backbone compliment s the spicy sweet hop flavors and alcohol . a pretty good dipa that unfortunately was slightly ruined for me by the hugely foamy mouthfeel . if you try to hold it in your mouth to taste most of the flavors effervesce and disappear . definitely worth a try though .,palate,0.4,0
been dying to try this brewery s offerings pours an effervescent bronze amber with finger of sand colored head plus slight hazing . good lacing very good head retention s breadyness honey citric plus herbal hops t huge cakeyness lemony herbal hops vanilla honey up front . grapefruit piney lemon hops continue as this warms along with honey toffee . finishes dry with leafy herbal grapefruitty hops caramel a bit of brown sugar warming booze great taste . mf chewy with minimal carbonation some serious hoppyness that works superior balance drinks a bit slow due to complexity but this is one damn fine winter warmer or dipa . i ll certainly check out other brews from elysian .,palate,1.0,1
bomber shared by nickd . thanks nick . not sure how this differs from berkshire s regular bbsa they seem very similar to me . dark cola brown appearance with a small lingering head . lots of toffee sweetness on the nose overt bourbon mild booziness vanilla . smells inviting . tastes quite good plenty of caramel sweetness from both the barrel and malt . there s a bit of astringency on the back end light booziness hints of vanilla and fruit . mouthfeel is a little thin but not offensively so . pretty enjoyable stuff though the bourbon barrel threatens to overwhelm the base beer .,palate,0.6,1
th review . it may have took a year and a half but hey i m here are n t i . a opened with a giant pop . poured at fridge temp to avoid getting shot in the eye by the cork . finger tan head . body is an opaque daaark brown in a oz . snifter . crazy lacing . s a little oak and a lot of bourbon really . . underlying hints of chocolate malts yeasty undertones . whiskey caramel alcohol . smell s way better as it warms . berries and dark fruits noted on the final sip t fantastic chocolate vanilla bourbon malty goodness . alcohol heat not noticed until it s in your belly . sweet finish . faint mocha afterthoughts . again as it warms specific tastes really shine through at different times . m a little lighter and sparkly than i d like at first . the more it warms and dies down the better it gets . gets creamier with time . still a little too carbonated for what s going on here in my opinion . d the price is about the only thing keeping me from sucking this one down . i m really . really glad i have one left . notes i drank one of these a month ago but was too buzzed to even taste it . one of those nights y know . my friend and even my girlfriend said it was good tho so i figured i d rock one for my th .,palate,0.6,1
how did i get to review without getting around to beck s . another mystery of the world . clear pale yellow slim white head . lemony smell some hops some pee . sorry ca n t help it the nose smells what the nose smells . is this why folks drink it out the bottle to avoid the aroma . i ca n t find anything to like about it . . but it s not too far from the par for this style actually . big carbonation sparkling but sour lemony flavor and thinly bodied . nothing i can say will stop anyone from buying it . thin watery blah . yeesh . the german beer in america . actual germans know better . and that s where i ll leave it .,palate,0.3,0
typical yellow colour not turbid almost clear . poor foam quickly falling . light smell white flowers lemon and nothing else . even at the taste is light and volatile . maybe apple notes and lemony . some notes of hops in the aftertaste if you take attention . light drinkable and useless . no character .,palate,0.2,0
pours from the ml bottle a deep brown ruby hue with a huge beautiful creamy light brown head that retains very well . nice lacing too . interesting nose of sour cherries dark wood light sweet malt and a touch of belgian yeast . palate is exceedingly complex sweet tangy fruit dark cherry raspberry is dominant accompanied by notes of light malt a faint hint of brown sugar and good amount of acidity . finish is mostly rich creamy mouthfeel is almost perfect . by and large an interesting beer that should be tried by anyone interested in belgian styles . this is my third or fourth encounter with the duchesse though and it s always difficult to finish the bottle .,palate,0.9,1
a pours an opaque black with a slight head that dissipates to leave some good lacing . s pick up some chocolate and coffee notes . t not as sweet as some stouts but has some coffee and chocolate notes . also has a slight hop bitterness . m this is a full bodied beer with a rich creamy feel to it . o this is a good stout but not what i was expecting . a little more hop bitterness than a normal stout . i enjoyed the feel of it and the hints of coffee and chocolate .,palate,0.9,1
grabbed a bottle of this not knowing this was brewed by a b . my wife likes fruity beers so i thought i d grab this one . pours a bright red like cranberry juice with an inch s worth of pink head . seriously this was pink . i was not expecting the color to be this fruity . smells like blueberry pancakes candy and tart fruits . mouthfeel was decent with a respectable amount of carbonation that made it pleasing to drink . flavor was all fruit . i could n t even sense the alcohol . i really thought this was fruit juice mixed with club soda . nothing about this flavor tells me it s a beer . very sweet and fruity . this was very different . wo n t get it again .,palate,0.7,1
pours a murky red colour with weird static floaties that look like flecks of ash . head is lovely and fluffy great crown retaining and some gorgeous lace behind . could do without the floaties but otherwise spectacular . smells pleasant if a little boozey . lots of malt with hints of nuts giving toffee macadamias and almonds with a big citric hop note giving quite a sharp almost peppery astringency . just a hint of some spiritous alcohol as well . nice notes but a bit overblown . taste compensates with malt and plenty of it . sweet almost honeyed toffee notes on the assault overlain with a slight citric hint of hops that take hold mid palate and take it into a nice tangy finish with hints of copper and a mild honey glazed ham note as well . just hints of ash and oak plus peanuts and pepper . really very pleasant and enjoyable palate just a bit hot at the back . yeah full enough but not very textured except for a flaggable booziness which takes over and dried up the finish in a spiritous way . pleasant beer if that booziness subsided i could drink this all night .,palate,0.6,1
a turbid deep copper ale with a sturdy beige head with little retention and lacing . aroma is full of character heavy with winey fruit plums apricots and deep candy notes of butterscotch and molasses . earthy elements of smoke peat and tobacco as well . a gorgeous nose . on palate richness and high alcohol are immediately evident . flavor is rich and malty . earthy and fruity orange plums but balanced with subtle citrusy hops . still this is a heavy rich malty brew which makes for great mouthfeel lush full and silky but drops drinkability down quite a bit . not something i am going to rush out and buy again but impressive nonetheless .,palate,0.9,1
a pours cloudy amber with a very fluffy head of tight bubbles . good detention not much lacing s a lot going on here . fruity hops are followed by bigtime vanilla from the oak and some banana . heavy caramel malt background t well i guess i do n t like oak aged ipas . initial hops hit is nice but then the sweet vanilla and wood comes in leaving a bad aftertaste for me . m great chewy body with low to medium coronation . nice d hoppy sweet combo just killed it for me also why i do n t get along with barleywines . probably a fine beer for the type just not for me .,palate,0.8,1
black to very dark brown in coloration turns to a jaundice yellow at the rims barely any foam nor head . chocolate coffee ice cream scented nose roasted malts never reaches bitterness penetrates well for its overall heavy nostril presence . medium to full bodied fleshier attack afterwards the weight lifts to the mouth roof . less coffee more straight up chocolate and cocoa . toastiness persists throughout again nothing close to bitter . smooth and only half creamy moves slowly rather than cling . that said long finish even as the dryness increases .,palate,1.0,1
unfortunately this drinks very well . that s not a criticism but a warning . it hides the . very well . pours cloudy blackish amber hmm st note of maple syrup influence smells sweet malt charcoal chocolate smoke . the sweet distinguishes here maple syrup influence . taste the sweet and alcohol crumples the malt charcoal chocolate smoke but does n t overpower it just let s it slide down you throat almost coating it like a syrup syrup hmmmm . mouthfeel alcohol washes it clean so no bitterness just a slightly sweet coating the charcoal slides down your throat you have to really lick around your mouth to break through the syrupy coating to get that back . drinkability see st line . you ll have so much fun trying this out you wo n t realize how potent it is . but you ca n t spit it swallowing is half the fun wait did n t i hear that from my ex girlfriend .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a oz into an indian wells pint glass has a white head fingers worth which dissipates to an thin film atop the brew fairly quickly and leaves thick lacing on the sides . the body is the color of honey a hazy golden amber which looks thick with unfiltered malt . the smell does n t really betray much of anything it s faintly a floral hoppy scent with a small grainy maple syrup smell but it s barely there at all . the flavor is pretty skewed toward the malt for an ipa . i get a small amount of bitter hops in the background which is the initial palatable flavor this is followed by a honey maple syrup type malty flavor and thickness . the hops do n t come back in the aftertaste at all which leads me to believe there were no late hop additions to the boil or any dry hop at all . the mouthfeel is pretty solid thick and creamy from the amount of malt in the brew definitely a ton of crystal in here to give it that . the feel is my favorite part about this brew to be honest it s more of a higher abv pale ale in my mind the hops are some much in the background that the category ipa does not come to mind with it .,palate,0.8,1
had on cask at volo during toronto beer week . pours pitch black with some brown head . sweet chocolate aroma with roasted malt coming through . flavour has the sweetness that the smell would imply with some mild bitterness that compliments it well . mouthfeel is just a tad watery . i d definitely order this again if it comes back .,palate,0.6,1
very black dark brown head great lacing could n t see through the exposed glass great retention . medium heavy roast aroma some chocolate balanced all around . flavor is roasty chocolate a touch of redwine and only a little tiny bit of alcohol . high bitterness but good balance for all the flavors present . body was very light and thin . this is probably more traditional but not quite what i want in an ris . very smooth and only abv . very drinkable .,palate,0.6,1
brewed march ap poured a reddish caramel color with a slight haze to it from the yeast in the bottle . it had a finger off white head with a nice foamy quality . the head dissipated fiarly quickly but it still left good lacing on the glass . ar was sweet and malty . initially it was dominated by a raisin smell . underneath there s a definite hint of alcohol but for being the strongest beer i ve ever tried it was well hidden . there was some traces of chocolate and caramel as well but they were pretty muted . t was as sweet as the smell and likewise the raisin flavor is predominant . the beer definitly had some wine like aspects to it . there was a definite burn to the beer as well as expected given the high abv . it was right in the middle of the throat that the warmth really got me but it was a nice pleasing type of warmth that would be good on a cold night . there was also a nice light bitterness that finished the beer just in the back of the throat that stayed in the mouth for a while after swallowing . the one thing i noticed was missing from the aftertaste was the metallic delaware water flavor that i normally find with dogfish beers . i was pretty happy about that fact as it s usually the one issue i have with the flavor of stuff i ve had from them . m had a medium heavy body that was somewhat syrupy in quality . the carbonation was moderate with a light tingle on the tip of the tongue and more roundess in the rest of the mouth . there was just a little bit of coating in the mouth and it had a somewhat wet finish . overall it was a substantial beer and complimented the warmth and strength of it well . d one was plenty to get tipsy even taking it slow . if i tried for i d probably end up in a hospital .,palate,1.0,1
blackened sienna . minimal to no head . smells like a mixture of kibbles and alphabets cereal with some swiss miss on top . super english muffinish . roasted toasted and plain old burnt . tar with a splash of coffee . mouthfeel . nice finish . there is a deeply hidden rumraison icecream lactic acid twanf going on in there . i dig it . medium body . little carbonation needs more . esters attack in the after taste . drinkability is average . overall this seems a bit discordant . the parts are all here but they dont fit togethermuch like this entire wheat experiment .,palate,0.8,1
the most recent batch made it to colorado these being dated . it s been quite some time since i ve had this at least two years maybe three . i want to say that i recall it having a bit more spice in a previous life but it would be unfair to not note that by saying my tastes have changed up significantly since then . the appearance from the bottle to a nb goblet showed about inch head with small continuous bubbles and in this hot house today about there was a constant sweat present from condensation on the glass . the beer itself really does appear to be a strong golden color ignore that many beers are golden but this really does look like gold brick color imho . sticking my nose down in the glass really opens up this beer more so than the taste does . it s fragrance is large and in charge i would assume that dfh was intentionally trying to not have too much carbonation present as the mouthfeel made me want it to have just that little bit more. . i saw the history channel special that featured this particular dfh brew and have been intrigued about it but at bucks for four beers i do n t think this is something that i would really think about getting again . it s just too expensive . i like palo santo and immort for about the same money .,palate,0.9,1
undecanted it pours a glowing amber orange with lil chunks suspended throughout . the fluffy creamy light beige head sits silently atop sparse and subdued carbonation . glorious sheets of lace all the way down my val dieu stemmed goblet . the nose is fruity and hoppy for sure . the hops have a damp leafy smell while the sweet maltiness mixed with these earthy hops creates a scent that reminds me of fruit cocktail syrup . a faint alcohol scent is present also . the flavor right up front reminds me of hop tea . bitter and astringent hops blended with a basic afternoon tea taste . the hops are very chalky and leafy as in the nose without much citrus flavor to them . the sweet malt base is very well balanced with the hops and is not overly sweet whatsoever . the bitter and floral hops take center stage while the malt bill keeps a basic rhythm . mouthfeel is superb . although there was n t much visible carbonation upon finishing the pour the ultra fine carbonation is very much prevalent and responsible for a luxuriously airy and fluffy body that hovers just north of medium full . bitter and chalky hoppy finish . drinkability is great mostly because the body is so darn stellar . if you love dipas and a fantastic mouthfeel to boot you ll drink this down very easily . overall a beer that got better as i drank it . the flavors are solid but not superb . pretty basic dipa with no fireworks but does the job well . the mouthfeel on this rocked my world though rivaling the best of the bottle conditioned belgians yeah i said it . if mad river were ever to make a mattress i d give them my credit card right over the phone and not even ask how much it costs .,palate,1.0,1
a dark as a good baltic porter bordering on very dark brown and black . a free pour leaves a frothy head that takes its time settling . a rich malty aromatics are noticed even before the beer begins to settle in the glass . you can practically see the thick chewy malt rising above the liquid . chocolate milk and the slightest suggestion of port accompany classic continental malts . t creamy and rich this is equal parts lager and chocolate milk . some dark fruit crystal melt adds complexity but mostly very rich malt maloidins coat the palate . despite a comparably low abv this doppelbock is chewier than most . it has a more restrained flavor profile than most stouts roubust porters baltic porters and even select brown ales but it s also no challenge to savor . there s a straightforwardness to this that s very appreciable . m creaminess sells this one . even if bigger and more exciting beers are out there few have the tautness of this one . drinking this beer would be pleasurable even if it were void of flavor . o not the best doppelbock but head and shoulders above the most regularly available examples . and definitely king of the too often overly opulent winter beers . pound for pound ayinger is as good a german beer as any . curator is the only d bock i ve enjoyed more but that s beer s staggering strength is n t always appropriate . celebrator is no sissy it just drinks so easily and is so versatile there s no fault in treating it as your winter session beer .,palate,1.0,1
ml bottle p exits the bottle straw in color and sits a clear effervescent gold in the glass . the white head is comprised of medium sized bubbles with a rocky texture that seems a bit loose and soapy . excellent retention is shown while lace sticks like glue to the glass as it sinks . a toasted grainy malt tart apples floral hops some spice light fruits and a tad of yeast and alcohol . t huge toasted pale malt bill creates a crushed velvety smooth texture while flavors of apple and banana provide some nice fruity flavors . floral hops are underneath while coriander and black pepper deliver an explosive spiciness that detonates on the tip of the tongue . alcohol is present but well hidden flavorwise while the active yeast appears in the finish . m full bodied silky smooth velvety rich and downright luxurious in the mouth . these guys have this whole mouthfeel down to a t. notes malty rich fruity sweet and explosively spicy this bspa is quite enjoyable . this is the second brew from het anker that i ve had the pleasure of drinking and while this is not as good as the van de keizer blauw it is still a pretty damn good brew . recommended,palate,1.0,1
appearance dark brown with a mild reddish hue . smell really not much to say here . taste is this even a barely wine . it tastes more like a lager with specifically porter charactoristics . still it s not a bad flavor fairly malty with a mild smoked flavor . mouthfeel ugh what is going on here . much too thin for a barley wine . almost no body present . also there is a bit of a bitter aftertaste but not the good kind of bitter . drinkability not bad not great . reading some of the other reviews it sounds like rock art is limited to a abv content because of vermont s laws . ok not all barely wines need to be a hefty . but if i were given this without knowledge of it being called a barely wine i d never even guess this would be classified as it is . terrible for the style but it s actually a decent beer .,palate,0.4,0
south sound tasting notes pours black with an extremely thin tan head amber edges shine in the glass . smells of faint chocolate and stale coffee some brett funk and fruitiness showing through the two dimensional base nose of this brew . taste is bland dark chocolate stale coffee and wood char a slight sour funk adds some depth and character to an otherwise unimpressive ris . mouthfeel is extremely thin it felt like a porter rather than an ris . high carbonation created too much carbonic acid effectively weakening any flavor character . overall not horrible not great but surely not worth the trade price .,palate,0.4,0
pours to a clear dark auburn with a slight chill haze requiring a very vigorous pour to form a tall light tan latte type head with a spongy texture . retention is very good and lacing is average . carbonation is mild . aroma is fruity with dark fruit hints black cherries slightly vinous sticky amber malts . the taste is rather mild . raisins prunes dust brown sugar caramel port peppery alcohol . there are fusels and acetaldehyde here but my nasal congestion prevents it from being a burden . the solvent alcoholic esters are very prominent like acetone nail polish remover as well and a bit stinging interfering with the malts though a bit of husky grain comes in towards the end . bitterness is minimal just leaving a hint of menthol pepper sensation on the tongue about minutes after my last sip . is this what candy corn dipped in nail polish tastes like . the mouthfeel is really smooth with a mellow finish . brewed with belgian sugars but certainly not belgian style . despite all it s shortcomings it s actually easy to drink owing to it s smooth mouthfeel and low carbonation . i ca n t normally stomach beers with this much fusel acetone isopropyl solvent alcohol but this does n t seem to bother me . again it s my nasal congenstion but the warming feeling is nice and hey it s opening my sinuses . i know on any other day the fusels would take off a point on taste so i ll do that tonight despite the fact that my stuffy nose does n t care . one bottle gives me a pleasant buzz on an empty stomach .,palate,0.9,1
post mibgf party thanks chris for getting the growler of this brew a deep brown with reddish highlights topped by a beautiful creamy tan head that left very good lacing upon the glass . s the aroma has notes of vanilla beans chocolate and toasted malts bready tobacco slight smoke and some grassy vapours too nice . t the taste starts with rich sweet vanilla and mocha tones supported by a meaty smoked finish . light grassy and coffee undertones noted here and there . m the mouth feel is spritzy and aggressive with a dry finish . d this is very nice and i like the overall product not a cloying vanilla imbued beer but could stand a bit more of the original smoke character .,palate,0.6,1
bottled july a light hazy brown . decent retention . s spicy herbal hops and not much else . t fairly slightly sweet biscuity malt then more herbal grassy spicy hops with substantial bitterness on the finish . very hop focused but the malt is there and quite enjoyable . m mouthfeel is fine . o interesting beer and a good combination of tasty malt and unusual hops but the bitterness gets to me after a while .,palate,0.6,1
a thin off white head goes away much too quickly leaving a bare cap atop a clear gold brew . not much smell a bit of of too sour lager yeast and mere hints of spicy hop . taste is a light to medium aroma of the overly tart yeast some caramel sweet barely ghosts of spicy hops and not much else to distinguish this . not delicious nor interesting . mouthfeel is about right for style perhaps a touch undercarbed but all else is acceptable though it showcases a flavor profile best left behind the curtain . overall this is yet another barely average offering from the terminally underwhelming blue point brewing . i would be happy if this brewery would make toxic sludge and rastafar rye as their only offerings and let go of their other forgettable beers . toasted lager is a must miss .,palate,0.8,1
an e mail from the brewery indicated that twins lager is not the same beer as hauenstein just with a different label . when beer was cases for . back some time ago years i guess there were several breweries that just changed the labels the cases and away it went . huber and cold spring were notorious for that . schells tells me that the twins lager uses a different recipe and yeast than the hauenstein but a side by side comparison leaves me wondering why they would go through the trouble . i have always liked cheap beers . twins and hauenstein are no different in that respect . and there is something appealing about drinking beer out of a long neck returnable be it brown or clear . twins lager is . case in hutchinson minnesota hauenstein . case in willmar . the beer drinkers of olden days wanted it cold crisp and cheap . nothing against the new crop of specialty beers there is nothing like a good summit pale ale . but for afternoon lazing back and swigging there is certainly nothing wrong with a cold bottle of twins lager . twins lager might be twice as refreshing as the label purports but boy would it be a treat to drink an original recipe fitgers again . .,palate,0.6,1
pours thick with bubbles taking some time to push their way to the top but eventually forming a nice finger tall tan head that eases its way back to a ring with a few chunky islands of head floating in the middle . opaque black . smells good but its very subtle . admittedly the beer is a little cooler than it ought to be so this may be part of the problem . taste initially suffers for the same reason but as it warms up the flavor profile expands nicely . nice roasted flavors that meld with a slight sweetness reminds me of burnt marshmallow . the mouthfeel is velvety and thick . overall this is a really nice sweet stout . i put the sweet in quotations because it definitely does not play this side up as much as some of its peers . its a stout first with just enough sweetness to balance out the bitterness nicely leaving a very full character taste . i would definitely buy this beer again .,palate,1.0,1
bottle . thanks to caleb . pours a light wheat golden color with a collared white head . sweet aroma of pineapple pear apple and whats this . toasted coconut . . as we all sampled this we all looked at each other and thought it smelled like a pina colada but in a good way . light medium mouthfeel . sweet and dry with the aforementioned flavors . dry finish . wasnt exactly what i was expecting but it was good . no real hardcore sourness .,palate,0.6,1
poured this from a oz brown bottle into a pint glass . thick thick thick . akin to motor oil . the opaquest of blacks . it actually made me do an experiment i put a flashlight up to it to see if any light went through it did n t . no head formed at all though there are some streaks of froth . smell was very faint though not bad . the usual suspects for a stout are present coffee chocolate with some woody character . despite the weak aroma this is a very flavorful beer . very heavily malted . notes of coffee chocolate burnt wood and even a bit of soy sauce . finds a decent balance between being bitter and sweet though it leans toward bitter . this is one of the thickest beers i ve had . very heavy and smooth mouthfeel . this is one to drink slowly which allows the flavors to come out more after it warms up a bit and also prevents the high alcohol content from getting the best of you . a great pick for the winter .,palate,1.0,1
thanks to shogokawada for hookin it up . poured into a oz . sampler goblet sharing with a friend a pretty darn black . some touches of reddish brown around the edges but that s it . nice mocha head receds kinda quickly leaving tons of sticky lacing on the glass and a thin layer left on top . s coffee chocolate and hints of dark fruit . plenty of roasted goodness as well . could benefit from a little more punch . t chocolate then . coffee . but not overwhelmingly so . finishes pretty roasty . dark fruits are present but extremely subtle . m wow . just so damn smooth . perfect carbonation . perfect bitterness . perfect residue . perfect everything . d goes down smooth and easy . sublime .,palate,1.0,1
a dark brown black color meringue like head that lasts all the way to the last sip . s chocolate is huge in the aroma . also some maltiness maybe a hint of hops and alcohol but so subtle i may be imagining it . t not as strong a chocolate presence as in the nose but still discernable . malty flavors some coffee as well . sweet but not cloying . m medium bodied creamy i hesitate to say sensual but will do so nevertheless . d not a huge fan of sweet stouts but this is my favorite of the style . my girlfriend will drink a pack of this in an evening and go looking for more .,palate,1.0,1
pour draught to pint glass . amber bodied beer with a half inch of head that likes to hang out slowly letting its thick body dissipate into some nice lacings . no bubbles coming up through the beer . nose cardboard peanuts soy sauce some light hop undertones waxy . boring and un beer like . mouth chili pepper taste play dough slightly sour nutty and a strange after taste like jarred jalapeos . the mouthfeel is good but obviously does not improve the flavor .,palate,0.8,1
pours a fairly light transparent gold color with moderate head and huge lacing . smells like a decent ipa but it is a bit metallic with only very subtle fruit aromas . the taste is a pleasant surprise . sweet and quiet satisfying . this is one of the best mouthfeels on an ipa i ve tasted . i m tasting my buddy s hopslam simultaneously so mojo does n t quite measure up to that but it holds its own . overall this is n t going to blow you away with its complexity but it has great mouthfeel and is a fairly cheap .,palate,1.0,1
bottle courtesy of hopdog poured a deep clear golden color ale with a super huge bubbly white head with average retention but great lacing . aroma of candi sugar is dominant with some warm alcohol with some subtle but enjoyable note of cloves and wheat . taste is somewhat a mess with way too much sugar and alcohol that covers the cloves and wheat aspect of the beer . body is thin and too filtrated to be enjoyable but carbonation is just perfect . this one was just definitely too hot for my liking and not something i will seek again .,palate,0.4,0
had a couple of heavier beers prior to this one and was looking for something on the lighter side closer to a bcm light lager . i was expecting it to be a gourmet version of what i am used to but i was disappointed . it had such a dirty hay grassy smell and the taste was not much better . the carbonation and the color were good but this did n t make up for the off taste and smell . would not try this again. i d order a miller next time i want something light .,palate,0.6,1
only bottles of this beer are produced so i am happy i could try it . when we popped the bottle it already became clear that there would not be too much carbonation on this one . poured into a de molen sniffer . the beer pours a beautiful dark color with absolutely no head and or carbonation . smell great nose full of dark chocolate slight sour cherry bourbon and vanilla taste great taste as well this beer is very complex and still very balanced . also here cherry and dark chocolate dark sugar and bourbon . mouthfeel absolutely no carbonation . medium thick . overall i have very mixed feelings about this beer . the smell and taste are wonderful for me it seems an attempt of the molen to produce their own cuvee delphine from struise . these beers seem very similar . but . as jeffo also mentioned again no carbonation . this is such a pity . this could have be a world class beer if it would just have a bit of it . unfortunately it is as flat as water,palate,0.4,0
poured from a foiled oz bottle . a dark brown reddish highlights . decent head with a good pour . settles to a thin tan layer of foam and leave lacing around the top of the glass . s woody burnt malty . t dry and smokey . hints of charcoal and sweet rye . starts out crisp and hickory finishes dry . a nice little bit of chemistry as the flavor changes . m really interesting . a dry feeling on the sides of the tongue and a sweet feeling in the back . this gets your whole tongue dancing . really well done . d i d drink it for a night . not too sweet not too dry . just right . this is a great oatmeal stout .,palate,1.0,1
served from bottle into a samuel smith euro pint . pours a hazy pale yellow color with one finger white head that slowly subsides . there is no apparent lacing throughout . the aroma is of a malt beverage with a massive lemonade note . the flavor of this brew is almost not flavor with a subtle lemonade hint . it is light on the palate with medium carbonation . overall this beer is not that enjoyable . might be okay for getting someone off mike s hard lemonade but for an avid beer drinker this is kind of blah .,palate,0.8,1
pours a copper orange . white creamy head that dissipates rather quick . good lacing . smell of citrusy hops some malt . taste is malty with quite a bit of bitterness . for me the bitterness overpowers everything else . good carbonation . not my favorite oktoberfest .,palate,0.8,1
on tap at the rogue ale house in san francisco ca presentation from the tap into two sets of oz sampler glasses . appearance light golden pour with the slightest of cloud . medium lacing and a very small white head . smell smelled very funky . maybe a bit like wet cardboard . no normal hefe scents here . taste strong on the hops for a hefe . lots more bitter than expected . even for a rogue beer . bit and pieces of citrus flavor maybe just a touch of corriander . no banana or clove here . ehhhh . mouthfeel feel is actually one of the good qualities . smooth dare i say a bit creamy . solid medium carbonation level . drinkability does n t taste anything like a hefe to me . maybe the lines are a bit dirty on this one . will have to try it again down the line .,palate,0.8,1
as far as beers of this style go i ve got to give this one a solid b. i ve had far too many great beers that are far more preferable to this that pure and simple blow me out of the water in this particular style . my scale may be jaded by the golden ales from russian river and iron fist which have so far set my standard for this beer . appearance nothing unusual classic golden style clear finish golden with a mild brown in color . smell derived pretty evenly from hop yeast and malt characteristics . nothing remarkably obtrusive about the smell some mildly floral hop characteristics . taste average . really about all i can say . perhaps my favorite characteristics of this beer come from truly accentuating the yeast . fermentation temperature issues . not sure but overall i have to say that this beer does n t quite blow my mind in taste as its american imitators do . mouthfeel great even with extensive traveling this beer maintains a good carbonation level and a smooth overall mouthfeel . overall pretty good . not exceptional . a function of mass production .,palate,1.0,1
the beer pours that peculiar strain which can only be called corn yellow . it develops a bit of white rocky head . the aroma is of corn malt . the taste is pretty much what you d expect from a mexican corn based lager . i was sipping it slowly enough that it warmed and i actually preferred the taste . once closer to room temp the corn taste became more apparent . the feel was light and oily . this is not an upleasant beer but it does n t have much that would grab you . it falls between beers that use a little corn like dos eques or carta blanca and those which are proudly corn beer like tecate or chihuahua . this middle stance puts it far below any of the other mexican alternatives .,palate,0.6,1
a pitch black crude the faintest ring of a tan head . s smoky kielbasa paprika chipotle molasses . t wood chips obviously tastes like a sauna smells charcoal molasses savory like breakfast sausage soy sauce real sharp sweetness that s broken down by hops lurking in the background and that s absent at the finish m medium body very low carbonation i m surprised this was n t the cask it was n t but they did have it dry bitter charcoal finish . d smooth mild not too smoky though it did leave my mouth taste like a smoker s . the mouthfeel was a big drawback for me it was very flat considering this was the draft veraion . otherwise it s well executed beer by a new texas brewery new to me at least .,palate,0.6,1
appearance dark like a fined stout smell a combination of strong hops and malts throughout taste wow just wow looking at it you think malt but with taste here comes hops and hops and more hops mouthfeel bitterness to a cringe drinkability slow and steady nothing too fast you might end up with a permanent sour face definitely a slow drinking beer but very enjoyable non the less if you do n t like hops please steer clear of this one you might just throw it out,palate,0.6,1
pours a dark caramel brown with a good sized tan head . smells of bourbon solvent alcohol and brown sugar barleywine . smells better than that description . taste is bourbon and vanilla but not overly harsh and a bit lower key than expected with some faded hops sweetness cardboard and a touch of unexpected wateriness . there s also a bit of that solvent flavor in there . again i like it better than that description but it really does taste a bit like a super bold barrel aged barleywine with a few ice cubes in it that are now melted . hard to review that well . sits nicely in the mouth with good medium low carbonation and a medium heavy mouthfeel . overall i ca n t give this a stellar rating for taste and i think i generally wanted to like this beer more than i did .,palate,0.9,1
a this is one hell of a dark beer light barely shone through when put up to the basement lights . dark dark chocolate with a beautiful milk chocolate brown head . s it s not an intense smelling stout but whiffs of nice roasted malt midwestern roast coffee bitter chocolate anise and alcohol remnants pierce through . t a really solid good tasting stout nothing mindblowing here but you have the usual roasted malt bitter milk chocolate midwestern roast coffee lemon zest with a light shot of grain alcohol cutting through a nice hop punch finish . m this stout has an amazing creamy mouthful like a well done milk stout without being too creamy or way too thin like most crap stouts . medium to full bodied a really nice medium carbonation on this one . this is a stout worth sharing . o another winner from green flash a bit more milky then founders breakfast stout but still a little lacking in complexity that would bring this stout as a must buy for any serious stout lover . still worth the buy but not the loyalty of must have stout in stock .,palate,1.0,1
i ve had this beer more times than i can remember but it is the one that turned me on to craft beer and especially brought me to understand barrel aged beers . a dark but by no means the darkest ris i ve had it looks great nonetheless . s one of the better smelling barrel aged stouts i ve ever come across but it is a whiskey barrel smell and not so much a smooth bourbon . i still have n t found out what barrels this beer was aged in but i imagine it has to be a whiskey barrel . anyway rich chocolate vanilla from the oak toffee maybe a bit of anise tobacco damn this smells amazing . t so smooth but yet in your face in the best possible way . i love the warming sensation gives . smooth chocolate and vanilla mix spectacularly with the bourbon whiskey and base raspy brew . this beer is damn near perfection to me but i do have to say i think it is on the decline . i remember it being fuller and more rich . m thin do n t take that the wrong way though but easy drinking . especially for how high the abv is . o i would say this is worth every penny but i did n t pay the premium most people did so i do n t know . if you love rasputin and barrel aged beers then you should try this at least once . maybe wait for the next release though .,palate,0.6,1
pours dark ruby brown with a finger off white head that left lacing all down the glass smell isome fruit and sweet malts taste is better then the nose grapes brown sugar a little chocolate kind of a muddy mess mouthfeel is light medium body with no carbonation flat at least it was wet drinkability the beer being flat killed any enjoyment i might have gotten from drinking this,palate,0.2,0
i thought this beer was ok but pretty weak compared to other imperial stouts out there in the market there is a definite positive bias toward this beer . still not bad . it poured an opaque black with minimal head . aroma was pretty interesting . i got bourbon tobacco and liquorice off of this beer . aroma was definitely the highlight of this beer . flavor in contrast was a bit of a disappointment . it tasted to me like a malted milk ball cereal y and a bit sour . there was also a fair amount of roastiness and chocolate . mouthfeel was a bit thin particularly for an imperial stout . i d weakly recommend this beer .,palate,0.4,0
sampled on tap at capone s on . this review is from notes taken . appearance served in a oz . snifter the beer came pitch black with essentially no head to speak of save a small wispy collar . despite this some slight splotchy lacing formed down the sides of the glass . smell equal parts roasty and fruity with a little alcohol bite and maybe a touch of smoke . there s definitely more than just a balancing hop presence but it gets overpowered by the big malty aromas . taste the taste goes back and forth between the heavy roast coffee and the ripe dark fruits . the alcohol hits you right off the bat and is pretty much the one major detractor in an otherwise delicious beer . the hops are even more prevalent in the taste and come on mostly toward the finish before giving way to a lingering roastiness that seems to keep hanging on . mouthfeel thick and chewy yet not syrupy . carbonation is low and appropriate . in other words spot on . drinkability certainly delicious but it s a big beer with some of an alcohol bite . for style though not too bad . i m glad i got a chance to try this given it s limited availability . time will tell if the hype machine grabs hold or if it gets lost in a shuffle of so many good imperial stouts . i suggest trying it if you can .,palate,1.0,1
i keep saying nobody has anything over the american micro breweries and how they brew stouts and porters . who cares if this is one of the oldest recipes . who cares if it is made by samuel smith . who cares . who cares . who cares . . . . once again i am greeted by a european stout beer that has some hidden funk taste that does n t belong in a good beer . i really do n t know how all of the positive reviewers ca n t taste this one ingredient in many of the european stouts and porters and like it . to me this tastes too much like a baltic porter or stout just because of that funky taste i get . i know that is one of the ris s that everyone is suppose to love but i do n t . first bottle and the last . give me a surly bells schells summit left hand or sierra nevada any day .,palate,0.8,1
on draught at barleys asheville appearance lovely golden color like a true pils type and a thin head that sticks around . nose almost none . taste more similar to a biere de garde than a saison for sure . wheat cornbread predominate with a nice sour finish . i was hoping for more . palate very enjoyable . great smooth and light on the throat . overall even though its not high gravity . abv this is not a session beer . it would be stellar with cheese . i would probably opt to leave the corn out but hey it makes it interesting . as the pint went on i discovered that it was much better as it warmed dont drink this beer too cold . i gave it higher marks as it came to room temperature .,palate,0.8,1
pours a sickly light urine yellow . weak little head that disappears quicker than it comes . nothing really to see here . not a whole lot going for this beer anywhere . smells like a typical adjunct lager . lots of residual metal smell from the can as well . tastes like water . feels like water in the mouth . carbonation and flavor are both almost non existent . it s really easy to drink though . probably because it s pretty much just water . given the choice between this and water take the water . overall not much more than a throwaway beer that s good for beer pong and college parties . it s like for a pack at a convenience store . do n t drink this if you can avoid it .,palate,0.2,0
ml bottle poured into a pint glass . appearance very light straw color little to no head . what little there is dissipates quite quickly . no lacing on glass . disappointing appearance . smell nothing special here either . smells like an american adjunct . taste the taste is better than it looks or smells but not awesome . a little more flavour than an aal but at least its refreshing without an bad taste . of course not a lot of good taste either . mouthfeel this does have a nice carbonated bite to it sadly its the highlight of the beer . overall i certainly wold n t turn one down if offered to me but i do n t think i ll seek this one out again .,palate,0.9,1
i drank this yr old lambic from one of the huge ex pilsner urquell ltr oak casks at the de cam stekerij during my visit at easter . up until then the oldest unblended lambic that i had ever drunk was yrs old . this yr old was almost completely flat but did have some trace carbonation . a dark golden amber color it was murky but not muddy . feint dank smells you could almost imagine yourself wandering through the deep damp cellars that contain the pipes foudres of slowly aging lambics . there really is very little aroma other than this so it is hard to mark i give it . because for the style this is not uncommon apparently . on reflection perhaps this is a little harsh it is definitely not average but exceptional . the brettanomyces brothers bruxellensis lambicus had done their work well in this batch and produced an awesome majestic sourness coupled with a taste of farmyard mustiness wet hay horses mushrooms cobwebs damp walls with hints of sherry . this was just the most amazing beer tasting to which words simply can not do justice . at times it felt like a microbiological experience . soon to continue its long journey and be blended with younger lambics to form the next batch of de cam gueuze subsumed forgotten forever . thanks must go to the de cam blender karel goddeau for allowing us to steal some of this key ingredient . what a treat . but rarely seen tasted or sold as a yr old unblended lambic . what an absolutely tragic shame .,palate,1.0,1
appearance pours a charred ember color with a massive tan head that just sits atop the liquid and refuses to budge plenty of lacing sheets the sides of the pint glass smell pine sap aromatics with licorice and black bread underneath taste opens very roasty with an almost charred flavor that is joined at mid palate bu the piney bitterness underneath there is a dark fruit sweetness that adds a prune like dimension though all the flavors wind up in a charred muck after the swallow with a rough bitterness in the finish mouthfeel medium body with moderate carbonation drinkability i had high hopes for this one but the beer just lacks balance and the counterpoint of the malt and hops is jarring,palate,0.8,1
chilled bottle into a glass . generously shared by nerd . thanks mike . a pours an orange body with surprisingly carbonation leaving thin tendrils of lace and a ring of bubbles on the beer . s small aroma of funk thinking old feet here faded oak grape . not a strong nose but that s kind of expected given the age . t mild weak flavor . there is some citrus a mild manifestation of oak and some residual grape sweetness . it s sour but any mitigating and complexifying . flavors have dropped out a long time ago . mild cardboard mellow presence overall . well past its prime and a counterexample to the idea that lambics age forever . m light bodied with good carbonation which was unexpected . it finishes dry owing to some sour burn . o it s a rare tick tm so i m sure it deserves an a but this is a prime example of a beer well past its age . sorry mike .,palate,0.8,1
on tap at teresa s next door today . poured into a shaker pint glass . deep brown at the bottom progressing to opaque black towards the middle and through the top of the glass . there is a full inch of creamy and fluffy head that sits on top . there are sticky cm rings of lace that are all interconnected over the first inch or two of the glass moving to a full wall of stickiness from there on down . the aroma is of chocolate roasted coffee and some caramel notes . moving into the flavor the i like that the acrid roastiness comes through stronger than it did in the aroma . it certainly is more dominant than the caramel . very nice . some sweet chocolate comes through with the bitter roasty notes pulling this from stout like back into the porter realm . silky creamy and perfectly textured this mouthfeel ca n t be beat . this gives edmund fitzgerald a run for its money in the my favorite porter race . it leaves slick chocolatey and roasted flavors on my palate . delicious all around .,palate,1.0,1
had o reviewed this when i first got into the beer scene you might ve mistaken me for an apostle and this my risen lord . sure its big . it has pop . a big over the top flavor missing in the macrobeer world and even a lot of traditional craft offerings . as a newly wed with alpha acids i was enamoured if you re meant to be a hophead this is a beer that ll do it to you . with time however it just becomes a primitive brute . sort of off course and blunt . good but not great . no matter how much you want it to be no matter what its potential . appearance dark end of pale . hazey . malts body is inviting under the white neglige of moderate head . aroma zing . snap of citrus and pine hops . at first floral and pleasant . then needley and like cat piss . am i boozin or cleaning an old apartment . flayva goodish . it s a hop fix but out of focus . citrus soft floral pine . not in balance . chew caramel malts . sappy from malts and hop jewwsiz . finishes like you were licking a cheesegrater . mouthfeel full bodied but not syrupy like a lot of east coast ipas . not quit the triteness i like but these were n t neutral battering hops . overall if they were concentrating not trying for so much the brew could have landed a classic . just too harsh for no reason nothing discernable here except the unintended chaos .,palate,0.9,1
ml bottle . pours a clear straw yellow with a fizzy white head that diminishes to a thin film that leaves a little lacing . the aroma is sweet fruits peaches and some vanilla wood with some vinous floral notes . the flavor is sweet and slightly tart peaches and cherries leading to a dry white wine like finish . the mouthfeel is light to medium bodied and a bit watery . overall an interesting fruit wheat . the barrel definitely makes it more interesting .,palate,0.4,0
vigurous pour into pint glass . bottle . a deep honey amber in color . bits of yeast floating about . absolutely no head or lacing . the tiniest bit of foam on top . s brown suggar candy apple caramel and honey . also some tropical fruity hops . good nose . t mostly follows smells . quite sweet . barley brown sugar candy apple honey . m i saw some reviewers saying their bottle had low carbonation but mine was a total dud . almost literally carbonation . i m usually not one to complain about this type of issue . i even enjoy the low levels of carbonation in port brewing lost abbey s barrel aged offerings but this was undrinkable . maybe it was just a problem with my bottle or the particular batch but i could n t finish it . d this beer had a lot of promise based on smell and taste but the carbonation issue ruined the beer for me . i really hate to bash what many consider a good beer but it was completely unenjoyable for me . and at a bottle it makes me a little angry .,palate,0.2,0
many thanks to funkel . . poured from a can into an ale glass . a pours an awesome dark orange with a big white fluffy head that sticks around for a long time . s big amount of citrus in the nose with a little pine and a whole lot of hops . this smells awesome . t lots of pine followed by maltiness and citrus . a good hop bitterness rounds out the taste . m a little disappointed by the mouthfeel . not nearly enough carbonation . it almost feels flat . o this is easily one of the better ipas i think i ve had . i would drink many more of these . i m sad this is n t available in indiana .,palate,0.4,0
serving type oz bottle no other information on the bottle really appearance what starts off as w a promising dark brew leaves no head . disappointing smell a touch of chocolate and caramel but a overpowering roasted malt smell . taste mouthfeel a burnt chocolate taste w a very slight caramel . the burnt taste is very strong and overpowers most of the chocolate leaving a burnt roasted taste and leaves no caramel . goes down fairly easy but leaves a very grimy feeling in the throat . i can deal w burnt roasted taste but the grimyness in the mouth is just awful drinkability i m done trying this beer . .the grimyness and overly burnt taste pushes me away from this,palate,0.2,0
got this at bert s in utrecht . from a bottle into a snifter . appearance pours a half finger off white medium looking head with decent retention . tawny or burnt orange in color perfectly clear with medium carbonation evident . very slim ring remains to the end and only leaves touches of lacing down glass . becomes slightly flat looking by the end of the pint . smell bold aromas of pale malt and flowery hops . some hints of wet wood as well . nose jumps out of the bottle and glass . taste nice smooth flavors of pale malts flowery hops and grassy notes . a touch of caramel sweetness up front gives way to a satisfying bitter hop and floral finish . aftertaste is mild but very persistent with bitter hops and notes of wet wood and grass . palate medium body and medium carbonation . not overly creamy but unbelievably smooth on the palate and going down . finishes slightly dry on the palate as well . one of the smoothest beers i ve had . nice . overall a very good job here . a bold and bitter english ipa showcasing the english version of this style well . if it was n t for the sub par looks this one would have gotten a much better overall score . very drinkable and enjoyable one i ll have again .,palate,0.9,1
had this on tap at fox and hound a as advertised in color . white one finger head . good retention . lots and lots of sticky lacing all the way around the glass . s very unimpressive nose . watered down hop aroma . maybe a hint of citrus character t feeble citrus hops flavor starts off but is very fleeting . after the faint hop flavor departs the only thing that remains is a repulsive bitterness . faint lemon flavor in aftertaste . m very watery mouthfeel which serves to further displease my palate . low carbonation does n t help either as it allows the bad flavors to emerge even more . light bodied . d the poor taste and mouthfeel really hinder the drink . the light body helps out a bit but i definitely had difficulty finishing this one off .,palate,0.3,0
. oz bottle pours a cloudy brown color with a firm tan head . gorgeous swiss cheese lacing . nose is richly malted with slight oxidation . peppercorns are easily identifiable along with a sweetness that is interesting . maybe some cinnamon and nutmeg come through as well . rye is big lots of dark bready aromas . i think this is the best rye flavor i have gotten in a rye beer to date . rich bold and bready . peppercorns are a perfect spicy compliment amazing how well they go together . can you say homebrew inspiration . sweet malts balance the zestiness well . mouthfeel is a bit thin but thats a minor complaint . i like the overall flavor profile of this beer alot i would buy this one again even with the price tag per oz .,palate,0.6,1
appearance this beer was a pale yellow that was n t cloudy but it was hazy due to a fine sediment that was suspended in the liquid . a white two finger head rose up with some effort and dissipated quickly . a few thin tendrils of lace were left behind on the side of the glass . smell very subdued aroma . at first it only smelled like water with lemon . luckily it got a little better . light hints of grains rose up with the lemon along with some warm vanilla . that was it . mouthfeel light bodied but not watery . it had a nice feel to it . smooth with some light carbonation forming in the throat . taste the flavor was just as weak as the aroma . vanilla and light lemon made up the bulk of the flavor though bulk might incorrectly suggest that there was a lot of it . some grainy wheat and grass showed up on the finish to keep this beer from being a complete waste of time . there was nothing bad about this beer it was just bland and boring . it was drinkable but so is water .,palate,0.8,1
poured from the bottle into a pint glass . thanks to charlesw for this extra . a yellow at the bottom makes its way to amber at the top clear white head on top that has pretty big bubbles s big pale malt aroma with some fruity grassy hop notes mixed in . pretty malty for the style though . t light citrus in finish but a ton of pale malts . really does n t have the flavor of an ipa . not much bitterness present . m on the lighter side of medium bodied with a fair amount of carbonation d meh . not a drain pour but nothing special . i do n t mind drinking this one but could n t see myself spending money for this . i am very glad to have the opportunity to try it though .,palate,0.8,1
pours a deep mahogany brown not quite black but damn close . even with an extremely hard pour there was only a handful of bubbles that formed . what little bubbles did exist stuck decently to the glass but hardly what i would call lacing . smell is odd to say the least . lots of dark fruits almost sour but not quite . very light acrid roast aroma mixed in with the fruits . the combination is not pleasant but not all together bad either . taste is better with less of the dark fruits and a little bit more chocolate . the roast is n t as bitter as the smell would make you think . it s actually not that bad by itself but that aroma sticks around and in this particular glass it is focused to my nose which just makes it worse and somewhat difficult to enjoy the good flavors . thinner body with light but very much present carbonation . i would like this to be a tad bit thicker as an oatmeal stout but it s not bad at all . overall i might try this again down the road it s a bit different but not really bad . as it is though if i want an oatmeal stout i will probably go elsewhere .,palate,0.8,1
presentation poured into regular pint glass appearance not quite jet black body inch off white head some lacing smell somewhat muted a bit of cocoa and marshmallows taste mouthfeel somewhat roasty but a very dry feel drinkability overall its an ok beer nothing i would drink over and over again .,palate,1.0,1
i give this beer very high marks . it has constantly proved itself to be my favorite local utah brew this use to be called the unofficial ale . i noticed the fantastic inviting aroma while still pouring . if the pour makes your mouth literally water you know it s good . the head was n t huge definitely could ve been bigger but was small and sticky and good nonetheless . very light easy hops in this one but beautiful malt flavorings that went down extra smooth and very drinkable . damn good beer,palate,0.6,1
served on tap at december goose island ba gathering . pours hazy golden straw yellow with a big bubbling foamy white head good retention . smell is dominated by lemons yeast pale malt and some wheat . taste is overwhelming lemons but i didnt find it was as artificial and putrid as everyone else seems to think . reminds me of meyer lemons not too tart but very citrusy . no malt in the flavor or if there is it is totally overpowered by the lemon . some hop bitterness in the finish but its mild . medium bodied with a very light carbonation that leaves it a bit syrupy and sweet like pie filling . this beer could definitely benefit from a more lively carbonation . this one was ok but i could not have more then my oz pour by no means was this the worst beer of the night that is reserved for any number of the winter warmers . with some tweaking i think this could be a much better beer .,palate,0.4,0
ounce bottle from hussong s in ensenada mexico for one dollar pour a light yellow golden color with a small head that quickly evaporated smell was purely yeast and reminded a lot of a corona taste was smooth and crisp like most of these mexican style lagers very good for a hot day but not much taste other than that could drink a lot of these super light brew,palate,0.3,0
ounce can served in a nonic at refrigerator temperature . a pours a deep brown body . light brown head slowly fades to a ring at the edge of the glass and a small blob in the center . quite a few curtains of lacing are left and hang around for a while . s rich with roasted malts chocolate and medium strength coffee . t roasty malty chocolaty goodness . quite tasty and offers a nice mix of flavors . as it warms medium roast coffee bitterness comes out . m a little bit thinner than expected medium light bodied with low carbonation lightly creamy . it seems to be creamier when drank straight from the can rather than from a glass . d nicely done i m always surprised at a decent offering coming out of a can . it s not the best of the style but a good brew nonetheless . it s got a nice filling feeling too .,palate,0.6,1
heavily carconated with a huge white head . medium to light straw in color . initial smells are grainy and sweet.kind of raw in nature . taste is not too bad . a decent malt taste and citrus . says lime infused and i found it very subtle . i have to tell ya its a little better than i expected,palate,0.4,0
a pours very pale with a fizzy white head that quickly dissipates . s all yeast with a bit of malt no appreciable hop bouquet . t a bit of sweet malt with a hint of banana that quickly gives way to . . . water no hop flavor but a bit of bitterness pops up in the finish . m very thin body with a finish so clean you could convince yourself you have n t tasted it yet . d this beer is drinkable in the way water is drinkable . to some people that is a good thing but i am not one of them . overall like an american light beer in the worst way possible . no thanks .,palate,0.3,0
another one from a big trade with noslenwerd . a pours nice pillowy head of a finger . it s a super clear amber tan color with slight reddish hue and tons of bubbles rising from the bottom of my sa pint glass just enough to hold a light head covering . n lots of sweet malts fill out the nose . some sweet sugar and molasses . slight toasty malts . quite a bit like a scotch ale or barleywine . t starts with more maltiness but not as sweet as i thought it would be . some crystal toasty malts and almost porter roast comes through . almost a hint of smoke . some sweet sugar and rich molasses but not much sweetness . m pretty thick rich and syrupy good carbonation for the style light . f finishes still heavy and slightly sweet thick and syrupy as it lines the mouth very slightly . slight bitterness . a nice drink but not a lot to it . lighter than expected for the style although it has a nice mouth feel . should have had some more booze a little more sweetness more flavors overall i think .,palate,0.9,1
from the of the anniversary brews i ve tried this is the best one.had this one in a bomber at the peach.this is the most drinkable of the .all the stone stuff smashes ur face but this one is a treat has a citrus bite to it first off but easy on the finish malts present great carbination not enough to kill the fish just right.two thumbs up.beckons from the glass a golden amber with a foamy bready off white head . the aroma is very hoppy bready and some floral notes . from the first sip i knew for sure buying a swing top l years late was not a bad call by any means . tons of hops still punch through this baby lots of floral and citrus accompanied by a distinct biscuit bready flavor that produces a hint of staleness but not enough to negate the hop deliciousness . a very sweet taste overall maybe some honey . .,palate,0.6,1
on draft at nj pilsner haus in hoboken . let me say i am not the biggest fan of this style but i can be fair and this one left a good deal to be desired . following this with a ramstein octoberfest cast it in even poorer light . the head was n t particularly big faded face . very muted aromas on a straw yellow clear beer . mild very mild taste with the faintest hop bitterness and little malt character to write home about . metallic even on tap . watery and boring . drinks easy and is crisp and refreshing . guess it s a good one for all those endless steins but not for a ba interested in flavor . i do n t need everything to be huge and barrel aged but gim me something to work with please .,palate,0.8,1
a dark brown with hints of ruby . thin tan head with milky lacing . s raosted malt strong coffee and hints of chocolate . t faint caramel notes hidden behind a dominate coffee . hints of dark chocolate and dates in the background . m rich creamy and medium bodied . d very easy to drink . very nice porter .,palate,0.6,1
i had this brew in boston from the bottle . it was harsh and not what i would call a quality brew . it might have been old considering the source and location but the whole sixer had the same qualities .,palate,0.9,1
dark brown out of the glass just a bit shy of black with some lighter brown coming out of the edges . the head of off tan but has no retention . i ll be honest i did n t smell anything . it smells like an empty glass . i ca n t pick up a thing . there s little taste . maybe some dark malts but nothing stands out . it s very creamy and goes down easy . there s little of anything to note until the finish when some bitterness starts to come out but by then it s a little too late . i m really disappointed with this . i ve liked most porters i ve had and i recently read this was voted the best porter in the world do n t recall where i read that but this beer provided little of anything that would make me think that .,palate,0.8,1
dogfish s is a example of having too much of good thing . for those who have not have had or do not start with this . a true imperial ipa copious amount of pine and grapefruit . it pours a good head in a wine glass or pint . truly a beer geek s beer . my wife hated this beer . this is a well made beer and i certainly enjoy haivng one every now and then but more a treat than a beer staple .,palate,0.4,0
apparently this is a recreation of the decade ipa recipe as brewed by big time s former brewer . classic citrussy american hop aroma . slightly malty kind of like honey . orange pretty cloudy smallish but lasting head . this is a hop monster . very bitter but there is detectable malt sweetness . lots of freshhop type flavor . slightly grassy but also lots of citrussy hop flavor . finishes sweet and malty but then the green hop flavor lingers for a long time in the aftertaste . medium full bodied warming and filling . very nice subtle carbonation bubbles . hop heads will love this beer . for my personal taste it s too much . i can still feel the acidic nature of the hops well after having a pint . if giant double ipas with tons of hop flavor is your thing you ll like this beer . i enjoyed it but it was a little overwhelming .,palate,1.0,1
a dark coffee brown with a tan head that fades quickly . leaves a very heavy lacing of tight foam . completely opaque and viscous looking . s rye bread and malt sweetness and yeast . t rich coffee toffee malt and brown sugar . nice balancing hop bitterness that comes across like a dark cocoa . almost a little too sweet for what it is though . tastes like a pretty classic porter . just what i was hoping for . alcohol is hardly present but the beer is very strong and flavorful . m heavy body slight carbonation . tingles ever so slightly on the tongue . o the best porter that i ve had even though i can only think of two others . a nice change of pace for me .,palate,0.6,1
poured a ml bottle into a pint glass . a pours a slightly hazy copper with a small head s smells largely of sour apple with hops in the background i can pick up a few spices as well t tastes like apple cider but the alcohol comes out in this beer despite its low abv . if finishes with dry hops to contrast the sweet sour beginning . m good thickness and carbonation . d one bomber is enough of this beer . as others have said this beer goes best with food . it s not much of a stand alone beer .,palate,0.8,1
bottle serving batch a a careful pour yielded a thin cream colored head which immediately receded to edge lacing . the body was a gorgeous medium orange amber color with fine carbonation visible from the top and sides of the glass . s orange marmalade and an intense aroma flower pollen are most prominent on the nose . i m also getting some phenolic aromas reminiscent of burnt plastic and slightly medicinal as well . does not smell like a belgian tripel at all . definitely a unique nose . not sure if i ll enjoy the taste . t wow . tastes like i m drinking floral scented liquid soap . or perhaps liquid potpouri . this is far from a pleasurable taste . and i taste nothing belgian about it . m the body is on the thin side . well attenuated . which is the only thing about it that keeps true to the tripel style . despite the thin body i find it somewhat oily which is nice . and this is well complimented with an appropriate amount of soft carbonation . d i could only get through about oz . of this before i decided it was a drain pour . shame . this is the first bad beer i ve ever had from hotd . and my buddy went through great lengths to bring this back to the east coast for me . note i this bottle is simply labeled rose . i have noted that other people here have reviewed bottles labeled golden rose which i believe is a different recipe altogether . i am surprised to dislike anything from this brewery . perhaps i have had a bad batch . not many other people here reviewing batch .,palate,0.7,1
on tap at the cafe . a medium copper clear . the head is light head ok thin ring but no lacing . the aroma is really light wish it was stronger as this shows some promise . light cherries vinegar a little oak . reminds me of an american oud bruin . surprised it was aged in a wine barrel do n t get that at all . lactic sour notes want them stronger . the taste is stronger but not as good as the nose lightly tart vinegar oak pretty light and boring finish . i get the wine barrel in the finish and feel lots of grape skin going on . an average sour that i d skip in the future .,palate,0.9,1
a a true golden straw color with a thick white head light amounts of small beads of carbonation swiftly rise to the top s a very sweet malty aroma with a hoppy background a nice aroma but not very complex t the tastes mirrors the aroma a hoppy nice bitter background dominated by a sweet malty honey like aroma m a mouthglazing sweet mouthfeel very nice and very easy down d highly drinkable as with all other jw dundee s a quality beer with a party type feel great at a party to satisfy the macro drinkers and not offend your palate,palate,0.8,1
i could drink this one all night long . just the right amount of sweetness with a little more than expected carbonation . pale yellow in color lemony aroma.very clean with little aftertaste . easy to drink and very enjoyable . will definately drink again .,palate,0.6,1
. l best before . pours a lovely cloudy mahogany with orangey highlights . out of the light it does almost look black . the head is standard weizen fluffiness and the lacing is very good . the nose is muffled though there s some fleeting ripe fruit and a strange wood chip aroma . the flavor is spicy yeasty and bready . very dry for a wheat beer . the finish has a touch of roast and chocolate but it s very faint . if these dark malt flavors were cranked up a bit then this would be a very tasty beer . as it stands a bit boring . the mouthfeel is excellent with very soft smooth and persistent carbonation . this is much darker and drier than most dunkelweizen . i can see where it gets it s schwarz moniker . overall a decent beer though the standard kapuziner hefeweizen is far better .,palate,0.9,1
this beer i first tried at acbf . it has a traditional ipa appearance the aroma is what first caught my attention . it woke me up with the strong grapefruit aroma . it is medium bodied and crisp and has a moderate cascade hop finish . this beer was a revelation and is one of the best ipas i have ever had .,palate,0.7,1
a light brown in color with a thick head . hazy appearance . s slight hint of black licorice . mainly a musty yeast smell with a aromas of green apples . spot on for the style . t very similar to a standard hefeweizen . clove and green apple with undertones of banana . the flavor of the yeast seems to hold everything together . m light and refreshing with a perfect amount of carbonation . the malt sweetness makes for a rounded mouthfeel . airy and fluffy due to the wheat . d highly drinkable and very refreshing . this would make a superb session beer . also a perfect brew for hot weather . this is the benchmark for this particular style in my opinion .,palate,1.0,1
deep black in color with mild mahogany highlights . its topped by a thin tan head that showed good retention . a lot of bitter chocolate in the nose and you can pick up the coffee more of a cappuccino in the finish . just a little bit of black cherry there too . the flavor has a big coffee flavor all through the drink . wow much more coffee than i expected from the aroma . light chocolate dark berries . the bitterness seems to come more from the coffee than then the hops . hops are there hops in this beer . just a touch a bit of a citrus pinch on the finish . full thick rich mouth feel . good drinkability . it hides the alcohol well .,palate,1.0,1
pours a ruddy red mud with some strong belgian bubbling and a little lace after each sip as well . not too sticky though . the aroma is of caramelized candied apples and brandy . the flavor defines this apple note to a mildly tart green apple with some notes of licorice and fruit cake . very smooth and dynamic palate . i think this beer could go well with a lot of foods . i shared this bottle for breakfast with my girlfriend . great way to start off the day .,palate,0.9,1
this one poured a pretty murky red orange with next to no head to speak of . i had to splash the remaining th of it to even get bubbles but it was not a cracked or non airtight bottle by any means . you can guess the lace situation . the nose is very faint . some toasted caramel and citrus hops and apple balance a weak army . taste is better than the nose still rather weak but easy and non offensive . it was definitely balance as the citrusy hop presence matched some toasty caramel malt . body was light and feel was watery . the carbonation convinced me that the beer was n t tainted as it was really the only thing that stood out and it still was n t much . it s easy to drink and does have a little flavor beyond water . .it is not available on tap at the brewpub where i purchased the single and i can see why . uninspiring at best .,palate,0.4,0
a poured a very nice ruby orange very hazy . lots of lace that does stay around the whole time . s wow . extreme hop . upfront cascade then maybe fuggle . a little sweetness then another powerful punch of hops . t again very high btu . i love ipas and this was way to bitter . it was a very nice and pleasant pack of hops at first . that stayed there for a little but then got extremely bitter . secs later still bitter . m very nice and creamy . a little heavier than most . great carbonation . hung out for a while . d i just could n t do this one again . the overpowering bitterness at the end required me to obtain water to almost chase this beer . if they could fix that it would be a great beer . just ca n t get over that .,palate,0.8,1
appearance poured into my dfh signature glass . pours a murky golden color with a finger fluffy white head . smell standard given the style . a little bit of light fruitiness and cloves from the yeast . taste sweet and tangy . a little watery towards the end of the sip unfortunately . i had some of their sours earlier in the day and every time i go for a sip it makes me imagine the sour . could be why i am a little let down here . mouthfeel nice medium thick given the style . i am a fan of how the beer feels . overall worth it for me to try out but i like the sours and ipas much better .,palate,0.9,1
a pours a sparkling straw color with a perfectly clear body . small white quick fading head sits on top . s sweet malt with a hint of grass . not hop bitterness . t not offensive but not complex either . very clean with virtually no aftertaste . straight malt flavors . m almost not mouth feel aside from a bit of carbonation . d due to the lack of mouthfell and little taste these can cruise down .,palate,0.4,0
poured from oz . bottle into pint glass . appearance golden orange with a nice white head with decent retention . smell lots of citrus fruit and flowery hop aroma . taste nice hop bitterness with hints of citrus orange and lemon . some light malt . mouthfeel medium body and carbonation . overall a phenomenal ipa .,palate,0.7,1
oz into a pint a pours a light orange with brown highlights . opaque but not hazy . lots of head big time pearly white formation of about . well retained . carbonation appears light . s light scents all around . just a hint of some malts american hops and even a bit of yeast breadiness . t starts off very light malty and sweet . some caramel and toffee even nutty notes are present . mid stream some citrus hops make an appearance fairly assertive . balanced . finishes with a fairly decent bitterness and some grain like husky flavors . m solid body strong carbonation . very light and airy . finishes with a cloying sugary texture on the tongue . d easy drinking decent drinkability . flavors are well balanced not overwhelming . abv is very manageable . lightly filling as i go through the glass .,palate,0.9,1
i know this beer has received some not so good reviews but i love spiced pumpkin ales . some people can do away with the spices so i can understand why some people rated it low . some of my friends did n t care for the spices the night we tried it . that was okay so it meant more for me . it pours an amber color with not much head we can attribute that to the spices . you can smell the spices as soon as it pours into your pint glass . you can also taste the spices . even though there are not too many hops spices make up for the lack of hops . slight sweetness is evident due to the fact that this is a pumpkin beer . this was the best pumpkin ale that i ve ever had . i ve tried post road and a few others . they were good too but if you like a good spiced beer buffalo bill s is the pumpkin ale to try .,palate,0.7,1
served in a snifter and it was almost completely flat a deep red brown body was sparkling clear . very malty and sweet sugar like molassas with some rum and port characteristics alcohol was also present . the sweetness kind of turned my stomach in a way but i went in for a sip . the fruit berry molassass syrup was a bit much and the alcohol of all things seemed to lend balance . the finish is cola like as if i was drinking a reduction of a sweetened up cola . still for such a big beer it had a great body just not sure if i would want more until it got about years on it .,palate,0.8,1
nice clear copper color but no head generation at all despite aggressive pour . some lacing on glass . some citris and slight orange notes . not nearly as pronounced as some of the other flying dog beers . not picking up any smoky scents . taste fairly smooth with crisp finish but i do n t care for the hickory smoke beef jerky hints . mouthfeel it does have a pleasant rich buttery mouthfeel . probably from the high abv . overall big fan of bryan voltagio s cooking and restaurant volt in frederick is fabulous . this beer does n t stand alone very well and is not an easy drinker for summer . perhaps i should have saved it to sample with a bbq sandwich or ribs as recommened . i could see how it would pair with that style of cooking since the smoked flavors are very mild and in the backround of this beer and could enhance the flavor of food . not very sessionable and not a beer to sit with after mowing the yard as its not very refreshing . definitely something that should not a continued line by flying dog unless done in small batches for sale at local bbq restaurants or eateries .,palate,0.8,1
chocolate chip flecked dark orange . unfortunately i let too much beer escape into the glass . now there s a large number of small dark floaters and large dark chunks swimming around refusing to settle . the head is orangish cream in color and is densely compact . if it was n t for the still suspended nasty junk this would be a fine looking tripel . at least it is n t as hideously ugly as a real monkfish . have you ever seen one of those things . yeesh . i wish i knew what causes this smell that i always attribute to organic beer . i was surprised to find it here until i glanced at the label and was reminded that monkfish is a product of the fish brewing company . maybe it s just a house aroma or rather a house odor and is due to the yeast that these guys use . otherwise pale malty orange fruity mildly ethanolic . monkfish is still brashly boozy despite its years of rest . i get the feeling that it would have deteriorated rather than improved with a few more years under its belt even if that would have broken the bucking bronco nature of the alcohol . there s plenty of sweet malt on hand as well as an orange sections soaked in vodka fruitiness and a surprising hoppy bitterness . the problem is the various flavors come together like cars at a busy intersection with no stop signs near misses side swipes and full on bone jarring crashes abound . the whole loud chaotic hurly burly is unfortunately steeped in a tongue numbing grain alcohol stew that does n t allow it to be appreciated even if it deserves to be . as i get into the bottom half of the glass the bottom inch of the bottle will stay right where it is i m feeling a bit better about things but only slightly . there s a medicinal almost phenolic aspect to the flavor that is a poor substitute for the wonderful spicy yeastiness of a true belgian tripel . i like the mouthfeel . it s closer to medium than to full and is by far the most accomplished part of this ale . anyone on the lookout for a good american version of the tripel style should look elsewhere because i found nothing of the sort in this bottle . fish bc got the abv and the mouthfeel right but failed in all other areas . although it is n t as butt ugly as a real monkfish monkfish belgian style triple ale is no beauty queen that s for damn sure . miss congeniality . not a chance .,palate,0.8,1
a . very dark opaque brown . short creamy deep beige head leaves a spotty cap ring and partial rings of lace . looks quite viscous . s . dark chocolate molasses black licorice bready yeast and charcoal . there are definitely some nice aspects yet too much of the yeast and coal starts taking over . t this really is a thick one slowly flowing over with more of a charred flavor than expected . a bit acrid in the finish . there is a lot of body and sweetness underneath but the charring is way too much for me . m . no quibbles here apart from the somewhat overactive carbonation . d ashes to ashes and i guess ashes to beer as well . not something i m likely to look for again .,palate,0.9,1
pours a somewhat hazy deep golden color with a thin foamy head that fades into a trace amount of lace with a bubbly ring around the sides of the glass . nose is quite faint with notes of sweet malts and floral hops . very light in body with a slick mouthfeel at first that becomes almost slimy . very unusual . taste is sweet malts balanced with a mild hop bitterness . probably not a beer id try again unless someone else was buying .,palate,0.4,0
ml . oz . bottle . poured into my duvel tulip . appearance very rich head with up to an maybe of depth strong lacing from start to finish . smell nice lemon with spice . taste very rich . sweetness with great balance . great example of what a tripel is supposed to be . drinkability extremely smooth and creamy incredibly so on par with a westy blonde . extraordinary tripel .,palate,1.0,1
served as a treat to myself in three successive oz pours into a snifter each given plenty of time to mature and warm . pretty nice looking orange ish tan colored and mostly clear fairly good white head and not bad lace . smell is very sour like notable chardonnay and wood malt and hops are n t as strong as i suspected but make a nice appearance . tastes like a kind of strange earthy sour . hops are noticeable but i m not sure why this is a god of the hop . definitely woody notes . a good malt base that makes it enjoyable and tries to balance out the kind of overbearing barrel aging . you kind of catch the hops on the backbite second half of the swig . body is smooth and luscious very enjoyable especially as it warmed . pretty thick and full bodied despite the color and style . mild tang and warming from the alcohol . bitterness is pretty high but is somewhat masked by a sweet finish . it s quite likeable though a bit odd and i m not sure what style category it should really be in . however if you like sours or you like chardonnay as i like both a lot definitely try this one for a special occasion sometime with sophisticated beer drinkers only . if you re expecting some kind of bold ipa you will probably be disappointed .,palate,0.9,1
review from notes taken from a bottle it appears an amber color with a yellowish tan head that does n t retain well . faint amount of lace clings to the glass . aroma is an interesting mixture of berry and vinegar . the fruity berry in the aroma comes across a bit like cherries . taste is sweet upfront with the cherry flavor that turns a bit acidic with a note of sourness . ligh feel with a modest level of carbonation . there is a lingering aftertaste of fruity sourness that is mildly drying on the tongue . this has more sweetness than i was expecting but perks my interest in trying more flemish examples . as it warms the vinegar character becomes more evident seemingly like apple cidar vinegar .,palate,0.9,1
poured from a oz aluminum can into a pint glass genesee ice is a lighter golden yellow color with a thick white head . the nose is not impressive mostly sickeningly sweet aduncts and solventy alcohol . the taste is just about as remarkable but slightly better somehow . the beer is light in body and in carbonation and goes down surprisingly smooth and neutral . overall very cheap beer that actually does n t taste too bad . it would definitely get the job done in a pinch .,palate,0.8,1
batch . never had a witbeir as a winter seasonal before so this should be interesting . poured a hazy diluted orange with no head whatsoever . smell was somewhat more complex than many witbeirs some spices present . has some spice present in the taste . almost like a witbeir impersonating a more heavy darker winter warmer just not doing a very good job at it . definitely not as light as some wits . mouthfeel is a little heavier than i m used to in this style i guess this works since it is a winter beer . somewhat drinkable but i m glad i only bought one bottle .,palate,0.8,1
a delicate brew . a pleasant golden body slim white head and a complexion full of fizz . nose is floral and malty upfront . mouth feel is completely crisp refreshing and clean . the flavor is lacking slightly malt and dough are prominent hops are weak . the aftertaste is quite stale yet the body is fresh . this is an odd offering from troutbrook a great brewery here in ct .,palate,0.8,1
appearance clear bronze brown color . tan head that dissipated pretty quick . smell sweet malty . brown sugar carmel rum raisins espresso . some nuts detectible in the smell also . taste much like how it smells . very good . mouth feel a bit thin on the palet or maybe the aroma and taste make you expect more in the way of mouth feel . carbonation was just right . overall a pretty well balanced and great tasting doppelbock . priced right . unfortunately i m experiencing this one in late june a time of year when i prefer smoother pale lager beers . still a great beer anytime . will be added to my list of fall winter beers .,palate,0.6,1
pours into my chalice a light hay gold . nontransparent with a thick white head that dissipates in seconds to barely a skim . when invigorated a wavy lacing reappears briefly . aroma light malts belgian yeast with just a hint of banana and ginger clove coriander . light . taste light . balanced light malts hints of light fruits touches of the tropics . easy on the palate . mouthfeel way too carbonated . the carbonation makes it almost impossible to taste anything . otherwise light bodied balanced in every aspect . drinkability i just drank in a row . sessionable big time . note i need to expand on this review after i think about this beer . my main thought is that it should sit for about months so that the carbonation can mellow . it is really distracting .,palate,0.4,0
the cherry wheat is exactly what it is advertized as a beer that has the flavor and aroma of cherries . i was surprised by the beer however i am not a fan of cherries and could have done without sampling this beer . i would recommended the beer to fans of cherries .,palate,1.0,1
i ve been on a polish beer kick as of recently so i picked up a ml bottle of this stuff tonight at binny s right here on the north side . apeparance is a clear gold color with lots of carbonation and a decent head . it s not a bad looking beer at all and i was shocked at how cheap it was . a pop . not a bad brew . smell was very strong in grains . the minute i poured it into my pint glass i could smell it from three feet away . this is certainly quite an aromatic brew but it does smell good grans a little bit of corn maybe . nevertheless it s good . taste however is n t what i expected . it s a fairly good brew with a nice sweet center to it . there s a nice bit of bitterness towards the end of it but the flavor dissipates quickly . not a bad beer at the start of drinking it but it loses flavor fast . mouthfeel is n t as impressive as the other attributes . it quickly thins away and does n t leave any room left for flavor . this is a good beer to taste at first but goes down quickly with no strong aftertaste . drinkability is good . for how cheap per bottle this stuff is it is n t a bad beer . it s a smooth brew and it does taste good but it feels a bit unfinished . not bad but it could be better .,palate,0.4,0
dark copper colored with two fingers of head that had good retention before settling to a thick cap . moderate amount of lacing is left on the glass . aroma of dry hay yeast phenols and some rye spiciness . mild earthiness but not much funk . yeast phenol overload . something went wrong here . if the belgian yeast strains results in this sort of outcome then it was a failed experiment . very dry as well with some rye notes . bitterness is moderate or high for a saison . a little alcohol in the finish . for the unpleasantness of the flavor this actually has a very nice mouthfeel . a little bit bigger body and less carbonated than most of the style . not a pleasant flavor profile for this drinker . this beer is definately not for everyone .,palate,0.8,1
the indie somerville ma . menu described pretty things american darling as a good time hoppy lager . i want that . bright pristinely clear gold color . finger white head that settles into a thin chapeau and leaves one big lacey necklace at the top of my glass . great beer name by the way . smell is a little bit sweet malt a little bit lager yeast and a whole lotta hallertau . if you go on the sam adams brewery tour they give you a handful of dried hops to smoosh up and stick your nose into just like jim koch in the commercials that s what this beer smells like . hallertau heaven . the thick yet luxuriously smooth mouthfeel was what caught my pallette first . for a brewery with ale project in the name they sure do know their lagers . sweet malt initially settles on the tongue then gets run over by a whole lot of back end hops and some booze . i would have liked more discretion from the booze although i it did warm me up and i to it by mid pint . makes me think if the brewer pondered this question what would a summer maibock taste like . cause that s the impression american darling gave me .,palate,0.9,1
in southern michigan most everyone loves a cheap easy drinkin beer . in monroe bud light is everyone s beer of choice . and it makes me sad because it sucks . there is asbsolutely nothing to this beer . its just another chugging beer from anheuser busch for mass consumption . the only thing good about this beer is it is consistant . people are always buying it off of the shelves and you can be sure that yours is going to be fresh and easily drinkable . there is nearly no flavor in this beer . it is rather highly carbonated though so when you do beltch you tend to taste a little bit of apples . its nothing special . if you re looking for a cheap light beer i d suggest miller lite . it has a little more flavor less carbs and its easier on the cornhole the next morning .,palate,0.2,0
a beautiful golden honey color with a frothy white head leaving a nice lace . s pine and citrus hoppy aroma excellent aroma . t all hops but not super bitter a great ipa . m medium body quite smooth . d i could drink this beer all day and be very happy .,palate,0.6,1
reviewed sampler queens brewpub las vegas nv pours an amber colored body with a foamy white colored head . has nearly no aroma with some sweet malt . has a very bitter taste very sour . also some fruit present . very bitter and caustic .,palate,0.2,0
poured a big head which quickly dissipates to nothing . lovely deep golden color . faint smell of citrus . not a lot of taste to speak of but mildly sweet with a slight hint of malt . an inoffensive and easy to drink pale ale which perhaps even a non beer drinker would like . no wonder it s an old standby classic but also no wonder the craft beer drinkers are n t too impressed with it .,palate,0.4,0
immense thanks to lnashsig for helping me secure this long time want . growler was n t perfectly sealed but still opens with a gentle hiss . served in my dogfish head shaped pint glass . a vigorous pour yields a finger of soapy khaki earth yellow foam which slowly recedes to a thin puffy cap partially obscuring the seal brown liquid . basically opaque though at certain angles there are faint tawny highlights suggesting a fine clarity . decent retention anaemic mottled lacing fine glassy legs . pecan pie gingerbread spice cake toasted oats light roast coffee from malt cracked pepper and very light grassy hop notes in the nose . perhaps a little chocolate or other specialty malt . mild roast malt on the palate toasted nuts only slowly discernable as pecans biscotti brown bread and a low bitterness lead into the finish which is faintly smokey but otherwise clean and slightly dry and toasty . delicate profile but well put together . thin bodied and just sufficient carbonation but i suspect the growler is at fault much more than the beer . quite sessionable this unique ale seems more of a southern take on a traditional brown porter as opposed to the more common robust porters available in the u.s. very pleased to get to sample this finally . hope to re visit it in person at some point .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a oz . bottle into a tulip . a pours a reddish amber color with one inch of white head and almost no carbonation evident . s smells strongly or oranges as well as lemon citrus hops fruity malts and sugar . t tastes of some weird sweer oranges . also some grapefruit lemon citrus hops and sugar . not great . m light body and low carbonation . d kind of a weird beer . the smell was ok but the taste was n t very enjoyable . would n t seek out again .,palate,0.8,1
pours black with a small thick dark tan head . scent of chocolate whiskey oak roasted malts caramel dark fruits and sugars . strong and balanced the character of the base beer is complimented well after the barrel aging . taste of chocolate oak whiskey coffee roasted malts caramel and vanilla . very tasty an excellent beer improved with a short barrel aging i love it . be it barrel aged or regular boris is one of the best imperial stouts produced in the american market . mouthfeel is heavy and smooth with a small amount of carbonation very nice .,palate,1.0,1
. oz bottle served in a tulip glass a it pours golden with a mountain of rocky white head on top of it . s it smells spicy . i get belgian yeast and orange peel . t it tastes buttery with some spiciness . m moderate and very smooth o it s alright . i do n t feel its worth the price .,palate,0.9,1
anyone who can find a better easy to find adjunct out there please email me . poured from a can into a standard pint glass . a looks darker and fuller than your typical beer of this style . head retention is nice and the beer laces nicely down the glass . looks almost syrupy in a good way . s nothing offensive to be found . shocking considering this is an adjunct lager . smells fresh notes of floral hops and cracker malt . a little generic but overall ca n t complain . t here is where reviewing within the style comes into play this is definitely the best adjunct i ve tasted bar none . supremely refreshing and even has detectable hints of bready doughy malts and floral hops . finishes completely smooth . value do n t even go there . i can get a sixer of tall boys of this stuff in florida for six bucks . it s a steal .,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle poured into a pint glass from abe s of bethlehem pa. a golden amber color with very nice head . impeccably clear . nice lacing . s very nice floral fruit hop aroma . this beer means business . t very nice rich copper caramel malt profile with perfectly balanced hops . m medium with large bubbles . slight astringent twinge . d very good sessionable strong ale .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a oz . bottle from the longshot pack . it has a cloudy copper color with one finger of frothy white head that will dissipate in to a thin layer and last throughout . smells up front of strong floral hops citrusy grapefruit a bit piney as well . undertones of caramel malts . a slightly sweet aroma at the back end . tastes of floral hops pine and grapefruit . a solid malty backbone in this brew that will have a sweet taste in the mix . mouthfeel is carbonated but creamy and smooth . lacks the dry bite that i look for in a dipa . overall this is a solid offering . it is definitely a hop bomb but is surprisingly well balanced for that genre of beer . i thought that the sweet smell that i got from the nose would be the end of this beer but it turned out to be pleasant . i wish that i had a pliny the elder to do a side by side tasting but oh well . solid offering . i m glad that this beer made the cut .,palate,0.6,1
ml bottle poured into an imperial pint glass . pours a very dark brown color but looks black once in the glass . thick bone colored head sticks around for a long time and leaves a sheet of lace on the glass . aroma is sweet malty and roasty . the sweetness is almost like red apples . flavor is very good with lots of great roasted malt caramel and chocolate . mouthfeel is full bodied and super smooth . the oatmeal definately helps in that respect . overall a really tasty easy drinking stout . very enjoyable .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a ml bottle into a tulip glass . be careful when opening this mine popped off simply when i untwisted it . a deep brown ruby almost opaque with active carbonation seen . huge thick tan head which shows little signs of dissipating after a minute or two after pour . the head dissipates uneven and sticks to the side . s rather strong fruity sweet smell . citrus and honey are the big smells here with slight malts and caramel . t really sweet with a sugary foretaste with citrus and caramel flavors in the middle with an alcohol finish . a lingering clove aftertaste goes down the throat . this is very fresh tasting and very easy to go down . m medium bodied with a bit of a flat soda taste despite the active carbonation bubbles . o this is a good beer but it s really polarizing since it s sweet and is lacking carbonation . on one hand it tastes almost like a fresh tea with it s raw sugar and fresh citrus taste and slight spices and on the other hand it reminds me of a flat soda . i may buy this again and hope for a potentially less shaken up bottle as i feel it may have lost a lot of carbonation when opened .,palate,0.6,1
a kind of dark yellow beer . aroma is revolting . wet wood and vomit . tough to get down tastewise with something that smells awful . alcohol is there not much else maybe some ample carbonation if you re into that kind of thing . it is kinda heavy for an adjunct lager . do n t look for any hops . at least some beers just taste like water this tastes like bad water and alcohol . pass .,palate,0.7,1
on tap at the fairfield plant . got ta admit it s quite refreshing fresh and downright good fresh from the brewery s pipes . still has some things that i d consider defects that define budweiser s trademarks it s got plenty of personality but not enough charm . pleasant bitterness and light refreshing body with a gentle tartness . very very fresh which definately helps alot . overall seltzer water vibe which shoots beer right up your nose like soda pop . drinability would be better if it was n t so tame . i enjoy lots of light lagers but this one is obviously trying to dumb it down . this beer does however have lots of confidence a nd it s clear that the brewers are in complete control . do n t pass it up if you re at the brewery simply because it s not too shabby when it s this fresh . cheers .,palate,0.4,0
oz . bomber poured into a tulip style glass . it pours a hazy medium orange color with one finger of head . there s just a touch of lacing . the smell is very hoppy . lots of piney and citrusy hops fill the nose and there s just a hint of alcohol too . the taste is very hoppy but more bitter than full of hop flavor . there s not much else going on just a bit of alcohol on the finish . the mouthfeel is just a little light and watery . the drinkability is great for . . a decent double ipa . thanks for breaking this one out kev .,palate,0.6,1
i had this again . i was too kind last time . pours a cherrywood color with a decent enough head that dissapears to almost nothing not what i d expect of a quadrupel . smells of cherry and alcohol . taste is initially candy cherry cough drop cherry without so much menthol . medicinal . to be fair this fades a bit and there are other flavors underneath but this overwhelms them sadly . any subtleties are masked and it s pretty much cherry alcohol riding through to the finish . phenolic fusels even . mouthfeel is quite nice though full with nice carbonation . not very drinkable at all . slow sipping is tolerable but why would i want to . interesting idea quadrupel lambic but in the end not so good . i ve had this brew a few times did n t like it before and thought maybe i d age it a bit to see if it improved and it did but only so far as to mute everything and make it less offensive . ah well ca n t like em all .,palate,0.9,1
i had a bottle and it poured a light gold us macro style . little bubbly head that dissipates quickly . quite bubbly . it has a bitter citrusy smell to it . it kind of has a bitter taste like a pilsner at first . but the taste very quickly wears off like two seconds . and a minute later there is nothing left on your palette except for a mild sourness .,palate,0.2,0
oz bottle . abv . clear darker shade of amber . off white head that fades rather quickly but leaves a nice ring of lace . caramel malts in the nose with a bit of a rough grainy edge . a bit of holiday spice cinnamon nutmeg . a grainy flavor and a heavy dose of caramel malt . nearly cloying here . spices are very subtle here an earthy bitterness . medium body soft carbonation which gives an almost creamy feel . the mouthfeel may be the best part of this beer . some warming alcohol . overall not really that great . malt character seems a bit cloying with not enough spice to help balance .,palate,0.8,1
from the pour one can tell that deschutes is not a brewery that is in this business just to make money . they must love beer as well . it s all very textbook . the head is about an inch high the body a crimson brown . no lacing sadly . nose reminds me of mildew or a wet dog . i get similar notes from fat tire . if you like the way fat tire smells you ll like this . i however dont . taste is more of the wet dog mildew flavor . i m not a big fan . however there s a bit of mild brown sugar and hops to distract from the unpleasantness enough to warrant a higher rating . i personally would n t buy this again but i would imagine since there are a lot of people out there that love fat tire that there are a fair share that would love this too . i love the deschutes brewery but i do n t love this brew .,palate,0.9,1
appearance very pale gold color almost yellow . a bit of yeast cloudiness which fits the style . large creamy head that lasts a while . aroma very light and citrus y a bit of a sour twang that i really enjoy but seems to dominate the senses . taste a little sour but perfectly balanced with a clean tart aftertaste . tastes a bit like cider but has a great brett taste that i loved . no hop character at all . palate pretty thin but very intensely carbonated finishes clean with a nice tart pucker . overall hands down my favorite wit my favorite style mind you . and definitely in my top . it s a fantastic tasting beer and stands out among every other wit i ve tried but like most wits it does n t hold your interest for more than a glass or so .,palate,1.0,1
a this beer poured a dark chocolate amber . the tan head was very thick about three fingers had great retention and left chunky lacing . s banana attacked the nose immediately . underneath that was a hint of clove and alcohol . quite lovely indeed . t the banana from the nose is back and this time it brought some more complexity . chocolate bread and black pepper all tantalize the tongue until some subtle dry hops hamper the sweetness . very well balanced indeed . m medium bodied with thin to medium carbonation . so far the only lackluster quality of this beer . d this is dangerously sessionable . the flavors do n t fatigue the palate at all and the medium body goes down smoothly . i could drink this all day . hats off to new belgium for this beauty .,palate,0.6,1
oz single appearance this really isnt as dark as some doppelbocks but it looks really nice . very clear reddish amber . not much head retention or lace though . smell faint malt sweetness and flowery hops . not much here . taste much better flavor than smell . pretty nice thick caramelly malt flavor and a fair amount of detectable alcohol . this is pretty sweet and would not be good if the hop bitterness wasnt there . the finish is a little sweet but not very hearty . gets better as it warms . mouthfeel pretty nice mouthfeel . smooth and slightly viscous . coats the mouth . drinkability its a pretty decent beer but i wouldnt seek it out . there are better dopplebocks lots better . i wouldnt turn it down . overall its just not big enough tasting malt wise .,palate,0.9,1
first off the one liter flip top lid bottle is what was the kicker to make me spend . on the thing . very cool packaging i also knew i could use the bottle for homebrewing . i m a big fan of the grolsh style lid . anyways bourbon aged barleywine sounded mighty good . appearance looks good nice amber color and nice head that holds . i was very suprised how light and clear it looked . smell very nice . vanilla dominates here with some oak and bourbon . very swell . taste very complex it s smooth vanilla is big here again with more oak more grain . however it s much more bitter than the smell would indicate . in my opinion it s just a hair too bitter and this knocks it down one notch . however it s still well within the range of balance and it s still very good . i ve never had anything quite like it the bourbon aspect blends right in . mouthfeel its very good nice and medium not very big but not watery . drinkability it s a sipper that s for sure but i kept wanted to drink more and more . this is a great beer . i split the beer with my dad and felt that half a liter was plenty the flavor does sort of reach a point were one has had enough . of course with this bottle one could drink it over a few days without it going too flat . very good and well worth it if you can find it . this will become an annual treat . edit thinking about how i should age a bottle for a year since i thought it too bitter . duh .,palate,1.0,1
of all the big oz . high gravity beer this one is king . the taste is good compared to the other ounce choices out there . drink alot of water when drinking or a major headache occurs . has been known to make a person a mean drunk . so drink with caution . a legend among urban youths.taste better than it smells . hold your breath,palate,0.4,0
a the beer is jet black in color and poured with a thin creamy tan head that gradually faded away and left a ring of bubbles around the edge of the glass . s there are light to moderate aromas of burnt malts espresso and bittersweet chocolate in the nose . t the taste is very similar to the smell but stronger in strength and has flavors of espresso and roasted malts . m it feels light to medium bodied smooth and a bit watery on the palate with a moderate amount of carbonation . o the beer goes down rather easily and is quite flavorful despite its thin body .,palate,0.6,1
ounce bottle served in a pint glass . a pours a clear straw colored body . a white head fades quickly to a thick film . a small dot or two of lacing is left behind with every sip and fades quickly . s malt adjuncts cheap grains and water . t just like the smell . it s generic though lighter in flavor than other macros . it would be more fitted to be titled as a light beer . i d gladly take a bud over this and i really really do n t like bud . m light bodied with lots of soda pop fizz . less watery than others of the style . d easy to drink but falls short in comparison to most bmc products on the market . very lackluster overall . seriously if you re gon na have an american macro at least go for one that s half decent not this swill .,palate,0.7,1
crystal clear dark copper hue covered by a large bubbled iivory white head that settles quickly into a thin layer . sparse lace is left . the aroma is an odd combination of assertive medium caramel malt sweetness toasty biscuit malt and a citrusy hop nose . mild pear like fruity esters are there as well along with light diacetyl that emerges as the beer breathes . dryish toasted malt upfront in flavor gives way to a soapy hop flavor which slowly fades allowing a somewhat one dimensional caramel malt sweetness to dominate . this is partially offset by a moderate and clean hop bitterness and mild fruitiness but not much else provides contrast or complexity . very light on body w a slightly watery mouthfeel . finishes clean and lightly bready . an unusual but unbalanced brew . although it grew on me as i drank it bert grant s scottish ale lacked complexity all around . there s no way this should be considered a scottish ale . take bear republic red rocket ale filter the bejeesus out of it then dilute it w seltzer water and you ll have this brew .,palate,0.4,0
pours a slightly hazy orange amber with a fairly nice initial head that fades to a thin cap but leaves some nice lacing . smells very herbal and of fresh hops that have allowed to decompose slightly . unfortunately that same wilted hop herbal flavor is there for me in the taste . i just ca n t get over that slightly back of the vegetable crisper flavor . do n t know if its the type of hops or hops allowed to spoil but i just ca n t drink this . mouthfeel is adequete appropriately carbonated ans smooth but i just ca n t get over the flavor .,palate,0.6,1
bottle poured into a snifter produced a finger worth of off white head that changed to a thin lace . the color of the body was a burgandy to purple and slightly hazy . i had a ton of fresh dark fruit aromas rising from the glass . raisins were most definitely the most predominant smell in the bunch . the flavor was dark fruit forward as well . very sweet not to much in the way of bitter spices . almost to coy in my book for a quad . the alcohol was well hidden but i think a little more heat might have helped the flavor . medium feel in my mouth with good carbonation . i like sweet brews but this one was a little to much for me . i finished the bottle but not looking for another . there are much better american quads out there . smutty dropped the ball on this one . to bad i really wanted to like this one but it just was n t up to par in my book .,palate,0.8,1
poured from a bottle at slainte in naugatuck conn. a poured a well carbonated pale golden yellow with a two finger head of foam that quickly rose and fell to somewhat decent lacing . s smells are faint but there is noticeable corn husk toasted grain and oat malts . there is a little floral hop floating in the back but not much . t taste is only slightly better than your run of the mill macro to me . as much as it pains me to say it it s really not terrific as a lager or beer in general . m mouthfeel is crisp slightly sticky in the front and a little dry on the back of the tongue . pretty good . d would make for a great session for someone not overly concerned with taste and still wants to get something different than a bud . i m sure this goes over huge for bmc fans at st. patty s day . brewed by guinness but the style does n t sit right with the stout and smithwick s . i d still rather have this than a bmc light or regular though bud bottles can be more moderately priced .,palate,0.8,1
a pours a brown color with a hint of red . not much head but whatever was there stayed for awhile . some lacing but not overwhelming . s definitely ginger and pumpkin . my crappy nose is sensing a hint of banana but that does n t seem right . t sweet honey and pumpkin in the beginning slight little bit of hops in the middle and strong ginger kick in the after taste . m very carbonated . too much so in my opinion . pretty heavy beer . d rough on the after taste with the ginger and higher than average alcohol content . not really light on the stomach .,palate,0.6,1
wow . i can recall not too long ago when minute ipa was my favorite beer . my friend and i used to buy oz . bottles of the stuff slowly drink it over the course of an evening get quite tipsy in the process and think we were in heaven . it s been awhile since i ve gone back to the beer and actually tried to review it i recently bought bottles vintage and left in the closet to age . pours a dark amber amber color with little head which quickly disappeared . smells pleasantly of pine with hints of citrus lemon . taste . wow . it s as thick and complex as i remember and super sweet too . the hoppy taste is there but it s pretty much the exact opposite of bitter . i taste caramel at first then sweet maltys and then some hops with an orangey hoppy aftertaste but still little to no bitterness . my lips taste of caramel and sweet oranges . as it warms i get a bit more of a grassy hoppy flavor more caramel and a slight taste of apples very nice . that i never noticed before . the alcohol is very present perhaps too much so but for a abv beer i ca n t complain . unfortunately it s a little wild and the flavors do n t mix as well as i remember them because of my refined tastes as i continue to drink beer . or a different vintage . i do n t know . this beer is amazing and not your standard ipa . it s just a little tooo sweet and all over the place right now . i think i m going to take the lone bottle in my fridge and let it join the other two in my closet . this must age incredibly well .,palate,0.9,1
thanks to dave d b for ordering one of these bad boys for me . served in my pisgah pint glass . the first hoppy stone anniversary beer that i ve gotten to try fresh . a two fingers of creamy looking tan foam that dissipates pretty slowly not a ton of lace is left behind just a few isolated patches . dark hazy amber red brown body . this is far beyond amber ales like nugget nectar and somehow exudes strength and intensity . s hops galore in this one big grapefruit citrus smell with a touch of pine and earth in there . well balanced with light caramel and burnt sugar malts . a touch of the . abv peeks out but it s not harsh . the smell is huge but i wish there was a bit more depth to it . t the taste is more malt heavy with a copious amount of bread and grain a touch of cocoa some spicy esters and some sweet citrus flavors at the back end . the taste ends very bitter and lingers for quite a while this is definitely a palate bruiser . m big thick body that supports the abv well . moderate carbonation with a bit of zing to it . chewy but smooth with tons of oil and resin left behind after swallowing . there s a bit of warmth that starts to show in my throat after a few sips . it s pretty much exactly what i want from this style . d this is an intense brew and i m beginning to regret opening the bomber on my own . i ll persevere of course but i think this is a beer for sharing . the bitterness is intense and the abv higher so this certainly is n t for sessions but it s a lovely treat all the same .,palate,1.0,1
pours a dark clear copper with virtually no head . plenty of carbonation visible in the body . malty and vinous aroma with a hint of rum soaked raisins . thick crisp full bodied mouthfeel . the taste starts off with a rich malty flavor that s not overly sweet . hops cut down the malt sweetness quite a bit actually . toffee appears toward the back . alcohol can be detected in the finish also . this seems to be a pretty typical doppelbock except for the hops which seem to hedge the malt sweetness . i expected a little more from bell s .,palate,0.8,1
oz bottle poured into pint glass . a straw yellow color with virtually no head . very crisp and clear . s not very strong . slight hint of cereal grain . t grainy watered down . kinda tastes like your average macro . very little hops noticeable just cereal grains . m light body medium carbonation . d highly drinkable . watered down and not at any extreme of the taste spectrum a refreshing beer . would n t go after it for taste though . overall a disappointment from erie considering all of their other brews in the variety pack i bought were solid . reminded me of a macro more than a good pils .,palate,0.8,1
the exact same alcohol content of robitussin . interesting . first off a pain to open . capped corked juicy juice justifying it s price tag . a strong sizzle on the pour then it rushes back down . a murky rusted brown it s full of floaters . chewy . raspberries steeped in simple sugar with a touch of tartness vinegar . i smell cherry lifesavers too . it smells wonderfully juicy . cider vinegar up front but then a bum rush of cherry grape juicy juice that s just loaded with sugar . after shaking that off the raspberries come through with a good blend of tart sour sweet in that order of concentration . a dry woody finish helps wipe the initial horrible impression from my mouth but not my mind . almost but i just ca n t get past those traumatizing juice box summer camp memories fast enough .,palate,0.7,1
i have to say i do like the taste of lamb . pours a crystal clear brown color with a reddish hue throughout . a soft white head with limited retention that hides to the side of the glass . not much lacing overall . the nose has a nice malty backing . some caramel notes with a soft melanodian aroma . some notice peat and smoke notes . there is a light yeast character that brings out a more noticeable plumy aroma . some minor butyric and a hint of fusel notes as well . the taste is similar but different . the malt backs off a bit as the smoky and peaty notes come through . would have like more balance of malt and smoke . this mixes weirdly with the more noticeable butyric note . more of a dirty drains flavor . the yeast backs off compared to the nose but a light sugar plum backing balances well . the alcohol notes also back off . some minerally almost blood like in the finish but not light . the body is moderate . would have liked to see more body for style . the carbonation is low but that is ok for style as well . overall i think this is more of a smoked beer than a wee heavy . just missing that malt complexity that im looking for .,palate,0.4,0
pours light copper with decent enough head and some lacing . smells a touch doughy with some soft caramel and hops . upfront is a nice lightly toasty malt note that gives way to a nice mellow malt base . all balanced by an even hop bitterness ends drying . mouthfeel is damn near perfect for an o fest i think . almost medium bodied with vibrant carbonation and a terrific creamyness without getting too heavy . impeccable balance . drinkability is good . best o fest i ve had this year though i ll admit to only having tried or so . extra points to this one for not being overdone .,palate,1.0,1
light gold in color with a fizzy short lived head . the aroma is pungent and gross skunk . yuck . i was hoping i might get a fresh bottle . aroma is telling me obviously not and you re an idiot for buying an import that s in a green bottle again . the skunk is n t anywhere near as strong in the flavor as in the aroma . it s still drinkable . the pilsener crispness is there with just enough hops for a slightly fun finish . i imagine this beer would taste pretty good and refreshing while fresh . but i doubt most of these green bottles sitting on shelves for months at a time are fresh .,palate,0.7,1
a nice finger medium color head . it did n t go away for quite a while . the smell of nice roasted coffee came through and the taste ended with a fairly surprisingly strong hint of hops . i was really surprised how i tasted the bitterness of hops in this stout but it was pleasant . decent mouthfeel and the flavor lingered for a long time . drinkibility was pretty good not my favorite stout but one i would not shy away from in the future .,palate,0.6,1
poured heartily into my duvel tulip . first beer of the night huge tan head three fingers that drops at a creep . opaque amber body white foamy lacing on the glass . nose is fairly strong hops from a foot away even some malts are there dare i say chocolate smells . great body medium carbonation highly bitter . the hops really dominate the flavor perfume on the tongue just barely sweet . i would n t say its really balanced but truthfully this is about what i expected so i m not disappointed . as it warms up the bitters surface even more turning this into an overly bitter drink shaving some points off drinkability . thanks to pebkac for the brew .,palate,0.9,1
a a beautiful orangy amber color . had a quick light white head that faded very quickly . smell smells sweet with a strong scent of booze . some light whisky and oak notes come through but the booziness is dominant taste has a nice smooth initial vanilla taste that fades to a nice barley wheat wine flavor . i say barley wine because i have never had another wheat wine and that is all i can equate it to . the booziness is very noticable but not as overpowering as i expected . mouth as with most founders beers i ve had the mouth is excellent . has a nice thick and smooth mouth feel . it might be a little flat but i like it and i think it suits the style . drinkability very drinkable despite the higher abv . i plowed through my first one and i feel like i could drink more no problem . another very solid offering from founders . glad i was able to get my hands on a few to try . thanks to bill for making this all possible gfunk,palate,1.0,1
a opaque dark brown . very little head despite an aggressive pour but some lacing . s smoked is not used metaphorically here . smells strongly of hickory and raisins . t again a very strong smokiness but not acrid . a slight malty sweetness balances the smoke and roasted flavors . very little hop presence . alcohol is not noticeable . . seriously . m mouthfeel is perfect for this beer . very little carbonation coupled with a appreciable thickness make this cool and smooth going down . d somewhat of a novelty beer to me this smoked porter is excellent with bbq ed meats or in this case locally made smoked hot pepperettes . certainly not a session beer but a beer that has it s place in my fridge .,palate,1.0,1
nice looking pour . oz bottle poured into a oz pint glass and the head came right to the top of the glass . translucent amber color with a tan head . nice lacing already as the head begins to fall before i ve even touched the glass . thin layer of the head stays all the way down as i drink it . smell is fresh pine and lots of it . . . also some grapefruit . i m not sure if the pine is gon na be too much once i taste this because i ve never smelled an ipa quite like this . this tastes pretty good at first with the piney hops and then some smooth malt flavor but i m tasting a long metalic finish and something like charcoal . i do n t know if this is just a bad or old bottle or what . if i try another from the pack and get something different i will edit this review . but the taste just goes to hell . it s like i m licking the top of a beer can . smooth creamy medium body . i wanted this to be better based on the appearance and the smell but that metal flavor just kills it . you take a sip and think mmm that s good oh wait gross what the fuck is that . . . reminds me of the metalic flavor you get in your mouth when they inject you before you go into a ct scan .,palate,0.8,1
i am not super beer educated but i enjoy this pale ale i like that it has a nice citris flavor to it . i also am pretty ino really hoppy beers . its the kind of beer you can drink at almost any time . it goes well with a good burger . i like it crisp clean and a slight bitter . try it .,palate,0.6,1
a dark amber with a gorgeous white head s lots of maltiness full but nothing spectacular t bready malty roasted . finishes with a sweet malt taste m medium bodied with decent carbonation not as full for an octoberfest as i d like but still good d very drinkable and easy to use to introduce others to a seasonal beer,palate,0.6,1
probably quay street s best . they have not been great as of late but this is one of their best . not bad at all . very drinkable . it is light bodied and enjoyable . it has a light hops aroma and a light bodied feel to it . some malty notes . nothing overpowering just balanced and drinkable .,palate,0.6,1
i ve finally made t to the last of the beers of saranac christmas which is both good and bad . although i ve enjoyed most of them all were disappointing in some ways usually with unfulfilled potential after a bright start . i ve never had a spiced beer or a wassail before so i saved this one for last . the color is a murky reddish marroon not cloudy just murky in how this color came to be . unimpressive head . the smell at first repulsed me but is now a bit better.sugars and some unidentifiable spices . taste is mild but the mouthfeel is full pleasantly full and quite nice . brief bits of fruit are present along with spice but for a winter beer i would prefer a little more ooomph in the taste category . drinkable but a bit boring . looks like another case of settling for three points when they had first and goal for saranac .,palate,0.8,1
this is one of those beers that i seems to come full circle on my beer journey . it pours a very clear copper with nice white head . the smell is somewhat laid back but with malt and an earthy spice coming through . the taste is extremely malty on the front and mid . very bready with a lingering bitterness on the back . simple and amazing beer . i m surprised i have not reviewed this before .,palate,0.6,1
a reddish tones thin body with a head that dissipates quickly s malty caramel tones just as you would expect with a brown ale t very thin in flavor slight malt flavor and a bit of sweetness . after the nose the taste is a disappointment . leaves a less than pleasant aftertaste m very thin mouthfeel just slides down your throat o smells great but overall just a disappointment,palate,0.3,0
bottle received as part of the little guy bif thanks nlmartin . look is a hazy burnt orange topped with a non stop flow of volcanic slight off white head takes forever to sink so long i had to start in a harpoon leviathan snifter and had to also use a imperial pint to help finish the pour . smell is of orange kool aid dried grass not much else going on here to be mentioned . taste is defintely grassy almost hay like i have to say it reminds me of one of my first extract beers not that great but drinkable . unfortunately it seems unbalanced with not much to offer but one dimensional flavors on the up side this on is much better than the hefe i ve had from them .,palate,0.8,1
yellow and transparent in appearance the foam made some interesting swirl patterns that stuck around for a while . it has a very mild smell predominately alcoholic which seems unusual for beer . it tastes boring . very mild in everything although the hops do come out enough to remind you that it s beer . i like the mouthfeel of just about every flying dog beer that i ve had and this is no exception . light on the carbonation but not so much that you forget it is there or suspect it . it has a pleasant smoothness although this one feels a little thinner than the others . i would n t want to drink more than one of these although it is pretty good with food because it does n t have a chance to overpower the food . in conclusion this beer ca n t really be offensive except to your wallet if you bought it hoping to enjoy it a lot .,palate,0.8,1
pours a slightly hazy golden dirty blonde in color topped with a frothy very pale tan head head is the consistency of whipped cream . loads of suspended yeast here i m surprised i didn t notice this fact the first time i enjoyed this one as it looks more like a belgian blonde or golden ale than anything . loads of sticky lace here . sweet malty bready nose more fruit forward than anything bananas light pineapple tropical fruit mango and with nothing resembling so much as the slightest american west coast hop profile maybe a hit of cascades and another gentler hop for bitterness but both are rather buried beneath the copious fruit notes . the nose here actually reminds me of the southern star pine belt pale so i m guessing there s more than one shared ingredient malt and or hop . slightly sweet smooth and tongue coating on the first sip this one is as light and almost delicate as i remember it being . nice dry bready biscuit malt character going on here but the mouthfeel just wo n t quit . as such it drinks bigger than the listed abv even despite bearing a minimal alcohol profile . highly drinkable and biscuit malts and dry character linger much less any real bitterness but bombshell strikes me as an excellent food beer and as an easy go to for someone who s looking for something easier going than a hoppy pale or an assertive pils . definitely worth a tick or a trade hattip to crusian for the cans .,palate,0.9,1
cl into a tulip . pours a dark dingy cola towering dense head has no interest in receding clumpy froth remains behind . rich complex aroma vinous and oaky atop lots of spices found in an old world pastry shop . unique complexity follows through in the taste . the vinous oak notes are followed by a wholly unexpected twinge of funk which now tasted can be discerned in the nose . the barrel contributed more than just oak . the long fading aftertaste is of citrus just hinting at its future sour . medium bodied creamy mouthfeel . a unique strong dark scrumptious cheers jd,palate,0.6,1
a big thanks goes out to my man nittanybeerfan for this one . sent a vintage out of the clear blue and it went right into the fridge . split with jac into two pint glasses . vintage . a pours a chill hazed cola brown with almost no head . i was interested how this carbonation would hold up being three years old and in a swing top . the head was very small even with an aggressive pour but the head that did form was a brown khaki blend . s yeast galore hit me in the face at first whiff . tons of mildly spiced german yeast followed immediately be a pronounced sweet caramel flavor . some clove and a hint of banana in the scent as well . t completely threw me off the couch with flavor . at first sip it seems mild but mid sip the flavors completely kick it up exponentially . tons of burnt caramel and bittersweet toffee . nice burnt roasted coffee and some hints of clove and other german yeast spices . the flavors are just so pronounced and blended in this one . m d the mouthfeel was a tad low as i assume to the three years in a swingtop but by no means distracting . overall clearly one of the best doppelbocks i ve had . the taste was a complete standout on this one . thanks again dan .,palate,0.6,1
radlermass . never heard of it but sounds german . i half expected this not to appear on beer advocate given it s marketed as a lemonade beer . appearance well not a lot to complain about here . it laced incredibly well and produced a finger and a half of head . did n t quite retain as well as i would have liked it to though . the body is a bit of a dull yellow that is n t quite lager yellow . good start smell a sugary sweet lemon smell that s like lemon aid but lacking in the sour twang i would expect . i think that because i might be picking up some hops that is bringing those elements down . taste it starts with a light sweet lemon taste more like strong lemon iced tea then lemon aid . i then become abundantly clear that lemon pop syrup was used in this as the sweetness declines and some not very roasted malt makes and appearance ending with a soapy hop note . i never though i d use the word soapy to describe the taste of beer . it s not as bad as i m making it out to be but it s not the greatest . mouthfeel syrup and soap need i say more . the problem here is the soap does n t clean out the syrupy stickiness which lingers far too long and makes the whole beer taste sickly artificial at first . then you get used to it like you were drinking pop and it just seems harder to notice . the worst part about it is the carbonation really gives that sudsy soap feeling only that s it s an edible taste . however the sweetness of the pop like syrup would probably be better served with more aggressive carbonation . i do n t think i like this part of the beer . drinkability it s smooth almost a little too smooth but it s also very light and is clearly designed to be guzzled on a hot summer day . that overwhelming sweetness needs to be reigned in desperately though . final thoughts it s odd that s for sure and i think with some more tweaking it would be a lot better . this is the kind of beer i think would go well at a baseball game with a hotdog or a pogo . it s so sudsy happy and filled with things that you know are bad for you . so if this beer is around in or years maybe i ll give it another shot . this is probably one beer despite it s poor grade i would still recommend trying because it seems so different . i d like to see another brewer give this a shot maybe with real lemon .,palate,0.4,0
sept. . poured from bottle into glass . appearance very cloudy reddish brown . small head disappears almost immediately . lots of activity beneath the surface . smell strong wheat beer smell . fruity aroma . alcohol detected . taste smooth . no strong alcohol taste up front slightly heavy on the finish . definitely tasting the bock . not a light refreshment like a hefeweizen . very enjoyable though . mouthfeel coats the tongue . lasting alcohol on the breath . not unpleasant yet . drinkability very enjoyable as a sipping beer . not unlike a stout in that way . i can really feel it though . the . is immediately evident . overall i like it . i have enjoyed a lot of schneider beers before . would drink again . i would really consider aging this a bit to see if that would take the edge off the alcohol .,palate,0.6,1
served from a oz bottle in a pint glass at between fridge and cellar tempereatures . a standard ipa orange gold with a fluffy off white head . nicely unfiltered and hazy . lacing is excellent and head retention is very good . s crisp and evenly hopped . malts are ambiguous and flat . some european style hoppiness in there . traces of metallics . eh . t very light bodied needs a touch more maltiness . hoppiness is bitter but not very flavorful . some soapy notes . ah . there is finally a touch of citrus but too late . all around underwhelming . m round and creamy without being overcarbonated . pleasant and fresh . crisp tiny carbonation . swallow is slick and satisfying . nice . d mediocre . this beer seems like an interesting batch that was started but never seen through to ultimate completion . looks great . feels great . but that s where it ends . balance issues especially in the malt department make this one just so so .,palate,0.9,1
i was not impressed with this beer at all . i am sorry if i offend anyone with that but this may have been one of the worst beers i have ever tried . the waitress even said they get a lot of complaints about it . so when i went on ba and saw that it had a great review i was surprised . she did say that the people who love it really love it and it had a big following and that was the only reason they still make it . appearance this and the smell were the best things about this beer . it had a great amber color with a red hue . evenly dispersed head and lace . smell it has an alright fruity and malty aroma followed by some bitterness in the smell . taste a horrible plant like bitterness that turns sour real quickly . the taste stuck to my teeth and i still could not get it off even after eating drinking and brushing . if you get a beer sampler try this one last . it will mess up the flavors of the other beers . mouthfeel harsh and sticky . drinkability like i said one of the worst beers i have ever tried .,palate,0.2,0
poured from a bottle into a widmer pint glass . a standard pour produced a puffy two finger head that settled to a white cap with good retention and lacing . dark mahogany color little visible carbonation . s the amarillo hops are definitely there along with a caramel malt aroma and a whiff of citrus . a bit underwhelming next to the taste but gets stronger as it warms . t this is officially the standard by which i will judge all other red ales . the hop and malt flavors are perfectly integrated . starts out with smooth caramel malt and finishes with a bitter hoppy zing . m coats the mouth with a resiny glaze . exceptional body . lingering hop taste . bought a single beginning to think i should ve got the pack . this and their west coast ipa make a great tag team .,palate,1.0,1
i like scotch whiskey and i like beer apparently i do not like scotch in my beer or beer in my scotch . this beer was horrid . it looke good a glistening khaki colored beer with a thin white head . it al went down hill from there . the smell was an overpowering whiskey but not a crisp whiskey but a muddled milky bready smell . the flavors were overpoweringly of whiskey the booze would not let the quality english malts to even approach the tongue . it did have a quality mouthfeel . i enjoy english bw and the full malt profile unfortunatley this one could not overcome the booze flavors . i have several other of this line calvados port etc . ihope they do n t all stink .,palate,0.7,1
a orange copper hue white creamy head and some lace rings around the glass . s very pungent and citrusy hops pine and grapefruit . t lots of hops and some alcohol esthers as the beer warms . this one is a punch in the face of orange peel and zest and a surprising bitter bite in the end that is faintly reminiscent of licorice makes this beer delicious and unique . mouthfeel is lucious creamy and oily rich in the mouth but smooth enough to want more and more . o hop head s delight plain and simple . an awesome dipa respect the maharaja .,palate,1.0,1
thanks to woodychandler for this ticking treat . a . pours very dark with a touch of ruby and no carbonation . s. musty . terrible . my wife described this as laundry that she left in the washer too long . t. like a cherry flavored cola . m. very thin body . d. this is pretty terrible . the flavor is much better than i expected from the aroma .,palate,0.3,0
a nearly pitch black with a short varied bubble size head . reddish on the edges . so dark i did n t realize the bottle was green until i poured it all . s bitter coffee ice cream malt somewhat sweet syrupy quality . t not particularly heavy smoked malt . tart aftertaste . not particularly flavorful . m watery with mild carbonation . o not great but inoffensive . boring but drinkable .,palate,0.4,0
first time having a beer of this style . it spilled everywhere when i opened the bottle . after i finished cleaning up i took a whiff and realized i was n t going to like this beer . smells like red wine vinegar . tastes like red wine vinegar . ca n t say much more about it . i wo n t be buying this beer again and will be staying away from the style indefinitely . just happens to offend my tastes .,palate,0.7,1
this beer is pretty lightly carbonated a careful pour only summons forth a wispy pale pink head that only covers a third of the top of my beer . the beer is a darkish red plum color that shows a hazy bright red color when held up to the light . ah this has that signature hanssens funk dirty as they come without becoming truly nasty . this smells of woody moldy mushrooms musty cellar notes funky enteric notes butyric barnyard notes phenolic and sweat soaked dried leather musky animal notes are the up front note but there is a nice berry like fruity currant note that sort of ties the back end together . other notes of spicy woody oak and puffed wheat cereal notes that are actually quite strong . a lactic induced tartness is here a touch of urea as well and the fruit character also adds a tannic berry skin note that helps to boost the currant character . only very lightly carbonate and the beer is very dry and nicely tart . subsequent sips see the chewy fruitiness actually seems to suggest a very light sweetness that might not actually be here . the lactic sourness definitely is nicely aggressive with a bracing tartness that provides a nice puckering note . the currants and oak character provides a bit of a tannic structure that helps to also boost the body of this beer it actually has a light viscousness to it that provides a touch of heft as it moves across the tongue . the currants also evoke thoughts of a light fruity but oaky red wine underneath the more dominant tartness . there is a fair amount of funkiness here but it is not at the same level it is in the aroma nor is it as funky as hanssens lambics can sometimes get . woody mushroom notes musty earthy flavors a touch of urea with some enteric notes in the finish and a solid brettanomyces character that provides some muskiness and some sweat dried blanket notes . a touch of puffed wheat flavor adds some grain notes towards the finish the currants provide some nice character here evocative of a berry focused oaked red wine at times but still with a solid currant character that melds quite well with the funky base lambic beer . i am definitely finding the puffed wheat cereal note in this beer quite interesting it is n t very strong but nicely accents the finish of both the nose and flavor of this beer . some more carbonation and effervescence would make this more lively and would like make the flavors pop a bit more but i honestly do n t miss the carbonation that much . i hope they are making this a more regular item as i would love to see what they can do with this once they dial this beer in . i ll definitely say that a ml bottle was not enough for me as my bottle is gone way too fast .,palate,0.6,1
i am kind of surprised to see the scores so low on this beer . i m not a huge american brown guy and i thought this was delicious . dark chocolate in color with a thick finger head this looks a bit creamy something i really enjoy for this style . it has a pleasant molasses brown sugar aroma that is match in the mouth . a nice chewy creamy malt backbone makes each sip a pleasure . i had with a bowl of chili and enjoyed every second of it .,palate,1.0,1
standard bottle with a best before date of march . poured into a fin du monde tulip glass . this one poured out a dark cola like color with a slight hint of deep purple similiar to the colors used on the label . off white billowing foamy white head with huge air pockets holds for a while then gradually dissipates into a decent looking film . ohhh the aroma . very dry and sweet . strong fruity smell of berries and bubblegum with some spicy notes reminds me of nutmeg lightly peppery in the nostrils slightly alcoholic with some roasty malt presence and powdered chocolate . wow . the taste and mouthfeel were totally unexpected . body is extremely light really mellow taste . overall feel is dry a bit powdery with the chocolate and sweet and tart with the berries . the finish does remind me of a port also very dry with a lingering alcohol presence . the first few swigs left me with a brief unpleasant aftertaste that vaguely recalls my experiences with dfh s midas touch . i can only describe it as a bit artificial chemical not dissimiliar to a strong sulfite presence found in some wines . perhaps this is from a fruit perservative or directly from the fermenting yeast . thus i score the mouthfeel slightly below good . drinkability is truly great and all things considered this really is another solid entry from unibroue . i m going to pick up some more of their stuff later this week and re review . i think they have a knack for creating beers with complexities that are worth exploring more than once . this one is recommended .,palate,0.7,1
this is one of those beers you always see and never get . i usually go with a more time tested hefe . but because of ubiquitous nature i knew i had to try it eventually . a orange and cloudy one inch white head . everything looks good . s oh no . wrong turn dirty water with a zest of citrus . t decent hefe flavors wheat citrus coriander but overall just weak . mf great mouthfeel extremely quaffable d despite weak aroma and flavors still fairly drinkable but i just do n t see myself ever ordering one,palate,0.9,1
take this beer for what it is . a nice treat . it s not something you will want to drink all night long . but for a nightcap or change of pace this beer fits the bill . the vanilla taste is not overpowering it s there but not so bold and overpowering that it seems fake .,palate,0.6,1
the bottle claims this is brewed with three malts two hop varieties and authentic imported agave nectar . poured from a bomber . the color is clear amber with significant bubbles and a thin white head that remains a thin layer . the nose is all wrong . cooked veggies broccoli cauliflower and stank feet for me with a toasty malt background . the smell is offensive . the taste is worlds better with mostly toasted malt dominating and a certain level of sweetness that i m assuming is the agave nectar leaving most of the stank feet behind . in the end if you re going to drink it do n t smell it .,palate,0.7,1
haaazy and thick with yeasties floatin around . golden honey colored . super creamy head that sticks around for ages and leaves pretty lacing . nose is very reminiscent of champagne . lightly fruity . tangy smelling . flavor does n t run as deep as i d like it to but more champagne characteristics . bready dry champagne . not much in the way of sweetness or fruityness if you like dry bubbley this is for you . mouthfeel is sooo creamy and smooth . a bit oily and wet definitely wet . a really lovely feel . drinkable . to be sure . not overwhelming on the palate at all but not boring . easy to drink and very refreshing . a solid concoction .,palate,1.0,1
a a very dark brown with a big head that is quick to fade . tight spider web of lacing forms around the top of the glass . s chocolate moss char tin and white pepper . a nice aroma for a porter . t a little sweet chocolate and char these are joined by bark and more char as well as some peppery hops . aftertaste is of lingering cocoa and char with a touch of grassy hops . m smooth thin very very drying . made my mouth feel like a raisin . gums in my throat . d pretty easy to drink . the smell and flavor are pretty good . the mouthfeel is abysmal though .,palate,0.3,0
appearance thick head dissipates rather quick hazey translucent amber in color aroma sweet pears and heavy sugary malt character flavor there s that belgian yeast smooth sugar and caramel candy mouthfeel creamy low carbonation and chewy this is good but would probably earn a better score from me in the winter,palate,1.0,1
one of my favorate styles to brew and drink this will be an interesting tasting as there arent too many commercial breweries out there doing this . . a hazy golden color with little head retention appears to be somewhat fluffy . surprised to see the color is so light and golden almost appears to be a common german weizen in appearance . s some malty bready notes citrus and maybe some hard candy . more lemon than orange . t not nearly as malty as i would have imagined the bock portion of the weizen bock name is nearly missing . mostly citrus and a little bit of malt backbone . has some yeast characteristic of the hefeweizen clove and banana esters as well . m outstanding mouthfeel is very smoothe and refreshing . cloudy and almost chewy . you want to keep the beer in your mouth and savor it . d very drinkable and you would n t guess at the percent . i would recommend drinking this beer at a warmer temperature than normal serving temperature to fully experience the full range of fruits and fermentation character . a good example of the style but still lacks some of the dark fruits and maltiness from german bocks that i so love in weizenbock . to me this is almost more of a maibock . i can appreciate the pale weizenbock but miss the dark fruits especially .,palate,1.0,1
i really liked this one it snuck up on me . very clear mahogany color . beautiful beer really . nice complex nose . sweet caramelized candied pecans or peanuts . brown sugar . fresh fudge in the background . a little sour flemish type taste in the front not sure how to describe that . negative a little more carbonation than i think it deserves . alcohol shows through a light burn with carbonation but definitely does n t show through taste . browned butter copper piping and fudge on the finish . really great beer,palate,0.7,1
pours a translucent orange copper color . one finger head that wish the old for longer than it really can . the by product of it s sticky head lives an amazing lacing on the sniffer glass . some resin and ripe apples mixed with wet cut grass and compost like complexity . maybe a result of an off dry hopping concoction . not really common diipa . medium to thin body proudly proclaiming abv . strong hop bitterness is at the rendez vous but something is not quite right . i can appreciate the crazy amount of hops that were used to craft this diipa although a bit hot and oily at moments . there is room for improvement here . some what drinkable but not the most well balanced diipa i ever had . remind me of sierra nevada hoptimum but on the grassy hop side . very unique beer for sure .,palate,0.4,0
pours a brown dark amber red with a thick head that fades after a minute and good lacing . can smell the alcohol right off the bat malty with various fruits . fairly sweet good balance between the hops and fruit fruity taste becomes more prevalent in the pellet after taking down with alcohol lingering from the throat to the tongue pretty hard to miss . wholesome body pretty thick almost creamy . great one from harpoon needs to slow down on the alcohol a bit too pungent for me but a must try none the less .,palate,0.6,1
i typically do not like chocolate stouts but this one was really good . it had more of a deep belgian choco espresso taste . it had a great color and head . the creamy textured really opened up the taste of the beer where many other stouts are flat heavy .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a bottle into a goblet . i think the beer name is misspelled on ba and the bottle says it is a dark lager . appearance pours black with a finger and a half of tan head that fades to a thin layer on top of the pour and leaves some nice lacing . smell roasty and sweet . notes of dark chocolate and dark fruit from the plums . i m picking up some herbal notes as well . taste roasty up front . some coffee and dark chocolate notes . there is some flavor from the plums but it kind of gets covered up by the roast . the finish is mildly herbal and quite roasty . interesting . mouthfeel on the thick side of medium with very smooth carbonation . very slight dryness in the finish . overall i m not sure that i loved this beer but i m really glad to try it . i thought some of the other flavors were hidden by the roast . i do n t know that i d have another .,palate,0.9,1
a dark but still see through reddish color . thin head but forgiveable given the whopping . percent abv . s bourbon and lots of it grand marnier heavy caramel wood chips vanilla syrup cherries . to sum up boozy and sweet . t huge brandy like flavor with a ton of sweetness that comes in the form of cherries and tangerines.the oak chips are really pronounced too . again incredibly sweet and boozy flavor that mirrors the nose and brings a lot of heat from the alcohol . this is one sinister beer i love the heavy bourbon and vanilla flavors . i can feel my cheeks redden w each sip . mf syrupy and too heavy d this one is tasty as all hell but way to sweet and rich to actually enjoy more than oz . in a sitting . interesting to see how this one mellows out over time . ca n t wait to try it again in a year or .,palate,0.6,1
a the pour is a sryupy thick looking amber color that is pretty hazy . the head is a very very small and falls quickly to a ring around the glass . no lacing is evident . s a lot of toffee and a little chocolatey smell coming from it . a little alcohol is felt in the nose but not really smelled persay . there is a little oak and vanilla to it . i ve heard this described as a liquid heath bar and i would agree with the smell . i love heath bars . t i would not nessecarily say a liquid heath bar but i would say there is a good amount of toffee and chocolate . the taste in this one seems to be really quite muted . there is a little oak and vanilla taste but not much and not much toffee and chocolate taste . the dominate taste is sort of watery . m actually pretty good . i was worried because the head but the carbonation is excellent . d this beer was excellent smelling but the smell did n t quite live up to the taste by any means . a pretty big dissapointment actually . not worth trying .,palate,0.8,1
toasted malt aroma flows from a light brown brew . medium carbonation levels help spread the toasted maltyness around the palate . there is only slight bitterness to it with the flavor of fresh piney hops . the finish is smooth and malty sweet and ends with a nice but subtle warming sensation .,palate,0.4,0
murky muddy brown . the deep brown color of pondwater that leaves a nasty film along the sides of the glass . smell is strongly of chocolate with some earthiness . smell is surprisingly sweet for a dry stout . roasty and dry but chocolatey with some fruitiness this is n t as sweet as i expected and that s a good thing . not incredibly complex but not every beer has to be . nicely full bodied for the style with a great finish and carbonation . bordering on the gritty . liking this . drinkability is high . not all that complex but i was n t happy to see the bottom of my glass . i liked this more than the rating will reflect the appearance is dragging this down more than i d like . tasty .,palate,0.9,1
great divide saint bridget s porter oz bottle bottled spring enjoyed medium pour in an english pint poured deep brown mohogony with a huge very light brown frothy mostly lasting head . found three black malt chunks in the head . bonus . smelt of strong dark chocolate hazelnut and coffee roast . taste was upfront strong bitter sweet dark chocolate light coffee followed by a harsh black coffee bitterness that dies down with some nutty character kicking in on the average length finish . mouthfeel was light watery lively and lightly astringent . overall the aromas and taste are awesome but this is robust . my tongue needs a better workout out of a robust porter than this . very good nonetheless .,palate,0.4,0
this is a high quality brew from a respected and established craft brewer . so i m swimming against the tide here . i would n t be surprised if i was giving the lowest review currently posted for this particular beer . there are definately people i d reccomend this for . it is a quality beer with good ingredients and a depth of flavor . but i m sorry i do not like it . appearance it looked pretty appealing though i must say its also rather dark . this pale is darker than newcastle brown admittedly not a craft brew but it has the correct color for its style so far as i m aware . just by looking at it you can tell its thick . head is large and very sturdy . i did n t try to float the bottle cap on it but i m confident you could do that . smell this was probably the high point of the beer . its got a really malty punch and the hop smell is very pleasant . its got some strong bitter bite in the smell and yes some pine . a tiny bit of citrus grass as well and some yeast that would probably be quite assertive if the other ingredients were n t so strong . taste this is where the beer started to go south for me . some of those aspects that made the smell pleasing did not do as much for my tastebuds . the pine aspect of the hops pleased my nose but not my tastebuds just like you d find the scent of a pine tree infinately more pleasant than the taste of pine tar . the malts are once again very assertive rich dark and sweet . but they are probably too assertive because the hops required to balance them are too much for me . i have yet appreciate a beer that advertises cascade hops on the label . i find them more bitter than interesting . the subtle lemon and even the slightly assertive pine were crowded out by a bitterness that may not have been skunky but did remind me of grapefruit rind or maybe rubber tires . i ll say it again bitter does not automatically mean good . i know i m biassed against really strong bitterness but when it gets to the point where that one aspect is crowding out all the more subtle flavors from the yeast and hops that make a good beer interesting then i think the brewer needs to re adjust their formula . do n t get me wrong i found some redeeming qualities in the taste on the balance i did not enjoy this beer very much . mouthfeel syrupy . that s the best way to describe it . this is a thick beer and its work to drink it . just getting through one bottle takes forever and while it goes ok with food i washed down a steak with this it did not quench my thirst well . even guiness draught was more thirst quenching . drinkability the bitter aftertaste was n t crippling . i did manage to drink two of these in one sitting . but more than that made me feel very full . and i could only drink this slowly because its so thick . and as you might have gathered the taste did n t send me running back for more . conclusion this is not for me . i think its rather overrated . though well and carefully made i think they could have hopped it with something better . i think mcsorley s ale which is much cheaper is much better hopped with all sorts of subtle flavors coming through though its really not that much less bitter the bitter did n t crowd out the other subtle flavors so i enjoyed that one anyway . i think the thickness is also kind of excessive . bear in mind this is n t billed as an india pale ale or an extra bitter or anything like that . just a regular pale ale . compare it to bass the standard of that type . it s just too thick dark and bitter for the type of beer its supposed to be in my opinion . even though american pale ales here are described as bitter vs british pale ales which are more balanced i think this is too much . that said if you want something that s really powerful really thick really bitter and really well made notwithstanding my own complaints about style and hops then by all means check this out . it s a manly brew for sure that will put hair on your chest . me i think mcsorely s ale is the best american ale i ve tried . also be wary of the price if you re not sure whether you like it . it does run you like . for a sixpack . if you re skeptical you might want to split it up with some friends or if you know a good beer bar you can try it there me i do n t recall any place near me that carries this even in the bottle,palate,0.4,0
this is a deep dark beer that feels like it was resurrected from the depths of the earth . there is some alcohol in the nose but it mostly smells of burnt malts that are slightly tangy with caramel and a little black cherry . a decent brown head pours out to cm and quickly falls fizzling like nymphs absconding into the forest to a splotchy film . again i fear that this head is product of french mis treatment of beer and glassware . the flavor and color are equally deep and earhty adjectives that can be used to describe everything about this beer . the flavor is smoky of burned or even charred malts that has almost a barbeque quality to it . there is also an oaky and tangy side to this intense flavor with some red fruit and even hoppy grassy notes coming through . after the creamy liquid slips with great ease down your throat the aftertaste is looonnngg and sweet . a hard core yet beautiful specimen .,palate,0.9,1
no discernable freshness date on the bottle . poured into a standard pint glass . the appearance consists of a hazy golden copper color with a small amount of off white head . moderately zesty aroma of citrus fruits . i find this beer to be well balanced and possesses a good flavor and texture . a little heavier than most esbs but it is still medium bodied . pleasant tangy hop flavor is complimented by the biscuity malts . i like this to say the least for it is good american brewed esb .,palate,1.0,1
appearance is a boring gold yellow with no head tiny tiny bit of white lacing . the smell typical euro lager maybe a bit of a fruity smell . it tastes very very typical of pale lager . absolute middle of the road so they hit the nail on the head and i ll give them that . there is absolutely nothing offensive about this beer . and that is good . that means they did n t put too many hops and i m not into hops so i commend them . it s very well balanced but very watery . great with my spicy chickpeas i must say . so i m going to give it an above average for not screwing anything up but i ca n t give them anything higher for something this boring . oh and i noticed that this one was brewed in the u.k. as many euro lagers are here in britain . european breweries will often set up a separate brewery in the uk for their sales there or license them to another brewery . however this is often done to produce a second lower alcohol version of the beer which apparently is more popular with the english . in the case of this grolsch the alcohol content is the same so it may be an exact replica of the beer actually brewed in the netherlands .,palate,0.7,1
it s that time of year again the presage to the holiday season where i pay tribute to the horrible shared cultural memory of prohibition by marking american repeal day in the only way that i humbly can by cracking the biggest baddest bottle of yankee adult potable in my fridge . this year the honor american spelling just this one time falls to this oz bomber procured from lovely missoula mt this past summer . this beer pours a solid black with ever so slight reddish edges and a voluminous tower of dense foamy milk chocolate head which settles maddeningly slowly rendering some of the thickest panelled lace that i have yet seen . it smells of roasted malt dry chocolate coffee grounds campfire smoke that has seen salted meat and bitter floral hops . the taste is strong chocolate malt a bit more bitter coffee a bit of briny smoke and edgy earthy floral hops . any and all booze is so well integrated i barely register any additional warming . the carbonation is quite soft the body big slick smooth and dead creamy the chocolate milk metaphor applies here too . it finishes sweet and chocolaty the various bitter elements still mostly swamped . one well produced big stout enveloping warming sans the heat and still charmingly easy to put back .,palate,1.0,1
out of the bottle this montana brew was a wet straw gold color with a white head one finger thick . faded after a few minutes to a thin skim and then a tiny ring . moderate lacing . aromas are mostly wheat and some hops with pale malt behind it . flavors are almost all wheat crisp but the honey is very hard to find . slightly sour . wet finish of grains sticks to the tongue . decent mouthfeel and fizzy carbonation . ok but not much more than that .,palate,0.8,1
if you are drinking this beer from a bottle you are having only a shadow of the joy of fruh kolsch . not saying that to be arrogant we all know context is a huuuge factor in beer consumption . i had the pleasure of drinking this beer in cologne koln germany on a business trip . the bright color was perfect for the spring afternoon . it was a sunny sunday . fresh kolsch can be elusive the first time you drink it . slightly dry but slightly sweet . less hoppy than a pils . very refreshing . i enjoyed this beer with a plate of fried sausage and potatoes . there is a tradition in this area where the bartender keeps your tab by tick marks on your beer coaster . at the end of the day i left with twelve marks . so yes very drinkable .,palate,0.7,1
pours like motor oil and virtually no head . i really had to get aggressive with the pour to get any foam . smells of licorice coffee and alcohol march right out of the glass and into your nose . i knew this beer was going to try to beat me into submission thanks to a heads up from hard target . the first thing i tasted and the last thing i tasted was alcohol . there were hints of greatness tucked in the beer but the alcohol was just too overpowering for me . this is not the place to start if you are a first time stout drinker . i had a big meal with this . good plan or i probably would have been blind stinking drunk by the time i got to the bottom of the oz . bomber . being a stout man i really enjoyed this beer but it just was n t balanced and seemed to be a very one dimensional beer compared to the other stouts that i usually enjoy . careful with this one .,palate,0.7,1
picked up a couple bottles at the brewery on a whirlwind stop through town . crystal clear gold color thin white head disappears in seconds . graham crackers and a bit of buttered popcorn on the nose . taste was similar but i could n t get past the buttery flavor . medium body good crispness . certainly not one of the better kolsch or kolsch style beers i ve had far from it . tasted on .,palate,0.8,1
joining in with the fiance on a low carb diet before our wedding so this was worth a try . it pours nearly completely clear with a inch head which quickly vanishes . its not all that bad . its drinkable . throw a lime in there with it and that will give it a little extra boost . god i miss my porters .,palate,0.4,0
drank in a chalice from a bottle in brussels at delirium cafe. this is very good lambic . it smells great very sweet with cherries . the beer has a beautiful red brown color with a white head not a lot lacing . it tastes sweet with cherries dominating but has a nice sour kick too .,palate,0.6,1
chilled bottle into a glass . a generous extra from lurchingbeast . thanks frank . a pours a clear but very dark maroon ruby body that shines faintly when held to the light . its head is mild at best with short retention but it leaves thick sheets of lace and register marks down the sides of the glass . s spicy rye and a general grainy character are nice on the nose . the hops express themselves as grapefruit zest . t there s a general sweetness that i find barleywine ish though i ca n t pin it down to toffee caramel or brown sugar . the rye imparts a spicy bread flavor that is especially noticeable in the finish . hops impart citrus and a mild bitterness that is well covered during the taste but lies bare in the aftertaste . m this feels fairly thin the flavors fall quickly off the tongue resulting in a watery finish . d i like it but i probably would n t buy it if it were locally available and i certainly would n t hunt it down via trade .,palate,0.4,0
a poured into a pint class beer settled into a deep amber red color with about a finger off white head . fresh taste date present on label . s sweet malts and flowery hops with a hint of caramel . t initial flavor is that of the sweet malts and then the bitter hops make their presence known in a big way during the after taste m good carbonation smooth and light bodied d good drinkabilty . irish red would make for a pretty good session beer if only the abv was a tad bit lower the thing that really stood out to me about this beer besides the red color was the earthy hoppy aftertaste . i really enjoyed this brew .,palate,0.6,1
wow . i received this as a gift from an aunt christmas and have stored it since then probably not as well as i should have . i decided to open it today . i could smell the hops when i opened the bottle . it reminded me of opening a sealed package of hop flowers at brew time . it poured a reddish brown color with a perfect tan head . the head held till the end . lacing means nothing to me but if it did this beer would be the definition of nice lacing . this beer tastes great . it goes in smooth and finishes with a dramatic hop bite . i sampled it at about and it popped . i think i will call that aunt and tell her i love her . i ca n t wait to taste this fresh .,palate,1.0,1
a a hazy ruby colored beer with an excellent crystal ball effect . the head is white and thin but looks really nice sitting on top . s cinnamon swiss cheese a little bit of soap flowers and a nice malty backbone . pretty complex and a very nice not harsh aroma . the abv is n t detected at all in the nose . t some cinnamon a little nuttiness but not as flowery as the nose would lead you to believe . pretty potent tasting but the alcohol is not harsh just slightly warming . i m pretty impressed with this . m the first thing i notice with this is how smooth and creamy it is . kind of sticky sweet and just a bit of alcohol on the breath on the tail end . d a very enjoyable english barleywine . a high abv but it is not harsh . tasty .,palate,1.0,1
a pours a golden clear colour with a white head that dies quickly . s mainly malt with a little hop thrown in . t has the bitterness on the finish of a decent pa and just preceeding that it has somehop character but not enough . the malt up front is a little off putting for my liking . m light to medium carbonation with medium carbonation . o slghtly above average .,palate,0.8,1
a dark cola miniature bubbles making a somewhat frothy head . thick tidal lacing trails of mini carbonation . s cherry kriek horseradish . t black cherry slightly sour . soda kriek like . very enjoyable . m very very mild carbonation . d excellent . very nice smooth and tasty .,palate,0.6,1
dark copper color with a foamy tan head . aroma is barely noticeable but hoppy if nothing else . flavor is lightly sweet grainy only a hint of hops and a bit of yeast on the finish . i have friends that describe this beer as coors with caramel color but it s a little more flavorful that that . smooth on the palate .,palate,0.4,0
oz bottle at degrees into a chimay chalice . a it pours a very dark brown and purple with no head or lace to speak of . it is depressing to look at its murky qualities . s sweet and super ripe dark fruits a bit of yeasy spice and a touch of booze . even after warming this does not really change . t currant fig date and plum puree mixed with some peppery earthy spice . it is incredibly boring and lacks complexity . m the body is medium thick with very low carbonation and a sticky finish . o this is too simple american versions all seem to be similar to this strong dark fruits a lack of complexity and carbonation but well hidden alcohol . i m still searching for a decent american made quad .,palate,0.4,0
poured into a snifter . . a black color . one and a half fingers of frothy creamy light brown head . retention is a tad below average and a small ring of lacing is left . . s soft supple roastiness . oats galore with a lactose like creme smell . straightfoward but damn good smelling . . t taste is equally as enticing as the nose . soft roastiness chocolate enters and tons of oats and creme again . . m this is the only issue with this beer . the body is light and while it is creamy with respect to the body it is n t absolutely creamy . good carbonation and smooth . . d really tasty beer . if the mouthfeel were thicker this could be a near perfect brew .,palate,0.6,1
pumpkins bitches . t is the season . i finally got my hands on a of this beer . thanks phatz for the stateline run . of course this morning i found out that my local now carries southampton when i found a case of this very beer sitting on the shelf . oh well between dfh and homebrew i ve got plenty of pumpkins to hold me through the short season . next year i ll grab a case if it s as good as i think it will be . let s find out . a poured cold from the fridge into the fat bowl of my snifter the body is a fiery gold flecked sight . minutes in the rocketing carbonation still fuels the extant head . s first whiff is allspice heavy and biting rolled tightly with cinnamon the nutmeg alternates in . in spite of the spice the nose is very clean on this one with a slightly vegetable earthiness in the undertones . t here too this beer comes clean and crisp . like the bouquet the flavors lean heavily on the allspice . the overall flavors center on the pumpkin pie spiciness expected from the genre but inside we also find a mildly toast like brown malt flavor and a unique melted wax type note in the finish . m much drier than i m used to seeing in a pkna . my first reaction is to call the mouthfeel weak but as i get into it it seems to jive well with the general briskness of the beer . d of course this beer scores high on the drinkability scale . it has that nice autumn harvest quality that makes us love pumpkin brewed beers but this one takes a drier road than most skipping the thicker brown ale qualities found in most of my favorite pumpkin ales . sexy pumpkin flavor mixed with a bracing quenching body i m diggin it . thanks southampton . i knew it d be good .,palate,0.6,1
not my first time drinking this beer just my first time reviewing it . nice ring of dark tan foam rests on top of an almost black liquid . brownies brownies brownies in my notstrils . semi sweet milk chocolate i believe with a soothing and inviting alcoholic warmth . dry brownies semi sweet chocolate chips in watery cream . evening blend coffee on the finish and also showcases the alcohol very well . great nightcap sipping beer . just a lovely ris . this beer deserves all of its accolades .,palate,1.0,1
pours gold with a small head . nose shows dirty stale malt and little else . some mild lemony hops are just noticeable . quite faint . flavours inlcude more sweet malt along with lemon and banana but swiftly goes downhill with a stale watery solvent like and only slightly bitter finish . good moderately high carbonation though .,palate,0.8,1
poured the ml into an oversized red wine glass to capture the aroma . a black with brown hues . it poured with a thick dense tan head that died to a thick lace and film . s there is a spectrum of chocolate . combine this with charred vanilla cream aromas that come together almost like banana . t the creamy coffee chocolate comes in front of spicy alcohol while charred flavors linger . m the mouthfeel is dense and creamy and frothy . and almost stout like . excellent . d awesome for the strong flavors and high abv .,palate,1.0,1
a poured a rich thick warm dark brown . i made sure to observe it in good light and it definitely was n t as dark as most others seem to say . interesting . barely any head . lacing holds on pretty well and there is a bit of a foam that hangs around the side of the snifter . s rich dark coffee but muted compared to the breakfast stout . a little bit of charred malts a little bit of hops and a little bit of chocolate . t coffee is the main flavor . more bitterness than in the smell . some semi sweet chocolate in the middle . m lovely . just the right thickness . sort of creamy without being too heavy . d pretty high . i do n t taste the alcohol and it does n t have any jarring flavors or mouthfeel that weighs you down . this seemed like a less bold more balanced version of founder s breakfast stout . reminded me of ten fidy in many ways .,palate,1.0,1
sucked in by the curious strange artwork which you do n t see in the poor picture currently posted here and the words bitter triple ipa and belgium all on one bottle label . pours a nice enough appearance with a very soupy burnt gold peach color hosting a dirtied white head that while never huge sticks strings of lace onto the glass and remains a long lasting thin skim otherwise . where american brewed belgian ipas are clearly american in origin it s the hops this one is clearly belgian in origin it s the yeast . an unusual aroma too having the smell of a musty basement that s host to overripe and close to rotting peaches . while that may not sound appealing by its description it does have an exotic allure especially if you re into belgian yeast because that gives this beer a unique slant . a cotton candy sweetness continues the sounds gross but smell nice pattern . and i m just talking about the aroma so far . wonder how it ll taste . well holy hell i have never ever tasted a beer and thought tomato . it s subtle and clearly something someone else would taste and get a completely different impression but those seedy red orbs somehow have a presence in the flavor profile . more common impressions include a candy like sweetness not quite cotton candy this time prickly and bitter citrus rind hops a just right dose of warmth from the alcohol even a nuttiness which might be the malt might be the yeast or might be both conspiring to knock my palate all out of whack . because this is one very different tasting beer . and i like it . tons of personality if a little bit messy . feels absolutely great playing with the tongue by soothing it with lots of bubbles making for a soft yet tickling textural sensation . and very far from dry . wet then . i do n t know maybe the tomato thing is the lunchtime bell s oberon playing tricks on my palate but that was hours ago . and the more i sit with this the more i glean a careful balance between the hops and the yeast the real stars of the show in bitter truth . in any case this remains one of the most interesting and unique beers i ve had from wonderful wonderful belgium .,palate,0.9,1
pours a nice golden yellow leaving a nice head . smells of clove and nutmeg belgian ale spiciness some caramel . tastes of spicy clove like maltness up front followed by a dryness with some alcohol near the end . finishes dry . decent carbonation a little thin on the malt profile for the style . a nice beer one of the better american tripels . nice spiciness from the yeast very nice malt profile although the color is a little off for the style . pretty sweet but a nice dryness at the end . much better than golden monkey .,palate,0.6,1
ml bottle into a chimay goblet a reddish brown body w just a little haze i guess i finally poured one of these darn things properly . tan head that disappeared rather quickly left a silver dollar sized disk . left very little lacing on the glass . s a little caramel bread aroma w some clove . sweet but spicy . nice but not enough of the good stuff . t malty sweetness throughout balanced well by a touch of clove pepper and yeast tasty but not spectacular . m over carbonated fizzy . medium bodied . very dry finish . d very drinkable despite the carbonation . enjoyable beer leaving little reason to stop at one . however not as good as its reputation .,palate,0.6,1
finally got to check this place out on a trip down to fl . served ink black with minimal head . smells like a great one . the taste was good but not as exceptional as i had expected perhaps a bit bland . mouthfeel was rather odd the beer seemed to dry my mouth out quite a bit hard to detect a reason for this . i would try it again but only after sampling some of their other brews .,palate,0.4,0
had as much of a pint as i could drink after trying to pass this off on my buds at the drafthouse . appearance pours a nice amber with little off white head . aroma smells of nuts and caramel almost like a candy bar . taste this is where the beer goes horribly wrong . taste is very astringent and dry . way too much crystal malt used . mouthfeel not very nice either thick and almost chewy especially for an amber . seems like this beer was rushed out of the brewery to market . this brewery needs to step up their game to hang in what is becoming a very tough austin market .,palate,0.2,0
pbr the beer of choice for college students . pours a light honey color with a small foaming head that barley lasts through the pouring . the remaining fizz disappears soon there after . smells deceptively good like that cold brewery smell of beer in the bottling lines . taste is weak almost watery has to be drank ice cold or has a taste like vomit . bottom line is compared to other cheap beers pbr excels in taste quality and conveniently the price bucks a pack .,palate,0.4,0
got this from alexander . was supposed to wait until the dipa tasting at the end of the month but i was a bad boy and jumped the gun . poured at refrigerator temp into tulip glasses . a very dense golden toward copper color . not much head formation or carbonation . s does not smell like an ipa . smells like a barleywine to me . sweeter and less hops than it should have . t tastes like it smells . both hops and sweet malt vying for your attention . also the abv lets you know it is there right away . i am again much more reminded of barleywine than dipa . m creamy and nice . decent carbonation keeps it from sticking to you . d a sipper to be sure . when i think of dipa i go to pliny the elder dreadnaught hopslam and arctic panzer wolf . those are a varied bunch to be sure but they all fit the style guidelines . this one does not seem to be able to squeeze in there to me .,palate,0.8,1
had in their sampler at the restaurant . the drink had a clear amber gold look with some minor lacing . nothing too spectacular . typical pale aromas permeated from the drink . not that they were bad just typical . the taste had a sweetness to it wrapped around the spiced flavoring . however the mouthfeel hindered any solid punch this drink could have had with its extremely watery and light feel . overall an ok pale .,palate,0.4,0
saw this at ace supermarket and was drawn in by the idea of dogfish making an ancient ale with barley honey white muscat grapes saffron . it comes off much more like a dessert wine or a mead than any other beer i ve ever had which is cool but i m not sure it s ready to drink . it s been in the bottle for six months but from what i m reading it might need six more . the label says it pours a crystal clear gold its initial frothy head dissipated into a thin lace on the top of the beer and a touch of lace on the sides of the glass . when i first poured it the nose was completely dominated by alcohol but after it warmed a bit the muscat grapes came out with a lot of melon . i can detect the saffron after a swirl but this really smells like a white dessert wine and not a particularly good one . the taste starts sweet in the front of the tongue with honey and grapes and works its way back towards the bitters melon rind tobacco with some earth and spices in between . it s interesting but cloying and boozy . it does have quite an interesting mouthfeel very honeyish but enough carbonation to keep it smooth and it certainly works all parts of the tongue . my major problem with this brew is that it wears its on its sleeve i ve had stronger beers that are much more discreet . regardless worth a try and i d be interested to see how it ages .,palate,0.9,1
this beer was served in an imperial nonic . i want to hate this beer . its not a bad beer . its just not brewed to my preferances . nice try . . appearance the appearance of the beer is its highest note . the beer is a clear amber coloration . the head is two fingers high with a creamy biege coloration . the head has ok staying power and leaves rings of foam on my glass . smell the aroma is where this beer begins to break down for me . the aroma consist of toasted caramel maltyness . at times the aroma strikes me as doughnutty and at others like crackers . a very weak hint of citrus brings up the rear of the aroma . taste the beer flashes my taste buds with a light toastyness . then the beer gives my palate an off caramel flavor . the beer thankfully dries out quickly . my over all impression on flavor is strictly middle of the road . mouthfeel drinkability the carbonation isnt stinging and seems appropriate . the body of the beer seems far too thin . this is an ok throw back beer . the beer taste nothing like budweiser . i would pick this over fizzy yellow nearly any day . i would always pick sam adams over this beer .,palate,0.4,0
how odd that i have never reviewed this beer before and now i am transcribing undated notes that are most likely from one of the gen sutter inn s cask nights . onward . a beautiful cap of a finger of thick ecru head floated atop the beer following its pull from an engine . the beer itself was a slightly hazy orangish amber . nose was spicy with hops much more so than in its bottle or draft forms . mouthfeel was phenomenal silky smooth and with a slight hops bite on the tongue giving way on the finish to a great caramel sweetness . i never seem to get this level of taste anywhere but from cask beers . finish was smooth tasty with a wash of simultaneous bitter and sweet that lingered . drinkability out of this world .,palate,1.0,1
poured into a hefe weizen glass . it had a very large head that receded moderately quickly and a cloudy dark tan color . smell was ok but muted for a beer of this style with just a light roasted wheat aroma . the taste is a bit light for a dunkel but definitely not as light as a typical hefewiezen . there is a malty undertone that one would expect with this type of beer . honestly i m not sure why this beer is n t getting better reviews i had a weihenstephan dunkel after it and it stood up quite well .,palate,0.6,1
this is a crystal clear golden beer . no wonder they bottled it in clear bottles . there is some head that s gone asap . a few tiny spots of lacing appear as the drink empties from the glass . as for the smell and flavour there s something grass like to it . like dried grass or sweet grass almost . there s also something slightly dried fruity about it . it reminds me a bit of a corona with just a bit of lime in it . the feel is crisp and clear . for this style everything is a ok . it s refreshing and not dry not too watery and the carbonation is just right . the drinkability is good . a bit more refreshing than most average lagers pilseners .,palate,0.9,1
this beer seems to be the epitome of college shit beer . it is cheap light and very easy to drink . although it is quite refreshing it lacks any mature flavor or nice odor . its only purpose is pounding beer after beer while trying to save a few calories . i would rather shell out a few extra bucks and get some miller lite as my shit beer .,palate,0.2,0
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 .,palate,0.6,1
appearance pours an espresso color with a tan head that hangs around for a while and leaves a few dots of lace smell milk chocolate and coffee with a hint of graham cracker taste starts with a black bread molasses and chocolate flavor that becomes rather more like milk chocolate as time goes on after the swallow a sour fruity element appears to join the flavor parade the finish is slightly sweet with milk chocolate notes though the sour notes continue to hang around mouthfeel full bodied and creamy with moderate carbonation drinkability this is the first time that mouthfeel was my favorite thing about a beer but so be it needs more cocoa flavoring,palate,0.9,1
this beer pours like a perfect pumpkin ale nice deep orange color with a white head . it does n t have much of anything in the aroma . i do n t detect really any pumpkin or pumpkin spice flavors . i wonder what they did to make this one i know they have a pilot brewery that brews these blue moon beers and i ve heard the brewer on the basic brewing podcast say they sell their beer to the local ski resorts but i m beginning to think when coors take his great beers and set them up for mass production in the big coors plant they reduce his recipe so it is tasteless like the american lager . too bad would be a great beer . i d call it a crossover but it does n t even have that much umph . oh well .,palate,0.4,0
poured from a ml bottled at the brewery in cooperstown bottle into a stemless wine glass . a medium maybe finger and a half cream colored and creamily consisted head with a good looking dark caramel coppery body . no lacing and the head did n t hold much but skim after a couple minutes but overall an inviting pour . s mostly brown bread and some sharp spiciness coriander and clove with an elusive sweetness that s almost like strawberry syrup like the strawberry topping they put on ice cream sundaes believe it or not . t this is a tricky beer and lives up to its moniker . starts malty and fooled me into thinking it was an octoberfest either because of the time of year i m drinking it or because i ve been sampling more than one of the style or because i m a dope only to smack me around almost immediately into a wash of belgian spices as if to say wake up dummy this ai n t munich . nice clove and coriander persists in the middle alongside the yeast and finishes fairly clean with hints of celery seed and a touch of floral hops . but again there s that dance of a strand of sweetness with the entire spectrum that ties the whole thing together as it weaves in and out of each phase that s a combination between a candied strawberry flavor and a more musty overripe bruised pear . works really well to intrigue and keep me sipping . m more carbonation than i d like cork pretty much flew out of the bottle once i uncaged it that does n t serve the beer well as it warms but other than that i have no complaints . d at . this is a great in between beer in the sense that it s full flavored without knocking you flat on your ass like a george foreman haymaker cf . brooklyn local which i reviewed yesterday and felt woozy after finishing a bottle of . much like the middle bowl of porridge a beer for a medium sized bear unless you feel like being goldilocks . hey man whatever yer into it s none of my business . not my favorite ommegang though i have n t tried them all but that ai n t saying much because i consistently prefer their output head and shoulders over almost any other american brewery .,palate,0.6,1
had at the bbc in plymouth ma i was so excited to have been a part of the event . the beer was awesome . poured a nice orangeish amber with a nice thick head rocky ans off white . big ups to the bartender for the pour . smell was all hops with a light sweetness . taste was straight dry hopping . piney upfront and mellowing to more of a citrus finish . the sweetness of the malt was in the middle . i love cask and love the dry hops . this was the first cask offering i have ever had from dogfish . i hope it is n t the last . this brew reminded me of the min . with the randal . this was maybe a little smoother .,palate,0.7,1
pours light brown with little to no head that leaves no lacing . the nose is herbal with notes of anise and a strange chemical rubber smell . the palate is vegetal and herbal . there is a lingering hint of smoke or buringing campfire . i believe this is from the hand roasted malts but it is not pleasant . this brew is bitter but not a hop bitterness . it is astringent and medicicnal . i could not finish one bottle . while it might have been an interesting idea it is a terrible beer .,palate,0.6,1
presentation brass colored crown cap has the word wasatch beers on it . main and neck label are color coded . dark green label has an orange colored edging picture of a rather biblical looking dude with many nymph like chicks and the words why have just one . a reference to utah and its supposed polygamy laws i guess . appearance lucid ruby mahogany body with some dark brown to bolster the apparent black body when at rest on the desk . tanned head rises quickly but settles to a thin covering with a thick halo ring around the edges . nose roasted malts and some dark chocolate with chestnuts and a coconut shy hairy edge . smells like a thousand other run of the mill dark brewpubs beers that i have had . taste heavily biased on the roasted malts and caramel . sadly there is no bitterness to balance this so it becomes a one sided affair . nutty finish with a gentle woody hint . nice enough flavors but they seem short lived and the body struggles hard to support them what is here is decent enough but the flavors are one dimensional and very dark in nature . this really needs some bitterness to balance things out a little . mouthfeel thin body by far the biggest weakness of this beer is the weak body . it is simply put just too damned thin and wishy washy . drinkability the thin aspect makes this one easy going and a porter that is more of a sessionable dark brew than you would think . sadly the heavy accent on the darker flavors makes it a beer that i have had enough of after only ml . next . overall it clearly suffers from the alcohol and a very weak body but this is a decent enough beer with plenty of flavor considering the low strength . however the flavor is not porter esque at all it lacks bitterness and it just resembles any other average dark lager or ale out there . nice enough but it just wanes too much unfortunately for this to be anything more than a one off sample try based on intrigue .,palate,0.4,0
oz bomber into a delirium tremens tulip . pours a tawny chocolate amber body with a hint of haziness . poor head retention as a rocky veil of khaki foam quickly settles to a disordered mass . slight vegetal aroma plus notes of dark fruit and an out of place spiciness . over ripened plum a faint whiff of belgian candi and pepper all make an appearance . hmm . slight funky sourness to the flavor nearly acetic backing a hint of bittersweet caramel and more veggies . does n t smell infected but who knows although i ve had belgian styles that flaunt tart flavors much better than this . either way i m not really a fan . less so with each sip . thin fizzy body with a sticky sour finish . i can taste a hint of caramel malty potential in this beer lurking behind the off notes but it s too little too late . my first drain pour in a while .,palate,0.3,0
thank you lukaski for the wisconsin beer hook up . pours a medium woody amber . quick flash in the pan head . very little bubbling . old taste and musty orange peel hops make up the smell . start with waery toasted malts . then quickly turn to musty and moldy hops . thankfully the musty mold taste lasts only a minute . i m glad i was able to try this beer . but was very dissapointed . this is finishable though .,palate,0.2,0
pours a dark coffee black chocolate color with a light beige head forming thick above the body fine lacing speckled as it all dwindles down . aroma hints of dark chocolate dryness with upfront tart cherry notes . slight mustiness flowing amongst the beers cherry concentrate addition and base beer stout . tart offness flowing through dirty coffee water like drinking coffee filter water a couple days after you brewed with tart cherry concentrate this beer sucks asshole . the worst interpretation of any fruit stout or cherry beer i ve ever tried a definite drain pour that does n t deserve anymore of my descriptive pissed off language . drinkability like i said drain pour mouthfeel thin bodied acidic tart cherry mess of a beer .,palate,0.2,0
clear light amber bock . good level of carbonation forms bright white head that settles fairly quickly . no lace but a tight collar of bubbles . little streamers of bubbles zip up from the bottom of the glass . smells sweet with an odd vanilla scent that s not quite vanilla more like vanilla mixed with some vegetal hops . solid body creamy mouthfeel . gets a little juicy in the middle then somewhat toasty with some light caramel flavors before finishing just shy of sweet . a very drinkable blonde bock . i could drink more of these than i should .,palate,1.0,1
a bar in new haven ct was selling oz pours for . i ve seen this being sold for as much as per ounce so figured this would be the best price i could find and was intrigued with all the hype . this was served in a snifter . a pours a deep amber color with no lacing or head s i barely got a chance to bring this up for a sip or sniff when it started burning my eyes . after a moment i was able to smell aromas similar to a whiskey or cognac but still with the unpleasant burning sensation t if pins and needles had a taste flavor this is it . this brew burns from the moment it is placed in front of you . i ve had some nice scotches yr old oban and that was a fantastic burn . this is just way over the top and not enjoyable at all . m you guessed it burning overall this is a brew i will run the other way from and try advise people not to order it . yes i m aware this brew reaches higher alcohol by freezing . brewdog is just trying some wild marketing schemes to hide the fact that their regular beers suck . this is probably how they stay in business by charging triple digits for these brews .,palate,0.2,0
poured from a bottle into a glass where it formed a thick white head . the liquid turned to a dark orangish brown color . the smell was not strong but on first sip you could taste the flavor of the beer . there was no strong after taste and it went down clean . as you continued to drink you could continue to see the remains of the head sticking to the side of the glass . overall a very drinkable beer .,palate,1.0,1
bottle conditioned ale purchased at the fantastic archer road beer shop in sheffield . as all otley s beers are named with an o in them this one comes rather mediocre only suggesting the alc . strength of this beer . anyway here it goes bb march served cool in a striaght imperial pint glass . a pours a very flat bodied dirty dark amber tea ish colour consisting of plenty of chunky yeast sediments of all sizes floating in the glass . even after a force pour the beer head still comes to nothing also suggesting a flat body . s raw ish pale malts and lubricating melted sugar are backed by a rather muted aroma mixed of spice e.g . cardamon caramelised nuts and estery pineapple jam banana with the latter s semi stinky edge leaving a gap left by the apparent lack of hoppiness . overall the nose is very settled even quiet only comparable by hogs back s range of barley wines and old ales but not in a negative sense mind you . . t extremely smooth almost flat devoid of any living fizziness . the weary belgian yeasty touch uh . it s only a very primitive description here . upfront is followed by biscuity malts and dirty cloths in the first sip typical elements in a yeasty english pale ale the slightly chewy bitter sweet as well as lubricant sugary aftertaste gets a mildly herbal input of hops while it finishes with just a little bit of alc . that is in stark contrast to the supposed warmth an abv . strong ale is to effect . m d despite the lack of fizziness this ale tastes more like from a cask to be precise the near bottom of a three day old cask for it s smooth lubricating and flat but befitting the style and even beneficial in downplaying the alc . strength . i ca n t quite pinpoint what style this ale should be it s like a cross b w barley wine old ale and all those in between and far beyond making it an english strong ale perhaps . whatever it purports to be in the brewer s mind this is a weirdo product just like all those hog s back s strong ales showing a weary yeastiness interesting fruity maltiness and an all too soft texture to make it all the more dangerously drinkable as my imagination runs wild . that said it s not something i d go back to in the near future at this price . pounds at least .,palate,0.8,1
pours a clean reddish copper color with an off white head . leaves a little bit of lacing on the side of the glass . has a subtle sweet malty smell . really get the hops and a grainy taste . it has a pretty high carbonation . very drinkable and really enjoyed this brew .,palate,0.6,1
appearance golden with lasting lace . smell fruity nothing special . taste subtle cherry flavor light bitterness . but all in all it tastes like the medicine that i was forced to drink when i had a cold as a kid . i finished it on principal only . mouthfill crisp and balanced carbonation drinkability for me though there are some redeeming qualities the taste of this beer is just not doing it for me . i wo n t have it again .,palate,0.7,1
this is a thin small bodied beer that can only be salvaged by a lime slice or its consumption near a beach or tropical setting . i do n t usually lambaste many beers however this one is far below average . it has so little flavor that one lime slice can become the star of the show if dunked flipped and floated in the bottle . each sip sends the swill sliding south to the bottom of the bottle to bring about a snow white fizzy head that disappears faster than a politician in a game of truth or dare . all kidding aside i wish this beer had much more character and taste than it does tradition and name recognition . it seems the only reason corona is consumed is a result of a marketing campaign that appeals to the modern human desire to at times escape the modern life to a tropical retreat with no cell phones or email .,palate,0.3,0
pours a thick near black with a nice one and a half finger deep tan head . leaves just a tiny bit of lacing behind . smells of rich dark and milk chocolate coffee a tiny bit of caramel . tiny bit of dark fruit . taste is upped a bit from the smell . again deep rich chocolate notes . these then round to show complexity with coffee dark fruits bigger than the smell some caramel big time roasted grains . slightly burnt . nice flavor . crazy thick mouthfeel . soo heavy big thick sticky . awesome mouthfeel .,palate,1.0,1
my second it was readily available and free review . it s been a long time since i ve had corona extra so i ll try my best to give a fair unbiased review . despite a pretty aggressive pour there s almost no head and what s there is fizzy . the beer so clear that it s almost like yellow bottled water . i m getting none of the infamous skunk smell on the nose but the smell is dominated by corn . the taste . what taste . it s like water with a touch of sugar offset by a minute amount of bitterness . the mouthfeel is non existent . it s as thin as well water . this is the worst aspect of the beer unless you have a skunked bottle . this beer is so thin and weak that i m having a hard time giving an abysmally low score . how can you be offended by something when there is no substance to cause offense . this is a beer for those who do n t like the taste of beer . for all the talk about this being a refreshing beer and a good option for a hot day i ca n t see why i d drink this even those circumstances . i ll opt for actual water .,palate,0.2,0
sampled may the beer sits in my large tripel karmeliet tulip with a hazy looking amber color but shows a clear deeply red stained dark copper hue when held up to the light . the head starts out at an almost three finger thick pale tan color that leaves some nice lacing on the sides of my glass . the aroma smells strongly hoppy with big candied citrus dank tropical fruit notes lots of lychee and a hint of pine herbal character . the dank herbal hop character becomes more present after my firs assessment but this still remains a hop fruit focused aroma dank tropical fruit does seem like quite an appropriate description of the aroma though . a bit colder than i prefer which accentuates a bitter herbal finish that intermingles with a crystal malt influenced sweet tea flavor and toasted grain character . the herbal notes have a dank quality to it that gets a bit more present as it warms up . it also has a pine sap edge that lingers on the palate along with the bitterness . the herbaceous bitter side of the hop character definitely plays the more dominant role here in the flavor the opposite of the nose . as the beer warms up though the fruitiness becomes more prominent with a lush lychee note a bright tangerine zest note . the malt character is actually fairly well tamed by the ample hop character it perhaps is a bit more crystal malt focused than my ideal ipa but the hop character is interesting enough that i dont mind much . the body is perhaps a touch more viscous than i would like but it is still fairly quaffable for a beer of this size . as the beer warms up the alcohol can be perhaps a touch much with a spicy slightly rough note towards the finish . this certainly seems to be knocked a bit down due to its heritage it is not nearly as bad as that and there is certainly enough hop character to at least do a half way decent job of distracting you from the heavier crystal malt useage . the citra hop itself is a nice mix of herbal fruit and danker hop notes that one likes to see in an ipa and this is easily on par with the samuel adams latitude hop series .,palate,0.6,1
poured froma oz wax dipped bottle into a bruery tulip glass . a pours very dark brown with amber and ruby highlights . creamy khaki head recedes to a thin ring around the glass . . s strong coffee amd chocolate scnet with notes of toffee and vanilla in the background . . t sweet and bitter chocolate melds witht eh coffee seamlessly . the bourbon adds hints of vanilla while malty caramel lingers in the background . the coffee is in the forefront throughout but it is well integrated . there is a soft bitterness that begins midpalate and helps tame the sweetness . very nice . . m this beer goes down easy but has a chalkiness that is off putting . moderate alcohol burn that warms as it goes down . carbonation is moderate . . d despite the high abv and huge flavors i do n t think i would have trouble putting an entire bottle down . . overall this is a fantastic beer but seems to be past its prime . still amazing but i will be drinking the rest of my stash shortly .,palate,0.6,1
poured a nice dark tan color with a good light colored head and some very nice lacing . great scent very heady and very yeasty with slight cherry tones . great taste very deep very yeasty with some very nice cherry flavors and a nice bit of tartness . a little thick going down but an excellent beer to try . personally i do n t know if i care for kvass but it was an excellent try . found in ren faire notes from august,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle . pours a reddish brown with a creamy off white head that retains well and laces the glass . the aroma is sweet caramel malts melon and piney grapefruity hops and a touch of alcohol . the flavor is sweet caramel malts pepper alcohol sour apples and tarry hops . the mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with a velvety finish . overall almost an awesome beer . the flavor was a bit subdued and did n t do it for me .,palate,0.9,1
poured into a stone nonic . a black with a brown sugar colored head and curtain lacing that dissipates quickly . s chocolate graham cracker soggy wood coffee lactosse heavy mochaish smell and a touch of leather . t initial taste is sweet with a mochaish chocolate taste but quickly turns into a leather shoelace graham cracker taste with a finish that has a little coffee bite in the end . sweetness is tamed by leather tastes in this one . m full bodied for a porter . good carb and some syrupy creaminess . o not bad but i wished this beer would decide to go for the hard tobacco leather route or the sweetroute instead of riding a bizarre middle . wo n t reach for this again but glad to have tried it . good thrown in to send or receive .,palate,0.9,1
i found this beer at big c liquors in orlando and i poured it from a bottle into an oversized wine glass . a the beer pours a beautiful murky brownish color with some large bubbles on the side of the glass . the head is huge brown in color and laces all over the glass just about perfect . s based on the smell i am worried that this beer has gone south . its got a strongly tart and cherry like nature to it and i am not sure if its supposed to be there but it still smells good . . t wow what a flavor . this is definitely another one of those imperial stout bsda hybrid types . its got a strong roasty character up front with the belgian influence of the yeast esters and some orange rind and maybe some plums coming in . at the back end of the taste you can definitely taste some slight cognac and i must say its quite pleasant . m the mouthfeel is a little odd . its has just a little too much carbonation for what the flavor is trying to do and that s be a mellow smooth flavorful beer . d i am excited that i got to try this . its a worthy beer and is definitely a very complex one as well . definitely still holding up well .,palate,0.7,1
appears black with a small light brown head . it smells of roasted coffee . it smells nutty a bit chocolate a slight fruity smell as well . it tastes better then the last time i ed i could n t resist . the taste is comprised of a nice coffee flavor there is a bit of a dark chocolate flavor . a pleasant alcohol taste is also apparent . i get sweetness as well . there is a nice bitterness that rounds up the flavors . the carbonation is moderate high . i think it is a bit high for the style but the carbonation does not take anything away from the beer . for being a heavy beer the drinkability is pretty good . i could drink a few pints of this easy . the flavor of the beer is really good . overall a great porter though i could not expect less from nol . if you see it get it .,palate,0.6,1
vintage no . tasted on in a large bulb wine glass . this bottle was sought along w and vintages at the fuller s brewery shop last november . a rare find for me . a pours a dark amber hue with great clarity the off white head comes rather restrained in thickness and settles down to a thin velvet on top of muted and scarse carbonation . s full bodied aroma of a barley wine full of rum soaked cherries date syrup marinated sweet prunes melted barley candy syrupy honey and a touch of caramel . a swirl reveals a semi sharp fruit esters like the aroma is so different from the only two other vintages i ve tried and definitely is designed as a barley wine . very rich and dense overall lacking more complexities i have to admit . t the initial input of syrupy honeyish amber caramely malts brings along more alcohol soaked berries cherries then quietly followed by berry fruit jam spiciness a dryish palate of sherry and an almost woody and herbal finish like a barrel aged light rum added with a subtle edge of peppery hop bitterness as in many fuller s ales . all flavours intertwine beautifully to show a harmony on the palate while the alc . content is simply nowhere to be found . m d the texture is flawless after years of ageing this bottle develops a most delicate fizzy body befitting for a strong ale or barley wine and the body is just moderate at most . the only pity is that almost the more exciting hoppy and yeasty flavours have somehow worn off during the years but the end result is all the same satisfying . my opinion do n t drink it if you are not prepared to embrace a subtle pint .,palate,1.0,1
light amber body with a quarter inch white head . smell is not overwealming but seems sweet with hints of yeast and hop . watery yeasty sweet . more corn than i thought there would be . taste relatively one dimensional unfortunately . fairly drinkable though . inoffensive and cheap .,palate,0.4,0
thanks to dmeadows for the botle . a poured black with a half finger of mocha head . some lacing . s sweet nose . there is something not pleasant about it though . lactose is so likely to skunk with poor conditions . t lactose up front with sugar and tons of sweetness . subtle chocolate in the aftertaste . m super creamy as it should be . d too sweet for me but milk stouts are admitidly not my favorite . definitely a well crafted beer .,palate,1.0,1
festina peche is a white pear colored ale with a fizzy white head . the aroma is of peach candy . it is thin and tannic in the mouth . the flavor is tart and acidic . more citrus than peach . it tastes like diet lemon iced tea . missed the boat on this one . rated aug,palate,0.2,0
sampled from a oz bottle purchased at apex beverage co in apex nc . a light golden in color with a very slight haze and a thick white head . s a very floral and fruity hop aroma . some toasted malt . t nice floral and fruity hop flavors lead but there s just enough malt to support it and still let the hops run wild . m a bit high on carbonation and thin in body . not bad but not ideal . d very smooth interesting and refreshing .,palate,0.6,1
appearance yellow in color very murky and not clear in the slightest the unfiltered nature really comes through with lots cloud and murkiness slight white tracing lays along the top of the beer small bubbles stream up the glass smell loads of wheat up front on the smell slight citrus and spice twinge to it nice aroma but not over powering taste flavor is nice wheat with slight spice nice citrus lemon twinge decent length in finish very overall nice balance in the flavor mouthfeel a bit light bodie with decent amount carbonation drinkability extremely drinkable on a very hot summer day the flavor really grows on you as you go very enjoyable overall not overally complex but just overall pretty tasty and a great summer time beer worth a try and a very nice american version of a wheat beer overall a thumbs up from me whos not to usually over the top on wheat beers,palate,0.6,1
pours clear bright copper gold with a finger fizzy white head that left no lacing smells like a fruity seven up with hints of ruby red grapefruit taste is absolutely awful it reminds me of a zima i drank in jr. high almost yrs ago mouthfeel is thin this is an over carbonated soda water they are passing off as beer overall this might be the worst thing i have ever drank called beer i got more beer flavor from bud select,palate,0.2,0
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 .,palate,0.8,1
bottle batch poured into a snifter . a pours a deep brown color with a big finger off white head that lingered . head is thick and frothy with a layer of big bubbles sitting on top almost like different heads very interesting . not much lacing . s caramelized sugar leather tobacco slightly musty figs raisins or some other dried fruit of the like . sweet almost brandy like heat coming through . t solid amount of heat but in a great way . tastes more like a very mild . dried figs and old oiled saddle leather . i do n t actually ride horses but this is what i d imagine that to smell like . the flavors are much smoother and mesh together better than the other old ales i have had granted that number is small but also includes some of the better rated old ales . i also get some sweet chocolate flavors . m not great this was probably the most disappointing part of this beer but by no means disappointing in an independent sense . it s all relative . i know that under carbonation is desired in the style to a certain extent but i would prefer a few more bubbles . d great beer . one of the most drinkable old ales i have had . obviously it is a sipper but not a struggle to get through at all . lots of really complex and great flavors that work so well together . it s only a couple of months old but drinks like a beer that has been aging in my cellar for years .,palate,0.7,1
chimay . will it be the one to topple the mighty duvel that is currently my highest rated beer . well it certainly looks up to task in it s stunted brown glass bottle advising me on the side that it is a trappist beer beer made by monks . who is better suited to making beer than monks . i ask take away sex drugs rock n roll and beer is pretty much one of the only vices left for us to enjoy . poured from a ml bottle into a chalice glass . a this beauty presents with a deep orange bordering on brown cloudy body and a cappuccino froth white head that compacts itself down to . cm . the carbonation bubbles look big so i ll be expecting some champagne frizzante . s wheat beer characteristics define this brew cloves banana phenols and bread yeast aromas abound and promise a fine drop . t beware this is one strong drop in alcohol and flavour . the taste is dense alcoholic sugars up front with sour bread and cloves ending with some of the most aggressive hops i ve ever encountered the bitterness is through the roof . definitely not as much finesse in this as duvel for example duvel has a more balanced flavour profile and a higher abv . compared to white s . note i did shake the bottle a little to excite the yeast at the bottom . maybe i sould n t have done that . . m better than expected . very smooth quite sticky also . d verdict . buy duvel . it s still the best belgian beer i ve had . otherwise i still want to try chimay blue and red but this beer was a minor disappointment the hype surrounding it did n t help . the next question is leffe blonde or chimay white . fairly similar flavours but it s . abv versus abv and considering this fact chimay white trumps blonde . food match i would match this with a dessert because the sugars in this are quite strong . which dessert . your choice however my personal favourites are tiramisu or a lemon curt tart . cannoli as well now that i think about it .,palate,1.0,1
got this at de bierkoning in amsterdam . from a bottle into a snifter . appearance pours a relatively small but thick tan head that slowly dissipates into a healthy film . head is pretty persistent and leaves a little lacing . pitch black pretty opaque and very little carbonation is evident . smell nose of burnt roasted malt dark fruit such as prunes and a strong scent of black licorice . a bit of toffee and a hint of smokiness is also evident . not bad . taste the initial taste is somewhat lacking but some burnt and roasted malt flavor . some black licorice toffee and dark fruit come out as it goes down . a roasted and bitter aftertaste with a hint of chocolate lingers nicely . a very complex taste for sure . on the downside the alcohol is a bit too present for and it flirts with that dried apple taste as it warms which both held it back a little bit . palate really shines here . a thicker body and medium carbonation . it goes down relatively creamy smooth and finishes very dry . nice job here . overall a good ris for sure but nothing spectacular and a little too boozy for . i ve had others in the style that i ve enjoyed more and i find this to be a slight disappointment considering how good their oatmeal stout and porter are .,palate,0.9,1
enjoyed on tap at the brewery . pours cloudy light yellow . white head crowning it . malty aroma . the taste is a good balance between malt and bitter biased of course to malt sweetness and it is chewy . the bitterness is a mineral water bitterness nice and keeps me draining the glass . satisfying .,palate,0.9,1
this bottle was dated so it s roughly five months old . it says it ages with the best of them so let s see . it pours a muddied dark amber in color with a one finger off white head and little sediment . the aromas have certainly faded . there is virtually no hoppyness at all . it wreaks of sweet malt and that s all i can really pick up . the flavor is good but not what it is when it s fresh . it s a nice blend of hops and sweet malt . the hops have faded and it s sweeter than normal but it does n t really take away too much . it s still pretty good . it tastes more like the squall right now . it drinks like it s from one of their s . it s exceptionally smooth with little carbonation . because the beer is pretty subdued this is perfect . this beer is a very drinkable imperial ipa . i highly recommend it .,palate,1.0,1
thanks to ncvbc for this great extra best by bottle poured into my sniffer produced a good fingers worth of tan head that turns into a ring of lace around the glass on top of a jet black body aromas of toasted malts coffee and chocolate with a slight funk i m glad i am not the only one to pick it up i though my nose was going earthiness sweat malts light chocolate molasses good balance of flavors the only real complaint is it is a little thin for a stout good drinkability i could drink a few of these a night easy . a good brew and i will seek this one out again,palate,0.6,1
oz bomber poured into a hill farmstead wine glass . pours a deep dark almost black color with lots of nice deep ruby brown hints when held to the light theres a very thin light brown head that gives way to some light lacing . nose is a bit malty and sweet it seems to have a bit of iron to it which seems common for the style . i m generally not a fan of the american brown ale however this is pretty tasty it s extremely well balanced i find many to be far too sweet this has a very good balance of sweetness while still having a light hop bitterness to it . a bit of toffee and grains it s good . mouthfeel is phenomenal rich and creamy it s quite thick and chewy without going over the top . nice autumn beer .,palate,1.0,1
rusty brick red with an amazing head the kind that rises an inch above the rim of the glass and retains very well . there is a lovely full on ipa nose with pine lemon lemongrass pineapple and orange blossom syrup and a wholewheat bread aroma . i get some lemon as well . the flavor echoes the aroma but the mouthfeel is n t quite up to scratch weirdly thin and watery which does no favors to the toasty nutty tea like and hoppy notes that are all individually assertive but harmonious and balanced in tandem like a good jazz band . defanged brandy red and black tea toast and citrus are key flavors . i must say the body here is generally too thin but that does n t stop it from being an excellent beer and a perfectly drinkable quaffer .,palate,0.4,0
this pour was a translucent gold with a small bit of head . the smell was nothing special but certainly appealing . i was expecting this to be more hoppy than it was but the hops taste was more grassy than i was expecting and i was pleased . my big complaint is that i could barely tell of was drinking this beer . i was about halfway through that i kind of wished i was drinking something else . it was smooth and easy to drink however it was a bit boring overall .,palate,0.4,0
pours a clear golden yellow with a small thin white head . smells of lemony bread if there ever were such a thing . taste is an herbal flowery sweetness up front followed by some water crackers in the middle and a long earthy fruity bitterness . hoppy like a czech pils should be . mouthfeel is a little bit thin . overall very good . a solid pils that i would get again . the can is a nice plus .,palate,0.6,1
rabid duck pours a jet black with a thin layer of brown head that dissipated quickly . the aroma is filled with sweet malt chocolate and rasin . this smells really sweet but good . the taste is n t exactly what i was expecting from the aroma . it lacks the sweetness i assumed would be there . it s the hops that are taking me by surprise . there is a pretty strong hop flavor that mixes with the coffee chocolate and dark fruit flavors . it tastes a little odd to me . as it warms there s an increase in an off putting acidic flavor . overall the flavor seems like a mess . the mouthfeel is smooth and oily and the carbonation is alright . there are a lot of ris i would pick up before this one .,palate,0.8,1
ml bottle poured in a pilsener glass . had this at a wedding last night where the only choices were canadian pilsener or coors light . it s been years since i ve had a canadian and at a buck a drink ticket this was the time to reacquaint myself . clear pale yellow in colour . white head is inch on the pour and recedes to a thin ring around the outside . every once in a while a spot of lace would show up but not consistently . typical macro aroma of grains with a touch of corn . taste is pretty standard as well . grains off the start with a touch of sweetness . a flash of floral hop bitterness in the middle with some petrol notes . even grainy finish . aftertaste is off veggie and grains . thin mouthfeel with average macro carbonation . touch of caustic mouthfeel in the middle with the bitterness and petrol notes . this really is n t as bad as i remembered it . years ago when i first started drinking i used to hate this beer . since then i ve usually seemed to favour labatt products over molson . this really was n t a bad beer though . in general i would say that it is pretty much the standard average for a canadian macro lager . take this as what should be average and judge other beers against it for above or below average ratings . i d drink it again in another macro only environment .,palate,0.4,0
overall a better and stronger version of the gi honkers ale . a poured a nice inch light tan head the beer is a nice brown color with some golden highlights . decent lacing throughout with some skimpy foamy islands floating on top . s caramel base with floral grassy earthy and maybe a hint of citrus tones . really good balanced smell . t nice roasted caramel bread smell . hints of that grassy floral smell pop up in the taste . hardly any hops maybe a bit on the tongue after swallowing . m a bit light in the mouth but it kind of coats your mouth as well . not enough carbonation for my taste . d very drinkable beer . it has more flavor than the honkers ale and does not bore me as fast . also the abv is still rather low so you can drink lots of them .,palate,0.6,1
poured into a pilsner glass . thin head that fades after a minute highly carbonated and looks better than most malt liquors poured into a pilsner glass . smells like wet bud light in a paper bag . does n t taste too bad actually tastes like some of the macro beers that cost a bit more . mouthfeel is n t so good tastes like a malt liquor though not as bad as steel reserve . is n t so bad to drink . probably one of the better malt liquors .,palate,0.3,0
a clear amber color . no head or lacing . s ginger citrus and malty grains . t m very thin and highly carbonated . slightly bitter up front more of that grapefruit bitterness . fades with a nice ginger flavor . okay and great to drink in the summer . not much of a beer though more of a flavored malt beverage .,palate,0.3,0
. oz bottle purchased and kept refrigerated . pours a hazy golden amber with lots of yeast floaties especially at the bottom of the bottle . the head is small off white and fizzy . it quickly diminishes to a thin collar that leaves a little lacing . the aroma is musty yeast sharp cidery apples oak and alcohol . the flavor is sweet and sugary malts with fruits and alcohol and a decent bitter finish that helps balance things out . the mouthfeel is full and velvety . overall a fine belgian . normally i do n t care for sugary sweetness and alcohol but it is well blended and balanced here .,palate,1.0,1
a black with a tan head very thin ring of retention leaves a bit of lace . s light smoke in a smoked ham sort of way coffee and roasted nut hints of demerara and licorice . t very nice smokiness not overdone really compliments the roast . roasted nut coffee molasses licorice generous use of fuggle hops with a light peppery spicing as well . alcohol is incredibly well hidden . a brew this big with this much flavour and balance truly is exceptional . m well attenuated full body has only a hints of acidity and alcohol warmth in the finish . extremely well crafted . d incredibly well balanced and flavourful though the strength and smoke may limit the drinkability a bit . i love it .,palate,1.0,1
very deep clear copper with red highlights . a feint light white head that fades quickly to nothing . there is almost no nose to this beer despite allowing the bottle to get to room temperature and multiple swirls in the glass for greater oxygination . there is a feint delicate plum and nothing else . mouthfeel is medium bodied but all is overshadowed by a pinetar sour coffee character and sour bitter finish . bad bottle . opened a second bottle same color same head same lack of nose . flavors of menthol and pine coughdrops . less sour but flavor profile spices . simply put the flavors of this in the almost offensive catagory . it s like drinking camphor tastes like a liquid vicks vapor rub . i do not thing this is bad beer i simply believe it is a beer that is not for me and not like any witbier i ve ever tasted .,palate,0.7,1
a almost a clear copper color with a very nice white foamy head . lacing left behind looks like art s super centennial hops and citrus . lots of grapefruit and orange t no bitterness at all . very palatable and no alcohol taste at all m silky smooth great carbonation . d leaves you looking for another sip after sip after sip after sip . . very good brew definitely would recommend and search for again . awesome label on the bottle too . labels should always matter as they re an indication of how much the brewery care about their brew . thank you dave for sharing . cheers .,palate,1.0,1
coopers is an old favourite of mine especially the sparkling ale so i thought it appropriate to review a beer from australia s largest family owned brewery . poured from a ml stubbie into an irish tulip pint glass aka guinness glass . i rolled the stubbie before pouring to get the yeast at the bottom excited this is a standard ritual for south australian drinkers . a body is a cloudy golden straw colour with a bit of fizz in the head possibly due to recent transit from the bottle shop . the head is a slight beige off white which quickly shrunk to almost nothing no lacing in the glass either . s the nose is fairly fruity not overpowering but enough to notice . i would best describe it as passion fruit with melon and a little bit of citrus i suspect the bottle conditioned yeast has much to do with this . t quite refreshing . a classic australian pale ale built more to refresh than to impress we do have hot summers here . the flavour is similar to the nose no surprises there i would say it sits in the range of citrus acidic region with a dry finish . there is not much to taste of hops but we know that they re there or malt . m this ale has a very strong champagne fizz to it points off not being a real ale in this department which i believe is due to the yeast used in fermentation . it is also a bit watery there s no heavy ale body to it . d i could go another couple of these . i would n t have a whole night though i would get a bit bored after the second or third pint . that aside it s definitely a good beer for summer winter on the other hand i prefer a stronger ale . food match grilled chicken or fish with a light salad drizzled with balsamic vinegar maybe calamari or other seafood crab lobster .,palate,0.4,0
this is going to be my favorite review to write i think . so harvest ale is an english barleywine which often means a very viscous mouthfeel with sweetness through caramel and malt flavors . lagavulin is an islay scotch which is known for its strong flavor of peat . so where am i going with this . well i took my first sniff and i was a bit concerned . big smoky peaty flavor that made me question my decision to purchase the scotch cask instead of the port cask version . the taste . well the scotch cask and english barleywine form an unholy ham based union . this beer tastes strongly of honey or otherwise sugared ham particularly in the finish . so the front of this beer is largely undeterred by the barrel aging and quite frankly tastes great . everything described above is done spot on . then comes the honey ham . i can not understate how strongly i got ham in the back as though this were intended to taste like a sugared ham maybe a spiral ham with brown sugar or whatever . when drinking this beer i ca n t help but think that it is either foul or fantastic depending upon the context or intent . its almost funny until i realized i paid for . oz that i do not want to drink . i passed this beer around amongst a lot of people non crazy craft beer enthusiasts and nearly everyone either identified the ham on their own or agreed strongly when i dropped the word ham . because this beer does n t say harvest ale ham cask i can only give this beer a low grade . it s something better than gross but ultimately after the humor dies down it is really just a disappointment given the cost and potential . do n t buy this unless you love ham .,palate,0.9,1
has the beautiful amber hue of a classic vienna lager just like the flagship brew . with a generous head that leaves behind copious lacing . honey and grain chaff give way to nutmeg . no adjunct odors and a nice clean finish . nice . rich malt laden palate with caramel and clove on the back end . not as rich as other bocks but full bodied and clean for a holiday beer . perfect mouthfeel for a beer of this kind with controlled carbonation and appropriate body . when sa gets one right it really gets one right . i still think too many of their beers suffer from an insistence to try everything but their hits boston lager black lager oktoberfest are excellent . maybe they should just stick to lagers .,palate,1.0,1
. oz . bottle poured into a tulip glass . appearance black with ruby highlights . very dark but seems moderately clear . fairly large light tannish head with some nice lacing . aroma slightly grainy bready malt profile with light toast and light roast . very low earthy hop aroma . aroma is pretty low weak and lacking depth . smells like a light american lager with the lightest touch of roast character . flavor similar to the aroma it tastes a little bit like a light american lager with a touch of hops and roast character . grainy light malt character with a bit of toast roasted barley . a touch of earthy hop bitterness and hop flavor kicks in in the finish . mouthfeel smooth and moderately creamy mouthfeel with medium low body and moderate carbonation . just not very good at all . truly i would expect more from a beer coming out of guinness . not horribly offensive but really nothing to recommend it . not good .,palate,0.8,1
tangerine and pink grapefruit . nugget nectar is the color of tangerines and has the smell of pink grapefruit . it has a thick head and leaves tons of lace . the color is weird yet striking and the ale is otherwise beautiful . it should be poured into a smooth clear glass and carefully watched throughout the drink . really . this ale has great visual complexity . the aroma is as good as it gets . grapefruit explodes during the pour and fills the nose with every sip . the flavor does n t quite hold up to the smell it s a bit more bland . the feel however is aggressive and as explosive as the aroma . a great ale is a multi sensory experience and with the look aroma and feel nugget nectar is a pleasure to drink .,palate,1.0,1
i had this beer from a bomber poured into a pint glass . the beer has a decent color with a nice deep brown almost plum color with almost no head to it and even less lacing on the glass . disppointing . the smell is a little weak but has mild notes of chocolate caramel roasted malts raisin and plum . the taste is decent with raisins caramel and roasted malts up front then gets followed up by chocolate dark cherries and coffee . the mouthfeel is disappointing with absolutely no carbonation and mild flavors lingering around . overall i could have possibly gotten a flat beer but this beer had potential when carbonated but it didnt come through in my bottle .,palate,0.4,0
i ve always liked this brewing company . and i like dark beers . this should be good . having chosen a tulip glass i feel that the clear dark brown liquid is going to smell quite good since opening it . wonderful cocoa banana smell why ca n t more beers smell this good . . . this tastes magnificent . malty toasted brown marshmallows . something warming . perhaps a little watery fuzzy . quite drinkable but somewhat sweet . clearly cold weather beer .,palate,0.6,1
dark black with a thin brown foam . smells of intense sourness with coffee and roasted barley going on in the background . very sour on the pallete nice malty stout flavors going on but clashing with the inappropriate sourness . low carbonation and good mouthfeel . reasonably light enough to drink for the style . there seems to be an intense and somewhat inappropriate sourness that i associate with red wine that is too old like a vinegar . it is not that offensive just way too pronounced . i think it would be pleasant if it were more subtle as i enjoy sour beers very much .,palate,0.8,1
beautiful upside down wine glass shaped dark green bottle caged corked and plastic covered top . given other reviewers notes served very cold about low s and opened outside . firm pop but no dramatics on opening . this was a bottle sampled new years day with fellow ba pegasus and is my th ba beer review . it was pegasus th review for ba and thus we went big on price . oddly the abv of . on the bottle was marked over with a black marker which came off with some alcohol rubbing . aroma for me the aroma was the highlight of the experience . has a candy apple soda smell something like up with a good dose of sweet and minor floral notes . appearance bright lemon yellow very clear in the glass and when very gently poured had fingers of white don ho voice tiny bubbles don ho voice . as mentioned served very cold and was extremely carbonated even after the finger head settled down . flavor very much like champagne or a very dry white wine . some pear noted . mouthfeel very dry with a puckering astringency . it was like i could feel the alcohol evaporating on my tongue and wafting straight up to my brain . the alcohol was very present and warming . overall impression for me this was too expensive too dry too champagne like . i dont like champagne but this smells better than any champagne ive had . im going to be generous on my score for this section because the beer is definitely within style its just a style i can see myself not liking .,palate,0.4,0
enjoyed today at the brewpub with my lunch . my second of three offerings . typed up from notes . pours a murky peachy brown with just a slight head that vanished . nose was full of citrus hops and just a slightly sweet tang of malts . hops just explode on my tastebuds like a bowl full of citrus fruit . nothing incredibly tart tangy bitter or acidic . just such a chewy hop backbone . grapefruit predominated but with some truly solid lemon lime and orange peel tones . malts give the whole beer such a solid base that this is wonderfully balanced . very full body that stretches the cheeks . i have a feeling that if this were bottled and would be a very desirable beer and rank much higher . just such chewy hops . hell i had to bring home a growler of this beer after enjoying my pint . personally for me this is what a dipa is all about . not any crazy alcohol or hops . just nicely balaced drinkable and enjoyable .,palate,1.0,1
oz . bottle a pours a clear golden with a thin white head with good retention mild lace . s has some interesting yeast esters heavy pear and yellow apple but has a faint hint of pickles which was off putting . t acrid bitter pepper type spice bitter melon hops form the initial attack which was not enjoyable . some ok fruit notes in the end try to save it but it s not happening . that minor pickle note is here too . m perfectly fine . quite smooth medium full bodied with a hint of ethanol . d i tried this a few years ago and did n t like it i thought i d try it again to see if my tastes have changed since i m on a tripel kick as of late . they have n t i still do n t like it . having allagash tripel recently to compare it s like night and day . i m still a big fan of victory they make great beer across the board so it s all right to have one stinker .,palate,0.8,1
a hazy reddish copper with about one finger of head . a few speck of lacing too . considering the abv that is a miraculous achievement . addition of the yeast makes it very cloudy and more orange than red . s vanilla bourbon apricot caramel malt faint pine hops and alcohol . the vanilla is really strong . it defines the odor . the alcohol quickly dominate as the beer warms a bit . t rather disappointing here . extremely boozy . a bit of sweet malt and a light fruitiness like a mx of apricot and cherry flavor can be decerned through the alcohol . the aftertaste has bitterness to it from pine hop but this is still overshadowed by a boozy alcohol . m thin and astonishingly smooth considering the alcoholic taste . it tastes a bit like it should go down as smoothly as a shot of vladimir vodka but it actually created no sort of feeling on the throat . the taste is still ruined of course . it is refreshing on the throat but a little drying on the front of the mouth . addition of the yeast gives the beer a thicker texture . d pretty bad . everywhere except for the taste is good on this beer . it is absurdly boozy even compared with raison de extra or wws . this alcohol completely ruins the beer . i do n t care how high the alcohol is it should not mask the other flavors of the beer . this is a serious disappointment . too strong to session obviously . it is also not exactly inviting me back for another . i remember having this two years ago perhaps when my tastes were less refined or the recipe was different and i adored it . i might buy this again if someone i trust tells me that this years batch is not as boozy . otherwise i m done with olde school .,palate,0.7,1
received in a trade . black in color with a light brown head that holds it s shape well . this beer looks big . roasted aromas . coffee . hint of chocolate . not as chocolately as i was expecting . more bitter than other ris that i ve had in a good way . roasted malts . burnt rye bread . coffee rich and dark . chocolate and a hint of tobacco . very complex and deep yet smooth . lasting acidic bitterness in the aftertaste . the abv is nowhere to be found . thick rich and creamy mouthfeel . for such a rich and big beer it is remarkably smooth . if my liver would take it i d drink another . i ve been holding on to this one for a year waiting for the urge to strike . the urge struck and now i ll be searching for another .,palate,1.0,1
a bomber maybe mo old to red wine glass . deep ruddy brown dense with fizz topped with a small but persistent tan head . sticky fingers of bubbles and booze coat the rim . s plum brown sugar blackberry sugary yeast t ditto . starts fairly sweet wrapping the fruity smells above in a caramel malty backbone but aftertaste is slightly bitter . not what i call balanced but avoids going too far either way . very subtle boozy flavor ekes through to a pleasant effect . m wonderfully full bodied sticky smooth . coats the whole mouth and lingers like a liquor while still providing a carbonated kick . delightful . d super easy to drink for a quad . you only notice the abv if you re looking for it the strong aromas never clash the carbonation is fun without becoming burdensome as lagers and sodas are at least for my gullet . if the slightly harsh sweet bitter contrast evened out as i suspect more age might it would get . here too .,palate,1.0,1
bought the ml gray bottle for . . the year is printed on the bottle belows the rogue imperial stout label and advertises a abv . a pours like motor oil and leaves a creamy brown head . beautiful looking beer but are n t all stouts . s i smell mostly chocolate but there are faint notes of coffee . t delicious . chocolate rushes over the tongue then the slightest hop bitterness followed by a somewhat strong alcohol finish . very smooth beer tastes like a meal . m absolutely wonderful . smooth creamy . very heavy beer literally feels like great tasting used motor oil . alcohol makes its way to the forefront during the swallow but that s to be expected with this brew . d of course the abv kills the drinkability . the heaviness of the beer itself also makes it tough to make room for more .,palate,1.0,1
i ve retrieved this liquid ambrosia from it s favored spot in the fridge and now reach for the proper serving vessel a gilded rimmed crystalline goblet . the moment is at hand . now i finally enter beer nirvana . okay i ll stop with the sarcasm . actually it was chugged from the bottle in a paper bag while i crouched in a bus shelter sitting in my own vomit and waste . damn i said i d stop . okay i m actually pouring this into a glass.easy open twist cap oz . bottle . a pale cornish yellow and i want to say uriney but that s been done . pours very clear nearly invisible . head is a prodigious gush of pristine white foam . aroma typical adjunct y lager nose but not skunky not offensive just sort of . eh . taste not bad not much mind you but not bad . minimal mouthfeel gone before it begins kind of finish and thoroughly absent of flavor . very pale very bare but the malt holds this up pretty well . unfortunately the lack of anything else in the mix allows the alcohol what ever it is we re not sure to present itself and begin it s effects before but a few gulps go down . you do n t drink this for taste though you drink it for those very reasons it exists to be chugged until the drunken ness is immenent and moreso thereafter . works every time like lando calrissian says . if i were to rate this strict for style it would get high ranks for sure for it does what it does very well delivers the drinker into an inebriated state in an efficient orderly fashion . honestly . it s got me wishing i d stopped off for some crack on the way home . i probably wo n t finish the not because it s undrinkable but rather that it bores me and i m not particularly inclined to ride it s train tonight . i d rather hook up with some other brew with maybe even more booze but more flavor more complexity more beauty and sublime sensation . not a thing you find in the colt line . actually i think this is going down the drain because i can sense a hangover already .,palate,0.3,0
great fresh bottle best by stamped on the back . the pour produced a dense foamy white head that laced the snifter the whole way down impressive . aroma of phenolics raisins and sugar cane candy . the taste noted these along with a strong sugar cane rum suggestion and malt vigor . mouth went downhill a tad too highly carbonated resulting in a foamy feel along with a strong presence of alcohol . i could still sip one bottle for an hour but the foamy mouthfeel was annoying .,palate,0.6,1
issaquah brewery has some bottles of this beer that s brewed for ezo beer . no one gave me a really good answer on availability or how old it is . they seem to be selling it at closeout type pricing . a good deal of the label is in japanese but there is a prominent on it . aroma is very sweet like melted chocolate but there is some roast malt to be found under that . some fruity ale yeast aroma too with black cherries and plums . deep dark black and pretty much no light gets through it when held up . smallish thick head on pouring that fades to a little ring of foam around the edge . hard to tell since it s so dark but it does n t seem like anything is feeding the head once it s poured . damn that s lots of chocolate . in fact the more of it i drink i just get chocolate and bittering hops . on the first few sips i picked up some roast and some big fruity ale yeast but its pretty sweet and chocolaty throughout . big body and very creamy carbonation . nice and thick . this is a tough one to drink . i m thinking about a bunch of food pairings that this would really work with but to just sip it it s too sweet . spicy mole chicken or rasperry sorbet it would probably work but i do n t really dig it by itself .,palate,0.9,1
a clear mid amber color with a thin head that is just barely off white . s some sweet caramel malts with subtle floral hop notes . not too aggressive but overall a decent smell . t well rounded and balanced . a sweet caramel malt backbone is found throughout with a decent hops kick mid way through . the hop profile is clean and earthy floral with a little pine and it really balances out the malt quite well . the flavor is n t so much i taste malt now i taste hops as it is i taste hops and malt working together to make a really solid beer . overall london pride is to the english pale ale what sierra nevada is to the american pale ale a really solid consistent example of the style that does n t get caught up with being too extreme instead favoring a balanced smooth flavor . m a little too carbonated for my liking that makes this beer have a little sting to it especially if it is served too cold . this is n t a huge issue but it does affect my opinion in the category . o like i said this is a great example of an english pale ale . really well balanced and solid . there is a sweet malt profile and a strong but not overpowering hop presence . great ale .,palate,0.6,1
this was my least favorite of the deconstructed ipas . the color immediately startled me seeming rather dark for an ipa . an crystal clear amber hue was the result and there has been no lacing to speak of . the smell put me off and the taste only made it worse . i think i know what made latitude such a flop as an ipa ahtanum likely along with the zeus hops . the smell was very bready slightly reminiscent of what i d expect in a doppelbock biscuity caramelly . maybe a hint of pine and bitterness graces the nose . the taste seems predominantly malty which is not what i look for or want in an ipa . the aftertaste leaves me with some bitterness and piney hop flavor but it is too little too late . i think the deconstructed idea is a cool one but ahtanum just does n t hold its own .,palate,0.8,1
. oz bottle poured into a cantillon wine glass . to begin with this was a completely blind buy . my phone was dead while in manhattan so i could n t look up any reviews for it and i ve never heard of it . i figured i d take the plunge though just because i ve never seen it around me . a pours a straw yellow with a few streams of carbonation bubbling up the center . there s a slight haze to the body but for the most part it s relatively clear . the head is an active fingered affair with decent retention but even when it leaves it is n t shy about remaining as a large foamy cap . lacing is clumpy and sticky and covers a good portion of the siding . s i m honestly surprised on the nose on this beer . i was expecting something more mild but what i get is an almost gueuze like aroma immediately after uncapping this beer and from a few feet away . very impressive and full of barnyard funk horse blanket wet grass and aged cheese . think of hay and fields after a spring rain . supportive grain malt backbone . the brett really took a hold of this beer for the better . t wait . what . the nose and taste of this beer could n t be farther apart . i was expecting a delicious tartness bold and vibrant with a great belgian influence . what i am getting instead is uninspired boring and for a lack of a better word bland . seriously the first few sips i barely got any flavors at all but rather a carbonated somewhat metallic water . i honestly ca n t see how this big of a disjoint is even possible but here it is in my glass . in fact this continues throughout the whole glass only here and there bringing semblances of taste . mikkeller must be a great magician because he took both the flavor and my out of the amazing aroma . i guess i could say it s relatively malty but for the most part it s watery metallic somewhat bitter and devoid of flavor . what happened . m mouthfeel is light bodied with low carbonation . utterly lifeless . no mouth puckering tartness no enamel rotting sourness no nothing . d drinkability is low . after the appearance and aroma on this beer i was setting myself up for a respectable wild but i guess that was expecting too much as it is just downhill from there . my advice . pour the bottle into the glass and just admire it from afar . do n t dare to approach it with your mouth . or better yet . just steer clear your tastebuds wallet and expectations will thank you .,palate,0.3,0
ounce brown bottle . served chilled in a pub glass . a liquid orange gold like honey with a stretched out high flow viscosity . active carbonation . pillowy big bubble head . sticky . nice eye candy . s this beer s best feature imo . sweet and fruity . apple . pear . spicy sweet . red cherries . honey . t hops are very continental in an oily noble way . grain flavor is evident . biscuity to a degree but mostly pils or belgian pale in taste . m comes across as too thin and wispy . sweet in the nose and dry on the tongue with strong carbonation . d fine . a decent summer beer . there is a nice level of complexity . a good beer for the style . not phenolic . enjoyable .,palate,0.4,0
thanks to scalene for this one via light whale bif . poured from a oz . bomber into a sam adams perfect pint . no bottling date . a standard pour yields a massive slowly upward creeping frothy finger light creamsicle colored head with great retention . beer is a semi clear lipton s tea color . lacing is coarse and thick at the top and patchy towards the middle with great stick . a phenomenal looking beer . s nose is aromatic . tea leaves pine and citrus hoppiness . cane sugar malt body in the background . crisp and refreshing and very representative of the style . t opens piney hop bitterness mixed with some tree sap and citrus sweetness towards the middle . cane sugar comes in a bit but actually accentuates the hop presence . grassy with notes of tree bark and tree sap . end has some caramel notes as well as more sap hoppiness . finish is a spicy hop bitterness and mildly dry with a sticky hop presence that lingers in the aftertaste . solid but not noteworthy . m light bodied and well carbonated . lively and prickly in the mouth and bubbly and abrasive going down . crisp and refreshing . finish is accented with an aftertaste that is sticky and lingers . fairly standard . o given their iipa citra i expected a little more from this offering . this is a good beer but one that s fairly standard for its style . worth trying as a benchmark ipa but there are better brews out there .,palate,0.6,1
have enjoyed this beeer off and on for several years but could n t find it recently so when i caught sight of a pack at trader joe s had to go for it . disappointed to say the least . used to be one of my favorites and still has some excellent qualities but . has problems . a quite good a nice tan head forms from a bottle to glass corner to center pour and the beer really is dark . you have to hold it up to the light to see any dark brown color . s not much to speak of but what there is is sweet like dark chocolate or perhaps like raisinets covered with dark chocolate . t winey with some complexity . after that first sip through the head which is the sip i like the most with any beer it loses its various flavors and just gets sweet bitter . m truly awful . just a hint of bubbles the result is syrupy in the extreme . the worst aspect of this beer for me . d because of the mouthfeel thing not very drinkable by the end of the glass i poured it into . not bad but not good .,palate,0.3,0
appearance pours a hazy pinkish red a pale pink head of a finger setting up and looking to hold but is actually melting away slowly . aroma a sure strawberry pulp smell grain edging its way in as the beer settles . finishes sonewhere between the two a curious combination to say the least . overall it s a berry owned aroma . taste a sweet syrupy beer . the strawberry is easy to taste it s everywhere . some light grain coming in a bit as the sweetness subsides a little almost a little lambic sourness to it . the ending dries up a little bit as some needed tartness tries to check the sugar level . pretty tasty as alcopops go . mouthfeel slightly heavier than average mild to moderate carbonation lending itself even more to a wine cooler style beverage . drinkability if sweet fruit beers are your thing you ll enjoy the melbourn strawberry but it s more a novelty than a mainstay .,palate,0.9,1
appearance scape goat pours a nice clear golden color with . fingers of head . retention is very nice as is the lacing . pretty nice looking . smell right off i get a lot of hoppy character for an apa with very little malt balance . i do get a bit of sweet breadiness but nothing that really offsets the hops . taste i taste sweet bready malts right off the bat with quite a few piney hops on the back end . not the most complex beer but still not bad . mouthfeel drinkability this beer is exceptionally light for an apa . it has a lot of carbonation as well . not a part of this beer that i enjoy . overall this is an apa that could use more malt flavor to balance it out and a bit heavier mouthfeel . i usually bitch about apa s that do n t have enough hops but i d say the opposite for this beer . it has a nice amount of hoppy character but nothing else to add . i wish big sky would put a bit more work into this beer as it has the potential to be an elite apa with the hops factor . as it is now it does n t come close .,palate,0.4,0
. oz . brown bottle purchased at hyde park wine and spirits poured into a snifter . notes . a pours a deppish brown flaming ruby in the light . moderate frothy head with good retention and clumps of lacing . s lots of sour and tart fruits . funky light cheese . added fruity esters . very clean sourness . light grains . t m sour and tart fruits cherries strawberries red apple light peach and plum . very lactic . some apple cider vinegar not too much . light grains some wheat . body is medium with good carbonation . pretty dry finish . d refreshing drinkable and only a bottle,palate,0.9,1
i m new at experiencing beer so forgive the lack of very specific flavor aroma commentary . poured in the glass this created a nice looking white head over a cloudy golden body . very attractive even though i m not drinking it from the prescribed glass shown on the bottle . the head persisted as a sort of cap over the beer for the better part of my drinking it . goes down so easy that i m in shock that it s a beer . i ve had malternatives that tasted more like alcohol than this . amazing . while the style is not my first choice for a beer i d been told that i really needed to try something from unibroue and this one was it . almost enough to make me enjoy pale ales actually . i taste coriander and a lot of other complex flavors that i am too n b to identify . as for aromas just a very pleasant yeast smell . i think i ve said enough for someone who has very little in the way of insight to share .,palate,0.8,1
this beer poors a very very dark brown verging on black with a a thick kaki head that fills the glass with lacing on its way down . i pick up dark roasty and dark fruit notes in the aroma with a huge clove smell . the flavor has a lot of clove to it with some nice dark malt roast and fruitiness . supprisingly smooth for a beer . smooth creamy mouthfeel that keeps you wanting another drink . clean and freash with no alcohol dryness .,palate,1.0,1
appearance cloudy yellow with a decent head that went down slow but did not lace the glass well . smell good malt and fruit aroma with a tinge of alcohol and some coriander along with other spices . taste the traditional malts actually feel a bit balanced with hops . the fruit at the nose was not prominent at the taste . the sweetness at the end was complimeneted with coriander and something else maybe cinnamon . mouthfeel well carbonated with a smooth feel on the tongue . imho this is its strong suit . drinkability i thought the hops were too prevalent for the style but this is an all around nice beer to drink,palate,0.9,1
though the flat doughy aroma immediately informs me this is not a bavarian style hefeweizen my preference or at the very least my assumption upon hearing the german name i am quickly sold on the smooth flowing body that folds across the palate like flannel . and the adorning lace is regal . have i bitched yet today about how i wish breweries would stop calling american wheat beers hefeweizens . i suppose i have . that said this whistling pig is a very agreeable ale . it is densely translucent in a shade of blonde honey and comes served in a svelte weizen glass with the obligatory wedge of lemon . the name references the marmots common to the cascade mountains surrounding leavenworth . if you can taste nutrition and certainly you can it s likely to be noted in a clouded wheat beer whose suspended yeasts add protein and b vitamins and whose wheat adjunct adds a dry zest . and while i ca n t speculate as to what nutrient value dry zest may have i m willing to take my chances with the likes of this liquid bread . whistling pig has a relatively subdued flavor but is a clean and drinkable beer tonic with good body and refreshment value . recommended .,palate,1.0,1
deep opaque black hole sucking in every beam of light in the room from my pint glass . small half inch of head slowwwly forming at the top . lingering deep beige head leaves small lacing on the pint glass . aroma of fruity esters with raisins and currants dominating . slight burnt twinge and a faint hop presence as well . a mild alcohol warming in the nose . taste of deep french roast coffee and bittered caramel sweetness . body is full but not cloying . a nice balance in the medley of flavors of fruity esters alcohol burnt roated flavors and hop bitterness . exceptional silky velvet mouthfeel that is full bodied yet providing a smooth viscosity . a rare feat to create such a ful bodied brew and not have it taste like maple syrup . alcohol is the only burner in the drinkability of this brew . a fine nightcap if i must say so myself .,palate,1.0,1
a clear golden not too much head s like rotten okay maybe overripe at best apricots t no taste upfront like drinking water followed by a light malt finish m an explosion of carbonation it s actually refreshingly fizzy t would not do this again would rather have a green can of carlsberg notes from . . at revolver in oslo,palate,0.6,1
a poured a slightly golden color with a small head that went away shortly s not a strong smell but slight hop smelll t great taste very smooth but hoppy flavor with a fruity back end m great smooth and very good aftertaste d definitely could drink a lot of this and will be buying it again,palate,1.0,1
a thin looking ris that pours with a good head that hangs around for a minute . this beer is much more transparent that most ris s . smells like a spanish beverage called malta . upon first tasting i thought i smelled whiskey but now it is clear that it is undeniably scotch whisky . what a malt bomb . a little chocolate and light coffee with some vanilla and whisky in the mix . such a great tasting beer . this is the beers weakest aspect . the body is pleasant and contributes to drinkability but could benefit from much more body . far to thin . what a fantastic ris this is possibly the most drinkable ris i have ever had . i enjoy the bourbon aged beers very much but personally enjoy scotch much more . its unfortunate that scotch barrels are used so many times and therefore are much harder to come by in comparison to bourbon barrels . this rarity of scotch barrels therefore contributes to the beers excessive price tag .,palate,0.6,1
review from notes taken last night . poured from nitro tap into a clean clear imperial pint glass of ounces at a cost of . . a translucent medium brown orange body under a medium brown bubbly head that does not stick to the inside of the glass . solid look . . s big hops and malt and i can already tell that this beer is warmer than the standard hop lightning out of the standard tap . . t big hops big malt sweetness which is really consistent with the style . i think that most barleywine lovers would really enjoy this beer . . m moderate temperature to the beer on cask is the first feel that is noticeable . after that this is a huge beer with plenty of high malt sweetness and a big hop profile ibu s according to the menu . there is also plenty of warmth from the abv . very appropriate for the style . extra credit for the real feel of the cask presentation here . . d one and done for me since it is such a huge beer but this is appropriate for the style . .,palate,0.9,1
a light black with a thin soapy white head that fades quickly and leaves little lacing . a sweet lactos coffee aroma with a hint of chocolate . flavor is rather plain roasty sweet a bit of coffee and coco the hops seem to be hiding somewhere i detect little to none little carbonation short finish with a bit of dark bread and rasins very thin body.drinkable but not very memoriable . meh,palate,0.4,0
ml can with no freshness date poured into pilsener glass . pours a remarkably pale yellow crystal clear with some very fast moving carbonation visible . had is chunky rocky and bigger than i expected . retention s pretty good too and there s a bit of lacing left behind . aroma is mild corn husk and a faint lemony in that fake cleaner sort of way smell . something vaguely metallic in there too . taste is a bit of lemon some grainy sweetness but the finish is a leafy stale hops flavour . none of these flavours jump out at you of course it s all remarkably light . mouthfeel is light duh but not too thin and nicely carbonated giving it a bit of a zip but not too effervescent . probably the best part of the beer . drinkability . well it s clean crisp and does n t feel heavy in the belly . par for the course but there s nothing there to entice me to drink this . i guess i wo n t turn it down if its offered but i wo n t be ordering it at any bars any time soon .,palate,0.8,1
bottle offered at pizza paradiso dc poured into a tumbler . a very simple light cococa head almost tan in color sitting on top of a very dark brown walnut body that is opaque . there s some slight red hues around the edges . smell is quite interesting and unexpected . roasted malt and a very big presence of good coffee . there s however a sense of gas sulfur but also some nice chocolate but also a bit of heat . taste though at first is like pressed coffee but it s the body and mouthfeel that comes out the most noticeable . extremely carbonated and prickly and very light bodied . finish though is a nice toffee like and bit of milk chocolate . malt finish and there is a big sense of stickyness in the palate . overall not too bad just wish it had a better feel .,palate,0.6,1
poured into a tulip . a gorgeous cedar coloration with a deep ruby hue . produced a nice bit of froth and laced magnificently . retention was on point . no room for improvement in the looks department . s sugary malts vinegar and something a bit sour . quite interesting . t intense sour flavor with a hint of oak . there is some sweet malt backing but not enough to help the raw taste of vinegar . m light bodied and dry with a low carbonation level . causes an odd feeling in the back of my throat which reminds me of bad wine . d too much for me . i have several friends who love this stuff and recommended it several times but i ca n t get on the same page . interesting brew but not one for me .,palate,0.4,0
vintage bottle poured into a chalice . fridge temp and warming before i indulge . first ever tasting of kbs . a very mischievous and non absorbent of light . vintage has next to no head . s strong alcohol bourbon smoke wood and bitter chocolate . complex and rounded . nearly medicinal alcoholic scent . t slight bourbon and heavy roasted oak . rich chocolate malts and dark roasting . vanilla and sweet dark coffee are also present . a tad less sweet and we would have had a perfect . m perfect in terms for an ris . had an appropriate lower level of carbonation that many ris can not compete against . rich and thick on the palate . very warming . d this one is a sipper as to be expected for a world class ris . the alcohol is not present in the taste as much as the scent due largely in part to the fact that the flavors are so rich and well balanced . i can not wait for the release .,palate,1.0,1
thanks to skinnyelvis for this bomber dated . a straw like golden yellow . could be mistaken for generic bmc lager in color and clarity . slightly more than a finger of fine white head . second pour is murkier dregs have been shaken . s typical belgian saison yeasts hay peppery and the smallest hint of vegetal . floral esters linger on your tongue afterwards lavender and dandelion . t taste is more american saison slight lemons peppery . alcohol is very present and distracting . wheat malts linger as you get past the initial yeasts . m body is medium but lingering mouthfeel is oddly thick from alcohol . this is very distracting like drinking malt liquor . o this is a less aggressive saison in terms of peppery yeasts but it compensates with alcohol hotness . i am overwhelmed by the warm and fusel nature of this beverage . there are subtleties in the smell that i quite enjoy but the taste does not back them up . i am thankful for having been able to taste this but would probably not seek it out again .,palate,0.4,0
bottle pitch black pour with a small sized khaki head . smells like alcohol port wine coffee and strong malted barley . my girlfriend smelled it and shuddered . taste was similar to the smell like a fortified wine . alcohol was not masked or hidden at all . mouthfeel was very thick and syrupy . one of the only redeeming qualities of the beer besides its appearance . drinkability was very very low . it was a drain pour in fact . i usually enjoy strong beers too .,palate,0.8,1
appearance very clear filtered . amber with pink highlights . white foam clings to the side of the glass . smell very floral with sharp citrus . some perfumey alcohol . nice malt aroma very clean . lots of caramel . taste big hop flavor upfront without too much bitterness . grapefruit pine citrus and tropical fruit . malt comes forward with light crystal malt bread and is very clean . lingering resin and hop bitterness dries the beer out . mouthfeel med carbonation . nice resin . some alcohol tasted in the throat but appropriate for . . nice body but not too thick for a dipa . overall very hoppy but smooth . much like union jack drank a bottle last night but with more malt and alcohol . i might prefer a fresh union jack for everyday drinking but this beer is a treat . easily drank the whole bomber .,palate,1.0,1
appearance brown with tan head of medium thickness that dissipated to a ring . smell very bready and sweet aroma . big alcohol aroma also comes through too much though . taste strong bitterness and malt sweetness up front . very big alcohol taste too big . sweet and slightly metallic finish . unbalanced . tastes like just alcohol and malt . in a blindfold test i would probably not recognize this as a brown ale . mouthfeel medium bodied . drinkability too much alcohol flavor makes this beer less drinkable .,palate,0.8,1
bottle courtesy of thomashardy thanks . you seem to be the us distribution of ng apple pours like apple juice it has that distinct cloudiness that you get with apple juice . aroma is like apple juice infused with yeast . taste is sweet apples almost like an apple cider . i almost believe this could be good warmed up . new glarus really knows how to do the fruit beers . this beer tows the line of beer and apple cider . you can still get a yeasty alcohol very light dry finish . it s like apple juce with a little extra . good .,palate,0.6,1
smallish head with no sediment . definitely a little too carbonated for my taste the mouthfeel was a little too creamy masking the flavor . i was hoping for something a little bit bolder in flavor there s a little bit of clove spice going on but no banana or cinnamon . as it warms up a little and de gasses it s more enjoyable . nice beer .,palate,0.6,1
did n t know the abv of this beer until i got it home and ba d it . not a deal breaker but it did raise a flag . it again surprised me when i poured it and saw how dark it was . i could barely see my fingers on the other side of my imperial pint glass . a nice ruby glow was evident when held before a light . the . inch head did not hang around long and only faintly laced the glass . this beer was beginning to look up until i taseted it . i was again surprised to find a very thin mouth feel dominated by carbonation which seemed to accent the minimal hops to make them more pronounced . also i detected a fairly pronounce copper flavor . it just seemed lifeless on my tounge . the thought does cross my mind that i may have an old bottle though i tend to doubt that . there was not nearly enough malt for me to call this an english barley wine . speaking strictly to style this beer completely misses the mark . it actually tasted more like an altbier to me . overall it was certainly an average beer but if i m going to commit myself to only one oz . in a session i can do better .,palate,0.4,0
fresh oz . bottle from a samuel adams winter pack . appearance pours a very attractive ever so slightly clouded pink amber . the head is fluffy and full with a faint pink tint settles leaving lacing and a small cap . smell very much dominated by sweet fruity smells of cranberry . more of the wheat character coming through in the nose would be nice . taste fits with the nose very much dominated by cranberry . i rather enjoy the flavor but it does come off as more of a cranberry drink than a beer . the wheat lambic base ought to be more prevalent in the mouth . as is there is very slight hops mid taste . aftertaste fills the palate with cranberry . mouthfeel feels heavier than it really is because of an almost syrupy sweetness . low mid carbonation . drinkability enjoyable cranberry flavor but too sweet to drink more than a few a nice holiday treat . i wish more of the wheat base were detectable .,palate,0.4,0
oh boy . smells like alcohol . i m sitting here sharing a . alcohol beer with my roommate listening to him talk about his job while reviewing this beer . fear not golden monkey i will give you a fair shake . you golden monkey are golden looking . my roommate says it tastes like shimmy chimay . it s definitely a belgian style but there s not that estery thing they speak of . no citrus no spunk . the yeast is ok but the thrill is gone from this spiced tripel that just smells and tastes like alcohol . maybe something on a tree too bananas . monkeys . but bottom line it s not good . starts sweet moves to malty ends with alcohol it s like a weak and bad shot . it does fill the mouth though and it s easy on the eyes but i am not impressed . golden monkey i m talking to you .,palate,0.8,1
first off i just want to say that i tasted this months ago in a bottle and on tap . the bottled version was all oak bourbon at the time with a faint resemblance of traditional dead guy but then i had the tap version days later and it was amazing so i bought another bottle to cellar and opened it today . pours a beautiful golden amber hue with a small quickly dissipating cream white head . decent amount of carbonation with a few bubbles rising to the top . nice crisp malty aromas with some hints of bourbon wood oak and vanilla from the barrel . tastes like dead guy with a hint of vanilla and oak like i remember from the tap version months ago wow freakin delicious . this beer is not complex to say like i feel normal dead guy is but that is because the oak is masking the pacman yeast profile which to be expected . not a bad thing but different . i could drink this beer all day and in large qualtities like i did when i had it on draft think i had oz in an hour at a pool hall . worth seeking out of you like the original dead guy and want to try something new .,palate,0.6,1
an understated less bitter version of guinness . black very dense off white head with great retention . aroma and taste are very mild chocolate with little bitterness . very hard to find anything here of note . medium body . great mouthfeel due to the nitrogen .,palate,0.9,1
a . pours out a golden orange with a thin off white head that maintains some lacing and retention . has decent carbonation too . s. get some caramel apples pears toffee and hints of hops . t. the taste starts out with some sweet malts and follows with some fruits and a hint of hops but a metallic taste that lingers in the aftertaste throws the taste off . some more caramel malts finishes the taste off . m. the mouthfeel is smooth and creamy o. this had all the makings of being a good beer but seemed to be a little off on the taste . i ll give this one more chance in case i got a bad one and change the review if it is better .,palate,0.9,1
pours a dark reddish brown with a one finger dark tan head . laces nicely . aroma is sweetend premium coffee chocolate and caramel . very malty and sweet . taste is extremely sweet . much sweeter than i like and the rating suffers for that reason . the malty flavors have a nice depth with chocolate carob caramel dark fruit and coffee . just too sweet for my tastes . a nice dry hopping on this beer could balance it out a bit and really make this a winner . mouthfeel is sticky and sweet with a nice roundness and full character . drinkability is lacking for me due to the high abv and overall sweetness .,palate,0.8,1
this beer comes in a ml brown champagne style bottle . at alcohol this beer will keep awhile . i noticed some reviewers had year old bottles of this stuff before they opened it . mine is from the release so it s only years old . the pour resulted in a pink grapefruit juice looking drink with just a thin white rim for a head and no lacing whatsoever . when they say this stuff is made with tons of raspberry puree they re not kidding . there s as much raspberry smell to this as there is in a fresh baked raspberry pie or an open jar of raspberry preserves . add the alcohol and it s similar to opening a bottle of chambord liqueur . this fruit beer is nothing like the belgian lambic style fruit beers i ve tried . the belgians do n t come close to matching this beer s alcohol potency . raspberry and malt flavors dominate the taste with alcohol that does n t even try to hide itself . it tastes like raspberries and other berries steeped in alcohol . the best part about this beer is its mouthfeel . despite its heavy raspberry taste it is n t syrupy at all . its actually thin to medium bodied with low carbonation . a lot of people like to sip this because of the high alcohol but i actually liked taking a few big gulps . there is no way anyone should drink this whole bottle by themself it s meant for sharing but that does n t mean it does n t have high drinkability . it s a pleasure to drink like a fine cordial so i m not gon na knock it down on drinkability just because of the high alcohol . you might not drink a lot of it but what you do drink of it you ll like .,palate,0.9,1
pours a three finger white head that quickly goes to a ring leaving some lace . clear orange amber color . faint malt nose . light medium carbonation and light bodied . flavor is light sweet citrus a little watery . i m ready for some beers with a backbone . . for a oz bottle from tullys beer wine wells me .,palate,0.4,0
on tap stone brew co. escondido ca a dark amber . thin white head . decent lacing down the glass . citrus elements in the nose along with caramel maltiness . seems well balanced . bitter pungent citrus notes . not overly complex . balanced well by caramel malts . some alcohol heat but understandable at this abv . medium to thick mouthfeel . a touch heavy and syrupy . a tasty pungent dipa from just up the road . certainly enjoyable .,palate,0.4,0
i agree on oc as the place to stay in t c . while sharing a six course supper on the beach at coral gardens with my wife and having to sip through two horrible wines i asked if i could have a beer instead . i was surprised also to find out that t c has there own brewery on provo . it was a diamond in the rough . this is nothing like cheap skunky old mexican beer . it was fresh it was crisp and it was a great balance of malt and hop . the color is what you would expect from a lager of this type . it was a crystal clear and a nice pale but rich yellow . pleasant musty hops aroma marginally outweighed malt grassiness and graininess in the aroma . the flavor was a nice balance of floral hop and pale malt . the crispness of this brew can not be understated . it is the type of crispness that cuts through the juiciest and fattiest piece of steak . it ended in a slight sweetness towards the end of each bottle . it paired well with the rest of the courses . there was slight warmth towards the end of the bottle also along with the same refreshing crackle on the tongue that begs for another bite of steak and another beer . if adjuncts were utilized they did a wonderful job at using them in a way that made you either not care if they did or subconsciously be glad that they did . it should also be recognized that this beer is produced only a few miles away from where you drink it since the island is so small . think of it as trumping the crispness mouth feel and malt of pilsner urquell with less hop intensity and bitterness .,palate,0.4,0
liter bottle vintage pours a solid black with the faintest of ruby highlights on the outer edges . smallish tan head leaves a little lace on the way down . smells of licorice dried dark fruit and a faint coffee roast in the back . taste is sweet a bit of licorice some bitter roast and chocolate linger in the finish . body is medium mouthfeel is oily creamy carbonation is low but adequate . decent brew not the best ris out there but a nice drinker . i would have liked a bit more body and a bit more roast in this one .,palate,0.6,1
appearance tawny amber color with a weak head that dissipates very quickly . smell nice combination of pumpkin and a strong flavor of cinnamon . taste very crisp it almost feels like a pumpkin cider . the carbonation coupled with the mixture of spices really bring out the sweetness of the pumpkin . mouthfeel drinkability very interesting carbonation but still very easy to drink . might be a little sweet for some people but i enjoyed it .,palate,0.9,1
appearance finger head from agressive pour . not the best bubbles but decent none the less that quickles reduced to finger within a minute . very interesting color hense old peculier . as its near black but slightly brown purple hugh as well . almost like a cola . smell has a nice british brown ale smell to it with malt and such taste nice balance of malt and hop . leaves a lingering slightly bitter finish that stays a while . moderate flavoring as expecting from a british beer and nothing over the top nor anything complex to note . a pleasant and easy drinker . definitely a multi pint pounder if visiting a quaint pub . would pair nicely with a stew or hearty cold weather dish . mouthfeel very watery and lacking body . overall good english beer . definitely have had a few more flavorful ones from the british isles but this is a nice beer and would buy again .,palate,0.6,1
poured dark dark brown into a pink glass with almost no head at all to speak of . smells sweet and strong . notes of molasses for sure in the nose . yum . mouthfeel is off a little bit maybe undercarbonated . not quite flat but perhaps only a problem with the tap system and not with the beer . taste is excellent . its burnt sugars and roasted malts and alcohol . prominent sweetness in the finish a great beer for fall . my first upslope brew will definitely not be my last . a nice spin on the conventional brown ale .,palate,0.6,1
sampled april pours with a lightly hazed amber copper color and is topped by a frothy initially three finger thick lightly tanned off white head that does not quite have the staying power than one would think it would . the aroma is quite hop focused with sweet citrus notes being most prominent initially . notes of tangelo lychee candied orange peel lay on top of a zesty lemon character that is a mix of lemon zest and pith . at times aromatic notes of caramelized malts and biscuit like grain are noticeable it is interesting though that these notes never quite escape the dominant hop character . the taste is a touch drier than i was expecting but it still has a soft malt sweetness to it that accentuates the fruity hop notes . in fact i was a bit worried that this would be too sweet but it is not . there is a gripping hop bitterness that really bites into and cuts through the palate . this bitterness starts somewhere in the middle and runs through to a long lingering finish that is quite sharp and astringent . this beer is actually one of the most bitter balanced beers i have had in a while . somehow the bitterness comes across as scathing the finish is actually hot from the hops especially if you wait a bit after the beer has left the mouth it is almost too much even for an ipa . there are lots of citrus hop flavors here with notes of tangelo grapefruit orange and lychee being quite noticeable . the bitterness combines with a raw herbal green pine character . this beer showed quite a bit of promise initially but ultimately the raw scathingly astringent bitterness just overwhelms this beer . this could be quite good if this was cut back on quite a bit .,palate,0.8,1
ounce bottle with a bottled on date of into a bruery tulip love this glass . a golden body crystal clear hints of orange on the edges mild carbonation small white head decent lacing . s fresh baked crackers floral and earthy noble hops in the back ground . clean fermentation no diacetyl . t honey on toast hint of sulfur floral hops bitterness to balance . well balanced though maybe leaning to the hoppy side of things . nice german pils . m light bodied not overly carbonated clean finish mild fruity aftertaste fades quickly . d high . the german pilsner is alive and well . lawnmower session for sure .,palate,0.6,1
pours a deep dark black topped by a one finger creamy tan head . aroma of rich roasted malt chocolate espresso and a touch of briny peat . palate is dominated by dark roasted malt accented by coffee molasses chocolate with the lurking presence of amarillo hops poking through towards the finish . body is simply luxurious rich creamy and damn near perfect . i could drink this all night .,palate,1.0,1
oz . bottle poured into a snifter . no bottled date found . a pours thick dark black as the darkest night . produced a good fluffy tan head that dissipated rather quickly . s a deep rich roastedness with chocolate molasses . a touch of dry woodiness . a spiciness that might be nutmeg or something . t just like the smell . a very dense roasted wood component that is borderline burnt . almost chalky on the finish . m a good carbonation level . rather hot in the alcohol department . a nice roasted profile but it is really boozy almost killing off most of the flavor this has to offer if it were not so burnt tasting . d an interesting beer that is ridiculously full bodied and potent . could age for a long time considering how it currently tastes . in my opinion it needs tons of time to age in order to smooth out its edges . not bad though .,palate,0.4,0
big thanks to mikesgroove for this one . bottled batch bottle of poured from the bottle a light near white lemonade yellow to a dogfish head signature glass with a full finger white foamy short lasting head with a bit of retention . aroma of citrus lemon rind and perhaps even a bit of spicy pepper . and my wife detects an arugala aroma . but i m missin . that one very refreshing slightly sour forward fading to sweet and lemony . slightly sour a bit thin highly carbonated . quite drinkable .,palate,0.6,1
had on nitro tap at sunswick on in astoria ny . review taken from notes . this beer pours a really dark brown color . it has figners of light tan head resting on top . the retention is so good that i could go to sleep wake up in the morning and it would still be there . it looks like a wonderful layer of cream . the smell has a nice roasted bitterness to it . there are also some chocolate and coffee aromas to it . the taste is roasty and dry . there are flavors of chocolate and coffee flavors just like the nose . the finish is roasty and slightly dry . the mouthfeel is excellent . it has a medium body and good carbonation . it has a super creamy feel to it . it is roasty and a touch dry . this has great drinkability . i could easily down some pints of this . since the head never goes away and it is so smooth it is like having a layer of cream on top . wonderful . overall i enjoyed this much more than i thought i was going to .,palate,1.0,1
bottle was from a case we just got in to our store . dust was caked on nice and thick and as i was opening it i realized the cap was rusted pretty good . the rust was slightly visible from beneath the foil but i didnt realize the extent . no worries brownish red slightest ever wisp around the glass . smells of alcohol rum and butterscotch candy . actually it kinda smells like a good british barley wine . go figure . vinous up front with some amontillado sherry qualities followed by dark brown sugar mixed with butter . the malt is so processed by the yeast over years the sweetness reminds me of a very dilute saccharin solution . dont get me wrong the great malty goodness is still there but just not in the same form as it would be in a younger bottle . it closes with a refined hop snap that lingers long into the finish playing hide and seek with that wonderful malt . the oxidation makes itself known after the malt finally fades away . carbonation starts out as very very light which fades away to nothing about five minutes into the glass . body is smooth through and through and less cordial like than very young examples . this a very complex beer . i didnt even scratch the surface . i didnt give the malt presence enough adulation nor did i address the gullet warming abilities of this brew . hell it cant be a surprise considering the alcohol content . overall great beer but past its prime . im curious to give my a try .,palate,1.0,1
bottle shared by nerd at dld poured into a wine glass immediately after crianza helena from the same ba . talk about generosity . a very hazy gold body next to no head . light ring of bubbles . not bad at all but no better than average . s classic cantillon funk barnyard hay mustardseed lemon etc plus a bit of sharp sourness that goes above and beyond the norm for even a gueuze . my nostrils are throbbing and that s awesome . t acidic and fruity with some sweet tart candy notes peeking through . the huge trademark funk really carries the day though as i suppose it should . i was hoping for more from the barrels but i m still more than blown away by how tasty this beer is . m lively medium body soft carbonation . very sour very prickly very wonderful . o i scored crianza helena slightly higher and found it to have a bit more individuality but i absolutely loved this beer s no nonsense approach to deliver maximum sourness and maximum funk . everything about it just screamed cantillon and you ca n t do much better than that . cheers .,palate,1.0,1
thanks jay bottle poured into a sam adams glass produced a finger worth of white head that goes to a lace . the body of the brew was amber in color . there is a big old cinnamon and nutmeg aroma coming of the glass . the flavor is like the pumpkin pie i ate this weekend . medium feel in my mouth and good carbonation for my tongue i am not a big fan of the style but this one is n t that bad,palate,0.6,1
this beer pours as a very attractive burnished brown brew with a very unique distinctive reddish tinge . the beer is translucent with heavy sediment and a bountiful head predicting a lively drink . there is a faint but pleasant spiced smell of coriander and grated orange peel . spicy initial taste mirroring the smell is most pronounced flavor painted on a toffeeish malt background with just a few darker notes . the aftertaste is slightly sour and compliments the spiciness of the quaff . there is a clear peppery alcohol taste that kicks at the end of the swallow . there are a few cookielike and bready flavors indicative of a bottled conditioned ale with a healthy dose of yeast . mouthfeel is initially syrupy but for the most part the spicy elements maltiness and peppery alcohol staccato across the tongue and throat . this beer is most certainly not a session beer lacking the appropriate attributes demanding time to appreciate its spicy complexness .,palate,0.9,1
wow . pours dark . black . slight brown . midnight black in normal lighting . the beer smells burnt roasted burnt vanilla milk chocolate . medium full body nice consistency . flavors of burnt vanilla roasted coffee . and burnt malt . i love it this beer is amazing .,palate,0.7,1
received in a growler from sqnfan thanks again . a deep dark brown w the slightest amber hue around the rim . big thick tan head which lasted minutes . s rich smells . smoke chocolate malts and coffee . t definitely roasted . the taste follows suit from the smell s . chocolate . coffee . malts . smoke . a lot of malts . m rich and creamy . very chewy and thick . little carbonation . this is what i m looking for in every beer . d this is went down easy .,palate,1.0,1
a finger of tan head dark black body some surface memory and plenty of lace . nose was initially curiously like red wine . some tang and a healthy dose of malt . smells nice . all right when the bottle boasted a good hop bite i was apprehensive but i bought it off the recommendation of a stranger . i do n t like hops in my porter stout even if it s a baltic porter . i was not at all disappointed it s subdued and they re mild english hops not american . they re well balanced by sweet slightly nutty slightly roasty malt . feel is a bit coarse but just a bit . this was a refreshing reminder that imperial porters stouts need n t be off the wall and full of chocolate vanilla chile bourbon etc to be good .,palate,0.6,1
grand cru a off orange gold with a decent off white that eventually settles down no lacing . s has the scent of orange marmalade and honey . t nice . has some nice light citrus along with some honey and spice with an ever slight sour finished that s enjoyable . m very nice soft carbonation that lends creaminess to this ale . d at abv drikning more than one is asking for trouble but this ale would be nice drinking year round especially in the warmer weather .,palate,0.9,1
poured into a oz sampling glass . a a deep golden copper hue darker than i was expecting . short head retention . s the aroma was a powerful pils compared to other more balanced out pils . t the full bodied taste was nice while drinking a handful of light summer ales . although there was something not quite right with the overall taste . a bit too over powering for a pils most people found this least enjoyable but i felt that it was a bit over done for the style . but hops were present . . gt good thing . m a great mouthfeel for a pils much better that a light yellow lagerish pils d good beer for a summer tasting by adding a nice contrast to the lighter beers we had sampled . good beer but not one i would buy a six pack of maybe a single for a tasting . notes sampled at a beer tasting at bliss in wauconda il . compared to many of the other summer beer we had tasted this one was the most potent and full bodied .,palate,0.9,1
oz bottle . pours a thick black color with a frothy tan head . slight lacing . aromas of coffee vanilla malts and a nice overall sweet smell . taste is a mix of vanilla light and sweet coffee and malts . this one is a bit light and watery but does have a decent taste . good stout but i am surprised this is in the top . overall its worth a second look but is nothing spectacular .,palate,0.6,1
the label on this bottle makes it seems like something that should be on high times magazine not a beer bottle . no information as to when this was brewed either . a the body is murky darker in the center with lighter pale accents . the head was initially was probably about rose cm in the pint glass . lacing looks real solid . s it s not as hoppy as the double simcoe i remember drinking and is predominantly citrusy orange and lemon come to mind . i do n t have the batman nose or knowledge to ever pull out specific types of hops used but i m sure that of the people just read the label to find that out . the malt structure is akin to the toasted grain . t this is n t a hop explosion that i was expecting but i enjoy the sweetness and citrus nature of the hops used . the finish is n t as big as i would want it to be . good drinking just not spectacular . it s always hard to hate an aipa . m pretty average mouthfeel . i would say it s medium bodied with adequete carbonation . this one is n t seeping into my tongue or rolling around with silky goodness . d so so so many aipas out there it s so hard to choose . the almost perfect abv in my opinion and bright citrus elements make it okay in my book .,palate,0.6,1
an ok offering from the bbc . this tastes just like it should like a light wheat beer with some cranberry flavours . this beer poures a cloudy yellowish red with hints of amber . the head on this baby is short lived and this beer smells like sweet cranberries . however the taste of this beer is very understated . it just has hints of cranberries in the finish . nothing too overbearing . this is a very drinkable fruit beer wheat beer by the bbc . one of my only complaints is that this is not a lambic at all . it is what it is an american style wheat with fruit flavors .,palate,0.8,1
appearance pours a pale orange color and has a finger or so of white foam on top . splashes of lace randomly around the glass . aroma heavy sweet malts . very orangey . more malt than hop to the nose . taste lots of chewy biscuity malts to start briefly sweet followed by a rush of piny hops . the bitterness is harsh and quickly goes medicinal and is not all that enjoyable to me . not enough of the citrusy side of the hops . finishes with sharp grapefruit rind flavor . mouthfeel moderately smooth and with a full body . the carbonation feels pretty crisp . drinkability i did n t like this beer all that much but those who really like a bitter profile should enjoy this .,palate,0.8,1
a clear orange yellow even but mild rising carbonation very small small bubble head . s surprisingly like apricot jam . slightly sweet . t sour tinge of sweetness and watery . malt flavor floats in the background . m astringent watery . d very much average .,palate,0.3,0
served chilled at degrees from a bottle into a pint glass it pours a very dark chestnut brown color with a ruby hue . it appears very clean with a creamy tan head that remains on top throughout the tasting in the form of a slight oily filmy layer . aroma is most pungeant sp. . i smell mostly robust brown roasted malts with just a hint of smoke along with slight molasses or caramel that pops through a little and some almonds as well . taking a sip i taste lots of sweet caramel malts along with some toasted almonds which before the swallow gives way to some sweet cocoa flavors . the grainy oatmeal flavor does come through slightly before the swallow . carbonation balances well and it does not kill much of the flavor . some slight hops even hits me a bit on the swallow which is an afterthought note . the carbonation is nice throughout . however this is n t as creamy as i had thought it would be . thinner than expected also . overall a great tasting brew taht i enjoyed totally . do not let a lesser feel rating scare you from this one . very tasty .,palate,0.6,1
i had a poolside poured from the keg into a short oz . glass at the bell s brew pub . a pours a hazy thick yellow with hints of orange . it will remind some drinkers of the oberon on which it s apparently based . not much head . nice opacity . s a nice fresh wheat beer smell . it is rather fruity and promising to the nose . t as a fan of oberon i was not pleased with this variety . the cherry or citrus hints others have noted come off as cloying something other cheaper beers have in spades but which is unusual in this brewery . though it looks and smells fresh there s something sort of canned or too well preserved about this flavor . it hit the back of my throat with an unpleasant sweet but not tasty tang . m the tanginess of the wheat beer base and whatever cherry or whatever flavor was added made this a bit unpleasant to have in the mouth . it s nicely carbonated and easy to swallow but a bit too much sweet and sour in the drinking . d it s light enough to drink down and carbonation is nicely balanced but the flavor would not get me to come back for more .,palate,0.4,0
a copper color mild cardonation white head fades to a thin lacing fairly quick s like banana bread very strong sweet banana t strong caramel flavor right up front hides most of the flavors to come mid taste you get some nuts and then finishes with banana m light on the tounge little bubbles dry in the mouth d go for one just to try it really to me it tastes like a sweet yuengling,palate,0.3,0
bottle poured into a standard pint glass . about a fingers worth of copper foam which quickly dissipates . a deep mahogony color . copper head quickly dissipated and the brew leaves very little lacing s hmm . .a little more booze in the nose than i expected . some oak mixed in but predominately smells of bourbon . t taste is boozy right up front with subtle hints of vanilla and perhaps a little chocolate . m probably my favorite aspect of this one . smooth and somewhat rich but not thick . more of a medium type feel . satisfying o not quite what i expected . its pretty smooth drinkable . not overpowering for a . . i have mixed feelings about it but its a good one . lingers on the tongue but not in a bad way . at for a pack . .doubt i will go out of my way to do this one again though,palate,0.9,1
a pours a red tinted brown . but seriously where is the head . i poured this as aggressively as i could and got virtually nothing out of it . s on the other hand the smell is amazing . it s got a robust brown bread aroma with some caramel and a nice balancing fig like character . t not quite as sharp on the tongue . it s still bready throughout and the fig date like character shows up near the finish but other than those two notes its a bit shallow on flavor . m this is precisely the opposite mouthfeel that i want . it feels like it wants to be sweet and sticky but it really just falls watery on the tongue . light body and low carbonation . o a mixed bag . it has all the right flavors and aromas flavors and aromas that hang with the best in the style . but the appearance and body were just completely sad . ultimately i m a bit disappointed .,palate,0.4,0
deep brown . scents of wood berries mainly raspberries sweet dark malts and caramel . cloying sticky raspberry and malty sweetness combine with a major lack of carbonation and a very thin body to achieve complete unbalane in my opinion . too fruity too sour and too sweet .,palate,0.4,0
poured into my la moneuse tulip which is of course the ideal lager glass . the head is fizzy and soda like quickly falling to a glass ring and surface lacing over a very light gold bubbly body . the nose is of somewhat off putting grain . taste is very nice though a clean balanced grain hop combination very simple . mouthfeel is spot on with a thin body and high carbonation . a very easy drinker but with some significant negatives and no complexity whatsoever .,palate,0.9,1
oz bomber dated one fingers worth of head upon a vigourous pour . a hazy rusty orangish color sets the stage . fresh cut pineapple and the usual citrus smells invade the nose . somewhat of a spritzy mouthfeel a nice way to lighten up such a heavy beer . there is massive flavors of bitter grapefruit and orange peel alcohol is hidden well and lends a slight warming effect on the drinker . malt flavors are not to be ingnored and they offer a cotton candy like sweetness and a bit of marshmallow to boot as well . this is a great beer and pleasing to drink . years ago i would have probably given this a higher rating . but the standard for ipa s has been raised .,palate,1.0,1
presentation ml can with rather bold eagle on it appearance quite promising attractive clear deep copper with initial lathery white finger head . while it leaves the scene rather quickly it does retain a fine lacing . smell minimal slight floral hops but not much else . taste a wink of hops than the shows over a surprisingly dry finish mouthfeel decent nice restrained carbonation ever so slightly creamy notes this is the driest and least bitter ipa that i have ever experienced . i was quite hoping for some flavour to show up but sadly little was to be found . the first had a slight initial metallic taste . this review is on the rd and it does not seem to possess that particular quality . whether i had merely become acclimatized to it or not i am unsure . overall this is an inoffensive ale with surprisingly little flavour . it is a refreshing one though and i will give the last one in my fridge a good home .,palate,0.8,1
oz can best by i much prefer when ipas have canned on dates . it pours a deep caramel amber color with a foamy and creamy off white head that seems to stick forever . the smell is good but not spectacular . it has a lot of tropical fruit notes along with some herbal grassy bitterness . it has a moderate sweet smell . the taste is also good but not super amazing . it is pretty watery for the style . but it does have a nice hop flavor and a decent hop bitterness . the hops are perhaps a bit too grassy and vegetal though the tropical flavor is n t carried over . there is some pineyness but it seems off . it does n t seem to have a proper malt bill as ti ends up tasting like hoppy water . the mouthfeel is way to under carbonated and watery for the style . it is middle of the road for ipas .,palate,0.4,0
a dark thick body mocha topped mousse like head undetectable carbonation and not enough to feed the head . s coffee and chocolate hint of dark fruits and a stronger alcohol than typical almost undesirable . t creamy cocoa figs woodiness and a touch of bourbon . delicious . m med . heavy body frothy in the mouth but not overly and finishes dry to the taste . d served at about f seemed to bring the most character to the table . easy to come back to . good overall but nothing that really sets this apart from the crowd .,palate,0.9,1
aside from the almost clear yellow color and it tasting like water i find no reason why anyone would drink this . granted every one here in mn drinks it like water . about the only good thing i can think of about this beer is the price about for a case of bottles . oh i almost forgot the cool bottle .,palate,0.7,1
thanks a lot to crossovert for this one . this is last year s batch . a surprisingly enough this beer is n t pitch black but is a very dark brown . very aggressive pour did n t give much of the beige head and the little i had did n t last very long . super low lacing considering the residual sugars that this beer shows . s this makes me think a lot of choklat which was expected . super rich malty notes of semi sweet chocolate vanilla caramel and of course coffee not a black coffee like in pch mortel but more coffee like in a tiramisu very sweet and not really bitter . strong smell of dark fruits like cherries chocolate coated raspberries and even some strawberries . this smells really good . just not really strong . t first thing i notice is how smooth the malts are . in a lot of imperial stouts the roasted malts dominate but this is smooth . it is n t as smooth as choklat thanks to the coffee which adds more than expected amount of roasted bitterness . the coffee eventually helps to balance the sweetness of the beer it is sweet but not as sweet as choklat . again semi sweet chocolate is there and strong accompanied by strong vanilla caramel toffee and a little bit of molasses and maybe anise . again strong with the fruits but mostly cherries over ripe red apples and chocolate covered raspberries . a little bit of boozyness as it goes down . really good but a tiny bit more of bitterness would have helped make this more drinkable . the sweetness becomes cloying after the first or so ounces . m super silky smooth with low carbonation . super sticky . o this is a really good dessert beer as with most southern tier imperial stouts . it goes down really smooth and the only thing stopping drinkability here is n t the alcohol but the sweetness . the bottle is too big for a beer like this i wish there were ounces bottle available . that would help make the beer a regular in a lot of ba s fridge .,palate,0.9,1
oz bottle . pours a ruby brown with a large fluffy off white head that retains well and laces the glass . the aroma is chocolate malts and oddly enough pesto and leather pretty odd for a beer . peppery nuts and smoke come out as it warms . the flavor is sweet sugary malts and cola followed by some piney hops with tinges of pesto it s stuck in my head now a little banana and smoke and a sharp medicinal plastic finish . the mouthfeel is medium and creamy . overall an interesting and unique beer it just does n t appeal to me .,palate,0.8,1
slightly hazy orange body capped with only a thin layer of head . lacing is well represented however . i can smell this from a full two feet away . yes the hops are there with loads of juicy citrus earth and leaves with a good spicy kick at the back end . what impresses me the most though is the major malt presence in this nose . sweet bready and buiscuity all together this shows a real balance that f s sometimes eschews in favor of beating you up . ha ha . i forgot about the lactose while i was grading the first two components of the beer . can anyone say creamsicle . big pine y northwest hops land on my tongue only to be supplanted by the hefty malt betraying a bit of cinnamon and a whole lot of bread . tropical fruit comes up next . but what leaves the longest impression is the bitter citrus finish delivered with a throat coating creaminess . it works waaay better than i could have imagined . alcohol does make this a bit hot . sorry but this is n t a double imperial ipa because it is completely unique . the lactose demands a seperate category . you invent the style you get the highest score . alcohol limits the drinkability a bit but i love it . the best dairy pa i ve ever had .,palate,1.0,1
do n t worry if you look at the label of this beer and see what you see you re not trippin on acid . i d feel more comfortable if they removed malt beverage with raspberries added from the label . if my mom liked beer this is the one she d get she s a raspberry lover . brewed with spring water per the bottle cap . ok enough of my rambling let s move on to the beer into a hefeweizen glass it goes and . wow . it s a lot clearer than i was expecting . but at least it s toped by a nice head . now i m trying to figure out if a skunk crawled into the bottle because it s skunky with a touch of raspberry . does that mean it smells like rotten raspberries . now let s taste it well i taste raspberry and there s a touch of wheat malt . what else . sorry i ca n t find anything else . crisp feel in the mouth and maybe a little thinner for a wheat beer . despite it s drawbacks i was still drinking it all the way with no hesitation . well this did n t work out did it . if it were n t for the raspberry flavor this would be a very boring beer . because of it s boringness with a hint of fruit this might make an alright introduction beer to somebody . otherwise i would frogleap this one .,palate,0.7,1
pours a cloudy pale gold colour with a finger white head . head retention is n t great for a hefeweizen . wheaty sweet malt aroma with hints of banana and clove . the yeast esters and phenols are n t powerful enough here and get caught up in a dank musty sort of aroma . very tart up front with little mid palate strength and a thin spicy finish . i get pineapple at the start with maybe a hint of banana in there . it fades out of the tartness into a slightly wheaty but dull mid palate before moving to a lifeless slightly clovey finish . this has the elements of good hefeweizen flavour but is executed poorly . a slightly below average mouthfeel and above average carbonation are right for style but seem to pull down this beer . this is n t an offensive beer but it is n t a good hefeweizen with flavour to be lacking in the right elements and slightly overdone in others .,palate,0.8,1
had it on cask at the brewpub . aroma lemon grassyness just a hint of grapefruit . not much malt arome made it through the hops . looks copper orange in colour . nice sized head lots of large bubbles on top with a tighter looking head underneath . it left a good amount of lace behind clinging to the glass . taste great . good bitterness while retaining balance . citrusy fruits lemon orange marmalade soft pineyness . a little bit of caramel in the background . pleasant long finish . mouthfeel nice low carbonation . medium to full bodied .,palate,0.9,1
last weekend fellow ba das freak showed up with the dundee craft pack sampler . after tasting the pa ipa porter and pale bock lager i thought we had stumbled onto something above average then came the honey brown lager . at first i thought it had a funky after taste but it does n t wait until after . when my dog broke wind i thought i was at a beer pairing in hell . sorry for the negativity but if i can save one ba from this fate it will have been worth it .,palate,0.6,1
a poured out a clear golden color with a small white head of foam . the head was bubbly and short lived . no lacing . s it smelled of tangerines . almost a sweet candy like aroma . little to no wheat aromas . t the first four letters of tangerine . tang . yes that orange drink that astronauts took to space . i felt like i was years old again and drinking some tang after a tough morning of defeating cobra with my brave g.i . joes . m it was very crisp and sharp . a very light bodied ale with a dry finish . d if you like tang this is a great beverage . if you want a beer this is not for you .,palate,0.8,1
on draft . pours a very thick black color with a tan head that has decent lacing and falls to a small ring that produces very nice lacing . aroma has notes of chocolate and roasted malts . very nice . it is a little subtle but not lacking at all . flavor is very roasty with hints of chocolate and a slight note of soy sauce . it is very creamy and very smooth . it s like chocolate silk . very delicious . only problem is that i ca n t have or in a sitting .,palate,1.0,1
stumbling off kilter stew . i d call it a sweet dishwater taste . very bitter taste takes over after a few tentative sips . i ca n t say if it s earthy hops or some kind of bacteria joining the party . rather malty and slightly perfumey flavors . apple cider nose . only thing to commend is the golden amber color and decent foam . down the drain with this one .,palate,0.7,1
please note that personally i am not a big fan of german beers . but with that being said i was not too fond of this beer . this beer poured fairly smooth with a decent head that faded to a faint ring around the top . the aroma was very sweet and had a faint hint of wood or rosin that you almost had to search to find . if one did not know what to expect from this style you might be overpowered by the sweetness . this beer was very malty with an almost cough syrup aftertaste . if you were to have this with dinner it would pair well with a dessert or wild game with berries . but drinking a whole bottle by itself i would not recommend .,palate,0.9,1
the beer is a hazy ochre color with the barest touch of olive green . a dissipating off white head tops the viscous looking liquid providing some lace as the beer goes down . aroma is boldy hoppy with incredible complexity within the bitterness . somewhat german with an herbal quality yet decidedly american with a citric grapefruity tang . very solid malt backing with some estery pear apple and peach aroma . alcohol is apparent washing furtively under the hop army . flavor is potent and powerful . a thick milky mouthfeel with tiny spritzy carbonation carrying the rich flavor through your mouth . gigantic barleywine like maltiness barely supporting the skyscraper scaling king kong of hops . initially the malts provide a whisky like sweetness mostly pale malt washed with alcohol then give way to the huge hoppiness which changes from a soft herbal bitterness into a rough citric pacific northwest onslaught on your tastebuds . hints of apple pear peach and apricot come through in the middle folding quickly beneath the weight of the hops . a bit of biscuity flavor and phenolic thinner like esters as the beer warms . a solid grapefruity tanginess comes through towards the end along with a slight alcoholic bite . a warming feel in your throat traveling down into your stomach . snappy bitterness lingers in the aftertaste with a spicy prickly mouthfeel like chewing on raw hop cones . extremely well balanced even for such a massive brew . easily my favorite imperial ipa . i ca n t have too much of this stuff but i certainly do enjoy a pint .,palate,1.0,1
aroma included a grainy malt sweetness . low to moderate hop aroma was slightly spicy and floral . was hoping for more of the hop aroma . sweetness was too dominant possibly an issue of age . appearance was light golden color brilliantly clear . formed a finger white head which quickly shrunk and did not retain well . upfront mildly high sweetness with a corn like flavor . medium low level of spicy hop flavor . medium amount of bitterness is smooth and helped in bringing balance . finished dry . medium bodied moderately high amount of fizz . lightly creamy mouthfeel . overall a refreshing pilsner . due to the cornyness i d call the beer a classic american pilsner rather than a vienna lager . more hop aroma and flavor would help adjust the balance and increase this beer s drinkability . i d finish my first pint but probably move on to a different beer for number .,palate,1.0,1
served in a maredsous goblet not too cold . has a lovely apricot color and is opaque . nice white collar that fades quick but stubbornly retains the whole way down . minimal lacing . nose is sweet and very fruity . little alcohol and mild clove notes . first taste is a little tart up front with some biting alcohol but nothing extreme . mellows out nicely pears are prevalent as are apples . sweet . got some coriander in there . finishes fairly clean with a lingering alcohol mintyness . not overly complex actually pretty straight forward for a tripel . mouthfeel is exceptional . very smooth great carbonation but not enough to distract from the flavors going on . an easy drinking trip for sure .,palate,1.0,1
ml corked and caged bottle poured into a stemmed glass . bottled date . thanks to kyle for picking this up for me . a gusher . a super cloudy pink to red blush color that produced some white froth . alot of chunks made their way into my glass not sediment actual chunks that looked like cherry skins or something . talk about unfiltered . s ripe cherry pits and pie crust . mildly tart and lactic with lots of dry oak . t cherry pits and damp wood oak . some acidic funk but otherwise straightforward . m very thin and mellow with a kind of muted fruit lambic feel . i almost had to chew this due to how much sediment and chunks of who knows what made it into my glass . not much sour or funk to speak of . d thus far easily the most disappointing from the upland lambic lineup . the fruit is muted despite how fresh it is yet and there really isnt much else going on aside from some damp oak and very minute tartness . i literally almost had to chew this since there was so much gunk in this beer . i am sorry to say that this was a fail in my opinion .,palate,0.2,0
blueberry ales seem like a disastrous concept but this brew pulled it off . there are no gimmicky floating blueberries . it s not some light lager or malt less golden mixed with some fruit. this brew is a solid amber with purplish hints . there s a nice blueberry aroma and an almost complex flavor . blueberry sugars and malt notes meld nicely in an ale that is not overly fruity . it s light on body and not especially interesting but as fruit beers go this was excellent .,palate,0.6,1
bottle poured into a ml sized standard pint glass a slightly caramel with bright white head . laces well and good head retention . s defiantly very fruity but not like sticking your head up to a glass of oj . subtle enough that if i did not know there were orange and lemon zest in here i would assume it be from the hops alone . scent is rather sweet in general . t lots of oily hop juice in here . finish is quite grainy and lots of caramel . m quite thick and juicy . no dryness here at all . does not help the drink ability . overall similar to a nelson sauvignon hopped ipa . everything is quite well balanced and alcohol is well controlled . a toutch of dryness on the palate would be really welcome however .,palate,0.6,1
on tap at datz s deli in tampa on . review from notes . a served in a stella chalice . no head no visible carbonation . clouded golden hay color . s spicy . lemon and sage with the ubiquitous coriander of many belgian styles . t bitter at first pithy lemon peel sage thyme and orange zest flavors . lots of fun and crisp flavors . sweet crackery finish m thin with very low carbonation . quite boozy for the abv . and quite an unwelcome addition in a saison . felt more like this was . . o flavorful but unbalanced and way under carbonated .,palate,0.4,0
had on tap at blue nile . very dark in color but not like a pure black . reddish brown tints throughout . beer had a nice to finger thick foamy brown head when i first recieved it but it quickly died down to a thin lacing and swirling on the top . smelled of licorice molasses figs raisins alcohol dark chocolate and dark heavy malt . tasted sort of syrupy with heavy doses of dark fruit molasses bitter chocolate and licorice . there are so many flavors coming out of this beer its almost too much . the alcohol comes through quite a bit but it is . . i ve had beers with lower abv have more alcohol come through so this is n t too bad . insanely sweet and overloaded . takes work to plow through this . i felt like i would struggle to drink the entire glass the pour was generous . this really is a beer i think i only want one of . it did however get easier as it warmed up next one i have i will let warm before i start on it . it was very sticky on the lips syrupy on the tongue with an oiliness that coated . very thick and heavy . i definately would want hearty smokey meats with this . beef brisket mesquite blackened charred cooked over charcoal or coaked in a smoker . this stuff is heavy hitting so it needs something big in flavor to match up . try to avoid anything too sweet as this beer has so much sweetness already .,palate,0.9,1
bottle to pint . color is a light amber . very autumnal look to it . if you had to pick a color for an autumn beer this would be it . it may be a trick with the color but i get hops and pumpkin on the nose or at least a spice in the smell . f head does n t last very long . little lacing . taste is honey floral syrup . strong flavor but not overpowering . reminds me of copperhook which i like . as it warms there is a slight tea flavor . it has an oktoberfest feeling but not full fledge on the taste . very drinkable . i am happy with it as an everyday drinker during the fall . i think i will serve it at my halloween party because of the label and easy drinking style . should be good for many people . give it a try .,palate,0.6,1
i had this beer at cubanitas our local cuban restaurant . i thought it rather similar to negro modelo in other words dark lightly sweet and malty and altogether not bad but also not exceptional . mouthfeel is not substantial and a bit watery . altogether not highly recommended but ok .,palate,0.4,0
a dark hazy gold nice white head s some berry fruits some wheat some hops not a strong scent though t wow this is a very new and refreshing taste . it tastes very much like a strong belgian pale ale with more than normal . there is however a undesirable after taste which i ca n t quite describe m medium to heavy carbonation with a dry finish d taste stays and amazingly the abv does not hit as quickly as one would think . all in all this is a pretty decent sipper .,palate,0.9,1
bottle poured a light brown color ale with a huge thick foamy head with good retention . aroma of light blueberry is drier then expected with some funky malt also noticeable . taste is a weird mix between light blueberry and dry malt with a funky finish that doesnt integrate very well . light body with some medium carbonation . i had a couple of blueberry beers in the past few months and they all end up being a drain pour . i am starting to think that this fruit doesnt integrate well with beer and brewer should think about using some other kind of fruit .,palate,0.2,0
special thanks to coldmeat for this one . a cloudy lemonade w a thin fizzy head s lemon and lime grapefruit wheat bread and some biscuit . t more subdued version of the aromas very weak but decent flavor . mostly a yeasty wheat bread w a slight zing of lemon pepper and grapefruit . not terrible just weak . mf chewy unfiltered characteristic gives the beer more depth and body but still remains light and crisp . lots of tiny bubbles invade the palate and make for a coarse and aggressively carbonated brew . i find this refreshing but others may dislike it . d good summer session i like the balance not too sweet as so many wheats wits tend to be,palate,0.9,1
this is one of my favorite everyday beers . great flavor as drinkable as can be very pretty . perfect amber color slightly thin bubbly head . the aroma is not strong but there is plenty of roasty hoppy flavor . at . it could be a bit stronger . the taste is mostly up front though the aftertaste is nice too . not a strong beer but a very good high quality beer .,palate,0.7,1
consumed at a tasting . review from notes . a hazy pale orange . inch of head . great lace great retention . s bananas clove yeast . more like a hefe imo . t orange peel . leads me to wonder if the bitterness is from hops or the peel . banana is not as obvious . tastes stale . m undercarbonated . came from what i thought was a fresh keg but leaves stale bitterness lingers . d stale bitterness doesnt help but beer is still pretty smooth . this beer was very up and down . more carbonation would go a long way .,palate,0.6,1
this stuff is the blackest of black . by far the darkest stout i have ever seen . the head of this beer is brown . not tan not off white . brown . the smell is all chocolate and alcohol . very faint bitter hops are noticeable . taste is a strong chocolate punch in the teeth . after that first swig i notice some nutty flavors and raisin like fruit encased in bitter hops . bitter chocolate finish in the back of the palate while sweet flavors continue to dance around in the front . aftertaste coats the mouth and very much resembles the smell of the beer . mouthfeel is fantastic . this is a true meal in a glass . pitch black very chocolatey and thick as hell . drinkability suffers do to the weight and power of this beer . if you re drinking this then you are have a beer . a sixer of this should last you at least days .,palate,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 .,palate,0.2,0
on tap at blind tiger nyc dogfish head pumpkin debut thingy appearance head very dark not a lot of head but understandable at . aroma this aroma has a heavy presence . it is smoky sweet and rich . taste this brew has an amazing body . it has the thickness and sweetness of a fruit syrup . it starts with a heavy sweetness and finishes without much of a balanced hoppyness . it has a strong port like finish with heavy notes of blackstrap molasses and golden raisins . bottom line this is one powerful brew . unique enough to seek out but not balanced or drinkable enough to be considered of the top imperial stouts .,palate,0.9,1
ah blue point how good you are to me . this was a lovely find . it pours a very pale yellow color with very little head but it looks extremely appealing especially on a summer day . smell is very subtle some light fruityness some lemonyness but i wanted more . taste is a bit dry sweet light this is the kind of taste i wish every coors or bud or all those kinds of beers would taste like . taste and mouthfeel are both extremely refreshing and lively . bubbly not too watery no bad aftertaste simply refreshing . very drinkable it s ligh it s cold it tastes good and you definitely keep going back for more . great beer especially for a hot day .,palate,1.0,1
appearance this came out a dull and bespeckled orange in color with a decent head that even left some lacing . smell the spices at the nose are huge and drown out the other smells just like its junior partner does . this one goes a step farther and adds some medicinal alcohol notes that mess things up even more . taste the malt flavor actually is n t bad but once again everything is trounced by the dull hammer of spices . the rubbing alcohol flavor does n t help either . mouthfeel this medium bodied wit lacks the carbonation one comes to expect of the style and the texture of this ale is quite clumsy . sinkability this was actually worse than the regular blue moon .,palate,0.3,0
wiseman justin reporting from deschutes brewery . did we come on the wrong day or what . the abyss is on tap friday . black butte xxi was on tap on monday . black butte xxii is on tap saturday . we re here on wednesday on tap is some beer that i do n t want . trying a casked ipa . personally i hate casked beers but i thought i d give it another shot . here we go . this is paired with a house baked pretzel . appearance head is delicious with nice lacing . head retention is strong . color is a cloudy brown with hints of amber . smell fruity hops almost floral very fruity . lemons oranges grapes grapefruit apples pears peaches and definitely bananas . maybe slight vinegar . it s a nice smell for an ipa . taste pretty bad . for an ipa casking it does not help this . the flavor falls flat on its face . i get some astringent hops and almost nothing else . where did the smell go . mouthfeel this is a no go . casking an ipa ruins everything i want in an ipa . this is the anti chewy that i so desire . non chewy in every way . it s slick and kinda gross . drinkability low . easy to drink . i am able to drink more but i do n t want to . this is a toss away beer for me . deschutes keep experimenting . this is an experimental beer pairing score d mostly the pretzel .,palate,0.3,0
oz . bottle pack bought at whole foods in long beach ca listed as . alc. vol. picked it up as it was inyokerian reminded me of my trips to mammoth so here goes nothin a pours a mahogany brown good clarity but the head is pretty pitiful fizzy and light and small poor retention no lacing to speak of . s an interesting dark chocolate scent with a hint of fig ca n t smell the alcohol in this one . t nice malt flavour some chocolate as well an upfront simple flavour with some molasses cookies on the aftertaste no real alcohol flavour to speak of well hidden . m mouthfeel is severely lacking fizzy almost like a macro certainly needs more body . d not a bad bock it certainly needs some improvements i d definitely give it another shot on my way to lone pine on the .,palate,0.4,0
aroma spicy with a slight off smell i can t place sorry musty . . appearance red amber color with a monster head . also noted the very active carbonation seemed to keep some very small spices . particles suspended in the brew . also have to note the entire pack i got were all gushers quite a surprise from such a prestigious brewery . a solid coat of lace which looked more like spray paint dominated the glass . flavor spices are right up front nutmeg pepper allspice . i m taking wild guesses here . spice fades into a malt sweet that takes about seconds to transition to a hint of hops at the end . balance is good and allows the spice and yeast to come through but i have to say this wasn t the transcendental experience i had hoped for . mouthfeel medium with a slight astringent pucker at the end that wasn t unpleasant . overall impression sigh . i really hope i got a bad batch somehow which still counts against the brewer . starting with a gush didn t help my impressions and the end result is that while i ll drink this i m already looking forward to my next beer . the flavor profile is well balanced and the spices are nice but not great . obviously some quality in the brew given the massive lacing but overall i feel like i didn t get my money out of this .,palate,0.7,1
transcribed from my notebook . velouria . og ibus . abv this is a currently available one off brewing of a belgian styled wheat ale with peach essence . i managed to get the brewer to admit to using abbey ale yeast and tettnanger and magnum in it but that is most likely not the entirety of the ingredient list . looks like a red tinged amber brew with one finger of white head which is relatively stable . smells like a candied peach jam out of a smucker s jar spread on top of a nice piece of wheat toast tastes even sweeter than that . the gentle peppery citrus peel and grass hop noted accents in the nose and in the taste provide a psuedo marmalade spicing to my peach jam . unfortunately sometimes it does indeed get annoyingly cloying with the sweetness and becomes like a peach jolly rancher rather than delicious jam or preserves . i had to pause several times for sips of water to clean my palate . if it were up to me i would have hopped about more aggressively to repair the way this brew can pendulum swing back and forth over the borderline between an enjoyably sweet fruit beer and a cloying piece of candy . the mouthfeel is quite lovely actually light bodied snappy carbonation sparkling crisp which helps a lot to deal with the sweetness . for a one off brewing of a fruit beer it is really not all that bad for all my complaining about excessive sweetness it just needs a little tweaking should the brewer ever decide to revisit . as it stands it is an excellent gateway leading farther into the world of craft beerdom for your lady friend who drinks wine coolers or other non beer alcopop .,palate,0.9,1
yuch . i have to believe the beer went bad during shipment because it s god awful . smells good but taste turns my stomach . i ca n t drink it . will pour it out after i finish this sentence . need to get to characters so perhaps this sentence . nope a few more .,palate,0.2,0
bottle . pours black with a pretty thick tan head that fades . aroma of wood and roasted malt . perhaps a touch of cocoa but i think my nose is straining to find it . flavor is completely dominated by the oak woodsy notes . i do n t get how they can call this chocolate yeti . just the same as with espresso yeti they should just as well have called this super oaky yeti and drawn a bunch of wood on the label . blech this is really too oaky and sorta burns your insides when you drink it .,palate,0.4,0
listed as . abv on the label and on the kiuchi website not the . stated above . . oz . bottle . brewed with red rice . appearance pours a cloudy peach color with about finger head initially dies down to just a ring very quickly . just a little bit of lacing . smell this definitely is n t up my alley at all smell wise . i knew that as soon as i popped the top off . by the way i love the little round owl on the label and the cap . back to the review . i actually had to read some other reviews to confirm that the smells here were not an indication that this had gone bad . at i figured it should be pretty good to hold up . smells are sake strawberries salmon . . . . and rotten rice . it made me nervous to even try drinking it . not a good combination for the nose . taste disappointingly the taste is much like the smell . it does get better as you get used to it though . still salmon sake earthy notes and rotten rice is just not a very appealing combination . some phenols and strawberry flavors are in there too . mouthfeel this is about the only thing that impresses . the mouthfeel is just like it should be . good carbonation and a bit of drying yeast effect at the end . drinkability after warming to near room temperature i could almost manage to suck the remainder of this down . this beer reminds me of a liquid sushi . too bad i do n t like sushi . i m sure that some people will like it but it s just not for me . this would probably pair really well with lots of japanese foods including sasimi . that is if you like sasimi . all in all an extremely interesting beer but one that i obviously wo n t be buying again .,palate,0.9,1
smells of bright raspberry and strawberry aromas ripe oranges and a great hop bouquet . follows through beginning to end with hops with sweet ripe citrusy fruits ruby reds and alcohol peeking at different times . the alcohol has the fading tail of the beer though . it leaves my throat very dry afterwords and makes the mouth water a little without a side by side comparison i would say it ranks right up with my other favorite dipa s .,palate,1.0,1
color is a reddish tan brown . aromas are of trading card bubble gum honey warm milk and ripe bananas . flavors are a sweet blend of cream tropical fruit honey and just enough bitterness to give the hedonistic elements a little thrust and shape . smooth smooth and extremely drinkable .,palate,1.0,1
a quite shocking to be honest pours a very dark reddish brown color that does n t let much light in . a nice dark tan head that stays around for a while and leaves some nice lacing however it does n t stick around too much . s very pleasant smelling light pine hoppy scent typical of a nice ipa also hints of nuts chocolate sort of a mix of smells between an ipa and a stout . t very earthy taste lots of bitter hops . a super bitter aftertaste that sticks around . honestly i may need another review of this but this is a fairly one dimentional stone release . i m not really seeing where the darkness in color is coming from.it does however hide the almost quite well though . overall a bit odd . mf this is where this beer wins . an excellent feeling beer . just enough carbonation and thickness . i really like the way this one goes down . quite pleasant d not too bad it is a hefty and hearty beer the flavor is a bit off in my humble opinion probably a once in a while beer . overall probably my least favorite stone brew yet that s not to say i did n t enjoy it it s just that i was expecting better things after last years masterpiece . oh well .,palate,0.9,1
had a few cans laying around after a friend brought over a case . i think i ve only bought bud once and that was a forty for a white trash night . pours in a pint glass from the can a very pale straw yellow . completely transparent . one of the lightest color beers i ve ever seen . moderate clear foam dissipates quickly leaving no foam . speaking of the can a b s grandiose self promotion on their products have always bugged me . a beer that speaks for itself garners more respect from me than one that shouts at me from its label how great it is . i detect some mild lagery malts and more noticable hay like hop aromas . nothing very intense hard to describe but easy to recognize mediocre beer smell . flavors are mild barely there malt sweetness with a little bit of hop bittering at the end . maybe something there that tastes artificial . very light in body that is pretty refreshing and cleansing when it s cold . however this beer loses all appeal with just a few degrees more than refrigerator temps . not like it induces a gag reflex or anything but there are so few characteristics of this beer to bring me back that i ll pass until the next one comes along for free . i d rather pay much less for a better beer in pbr . or drink just a great lager with full sail s session lager .,palate,0.8,1
poured into a pint glass from the bottle the appearance was almost an amber color maybe a shade darker.picked the pint glass up to smell and about halfway was overwhelmed with spices mostly cinnamon.could n t wait to taste.took a big slurp and it was n t bad just not what i expected.it felt alright going down but was n t as good as it smelled.i would drink again on a holiday maybe but not on a regular occasion .,palate,0.4,0
this beer pours with a thin head that remains . lacing occurs but without lines . the color is dark brownish red . the smell and taste are average as far as a bock with a slight sweet malty finish . it is similar to michelob amberbock but slightly more complex . alcohol taste is not noticable . mouthfeel is full and thick . this beer is very drinkable . it goes down easily with the . abv is not worth having too many .,palate,0.9,1
his lager should be appreciated for what it is . a clean crisp refreshing brew that appeals to the masses and can be drank whenever and wherever . there are many other much better lagers and ales that appeal to those of us with discerning tastes and appreciation for really good beer . but after a day of construction work in the sweltering summer heat nothing beats an ice cold budweiser . just as during the shortest and coldest of days in winter sitting in my favorite pub a pint of stout porter or doppel bock is just what the doctor ordered .,palate,0.6,1
very dense coffee colored milkshake like head with tremendous retention . trails of lacing but not much strength . pours a smooth deep brown in color . musty earthy mocha and caramel coffee aromas . a touch of semi sweet cream vanilla . dark chocolate and strong espresso an earthy hop character with a faint mustiness leading to an aggressive bitterness . a creamy quality prior to the dry finish . an aftertaste of dark chocolate and an airy sweetened biscuit . medium bodied over carbonated airy and dry . a pleasant tasting dry stout . the carbonation is overpowering and takes away from some of this stout s true flavors .,palate,0.6,1
pours a brown bottle color same color as the bottle it came in with finger of creamy sticky head that is cream colored . sustains well to a surface layer with some slight lacing on the glass . aroma is of some slight brown roasted malts . a wee bit of chocolate also . however not sensational by any means . aroma is less sweet than anticipated . slightly roasted malt with a bit of sweetness coming through in a bit of vinegar flavor . not real sure what to think of this . aftertaste remains roasted flavors . the roast flavor is fine but a bit boring . excellent feel overall . typical lager feel . this is a decently drinkable brew . i have a feeling leinenkugels take pride on brewing beers that are simple yet drinkable .,palate,0.9,1
this is a bad beer . not only that but its a very overpriced bad beer . it smells like grain aluminum and malt liquor and tastes about the same . there s a tea flavor going on in there a bit as well . head was pitiful even though it came from a nitro can . a waste of money . please save your tastebuds and dont buy this garbage for . a pack .,palate,0.6,1
i intended to order the nils oscar jull at the bull bear inn in stockholm but i was served this instead . i was not impressed . this beer turned out to be nearly absent in terms of what one desires in the palate of a beer . there was n t much head to speak of the nose was unenjoyable if present at all and the mouthfeel was similar to what i would expect of rancid water . i ca n t say whether this is typical of jull but it is not typical of what i enjoy in beer . not at all recommended .,palate,0.2,0
this is the ultimate softball beer . if you dont wan na taste that ichy liquid known as water then subsitute gatorade or coors light . no taste . nothing to complain about . i swear they dont even put alcohol in these because i can drink and still be standing . warning you will pee constantly .,palate,0.3,0
sample at dak s tasting . . pours hazy dark red brown with off white head . aroma has lots of wine and some funk . taste is tart with some sweetness from the wine . medium bodied and nice smooth finish also a bit dry . very big wine taste here . a nice beer .,palate,0.6,1
either i got a bad bottle or this is over rated . color was light orange gold with little head or lacing . nose was fruity apples peaches apricots but the mouthfeel was watery and very sour . not like the lead in on a flemish sour . just tartly sour . although the fruit came thru somewhat in the taste it was not a fresh real fruit taste but more like a cheap fruit candy . not surprisingly finish left a sticky sweet sour aftertaste . not impressed with this one,palate,0.4,0
thanks to grc for leaving this at my house after a pretty profound saison tasting . poured a new ml into my dogfish head snifter . fairly positive its the first batch in the new s but i have already recycled the bottle without looking at it . this beer pours a prune brown with just a hint of a tan head that leaves no lacing . very little carbonation leaving no bubbles . the aroma is extremely fruity . tart organic cherry juice with prunes and dates mixed with just a hint of fresh oak . it terms of tartness most of it seems to coming from a lactic twang . the flavor is much the same . sour cherry juice dominates the flavor profile . hints of fig and date come thorough behind the cherry . oak comes through at the very tail of the profile . major lactic acid presence . it really feels one dimensional . this is really one of those beers that no matter how dirty your teeth are they come out feeling clean . the mouthfeel is very full for a sour . really enjoyable . it really feels full on the palate and finishes extremely dry . great . i ve been lucky enough to have every batch of consecration . while it is a good beer i dont think its in the realm of russian rivers other sours or in the top echelons of american wilds .,palate,0.9,1
this is obviosuly not good stuff but it is drinkable and inoffesnive better than a lot of light beer out there and even a number of other beers . very pale yellow it has a decent large white head that steadily shrinks but never vanishes leaving a decent thin foamy top . the aroma is very light grain a faint hint of grassy hops and a little soapiness . the taste is similar with very light but noticeable grain grassy flavour a faint hint of apple and a faint hint of dishwater . it s also rather watery but less so than some and is rather easy to drink . compared to coors light or even regular coors it looks tastes and feels better .,palate,0.3,0
a pours a moderately clear yellow with an aggressive amount of white head . color could be a bmc if i did n t know better but the head certainly screams bspa . s belgian yeast is the first thing off the bat . an odd slightly funky slightly sweet wheat is what follows soon after . a nice smelling beer totally in line with style . t sweet and peppery is what really stands out to me . the yeast is there and the carbonation nearly overpowers . a little funky but quite dry . m very very effervescent . the bubbles nearly overwhelm as i said before . the finish is very dry and crisp which seems very in line with the style . overall this is a very well done beer . very spicy and it fills the mouth to an extreme . first ever beer from the lost abbey i think and i like what they did with it .,palate,1.0,1
my first ba review will be a short one . i love thick full bodied beers . bell s exhibition stout paulaner salvator founder s breakfast stout come to mind . but this one is just far too bitter too be enjoyed . a want to support my local brewery but looks like i ll have to stick to victory s old horizontal .,palate,0.7,1
i ve been quite impressed with southern tier so i was happy to see an imperial oatmeal stout from them . this beer pours a jet black color w a minimal off white head . there is a ruby brown hue present . i get some chocolaty sweetness in the aroma unfortunately this is followed up by a strong alcoholic aroma . not what i like to see in my imperial stouts . the flavor is better than the smell . i get a strong dark chocolate flavor with some hints of roasted coffee . there is definite malty sweetness in this beer . the beer finishes w a strong bitterness . it compliments the sweetness well . i am a sucker for the mouthfeel of an oatmeal stout . this one does not let you down . great chewy thick mouthfeel overall . i really solid imperial stout overall . the oats make it have that pleasant mouthfeel as well . it is n t the best imperial stout i ve had by far but its pretty good . i d probably buy it once again but there are others i d pick up first .,palate,0.9,1
this beer pours a clear golden brown has a finger head no retention or lacing to speak of . the aroma was very faint but slightly nutty and malty . the taste is sweet at first sip then turns to a dry roasted grain and malty finish . the hop flavor is very low unless it s the buttery flavor that persists throughout this beer . this beer is thin to medium bodied and amazingly easy to drink . reflection i m amazed that this is an english brew it seems like something one of our big commercial breweries would produce . i use this beer to get people to try darker beers than they would normally drink .,palate,0.4,0
pale garnet kind of the color watered down iced tea looks . the head is off white and very thin but there is enough to leave some tiny lacing on the glass . nose is sweet and smells of lightly caramelized grains and stale white bread . the hops are barely there and not in the aromatic capacity that i d prefer . they end up being musty and to distant making this beer mostly smell like grain . not a good sign for an ipa . taste is a let down from the nose if you can believe that . hops have even less of a showing here . what is there in abundance is a tart acrid grain with not much sweetness or character . there is an futile attempt at some citrus but it falls flat . the first few sips had a metallic taste of wet dog but it eventually subsides and becomes undetectable . mouthfeel is where this beer picks up the slack albeit a little to late . the hops surge her and dole out handfuls of grandma cheek pinching goodness . bubbly and medium bodied make it nice to drink even if the nose and taste are bland . it s drinkable but not the most enjoyable by a long shot .,palate,0.9,1
colored like sweet tea an evening cream tops the champagne bubbled brew . . sweets and smoked woods hit the nose as a malty aroma breaks even and sends the senses in anticipation cool calm smoke on the tongue and acrid pork but in a good way . the alcohol is apparent in the back as it comes forth with mild hops for balance light bodied and wet in the mouth leaves the without any residual trace wish there were more here a decent beer and a good introduction to the smoked variety but as a rauchbier lover i really hoped for a more intense experience,palate,0.4,0
. oz bottle poured into pint glasses . appearance golden around the edges with a solid beam of hazy brown through the middle . plenty of bubbles floating to the top creating a lasting layer of fluffy white head . aroma picking up plenty of herbs with a touch of some white floral notes and this faint scent of honey . could use just a touch more on the nose . taste sweet flowers almost like honeysuckle to me . hop character is low only appearing at the tail end for a crisp finish . mouthfeel a little gritty though a light body to it . overall normally im a huge fan of saisons but something about this one felt slightly lacking to me . the look drew me in but i dont think the flavor lived up to its appeal . i would almost certainly have this one again but i probably wouldnt go out of my way to get it .,palate,0.6,1
thanksgiving is the perfect time to introduce the timid thickheaded to new different things . such as something other then green bean casserole . that got old about twenty years back . a fictitious review with the help of my mother . a self described beer naysayer . i could never get her to sit down for this so we ll just make believe . any all likenesses may or may not be intentional . the beer is real tough . i pour out pint number decide to have a little fun with it . here try this . it s a beer . is it one of those fruit beers . oh . that looks . heavy . a smidgen of tan head not much to look at i agree but try harder . well it smells like coffee . anything else comes to mind . like a little vanilla or baker s chocolate maybe . it smells like the coffee your father likes . the nut stuff . hazelnut . does this have coffee . i thought you did n t like coffee . i do n t but i m trying . taste the beer . it needs sugar . coffee needs sugar . it s beer . at least it s not that bitter . your father makes terrible coffee . always needs a lot of sugar . thanks mom . my mom is her own person but just to add the taste is a combination of stale burnt chocolate coffee syrup slight sourness a green minty bitterness maybe a dash of oak . nothing really great here . the mouthfeel is where it s at . it s lightweight as slippery a pane of glass . it has strong but plush carbonation . it just makes drinkability a much lighter argument then it might otherwise be .,palate,1.0,1
poured a deep red brown color with light but rocky head the aroma was suprisingly hoppy.the head was pretty creamy and sticky.this is a uncompromising beer here nutty and somewhat medicinal with a hugely dry finish.quite a beer here maybe a little overwhelming.never heard of avery even when living in denver for awhile had never seen it man this is a big beer .,palate,0.9,1
enjoyed a oz . pour at beachwood during gabe s sourfest . a pretty much black with no head and minimal lacing average . s a faint but detectable bourbon that perhaps brings out or transforms into a dark fig of some kind . i also picked up an oak quality as well . t not sure if i like it or hate it . sinner s exhibited an overly burnt coffee and prune juice flavor that eventually settled out . other than that no other flavors were detectable other than the bourbon brandy like characteristic . m full body with mild carbonation slightly clinging . d i could n t finish my glass . overall again this is n t a bad beer . but nothing too spectacular either . cheers .,palate,0.8,1
vintage pours a dark brown with little to no head at . abv . it s not expected smells of dark malts dried fruit apricots and raisins and alcohol wow this is one complex beer very malty a little caramel flavor exists . the alcohol is kind of overpowering but with all the other flavors in this ale it s not such a bad thing . i do n t think i could have this one but once in a while it s very strong and not a beer that you can drink fast this is one to enjoy .,palate,0.9,1
poured into my newcastle geordie schooner glass light beige head quickly fades atop a ridiculously crystal clear brown ale . hints of red glow through in the color . smells nutty with some dark fruit caramel and sweetness as well . taste is very smooth and creamy . light chocolate caramel and almost like sweet molasses up front . flavors of roasted and black malts work their way into the palate as the taste evolves accompanied by a nice hop bitterness to battle the sweetness . i like a little heavier of a mouthfeel than this offers but the lighter feel is not surprising considering the crystal appearance . while i m sitting here enjoying this beer inside during the winter i can just as easily imagine this being equally as refreshing outside on a hot summer day .,palate,0.6,1
big thanks to dave dukedevil for busting this out for new beer saturday . served in an upland pint glass . a a couple fingers of darker blonde foam that dissipates and leaves some patchy lacing and a nice cap . really dark and hazy glowing red orange color perhaps one of the darkest ipas i ve had in a while . s the smell is super intense and full of cedar and ripe valencia orange . i m a little confused the smell reminds me of cedar chests orange wood polish and tobacco which i generally would n t associate with beer but somehow it s good nonetheless . i think the hops and humidor have combined to create a dank earthy character which i also enjoy . i think the wood presence might be a little to aggressive at the expense of the ipa flavors . t the taste while still having plenty of cedar is less woody and more orange peel tropical fruits and piney hops . there s some nice doughy malt presence the balances things out . some nice mild bitterness in the finish i get the sense that most of the hop flavor has been imparted from dry hopping which has keep the alpha acids down . m the mouthfeel is similar to many of my other favorite ipas lower carbonation with only a touch of zing chewy medium body soft texture and lots of residual resins . d the cedar flavor builds a little bit keeping this from being a super session beer but the other qualities are eminently drinkable great abv carbonation solid taste . i d have one of these to mix things up but it would never be my go to brew . i m guessing i ll like regular jai alai a little more but this was an excellent brew nonetheless .,palate,1.0,1
had on tap at the pizza port carlsbad . pours dark brown with a creamy white head . very smooth mouthfeel not very often i mention mouthfeel this early in a review . taste is caramelly sweet with chocolate and a bit of coffee again this is a sweet beer . almost surprisingly so . quite good . do n t know how often i d want a full pint .,palate,0.9,1
i find that this beer is like all mcneill s beers there s a slightly chalky sour flavor that just dominates the palate especially at cold temperatures . this beer certainly looks nice a clear chestnut with a thin white head . that same slightly sour smell is in the nose and actually is kind of nice there along with some sweet fruitiness . flavor wise that sour chalkiness is a turn off for quite some time but as the beer starts to warm it becomes more palatable and even enjoyable . excellent creamy mouthfeel . this is not a great scotch ale example not enough malty goodness for my taste . be sure to drink this one just below room temperature .,palate,0.8,1
poured into a standard pint glass . a effervescent golden colored brew that produced a thin bubbly head . retention was mild and some spotted lace hung about . s sweet crystal malt aroma with a mild backing of grain and perhaps wheat . gives an interesting contrast between the sweet scents and the earthy quality . t grassy hop profile with a mild bitterness . slightly puckering sour aftertaste and while i am unsure if this is intentional or not it works well . m light body with a carbonation level that is probably too sharp for the style . grainy aftertaste . d surprisingly complex and pretty tasty . i may be the minority on this one but for a refreshing summer brew this certainly does the trick .,palate,0.6,1
cheap so cheap thanks joe . poured a light very light brown with a tall thick head . there is a ton of carbonation bubbles they raced up the glass all the way till the end . sweet caramel flavor with a tang provided by the bubbles the carbonation was good but a bit overpowering . finished with a strong taste of alcohol that warmed all the way down the throat but clean in the mouth . overall a very good beer i will pick up a few more and let them sit for a few months or years and for the price why not .,palate,1.0,1
not a bad looking beer as it poured from the bottle to a golden color with some white head but no lacing . little aroma and but i actually cheated on the taste by adding lime juice and salt . with that it was actually not too bad of a drink on a hot summer afternoon but hardly a quality beer .,palate,0.4,0
on tap at bocktown . my wife ordered this on valentine s day . served in a standard pint glass . arrived at the table with a small layer of beige foam sitting on top of the dark brown black body . the lighting in this place is rather dim but the body looks solid . the head quickly dissipated leaving behind zero lace . the nose is ok . some roasted malts cocoa powder and some sort of plastic . meh ugh . this is taking a bad turn . a mess of odd flavors mixed with a horrible fake chocolate syrup . by my rd sip i can not taste anything beyond the syrup . again . ugh . a shot of murphy s two shots of a yoohoo a few squeezes of generic chocolate syrup and water . man . the mouth feel is even worse . paper thin and watery . nothing about this screams stout . i told my wife i would split this with her . and i could not hold up my end of the bargain . .neither could she . i really hate to bash anything local but wow . this is a mess .,palate,0.3,0
vintage ml bomber . it pours into my american pint glass with an initially rabid ehad that produces large bubbles but it settles down into a normal head but it dissipates quickly leaving behind not much lacing . the beer itself is a dark brown with hints of ruby at the furthest edges . it smells like a dessert platter . i can smell chocolate vanilla cherry brown sugar figs and caramel all with a heavy dose of oak over the top . absolutely decadent . the taste is not nearly as decadent but still very good . the oak really stands out as a great flavor here . the tart cherry and chocolate return in the taste but the vanilla seems to be lost there might be a touch of it melding the cherry flavor instead replaced with some coffee . the mouthfeel is a bit overcarbonated for the stle but not bad . my regret is i only have one of these this would be great to try in a few years a solid beer out of alaska .,palate,0.6,1
thanks to drhinehart for this beer . poured from a oz . foiled capped bottle into a stone pint glass . a brown with no head but some carbonation apparent . s a little boozy some dark fruits and belgian yeast . t fig newton booze and some tree nuts . m the best feature of this beer . nicely carbonated with a dry finish to offset the rather sweet palate . d at first i thought it was a little sweet judging by the nose but it ended up going down with not too much effort . overall i think age would do this beer well .,palate,0.9,1
i can see why this ipa has polarizing reviews . it is a little of everything but a lot of nothing . i see that as a good thing . where some ipas especially doubles really smack you in the face with a powerful citrus candy sweetness and others are thinner and balance out with malt this beer does some of both . a the head was white and formidable but dissipates quickly with weak lacing . the color is a bit lighter than most ipas almost golden . i wonder if it is just less syrupy due to its malt content . s a nice balance of hops and malt here . almost a rose pedal aroma or a bit like you are smelling wilting flowers . your normal citrus notes too but balanced out with the maltiness . t confusing in a good way . too keep it simple the malt tones down what seems like it will be a very hoppy and citrus rush . just when it seems like your run of the mill ipa it becomes more complex and fills your mouth very nicely with notes of tobacco and caramel which are usually more noticeable in malty beers not ipas . i am no expert but i am wondering if they have found a malt hops combo that achieves this . tobacco notes in the aftertaste too . m this is the best part of the beer in my opinion . it makes you want to take another sip . that s the best compliment i can give it . d at . it is surprising drinkable which when all is said and done may be trouble .,palate,1.0,1
deep mahogany brown color clear . mild brown foamy head . vanilla tart grape raisin chocolate roasted barley toasty sugar like cream soda mild spice . nice sweet malt base with mild hop bouquet . vanilla flavored sweet malt cream soda toasted marshmallow burnt sugar and caramel . significant roasted barley bitterness and flavor . deeper undertones of chocolate coffee raisin cream nut . fairly thin and smooth mild to medium bodied . breckenridge definitely delivers a vanilla porter as i would expect a vanilla flavored porter to be . its not great but not bad and quite enjoyable . i suggest toning down the roasted barley and focusing more on bittering hops . there is plenty of bitterness but it is too harsh . also the hop content is nicely understated and could be beefed up a tad .,palate,0.6,1
this is an awesome session beer .,palate,1.0,1
deep burnt orange colour with minimal off white head good lacing though . aroma is malty with a strong toffee note biscuit like toastiness and herbaceous hop . not as hoppy as i would have thought i imagine it s not as fresh as i or the brewer would like . a juicy impressive hop flavour . it s quite drinkable for such a large hoppy beer and not the slight bit cloying or overly sweet . all in all i m disappointed . it s pretty clear that this particular bottle has lost it s hop character . not the brewers fault though .,palate,0.9,1
pours a clear red copper color into an imperial pint glass . much carbonation bubbles are clearly visible . insignificant white head fades to nothing within seconds leaving a bit of a ring . no lacing . aroma is subtle with hints of light toffee and walnuts . taste is also quite understated . caramel cashews figs . nicely balanced malt hops . a drinkable ale. but not what i d consider a winter warmer . i think this is closer in style to an american red amber ale . mouthfeel is very light and well carbonated . very drinkable even sessionable ale but nothing exceptional about it .,palate,0.8,1
ink black . head is disappointing . after seconds this is none . not even a collar . that s pretty unusual . nose is wonderful . chocolate oats cocoa java vanilla bean . this is one beer i could sniff all day . the mouthfeel is pretty sad on this one . very watery and thin . uncarbonated . taste is pretty bland too . a little oaty . a little chocolate . a little vinegar . this is not a very enjoyable stout . maybe i will just sniff this one all day . thanks for the growler tavernjeff .,palate,0.4,0
it looks like an ordinary lager or even a pilsner translucent throughout a light straw colored ensemble with a brownish tint . a thin layer of carbonation never approaches foamy status . the dark tint provides some allure but this is among the most common looking dfh brews i ve encountered . i smell grapes and honey . it s like a sweet wine slightly more grapes on the nose than honey . i wonder if it s the saffron that plays a hop like balancing act . i ca n t say i detect barley with wafts but i venture to guess that it provides the brown amid the honey yellow . still it smells more like a wine than a beer . i love how this brewery pushes the boundaries but so far i remain skeptical . a nicely carbonated honey note followed by acidic soury grape juice . sweet honey certinaly pervades the palate . the white grapes juxtaposed against the honey make for an odd uneven taste . it s like every sip tastes the same but each part of my mouth senses something different about the beverage . i honestly ca n t decide if i like it . the sour presence diminishes appeal despite the tingle of warm carbonated honey . it s iike it s neat to see what the ancients enjoyed but it s difficult for this one to compete with the peers of its day . i hate to be a hop monger especially when experiencing an ancient type herbal spicy beer but the white grapes need more substantive stand up to sour . the sweetness suffices but the saffron seems insufficient . there s enough of a sweet honey smack to achieve a good mouthfeel . the sour is oddly more a taste on the tongue while the sweetness is a sense on the cheeks and teeth . the carbonation seems right on . though old and extreme seldom go together this recipe fits the bill . it s ancient and hopless but one hell of an interesting concoction . though this one is a relative disappointment by most ratings the moutfeel at least is cool . a drinkable beer has to taste better it is nevertheless a beverage worth sampling .,palate,0.8,1
edition pours a deep mohogany color with a small head . smell is full of cinnamon and other spices very nice . taste is well rounded with plenty of hops to balance it out . alcohol is pronounced well as it warms up a bit . mouthfeel is rather thin and average . overall this is a great winter warmer and one that i will return to again each winter .,palate,0.6,1
on tap at maduro for a nearly full bell s tullip . pretty nasty stuff on tap . smells like sugar booze cheries licorice cat piss and toffee . tastes a bit like a strong mead loaded with candy sugar . syrupy body very sweet seriously disgustingly sweet . the abv may be partially covered but the sugar sure as hell isnt . lots of cherry taste but most other flavors are hard to distinguish because my tongue is burning from the sweetness . it makes me sick to my stomach and hurts my throat . my body rejects this as foul . i take no pleasure in this mess although it has a really really pretty chestnut body with reddish hues though no head what so ever . i think this might be a lot better after a decade in a cellar .,palate,0.2,0
i have n t had an old nick in ages so i thought i d revist this beer especially as it seemed the store had a fresh shipment of young s products . it s been many many years since i illegally sipped one of these out of the bottle in a forest preserve in palos park . anyhow this bottle of old nick pours and amber to light brown just as i remembered it . it seemed to have more carbonation than i remember but it s been several years . i m a bit let down by the fairly neutral aroma but this beer looks good with a thick head that drops to a thin layer of foam leaving some lace . this is a fairly tasty malt accented it is from england after all barleywine . this ale could use some more complexity but the caramel toffee malt flavor is good just short of being too sweet . sadly quite clean for an english ale but still not a bad beer just not that interesting . just a hint of ale fruitiness surfaces as the beer warms up into the s . very smooth though and dangerously quaffable for the style much too strong to be a session beer and not complex or strong enough to make it a sippin beer . probably a good if very basic introduction to barleywine for a newbie craft beer drinker .,palate,1.0,1
big thanks to dave raiser for this bottle . batch . smells of fresh lemons white grapes mild vinegar and a little grassy . the taste is about the same with the brett lasting throughout the tasting and a slight medicinal back . fruits that shine are the lemons with some buttery chardonnay and dry pinot grigio notes . i almost want to call this a sour sparkling wine . the mouthfeel is outstanding like an expensive champagne and it finishes very dry . very happy to have tried this palate challenging brew .,palate,1.0,1
appearance pours a cloudy orange color with a spotty head . smell yeast barnyard funk bubblegum and fruit sweetness is easy to pull from the glass . taste nice malt base with some big yeast tones pears tart green apples some funk and a bit of sourness . bitterness is decent and balancing . alcohol is mildly noticable . mouthfeel medium bodied beer . lightly crisp throughout . some dryness late . aftertaste is long as the funk yeast and sourness lingers on the tongue a while . drinkability this wild ale is a slow sipper . nice flavor but one bottle will be enough in a session .,palate,0.9,1
from a bomber . had fairly high hopes for this one . i m currently on a ris binge sampling stuff all over the place . heard a few good things about this one fairly easy to find so gave it a go . not impressed . pours almost more red than black . good carbonation which i appreciate . smell is underwhelming . not much stout character at all . alcohol even on the nose . taste is boozy sweet simple . minimal complexity to this beer . some of the traditional ris flavors try to break through the alcohol and hops but fail . is this really marketed as an ris . barleywine maybe . hard to drink . strong sweet sharp hops . not recommended . lots of other stuff to drink if you re looking for an imperial stout that s worth your palate . did n t meet any expectations at all .,palate,0.6,1
presentation . oz . bottle with a black label on the front displaying a rennaisance painting of what is assumed to be the duchesse de bourgogne . she has a bird on her finger . a lot of belgian text . flemish art of brewing on top of label . . abv is displayed and there is a best before date of . the back label says this is blended with between and month old beers following careful maturation in oak casks . appearance pours a deep dark red with a light tan head in a tulip glass . beautiful ruby read highlights and looks a lot like a less opaque red wine . head is a nice fluffy head that drops to a patchy capper after a few minutes . laces very well . smell first smell is sour and wine like . woody and there are some other fruit aromas . grapes and cherries . lightly spicy aroma typical of a lot of belgians . taste sour cherries overlying a lightly woody undertone . champagne like flavors as well . not much hop bitterness . caramelly sweet mixes with champagne and wine and bready flavors . quite a lot going on here . finish is sweet and sour and inviting . mouthfeel very creamy medium heavy body . surprising . very smooth with a silky smooth swallow . carbonation balances the smoothness well . excellent mouthfeel . drinkability drinkability is good but seems to be more of a sipper . alcohol is well hidden . taste and finish make this an inviting drink but the champagne like creamy mouthfeel and sourness slows the drinking down a bit . slow drinking but very easy to drink . overall this is an amazing red ale . i have to get some more of this . i wonder how it will change over a year . nice sweet and sour flavors remind me of what a fruit beer should taste like . complex now and maybe even more so after laying down . a must try .,palate,1.0,1
had this today on tap hibernia in boston . diacetyl . in an ipa . i think not . and what s with the low hop profile and mega sweetness of this beer . my pint was quite cloudy too . beer drinkers of the world . this is not an ipa and it s a pretty crappy beer to boot .,palate,0.6,1
this is a draught only super chilled variant of . i had it at the eurohostel in glasgow scotland . i ve reviewed it here from notes . it was served in a pint glass . i believe it may be u.k. only perhaps a carlsberg group ploy to take advantage of the uk s extra cold marketing scheme . a clear yellow gold colour . a half finger thin head of decent soft cream and good retention . sm fresh barley kind of a crystal hops meets malt scent . a light to mild strength aroma . t clean open to crystal malt balanced with some hops then the finish which is unremarkable . the climax is lightly hoppy . built decently for what it is . mf brilliant balance of coarseness and a sustained tease of wetness . maybe the best part of this beer . dr slides down easy enough but it s pricey for glasgow and the cost is n t justified by the taste . leave this tap untouched lads .,palate,0.7,1
oz bottle . pours a hazy reddish amber with a frothy light tan head that retains well and leaves some lacing . some floaties in the second pour . the aroma is some slightly sweet doughy malts a little fruitiness and a huge spicy pine and floral hop presence . nice . the flavor is big on grassy and piney hops . there s a little sweet fruit melon grapefruit and orange . the bitterness is fairly mellow and increases some in the finish and aftertaste which is long lasting . the mouthfeel is a little on the thin and watery side though . overall a very nice ipa . a little more body and a slightly more flavorful and this would be fantastic .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle into pint glass . bottling . a pours a murky orange hue with a thing white head that dissipates very quick into a nonexistent presence . floating pieces of marshmallow show it s present in the visual . medium levels of carbonation . s aroma is light in intensity with a good level of spicy lime like gram cracker . hops seem to be at low levels showing other characters . tm juicy on the the mouthfeel with a spicy zing of lime . very sweet on the finish . malt show fullness in the body but very beady and fades into a nice level of lime . carbonation is at good levels and if full but not dominating . o for the ingredients used this does blend well and overall turn out drinkable and good . i did get the what s in your beard . check oh thats marshmallow from the key lime pie.,palate,0.8,1
dark amber and clear with a medium off white frothy head . lazy carbonation . head dies down by a quarter of a glass and lace is weak . sweet malty scent with fruity caramel tones . almost a scotch smell without the alcohol . malty and hearty with plenty of prominent butterscotch . in fact now that i taste it that was in the smell too . quite sweet with little hop at all yet it never gets cloying . catching some peat and caramel surprisingly smooth for such a sweet ale without hops wheat carbonation spices or anything else to cut it . guess that s a great trait of a well crafted scottish ale . medium bodied and goes down nicely for the style . i do n t mind one or two of the . oz bottles but that s enough for me . i could sip on this with some vanilla ice cream though or heck make a butterscotch float .,palate,0.9,1
pours a transparent golden yellow with a tight white head . the nose is bready with light notes of dough mild and soft . herbal grassy hops are well integrated and provide a nice balance . the taste is lightly toasted bread a touch of peppery spice caramel malt undertones and some doughy malts as well . the hops provide honey notes citric hops and a touch of herbal hops with no bitterness at all just a clean crisp finish on a soft delicate body and gentle carbonation . what an easy drinkable slightly sweet pilsner .,palate,1.0,1
purchased one week ago bottle has a buy by date of . poured from an . oz bottle at approximately degrees f. into a pint glass . coloring was a very pretty dark reddish brown very very little head and what little there was dissipated quickly consequently very little lacing . quite a lot of carbonation lots of small bubbles racing rapidly toward the surface . nice malty aroma and i was eagerly anticipating a full body heavy ale . good initial malt flavor but the mouth feel was not at all what i d been expecting from it s aroma . fairly thin light mouth feel somewhat dry finish with a faint sweetness remaining on the center of my tongue possibly a very faint citrus note . all in all it s flavor was good it is a drinkable enough ale just not as heavy as i like and definitely not something i d likely pay as much for as i did this time .,palate,0.4,0
poured a clear copper color with no head to speak of . smells malty slightly roasted slightly bready . taste is slightly bitter at first and then the malt dominates . typical big malt flavor but with bitterness throughout and a slightly harsh finish . i m a big fan of bocks and mendocino so i had high hopes for this beer . but there s something with the balance of this beer that i did n t love .,palate,0.8,1
i bought this beer simply because it was one i had never had before . it looked like your standard weak american lager similar to a coors or mgd and the taste followed suit . i m struggling to find anything special about this beer other than it s really easy to drink . could possibly go well with grilling or parties but this beer is definitely one to be relegated to the world of backyard barbecues and the like but for the price you re better off going with a coors or corona .,palate,0.3,0
pours an amber orange with a finger of head . looks fine . smells of citrus and maybe a bit of medicinal hops . does n t smell all that great . uh oh . tastes like hops citrus garlic and onions . like big onion garlic . ugh . this is gross . one of the worst iipa tastes i have ever had . mouthfeel is fine drinkability is nil as this beer tastes horrible . i perused the reviews and i am so confused . i can only assume that some people do n t taste the flavors i am tasting . maybe it is like cilantro where some people taste soap and some do n t . anyway . i like you ob but this is not a good beer .,palate,0.7,1
do n t brewers taste the beers they brew after they re done . how many sips does it take to get stone juxtaposition to the center of my sink drain . let s see . . . . . pour a three . the best thing about this beer was the look dark coffee black . like drunkin donuts on a monday morning . burnt coffee smell burnt coffee taste not a good burnt with a minty aftertaste . i think this beer is really spent burnt coffee grounds blended with colgate toothpaste in a bottle . it tastes like meg ryan s face in the movie in the cut a mess .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into tumbler . best by . a pours a translucent gold with orange highlights . finger white head attracts millions of tiny bubbles from the bottom of the glass . fair retention . s citrus up front . apricot banana and strawberry . minty hop presence . smells quite refreshing . t fruit continues to be up front at first followed by a touch of sweet malts and some wheat . unfortunately buttery diacetyl notes from the ringwood yeast dominate the finish . ugh . m medium high carbonation fits the style nicely . this would be hard to get down otherwise . o this beer smelled delicious and after enjoying their spring offering i had high hopes . unfortunantely the ringwood absolutely ruins this beer for me and reappears stronger and stronger after each sip . skip it .,palate,0.8,1
without a doubt the best pumpkin beer i ve ever had . smells of rich cinnamon nutmeg and all spice . compared to other pumpkin beers i ve had such as jack s and blue moon s pumpkin offerings you get the pumpkin taste on the back end . more of an aftertaste . i believe this resulted in the beer being extremely drinkable and not too sweet . a truly terrific beer great for the holidays . definitely on the pricey side bones or so case but worth it .,palate,0.7,1
vintage deep amber unfiltered and clear with some carbonation . thin head leaves a good bit of lacing considering that . sweet flora nose almost a buttery aroma faded hops and a touch of vanilla . sweet . very sweet . finishes with a simi bitter finish that leaves that sweet sticky barely wine flavor fairly well . the oak flavor does n t seem to be all that noticeable . the late mid part of the beer has some oak notes . i think the oak is why this beer seem a touch simple . it mellows out the beer but it also somewhat limits things . drinkable . almost too much . the mouth feel is pretty decent . that said i either expect a thicker beer or less carbonation and body . this beer hits an odd middle point which is just fine but i think misses the style .,palate,0.4,0
czar pours a deep dark brown with a respectable foamy tan head a nice fine lace and poor head retention . the aroma is of hops grassy with hints of roasted grain and a little chocolate . the taste is has quite a sweet and creamy start with an intense sharp hop finish hints of roasted barley and coffee . the mouthfeel is the best thing going with this stout . it is very creamy and smooth with a well balanced presence of effervescence and a sharp lasting hop presence . imho extreme hop experience shrouded in a high gravity stout .,palate,0.9,1
a bright golden orange color with some chill haze present two fingers of white frothy head that leaves thick froth lace s not too much rye here just hints . hops and bready malt t hop bitterness up front sweet bready malts in the back only a hint of rye in the middle . the malt backing is about as significant as it gets . taste s more like a straight up ipa than most rye beers i ve had m hops tingle the tongue and give way to very thick chewy malts that slide down nicely . full bodied and very enjoyable d this is a reeeally well balanced beer i just wanted more rye flavor . if this was a straight up ipa i might have rated it higher overall . very drinkable i would have another .,palate,1.0,1
served in straight pint glass at the green frog cafe in bellingham . poured a clear rich yellow with just less than an inch of bright white head that surprisingly good retention and left a nice amount of lacing . a pleasant surprise is the full aroma while the corn sweetness is upfront there are plenty of other solid grain aromas with a slight hop tang on the finish . the flavors are what the aromas said they would be with corn and grass noticeable just slightly sticky on the finish . body is what is expected for the style light but solid . the drinkability of this beer is excellent it would make a great companion for a long day of the activity of your choosing .,palate,0.6,1
poured a great color a dull clear orangish with a pure white head . smelled rich and inviting for a pa . taste was excellent with some hops bitterness but exceptional balance . mouthfeel was the only thing i was n t too keen on felt a little spritzer ish . drinkability was very good . the balance taste and light feel add to make for the only pale ale i ve ever had that i would call truly sessionable . recommended .,palate,0.6,1
i ll admit that i had to try this one just cause it was from the cape . hehe appearance pours an extremely dark brown sort of the color of root beer with a thin mocha head that disappears rather quickly like soda carbonation . it s actually darker than root beer though and only shows that color near the edges otherwise it s pretty pitch black and almost terrifying obliterating the text on the side of the glass . once the head disappears it looks flat save for tiny carbonation bubbles rising to the top here and there on one side and a mocha foam on the other extremely odd . on the one side it looks somewhat normal for a porter that s been sitting out a few minutes . on the other side it looks flat and kind of scary . there s a sheet of fine pretty lacing but it does n t stick one bit . smell i can smell this one from a couple feet away as i write this and the smell wafting from afar is extremely excellent . coffee and cocoa are the heavy and dominant notes here with dark fruits such as cherries and raisins wafting up in the nose . slight caramel notes are mixed in as well as some bitter burnt toast and smoke notes maybe even a hint of bacon cooking though as a vegetarian i am pretty sensitive to that smell . slight peppermint . taste the taste is superb as well . chocolate peppermint coffee licorice and burnt toast blend together extremely well . typical porter notes blend in with some sour cherries . the hops are understated on this one and it is smooth creamy and malty . light and simple but with just enough complexity to keep this one interesting . mouthfeel the mouthfeel as somewhat evident from the slightly off putting experience is not great . extremely low carbonation means this one is pretty flat . there are some little bubbles but it feels like it s been sitting out open for a few hours . i do n t know if this is typical or a bad bottle . i can see what this one would be like if the carbonation were bumped up a bit and it s got a lot of promise . drinkability easily drinkable . despite the mouthfeel this one goes down easily with great smell and taste . now if the carbonation were bumped up it would be a perfect porter to session can you session a . .,palate,0.6,1
cl bottle . super dark brown with a fluffy brown head that settles into an oil slick . potent alcoholic aroma of cocoa and espresso with some dark candied fruit and vanilla . the flavor is smooth alcoholic and rich . the coffee is n t a forceful as in the aroma but it still gives you a good kick . huge roasted chocolate malts . full and smooth with light silky bubbles . the alcohol cleans and dries the finish up nicely keeping it from being too sticky . this beer is just over the top but so well done that it works well . fantastic but i do n t think i could kill a whole bottle again .,palate,1.0,1
tried this prior and loved it . let s do an official review . oz bottle brew . a super deep golden copper with a thick and a half inch tan head that fades at a decent pace . very good . s sweet pumpkin upfront blended with some nice cinnamon and some creaminess in the mix . almost vague hints of some brown sugar . decent . t awesomely smooth pumpkin blended with some creamy almost eggnog type flavors . some cinnamon bite on the backend . also in the mix comes some nice spices and a slight hint of pineyness . good . m great carbonation feel with a nice medium body . amazing here . perfect . d this one goes down very very easy . awesome . all in all i like this brew . one of the best pumpkin beers i have had to date . i d say if you want a good pumpkin beer then definitely grab one of this and give it a try .,palate,1.0,1
a lovely black cherry soda red in color not much of a head to speak of and little to no lacing . typical for winter ales i s pose . kind of carries the black cherry in the nose along with cinnamon . tangy stone fruit all the way around in the aroma nice and not cloying . flavor is big and beautiful like brooke shields or laura prepon as opposed to say kirstie alley . lots of layers to the flavor also . starts off all whaddaya you lookin at chump . and the name s black cherry do n t forget it . and moves into a nice bit of my eyes are up here dude got it . my name s cinnamon and spice and all that s nice . long finish that screams get the hop outta my car jerk . . my name is hops not malt and do n t call me again . good beer and reasonably priced in the pak so drinkiability goes up . what i like most other than laura prepon the evolving flavor profile . what i like least the lack of head and somewhat mild aroma characteristics . verdict very good reasonably priced winter ale worth having in the fridge at all times when it s available .,palate,0.6,1
pt . bottle . deep orange color with a fluffy tan head . the beer gets darker the higher in the glass you look orange type of black and tan . slightly sweet wheat malt nose . smooth and malty brew . not complex in any way but straight at you with mouthfeel .,palate,0.9,1
ml bottle thanks bort appearance the dreaded green glass bottle . poured into an unmarked chalice very rich cola mahogany body with ruby highlights creamy light tan head smell woody nutty cherry and apple taste a very refined bock creamy full of spice sweet apple roasted malt bready cherry . a festive arrangement with great depth mouthfeel really nice creamy and complex drinkability good,palate,1.0,1
a hazy golden w a thin white head that throws down a ton of delicate drippy lace . s full of yeasty funk barnyard horses band aids and fun . some lemony citrus and fresh pale malt as well . t nice sharp bitterness that fades quickly leaving an herbal hop flavor behind . funky yeast as in the aroma with some rubbery flavors . finishes rather complex and herbal and tastes authentically belgian . mf zesty tight carbonation and lighter than apple juice consistancy . very nice dryness . refreshing . d this is a pretty awesome brew . dogfish does n t go overboard with crazy spices or exotic ingredients and instead put out this excellent saison biere de garde hybrid . the french yeast makes it . had on tap at winking lizard in canton .,palate,1.0,1
overall another winner from the new belgium brewery . these guys are good . a beautiful golden honey color with orange hues . pours a thick head with very nice lacing that lingers forever . not to say this to downplay it s other good qualities but appearance may be this beer s strongest quality . s i smelled robust yeast honey pear and peach light fruits . aroma was strong and very nice . t a sharp crisp hoppiness pairs with pronounced breadiness yeast it is well balanced . alcohol in both the forefront and aftertaste though not overwhelming . very subtle fruit suggestions of peach and pear . good harmony of flavor not too hoppy and not too malty or sweet . m slightly above medium bodied good carbonation . d definitely good enough to drink a few although the alcohol is noticeable and may interfere . hmmm i remember this being better the first time i tried it . regardless still another impressive beer from new belgium brewing inc .,palate,0.6,1
had this on tap in a stange at the bakeside bistro in raleigh nc on the restaurant s closing night . a dark brown but transparent . about a quarter inch of off white head rises with decent retention . a thin collar remains some lacing . s not bad but not much going on . toasted grain mostly with a hint of butterscotch . t again a little boring but not bad . the mild toasted grain hits with a soft sweetness in the background . a little metallic late palate but finishes extremely clean . m i was quite amazed in this department . on the light side of medium but incredibly smooth with just a touch of carbonation . near perfect . d if i had n t had to drive i could ve downed these all night . though the bottled version is medicore at best amber bock on tap would be quite the candidate for sessioning .,palate,0.9,1
pours dark brown with the consistency of oil smooth as butter with an incredible caramel lasting head and lacing . perfect . smell is strangely fruity . i want to say cherries strawberries . does n t smell like it looks . digging deep perhaps there is some chocolate but the smell is dominated by this rich fruity scent . incredible taste . slightly bitter chocolate with this aforementioned fruity dimension that confuses the hell out of me yet is unique and wholly satisfying . the aftertaste is strong and complex im getting belgian flavors floral earthy characteristics . the mouthfeel on this is exceptional so smooth will alcohol masterfully controlled . i simply do not believe the . this beer tastes extroadinary . powerful stuff very well executed bravo .,palate,1.0,1
hazy light caramel color good head retention . smells of caramel malt fruity esters and a tiny bit of alcohol . the taste had a bit of that mediciny phenol flavor . bitterness at the end but not much flavor up front . very very drying mouthfeel . pretty drinkable if you can get past the medicinal bit .,palate,0.8,1
poured from a ml bottle into a tulip glass . batch e . a pours a murky apricot color with hues of brown in between . produced three fingers width of frothy white head . laced the glass nicely . s getting a bit of floral hops in the nose along with a bit of sugared sweetness from the honey . in the background there is a constant aroma of grassy type hops . t the honey was evident in this beer . however it was not overdone and was used as more of a component in this beer instead of as the main ingredient . nice amount floral and grassy hops but again not too overpowering . decent amount of bitterness in the finish . m this one had an awesome mouthfeel . very similar to when i had hopslam on cask . medium bodied but had a full creamy feel to it . fantastic . d alcohol was not a factor here . this one goes down the hatch pretty easily . overall i m hesitant to call this one an ipa dipa and i m not sure if the brewers wanted it to be classified as such see the bottle . while there were certain flavor profiles similar to an ipa dipa this was more about melding the flavors together rather than showcasing bittering hops . imo the honey was a bit underplayed but still a great beer .,palate,1.0,1
poured a deep clear amber color with a medium white single finger head of largish bubbles that melts rather quickly to a very fine lacing . aroma is immediately sweet oranges or tangerines with maybe a little carmel . mouthfeel is full with tiny carbonation and a faint alcohol burn as you swallow . taste is strangely different from aroma . .a rich sweet malt followed immediately with sweet orange or tangerine finishing with a citrus peel drying and bitterness . not a favorite of mine for an ipa but mainly because of the discrepency between aromas and taste taking away from an otherwise balanced brew .,palate,0.8,1
ml bottle poured into a st. bernardus chalice pours a faint yellow with a pillowy paper white cap . the body is hazy with minimal carbonation . some delicate lace . spicy coriander orange peel lemon with soft fruit pears and green grapes . undercooked biscuit dough comes through from the yeast . the coriander is consistent . spicy and up front fruity in the middle and crisp dry and tart in the finish . lemon and orange peel lend a comforting fruity character . so soft and supple . lush and light . the mouthfeel is perfect . this is an excellent drinking beer one that i could drink year round but especially in the summertime .,palate,1.0,1
tried a sample of this at the bar the other night . pours very nicely ca n t complain there . the smell was slightly better than the taste as i do n t recall smelling anything cheap in it . i know that budweiser uses rice but i m not sure about if they use corn to lighten the flavor of bud . anyway what i m getting at is that this to me had a hell of a lot of corn flavor to it . very similar to budweiser in many respects and the two other people with me that tried it agreed . not a terrible beer overall but i was n t impressed with it in all the categories especially taste . i d certainly choose this over bud or bud light though .,palate,0.8,1
on tab at san diego brewing co spent about two weeks watching facebook to actually get a taste of this beer . luckily i found it at the sd brewing a fantastic establishment with good beer of their own . a pours a deep orange with a small amount of head that dissipates quickly . clear and crisp little to no lacing . s nothing beats the smell of this beer . simicoe hops pine citrus that you can smell from several feet away . you have to get it right off the tap or the smell will diminish in a hurry . as the beer warms up you start to get a bit more of the scent when drinking . edit i stand corrected . the nose on this beer is somewhat muted compared to other dipa and tipa s on the market . it s still great but the smell is n t as strong as it should be . lowering this from to . i have had this at four different tastings now and my opinion only of the smell has lowered . everything else is is accurate . still extremely smooth and wonderful . t sweet and malty with upfront bitterness and an alcoholic finish . complex flavor without being too overpowering . that being said i did n t give the taste a because the alcohol is still there and so is some astringency that i was n t expecting . m mouthfeel is fantastic . bar none . creamy and sweet without feeling like you re eating a malt sandwich . goes down smooth . d it s actually quite hard to session this beer . besides being quickly intoxicated the strong bitterness lingers on the back of the pallet for a long time . a great beer that i would n t want to have more than of .,palate,1.0,1
this beer is absolutely disgusting and is only drinkable because it was the only choice i had tonight . i would not suggest buying this beer even though its dirt cheap and would highly avoid drinking it . it ranks worse than keystone in my opinion for cheap college beers . boo this beer . .,palate,0.6,1
a tasty dopplebock loaded with weisse and whiskey flavors . packs a potent punch to even the most robust of drinkers . bottle number .,palate,1.0,1
a very clear light gold . minimal head . s industrial tin smell . almost an artificial malt aroma . t smooth and malty however the malt taste tasted so far from natural almost as if they used some five minute malt mix . uninspirational hops as well . more on the sweet side . m good and smooth but dry afterfeel . d went down easily . could down a few in no time . if i had a low low budget i d drink more of it .,palate,0.7,1
served out of a oz bomber from the last release in july . a standard yellow ipa dipa color . generous head . s alcohol followed by hoppy pine and citrus smells . t more alcohol . this dipa feels so imbalanced . tons of malt flavor and really warm alcohol . m great carbonation finishes well . o am i drinking the same beer as everyone else . i ve had this and thought it was pretty bad . i had a small tasting and other people thought the same thing note different bottles that i did not buy . i feel like there are far better dipas out there then this .,palate,0.8,1
re review from fresh oz . bottle i m not going to do a full review just note the changes i noticed from the different bottlings . the color appears to be a little darker moving into the copper gold stage still a fluffy white long lasting head with tons of tiny carbonation drops . the aroma is nearly devoid of any hop aroma just a ton of toasted bread malt aroma coming off from this beer . very sad to see the hops seemingly dialed back for this mass release . the flavor is a balance between the toasted malt and some earthy medium bitterness hops . i m glad to taste the hops in the flavor but i still feel like it is more restrained than the original . mouthfeel and carbonation are once again awesome . crisp and clean with lots of bubbles . overall i am very disappointed in this release . like many of the latest new glarus lagers this one seems dumbed down and playing it safe . to me it tastes much closer to a slightly toasted munich helles or vienna than a german pils . i know in the almost year it has been since i had the original my palate especially for lagers has developed considerably . still even taking that into account i ca n t believe my original impression would be so drastically different without just cause . new glarus lagers can be mind blowing edel pils bohemian lager so it really disappoints me when i taste this new offering . original review from a big thanks to chris for picking this up for me on his way to dld . opened during a tasting with tony and eric . ml bottle poured into a tulip glass it poured a crystal clear bright gold with a brilliant white head that lasted for a while . a low amount of lacing was present . the aroma was heavily dominated by that great crisp pilsner malt smell with just a little of that grassy german noble hop smell . man this beer tastes like everything a well made lager should be . the taste of mildly sweet crisp pilsner malt is very present with just a touch of bitterness for balance . i m still do n t feel that i ve had enough well made lagers to properly describe the tastes in any meaningful way but this one is great . this beer is very light and effervescent on the tongue . it s extremely drinkable and really refreshing . while this beer is relatively expensive and would not be a regular purchase if it was available in stores i completely understand the bottle for a brewery only release in the same special expensive bottles used for r d . i wish they would release a year round high quality lager like this or the unplugged bohemian lager at their normal pack price . original ml bottle score . .,palate,0.9,1
oz pub can poured into a pint glass . a orangy yellow with a thin pale head . translucent . s fruity with a hint of cereal and nectar . very sweet and flowery but at all not overwhelming . t mild crisp . the malt has almost a fresh baguette taste . less fruit flavor than the smell hints at but it s not a shock . a good summer afternoon feel . almost no aftertaste . as it warms up the taste remains stable . m thin but with a bit of sparkle . d i d drink this as a session beer any day . it s not the most complex beer but it s got a solid flavor that stays stable and refreshing until the end . i was pleasantly surprised when i remembered i had n t poured the entire can and that it survived warming up handily .,palate,0.6,1
pours a crystal clear light copper colour with a relatively dense white head . nose is of banana spice a general fruitiness that i ca n t pin down some caramel nuts . bready malts are apparent right away which lead into caramel and fruits . very light citrusy hop finish with a spicy fruity aftertaste . good carb but feels a bit thin and watered down in general . i surprisingly enjoyed this one more than the dark and golden . it showed great complexity and a unique and enjoyable flavour profile .,palate,0.6,1
like all the other macros at this bar this one was served way too cold and in one of those very thick heavy oz frozen mugs that is supposed to trick you into thinking you are getting a or oz serving . the whole nitro bit was somewhat overdone . the whole glass was a light tan frothing cascade when it was plopped down in front of me . after waiting for the show to end i could see that it was an opaque black beer with a thin tan head . once it warmed up the aroma came though as dark malts but with a sharp edge . i think there is some green apple there too but that could be from knowing it is an a b product . perhaps i would not have picked that up in a blind tasting . i do wonder if they use the same lager yeast for this one that they use for their other products . would n t suprise me since this stout is lacking any real fruity ale character . although the mouthfeel is thin for a stout the flavor is pretty good . tobacco maybe a little sharp charcoal . almost like it needs some age to let the rough edges of the dark malt mellow out . overall very drinkable but more of a brown ale than a stout really . they wo n t convert any craft beer drinkers with this but might convince a few of the bmc crowd to try something safe and dark and send them down the path to beer enlightenment .,palate,0.4,0
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 .,palate,0.4,0
this was a little inconsistent if you ask me . i ve never had a beer before where you have good sips and bad sips . some sips of this were really good others were kind of gross . i guess you d have to try for yourself and see . perhaps it was just the bottle i had . anyway this was a good smelling porter . the raspberry is not hidden at all in this . the color is black like a good porter should be and the head was pretty solid too . just found the taste to be hit or more miss .,palate,0.4,0
contrary to other reviews my bottle poured with no head . looks like a melted caramel and smells about the same . fruit malt and some piney notes are in the nose as well . the taste is about what the smell would lead you to believe lots of malt and caramel with the high abv really coming through in the finish . some smokey flavors couple well with the candied fruit . very nice . mouthfeel is a little lacking like i said this bottle had very little to no carbonation so i might need to try again . overall though a very tasty sweet high abv winter seasonal that i wo n t mind drinking again to research the carbonation .,palate,0.6,1
a hazy copper brew with a large head that leaves a lot of lacing behind . there are small white specks floating in the brew . s peppery hops with some faint malt backing . a hint of sourness . the aroma is nothing too great . t a fair balance between the maltiness and hoppiness . the malt has notes of faint biscuits and very faint coffee . the hops are predominantly peppery and a bit of woodsy hops too . the aftertaste is a mild bitterness accompanied by a pleasant maltiness . m medium bodied very smooth there is a certain faint slickness about this brew that gives a very pleasant refreshing . no the best mouthfeel i have had but it is pretty great . d alright . it is a nice pale ale but as far as they go pretty much an average one . its smell is mediocre and the taste though nice is nothing too great . the most remarkable thing about this beer is its mouthfeel . truthfully though it is too flavorful to be extremely drinkable .,palate,0.9,1
paid . for a bomber from bevmo in san jose ca . i pour into a large snifter to review . this is the reserve and i am tasting in december so it has been cellared for approximately . years . pour is moderately thick with a dense light beige head after a relatively aggressive pour . a nice layer of retention remains which thickens up quite a bit on the inner rim of the glass . a murky brownish amber color . great lacing . taste is boozy barleywinesque . lots of caramel malts and muted grassy herbal hops . the hops smell as if they have really toned down over the cellaring time . fruity aromas of white grape candied fruit and plum add moderate complexity . oak rum booze and even hints of butterscotch are detected . the alcohol seems a bit too noticeable for this being . taste is quite sweet with lots of caramel and rummy booze . not quite a hot mess but certainly hotter than i would like . not sure the cellaring of this has helped it the alcohol is not really tamed and the hops have faded . candied raisin is strong with more hints of butterscotch . the oakiness is detected but more of a presence would certainly benefit its taste . full body and excellent level of carbonation which i am happy with considering the age and style of the beer . pretty smooth drinking and it has a medium length finish of rum caramel and candied raisin . overall a seemingly average barleywine which i do not think improved with cellaring .,palate,0.9,1
served by nitro tap to try and approximate cask ale i assume . amber colored with a finger of white head that lasts longer than the liquid . leaves some really thick lacing . the nitro really gives it a good look . smell is toffee and toast . flavor is much the same with an earl grey finish that s quite dry . a little watery . mouthfeel is very creamy but awfully flat . the nitro giveth and the nitro taketh away .,palate,0.4,0
i m not extensively familiar with smoked beer styles but i ve had a few and i found this one to be a rather drinkable example for the style . for a style that is in my mind rather undrinkable i would call this a good thing . it s color is a nearly opaque black with a whisper of foam across the top . aroma is similar to smoked sausage and a bit intriguing . flavor is more smokiness and summer sausageness backed with some roastiness . mouthfeel is a bit watery but i think this is probably the most drinkable rauchbier i ve yet had .,palate,0.4,0
slightly hazed light honey color with an off white tightly bubbled head that sinks quickly but leaves a fine cap atop the liquid and a ring of lace rising up the sides of the glass . aroma is low but has notes of citrus and grassy hops some ripe sweet fruit honey and lemon zest . mouthfeel is full and creamy leading to an initially bitter hop flavor reminiscent of citrus peel shavings . slight malt nuances of honey and fruit lay in the back and a bitter pine flavor emerges in the finish . a good beer but a little too much orange peel and pine for my tastes and somewhat one dimensional .,palate,0.9,1
shes a brickhouse . pours a coppery color with good clarity and some lighter golden hues in the light . the head was pour with big bubbles and quickly faded . no lacing really to speak of . the smell is malty with a caramel kick . a grainy touch with a sprinkle of what i think is crystal but its rather limited . some fruity esters with a spicey nod at the end . maybe a mix of yeast . the taste is limited overall . the malt presence is light and wisp and then fades from there . rather bland malt with basic flavor . some lighter caramel malts if you look for them . not much of a finish but there is a dry feeling which may cover up some . the body is light and really deters the taste . overall its a boring brick house .,palate,0.4,0
october bottling . pours a maple syrupy brown with a bit of viscocity . very faint tan head that recedes quickly . the aroma is a rich maple syrup vanilla and slightly roasted wood . the taste starts ith a strong vanilla maple syrup flavor cool . the flavor slowly ges more fruity and woody as it warms . well integrated alcohol until it gets a warm . the delicate fruits and wood slowly degrade to a very boozy brandy . great palate though . even when it gets warm great warmth and sliky smooth syrups .,palate,1.0,1
fun bottle great brewery . this should be a fun one . into the warsteiner stein glass . a very dark with beautiful amout of rocky head and good lacing . looks good . s coffee with nice cream hints carmel malts with a bit of alcohol . balenced with nice neances . t starts out much like a marzen with carmel malt and anise like sweetness . were it differs is that when most marzens either give way to spice from the alcohol or just die this beer focuses on bitter coffee flavors with some light fruits melon . mixed in . interesting a nice change of pace . m creamy and full in the mouth so good this is just what i want in a marzen . d wish this was less expensive but it s soo good i could drink this all night .,palate,1.0,1
had this on tap at the brewery i thought it was just an experimental batch and did n t realize that it was being sold anywhere else . the lady at the brewery told me that its the same recipe as the imperial ipa with the only difference being that they used a belgian yeast . pretty murky and slightly orange colored does n t look appealing . there was some creamy white foam and stuck around for a while . the beer smelled of the imperial ipa and belgian yeast which is consistent with what i was told . it also had a bit of citrus probably hop related in it as well as possibly a little banana . i really enjoyed the aroma of this beer . the taste was quite good . it has the hoppy goodness of an ipa without too much bitterness very smooth . the belgian part of the flavor came out more as the temperature rose . it started off very subtle and eventually contributed a golden ale type of flavor . nicely balanced . this beer has a fairly heavy body a bit too much for my tastes . also the unfermented sugars were present in the beer . aside from this and the crummy appearance of the beer it is very drinkable . if the brewery was n t getting ready to close for the day i would have stayed and drank more of this stuff . definately an interesting beer to try even if you are n t in to these styles .,palate,0.6,1
and along with the reviewer below the cork was a pain . cut it in half then used a wine cork . a that nice still hazy gueze color . zero head . s lacto big time right up front . a touch of vinegar . what separates this from other gueuzes that i have had is the smell of fruit . oranges . as subdues a nose as you can have for the style . t tartness right up front with some lacto right after to remove some fillings . fairly subdued for the style . but that is what blending is all about . m nice light body with low carbonation . d while the lack of sour is upsetting on most levels it does mean i could drink a case of this . just a nice refreshing beer . this would be a good example of a beer for someone trying the style for the first time .,palate,1.0,1
had this at a friends house it was the only one left and it was offered to me so i said what the hell . did not pour this into a glass the bottle was so cold almost frosty . this beer is n t my usual type to drink so i m gon na start off by saying i was n t a big fan of it . it was very fruity berry and grainy so carbonated i could also sense it in the smell . the taste was everything you d think like a carbonated kool aid mix definetly not what a ber should ever taste like . in a way i enjoyed the carbonation it s basicly the only thing i did enjoy . everyone has they re own taste in beer but this was n t mine .,palate,0.2,0
rickard s honey brown has a gorgeous dark amber colour with a small bubble carbonation . the head is there at the start but does n t last . it looks very malty but it is n t . in fact it only has slightly more body than the average macro brew . the flavour is initially sweet perhaps a bit too sugary but that is wiped off the palate by a prickly finish which is provided by the carbonation . the hops are subdued but then again so is the honey which i appreciate . it s certainly there but i find that too many honey beers are too sickly sweet . this one has a good balance . for a macro it s not a bad beer . but as i reach the bottom of the glass i ve been given no reason to crave another .,palate,0.4,0
tried this beer for the first time and was pleasantly surprised . love the shape of the bottle also . poured a really nice copper color that seemed to have a chill haze on it . the head poured up real nice and fell to about a inch with a good creamy texture . smelled of citrus hops and some toasty malt . taste was really good as you were hit up front with some hop bitterness and then you got some malty sweetness and finished up dry and puckery . excellent flavor . what i really loved was the mouthfeel . the head was creamy and the body of the beer was full and heavy . very good for a lager style beer . i could have several of these and they might have to become a go to beer for the summer .,palate,1.0,1
presentation last night at the flying saucer in addison they were having their th anniversary party and tapped rare kegs this was one of them . poured from their draft tap into a wide bowl wine style glass with a stem . a this beer is absolutely beautiful . a reddish orange color that almost appears to be on fire as it catches light around it . s smells extremely phenolic indicative of its alcohol content . it is not hidden whatsoever . what it does have in burn though it makes up for in beautiful raspberry aromas . t i liked this beer but it is extremely strong and does not hide it . tastes of raspberries and warm alcohol that i prefer as the drink warms up . i think the alcohol burns less as the temperature warms which is converse to what the alstrom bros thought . m very nicely carbonated for this type of beer . high carbonation was needed and it was present . d this is a sipper in the purest sense of the word . i bet it took me . hours to finish oz . of this . i do n t drink liquor straight but at times i certainly felt like that s what this was offering . overall i m glad i got to have this but i would not get it again .,palate,0.8,1
this is a good looking beer . pours an amber orange color with a very nice off white head and great lacing . a little murky looking . aroma is not very hoppy . mostly caramely malty . little bit of hops . taste is pretty good . not as hoppy as expected . mostly malty . a little hop kick . it s ok. mouthfeel is a little heavy . i like my hoppy beers lighter in the mouth . overall it s a decent beer but when i live in a place where i can get pliny i will do that instead .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle purchased as a single somewhere local in ma . poured into an imperial pint formed a tan head above the clear dark brown brew . head recedes gradually with lasting lace . aroma is sweet rich dark malts . taste starts with the same dark sweetness seen in the nose then kicks in the lactose in the middle and an ever so slightly bitter close . mouthfeel is oh so smooth and drinkability is way easy . depth of flavor could be a bit more but i m liking it where it is too .,palate,1.0,1
i got this can for free at the gentse feesten . just introduced heavily promoted . hopefully better than jupiler force . a looks like it should hazy blond colour nice thick head . s basically the smell of lemon candy and nothing else . t see smell m quite thin but somehow there is still some creaminess o this is not beer it s a bad lemonade . if you would serve it to me and say it s lemonade i would n t guess there is beer involved . still better than jupiler force though,palate,0.6,1
got this down the road at the bottle shop . from a bottle into a leffe chalice . note my bottle bought in the netherlands says it s a dubbel . when tasting i compared it to other dubbels . appearance pours a small finger thinner looking off white head that quickly fades to a thin cap . colour is dark brown bistre perhaps and zero carbonation is evident . a bit of film remains to the end but leaves no apparent lacing . very average looking . smell caramel malt and some dark fruits notes as well such as plumbs and dates mostly . a slight roasted characteristic as well which was a pleasant touch but the nose it unfortunately too mild to really make a statement . taste sweet caramel malt and some nice fruity undertones as well much like the nose advertised . some hop bitterness and a slight touch of roasted malt at the end . the long lasting mild aftertaste is mostly caramel malt sweetness and a touch of bitterness near the end . definitely pleasant and certainly more impressive than the nose . palate medium full body with medium carbonation . certainly thicker and fuller than the look had suggested . malty creamy smooth on the palate goes down smooth with not bite . a crisp finish slightly dry on the palate . overall a very average look and nose but the taste and palate were a pleasant surprise on this one . i must admit i d had this one quite a few times when out on the town but have never really paid much attention to it . this one was a pleasant surprise and i ll pay more attention next time i order it at a restaurant or bar . drinkable and enjoyable i ll be ordering this one again .,palate,0.9,1
my experience with gruits has been fairly limited but i have enjoyed the ones i ve come across and the idea of using alternatives to hops is one that intrigues me . great lakes have only recently got into cask brewing and making more experimental beers in general . producing a cask of a hop free beer is certainly adventurous and i applaud them for their ambition but i feel that this one is perhaps a little to ambitious for their current capabilities . disregarding the flavour for now this beer performs well in all other sensory categories . the pour is dark brown verging on black with a wispy white head that lasts the duration . the aroma has some strong pine notes i understand spruce was used in the brew and a strong underlying fruitiness that reminded me of heather ales ebulum gruit which is made with elderberries . the body is also where it should be medium light with a restrained cask carbonation . while none of this particularly wows me its difficult to find any specific faults to criticise . sadly the same can not be said of the flavour and this is one of the most unpleasant beers i ve come across . a straightforward sip reveals a berry esque fruitiness a hint of smoke and a piny bitterness . really not too shabby but again nothing exceptional . the problems begin when the liquid hits the back and sides of the tongue where an overwhelming inky bitterness kills everything else dead . its certainly bitter but not in the pleasing way of an ipa . this is an acrid inky bitterness that lingers on the palate for an unpleasantly long time . i can only really compare it to the time i idiotically sucked some ink out of my fountain pen . this is all really too bad and from speaking to a few others i m not alone in my opinion though i was alone in actually finishing my glass . the brewery is learning new styles and a new technique of storage and serving so growing pains like this can be expected . give em time and i think they ll nail it hopefully when they do they ll revisit this style and erase my memory of this gruit .,palate,0.7,1
canned chilled and poured into a nonic class . a pours a deep caramel amber color . creamy slightly off white head. a little hazy but not quite cloudy . s delicious hints of pine and citrus . musty bitterness and blood orange . smells like a big ipa . ca n t wait to try this . t not as big or bitter as i was expecting . the first sip reveals some orange and clementine like citrus . sweet and oily . the tongue is then washed clean and left very dry . bitterness sets in but is not overpowering . the aftertastes is more sweet citrus . quite tasty . m a little thin for my liking . the body is quite thin almost watery . carbonation is a little below standard for my tastes as well . d great sessionable ipa from a can . i could see this being a regular in my fridge if it were available to me . very solid ipa with an amazingly enticing nose . could drink several of these in a session . would love to take some of these camping .,palate,0.6,1
growlers of this beer do n t last long at my house . the beer is black and pours with a beautiful dark brown head that clings to the glass as you tip it . smells like a warm cup of java . the coffee taste is very strong and is followed by just a hint of grain on the back but i like that . i hearken this to a very sweet milk stout just replace the sweet with coffee . the body is okay for a stout but is more like a porter . this is a great beer to drink when you are eating a sweeter baked items like muffins or rolls .,palate,0.6,1
presentation poured into generic pokal appearance poured an amber colour with white head and some lacing smell grapefruit and pineyness taste spicy hoppiness with a bit of bready malts a little disjointed and non distinct mouthfeel medium with dry finish drinkability could have one a day overall good beer though more like an ipa then pils,palate,0.9,1
smells like sasparilla or rootbeer more than beer . looks like an average beer . not black or anything and a little lighter than rootbeer . black locorice taste is the most pronounced but there are many flavors in this one . i ve not had any root beer brew or hard root beers yet . this is a fine beer especially if you enjoy black licorice but i do n t think i could drink many more of these in one sitting .,palate,0.8,1
poured from bottle into shaker glass at bac asian bistro a pours a very clear light amber color with two finger white sudsy head . high carbonation s bubblegum yeast and tropical fruit t almost identical to the aroma m dry and crisp with high carbonation that fizzes on the tongue o this is a a highly drinkable belgian style beer with nice fruity yeasty flavors and a great high carbonated champagne like mouthfeel .,palate,1.0,1
hate to really slog a beer but this one was god damned terrible . i dont know if it was that i bought an xmas seasonal in april from blue max liquor in burnsville mn and thats why it was only . for ml or if the batch itself of december was just horrid . a nice amber to reddish color . head retention is good carbonation is good lacing is good . s wort . just straight wort . nothing doing leading me to believe that literally nothing had been done in the way of fermentation . t again absolutely nothing doing . just straight wort . the finish was hoppy to be sure but that has no bearing on fermentation necessarily other than the aging out of the hop oils . and yet boom there the carbonation and head were which baffles me to think that if this actually is the style of beer they are trying to make why not make it a real ale society beer and serve with a ladle out of a barrel . m bittering at the end but the flatness of the actual liquid was completely disappointing . carbonation was visible but not effecting the mouthfeel . d never again of course . but its more baffling than anything . did i get a bad bottle . did i get sold old beer even though its got live yeast in it still . or did this batch go out and people like that . . sorry rogue hated it .,palate,0.2,0
serving glass poured from bottle into nonic imperial pint . appearance extremely dark brown that might as well be black . has a large brown head at first that leaves some lacing rings . smell roasted barley coffee molasses and just a hint of chocolate . initial whiff seemed hoppy as well but that did not last . while it smells very good this is the least powerful part of the beer . taste strong almost burnt roasted barley with a major coffee profile some bittersweet dark chocolate molasses and just a titch of licorice . ends somewhat bitter with a burnt and hoppy bite . feel moderate carbonation very smooth full and creamy profile and a dry finish . the carbonation was a little higher than expected krausening process . but it is not overdone and may even make the otherwise full beer more lively . drinkability this is about as good as a non imperial american stout can get but i may give the edge to bell s kalamazoo . deschutes really knows how to make roasted beers this black butte porter black butte xxi hop in the dark i have yet to try abyss but i assume it will keep this trend alive .,palate,1.0,1
ounce bottle recieved via my first trade on beer advocate with user beertracker wish i woould have been able to try this beer when it was more fresh but at least i got to try it at all not the best three floyds beer i have had wonder what this would have been liked on tap and directly out the barrel probably a lot better too hoppy originally to be in a cellar for so long drank this after a super long day somewhat special brew being that it is nowhere to be found in southern california poured into dogfish head snifter color was a cloudy reddish brown amber color with a ton of yeast or something floating it in made me a little skeptical off the bat there was no head at all and barely any carboantion not sure how long ago this ale was released but it seemed past its prime smell was full of berries and a little citrus maybe some grapefruit or faint lemon taste was way sweeter than described in previous reviews and the hops have definitely died down if someone said this is more like a double ipa than a strong ale tasted more like a barleywine than anything to me malty but dry at the same time taste stuck around for a long time and was sharp with a somewhat bitter aftertaste can definitely taste and feel the alcohol defintely sugary a little plum and prune in it and a small hint of caramel as well could not drink much of this at all poured out a little less than half this was a shame because i got rid of some good brews for this one in the trade recommended if you drink your bottle now but i think this brew is just going to get worse over time do not trade anything too rare for this one only worth it if it is easily accessible,palate,0.8,1
appearance pours a clear amber at first three fingers of eggshell colored foam on top . the last ounce in the bottle covers a hard packed layer of sediment so some swirling is required to dislodge that and add it in . the expected cloudiness of the amber ensues . the head compacts into a dense creamy layer leaving some large sticky waves of lace behind . aroma floral orangey similar to sunset wheat . taste sweet corny kind of grain flavor . some citrusy notes in there a light alcohol presence that i do n t often find in a wit . not much hop balance the sweetness and abv wave continue on the swallow . some bitterness sourness on the aftertaste but it has an abv sensation that suggests a malt liquor wit hybrid . mouthfeel good smoothness a medium body on par with the style crisply carbonated . drinkability i prefer a more traditional wheat . i ll finish it but i find it a little too harsh for my taste .,palate,0.8,1
bought a growler and my buddies and i poured it into mugs . golden yellow color mildly transparent . inch full white head . rich smell very pleasing . hints of citrus maybe a marshmellow . taste was not that of other wheat beers but then again it s not exactly a wheat beer . i m gon na have to say the mouthfeel is what keeps this from being very drinkable . it felt almost like flat soda .,palate,0.4,0
poured this ml into a long stemmed tulip . this beer poured a deep dark black color . it provided no light to go through and had a decent looking mocha colored head . at the end of the beer it really poured a lot of thick chew tobacco sediment . the beer had a bland smell . i received heavy amounts of burned malt and chocolate . overall not bad but i was n t very impressed by this anniversary beer . the taste was average . i experienced some excellent chocolate notes but that led to bitter burned malts and very little other flavor . not a terrible brew but nothing to stand out from this amazing brewery . it had a really good mouthfeel . this beer was rich and viscous . it did allow the beer to play around the mouth very nice . the flavors that were there did keep a wonderful residence . the drinkability was alright however after ml i was all set . between the flavor excess sediment and lack of composition i did n t want anymore than what i had . final thoughts i was glad i got to try this beer . i love the ommegang brewery and hold it in high regard . i was excited to get this bottle for instead of but this anniversary release was not my favorite . this was a good attempt by ommegang but overall the beer did n t stand out like ommegang usually does . give it a try if you like the brewery but there are definitely better chocolate stouts to be had .,palate,0.8,1
remember the review from ba mag a while back . purchased one of the bottles while up at short s in bellaire mi a couple weekends ago . they had it in the fridge behind the bar yes please . vintage enjoyed on is it still good . the bartender says it has aged really well . a it s still carbonated that s something at least . fingers of off white head is fizzy and tight with great retention . hazy orange amber liquid is gorgeous . a tad too much head . s smells tangy slightly stings the nostrils in a good way . ginger simple syrup orange peel graham cracker crust peaches . something a tad off lurks almost like a liqueur . t sweetness with a touch of ginger up front aspirin on the finish . this one has gone a bit sour astringent . tastes like it was once great though . fair tasting but the aspirin is too dominant . m full and sweet at first with some ginger spice . astringent finish is unpleasant . too fizzy . d i bomber is enough . i would love to try it fresh if they decide to make it again like most of the other bombers . please do .,palate,0.4,0
. oz bottle best before poured into a duvel tulip . a one of the prettiest beers out there . a slow pour produces a clear golden straw color with a brilliant white two finger head that is very fluffy . the head retention is awesome . the duvel glass allows you to sip even with the monster head . s the aroma is very light and clean . fresh grain and the belgian yeast contributes a slightly fruity citrus aroma . a light alcohol note is detectable . t nice clean pilsner ish maltiness up front that is taken over by yeast esters predominantly lemon and spices pepper and a hint of clove . a nice honey sweet note is interspersed from beginning to end . there is a nice mild herbal hop bitterness mixed with light booze in the finish . m medium bodied that is very effervescent . a split second of smoothness followed by a carbonation punch . it really coats the palate well . i would like just a bit less carbonation . a nice warmth from the . abv . o d i was missing out passing this by on the shelf for so long . a great beer that typically very easy to find and equally easy to drink . i bought the pk gift box because it had the glass that everyone seems to rave about . i was very happy with the purchase the beer was delicious .,palate,0.7,1
a bottle left over after gabf judging and given to me as a reward for my volunteer efforts . pours a thin layer of light brown head over a brilliant reddened copper liquid . smells caramel malt smoke iron pears apple peel honey light clean alcohol . tastes light colored caramel with juicy light colored fruits . malt has a chalky graininess despite being quite wet in the mouth . caramel honeyed toast mild chocolate and a light husk astringency . esters bounce between red apple pear and fig for a pretty complex ester profile . cloying thick in the mouth but dries a bit in the finish not enough though imo . mild hop grassiness and some earthy hop flavor . despite the lack of much head this beer is heavily carbonated . i swirled to release some co so i could get a getter handle on the flavors . i expect more alcohol zing in the taste for this style especially with such a thick beer it needs some alcohol to clean a bit of the stickiness from finish . i m a huge fan of sweet dessert style beers but this is a bit much even for me .,palate,0.4,0
green and gold cl can sampled from a supermarket in ia i romania . standard sort of logo and a proudly displayed winner of the gold medal bruxelles . pale clear yellow colour . coarse bubbled white head which disappears to nothingness very quickly . highly carbonated almost too much . quite sweet but reasonably fresh on the nose a hint of hops a sweet grainy sort of character . smells like it will be smooth but forgettable . let s see shall we . slightly sweet sticky front palate with a decent lagery sort of flavour to it . i do n t really know how else to describe it . it s slightly bitter a little bit yeasty but it just has that nice clean euro lager character . it s not amazing of course but it has a certain nostalgia of the time before beer to me was big hoppy and exciting . it s actually pretty smooth pretty enjoyable and pretty drinkable . mouthfeel is unfortunately too carbonated a bit like seltzer water . overall though it s pretty drinkable . pretty smooth pretty clean . it s not a beer that s going to knock your socks off but it goes down easily and you could drink a couple without too much trouble . notes when i was out drinking with some romanian colleagues later i was informed that this beer is considered a woman s beer . when i asked why they said because it s quite sweet . it was still a fair bit better than a lot of the other romanian swill like ursus silva and ciuc though so i continued to drink it .,palate,0.3,0
i liked dechutes obsidian stout and inversion have high hopes for this one . poured into my bodum pint glass . very dark brown red highlights visible that indicate that it s not in fact opaque . small beige head . roasted malt smells dominate . espresso and dark chocolate . some interesting flavors . a tiny bit of sweetness up front then dark coffee a little chocolate then big roasted flavors . something undefinable here that reminds me of a milk stout . moderate body excellent smoothness . does n t feel or taste boozy did n t interfere with the greasy pizza shop sandwiches i was eating . i d like to try this with some spicy food and or barbeque . uncomplicated but good .,palate,1.0,1
pours a light golden color with decent head . aromas of citrus and pine really nice . tastes much like it smells . crisp and refreshing with a pleasant bitter finish nice balance . nice carbonation and light on the mouthfeel . honestly this is my go to beer any time of the year . i could probably live on this stuff . not overly complex but definitely interesting and i like that . i m still surprised every time i drink this beer how much i love it .,palate,0.7,1
my dad has celiac and therefore can not digest gluten . caliac sprue is an intollerence to gluten which is found in most grains and is responsible for making your breads light and fluffy as it allows dough to be streched . if you ve had or are reviewing this beer you probably already know all this . on to the beer . it is light in color with an unmistakably honey nose . it tastes pretty much like what it is a carbonated mead with some light hopping . think of a cider that is n t fully attenuated and gets you in the back of the throat with that warm coating honey flavor . if you re looking for beer or a beer substitute this is n t it . you have to go into this with an open mind . it s not a bad drink for what it is but i personally would n t want to be dirnking this all night long .,palate,0.7,1
tasted at sexual chocolate . a vintage . pours a deep black color that no light can get through and a small brown head and a little left over lacing . smells of booze and vanilla and some brown sugar . tastes of burnt sugar sweet malts roasted flavor and tons and tons of booze . mouthfeel is medium and has no carbonation worth noting . drinkability is mild .,palate,0.9,1
poured a slightly murky orange color with a thin soft white head that dissipates quickly and leaves behind just a hint of lacing . low to moderate level of carbonation with some big bubbles covering the surface . aromas of earth alcohol mild hops and juicy fruit come to mind . the taste is well balanced with sweet malt fruit flavors balancing the soft hop finish . the hops are soft and rather mild without floral or grapefruit citrus aromas or flavors . suprisingly creamy and textured in my mouth . smooth and yet crisp pairing nicely with my pasta in a spicy tomato sauce . flavorful and well crafted but not overly unique or special . i was n t interested in another though i enjoyed the bottle i drank .,palate,0.9,1
poured from bottle into standard pint glass . appearance pours a hazy orange with no head . smell different nose for a dipa . hoppy yet medicinal . not bad but not great . taste bitter candied citrus . bitter but not in a good way . slightly medicine taste . mouthfeel medium bodied drinkability it s honestly tough for me not to make this a drain pour . it started off promising but failed to deliver in taste .,palate,0.7,1
poured a deep brown hue with a one finger foamy tan head . there was good retention and lacing . the smell featured a dominating bourbon aroma . perhaps some roasted grain peaked through but certainly not enough to cut through the bourbon . the same can be said for the flavor . a slightly vinous bourbon element completely dominated . there was really no porter character remaining . the mouthfeel was of average fullness . overall not something i would have again . if you are crazy about the taste of bourbon but do n t want to drink a pint of it this might be something of interest .,palate,0.8,1
this would be my favorite of the malt liquor variety . not as skunky as other malts i.e . steel reserve oe hurricane but just as potent . a tan malty appearence . head disaperaed quickly . s a little skunky . more mild than other malts . t not as pisslike as oe not as bland as budweiser . m watery alcoholic feeling . d much better than other malts . i could actually finish it without regreting it .,palate,0.3,0
we pour a brew of glowing honey gold . it holds a white head of one finger which dissipates rather quickly . what is left are aggregates of large bubbles all around the surface . there are flecks of spotty lacing about the edges of the glass . there is a definite haze to the beer with murky waves of particulates suspended throughout . carbonation looks to be average . the nose is bright with citrusy hops of sweetened grapefruit . there is other fruitiness throughout with apricots and nectarines as the obvious candidates which further enhance the sweetness to a level of nectary syrup . a slight pine peeks from the background and the booze is not entirely hidden . as we sip the tongue meets with herbal earthy bittering hops . there is a quick flash of grain which interposes for a quick balance . the middle sees more biting hop resin but begins to cool off with a flash of sweetness towards the back of the mouth . the sip finishes with that fleeting citrusy sweetness but comes forward more so with drying peppery booze . the aftertaste breathes with cooled hops that are bitter of grapefruit rind . interestingly again there is a stronger grainy component here as well which helps afford a more balance beer . the body is medium and the carbonation is low to medium . the feel to the mouth is silky and there is a soft creaminess and slurpability to each sip . the mouth is left initially coated but is ultimately dried astringently . the abv is within range and although the booze is somewhat forthcoming we have a pleasantly sippable brew . overall what we enjoyed most about this brew was the nicely balanced nose which generously included a unique sweetness and fruitiness that many imperial ipas lack . the hops were absolutely the star of this one as would be expected but the other aromatic elements and flavors make for a well balanced brew . to make the experience even better the mouthfeel is as soft as velvet leaving the drinker satisfied on all accounts .,palate,1.0,1
ugh i really was n t expecting this to taste like chicken soup broth . horrible . is their salt in this beer . the can says it was a gold medal winner at the us open beer championships . well i have no faith in that competition because there are so many better lagers out there . what a major disappointment . i was cheering for it to be good as it s brewed in ontario but i m sorry cameron s lager you are all marketing and no content .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a pint glass . appearance a little flat looking to me . there is some head on it but it s not as much as i d like to see . nice color though . dark chocolate . smell a very nice smell . sort of smells like starbucks . nice roasted coffee . but a little bit sweet too . taste decent . sort of tastes like starbucks too . very coffee like to me . but i think the yeast comes through a little too . perhaps a fruitiness in the finish explains the sweetness . it s hard to put my finger on it . overall i am not a huge porter fan but this is certainly a drinkable beer . i ll have another just to be sure .,palate,0.8,1
drank while handing out candy to the neighborhood kids a dark black body with no head what soever s lots of chocolate and a little bit of pumpkin t follows the nose . i do n t know if i would call this a pumpkin beer so much as a chocolate beer . not to say it is n t a bad thing m medium body and smooth . very drinkable o pretty decent . let it warm up because you wont like it when it is too cold,palate,1.0,1
growler courtesy of ftsgibson . thanks . even shipped it in a fancy styrofoam pack to keep it optimal was still cold when i received it . cap opens with a nice pop . it pours into my erdinger glass a nice hazy gold with a great fluffy white head that sticks for awhile . glad to see it is still nicely carbonated it was filled and sealed well . the smell is mostly banana with some sweet smelling wheat malt . the flavor is lighter and more subtle than most american hefeweizens and i like that . it has again a thick wheat character . the banana returns in the flavor along with a nice dash of clove . lemon in the finish as you go . the mouthfeel is the only thing i think could be improved here and it very well may just be that i am having it from a growler . the wheat in this one give is a unique flavor but it is proabbly the best american hefeweizen out there and better than a lot of the neutered imported german weissbiers . however this does n t stack up to a fresh weissbier on tap in bavaria about as good as a us brewery is gon na get it without importing the exact brewing equipment hops malt and yeast . only ones better for me weihenstephaner hefe weissbier mahrs bru saphir weiss schneider georg schneiders wiesen edel weisse schneider weisse original andechser weissbier hefetrb erdinger festweie erdinger weissbier hefe weizen that is good company,palate,0.6,1
harvest . this label different than the one pictured shows a higher abv of . . a new barleywine to me always exciting . very little head which is n t surprising considering the style . color exhibits the glowing rust copper typical of your average barleywine . incredibly mild aroma as if it s holding back . very tame malt very little hops and weak alcohol that s more like aftershave . would n t have guessed this was a barleywine if blindfolded . barleywine kool aid . flavor is a little off favoring the bitter and alcoholic elements with the malt having very little character . a bit of waffle with maple syrup comes through as does a green flavor of unripe fruit with a medicinal cough syrup nastiness from the alcohol . peculiar for the style roasted flavor sets in near the finish . after getting used to this one for a flash each sip finds the malt mingling well with the hops alcohol but it s fleeting . or maybe it s wishful thinking . all in all this tastes more like a poorly home brewed double ipa than a craft brewer s barleywine . slick juicy and buttery enough to carry some of the more desirable flavors through . definitely not over carbonated the texture fits the style . actually the best element of this beer . raw and off balance though not putrid . has its moments . i gleaned something enjoyable from this bottle but was n t transported either . have n t had luck with new barleywines lately having also had a weak sisyphus recently . probably not buying this one again .,palate,0.8,1
presentation cl brown bottle with freshness date . brown red color tan head light co head diminishes rapidly . lacing is stickly and the head leaves a decent film . aroma is wine like sour and astringent with light caramel and some fruity notes . flavor is tart and metallic with an effervescent bite . mouthfeel is light bodied lively and creamy with an astringent finish . not a big fan of the style but this beer has some interesting facets . good mouthfeel and an evolving taste .,palate,0.9,1
this beer reminds me greatly of sol corona and modelo . i would n t be surprised if all mexican beer came from the same place . dirty t shirts squeezed out into a horse trough and then pasteurized by the horse before making its way into the bottle but hey what do i know about cervezas .,palate,0.4,0
well what can one say about the original pilsner . another true classic . appearance a vigorous pour yields a head composed of fairly course bubbles which quickly settle into a lacey cap on the head of the beer . the beer has a beautiful straw colored hue a bit darker than other beers in its class . aroma wow this is a zatec extravaganza . there is no skimping on the czech s pride and joy in their hoppy history . floral citrus spicy . the malt exists in the back there somewhere but the hop character is the behemoth here . i sometimes wonder how this brew would differ if marketed in brown bottles rather than the green ones which marketers seem to think catches the eye of consumers in a more effective manner . taste well . the beer is so hoppy it s a bit out of balance . if the hops were cut down just a bit this beer would be perfect . unfortunately what is obviously a wonderful malt character is pushed aside by the overwhelming presence of saint saaz . oh well . mouthfeel wonderful creamy milky and slides down nice easy . drinkability i can only take one or two at a time . the hop astringency just whacks my palate . i will mention however that pilsner urquell on tap is a bit more subdued with the hop character and i could probably pound it all night long .,palate,0.9,1
this is a munich germany style dunkel lager . it pours a burnt orange color almost amber with a frothy head . it has a nice lace but that disperses quickly . fig caramel and hints of iron . chewy creamy and malty . lightly carbonated which makes it smooth but it s too sweet especially on the nose .,palate,0.9,1
i received this from goldorak in canbif . thanks again man . appearance pours a very murky reddish brown with no head at all . looks almost like clouded rye . smell smells lightly of rum with a huge alcohol addition . there is some dark fruit as well . from there on the caramel and toffee malts dominate in a huge way which gives it a nice sweet aroma . there is just the slightest hop scent as well but i really mean slight . taste not bad . off the top its just huge of alcohol and brown sugar . not a lot of balance here . this beer is overwhelming with some flavors while others just hide . i do taste caramel and toffee malts in there too with a very small amount of bitter hop . the idea is right just some adjustments are needed here . mouthfeel good . creamy and subtle carbonation . cant complain about this . drinkability wellthose huge dominant characteristics just burn too much . not that balanced and not that easy to down .,palate,0.8,1
oz poured into nonic pint received via trade with arvjunk . thanks ankur . a pours a cloudy reddish amber with almost no head just a bit of off white foamy residue on the center surface edges of the beer . s grapefruit and pineapple hops caramel biscuity malts . t on the very sweet side of this style the citrusy hops do compliment the malts nicely in this manner even if it s not my favorite style of dipa . a slight bitterness but not enough for balance . m medium body moderate carbonation very creamy and enjoyable . d the taste begins to border on cloying near the end though the alcohol was well hidden and nothing particularly abrasive stood out .,palate,0.9,1
served in an oversized wine glass a midnight black with a quickly dissipating head . leaves very noticable lacing . s fresh bisquits and molasses . t nice hop presence mingled with etoh followed by very ripe dark fruits that turns into pleasantly burnt toast and toasted grains . m rich and thick very chewy . d ca n t have too many at once but i ll be drinking them all throughout the winter season .,palate,1.0,1
. oz bottle poured into a pint glass . bottom of back label stamped best by alh whatever that means . appearance super pale straw body . huge billowing seafoam head with great retention and huge stick . smell corny musk . skunky . wet hay and cardboard . slightly noticeable alcohol . taste strong corn . very musky . kind of stale . almost offensively potent but despite that is still drinkable and somewhat interesting . mouthfeel pretty astringent . i make a face after nearly every sip . almost watery except for the stickiness of the body . overall drinkability pretty flavorful for an aal . not exactly all good flavors but flavorful nevertheless . interesting and possibly worth checking out .,palate,0.4,0
its shocking at how few eisbocks there are in the world niagara used to make this one but have n t done so for several years . this vintage comes courtesy of derek and we paired it with a dragon stout and crispy crunch ice cream that i made earlier in the day . malty . pours a light mahogany with an off white head that left some lace spots as it dropped to a wispy film . sweet malty nose with dark fruit bread brown sugar and mild alcohol . decent flavour and holding up well notes of toffee and bread provide a nice backbone with layers of dark fruit pepper and minerals on top of that . there is some alcohol there but its fairly muted . perhaps some oxidation but certainly mellow and not really on a downward trajectory yet . body is medium and perhaps errs to light every once in a while which does n t help the flavours as much as it could . more beef here would be good . i never got to try one of these fresh so it s a pleasure to have a vintage version . i d probably amp the body up a little to take this to the top level but as it stands it s a beer ontario can be proud of . just to bad its not made anymore .,palate,0.6,1
brown and cloudy pretty good head that dissipated into a good sheen and left nice lacing . smells nice malty and piney plenty of grapefruit lots of aromatic hops . it s hoppy with a nice piney grapefruit background and a smooth easy malt finish much like the smell . very tasty stuff . feel is pretty rich for the style although it s medium body it s almost full really with such a rich smooth feel . excellent . honestly it s not very typical of the style at all but i m not letting that change my rating . this is good stuff . very drinkable . as the fourth person to review this beer i m giving it two thumbs up .,palate,1.0,1
cherry red color . aroma smells of fresh pastries dough cookie and caramel as well as dried chocolate and dark fruit . flavor is nicely balanced and fairly complex . chocolate and cocoa flavors with a touch of weiss character . it also has a nice finish to it as well . it s a beer of high quality .,palate,1.0,1
had this at chuy s in downtown phoenix while out with some friends . never heard of it so i thought i have a few pints . appeared to be a fine looking stout with a nice head poured and the start . as i was sampling my first few sips i noticed that there was not much of a lacing was being left behind . the smell was of toasted malts . the taste was a burnt nutty malt with a lingering coffee aftertaste . the mouthfeel was very thin for a stout . it was not an overall very drinkable beer .,palate,0.4,0
pours a deep ruby red colour with a thin but sticky head . a little bit of lacing which looks sticky and great . very mild carbonation . looks robust and impressive . the brew has a sweet brown sugar kind of character on the nose but brimming with potential . it s a strong and complex nose with essence of sultanas peeping through as well . wow does n t that taste knock your balls off . it s a bit of everything sour and gritty in parts and a little bit sweet on the finish . the taste just hangs around with a powerful depth like really dark coffee . there s so much to it and it s good really good . the flavours i can pick are hints of burnt toffee espresso and a slight plummy character . very gritty finish but gritty as in a strong coffee . mouthfeel is astonishingly smooth and creamy for such a rich complex ale . overall very impressive and venerable . not drinkable all the time but i definitely dig this .,palate,1.0,1
a pumpkin beer in a can . . count me in . the can also has quite the festive halloween theme could easily be mistook for a kids drink a pours a vibrant orange very clear thin white head that clings on barely some lacing s the smell is very spice forward with a focus on cinnamon ginger and all spice . the pumpkin itself is actually discernible which does n t always happen with pumpkin ales . the smell features many of my favorite pumpkin pie flavors . t the front features some malty sweetness along with some earthy pumpkin character this is followed up by a strong spice profile which is led by cinnamon and allspice . not picking up any cloves in this particular ale which is a nice change from other pumpkin ales . i am quite impressed by how well the pumpkin flavors integrate with the beer . mf relatively light body with medium to high carbonation . would like a little more body but the flavor more than makes up for it . d this is a highly drinkable pumpkin ale from a brewpub that is practically in my neighborhood . this is the most impressive beer i have tried from them and i would recommend it to anyone looking for a solid pumpkin beer . edit i have revised the score on the taste since my first review . the aroma is really nice and it initially tricked me into thinking the taste was great . upon further drinking of this brew it became apparent that the base beer behind all of the spices is pretty lacking and bland .,palate,0.6,1
batch . cl bottle split between a couple duvel tulips and shared with tulipsnifter . bought at the brewery tasting room for . a pale light amber in color with a big fluffy white head that recedes slowly leaving adequate lacing . off to a great start . s gone are the rich botanicals i remember from last years batch . a mild mannered typical herbal saison is what i get this year . lightly floral character could just as easily be from the hops as from the flowers . t it s a saison . actually comes off slightly sweet and uninspired . simple ester s and herbal qualities makes this a better pairing for a charcuterie plate but is n t something i m drinking by itself when i want a provoking beer . . m slightly fuller than the abv would hint at with moderate carbonation . this finishes just a little sticky . i d prefer it was drier . o last years batch seemed more interesting to me . it was more dynamic and a little tart . i m not sure if there were other changes to the recipe or if the yeast was the only thing that changed but whatever happened i m not on board . .,palate,0.4,0
poured from a oz bottle into a mug . gold in color with a white head that retains decently well . smells of creamed corn and just a hint of malt . cooked veggie dials in but i do n t want to pick up . taste follows the nose through a liquid corn bread experience though it is not as sweet due to the bitter grassy hop . the highlight of this beer is that it is very highly carbonated and it goes down easily . klisch is a brew broadly in the macro lager field moreso than an authentic german pilsner . its decent enough simple but decent .,palate,0.8,1
ive had this lager on a number of occasions prior to reviewing it and i must say well here it is appearance emptying the ml custom designed bottle is a very light brownish beer giving very little head which then immediately fades . no lace on the glass with this one . aroma semi sweet grain and cereal whole grain bread and mild hops . flavor theres a certain crispiness bitterness to the taste and its lightly hoped . i get a rather complex whole grain bread note . some light yeast notes too . mouthfeel a light body which is distinctly read strong carbonated . liquid is crisp and smooth at the same time . overall impression spendrups go ahead at making a craftier beer doesnt fall out too badly . its a brew full of flavor yet it doesnt jump out at you screaming hop head or freaky belgian yeast strain which it shouldnt . a great beer considering its brewed by one of the bigger companies in the country usually involved in very light flavorless lager styles and should go great in your hand while flipping a veggie burger or mowing your lawn this summer . for some unknown reason beeradvocates retired this particular brew . as far as my intel goes its still to be found at most bottle shops read systembolaget around the country .,palate,0.6,1
a pours a bright yellow color with a small white foam head with minimal retention . there is some very spotty lacing . s skunk light toasted white bread crackers and grassy hops . t from start to finish this beer has the same taste . there is some light crackers toasted white bread and some skunk . m was expected a slightly cleaner taste but the skunked flavor is the lasting taste on the palate . light and thin . o not a light lager that i would reach for . lacks in taste and the skunk flavor is too overpowering .,palate,0.3,0
poured from bottle to standard cylindrical beer mug per instructions to pour into glass swirl remains in bottle finish pour . appearance urine coloured lacy white head that evaporates quickly . smell slightly sour scent slightly reminicent of rotting fruit . taste surprisingly good . mildly fruity but not overpowering some hint of sweetness probably the honey . mouth feel above average . drinkability very good especialy for a beer of this complexity and flavor .,palate,0.9,1
elliott bay s beer menu features six regular ales and three belgian style specialty beers . though this is a red ale of stormy garnet and the menu states it is brewed with honey malts for a touch of sourness honey sourness . there is no indication that it aspires to be a flanders style sour beer . regardless of its intent this is one frightfully bad beer and i am compelled to dredge up some infrequently applied adjectives to describe its potent mlange of aggrieved awfulness . rancid vile spoiled foul and are you f ing kidding me quickly spring to mind . it is not merely that this red ale tastes bad it is absolutely offensive . vulgar . an abomination . of the lowest evolutionary order . in all seriousness this von boorian thing genuinely tastes like a ripe swamp . a brief appearance of cinnamon spice flavor makes an intriguing late play but there s no point to it . the entire beer is corrupted by spoilage and should n t be served publicly .,palate,0.6,1
type american ipa color amber red hue body lightly carbonated head short white head . did not last but was delicious . taste malty with hops . bitterness was not over the top . citricy . aroma citricy hoppy pines . overall this is a great variation of a classic ipa . the bitterness does not put you on your ass and the finish is very crisp and smooth . this is definitely a beer that is drinkable all night . merry christmas to all and to all a good night . cheers .,palate,0.6,1
. . . . attention hop heads . . . . . you should try this beer . i thought the rationale behind initilizing e.s.b . was not to scare people away from the beer style by making them think it would be too bitter . well there s no reason for obfuscation here because sure enough this beer bites . this is a great looking amber with a nice cottony head that floats on top . underneath is everything you d expect from a good micro . i am not a hop head though so the hops made me wince like the time i tried victory hop devil . smart tasteful packaging too . i look forward to sampling the rest of avery s line up . unfortuntely for me i picked this heavy hitter bitter to re introduce me to the style . where s the fuller s . . . .,palate,0.4,0
aw man . this was disappointing for me . i like some of the other leine s brews . like the honey weiss but this one let me down . i hate to say something bad about a beer but . anyway the appearance was average for a wheat beer . good golden cloudy color . the smell was very nice it smelled of citrus.and something else some of you guys are saying coriander . the taste just does n t do it for me at all . it is overly seasoned with whatever else is in here . the mouthfeel is good as the brew feels smooth regardless of taste . drinkability . sorry . this has to be the lowest i have ever rated a beer on drinkability . i am having a hard time finishing the one i just poured . and to think i bought a sixer . not to slam this beer but overall i was not overly impressed .,palate,0.8,1
never tried this stuff before and for a couple years it looked like it dissapeared . found it at siciliano s and had to try it . a pous a very inky black with just a slight hint of bolor coming through on the edges . only a fine layer of foam forms on top and quickly dissipates . s roasted barley and coffee hits the nostrils immediatly . there is a little cocoa in the nose along with dark toasted breadiness . not too bad of a fragrance but i wish it was stronger . t i can immediatly taste toasted dark bread and rye it s not very strong but it is immediatly noticeable . very smooth despite the rye kick which is balanced nicely . nothing is too overpowering here or cloyingly sweet . it s a well balanced stout . m good body to this one rather mouthcoating but not too syrupy . some of the super stouts today can be killer this one is a nice session beer . d quite good i could have several of these over the course of a night . very balanced and i m quite pleased to discover it .,palate,0.9,1
poured into a pint glass . no lime . white soapy head that disappears into nothing within seconds . pours a pale yellow . smells grainy fairly clean but with a bit of funky skunkiness i ca n t place my finger on . mouthfeel is a little slick and undercarbonated . i think pouring this people typically have this out of the bottle knocks out the fizziness you d want . tastes has a faint skuniness to it and a little bit of a vegetable like sweetness . not at all bitter . the shear simplicity of it warrants some drinkablity . a clear bottle makes it look fairly refreshing .,palate,0.3,0
love the packaging in fact its still hanging christmas lights in my dorm room . alright so besides all the gimicky appeal to this beer again i love it . maybe thats just because i m in san francisco though . hehe it pours a very deep mahagony color with a very off color head that sticks around the whole time stressed . the head never disappears . the smell is slightly roasted with alot of odd raisin kind of flavor thrown in with slight coffee . for how dark the beer is you d think it taste alot more of burned malt . the taste is very deep alot of alcohol charachter to it even for something of . but i think thats just the roast picking up some offensiveness as it gets stronger . a very different taste to this beer but i have n t had it since the early part of december so i doubt i remember the details of the exact flavors i picked up but nonetheless very deep palate . the moutfeel is watery like a stout is nothing more to it . the drinkability takes a hit because of its rich stout charachter to it but if your drinking these baby s to get drunk you ve got the wrong idea . plus i would think you d feel pretty bloated drunk off these things . haha a damn define offering from anchor . props to making something rare .,palate,0.6,1
poured a dark brown . aroma was that of a deep coffee scent . tasted much like coffee and maybe toffee . very deep and smokey taste . taste reflefts the name quite well . although i might enjoy one of these by a fire or camping on a cool spring night i wouldnt reach for another for the pleasure of it . have had better porters than this .,palate,0.8,1
pours out a deep ruby brown with a slight haze to it . mocha colored head does n t last too long but settles to a thin rim and clings a little to the glass . smells strongly of chocolate at first with mild roasted malt qualities but then the rubbing alcohol character punches you in the nose . inhaling the aromas too deeply is a bit stifling . flavor again is big on chocolate with the typical sweet fruitiness found in saint arnold beers and a bit of dark roasted malts . alcohol moves in quickly in a big way along with a mild peatiness which i at first could n t discern for the booziness but with time i was able to note it . the gummy worm like fruitiness comes back in the finish along with more sweetness almost like an artificial sweetness . not much hops to speak of . nice mix of chocolate and coffee in the finish . this reminds me of a really huge porter with a hint of smoke rather than a scotch ale . mouthfeel is smooth for sure with mellowed out carbonation and a surprising absence of slickness considering the alcohol . as per usual i m just not wholly impressed with yet another cloyingly sweet saint arnold offering . i will say that these last divine reserves have been ok if not a bit off from the style they are trying to achieve . i know cost should n t be a factor when trying to objectively size up a beer but for i could ve bought something a whole hell of a lot better and not a one off experiment .,palate,0.8,1
bottle date may aroma caramel vanilla big wood appearance unfiltered dark amber little head or lacing flavor complex caramel vanilla amaretto a little golden raisin and alcohol mouthfeel low carbonation viscous overall this beer is magically delicious . i wish it had a little more carbonation otherwise . awesome .,palate,0.6,1
this cask seasonal was a dark ruby color. very inviting . head was tan and thick great sheets of lace coated my imperial pint glass . this was a full bodied ale leaning towards malty . it is very smooth with some slight spicy hopping . very drinkable for a full bodied strong ale is strong for cask .,palate,1.0,1
appearance is a light straw color with a quick fizzy head with carbonation rising to the top that fades quickly . smell of slight skunk rice and a turpentine note with light hops . taste is light and clean finishing dry with rice in the back . mouthfeel is light with a good spike of carbonation . actually not to bad would like to try it on tap .,palate,0.8,1
oz bottle . pours a deep amber with little head and no lace to speak of . taste of malt that is n t to heavy medium carbonation and a slight sweetness in the finsh with just the right amount bitterness from the hops . i noticed as it warms it seems to have a little more sweetness and alot more bitterness . all in all it s still a good beer .,palate,0.6,1
wow this beer is terrible . poured into a sam adams pint glass it pours a very pale yellow with only a slight fading head . there is almost no smell or taste . a very slight corny taste with a touch of skunky pilsner like hops . the mouthfeel is much like an american macro lager but a bit wimpy . i ca n t believe someone left of these in my fridge .,palate,0.6,1
in a pint glass more head than i expected but it did not stick around . almost no lacing . not going to lie based on looks alone i was not looking forward to trying this . smelled of farm which was not unpleasant but there was just nothing else in there . tasted a little citrus . again nothing else . no body at all . too much carb even for the style . overall maybe all the marketing has clouded my judgment a bit . i was hoping this would stand up a little better than its american macro peers . but . eh . pass on this one .,palate,0.2,0
rough brew and i m a big fan of stouts . very heavy with a smokey flavor that s sweet you can taste vanilla bourbon . this is a beer that i would have at home to end an evening or just to sip and enjoy a hearty brew . it s very strong and the bourbon aging is evident and while i thought that this was a very tasty brew the fact remains that it would be tough to have more than one in a single sitting .,palate,0.9,1
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 .,palate,1.0,1
bottling . this murky beer pours the color of dull dirty copper with a minimalist interpretation of a head . however this small ring of tan foam sticks around for the entire party . the aroma is very vinous with some sweet malt in the background and just a touch of hop spice . this is truly a delicious smelling beer . i could almost be happy with the bouquet alone . the initial sip is indescribeable . the second sip has a strong oak character to it which is very nutty in a way but also somewhat smoky . the buttery butterscotch flavors are subtle . this beer is at once intense and powerful yet subtle and cunning . the alcohol is noticeable but not in a distrcting manner . a strong fruitiness is also present in this beer . cherries come to mind as well as chocolate and other sweet flavors . it seems that every sip reveals a new flavor . the mouthfeel is very smooth with minimal aftertaste . the velvety mouthfeel greatly enhances botht he flavors and the overall experience of this beer . althought this beer is a high abv it is really very drinkable . it is more of a sipping beer than a pounding thirst quencher but it is dangerously quaffable . this was truly an enexpected pleasure . thank you nero for this ambrosial beer .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a bottle into a chimay goblet . appearance pours a clear dark reddish amber with a layer of off white head that goes away . smell sweet caramel with some citrus and alcohol . taste hardly sweet at all . bitter citrus peel with wood and strong alcohol . not enough body in the finish . mouthfeel medium body with smooth carbonation and a dry finish . overall not bad . would have liked more balance .,palate,0.8,1
amber in color with a large rocky tan head . some lacing . a whole lot of hop juices mostly citrus with some pine evident as well . more of a balanced hop flavor comes out in the taste with a mild smokiness laced in . there s a bit of graininess there but in the end there s a whole lot of pine and citrus hops perhaps slightly favoring the piney side in the flavor . almost as oily as i d like it to be just slightly less . carbonation is a little light though . fairly easy to sip on this one is definitely good . however i would n t call it great in any single category which leaves it a few steps behind some other favorites .,palate,0.6,1
this is a blackened ruby witha great off white head that just does n t give up . the reason behind that tenacity turns out to be that it s a bit overcarbonated . there s a great nuttiness in the flavor here that i m seeing as chesnuts but it could be the power of suggestion and a little bit of roast . tasty but just a tad too gassy .,palate,0.6,1
warning beware im more than a little hesitant to add this review as i think the two bottles i sampled were infected but i will add my two cents on what was there. dark black color . medium head . aroma is malty and choclately . a light bodied stout . i think this bottle is infected as i am picking up a lactic wine like quality that shouldnt be here . malts are roasted and a touch chocolate . hops and other qualities are masked by the sourness . mouthfeel is thin . rest is impossible to judge .,palate,0.2,0
appearance pours a murky dull orange two fingers of pale orange foam above . melts to a thick creamy cap plenty of lace on the glass . aroma a light whiff of grain a faint essence of grapefruit . very light . taste a rather thin grain base some general malt sweetness . the hops have been in the bottle months but taste like they re two years old . no zip zest or life just a blase bitterness with a bare citrus edge . there is some drying on the aftertaste but just no substance . sparks of citrus come out as this warms but the flavors faded mighy fast methinks . mouthfeel some good body oily smoothness per the style . carbonation is moderate . drinkability not bad just kind of boring . a fresher bottle would likely yield better results so i ll keep my eye out for this one .,palate,0.8,1
on tap churchill s pub grille san marcos ca dark ruby and brown in the glass with a very minimal tan head . leaves the entire glass wet with sticky lacing . aromas of dark fruits namely raisins figs and cherries . a presence of tangy belgian yeast . smells powerful yet balanced and accessible . dark fruits bitterness sweet molasses a touch of alcohol all come together for an incredibly flavorful beer . smooth airy luscious divine mouthfeel . tremendous . a wonderful bsda . i would be happy to drink this again anytime anywhere . i ll drive out of my way to drink this beer .,palate,1.0,1
clear red orange amber with medium tan foamy head with okay retention and spotty lacing crisp spicy sweetness aroma . nice malt blend of chocolate caramel and a touch of barley with nice spice and tea overtones and a crisp mostly clean finish . thin but not watery feel sith silky mouthcoating and a light fuzziness with a bit of stickiness on the lips . great feel and balance this is a very smooth and tasty lager . despite the alcohol content there s no trace in the taste which leaves everything to the great maltiness . i easily polished off the growler .,palate,1.0,1
oz . brown bottle purchased at party source poured into an imperial pint . a dark brown with some taracotta sp . lol hues . finger worth of light tan head forms and falls withing a minute or so . some decent lacing . s toasty and roasty malts not too heavy . a bit of smoky woody peaty aromas going on very interesting . a touch of alcohol . a bit of floral and lightly resinous hops to balance . t m rich malts . definitely some of that irish scottish influence . more of the woody and peaty flavors with a full flavored sweetness that s not too heavy and not overdone . maybe some light molasses . hops are pretty potent needed to balance the full malt flavors . a bit of bitterness to cut some of the sweetness . body is full but not heavy and has a great creamy smoothness . almost feels like an oatmeal stout . d even at fully flavored and full bodied this brew is still pretty drinkable . very tasty . i m actually very happily surprised with this .,palate,1.0,1
many thanks to beerbatvocate for throwing this my way . a very light translucent straw colored with a tiny white head that stays up for about seconds before it dissapears . just a few bubbles on top with almost zero lacing . s heavily spiced coriander clove nutmeg with a tiny bit of banana and grassy funk . t i m getting a ton of pineapple juice and yeast with an assload of coriander clove and orange peel . the pineapple juice tastes like it s from a can that may have begun to rust and dominates . not enjoying this a whole lot . m crisp and refreshing o overall pretty meh . the artificial tasting pineapple juice gets old quick and is pretty distracting . i d be really unhappy if i had another of these to finish . i think this might be really good in a smoothie if you re into drinking smoothies .,palate,0.8,1
served this oz . brown bottle in a sam adams glass . best by date . the body was honey orange with a distinct haze . the minimal fine white head sank to a film leaving only a film . the aroma was out of this world . very nice . grassy piney bread and flowers . no noticeable alcohol in the smell . wood shavings and vanilla . honey and wild onions . i m not being poetic there was lots going on in this beer . the taste was juicy sweet up front with a drying bitter aftertaste . grapefruit rind and caramel malts . alcohol is evident in the taste . the distinct components work well together in this beer . the mouthfeel was medium bodied . adequate carbonation .,palate,0.6,1
poured a weak one finger head of off white foam which was short lived . the beer itself had perfect clarity and was copper to orange in color . a bit lighter in color than i would have expected from a scotch style ale . there was little to no lacing apparent . the aroma was very mild but the sweet malt and some pungent rye did come through . the flavor was quite full which belied the aroma . nice roasted malt with some sweet caramel toffee notes . not overpowering in it s sweetness just the right amount for this style of beer . the mouthfeel was extremely nice . quite full and velvety on the tongue . almost reminiscent of a cream ale . this mouthfeel helped the flavor last on my palate and keep me wanting to take another sip . nice job hoppin frog .,palate,0.9,1
deep semi opaque body with a pure white fluffy head . spicy wheaty smoky corriander clovey nose . huge spice on the palate a tad too spicy to get perfect marks . no bitterness but a lovely yeasty ness and zestyness . thin mouthfeel this is the achilles heel of the beer . i love this stuff .,palate,0.6,1
bottle bb aug sold in a mixed that was packaged on june th sold at happy harry s th st fargo . poured c into a sam adams perfect pint . a rich amber body with a nice white tea that offers up some lacing . good start . s not too sure what to make of it here . lots of malt some fruity esters coming through . caramel sweet malts but lots more esters than i expect for a fake oktoberfest lager . t once again and odd beer . it comes off for a moment as a standard oktoberfest with sweet malts and a light body . fruity esters then come through and finish with a weird sticky metallic bitterness on the front of the tongue that just wo n t go away . m strong carbonation weird bitterness . unpleasant aftertaste of metallic nature . o honestly i think i d rather have a bud .,palate,0.3,0
this is a release procured in from joseph s in toledo . ruby mahogany type colour after pouring . beige head with some density . lacing but of course . the nose smells half rotted and burnt sugar spritzed . faint hop florality but covered in sickening sugar tones . i see where cardboard phrasing comes from . taste is burried in grainy sugar tones that make me want to vomit . burnt brown sugar on top of rot . somewhat alcoholic and maybe bitter but the sickening sweetness is just too much for me . horrid . initially i tought the age of this brew might have caused this super malted diseased flavour but now i am not so sure . mouthfeel is medium to heavy . it approaches chewy at times . drinkability is not good . this tastes like dirty feet . this is some nasty cloying grit peppered waste . i thought this was the new one . i am overly curious to try one of these in an uncellared fresh state but i am almost affraid to .,palate,0.8,1
pouring from a oz bomber into a brandy snifter their idea not mine . but it says so right on the bottle . appearance as prince would say to charlie murphy darkness . . no light getting through this oil . nice tan cocoa puffy head that retreats to a thin lacing around the sies of the snifter . smell delicious sweet nose chocolatey and sugary . smells like the wonka river that the fat kid falls into . taste very surprising as it has very little of the sweetness you d expect from the aroma . there is a dry roasted bitterness in here that really catches you off guard . lots of coffee and caramel thats makes it far more bitter than sweet . the mouthfeel is what sets this apart from most other chocolate brews out there . nice and thick with a smooth finish tha combines with the bitter dark chocolate finish to keep the glass in your hand . i could n t see myself downing too many of these because of the thick feel not to mention the alc . but it could be a great companion to almost any desert or just a good brew to start off a cold night .,palate,1.0,1
pours a three finger light tan head that fades quickly to a ring leaving a little lace . dark cloudy amber color . light carbonation and light bodied . caramel nose . starts balanced but then a caramel flavor that stays to a clean finish . a tasty wheat . . for a ml bottle from john s grocery iowa city ia .,palate,0.6,1
reviewed bottle pours a huge foamy white head quickly diminishing with a very clear pale yellow colored body . very strong raspberry and cherry pomegranate . aromas very enticing . some malts too but very sweet smelling . mmmm cherries . very cherry taste some bitter raspberry and dryness on the end . somewhat cloying sweetness . very fruity tasting but simple very cherry and some raspberry . refreshing but very sweet .,palate,0.2,0
i picked up a bottle of avery s the czar a couple days ago for . at the lager mill . i was looking for a strong ris and since i have had pretty good luck with avery lately i decided to give the czar a try so lets see how it goes . vintage . poured from a brown oz foiled bottle into a snifter . a the label looks good with a fitting picture of an old school russian guy . it poured a very dark brown color that was right on the edge of being black with a finger and half worth of light tan head that died down to a thin layer that left a little bit of lacing . it looks on par for an ris . s the aroma is sweet and boozy which makes for a smell that is similar to a fine liquor . it starts off with some dark roasted malts that are pretty sweet and impart a slight coffee and chocolate aroma . next comes some molasses and maple syrup along with a little bit of vanilla . the booze is pretty apparent in the aroma and sticks out all the way through . i could go for more roasty ris aromas and less booze . t this is n t your typical tasting ris . it starts off with some dark roasted malts that have a high amount of medium sweetness and when mixed with the hops they have a pretty earthy and herbal flavor that is followed by a sweet cough medicine like flavor then comes some dark fruits mainly plums and raisins . i do pick up some coffee and chocolate flavors but they are pretty light and the booze is n t as strong as it was in the aroma but it is still pretty noticeable . i also pick up some molasses and anise . the finish has a high amount of medium bitterness with a metallic and medicinal like aftertaste . this tastes like a combination of a barleywine and a stout not sure how i feel about it . m somewhat sticky not that smooth thick full bodied and it had a medium amount of carbonation . overall i thought that this was a pretty average ris i was expecting a strong and roasty ris and what i got was more like the combination of an ris and barleywine more barleywine like flavors came through in the taste then ris flavors and that was a little disappointing but it made for a unique tasting and liquor like beer . this beer does n t have good drinkability between the high sweetness booze and bitterness i was glad the bottle was split three ways taking out the whole thing might become a chore after the second glass . what i liked most about this beer was the mouthfeel it was just what and ris should be like . what i liked least about this beer was the heavy barleywine like presence i like my ris s roasty and robust and it seems like a lot of barleywine flavors drowned out that roastyness and the booze could have been hidden better . i do n t think i would buy this beer again it just is n t what i think of when i want a nice ris . this may be worth a try to see where you stand on a hybrid of a barleywine and ris but the i do n t think the aroma and flavor are anything to brag about . in the end it was nice to try but it really is n t my kind of beer i would have much preferred a more straightforward and traditional ris . avery really tried something different with this beer and when it came together it s a little all over the place so far my least favorite brew from them and not a very note worthy ris .,palate,0.8,1
a this was a clear deep golden orange color . it poured with a massive craggy looking head that faded to clumpy lace . s lots of citrus mostly lemon and grapefruit rind . there were some hints of sweet orange though . i also found some yeasty cloves aromas . t starts off well with lots of fresh zesty orange sweetness bitter lemon and grapefruit emerge towards the middle . the finish is a strong wet cardboard like clove notes with strong largely flavorless leafy bitterness . these flavors linger for a long time making this a bit of a chore to drink . my bottle was bottled about . months ago so i do n t believe age is much of a factor here . m big and chewy with strongly effevescent carbonation . d the name is childish and stupid and the finish needs softening but there is something that could be really good here .,palate,0.9,1
dark medium color . large creamy head . aroma is fruity banana clove and apricots and yeasty . a medium bodied belgian triple . the head is enormous and creamy . malty fruity and a touch sweet . it very fruity with bananas cloves peaches apricots vanilla and apple flavors present . a touch of hop bite . very flavorful . very smooth . very nice beer . mouthfeel is full and round . finish is clean and smooth . aftertaste is slightly sweet . very cool artwork on the label .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a brown oz bottle into a snifter . forming little head under an inch of white . settling to leave to retention no colar nothing . color is brite yellow . .budweiser yellow . aroma of corn shampoo . yes shampoo also smells like perm . burnt hair and thats about it . taste is very mellow with very little flavor . there is some bittering grain taste and a touch of grassy hops more corn and burnt hair . lingering dryness at the swallow with a lemon rind sourness . mouthfeel is thin like water . some carbonation but man this beer is terrible . i did not enjoy this at all . sorry but drainpour .,palate,0.2,0
this beer pours a clear light golden color . the head is one inch in height and recedes slowly into a nice cap of foam . the aroma has a faint corny sweetness to it . it would be a nice aroma for an adjunct lager if it were a little less faint . the taste is has the same corny sweetness as the aroma with the addition of a prevalent metallic tinge . the mouthfeel is light bodied with way too much carbonation . annoyingly high carbonation . overall this is n t the worst adjunct lager i ve ever had but it is n t one of the better ones either .,palate,0.3,0
ml bottle purchased at the mlcc . served around c in a british pint glass . a amazing looking beer . crystal clear with a light amber hue and a nice white head that stayed seemingly forever and left huge amounts of lacing down the glass . i am in love . s an initial grainy nose with a hint of sweet malts gave way to some fresh citrus hops . t biscuit notes with a light residual sweetness allows some earthiness and a bit of citrus to come through likely from the hops . the bitterness take a while to build but is definitely there . m the body comes across as thin with low carbonation . the thinness of the body is a major knock herer though as i was expecting a bit more from it . o russell is coming to play with their bombers of late . their canned lineup was average at best but this beer has me sold that russell is willing to experiment and make better beers than the manitoba brewery they purchased .,palate,0.6,1
appearance a somewhat reserved pour creates a thin off white head . the beer is copper in color . smell smells pretty nutty . a considerable aroma of grassy hops is present . dark fruits maybe some light raisins and dates . smells average nothing special but unoffensive . definate sharp alcohol aroma which should have been easily covered up given the fact that this beer is only . . tastes worse the more i drink which is confusing . mouthfeel carbonation is a low medium and the body is medium . taste the same nuttiness from the aroma is present here . hops are moderate and provide only bitterness . not much else to it really . kinda boring . finish is slightly astringent with some roasted flavors lingering . drinkability easy to drink but not very good bottled,palate,0.8,1
oz bottle poured into a nonic . well i tried to pour it . obscene amounts of carbonation for the style . i had about a finger of beer along with all the foam . beer itself is decent mahogany color and quite clear . good lacing on the glass as the head recedes . dry cereal grains on the nose with a faintly cloying note of dried fruits in the background . nose just seems to disappear very quickly unlike the head . there s not much in the flavor profile worth noting . there s a mildly sour aftertaste and a bit of hop bite late but honestly there s nothing happening up front . this one finishes more like a lager than an ale even has a bit of sulfurous finish . carbonation is far too high for the style and the beer is really thin . at least one other review compared this to a killian s . honestly i d rather have the killian s . at least my expectations would be met .,palate,0.2,0
as many a reviewer have said before me this is basically a coke pepsi colour if not a hair lighter . it poured from the with full but controlled head into my corsendonk chalice relatively clear at first but foggier as i neared the bottom and the near quarter inch of yeast waiting for me . the brilliant thing about this brew is that the head never quite disappears . a perfect little farm of bubbles stays alive well until the end of the bottle . the lace is equally incredible . each sip leaves a huge trail from lip to liquid . the initial smell is a perfect balance of savoury and sweet it s basically fruitcake malts brandy rum candi fruits anise and bright clove . as things warm a bit you get boozey coffee liquor spiked with more than just a little vanilla . once it really warms the brilliance fades into only slightly more mundane dark breads and german yeasts . taste is surprisingly clean of cola and cocktail bitters . as it warms and the yeast get dredged the sweetness opens up but it becomes more of a malt and hops kind of beer . the spice becomes more pronounced but moves towards nutmeg . when downright room temperature you even get some nice deep musty malts that are n t at all moldy . at the very end you get beautifully defined bananna esters underneath the yeast . the balance of carbonation in this beer is astonishing . never overdone and explosive but persistantly feisty . every sip is a fresh popped bottle . take with this the fact that it smells amazing for being reasonable light on the tongue and you ve got a refreshing but spicy draught . if you re fond of sticky malts or cask flavours you ll be put out but that aside the balance of taste and body is really quite good . more fruit juice or pot of black coffee than motor oil or cookie dough . most of all this beer has a blindingly good smell that changes from start to finish but stays amazing . this with the mouthfeel makes this a real champagne . come to think of it i might have to break out my chisel to remove the dried lace from my glass . true the taste could be fuller bodied and the smell could hold up better at warmth against the malts but really this is what belgian browns are all about .,palate,1.0,1
tried bottles that i was told were within a month of bottling . thanks to my trading partner for chance to try this . a much darker than i expected . a nice looking brown amber with a two finger creamy head . s first smell is of faint juicy dank hops which quickly fades to a sweet malty apple juice aroma . smells like an old ipa . t i was told this would be a bit maltier than most west coast dipas but wow was it malty . the malts overpower any hops that are trying to get through here . much too sweet with a bit too much alcohol coming through . m great mouthfeel . very creamy and thick bodied . coats nicely . overall this beer was a letdown for me . not what i have come to expect or enjoy from a west coat dipa . too sweet and malty with no hop explosion to speak of . i m glad i was able to try it . i d like to try it again on tap to see if it is any better .,palate,0.9,1
the closest beer i recall that tastes almost exactly like water . although this may increase its drinkability score no other positive qualities could be found . appeared almost like water with a few squeezes of lemon . no head or carbonation . first time i have had a japanese beer and i hope this will not deter me from trying a few others .,palate,0.3,0
on tap at the beach club in la pointe madeline island wisconsin . tasted august reviewed from notes . pours a medium reddish brown . brought to me with little head but what was there stuck around and lots of lacing clings to the glass . taste is malty but balanced with a nutty light sweetness . finish slowly fades away . mouthfeel is the highlight medium bodied creamy with lots of little bubbles . overall it s a decent light brown ale refreshing and good but nothing special .,palate,0.9,1
probably an unfiltered version of yarpivo krepkoye also brewed in yaroslavl . . liter plastic bottle . the name means hoppy . pale yellow color almost no head medium carbonation symbolic lace . smell malty with a strong note of alcohol . taste is also on the malty side sweetish presence of alcohol felt from the beginning all way down . body big and angular mouthfeel everything but smooth unpleasant . aftertaste metallic with a hint of stale cardboard . another unsuccessfull malt liquor from russia . avoid .,palate,0.2,0
i found this beer at one of the local liquor stores here and snatched it up and i ve been holding on to it for a special occasion . that occasion was tonight . poured a dark murky brown with some sediment in it and also one amazing head . it lingered around for a while and finally settled in to a nice little ring around the top . i did n t get a lot of the smells that others got . the main smell that i got was alcohol . no raisins no malt no caramel nothing just alcohol . got me a bit worried . i really wasnt that impressed with the taste of this beer either . it was almost like there wasnt a taste to it . i got a lot of alcohol from this beer but that was about it . did i get a bad bottle . i m not sure about that . it had some nice carbonation to it and it looked like it was going to be a good beer but it just never amounted to anything . big disappointment . after reading some of the reviews i was hoping for a mind blowing experience and i just did n t have it . i will probably re rate this in the future to ensure that i did n t get a bad bottle or something but as of now i just do n t get it .,palate,0.4,0
oz . bottle with a best by date of poured into a sam adams perfect pint on . appearance . dark caramel garnet hued with a clear but syrupy look to it this ale poured with a tan colored creamy head that was smaller and more controllable than i expected . the head was quick to subside into a thin sheet of tiny bubbles but left sticky lacing all over the glass as it fell from its glory . even though i agitated the bottle at the end the beer seems quite clear and the head disappeared way too early . odd . aroma faint notes of clove over syrupy sweetness meant in a good way and relatively strong notes of banana and . spice . . for one the smell was weak but the esters quickly yielded to spice and a strange cigarette ash like smell . odd again . taste taste is largely nondescript . slightly sweet and then tannic bitter with estery notes after the sweet finish that are reminiscent of the great beers from europe but memories do n t cut it they torture . too bitter and yet the finish is bock y . also too much abv in this one . mouthfeel mouthfeel got too watery as the beer warmed . i am going with drinkability drinkability is ok except for high ish abv .,palate,0.4,0
ml corked and capped bottle . slightly different label than the one listed this one has red text belgian saison ale brewed with spices under the bold grey colored fantome label . the green bottle opens with a loud pop as the natural cork comes out . poured into a snifter this brew appears a hazed color of interesting looking melon juice . it is a creamy looking mixture of yellowish orange perhaps this is what cantaloupe would look like if you could make juice out of it . a pour down the middle of the glass produces a finger of white head that quickly recedes . however as the brew warms up carbonation continually rises out of solution and forms a layering atop the brew and half a finger around the rim of the glass that lasts throughout the entire duration of the experience . some spots and finger like patterns of lace cling to the glass . the aroma of this brew is initially quite lemon like with pulp and zesty qualities maybe a slight indication of orange as well . more smell of the brew reveal more of a deep fruited indication somewhat like melon . there is a sweet floral note about this brews nose and a faint spiced aspect of the yeast . this beer smells pretty fantastic . as it warms up it picks up a scent that is caught somewhere between strawberry and guava juice . a swirl releases a faint amount of sulfur and some stinky cheese notes . the taste is fruity like the previously described lemony aspects . more sips reveal a more deep layering of tropical fruited flavors guava maybe along with strawberry . there is a spiced yeast flavor that is minorly reminiscent of pepper mixed with a light herbal characteristic tasting of fresh garden herbs and a light grassy tone . there is a minor tart candied character to this brew that is somewhat like lemon sweet tarts or pez . i dont know what goes into the making of this brew but i am hooked . this is a medium to light bodied brew . it has a very slick almost creamy feel that coats the mouth with what i suspect is suspended yeast . it coats the mouth yet finishes tart . the carbonation is a very strange experience in this brew . while it looks to be low to modest at best it is very prickly and lively on the tongue . maybe just a bit over the top . the alcohol is masterfully hidden in this brew i cant believe it is . this is an absolutely outstanding brew if the carbonation was turned down just a notch it could be better . as is this is a must try outstanding .,palate,0.7,1
pint bottle poured into a snifter . bottled on . . drank . . at f . super clear golden with a giant fluffy white white which settles down to a solid that hangs around . tons of sticky lace . aroma is sweet hops coming forward as pineapple and other vaguely tropical smells . the flavor is super juicy hops sugary lemons and pineapple despite initially sweet it finishes dry tangy and lightly acidic along the sides of my tongue . the abv leaves a light tingle . this thing finishes super clean no coating with just a light warming sensation in the back of the throat . i could bathe in this stuff .,palate,1.0,1
paid . for an . oz bottle from bevmo in san jose ca . i pour into a chalice to review . light airy off white head of about a half inch . nice lasting lace and retention . very dark brown with stunning ruby apparent when held to the light . sweet candied fruity aroma with some mild belgian spice and yeast . fruits seem to be raisin and fig mostly . aroma leads me to believe this is more of a fine belgian dark than a dubbel . well guess they are not that far off . taste is not as good as the smell . seems to be more complex than the nose yet for some reason it is not brought together as well for me . dark fruits and even some grape soda hints especially in conjunction with the mouthfeel . i m not a fan of the mouth on this one . seems lighter and fizzier than most darker belgians i ve tried . dry abrupt finish . lacks the silky smoothness i have become fond of belgians for . not a bad offering but there are many others of this style i d recommend further in line .,palate,0.4,0
spaten pils is a clear golden lager with a film of a white head . soft fruit and wood are in the aroma . it smells prickly and a touch sweet with hints of lemon . it is light bodied and a touch gritty like minerals . it is smooth well rounded in bitterness and shows great balance in flavor . all of the aroma elements are present in the flavor plus pretzels and cracked pepper . very drinkable . rated jul,palate,0.4,0
ml english style brown bottle a pours a hazy light orange with a small white head . fair retention no lace . s a lot of grapefruit with a pine sol terpene astringency . t mild malt character . the hop flavour is solid with assorted citrus hay and a light carbonic acid flavour . very well attentuated . m prickly spritzy carbonation . crisp good body overall . o not a fan of the nose here but the flavour saves it somewhat . a nice drinking pint but at it s way to price for what you get .,palate,0.8,1
bottle a year old at tasting . a thick black and opaque . a half centimeter of beige head forms a few seconds after pour . s chocolate dark fruit . t similar to smell chocolate dark fruit very faint roast little to no hop flavor . not quite as complex or interesting as i had hoped . still hot after a year and tastes like the percent it is . m thick and viscous . exactly how i like my stouts to feel heavy and chewy . d lack of complexity in the taste and the alcohol heat hurt the drinkability . could n t finish the ml myself which is unusual .,palate,1.0,1
this is my favorite beer by far . i drive miles to get it every year and fill my little car with all i can fit in and then i keep it cold in my second fridge . there s nothing about this beer that i do n t like and my friends love it too . i wish they made it year round and got rid of the pecan ale which is not very good .,palate,0.7,1
from the bomber into the pint glass at room temperature this one pours a cloudy deep copper color with a meager off white cover and solid lacing . the aroma is very weak just a hint of wheat and malt maybe a touch of alcohol . the taste is a fairly high octane grape with wheaty mild malt ham and pepper . it grows on you a bit but it is not very well balanced . medium bodied with lively fine carbonation . not very drinkable in my book . the flavor is too scant and non descript to sustain the alcohol harshness . some butterscotch and licorice . worth a try but keep it room temperature and give it a chance to mellow on the taste buds .,palate,0.8,1
this beer pours a very dark color with a dark medium head . the aroma is full of scents of alcohol as well as some chocolaty malts . the taste is of burned malts and licorice and the alcohol is not extremely well masked as well as very dry tasting . the dry and burned malt stick around in the aftertaste . this beer is fairly easy to drink for an imperial stout but not being a fan of imperial stouts i would not have more than one .,palate,0.4,0
bottle served in . a year old beer . a . dark sticky almost like a syrup . it leaves an interesting tan residue on the side of the glass . very nice s. ok i get the soy sauce stuff people are talking about . it is n t soy sauce but i m at aloss for how to describe the difference . it also has the chocolate and sugary smell that you d expect from a bock . i will say that the smell isnt this beers strong suit . its got a very complex and interesting smell with a lot of good features but it doesnt all mix that well . not offensive though . t. it tastes a lot like their double bock only x strong and so many more complexities that words just ca n t do justice . m. just perfect for what it is . very smooth and thick . d. it s meant to be served oz at a time . if you ca n t finish a bottle it s because you wern t ment to . i find all the negative reviews where people mention that almost insulting to this beer . it s like complaining you ca n t finish a pack of another beer by yourself . gee . yeah think . in a oz serving it s just about perfect . i ll be honest i sipped on this beer for about hours and did finish it . go into this beer understanding what you re getting and you ll enjoy it . if you go into it expect a traditional beer you ll probally not know what to think and dislike it .,palate,1.0,1
a pours a dark brown almost black color with a huge rocky foam head that is not settling down very quickly . s with this being an . bourbon barrel stout i would have expected alot more from the nose . some faint roasted malt aromas but i m not getting much bourbon or anything else for that matter . t the flavor underneath all of these bubbles helps me to breath a sigh of relief because i really thought that this might be infected mins and the inch head has n t settled a bit . thankfully there is a decent stout flavor here with some chocolate and roasted flavors . still not much bourbon though . m medium bodied and wildly over carbonated . as i popped the top the cap almost launched across the room . even with a delicate pour i struggled to keep the foam from taking up most of the room in my glass . very sudsy mouthfeel and certainly not typical for a stout . d the flavor was decent but the nose was lacking and i did n t get any bourbon . way too carbonated .,palate,0.3,0
poured out of a oz bottle into a delirium snifter . first off founders . . what made you think this beer was good enough to bottle and sell at bucks a pack . this stuff is damn near awful but somehow i managed to put down a bottle . pours a dark amber color that isnt seen in too many dipas . a fingers worth of white head sits atop for a short period of time . oily lacing and minimal spots . the nose is filled with onions and garlic . barely any floral hops to speak of here . a touch of pine . mainly smelling like something to ward off vampires . the taste is mediocre due to the lacking floral citrus and pine hops that i love dearly in my dipas . once again a odd raunchy onion and garlic taste is matched with a bit of bitterness but not nearly as much as i had expected . the mouthfeel is the pinnacle of this brew . full bodied with a dry crisp feel . overall i love onions do n t get me wrong but onion flavored beer c mon guys . i had founders brewing on one of the highest tiers and now they have dropped a few notches . next year i know what to avoid . booo,palate,0.8,1
awful really says it . this crimson red murky forrest porridge was meant for stray cats and the birds . the consistency is what stays in your consciousness as you wonder what type of shellfish clams are really in this can . the clamato really is high order chincanery as anheiser busch tries to draw you in with your predictable astonishment . i know you re thinking tomato juice clam juice and bud there s no way. . your feelings are right because this heart of darnkess mixture of flavors was never meant to be . though the ovwhelming taste of the clamato is unique in it s own right . as the last reviewer i have no way to describe the overwhelming sense of dismay i felt upon taking the first sip . i ca n t deny however that the clamato has an irresistable attractive force drawing me in and i will no doubt enjoy the next time i buy one and force everyone with me to drink it too . the clamato beckons . .,palate,0.2,0
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 .,palate,0.4,0
a poured out a cloud ruby red color like grapefruit juice with a pinkish bubbly one finger head . no lace . s it smelled of cherry cough syrup . really very sweet smelling . very little beer like aromas . t it tasted of sweet cherry flavor . some yeast and grainy qualities . m it was very crisp and sharp . quite fizzy . a medium bodied beer . d this is an interesting beer . very sweet and very sharp .,palate,0.8,1
pours a nice dark red color with copious fluffy head that lingered quite a while leaving chunky lacing . smells of roasted malt and coffee with background notes of vanilla and some graininess along with a slight nuttiness . a lot of roasted malt flavor in the taste but with pleasing amounts of piney hop bitterness mixing in . body is on the thin side of medium and the finish is both mildly astringent and slightly bitter . drinkability is very good . this is a very tasty porter that does n t try to be too fancy .,palate,0.6,1
poured into a new belgium globe a dark black with a thin mocha colored head that quickly receded to a swirling haze and thin ring around the glass . leaves nice sheets of lace . s very dark and roasty aromas of chocolate dark malt coffee dark berries oatmeal and a touch of smoke . t chocolate dark roasted malt and coffee dominate the flavor with just a slight smokiness carrying over from the nose . taste is n t as complex as the nose would suggest i m a bit disappointed in this one . m medium thin mouthfeel with low carbonation . a bit watery the consistency of this beer is not what i wanted . too thin not creamy enough for me . d not bad but i wo n t be seeking this out again . just not my taste when it comes to stouts particularly in the mouthfeel .,palate,0.4,0
poured a nice ruby red but had little head and no retention . smell was of cherries but it was light and reminded me of a cherry pop . taste was pretty watery but did have some cherry presence just was n t my taste . mouthfeel was incredibly light high carbonation . not so good for drinkability . i think this is one of the few misses coming from this brewpub they ve got excellant service great food and grog to boot but this one misses the mark .,palate,0.3,0
a beautiful luscious deep brown to black with a thick finger and a half cap ofn off white foam . moderate retention solid lacing and great oil y legs . aroma is big roast and dark chocolate cake just a touch of jam and dark fruit . on the palate this is lustrous silky full and smooth . alas the flavor while carrying some subtle complexities is too subtle with the cherry and the roast gets carried away with an acrid and ashy back half . the foreground is decidedly more pleasant chocolate cake springs again to mind with some complex dark sugar notes and maybe a hint of currant . a fine brew but new glarus s similar take blows this out of the water .,palate,0.9,1
i m a big fan of the paulaner beers . this is the first time i ve drank the premium lager . a sunny yellow color in the glass with a small but clean white head . smells fresh and light might be a hint of banana on that nose . the taste is clean with a slight sweetness and a semi dry finish . mouthfeel is light and pleasing . i really enjoyed this beer it s very quaffable . the so called american lager brewers should take notes and try to duplicate this beer .,palate,0.6,1
a orange copper and a nice . inch head but no lacing as it settled . s nice citrus and piney hops detected nice rye malt and spicey t crisp and spicy up front layer of malt sweetness with a lingering hop bitterness . rye character is mild yet prevalent mixes with the malt and the hops well balanced . fits the style to a tee imho m lite body perfect carbonation d very nice had in a row i love it .,palate,0.6,1
had this brew at the source . would be nice if it came in a hefe glass . pint glass and lemon wedge ruins the head . a little citrussy and the color is a bit too orange . it has a nice wheat aftertaste and im glad they did n t amp up the hops like other california breweries do with their hefes . not bad not great . seems like a typical cali hefe . not going to replace the good european hefes .,palate,0.9,1
sweet smell of caramel in this very thin looking brew . not what i call a cream ale . pours with close to no head at all and for the head you get well it does n t stay . the taste is n t what you d expect from smelling it . nothing sweet here . a small but apparent bitterness seems as the only thing anouncing it s presence in your mouth . type of beer that would probably be better on tap through a creamer but in bottle . better call it a regular american brown lager . this is n t a bad brew it just does n t have any cream appeal to it .,palate,0.4,0
huge thanks to alucard for getting me this dime piece before the public even had a chance to purchase it all up look golden yellow in color with a inch head no retention and spotty lacing and lots of carbonation smell grass pale malt and not much else taste is much of the same as the nose . starts out with a wonderful boring pale malt flavor backed up by some straw notes . the whopping is not noticeable at all mouthfeel . thin body ample carbonation overall this is slightly better than bud light but still not really worth drinking,palate,0.6,1
pours a slightly hazy dark brownish amber with a small off white quickly diminishing head . it smells of mild malt and belgian yeast with a little fruit . the taste is rather bland with some nice flavors in there but nothing really standing out . it has a medium body watery texture and low carbonation . i feel that saranac is good at making solid consistently decent but not great beers but this one falls short .,palate,0.4,0
served in an imperial pint glass from a oz bottle with enjoy by oct date imprinted just below the beard of horace hop wallop . appearance is a medium darkness golden hue . tons of little tiny bubbles rise to the top to keep the head in full formation . tons of lacing is left behind . great appearance . downhill from there on as if i were skiing the super g down a slope in switzerland downhill . smells just like freshly sliced south carolina peaches . i can see the red inards of the peach as i slice it in half and nibble on the pit for a bit . of course i am assuming this is the hops . there is a bit of a burnt tire rubber smell as well that is a turn off . the aroma then morphs into another citrua fruit definitely grapfruit . but i love that peach smell . at first sample the beer is extremely bitter . too bitter . the beer is not balanced and the hop bitterness is too much for my buds to take . i typically like dipa but i havent had one with this big of a hop profile yet . not my cup of tea . i really cant taste much besides the hops . as i drink the beer more the mouth puckering effect diminishes a bit i guess due to my body getting used to the high hop rate . body is a bit emaciated as well . puckering mouthfeel that is reminiscent of lemon rinds or fresh lemon juice sucked right from an underipe lemon one receives in ones sweet tea . not really enjoyable . i will cellar two and revisit this bad boy in one year and two years . . well after a year of cellaring i thought i would give this one another go . the ratings numbers above are based on my original review and will not change with subsequent reviews . appearance is nearly identical with one exception no head retention or lacing . carbonation seems to have ceased quite a bit . a . aromas are mostly orange rind and grapefruit . some slight hay characteristics but mostly citrus fruits . s . bitterness has certainly decreased and has become quite enjoyable . nice hop flavor with some malt body to back . that year certainly helped tone down the hop wallop that i so despised the last go round . t . mouthfeel is quite perfect indeed . nice carbonation even though the appearance seems to dictate otherwise . medium to full bodied and very well rounded . m . overall impression is that this is a nice beer with a year on her . certainly some would like that hop power as it is fresh but for me i like it a bit older . this was certainly worth the wait . one more in the fridge for next year lets hope she lasts . d . overall .,palate,0.4,0
a bottle poured into a pint half finger head hazy golden brown coloring wispy head ring around the glass . s good strawberry smell normal lagery notes little malt nice . t really wish the taste matched the smell for me sweet strawberry mild lagery taste underneath little too sweet for me it tasted really watered down too . m very thin watery . d drinkability is just ok probably wo n t have another others did n t seem to think it was watery maybe it s just me .,palate,0.3,0
a very clear light light gold persistent head with some lacing s nondescript faint malt and maybe some dms . there is a slight metallic smell t m highly carbonated clean faint pilsener malts light bodied little to no hop presence to be honest i m a little disappointed . well at least i m nice and hydrated for my next review .,palate,0.8,1
my buddy brought a bottle of this over and i poured it into a pint glass . appearance the body is a deep brown almost black color . the head is three fingers tall eucre in color great retention and thin but lots of lacing . smell the aromas are booze vanilla and coffee . taste the flavors are very roasty burnt toast and pine . mouthfeel the body is oddly thin and crisp . drinkability this beer is pretty darn good . do n t drink and review .,palate,0.6,1
a a black beer with ruby highlights . not opaque like a massive stout can see through it a litle bit . this is actually a pretty good looking beer with a nice brown head that had a little bit of lace . s burnt malts coffee toffee chocolate . it smells sweet like a solid baltic . t a little too sweet for me but there s some interesting berry flavors in this one that i was not expecting . some roast notes and a bit of coffee and cocoa . not exceptional in any area but good . m body is a little thin moderate carbonation . o good beer not one of the best ever but i was pleasantly surprised as i had no idea what this was .,palate,0.6,1
a nice attractive amber color o.k . head but it did n t stick around for too long s a little bit of fruit but mostly malt t sweet with lots of malt no detectable hops but a definite underscore of vanilla . a bit of warmth at the end but nothing unpleasant . m thick but not quite syrupy . d i would n t want to have more than one a night but one is nice way to end a cold winters day . notes served at cellar temperature in a goblet . i m not sure why this is in the strong ales and not in either the winter warmer barley wine or old ale categories . it s not quite any over those three but it s closer to them than a strong ale . if you re looking for any sort of hops get another beer . if your looking for something more akin to brandy or sherry this would be a nice yearly treat .,palate,0.9,1
appearance amber clear carbonated medium head smell alcohol grapefruit and citrus taste alcohol grapefruit malts hops and slight caramel mouthfeel smooth slightly hard finish can feel the carbonation . it is amazing how smooth and unbitter this beer is for a beer with its abv drinkability i will have this again but may be one of the few that prefer the minute ipa . this is a smooth beer for an ipa.high abv would prevent me from having more than a couple .,palate,1.0,1
pint glass from oz . bottle . lammin kataja pours amber and cloudy with yellow highlights and absolutely no head which makes sense no hops . the nose is quite delicate sour with a hint of oatiness the aroma is thick and milky not unlike a yogurt . the flavor is also quite unusual dominated not by juniper but by fruity sweet honey with a lactic acid kick and a mild chocolate aftertaste . carbonation is very faint although i suspect this might be an old bottle in the mouth this beer is very thick and honeylike but not cloyingly sweet . i like this . i can see why a lot of people might not but apart from the amount of sweetness i like the blend of flavors and the yogurty texture . it s also full of protein there s probably an excellent chance that sahti has all kinds of health benefits . if you can find it give it a try .,palate,0.9,1
oz bottle poured into a glass a bright yellow and cloudy . two finger head on pour . minimal lacing as it goes down . s citrus and coriander i double checked the spice drawer for the coriander . t more coriander than citrus . the citrus comes out clean to start but is overpowered by the coriander . it s an interesting spice but it s just overpowering for my taste . m good mouthfeel . a little heavier thanks to the lack of filtration . this is definitely my favorite part of the beer . d too much coriander will keep me from coming back to this one in the near future . i do n t mind drinking it but not another one just yet .,palate,0.8,1
. oz . bottle vintage . appearance this was a very dark beer almost black . only when the glass was held up to the light could its true deep red color be seen . a two finger head rose up easily and settled very slowly . it became very dense being comprised of tiny bubbles that ramped up the side of the glass . a nice amount of light lace was left behind . smell right after the pour sharp tart fruit assaulted the nose with an acidic bite . as the head settled so did the aroma . the sour dark fruits mellowed and were joined by dark bitter chocolate and coffee . some heavily roasted malt floated over the top . it still had quite an acidic bite to it though . mouthfeel on the heavy side of the medium bodied scale and creamy smooth . a wonderful mouth filling buttery presence . very nice . taste pretty straightforward from start to finish . plums dates and raisins represented the dark fruit that was in the smell . this was countered nicely by sweet cream and dark chocolate . some lighty sweet cherry came through on the finish . nice deep rich flavors . this is a great porter . i just wish it was available here . thanks for the bottle rob .,palate,1.0,1
had on tap at the tasting room at the brewery . first as part of a sampler flight and then a full pint . the other beers that were in the flight were good too brown ale oatmeal stout tripel but this was my favorite . was a dark brown almost black color . thin white head . aroma and flavor are typical of a good porter very malty with notes of chocolate and coffee . roasty but also a little sweet . carbonation was fairly low with thin to medium body . at a pint drinkability ca n t be beat .,palate,0.6,1
vintage z bomber into schlafly taster . shared on my th birthday with friends split ways . a pours black with a dark brown colored head which disipiates into a few bubbles here and there but nothing more . pretty similar on all vintages s fairly sweet . milk chocolate molasses caramel vanilla hint of alcohol but hidden pretty well . the and vintages are sweeter when compared to the but the is less sweet . t chocolate toffee expresso roasted malts . the alcohol is there but at this ris does a great job of hiding it . a nice bitter coffee finish . and are much more sweet and i prefer the vintage because it s less in your face . the has a metallic finish which i think shows that it s on it s way downhill . m rich think smooth . full bodied creamy engulfs the palate with a dry finish . perfect example for a ris and probably my favorite mouthfeel amongst them all . other vintages are similar in m . d easy to drink for but a beer that s best shared with friends . i would rank the vintages that i ve had as . . . .,palate,1.0,1
i will do my best to reconcile the averageness of this beer with its meeting the guidelines for the style . pours crystal clear . appropriate pale straw colour with a fluffy white head . poor head retention but some nice lacing . slight grainy aroma with a hint of sweetness . some acetaldehyde and low diacetyl . mostly clean but uninspiring . no hops . slightly sweet flavour with no real hop character . a touch grainy . a hint of fruity green apple acetaldehyde is here . dry finish and slightly metallic . light crisp and clean . the dryness is appropriate to style and is n t over the top . a drinkable beer but mostly because it is like water . a decent alternative to macros and beer that ticks most of the boxes for the style .,palate,0.8,1
vintage . poured from a ml bottle into my snifter . cloudy copper body no head whatsoever vague spitty collar almost no lacing thin legs . intense leather plum fig toasted malt overripe apricot toffee and more . whisky and fruit aromas as well though not particularly smokey . monstrously sweet malty and ester heavy base along with moderate clean bitterness light citrus a light medicinal element and an extended peaty woody finish . all the individual notes in the nose continue on in the flavor profile . extremely rich flavors caramel nuts dense fruit amazing . full bodied creamy and slick . very low carbonation though not quite still . a little on the sweet side but the alcohol is well integrated and the taste is decadent .,palate,0.6,1
french hens ml . . abv brewer the bruery style belgian strong dark ale glass duvel tulip the third brew in a part annual installment belgian style dark ale ale aged in french oak barrels presentation the bruery s signature label design is eye catching . and the pale green and pastel orange color scheme works remarkably well . this is one of those beers that you would choose solely for its good looks . but does it live up to the label . appearance a vigorous pour produced one heck of a towering cream head . it frothed and seethed for about a minute before it was in any shape to drink . the body was chestnut brown and just a bit translucent . decent lacing mediocre head retention . aroma i was very impressed with the aroma from the moment i popped off the cap . it s light and airy with teasing hints of fig raisin plum and belgian candi sugar . taste there s a wonderful interplay of flavors from the get go . the figs raisins plums prunes dates caramel and belgian candi sugar deliver a sweet and warming taste that s the alcohol that begs to be swished and savored in all its complexity . the aftertaste is a touch herbal oaky and flecked with hints of brown sugar . mouthfeel as enjoyable as the taste is it s hampered by a subpar mouthfeel . the carbonation bursts and crackles at the back of my throat but aside from that bit of liveliness the requisite heft just is n t there . harmony a very palatable brew french hens has a complex flavor profile and a subdued sweetness that keeps me coming back for more . however there are times when it verges on cloying and the thin mouthfeel leaves something to be desired . would i get it again . yes but it s unlikely considering this is a one off brew . bottled . unfiltered bottle conditioned served december will it age gracefully . yes . allegedly it can be cellared for up to nine years i.e . from dec. to dec. . price . at witherspoon wines,palate,0.6,1
a very vigorous pour only musters a very large bubbled quickly disappearing half finger thick pale off white colored head . the beer is a amber tinged gold color that shows a touch of haze and a gold hue when held up to the light . the aroma smells of sweetened lemonade and stale musty macro lager . the lemon note definitely dominates the aroma and it is just a little too much to allow this to at least be refreshing smelling . only very faintly carbonated and it has only a light grainy sweetness to it . what sweetness is here tends to linger on the palate in the finish as there really is n t any bitterness to balance things out here . this has a washed out watered down lemon flavor to it that still manages to be the most distinguishable thing about the flavor . there seems to be a touch of astringency here it is faint but it is almost like the white pithy part of a lemon . this could really use some carbonation but even with that it would still not be very good . this does n t even cut it as something refreshing to drink which i was at least hoping to get when i cracked this bottle .,palate,0.4,0
back when i started getting into beer it had become my goal to try every sam adams i could find and after or different styles this was the first sa that i disliked . however it was more than that i hated it . it was light orange red and wheatty but very potently cherry smelling . when i tasted it all i could think about was the off putting cherry flavor . it tasted very artificial and was not well balanced at all . over all there are now several sa beers that i dislike but this is still by far the one i dislike the most . if you like sa and you like fruitier beer go for the blackberry whit that is actually one of my favorites by sa now .,palate,0.7,1
what a surprise this beer was . vintage december but it did n t taste harsh at all . at first i thought i had a bad bottle because of how hazy it poured . until i noticed it was just very hazy and not suspended yeast bacteria floating in the beer . smells like caramel malts butter bread and some sweet sweet toffee with citrus hops . taste is very very sweet and smooth but balanced by the hops . ibu . i ca n t taste them it s that balanced and i wish i had another bomber or two of it . i would love to have an or of this bottle .,palate,1.0,1
bottled in . the color of plums with a fleeting head . nose . not much to speak of . some vague fruit not grapes exactly and lactic acid . tastes faintly of blueberries and strongly of lambic which could be a workable beer were it not for the pepper in the finish . about halfway through the bottle the pepper becomes harsh and the tartness of the not quite grapes becomes harsher . a curious concoction .,palate,0.8,1
a hazy light copper with a fine foamy head . s strong piney hops tiny bit of alchohol and sweet burnt caramel . t if wreck the halls is a hybrid the ipa peaks over the winter warmer . the hops come to the forefront being abrasive with slight notes of orange pith and pine . the sweet malt feebly supports the hop profile . m moderate carbonation with a decently viscous mouthfeel . d again the ol overhopped without balance . smells and feels good but tastes average .,palate,0.8,1
a pours a tangerine color with a thin fizzy head that fades fairly quickly . s lots of in your face grapefruity hops floral notes very sweet smelling . t very bready and grainy with light fruit notes and a deep grapefruity hop character with slight bitterness towards the finish . m medium viscosity with quite a bit of carbonation . d this is a fairly drinkable ipa but just does not seem to be balanced . the hops just do n t meld well enough with the sweet lightly fruity malt .,palate,0.9,1
can from a grocery store in sarajevo . from notes . a yellowy gold . strong carbonation . two finger white soapy head . slight lacing and a thin cap of retention . s floral and sweet grain with faint citrusy hops . soapy as well . t vegetal . floral and sweet grain as well with more soap and less hop . m mild to medium carbonation with light body . lingering and oily grainy feeling . d smells ok but otherwise a big mess of not so great stuff after that . standard . only slightly better than the other beers exactly like this . d,palate,0.4,0
this was a very nice pour left a massive near two inch head in my pint glass which lasted a long while . the beer is utterly opaque a deep deep espresso brown . the huge tan head leaves lots of lacing as it slowly settles . smell when properly warmed is slightly metallic with a hint of chlorine yuk along with roasted malts . it s a very sharp smell for a stout . sweet cocoa and some yeast round it off . if you like cocoa you should love this one . bittersweet chocolate malts stand out in the flavor along with coffee and cream . not overly complex but what it does it does very well . the mouthfeel is rich and tingly all over the tongue . it s got a nice roasted malt and chocolate aftertaste and not at all sour as some stouts turn out . this is a rich filling and creamy brew . second to rogue s chocolate stout this is the best i ve had but being as young s is cheaper i may just be drinking more of this . .,palate,0.6,1
bomber clear amber color very light tan soapy head with some retention clinging smells like pine and grass clippings really a odd smell not like other ipas i have had . seriously the smell reminds me of something more earthy . taste is a huge dissapointment . malty with some pine hops at the end to back it up but very weak . easy to drink since the flavor is weak . not going to lie my least favorite ipa i have had .,palate,0.8,1
bomber into pint glass appearance clear coppery amber red . moderately carbonated with a nice healthy off white head . weak retention though it dissipated pretty quick however the lacing lasted the whole session . smell i was mostly picking up on the hoppy madness . taste sweet nectar start finishes with a pleasant presence of bitterness . smell taste . mouthfeel thin yet flavorful . overall highly enjoyable .,palate,0.6,1
pours a nearly clear golden orange with a short white head that quickly falls to less than a cover while leaving a bit of spotty lacing . the smell is very light citrus hops grain and malt finishing . the taste is i hope it s not supposed to taste like this . it s dry bitter no hops no malt just nothing good but it does taste bad . mouthfeel is thin watery and dry . drinkability my first cw beer and it just sucks . i hope the others i bought are n t this poor . drain pour .,palate,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 .,palate,0.2,0
beers pours a rather flat and pale brown amber color a tad cloudy . erupting foamy head swells to fingers and is plenty dense and long lasting . sticky resinous lacing already clinging to the side of the glass . after a big whiff i come away with big time piny hops with a noticeable sweet fruit finish like sweet berries . some bready malt background . taste is seriously hoppy starting sweet and piney then quickly fading to an almost sour bitterness with a hint mild malt sweetness . semi dry finish light medium body substantial enough for the big character . a little sticky and a very bitter aftertaste . loads of whole cone hops powerfully hoppy . it s simply too much for me but i can see how hops heads will go for this . lots of hop complexities . drinkability suffers in my case this is just overpoweringly hop forward .,palate,0.8,1
pours a pee yellow . smelled faintly of alcohol and corn . tasted effervescent with some corn to boot . in my mouth it felt like seltzer . overall i would have this again but not at the moment . good for parties and nothing else . wo n t get you into too much trouble as long as you have better reinforcements to back you up .,palate,0.2,0
purchased at brewery tour . a clear gold with huge white head that just looks so beautiful sticking to the glass . looks like a stained glass window . s grapfruit and not much else . according to the brewmaster this is the hoppiest ipa brewed in the state according to measured ibus take that furious and masala . i m shocked at the nose though just not much hear . t there they are . . huge grassy hop bitterness that goes all the way through and remains bitter in the mouth . i would agree that this guy is more bitter than furious masala and abrassive . but it sure is n t as balanced . huge hops here . m the huge carbonation really makes this thing seem lighter than it is . reminds me of a hoppy pilsner with the appearance and body . d very drinkable despite the bitterness . overall interesting if you love hops . i can see this thing really turning away some folks that do n t love hops . a nice beer from flat earth,palate,0.6,1
appears in my tulip glass as a cloudy pee yellow . minimal head . not much lacing which is unsustained . bready yeasty smell . light fruit aromas . no alcohol smell despite . abv . nothing too impressive here . lack luster in the taste . weak hops and fruits . some sweet malts on the finish . very yeasty . maybe just not my cup of tea . mouthfeel is not quite average . carbonation does not hold up well . slight oiliness to display minimal flavors to the tastebuds . not much astringency . again dissappointing . as far as drinkability is concerned i guess if i liked this beer i could drink it . as it stands i m throwing out the rest of the bottle . .maybe . overall way too pricey to be this average or below . i think the fact that it was so expensive around bucks for ml added to my dissappointment . this was my first unibroue brew but i bought many others ephemere don de dieu trois pistoles maudite and la terrible so i hope the rest will be better .,palate,0.2,0
opaque brown not much of a head with a faintly sweet smell . the taste is quite distinctive for a brown ale with a slightly roasted taste with a strong chocolate flavor . sweet too with a fine balance of hops but the predominant flavor is the chocolate . thick and smooth mouthfeel . i think this beer would be fine with desert but was not what i was looking for in a brown ale with dinner .,palate,0.8,1
imbibed on one of these this past sunday over fajitas a los compadres . not bad for a mexican macro . decided to forego the complimentary lime in order to actually taste the beer itself . appearance golden amber with a one finger head retention smell macro lager effervescence slight tinge of hops taste not bad a bit bitter with spicy hop notes mouthfeel none to report thin . drinkability easy drinking beer . would be good on summer days of working out in the yard or anytime you go to the mexican restaurant and do n t want the girly margaritas .,palate,0.4,0
ml bottle bought in germany . abv is . . not to be confused with unertl mhldorfer weissbier different brewery different town . hazy orange brownish colour huge off white head . lovely aroma of ripe fruits with vinous notes oak bananas and cloves . flavour is moderately acidic and lemony with faint notes of wood sour dough bread and cloves . light bodied . like most weissbiers a relatively short aftertaste . i drank it slightly too warm must be very refreshing when colder esp . on a fine summers day .,palate,0.6,1
after being disappointed by the calabaza blanca a few months back i had little hope for this beer despite some favorable feedback i d heard . and i m happy to say this low expectation was wildly exceeded by this beer . this is some powerfully sour fruity and malty magic in a bottle . appearance was surprisingly dark with a ton as in too much head which spilled everywhere . aroma is powerfully sour and very champagney . flavor had a significant and surprising amount of maltiness of course accompanied by a giant sour punch . there was also some light fruitiness which makes sense given the sour presence . fruit was a mix of dried fruit dates raisins and citrus . mouthfeel was full and rich . this is a very good beer and quite a unique one . i believe i bought this bottle at discount liquor in milwaukee .,palate,1.0,1
appearance poured from the bottle i see before me a cloudy dull amber colored brew . there s a good half inch worth of white foamy head that does n t hang around too long but it does leave behind some thin rings of schtick where the beer comes to settle . smell a pretty good dose of clean citrusy smelling hops . simple straightforward . taste a hop profile similar to what i picked up in the nose . some simple clean tasting citrusy hops without much of a malt presence to back it up . nothing extraordinary but not bad either . mouthfeel a bit disappointed here the body is thin and a little watery and it s a little undercarbonated for my tastes . drinkability overall it s not a bad tasting ipa but i would n t say it s a good drinking ipa . i m glad i got a chance to try it but i do n t think i d be in any kind of hurry to grab another one .,palate,0.4,0
poured from a bottle into my oud beersel glass thanks todd for the chance to try this one . a pours a very flat dark purple tint with no haze . other then the lack of head this beer has an amazing color . s extremely sour lemon with a bit of funk . not a lot of blueberry but the aroma is similar to some of the most puckering brews i have ever had . t good but not great . no where near as sour as the smell would lead one to believe but still some excellent lemon characteristics with small hints of blueberry skin . mostly lambic flavor a little more blueberry would have been welcomed . m body is good but it lacks any kind of carbonation . the style doesnt always require it but i feel this beer could have benefited from some bubbles . d due to the mouthfeel i do n t think i could have more then my oz pour before i craved something a little more lively . the flavor is very drinkable but as a whole this beer just does n t deliver . i think this brew has a lot of potential and will re review if i get to try another batch .,palate,0.4,0
picked up this beauty at my local spec s the other day . always exciting to see a new beer especially a canned one on these sometimes lonely texas shelves . also considering i live very close to conroe i will definitely had to try it out and think it s awesome to have a brewery so close . poured into my glass with an explosion of carbonation . mass amounts of bubbles with a thick frothy head on top . smells very nice overall . lots of caramel maltiness some dense dank hops along with a clean herbaceous laying and some light fragrant florals . now onto the flavor . dense maltiness upfront small waves of caramel and and semi sweet sugar cubes . which is soon followed by a clean and fragrant herbal flowery note . a very short hop note comes in towards the middles and rides it out till the end . overall the flavors come together nicely without becoming to agressive yet still maintaing a good amount of complexity without losing drinkability . the only thing that could be improved on this beer is the mouthfeel . a bit light for my tastes but like i said it has incredible drinkability without making you get too full too quick . saying that it s not a deal breaker and it s still a great beer to have on our shelves . anyways big ups to southern star and their man wrecking crew . glad to have you guys aboard and look forward to all your future endevours . keep it up guys and rock it .,palate,0.6,1
oz . bomber bottle with black wax covering up the cap . this was their edition . i decided to pour this bad boy into a great lakes christmas ale snifter . what came out of the bottle was thick black oily beer . it s another one of those dark oily beers that can be easily mistaken for crude oil . on top of this beer was a good an inch in height mocha dark tan colored head of foam . this head of foam had nice retention that left behind foamy mocha rings and a few mocah spots of lace here and there . i was surprised to find out that the aroma was heavy on the roasted espresso beans . i would have guessed roasted malts or bourbon but it instead went the roasted esprsso bean route . there was n t all that much after the espresso beans . all my nose could find was dark roasted malts a hint of dark chocolate and some dark fruits hiding in the background . i guess it was hard for all the other aromas to break through the thick espresso bean wall . while the aroma consisted heavly on the roasted esprsso beans the taste went another way . this time the taste went the many different roasted flavor route . the esprsso beans were still there but only in a small amount . the taste was heavly dark and roasted with dark roasted malts bitter dark chocolate roasted espresso beans a hint of black licorise and ends with a touch of alcohol . i would have thought that since this was barrel aged there would be some oak or bourbon in the taste but i guess all the dark roasted flavors covered them up . not only did the dark roasted flavors cover up the bourbon and oak but it also controlled the amount of alcohol that decided to show up . noting short of being a great dark roasted flavored beer . it you could n t tell already this is clearly a full bodied beer . this full bodied beer featured a full flavored dark roasted aftertaste no duh . of dark roasted malts roasted espresso beans bitter dark chocolate and a small touch of alcohol . not too much alcohol where it would make this beer boozy but just the right amount of alcohol . i should probablt thank the dark roasted flavors for that . no oak or bourbon in here either . that means that all the dark roasted flavors kicked out the oak and bourbon completely out of this beer . big thanks to donnie to sharing this bottle . there s no way i could have possibly polished off an entire bottle all by myself without taking a nap in the middle of drinking this thick dark brew . it s a great barrel aged dark roasted beer without any of the oak or bourbon flavors . it would have been nice to find a little bit of those flavors but this taste really did n t need them all that much because there were plenty of dark roasted flavors to take their place . thanks again donnie for sharing this kick ass beer .,palate,1.0,1
original rating date august pours a bit darker than a typical belgian . smells banana yeasty bready . all of the good notes that a belgian has with some american notes such as a much higher rate carbonation more citric fruitiness . the high carbonation almost makes me question whether or not it s natural but i doubt stone would rape this brew with added co like the macros do . clearly an american take on the belgian style a bit of a step below pure belgians but surely an interesting beer . fun to drink complex . as it warms the banana honey and yeastiness really comes out . there s a lot of clove punch in here also now that it s warmed . the aroma is actually more noticible now than when i opened the bottle . very enjoyable clearly a good deal of effort has been put into brewing this edition of epic . highly recommended . get it soon before you ca n t find it anymore .,palate,0.6,1
on tap at manderes folsom year anniversary pour . a pours a light brown almost mahogany with a peanut clored head which dissipates fast . leaves a light trail of lacing . s roasted caramel hazelnut and dark belgian candi sugars . t dark candi sugars hazelnut and roasted caramel . m overly sweet . wow . full mouthfeel and little to no hop presence . d good overall but slightly too sweet and rich for me .,palate,0.6,1
for my th review i figured i d do something special . already one of my more well liked brews i m deciding to have it this time in its on glass which i found cheap at the local store . i m pouring from a ml glass and unfortuneately not the . ouncer . pours almost all foam into the special glass let s see how i do in the end when the head dissipates . about seconds after the pour the head level rises and goes for about a minute looks like i was a few centimeters off on the pour oh well it is a one of a kind glass and i m not looking for the perfect pour on this one . the beer itself is a nice crystal clear bright amber with a foamy off white head that takes a good while over min to dissipate . by this time the beer is at optimal temperature . sent is fruity spicy sweetish slightly tropical with a large whiff of alcohol . fruits come out in banana and acidic pineapple . the spice is of coriander . smells like a nice elixir . the nice smooth and creamy mouthfeel in this one leads to an alcoholic fruity sweetness that leads to a beautiful biscuity malt taste that melds with some cream vanilla flavor . the fruit is caramelized bananas fried and macerated in brandy with hints of apple in the finish . it is really creamy and really gives the impression of the bananas and cream . sweetness is very high but not cloying or too over the top . alcohol permeates the taste as it did in the scent and works well with the fruit n cream flavors already mentioned . this is a dessert in a bottle for sure a strong belgian ale meant for slow sippin to cap the night off with a bang .,palate,1.0,1
appearance pours a hazy honey color with a modest head that manages to leave a few drapes of lace smell strong acetaldehyde green apple aroma but very sweet almost like juicy friut gum taste starts out with an apple flavor that becomes increasingly tart by mid palate when some alcohol starts to come through after the swallow the acetaldehyde impression builds and just leaves a seriously bad impression on the finish mouthfeel medium body with moderate carbonation drinkability just not very beckoning,palate,0.8,1
well here it is . my first pliny the elder at a.m. after work . bottle date is days old . pours a bright fuzzy orange with great rocky fluffy white head . looks just like the blind pig from yesterday although the head on pliny retains better and leaves some more lacing . very little sediment . smell is lots of pine and earthy notes . citrus hides in the background . taste is the same pine and earth and lots of it . dry hops . a bit of a biscuity feel i do n t really pick up any fruit flavors at the start but towards the middle i start to pick up citrus grapefruit and lemon . nice hop burps . the balance here is seriously excellent though and the mouthfeel is probably the best i have encountered in an ipa period . truly a creamy elixir perfect carbonation . alcohol taste is nowhere to be found i would never guess this is . drinkability is also pretty great because of this . truthfully i am a little let down the taste is n t quite what i expected i actually preferred blind pig to this for sure . but the mouthfeel overall balance of malt hops drinkability and the masking of alcohol are huge highlights and it succeeds maybe better than any other dipa i ve had in all those categories .,palate,1.0,1
beautiful crystal clear garnet hue . a touch darker than the norm for a marzen . thin head w fairly low carbonation for style . huge beechwood smoked malt aroma dominates . secondary to that raisiny decocted malanoidin malty aromas are noticeable but the rauchmalt dominates . roasty toasty malt flavors are prominent and are accompanied by a surprisingly assertive hop bitterness for style . all of this is combined with a rich tasty rauchmalt smokey base . medium bodied w a nice toasted malt and slight hop bitterness in the finish . very complex beer with an assertive but well balanced rauchmalt flavor . that being said you wo n t like this beer if you do n t like smoked beers .,palate,0.6,1
founders breakfast stout . abv a this beer has a great gentle coating to it with minimal lacing . it seems to impart the message that hey fellas i will be here for a lil bit dont mind me and then resigns itself to a deep cedar blackness waiting to be beckoned . the oats in the stout gives it a great stickiness and foamy character without excessive carbonation . s the smell feels like a gentlemans breakfast initially you get some nice smoky notes from a bacon or charred grist if you are a yeoman farmer then comes coffee with a great mild nature it isnt that jerk coffee from surly this is more understated . the coffee notes are like jokes on arrested development . ultimately the chocolate notes emerge and as your mouth forms a tight o the nickelodeon prophecy comes true coffee bacon and chocolate for breakfast . t except you are an adult and you hopefully dont drink this as your breakfast shake . if you do dont let me judge alas i digress . this has an amazing silky mouthfeel with coughsatincough chocolate notes upfront nice and nice coffee notes to round it out . m there is a nice albeit mild sticky lacing with great coating and the oats give it this awesome maltiness that makes it a force to be trifled with . get your trifle on become trifling . but seriously this aspect gives old kbs a serious run for his money if only for how pleasant it reclines and makes itself at home . the mouthfeel is like a shins albums and a warm blanket wrapped around you . it is hella comfy . d lets just get right down to it . this beer has no abv present that i cant detect . well lets clarify it has an incredible warming heat that is just refreshing as the day is long lets call today the vernal equinox . did i mess the season up . moving o narrative those spelling bees werent gon na win themselves . toshan doshi knew this deep down . somehow all those days on the road the countless flashcards the endless memorization of root words had taken a toll on his year old obviously indian frame . show after show there he was scoring some new obtuse study cards to drill into lines take into his head and pass out fulfilled . he would wake up each morning feeling more empty than the last . last night he went hard on some gladiolus and luxuriance and passed out shortly thereafter . but how long could he keep up with this hardcore lifestyle . his manager didnt care for him he just propped him up with more vocab lists every night . his publicist just wanted him to win win win . ultimately old toshan only had a single friend in this world a teddy bear named deleted advanced minutes until he recovered his teddy deleted fast forward minutes until he realized he never needed the bear at all deleted fast forward minutes and thats how toshan won the national spelling bee completely on his own .,palate,1.0,1
appearance pours a clear honey color with a golden tint to it the head is pillowy and retains nicely leaving discernable quantities of lace smell grainy with a lemon pith tone taste bready up front but the grain and lemon pith from the aroma soon take over after the swallow the bready malt element returns but the pith lingers throughout mouthfeel medium body with moderate carbonation drinkability i just do n t care much for the flavor profile of this pale ale the pith to me is just not very enjoyable,palate,0.8,1
oz bottle into a straight sided pint glass . a deep amber mahogany body with a matrix of fine yeast particles in suspension so fine as to appear clear from a distance . inches of solid off white head with strong retention and tons of frothy lacing . gorgeous nay perfect unfiltered ipa appearance . s straightforward and fresh hop aromas grapefruit orange zest and pine . not complex but very nice indeed . t smoothly bitter hops up front more pine than citrus followed by a wave of light toffee malt and finally a big piney finish . solid . m a little thin on the body and surprisingly light and spiky with the carbonation . d great flavors and a crisp finish make this a very drinkable ipa with a great mix of serious hoppiness and smooth approachability . nice . notes this is a fantastic brew especially for the price . if i ever life down south again this may become my go to ipa . cheers .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a ml bottle into a sam adams boston lager glass . appearance pours a light blond color with reddish hues . has a thin fizzy head that dissipates quickly and leaves little lacing . smell smells strongly of citrus hops with a touch of caramel maltiness . quite nice . taste has a mild hop bitterness up front that tastes strongly of citrus . towards the back it is balanced by a pleasing maltiness . all it all very balanced and easy to drink . mouthfeel about as perfect as could be asked for . drinkability a very tasty and highly sessionable pale ale . i could definitely see myself having this one again .,palate,1.0,1
oz bomber . pours a hazy orangey golden with one finger of off white head . aroma is sweet with some butteryness and green apple pear . taste is sweet malts with ripe apples and pears . very fruity . slightly sour and slightly alcoholy . i did not find the combination to be pleasant . not one i would buy again .,palate,0.8,1
overall impression is this is a great winter ale . the appearance is a reddish blackish but transparent like a tinted windor . how d they do that . it is carbonated well like a crackling fire . pours a shallow off white head smell is chocolaty . and nutty . taste still nutty . crisp taste not heavy as expected . hints of smokey woody flavors has the appeal of a coffee porter . mouthfeel is average . drinkability great as a nightcap . after a meal with friends or even to eat with cake . . but do n t skip the milk .,palate,0.6,1
the glissade as a nice golden color minimal head but it doesnt look as thin as most beers this golden in color . the smell is sweet malty and inviting . the taste is very well rounded . a lot malt flavors balance well with earthy hops . nothing overpowering but enough to keep me interested . the mouthfeel and drinkability are borderline medium bodied which is all i could expect if not more for a beer of this style and appearance . i enjoyed this offering and will be likely to buy again .,palate,1.0,1
described on the bottle as a saison for the festival season modeled after farmhouse ales from the flanders region of belgium . it poured a cloudy amber orange color with a thin loose head that disappated quickly . unusual for a saison so maybe my glass had some sort of residue from the dishwasher . i m sure the beer was n t too cold it came from the garage which is kept at about degrees . maybe it was poured incorrectly . on the nose there is a hint of nutmeg and orange peel but i really had to search these out . other than that nothing jumped out at me . my first sip revelaed very little in the way of taste . maybe a hint of the orange peel . it claims ginger root as an ingredient but i found nothing of this in the beer . there is a bit of the classic farmhouse sourness though . the finish is very quick no lingering flavors . it s light medium body a bit dry fizzy like soda pop . a great beer for belching as i found out . i ca n t say it was bad but i do n t think i d have it again .,palate,0.8,1
ap pretty damn clear with a white foamy head that does n t hang around too long except for on the rim of the glass . ar pine biscuity malts soapy t hop oils and pine . some floral notes too . this beer has a flavor i really like m pretty thin and bubbly almost reminds me of a bmc feel o one of my favorite tasting pale ales . i could definetely to a session with this stuff . what a good session that would be .,palate,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 .,palate,0.7,1
poured into a new belgium snifter a nice copper transparent weird grainy almost tan half finger head and some decent lacing s apples light sweet hops huge malt toasted grain alcohol syrup cherry oak soil . maybe a little to sweet and to complex t alcohol hop bitterness sweet malt oak earth apples cherry and lots of toasted grains m not that awesome . grainy sticky bitterness turns into bad bitterness d for being . this is surprisingly easy to drink . minus the mouth feel this beer is pretty nice . i do n t think i d but it again at . final thought shipyard please try lowering your prices . i might want to drink your beer more often,palate,0.4,0
thanks to kegatron for gifting me with a bottle of this . poured into a tulip shaped pint glass this brew appears brown in color with some amber hints of clarity around the edges . an initial surge of tan head forms with more than fingers worth of froth that slowly fades leaving an entire web like pattern of lace on the glass . the cap maintains a fluffy pillow of lace and uneven craters across the top . the smell includes some minty to herbal hops that come across with a character that is reminiscent of stale menthol cigarettes . it has a cooling aspect to the nose mixed with some mineral inclusion . faint notes of stale coffee round out the back end mixed with some burnt character not too far off from plastic or some strange concoction of medicine . the taste of this brew includes a fairly forward flavor of herbal hops that integrate with dark roasty grain character and produces a bit of bitterness . overall it blends into a flavor that is somewhat medicinal and not too much unlike the artificial flavor of black licorice candy but without the sweetness . more sips yield a bit of dark fruity character from the hops that blends into a burnt flavor somewhat like old coffee and faint musty chocolate . i am not the biggest fan of the black cascadian american black ales or whatever you want to call them . but i approach them with an open mind . the aroma of this brew fails in all departments whether you consider it a winter ale warmer or a black ale . the nose is quite unpleasant and unfitting of any style of beer . the taste is somewhat fitting for the black ale style but doesnt fully come together for me . this brew is medium to light bodied favoring a bit to the medium side and it has a moderate level of carbonation . the alcohol is fairly well integrated but overall this is not something i would enjoy having more than a sample of . heath i appreciate of the opportunity to try this but it just wasnt for me .,palate,0.8,1
picked this one up for my wife yesterday as part of a mixed six pack . luckily i only grabbed one as this one really sucked . after about half the bottle between us we gave it to hank the dog who looked at it and walked away . poured a lightly hazy golden color with a fluffy white head . very muted aromas a little wheat and a little pomegranate but not much else . same on the palate not a lot of flavor crisp and light bodied .,palate,0.7,1
the pour left almost nothing to be desired a beautiful golden yellow color with a good one and one half inch head that slowly dissapated to about a quarter inch and held throughout the drink . the smell was very fruity with just a hint of spice . the taste was where this beer really took off . very carbonated at the start with a hint of fruit dare i say apricots . in the middle the carbonation continued to be evident along with just a hint of hop spice . the finish was just the right mix of sweet and spice . a lingering hint of fruit that stayed in the mouth after the drink . this is a very drinkable beer that i will definately look for again .,palate,1.0,1
appearance burnt orange snow globe . i m guessing yeast particulates float around the medium size bubbles . smell grapefruit peach yeast when it warms . under ripe orange with rind on the back mouthfeel thicker and more yeast on the back of my throat than is normal for an dipa or i like from one . overall not into it . why so much yeast . why boast hops when they are n t complex well rounded or that forward in the nose or flavor . yet it is n t malty enough to imagine they are hiding .,palate,0.4,0
oz bottle poured into pint glass appearance poured fizzy and soda y with light head that dissipated down to almost nothing with no lacing . the color is copper to amber and very clear . aroma the aroma is initially very nice with plenty of spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg . there is some pumpkin aroma but mostly spices . the aroma fades after a while in the glass but the first impressions are again very nice . mouthfeel this a light and fizzy soda like drink . i am not generally a lager fan so it is difficult for me to comment on the mouthfeel vs. how it is supposed to be but i did n t like it . it felt thin with harsh carbonation . taste the pleasing aroma does n t carry over to taste . i tasted very little to no pumpkin and minimal spice . the carbonation again was a big minus for me . it s pretty dry with a hint of sweetness but overall kind of sour not bitter in a hoppy way . the aftertaste does n t linger but that is good because it is rather sour . overall impression this was my first pumpkin beer and my first attempt at drinking a beer for a review i joined a review group and pumpkin beer was first on the agenda and i will say it was interesting . the initial aroma was far and away the highlight for me and i found it less enjoyable as i went along . it is definitely more pumpkin pie than straight pumpkin but that may be standard for this type of brew . i am a big fan of pumpkin pie but had never had the desire to try a pumpkin beer . while i probably wo n t pick this one up again it was enough to get me interested in trying other pumpkin beers .,palate,0.4,0
after ten f n days of dang near total beer abstinence how better to crawl back onto the wagon than with ger pilseners and euro pale lagers . can you give me better advice . the canquest tm glugs on . from the can kurdami kalnapilis original musq aludariai . whoops . cantinuing from the other side . in creating kalnapilis original our brewers selected the finest saaz hops . the beer has an especially rich and harmonious flavour . the foam is stable and long lasting . in kalnapilis original won world beer cup gold in munchen style helles category . what a cancoup to find this as a single at binney s south loop during my recent brief visits passing through chi . my crack n glug produced two fingers worth of rocky explosive bone white head with a falling rate equal to that of newton s apple . it was as stable and long lasting as the hutu government . bah . the color was a slightly hazy golden yellow . nose was the unwelcome admixture of grapes green apples and plastics factory interior . oof . i had no idea minhas had an overseas production facility . mouthfeel was medium with a mild lager sweetness accompanied by loads of off flavors including apples and grapes . imho this is not a epl but that is what is marked on this site . this comes off as mass produced swill . finish was semi dry but relatively unpleasant thanks to its poor execution as a lager . this was anticipated due to its rarity but it will never find space in my cooler .,palate,0.6,1
pours a deep black color with no head . the aroma was huge as espresso and alcohol were most notible . the flavors followed the aroma as roasted malt espresso and alcohol pummeled the tastebuds into overload . decent bittering balanced this out . but this bottle poured with no head and was relatively flat compared to others like storm king . do not know if this was an aberation but this caused a lower score in mouthfeel . drinkability is decent but the alcohol level was a little over the top .,palate,0.6,1
i ve seen left hand milk stout around a lot recently . it seems to be creeping eastward into pubs and bars like wildfire . i was filling a six pack with singles and could only find i really wanted . brand familarity struck me and i picked up a milk stout . really cool tap handle too just a big d left hand reaching out . appearance the stout pours a very thin looking dark brown and i can actually see through it . an initial half inch head disappears to nothing . lacing does not stick . smell interesting . it s not very strong real faint bitterness faint roasted smell . uncharacteristically weak smell for a stout . taste the taste is probably this beer s best quality and it is only so so . the stout is as i expected very thin . there is faint malted barley present covered with a very slick and sugary milk remnant . drinkability it goes down really easy . it s got very minimal hopping not very much roast . there is a hint of smoke also . it s got to be one of the sweetest stouts i ve ever tasted . it s also the most borderline in terms of mouthfeel i ve tasted . it goes down too easy and tastes sweet . that s good for some beers . but its not what i look for in a stout .,palate,0.3,0
hopasaurus lashes out with a fat juicy aroma of fresh squeezed grapefruit though this soon grows dormant . hop flavor is prominent but well integrated into a genteel pale malt base with no excess of bitterness . the finish is fairly mellow though the mouthfeel is inexplicably raspy . clear gold with no appreciable head or lace .,palate,0.4,0
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 .,palate,0.6,1
a super dark brown with a head that has loads of big frothy bubbles sitting on a base of tiny bubbles . lacing is here but breaks quickly . s sublime lovely vanilla candied sugar sweetness soft oak mellow bourbon a touch of maple . reminds me a lot of backwoods bastard perhaps silva stout . t shit . the nose barely translates to the taste . right away i m hit with an unusual harsh woodiness . slight char but then some semisweet dark chocolate vanilla extract a bit of artificial cherry and cheap bourbon . the bourbon somehow is able to impart a nice vanilla sweetness but then goes back to tasting cheap winey tannin y and watered down . the finish has a milk chocolate and coffee finish that is a bit of a saving grace . after a nose that gave me a half chub this feels like i ve been had . this is a muddled and unrefined . nothing seems to work or blend together it s kind of everything on it s own . m oily medium body with a fantastic amount of carbonation . d i do n t hate this but the taste is just so disappointing . i ll just take sniffs for every sip and i ll be all good here .,palate,0.8,1
pours a deep amber with a smallish head that melts to a ring of edge lacing . not sticky at all . aromas are sweet toasted malt a little bread i ness raisens and a few other dark fruits . taste is sweet raisins or mincemeat with sort of a rum like alcohol warmth and flavoring . faint but there . finishes to a biscuit like crispness and drying . mouthfeel is surprisingly tingly and sharp from the tiny carbonation and i suspect a hop i ca n t discern in either the aroma or taste . mouthfeel is unfortunately a little weak and thin for style to my mind .,palate,0.6,1
bottle to glass . a amber orange very clear small bubbles rising to the top . big off white head that laced nicely down the sides with some bigger bubbles throughout the head s lovely . very earthy and hoppy . almost strangely a fresh cut grass smell that backs a very nice hoppy smell t really good with a strong malty bready start that felt toasty yet sweet with a fine hop finish that was n t overbearing with the carbonation present yet subtle . left a good aftertaste that had the alcohol warmth coming through . m probably the best part of the beer . the carbonation was just right the mouthfeel was full bodied almost creamy that slid down ridiculously easy . d great . high content but you could have these all night .,palate,1.0,1
medium copper color . two finger head that disapears quickly . the smell is prickly ripe green apple notes in the aroma . the body is medium malty with a tangy prickly finish . honesly the flavor reminds me of a michelob but a damn good mechelob . drinkability is solid . i d pair this with roasted chicken gumbo chili or anything spicy .,palate,0.6,1
bottled july batch opens with barely a hiss oh no . pours a deep slightly cloudy orange brown color with a minimal amount of bubbles that barely form a ring on top of the glass . smell is sugary sweet brown sugar caramel hints of smoke apple cider and no hops to be found . taste is sweet but not overly so as suggested from the nose . brown sugar caramel hints of smokey phenolic hints of cider . medium body almost non existent carbonation sweet sticky syrupy mouthfeel . well this does n t taste half bad but really needs some bubbles . i think the lack of carbonation ruins the mouthfeel and makes this taste and smell overly sweet .,palate,0.4,0
the pilsner is an odd beer . i m not entirely sure what they are going for here . the color is such a pale yellow it almost looks green . the only aroma is could get out of it smelled like a cleanser but that might have been the glass although i thought i caught a whiff of honey . sure enough the taste is a crisp honey taste with light hop bitternes that i kind of enjoyed despite being somewhat atypical . it finishes clean but their is a syrupy feel that lingers on .,palate,0.4,0
pours a very dark ruby black with a beautiful classic pull tap cream colored head . holds its head through the duration of the drink . smells of dark chocolate coffee from the dark roasted barley and a slight hint of metallic . the feel of this beer is delightful . very smooth and creamy especially if you drink it just below room temp which is how i like it . tastes of dark chocolate with a nice bittersweet finish leaving a wet feel on the tongue . i really do enjoy everything about this beer from the appearance to the feel in the mouth . really quite enjoyable .,palate,1.0,1
pours a strange yellow orange color with a two three finger white head whose life is short lived . the aroma was sweet but it deffinatly had a strange kind of aroma mixed in that i personally can not identify . the taste was a little too sweet for me i must admit i thought i was drinking koolaid . the mouthfeel was soft enjoyable . this is a drinkable beer in the summer where the sweetness is more enjoyable but this isnt a beer that i would recommend .,palate,0.7,1
aroma usual lager aroma but this one has a very detectable corn aroma too . a touch of sweetness in the nose too . appearance clear yellow thin white head . decent amount of carbonation . taste something s not right here . i suspect the base of this beer is all well and fine but something is off . a sweet cloying goings on that is n t too appealing . notes decent mouthfeel and drinkability,palate,0.7,1
white cloudy gold with a minimal head that disappears before i finish typing this smells of oranges caramel and wood . tastes of apples and sugar very mild . too mild really . mouthfeel is silky but too thin . drinkability is good . nothing to stop you but nothing to keep you,palate,0.4,0
a slightly hazy big fat carbonation bubbles rise to a fluffy white top hat . expecting a little more haze for a wheat . s a little bit of smoke . dried oregano . real mild fruit salad . t herbal italian seasoning mix . woody oak . slight fruitiness dried bananas . m wish the carbonation was a little harder . real light body . d super light but the body has a reasonable amount of complexity . not the best beer for the season but a tasty example .,palate,0.4,0
bottle courtesy of holdenn . thanks man . pours dark black with a big lasting tan head in a snifter . smell is vinuous slightly peanut buttery and rich and roasty . alcohol is hidden well . taste is roasty but not too highly or burnt and is smooth creamy and nutty . very soft but suitable carbonation aids in its rich creamy smooth mouthfeel . very solid and highly drinkable with soft nutty and chocolately roasty flavors . reminds me a bit of thirsty dog siberian night .,palate,0.6,1
new bottle . poured into glass and rose to a quick frothy head that dissipated rather quickly . beautiful deep purple to dark red hue on brown esque slate . smells of dark chocolate caramel cherries and noticeable straight alcohol lacing . wonderful body as this beer enters the chew zone . and yes it s chewy . in a good way . lot s of roasty characters enter in . chocolate raisins caramel and raspberries . a lot of spicy hop friends here along with the big grain bill makes this beer an oversized artists palate of flavors . it s hard to get to them all . i was n t overly impressed with the way this beer sits in the mouth . it s rather heavy but not fun . kind of like rosie o donnel . i was expecting a little more here . this is a great two beer limit session .,palate,0.6,1
presentation oz green bottle twist off top . appearance extremely pale straw yellow in colour . nearly as clean looking as water . no head except for a very thin white lace . smell dms cooked veggies you can smell the corn adjuncts bigtime . no real malt or hop aroma at all . taste very light bodied . smooth and very creamy on the palate . sweet cooked corn flavours are followed faint dextrins then something that is trying real hard to be a hop character it fails horribly . there s a very light bite with lots of metallic flavours that follow and carry through into an unpleasant dry grain tannin finish . notes is this really a beer . if you re looking for a beer that tastes like creamed corn has no malt or hop flavour then sticks you with a nasty ass aftertaste . you can have the other beers in my six pack .,palate,0.2,0
shared with friends during superbowl . bottle picked up an recent release . poured to snifter . a golden yellow almost no head or lacing . s lot of apples . really sweet with hints of other green fruit . maybe vinous . love the apple brandy barrels on this one . t really nice up front and smooth . really strong apple flavor all around . i think the apple covers up some of the complexity but it s a good beer . a little hot from the booze . dry finish . m medium bodied . very low carb . i would have expected higher being a tripel . i get some bubbles on a big swirl but nothing sticking around . i will have to check other reviews from both batches to see if this is the way it is . d wiked . people loved this beer and i m glad i was able to get a few bottles of it . although the barrel aging fruit flavor seems to dominate it does not diminish in any way . i do question the carbonation but do n t feel that it takes away from it at all .,palate,0.6,1
this beer pours a lighter brown color with a non existent head . sediment also non existent . this has a very sweet boozy smell very much like whiskey . nothing else to report in the smell which is sad because it could be much more complex considering the style . others can hide the alcohol pretty well . the taste is really nothing but sugar and alcohol as well . the alcohol blends in a bit better in the taste but not much . a slight hint of citrus fruits can be sensed in the taste . the mouthfeel is a bit thin but the carbonation is about right . compared to the st. bernardus and westvleteren this is much less drinkable . the alcohol is not masked well and the beer is overwhelmingly sweet . st. bernardus abt is better for the money in my opinion .,palate,0.7,1
http foodbeertravel.wordpress.com hoppin frog barrel aged boris pours a rich deep black color with a . cm light mocha head which rapidly turns into a ring around the top of the beer . the nostrils are quickly filled with whisky aromas and a little must . this is also accompanied by the nice roasted aromas familiar to boris drinkers . a reasonably well balanced profile not too dominated by the whiskey but definitely boozy . similar on the tongue some whisky but not at all dominating . a nice alcohol warmth maybe just a bit too much in the finish . nice smooth roasted flavors some chocolate more than i remember in the normal boris and just a hint of vanilla in the end . the vanilla and whisky play nicely together in the long finish . regular boris has the most incredible smooth palate and this follows suit . so silky smooth from the oatmeal . definitely an interest beer for this alone . this is a complete sipper . plenty drinkable but the alcohol is hitting me a bit too hot as i get through the beer . also you ve got to drink it slow in order to get the vanilla and whiskey on the finish which is the best part of the beer for me . not a problem . a worthy beer with plenty of its own unique character . by no means my favorite ba ris but again it s in its own category almost . i appreciate the balance and relative subtlety of the whiskey . an excellent beer . not enough barrel character to let this age for an extended period i do n t think .,palate,1.0,1
poured into a chilled pint glass . dark yellow to orange color . finger head . floating yeast in bottle that was not possible to avoid pouring out . first taste very balanced . nothing over powering . roasted malt flavor but without any over hopping . very small bubbles make it a refreshing drink . i could drink several of these despite the . abv .,palate,1.0,1
sampled last night at the brickskeller . my first beer from north coast and i was a little underwhelmed . pours a clear honey gold color with moderate white head . nose is understated floral and malt notes . on palate a clean and crisp ale but seemed to me to be lacking in depth complexity and most importantly body . the mouthfeel of this beer is the letdown just too thin . flavor profile is dominated by slight cookie sweetness and cleanness of hops but just not alot going on here . drinkability here is very high indeed but ends up sacrificing flavor and charm .,palate,0.6,1
drank from a . fl . oz . corked and capped bottle purchased at downtown wine spirits somerville ma served in a flute the beer poured a murky burnt umber color with a bubbly spritzy light brown one finger head that quickly dissipated to a thin collar . the aroma was a nice mix of sweet and tart . oaky and a bit funky . brown sugar notes came through strong . fruity and berry like . cherries were noticeable as well . this reminded me greatly of an oud bruin . the taste was similar to the aroma . sweet and tart up front . moderately funky . fruity . very strawberry like with notes of brown sugar and caramel malts . slightly acidic and a touch oaky . the flavor was somewhat akin to that of a sweetened balsamic reduction . sour cherry and tart raspberry notes came through on the back end and they carried into the sweet and syrupy finish . the mouthfeel was quite thin with a very fine and mild carbonation . drinkability was impressive . this is a super refreshing flavorful and easy drinking lambic . it is far more complex and far less cloying than many of the other sweetened versions on the market . i could imagine this making for a terrific after dinner drink .,palate,0.6,1
a pours a clean and clear golden with orange tints . a small head quickly subsides leaving no lacing . s smells like all kinds of vegetal stuff grass clippings pine needles lettuce and celery . t tons of hop flavor and bitterness in this all the way through the taste . very intense vegetal flavors pine and celery as well as a touch of orange and citrus . if i were to decide to lick a pine tree one day i think it would probably taste a little like this . m full bodied and extremely thick and heavy . subtle carbonation lets the flavor come out d this is the least favorite of the dipa s that i have tried . the vegetal flavors are too overwhelming and although i do n t consider the taste to be bad i have a feeling that i ll be sick of it by the time i m done with the bomber . i ll add this to the list of overhyped and overpriced beers that i ve had this week . edit it turns out i got sick of the taste before i even finished my first pour . every sip tasted worse and it seems like it is not a bad bottle . i originally scored taste and drinkability higher but dumping an bottle of beer is cause for me to rate it lower .,palate,0.8,1
appearance deep brown amber pour much darker than expected . not much head but decent lacing down the glass . smell not nearly enough hops too much rye malt . taste rye malts overpower the hops . perhaps some pine resins but not much mouthfeel a bit watery but coats the mouth in an odd way . drinkability decent but needs a bit more hops to get it down and match the style . more rye pale ale than ipa . i guess it would get you drunk but not good for much else .,palate,0.8,1
oz bomber . my first chili beer . figured with rogue you ca n t go wrong . pours slightly hazy golden with an orange tinge . the head looked nice but died in a hurry . aroma is of nice bready maltiness with some slighty meaty aromas a good dose of hops . taste is very clean . there is nothing special here really . some very slight fig fruitiness at first which gives way to bitter hops some spiciness . nothing really jumps out . clean mouthfeel aftertaste very drinkable but nothing to write home about . mediocre offering from rogue . probably better to spend your money on your favorite macro instead of this for the price .,palate,0.8,1
a drinkable import from argentina apparently made for the average american beer drinker . for that purpose this is an acceptable average beer . clear palest yellow with a finger of white foam that quickly melts away . light graininess and little else in the nose . really light taste like adjunct grain and faint hop bitterness . pretty easy to drink with a light watery mouthfeel . would n t drink this if i were in argentina the local beer is bound to be better .,palate,0.4,0
a.average pour . not much head . decent looking amber hue . s.smells a bit above average . somewhat inviting . t.nothing special here . a good little bit of hops but the spice notes are far too weak in my opinion . m.in the last year or two i have been severely disappointed with the feeling i have after drinking a samuel adams . it seems as though there is a syrup like feel after only part of a bottle . this winter offering is no different . in addition it is not all that smooth on the finish . d.refer to mouthfeel . not something i d go out of may way to drink .,palate,0.4,0
i had a lot of expectations regarding this beer and i think i may have enjoyed this more without the expectations . the beer pours a very dark brown with little head . the smell is of bourbon with some vanilla and roasted coffee . the taste is over the top bourbon with burnt coffee . the taste just didnt do it for me it was a little too overboard and tasted like a cold coffee and bourbon mixed drink . given the hype around this beer i will someday probably come into possession of another bottle and see if my first impressions were off .,palate,0.8,1
aye where do i start . saccharine all the way . how can you add fake sweetener to bier . i neglected to read the label when purchasing this one . i saw raspberry and beer and that is all it took . the beer is best described as diet raspberry up . very dissatisfying . i already go to the gym times a week so that i can drink all the fabulous beer i desire . i do not need fake sweetener in my beer . flavors were overwhelmingly sweet and tart . complexion was shirley temple and body was crisp . this is a definite brew pub faux pau .,palate,0.8,1
had this at the brickskeller in d.c . appearance black as pitch motor oil with very thin head . smell dark roasted malts . black coffee and dark chocolate with interestingly enough a fruity hoppy finish . taste great interplay between rich sweet and bitter . the unmistakable taste of cocoa powder is there with coffee and figs to boot . caramels cloves toffee . they re there too but on a different level . hops still shoot in and bite sometimes . very richly flavored . mouthfeel smooth as anything i ve ever tasted . like having fresh guinness at a jazz club while marvin gaye is crooning out some lyrics . drinkability definitely a sipper . but i m impressed .,palate,1.0,1
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 .,palate,0.6,1
really looking forward to this as bell s old ale is one of my favorite beers of all time . a somewhat rocky pour reveals the harpoon to be crystal clear bodied and copper amber colored . about a half inch of head crops up and sticks around nicely also lacing as it dies down a bit . the aroma is rich and caramel sweet . smells fresh bright perhaps just a hint of fruity hops in there . taste oh yeah . my favorite type of old ale with intensely thick malt pale malt flavors maerzen like breadiness and a sweet edge nicely balanced by both a light bitterness and a noticeable alcohol bite . the body is super thick a brilliant beer for a cold winter s night . midway through the first pint ugh why do they only come in oz bombers . the sweetness is getting a bit cloying which impacts the drinkability considerably . i would like to say i ll get one of these to age in the cellar but it appears to have been filtered . sigh .,palate,0.9,1
a a thick head stands sturdy on top of a beautiful slightly hazy golden beer with a nice steady stream of bubbles rising through it . excellent lacing . s a bit to be desired here . clean and crisp with alcohol and herbal earthy notes . t excellent well balanced ale with a small amount of fruit sweetness and a small amount of hop bitterness . definite alcohol presence as well as earthy yeast flavor . m as expected it has a wonderful feel to it that only a belgian can give . thick and creamy with a medium weight that gives way to an extremely crisp finish . not dry crisp . a little graininess from the yeast if you disturbed much of it during the pour .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a black can . surprisingly for a macro this one keeps a short head leaves lacing . yeah this beer could be worse but it still is n t any treat to drink . the aroma is fowl with dusty smelling malts and acrid lager character . the flavor actually tastes decent at first with the big sweet bready malts of an export lager but then a big sour milk and citrus tang comes through to ruin it all . what a waste of water .,palate,0.3,0
was poored a clear amber yellow had a filmy oil slick for a head with faint lacing lots of carbonation streaking to the top smell was pretty much nonexistent a very very faint malt character was all i noticed taste was a general macro lager taste with a hop profile that bordered on skunky the hoppiness seemed to me to be a bit fake as well just did n t taste natural a friend said his pint tasted good to him so who knows . mouth was light and crisp drinkability was drinkable but the skunk thing going on was very distracting,palate,0.8,1
appearance dark dank brown black with brown head that hangs around for a bit good lacing throughout the pint . smell smoky nose . taste chocolate smoke coffee dark roasted malts . delicous . mouthfeel a little slick thinner on the palate than i expected drinkability a fine porter would definitely drink again . dark and flavorful .,palate,0.6,1
vintage . was n t thrilled by d etra but heard good things about this d extra variant so here goes . a pours a deep mahogany into my glass . active manila bubbles form its guardian head on the surface . beady lace . this is more similar to an old ale than any belgian style i m familiar with and i ve never seen an old ale look this good . s aged booze caramel candi sugar sweet malts raisins yeast dark fruit booze . inviting . t fruity raisins leap out instantly caramel booziness brown sugar in tow . sweet malts the sweet raisins might seem cloying to others but it works for me . dark fruit takes its turn on my tongue before swallowing alcoholic warmth soothes the throat upon descent . reminds me of a great english barleywine or old ale like thomas hardy jw lees harvest . m body is sticky but thin weak . noticed this on the pour too could really use a heavier body . d far too easy to drink for an beer . goes down just as easily as the vintage lees harvest ales i know and love which hide their strength d extraordinarily well but with more booze . dfh again proves they are masters of masking a beer s strength . until you stand up overall i really was n t sure what to expect from d extra but i walked away thoroughly impressed . hats off to sam crew i ll be buying this again .,palate,0.6,1
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,palate,0.6,1
this started as an intriguing beer then kinda went downhill from there . the nitro pour was of course very nice an amber brew with a thin white head that lasted throughout . at first this beer had no aroma at all but as it warmed the ripe toasted malt aroma was quite strong . this beer was tolerable at first but as i drank more i disliked it more and more . the malt flavor is pretty unique and the buttery maltiness of this was a bit hard to take after a little bit . mouthfeel is very creamy as expected from the nitro can but i couldnt get past the taste that just did not agree with me .,palate,0.8,1
i picked up a twelve pack of leinenkugel s oktoberfest for . at meijers . it s starting to cool off at night here in mid michigan so that means i start to crave the marzen s so to get my fix i figured i would give this beer a try and see how it goes . no visible bottling date . poured from a oz brown bottle into a mug . a the label is pretty typical for leinenkugel s but it does have some oktoberfest things in the background . it poured a clear light orangish copper 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 it left some spotty lacing . s the aroma starts off with a pretty dominating mixture of caramel malts and biscuit bread malts . it had a medium amount of sweetness and the malts impart a light toffee like aroma . i also pick up a small amount of grassy hops . t just as they were in the aroma the malts seem to be at the forefront of this beer . i get a slight dose of caramel malts before they are overpowered by an abundance of dark bread and biscuit flavors . the malts still retain the medium amount of sweetness and it could have been toned down just a touch . it also had a mild nuttyness to it and a very slight toffee taste . the hops in this brew were pretty mild and i only got a quick glimpse of some grassy hops at the end that made for a light bitterness on the finish . m smooth crisp and the body was on the light side of medium . carbonation was medium and right where it should be for this brew no complaints when it comes to the mouthfeel . overall i thought this was a slightly above average marzen . there was nothing really off or offensive about this beer but it also seemed to lack that certain something that brings all the flavors together there was a much larger emphasis on the biscuit malts then i would have liked . i liked the mouthfeel the most it was exactly where it should be for a good marzen i also really like the drinkability if i was in the mood i could take out a six pack of this with no problems . what i liked the least was the taste i thought it could have been balanced a little better the larger presence of biscuit malts seemed a little overpowering at times . i usually buy a couple twelve packs of this each fall but since samuel adams octoberfest is just about the same price i think i will be grabbing the sam adams instead . if you are wanting a marzen this will do the job but with all the other marzen s that flood the shelf s this time of year there are better choices to be had for a similar price . this beer was ok but when it comes to marzens i am sticking with bell s and samuel adams .,palate,0.9,1
a yellow . big white head . .good clarity s fresh and floral with some mild citrus and pine t light floral and citrus aspects . .some bready malt notes but everything is subtle and not very assertive m feels a little watery . clean but thin . d average to slightly above average . ca n t hold a candle to summit s epa . seems slightly dumbed down and basic .,palate,0.4,0
vintage shared this beer with some friends during our epic imperial stout tasting with surly darkness darklord kate the great abyss sexual chocolate cigar city k ot batch speedway stout stormaktsporter regular and kaggen . in the line up . look beautiful . dark as hell . very nice thick tan head . smell beautiful aroma as well . this is so complex it is impossible to describe everything coffee dark fruits tobacco alcohol toffee chocolate . wow . in terms of smell equal in quality to the kaggen . . taste well what shall i say this is really the first beer i ever had i wished i would not have tasted after smelling it . what an enormous disappointing taste . sweet toffee molasses chocolate and sugars . overpowering sweet . incredible unbalanced and dull . mouhtfeel mouthfeel is great again . thick dense on palate . overall in terms of taste completely overrated . nobody from our people group could finish the glass . look smell and mouthfeel close to perfect though . the brewers should contact the narke brewery for a course in tasty balanced ris brewing . the worst one of the evening . hopeless and hopless,palate,0.9,1
pours a ligh black with highlights of prune juice . just a mediocre head quickly recedes to nothing . the aroma is a tantalizing lactosey cream and bananas mixed withdry roasted malts and coffee beans with just a touch of smoked peet . the taste is a creamy yet gypsum dry cream with fruity notes of banana and bubblegum . dark roasted malts giving off flavors of coffee grounds and light coccoa powderwith a touch of walnut . the dryness and powdery palate feels just stupendus the finish is actually quite velvety though . my favrite milk stou so far .,palate,1.0,1
ml to tulip . a with a semi vigorous pour four fingers of yellow tinted head is created frothy airy and very long lasting . the body is lightly cloudy and has a tangerine hue with medium saturation . lacing is spare to fair . s light scents of toasted grain and straw compliment the delicatedly hopped nose . hop aromas include herbs grass and celery with a light lemony orange zest brightening things up a bit . an earthy character remains balancing must with light funk and barnyard . whiffs of menthol come as a detriment to the overall aroma profile . t the flavor follows the nose closely and is n t any more impressive . mainly earthy with semi sweet fruity flavors supporting . dusty spicy . lightly sweet and lightly bitter . unwelcomed flavors of bandage mixed with light medicinal notes . m medium body with a dry and chalky finish . fizzy carbonation . a mild tartness and very light sourness rounds out the mouthfeel almost perfectly . d the drinkability is fine but the uninspired aromas and flavors will likely keep avant garde from being a repeat purchase .,palate,0.9,1
a profuse big bubbles forming a rocky white head . bright yellow straw . looks the part . s firm noble hop profile slightly metallic . good grain pale malt . t well rounded combination of flavours . firm bitterness . i do n t get a sense of freshness in the hop profile which reminds me of certain aussie macros . finishes a bit harsh . m initially light medium but falls away quickly leaving only bitterness . no mid to back palate . d quaffable but not all that interesting .,palate,0.4,0
red hook rope swing is a very lively semi clear light golden beer with a thin dense white head that fades to a film and leaves excellent lacing on the glass . it has a grainy aroma with a little lemon . it smells like a pilsner . it s quite light bodied and smooth with a very crisp finish . it has a good amount of pilsner malt taste . there s something melanoidal that reminds me of a doppelbock and seems a little out of place . i can taste a little lemon and there s not really any bitterness . it seems like a watered down dopplebock . it was n t really a good choice for a lawn mowing beer .,palate,0.7,1
vintage the th expedition . a cloudy dark copper body thick cream colored head terrific retention and a sheet of lace on my glass . s sweet caramel brandy and floral citrus hops . t sweet caramel malt hits a wall of citrusy floral hops . a hoppier than average barleywine for sure . ca n t hide that alcohol one sip and you ll know its a barleywine . m syrupy resiny chewy consistency . perfectly suited for sipping and just right for the flavor . d its reputation proceeds it . it is well deserved . i enjoy bigfoot wish it were sold year round and that i could afford enough to cellar . one of the better barleywines produced in the states and an excellent example of the american take on the style .,palate,1.0,1
shared this with a mate to wet his new baby s head . . a big persistent pale beige head rocky lacey . hazy mahogany colour with orange leading to yellow tinges near the edges of the glass . a very good look . s fruit ginger burnt sugar . i pick a fruity blackcurrant like smell which has always to me indicated some maturation . very faint spice curry leaf note . t spicy fruit roll honeycomb raisins . complex rummy caramel with a firm bitterness . my friend thinks it s a bit disconnected . perhaps age will remedy. m explosive mouthfeel upon drinking but the body is very light with the alcohol evident . with cellaring there is no way the body is going to gain weight and the ongoing secondary ferment will only add to the effervescence . not a good prospect here methinks. d the beer improves as it warms . definitely needs to be served at cellar temperature . a risky proposition . . this one cost me although i can get it for au . should i invest and go the distance . my experience with coopers vintage is that strong cellarable ales should be good heavy early in life to have any chance of being good later in life . i could be wrong . but as i have said should i risk it .,palate,0.4,0
thin head that leaves only a touch of spots on the glass . nearly clear good amber color . mild aroma with a slightly sour smell . nearly no hop just a darker form of a mrzen . better bittering hop presence on the tongue . still this mostly a malty concoction . good body on the creamy side . low carbonation enhances this . brief aftertaste a bit sour like the smell .,palate,0.9,1
i had read that this beer was unbalanced and too hoppy so i was n t sure what to expect . the smell was sweet and my first sip was very fruity and sugary . i agree that it s not balanced but felt that it was lacking in hops not overly hoppy . i was also surprised at how flat it was . i m not sure if this is typical of this brew but i think it needed more carbonation . if i were to dine there again i would try the amber waves ale instead .,palate,0.3,0
poured nearly black with a foamy tan head which receded fairly slowly with moderare lacing . aromas were chocolate coffee earth smoke molasses toffee and floral hops . flaor was sweet roasted malt chocolate coffee molasses caramel earth herbs spice bread and a nice hop bitterness . a tad watery but characteristic of a porter . more carbonated than most . nice malt flavor in a refreshing porter not too sweet like some .,palate,0.6,1
before we start this c review is of course relative to this category we re not talking coors here . poured from a ml into a bell glass . appearance a cloudy deep amber with a tall head that quickly sunk to nothing . moderate lace . smell soy and vegetable with a touch of prune . mouthfeel nice an initial carbonate bite followed by a foamy smoothness . taste soy sauce with a bit of toasted malt and a salty aftertaste . at the price i d leave this one alone . there s better stuff from omegang . as i finish this review i m finishing my pistols and i feel like i ve just finished a bowl of sukiaki . and beware of reviews with jargon like taste is deep dark fruit raisins plums figs grapes apple cherry candi sugar . molasses pepper spice . i mean give me a friggin break . pick out of and maybe we ll have a clue .,palate,0.8,1
on tap at beachwood bbq a pours a clear orange with a firm white head good head retention with nice concentric circular lace . s sweet floral pine wildflowers with citrus orange and lemon . t sweet citrus flavour which is really appealing with some light malt definitely west coast . notes of pine needle some bitter melon in the finish . m medium bodied creamy resiny thin finish . d solid imperial ipa a beer that can hold its own with all the great ca dipas .,palate,0.6,1
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 .,palate,0.6,1
so i am not sure if this is the same as the oatmeal stout . this is the specific name of the beer and i could find no cross reference with any other they sell or have sold so i assume this is a new beer or a new version of an old beer . a thin head dissipates quick with little lace . very dark but see light getting through . s mild roasty . touch of toffee t sweet toffee up front . roasty with mild smokey flavor similar to the smell . m moderate to high carbonation . not as full bodied as most stouts . overall i think it is a good beer but not a great stout . i feel i should rate it based on taste and not its representation of its genre since i do n t actually know the brewer s intentions . as this is a large restaurant brewpub i imagine it is a stout for the masses .,palate,0.8,1
a appears a very dark amber colour . almost no head when poured but a good amount of lacing that hung on for quite some time . s a very strong boozy smell followed by caramel hops raisins . t you re hit with a huge amount of booze a little much for my taste but it disappeared pretty quickly in in favpur of the raisin and caramel . m very very thick and chewy . also quite heavy . however it does n t leave the boozy taste on your tongue like you d think it would excellent . d this is certainly a sipping beer . examine this one note its characteristics closely it s meant to be drunk this way .,palate,1.0,1
lovely aroma of roasted chocolate and caramel . pours a beautiful deep ruby almost black with a substantial mocha head . taste is more of the slightly sweet roasted chocolate and perhaps some espresso . loses points on the palate for being rather light and thin for a porter . carbonation is fizzy on the tongue where it should be soft and creamy . overall this is a quality porter that is indeed rich and approachable .,palate,0.6,1
on draght at brewery . pours thick fluffy cloud like head on top of a hazy copper orange colored beer the haze knocks down the score of the appearance . has an intense fresh hop aroma definitely nw . centennial or cascade like . slight citrus very . hmmm . green smelling if you can use that . smells of chlorophyll like herbs and grass . not bad just interesting . followed by a nice sweet toasted malt aroma . aroma is intense and lasts the whole beer but there is something i am not quite sure i like . first taste is smooth hops hops and more hops . but not over bitter . just pure american hop flavor america f k yeah . very herbal clover green grass a little pine . nice round malt flavor sweet not cloying toasted caramel and hops all the way through . carbonation was nice and light body was perfect . filled every void in my mouth with out being rude . finishes with citrus hops and me wanting more . nice beer from a good brewery . ill take another desolation please .,palate,1.0,1
pours a very deep dark brown garnet with adequate off white head that laces pretty well . appearance is very bland in my opinion as there is no striking color nor any clarity or really great head . smells sickly sweet with vague tropical scents of way too sweet jackfruit . this has the aroma of fruit left out way too long and is way overripe in every way . taste starts initially with a bit of faint bitterness but then reverts to the overripe fruit . i feel like i m biting into the softest most nasty mango ever . its way too sweet and offers no hop bitterness or anything else to contrast . finish has a bit of herbal character which is nice but it is enveloped in sickly sweet tones that make this a strange brew . it s not the worst beer on earth but for the style this lags far far behind its brethren . little bit of peppermint twang in the taste . finally a positive note but not enough to save this one as it is tough to even get . mouthfeel is average with enough body to carry the flavors but is approaching watery at times . drinkability is not great due to the poor balance in this beer . the malt profile is way too strong for this style and it s a very disappointing brew coming from the makers of peche mortel .,palate,0.6,1
oz . capped bottled on light orange diluted saffron color similar to what you might see in a spencer s gifts beer clock . nice release of very fine bubbles . little head retention . initial smell of musty grapes and crumbled aluminumn giving way to a gentle honey and sweet white grape . and a very subtle peach apricot . a heavy inhale will give hint to the high alcohol . though not as aromatic as i would have thought . the carbonation level is good but the taste just seems a bit off . strong honey grape and alcohol taste . the attemp to balance the sweet and bitter has led to a tight back of the tongue sour taste . the mouthfeel is good . med heavy body the honey coats the tongue but dries the mouth the way grape skins do . i was thinking pork products or seared scallops with a maple vanilla glaze but you might have better luck with a sweet item like carmel cheescake with some type of nut to counter the bitterness . overall i do n t want another one . i want to cleanse my palate with a hoppy beer but as always i applaud the brewers for taking a chance with the ingredients and putting together a good story . definetely interesting .,palate,0.7,1
appearance an aggressive pour yielded two and a half fingers of rocky egg white foam with a coverage of lace . the body is stoplight yellow with very nice clarity aroma thanks to the permenant collar of foam the nose needs no help . floral hops are dominant . both piney and citrusy sp . at the same time . this is the nose i would expect from a west coast pale ale taste a nice medium maltbase quickly makes way for a vanilla sweet midtaste.the finish quickly fulfills the promises made by the nose with floral hops slowly fading away mouthfeel a lot of pale ales could take a lesson from firestone walker when it comes to mouthfeel . a superb velvety coating transfers the complex tastes while quickly fading to hoppy bliss drinkability coming in at . abv . i could do this all day almost everyday .,palate,0.9,1
a deep copper brown with hints of red . very light white head . s heavy smoke and barley very light on hops . t very strong smoky flavor coming in no real hints of hops great aftertaste of grain and barley . but overall the taste is absolutely dominated by smoke . m smooth with moderate carbonation . o big thanks to wisrarebeer for dropping this one off . i m a huge fan of smoked beers and this one absolutely did the trick . the smoked flavor dominates no gimmicks no other significant tastes . if you re a smoked beer fan this is a must .,palate,0.6,1
reviewed from notes . pours a moderate orange color with a tad bit of white head that recedes quickly without too much lacing . nose is . booze . then booze . the hops are really faint . there is a tiny bit of citrus in the background as well as some grain but this is mostly a hot mess . the bitterness and the alcohol really do not combine well . i would not recommend this beer .,palate,0.3,0
a minimal white head that quickly fades on a straw colored body macro lager look all the way s not too much of anything maybe a little bit of hops t some lighter malts and w just a tiny hint of ephemeral hop taste w overtones of anise m actually pretty creamy with light carb d not very different from a macro lager and a lot more expensive so i would n t go out of my way or drink it again,palate,0.7,1
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 .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a oz bottle into a clear pint glass . appears to be a code printed on the label . i m lazy . i like bottled on dates foremost and then best by dates . codes are better than nothing for i suppose they can be decoded . single purchased at local health food store for . . a poured a medium amber hue with a finger head and modest lacing . overall a nice looking beer in the glass . s what smell . if i had been wearing a blindfold i would have only recognized it as beer . non descript . t i m still waiting for this . someone please let me know the secret to discerning this beer s taste . but a oz . bottle for nostalgia s sake is all i am willing to grant this offering . very disappointing . mostly earthy malts and bitterness . ca n t quite tell if bitterness from hops or the modest alcohol . not very well crafted . m excellent mouthfeel . exceedingly smooth and well balanced carbonation . this and the appearance are quite good . too bad taste accounts for of the rating . d this went down very easily but i would n t readily reach for another . taste just is n t there and there are much more affordable alternatives available for getting a buzz not that i was looking to this beer for but presently i ca n t see much other use for this . sad . not sure about what the california common steam beer style is all about . this beer makes me want to suggest a new style enigma . this is a craft beer icon but it has no taste . thankfully it is not yellow . i want to like this beer . it is probably one of the first craft beers i recall having at an excellent hole in the wall pizzeria in sausalito ca while on my honeymoon august s ago . not even close to the caliber of anchor liberty or anchor porter . i am flummoxed and disappointed .,palate,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle into my duvel tulip . a finger plus of white head and a lightly hazy light orange colored body . head dies relatively quickly with little retention . smells vaguely pilsner like a very light smokiness . definitely a light sweet malt smell to it reminiscent of many indian beers rice . . thin on the mouth with not much carbonation holding . imminently drinkable . amazing food beer and hot weather beer . certainly something i d re buy .,palate,0.6,1
i like this stuff . it s for those of us who drink in larger quantities and do n t want it to show on our stomachs . it s just as the others have put it not much on color taste or head but the high carbonation is where it s at for me . either way you cut it there are worse beers out there and there are certainly better ones too .,palate,0.8,1
no . just . no . had on tap at the toronado sd . pour is a very deep dark brown . was n t really sure what to expect from this but it looks nice and thick with a small off white head that hangs on for dear life . not bad . unfortunately this was the best part of this beer . smell . meh . fruity . no trace of roast coffee darker malt chocolate anything that would identify this as an imperial stout . it s not horrible i guess . taste not okay . massive raisin fig and cherry sweetness . holy crap is this sweet . i actually like sweet beers fine english barleywines are some of my favorite beers . but this is sweeter than any barleywine i ve ever had . hell this is sweeter and more out of balance than any beer i ve ever had . this tastes more like a barleywine that someone dumped corn syrup and grenadine into . fruity sweet and alcoholic like a damned wine cooler . ugh . mouthfeel is actually okay . decently chewy enough carbonation . drinkability no . i had one glass that i struggled massively through . i finished it through sheer force of will . if it was at home and in a bottle i would have drainpoured the whole damn thing . not a beer i will ever ever revisit . i do not understand the ratings on this beer at all . the whole world is taking crazy pills . not recommended . stay away .,palate,0.7,1
head no retention left no lacing . dark brown amber body . a nice murkiness like rusty water . i was rather disappointed by the aroma as it was rather mild . it is a very smooth and a sweet sipper . some hops caramel candy sugar and oak . not much bourbon . maybe i m just missing it . i was way excited to try this and actually find it to be rather average .,palate,0.8,1
presentation poured into flying fish pint glass appearance poured a brown color with a short retained white head but plenty of lacing smell bready aroma with some spice taste bready aroma with a bit of caramel spice and some hops mouthfeel light bodied well carbonated drinkability overall for a macro this is really great . a very easy drinking beer .,palate,0.7,1
hazy brownish appearance small of an inch head tannish . laces in simpler webs than many . aroma is slightly rummy and ginger like dark dried fruits and a raisiny tone . good coating body and lower carbonation . slighlty overly sweet but pleasant early sugary with pronounced molasses and over ripe dates . dries considerably at the finish almost too harshly in the transition . not a bad beer fine aroma and beginning the end is more astringent and thinner than i anticipated . alcohol is not immediately noticeable but more apparent on warming . storing this a while might help smooth the profile .,palate,0.9,1
poured out of oz bottle into standard tulip . a ruby colored liquid with some really nice lacing . s delicious caramel dried fruits and tobacco . t yuck . it opens very nice and you get a great barley wine flavor but then the alcohol hits and its way too hot to make this drinkable . m surprisingly light for the abv . o i am not a fan of this . i bought four bottles and i m hoping it cools down after a few years .,palate,0.8,1
i m in france right now so i m glad i could finally get my hands on one of these . poured into a tulip glass out of a oz bottle . freshness date is . appearance pours a hazy amber straw color with a filtered appearance but to my surprise not really that carbonated . looks a lot like belgian strong pale ales in my opinion . the head remains for the most part with plenty of lovely looking lacing . smell a big whiff of coriander unlike anything else and would n t be surprised if this original recipe serves as the inspiration for great non belgian witbiers such as allagash white . there are fruity esters for sure but i m getting more spicy and wheat notes here instead . cinnamon and pumpkin spice for instance . some gingery notes . herbs . a very generous whiff for sure . taste delicious . if i could that s all i d write . i m instantly spoiled with recipe from hoegaarden and really wish it was available in america . the booziness of this beer immediately hits you and the spices follow in a smooth tasty way . they have a slight bite but are not intimidating instead they are sweet and fruity . mouthfeel not watery at all like hoegaarden white is in fact this beer is the opposite experience . creamy in nature slightly boozy in character yet this beer is all about the spices . after every sip you get a sweet creamy nature on the tongue and after every swallow the throat gets slight alcohol burn that proceeds to warm up the face . when it comes to drinkability this beer rules . i could order these all night and not get tired of them at all . overall a great beer too bad it s not readily available in many other parts of the world . i think it s great that more people are becoming acquainted with belgian style beer from belgium with hoegaarden white but this is a much larger angrier brother of that beer . if the grand cru is more what the original recipe was more like cheers . it s wonderful .,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle consumed appearance deep brown bordering black with a red brown finger foam head that rapidly dissipates and leaves some swirls of lace . smell loads of bourbon charred oak and hints of vanilla . taste bourbon and oak throughout . nice chocolate and vanilla notes in the background . mouthfeel truly phenomenal creamy medium body with the slightest touch of syrup likeness . drinkability despite the . abv this delicious brew begs to be consumed .,palate,1.0,1
caramel colored with your typical tan nitro head . sweet caramel and candy dominate the smell with a touch of biscuit and the faintest hop . mildly sweet biscuit and caramel flavors wrap around a bitter metallic hop flavor . i ve never been a fan of nitro beers and this one is no exception . the creaminess is certainly there but it feels all too fake and forced and seems to add an off flavor to the taste . overall this is a fairly good beer . the obvious knock is the nitro gimmick but some like this so to each his own . i do n t know that i would seek it out again but it was worth the try .,palate,0.4,0
raspberries are definitely not my thing but i discovered this beer had much pleasure to offer . a full would have been too much for me and probably would be too much for any one person . fortunately i had hiroprotagonist and his fiancee with which to split the bottle and it ended up being the perfect amount . a dark ruby red with twinges of hot pink both towards the edges and in the small head . naturally the smell was overwhelmingly raspberries . the fruit sweetness was undeniable especially right off the bat but towards the end of the flavor profile it turned more tart tarter . and led to a puckering finish that was the high point for me . quite similar to lindeman s but noticeably less fizzy more substantial a rich fluid velvety mouthfeel . the entire beer especially the tart finish enlivened the taste buds to an amazing degree better as an aperitif than dessert . what impressed me most was how fresh the raspberry taste seemed practically fresh off the bush . the lack of any noticeable beer flavors definitely had me out of my element and i found a little went a long way so as to affect drinkability . regardless i found much to enjoy particularly in the skilled blend of sweet and sour .,palate,0.9,1
another bottle from one of my favorite traders dogbrew . thanks for the new tick russ . served in a tulip pint my go to glassware for ipas an pale ales . very slight haziness in this orangey colored body . small head poor retention and virtually no lace . nose is pretty mild some light grainy malt notes with a touch of sweetness . little citrusy notes come through too . the flavor is pretty weak too . little sweet malt up front and a touch of hops at the back presenting mainly a clean citrus note . thin watery feel . a bit overcarbonated too . overall despite not particularly being impressed by any individual aspects i found this beer very easy to drink . this goes down very quickly i can see a small brewery attracting lots of bmc converts with a beer like this . i will add a few points here to compensate for this .,palate,0.4,0
pours a orange brown color with a slight head . the smell is sweet without the smell of alcohol to it . the taste is excellent . it does n t have an overly alcohol taste like some other barely wines . the taste is slightly sweet . there is a good mouthfeel with very little carbonation . the drinkability is great . it is very smooth .,palate,0.6,1
i m going to annoy people from philadelphia with this but it really did n t taste anything like what a black tan should taste like . it was bland and the stout portion was overpowering . yet for reason s i do n t understand the people i know from philadelphia all seem to love this beer . i was disappointed .,palate,0.6,1
bad mistake . picked a sixer of this up and ended up drinking oz . and giving the rest away . a pours a hazy yellow copper with a small head . very hazy and no lacing . s very macro ish with tons of very light cereal grains some tin and a very very slight hint of rye qualities . t pretty pathetic . incredibly light with cereal grains very grainy taste hops are nowhere in site . overall i would avoid this one . there are way better summer beers out there .,palate,0.6,1
bottle courtesy of russpowell . thanks russ . on the back label.what does this mean . it pours a really dark brown ca n t see any light shining through with a finger head of tannish foam and does a good job with the lacing . brown sugar in the smell with some yeast and some noticeable bitterness . the aroma is n t all that strong so i had to work at what i got . tasting . it has some chocolate and dark fruit sweetness quite a bit of alcohol some bready malt more booze some bitter chocolate notes slight tartness on the back end . for a . abv brew it comes across as a lot stronger and imho smothers the flavours big time . medium bodied with the carbonation on the light side of medium the mouth feel is not something to complain about . drinkablilty to be blunt is pretty bad . it ll be a chore to finish the bottle .,palate,0.8,1
opened a oz . bottle at my home . an overwhelming scent came flying out of the bottle reminded me of feces and eggs . poured a semi cloudy yellow a little brighter than i had expected . an okay head died down to nothing after it was poured . the scent of feces had died down once it was poured although it was still quite rancid . tasted mildly citrusy and wheaty very light . crisp mouthfeel summery . the scent was just too much to bear however and i could not finish the glass. if the scent was not so bad this would be a half decent brew . i d like to try it on tap sometime get a different experience .,palate,0.6,1
a poured a deep vinous red color without any head at all s smells of sweet cherries vanilla bourbon dark fruits and caramel malts t starts off with loads of sweet cherries hitting the front of the tongue that merges into a really nice vanilla brown sugar caramel malt blend . it is akin to taking a bit out of cherry pie that used some brown sugar and vanilla in the crust and just a subtle splash of bourbon in the filling . really good stuff here . m there is n t any carbonation in this guy at all . goes down smoothly enough though d i really enjoyed this wild ale a lot . really good spectrum of flavors that came together to form a delicious beer . i would love to try this again .,palate,0.4,0
on tap at dld . all the reviews for the barrel aged behemoth indicate that it was a bourbon barrel aging so i ve added this one . note also that this was not the oak aged with cherries unfortunately i did n t get to sample that one . a fairly dark molasses type color . slightly reddened with a creamy off white head . s a good whiff of oak alongside sweet and creamy malt . quite similar to the regular behemoth but quite a bit lower on the hop scent than fresh behemoth . t sweet and complex . the oak has definitely done a number here and comes out very well . it melds with behemoth s flavor quite well creating a subtle spiciness . some caramel flavoring is definitely there . m thick full bodied and very creamy . low to moderate carbonation . d very good stuff . the flavor of the oak is a little much to drink a lot of this but that just encourages slow sipping . solid beer all around . hope to have this one again .,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle into a pint glass batch from . thanks josh for the chance to try this one and at such an age . a pours a deep dark brown black with a big dark brown head that fades to a ring and leaves no real lacing . s the nose is chocolate covered cherries and vanilla with a slight belgian yeast aroma . smells delicious . t the taste is creamy chocolate with a cherry backbone and some vanilla on the finish . it s also got that belgian yeast flavor in there as well . it s pretty sweet and i am not picking up any hops which is n t a surprise given the age of this bottle . i really like this and am curious as to how it tastes fresh . m the feel is thick and chewy with a nice creamy texture . d i really like this and would definitely have it again . the abv is n t that high and the alcohol is nowhere to be seen . the age has given this a bit of oxidization but it s not that bad and does n t detract from the other flavors . what a treat .,palate,1.0,1
a out of the bottle with a full finger of light cream head over a beer with a orange color tinted with red just as the beer is tinted w chile . to turn it towards the bronze spectrum . not really any lacing . s the chipotle is definitely noticeable here very much like the canned product or a dried chile . it smells quite smoky and spicy . as the beer warms some different flavors come out grass and pale malt . t again the chipotle is very noticeable . i was expecting hot spiciness but really only the flavor is there see below for more . and there s a decent amount of hops as well tending towards earthy grassy variety of flavors . a beer that does n t overwhelm . m my entire tongue is stimulated with this one . the sweetness sticks to the front the spiciness sits in the middle and the bitter hops are at the back . a complete package of mouthfeels . very nice . o as expected this would pair great with some food . i was expecting a lot hotter beer . but this is really chipotle flavor with only a tint of heat . well done .,palate,1.0,1
so i have had these bottles for like years and i decided it was about time i just got it over with and opened one . what the hell right . cracked it open after dessert of . the pour was alright . deep dark and black as night with a light ring of tan that circled the glass for maybe a minute before fading out of site and leaving it completely bare . not my idea of the greatest of looks but what can you do . aroma surprised me as it was done very very well . a rich mix of dark chocolate coffee lots of bourbon and oak . warming brought out vanilla and light touches of molasses . very nicely done i have to admit and i was finding hop this would not be terrible at this point . but then i took a sip . now here is the odd part . the feel is horrible . flat dull and thin . just a mess i can not see how they could have tore this one up that badly . on the other hand the flavor is rich decadent near perfectly aged so there in lies the issue . overall this could have been a very very good beer but alas it was a mess because of the lack of carbonation . fix the qc issues and it would be a winner .,palate,0.4,0
burnished orange brown with a tall tan head . nose is hoppy and caramel sweet . wood spices abound with a solid whiff of booze . the flavor is full malty and dim as my wife likes to say not bright like the east coast s min . or west coast s green flash ipas . darker notes of sticky sweet caramel with a toast backdrop spicy warrior hops and an earthy herbal character that includes some resin . big viscous mouthfeel does great things for this beer transmitting a pretty large package significant ibu count into an easy to sip package . my glass was empty before i knew it too soon in my opinion . drinking burton baton is not quite like george costanza s dream of being ensconced in velvet but i did get the sensation of a heavy fleece blanket wrapped snugly around my shoulders .,palate,1.0,1
another canned beauty bought for me a liquor store single as a gift . emptied into my mug . this beer is locally known by many names most of which i can not write in this review . a classic iconic can pours a slight light brown body a lot of carbonation with a surprisingly decent head retention but no lacing . a really strong metallic smell and taste with a wet mop smack to end each sip . a full funk from a bunch of disjuct industrial flavors and weak malt . poor drinkability as it is even hard to chock down the last bit . avoid at all costs even when presented at a near frozen temperature .,palate,0.2,0
the place i work was selling this for . a pack and i had n t had in quite some time and thought it would be a good trip down memory lane . appearance its still in the bottle so i dont really have a good guess but deffinatly a lighter colord beer . smell not bad for a macro beer seems to smell like it was n t flash brewed like bud or coors . taste better than expected not heavy by any standards but as stated above much better than american macros . the mouthfull is weak best it goes down way to light and does n t have any flavor notes . so could be better . .but could be worse not bad if you need something cheap but drinkable .,palate,0.4,0
poured a mostly clear yellow gold with a huge foamy white head which left excellent lacing . smelled very musty along with a bit of citrus and not much else . tasted of musty yeast very much like the smell . not very sharp or complex . the lemon is in there but it s overpowered by the yeast . no tartness or crispness whatsoever going on here . this was a big letdown from what i d hoped for . mouthfeel was great . lots of prickly carbonation and generally a nice smoothness to go with a medium body . this is a fairly drinkable beer although nothing special . it s cheap though so it has that going for it .,palate,0.9,1
this bottle leaked while traveling but lost only or ounces . the cap and foil remained perfectly intact however . i ve read reports of gushing issues so this comes as no surprise . ml bottle to tulip . batch e . . sampled . a the pour produces fingers of light khaki brown head frothy bubbly and very long lasting . the body is a dark chestnut brown and completely opaque . extremely solid appearance . s the label indicates french malts german hops trappist yeast . sounds awesome and smells pretty good too . cookie caramel and cocoa powder dominate the aroma with toasted bread and nut notes in the background . t the yeast imparts strong flavors of leather earth and must . hop flavor is minimal adding woodsy qualities if anything . adding sweetness is plum quince and other general dark fruits . the integration of flavors works extremely well . m disappointing mouthfeel . the body is rather light and carbonation rather high . never good for a quad . minerally texture with fine fizzy expansive effervescence . on a positive note alcohol is nowhere to be found although the bottle does n t list the abv . it drinks like a . . o the first half of the bottle was lackluster . coming to room temperature and losing some of the excess carbonation really brought this beer into its own in the second half . quite enjoyable with standout flavor .,palate,0.4,0
i ve been disappointed with other weyerbacher offerings in the past and i m glad to report that this beer did not fall into the same category . overall this is a solid imperial ipa that has a hefty grain bill as well . it does however tend to be a bit dimensional with such a strong focus on the simcoe which really hurts the drinkability imo . it s a great hop variety but one bottle in a sitting is plenty for me .,palate,0.9,1
brilliant orange colour capped by off white foam that does n t stick around or stick to the walls of my glass . delicate wildflower hop aroma with a hint of honey . perhaps too delicate though you really have to work to pick it up . lovely malt flavour shows toast and honey there s a nice orange flavour that i m not sure is ester or hop in nature but leafy bitterness is definately of the humulus variety . there s a light butteriness to it that enhances the flavour rather than detracting from it . medium bodied with very low carbonation . feels soft creamy and smooth in the mouth . this is a decent and tasty beer that could be very good if the aroma were a little more forward .,palate,0.9,1
this beer has a different taste than i was expecting . i expected more of a hoegaarden type of beer . this one is fairly different . starting with appearance . it has a dark golden color . the smell is nice . you can really smell the spices of which this has many . orange peel cinnamon coriander and white pepper are listed on the lable . the taste is ok. low no hoppy bitterness . the low carbonation makes for a mellow introduction and extensive spices makes for a long lingering taste . i could drink this again if it was given to me but would not buy it .,palate,0.8,1
from notes at the bar rich malty flavors derived from kettle caramelization with hints of roasted malt . review from notes taken at the brewery while i tasted this beer earlier today . poured into a clean clear pint glass . this is a pub exclusive . a rather basic looking red brown translucent body with very little head . . s little smell really . i needed repeated sniffs to get some very faint medium roast malt . . t medium roast red ale taste and a little more sweetness than i expected . this beer is true to the style but rather forgettable . . m too thin for my taste and my experience with better scottish ales like oskar blues . . d just fine but then again i would probably not seek it out again . .,palate,0.4,0
a brown bottle with an oddly colored label a faded purple background with orange and blue designs and a black and white picture of longfellow a mainer born and raised . a best if enjoyed by date is located on the left side . the color is almost black with a red hue and a disapating cream head . i was kind of surprised at the amount of carbonation lingering on the side of the glass . there is certainly a deep porter smell and i also pick up a sweetness as well . others have called it a butterscotch aroma or caramel . irregardless i enjoyed what i thought was a touch of sweetness that on taste balances with the malt very nicely . for a dark beer i am amazed at its drinkability . it s smooth and leaves a dry pleasant aftertaste . i m enjoying this on a warm day though imagine it would be great for the cold dreary weather as well . overall i m very pleased with longfellow and plan to enjoy it again .,palate,1.0,1
deep dark copper brown with a bit of red as it poured from the bottle . dark tan not light tan head . pretty brown orange in the glass . genius bottle with a magical genie inside . bottle is made of solid stone as far as i can tell . leathery earthy deep malty honey sugary syrup aroma . scared to taste it . smells somewhere between a scotch ale and a barleywine . darkest barleywine i ever seent . fluffy mouthfeel almost as though it had been on cask . alcohol is hidden away unlike many barleywines hidden by the leathery slightly spicy taste with a beautiful mild bitter finish . flavor not as sweet as the smell beautiful bread . . l love a bready beer . this beer is like a hammer on the head . bomb . numb face .,palate,1.0,1
a gold bar yellow and suspiciously clear . tiny white head around rim of the glass . s the yeast punches you in the face . some toasty malt aromas . faint hops . t twangily yeasty . bready toasty malts . no hop character detected . very dry finish . mf moderate high carbonation . dry finish . watery . d i give it a good drinkability score on the count that it s easy going for an almost abv ale . nothing offensive except that stereotypical yeasty cheap beer aroma and flavor .,palate,0.8,1
pours a rusty red from the bottle with about a finger of white head that quickly dissipates . smell is barely detectable a small soapy grain note . after the disappointing absence of aroma taste was improved but not outspoken . crisp clean mouthfeel with flavors of dry pale malt . at first i found myself wanting more flavor a la boston lager but the mouthfeel and resulting drinkability really brought things back up for me in the end .,palate,0.8,1
poured from a growler into my duck rabbit milk stout glass . this has the best head of any growler beer i ve ever had . i m sure this is due in no small part to the nice vacu seal growler top fullsteam uses . the beer pours out a clear dark brown with mahogany notes from the small amount of light that shines through . this beer is billed as a smoked porter and the nose does n t lie . bold campfire aroma up front with a spicy smoked meat component akin to andouille sausage . no hop aroma is noticeable but that s fine for a porter . the smoke is n t quite as prominent on the tongue but it s still the dominant flavor component . a bit of the dark roasted malt shows through with some caramel toffee . there s a faint smoked ham note up front but the smoke is more obvious in the aftertaste . the beer feels just a bit thin on the tongue . it would be nice if it stuck around just a slight bit longer . carbonation is just right for the style medium with a slight prickle but not effervescent . although this is n t a complex beer i keep going back for more . that s a good thing considering i have more pints of it in the fridge .,palate,0.6,1
i admit ipa is not my first choice usually . i do however enjoy it s unique very hoppy flavor . well this is the king of hops at least of the ipa s that i have sampled . it works well and is very refreshing . if you re a hop head go for it . excellent beer from a great brewery . since posting this i have fallen in love with ipa s and this one still measures up .,palate,0.6,1
people call this beer complex and i somewhat agree . a lot of different things going on but did n t hit all areas of my tongue like some other beers do . do n t buy a bunch of these for a night drinking with your friends . you ll get full too fast and have a hard time getting it down . just read the back of the bottle . appearance was a nice brown color nice smell not as strong as i would have though . taste has too much going on in the same area of taste buds but it s very nice . very fruity and estery . a lot of hops in this beer . nice mouthfeel nice carbonation it tastes great but it can be hard to get one down before it warms up and excessive esteriness and hops come out .,palate,1.0,1
a a murky dirty brown with a magenta tint s definitely a raspberry beer with its intense mix of sweetness and tartness t full on raspberry but in a good way not my favorite fruit though i do n t mind eating them . this is probably one of the best tasting raspberry flavored thing i ve ever had because of its complexity . m oh so beautiful this dances in the mouth and on the tongue with such effervescence i d drink this even if it did n t taste so good . d i would drink this anytime i see it,palate,1.0,1
a golden amber color . small head with thin bubbly lace . the aroma of hops grapefruit and a hint of alcohol . some light malts . the taste is slightly bitter and of course hoppy . some sweetness along with malts some caramel hints and a subtle citrus flavor . the feel was of some low alcohol warmth dry in the finish with smooth medium carbonated touch . notes a very good beer . excellent balance . so creamy and smooth and yet so high in abv . this beer set itself apart from the rest . it did n t run away with top prize but it did provide for a good experience . i got a sixer of the brew at whole foods and it will not be the last time .,palate,1.0,1
pours a reddish brownish black with a finger tan head . mild retention and lace . the silky nose offers up deep notes of rich cocoa powder raisins prunes and vanilla with touches of coffee and spiced apples . for a sour the nose has little evidence of it . perhaps a touch of sour cherry . the palate has a massive dominant but incredibly well integrated sourness lemony with other tones of black cherries and pears balanced by a very rich malty structure . more notes of butterscotch syrupy tobacco creamy vanilla bean a figgy sweetness and a good dusting of spices pepper clove cinnamon . a faint bit of tannins in the middle of the tongue starts the finish which is incredibly long with trailing vineous notes of chocolate and spiced orange peel . the spectrum of flavors in this are astounding . out of all the sours i ve had this one has one of the most well integrated sour characters i ve ever come across . ya it s a bit like those warheads candies but it s tucked in such an incredible silky richness . the flavors are varied and complex and the delivery is impeccable . and for a sour there s none of those rank barnyardy tones either which would make this i think a good first sour for someone who needs their sour cherry popped .,palate,1.0,1
a pours a light golden color . almost completely transparent . larger white head is bubbly and uneven . the head slowly dies down bubble by popping bubble . bubble explosion lace sticks to the glass . s big aroma of yeast and lively fruitiness . citrusy fruit apples and pears . only a light amount of barnyard funk . a fresh sweet aroma . lightly spicy . t flavor is strong and memorable . the initial flavor i actually do not care for but as the taste evolves on my palate i do find much to like here . tons of pale fruits apple pear . a lot of yeast too . not too much pepper or spice . definitely a sweet saison . not very dry . flavors are nice but unspectacular and almost seem to intermingle poorly . m explosive carbonation . each sip the carbonation takes over . tough to gauge the feel over the bubbles . a bit too carbonated for me . body is medium . not much lasting dryness or bitterness . o d overall a good saison . unfortunately for this beer it came after i tried mystic s saison . in my opinion the latter blows this one off the map . this is still a nice beer but if i am going to spend . for a ml of saison i will buy the local mystic over this until i croak . tank is a good brew but like their double wide dipa i am slightly disappointed .,palate,0.6,1
a upon opening it is evedent that this one is going to be a gusher . i lost at least a couple ounces down the sink . once it settles down a very slow pour ended up with a inch medium colored tan head . beer color is very dark brown and murky . not much light get into this one at all . retention looks good with plentiful lacing . s chocolate and alcohol really stand out in the forefront . some hints of dried cherries and raspberries follow it up . dark malts come across as smokey for the most part . more alcohol rounds out the aroma . starts coming close to a cherry flavored childrens cough syrup smell towards the end as well . t big chocolate flavors cascade through the mouth from the start . resembles a lighter and sweeter milk chocolate at first and starts to become bitter pretty quick . roasted notes are deep in this beer . a healthy amount of smokey charcoal qualities come and go throughout . some dark fruit shows midway with notes of cherries . alcohol really stands out in this beer . there is a definite warming sensation but at times it just becomes a bit much for the other flavors in this particular brew to handle . m full bodied with an average amount of carbonation . smoother than expected . finish is dry . very very dry . it really lasts for days i do believe . d drinkability is not bad . there are characteristics in this beer that stand out to me as being very good . unfortunately there are a few others that do more to run it in the ground . i can see alot of potential here . oh well . glad i got to try it out but would not seek it out agian .,palate,0.9,1
beer testing one two . alright let s give this beer a ride straw yellow in color with carbonation bubbles racing through the body . it s topped by a lackluster head . smell is conducted by some skunk and corn husk . there s plenty of rice is this brew in fact it s quite cloying . the flavor is very neutral and bland but it does deliever a snappy feel on the tongue with some dirt in the aftertaste . kirin ichiban is the term nabihci nirik spelled backwards . it might as well be cause this beer is no good and tough to consume .,palate,0.6,1
ridiculously overcarbonated huge head even with the most careful pouring . still average in that there are so many examples of the style that are like this . the head is gone so quickly it is n t even funny . pretty opaque but not entirely so . light bleeds through around the edges revealing cloudy amber tinges . it s crazy but just swirling it around in my snifter brings up so much more head . it s just not right . smells medicinal huge amounts of alcohol sage bandaids . thankfully it does n t taste like that but it sure is n t good . oh . wait . yes . the aftertaste is exactly that . at first it s a strange assault of bitterness back right of the tongue but then after you swallow you get the sage and bandaids . gross . mouthfeel seems about . of course that s only because it s ridiculously overcarbonated . if it were n t it would surely be a syrupy mess .,palate,0.7,1
i was looking forward to this one as i d yet to try it . it came to me in a glass and the foam had been poured off . this is n t the fault of the brewer so maby it had great head . the main problem with this beer was infection . i m sure it was an infection because when i sniffed it i thought for a second maybe i was at the movies about to dig into a dollar medium popcorn . it had a very noticeable diacetyl aroma and taste . past the buttery flavor i could taste blueberry almost which i m sure was n t intended either . it d be interesting to taste one from a different batch .,palate,0.6,1
a foamy off white head tops an amber colored ale . perfect clarity but appealing density . a a hop aroma lifts off the beer but it s subdued . not the florals of syrian goldings or spice of saaz i had been expecting . i d like to think the beer unfortunately a bit past it s prime or at least impaired due to bottling . a definite belgian yeast character wholesome malt and a little bit of heat round out the aroma . it s nothing to salivate over but it s an unrefusable invitation to take a sip . t strikingly of mead . the taste of honey and plenty of warm heat engulfing it . the yeast is all sorts of belgian kinky ending with buttery esters . lots of hop oils but they re more the backbone flavor . as it drinks and the beer warms the heat takes over and the otherwise wild flavors become played out . m such a strong beer it never becomes the liquid cement so many other strong beers do . in typical belgian fashion it remains manageble and finishes dry . it lacks the effervescence of duvel . o i do n t wan na hate on this beer . i enjoy it and i believed it d be even more enjoyable on draught . regardless whether or not i m indulging in a prime example this beer has a few qualities that just are n t for me . the heat is too pronounced the hop varietals not right for a big ipa flavor and the belgian yeast becomes too much of a challenge to overcome . it fits a niche and deserves respect for it s avant garde approach but it s not an exemplary ale by today s standards .,palate,1.0,1
oz . bottle poured into a sierra nevada snifter type glass . dark brown in color that has a solid attempt at being black . the edging glows a brown color . te head was lighter than i expected and stuck around for a little while not much lacing . the liquid itself clings to the glass after each sip . smell is good has some similar characteristics to old engine oil . the main difference from the two is the liquor smell . it has a scotch whiskey aromas to it that immediately jump out at you . pretty decent malt base here as well . molasses and maybe even some slight dehydrated dark fruits . not much going on in the sense of hops here . think of it in a good way as a more boozy old engine oil . taste is good probably the best part and it picks up right where the smell leaves off . the flavor profile includes the scotch whiskey molasses and dehydrated fruitiness . in addition there is some dark roasted coffee and even some chocolate notes here . i think the bitterness comes mostly from the coffee and chocolate flavors but hops are still present . mouthfeel is quite a step down from the other features here . not bad but a little lacking . it expect it to be a little more full . it makes an attempt but falls a bit short . not much going on in the carbonation either . i ll say it s pretty drinkable though but more of a sipper on a cool evening convenient for tonight . good overall but i d have to say i d probably take an the old engine oil over it for the sake of value and overall beer presence .,palate,0.6,1
light copper colored beer that is slightly hazy pours with a moderate dark cream head . it slowly fades to a layer of rocky film . a slightly fruity malt note with a touch of grassy hops comprises the aroma . the taste is surprisingly bitter in a good way with a touch of caramel biscuity malt notes . earthy hop flavors lead to a nice bitter but smooth finish . the aftertaste is a lingering earthiness with a touch of sweetness now and then . the mouthfeel is decent but could be a bit more robust to support the flavors . drinkability is very good . this is a fine pale ale at a very reasonable price .,palate,0.6,1
this is one of thier weaker beers . the ale poured a cloudy bright orange with decent head and lace . unfiltered with plenty of chill haze . aroma was neutral with some floral hints . the front end had mild malt aroma some bitterness took over in the middle but finished a bit sour . mouthfeel was watery at best . carbonation levels were n t bad so i m assuming this low gravity ale just needed something to give it character .,palate,0.3,0
regular sized bottle of boulevards tank . although i havent had a massive amount of experience with saisons ive had quite a few top examples that i believe set my expectations for the style at a very high level . appearance very hazy gold dense three finger rocky white head . gorgeous looking beer smell citrus and lemongrass dominate here spicy kick present as well taste dominant citrus flavors grassy citrus flavor fitting for the style sour and dry grapefruit present as well . long lasting sweet taste settles in post sour shock steadily replaced by pepper spices and hops . extremely pleasant . settles on a milder sweet taste . mouthfeel this is an exceptionally smooth saison with the mouthfeel rivaling that of the saison dupont my favorite of the style and one of my favorite beers . the tank is definitely a thicker beer very complimentary to the flavors . if you let it settle for a few seconds this characteristic makes itself extremely apparent . overall the tank is an excellent beer for the style . not necessarily in the same neighborhood as the saison dupont or belgian s other saison offerings but a fantastic beer with a lot to offer . i would recommend this to anyone that has sampled north coasts la merle as another well executed american saison .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a nitro can do i need to even state how gorgeous this brew looks . cascading foaminess thanks to the nitro can the head is three quarters of an inch of heavy cream tan dense with a solid black body . smell grainy sweetness upfront slightly sour through the middle pleasantly sour closing on almost a shrill yet subtle smokiness . taste creamy sweetness from the top that falls down into a thin rusty bitterness as the sweet creaminess this creaminess no doubt has everything to do with the mouthfeel which is unbelievably silky and dense and lovely spreads out in the background . the finish is a slight black coffee bitterness maybe even a subtle sprinkle of cocoa powder the thin hop bitterness is still present and lingers not unpleasantly . middling carbonation . i dig it .,palate,1.0,1
got this one many moons ago in amsterdam . opened at wim s place during a fun beer afternoon . cheers to everyone who was there . from a ml into a snifter brewed april bottle of appearance pours a small medium thinner looking off white head with good retention fading to a ring and thin wisp . hazy gamboge orange in color with higher levels of carbonation evident . a good wisp and ring remain until the end and leave dots of lacing down the glass . pretty good looking ale . smell decent strength and the elements are there . pale and caramel malts with toffee in there as well . the honey is definitely noticeable . quite nice . taste follows the nose nicely . pale malts and lots of caramel and toffee in there . piles of pure raw honey just as the label suggested and there is actually some sunflower seed shells in there at the finish as well . pretty unique . quite flavorful and the alcohol is nowhere to be found . bold but shorter lived aftertaste is sweet with lots of caramel and pure honey with even a touch of vanilla in there . pretty solid stuff . palate medium light body with medium carbonation . a little lighter than i would have liked . goes down fine with a bit of heat after the swallow and finishes slightly dry on the palate . average at best here . overall id been sitting on this beer for a while waiting for a good time to open it and it certainly didnt disappoint . like midnight sun treat all the advertised ingredients were detectable in the taste . unlike treat however i can honestly say i enjoyed what was going on . lots of honey and malty sweetness in this one but it certainly never got old . glad everyone was able to share this one together during a great beer day at wim s place . cheers .,palate,0.6,1
enjoyed from my anderson valley snifter . a pours a very dark brown color with a very thin lacing of tan head . does n t have the body i would expect for the lack of carbonation . s smell is almost pure bourbon vanilla with perhaps a hint of dark chocolate in the background as well . t taste is slightly less bourbon than the smell . it is more of a syrupy vanilla than a warmer bourbon vanilla . very little dark chocolate notes as well similarly to the scent . m very smooth for such an alcoholic beer . disguises the bite very well . o overall a very good beer but the taste is a bit disappointing after the smell . still a good pickup though .,palate,1.0,1
a normal pour produces an amber body with a massive off white head . head quickly falls and becomes sort of a skin on top of the glass . very solid lacing left on the glass from where the head was . s floral hops and lots of malt . t malty upfront with a solid hop finish . very nice . m medium body and decently smooth . d an esb is a pretty unique choice for a winter seasonal . its a nice change of pace . this one i could have a couple of in a sitting and id like to have it a few times before its gone for the year .,palate,0.6,1
poured chilled in ale glass chez white had this thing stored for a few months a modest carbon reddish brown no head floaters evident s sweet powerful hints of grape inviting t very sweet tasty bock sort of like a pumpkin beer without the pumpkin semicomplex m a bit thin bodied yum yum,palate,0.6,1
i was curious about this brew but there are always too many obvious better options as most places i see this also have marshal zhukov stone irs oaked yeti b.o.r.i.s . the crusher brooklyn black chocolate rogue chocolate etc . damn there are a lot of good stouts on the market right now . this one ca n t hang . it s decent though . a it is quite dark near black with nary a head despite the hardest pour . this flatness is a recurring theme . s it has a very unusual aroma for the style caramel and grain smells like a dark speckled hen . t it tastes better than the smell look or feel roasty smoky and slightly coffee ish with a bit of a nutty caramel finish . it really has a nice base flavor . m and this is where it falls flat pun certainly intended . it is as flat as a solo cup poured last night from the natty light keg is this morning . d it was not drinkable at . but now that it is on special for . the value is possibly there . but still probably not .,palate,0.4,0
poured into a straight sided pint glass . very hazy red . lots of lace . smells of fruity amarillo hops but not as much as i thought it might . very smooth with fruity hop flavors caramel and coffee in the mix . fruity soft moderately bitter finish . a touch oxidized . very drinkable . hop was generally more fruity than specifically citrusy .,palate,1.0,1
acquired in an awesome trade with lunch . thanks paul . initial aroma was full of orange blossoms and i got a slight hint of wood . after letting it sit for a couple minutes the aroma was much more malty almost toffee . it poured a murky golden amber with a two finger depth off white head and nice lacing throughout . the flavor is nice and consistent with the smell . it s much sweeter than i normally like my imperial ipas but it s not super malty like many of the sweet ones are . this blend is very interesting and definitely not a hop bomb . i taste some tropical fruits and strawberries up front and it is balanced with a slightly tart and bitter aftertaste . the mouthfeel is great . very silky but still leaves a tingle on your tongue .,palate,0.9,1
a pours a clear golden color with a decent head s spicy and herby t fruity malt a hint of citrus very little hops i am actually surprised this is called a pale ale it s more like a belgium golden ale light . m medium body and high carbonation . the carbonation was slightly distracting o sweet thin slightly spicy beer with a belgium spice finish .,palate,0.6,1
from a bomber purchased at julio s alesmith ipa pours an effervescent light amber . a ridiculous head fills half of my glass rocky clingy sticky and beautiful . aroma is straight up pine juice . i feel like someone just threw a handful of dried fresh hops in my face . flavor is super dry and bitter . i can see how this is one of the most well regarded ipas because it s so stylistically accurate . completely attenuated with no real hint of malt . there is something sweetly citrusy about the hop flavor at first but the finish is utterly dry and herbal . just fantastic . here s my problem with this beer it s way too carbonated . you really have to wait it out until the bubbles reach a drinkable level . once this happens you re golden . maybe i got a bad bottle but i feel like if i m paying bucks for a bomber this beer should be perfect . then again maybe what alesmith intended was an american ipa more bubbly than duvel . great stuff . i really want to have a less carbonated version sometime be it on tap or in the bottle .,palate,0.2,0
truly a black patent malt stout . taste is full of french roast coffee and special dark chocolate . there are hops here but they only say hi after you swish it around with your tongue . strong taste that cuts through a mouthful of salty chips . you ll probably want to save this one for last if you re sampling brews at this fine establishmnet . they ll make it part of a black tan but i had to drive .,palate,1.0,1
a body is a slightly hazy dark golden to light copper hue . pours with a hefty finger head that eventually fades to finger and leaves plenty of lacing behind in the glass . cloudiness is light to medium for a witbier and uniform . s nose is full of big bready yeast though with american aromas then coriander comes through along with orange and a slight phenolic presence . t upfront the flavor is very light and the highlight is definitely coriander with a slight presence of orange and other citrus flavors and a pretty hefty bready yeast backbone . coriander comes through a bit more for the finish as well as a nice floral hop flavor . what lingers is a balance of coriander citrus yeast and hop flavors all wrapped in a warm alcohol blanket . m this is the best mouthfeel that i have come across in a sam adams brew thus far . medium to high slightly tingly carbonation and a medium weight yet full smooth creamy bready body . d this is a good offering from sam adams . my biggest complaint about it is the blatant american influence . i would have liked to have tasted more belgian flavors and at . a oz bottle i think this would have been doable . aside from that this is a well put together wheat beer . the overall impression is a mix of sam adams white and leine s sunset wheat with an imperial flare . the abv is noticeable but not intrusive . one i might have again but the is a little bit high certainly worth a try though .,palate,0.9,1
bottle poured into a pubglass . big head with a moderately non aggressive pour receding quickly and leaving splotchy but thick lace . color is a pale copper like mark fuhrman with a touch of yellow . minimal haze . not heavy on aroma but you definitely know there are hops here . smells like cascades but the bottle says crystal hops witch i ve never used but must be similar . very bitter . brutality . probably not quite but close . orange fruit orange tangerine clementine . only traces of grapefruit and lime . malt wise there is just enough to make this drinkable and i mean that in a very good good way . very sweet and very bitter . yes . certainly not a low f.g . i ve found this to be expensively drinkable . not cheap but not pricey either imo worth every tongue swelling mouth puckering cent . ibu . well used .,palate,0.6,1
had this on tap at the windsor brewery . served in the munich type dark glass looks classy . the beer is a dark mahogany with a thin off white head . the smell is of syrupy dark malts and some slight smokiness . the first thing i taste is chocolate toasty malts with some hop bitterness lingering in the background . the mouthfeel is light carbonation somewhat on the watery side but very drinkable . all in all i thought this was a tasty beer . probably one of my favorite harpoon brews outside of the leviathan series . it would be nice to see them increase the availability of this beer since i have only seen it at the brewery . i would gladly pick this up when i m looking for a darker beer that is n t super thick and has easy drinkability .,palate,0.6,1
appearance pours a clearish dark amber body with a small though creamy looking beige colored head . smell toasty biscuity malts with rich expressive notes of spicy hops anise oil a distant red wine barrel and dried fruits from a trail mix served up with a shot of clean liquor . taste pale malts along with a maltiness delivering a taste of toasted biscuit tops sweetened with a sprinkling of brown sugar and why not some simple table sugar . touch of dried fruit . spicy hops display a light brief bitterness . add in a full tablespoon of ouzo . drying leathery tannins leech in as does a lesser hint of red wine . pinch of chocolate shavings . the strong alcohol presence is definitely evident but the heavy dense layers of flavor and complexities help to turn your attention away from it . return of the anise liqueur for the sweetish very warming finish . mouthfeel medium full body . moderate carbonation which thoughtfully helps to prevent any cloying syrupiness . drinkability surprisingly drinkable considering the abv percentage . though venus is an inhospitable downright hellish place it s namesake beer is one to soak in and savor .,palate,1.0,1
poured into snifter a dark amber brown with some red shining through when you bring to the light . medium to thick white foamy head rather thin lacing . malt some caramel hit the nose alcohol little else . seems very inviting for the malt fan those who like brews on the malty side . ditto for flavors upon sip . maltiness buttery some caramel toffee some alcohol taste but light considering the high abv . body is medium not as heavy as you would expect for the style and abv . little to no carbonation which is a good thing for the barley wine style . a very good chewable body nonetheless . a very good representative of the barley wine style and another outstanding winner from the fine folks at victory brewing .,palate,1.0,1
i have had this several times and i feel the same way every time . it always reminds me of the ba rasputins great look flavor lots of bourbon good taste but way to much carbonation . overall very good and worth seeking just not among the top and in some cases easier to get beers in this catagory .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a duvel tulip . i ca n t vouch for how the bottle was cellared though i did find it on a low shelf out of direct light at the store . a the pour is deep amber that nearly turns to black as the glass fills up . a half finger of mocha head forms at first but falls quickly to a small ring . a modest amount of lacing remains . s smells intensely of dark fruits like cherries and raisins as well as spices i can pick out cinnamon and nutmeg specifically . also smells slightly of soy but just barely . there s almost a brandy character to the smell minus the wood . four years does n t seem to have diminished the beer much in this respect . t the flavors have started to fade but i can definitely taste dark roasted malts some orange peel and a few spices clove cardamom . and cinnamon . aside from a slight lingering sweetness there s almost no finish to this beer and the mid palate does n t have much going on either . either through improper cellaring or just the passage of time i fear this beer is a ways past its prime . m medium full in body with more carbonation than i expected but still not a lot . there s a light coating left in my mouth after each swallow that quickly fades very nice . d it s easy enough to quaff but i doubt i d want more than one . this falls into the category of beers that have faded but it s still apparent they used to be excellent . i can only wonder how much improved it would be if cellared ideally .,palate,0.8,1
picked this up at portland saturday market a while back . was looking forward to drinking this for a while . i m a big fan of both rogue and voodoo doughnuts . a pours a hazy brownish red color not much head and really no lacing either . s very smokey smells like bacon for sure but not picking up much maple just smoke t slight sweetness followed by a big blast of smoke flavor . still not picking up any maple . m medium body carbonation feels pretty good o i was really looking forward to trying this beer but i had a pretty tough time choking it down ive had way better beers for way less money .,palate,0.7,1
we pour a brew the color of toasted caramel . it puts up a one finger tan colored head that quickly recedes into a single layer of big and active bubbles . these are bubbly and fizzy giving the beer a highly carbonated look . no sediment is noted . the aroma has a sweetness of granny smith apples . there is additional sugar of caramel malts which appear buttery and roasty as well . mild medicinals and a citric and fruity hops permeate the far back of the nose . with warmth a booze seeps out . as we sip there is huge booze off the front . there is a metallic bite of sweeter malts and a cooked toasty caramel . this borders in the realm of smokiness . the middle peaks with further sweetness marked by a synthetic cherry flavoring . citric hops finally crash in bringing an end to the sugars with a soapy bitterness . the end continues with the soapy hops more booze medicinal phenols and a surprising revival of the sweetness . the aftertaste breathes of grassy hops your standard barley peppery booze and a metallic earthiness . the body is medium bordering on thin and the carbonation is light . the mouth has a metallic dryness but is otherwise cooling and somewhat satiating . there is a definite warming but there is little slurp and smack minus the creamy fullness one might expect . the abv is appropriate and the beer drinks easily . overall what we enjoyed most about this brew was the drinkability . the beer presents as light and refreshing with a nice hop presence in the nose and in the taste . the booze is quite present throughout but it doesnt feel like a monster dipa thats going to kick your butt by the end of it . where we lost major points was in the feel . it was overly thin for the style and was of little pleasure to consume .,palate,0.4,0
a dark ruby with no activity has a thin head with no lacing . s spices with some malt background t malt with spices some evergreen . in the background . as it warms i becomes more balanced and palatable warm it is smooth malt all the way . m crisp some activity in the mouth . d slow and harsh cold but smooth and slow warm very nice warm .,palate,0.9,1
a pours a clear reddish brown with a white head . s some nice aroma here . sharp and nutty . t flavorful yet subtle nothing too aggressive here . thats not too say it lacks complexity . hazelnut blends nicely with toasty biscuity flavors . sweetness is countered with some mild bitterness . hazelnut flavor comes back in the finish . m medium bodied and very smooth perhaps due to the fairly low carbonation level . like heaven in my mouth . d excellent brew very drinkable . a great example of a beer that is innovative yet true to the style .,palate,1.0,1
wizard s winter ale is a very clear sparkling copper ale with a thin off white foam that quickly fades to a blotchy bubbly film and leaves nice lacing . it has a sweet malty toasty aroma . it s pretty light bodied a little flat and a little watery . the finish is a little scratchy . it does n t taste as sweet as it smells . a pretty strong green bitterness dominates the taste . it s quite well balanced and no particular flavor really sticks out . the toastiness is prominent and it s perhaps a bit nutty . it s not too bad .,palate,0.4,0
poured into snifter . pours jet black with a tan head that descends to a lasting patch leaving some lacing along the glass . the smell is of sweet dark slightly roasted malt chocolate with some coffee . sark fruitiness and and a hint of vanilla also present . the taste is of sweet malt dark chocolate mixed with lightly roasted coffee beans . subtle vanilla notes intermingle . dark cherry fruitiness almost make it seem like chocolate covered cherries with certain sips . a noticeable but not assertive toasty hop bitterness keeps the sweetness in check . the alcohol is well hidden until the finish when it gives a sharp warming kick . rich flavors hang on in aftertaste . the feel is creamy rich and smooth . just the right amount of carbonation keeps it full but not overly thick . a great sip and savor . rich full and fairly complex . sweet malt with a pleasantly surprising amount of hops to give it a nice balancing character . a truly nice ris .,palate,1.0,1
the best part about this beer is that it contains no preservatives which allows people who are allergic to most other beer to drink it . i feel bad for people who have to drink this beer . i find its taste very unpleaseant and almost every bad drinking experience i have had comes from this beer . it is really disgusting to drink this after you have used up all your good beer . do n t save this one till the end even though you may be tempted to . it will result in almost immediate sickness .,palate,0.2,0
oz a a deep golden color . nice head that dissapates quickly and leaves very little lace . lots of bubbles streaming upwards . s meh smells spicy and kinda watery . not much malt nose but it is there . not bad but nothing spectacular . t spicy notes of what used to be saaz hops are still there but the hop extract rule keeps running through my mind . either way a good spicy taste . this beer is not as fresh as i have had before but the best urquells that i have had were good . their tradition of keeping it in green bottles is killing me as some will be a superbly bitter beer that would be a . while others are much blander and some just plain not good at around the . range . taste is spicy hops with a little sweet malt that is present on the palate . going back and editing this i dropped it to a . as the newer tradition of using hop extract for the beer is deeply disappointing in the taste . m light bodied and kinda dry very carbonated but pleasant for this style . i do find the mouthfeel pleasing . d you can drink these beers all day . but since there is very little consistancy between packs i take off points .,palate,0.8,1
an interesting beer for sure . pours a cloudy almost chunky looking way looks a bit similar to an apple cider non alcoholic kind . aroma is prett nice both the oak and smoke come through . caramelly sweet too . vanilla . taste is what kind of throws me again both the oak taste of whisky barrel and smokiness are there . i like both of those favors in my beers but combined my jury is still out like they are competing for my affection . how does one choose a favorite child . alcohol is quite present too which seems to go well with the aforementioned whisky oak . a lot going on in this brew . worth a try for sure . curious to see where your jury nets out .,palate,0.8,1
big thanks go out to kirok for this as a more than awesome extra . oz . a very dark brown with an off white head that quickly disappeared into an island of bubbles and a few more bubbles around the edge of the glass . a few spots of lacing . not bad . s wow sweet incredibly sweet first and foremost vanilla lots and lots of vanilla followed by a pretty substantial butterscotch profile . underneath that is a fairly large layer of more vanilla and more sweets . milk chocolate lies in there as well . definitely smells like dessert . very interesting . t vanilla roasted coffee butterscotch a few hints of chocolate and really more vanilla . slight roastyness underneath everything this honestly reminds me of a vanilla latte . just a hint of bitter burnt malts i ca n t detect any hop presence here . slightly boozey but mostly this tastes like slightly carbonated vanilla iced coffee . tasty yes to style somewhat . still enjoyable . m fairly thick and chewy very sticky around the lips and slightly warm boozey . really nice here . medium carbonation to keep things in balance . d fairly easy to drink but definitely over the edge sweet here . way too much sweets to be anything to drink a lot of . well i can see now why this is a love or hate beer . there are very few things here that scream directly to the beer side of the spectrum and many more that make this seem more like a dessert in a bottle which was as far as i can tell southern tier s intent . enjoyable for what it is . sessionable . no way in hell .,palate,0.9,1
i split this bottle with stopper . poured at cellar temp into a snifter the beer is a clear gold at first but gets a little hazy with some bottom of the bottle treasure then becomes completely cloudy lots of sediment . bleached white head of cm sticks around throughout sampling . aroma is green apple a hint of must and fair doses of floral and grassy hops . first sip reveals an average body with smooth texture and very fine carbonation . flavor is sweet for a short hit and then rolls to grassy and bitter hops that linger as well . not too funky on the flavor or as complex . a decent enough beer but i was a little let down in the funk department .,palate,0.9,1
poured into an oversized wine glass . appearance is orange red with a finger foamy white head . moderate lacing . the smell is earthy with yeast sticky rice spicy tropical fruits and bubblegum . the taste is rather subdued alcohol esters with faint tropical fruits earthy spices sweet malts . mouthfeel is carbonated as it should be but does n t burn . this is an interesting beer . the color is off for a belgian strong pale but it s unique composition explains that . very drinkable but watch the abv .,palate,1.0,1
i drank this from a bottle into a pint glass in puerto vallarta . this is beer is medium clear gold with a about a finger of head . retention is lacing decent lacing . the aroma is light with hops and the taste is the same . there is a light bitter taste that is unpleasant and detracts from its drinkability . corona or pacifico are a better option .,palate,0.3,0
enjoyed from a ounce bottle into a pint glass . a appearance is nice . a rich dark yellow beer with little or no foaming . lacing was similar to cat spit but in a good way and did n t hang around long . s not much at all on the nose . some wet biscuit and malty goodness but little else . i was expecting a lot more aromatics out of an ipa . t what it lacks in scent it makes up for in taste . very pleasing frontal earthy floral hops drip all over the tongue lasting approximately five minutes on one pull of the glass . after which the middle flavors of plum and apricot emerge and do a little dance with biscuity yeast undertones while the alcohol warms the sides of your mouth . the finish is dry warm and fruity . m ultra smooth due to little carbonation . a nice creamy wetness blankets the mouth then fades to a fruited sunny dryness . o love it . on the first smell i was n t sure i d like this beer at all because it has literally no hops smell . it s not an aroma hopped beer but i think they dumped a ton of fresh hops in the boil .,palate,1.0,1
courtesy of psiweaver via is bif . poured from a oz . bomber into a blue point snifter . a gentle pour yields a . finger fine milk chocolate colored head that dissipates quickly into thin wisps atop an opaque black brew . lacing is very spotty and sparse with little cling . s nose is very stouty . roasted coffee beans toasted malt and liquorice . a hop presence is noted far in the background but this one is a bit coarse and biting overall . t opens liquorice and spicy due to an initial burst of carbonation hitting the tongue . as it warms in the mouth hints of chocolate liquorice and toasted malt abound . roasted coffee bitterness rounds out the experience . finishes almost like an oatmeal stout smooth and slightly sour . aftertaste is bitter toasted malt . m medium bodied with moderate to low carbonation . oily and slick in the mouth this one drinks much deeper and richer than its abv suggests . supremely smooth . finish is messy and aftertaste is filmy and lingers . d not much to look at and nose is rather plain but this one is a hidden gem for sure . feel and taste are incredible . very smooth with good complexity . worth a try .,palate,0.9,1
dark brown color only some trim around the edges when held to the light . the head is of large bubbles tanned and leaves not much in the lace department . the nose is fairly faint and unfortunately strikes me as thin and watery a bit . there s some roasted malt character and a certain yeasty mustiness . flavors of chocolate and a bit of roasted coffee or as my girlfriend said mm tastes like dessert . beyond the superficial cocoa taste however i thought it went downhill . there are suggestions of bruised apple and dark fruit but a little bit off somehow with a sour edge that reminded me too much of rotten fruit . the hops are a little pepper tweak to the buds but definitely help the finish along . pretty sticky beer with a decent coating mouthfeel . i would call this medium for the porter style . carbonation is present but not stiff . for the most part rio arriba is well crafted but the off flavors in the taste really bring down the enjoyment for me . i thought i remembered this being a little better dirty lines . bad batch .,palate,0.9,1
this is not the worst beer i have ever had but damn close . had the lion stout which i think i liked but this is awfull . apperence looks like beer everyting else omg could be drinking times better . worst beer ive reviewed so far almost undrinkable but can finish if i try real hard .,palate,0.2,0
are we really calling this premium . pours a semi hazy darker mahogany colored brown . a good pour leaves an ample rocky white head . limited head retention that hides to the edge of the glass and ok lacing . the nose is distinctive warsteiner . some noticeable grainy aroma that has that distinct macro german lagers . some feint malty notes with some minor astringency and no really notes of munich at all . very clean yeast but some minor musty notes . the taste is similar . very grainy flavors come out with no munich notes at all . more of an off roast carafa a thing that has more of a husky presence . slight astringency with some very noticeable musty degraded malt flavor . some off yeast notes vegi but clean for the most part . an earthy hop finish but light . the body is light to moderate . would have liked more depth overall but is a light abv beer . overall would have like more munich malt in my munich lager . some off aged notes but not over the top .,palate,0.4,0
a a yellow light amber color with a wispy off white head that falls quickly to a thin lace . s intense orange corn grain malts and a hint flowery . very artificial sweetness . t m sweet orange flowery flavors initially followed by a sour macro lager esque cheap grain adjunct flavor . . only because the sweetness is interesting enough . mouthfeel is bubbly and effervescent with a light body on par but nothing special . d the sweetness is a bit intense for me especially when coupled with the nasty grain flavor . the last resulted in a drain pour but i could see how this could go down very easily for someone who s into this kind of beer or etc but i wo n t be drinking it again .,palate,0.7,1
oz . bottle poured into my cigar city tulip . a black with some very light reddish hues . almost stout like . a light brown head appears and recedes to a thin rim . a sweet booze . big time notes of honey and toasted malt . an earthy hop presence shows up but the sweet molasses scent overpowers the brew . t very sweet from the ty ty honey . i actually think this tastes very simmer to black albert . dark roasted malts and earthy hops . finishes sweet big surprise . m this is where the beer shines for me . big body and smooth . just the right amount of carbonation . d and overall impression drinkability is on the lower side here . just too sweet well balanced but to sweet . overall a little disappointed with this one . hope or is better . skal .,palate,0.9,1
i will write this review as i drink this beer . . appearance pours amber with a nice in head on top . dissapates fairly quickly smell fairly strong smell of hops light malt scent taste starts off very light and refreshing nice balance of hops and alcohol content . i d say its pretty damn delicious . mouthfeel good amount of carbonation finishes a little dry and metallic . drinkablilty i could see myself finishing off the growler before the night is through,palate,0.6,1
is this intereting yes but is it an every couple of beer kind of things no . i like the boysenberry in the way htat is not quite expected and it changes up the wheat with fruit category but like the mulberry fruit i grew up on this is not a fruit that you really want to taste over and over again . the look and the feel of the beer were damn near flawless but the taste and the smell well . nice prize to the winner on the label but i do n t think this is a winner in the long run for sammy boy .,palate,0.9,1
reviewed from notes i took a few months ago when my bar first got this beer . i was n t even gon na dignify its existence with a review but more and more people are ordering this stuff so i feel its my duty or something . a pale golden light beer yellow with almost no head . a thin ring forms around the pilsner glass with a few drips of lace but nothing major . bubbles rise and there is a slight greenish tone to the beer when held to light . s corn grains cooked vegetables and stale lime candy from the s like something i found in my grandma s attic . t unnatural from the start grassy artificial lime and a weird salt feeling that i do not like at all . mf high carbonation salt creates a funny mouthfeel even though its probably not even real salt it s salt flavoring . d no . this is pretty much extra light miller lite with fake lime and salt flavors . i ve never heard of chelada before but if it really does exist this is probably a disgrace to its style . it s not even real beer it s just another corny malt beverage for people who do n t like beer but who think drinking some new and trendy chelada will make them look cool . seriously how many people have this in their fridge at home . nah it s a beer to order when you go out . when you re sick of corona with lime which is times better . the flavor additives are the worst . other brewers have flavored beers of course like thirsty dog raspberry or sea dog blueberry but at least they are constructed with a decent beer behind the fruit flavor . sorry to slam ya miller cuz i grew up on high life but keep it real . you re breaking a very big man law here . very big .,palate,0.6,1
appearance pours a very light yellow color with a head that breaks down immediately . no lace develops . smell some sweetness is all you can pull from the glass . taste minimal malt profile with some soft sweetness and almost no bitterness . compared to a light beer like sam adams this is almost flavorless in the style . mouthfeel light in body . crisp throughout . clean aftertaste . drinkability i could barely finish half a glass of this . if you want a light beer go to sam adams or a basic german pilsner .,palate,0.6,1
bottled april . pours an almost opaque bright yellowish copper . though i can barely see the shadow of my fingers through the glass it is not cloudy or hazy . the beer itself almost looks soft . big white head fluffy many small tight bubbles make the head look creamy while some bigger soapy looking bubbles congregate amongst them . has quite a nose . smells vaguely of clove or banana perhaps . for a lack of better vocabulary it smells to me primarily like a tripel . not a lot of bourbon coming through . perhaps a ting of alcohol coming through as well . tastes very mild and pleasant . a little bit of spice or pepper up front a little bit of sweet bourboniness in the finish . does n t taste of alcohol but it certainly warms on the way down . definitely a sipper definitely tasty . smooth and thick of medium thickness with small abrasive bubbles in the best possible way . definitely a classic . wish i had let it chill a little longer to see a greater range of flavors as it warmed but still a nice experience . i ve been craving this one all week .,palate,1.0,1
a this poured a clear gold with white head . s it smelled the exact same as headcracker . t it tasted almost the exact same as headcracker . maybe a bit more wheat or maybe that s just a placebo . m it had a bit more carbonation than headcracker and was served colder . this was the only real difference i could tell . d i ordered this right after headcracker and had to send it back because they were identical . then the replacement wheat whacked came out still the same with a guarantee from the head bartender that it was correct . strange that their menu described the beer as unfiltered but it was totally clear in my glass . and they claim wheat malt but i could barely detect any wheat . and it was otherwise basically the same as their english barleywine . so they either had their tap lines crossed or this was a very poor example of a wheatwine that was coincidentally barely distinguishable from their barleywine .,palate,0.9,1
summer weather is here . and although pils is n t my favorite style something is compelling me to drink them lately . appearance pours into a prima pils glass a golden straw color . a loose bubbled finger head forms on top and falls to a thick collar with a light surface coating of foam . smell the malt base for this is no frills clean crisp pilsner malt with just a hint of sweetness in the smell . a light earthy noble hop aroma comes to match forming a simple and subtly aromatic nose . taste much more hop forward in the taste . there s a fairly aggressive bitterness that shows itself the entire way through . the malt does n t really get to shine too much but it s there enough to add a balancing sweetness . a slight diacetyl flavor is present on the finish . mouthfeel the carbonation seems oddly low but the body is medium light which gives the beer a little bit of oomph that it needs . drinkability drinkability is excellent and is just what the doctor ordered on a hot weather day . an under abv can be a real treat sometimes . and just as i finish gushing about the nice warm weather the heavens open up and unleash a couple huge claps of thunder . oh well . pikeland pils goes well with thunderstorms too .,palate,0.6,1
ok so i ve been revisiting some of my old favorites recently and i ve found that i ve been able to appreciate a lot of them more and more . i ve just gotten a victory variety case and review of prima pils hopdevil lager and gm are coming right along some not for the first time . hopdevil is a beauty of a beer with a very creamy very light tan head that has some huge bubbles . it falls pretty quickly which hurts it a bit but the sticky lacing helps to make up for it . the beer is a bright golden amber . smell is strong of sweet caramel and a lovely hop combination . the hops are initially biting and bitter on the tongue and then the beer gets smooth in a very nice way that is so much fun to repeat . the hops really build in the back of your throat perhaps slowing consumption a bit . i end up liking this more each time .,palate,1.0,1
thanks to almychristopher for this one . the beer pours a hazy gold color with a thick frothy white head that slowly fades to lacing . the aroma is great . it has a wondeful hop nose that boasts of citrus hops and pale carapils malts . the taste is great as well . it has a smooth pale malt flavor with a nice bit of body and a killer hop taste . it s citrousy up front with a bit of malt sweetness . it goes down easy and finishes with a silky smooth mouthfeel . it is a full bodied beer with perfect carbonation . this is a really nice dipa . it drinks well and is full of character . nice job .,palate,1.0,1
ml bottle this one started good the pour is a dark straw light gold with large white head . smell was wheat yeast and minor citrus . taste was subtle citrus wheat and very slight hops . the mouthfeel really is odd though to be this is waaay too much body for the taste and aroma that come with it . this was to the point of excessive filling in my book . for such a light beer i want a light body too or more taste . i wo n t likely buy this again .,palate,0.4,0
honey mustard color with a heavy frothy white top . the end yeast barely drips through leaving a sprinkle of what looks like cinnamon atop a freshly drawn cappuccino . i smell spiced apricots pineapple wrapped inside a light pie crust . tastes of sweet fruit preserves candied ginger . slippery with a bit of a hard alcohol burn going down the carbonation has trouble making an impact . sweeter sweeter as it warms to the point of being too much to differentiate flavors . it coats chokes . burps up lovely though .,palate,0.4,0
this is a great beer . poured with a nice frothy thick foamy rich tan head and some lace . most of the head dissipated . the color is a very dark almost opaque brown with highlights of dark copper red . nice nose of roasty malty coffee cocoa toffee caramel . same thing for flavor but more bitter sounds like bad grammar . i like a coarser porter . this is a bit thin but still great . good finish too .,palate,0.6,1
poured from the bottle into a large snifter . no dating visible or found . a real nice thick cocoa foamy head off the pour but seems to settle and fall at a good clip . body is a classic dark walnut brown bordering on black barleywine fruit like sweet grape on the nose . very sweet grape smelling with no hints of malt or roast at all . enjoyable but i would say missing a lot for this style that i am use to having and wanting . a small chocolate and very small chewing tobacco becomes present after some investigating . for a russian imperial this is even for . incredibly weak and watery it s the first thing i notice . the mouthfeel on this is not good it s even weaker than most american stouts i ve had . not boozy and fruity sweet flavor does n t even come through that s expected on the nose . even those little hints of tobacco and milk chocolate are n t here either . overall this is pretty disappointing starting with a solid nose but unexpected and then really not delivering on the palate and taste . but it is drinkable but it is quite weak and extremely underwhelming .,palate,0.4,0
pours a very hazy copper amber . my fingers look fuzzy on the other side of the glass . nose exhibits lots of banana characteristics and almost even some magnolia blossom . there s also some pretty serious alcohol going on that concerns me . the mouthfeel is quite nice . thick but not syrupy . pillowy but not fluffy . it s extremely malty and the alcohol makes its presence known . dominant flavors include bananas caramel and even nutmeg . good but it s hard to see drinking this often . this has aging potential but i do n t know if it will really evolve or just settle down .,palate,0.9,1
i like it . this is one of the more bland ml can offerings we have here in canada for euro beers but something about it is pleasant . pale gold in colour small weak head tiny white bubbles and no lacing musty nose.still the taste is clean and slightly tart and inoffensive . it is ok .,palate,0.4,0
snifter . a hazy sunset amber with a small bubbly head . s rich toffee melds with oak caramel and vanilla . lightly smoky . citrus is evident redolent of apricot tangerine and grapefruit . candi sugar blends with brown . leather is apparent . t sweet caramel with candi sugar . fruit is reminiscent of apricot and grapefruit . oak and tannins are apparent . bourbon is pronounced and there s a little vanilla . alcohol is tame in the rich bourbon caramel citrus finish . m medium body with no carbonation . this is pretty much tap water flat . the mouthfeel is sticky with notable warming . overall a very nice decadent sipper . carbonation would be nice but its absence is not detrimental to the beer .,palate,0.6,1
ml bottle form bev mo . poured into chalice inch white head that does not completly go away . leaves some foamy lacing . color is brownish red more brown then red . the head remains similar to a stout in the sense that it s color and ability to hang around . has a lambic like acidic fruit nose . the taste is much more complex then the nose . it is sour and fruity with a not to dry after taste . if you aerate the beer in your mouth it really releases the co . it would do well as a beer to server with medium to strong cheese . i would buy it again to share . i polished the myself and was not sorry .,palate,0.6,1
stopped in at bbw for lunch and decided to get a hop fix . poured into a oz flute style glass . appearance color is a slightly cloudy amber . a full pour did n t leave much room for any head only about a half inch or so . it has some nice retention with what little head was available and there was plenty of thick soapy lacing . smell a very nice citrusy grapefruit smell . not at all overpowering and there is a definite albeit subtle malt backbone to provide a nice balance in the nose . taste wow . i ve had several of the bbw beer offerings and none have really tasted outstanding . this beer changes that . lots of bitter grapefruit from the hops and there is a very robust malt backbone that provides some nice balance to the brew . the . abv is also hidden very nicely . mouthfeel unfortunately this is where the beer takes a turn for the worst . the beer is under carbonated and has an unpleasant buttery texture . definitely takes the beer down a few notches . drinkability a surprisingly tasty brew one of the best tasting bbw beers i ve had . unfortunately the mouthfeel basically ruined this beer for me and really took away from the quality of this otherwise tasty beer . the hops pulled me in but the mouthfeel if you pardon the pun just left a bad taste in my mouth . i would very much like to attribute the poor drinkability to a bad pour or a dirty glass . not sure if i ll make it down to bethlehem to try it again before it gets kicked but if i do i will absolutely give this one another try .,palate,0.2,0
this is a well regarded beer i see . maybe i had a bad bottle but my sample was downright awful . appearance was ok but it s all downhill from there . massive skunk in the aroma and the flavour . so much so that you ca n t really taste much else . some continental pils malt flavours make it though but overall it s just massive sulfury skunkiness . mouthfeel was ok about the same as urquell .,palate,0.6,1
paid . for a oz . bottle . pours a hazy dark amber . nice white head . smell is musty bready malt . little hop character . taste is strange not pale ale really more like a wannabe brown ale . again musty old bread possibly old saltines some bitterness from the tiny amount of hops . carbonation is good very light and small bubble . very poor offering difficult to get through .,palate,0.7,1
pours a beautiful hazy amberish hay colour much like tropical juice with lots of pulp although no floaters with a crisp and airy bone white head that lasts some time . smells really fruity great mix of brothy fruity westmalle yeast and malts . there are lots of golden apples some light orange along with a little hint of root vegetables maybe carrots . and a fresh grassy smell carried by a whiff of ethanol yummy . taste is very rich with slightly soapy yeast up front followed by the malt backed yeast esters that work very well together creating an almost apple.musty feeling no sourness though carried along with a hint of slightly perfumed ethanol slowly fading and all throughout very balanced between malts and yeast and semi dry semi sweet . thera re some light spicy hints as well nutmeg and something else cant put my finger on it . great full and luxurious mouthfeel witha soft albeit intense carbonation that really lifts the brew .,palate,1.0,1
light medium clearish orange pour with white short lived head . nice orange smell with light spice metallic notes as well . flavor is of arange and body is highly carbonated . lightly flavored overall but the orange is quite noticeable . prickly mouthfeel and a bit boring overall,palate,0.4,0
oz bottle into goblet at degrees . pours with a thin tan head over a relatively clear ruby body with tons of carbonation flowing up . aromas are unique and wild . green banana peel chiles cinnamon gum and touch of raisin in the background . this one took a while to settle into . mouthfeel was nice weizenbock like . flavors bounce all over the place . bananas black beans chile peppers and or pepper jack cheese with some creamyness amidst the carbonation . bit of alcoholic heat in the finish . drinkability suffered from the finish with the heat of the alcohol and the heat of the peppery quality neither was particularly strong but they did n t pull me back for another sip . interesting no doubt and worth seeking out if you want something really different . i d just recommend splitting one about ways .,palate,0.8,1
poured from a growler purchased about a week ago . a very dark brown color with some ruby highlights in the glass . there s kind of a think off white head without much lacing . and the head disappears kind of quickly . there s a kind of faint coffee smell backed by a good bit of sweetness that is n t too pronounced . the roasted smell is the strongest . there is n t much hop presence but if there s any it s earthy . the taste has a good sweet undertone with great roasted barley presence . i remember having it in the tasting room and thinking it tasted just like coca cola though i have n t had coke in like years . you could call it a coffee taste here with some good sweetness to balance the bitter roasted flavor . the mouthfeel is sort of watery but it s alright . the carbonation is great . this drinks very well . drinkability is probably the best aspect of this . i would love to have more and more . it s a good drink worth a try for anyone .,palate,0.6,1
a this beer pours a very dark brown color . it has a nice finger light tan head on it . the head has great retention and leaves some lace behind . s it smells toasty with some light coffee scents . there are also some notes of chocolate and a bit of hops . t there is a nice roasted malt and coffee flavor . it has flavors of chocolate and caramel sweetness . there is a mild bitterness that comes in near the finish . m this has a medium body and good carbonation . it goes down easy and has a smooth velvety feel to it . the flavors are soft and there is a slight bitterness at the finish . d this has good drinkability . it has a real smooth creamy feel to it that just makes it go down very easily . overall i thought this was a really nice beer . i have n t had many milk stouts but i really enjoyed this . i would drink it again .,palate,0.9,1
i got ta say i got two bottles of this from fred meyer for the price and the abv . the smell reminds one of normal american beer and my first bottle seemed to be hard to drink . it has a strong malt flavor mixed with a reasonable hop flavor but i could n t get behind it . today i knocked off a bottle of eel river ipa and and old rasputin then drank the second bottle . now it comes across as a competent but not exciting stronger beer . if anyone can remember rainier s old not so light variety this is reminiscent of that with more malt flavor . i would say recommended for a fun evening of microbrew binge drinking but take it after something more distinctive .,palate,0.8,1
this beer is more lacking in flavour than many water beers i ve had . it s a terrible bock . it tastes mostly like carbonation . i did n t know that could be such an over powering flavour . the only other flavour present is a bit of a starchiness . at least it s not overly sweet but god damn there s really nothing in this . shiner is several times better than this as is any other bock .,palate,0.2,0
the aroma has malt spice and leather . the appearance is reddish brown with a slight hazing and a nice head . the flavor is nice it has the same elements as the aroma . the palate is thinner than expected but not bad . this is a quality beer and somewhat unique .,palate,0.6,1
on tap at the brewpub . well this was a mess . pours adeeper ruby amber color than the shilling with a darker yellowish cream colored head . longer retention but no lacing . aroma is a stronger caramel malt and scotch blend . flavor is extremely sweet to the point of being cloying with a mild malt backbone presence . body is full and mildly carbonated . an enjoyable wee heavy but not an exceptional example of the style .,palate,0.9,1
bottle best by . crystal clear and light gold in color . small head fades to an adequate blanket of foam coverage . muted smell of crackers pale malt and spice . the taste is dry very clean an interplay between a sizable presence of peppery euro hops and a biscuity nutty malts . some astringency . average . mouthfeel matches the dry taste lightweight but with peppery carbonation . a drier take on the style i would like this a little more it if it were a little sweeter . i m going to keep trying two brothers so far no knockouts though .,palate,0.8,1
this was slightly hazy in appearance . the color is a surprisingly light amber orange rather than brown . a small cream like head topped the beer off and left zero lacing on the glass . the bouquet has pleasantly soft and sweet milk chocolates caramels and prunes . taste is light and flavorful with bits of cocoa and chocolate malts . the body is supple and light with caramel notes and finishes with a roasted and fruity bittersweetness . simple and flavorful .,palate,0.6,1
from notes and a blind tasting . poured deep roasted pumpkin clear a decent off white head that left a slim ring . lots of caramel brown sugar and alcohol . oh yes you can tell this is high gravity . nicely sweet with a bittersweet finish . and quite warming . viscous and smooth . this would fit very well as a barleywine but alas it is an eisbock . certainly not to style in our opinions in which case i had to dock a point overall .,palate,0.9,1
pours a crystal clear light staw body with a decent head that sticks around for a bit . aromas are pale malt breadiness along with creamed corn with not really any hop character . the flavor is pretty much spot on with the aroma but gets annoying the more you drink . the mouthfeel is probably the worst part of this beer . i am uncertain of the abv but for an adjunct lager with corn you d expect some sense of creaminess but this lack any sense of it . this is a simple under hopped lager with little character .,palate,0.3,0
a golden amber thin white head and drools of lace . s light honey bread and toffee . t follows the nose with sweet malts caramel and bread . m thin watery body moderate carbonation slight bitterness in the finish . o nice flavours but way too subdued and bland .,palate,0.4,0
initial pour formed a nice head of small to medium bubbles in a white head that slowly but surely decreased in size . it has a nice amber brown colored body with some yeast floating in it . its aroma was just tolerable and smelled a bit off . its taste was initially not to my liking with a taste of clove and bitterness and with a aftertaste that i did not prefer . all in all not a brew i would recommend .,palate,0.4,0
. pours a deep amber with not much head . nose is malty with hops lurking in the background . very similiar to ipa imho . flavor is very malty with thick viscous fruit . syrupu sweetness not cloying with hop dryness in the blend . this is what imperial pilsner is supposed to be . what happened to the pilsner part . the terrapin brews seem to remain in this family and similiar mouthfeels . it was interesting and i would like to try other interpretations of imperial pilsners . thanks to dherling for the bottle .,palate,0.8,1
oz growler thanks to sarro split with kagebeerjutsu . poured into pint glass . a dark pour ruddy brown and a bit of red . minimal head large thin bubbles that stick to the outer ring of the glass . not sure what the abv is but i suspect it s fairly high . s sweet lactose milk sugar ripe pineapple burnt sugar toffee molasses . t overwhelming sweetness heavy molasses burnt sugar at first followed by a big juicy burst of pineapple . vanilla and maybe some chocolate malt . m too sweet i mean i guess it s expected for a short s dessert beer but this one is too sweet for my tastes . again i do n t know the abv but i suspect it s a big one . o more excited by the potential than the final product. i thought this was interesting but would n t go out of my way to have this again . not anywhere as tasty as short s cake key lime or carrot cake . ps please bottle carrot cake . .,palate,0.4,0
poured a slightly cloudy golden orange with almost no head or lacing present . not a great looking brew . smelled a bit bready with a the hops showing through as well . tasted mostly of hops with a very very slight presence of honey and citrus . mouthfeel was excellent . medium bodied with a nice smoothness and just the right amount of carbonation for a seasonal this time of year to make it good and crisp . nothing really outstanding going on here yet it was a pleasing brew which is worth a try . one of the better summer seasonals i ve tried .,palate,0.9,1
had this on following a less pleasant experience with samuel adams imperial white . appearance is much more what i expect from a witbier much more appealing than the near brown of the sam adams . cloudy yellowy gold heterogeneous cloudiness as yeast moves to find its place . head quickly becomes just a thin layer of bubbles . huge wheat then lemon on the nose . peppery . flavor is bold and restless . on first contact with the tongue it tastes like an above average hefe but then quickly explodes with an overpowering amount of black pepper alcoholic spiciness lemon only citrus notes . carbonation is so vigorous that i can hear the bubbles dissipating inside my mouth . as quick as it started it is gone . the bubbles pull the tastes away and whats left is the misty essence of what just was . back to flavor after the carbonation takes nearly everything away im left with lemony rubber . after the samuel adams double white this was difficult to finish . the massive flavor and carbonation of these double imperial whites make it pretty hard to have even a couple in one sitting .,palate,0.4,0
. pack variety pack dan s liquor plover wisconsin appearance it pours and orange brown with a inch of head . it s a good looking brew . smell it has a very interesting scent . it smells like tomato soup . i recognize the smell from my local brewery and new right away that this was going to be interesting . taste no tomato soup flavor here . it has little malt in the front and good deal of hops in the back . mouthfeel very smooth as it enters and goes down . the hops are well balanced through out each sip so it does n t hit you all at once . i d really like to give the cream city a try straight from the tap . i think there is a lot more to this brew than the bottle is offering . i look forward to my next lakefront tour when i can sip it straight from milwaukee s mouth .,palate,0.9,1
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 dry dock brewing for the opportunity . entered into judging as an american strong pale ale . pours a thin layer of fine tan head that just seemed to hang forever . almost crystal clear light brown amber liquid . smells lemon and orange american hoppy . woody dry . tastes smooth and creamy like oatmeal stout silky . overall gentle malt with noticeable grain . mild hop bitter and a hop flavor of intensity to suit the malt and the hop bitterness . hop flavor is oranges and lemon of some pith . lighter fruit esters play gentle . simple and well done . thick lushious body and moderate carbonation . i think this is a relatively new brewery in the denver area and i ll have to check them out in person .,palate,1.0,1
this beer pours a clear brown color . the head is thin lace that vanishes into nothing within seconds . the aroma is of caramel and toffee . it is quite strong but simple . the taste like the aroma strong but dull . the mouthfeel is medium bodied with a velvety texture and appropriately low carbonation . overall this is a decent brown ale at best . i could drink it again but i wo n t be on the look out for it .,palate,0.8,1
poured a color i can only describe as auburn . not much head to speak of but what there is is colored off white . nose is full of buttery cherries . taste is a bit of butterscotch followed by mellow cherry . there s very little tartness . some about the flavor does n t gel though . something seems missing . it is n t bad but i do n t find it very pleasing for some reason . mouth is luscious thick and creamy . drinkability is so so . its good but not something i feel the need to follow with another glass . something tells me that this might be more pleasing with an older bottle . i ll buy one and re review an older sample .,palate,0.9,1
the label is confusing on this one . it states the deep coffee flavors are created naturally during the brewing process by dark roasted malts . then later it notes stout brewed with coffee . so is it or is n t it . anyway i ll refer to this as a steady drinking stout because of its thinness otherwise it s pretty enjoyable . poured with a big full biege head that stayed fairly well and had a dark brown color with red hints . aroma was roasted malt with coffee tones . not particulary complex but enjoyable taste of roasted malt with coffee . abv seems pretty low as i had two with no noticable effects .,palate,0.6,1
. oz bottle . up front sourness followed by a orange cherry aroma and some vinous qualities . clear burgundy in color with a small off white head . aggressive up front sourness rounded with hint of sour cherries sherry like somewhat acidic and a little bitter orange peel . a little astringent for my tastes and the sweetness lingers on the back of the throat . pretty good job of playing the sweet and sour contrast but seems a little rough around the edges . the aggressive sourness makes it a little one dimensional imho .,palate,0.4,0
bottle thanks to sean . best before january . served in a heady topper glass . a a finger of white foam settles to some wispy haze and spotty lacework . hazy peach color . s icing sugar malt backbone with tropical fruit hop aroma and some peach flavors as well . slightly buttery . t citrus hops tropical fruits sugary malt backbone and a surprisingly dry and clean finish . m smooth medium body well hidden booze moderate to low carbonation and a dry resinous finish . d this is a solid european dipa . it s not overly hoppy although i have no idea when it was bottled . still decent stuff nonetheless .,palate,0.9,1
always looking for a great session beer and this one fits the bill for me . great bitter citrus aromas with just enough malt balance on the taste to keep the acidity in check . great piney hop character with a nice citrusy finish . my only complaint on this one is the price for . a six i would prefer stone keep the etched bottles and give me a abv beer at a more reasonable price .,palate,0.6,1
appearance giant lasting head atop a gorgeous deep brownish orange body . this was beautiful to stare at . smell nice spicy aromas of cinnamon coriander pepper and some clove with the fresh malt and bread scents . i would have liked to have seen things a little stronger but the main components of a good abbey dubbel are there . taste the first thing that struck me about this taste was the utter lack of carbonation which ill talk about in the mouthfeel . but for now lets say that the complexity of the nose did not translate into the taste . i caught some of the spices and the basic malt backbone but the rest was absent . mouthfeel very flat for a belgian dubbel . i expected carbonation up the nose here but instead found an uninspiring character that bored the pallet . drinkability this is an average dubbel ale . i had higher expectations after the pour but it just didnt deliver . good though nevertheless just not sensational .,palate,0.4,0
so when is an ice beer supposed to impress you . had a few oz cans of this stuff and well it will get you where you want to go just do n t look for the panacea of all beers here . can you drink this on any given day . for sure . it is light and lots of carbination but comes up a bit short on taste any taste . does it taste like the best beer on planet earth . not . would i drink this beer again . yes . is it any where near samuel smith oatmeal stout . no way .,palate,0.4,0
a small dark brown head on a dark brown beer . light penetrates the edges . no head retention or lacing . s nose is all bourbon barrel woo . t sticky caramel sweetness . bourbon heat is there and well tolerable . no way this is . abv alcohol is very well hidden . m full smooth mouthfeel . carbonation comes in on the end of each sip . d o one of the best beers i ve had in the last few months . insanely drinkable given the abv . pleasure to try . what a nice surprise on a tuesday night thanks taturbo . . .,palate,1.0,1
looks to be a ounce bottle into my atlas leaved clover good luck jar . a huge whole hand of head thats laces all up and down my jar then goes down to a thin collar and nice dollop of foam in the middle . nice golden hue . s clover honey and hay . t super refreshing one gets the flavor of the nectar from a clover top with grassy mild malts . very nice reminds me a bit of my favorite landbier . nice dry grassy finish . perfectly balanced beer . m light to medium light bodied . maybe the slightest bit watery but nothing to complain about . nice feel to this one . crisp and refreshing . d roll in a couple of kegs and lets roast a large animal . whee ist summertimes,palate,0.7,1
oz bomber from a liquor store in downtown providence ri . the best by date is smudged and largely unreadable but i think it s sometime in february of which is this month . pours a nice clear darker golden some head lots of bubbles . looks pretty . smells like sweet malt caramel hints of citrus . taste is as above strong caramel malt flavors ending crisp and with a bit of hops but not enough to really call this an ipa . i m going to chalk it up to the fact that its at the end of the freshness window . reasonably tasty though with nice malt flavors . definitely an english ipa . mouthfeel is average and the carbonation seems perfect . this is a really easy one to drink and the low abv helps . i d be curious to try this one fresher but you can tell this was never intended to be a hop bomb . some great malt flavors a lot of ipas are lacking though .,palate,0.9,1
misclassified as aptly noted by my colleagues . substantial notes of roasted chestnut toffee and chewable chocolate . really triggers a nice sensation that makes you want to bite into the beer almost . ruby red dark brownish with a glass clinger of a head . easy on the smell it takes a while for the whiff to formulate . initially a bit tart on the nose there are some coffee notes that come out as well . the taste really shines the notes that grab me noted above . i do n t taste any dark fruits but some some nice smoked and roasted flavors . a nice drinkable beer especially warming at abv . finishes very rounded and nicely balanced . its christmas . .only with chocolate .,palate,0.9,1
served outta this weird ass bottle into pint glass . review from notes consumed mid sept. . a bright lemony yellow beer with a fizzy active head that settles without much fanfare . some spotty lacing . s nose is a bit musty fruity and hard to pin down . t interesting . light citric fruit tartness a bit earthy and metallic falvors that are fleeting and some more musty notes with a bit of coarse salt . not nearly as shocking to the tongue as a berliner weiss . m light prickly bubbly and refreshing . d this one threw me for a loop but i m seriously groovin on it . not sure if it s to style my guess is it is but this is a damn fine beer . price tag sucks but i ll buy it again wait until the weather heats up for a nice refreshing drink .,palate,0.9,1
ink black opaque with a soft looking light tan head . smells very roasty with some coffee and slight chocolate overtones . very roasted taste . coffee and chocolate seem to disappear leaving an almost very burnt like toast finish . creamy mouthfeel with the addition of oatmeal in the mix . this just seemed off to me too much burnt toast in the finish and not much else imo . glad i only got a single bottle .,palate,0.8,1
pours a very hazy ruby brown with fluffy off white head that keeps pretty well throughout the beer . sediment floats pretty evenly almost as if there is no gravity in the glass . smells of caramel malt and you guessed it cracked black pepper . also a very herbal hop presence . taste is actually quite pleasant . the spice of black pepper really melds into the sweetness of the malt and bitterness of the hops really well . i would definitely suggest this to anybody whose curiosity is pique by this combination however drinkability is less than desirable . i would compare having more than a little of this to having more than enough pepper on a meal .,palate,0.8,1
dos equis amber is another mexican vienna style lager that is similar in some respects to negra modelo but this beer is slightly less appealing than its rival . dos equis amber pours a golden brownish amber color with a decent tan foam head . there is even some lace left on the side although not too much . the smell is quite light with only some light toasted malt scents making their way through . the mouthfeel leans toward the thin and watery side . this beer is also more fizzy than expected although not as much as some standard yellow beers . the first taste is of some nice nutty toasted malt flavors . there is a decent roasted malt flavor all around but it is somewhat subdued by the extra watery content on the palette . there is also a decent but unspectacular hop bitterness in the finish . the aftertaste is quite clean with some lingering dry grain flavors and this beer finishes off with a little alcoholic warmth . xx amber is way ahead of xx special lager in the flavor department but lacks the character of negra modelo . this stuff is easy to drink and might be a wise selection at a mexican eatery .,palate,0.4,0
a little better than its sister gallo draft but for the mexican drinker is very bad here we are still drink the same beer like a century ago carta blanca and many not change its beer by a foreign and poor flavor then for me its appearance is superior than budweiser smell so good taste is good mouthfeel is low by standard recommendable for one or two cans no more .,palate,0.3,0
poured from bottle purchased in beaune france . freshness date oct . drunk in april . a deep amber hazy good lacing but pretty low retention . s honey yeast and citrus t mild wheaty malt similat malt profile to hefeweizen . aftertaste is mild plus a weird metallic note . hops are very low . gets boring quickly due to low hops . m ask attenuation low carbonation . do n t see any yeast in the bottom i thought this was bottle conditioned . reviewed from notes .,palate,0.4,0
pours with a fully hazy yet bright yellow straw colored bee . it is topped by a pillowy frothy pale off white colored head that starts out a full four fingers in thickness the head dissipates at a medium pace but always keeps the beer fully crowned by at least a thin layer of froth . the aroma is a mix of damp spices sort of a mix of a damp freshly rained upon earthiness some definite orange zest a smooth lemon like cleanly earthy coriander note as well as a mix of ginger white pepper something floral like mix of honeysuckle orange blossom . this has a fantastic nose to it quite vibrant actually quite spice dominated yet the spices are so well integrated that they are not too much . there are some hints of funkiness here but for now they are really quite soft . quite dry and it is well carbonated as the beer froths up as it hits my tongue for the first time . the bone dry character of this beer accentuates a nice almost biting tartness that with the orange zest notes makes this beer taste lemon like . despite coming from the jolly pumpkin brewery this is actually quite clean tasting i would n t guess there were any wild bugs here . there is a soft oak character to this beer though it is barely perceptible at first but contributes a oak like spiciness as well as a touch of tannic backbone . both of these wood derived notes are noticeable in the finish . the wood is actually at just about a perfect level of flavor integration it is subtle enough that it is almost not noticeable yet it does contribute to the character of this brew even if it is just a supporting role . soft zesty notes of coriander sort of blend with the spicy oak notes . the beer is not nearly as spicy in the flavor as it was in the nose ultimately i think this is a good thing as it allows hints of barrel notes as well as a soft wheat character to come through in the flavor . flavor notes of orange blossom honey subtle yet sharp lavender white pepper and young ginger are all noticeable in the taste . this is a very nice example of a wit beer . despite the fact that i was hoping for some wild funkiness which is certainly not here i am really enjoying this beer . i really like the mix of spice notes grain character and the fact that this is bone dry and so light and drinkable truely a perfect warm weather drinker . i am a sucker for wit beers and this one really hits the style more importantly it hits the spot that satisfies my craving for tasty wit beers . this is possibly one of the best non funky wits out there .,palate,1.0,1
straw . huge frothy and rocky head . strong bursting nose with an undeniable earthy and herbal character with a touch of orange lemon and the distinct blaugies farmhouse character . in flavor one of the hoppiest saisons i have ever had . notes of herbs grass pepper fruity esters and a touch of tartness . i especially like the thick and bubbly almost exploding feel on the palate . this isnt nearly as magical as the two la moneuse saisons but its still very good in its own right .,palate,0.9,1
bottle thanks to stevefinny or naptown rs as an extra . and i am sorry i forgot which one both boxes showed up at the same time and it has been sitting for a while . anyway . pours a golden hazy hef color . nice but with tons of head have to break it up into several pours . lacing not so much just runs down the glass does n t stick around too long . smells interesting definitely apples and smoke in the on the nose . a bit sour as well . taste well now this is where it gets interesting . i am not sure i have ever had a beer that cycles through so many flavors in one passing . on the front apples then turns to smoke as it passes the tongue with sour on the back end . lingers back to smoke and then it hits me . is that ham . hey babe taste this please . you taste ham . no . apples smoky . um . yes . ham . weird . so yeah . ham finish . mouthfeel is nice good carbonation but seriously ca n t get over that ham finish . i do n t want this again . or . i want this with thanksgiving dinner . actually . would probably go really well with that .,palate,0.8,1
thanks for sharing this one greg . somewhat hazed dark orangey color small head leaves some lace . big funkiness in the nose bretty wet leather with some more subtle cheesy notes . light tart fruit component like under ripe apples cherry . in the taste good compexity . more fruit here . tart orchard fruit apple and semi tart cranberry approaching an almost chutney like character with a bit of a brown sugariness combining with barrel s impact oak leading to a dry wine like finish . did n t think that this was . as i was drinking it . glad to have tried it thanks for the chance .,palate,0.9,1
a bright . clear amber color . poured a half finger fizzy white head that that dissipated quickly to a thin skim . decanted continually . no lacing . s very faint pumpkin and spice . more of a dry starch smell than much else . no malt or hop presence . t slightly sweet bready malt a bit more in the taste . alight pumpkin flavor in the finish that lingers without bitter balance . m light body . ample carbonation . other than expecting a bit more body feel was ok. d easy to drink sure enought but just not very special at all .,palate,0.8,1
oz empties a cloudy orange with some chill haze and a lively bursting of carbonation throughout . the head is n t huge but it stays put leaving little dotty circles where the foam once was . oily . malty candy corn aroma with hints of honey . fresh sweet hops serve to offset the raw leathery grain smell of the rye . the first contact with the nose is met with hesitation but further deep breaths allow the beer to fill out its complexity . this beer feels absolutely perfect in the mouth . at first smooth . the carbonation is evident but at no point does this become a crisp spritzy beer . as it goes past the tongue and down the throat it sizzles and tickles . tastewise this beer begins with an orange blossom nectar flavor when introduced . the rye dryness opens up as the beer spreads matching nicely the understated hop bitterness . slightly metallic in the finish. but not enough to detriment the experience too much . definitely more of an ipa in its approach than pale ale but very drinkable for a beer with such pointed ingredients . overall surprisingly tame when compared to other rye beers i ve had like hop rod and the rail mail from willimantic brewing . that s the east coast for ya and it allows this to move closer towards a solid session beer. not a split the bomber and done vibe . nice thanks .,palate,1.0,1
poured a rich crimson red color with an off white head that subsided to a thin ring of film around the edge of the glass . the aroma is sweet and malty almost like a scotch ale but much more estery . the taste is very smooth and creamy it begins with the most unobtrusive malt sweetness that builds as the beer rolls over the tongue . the usual belgian high carbonation levels arent found in this one and it is a refreshing example . the mouthfeel is very nice yet i might revisit this beer later as i think i might have got a bottle the leaked gas through the cork as it just dosent seem carbonated enough . very tasty and drinkable yet a little flat for a belgian .,palate,0.4,0
thanks to suzygreenberg for the bottle . pours a murky ruby brown with absolutely no head whatsoever . nose is full of sweet caramel and big malty notes . some brown sugar and a little bit of vanilla are in there as well and of course booze . well . where to start . super complex with large sweet raisin and plum notes . caramel and some toffee are also evident . vanilla and oak are obvious and booze definitely shows up . the finish is slick and slightly bitter . mouthfeel sucks . this beer is about carbonated and it shows . the viscosity is where it should be which is the only reason this gets anything above a for mouthfeel . low carbonation is acceptable in a beer like this but no carbonation is inexcusable . must be a california thing . haha . drinkability is ok but the alcohol heat definitely shows up and the poor mouthfeel does not help either . overall this beer has potential to be fantastic but what apparently is bad qc has completely negated that . alot of promise in this one though would be quite tasty if it was carbonated and not quite so hot . probably would have amazing cellaring capabilites . a beer with alot of potential but horrible execution .,palate,0.4,0
impenetrably murky quagmire of dull rose brown . looks like mud or wort . yeasty clumps float about . small ringy rose tinged light khaki head . nose is full of yeasty berries . did i mention yeast . wow . almost smells like an opened whitelabs vial . tart to semi sweet raspberry cherry smell is redeeming though . tart acidic juicy berries dominate the palate . light wheaty malt barely makes an impression . alcohol is very noticeable but not too hot . yeasty tart berries and alcohol is what this brew is all about . very thick mouthfeel perhaps because of all the yeast floating around . . very dry and appetizing and acidic . almost like drinking ruby red grapefruit juice . interesting but outtawack .,palate,0.7,1
into a pint glass pours a murky and dull dirty gold color under a foamy cap bottle sediment into my pint contributes hugely to cloudy appearance . aroma is mild with an overall light note of earthy roasted malt . body here is really much more roasted malt than i d have guessed it would be and i really think that overall profile here leans much more into the world of a brown ale . notes of caramel and cocoa come through most in the taste ending in a dry finish .,palate,0.4,0
poured into a tulip . thanks to biniek for trading it to me . vintage . two finger beige head . pitch black body . great retention that leaves nice lacing behind . smells of tootsie rolls . dark fruits plumbs and raisins . nose reminds me quite a bit of chokolat by southern tier . taste is similar . tootsie rolls sugar plumbs prunes brown sugar a touch of dark chocolate subtle black berries and raspberries candied dark fruits and a hint of roastiness smokiness on the back end . too much fake sugary like flavor for me . thick and full bodied . low carbonation . quite smooth and luscious . perfect ris mouthfeel . a bit cloying but the alcohol is well hidden . one bottle was n t exactly easy to put down . really similar to chokolat which is much easier to trade for . it also gets a bit better after it warms .,palate,1.0,1
bottle poured a deep bright orangey color ale with a a large foamy head with good retention and some lacing . aroma of grossly sweet malt with cough syrup ester is not the most interesting . taste is also quite gross with too much fake sweet ester and some overpowered sugar . body is about average with good carbonation and no apparent alcohol . this is one of the worst tripel i have tried way too much sweetness and not spicy yeast or fruity ester .,palate,0.2,0
i had a couple of glasses of this at kuhnhenn brew pub . an exquisitely tasty stout . in the glass it itimidates you with it s dark chocolate appearance . the head was minimal medium brown in color . a touch of lacing to the glass . the seller the aroma . a friend of mind mentioned nestle qwik cocoa powder . yes the nose on this is definately nestle chocolate . all that i wanted to do is just sit there and smell the beer . okay okay let s take a sip . omg . absolutely delicious . probably the best stout that i have tasted . a well balanced beer with tons of malt and a subtle sweetness . it smells sweeter than it tastes . if you get the chance stop by the brew pub and try a glass or two . can i say heaven in a bottle .,palate,0.6,1
from notes done horizontally with dogfish head world wide stout southern tier choklat redhook double black mikkeller beer geek breakfast avery mephistopheles and new holland night tripper . eye of my assembled glasses here this one ranks fourth as far as head retention goes . the head is a thick stripe that blankets the top of this black beer . its color is much like that of the bottled starbucks frappucino drink its texture is creamy . though the head is n t as thick as the www it looks better and more appetizing . nose this is the first one i m smelling that i get some roasted grain in . maybe some burnt aromas too . no chocolate . coffee aromas are weak coming through more as a roasted aroma than as a coffee smell . weak aroma overall needs to be more potent and fuller . whereas choklat and dfh www had single minded strong aromas this beer really has a very weak and watery aroma that tries at complexity . tongue coffee is evident and that is pretty much all there is in here . you can tell that coffee was actually used in the brewing of this beer . the flavor of this beer is very subdued . very reculisive . unlike the others this one is not smashing your face in . its more subtle yet easy to distinguish . this beer is something that should be served at a starbucks it seems to me that it would fit right in with the rest of their drinks . its got vanilla tones coffee tones whipped cream tones . very nice beer prolly the best i ve ever had from redhook . flavors here are more subdued and delicate . overall quite a nice beer one that i d go for again . everything melds well . edit of the six beers here the most difficult to drink were the world wide stout avery mephistopheles and new holland night tripper . after coming back to the beers once done with the tasting these three had alcohol in the foreground the most prevalant . .making them sippers . feel and drinkability would the carbonation be just a bit lighter this beer would be much creamier and more velvet like . its body is not nearly as heavy as the others much lighter much more watery well i d normally not use the word watery in describing any double stout yet this one approaches that boundary . the drinkabilty on this one is high this is one that i d definitely drink again and for the price it is well worth it .,palate,0.6,1
the look of this beer was the best part . nice clear copper color and good frothy head . smelled notes of sourdough bread another reviewer also mentioned movie popcorn . taste was terrible hopefully this batch was an aberration . caramel overpowered by an almost saline vinegar quality . not sour in the way a flanders is just . off . mouthfeel is fine . review done .,palate,0.6,1
as an extreme enthusiast of sweet stouts i was very eager to try one of the more popular sweet stouts that i had n t tried . i was more or less disappointed . to be fair this was a quality ale just not to my taste . a poured a solid black body with a two finger mocha head . relatively good retention and lacing as well . s really unexpected . sweet raisin plum burnt brown sugar cheap cola and faint cherries . the smell of alcohol was quite distinct as well . t basically identical to the smell . raisin and plum like flavors immediately followed by a hint of roasted malt . the sting of alcohol is present in the aftertaste . m very creamy and smooth . could be a bit less carbonated .,palate,0.8,1
appearance a nice light brown color with a solid head . taste very slight taste notes of light maltiness and sweetness . that s pretty much it . but it s low key nature is actually an asset because it can be pared with anything anytime and it s hard to get sick of it . mouthfeel is pretty average as is the smell . i ca n t think of anything distinctive about these characteristics . bottomline i ve virtually always had it on tap from pitchers and its been pretty constant . if you want a dirt cheap beer that s not offensive get this . it s oh so drinkable the quintessence of what a session beer should be when you re hitting the bars or playing quizzo in phillie,palate,0.6,1
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 .,palate,0.8,1
i chugalugged this beer straight from the bottle . just kidding . i would die . this beer was very dark brown with a tan head . good head retention suprising in this colossus . following the pour i let this behemoth sit out for a while to reach optimal temperature . that was n t easy because it looked so tasty sitting there . nice aroma of roasted malts but it s overpowered by the alcohol which burns the nose . thick sweet malty roasted flavor . burning alcohol in the throat in a nice way . amazingly full mouthfeel . low carbonation . i could n t drink more than one of these brobdingnagians but that one sure is good .,palate,1.0,1
group tasting notes from poured out of a bottle . served in a goblet . a pours out dark like coffee with a finger or two of beautiful dark head also a good amount of lacing . s smells like weak burnt coffee a little caramel smell at the beginning . m the mouthfeel is a little lighter than expected almost watered down . t extremely drinkable you get coffee without the bite and some cocoa and malt notes in there . d see above comment which bears repeating extremely drinkable this is the porter you could start non beer drinkers on . food among the cheeses we tried with this beer the smoked gouda brought out a little more sweetness in it . overall this was what you could call a session porter as annoying as i find the session term . easy to drink a good example of a porter and for the one non beer drinker we had she liked it .,palate,0.6,1
on tap at the brewery . poured a foamy copper with a strong red faded hue and off white thin layered top . this actually smelled a bit like licorice and spices . the taste was the same a bit strange and somewhat odd . not the typical maibock beer that i am used to not a lot of bitter flavor but a resounding amount of flavors that were oddly mixed . this was like mixing cream into an esb . i do n t know how else to explain that overall this is a beer that may be best tried during the seasonal voyage which is a oz er of all their normal beers seasonals and a choice of other seasonal . great place with great food . this is not the best beer there but worth a try . cheers .,palate,0.8,1
i picked up this beer on a recent trip to indianapolis to visit family . the bottle makes me believe this is some kinda high octane brew that will stupify my mind . just what i need on a night like tonight with all the fire works and guns going off . it pours a very clear orange amber with a nicely vigorous frothy head that leaves a fair amount of lacing in my glass . the head is kind of strange it that i starts out looking really creamy but then degenerates into a strange seafoam like froth . smell is unpleasant and i almost poured this one down the drain due to the unappealing and strange odor . i know i ve smelled it before but i ca n t quite remember where or what it was . was it some kind of raisin and granola trail mix left in the sun to rot . some odd dried fruit dessert concoction that was foisted on me my a cousin when i was young . whatever it was i have no fond memories of it . i decided to give it a try anyway . taste is like white grapefruit juice but without any sweet component and that is saying a lot given that there is n t much sweetness in white grapefruit . it is bitter without any piney or floral overtones . it is everything bad that hops have to offer . it has really no redeeming qualities except the promise of numbing my mind this evening . so i slag forward . mouthfeel if one can get past the taste is n t bad and has a nice degree of carbonation and slickness . alcohol is the only redeeming component of this beer .,palate,0.7,1
so this beer is great in the main sensory aspects taste smell but not really in all the finesse things . it s opaque black but there is n t much head retention or lacing . it smells like pure butterscotch . delicious . it tastes like it too . like butterscotch candy sandwiching a fleeting bit of dark malt coffee taste . this is a beer hidden within candy . good stuff . the mouthfeel is thin however and it s over carbonated . i could still drink it for most of the night though . another robust offering from southern tier .,palate,0.6,1
batch no. oct . a dark brown with a finger of transient light mocha foam which stays as a central cap and border with diaphanous continuity . spotty lace s i get the cocoa and cinnamon up front and the chili comes through toward the end albeit subtly . some sweet malts and vanilla tones . t sweet . the cocoa here is quite strong and the cinnamon accents well . theres really no bite or substantial addition from the peppers for me . rich flavor . m waaay too thin for this beer imo . i would like it to be chewy and lower in carbonation . this would allow for better ressonance of the beer . o not a bad effort better than some i ve had in the latin stout category . would n t age it .,palate,0.3,0
the beer poured crystal clear pale golden . the head was just slightly off white and lasted to lace the glass . the aroma was very well done with huge grapefruit and citrus . a malty aroma resided in the background . the flavor was bitter but missing a malt component . the hop flavor dominates the flavor that is present . the flavor is tasty but not very complex . the finish was dry and slightly bitter which plesantly lasted into the aftertaste . the body was medium to medium light . i suspect they filter this beer within an inch of it s life and it loses some flavor and body in the process however it is very easy drinking and the bottles are definitely cool . i d love to sample this beer prior to filtering . ounce bottle .,palate,0.6,1
appearance clear amber with big off white head with good retention and lace . aroma really unusual citrusy hop and milky bananas . taste citrusy hops herbal . sweet malt profile with a hint of honey . some tropical fruit as it warms . milky banana flavour continues . this unusual flavour must have something to do with the fact that there is also wheat in this ipa . mouthfeel medium to full nice carbonation dry finish . drinkability a very unusual tasting beer which really has to be tried to be believed but is so unusual it does n t seem sessionable . however a clever achievement .,palate,1.0,1
dogfish head my antonia is a very sparkling slightly hazy golden lager with a huge pillowy white head that has outstanding retention and lacing . it has a doughy aroma with a little grass and spice . it s pretty full bodied lively but smooth with a really clean dry finish . it has a simple well hopped taste . there s a leafy bitterness . it s a little sweet and a little boozy . it goes down real nice .,palate,0.9,1
i m rather late with this review but i had this on tap at nicholson s downtown and it reminded me of sierra nevada celebration . in fact at the time the original name was celebration ale . i ve since had a few growlers from jungle jim s and though it s a quailty brew i ve experienced some diacetyl like off flavors when served from the growler . still it s quite enjoyable and recommended . i wish the best to mike and his future brews .,palate,0.6,1
i have had this many times . pour appearance golden straw colour with a inch foamy white head which lasted about minutes american pint glass . smell modelo smelled like your typical lager . grassy and grainy not to much going on but a pleasant clean smell think hayfield after a fall cut . taste modelo tastes like a lager . a bit more bite i m guessing hops than a bmcs and taste how it smells very much like grass . very clean flavour with very little after taste . not much malt going on . mouthfeel very carbonated but washes nachos down very well . drinkability excellent very good spicy food beer .,palate,0.6,1
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 .,palate,0.6,1
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 . .,palate,0.9,1
mad thanks to nickd for this beer i ve been waiting ages to try . batch a pours a perfectly translucent reddish orange color with a good amount of off white head . head looks creamy retention is good and lacing is really good . s wow . this is complex . the brett are more than evident in the smell with all the musky notes associated with it horse blanket among others as well as a lactic acidity thanks to the bacteria used . vinous and oaky notes are very present thanks to the pinot noir aging . some red wine vinegar . the cherries are also very evident in the smell as well as the tartness you d expect with a wild ale . vanilla and lemon zest are in this but not as much in the front than the other smells . somewhat comparable to a very fresh bottle of duchesse de bourgogne less vinegar . as it warms up the malt base really came out with some caramel . t dayum this is really really sour . as it enters the mouth you re attacked by the puckering acidity . the cherries are more present than in the smell and blends perfectly with a less strong taste of horse blanket than expected from the smell . again this is quite vinous and the oak tannins make it even more evident of the use of wine barrels . very tart d uh . . the vanilla and lemon zest are still there but there is also lemon juice and a lot of it . as it warms up the malt base came forward more with some sweetness . m light body with medium carbonation . nowhere as light and fluffy as the cantillon offerings that i thought was the perfect fit for the dryness of the beer and its acidity but still is a decent fit for the beer . o this beer packs a punch . sour noobs be aware this is extremely sour . very drinkable and perfectly balanced between the fruits the acidity the funkyness . this is an exceptional offering from russian river definitely one of my favorite beers of all time .,palate,0.7,1
appearance black pour some blood red tones around the top edge of the beer against the glass . a brief eruption of bubbles forms but a momentary ring of dark mocha almost purple bubbles . aroma chocolate covered cherries some alcohol fullness reminds me of brach s chocolate mellowcremes . taste bitter cherries turning a shade sweeter around the swallow . a little smokiness and heavily roasted coffee beans . finishes a little bitter cherry cough syrup notes . more than likely destined to be a beer of polarity you love it or you hate it it does n t really work for me . comes off too medicinal . mouthfeel more bubbly than smooth but fairly well done for the style . drinkability a peculiar blend of flavors that combine for an unfamiliar taste . i like my stouts dark roasty and coffee like not sour like a kriek . not for me .,palate,0.7,1
on tap fff brewpub from the menu a fortified european style pilsner lagered to perfection brewed with heavy metal warriors lair of the minotaur in commemoration of their th full length release evil power . ibu . . abv . bowtie . much darker than i had expected . this is a very dark gold color with a nearly white head of fingers . the head had average retention before settling into a collar of bubbles around the inside of the glass . initial lacing is quite impressive leaving a huge frothy ring near the top of the glass . but then nothing for several sips . some lace returns towards the final of the glass but it forms amorphous blobs that do n t seem as aesthetically pleasing as the initial ring . the nose holds tons of pilsner malt . bready biscuity as dry . the hops seem to offer a lemony hint with a floral perhaps spicy quality hiding in there too . the beer has an odd chalkiness that does n t work in regards of overall refreshment it finishes sweet which is odd considering how dry i find the beer up front . the body is medium and little low on the carbonation . overall this is n t a beer that lives up to fff standards . most other breweries would get rave reviews for a . pils but here the flavors do n t pop and it is n t even especially well balanced . only just a slight hint of bitterness to counteract the massive malt bill .,palate,0.4,0
oz . bottle poured into great lakes pilsner glass . a dark sparkling copper in color with a nice two finger khaki head . thinned out very quickly to a centimeter thick cap . minimal lacing . s mild yeast in the aroma spiciness as well as a hint of banana . overall kind of faint . t taste is yeasty up front but not overbearing . the spiciness leaves a delightful feeling all over the tongue . a bit of sweetness from the malt . alcohol has a fair amount of presence . the banana is very well pronounced . m d nice medium body with decent carbonation . alcohol could be better hidden .,palate,0.9,1
. never heard of the brewery seen this bottle before . also picked up their schwarzbier which was substantially better . it s got the mouthfeel of a hefe and the appearance of a dunkel but the notes are incredibly mild muddled with an overall grassy bitterness and earthy yeast note . the bottle looked promising but this beer did n t deliver .,palate,0.8,1
batch bottle a starts out a medium gold at the bottom of the glass and works its way to a amber orange by the top . the white head is barely a finger tall and recedes quickly to a thin ring . lacing is very minimal . this is a good looking brew but more lacing and retention would have been nice . s this one has a nice herbal quality at first . it s a little spicy with pepper backed by pine and alcohol . lightly metallic toward the front end as well . there is a nice thick fruity aroma smack in the middle that really makes this brew pop in the aroma . notes of lemon and melon stand out the most . the end gets a little sugary with a little more alcohol heat to cap it off . t this beer is very fruity up front . it s a nice full fruitiness that you just want to sink your teeth into . lemon peach and cantaloupe shine bright . warm alcohol comes in quickly behind the fruit and hangs out til the end . it s a little vegetal in the middle but it kind of works . honey and an overall sweet flavor on the end . the balance and complexity of flavors is actually quite nice . m it s medium bodied for a brew this strong . carbonation is way too low . finish is full and sweet coating the palate nicely . again carbonation is too low . d drinkability is really good for an brew . i could see a couple pints disappearing pretty quick . there is a great complexity in the flavor and the aroma is satisfying as well . i can see this beer having a love hate relationship with the craft beer community . the only real flaw is the carbonation but it is so off that it really brings the beer down as a whole . this could really be something special with a little more foam . still good as is though .,palate,0.6,1
has almost no beginning taste . pretty much just a tingly water . finishes with a hint of caramelized flavor . very smooth and somewhat refreshing beer . would be a great beer if it had more of an initial taste . i ve never been impressed with the magic hat line have never had a magic hat beer that really stood out and presented itself as something more than bland .,palate,0.8,1
reviewing this beer is a bit like reviewing say a classic movie from the s or s . you experience it with the recognition that you are experiencing a classic and so holding it to contemporary standards just does n t seem quite right . after all guinness has set the example by which every stout that s followed has had to learn . it ought to get some credit for that no . not that this beer would collapse if evaluated solely on its intrinsic merits . it s fairly attractive pouring a intriguing black with a very thin wispy head . and the taste is quite good dominated by a caramel molasses malt sweetness and a surprisingly dry finish surprising i suppose because of the relative dominance of hops in the finish compared to its nitro served sibling . still the aroma leaves a bit to be desired . black patent malt and a rather strong hoppy boquet combine to produce what strikes me at least as a somewhat astringent and off putting aroma . and the flavor stands in need of some balance as it stands the combination of a relatively sour taste and high hop flavor seems a bt much . but still do n t get me wrong . it s guinness and therefore almost deductively a good beer . it s a classic and a deserving one though there are almost certainly more drinkable and interestingly complex stouts on the market .,palate,0.9,1
i could n t resist . just had to review this one as it s so immense popular here in the nl . but to me there are much better ones around . even in the nl . i rated it from the tap as that s much better than the bottle . actually bottled it s near undrinkable to be . if it s tapped fresh it looks not bad at all for a lager . nice golden color with tiny bubbles and a firm head . the aroma is . uh . no there . flavor is ok at least your not thirsty anymore and you can drink a lot of it i guess if you like lagers but i do not . i know some guys at the brewery and they tell me the pilsener dutch labels say pilsener is bottled as lager for export . so it s the same beer . why are there entries here then . do n t know .,palate,0.4,0
thanks goes out to twinsdaddy for trading this beer my way . cheers . poured into a globe glass this beer showcases lots of carbonation but head formation retention seems poor . hazy and dark amber in color with a thin off white head that dissipated quickly . spices and cherries mix with bready malts in the nose . cherries carry through into the taste but tend to lie beneath the richer bready malts . lacking in complexity i d expect from this style . bitterness is moderate though the tart cherries help carry balance . medium medium full bodied with a moderate high level of carbonation . overall not that impressed with the execution on this beer . perhaps i m drinking an old bottle but i d certainly not order a second .,palate,0.8,1
picked this one up at the liquor store on feb. my first michelob craft beer . poured at cellar temp into an imperial pint . a beer is clear and a reddish brown with about two fingers of foam that clear quickly to a pub style film of head . s extremely sweet malty biscuit . notes of bourbon vanilla and oak . fruity esters . t vanilla cream soda one dimensional caramel malt . also a sort of coarse but very slight piney orange bitterness . then back to the cream soda cleans up with a slight but lingering yeasty cheese flavor . very vanilla . pretty gross . m mouth is unrefined and rough in the way i would expect from good ol bmc . sweetness lingers in an unpleasant and sticky way . d too sweet to be truly drinkable in my book . i figured the folks at the major breweries have enough money and expertise to make a good beer when they wanted to . i was wrong .,palate,0.4,0
a thin white head that fell to a big ring that stuck throughout somehow left a nice lacing along the glass . chill hazed brown body . s similar qualities as the regular arrogant bastard plus an odd woodiness but unfortunately it was all much lighter than a.b . too light if you ask me . t as the smell the taste is less hoppy less powerful than regular ab . plus the odd woody quality from the smell was there too overall taste was n t bad but the oak certainly did n t add anything i liked interfered with what i liked so much in the normal ab . m medium body lightly carbonated . very smooth . typical stone excellent mouthfeel . d very drinkable with the alcohol well hidden . solid offering but not in the same league with the other stone brews .,palate,1.0,1
a nice dark color for a vanilla probably the coffee . foam was nice lasted a medium amount of time . s extremely weak smell . t various tastes . but non of them very good . the brew is not bad flavored but i would not call it good . m creamy no bitterness or alcohol tingle . d eh i would have a large list before picking this again .,palate,0.7,1
black but not completely opaque with no head . the aroma is burnt wood chocolate coffee hints and fruit in the first stages of rot all riding an alcoholic wave . the flavor is less rotten surprisingly smooth despite the aroma but too sweet . comes across really cloying . i tasted this with gthank and he described it as a chocolate port and i can see that . the mouthfeel is thick and oily with a mild burn going down . have a bottle of this is all i can handle which is good because the full bottle would have me a little too buzzed .,palate,0.8,1
rerate on tap at watchagotcookin in fairport ny highland lager is clear sparkling and amber . the off white head is soft tenacious and leaves great lacing . the aroma is fresh and of light grain caramel and a little roast . very inviting . the mouth feel is medium light pretty watery and grainy or chalky . there is more flavor here than i expected . it is nutty almost like pistachios . the caramel flavor from the aroma is present in the flavor as well . there is much more of a roasty flavor than i anticipated . there is not really any bitterness to speak of . all of the flavor seems to be from the malt . the aftertaste is nutty . this is a pretty good session lager . appearance overall rated sep original rating from aug growler from hegedorns highland lager is a clear and sparkling deep amber lager with a slight off white ring of a head . the aroma is of fruity wooden hops with dark sweet malt extract . it s almost smokey . it is medium light bodied and a little flat . it s a little chalky but not too bad . it s lightly bittered a little resiny a little metallic . it ends with a sweet snap and leaves the flavor of molasses in its wake . it s ok for a lager . the flavor is not very focused or prominent . it looks darker than it is .,palate,0.4,0
oz . bottle with a freshness date of dec. . poured a nice light orange with a inch head that quickly faded leaving little to no lacing . the aroma is strong cinnamon with a hint of other spices in the background . the mouthfeel is light . the taste is mostly cinnamon a little nutmeg and a slight pumpkin taste . this is a very easy beer to drink . not as good as buffalo bill s but definitely a good pumpkin ale . we dont get too many pumpkin ales in south texas so we take what we can get . this may not rank too high with most beer drinkers but i guess that just depends on the drinker . worth trying imho .,palate,0.6,1
sometimes you just stumble into a beer . ml into fantme tulip . this beer is allegedly years old but i ca n t tell my label looks like it was ran over a few times . a like apple juice light enough but some orange and mild brown color to it . head is fingers settles and sticks a bit to the glass on its way down . s fantme funk is heavy very stinky . i can also smell orange and apple . faint band aid . t lots of fruit orange peel grapefruit . twinge of funk sits on the tongue and lingers after the sip . beer is sweet very sweet . i agree with thoreaulikeagirl s shout out to key limes it s pretty close . beer kind of mellows as it warms up the funk subsides and the fruit really opens up . m slightly acidic good tartness lively carbonation . really happy with how this one dances on the tongue . i much more enjoyed this as it warmed closer to room temperature . tart on the lips really nice . o good stuff . not sure if it s worth the hunt for some it s not better than the classic saison not by a long shot but it s still a winner in my book . really great mouthfeel of this one has won me over .,palate,1.0,1
a hazy dull brown no head light carbonation . s pine resin herbs rosemary lavender . t earthy and floral bitter piny strong herb notes . more of a depth of flavors than other gruits i ve had . for better or for worse . if you have an herb garden you ll like this beer . i get a lasting bitterness that does n t jive with me . m pretty good body minimal carbonation but works for the beer . no sign of the abv . d moderate . interesting for the style drinkable but more interesting than good .,palate,0.8,1
clear light copper color with three fingers of white fluffy head . excellent lacings . head still present at the half way point . mild spice aroma . taste is a tasty light amber ale with just a touch of pumpkin and spice . some fair peppery bitter hop shows up after a few sips . body is average but good for such a low abv . beer . this beer was served at about deg . f. which is somewhat warmer than i usually drink my beers . this may be part of the reason the head and lacing were so impressive . also the beer store had just received this a few days ago . i m not much for fruity veggie or any beers with added flavors but i liked this one fine . i could still taste the underlying beer flavor . i could drink more than one of these .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle into snifter . thanks to itk for this awesome extra . pours black with just the faintest hint of deep brown around the edges when held to the light . there is a very thin and short lived brown head that dissipates to a very thin ring around the glass . the nose is a delicious blend of fresh coffee grounds and a sweet oatmeal malt backing . the taste is dominated by fresh roasted coffee with very sweet oatmeal . there are faint notes of cocoa mixed with the roast notes help add a nice bitter balance to the strong sweetness . also the sweetness does become more balanced as it warms . though what is really striking is there is no astringency as is usually found with most coffee heavy beer . the mouthfeel has average carbonation and ismedium bodied yet feels a bit thin at the same time as it falls off the toungue quite quickly . it does gain a bit more body and lingering flavor as it warms . this is a very easy drinking imperial stout . as i mentioned above this really has strong coffee and roasty notes without the astringency typically associated with those flavors .,palate,0.6,1
tasted april th from notes poured into a la chouffe tulip a clear golden no head and no lacing s weed cane sugar slight hops heavy earthy malt and a bit of yeast t sweet malty some hops definite yeast weed and a bit oaked m light fluffy low acid and short finish d very nice like most lagers but very sweet and resiny final thought eh unimpressive,palate,0.4,0
bought in a mixed six pack from the brewery . pours a cloudy dirty orange colour huge haze in the body with healthy off white head that fizzes down to a thin crown leaves some thin spots of lace . ok bit too much haze for the style . nose is quite fruity on the front hints of apricot and orange . at the back is a bit of a dirty por character unpleasantly sour and gritty even ashy . needs more of that fruit less hop . not very impressed . taste is not as dirty but also not as anything really . bit of a rich earthy character with a hint of bitter lemon zest some bready malt but mostly a bland bitterness lots of pride of ringworm here tastes rather like cardboard . a weak sourness on the back gives it a slight medicinal edge . yeah cardboard and medicine do n t sound like the ideal flavours from a beer . not very pleasant really . weak bland and slightly unpalatable . lots of texture to it but too much in face . feels like i m getting far more air than beer just swallowing tiny bubbles . not nearly enough body to it . bad in fact . not unswallowable as a beer but not much to recommend this . am not impressed .,palate,0.3,0
dark reddish brown barely allows light through but it does thin head that vanishes i ca n t see any carbonation but it s so hard to see through this . sweet dark fruits and then quickly goes towards bitter but does n t get there . i want to say plums and maybe a hint of cherry and some raisins . it seems like a double bock only a touch sweeter less powerful and somewhat subtle and boring . a touch of alcohol at the end just barely . this is a top beer . are you joking me . just a malt bomb that as a hint of bitter flavor at the finish . a dark fruity opening plumbs and raises and maybe caramel bready malt . more bready than caramel . the hops are earthy and they pack almost enough bitterness but they do n t balance this beer . the mouth feel is really really well done . plenty of carbonation but not so much i m burping it up . creamy enough to savor but thin enough for the style and to drink . well this is also really drinkable . i do n t like the beer . i rarely do n t like a beer . i often think it s a weak example of a style or a style that is n t very well made . this one just is n t very good . if you want a better example of the style check out weihenstephaner s example . .it s far superior . so i m torn . i dislike it but it without the flavor actor is pretty drinkable . ok . .we ll go with a . unimpressed but not awful .,palate,0.9,1
oz bottle poured into a plastic pint cup all i had . a light amber classic microbrew coloring and sparkle . healthy off white froth on pour . s big floral hop nose signaling greatness to come . . minimal traces of malt . t not overly bitter . certainly did n t match up to the expectations of the hoppy nose . slight caramel and thin malt flavor . watery really . m thin mouthfeel with some bitterness loosely gripping at the tongue barely holding on . minor maltiness lingering in aftertaste . d easy going down but not overly flavorful . no idea on the abv but session candidate . great intro beer for converting a novice . i like what these guys are trying to do fresh beer for the local mass ri market . hope to try some other offerings in the future .,palate,0.4,0
nice juicy head and nice amber bronze coloring . smell is quite unexpected . juicy pineapple with an underlining bitterness and sweet caramel malts . this is one of those apa s that goes for the ipa feel . it is really very pleasant . taste is a nice mellow bitterness . opens up into the pineapple sweetness then i really get nothing but maybe some sourness . eh . taste is a bit of a let down after everything else . kind of watery to me actually . the initial bitter sweet is the only thing keeping it above average . or maybe i am just spoiled on super hoppy high abv ipa s . but i kind of doubt it since even snpa is always tasty too me . i have to pass on this from now on .,palate,0.8,1
i sampled old world hefeweizen two months ago which was my first taste of this new oc brewery . now its beers are available in bottles and this is what i grabbed during my trip to vendome . on to the beer impressive golden color and full of carbonation . unfortuntely this head fizzes away like a soda no head to speak of . the aroma is soft and pleasant belgain sugar candied fruits bread dough powdey yeast . the taste features more of the same aromas in the mouth as the nose . good balance of flavors not too sweet and not too carbonated . pears and dough upfront with a tickle of spice . the carbonation cleans it up then in the semi dry aftertaste is apple and bread dough . good good good . apart from having no head whatsoever this suceeds in every aspect .,palate,0.9,1
this pours a very dark brown with a generous beige head . some milk chocolate coming through on the palate . not any obvious coffee . more with the milk choc on the palate . thought there might be more . great mouthfeel . big and rich just what i love in an oatmeal stout . not a whole lot going on with this one but very drinkable .,palate,1.0,1
gimped up from foot surgery this is the strongest tipple i can throw back for a while . pours a decent light . well amber or a deep golden as popedx sitting next to me commented . nice foamy but thick head with tight rising bubbles to the top . leaves decent lacing as the glass is drained . aroma is nice with a notable caramel malt presence and a light noble hop backing . not offensive in the least . taste as with any n a beer is going to suffer but this still has a lot going for it . unlike many n as this is relatively dry with a clean lager snap from the yeast with a touch of malty grainy tannin to let you know that yes this is beer made from grain . deceivingly beer like . the score is low yes but this was far better than expected . mouthfeel is spot on crisp and clean never overwhelming . if there s one thing that anheuser busch does extremely well it s mouthfeel . well done here . drinkability . .well we were debating how many it would take to get you drunk there is some alcohol in here after all but before that i think that only a few of these would get to be too much for the palate . put it this way i ended up drinking two of these and one regular o doul over the time we spent at the bar . if we had stayed for another round i would have easily gone for another amber . all in all no this is n t on par with many beers out there but for an n a brew it s hard to go wrong with this . i imagine this would be excellent to throw back while doing a weekend construction project in your backyard if radlers and other things like that are n t your style . i m actually impressed . well done and cheers to anheuser busch for making a n a beer that can be found in almost any bar in the world . there are a lot of temporarily and non temporarily dry folks out there who still like to have a beer or two .,palate,0.9,1
black looks fantastic . caramel colored head . strong coffee cream odor . sweet chocolately flavor almost like drinking a chocolate milk beer . some smokiness as well . mouthfeel is a bit thin even thinner than i remember from my last mackeson but whatever . i could drink this all night long its super good and around here its super cheap too .,palate,0.7,1
this is the least impressive quad from the trappist breweries . do n t get me wrong it has a similar taste profile although not that perfect as a westy or a rochefort dark fruit plums candy sugar but i did n t like the mouthfeel on this one . too much sparkling going on . pretty funny thing is i just absolutely endlessly adore the la trappe quadrupel oak aged batch version . so so so much better then the regular one especially when the oak aged version bottled this summer is coming around fantastic . . . amazing what months of oak aging can do to a beer . i like their dubbel more too . still wo n t give up on this one think it will age well but ca n t deny the fact there are far better regular quads around times out of will pick a roch over this one .,palate,0.6,1
served in orval chalice nose slightly sweet with sour notes . pear . light aroma apperance cloudly reddish orange with white head about thick long lasting head . mouthfeel heavy on the tongue with full carbonation in the back taste sourness is medium with apple characteristics . sourness lingers on the tongue for a while after each sip . maybe burnt tones . overall i ve been waiting to try this trappist beer for a while now ever since i bought the glass to match it . the sourness is a little too tart for my tastes at the moment . this is a very subtle beer for a trappist but it s also quite different .,palate,0.9,1
a tribute to our south american friends on cinco de mayo our corona holiday . purchased at binnys in chicago . pours a slightly surprising light color . looks like a solid ipa or a slightly light dipa . very nice head on this one fluffy and attractive . the smell is also just a bit light for the supposed barleywine we are dealing with . a little honey very light spicing . not nearly as forward and bitter as one would expect with an a.b . silk body feels lush and lovely on the tongue . .until it hits your taste buds . something is rather off here . cant say i ve tasted something quite like this . a good bit of sweetness . the very light and fine carbonation makes the body outstanding but the rather odd combination of flavors does not make me crave every sip . there is certainly a good shot of alcohol bringing up the rear maybe not so much in the taste as i can feel in my head after sips . interesting to try . i had thought about letting this sit for a couple years in the cellar to make amigos with all its other barleywine friends i m just not sure that aging would have pulled the flavors together much maybe just mellowed this subtle head heat .,palate,0.9,1
tasted on july . the beer is brown color looking and hazy . no head . which sucks . i ca n t see through . the aroma is hops with citrus notes . strong hops aroma . some floral hops too . the taste is . wow . bitter . your taste buds screams for more . this version is probably a new recipe by reading other comments . it requires a little more work to make it perfect . just slightly unbalanced in my opinion . i would prefer a little less citrus . the taste is similar as the aroma . the beer fills the mouth with a very good after taste and post taste . a couple of minutes after the beer is finish you can still get the beautiful taste . it feels like a double ipa for me . or imperial . not a bad ipa but some finishing touch could make this beer truly awesome .,palate,0.9,1
i enjoyed this beer from the comfort of my own living room while brewing my first batch of homebrew in over a year . from oz . bomber to a standard pint glass . appearance pours a solid black with a nice milk chocolate head . smell chocolate chocolate chocolate . taste what you would expect from the smell . however i thought it was too much chocolate and it went down a little too bitter for my tastes . mouthfeel very good . so thick you could almost chew this beer . drinkability as stated earlier just too chocolaty for me .,palate,0.9,1
served on tap at squatters pub in the salt lake city airport . appearance poured into a pint glass from the tap . the beer was a dark brown with reddish hues shing through when held to light . light tan finger head had poor retention . this looked almost like a glass of coke head and all . smell roasted coffee is front and center here semisweet chocolate detectable as well . very strong coffee character . taste coffee with a light creaminess to balance . huge roasted character dominates which becomes cloying about halfway through the beer . slightly drying in the finish but other than that i could n t identify the hops . mouthfeel very carbonated with a thin almost watery feeling . i was expecting at least some substance from a beer claiming to be an oatmeal stout . a big negative for me . notes this was pretty disappointing despite the awesome name . tastes ok but the whole experience just did n t do it for me .,palate,0.4,0
given to me by jeremy . this beer is brewed by caybrew for charity . cents for every beer purchased goes towards shark conservation . can says it s brewed from the finest malts and hops . we ll see . poured into a pint glass . appearance dark yellowish body with a soapy white head that dissipates nearly immediately . very clear . barely any lacing . smell sweet malts light citrus . lots of grain as expected . some funkiness . taste follows the aroma for the most part . sweet up front . stays sweet throughout with a light citrus note towards the end . mouthfeel actually very drinkable . pretty refreshing not overwhelmed with carbonation . overall by no means will knock your socks off but would drink this over a bmc any day .,palate,0.8,1
this brew showed up at my door courtesy of botmc cool bottle looks like a mini cooper without wheels . let s give it a whirl . uncapping the mini i get a nice whiff of chocolates and roasted malts . pouring into a pint this brew is an opaque jet black with a nice micro bubble foamy tan head . on first taste the mouthfeel seems a little thin . the flavor starts in after the initial wateriness and has a flat bitterness combined with a chaulky roasted malt flavor . all in all tasty but quite thin and seriously lacking in body .,palate,0.4,0
pours a hazy chunky brown red big off white head forms some nice lacing . smell is sweet brown sugar spice orange some alcohol . taste is sweet and sugary caramel orange and alcohol . mouthfeel is medium bodied medium carbonation not bad although a little too sweet .,palate,0.9,1
leaves you breathless groping for words to describe what is one of the worst beers i ve ever tasted . oddly enough it s an attractive golden with nice head . but the aroma is something cheesy mixed with overheated electronics . what is that flavor . burnt plastic mixed with coffee dregs . i have had enough bacterial beers to recognize the usual flavors . they must have discovered some new way to infect beer as this is a new taste for me . it actually tastes poisonous though probably it s not . thank you to bevmo in san diego this one is not just a drain pour it s a spew .,palate,0.6,1
bottle inspection standard neck label on front r on the back which according to aksmokedporter means october aroma nice firm spice . mace . some pine . little cinnamon and nutmeg . smells like santa spiced it himself . appearance opaque black with a thin ruby edge . dark tan tight head has already left thick sheets of lace that look like frost on a window . flavor seems like a stout base and a fairly thin one almost a brown ale . spices are nice present but not overwhelming . very mild malt no real hop note . mouthfeel surprisingly thin body full carbonation fairly thick coat after the swallow . overall impression i guess i wasnt very good this year santa seemed to short the anchor osa . this just seems much lighter than previous years ive tasted . great spice level very drinkable heck almost a session beer but i was hoping for a little more of a meal . a fine christmas beer just didnt knock my stockings off .,palate,0.6,1
ml a a very good looking deep golden orange color . not much head but tons of bubbles . the lack of head really detracts from the score but the color is simply stunning . s a thick smell of sweet malt overpowers the nose . a touch of hops spicy but very subtle . buttery and smells alcoholy . t really not bad . i had this before at a beer tasting and remeber i didnt like it at all . this is why you give beers a second chance . the malt hits you hard but smooth enough . spicy hops barely present . i get a taste of biscuit malt and a pleasant warming taste of alcohol . m i like this the best . not phenominal but still really good . very heavy and full bodied . thick and creamy high carbonation is ok for this style . i really think this is the best part of the beer . d . really doesnt come through . its a very drinkable double pilsner .,palate,1.0,1
was wondering when i was going to try this highly regarded hefeweizen . and then i found out mauerhan was so graciously going to share a growler he had just received in a trade . thanks man . a murky yellow with hints of orange . white fluffy head was immediately evident but subsided after a minute or two . s subtle banana and clove spice like aromas accompanied by wheat malts . t the first thing i noticed was the sweet malt character in the beginning and middle of this beer then the banana and light fruit character thereafter . m nice light body on it with mild carbonation which was perfect for this style of ale . d i found the more i drank this the more i liked this brew . all the flavors gelled well together and the . abv makes this tremendously drinkable . overall a very good beer and a great hefeweizen . not sure i would seek out but would definitely jump at the chance of trying this beer at a bar or buddy s house again . a try it beer . cheers .,palate,1.0,1
this is one of the cask conditioned versions of the barleywine . it has been aged in jim beam barrels for ten months . the appearance is a dark apricot brown with good head . the nose reeks of hops and sugar but mostly hops . the taste is very unique . it tastes like a strong ipa in flavor but is not the least bit bitter . quite an oddity and it honestly confused the hell out of me . it was like someone had shot the hops dead and put their rotting carcasses in the beer . wow that sounds really gross but that is not what i mean . this is very hard to describe . the mouthfeel is very smooth and goes down easy . not incredibly drinkable though . a very interesting brew . try it .,palate,1.0,1
pours a light reddish brown color with a . finger head . decent retention but nothing is left behind in the glass . looks almost like a glass of good dark honey . aroma is nice yet oddly faint . cloves seem to dominate the nose along with an old yeast aroma . nice but a bit muted . flavor is surprisingly good yet still a bit light . great clove and bubblegum flavors from the yeast with a slight wheat tartness on the finish . ever so slightly sweet from front to back this seems to be almost completely free of hops . slight alcohol burn on the lingering finish . mouthfeel is moderate and relatively flat . drinkability is dangerously high . . this hides it s quite well . all in all i m impressed . usually clipper city lets me down with only a few exceptions . this is one of their more solid offerings which i feel is pretty damn good for such a tough style . this is far better than that overpriced abomination that flying dog offered a year or so ago . this is far better than that one . that being said this is no aventinus . . good beer well worth the . or so for a pack . it s worth a try but do n t bend over backwards to get some .,palate,0.6,1
solid drinkable german pilsener . the beer pours pale with a decent white head nothing exceptional . the aroma is malty with hop spiciness but the continental green bottle skunk is ever present . who came up with that great idea heineken . again the taste is clean with a pils malt bitterness but the skunk wipes out whatever could be salvaged from the malt sweetness . this beer is a drinkable and sometimes thirst quenching and i will purchase it over bottles of domestic macros . better in summer when served ice cold to minimize the skunk .,palate,0.8,1
sly fox oatmeal stout has a body that is black and completely opaque except for its edges . about a finger of brown head is thick and leaves a few scraps of lacing behind . the aroma has roasted malts and coffee packed in there pretty well . sly fox oatmeal stout is pretty sweet with a good amount of coffee and roasted malts coming through . quite a bit of dark fruits also . the star of this beer is the mouthfeel i always enjoy the full creamy feel of an oatmeal stout but this one is excellent even for the style . thick with just a little bit of slickness and just enough carbonation . i almost had trouble paying attention to flavor because i was thinking how this felt . sly fox oatmeal stout is a solid beer with a fantastic mouthfeel probably something i would order again .,palate,1.0,1
drank in a sahm weisebier glass from . l bottle . appearance mahogany brown with a white head . poured like smooth and even . lotsa hefe in the bottle . smell pasty with a extremely slight hint of banana . taste sweet maltiness with bananas and lemons . a pasty bitter aftertaste . mouthfeel bubbly . drinkablity exceptionally drinkable .,palate,0.7,1
poured into a snifter . i could n t resist buying this despite the less than stellar reviews it has gotten so far . the combo seems too enticing to pass on . . a dark brown almost black color . three fingers of creamy tan head . retention is good and a good amount of lacing is left . . s hmmm . not what i was expecting . the cocoa nibs are evident but the chilies are not . upon further inspection i do get a bit of heat but it s entirely possible that i m imagining it based on my expectations . the cinnamon is in the same boat . there s no way i would have been able to pick it out had i not known about it s existence . anyway the malts are dusty and grainy . minor amounts of generic dark fruitiness . overall there is n t much going on here from the beer or the adjuncts . . t the taste is much more interesting but it still is n t interesting on an absolute scale . that is n t to say that it does n t taste good . there s a good bit of dark caramel maltiness and chocolate accompanied again by a light dark fruitiness . the malts are again grainy but not dry or dusty like the nose . now onto the reason i bought this beer . the chilies flavor is evident but the heat is quite weak . there is a light warming on the finish but i attribute that more or less to the abv . the cinnamon can be picked out without prior knowledge and it adds a soft complementary spiciness . . m heavier medium body . good moderate carbonation . this is creamy as fuck . i love the mouthfeel on this . perfect . . t initially i was pissed since i was in the mood for a spicy treat . though this did n t deliver on the heat it turned out to be a pretty damn good beer once i got over my expectations . the nose is inexplicably weak and boring but the taste is complex and well rounded and the mouthfeel is phenomenal . ba you were wrong .,palate,1.0,1
pours a very yellow bland looking color with a little bit of white foam . smells similar to a basic bl with a little bit of fruit backing . is it real or artificially added . i ca n t tell . taste is like someone swirled wheat and orange into my bl . the undrlying bl taste comes through its just not as blah . i ll give them credit for trying but this just is n t that great . its better than bl though not exactly settng the bar that high though .,palate,0.4,0
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 .,palate,0.4,0
this is a beautifully cloudy amber colored dunkel weiss when poured it is crowned by a thick rich head . the flavor is slightly smoky with hints of cloves and banana although unlike other reviewers the banana was not overpowering . all told not as good as franziskaner s standard hefe weiss but still a beer worth drinking .,palate,1.0,1
a thick white head with good head retention light color very good crisp clarity s strong blueberry aroma smells like wild fruit as apposed to artificial flavourings which is a very good thing gives the aroma an almost feral quality that you do n t expect in such a crisp light beer t the primary flavor is a strong taste of fresh blueberries at first this fruity taste is a little too sweet but it is soon balanced by a hoppy bitterness which cuts through the sweetness and balances the flavor profile perfectly the surprising thing about this beer is the fact that the blueberry taste does not at all overpower the beer it manages to balance the sweetness of the blueberries with the bitterness of the hops perfectly m high level of carbonation a little rough on the tongue for a beer with such a delicate flavor profile when the fizziness subsides the beer has a very syrupy body which is to be expected from a fruity ale perhaps is a little too syrupy for such a crisp light beer overall the mouthfeel is not unpleasant it just seems to take something away from the blueberry flavor d give me more . i absolutely bloody love this beer .,palate,0.7,1
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 .,palate,0.4,0
appearance pours a clear healthy copper color with moderate carbonation yet quickly dissipating foam and nearly no lacing . smell light scent of fresh hops is predominant slightly dry with a piney undertone . taste begins clean progressing into a moderately dry hop taste as the scent indicates there is a note of piney taste that is part of the dryness of the hops finishes with a slight dryness that yields clean . drinkability prime example of the style well hopped abv is adequate and the fresh and clean taste only enhance its drinkability .,palate,0.6,1
had this on tap at the jax deli ale house in lake mary florida . a dark amber color brew with a thin off white head and substantial lacing . it had a nice malty scent including some light piney hops . the first taste suggested banana and more hops with very decent carbonation to lively things up . it has some bready biscuit qualities along with some brown sugar sweetness . it has a slightly dry finish that goes well with the sweet flavors for a very pleasing end . very easy to drink especially with such good flavor . it s only knock for my tastes is that it was too thin in body which seemed a bit odd with so much good flavor going on . but i liked this and would suggest a try .,palate,0.6,1
poured into a brandy snifter . this beer is dominated by molasses and licorice . it has a little bit of roasty malt in the nose but otherwise it is thick and syrupy . this is a beer that is difficult to categorize . it has a very unique taste and to be honest it s really not my thing . overall it is a very interesting beer and it is a commemorative of course so it may be worth trying but i did n t particularly enjoy it .,palate,0.7,1
poured from bottle to pub glass . a roasty amber with present lacing with a in head s a lil bit of malt mixed with sweet . smell is inticing t solid nice and refreshing . i m a hop head so not my favorite type of beer . but i find this one quite enjoyable . m very easy to drink . was surprised when i looked and half the glass was gone . o glad its avaialable . not readily but still available . i enjoyed and will probably enjoy another soon .,palate,0.9,1
dusty golden colors with nice thick pure white topper . smells citrusy and sweet with malty nose appeal . a great take on belgium ale apples pears lemons apricot and orange flavors nustle their way thru a carbonated full bodied swig . very smooth and memorable enjoyable and timeless beer .,palate,1.0,1
pours black with chocolate brown fringes but there is literally no head even in the duvel tulip that can normally create an outrageous head on anything . the aroma is a welcoming blend of earthy sweetness and roasted malt . the flavor seems to be predominantly dark chocolate though . and not dark chocolate in the sense of what hershey s considers dark chocolate to be either . straight up gourmet pure cocoa who pays this much for a candy bar dark chocolate . the texture is likewise decadent being somehow both silky and creamy . the high alcohol is only barely detectible which combined with the luxurious flavor makes boris highly drinkable .,palate,1.0,1
appearance this beer has nice color and pours very well with a nice white head . smell not much aroma just a hint of citrus . taste i was expecting alot more . just did n t knock my socks off . not enough hops i think . mouthfeel mouthfeel was just the right consistancy . drinkability i could drink a lot of these . it was n t really filling.it s not a bad beer but it s not a great beer either . not worth the . i paid for a oz . bottle .,palate,0.9,1
excellent example of a light bodied dunkel . attrractive golden brown color in the glass with streaming clouds of lacing . pleasing creamy carbonation that lasts to the last sip . interesting effervescent mouthfeel makes it a pleasure to savor . the well balanced mix of soft malt and restrained hops is both simple and clean . as good a beer in this style as i ve ever had . glad to find a beer like a good english mild that provides a lot of flavor without overwhelming flavors and potency . tasted half litre bottle bought in passau germany home of the brewery . their bold colored delivery trucks and signs are everywhere in passau but it s not as easy to find on tap .,palate,1.0,1
cl bottle poured into willibecher bbe nov a pils pale blonde with excellent clarity . finger creamy head that reduces relatively quickly . lacing and head retention are average . s faint pils malt hint of doughiness and hop bite t bready malts balance with a faint hop bite in the finish . an underlying faint saccharin like sweetness lingers . m moderate high carbonation medium body lager clean . crisp enough leaving a refreshing feel . d a clean refreshing pils but lacks any depth of hop flavour and is perhaps a little too sweet . typical mass produced pils .,palate,0.8,1
poured from a oz . bottle into a snifter . a really dark still looking with little bubbling and no capping . a rich brown . aeration gives a very temporary coffee colored head . s oak vanilla light coffee are all present . slight roasty aromas linger about without asserting themselves overmuch . t hershey s dark chocolate and vanilla extract . oaky flavors are not as present as i expected . roastiness reigns around the middle as much as anything can dominate in this very mild beer . coffee espresso visits briefly then leaves . interesting flavors but light and not in an oak aged way . given that it was only oak chips that were used rather than aging in a oak barrel i wonder if the lightness and mellowness is supposed to convey a faux aged sensibility . m mild almost weak or watery . does not have stout presence at all feels like flat cola if anything . really a disappointment from a local brewery . d one of the only stouts i could describe as light and refreshing . you could easily drink this in summer in fact better than in winter . not so much stout as slightly husky .,palate,0.4,0
cl bottle acquired in strasbourg france and poured into zbf stemware in me friend s gaff in ghent belgium . reviewed live . a two finger head devoid of cream extremely thin and of laughably bad retention . nontransparent dark copper red colour with floating yeast particles . sm restrained amber hops and maybe toilet freshener . artificial faux muted lemon fruit esters . fail . a moderate strength scent but thick almost to the point of ammonia . pungent . t toilet freshener or maybe bad mouth scent . some decent moderately dark fruit esters on the finish . the finish is actually the only tolerable part of this beer . the body is nothing short of abysmal . wretchedly awful . horrible . just fecking terrible like . jaysus lads seriously . mf smooth and wet . lets the toilet freshener slide down quickly so props for that . dr fairly high abv and tough to choke down . this may be me second drain pour in history . not watery at least so i ca n t give it an f on general principle . the price is pretty fair . no wait . hold on . it s going down the drain .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a cl bottle into a rochefort glass . a pours a murky red brown with light head that disappears quickly . moderate lacing . dense and foreboding . s not as strong or as fruity as i had hoped . instead i m getting alcohol and a spicy bitingly pleasant scent . t excellent but not exceedingly so . an initial alcoholic burst mixes with tingling carbonation fading into a nice lightly fruity body tempered by spices . never cloying or overbearing . the aftertaste is a long light throwback to the very first sip . overall i am pleased . m the bite provided by the carbonated spiciness is a truly lovely feeling for the tongue . i anticipate each sip with delight . never does this beer stick to the mouth or cause any discomfort . mouthfeel is great . d a hefty is definitely present but i feel this adds to rather than detracts from the beer . a sippable brew to be enjoyed slowly and sparingly . not my everyday fare . edit the following review is of a bottle aged months . poured from a cl bottle into a rochefort chalice . stamped . . a generous frothy head . decent retention . heavy initial lace . opaque mahogany brown . s complex winey and fruity . fermented grapes . faint sugars . somewhat faint . t hrm . not sure how this one aged . it s a tad . muted . the sense of alcoholic grape juice is here with an obtrusive spiciness . almost puckery tart but the aftertaste is not entirely pleasant lots of yeast that reminds me of an old ale but feels out of place in a quad . touch of sugars . . m still carbonated and surprisingly light . really refreshing and pretty good . smack worthy . . o i prefer this beer fresh . while an interesting evolution of flavor it s a bit sharp and sour for my taste . wo n t cellar again .,palate,1.0,1
a dark muddy brown and red peeking out when it moves around . pours a finger tan head which produces some nice bubbles but mostly a tight tiny bubbled film on top with a healthy ring . s lots o spice orange peel coriander nutmeg . some plum raisin sweet molasses and bread with a slight meaty smokey quality and a little booze heat . the spices are n t really my thing so while this does n t smell great to me the nose is fairly pungent . t lots of dark fruit but is n t overstated and mixes in fairly well with the spices . dry raisin sweet plum fig leather tobacco nutty bread cinnamon pepper nutmeg molasses mostly in that order . the oak is well done lending a soft dryness but it s very subtle . the interesting blend of spice is dominating here going long into the aftertaste . m comes out oh so creamy with a perfect amount of carbonation but once that fades i m left with an unusual grittyness in the mouthfeel . d i happen to not enjoy the spice cabinet things going on in this beer so it severely hampers its drinkability for me . i do keep coming back for the wonderful mouthfeel it s so damn creamy .,palate,0.9,1
i just picked up a large bottle of this one at a liquor barn while passing through louisville . the bottle says it s bottle conditioned but there s no hint of a bottling date or freshness date . the bottle opened with a forceful release of co . it poured a murky amber color with a creamy finger or two of head . the aroma was lacking fresh hops . after tasting this brew i just do n t see how it can be fresh but without a date . who knows for sure . there are n t any off flavors but you re really only left with an aged malt character and a fairly clean bitterness . and no hops in the flavor either . does bbc really intend this beer to taste like it does . i m not totally sure but i doubt it . i really wish i could taste a brewery fresh version of this one . it really sucks when breweries do n t use any form of date coding on their bottles . as it stands i got ripped off by buying these bottles of beer . i also bought a bottle of professor gesser s ipa at the same store . guess what . same problem . but even worse tasting beer which i ended up dumping just like the homewrecker . argh . come on bbc date code your bottles . it appears bbc took the time to hand bottled these special brews . why not go ahead and include a month year bottling date as well even if it s just hand written on the label . i ve bought beers from other breweries which had hand written numbers on them . i m guessing these bbc beers might be quite good when fresh but now i m afraid to buy any more bbc brews when passing through ky .,palate,0.8,1
picked up this on recommendation from our local beer guy cole over at kahn s fine wines . i asked him to recommend a beer i had n t had and we were in the belgian section so he suggested this . said it was one of the best dubbels he had ever had . i can see why he liked it . it is very assertively hopped for a dubbel . so the inherent dryness of the beer is amplified by a finish that is surprisingly bitter . the aftertaste is nice minty hops . that s the after party . the actual party itself is a little more subdued . toffee almonds weak coffee chocolate jujubees and allspice at the big guys up front . the one problem i have is that the very high level of carbonation normal for a dubbel not knockin here combines with the hop bitterness to create a very astringent experience . if i swirl the glass to lose some of the carbonation the mouthfeel becomes too thin . a tricky balance . a very good dubbel . i m having no problems finishing the . it is n t a contemplative beer though . i m drinking it just below room temperature . i think this beer would actually benefit from being a little cooler . it has a lot of refreshing characteristics not something i normally associate with dubbels . and adding a pinch of cool to that would benefit the beer . you know maybe high s low s .,palate,0.6,1
perhaps the beer i most desired before traveling to antwerpen.a chalice of graciously shared by tom at kulminator on august . room temperature . i. need . food . thin . as transparent as dark brown can be.thin and holey off white sheet . smell is primarily raisins.sweet . taste is biska super sweet alcohol a la porto . a little bit of melon and coffee.oxidation . mouthfeel is fantastic . happily carbonated . soft . maybe i re review with a fresh bottle . i much prefer it fresh . yum .,palate,0.9,1
i have had much better stout . it smells like a dry stout with a hint of sweetness but also like burnt coffee . the bitterness is astringent and not unlike burnt coffee . there is a hint of sweetness and hops . the palate is average . this one needs some more time in dry dock .,palate,0.8,1
poured from bomber very cloudy yellow piss yellow is oddly appropriate with a good sized head and plenty of sediment in the bottom of the bottle that took a couple of spins to get out . s lots of banana clove and wheat aroma . perfect for the style . t a surprising lack of taste for the aroma there were some banana and wheat flavors but they were n t at all strong . m exceptionally impressive mouthfeel it s extremely smooth and rich tasting . overall it is an exceptionally drinkable beer especially with the low abv i could drink a few bombers of it . i m not much of a believer in the organic movement which gives me the impression that without the all natural ingredients there would be a possibility of a fantastic beer . as it this is just very good .,palate,1.0,1
first of all i should note this bottle has been sitting for something like years got it from a friend who bought a case but hated it free for me woop . it sat in his cellar for at least a year and half and at least another months in mine the date on the bottle says july not sure if that s bottled expiration whatev. in any case friend said much of the aroma flavor had diminished over the years . here s how it is to me now . a just a touch cloudy and an orangey brown almost peachy type color . great color but the head was gone fast decent lace though . s not complex but decent pretty good banana scent . nothing else whatsoever discernible to me . maybe a touch of toffee as it warms up . t i have a pretty clean palate at the moment and i have to say. this tastes way better than i remember months ago . not sure if it s age temperature what but much better balanced. banana does n t overpower too much as it usually does really tastes quite a bit like banana bread . again not complex but good banana a little bit of bready malt finished cleanly with a touch of earthy hops . plain and simple but tasty . touch of toffee as it warms does n t add in my opinion . m quite thick lusciously bready very nice in fact . d not sure about a young example but this goes down super easy right now. refreshing clean good banana but not overdone . pleasantly surprised .,palate,1.0,1
one beer to rule them all one beer to find them one bring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them not quite but . . it was damn good i am in belgium at my computer sipping as i rate this beer a the beer pours a ruddy brown color with a medium sized foamy head that dissipated more quickly than expected mild lacing . s it smells well . like heaven . absurd amounts of smoky rich malts and vanilla tingle the nostrils . one can detect spices and citrus perhaps even molasses . t wonderful a perfect balance of yeast and overpowering malts engulf my taste buds caressing each section of my tongue . hops levels are low and overpowered by the rich malts . m average at best . upon first sipping it stung my tongue to the point where it almost overwhelmed the otherwise perfect flavor . over carbonated i would say . however its body was perfect after the carbonation sting subsided . felt like i was drinking some sort of evil ipa . d minus the carbonation amazing the malts and flavor are absolutely perfect this is a beer that would suit any meal or weather . overall this was an excellent beer . i can see why it is the best in the world . i personally would not give it such a grand title because of its less than steller lacing and mouth feel however this is truly a great beer that i found myself in awe of .,palate,0.7,1
oz bottle . appearance one of the darkest black porters i ve ever seen . huge head but it appears overly bubbly like a soda . smell its a little toasty with some chocolate notes but there s a weird plasticy smell too . not good . taste mouthfeel the taste and mouthfeel can not be separated because this is the most insanely overcarbonated beer i ve ever tasted . my wife tried it and compared it to diet coke . the bubbles tingle inside your nose . its horrible . once you force all the bubbles down your throat the aftertaste is actually a decent toasted chocolate malt taste . burps are guaranteed by the overcarbonation and taste like plastic . drinkability i ve forced the bomber down for some reason . i think this is probably a sub par bottle of an ok beer . this kind of quality control is not impressive though . edit i had this on draft at one of the taverns in colonial williamsburg . it was actually pretty good . i ordered another one . i dont know what happened with my bottle .,palate,0.2,0
enjoyed a oz . pour on tap at the bruery last night and reviewed from notes . a the body of the beer exhibited an appealing hazy copper hue with thick lacing and a half inch white frothy head . really could n t ask for more out of brew like this . simply beautiful . s a subtle but noticeable sweet malt backbone with tons of floral and grassy like aromas . the only off note really should n t say off note because i quite enjoyed it i could pick up in the smell and brought up by my friend as well was this vegetative quality . in a lot ways it reminded me of the estate beer from sierra nevada which was wet hopped . i m not sure if that is the case here but any way you look at it . this beer boast a flavorful and powerful hop punch . t the malt came out subtle and sweet once again but with a little more of a musky quality to it . the hop bitterness lingered for quite some time and almost became metallic towards middle palate . the hop flavor takes some time to develop too once you get used to the bitterness but comes out nicely and complements the soily and musky malt flavor . m has some body to it as well as a dry finish . nice . d it took me no more than minutes to plow through the glass . and i could have done it quicker if was n t for writing this review . overall another winner from the bruery . i still think i prefer the humulus ipl over this but both are great . patrick and tyler . please keep this in the regular rotation . lol . cheers .,palate,1.0,1
i was very happily surprised to find that brooklyn did the style justice . a very nice hop aroma and a good appearance set the stage . the beer did n t disappoint . very hoppy and strong with a solid but not overpowering abv . not much to the mouthfeel but nothing really negative either . goes down well but there is a limit to the number of these you can drink ina session . i would certainly drink again even though i ve had better . overall a good but not stellar beer .,palate,0.6,1
colour is halfway between cola and cream soda . head hits the glass just off white and fluffy at two fingers . falls at decent rate to one finger leaveing medium wet lace behind . aroma is malt and molasses with a bourbon undertone a thin spiciness hits up front followed quickly by a light bourbon quality . that s followed by a good slid brown ale . not much more to add . carbonation is much higher than i would like and overshadows a medium liquid . if you like bourbon aged stuff this is a great session beer . only detracor is the carbonation . bewell uf,palate,0.6,1
ounce bomber . from bevmo sacramento natomas . no date evident . appearance bright clear orange almost reddish . medium dense medium thicnk light beige head leaves huge thick almost solid lacing . head stands up . very solid appearance . aroma limited hints of citrus and sweet alcohol malt . deeply underwhelming . once it warms to room temp there is a bit of lactic acid reminiscent of cantillon . taste lemon and orange slightly soapy and strange . harsh and slightly hot . not very pleasant . tastes more like a strong ish hot apa than a dipa . like the aroma at room temp there is a fairly distinct lactic sourness . i love cantillon but do n t expect or want lactic sourness in a dipa . mouth fairly thick and slick . moderately warm almost hot . moderate carbonation . overall a study in contrasts beautiful visual but very limited aroma especially for the style which is my favorite and somewhat unpleasant taste . really not very drinkable at all . i m glad it was an inexpensive experiment as i would n t bother again . i actually drainpoured about of it not so much because it s horrible but because i have a lot of better things to drink .,palate,0.7,1
poured from a ml bottle into a tulip glass . a slightly hazy medium amber color shows a brownish cast with over one finger of parchment tinted foam head . some light brown specks of yeast dot the foam . heavy lacing remains on the glass and yeast sediment swirls ominously at the bottom . s peppery phenolics and vinous fruit combine to make for a complex but mild smell that is not indicative of the style . some cardboard is also detected although alcohol is not . t begins off dry with papery black pepper earthy hops and fermented grain that turns more toasty into the middle . plastic chemical flavor also emerges in the middle amidst surging sweetness unfortunately casting a strong aromatic influence over the finish . alcohol adds to the chemical complexity and bitterness contributes a moderate influence of its own . m medium viscosity resinous and warming on the palate with moderate carbonation . d o while this unusual belgian influenced dipa does pair agreeably with savory food it definitely does not match expectations . more like a tripel it is not on par with other west coast examples of its style . it is a memorable and unfavorable first encounter with this new brewery and not at all worth the absurdly high . price tag .,palate,0.7,1
oz bomber . a off white head that sticks around pleasant lacing . a truly transparent dark golden some orange . s hops . floral and some pine . t hops . piney slightly spicy a little malt towards the end . bitter but not too bitter blends with a slight alcohol bite . leaves a hoppy aftertaste . m pretty smooth . not too carbonated off the tongue . i think there s merit in what my attention is n t drawn too easy to go down . o good . hops do not disappoint . not too complex but this works as a pro for the brew .,palate,0.6,1
tangerine colored beer with a small white head . smells sour with a mushroom or mildew funk . faint pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice . some vanilla and some oak but mostly sour . starts out quite sour . a little mushroom taste but i have a hard time tasting anything except the sourness it is quite strong . just plain sour yuck . mouthfeel is ok . overall this is a drain pour . if i wanted something this sour i can suck on a lemon . addendum . i did n t actually drain pour this and tried it again after a few other beers . and . .it still sucks . yes i know poo pooing a popular beer is n t politically correct but in my opinion . this beer just plain sucks .,palate,0.7,1
oz brown bottle with a freshness date on the back label . pours a thin spritzy lace very pale color with a bright clarity . watery hay like graininess in the nose muted hops as well . wet on the palate and light bodied as well . solid crispness . clean on the tongue with a faint maltiness that leaves a dry grain husk character in the finish . middle of the road mass produced lager . nothing more .,palate,0.8,1
appearance was a dark black like oil spill . the head was perfectly full of tiny silky like bubbles . aroma was weak . had the roasty malt smell to it but that is all i got . nothing bad but nothing to blow me away . taste was great . had a hint of a smokey taste mixed with the typical oatmeal stout flavor . this added hint of smoke made it sooo much better . darn good tasting beer . only real weak point was the mouthfeel . it was not as full bodied as i had wanted . it was a little thin . drinkability was great . once i found this one that is all i kept getting . and getting . and getting .,palate,0.6,1
bottle to pint glass . this beer is a fine sessionable beer but its not one of the greatest example of the doppelbock style . to me doppels are supposed to be big thick malty and creamy . this beer has little to no head but is too fizzy overall . it lacks a big full mouthfeel and is actually very watery and disappointing . however it does taste ok dark fruits and sweet bready malts . its plenty drinkable but probably too much so because of its lack of body .,palate,0.4,0
bottle pour to snifter . thick almost black with thin tan head . aroma sweet with vanilla . taste complex with coffee malts molasses licorice and a bit of alcohol . alcohol slightly apparent but minimal for an abv this high . mouth feel thick and rich . finish long and slightly bitter . nice imperial stout but just misses the mark .,palate,1.0,1
a . light copper color with a large head s. malty with a slight resiny hop smell t. more bitter than sweet but well balanced with roasted malt m. a little to acidic and carbonated for my tastes d. a good lighter amber ale that i can heartily recommend,palate,0.6,1
this is almost as good a stout as they come . i like guinness extra stout better because it has more bitterness . but this stout is smooth and easy to drink with a nice bitterness . if you are looking for a stout to bring to a party this is a good one because it is not too bitter . almost everyone i have served this to has liked it .,palate,0.6,1
sold as peculiar yule in nyc . dark brown with a solid finger of tan head . strong sticky lace . looks like the st. bernardus christmas ale and smells just as strongly of spice . sweet malts in the nose as well but just too many spices here for me to pick them out individually . full bodied with a wild bitter taste . hints of chocolate up front but quickly overrun by the massive spices . much more herb y than expected sharply bitter more spicy bitter than hoppy to finish things off . reminds me of chewing on a mixture of green baking herbs and about as pleasing on my palate . an interesting brew to say the least but not one i d purchase again .,palate,0.8,1
a light amber color slight orange tones . white head with decent retention . s i could n t really smell too many things here i was expecting some spices or pumpkin but i honestly did n t get it . it smelled ok but it was just a malt smell . t smooth taste not too heavy and malty but not too light and weak . however i wished the harvest flavors came through better . the aftertaste was not great either . m maybe a little weak carbonation smooth though . d pretty good i would n t mind having a few every now and again . the aftertaste does get to you though .,palate,0.9,1
picked up a single . oz . bottle at cindy s in elkridge md a few weeks ago . bottle gt snifter a dark brown very fine head little to no lacing head retained at the edges s very slight roasty and chocolate notes . t very tart up front jumbled up with some hint of dark chocolate . the tartness continues through the tasting almost like it was aged in bad red wine barrels . not a hint of bourbon . m thin o this beer just misses the mark . this should be a much more robust beer with well defined and harmonious flavors . i doubt i d buy this one again unless a tweaking is done to it . it s kind of like a sour porter not much of a stout feel to it .,palate,0.6,1
a ruby amber is still and beautiful . nice full lacing . yellowish head did n t last too long . s wood and grape candy . a little pine sap and tiger balm . alcohol once it gets warm enough . t sweet but tastes so much like wood . tastes old . m full with medium carbonation . d feels good but does n t taste that good . this should be fresh since a brewery representative that was there told me it was delivered the day before but the hops in this are kind of dull .,palate,0.9,1
drank from my duvel tulip a pours a clear golden colour with a decent white head that hangs around . s a little metallic aroma but nothing else . t crisp and bitter witha little citrus malt and i mean a little . pretty bad really . m over carbonated and light to medium body . d i can see why this appeals to the average beer punter in oz . it s overcarbonated and tastless . perfect for the year old with a v ute .,palate,0.2,0
here we go . thanks to jan for this brew obtained in a bet . i insisted he send it to me since i am masochistic he said it was heroically bad . a the brew pours with a thin head . dark amber . nothing notable here from a regular bock . s smells like maple syrup . i like maple syrup but not in beer . t yuck . i almost spit it out upon sipping it . tastes like watered down maple syrup . i ca n t detect much bock in here at all except a little bit of fruit toffee . i taste some sourness towards the end of each sip which is nasty . m very thin . overall this is god awful . i told jan i would finish the bottle which i will . but this is going to a painful experience . avoid .,palate,0.2,0
a dark black no light getting through this one . s really really chocolatey . smells almost like a jar full of cocoa . hints of malts but really just a lot of chocolate . t very bland . you get a nice toasty start but it does n t follow through and feels very washed out . m like water . very runny not how i like my stouts . overall as i kept drinking it i began to enjoy it more . the malts really are pretty good and balanced they just wash out way too quickly . it feels like water . an ok beer .,palate,0.2,0
looking at that b i feel like this beer deserves a bit more but i ca n t in good conscience mark it up in any specific category . greater than the sum of it s parts . i think so . this is unequivocally an excellent beer . appearance wise cool bottle . a bear with a backpack and some religious figure or other . all dramatic and brown . pours dark reddish brown with fingers or so of head which does n t stick around but the fine lacing lasts right to the end . aroma of sweet easter bread wheat some dried fruit and rum . lovely . taste reflects the aroma mostly malty as all get out chewy breadiness caramel a bit of the aforementioned fruit but not as much as i d anticipated spicy alcohol in the finish . sweet creamy and slightly bitter boozy bitterness is at an arm s length but definitely there and welcome to cut the cloy . for anyone who indiscriminately dismisses lagers myself included this is a mouthful of fat massively flavorful beer to rival anything . very sweet though which i do n t necessarily like . big creamy mouthfeel definitely a full on experience . a lot going on but can get to be a bit much really . complex but can be sickly sweet if you had a handful of nuts or a nice bit of jarlsberg it d probably balance out great . i drank this one with a fistful of supermarket cheddar on the side since there was n t anything better in the fridge and still had a good time . excellent beer but you might want to hold off til christmas . would be dynamite with pudding .,palate,0.9,1
honestly i expected more from this beer . not bad but i was hoping for holy grail esque quality . the smell of the beer was mostly of the alcohol . the color was just like i like em pitch black . it was aged approx . year but i still felt like the alcohol flavor was a bit over powering . maybe it gets milder with more aging . the flavor was definately good . very smooth but a bit like spiked bbq ed slightly carbonated fig juice . the thing i would give this beer is its great mouthfeel . i ve had plenty of imperial russians and porters that feel like i m drinking a smokey degree coke . this beer has absolutely perfect carbonation . i m not meaning to sound like i hate this beer but i guess i m just a little disappointed . i love stone and i had high expectations for their version of one of my favorite styles of beer .,palate,1.0,1
a pours with absolutely no head and a slightly hazy golden body . s musty and earthy with strong sourness . notes of mustard pepper and a bit of pineapple . t strong lemony acidity with pepper mustard and oak . the earthy funk is present but not as prominent as one might imagine . the finish is fairly mellow with lingering citrus acidity and some vanilla . m medium body no carbonation and a very dry finish . d it is tough to give straight lambic a drinkability rating . i do n t want to drink the whole bottle and even if i did i do n t think i could find enough tums to counteract the heartburn it would give me . that said this is a nice refreshing lambic . good complexity in the aroma although the flavor is a bit flat and while the acidity is overwhelming in the beginning it finishes smooth enough to let your palate come up for air . i had this bottle in my refrigerator for quite a while waiting for the perfect time to open it and i finally just decided to open it with dinner tonight . i paired it with honey mustard glazed basa fillets and sauteed green beans and garlic . i was afraid the sweet glaze on the fish would clash with the sour beer but it was an excellent match . it was happy surprise that the beer contained some mustard notes that further complimented the glaze . the beans were more ambivalent but the sourness of the lambic complimented the garlic in a nice way .,palate,0.9,1
i m rating this based on a lambic style . instead of the cranberry wheat it is . it does not have the sparkling crisp pour of a lambic and the fruit smell was subtle for a lmabic . the taste was more domianted by the wheat taste than the fruit . not typical . is there actually a difference between the cranberry wit and the cranberry lambic . would n t mind having them side but side but i would n t want to waste the money on either . maybe just to test it out . my wife ended up drinking the bulk of this beer tonight and actually said . they actually have the nerve of calling this a lambic worst sa beer they have .,palate,0.2,0
notes from ml bottle capped only at into a tulip . a this pours a hazy yellow orange color with fingers of a weak large bubbled and short lived head . the head was reminiscent of ocean foam in a bad way . s it smells like banana lavender some breadiness and a bit of pepper . t this consists of light breadiness strong and slightly annoying lavender sweet and light citrus flavors and some banana . m this remains quite bubbly throughout but never becomes prickly . d this is light refreshing and a very interesting fusion of flavors . the lavender might be a little overdone though .,palate,0.9,1
this beer poured a long lasting creamy tan head with medium sized bubbles.there was good lacing on all sides of my glass.the nose was both chocolate and licorice.the body was black.this is one very smooth beer in my opinion and one that i truly enjoyed drinking .,palate,1.0,1
pours a dark brown almost black colour except for the edges . head is ochre kind of nutty hued and disperses to a thin film of caramel coloured lace . easily revived with a swirl . looks nice . smells very dark almost burnt . plenty of smoke on there but blended with espresso licorice and arrowroot providing some edgy sweetness . nice complexities does n t appeal perfectly for a sip though . taste starts out with that woody smokey kind of flavour on the assault . develops a long dark malty mid section with a smooth chocolatey flavour and touch of vanilla . finishes quite bitter with roasty espresso licorice and a savoury sweet kind of nutty character spice and quite a drying crisp texture on the finish . not bad at all really although a bit thin for the most part . a milder flavour for a strong dark beer that still manages to retain a good punch . quite pleasant .,palate,0.6,1
i m still learning what i like and this is my second ipa . just not getting into them . take my review with a grain of salt . a a great looking beer that had a nice slightly off white head . very clear amber copper colors . s i could smell this all day long . had a nice sweet spice to it . t i think it was the hops but it tasted way too bitter for me . not an awful product but there was too much bitterness for me . m had a little bit more carbonation than i like . d if you like the flavor and carbonation this is probably a great ipa . not my cup of tea .,palate,0.4,0
. oz bottle best before . pours like motor oil and when it is in the tulip it is a dark brown pretty much black with a thick large tan head that rises to the top of the glass leaving some lacing as it recedes slowly . the scent is pleasant and rich but not overly rich . there is definitely a lot of orange in the scent along with some anise no coincidence . there s not much else going on besides the yeasty dark fruit scents that are usually found in this style . the first thing i notice is the smooth rich not hugely carbonated mouthfeel . it works perfectly with the flavors of this beer . there is some residual orange form the smell that transfers to the taste but there is n t a huge anise kick in the flavor it is more vanilla and coriander with a hint of cocoa . it has that spice tinged flair but it is very fruity . it is super complex . overall this one surprised me big time . it is one of the smoother not as sweet bsdas out there .,palate,1.0,1
thanks to fatty for this . appears a dark brown with a small tan head . lots of lacing scattered everywhere along the glass . smell is of delicate caramel cocoa with vanilla notes and yeast . taste is of the same delicate aromas with the light amounts of caramel cocoa vanilla and perhaps a hint of yeast raisins in the mix . mouthfeel is of a super smooth velvetty batch . this may be one of the smoothest silkiest brews that i have had . really nice beer .,palate,1.0,1
this was served in a glass stein . appearance the head is khaki colored and rises to about one and a half fingers of bubbly foam . there are a nice amount of tiny bubbles on top that leave a dappling of craters . the body is the color of raw cinnamon sticks with some darker auburn notes . smell there is a sweet bread malt that is the most dominant as it certainly should be . i was also surprised to pick up a little grassy hoppiness and i m not sure i like that . taste bread malt leads the way and picks up notes of brown sugar . in the finish there is a good amount of earthy hop and some more bread malt . this is pretty average for a brown and i m glad the grassy hop did n t transfer well to the palate . mouth feel bells can do mouth feel all day . you know it is bells if it drinks easy . a great medium body and a rich creamy finish on this brown ale . overall this is a decent brown ale but it is hard to say what bells was trying to do with it . they had some hops in the nose but they were n t utilized well on the palate in fact i m not sure they needed to be there at all . and the malt they used was far too reserved . just because this is a brown does n t mean it needs to err to middle of the road flavor profiles . either bump it up or put something on the taste buds that makes it interesting .,palate,0.9,1
poured into oversized wine glass . a amber orange with a thin white head that dissipates quickly to a thin layer s great . big citrusy hops with some sweetness ripe fruit t grapefruity grassy piney hops up front which fades to an intense peach like sweetness . the two combine with alcohol warmth in the finish and linger a long time . really good balance makes this not seem like a hop bomb at all . burps taste good too m very smooth . carbonated milk . d a little intense in the abv and in flavor to go with more than one without a break .,palate,1.0,1
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 .,palate,0.6,1
went out to first tap for clinton fearon and his boogie band last night . i was very excited to try this year s smoked porter . this beer won bronze i think at gabf last year . i was not let down at all . this beer is spot on . unlike the alaskan smoked porter which is an amazing monster in its own right . it just needs a couple of years to lose the moments after the fire department leaves a terribly scorched building taste this beer is very drinkable from the get go . i had three pints of this over the evening after sampling a couple of big stouts with friends at my house . so my palate was prepared for big roasty smoky flavor . it was not let down . it has a deep black hue with a tight dark brown moussy head . the beer was served about degrees too cold so the aroma did not develop for a while . but eventually rich caramel and smoked and roasty malts came forth . the flavor is similar to the aroma but more pronounced with the right amount of sweetness to balance the roasted flavors and the smoke . the smoke is just right in my mind . definitely noticeable but not over the top . the mouthfeel though was the best part . it fills your mouth with mousse like consistency with very round edges . as it warms the mouthfeel improves . the co seemed to blend in better when it was at proper drinking temperature . it s silky going down leaving pleasant remnants behind . get some while you can . .,palate,1.0,1
i was for one completely dissapointed with this beer i had high hopes sine the bros had good things to say . i think this beer was another failed ab attemp at making a good beer . i started with a bottle poured into a toulip glass still i got nothing from it but a tad bit of cinamon almost nothing . taste extremely carbonated did not taste any pumpkin cinamon or nutmeg . prety much in a nutshell a clear orange colored bud light .,palate,0.2,0
shared this bomber with jayare poured a beautiful crisp copper with . fingers of light tan head . this brew looks fantastic very inviting . sweet belgian yeast very present hop aroma carmal malt a little bit of citrus and some mint . . . regardless of the subtle mint aroma this beer is smelling great . note at this point in this experience i m thinking to myself what the hell is everyone bitching about . this beer looks and smells fantastic . and then i took my first sip . taste the sweetest beer i have ever tasted . it tastes like someone ground smarties and sweet tarts up into a fine powder and slipped it into my beer . what the fuck is this . nothing but sweet belgian yeast and sweet tarts until the very very last part of the sip a bitter hops shine through . the mouthfeel of this beer outside of taste was great . great carbonation bitter hop aftertaste medium bodied . overall i want to know what the fuck went wrong with this beer . everything but the taste was great . it was the sweetest damn beer on the planet . i m hoping that the sweetness will mellow out with some age because i feel like this beer has alot of potential due to the other aspects of the beer . i definitely expected a better beer from stone . definitely drain poured this beer . no way i could have made it through more than half a glass,palate,0.8,1
bottle into sam adams lager glass . pours a hazy pale straw with lots of effervescence and a big fluffy whit head that does n t go away . nose has some light citrus tartness along with some gentle barnyard coming through as well . nothing overwhelming but appealing . taste is funky barnyard some more light tart citrus and then comes along a huge completely bizarre note of straight up leathery weirdness . almost biscuity and mustardy . not at all a good thing totally off . the exhale wo n t go away it follows you around . so half of the flavor is great then half is just unpleasantly weird . mouthfeel is nice actually light bodied spritzy carbonation . not bad at all . drinkability is hindered by the fact that i was cringing away from the beer after that first weird leathery burst . eh .,palate,0.8,1
a personal favorite and a regular go to beer a step above the average . appearance clear with crisp medium amber color and more than average carbonation . foam dissapates into a thin white ring . seeing such a vibrant color in a lager serves as an indicator of the heightened quality . smell balanced scent with undertones of both malt and hops predominant smell is faintly sweet yet mainly grainy aroma . taste well balanced flavor neither hops nor malts are predominant the combination of which is apparent throughout the beginning and middle dissapating for a clean finish . drinkability refreshing and palatable the quality of yuengling speaks for itself . definitely a beer that can be enjoyed regularly .,palate,0.6,1
oz bomber poured into a snifter . first impressions hm no pop when taking the cap off . something must be amiss . a pale looks like slightly reddish apple juice . expected this one to be darker perhaps more opaque . i can see clean through it . no head . no bubbles at all . s alcohol sweet caramel some esters . slight citrus hop aroma . t alcohol sweet hops some fruity esters . no and i mean zero carbonation which throws the whole taste experience off . m zero carbonation . i think i must have gotten a bad bottle here . overall i was really excited about this beer going in and i generally love st s stuff but this was a huge disappointment to the point where i would take it back to the store for a refund if i had n t already drank some of it . i know it s mostly due to the lack of carbonation but you got ta have some qc here guys .,palate,0.3,0
ml bottle a pours burgundy with a light white head leaving good lace . s strawberry shortcake acetic acid oak . t red fruit and malt with an intriguing cola component . lightly acidic though not what i come to expect from this style . the flavour is solid but nothing fabulous . m medium bodied very light acid for the style crisp carbonation . o not a bad beer kind of on the lower end of the style for me nothing really here to come back to . as a stand alone beer it s a b just not very good to style compared with rodenbach or la folie there s no contest .,palate,0.4,0
for starters drinkability is low because it is a seasonal plus a little for a beer that you can get from other brewerys around the usa . very good coffee stout . .just wish it had more coffee flavor . drink this one room temp to a little cooler . too cold and you lose all of the wonder and greatness behind stouts . please . . . . dark brown to almost black . thin but very thick . hard to explain . appears thin in the glass but when in the mouth takes on a smooth thickness which is nice . good stout that could use more coffee notes . bells java stout has this one beat for sure on the coffee flavor . anyway . . wish redhook would make this year round in packs or pack and for less money . expensive when considering java stout from bells which is also better . otherwise a very very good stout . strong on stout . .low on coffee . the only downside to this beer .,palate,0.9,1
poured a very hazy apple cider color with a thin head that disappeared quickly maybe a problem with my glass or maybe that s how it s supposed to be . aroma is mostly malt but not very impressive overall . taste is on the malty side with a very nice hope balance an awesomely balanced beer . mouthfeel is where this one shines smooth as can be and perfectly carbonated a light yet creamy quality . drinkability is very high this goes down so smooth . i really enjoyed this beer it is something different than the typical hop bomb ales that are very popular these days so far i have been very impressed with rogue .,palate,1.0,1
well . i do n t believe the hype . as i opened it up and poured into my glass i had to take a sniff to make sure i was n t pouring old oil into my glass . dark almost black thick no carb aroma sweet raisin molasses taste too sweet and not complex at all . i thought there might be a chocolate flavor there somewhere but the sweet molasses over took everything . not wretched but not great . i loved the thick mouthfeel on this one and for drinkability i could n t drink more than at a time .,palate,0.8,1
there s a nice color in this a deep clear amber that almost looks like an oktoberfest . it s initially foamy but this dissipates rather quickly and is mostly made up of large bubbles . rather poor quality carbonation . i ve read other reviewers of pumpkin beer mention this phenomenon and have to wonder if the pumpkin has something to do with this as well . this has a terrific aromatic mix of pumpkin cinnamon and little nutmeg like what one would expect in a pumpkin beer . a minor downside is that these spices somewhat overwhelm any malt aroma . as with the aroma malt flavor is overwhelmed by the spices . the finish is a little too sweet for my preferences . i do n t catch any hops at all this brew which may be ok given the amazing mix of other spices . mouthfeel is a little thin underneath but at the same time the finish is thick and a bit too sweet . interesting but i ca n t say that i really like this combination . the drinkability of this beer is decent on its own but only if you like lots of spice in your beer . my drinkability score is based purely on its solitary attributes but i have to add an important footnote related to food and beer . like many unique fall flavors the taste of pumpkin is something that s best put with other flavors and especially in the case of this beer . food . a second round of tasting this beer for me included a dinner with squash soup and mix of sour cream cloves nutmeg and cinnamon in the soup . for obvious reasons the beer and soup made a fantastic combination that would have warranted a . . rather than a . . brewpubs should offer this mix of food and beer as a special for the month of october .,palate,0.4,0
the colour is orange gold the liquid is hazy . the low fine head is white . some lacing occurs . the smell is very weak . some sour hints . the taste is earthy and somewhat sour tart . overall the flavours are weak hints of onions apples and orange peels . almost no aftertaste at all maybe some tart hints . the carbonation is mild yet a bit sharp . the liquid is watery . basically this is not a good hefeweissen .,palate,0.3,0
well not only is this my first review since joining the site but this regrettably is also the only brew from dogfish head that i have had the privilege of enjoying . hopefully more styles from this brewery will stand up to my reviewing in the near future . poured from bottle into pint glass at mildly chilled temperature . beautiful orange to golden hue getting darker as a near amber towards the top . very sparkling carbonation allows for a cm even fairly uniform head . after about minutes the head became quite a thin layer that stayed even across the glass the whole way down . lacing was spotted but only slowly fell with each sip . the smell was subtle and composed of alcohol and slight sweetness . somewhere in there i finally noticed a pinch of spiciness after a couple good whiffs . the first thing i noticed upon tasting was that the spiciness in the aroma was now the center of the action and really came alive in the aftertaste drawing hints of nutmeg and also a bit of cinnamon and even brown sugar . very slight accents of pumpkin were found throughout the entirety of each sip . there was a pinch of alcohol but it seemed to blend well with the soft spiciness of the flavors so it almost came across as an illusion that the alcohol was actually well masked . something i enjoy . the key part of this beer imo is the lengthy aftertaste . it makes it one of those great beers where you can sip it use the bathroom come back and still be noticing some pumpkin pie in your mouth . even with dabbles small enough to just wet your lips you can make one of these beers last . the mouth feel is what really makes this one of my favorite beers aside from that aftertaste . smoother than melted butter and very creamy the texture does not command too much of you and it glides right down .,palate,1.0,1
vintage . oz . bottle into gulden draak tulip this brew pours black as night looked more stout than old ale w a thin tan head . beautiful lacing that continued to hang on the glass throughout the sampling . the nose on this one was of strong chocolate and roasted espresso beans up front w oak light scotch and vanilla pipe tobacco in the background . taste was pretty much on point w the nose with the addition of burnt toffee woodiness and a slight alcohol warmth on the finish . medium bodied kinda slick on the tongue and leaves dry and clean . this was an enjoyable offering but this is more scotch than beer in my opinion which takes away from it s drinkability . definate sipper . not that it matters to the review but this one is extremely pricey . . oz . bottle . overall not amazing but nice and would sample again anytime .,palate,0.9,1
this one s like an old trust worthy friend . amber in color and fairly clear . it has a decent head with sticky lacing . i smell faint sweet malts slight hops and spices . i taste a smooth spice along with leafy hops and a healthy dose of malt that rounds out this beer . it s balanced but leans more towards a spicy malt area . at least to my taste buds . mouthfeel is creamy and smooth with average carbonation . this ale goes down so easy and tastes so agreeable . i could drink a ton of these . a great fall back beer .,palate,0.7,1
do not i repeat do not ever buy guinness draught in those accursed nitro bottles you ca n t pour it out of the bottle and even when you drink it out of the bottle it is flat and flavorless . it has virtually no carbonation and a very watery flavor . if you are committed to drinking the regular guinness draught opt for the cans or if you must stick with the brand buy the extra stout in bottles instead but in all honesty do yourself a favor and buy a more flavorful stout .,palate,0.3,0
appearance a light colored lager straw with some chill haze . thin crystal white head does n t look like much but actually holds for longer than expected leaving a thin but solid sheet of lacing behind . aroma a pretty average grain nose with a light added touch of vapory lemon florals . the persistence is impressive . taste pleasant grainy start a little to the sweet side . some tasty and distinct hop character . just starts to get bitter on the swallow but then subsides on the aftertaste . very nicely balanced . mouthfeel smooth not heavy crisply carbonated . drinkability a great summer session pick the flavor is food friendly . the abv is reasonable and it does n t fill the belly .,palate,1.0,1
reviewed bottle pours a light yellow colored body and a small white head . mm a malty aroma fresh . taste is clean and nutty . watery mouthfeel . refreshing . a little alcoholy a little dry but not too bad overall . eh a lager but more flavor than most big brother beer .,palate,0.4,0
okay sam adams let me see your porter . appearance a picture perfect pint . two finger head rose right to the top of the glass without me even trying . body is an opaque black brown that turns to ruby red when held up to light . nice webbing of foam down the side of the glass as i drink . smell very very chocolatey . almost seems like a rogue chocolate stout . taste gets a little more complex here . chocolate still remains the dominant flavor but it is accompanied by notes of coffee and burnt caramel . an added sugary sweetness is a pleasant surprise that makes this a hard beer to put down in the literal sense . mouthfeel tingly and not quite substantial enough . seems to be the only point where this beer loses some ground . i could have used some of that velvety rogueness right here but overall it s not bad . drinkability good marks here . i could drink this one all night which is high praise for such a rich beer . never gets too cloying and goes down oh so easily . beef notes man i wish they made this one year round . definitely one of the better porters i ve had recently . do not miss this beer if you can find it during the holiday season .,palate,0.6,1
tried this tonight and was very happy i picked up a single at the store . poured dark golden brown with a caramel color head . had a light fruity smell . taste was extremely nice and from beginning to end . had a nice beginning to middle flavor of anise then ended with what i described as almost grapefruit juice . mouhtfeel was very nice as well . although not something you could drink all night it is a good social beer to have while hanging out with friends and family . i will buy this again .,palate,1.0,1
i m not too experienced in alts and the last one i had was very different from this one so take the review with a grain of salt . a pours pale yellow with a head that foams like the sea . small amount of lacing but not much . s a little light lemon slight oxidation sharper huskiness . t lemon flavor is really prominent on this one . the malt is light and coarse at the same time in an interesting way . good but somewhat one dimensional . m quite dry but lingering . i do like the way this beer feels in the mouth if only because it s different . d interesting but not earth shattering . i m curious to see what the rest of their organic line up is like .,palate,0.8,1
straight pour from ml bottle to flute best by date of october out on label appearance . thick hazy bodyreally pretty deep reddish amber like an unfiltered barleywine or american amber red ale . unexpected but nice . one finger of fine khaki head fading quickly to a ring around the edge of the glass . smell . caramel malts up first and while its not overpowering by any means it definitely dominatesnot getting much hop presence here but whats there is grassy and floral . taste . here however the hops come in first grassy slightly floral hops come in first with moderate strength on the light side of moderate to be honest followed by more of the caramel malt body a little breadiness and wrapping up with the hops coming back around for a moderately bitter finish . whatever hop varieties are used its definitely grassy and a little floral . yeast note is mild and german . mouthfeel . wet and crisp like a lager should be but with a rather lush coating of bubbles over the tongue . this is honestly probably the best part about the beer and i like the mouthfeel quite a bit . overall . who knew . caramel forward unfiltered dry hopped beer from brazil . its billed on the label as being dry hopped with aromatic hops and the hoppiest beer from brazil . if thats what they were going for then they didnt do a great job but as far as the style go this is pretty good and a creative extensionits like they took the second runnings of an english barleywine lagered it and dry hopped it with only grassy floral hops . i know it doesnt make any sense to me either but its quaffable tasty and a decent find for brazil .,palate,0.9,1
had a nice oz sample of this from the tap . poured a nice maple amber with a long lasting white head that kept and gave lacing all over the glass . the aroma was very interesting like a blend or a concoction if you will of english bitters pears grain light berries touch of grape and leather smoke . i have no idea what to make of this . the flavor was just odd according to my unsophisticated palate . i do n t think i enjoyed this very much . carbonation was crisp for a medium body . glad to have tried it but this is probably a one time deal for me .,palate,0.8,1
poured a dark brown hue almost black into my chimay chalice . creamy brown head was almost th of an inch high but it did n t leave any lacing . aroma is roasted malts and some coffee with a hint of vanilla . oaked vanilla flavors are upfront followed by a nice amount of roasted malts and then a nice dry bitter finish . the flavors are very smooth and blend nicely . the mouthfeel is super creamy and smooth . this beer coats the entire mouth in an almost velvety way . drinkability is good and the alcohol is almost non existent with the great flavors going on .,palate,1.0,1
bottle generously shared by kristina at west lakeview liquors . served in a nolet s taster tulip . aged months in port barrels . a pours with a finger of tan foam that settles to a thick ring and a few spots of wispy haze on top but minimal lace . the body is pitch black . s intensely roasty just like the base beer with plenty of burnt malt sweet port smokey red wine and more vinous character as it warms up . the alcohol esters and barrel impart a spicy slightly fruity note as well . t taste is harsh ash and astringent bitterness . heavily overdone char and burnt malts mingle with barrel tannins and some peripheral smokey red wine character . where did the sweetness go . m medium bodied with a lower carbnation a dry woody and tannic finish and well hidden alcohol . quite pleasant on the palate in this regard . d it d be a challenge to drink a bottle of this on my own . the intensity of the char and burnt malt flavors is too much for me and is n t balanced by anything port hops chocolate etc. . i can see this being a big hit for other palates but not mine .,palate,0.9,1
bottled february . label states the beer is a product of organic agriculture ad ecocert canada certified . a great fluffy head disappears without a sip taken but leaves nice full off white lacing . slightly hazy brown amber liquid . gets very hazy if you add the lees . s sour and a bit gueuze like . smells like a belgian . i hope my bottle is n t tainted . if i try and smell past those first aromas i can find some sort of a passion fruit soda . after enjoying a glass i poured myself a second one . surprise the smell has changed . i do n t know if it s from drinking agitation aeration or warming up but i can now say it smells better and a bit like peaches and cream . lychee too . the slightly dirty geuze smell is n t completely gone though . let it warm up a bit more without even taking a sip and now banana . wow i might be giving this extra points for how much the smell is transforming by the minute . still does n t smell like a pale ale though . t yes . it s good . nothing like the smell . hops contribute a rough bitterness in a woody package but at the same time it is possible to find some pretty good fresh hops and lychee . alcohol is fairly easy to detect . water even easier . cloves once it warms . m thin and dry with some of the smoothest carbonation . the overall drink is n t as smooth though . d medium . light and fairly easy to drink but just does n t taste that good . another one from la chouape leaving me with the same feeling of yeah it s good but whatever . pretty sure i wo n t buy this again or suggest it . seems to me like this brewery has got potential to be a leader but is holding back for some reason .,palate,0.8,1
i wanted to pick up a six pack but i remembered i had to work in the early morning so i got some low alcoholic beer . this beer poors a brown red hue with a small but stoic frothy head . the taste is pretty okay . slightly sweet caramel malts but not very hoppy . it is smooth but it does n t exactly sit down . the most negative parts of this beer include the smell and mouthfeel . the smell is pretty bland not giving any info on the beer itself and the mouthfeel seems watered down after witnessing the color of the beer . typical of an ab product . on the whole it is probably the best ab product out there in my opinion that i have tried so far .,palate,0.4,0
oz bottle . black with a small tan head . piney hops sawdust and light cocoa aroma . bitter hoppy and very oaky with a light chocolate sweetness . this is just a totally astringent oak overload . feels like there is sawdust drying out the tongue . the finish is like wood scraping out the inside of your mouth and it feels horrible .,palate,0.2,0
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 .,palate,0.6,1
another classic beer . i ve had this a couple times but hated it initially . let s hope i was just immature in my understanding of beer . i cracked open the nitro can and it let out a loud hiss as i poured it . i think my can might be a bit old . the beer bours a very dark but not completely opaque ruby black . the famous guinness cascade leads to a nice creamy head on top . a very appealing looking beer . the smell is light and malty . there is a slight smokiness to it that is quite appealing and also a hint of chocolate syrup but overall the aroma is faint . the taste is very mild compared to what i remember . it has some faint toasted maltiness along with some faint smoky coffee . the aftertaste is slightly bitter and burnt . the mouthfeel is what kills me with this beer . it s so watery . overall i should try this on tap and get a better experience . not as bad as i remember but not what i was hoping for either .,palate,0.4,0
amber coated copper frothy bubbly head that quickly fades to wispy lace around the glass . caramel malt and a spicy hop bitterness make up the nose . malt profile is rich yet remains medium bodied on the palate nutty undertones give way to a chewy malt profile with just the slightest hop bitterness . just a bit of carbonation finds the back of the tongue . not as balanced as i d hoped but nonetheless a very nice american interpretation of the style . i m sure this is delightful when hand pumped from the cask .,palate,0.9,1
surprised to be only the nd review . app huge white head . perfect clarity . dark gold . pretty much what a pilsener should be . smell sweet malt with a hit of caramel . dominated by the hop aroma . grassy and floral but delicate . taste light flavor . sweet malt with a bit of caramel . rough brisk bitterness . ends sweet and creamy .,palate,0.4,0
bottle poured a bright yellow color ale with a huge bubbly white head with minimal retention . aroma of blueberry syrup is quite intense . taste is dominated by the cheap blueberry extract with a weak malt base and little or no hops . i guess this is just another weak fruit beer to add to the collection .,palate,0.2,0
. oz bottle into dog faced mug . a full hand of tan head . decent lacing as head falls to a more stout like film . s spicy coffee chocolate orange zest hoppiness . t coffee bitter chocolate grapefruit zest . a bit of yeast character thats been aged . ends with nice and dry bitterness . m full and nice . big and bubbly . d good,palate,1.0,1
on draft at the dogfish no suck beer event in brooklyn . this vintage was served filtered through a randall filled with bourbon soaked espresso beans which makes it completely different from regular wws . a looks like the normal wws black oily with zero head and hints of boozy lace . s one whiff instantly tells you this is n t your typical wws . huge burst of fresh espresso beans vanilla and caramelized sugars . no hints of alcohol . smells more like a vanilla cappuccino than an imperial stout . here s hoping this aroma makes its way into those glade plug in scents in the near future . t surprisingly sweet start to finish . roasted sweet malts espresso and tons of vanilla . hints of bourbon aging show up right at the end . exceptionally well balanced and straight up delicious . easily among the best beers i ve had in recent memory . randall covers the inherent flaws in wws like a champ . m medium to full bodied good carbonation level but this is a beer that would absolutely shine on nitro draft . d exceptionally easy to drink . and not in the yeah it s kinda strong but really good for an brew way . this brew has zero alcoholic warmth at serving temperature and only mild amounts as it warms up . this is the easiest drinking high abv beer i ve ever had and that s saying something . to dfh please figure out a way to bottle this . i d happily buy a case or three .,palate,0.7,1
when i lived in fort collins i really looked forward to this one every year with it being a seasonal release . it glows orangish red like the planet mars . it has a very citrus like flavor . no sediment at all when bought fresh . i ve done a lot of experimenting with this beer and with the advice of a new belgium employee i tried a pinch of salt in the bottom of my glass . this really brought out flavors you could not taste beforehand . a wedge of orange or lemon is a nice touch also . best served a little warmer than most beers . goes really well with food . a beer you could drink all night especially during a good bar b que .,palate,0.6,1
poured into a schlitz pilsner style pint glass . pours a very bubbly head . color is a pale yellow . smell is light malt sweetness . first sip is quite malty . a hint of hops somewhere in it but not much at all present . carbonation seems a bit forced but within proper limits . overall for being what it is i would choose this hands down over any anheiser busch or coors . a very light tasty beer .,palate,0.4,0
appearance pours a golden yellow color with a hint of orange tint . a wispy head breaks apart immediately making this look very flat . smell little aroma as there is some grassy tones with a hint of mild bitterness . taste mild malt profile with some green grapes pears and a soft bitterness . reminded me of a rye beer in part of the flavor profile . no belgian yeast flavors or any spiciness at all here . mouthfeel thin bodied . lightly crisp throughout with some soft dryness late . aftertaste is almost clean . drinkability 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 . disappointing overall .,palate,0.7,1
pours out a deep amber with a very thin off white headskie . this is an ipa . seems more like a pale or an amber ale . sweetness is too much in the front with very little hop flavors coming through . some chew to it . feels right in body but the taste is just off . oh well .,palate,0.8,1
on tap at alesmith . a the beer is black with a small creamy light brown head and good retention . s this definitely smells like orange liqueur like a mixture of cointreau and grand marnier . chocolate and light coffee are present and go nicely with the orange rum . roast is pronounced but subservient to the orange profile . t the orange works better in the aroma . this tastes like drinking cointreau . it s very boozy . beneath the prominent orange rum i find the typical speedway chocolate and earthy coffee notes . the finish is painfully alcoholic and very harsh . m the mouthfeel is chewy sticky and smooth with notable alcohol warming . overall probably the worst speedway variation i ve had .,palate,0.9,1
i get this quite alot because it is very common around here and usually a good price . this is my fallback ale when they have nothing else i like at the store . it s a pretty solid alternative to snpa appearance rich coper color and head that chills for a while . nice . on the darker end for a pale ale smell floral as the bottle says . a hint of the malts . pleasant taste nice balanced taste . the beer leans on the sweet side which limits it s sessionability . there is a nice bang of bitterness but nothing too strong . quite mellow . some good hop flavor mixed with malts . who does n t love it. mouthfeel even the beer tastes full there is a watery mouthfeel which i do n t care for . but this only adds to the drinkability . the first of these beers is gone in under minutes . i would n t go out of your way for it . like i said it s a solid fallback,palate,0.6,1
a pours a black color with a nice full brown head . head has good retention and leaves some really nice lacing . s tons of coffee here . also chocolate nutty and caramel . distinct woody note with hints of vanilla yeast raisin and plums . t up fron strong bitter malts . lots of coffee dark chocolate . the finish is strongly bitter with complex flavors from coffee and choclate both of which dominate this brew . m full body and low carbonation . overall feels pretty creamy . d pretty easy to drink highly recommended but i just do n t think i could drink this one often .,palate,1.0,1
i have long considered to be a real treat and usually order it when it s on tap . lately though i ve been dissappointed with its quality on tap . this has always been a nice deep copper amber color with good clarity . lately though it has been served very cloudy almost milky in color . this problem does n t seem to affect the taste or aroma though and i ve always been impressed with dogfish s ability to make this beer . true it has tons of alcohol sweetness but that is balanced by almost unfathomable proportions of hop flavor and aroma . i m constantly amazed that a beer this strong can still resemble beer .,palate,1.0,1
a translucent burnt orange . fairly large head dissipates to a thin head which sticks around for awhile . t first taste is bitter at the edges of my tongue followed by the malt . slight hint of maple . alcohol is apparent . clean finish . the balance is fine . m medium body and creamy . d fair . i did n t mind finishing this or wished it was over but i do n t think i d get another . s i think it s worth the price less than . a bottle and i might buy it again in a mixed six pack . i do n t think i d search it out or recommend it but i d share it .,palate,0.9,1
got this guy as an extra in a trade thanks brad . a pours a very clear straw yellow with a nice fluffy white head and some nice sheets of lace on the way down . s some nice grassy notes with an almost tart sour grape note mixing in there . hints of a light cracker malt . t some light corned barley with a light bitter hop kick . not as sour or tart as the nose which i like . the tartness does show itself slightly on the backend . m very crisp and clean light bodied . nice bubbly carbonation with a great drinkability . a light tart grape is left on the tongue . o this is a very drinkable beer and my first real kolsch . i enjoyed the style for what it is but i would n t go out of my way to enjoy one on a regular basis . unless its degrees like it is now then it tastes great .,palate,0.9,1
picked up from the coffee grounds in eau claire on my st birthday . pours a big fluffy tan head that sat there and later reduced to practically nothing . colour is an intriguing brown . smell is of dark fruit some alcohol and candi sugar . taste is big brown sugar molasses dark fruit caramel faint cherry notes vanilla . alcohol is detectable as it warms . mouthfeel is very smooth and creamy . drinkability not something that i would drink on a regular basis or have more than one of in a sitting . a great treat .,palate,0.9,1
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 .,palate,0.7,1
oz bottle served into a large snifter appearance pours slightly hazed golden yellow with an off white head that reaches inch in height . spongy appearance with extremely varied sizes . smell alcohol pine and a bunch of fresh grapefruit . hop flowers and sugars . just what you d expect from a dipa . taste thick and resinous . the hop flavor is piney with a touch of grapefruit . bitter lemon . this is a great flavor and reminds me of victory s hop wallop . moutfeel probably the best part of this beer is the mouthfeel . thick and sugary with a ton of creaminess to start . a crisp drying effect then takes over your throat and palate upon swallowing . then you are left with an alcohol bite that is both satisfying and warming . nicely done . drinkability great . i went through this bomber no problem . this is a tasty beer that could compare to other dipas out there . definitely worth trying .,palate,1.0,1
poured into a pint glass and comes out a fairly dark coppery orange . a two finger head develops and is off white and fairly frothy . the head has decent retention and leaves behind a light coat of lacing . a small coat of white stays atop the beer with a pretty creamy ring . smell is alright . i get mostly notes of fairly toasty caramel malt and a bready wheat yeasty note . if anything i get a tiny bit of earthy hops in there too . the aroma has decent strength but not much too it . taste is pretty much the smell with a bit more complexity and some hops . i get the caramel malts and the bready hints . the hops come through and are a tiny bit bitter with grassy earthy and a tiny bit of fruit to them . once again the malt is the prominent character here but it is a bit too caramel for me . some citrus peel from the hops comes around once in a while as well . the mouthfeel is probably the best part of this beer . it has a moderate body with a medium level of carbonation . the creaminess is nice and helps make the beer more enjoyable . there is no warmth but a coat of bitterness stays around on the tongue with some malt flavor . drinkability is good . the beer was one of the cheapest on the shelf even after being shipped from hawaii . the taste is decent as well . there really are no bad flavors but they are not exceptional . if the malts were a bit less caramel and the hops were a bit more present i think this beer would be great . i enjoyed this one but was n t hugely impressed with it . i could session this one and will give it a good drinkability rating .,palate,0.9,1
a pours a mellow orange . has a cloudy unfiltered look . nice head retention with noticeable lattice . s boozy and peppery . small hint of citrus mostly lemon . overall a complex bouquet but not very strong t spicy . we almost tasted vanilla but very faint . it was juicy but still a very dry tasting beer . not very sweet . m high carbonation with a silky feel . left us salivating between sips . lots of complexity here . our favorite part .,palate,0.9,1
pours a nasty looking piss straw yellow with a white head and lacing that is n t present . smells like grain and a little corn . tastes weak with a little corn and some grain . mouthfeel is really super than and leaves much to be desired . drinkability is high because it has like no alcohol .,palate,0.2,0
a crystal clear orangish gold body with an off white rapidly diminishing head s smells mildy malty with hints of fresh cut grass and wheat . very organic smelling t wow thats standard . minor tastes of caramel creamed corn and cantelope on top of a plain kolsch base m bit spritzy and prickly . d eh . so why do n t they bottle the dipa .,palate,0.4,0
thanks to ralphs for this extra extra . ml brown glass pry top bottle . i ca n t find a date on there . orange cap . pours a hazy warm orange amber with some thin off white head . nose smells like dried orange peels herbs honeysuckle wildflower honey and fields of high grass . like a field in fall . palate is sharp with alcohol burn prickle around the palate . flavors are nice though with that preserved orange flavor and tree bark honeysuckle again and maybe something like grapes . mouthfeel looses points of being angular and sharp . notes an almost lovely beer . the nose and the flavors are beautiful it s just the mouthfeel is sharp and prickly . so close to being great . wish i knew how old this was to say weather it needed more time or less .,palate,0.4,0
oz bottle from batch packaged on january st served at warmer than fridge temperature . pours with a dark red clear body razor thin head still manages to cover the surface completely but has poor retention . smells sweet and figgy . malts smell nuttily toasted not roasted and it works . slightly tangy like a cranberry scone . yum . sweet throughout with a light dusting of noble hops . thick . manages to be intensely malty without being too sweet and the finish is actually pretty dry . a little gingerbread like hints of caramelized sugar . sweet fragrant pipe tobacco . no obvious flavors this is pretty complex . took me most of the glass to catch on to the alcohol taste it hides well . when warm the flavor swings over toward brandy . no need to let it get there . mouthfeel is great heavy but not excessively viscous . carbonation is like being tickled with a feather . well done . enjoyable and complex . did n t rock my world but above average .,palate,0.9,1
had on tap at the tasting room exit off i . a pours a clear gold with a finger of white head . s hop aroma followed by a hint of antiseptic and fresh raw oak . t light earthy woody oak upfront followed by complex hop flavors . piney and some citrus . m light body with good carbonation . o this was aged with oak granules wtf i thought the oak used in this was fresh and gave it some bad flavors .,palate,0.8,1
a poured a clear brown color with ruby highlights . it had a very small white head of bubbly foam . no lacing left behind . s it smelled like cola dr pepper to be specific . not much else as far as aroma . t dr. pepper and sweet bready malts . little to no hop bitterness . very unusual . m it was crisp sharp and smooth . a light bodied ale that has a dry finish . d i would not order this one again . i think it was a experiment and it one they need to re work .,palate,0.6,1
ugh . what can i say about this beer . two words come to mind epic fail . the color is n t there english style ipas should n t be corn yellow like this one was . at least its a bit hazy but its so far off of its english roots its incredible . the nose is hoppy as hell which is fine because its stone after all but where s the malt . nowhere to be found . the flavor is just insanely bitter which is also fine but again where s the malt . english style ipas should not taste like this . mouthfeel is where it should be . i just do n t see myself having more than a pint of this which is an absolute shame because i really really wanted to love this beer . its a shame really . i had big expectations for this brew which could be why i was let down . maybe if i was n t so amped up for this if enjoy it more . i think if this was labeled anything other than english style ipa i would n t be this harsh as i would have been a bit more open minded in terms of style based criticism . typically i rate beers according to how much i enjoyed them regardless of style . unfortunately i did not enjoy this beer thanks in part to the mindset i was in going into this review thinking english ipa not new ipa i d rather reach for a true english ipa or a great local english style ipa mayflower ipa comes to mind before i ever gave this another shot . nice try stone . stick to your intense west coast ipas from now on please . edit this review is coming from someone who s a hophead . i also loved stone i just did n t like this .,palate,0.6,1
very dark pretty much black but with enough clarity to see fine rising bubbles along the sides of my glass . not much head about half a finger but it left a nice sheen on top and ample lacing . nice smelling brew easy roasty malts with dry coffee beans and chocolate plenty of woody aromas to boot . taste is pretty darn good . it s full of rich roasty malts plenty of dark roasted coffee beans sweet milk chocolate notable woodsy flavors and a surprising presence of hops . feel seems to be about medium in body but slightly watery with a lingering semi bitter dark unsweetened chocolate coffee bean aftertaste . drinks well . it s a nice beer that has its applications to be sure . i like that so much flavor can be gleaned from such a low abv beer . easy drinking and big all at once .,palate,0.6,1
thanks to jhammerly for getting this one to me not a bad brown ale but nothing stellar either . a nice mouthfeel with some decent nuttiness and a tasty touch of roast . the hop bite is there and though it balances to some extent its pretty mild . however this is a brown ale after all so i wasnt expecting a tremendous hop spice anyway . recommended .,palate,0.8,1
deemed one of their best beers and one of the better double ipa s this is a very anticipated beer for me let s jump in shall wee . a pours a slightly syrupy texture . nice color a very sunny gold with consistent lacing on top . s cascade hops how i love you so some really good stuff . perhaps not as intense as they talk it up but very nice and even . t bold . when people compare this to dreadnaught they are n t far off at all . very bitter hops that simply slather the mouth in hop oil one sip yields a long taste in the mouth . m very rich and thick has a nice little burn and pop at the end from a combo of carbonation abv and hop bitterness . this is what double ipa s should always be . d enjoyed it but one is plenty enough for many reasons . drinakble enough however where oz is easy enough to get through . the sheer bitterness makes drinking another beer almost impossible . overall a very good double ipa to be considered with the best of them .,palate,1.0,1
bottle dated best by january . pouring this into a firestone walker nonic pint glass . medium golden color excellent clarity . finger off white head fizzled out quickly leaving barely a trace behind . no lacing . pumpkin pie like spicy aromas heavy in the nose . cinnamon sugar vanilla touches of clove . mild bready malt dash of brown sugar . low level of the pumpkin characteristics . low bitterness . dry finish cleaner than expected . medium light body modest carbonation levels . shipyard is a hit or miss brewery for my money and this one s whiff as far as i m concerned . pumpkin essence while detectable in the aroma did n t carry well in the flavor . not something i d go for again .,palate,0.7,1
re posting a review from october eaten by the server . poured from a ml bottle into my trappistes rochefort goblet . best before date of . a deeply turbid black brown body with a finger of desert sand foam the consistency of steamed cream . immense slowly cascading walls of lacing suspend a heavy clear varnish of legs . a sluggish drosophilia plods through the perpetual head seemingly having been poured out of the bottle lending the air of black magic to my session . a festive aromatic dance ensues as esters malt and booze join invisible hands . grape flowers loganberries fresh scones delicate sourdough starter . a singular concoction this . high end quetsch preserved lemon and powdered sugar augment the malt but from the palate through the finish the yeast is a crystal and a skeleton key uniting magnifying and interpolating every flavor element . on top of all this more esters and a little spice emerge towards the end adding hints of banana and white pepper to an otherwise mild finish . round velvety texture excellent carbonation and as you would expect some warming . exceptionally satisfying brew if not my absolute favorite from unibroue it is the one i return to most often . this ages with the best of them .,palate,1.0,1
oz can . nice dark orange red color . smell is caramel butter more butter caramel diacetyl . the taste has a hoppy bitterness but it does n t help . i wanted to like this beer because it is local but it was just average . i will say the alcohol was well hidden . this was like a fourth rate dale s .,palate,0.8,1
served this oz . brown bottle in a sam adams glass . vintage . the body was a clear rich copper and bright . the head was a frothy stiff foam that left a lattice of lace . the smell was big pine . spicy hops . and some more leafy hops oils . the taste was sweet up front with a slow burning bitterness . pineapples . some floweriness which was overwhelmed by the oily hops . this one definitely got boozy as it warmed . the alcohol overshadowed the other flavors near the end . the mouthfeel was pretty creamy and oily . a good amount of scrubbing carbonation helped clear the palate for the next sip .,palate,0.9,1
poured a nice dark amber . gave it a good heavy pour but the head left quick leaving behind an eggshell colored ring and a bit left in the center . scents of smoke and cherries . more watery flavored than i expected from this . very light mouthfeel . taste of clubsoda light maltiness roasted malts . decent bitterness with a nice dry finish . wish there was a bit more body to it but overall liked it .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle reviewed from a tulip glass . pours a dark reddish tinted brown . medium sized head forms and promptly settles . minimal lacing also fades quickly . aroma includes some ripe yellow apples and light caramel and toast along with very mild bittering hops . style appropriate enough to have me excited to taste it . flavor follows the path that the aroma suggests . subtle caramel and faint backing fruitiness is joined by an unexpected roasted malt astringency in the aftertaste . carbonation a little higher than i expect in the style but still manages to be exceptionally drinkable . an enjoyable english style ale from california . in a bottle . damn straight . recommended .,palate,0.6,1
bottled on . . served in a tall cylinder glass . aroma very strong rich caramel aromas . some roast . apperance crystal clear copper orange with a dirty white head . flavor there is something about this beer that i do not like . it really hits the sides of my tounge . it is very bitter but that fades fast and there is some roast character there . palate very drying and that my be what i dont like the most about it . overall i would prefer a fuller rounder drink from an alt . is that off base .,palate,0.4,0
a small head when poured which quickly dissipates . dark cloudy appearance with little to no lacing . s i like the smell of this one . brown sugar dark fruits i do pick up on some spices . t i ca n t taste the alcohol at all . very well done . sweet upfront and then you get some spice as it hits your palate full force . cocoa caramel plum . very smooth . m it stays around just for appetizers and quickly leaves . i was really hoping for more here very fine carbonation . slightly sticky . o awesome .,palate,0.7,1
capped and foiled from southbay drugs as part of a recent cross country purchase of mine . poured in to a duvel tulip after returning from a loud boisterous town hall event . appearance pours a dark ruddy brown opaque to normal light but a gorgeous translucent mahogany when you hold it up to the light . similarly not visible except under direct light is a ton of average sized average speed effervescence rising towards what is by this point nothing but a thin uniform dusting and a foamy thick collar of lace but what was originally a good one finger plus of lightly tanned head . you would n t expect a dark belgian at abv to have an impressive head and you d be right so i wo n t frown too much upon that . aroma brown sugar medium roasted toffee caramel bread crusts molasses cherries and plums and raisins and figs and . whew . a handful of other spicy notes coupled with a faint spicy though not nose curdling ethanol note . taste a remarkably complex and full flavored brew . there s quite a lot going on here so it may take me a while to describe it all in sufficient detail . first the malt profile . appropriate descriptors would have to be sweet not dry caramel brown sugar light toffee faint coffee and wholesome earthy breadcrusts . a very pleasant robust varied and natural profile . what s most noticeable about this one though are the yeast byproducts . they re pungent strong and well integrated . fruitiness strong sweet cherries dominate though raisins deep peaches like the fleshy part around the pit and spiciness nutmeg cloves coriander meld amazingly well with the aforementioned malt flavors providing a sweet spicy fruity medley that could only be improved by . a kiss of faintly spicy warming alcohol in the finish . very nice . mouthfeel marvelously smooth even and full bodied with more than adequate but soft carbonation in a reasonably thick body that approaches that perfect belgian sublimation feel where it just melts right off your tongue and evaporates . great feel . drinkability what a spectacular beer . complex drinkable and authentic well crafted in all of its facets . the . abv adds nothing but a pleasant and even expected warming . this one was quite a treat another wonderful alesmith creation and . hey maybe they should barrel age it . anyone .,palate,1.0,1
pours a deep gold with orange hues . finger head but no retention and medium lacing . i m getting strong diacetyl off the nose . not off putting completely but very buttery . molasses spice and lemongrass round out the smell . very thick hit with a sour flavor that follows quickly . again not off putting but not completely pleasant either . metallic taste in the finish . malt presence is a little thin for a marzen . feel is about right . a little on the thick side but that s right where i want it to be for a fest . too sour to be a great drink but passable .,palate,0.8,1
pilsener glass eh . poured into mug instead . appearance clear pale gold body with decent carbonation . head is small white loose and fizzy quickly decays to a thin halo . smell sweet crystal malt and a touch of citrus . also some bread and or crackers maybe a touch of alcohol . pretty faint but not too bad . taste sweet and grainy malt honey saltine crackers and some mild hops for balance . pretty good balance as a matter of fact . slight alcohol twinge in the finish . aftertaste is dry and kinda weird tasting but still contains bits of the flavors mentioned above . mouthfeel not sure if it s the carbonation or just the contents of the beer but i ve got a weird fuzzy film coating the inside of my mouth . pretty gross . spritzy very light crisp and active . finishes dry and . fuzzy . drinkability better than i expected . i d drink this again and even choose it given the typical college scene selection . really not bad . disappeared from my mug quick enough .,palate,0.4,0
it was pretty smooth for stout and for for the alcohol content . the sweet taste also caught me off guard but it was a joyful superise . i tried it with a few other beers . it was the last one on the sampler board it was not the best on but it was a good one to end with .,palate,0.6,1
this poured a clear mahogany with a tiny bit of tan head . it smelled pretty harsh like tons of oak fresh and charred with strong alcohol and gasoline and iodine scents and a bit of maple . it tasted harsh too like fresh and charred oak peat smoke and alcohol along with some maple and barbecue sweetness . it was somewhat thick with some carbonation and had a hot aftertaste . overall this was honestly difficult to drink reminding me a lot of lagavulin scotch . of course lagavulin is very highly regarded but it takes a very trained palate to appreciate it . and this beer is much the same way . it s a tough flavor for most people to enjoy and the abv was n t hidden at all . hopefully some age or a lot of age . will help mellow this bad boy out . the real kicker is the price i paid over for a four pack . there are some darn good other beers i could have spent that money on . hmm . note there s a chance my bottle was oxidized since most other reviews are n t nearly as harsh on this beer . but i m pretty sure i drank one bottled this year . very strange .,palate,0.8,1
mmm . imperial . a poured into an o fficial samuel smith pint glass . pours black . well not quite black . just a really dark and really opaque brown . like diet coke syrup . not much light getting through there . head is nice about two fingers worth . retention is medium high . nice . s nose has dark chocolate espresso evergreen and lemon rind notes all throughout . t dark roasted sugars intermingled with small nuances of citric hop bitterness invade the palate from the onset . these notes are followed by a very dark fruit in the middle palate . almost reminds me of extremely old port . this transitions well into the familiar coffee and smoke at the finish . smoke definitely finishes this one off . the alcohol is nowhere near as noticeable in this as it is in many imperial stouts . seems to balance it out a bit more . m for me this is where samuel smith really shines . i have yet to consume a sam smith beer that has either been too heavy or too light for its respective style . this beer is no exception . silky and smooth without being heavy or ponderous this beer has an excellent body and structure . d this is probably the easiest drinking imperial stout i ve ever had . while still not a session brew this beer s comparatively low alcohol makes it a possibility to have more than one or two .,palate,1.0,1
great divide saint bridget s porter oz brown bottle with month and week bottled date notched on side label served in a oz tulip pint glass labor day weekend pours a super dark shade of brown borderline black color with ruby highlights on the bottom of the pint glass . gigantic and exceedingly fluffy head on top . you ve got ta be patient with this one and not pure it too fast . puffy patterns of sticky lacings are all over the place . whiffs remind of a candy bar just moved out its wrapper with blasts of light chocolate and ripe hops . flavors of milk dark chocolates roasted coffee and creamy dairy . emphasis on hershey s chocolate syrup . biting hop presence on the finish . the mouthfeel is mighty smooth and creamy with a tight pressured carbonation that prickles the tongue . i feel like the carbonation is just a tad overkill for the style . i like my porters a little more laid back . overall though a very solid porter from great divide .,palate,0.6,1
this pale ale is pale only in comparison to things like say chocolate or red wine in contrast to most commercial brands this toasty caramelly golden beer should be considered to have a relatively generous amount of tone and colour . still it is transparent or mostly so and its tattered carbonation is a stainless white . in other words it fits the bill . the term pale ale encompasses a wide variety of beer styles . given lagunitas location i was anticipating the kind that is brimming with bitter citric hop resins . my expectations turn out to be correct . this pale ale has as much or more tropical hoppiness than do many ipas and it certainly is n t shy about that . why do i feel a luau coming on . new dogtown pale ale is hoppy enough so as to taste like liquefied orange peel . when the maltiness does finally kick in on the finish it reminds me somewhat of greek easter bread which is a soft spongy sweet white loaf made with orange zest . it s delicious stuff and makes me happy to have a greek mother in law . grapefruit is tasted abundantly also . what with all this raw abundant hoppiness the mouthfeel is correspondingly pithy . there is an earthy drying sensation that chokes out the finish and chance of any aftertaste other than that of bitter citrus piths . for my palate it s heaven but for many others especially any mainstream drinkers it could prove to be an exercise in pain threshold . new dogtown is as the brewery will tell you pretty doggone good . it has a lot more body and character read hoppiness than most of its pale ale brethren which makes it bound to be blissfully boundlessly quaffable to a select few while too much to handle for the vast majority of others . from where i sit it s everything a proudly american pale ale should be .,palate,1.0,1
a pours a clear amber color with little head little retention and little lacing . s malty aromas with a light pepper finish . t a mild sweet maltiness is at the front with only mild spicy flavors imparted by the rye . this special release is more subtle and refined than i would have liked . m smooth and bubbly . mild bitterness in the finish . d as with most beers by this brewery this one is very drinkable . i know i did n t really say much here about this brew but there s really not a lot to say about it . the primary though i get from this is eh .,palate,0.8,1
a this beer pours very watery . it s almost an injustice to pour this beer into a glass . the head is non existent and what head you do get does not retain well . s i do n t really smell anything . i just get water and alcohol . t like many american macro lagers this beer tastes cold . you d never imagine that cold would be an adjective you d use to describe taste but that s the best i m getting here . m it feels like cold water . i have to admit that it s very refreshing but more of in a gatorade way . d if you just want something cold to quench your thirst this is not a bad choice . if you re looking for taste and an experience you ve come to the wrong place . at best this is a refreshing beer .,palate,0.6,1
thanks to jhammerly for this try . a. reddish brown with thin white head that leaves quick and does n t leave much lacing s . hops . . . one of the best hops smells i ve had yet . mild hints of fruit get through the huge hops scent . t. once again hops . . explodes out of this one . also mild fruit taste . jimi was right the burp aftertaste is delicious . m. ok mouthfeel . maybe the only thing this beer comes up lacking . nothing overly exciting . d. drinkability on this is fantastic . starting to become quite a fan of the hop powered beers and this is one that i could pound again and again . great beer,palate,0.6,1
pours a cloudy golden peach color with a big rocky white head . smells of sweet pale malt tropical fruit tangy yeast and a zingy hop aroma . there was a smidge of funk as well . the malt and citrus fruits were there but the hops really exploded onto the scene and left a long lingering bitterness . overpowered the malt and seemed to unbalance the whole . there were also some funky and spicy flavors and some sweetness in the finish . it claims to be belgiums most bitter beer and it s certainly lives up to that claim at least next to the belgian beers i ve tried . superb mouthfeel . light to medium bodied with a velvety smooth and creamy mouthfeel . excellent amount of carbonation . light crisp and flavorful . great drinkability .,palate,1.0,1
i m currenly not able to get onto the brewery website therefore i have limited details on the beer . in time i ll check back . this beer also appears to be labeled differently than the others listed so i m assuming it s a different beer . maybe it replace rebel in our local market bought at an mgm liqour . ah i was able to get on . bottle label lists this a czech pilsner so i went with that but it really might be more of a euro lager . this named drink is n t on the website in english . anyway aroma begins with a sour malt quality then moves to a sweeter quality that includes a spiceness like cinnamon . then moves to a flatter sweet water quality with a touch of hops that seems to lack a nice saaz quality showed a little more spiciness as poured the bottom of the bottle . not what it should be . darker gold . water clear . average sized white head with a rather quick settling . not a very bold flavor with too much of a water presence . mild only slight sweet malt beginnings . malt becomes stronger as warms . moderate bitterness in middle and stays the same through the finish . takes on a fairly heavy dryness that dominates the end with a growing sourness as warms . fairly simple . nice soft feel to carbonation . appropriately light in body without being too thin . i wanted to like this more than i did . a good czech pils is something to behold and this does n t fit that .,palate,0.8,1
editorial this is listed at and as an american brown . whoever put it there is a fricking crack smoker . duh . let s call it an impy porter or stout shall we . in that context it has a nice very deeply brown to black opaque color . very low white head that s quickly and sadly gone . smell is overpoweringly . some kind of thing . hmm . i ll check the other reviews in a minute to clarify that . after i finish with my review . but there s one smell that is so strong in here it s almost like there s nothing else going on at all . and golly if that is n t just the taste too . craziness . chocolate licorice . something like that . a bit chalky in the taste but not the mouthfeel . in the mouth it s perfect . right where it should be . great . i still do n t think i d drink another . the flavor is just weird . aha . someone else hit it right on . it smells and tastes exactly like tootsie rolls . is that an off flavor . i suppose it depends on what you re looking for in a beer . not my cup of tea .,palate,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 .,palate,0.6,1
pours a nice gold with smallish but persistent dense white head . big citrusy hop smell sweet grapefruit and lemon . taste has a lot of good malt sweetness . lots of hop flavor . citrusy . grapefruit again . light bitterness . some warming alcohol in the finish . very nice full bodied mouthfeel . easily drinkable . very good ipa overall .,palate,1.0,1
bottle . pours a really dark brown color with zero head surprised at that . coffee dark chocolate vanilla dark fruit and minimal grape wine type notes . swirling coats the glass with a dark film . slightly sweet up front with notes of dark chocolate coffee and red wine . roasted bitterness in the end that lingers on a bit . i wish they did n t roast the grains as much as they did . medium mouthfeel . booze shows a little .,palate,0.8,1
bomber into a duvel chalice . a vigorous pour produces a thin eggshell colored head atop a golden wheat orange body . the foam quickly recedes to a central patch of large bubbles . aroma is fresh and hoppy with an excellent malt backdrop . a light presence of peppery spice is detected as are lemon peel and resinous hop cones . i should ve expected the huge malt presence in the flavor with a name like hop shortage . that s not a knock against the hop levels in this ipa it s got quite a good amount of bitter pine greenery to it but rather a compliment to the balance provided by the caramel rich malt notes . you can feel how well crafted this beer is perfect body . thin but not too thin carbonated but not overdone hoppy aftertaste but not a tastebud destroyer . all in all this is a very nice ipa . shame that it s only a one time release . although if the real hop shortage decides to disappear along with this delicious terrapin brew all i can say is good riddance .,palate,1.0,1
pours an opaque black with the light unable to even reveal any highlights around the edges . the head appears like a creamy milky froth extremely slick looking . heavy lacing down the glass . really a beautiful appearance . the nose is loaded with piney grassy hops with undertones of roasted malt . it s good but not great . the taste however is quite the experience . heavy dose of piney grassy hops with a strong roasted malt backbone . subtle hints of coffee chocolate in the background . there s a flavor here that i also detect in kbs but i ve never been able to classify it probably attributable to the roasted malt or coffee . the aftertaste on this really lingers with roasted notes but fortunately it s not an overly roasted character . regardless i could still do with a little less of it and is the main reason this is getting a lower taste score than it might otherwise deserve . the alcohol is detectable but not intense . the mouthfeel is absolutely sublime . creamy and luscious with perfect carbonation just enough to add a little tingly character . this really is a very good beer and i m inclined to think this will age exceptionally well . probably my favorite of the series so far . i do find the black barleywine classification of some interest . it has a lot of stout charactertistics and i probably would have pegged it for one during a blind tasting . sort of a hybrid between a barleywine and a stout . either way very good and i highly recommend grabbing a number of them to cellar .,palate,1.0,1
poured into a pint glass . a yellow and slightly hazy with a billowy white head . a thin head remains on the beer while drinking with good lacing . s hoppy herby citrusy . thyme is the predominant smell backed with a citrus lemon smell . t just like the smell thyme is the predominant flavor . after that there is a citrusy bitterness . m surprisingly smooth mouthfeel . medium bodied . d took me a while to drink just one . it s a good beer but i do n t think i could have more than or in a night . it s just not that kind of beer .,palate,0.9,1
this was sent to my by my buddy dogbrew in one of our many boxes that have traveled this great country to land at each others doorstep . pours like any other porter hints of red in the deep dark brown color . minimal caramel head with some spotty lacing on the sides nothing too crazy . smells of deep rich roasty and robust chocolate and fresh ground coffee . do n t smell any nutty or coconut notes which is what i was really hoping for . on first sip you have to comment on the mouthfeel it is much thicker than it looks . it is a full bodied porter for sure . good level of carbonation with plenty of carbonation that makes it thick and creamy . it goes down nice and smooth . highly drinkable beer here . the flavor profile though . is kind of muddy . it finishes wierd for me kind of a minty coconut flavor that reminds me of those dirty mouth clean it up orbit gum commercials . or almost like a pina colada with that slight alcohol astringency to help clean and whiten your teeth . you do roasted cocoa and coconut but missing the nuttiness i was hoping for . overall glad to have tried it . do n t mind if i do n t see another bottle .,palate,1.0,1
ml bottle served in a shaker glass.enjoyed on oct .melon yellow in color.haze appearance.white close dense crown.good retention leaving lasting lacing collars.citrics hints of melon to the nose some banana hues.sour upfront then a pleasant sweet malty flavor comes subtle spicy hues too.slightly astringent notes.medium body.medium carbonation.rough but gentle finish.refreshing.well balanced flavors .,palate,0.6,1
i was expecting a nice amber beer instead i got some type of a pale ale tasting beer trying to pass itself off for an amber . it was way too wheaty and hoppy to be an amber i like . it seemed like most of my glass was foam . maybe it was a bad pour but it seems like others on here had a similar issue . i decided to try something different before i was halfway done with this one . and the bar was way too dark also but that has nothing to do with the beer .,palate,0.4,0
ultra cloudy nectar like consistency and appearance . ugly thin pond scum head . smells of yeast more yeast with a not so subtle aroma of epoxy . yes epoxy . ah and the epoxy aroma continues into the taste . only a slight taste of wheat considering what it is . the taste overall is pungent and sick . makes me lose my appetite . finishes with a slightly piney tang . mouthfeel is full and seems overcarbonated for the style but overall has the typical heavy slightly syrupy mouthfeel characteristic of wheat beers . on the whole this was a drainpour . magic hat has lost some of my respect . update another review is in order i tried a sample of this recently and it had none of the above negatives and was actually rather good .,palate,0.6,1
appearance thick white head with cloudy pale copper amber hue . smell fruity notes citrus and tropical fruits sweet aroma perhaps like honey . taste bitter at first but then goes to a palatable taste balance . very hoppy in flavour . aftertaste is slightly bitter with a hint of the tropical fruit that is picked up in the aroma . mouthfeel medium bodied ale with light bubbliness . fresh hops add a unique feel to it perhaps from the bitterness it leaves . despite bitter qualities has easy drinkability . overall good session brew from alley kat . unique twist to this style of beer by using fresh hops . good on its own or with a warm autumn meal .,palate,0.6,1
a brown tan head . incredibly dark color perfect for a stout s coffee and malts . slightly chocolaty and notes of bread . semi sweet . t chocolate and malts come through heavily . very smokey as well . i agree with a previous reviewer that noted a hint of bacon . m full bodied but i wish it were a bit more smooth and creamy . it seems a little harsh for the style of beer . o i really enjoy stout beers . this has beautiful color and smells wonderful . its too bad the smoke flavors overwhelm the taste . i could only have one of these in a sitting and it would be a night finisher .,palate,0.4,0
i do n t mind saying i have been let down by this beer . i had been waiting for the opportunity to enjoy this beer only to have a major let down . the appearance is outstanding . the head built a massive dark brown head . the retention is one of the best i ve seen . the smell was loaded with coffee butter scotch and bourbon alcohol . the taste is not impressive though . it is one sided full of wood bourbon and a sour coffee with a high alcohol taste . the taste is below average making me rank it at . . the feel is really good . this beer is at odds with itself . not too thick but not thin . the feel is smooth but a harsh alcohol wooden aftertaste quickly robs the pleasure of the feel . considering what a big bitch this is the beer the drink is decent . but if this was a raspy or yeti the drink would be lower .,palate,0.9,1
a tiny half finger of head rests over a reddish caramel orange brew . the head is short lived and leave no lacing . s sweet red licorice faint currants not a whole lot going on here but it is n t mild just not a lot of dimension . t a light slightly sweetmalty flavor with a bit of a rice and grassy hops aftertaste . the tiniest hint of anise . not much bitterness . not much flavor at all . it is n t terrible or anything it just lacks personality . m thick smooth pretty refreshing . d good . it is a decent octoberfest a bit bland but it is a subtle style . i prefer my pumpkin ales to this but i would n t mind drinking this again . good with some foods . decent all around .,palate,0.9,1
two pint glasses for price of one at ground round . thin film and collar supported by beading heads never made it to the table from the tap . unfiltered turbid pale apricot color . the citrus and spice witbier aroma got my taste buds salvating . i hung the lemon wedge alongside of another on the second glass . belgium yeast and lactic acid contribute to the aroma . according to sky and telescope the traditional definition of a blue moon is the third full moon in a season which has four full moons . compilers of almanacs such as the maine farmer s almanac would use a coloured symbol to denote this third full moon hence the name . starts with fruit taste looses interest with a thin mouthfeel and water middle although helped by a supporting co texture and some tartness carbondated water ending with lactic acid and dry pucker on the back of the tongue and esophagus . hops lost in this lactic aftertaste . mostly clean tasting spicey fruit flavors keep you drinking it . but each mouthful gives the same old same old disappointing thought of some other more desirable belgium beers . second glass sat getting warm and flat as the food finally reached the table . pairs with cod fish but not as well with a rueben sandwitch . i would drink this once in a blue moon but never twice . http,palate,0.4,0
fl oz can served in a weizen glass reviewed live a pours a nearly transparent honey yellow color with a soapy white head of . fingers . retention is surprisingly good and the head leaves nice lacing as it recedes . s lemongrass spice coriander . honey and spicy wheat . pleasant but mild . t spice forward . clove and coriander open to lemon and a nice pale malt and wheat foundation . loses its flavor towards the finish which is watery . disappointing considering the nose and open . m way too smooth and wet . needs to be much more crisp . d definitely a good offering but far from anything special .,palate,0.3,0
oz . into favorite trappist glass . a pours a cloudy orange amber blonde color . lost of stuff floating around be careful theres a heap of sediment in the bottom if that stuff bothers you . decent head that dissipates down to a ring around the glass . nice lacing . s here s where it gets fun orange malt caramel orange liqueur yeastiness rum lemon grass citrus peels . t all that i mention above with really sweet up top with a bam of alcohol and a pepper taste that comes from the alcohol and orange coming together . dried banana . finishes rather dry . complex shit dudes . m a one . full of body and creamy goodness . d nice and strong . i m not the biggest fan of belgian ales however they do grow on you and get better as they warm in your glass and warm you . i like beer a little more bitter and a little more malt but this beer is really good . i m glad i bought it . the smell and taste keep getting better and better as you drink it like red wine man .,palate,1.0,1
had this on tap when i was being introduced to the lager style of beer . it has a nice pour and a decent head . it has a dark mahogany appearance which contributed much to the type of beer that it is . it s smell is very specific to the beer and is appealing if you are craving a medium bodied lager . its has a malty intake and a bit of a spicy hoppy after taste . it goes down smoothly but the taste tends to stick around and interfere with ordered food . it is very drinkable but as stated but be careful when drinking this with food . this is a beer that i can always enjoy when sitting down at a local establishment and has consistent quality .,palate,0.6,1
pours a clear reddish brown color topped with a thin creamy white head which clings to the glass sip after sip . the nose of the beer is strong and gives off a nice floral hop aroma . the flavor is sweet and semi tart with fruity tastes . behind the sweet fruit there is a slight but smooth alcohol presence . the earthy hop bitterness comes in at the end and fades away with the semi dry finish .,palate,0.6,1
ml . bottle corked and caged . this tarnished copper colored brew caps itself with a medium finger and a half sized head . wow the smell is evident at least inches from the nose . and what a smell . bananas foster hits the nail on the head if you re familiar with that dessert . taste again bananas thick sugars and mild spices present themselves immediately to the tongue . if it ended there i d be happy but i keep picking up an annoyingly bitter finish that keeps me from giving this beer as high of rating as i d like to . still at a bottle i ll be back .,palate,0.9,1
i bought a single ml bottle from woodman s in janesville wi in fall as part of a closeout sale for . . pours a very dark brown with a thick fluffy head . much like the ingredient list on the back there are scent of malted barley malted wheat hops and yeast which gives it an almost caramel scent . starts out making you think this will be a heavy tasting beer with its malted ingredients like a stout but instead it finishes rather light . drinks rather smooth as the malted ingredients really hit the taste buds . finishes rather clean smooth . a decent beer with a rather interesting drinking experience .,palate,0.6,1
appearance pitch black oil slick black just what you would expect . smell oddly not vanilla i only get that on the taste . bit of alcohol with some other aromas i ca n t pinpoint . chocolate cake batter or chocolate vanilla pudding . best i can do . taste i get tons of fake vanilla poured into a regular dark lord . also tastes a good bit sweeter to me . alcohol molasses karo syrup melted chocolate brown sugar roasted malt semi sweet chocolate the kind you would put in a chocolate chip cookie . please cut the vanilla by . mouthfeel exceptionally smooth somehow smoother than the regular version . drinkability i have always been picky about vanilla and i do n t get vanilla bean i do n t get vanilla extract i get the cheap fake vanilla in mass . i do n t see the appeal for me this is regular dl with some fake vanilla and sugar added . mouthfeel is much improved though somehow . probably would be good on ice cream . by itself a sweet fake vanilla mess i need a pliny to clean my palate . i hate to have the lowest rating for this ever but i find it to be a sugar and fake vanilla trainwreck . it is good for oz and then you need an ipa .,palate,0.9,1
i remember trying something from blue point years ago and only remember being disappointed but everyone deserves a second chance . this beer gives a good enough first impression pouring from the bottle with a brilliant medium amber color topped by a decent creamy cream colored head . the aroma is dull but pleasant with a light scent of toast and undercooked biscuits . the flavor is more pronounced with the toastiness and biscuit coming out a bit more . in addition the dry bready malt base is balanced by a light lemony hop character . the mouthfeel is a lowlight though with a very thin watery body being punctuated by small prickly bubbles . overall this beer is fine and drinkable but the distracting mouthfeel drags down my impression and i am again a bit disappointed .,palate,0.4,0
oz bottle from the brewery s friday night open tastings . when poured into a pint glass the midnight black liquid immediately begins to cascade and form a delectable frothy head of about and inch . chocolate and coffee is present in the aroma but not over powering . not a huge coffee stout fan blasphemous i know the greatest thing about this beer is the smooth creamy texture that is present while drinking . coffee and chocolate hints are detectable . as far as stouts go this one is a very easy drinker and enjoyable as well .,palate,1.0,1
i tasted this only for the flip top bottle homebrewing and the review . pours a medium gold with little to no head . moderately carbonated with tiny rising bubbles like ginger ale . even mild rough maltiness and a hint of flowery hop aroma . even mild maltiness with uninteresting bittering hops . mouthfeel starts smoothe but finishes with a grainy maltiness . this is not skunky like heini .,palate,0.4,0
picked up a bottle at trader joe s in portland maine . i had asked the guy stocking the shelf what his favorite maine beer was and he pointed to this without hesitation . he knows his stuff . appearance pours a hazy golden sunshine with a thick creamy head that starts at about a inch and a half then simmers down to a healthy quarter inch and stays there . smell a perfect balance of malt and piny hops shooting straight up the snout and tickling the pleasure centers of my brain . taste the hops come up strong at first then give way to the caramel malt then return with a wicked bite . fantastic . mouthfeel feels a little light bodied . overall this is the hoppiest pale ale i ve ever had bites like an ipa and that s a great thing . these guys did a great job with this brew .,palate,0.7,1
poured from a oz brown bottle into a clear glass mug . no freshness date . single purchased at ancona s ridgefield ct for . . a decidedly copper with short lived off white head with a decent dose of intricate lacing around the top of the mug . s tea like and splits the difference between english ipa and apa with herbal hops leading the the way and giving way to a complex maltiness with a lot of breadiness . t the flavor is by no means bad but it does n t fit the american ipa style well at all and instead would fit in the winter warmer or apa style better . the flavor is very malty with bready light caramel and biscuit tones meeting with a mix of orange and lemon citrus and tea like herbal hops . the tea like qualities win out and i think this beer would fit more in the english ipa . m easy drinking with medium body and low moderate carbonation . o not really an american ipa fits the english persuasion just fine with a complex maltiness and herbal tea like hoppy finish .,palate,0.8,1
deep auburn brown reddish glint in the light . creamy foam at first that settles to a skim and breaks up into a thin ring over time . sweet lactic aroma carob or chocolate suggestion . roasty char lends some bitterness earthy dry chocolate coffee with some dried plum notes at first . tobacco leaf in the aftertaste . the body dissipates into a slightly watery state with mild astringency . overall it drinks very well and i would seek it out again .,palate,0.6,1
appearance poured from the oz bottle into an imperial pint glass . the beer is a murky brown with some red highlights shining through . light tan head grew to a little over fingers after a somewhat agressive pour . smell buttery with a very strong malt profile of caramel butterscotch and toffee . hop is bareley noticeable over the huge malt and alcohol aroma . the smell is a bit overpowering and really gives the drinker a sense of whatis coming in the taste . taste introduction is a big butterscotch hit to the tongue getting stronger as it moves along along with toffee and caramel . there is a surprising licorice note in the middle that seems to come out of nowhere along with a noticeable alcohol hit . finishes with more of the big almost overpowering buttery flavor and a light caramel note . mouthfeel as overpowering as the taste seems it really makes for a very smooth drink . carbonation is just enough and the beer just spreads and almost coats the entire mouth . drinkability just one at this time for sure . this one just dominates the senses and i m not sure right now whether or not that s necessarily a good thing . it s a good thick malty experience . if not somewhat cloying .,palate,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle with a best before date on the label . was a light golden color with very small head that quickly went away . the smell was very off putting and had me worried . it s an exotic brew with goji berries wormwood and schisandra . not sure which one dominated the smell but it was not good . the taste was horrendous . again not sure which one is the culprit but disgusting . very bitter and acidic from start to finish . the acidity actually gets worse after you drink and keeps on building . i do n t mind bitter but acidic and whatever flavoring s are dominating ruin this . i love almost anything that nbb puts out but this one is terrible . i ca n t think of a single positive attribute to this one . drain pour . highly highly do n t recommend . na ml n,palate,0.2,0
my first wheatwine so i was n t sure what to expect . my feeling was that this would be like a barleywine but with a solid wheat backbone . either way i m glad i have some help sharing this bomber . dark orange pour with a small tan head that soon diminishes to a film . lots of fruit in the aroma pear mango lychee as well as some brown sugar and ominously alcohol . for the taste my notes say booze and i did find it a bit to big brash and young . the fruit in the aroma did n t seem so detectable and was buried under waves of alcohol . some brown sugar was also present . definitely a candidate for aging . while the flavour disappointed the body did not and exhibited the light syrupy feel i would hope for with a bit of chewiness . for drinkability my notes again say booze . that s not good .,palate,0.9,1
the pour a slightly bemused copper color with the head smallish in size bubbly in texture and the color a toothsome light tan and the lace a thin veil to drape the glass . slight hint of the hop flower but the malt dominates sweet crisp fresh and pleasing to the senses with the start lightly sweet satisfactory malt presence and top light to middling in feel . finish is mild in carbonation the hops spicy and pleasing to the palate aftertaste dry as a desert bone . this is a style where i like the lighter body as it lets the flavoring hops shine through quite quaffable a damn fine session beer me thinks and i thank royalt for this bottle .,palate,0.6,1
appearance is pretty terrible . the first two i poured out had no head retention at all . i gave the third a fair chance and a different glass . no help at all . it s a golden beer with absolutely no head . smells like sweet alcohol at first . a second smell gives it a fruitier almost grassy smell which is pretty good . the taste is quite similar to the smell if perhaps more grassy . not bad just not all the hype i ve heard about it . it has a nice full body and a hint of alcohol warmth which is probably the nicest feature of this beer . nothing would really stop me from drinking this beer except that it s alcohol and the crappy appearance .,palate,0.8,1
i really do n t know how to stand on this beer . i was expecting a normal beer with a reminiscent of cherries not a totally dominating cherry flavour with a hint of beer notes . the beer looked great with an appearance of dark brown red and a nice thick half an inch head slightly red . smell of malt and of course cherries . who would have guessed right . the taste . . cherries . for a fruit beer excellent otherwise if your looking for a sublly fruity beer look elsewhere . very nice mouthfeel though smooth and slick . great for the women .,palate,1.0,1
bottled in . shared by chswimmer in celebration of arbitrator s graduation . congratulations arbi . after five years you finally have your ged . the world is your oyster . a still life ambrosial funk white wine grapes fresh lumber and citric exocarp . yellow and immobile in the glass . slim in body but not thin . the stillness of the beer is compensated for with generous structures of oak . an eminently drinkable lambic .,palate,0.6,1
oz single bought from woodmans on the west side appearance a murky orange amber pour with a creamy white head and some ringed lacing smell grapefruit and other citric hops sweet malty smelling backbone taste very smooth and balanced hops are not terribly agressive but balance well with the sweet almost bready malts . the hops are quite grapefruity not so much pine some caramel as well . moderately bitter aftertaste mouthfeel very smooth quite refreshing drinkability very drinkable a pretty good american ipa certainly worth trying,palate,0.9,1
served in a chouffe glass the publick house in brookline ma . this beer had a minimal head but it had a nice amber color . the carbonation was quite overbearing . the taste was simple and good but part of me thinks it was overshadowed by the dominant carbonation . i tasted a clean fruitness but it lacked the compexity i was hoping for .,palate,0.4,0
ah the original doppelbock . tough to criticize innovation is n t it . pours a medium brown color . reminds me a little bit of cola . head naturally forms with a moderate pour right around inch . smell is very sweet . caramel almond and with the alcohol a little rum . there s a lot of depth . i recommend drinking about of the bottle fairly cool and making note of how the flavors change as it warms . it starts out sweet like brown sugar but as it warms up you get more of the caramel and rum flavors . alcohol is there but well hidden compared to some db s . not picking up a lot of the chocolate flavor that characterizes some other db s but there s a little in there . mouthfeel is great . just the right level of thickness here . even the best doppels in the world tend to be hit or miss there . as a result this beer is good for anything from a winter evening to a spring bbq . i d say the drinkability is relatively high . i had in one sitting and after a few hours i was definitely feeling it . at the same time that s not the beer s fault . not the best db but one you can find almost anywhere . word has it that this brew is n t as good as it once was but it s still better than of the other beers out there . still if you re looking for a doppelbock that is readily available i d look to optimator or especially celebrator korbinian .,palate,1.0,1
held on to this one for the past year and figured it was about time to review yesterday . split w a friend who is a very experienced beer judge and home brewer . fat head with great lacing . fairly clear amber to brown body . first impression on the aroma was animal i.e . dogs and cats . but after letting it breathe got some plum and raisin in the aroma . as it warmed got some strong chewing tobacco quality . initial flavors were also unimpressive started off as unsweetened iced tea and musty . as it warmed i picked up some ginger bread and lite tobacco . decent holiday spice but not overpowering . lot of herbal qualities come thru . almost lavendar like . slightly thin but not watery on the mouthfeel which turned me off initially until i could appreciate all that was going on in this beer . medium parts sweet and dry with a light herbal bitterness in the finish . drinkabilty was huge would never have guessed this was . abv . recommendation let this one warm into the high s before reviewing .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle into delirium tremens snifter . thanks to mjyoung for buying this for me . a pour a dark ruby amber with a thick light tan head that faded into a thin scum and collar around the glass . pretty solid sheet of lacing left . s faint notes of fruits and spices . i get notes of orange cream popsicles too . not a lot of odor on this one . t i get some bitter notes of hops right off the bat which they taste like dried orange peel . after that it tastes like a mixture of sweet malt and spicy rye which is n t too bad on its own but the way all the flavors come together do n t really agree with me . finish just barely sweet before the bitter roasted aftertaste kicks in . tastes kinda skanky and sour . i do n t think this beer has gone bad i think it s just kinda nasty . m medium body with soft even carbonation . not really much to complain about here . d i did n t really love this beer . i guess i d give it another try maybe it s better on tap but there are so many better amber ales out there that i would rather spend my money on .,palate,0.8,1
reviewed tap pours a big head that is off white tan decent sized head . very dark brown red color body . has a sweet aroma of perfume toasted malt semi weak . a taste of toasted ness some perfume alcohol . semi weak flavor just mostly alcohol .,palate,0.4,0
poured from a bottle into a pint glass . a pours a dirty orange color very cloudy with no head to speak of . s hoppy up front but also a plenty of roasted grain . burnt honey sweetness comes through as well . t rating within it s style i do n t see how the taste can be any better . hoppy with a very strong malt profile . approaching ipa categorization but not quite there . strong and very flavorful . well done . m takes a major ding here for not having much carbonation . it has a medium body but the lack of bubbles make this seem borderline watery . d good . i d love to be able to find this in northern california . thanks to westsidethreat for the chance to try this .,palate,0.6,1
amber body with a nice off white head gives this polish lager a pleasing appearance . the aroma has grainy notes mixed in with lemon . the initial flavour impression is of sweetness with bunches of caramel malt . thankfully is settles down after the first few sips and becomes better integrated into the overall taste which although still sweet malt heavy now reveals a husky graininess and a slight bitter kick in the finish . probably still too much sweetness to earn more than an average mark . the mouthfeel is full and satisfying . easily the heaviest i have come across in a lager . the carbonation is about right for the drink and prevents it from becoming too cloying . pretty drinkable and a pleasant surprise .,palate,0.8,1
very dark brown approaching black . thin tan head fades out to an edging . wonderful aroma or charcoal cocoa mild roasted coffee and earth . starts off with very bitter chocolate hues before turning more roasted and leaning towards coffee . continues to smolder and ends up with some lingering charred flavors . a touch of organic earthiness in present towards the finish as is some trace milky sourness from the yeast . thin bodied but very drinkable . this must be very solid when fresh considering the bottle i am reviewing has likely been mishandled for the past . months . another nice one from k zoo,palate,0.6,1
ah saint patrick s day . i m having myself a guinness . cl black nitro can with a celtic harp in gold as a label . looks nice and clean . a the pour is all off white thick head at first but then the pitch black liquid appears . the head is compact and about an inch high just before the dissipation starts wait a minute what dissipation . the head stays as long as there is beer left in the glass . s roasted malt almost a bit burnt . strong dark coffee together with dark dried fruits . t sweet roasted malt together with a dry bitter taste like from strong coffee . but taste is so much lighter than the smell . m thin body and light carbonation . aftertaste is short and bitter . d quite a dissapointment after the pour and the smell . but still for beeing a macro beer it s not bad at all .,palate,0.4,0
a rich dark brown with a slight hint of red . substantial head with good lacing . s malt hops chocolate caramel and definitely yeast not unpleasant though t nice balance between the spiciness of the hops and the sweeter flavors . i did n t get so much of the honey as i did chocolate and caramel flavors . m lots of carbonation almost too much actually . a little more watery than you d expect . d nice overall . it s not a hugely complex beer but there is definitely a nice depth of flavor .,palate,0.6,1
pint bottle poured into a nonic . pours black with ruby red highlights and a sizable tight tan head that remains for a while and leaves great lacings . aroma is rich though mildly dry . caramel black and chocolate malts are prevalent without many hops . a roasted character creates the base . a bit of earthiness is present with notes of plum and a bit of oak . very rich in aroma which is reminiscent of a porter . taste is roasted with the same caramel chocolate and black malts . taste is less rich than the smell would suggest . a smooth and semi dry finish makes this one a solid brew . mouthfeel is a bit thin . the flavors are big and complex but the boldness is lost in the lack of body . drinkability is good . the alcohol is not present and the brew is not heavy and filling . a decent winter brew worth a try . cheers .,palate,0.6,1
sampled on draught kuhnhenn brewing company in warren michigan . dark ruby color with bountiful creamy and lasting foam . unbelievably full body with a creamy texture . a delectable range of flavors with a soft yeast character leathery tones bready malts with hints of banana clove raisins chocolate and caramel . the brewers at kuhnhenn are very versatile . this is a very nicely brewed belgian ale . bottled version not nearly as good as when on draught at kuhnhenn but my rating still stands .,palate,1.0,1
hazy amber hue with a fading head and minimal lace . the aroma has a strange vinous quality which i see now may be the french oak and dried fruits salty and peppery with a moderate caramel vapor . there is a light phenolic nature to the nose as well . the taste is salty tannic and bitter that attacks the palate before a smoother bready and malty character settles down . the finish is part sugar sweet and vanilla versus an equal part sharp spicy hops . the feel is biting and aggressive with a warming nature the alcohol is not hidden but not offensive either . a good solid brew that could be even better with a tweak or two .,palate,0.9,1
served in a stone levitation ale glass at stone bistro . a golden with a light level of lace on top . crystal clear . i would like more head . s great malty smell with a hint of hops kind of like hop wallop from victory . a perfume of alcohol comes through as it warms eau de ethanol . t good bitterness and very well balanced . hops taste earthy grassy rather than citrus or pine . tastes like an english ipa . m smooth and ideal . d feels strong . tasty .,palate,1.0,1
poured into a sidel from the nitro can . makes an interesting poping sound when you open the lid . appearance pours incredibly creamy almost chocolate milk like in appearance . creamy tan head the persists and coats the side of the glass with creamy foam . pours unlike any beer i have ever seen . smell roasty stout smells including chocolate and coffee but not very much aroma overall . taste after the wonderful appearance the taste was throughly disappointing . it is semi sweet and watery . there are some stout like flavors lurking in there especially in the aftertaste but the taste just feels muted in general . mouthfeel watery and with almost no carbonation remaining i guess it all went to preserving the beautiful head . probably the weakest aspect of this beer . drinkability i wish i could pour these all day . after that its all downhill . i appreciate the effort that went into developing the nitro can but the beer itself is lackluster . i do n t mind drinking these at all but for for a four pack a total dud .,palate,0.3,0
appearance clear light brown body with a typical bee bop head that went up and down in less than ten seconds . smell nice scent of toasted malt and caramel . taste ugh . an insult to dunkel lager to say the least . its tough to explain . the cheap burnt malt flavor is somewhat bitter but nowhere near nice . the tease of caramel sweetness turned into a handful of sweet n low picked up from the floor of a dirty diner after a long week . i think i actually tasted a cigarette butt in there . mouthfeel flat and difficult to swallow . the worst . drinkability the smell wasnt that bad but that taste was evil incarnate . sorrow i couldnt offer much positive here but the only purpose for making this beer would seem so that a regular heiny in a can doesnt taste so bad . this one rating was well earned . comments chase this with a shot of jaegermeister .,palate,0.2,0
glass snifter the color reminds me of an amber or scotch ale . pour produced less than finger of head but it has a nice ring and lacing looks great . the aroma what can i say .very sour with a fermented cabbage and malt vinegar . just the softest amount of citrus as well . taste right there with the smell . sour with a bit of spice to it . it s also slightly minerally . mouthfeel is light to medium and has a soft feel . co is light . my first sour . to be honest i do n t like it . later on down the road i will probably grow to appreciate the flavors but it will definitely always be low on my list of beer styles .,palate,0.8,1
seriously . is this beer serious when it says it has natural ingredients . here s a tip google fruity pebbles beer see what you find . the beer looks good enough a bit cloudy yet bright . smells like fruity pebbles mixed with oj . tastes like some kind of berry cider hybrid . my girlfriend loves it . meh,palate,0.3,0
bottle poured into my usual tulip glass . pours a great orange amber color . the finger head fades quickly from the year of age . the smell is the best part of this beer with smells of bourbon maple and burnt sugar . simply awesome . the taste is strongly of bourbon . tastes similar to backwoods bastard in this respect . i wish this was toned down a little bit . the taste of maple and vanilla evens it out a little bit but not perfectly . the mouthfeel is great and smooth as can be . no alcohol burn at all . this is a big beer and could tell right away i had to sip on this for a while . slight alcohol burn at the end . i wonder how many ibu s were in this one compared to the ibu in the nemesis . it seems to be fewer and not as balanced . i really enjoyed this beer for what it is . at first i thought i would want a lot more of it and now i think maybe just one more to see how it ages in a few more years would be sufficient .,palate,1.0,1
a a black body that pours out somewhat thick but with nothing but a faint bubble of head on top and some very very thin lacing on the side that stays around for some odd reason . s smell is a little faint but like rich fresh blueberries in a chocolate muffin . also has some roasted malt qualities to it as well . not so bad . t having a rough time with this one . a very subtle flavor but roasted malts some licorice and some chocolate. blueberries are i guess in the end and come off very very faint and like the smell kind of acidic actually . ends pretty damn dry . m mouth feel is pretty good . a medium full body that goes down easy and leaves a coating like feel in the mouth . d well. i dont know if this may have been a tad off or what . either way the bottle that i have is not too great imo . not a drain pour but a definite no thanks. in the future .,palate,0.8,1
dark brown body thin but resilient tan head . good lacing . deep malty aroma but cleaner than most barleywines . wonderful taste . chewy malty just a bit sharp in the mouth and not quite so hot or burning as so many other barleywines . this beer has one of the creamiest smoothest mouthfeels that i ve ever had in any beer and certainly one of the best of any barleywine . i have had some great barleywines recently and this is right up there with the best of them such as smuttynose s big beer series . exceptionally drinkable for a barleywine .,palate,1.0,1
appearance copper great clarity lots of bubbles frothy layer of light tan foam ok head retention aroma big whallop of skunkiness as soon as the first drop hits the bottom of the glass under that a bit of diacetyl malt and leafy hops flavor an all at one apple cider and bitter start then a bit of rust and vegetal hop flavor somewhat tangy also hints of passion fruit and a soapy bitterness finishes semisweet and tart with a residual throaty bitterness mouthfeel medium body terse carbonation somewhat crisp other comments another beer ruined by being in a clear bottle sitting on a supermarket shelf . i know it might be harsh to mark down the aroma for that but punishment is in order . brewers know the high risk of skunked beer when using clear bottles yet they continue to use them for marketing value . until they get their priorities straight quality over quantity then i m going to continue marking them down for skunkiness . having said that the beer tastes alright and the hop flavor is pretty good .,palate,0.7,1
poured into a duvel glass straight from the fridge and allowed to warm for minutes in the glass . this beer is a very dark pale ale . i was expecting something well a little paler . i still like the look . huge swirling bubbles almost like fresh brewed tea are at the top . the aroma is strong and hoppy . there is a tea like aroma this could be sight imposed . i can also detect earthy tones cut grass and dried fruit . the taste is light and there is a great balance between hops and malt . carbonation is a little light but it s in line with the style . this is the first pale ale i ve had that actually leaned more toward malt than hops . there is a residual sweetness in the finish with a playful hop bite . the mouthfeel is a bit too light for my liking . i would prefer a little more body . i do like this beer but between body and appearance i ca n t give it an a . i would drink this for the rest of the day if it was n t so expensive i still lived in indiana i did n t like the variety i now enjoy . this is a fine beer and one i would n t mind having again in the near future .,palate,0.6,1
pours a nice deep brown with some reddish tones to it topped off with a thin light tan head that does n t ever go away and leaves a little lace behind . malty aroma with a little roast barley and belgian yeast notes in it . just a hint of malt sweetness in the flavor perfectly offsetting the draw between hops and roast grain bitterness . a slight prickly sourness from the carbonation playing at the sides of the tongue that helps keep this a mild and refreshing quaff . if it were n t for a kgrtr full of other interesting bottles to try and four kegs of homebrew i d be disappointed i had only one bottle of this . a definite session beer even if does top the magic abv number by a few tenths .,palate,0.6,1
it s possible the bottle i am reviewing may have been flawed . i ve had this poured for me on several occasions . with the price point on this beer we may start to see a phenomenon where people are apt to find something positive to say to justify the they blew on this . the nc old stock ale is a mighty ale indeed and can be had for a mere handful of dollars . here s the aged bourbon barrel version for several times as much . is it worth the extra price . we get strong malt and yeast flavors and the bourbon presence makes itself known on the finish . this is a boozy one the . rating does n t hide this . the middle palette is unbalanced with dark soy sauce flavors dominating . some pleasant sweetness in the background helps mellow the soyness but i would prefer stronger character from the bourbon barrels . the opaque bottle is meant for sharing . i doubt anyone would just pop one of these to drink in their underwear you need an audience to appreciate your expense . i hope they like soy sauce .,palate,0.8,1
poured on from notes holy crap i needed a wine opener to pull the cork on this . pours a murky red orange . no head . uh oh . smelled just like i was hoping . very sour . you can faintly catch hints of the barrel but the cherries are probably the most upfront . taste is about the opposite . tastes like cherries and the oak barrel blended very nicely but not really tart at all . mouthfeel i would like it have been a bit more carbonated but it did fine . smooth easy to drink . overall i am glad i traded for this but would n t try to get one again . worth the effort in a fair trade i d say .,palate,0.6,1
dude it s miller high life . i must say the bottle makes the difference . it s pretty terrible out of a can . i mean if you want to compare it to say ruination or hopslam it sucks . but i ll take it over diesel any day . it s my cheap beer of choice .,palate,0.6,1
this pours like you d expect an american adjunt lager . pale golden straw color with no head retension or lacing . aroma well these types of beers i think are n t really meant to be smelled or poured into a glass . these are meant to be consumed directly from the bottle or can . aroma is of cooked corn and other grainy smells with lime and salt . no hops . taste isnt bland or offensive . this was pretty surprising for what i got compared to what i expected . this is by no means a craft beer but is very refreshing and tasted quite good . mouthfeel is overyly fizzy and thin . overall this is a cheap beer and can be quite tasty on a hot day .,palate,0.4,0
edition . oz . with no need for a freshness date . served slightly chilled in a snifter . pours a dark dark red with a hint of brown and a light tan finger head . the beer is not quite cloudy but some sediment is floating around . the only scents are alcohol and hops granted the hops are significant grassy grapefruit pine a bit of tropical fruit and i can almost smell the bitterness . taste delivers more alcohol and an assload of hops . the predominant flavors are hop oils pine and grapefruit but they are so strong i can only detect the malts in the mouthfeel . it is very thick and coats the mouth well with a bitterness that lingers forever . however this bitterness is very intense . coming from a hophead and even though the ibus are n t as high as other beers i ve had the lack of enough malts to balance them make it seem like the most bitter beer i ve had . i like my hoppy brews but i was expecting more malts this seems more like a dark double ipa than a barleywine . there s no way i could drink more than in a night . perhaps a few months in the cellar will help .,palate,0.9,1
i got this bottle in a trade in person with mark mar x . thanks for this treat mark . poured in my struise glass this beer starts very wrong . almost no head hardly one finger of lightbrown head . the head disappears within the minute . the bess sizzles in the glass when poured . no lacing at all . the smell is very good . heavy oak with a bit of fuzzy alcohol . the taste is very good with again the oak and some vanilla . the mouthfeel is superb that s why i am rating it a . very good brew see it buy it and taste it .,palate,1.0,1
oz . brown bottle . fresh a pours a clear copper with an off white head . it turns thin quickly with little to no lacing . s weak nose . hops are floral with a little buttery caramel mixed in . t m smooth creamy and sweet . the high alcohol is hidden well and is really only noticeable when it first hits the mouth . mild astringency yet it is well balanced with a slight bitterness towards the end . d really good brew . best thing about it is the high alcohol level which is hidden very well . one thing though is that the taste is a little off but still worth a try . cheers .,palate,0.9,1
appearance nice color with some brownish yellow haze in the body not much head and not mich lacing . smell some malt and astringency which is unpleasant . maybe some slight maple . too harsh to discern anything really which i ve said too much about michelob but which i clearly feel is the truth . taste some malt sweetness up front but way too unbalanced . does n t taste like any oktoberfest brew i ve ever had . finishes however crisp and clean with a decent malt sweetness on the back of the tongue . mouthfeel moderate carbonation slightly creamy i suppose with a more medium than thin body . best thing about the beer for sure . drinkability there are way too many fantastic examples of the style out there especially those that are domestic . this is pretty average or slightly below and it seems like all the michelob brews for me are pretty much the same with some minor tweakage . i d love to be proven wrong but so far it has n t happened . once again it was n t tough to finish this but it was n t a delightful experience .,palate,0.7,1
a medium head dissipates quick looks slightly paler than a glass of orange juice very cloudy . s fruity lemony peppery somewhat faint overall . t lemon citrus flavor that is sour the finish is slightly bitter peppery which leaves a bad taste . alcohol is not strong . mf medium body fairly smooth with decent carbonation . d the off flavors especially in the finish ruin this one for me . i remember liking it more in the past but it is usually served with a lemon wedge . reviewing it now it does n t hold up on its own .,palate,0.7,1
grabbed a bottle of this while i was at dick s last resort for a birthday celebration . asked for a glass to pour it into and was subsequently labeled beer snob for the entire night and given a vulgar hat in regards to it . pretty sweet joint . a mild dulled caramel head that disappoints . similar description can be used for the body that reminds me almost exactly of a sodapop . fizzy . gross . s heavy raspberry notes faint charcoal and nothing else . t little bit of darker fruits all raspberry all the time . start to finish raspberry domination . disappointing . i ca n t even call this a porter . m watery thin minimal carbonation and nothing lingering . this was worse than a raspberry pop by this point . d at least it shines on drinkability . this could have been a raspberry juice box with carbonation for all i could see presented . it lacked the acidity to be that however . it was easy to drink not problems in terms of alcohol . too bad it just was just blah in every category . i d drink again in hopes this bottle was just a poorly kept one .,palate,0.4,0
pours a dark black nice chocolate tan head great lacing . smells of fresh coffee some chocolate roastiness . tastes of coffee and dark chocolate sweetness with a nice caramel sweetness and roastiness on the backbone . some vanilla and oak notes present . very subtle fruitiness present maybe from the hops . body is a little think for the style moderate carbonation . an excellent stout exactly what im looking for coffee and roastiness . i could drink a lot of this my only qualm being the body is a little thin could just more of it . other than that a stout i could drink all night love it .,palate,0.7,1
poured into a odell shaker pint using bottle instructions pour of bottle swirl then pour the remaining containing the sediment into the glass . transformation is instant from golden translucent to a muddy stream type of cloudiness . a pillowy soft finger head results from the two pour combination white with decent retention and light lacing . aroma is rather earthy lemon grass hops grains and light malt all mixed with a yeast backing . rather dark and raw a stark deviation from most other wheats which are bright and citrusy . taste is also rather earthy light malt bill with a coarse grainy taste . starts bright with citrus and lemon tartness and evolves slowly into a wheat twang and light malt . then rather heavy with earthy hops for balance and a yeast aftertaste that lingers on the palate for some time . not sweet at all refreshing yet carries some heft . odd . drinks a little heavy because of all the sediment but feels watery and thin on the palate . adequate carbonation but not incredible lively . could use more bubble to kick this thing up . this wheat gives the feel really of being down to earth its raw and organic while still being refreshing and crisp . a more sophisticated wheat than the filtered varieties that pop out around summer and does well as a hefewiessen without the fruity character .,palate,0.6,1
comes in a oz . bottle with no freshness dating that i can see . poured into a stemmed ice tea type glass i did n t get to pick . looks slightly more opaque than an american macro lager . the head disappears almost instantly into a thin white ring but very interestingly it laces impressively through the whole beer . it smells of rice but the smell is thin and weak . the taste is also of weak thin rice . insubstantial and deeply unsatisfying . the mouthfeel is thin and watery too . . . i m just not impressed .,palate,0.3,0
pt . fl . oz . bottle into a nonic pint glass . a pours an extremely light extremely clear yellow color with a soda pop head that disappears after a few moments . there is actually some lacing on this beer . s smells like a light beer mixed with watered down lemonade . t the taste is actually quite good to me . a very refreshing and dry beer . there is a crisp lemonade taste up front and a light beer maltiness at the end . i also am getting a honey essence as the beer warms up . m when this beer is poured it sounds very fizzy like soda but oddly enough the carbonation is somewhat flat . however this is a clean and dry tasting beer that refreshes the palate . d this beer is very drinkable and refreshing . with a . abv you can keep at these with no problem . ok so overall this beer is kind of like dr. jeckyl and mr. hyde . the appearance smell and mouthfeel are not too good but the taste and drinkability are good . for what it is this is a good overall offering for the summer months ahead .,palate,0.4,0
i saw this seasonal in a local liquor store so hey why not . it came with glasses and that always sells me . this came with some chocolate covere espresso beans deeelicious and a couple of kolsch glasses which are a bonus . i question why kolsch glasses are served with a stout . but oh well . appearance poured into one of the kolsch glasses this looks very much a typical stout . extremely dark reddish brown with a tan head that did n t want to go away and left some pretty lacing . the design on the bottle is also kind of nifty and coffee shop ish . smell practically no smell . drank some more let it warm a bit . and there s something . some dark roasted malts now i smell some coffee a bit of chocolate and a great deal of astringency in the nose . what i smell after a while is subtle and kind of unpleasant . taste this tastes like . well guinness with a distinct flavour of chocolate covered espresso beans in the aftertaste . extremely bland stout to be perfectly honest but somebody who d never had a good stout might find this a nice baby step up . the aftertaste is not pleasant though . mouthfeel way way way too thin . i know several lagers with more body than this . considering the light body this would be better marketed as a porter but a porter would n t be this mild tasting . carbonation is appropriately mild but the drink should have more body . drinkability since this is not very powerful tasting and is kind of thin i could actually drink a few of these with not minding it . overall i do n t know why i was excited with a beer from big rock . i really would n t complain if somebody gave me one of these and i got a couple of glasses out of the deal .,palate,0.4,0
pours an unattractive pale yellow with alot of bubbles rishing through the glass . head is n t to bad but goes down to a fizzle . smell is of roasted corn and grain clean to the nose . taste is very clean and fresh grain notes are the steady taste sweetness lingers but the hop pizazz just was n t there almost a flat tingle . light bodied lager goes down easy but so much better out there why settle for this .,palate,0.2,0
expiration date is months away . you really want that with shipyard as they tend to imagine their beer stays fresh for a few months longer than it actually does . it s too bad because i think it hurts their brand when people buy a beer that s labeled fresh but tastes stale . poured a finger head that dissipated pretty quickly . reddish color in the light . smells like nuts chocolate and that leathery smell you get from ringwood yeast . taste does n t disappoint . this is a full flavored brown ale sweet and nutty with some fruity notes and bitterness in the finish . this is the best brown i ve had in awhile . i ll have to drink some gritty s brown in the near future for comparison . this beer is light bodied with somewhat heavy carbonation . i d love to try this on cask if only to taste it more directly without all the carbonation dancing across my tongue . drinkability is what this beer was built for . flavors are deep but subtle so you could really drink the stuff all night .,palate,0.6,1
a vastly over rated beer . stone has a few gems . their double bastard ale is very good however this hop bomb is one dimensional . it has a terrific head and a deep golden color . lots of sticky lacing . smells great . but the bitterness and lack of balance just leaves this beer with low drinkability . it s like biting into a cactus in the wild and feeling the sting . balance boys .,palate,0.8,1
a s really nothing there mostly urine like aroma and appearance very pale lots of straw light corn on the nose . t m very clean and crisp not much flavor goes down extremely easy . o a pass in my opinion . nothing to say that has n t been said . i love me some land shark when it comes to adjunct lagers . just a little more flavor than a corona perfect for the mexican favorite a cool refreshing michelada .,palate,0.6,1
clear bright gold with pale lemon accents . the large off white head is softly creamy and leaves short lived soap sudsy foam on the glass . it s a better than decent look for the style . since the nose is full of floral hops i m assuming noble bloodlines . i can also appreciate untoasted grain light citrus and a whiff of pleasant muskiness . not bad at all . things are still hummin along at just above average . the beer is n t as hoppy or as flavorful as i had hoped after assessing the nose . it s light on pale malt with a bitter slightly metallic top end . unfortunately it becomes even more metallic on the short finish a development that s made even more bothersome by the relative lack of beer related flavors . the finish is lightly sweet rather than crisp and the mouthfeel which started out thin ends on a watery undercarbonated note . zywiec is an average epl making it a below average beer in general . more hops would help but if it s been brewed since with the same recipe one would guess then it s doubtful that we can expect a change at this late date . besides maybe there are those who love this stuff and buy it by the case . it is n t for me though .,palate,0.4,0
pint consumed at the brewpub in laconner for . . this was a reddish brown color with an inch of beige tan foam perched on top . spotty lace . odd candied fruit odor . i ve had fruity smelling doppels before but this one did n t seem quite right with a maraschino cherry and sweet grain thing going on . underwhelming in the taste department as well . cloyingly sweet . noticeably boozy at the swallow . the body is somewhere between medium and full with a creamy mouthfeel . the elements for the style are there but it needs some fine tuning . one pint was enough for me .,palate,0.8,1
presentation oz short brown twist bottle with no freshness date to be found . thin layer of sediment on the bottom of the bottle . appearance big creamy and thick light tan head with a well painted trail of lace all the way down to the bottom of the hazy very deep brownish red brew . smell thick aroma of hops and caramel malt . hops are a tad pungent to the nose and the caramel is quite well rounded . taste medium body moderate carbonation hops are very flavourful with a straight up bitterness and the pungent citric aftermath . huge wave of malt caramel rides on top with both chocolate and roasted flavour underneath . fruity of pear though a grapefruit citric character from the hops rips right through to disorient the taste buds into nirvana . finish is a bit clean with some residual caramel sweetness and a dark grainy bread flavour . notes this is really good stuff this one showed me that american beer can still reach this height of greatness . . abv .,palate,1.0,1
fantastic brew . poured a slightly hazy reddish bronze with a very weak head that turned into a ring of foam around the edge of the glass in just a few seconds . i can smell it already though . there is alot going on here . chocolate toffee loads of roasted malt stewed fruit and a bit of noticeable alcohol just to name a few . quite complex . the taste is hardly different . very deep and flavourful . absolutely delicious . there is detectable alcohol but it is subtle . not to mention there is so much else going on with all the complexity of flavours it s but one of many flavour profiles to have to pay attention to . mouthfeel is nice and heavy . not quite chewy but pretty heavy nevertheless . this is an absolutely fantastic beer . i would n t want to drink a whole lot of it though as it is quite rich and filling . many thanks to ding for sharing this one with me .,palate,0.9,1
cloudy orange golden with tan pillowy cloudy cap cover leaving foamy head lace . sharp hop nugget . bite . more relaxed nose than in the standard th . first swigs deep resin pine hop above all else . thicker than the carbonated like drinking maple syrup still retaining dry aftertaste . becomes low carbonation syrupy floral mix that happened to cross my path twice at the drafting room . and on cask . . . sweet . . .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a oz can into my trappistes rochefort goblet . bottled so to speak on . russet body with a hint of cordovan quite dark overall but revealing copper and sienna highlights when held to the light . despite a vigorous pour into the center of the glass head formation is non existent . no lacing though the legs form a uniform lip . herbaceous aroma suggesting cilantro more than coriander . faint citrus and an almost smokey malt note along with hints of golden raisins and perfume . the straight forward though i would n t go so far to say pedestrian flavor profile is like brown bread dipped in a fruit infused brandy . sugars are pronounced but the finish is still somewhat dry . i do n t know if it is the lime leaf or the brewer s water but there is the slightest hint of iron as well . flat watery and thin bodied heat creeps up slowly especially on the gums . i hate to say it but there is some resemblance here to mouthwash . i initially approached this ale with some trepidation but since i ve had some amazing canned craft beers i decided to put my skepticism aside at lt this seemed like a remarkable value as well . unfortunately what i imbibed was far from a revelation in fact because of the poor execution it borders on an affront to the classic style it claims to be based on . perhaps this is the result of poor quality control next time i m in santa cruz i d like to see how this does on tap at which point i ll re review but this sample may as well have been chugged straight from the can .,palate,0.4,0
bottle date unk one in a three part guinness off a pours a dark nearly black brown ale with a three finger head of mocha color and loose meringue quality . this falls to a thick quilt of the same leaving spotty lacing . s vanilla clove sweet and dark malts maple brown sugar hints of cinnamon and butter . this has the best nose of the three imo . complex and nearly like a dubbel . t roasty toasty and leaps and bounds ahead of the other two offerings from guinness . this beer is yummy . caramel toasted bread hints of bitter hops nicely integrated hazelnut flavors . finish is long and strong with the flavors . m medium body with low carb . dry finish . nothing special here . o by far my favorite of the guinness offerings here in the states . i dig it . well balanced great nose and flavor .,palate,0.6,1
it looks like a solid beer then all downhill from there . the taste is coppery with a bit of iron and pumpkin mixed in there . those metallic tastes kill the mouthfeel not good at all . you ca n t drink much of this since the taste and mouthfeel are so poor . if you just look at it and smell it you ll be ok .,palate,0.3,0
the beer pours an almost greenish yellow somewhere slightly away from the orange spectrum of yellow . excellent clarity completely transparent topped with a thick white froth . some slow sparse bubbles float up . the head dissipates into a thick collar almost immediately dying away completely after a few sips . a bit disappointing as i like pilsners that keep at least a little misting all the way through . the aroma is a pleasant balance between clean pils malt and spicy . peppery saaz hops . some other hop variety is present contributng a soft herbal earthy scent . slight lemony fruitiness . the flavor starts off with clean sweet pils malt up front slightly bready bolstered by a bold effervescent carbonation . a bit of honey sweetness in the middle with a touch of lemony fruitiness . a clean peppery saaz hopping with just a touch of that herbal hop flavor and a slightly astringent metallic flavor finishes the brew . dryish in the finish with a bready malt aftertaste lingering on the tongue for a long while . light to medium bodied with a bouyant bouncy mouthfeel . a pretty good pilsner beer . interesting with the herbal hop flavor . i just recently saw this in my neck of the woods and i ll certainly get it again . a great beer for damp summer heat .,palate,0.9,1
serving type bottle appearance golden tan yellow looks like grapefruit juice no head smell i dont smell anything . no hops or citris . no spices o man im worried now taste i knew with the smell i was gon na be disapointed . this is like the most mild ipa ever . virtually no kick or bite . you get a little hop juice taste at the end but thats it . im amazed this is . id guess this is a joke mouthfeel not much feel . no bite palette acts like your drinking crystal light . drinkabilty well its so bland you can slam these down but at . it would sneek up on you . this is like a beginners ipa . theres no way id buy this again when they make hopzilla .,palate,0.3,0
head is thick with a lacing . color is a very dark brown . dark roasted chocolaty malts that sweet and inviting . taste is bitter coffee and a light sweet malty side paired together . flavor has caramel coffee hazelnut and slight slight apple flavor . it s a little green but with time will get better . mouthfeel could be silkier smoother and heavier bodied in my opinion . overall it s pretty good .,palate,0.6,1
pours a murky hazy dark honey color with a fingers width head that settles quickly and leaves slight lacing on the glass . smells of malts i guess there is a reason . it says all malt right on the front of the can and they are not joking.taste is malt heavy almost like drinking a slice of hearty multi grain bread . mouthfeel is decent medium bodied and goes down smooth . drinkability is somewhat low for me as i am not a lover of a malt monster and thats what this is . good to have this in my have tried list and added to my steer clear list as well. prost . . .,palate,0.8,1
on tap at nbbc last night on to the beer slightly hazy wheat field blonde in appearance not quite as cloudy as i d expect . what malt and a kiss of hops greet the nose no banana no spice nuttin . the flavor is a bit more interesting . there is a hint of bubblegum at first then a watery banana flavor debuts . a little peppery bitterness adds the spice to the beer . it s feel is the best part of the beer as it is soft and creamy . it s a pretty good wheat ale but as an authentic hefeweizen it needs more character .,palate,0.9,1
on my recent and first visit to this brewery they were serving this on tap as a special for . . trying to get rid of it . appearance unfiltered look pale gold like a light hefeweizen low head but some lacing on glass til the end aroma exhibits the standard grapefruity northwestern us hops twinge of malt but i hate to say this also a sour hop vomit smell you know that certain hop smell that gets ya in the sides of your jaw and the back of your throat flavor aggressive but one dimensional bitterness up front very weighted towards hop flavor bitterness bit of malt sweetness finishes dry and attacks with sulphurous burps after every swallow bizarre . . mouthfeel medium light body medium to low carbonation drinkability would n t order another one was this beer a failed experiment . sorry but it was pretty off putting . enough to move me to add it to their roster on ba despite it s low scores .,palate,0.8,1
note when i got this bottle my assumption was that the gold coating was wax however i came to learn that it s in fact some kind of resin based peanut brittle . wtf . appearance pours a deep dark brown with ruby highlights and an abundance of foamy saison like head . not bad but . weird . infected . big bucks no whammies . smell ruh roh . plastic coffee artificial vanilla extract dark chocolate tart cherry . signs point to infected . taste fortunately the infection is n t as terribly present as i had initially feared . the principal flavors are ground coffee well roasted malt dark chocolate and artificial vanilla . still the infection is clearly building up with notable industrial plastic flavor and tart cherry . lasting flavor of coffee grounds sour cherries and burnt plastic . mouthfeel medium light in body with high carbonation . dry and tannic in the finish . also waxy . drinkability not great . it seems that had i drank this when i first got it two months ago it might have tasted fine although something tells me i would ve have necessarily been bowled over with all of that fake vanilla flavor . if you have this in your possession by all means open it now . if not definitely pass on this one .,palate,0.2,0
i had been wanting to try this beer for a while . mostly because its called porkslap but also because i heard a few people say its good . i had it in a can at a party it was free so i thought it was the perfect opportunity to try it out . the consensus . i ll put it this way it tastes like what you would expect from a beer named porkslap . maybe that s a bit over exaggerated but it just was n t enjoyable by any means . the hop flavor disappointing the smell kinda like old beer but it does go down smoothly . so if you want to down a couple beers just to down a couple of beers go for it . but honestly if you actually want to drink good beer you re not going to find it here .,palate,0.3,0
murky orangeish gold with active white head beady lace . first whiff of guava grove makes me wonder if this is really a lambic in disguise . droves of fruity sourness funky and earthy too with more sourness right behind . awesome . predictably tart and funky though i feel odd using the word predictable given the wildness of its flavors . predominantly green apple guava . fruitiness . never had a guava before so i ca n t pick out that taste . initial sharpness from the tart apple guava smooths itself out quickly as the other juices trickle in . funky yeast adds its own craziness to the party . finishes dry and delicious . light bodied low carbonation . could honestly use a touch more of each though i m not sure it would be appropriate for the style . guava grove is exceptionally easy to drink for its strength i typically expect saisons to peak around . or tops . no traces of the booze anywhere in this brew . when introducing people to the saison style i mention that there is considerably more variance in the spectrum of flavors present from one beer to the next than in almost any other style of beer . saisons are meant to be funky and a little off beat and guava grove is a perfect example . highly recommended i ll be buying another bottle soon .,palate,0.7,1
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 .,palate,1.0,1
i swear there is undissolved liquid carbon dioxide in this beer . i feel like i m going to blow up after drinking this stuff . its not fair to me and its not fair to the people around me so no more busch . really though there s nothing redeeming about the beer . it has average look for an american lager but it tastes well it does n t . the larger mouth aperature in the top of the can at least lets you drink it quickly so ab is being honest . however when you drink it like a mountain dew fiend you get gas .,palate,0.2,0
a perfectly clear light honey color . head is one and a half fingers foamy white . lots of carbonation bubbles rising . s smell is quite clean . grainy with light apple and grass aromas . t leans on the pilsener malt a bit much . i mean i enjoy the grainy crackery biscuit flavor but a bit more of the grassy hops that are there would be appreciated . m medium body smooth clean refreshing o this is a so so pilsener that s just short a bit on the hops . add some spicy hops or more of the light grassiness that s there and you ve got a top notch beer,palate,0.9,1
paid . for a oz glass . tried bass many a times in my day but not in the past six months to recall its qualities . a bit overrated in my book . nice mouthfeel for a pale ale . poured an average head and carbonation . no real lacing . finished it off fine . a bit hoppy but not any more than a typical pale ale . okay at best .,palate,0.8,1
i.c . light mango appearance oz single bottle . sickly pale yellow bordering on white . carbonated white grape juice appearance . small head forms and crackles away to almost nothing . smell sugary fruity kool aid aromas upfront and cereal grains hiding . sweet hell . taste watered down orange soda flavor its not even mango . there is no malt hops or cereal grains present . any beer flavors which would have been bad anyway are trumped by the overly sweet corn syrup flavor . sugary fruity fizzy soda pop beer . mouthfeel light carbonated feel with a stinging bite of forced carbonation . overall why .,palate,0.6,1
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 .,palate,1.0,1
a pours a clear some might say crystal yellow with a gorgeous head on it s at first i thought this was going to be a very old beer as it smelled very off on the first couple of whiffs . but as it warmed hints of banana spice and clove came out of hiding . t very clean taste all the scents noted in the smell took over the palate . very simple yet very refreshing and delicious at the same time . m kind of watery and thin nothing to write home about . d this is almost too easy to drink . it is a little less flavorful than their regular hefeweizen but this is still pretty delicious and enjoyable .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle acquired in trade with jetsbeer . thanks for the opportunity . gold foiled cap . poured in a rapscallion glass poured a totally still almost opaque root beer brown brew . aroma is boozy scotch with oaky notes . almost scared to take a sip maybe i m not worthy but here goes . taste is of leathery malts upfront but quickly shouted down by tart dark fruitiness and closes with a return to the leather albeit with some warming from the alcohol . mouthfeel is way thin and i just could n t see trying this one again . it s like the smokey malt flavors that i love in a scotch ale were taken out and replaced by these other flavors that do n t really belong . not sure this is the barrel effect or what but not impressed .,palate,0.3,0
jet black with some dark brown head that sticks around for a while . nose gives off a bit of espresso some big chocolate notes and some malty sweetness something about it is just a tad stale maybe . . flavor is really nice . i love espresso stouts and this nails it with a nice chocolatey roasty stout with a supporting espresso accent . it s definitely there but it does n t overpower the beer . the flavor really crescendos and develops in the mouth . feel left me a bit disappointed however as it was thin too thin for this big of flavor . it did make it easy to drink though .,palate,0.6,1
pours a dark brown with lots of active carbonation and a massive foamy tan head . requires several pours over minutes just to get a pint into a glass . very heavy sedimentation at the bottom of the bottle . aroma of sweet malts molasses yeast and sick . initial taste is simply repulsive . sweet smokey dark malts with a punget sour fruit gone bad rottenness behind it . i would say the bottle is bad but it s the exact same flavor that runs through all great grains beers . the initial reaction wears off after a few sips as i bravely press on . more normal flavors come out after a few minutes maybe because my palate is saturated maybe because some of the sick gets bubbled out with the carbonation . elements of dark malts a hint of coffee . coffee with a slice of old granny smith apple floating in it . mouthfeel is light but excessively carbonated on a par with soda . faint aftertaste of chocolate and sour fruit . might be halfway tolerable if you could get the taste of vomit out of it .,palate,0.2,0
i m digging this new style as well as this brewer s series so was excited to try this one . excellent dark color part of why i think i enjoy the style is because you do n t usually expect something so dark to be hoppy . nice tan head that held . citrus and piney hop aroma mmm . flavor is roasty and slightly sweet with a decent hop bite . chocolate malt bit of toffee . reminds of a porter in the after taste only hoppier of course . mouthfeel is just ok nothing too incredible but quite drinkable especially at the . abv . i ll most likely buy at least one more of these while it s around but would go with a stong sublimely over this any day .,palate,0.6,1
yet another from the winter pack . i do n t remember drinking this one previously but if it was part of the pack years ago then i m sure i did . served in my sa perfect pint glass . this is a dark reddish nearly purple . brown . nice finger tan head good retention early but after a few sips nothing is left . some small chunks of lacing are left behind . the smell holds big malts . some ginger and cinnamon come up too . not bad . no notice of hops . taste is sweet . caramel malts and toffee notes hit first . the sweetness dries out with some toffee and coffee notes very mild bitterness . still not a big hop presence perhaps a slight noble hop spice . body is solid for a bock medium full with good carbonation . this is the best ofthe winter pack so far . i will happily drink this one again . i do have a few more varieties to go .,palate,0.9,1
a great clarity in a very red copper beer with a little carbonation bubbles . almost no head just a thin white film . s super floral with roses coconut pineapple and pine all flying out of the glass . t high levels of sweet caramel and toast underlying even higher levels of hop flavors of citrus pine and more coconut . the flavor is nice but there is little change from start to finish and the bitterness does n t pull much more on the back end as the beginning . the pininess also drains on my taste buds after some time wish other characteristics shined a little more . m light with moderate carbonation . refreshing from start to finish . d i could definitely drink this more often for the style this is close to spot on .,palate,1.0,1
marked can . you dig it . a pours a clear straw color with a moderate soapy white head . lots of sticky puffy lace . not hazy but there are floating particulates . s aroma of buttered popcorn earthy wet moldy hay corn . faint grassy hops and yeast . t corn grain flavor . grassy hops bitterness . metallic finish . m d thin body medium co . dry finish . the flavor did not inspire motivated drinking .,palate,0.8,1
ml bottle appears to have been bottled . allowed to warm some before being poured into my brooklyn brewery tulip . weyerbacher blasphemy pours hazy and is somewhere between brown and maroon . there are very nice light red highlights shining through . the bone colored head is barely there fades quickly and does n t leave a stitch of lacing . a disappointment all around although i do have to cut the beer just a little slack on this count due to the prodigious alcohol level . the barrel aging is readily apparent in he aroma . notes of caramel and vanilla immediately jump out before fading in with some dark berry and fruit smells . the nose is balanced in equal measure by a spicy phenolic character and a warming bourbon and boozy note which could stand to be a little more subdued . the flavor works off that blueprint but dials up the alcoholic heat and bourbon even a bit more the plum and raisin flavors up front do n t seem as dark and intense as they normally are . the peppery phenols are there but largely drowned out by the hot alcohol aspect of the beer . the body is somewhat full though also somewhat dried out for a beer and nicely creamy . it s aided by an expansive yet subdued carbonation . i had high expectations for blasphemy as i think belgian style beers do better in bourbon barrels than a lot of brewers realize and i think weyerbacher does some great barrel aging heresy and especially insanity . this one though was definitely a bit underwhelming . i chalk it up more to the base beer than the barrel aging .,palate,0.8,1
on tap ale asylum madison wi on . served in a pint glass . pours a deep clear copper topped with a thin covering of slightly off white head . this retains with a thinner looking creamy richness that leaves some thick swathes of lace behind which hang down the sides with a sticky look . the aroma has some rather big malt character going on with it but the hops are equally huge as well with some tangy sweet notes of pineapple and apricot while more bitter grapefruit comes out along the back . pine and spice add some sharpness to this but it s mostly coming off as overall sweet and sticky in the nose . caramel bread and tropical fruit all form a thick backbone of sweetness in the taste which is more than up to the challenge of balancing the hops . speaking of which this possesses a big bite of spice and bitter grapefruit that leaves dry earth and lingering resins in the backend . this finishes with a more moderate dryness as some residual sweetness makes itself know as well . the mouthfeel is medium to fuller bodied and this thankfully has a nice easy smoothness to the carbonation despite the bigger feel on this . some of the abv is definitely felt in the body but i m happy to report that i m not really picking up any actual alcohol flavor at all . there s a lot of largeness going on with dipa in both the malt and hops department but fortunately the great feel on this helps save the day keeping this flowing readily and not allowing any of that big abv to hang around for too long .,palate,0.9,1
the more i drink this the more i realize i m not a big fan of this beer . some people love it . others hate it . .i m in the later category now . what this tastes like are those werthers candies . .i never liked them either . .just too rich and sweet and over the top for me . .butterscotch toffee french vanilla . it s all too much more me. i even tried pairing this with a padron maduro cigar and that just about made me even sicker to my stomach. i like this brewery and i respect that others may like this but to me it is one of my least favorite beers or all time,palate,0.2,0
big sky brewing has done a great job with this light summer ale . perfect for a hot day with both sweet tones and hop flavors . color is just like honey . not much head even though it is over corbonated which is why i gave it lower score on mouthfeel . the carbonation burn detracts from the flavor . so i just swirl it a bit until the carbonation is released some . a bit pricey for a lighter beer so i wait for it on sale .,palate,0.6,1
good except for the watery mouthfeel it almost ruins it for me . complex taste some hop bitterness though quick some definate chocolate maltiness and the expected huskiness . a little more complex than dos equis amber but the wateriness lowers it to just below dos equis level .,palate,0.4,0
on cask at abc . pours opaque black brown with a thick light brown head . nice lacing . smells very dark and roasty with plenty of chocolate . very faint brown sugar . tastes strongly of roasted malt and chocolate . surprising bitterness gives it a dry finish . a bit astringent . fantastic full body with a very creamy feel pretty impressive . drinks well for what it is imperial stout flavor in a low er gravity beer .,palate,1.0,1
despite the name no belgian ingredients are used in this beer . it was named abbey by the owner despite objections from the brewer . abbey must be the name of a family relative . anyway . it pours a very dark brown but not quite black with clear ruby and crimson highlights . it s got a standard carbonation not nitrogenated and brings up a short cap of light tan foam that holds fairly well . the aroma is limited but offers some light bittersweet chocolate and a dull roastiness . the body is medium light with a fine carbonation that leaves it gently crisp in the mouth . the flavor expresses some light chocolate a soft fruitiness raisins a mild roastiness and balancing bitterness as well as an interesting licorice note in the finish . very nicely balanced with a high level of drinkability . the only problem i had with this beer was the chilled glass it was served in . i asked for my second one in the same glass .,palate,0.6,1
a over two finger light tan head . great retention with lots of lacing . hazed amber body . s very strange smell . floral but not like any hops i ve ever had . earthiness with a touch of pine . contained a weird quality that made me afraid to taste it . t just as i feared that odd quality came through in the taste . there was good balance with the malt a bit out in front of the hops but the odd perfume like quality dominated pretty much ruined it . m light medium body . lightly carbonated . somewhat smooth . alcohol was present in the aftertaste . d i could not get past the thought that there was something wrong with this beer that made it unfit for consumption . the drain had to finish it . it s possible this was an old bottle but since there was no freshness date on the bottle i do n t feel bad about reviewing it .,palate,0.8,1
the bottle poured dark rich amber with mahogany highlights fluffy well sustained tan head settling into a pillowy sheet . it s got rich chocolate malty nose with sweet dark fruit and alcohol . it s a delicious brew with intense roasted bitterness falling back on acidic hoppyness . well rounded caramel sweetness with adequate carb and velvety mouthfeel but it does not hold well to warming .,palate,0.6,1
poured into delirium snifter . not sure what the brewed on date is but this one has been in the cellar for almost a year now . a pours a deep black and is opaque once in the glass . very little head to speak of thin collar of dense white bubbles s deep notes of dark chocolate carob molasses and a hint of coffee . the flavors are very mellow but well integrated . t the taste does n t translate into being as good as the smell suggested the smooth chocolate is there but turns into a slightly sharp flavor by mid palate and has a slightly metallic finish . the flavors on the front a great but the taste goes downhill after that . still pretty tasty despite the downturn of flavor . mf velvety thick smooth low carbonation d this is a nice imperial porter that has a lot of the features i would look for in an imperial porter and or stout . the only downside is the was the flavor develops on the palate . i would drink it again but probably would n t seek it out .,palate,0.9,1
a milky dark brown color with a whispy tan head and good lacing . the aroma is chocolatey raspberry polite and a bit sweet . the first taste brings out a definite hazelnut with a charcoal hint . spritely carbonated and fairly aqueous . easy drinking with a little tang to the roof of your mouth . a bit of chocolate in the background along with malt and some bitter cherry maybe . very good but i would like a little more body .,palate,0.6,1
bottle poured a deep brown color ale with a nice foamy head with some good retention . aroma of primary sugar with some weird overcooked vegetable . taste is also dominated by gross sugar as well as this vegetable notes that didnt agree with my taste buds . no important malt or hops could be detected . body was about average with some good carbonation . another disappointing maple beer that makes me wonders why brewers insist on brewing them .,palate,0.3,0
poured into my dt tulip glass . thanks for the trade mattolish . brownish color . no head or carbonation . no lacing at all . totally flat beer . cinnamon cloves and pumpkin yam in both the nose and taste of this beer . a bit sweet with great flavor . if i were judging this purely on flavor it would get very high marks . maybe the best tasting pumpkin beer i have had . the total lack of carbonation killed it for me . it was so flat that it ruined the mouth feel and drinkability of this one . i hope if they brew this again that they adjust the carbonation of this beer . if they do i would highly recommend this one .,palate,0.3,0
a looks like any old ipa with a big head . kind of a dark gold color . s overall not much smell but there is a strong floral hop flavor . citrus and spice smells t first hit tastes almost like a sweet citrus flavor quickly followed by a bitter hoppiness . malt is there but mostly dominated by hops . not very balanced at all . i am a big hop lover but this tastes more like hop flavored seltzer water . sparkling hop juice . the hops however tastes amazing but it needs more malt m very light mouthfeel d probably the most drinkable . beer ive ever had,palate,0.6,1
meh . three floyds is the king of hops . man give them any beer and they will pump it full of hops with such deftness and skill that it will blow you away . that said do we really need a hoppy stout . i m not so sure . it smells fantastic the hops dancing with the roast barley . a great idea really very impressive . it is the rest of the beer that fails to deliver . in their x mas porter the hops reinforced and helped the porter flavours along while in this beer they are at war . you taste hops then there is a quick break and transition to roast in a very thin body . most unusual . an excellent example of what you can do with hops . wow these guys really know their stuff . too bad it does n t really work in this venue .,palate,0.4,0
on tap at the park s brewpub . lots of lacing fresh with creaminess in mouth . above average carbonation as their entire product line . decent effort . a mild amount of hops and probably best on a hot summer day.the best of what they had all year around noble hops .,palate,0.8,1
pours bright clear golden yellow with a finger white head that fades fast and left no lacing smells of macro adjuncts and some real malts taste was better but still there are some adjuncts in this beer sweet malts some bitter hops mouthfeel good very light body good carbonation that gives it a nice crisp dry finish drinkability is ok but the adjuncts kill it,palate,0.8,1
huge thanks to glazeman for this one . a copper reddish brown with no head . really clear and light looking for a barleywine . i like it . no lacing . s bubble gum sugar cotton candy and flavored coffee syrup . this smells absolutely disgusting . t booze booze booze hard after dinner candies and oranges . similar to the smell this is really gross . m nice . thick . d no way . not a chance in hell . no drinkability at all . this beer is terrible . this is a fun beer just because it is so bad . glazeman and i had a good time with this one .,palate,0.8,1
poured the beer in a stange glass . has a weak gold color that is typical a bit lighter than a pilsner style beer . has a decent white frothy head . the smell of the beer is extremely hoppy . the beer tastes almost exactly how it smells a strong batch of bitter hops tastes a bit more full than your american pale lager . has an average mouthfeel . with a bubbly finish . tastes better than some other domestic brands on the market especially for a light beer .,palate,0.4,0
a very similar to regular arrogant bastard with its garnet hue big off white head and nice sticky lacing . there is perhaps more of a touch of brown around the edges of the glass . s sweet hoppy goodness . hops hit you first with citrus and pine notes . the malt is also very present as caramel aromas abound . the malt and hops combine with fruity esters and perhaps a touch of vanilla to form a very nice aroma . t mmm definitely a bit different than regular bastard . big malt and hop flavors are there but their intensity is somewhat muted . the bitterness likewise is not as strong although not weak by any means . definite oaky vanilla tones on the finish which are quite pleasant . m great mouthfeel . i think this is the area that was improved the most by the oak aging . incredibly smooth even a bit creamy . exceptional . d pretty high due to its smoothness . alcohol is a bit high and it s certainly not a session beer . other than that it s great . i d have a couple . there are n t really any striking differences between this and regular arrogant bastard . what differences exist are pretty subtle . i ca n t really say it s an improvement but it s certainly very good in its own right . not one that i d have as a regular even if it was more available and cheaper . it s still definitely worth checking out especially for bastard fans . recommended .,palate,1.0,1
oz bottle poured into a goblet . pours a deep dark mahogany amber with a thin beige head on top . disappears quickly leaving behind some lace and sip rings . some light toffee and molasses make up the nose . not a whole lot going on there . the mouth is firm . some good carbonation backing and a smooth finish . nice . nothing in the flavor really stands out . i do n t notice anything that specifies this as belgian in the flavor . it s got some semi sweet toffee light bitterness and a mild finish . i rather enjoyed this one but it was sort of bland in the process . expected more from this but i d gladly have it again regardless .,palate,0.9,1
appearance cloudy gold . fingers of head which reduced . smell very very weak . taste it was immediately very obvious that this is neither a german nor belgian style wheat beer simply because the flavour is quite mild grainy and lagery . unfortunately the lagery flavour is more like a bad australian macro than a quality microbrew though not as metallic . mouthfeel medium bodied and smooth with a good carbonation level . drinkability too musty and bland to be a good summer beer . overall a serious weak link in the range of an otherwise good brewery . not recommended .,palate,0.8,1
a good creamy white head . the beer has a light amber colour . s sweet citrus hop aroma with almost a winter pine feel . there is also the smell of winter style spices . t a wonderful smooth hoppy flavour accompanied by winter spices . it is not extremely bitter but has great hop characteristics . d i would love to drink another when feeling thirsty . i was well pleased with this beer .,palate,0.6,1
pours milky pale golden with very little head . smells like what i imagine my wife smells when she says it smells like beer . slightly astringent a wee bit of clove . tastes like ham . a bit salty maybe and a smoky flavor that can only be described as well ham . also ends really bitter . very off putting all around . mouthfeel is a bit sticky but otherwise ok. that ham flavor makes this beer far less drinkable than it could be . i m sure this is a great beer in ma but just did n t survive the trip to mi very well . i look forward to trying this fresh in boston .,palate,0.7,1
thanks go to kegatron for passing me this bottle in a trade . poured from a oz bottle into a snifter at degrees . vigorous pour provided me with only about inch of mocha colored crema on top just like an espresso shot . the body is midnight black just like it would be in siberia . very little lacing is left behind as i sip and by about half way through there is no lingering rim of cream left either . i like the label and name of this beer . i smell a lot going on caramel at first cocoa alcohol sting and a roasty quality that kind of melds with black pepper . coffee tones are buried underneath and vanilla is under the covers with it . the first thing i can taste is caramel and vanilla . these sweeter type flavors do n t last long though as they head towards chocolate and then on to coffee and roastyness . roastyness takes over for a long period and the beer finishes surprisingly a little earthy spicy which seems like it may be part of the hop profile combined with the rather apparent alcohol heat . i was trying for dark fruits but never really got much besides some rum raisin at the very end due to the heat . pretty well rounded and fairly different than most impy stouts . thirsty dog nailed the mouthfeel . i could n t ask for a better consistency . despite the lack of head it managed to stay lively enough on my tongue with some prickly bubbles oilyness and beef . it s sort of medium chewy . i have to admit this was one of the beers i was a bit weary of due to its high rating . i actually expected it to be overrated but i do n t think it is at all . drinkability is impacted by some heat but all in all a very solid offering .,palate,1.0,1
pours black completely opaque with a quickly receding tan head . smells of burnt malts bourbon and oak . first sip is well balanced between the malts and the wood . notes of vanilla and caramel lovingly contribute . perfectly carbonated with an amazing mouthfeel . sweet with just the right amount of bitterness . wow .,palate,1.0,1
a a dark blue hue lots of carbonation no head to speak of . s very sweet blue berries definitely artificial t same as taste except with an extremely strong alcohol presence . m i really do n t want this in my mouth ever again . my tongue has a nasty coating on it that wo n t come off . d no . they finally made something for the ladies . and at i d imagine it was to try and get them drunk .,palate,0.2,0
i am not a fan i believe this beer is crassly unbalanced and not generous in overly desirable aspects for the sake of the imbalance . who needs a beer that is sweeter than candy and drinks hotter than a handle of twelve dollar whiskey . a brassy gold good head spotty lacing it looks good . s it smells somewhat promising mostly banana and ester and candy sweet . t it tastes way way sweet and drinks too hot . burns like whiskey going down . but not like some pappy van winkle s more like some old crow . m moonshine steez . avoidable on this aspect . d no more for me . i am as hit or miss on weyerbacher s stuff as any brewery including dfh . this is a miss due to its unbalanced and crass nature .,palate,0.4,0
drank this beer with gwuilliums at camp lawrence for th anniversary celebration . a very dark brown . good head formation and nice retention . s some roast malts but no coffee at all . t weak . barely bitter and no coffee at all . very disappointing . m drank like a dry stout not an oatmeal stout . where is the creamy mouthfeel . o i would not think of buying another one of these .,palate,0.4,0
im not thrilled about this stout . i looks maaavelous . beyond that its wanting . the aroma doesnt do anything for me really although there are hints of bitter roasted malt . the flavor has some roasted bitter malt too . definite roasted malt flavor but not as much as youd expect . there are some hops in the aftertaste but not the mountain of hops as advertised . the body is not that full either . granted its not an imperial stout but this is more like a porter . ive had a lot of stouts that are better than this .,palate,0.4,0
i had this beer on cask at the brewery whilst on vacation in nashville . the bar tender was quite friendly . this is a place worth chekcing out . on to the beer . a this one looked great . it had a big creamy head that had the appearnce of coming from a nitro tap . poured a dark ruby brown nearly black . s there is not much here despite being served near room tempreture . there is some hints of a malt sweetness but not much pedestrian at best . t the taste was ok but i was expecting a bit more flavor . it had a slight taste of dark fruit with a bit of nuttiness and barely any roasted flavors . some sweetness lingered but all ofthe flavors were fairly muted . m was excellent creamy and rich . again it had the feel of coming from a nitro tap which i like . d this one is a easy drinker because of the light flavor . however it is the absence of flavor that makes me not want to have another . this beer is worth a shot and was nice to have on tap but nothing special .,palate,0.9,1
poured chilled into a sam adams perfect pint and drank at f or so . i believe that gray s created this recipe for the university of wisconsin memorial union to serve on the union terrace and in the rathskeller inside hence the name . a nice reddish amber foam was light yellowish white that reached for over a minute . s predominant nose honey and fruit . faint smell of berries . t very sweet with hint of hops and even less malt . i drank the second half with grilled chicken and taste seemed to improve as it warmed . m very little carbonation made this pleasant . d the sweetness hampers this . i ve consumed large quantities of this in the past at the aforementioned union terrace but ca n t see me drinking a pack in one sitting .,palate,1.0,1
oz marked best before sep poured into a pint . black with deep brown edges with a light tan head that falls to a cm or so but leaves good lace . roasted malt caramel cocoa powder and a nice mix of smoke and dry hops . the nose reminds me of a good porter only not as intense . the earthy roasted malts are upfront but this quickly changes into a hop bite that is amplified by the carbonation . the roasted notes join the hops for a nice finish that again recalls a porter but the almost watery mouthfeel is a bit of a let down . i will admit that this is my second schwarzbier so maybe i m somewhat unconciously reviewing this as a porter . whatever the case may be this really is a good brew and if it becomes a year round brew that s easy to find i could see it making its way into my rotation of session brews .,palate,0.6,1
mmmmm hops . i can not remember the last time i had one of these so this is exciting . a its bright orange with a soapy white head on top that leaves gobs of webbing in its wake . lots of carbonation rising from the bottom of the glass . excellent head retention . there is no room for imperfection and this beer does just that look perfect . s citrus hops mostly with mango and orange being the predominant note . the hops are not super strong smellling but they are very good t very heavy bitter pine and grapefruit note . also the caramel comes out nicely to provide a little bit of balance but definitely a palate killer in terms of bitterness . m the bitterness of the hops lingers for quite some time and the mouthfeel is very creamy . also there is no booziness . again for the style this is how it should feel . d i wouldnt want to many of these in one sitting because of the effect it would have on my palate . it is very tasty but the whole bomber would be a tough task .,palate,1.0,1
appearance mostly clear with very very slight haze . amber color with a light white head . the head receded very fast and leaves some moderate lacing in its wake . aroma not overpowering but hints of citrus y hops well balanced with malt mouthfeel medium bodied with a nice oily coating of the mouth . very smooth with just the right carbonation . taste citrus y hops with a touch of dark fruits raisin but well balanced with sweet malts . the alcohol is present but well hidden . the finish is very dry and spicy . overall impression i would say this is one of the more well balanced imperial ipas out there . at abv you want to sip it but the alcohol only really makes itself very apparent in the finish .,palate,1.0,1
pours a basic brown not shiny but not too dull . a small head fades to nothing on top of the liquid . nothing to write home about . smell is slightly smoky with acidulated malt munich malt and treacle . taste is malty but with a sour overriding tone that clashes with the smoke and never quite resolves itself . mouthfeel is fine for the style . drinkability takes a hit i had a few bottles of this over time while reviewing it and i ve never looked forward to the next one . all in all i ca n t call this a success . it s not exactly a bock nor is it smoky enough . some people love this stuff . those people are not me .,palate,0.8,1
got this one on a trip to oh . i think this is my first taste of fort collins brewing . oz bottle . a a dark black with small light highlights around the edges . a thick iinch tan head that fades at a decent pace . good . s smells of some nice thick chocolate upfront with hints of cocoa and vanilla . a small hint of bitter hop in the middle and light molasses on the back . good . t a bitter heavily carbonated chocolate upfront with a hint of grassiness . a light watery roast on the backend . good . m full bodied but way too over carbonated . a bitter creamy finish . ok. o this beer is ok. not great and worth trying if you have access and like stouts but not worth hunting down by any means .,palate,0.6,1
a crystal clear copper brew . huge two finger head with impressive retention . a single thin ring of lacing forms . s pine meshed with grapefruit pith . a bit of caramel malt backing . t a bit of mild pine and a lot of peppery alcohol in the foretaste . a potent pine bitter aftertaste with a lot of peppery alcohol . i wouldn t m harsh from carbonation and the hops . thin and rather drying . d not too good i got tired of it quickly . it just tastes like peppery alcohol . not something i will bother with in the future .,palate,0.3,0
a perfectly clear amber body finger head falls quickly leaving no lacing few bubbles . s malty mildly caramel lightly toasty . really pleasant . t malt forward obviously subtly sweet . just like the smell it s somewhat toasty somewhat caramel . flavor lingers good occasional metallic aftertaste but otherwise super clean . m d a little sticky but the body is still thin and it feels appropriate for the style . very easy to drink and not light on the abv . i really like this especially for the price .,palate,0.6,1
served from bottle into imperial pint . poured a pale yellow with one finger white head that quickly subsides . there was no lacing apparent throughout . the aroma was comprised of a musty note with some citrus . the flavor was very bland with hints of citrus and wheat . it was light on the palate with low carbonation . overall i am not a fan of this brew . they would most likely need to start from scratch in order to salvage this beer . however it is quite refreshing if that counts for anything .,palate,0.8,1
poured can into my kentucky ale pint glass a opaque dark brown with minimal tan head that leaves retreating lace s its a very flavorful ale with english malts and a slight t offee note t sweet bread malts with a slightly fruity taste . the alcohol is barely noticeable d surprisingly light in the mouth . medium carbonation is apparent in the middle of the swallow not my favorite style but a very well balanced brew thanks to the threewisemen for enabling me to experience this,palate,0.9,1
a poured a golden brown with a decent head that didnt last . smell a sweet orange and slight hop undertones . t has a very sweet and floral beginning that is quite refreshing but it peters out into a very bland aftertaste . not much depth of flavor . d m very crisp beer easy to drink and not too carbonated . decent summer beer to give a try .,palate,0.9,1
picked up a few of these at sam s in durham . poured from the bottle into dimpled mug . a bright orange with a two finger white head that dies down fast but maintains a thin layer of foam decent lacing . s i m not getting a lot here . some light caramel and bready malts not much hop aroma maybe some orange peel but not much . not indicative of your typical american ipa . t malts up front . mainly bread crust and some sweetness followed by a pretty crucial hop bite . not the most enjoyable one though not really crisp just a sharp lingering bitterness that has no real character no grapefruit peel herby ness grass . although there is some earthiness and a little zest going on . m medium bodied and creamy high carbonation mouthfeel is this beer s strongest attribute in my opinion . d more of an english ipa than an american ipa but either way not very impressive . i was hoping for more from this new nc brewery .,palate,0.8,1
bomber a same color as a dipa one finger big bubbled head with okay lacing . mostly clear allowing one to see the small amount of carbonation present . s this one reeks of sweet pumpkin pie . not too heavy on the spices at all but there are hints of cinnamon and allspice . t straight . cash . money . follows the aroma quite closely . tastes right off the bat of sweet pumpkin puree which is the main flavor all the way through and is backed up with clove allspice and cinnamon . you can practically taste the whipped cream on top of a freshly baked slice of pumpkin pie . a little bitterness at the end from the spices but overall extremely well balanced . m d body is a little thin for me would like to see the consistency just a hair thicker . carbonation is right on the money and not too aggressive to kill the palate of all the flavors . drinkability is awesome because the flavor is non aggressive and mellow but complex enough that all the flavors are detectable . best pumpkin style beer i ve had because when i think pumpkin ale i want the pumpkin flavor to pop and have the spices back it up not the other way around . this one hits the nail on the head and has a great balance of pumpkin spice and sweet dryness .,palate,0.6,1
p oz . brown longneck bottle alc . by vol . p deep mahogany pour with a inch loose tan head that quickly levels to a scant cover . s slight sweet fruity with a crisp grain finish t carbonation brings an explosion of slightly sweet . ok i looked at the bottle .taste of raisins and brown sugar then a subtle taste of roasted grains and remains on the palette . m really interesting tasting event as i found it really invigorating not overly sweet very balanced in the mouth with a great aftertaste . d not a session beer but one to have when available and to offer to friends who think that a big beer is and black and sludgy . i recommend as a definite try .,palate,0.9,1
a poured into my tulip glass a beautiful copper with a good finger head that sticks around . lacing is fairly sticky . overall a good looking beer . s starts off with plenty of citrus . orange peel grapefruit lemon the standard stuff for an ipa but none the less enjoyable . definitely can smell the hops to come in this one . t definitely bitter hops right off the bat and it is great . got a lot of the nose and citric flavors . also i can get some decent maltyness coming through which balances everything out nicely . m the hops leave a nice bite that lingers on the palate for a while until you refuel it with the next sip . i have had ipas that went down a bit smoother but this one is n t bad it still goes down good but with just a little more carbonation and bite . d definitely a beer i would have many of . its a beer i would n t mind bringing to a party to share or to just have for myself . as a regular ipa goes this is definitely a winner in my book .,palate,0.6,1
my second review . poured into a pint glass the bottle had no expiration date . visual smallish one finger slightly off white head . very finely textured . the head was gone relatively fast though and left hardly any lacing . the color was honey all the way . golden with yellow and amber highlights from the afternoon sun . i noted it was just a little cloudy a plus for me . smell the most overwhelming aroma was a sweetness . a honey or cloverish sweentess . this was without a doubt the best part of the beer . very appealing . resonous piney hops and subtle flowers in the background . taste first mouthful was all bitterness . i could sense the hop aroma rising through my mouth into the more ethereal sensory regions . there s also some sourish biscuity malts . it does n t taste nearly as sweet as it smells . tasted a little bit of piney resin . the taste actually feels like the antithesis of the smell astringency and bitterness in dimetrical opposition of the nectary sweet taste . remember that wacky sensation when you first ate a dandelions as a kid . well this one caputres it perfectly . by the end of the beer all i could find was dendelion and copper bitterness . mouthfeel like sucking on a copper penny . well not that bad but definately left my mouth feelin kinda let down . on a hot day its not the first beer i d look for . light to medium bodied . drinkability nice and light but i could n t see myself drinking too many of these in a session . if you ve ever wanted to chew on one of those fluffy yellow weeds you see in your lawn try this first .,palate,0.4,0
this beer has awful written all over it . however there is a little piece of me that keeps me coming back . that is the fact that this beer is so strong abv and one hardly notices that . keep drinking this baby because you literally get your best bang for your buck . this is an all corn high alcohol low hopped yellow beer . take it for what it is worth .,palate,0.3,0
a hazy pinkish orange with no head . looks like a soda . s there is a slight tea like spice aroma and citrus . t there is a coriander and sweet citrus peel flavor . m smooth and silky mouthfeel . very nice . o it s interesting . way too sweet but the flavor is ok .,palate,0.8,1
a nice amber color with a decent amount of head . cool demon creature on the label made me want to pick this up . s pale malts and slight hops . i wish i could smell more from this . t slight hop bite and grassy flavor . wish it was more sugary than previous reviews described . m sort of dry but hops represented well in this brew . d meh i would rather have a hopslam but i guess i am a sucker for cool beer art . may not buy again,palate,0.6,1
purchased as a single from total wine chantilly va. a nice golden color with a decent white head and spotty lacing . s faint hint of some sort of bay leaf or indian spice and a touch of malt but that s about it the weakest component . t m nothing spicy but very nice malt . like being back in germany and enjoying a pils on tap . the creamy mouthfeel is just superb and the almost non existent carbonation complements this offering . d very appealing and i could swirl down a few of these with no problem .,palate,0.9,1
a dark brown almost black liquid topped with a large brown head . head is long lasted and falls very slowly . leaves a fair amount of lace on the glass . s coffee and chocolate but subdued by an earthy aroma . notes of vanilla oak and alcohol are present in the background . t heavy taste of coffee and coco . both tastes seem to fade away slowly until the finish were they are replaced by a pronounced bittersweet dark chocolate final note . m full bodied and creamy . very smooth and silky in the mouth . finish is bone dry . d very the . abv is only present in the back of the aroma . full bodied but not heavy . thick but not overly . what a great beer . reminds me of a great cup of coffee and i could drink this for breakfast .,palate,1.0,1
from a bomber procured at the source . pours into a shaker pint straight black getting only some crimson highlights around the very edges . finger of mocha head . smell is rich on the sharp side rich like raisins dark chocolate cocoa powder sharp with a bourbon like alcohol presence . or rum like with those sugars . subtle vanilla . taste is molasses up front an earthy kind of sugar sweetness then backed up by dark chocolatey malts cooked dark fruit booze . this is just a little on the creamy side has a lot more alcohol bite some acidity to it . not very bitter at all no notable hop presence more surprisingly no real roasty flavor . that really helps the mouthfeel foamy without being creamy but ends relatively clean with no cling or a huge impact on the palate . later on i pick up a slight rauch bacon y flavor . definitely a heavy hitter the alcohol seems a little too prominent both in the taste on sobriety . oddly enough the mouthfeel is a big plus very flavorful but recedes enough afterward that each sip is a renewal not just layering on more of the same .,palate,1.0,1
poured into my chimay goblet . freshness date of dec which is a year out . pours quite clear golden with a huge white head . lots of retention and lacing . was n t cloudy weird . appropriate nose yeasty with light malts a bit of caramel and banana and bubble gum like sweetness . did n t get the spices some reviewers noted . strong bananas up front some bubblegum and caramel . maybe a bit of sweet cream . overall quite sweet medium bodied and you can tell that the abv is low based on the lack of the alcohol presence . honey green herbs maybe aloe . and other flavors i do n t really associate with this style . maybe some cloves . detect no coriander . kinda meh . carbonation is appropriate . mouthfeel is appropriate . no issues . gambled on a sixer of this it was okay to try but i wish i did n t get the six pack personally . good for people who like a yeasty sweet beer . could see this working best with heavier meat dishes involving sausage and so on .,palate,0.9,1
this a very black beer maybe a hint of brown to it ca n t even see any light come through when held in front of a ceiling light . head is a nice brown color . i personally did n t find there to be too much to the smell maybe it was just the beer being in the bottle or my senses . i smelled a very faint sweet smell and could n t even make anything out . possible that the bottle had been sitting a while . taste was very delicious regardless of there being poor scent . it had a rich but not too rich taste and was very flavorful . there definitely was no oatmeal taste and that is great . the delicious malty flavor is just delicious to say the least . mouthfeel was prefect for me . the ideal amount of carbonation for this that makes your mouth tingle to compliment the amazing flavor . did not leave too sticky a feeling in the mouth and left a decent creamy aftertaste to help the flavor last . i found this beer very drinkable and i ve not been a huge stout fan in the past . the flavor was just delicious enough and not too harsh that i could keep drinking it at the pace i wanted . this beer i tend to favor a bit too much for the flavor savoring but it was overall a very delicious and well made beer .,palate,1.0,1
on draught at the bier stein served in a delirium snifter killer penguin is a tawny amber with a creamy light sand head that leaves scattered lace . smell is pretty bland mostly fusels a little bit of sweet gram cracker . taste is strong and intense . i have n t had this in or years and my taste in the style has obviously evolved . i was a lot more impressed with this back then although who knows if the recipe has changed . that being said it s got some sweet malty medjool date notes that i m digging but it s just too hot and rough around the edges to really enjoy and does n t bring much complexity . mouthfeel is fairly creamy with a lighter dry body . drinkability is ok for a serving . i do n t know who would want more then that if there was anything else available . this reminds me i have one that s about years old in the cellar unless the recipe has drastically changed i do n t have high hopes for it . overall this one is noticeably below average .,palate,0.8,1
poured into a sam adams perfect pint . a pours a very dark murky black color with a nice . inch head that is not too dense and a bit chunky . however the head is quite sticky and recedes slowly leaving some nice lacing . s pure pine trees . aroma is deliciously piney and resiny . it reminds me of the first time i smelled sn celebration and thought i was in a pine tree forest . very good hop forward aroma . there is some slight dark notes . roasted coffee as well as chocolate but it definitely comes up hoppy . t m ooh . very nice brew . not expecting the good mixture of dark roast and hops . starts off with a nice piney taste . resin and hop oils come up strong with some nice citrus undertones as well . there is some nice dark malt notes as well . nice chocolate sweetness with some slight caramel notes . the hops however take center stage by playing so well within this apparent contradiction of roasted malt and hops . there is some nice coffee notes as it finishes that give the palette a slightly acidic and acrid coating . the finish is bitter yet slightly sticky almost like a porter . mouthfeel is very delicious with some creamy notes but some nice crisps and sharp grassy hop notes . o this beer is delicious . i feel like stone really nailed this style . they made a very accessible beer that still presents the qualities of this newer style very well while still maintaining some of the edge they are know for .,palate,1.0,1
live review . poured into my dfh pint glass from a oz . bottle purchased as part of a mix pack by my brother . i traded him something for it and the other beers from the pack . for what it is worth this pumpkin patch ale was the bonus beer in the mix pack . a real basic medium orange translucent body with brown overtones under a surprisingly creamy head . no lacing . . s the label mentions that pumpkin was used in the brewing process as well as spices . i get the spices but they are kind of cheap basic harvest spices but i struggle to get any pumpkin to the nose . there is a faint sweet smell though and a whole lot of barley malt . . t well the spices are certainly there and they are not unpleasant but again i struggle to taste the pumpkin . the taste reminds me a bit of the taste in your mouth when you sitting around a campfire . it is a bit smokey but mostly you get an earthy taste . . m much thinner than i would like the head was not suggestive of that thinness either . . d fine i guess . the label mentions that it is . abv and ibu . i think that the abv is pretty well hidden . for that i will bump the drinkability up a bit . . notes rather forgettable pumpkin ale but then they can not all be southern tier pumking i guess .,palate,0.4,0
batch . appearance a majestic looking beer at first pour with a remarkably large head from a strong pour . the head is a nice light tan colour khaki like . the body is a murky deep wooded brown with a few dark cherry and ruby touches . there are some particles suspended in animation . smell this beer just begs to be consumed toasted malts are surrounded by caramel and dark berries . taste a sipping beer certainly fills you with a warming alcohol presence . sweet malts and a smoked background dominate the flavour . no hops presence which is fine as the focus is clearly on the malts . nuts toasted bread caramel and toffee all find their way through . mouthfeel certainly up there with some of the best beers i ve had . hits with an intial zing of carbonation and then really mellows and smooths out as it flows on the tongue . drinkability like i said before this is a sipping beer but that does n t take away from it being a great beer and one that is certainly drinkable just not in great quantities . would love to throw this one in a closet for a year or so and see what it comes out like .,palate,1.0,1
i ve never poured this into a glass before . it s pale like a ghost . looks like urine in the morning . smells . not as bad as it looks but does n t have much of a bouquet smells kinda like off water . ca n t come up with any spice flavours in the smell . nor in the taste very thin just chemical taste but not as bad as some australian macros . mouthfeel thin too . drinkability s probably all right . you could smash a lot of those down pretty easily . but i m not buying them .,palate,0.2,0
this is batch . when i opened the bottle i had to pour it out quickly because it was ready to come out the top . i m excited to taste this too because i love rum . a the beer is a very dark dark brown . the head is frothy and light . i wonder how that will be for the mouth feel . s rum can be smelled for sure . too bad it was n t a spiced rum that would be tasty . the coffee from the porter is very prevalent too . but the rum it is very much there even from a distance . t this is tasty . i did n t get the smoke in the smell but it is there in the taste and it is great . it is a great underlying booster to the rum taste . i m getting a nice hint of vanilla as well as the tasty rum . the more i drink this the more the coffee and chocolate start to come to the fore front . as a lingering after taste the rum is there with the smoke . reminds me of a mild cigar smoking in the back ground while you sip on a nice tasty rum on a fantastic sandy beach in the caribbean . i heard that batch had brett and i can see how that would be tasty in this beer . m the mouth feel is a bit overly carbonated yet not thin . it would be nice if it was a bit thicker . d very drinkable and i almost just want to sip it .,palate,0.6,1
after its eviction from the ml brown bottle the beer sets in the glass a hazy golden amber . the head started forming the minute i popped the cap off the bottle as i poured it into the glass it from a behemothic head that is bright white and frothy as it slowly subsides the lace forms a lumpy sheet upon the glass . nose is sweet with orange peels cloves coriander a real mlange of flavors and aromas start is sweet and the grain profile delightful top is light in its feel to the palate . finish is striking in its acidity the hops pleasing and the aftertaste quite dry a very drinkable beer and one i enjoyed immensely .,palate,0.6,1
a pours a glowing slightly hazy gold with a thin creamy white mousse . s gentle sweet aromas of green apple lemon cream and honey fill the nose . for a beer of this style the smell is surprisingly malty . t opens sweet and malty with notes of heavy cream vanilla minerals lemon apple honey and biscuits . the finish is short and sweet with apple honey and cream notes . m medium bodied slick and oily . carbonation is initially soft but disappears quickly . o e figoun seemed interesting at first but the lack of forceful carbonation and the understated hopping combined to form what is easily one of the slickest sweetest lagers i ve ever tasted . definitely not what i was looking for in a german pilsener .,palate,0.4,0
this was sampled at the fff th anniversary party . this was a must try a buckwheat wine . this arrived a pumpkin orange in color with a one finger white head . the nose is overpowering malts with some slight fresh hop aromas . it is extremely sweet on the nose . the flavors too are pure malts very heavy on the caramel malts with some light and fresh hop character . the malt dominates so heavily that you do n t get any hop bitterness . you surprisingly do n t get any of the . in either the nose or flavors . the sugar however prohibits this beer from showing much complexity . it drinks like an american barleywine and thankfully is n t like the other wheatwines that i ve had although this is a buckwheat wine . it s just hard for me to get past all the sugar . it drank exceptionally smooth on draft but this like the other goops is an acquired taste .,palate,0.9,1
ml corked and capped into my duvel tulip . pours a hazy burnt orange color with one finger of bright white head which dissipates rather quickly . aroma on this one is pretty weak earthy lemon with some funk mixed in there . taste for lack of a better word is good . sweet upfront somewhat reminded me of a wit . orange with a citrusy bite finishes with a little funk grassy taste but not near as funky or sour as other fantomes i have tried . i think the mouthfeel was the weakest part of the beer not bad but lacking compared to the other aspects . thin and somewhat flat tasting not much carbonation on the tongue . drinkability is high but was satisfied after one bottle . overall a good beer and always fun to dig into a fantome . i still think the regular saison is the best however . beer was consumed pretty fresh bought a couple more and am eager to see what happens over the next couple years .,palate,0.6,1
floor display at the local whole foods had this on sale . . for any ipa is hard to find so in the cart it goes . i like the name and the bottle design is alright . poured into a pint glass it is easily managed . head falls to a thin sustained head . light copper body with tons of carbonation . hmmm . smells kinda like a second run of a barleywine mash . a small beer of sorts . mild apricot makes up the lame hop profile and the malt bill is equally as dull . soggy wheat bread and sprite like carbonation make up the middle and the ending is watered with some lingering acidity . notes regardless of style classifications it just does n t taste good and thats all that matters to me . it is far from an ipa of any nature and falls short no matter what its called . avoid .,palate,0.3,0
pours with a hazy orangish gold color . it is lightly carbonated yet summons forth a solid three finger thick pale tan colored head . the aroma is nicely grassy notes of straw and fresh cut grain . of course the hops are center stage here notes of citrus that leans towards sweet lemon notes lychee tangerine . it is really interesting how much dry malty grain character is noticeable in the aroma . the taste is quite smooth feeling the lack of carbonation adds to this . the palate is quite soft especially up front but the hops quickly grab hold of the flavor palate profile . a biting bitterness lingers throughout this beer and is joined by an astringent grassy definitely herbal hoppiness . notes of citrus remind me of lemons and tart grapefruits but also there are notes of herbaceous pine with just a touch of menthol . this beer is actually a bit out of whack . despite that this beer is supposed to be joyous expression of hops it does not have enough malt backbone to stand up to the hops and the hops are n t even that overwhelming . the beer is a bit too thin and could use more caramelized malt to balance out the sharp hop notes . this is a beer i could see myself drinking and enjoying at times but for some reason the balance just strikes me a bit too unbalanced right now . i ll certainly have to revisit this beer again but for now i am going to move on to other things .,palate,0.4,0
this is supposed to be an amber colored pale ale in the mold of the so called spciale belge think palm de koninck . . i m too young to appreciate whether it used to be better and has suffered under the hand of interbrew . fact is that is far from impressive right now and that s an understatement . appearance is bright amber with white brownish foam . aroma is dominated by an overdone almost chemical maltsweetness . sugary . people of good will may detect some fruitiness prunes . . taste starts sweetish burnt sugar some fading illusions of malt ending in a sticky finish . is it me or are some of the underlying artificial chemical flavors very reminiscent of leffe blond .,palate,0.3,0
glassware imperial pint glass appearance amber in color with a two finger white head that settles in to a nice cap and leave a decent amount of lacing on the glass . there is visible active carbonation in the mostly clear body of the beer . nose herbal and slightly grassy hops with biscuit notes in the background . some very light caramel malt but not as much as the cbc tall tale . dominated mostly by the herbal hops my uneducated guess would be noble . taste interesting taste and a little disappointing . there is a very strong bubblegum flavor that i m getting that does not mesh well at all with the herbal hops or biscuit flavors . i like bubblegum in my wheat beers but i m not so sure i like it in my pale ales . actually if there were diacetyl instead of bubble gum it might taste pretty damn good . there really is n t a whole lot going on here not complex at all and not really that good honestly . mouthfeel thinner side of medium body with good carbonation . really nice body all around . overall i would really enjoy this beer if it were n t for the bubblegum flavor it s really off putting and not very pleasant . really though it s one of my favorite movies of all time so i just got it for the bottle .,palate,0.8,1
drove through louisiana recently so i stopped at this brewery . i have to say i was a bit disappointed . aroma a delicate raspberry aroma like raspberry blossoms also a bit of framboise aroma though this is n t a lambic not much else can be detected flavor pretty bland not much flavor from the base beer no esters no hops no malt a slight raspberry essence very slight tartness tastes like unsweetened raspberry soda appearance has the reddish pink peach melba color no head and is semi cloudy mouthfeel also like raspberry soda water very thin bodied tight carbonation,palate,0.3,0
this is the first schwarzbier i have ever had and it s a damn fine brew at that . the appearance is an inky black color with absolutely no light penetration and only a thin but extremely creamy head . leaves little to no lacing along the glass . the smell is quite enticing . smells like caramelized chocolatey malt character slightly roasty . smells like a good brown ale with a strong herbal hop in the background . very earthy . the taste is also remniscient of a good brown ale caramel and chocolate malt only a slight bit roasty . what sets this apart though is the hop character . the hops are slightly herbal and grassy with very little spiciness . it is quite well blended between the malt and hop flavors . the mouthfeel is thick and chewey just how i like it . leaves a residual coffee bitterness in the finish but does n t end too dry . a slight piney hops character can be found as well . drinkability is good and abv is n t quite out of control but nonetheless i could n t picture myself sessioning these . it is too rich and is better enjoyed at a snail s pace . pick it up if you can .,palate,1.0,1
midnight dark . .with little to no head retention nor lacing . smells of roasted malt . .and def . smells like a smoke beer . .i get a little chocolate in the nose . but the roasted smell is overpowering . taste is sweet on the front end . and an overall smooth taste . .with a little bitterness on the back end . very nice feel . .creamy and smooth perfect for the style . .velvet like smoothness . drinkability is not bad . although it is a stout and it weighs you down .,palate,1.0,1
this brew pours a pale straw color with a lot of visible carbonation . the head is large fluffy and white . the aroma is of noble hops and grass with some spices in the background . the taste has some very mild bitterness to it but nothing esle . the mouthfeel is thin with too much carbonation . overall this brew is unimaginative for a pilsener .,palate,0.3,0
wow . i thought i was being served oil . it was completely black until held to the light got a few stares then a tiny but of ruby came through the black murk . had a great head that lasted and left lacing . the aroma was a bit weak of roasted coffee oat . not bad but surprisingly weak . then the taste . another wow . this had an almost perfect flavor . roasted malt oats great slight bitter taste to it . damn fine . mouthfeel was slick but not as thinck as the taste and look lead me to believe . still good though . drinkability this is my beer of choice at heartland . i had a couple before i had to go to my concert .,palate,0.7,1
been on beer advocate for a while but never felt compelled to write a review until now . vintage . cork broke off inside neck of bottle upon opening . had to use a corkscrew to get it out . immediatley upon opening was greeted by the smell of burnt maple syrup not necessarily bad . poured into a belgian beer goblet a no carbonation and as opaque and dark as it gets upon dumping found a large chunk of black crud and a layer of black sludge at the bottom of the glass s in the glass get smells of burnt maple syrup black ink and terryaki t malty sweet burnt sugar terryaki m thick syrupy slick d i drank about half of the bottle hoping maybe it would get better as it warmed but had no desire to finish overall this was probably one of the most intense tasting beers i have had but not in a good way . first beer i have ever dumped . i just opened a pbr to get the taste out of my mouth .,palate,0.2,0
pours a pale golden colour with white fizzy head that sinks dramatically and noisily . lots of interesting carbonation in the brew smaller slower bubbles through the middle and larger quickly gushing ones up the side . because of perspective it looks like i m going past on a train . i m glad i m intrigued by this visual effect because otherwise there s nothing even remotely interesting about this . nose is fairly pungent with a sticky rice aroma and a hint of buttery malt slight grassy edge from the hops weak and takes on a bit of the carbonation smell as well . not very effective pretty much a nothing nose . taste is . well poor . horrible sticky sweetness with a rice grain lightness a raw sugar kind of flavour and a hint of diacetyl . bread yeast character hiding underneath as well gives this a real chunky kind of sweetness which lingers unwelcomely although thankfully not for that long . while the flavour as a whole is insipid and weak palate is short with no finish at all it s clean though i guess which is a blessing . mouthfeel is such a letdown after that interesting bubbling . thin and flat totally uninspiring . this is a beer best enjoyed by proxy give it to someone else and laugh at them .,palate,0.2,0
consumed out of frosted pint at my local bar at a dollar a pint you really ca n t go wrong if you lookin to get wasted on macro swills.its a great crisp clean american macro lager not much else to say about it . i like to have one to cleanse the palate every now and then . the original . you might be a redneck if .,palate,0.9,1
draft pour into a shaker pint at the yard house in irvine . a clear dark brown color showing no light transmission at the center with one finger of persistent light beige foam head . no lacing remains on the glass . s nutty smell with faint coffee and chocolate roast . with such a clean and unassuming smell this beer gives no suggestion of the assertive flavors waiting . t begins off dry with roasted malt and strong chocolate . complex dark fruit featuring barrel notes emerges in the middle . the finish features restrained bitterness that is accompanied by low acidity coffee flavor . m medium viscosity very smooth and creamy on the palate with low carbonation . d this beer by ballast point is a frequently overlooked member of their standard line up yet it deserves top billing right up there with sculpin . it comes across as significantly less dry than most regular porters distinguishing it as a beer with versatility in food pairings and as a good gateway selection for introducing new palates to the joys of dark ale . it tastes strikingly of chocolate i do n t know if chocolate is an ingredient but they could call this a chocolate porter based just on the flavor alone .,palate,1.0,1
purchases at frugal macdoogels on sheer whimsy becuase i used to love double dragon on nintendo old school baby . pours out much darker than expected a coppery carmelized honey color with fingers of wheat hued foam . as the head settles sticky walls of lace encrust my english standard pint glass . aromas start with honey and caramel malt sweetness dried fruit skins powdery rock minerality and fragrent honeysuckle floral hops . unfortunately very little of the nose is translated into flavors . it tastes like watery bass ale . there s a generally cereal like malt flavor which is offset by a tangy funky lemon tart astringancy . it s filled with bitter minerality like old water sitting in a concrete well in the dark for years . the body is water thin with the absent mouthfeel more commonly associated with macro light lagers . i am extremely disappointed with this beer and will no longer associate it with my beloved nintendo video game . boo .,palate,0.3,0
murky brown body with a small amount of head and nice enough lacing . still the liquid itself is a bit unsettling . well it s hard to judge this one because on one hand it s a nose dominated simply by the bourbon barrel with a touch of powdery sweetness . on the other hand i really love bourbon so i can at least revel in said scent . man i do n t know about this . as much as i love bourbon the only flavor i m picking up is exactly that . there just does n t seem to be any balance with this brew and subtleties that the beer itself may have had at one point are just swallowed up now . this is my second time drinking this and i m still left to wonder why gi chose the christmas ale for the bb treatment . it seems that something heartier would have weathered the storm and actually benefited from barrel aging . hell even the hexnut would have been an interesting choice . i guess the temptation of mixing something of different vintages was too much to resist . ibg has a good solid mouthfeel with a perfect level of carbonation and no astringency picked up from the wood whatsoever . unfortunately drinkability suffers from the overall taste and this will certainly be my last shot at this particular brew . note about halfway through i paired this with a nice strong aged gouda and it helped a good deal in mellowing out the flavors .,palate,0.8,1
pours a hazy apple juice golden yellow color with a fizzy looking yet persistent off white head . the use of passion fruit is obvious in the aroma although there is also a not entirely pleasant dull mossyness and a bit of a metallic character present . the flavor is a light earthy combination of wheat and yeast and the tropical fruitiness from the aroma is more muted being replaced by more of a lemony citrus character . the texture is light without being thin but the fine prickly carbonation gets in the way of the light subtle flavors . overall this beer is light and a bit fruity and although the use of passion fruit is a bit of a novelty it is otherwise fine and drinkable albeit uneven .,palate,0.4,0
served in a straight sided mug a this beer has a dark dense brown body with strands of carbonation trailing up the sides of the glass . the head is a thin white film of tan swirling around the middle of the glass . s this beer has a dry prune hint that turns more nougat and a big cold coffee grounds aroma that dominates . t this beer has a soft dry dark roasted malt flavor that quickly gives way to a big cold coffee ground flavor that lingers a bit . m this beer has a light mouthfeel with a tight little fizzy finish . d the stale coffee ground dominates the flavor and aroma and is tough to get through a full beer .,palate,0.8,1
very nicely done . spicy hops was well balanced .,palate,1.0,1
thanks a lot to rtepiak for this brew . a amber color fully translucent . not much of head but the little i get is gorgeous half a finger of real creamy looking cream white head . retention is ok and lacing is good for the abv . s big amarillo fan tbh and this one delivers like no other . very juicy and strong with the tropical fruits . you get a very strong orange and mango mix right at the beginning but slightly behind there are red grapefruits and lime zest . a little touch of pine and mint . slight brown sugar and vanilla . strong smell . could n t ask for anything better . t again big orange and mango mix straight up . but the lime zest and red grapefruit is a bit stronger than in the smell which is perfect for the taste department . pine is also stronger as with the mint . slight brown sugar and vanilla again . but the real game changer is the light peppery oaky and earthy taste that the rye brings to the beer . big taste for the abv and real interesting rye beer . m medium to light body with medium to low carbonation . would have preferred a bigger body by far . o this is a damn fine tasting rye ipa beer . really awesome . the amarillo hops did a wonderful job with this beer as they do with most beers . the only problem with the beer is the too light feel but like the overall score indicates far from being a deal breaker for me .,palate,0.6,1
tasted blind with other imperial stouts . pours a little light for a is with a creamy off white layer of bubbles . low level of roast . milk chocolate . vinuous . caramel in the finish . lacks legs lacks robustness if that s a word . medium bodied i like my is to be chewier . par for the course for lh beers run of the mill .,palate,0.4,0
poured into a snifter a deep opaque brown body with practically no head and fast dissipating at that . minimal lacing . smells quite nice with a little bourbon nose some wet wood evoking chicory character some sweet milk chocolate and a little vanilla . for want of pungency i ca n t ask for more nose in a barrel aged ris . tastes pretty delicious . smooth milky chocolaty vanillaey flavors hit the tongue first followed by a great big bourbon oak presence . the oatmeal does a lot to the texture making it rich and creamy without sludging up the body . more of a careful syrupiness . it tastes hotter than it feels but there is a sure alcohol presence . fairly sweet but quite drinkable . a little roasted wood notes in the finish . pretty well balanced on the barrel aged character compared to others of its kind . overall this is a fine offering . i would wish for more carbonation before anything else otherwise this is one of the best barrel aged ris s around .,palate,1.0,1
bottle dated june a pours a sinister looking copper orangish color almost mahogany toward the center of the glass . slightly off white head rises up and sticks around . s soapy almost caustic mix of detergent and booze . big impression of bitterness . definetly pulling some non descript sweetness out of the nose as well . t salty crackers sugar coated whatever . very very sweet and bready lots of residual sugars . hops are bitter and resinous not much else . m mouthfeel is thick as hell carbonation is on the lower side of medium . o lots of off flavors really missed the mark in my book . the taste is literally sweet and salty hops bring little to the table . this beer is months old not years old . .not buying that it would be much better if it were brewed last week .,palate,0.6,1
ml bottle served in a weiss glass . cloudy dark brown color with a big beige head that left spots of lacing . the aroma is of dark fruits and spiced wheat malt . good tasting brew a blend of sweet fruit flavors and wheat beer spices . a full bodied beer that is creamy smooth and goes down really easy .,palate,1.0,1
pours a cloudy golden color with a thin white head with good retention . smells like a caramel candy with notes of floral hops . taste is hops then caramel with a lasting aftertaste of rose hips . very delicate and crisp . mouthfeel is creamy and carbonated more like an english ale than a triple albeit more bubbly . drinkability is excellent with the floral flavor balancing the malt . not my favorite tripel but definitely one to try when its around .,palate,0.6,1
onyl black with dark brown rings around the edges of this beer will do . appears to have a light viscocity and a quick brown head after the pour . rich aroma of flaked oats mixed with hershey s dark chocolate syrup . then a heavenly coffee roast aroma with a little heavy cream . the taste starts a little creamy nut and strong roasted coffe bean hits the front odf the palate . the acohol combined with heay roasted malt and oats heat up the chocolate and cream flavors . the alcohol also lengthn the creamy feeling on the palate as well . the oats give just a little graininess to an otherwise smooth palated beer . the finish in its finality is warm and soothing . this is a very unique coffee and oatmeal brew that is bet enjoyed slowly and thoroughly .,palate,1.0,1
nothing like seeing a beer you bought of with a d rating hope it is better than that . clear yellow colored beer with a small white head . smell is strongly vegetables with a very slight hop scent . this really does smell like hell . taste is nothing maybe a very slight lemon flavor from hops . club soda with lemon and that is all that is here . but unlike the smell this does n t taste bad . club soda with lemon deserves a for mouthfeel . yeah you can swallow it . i have more of these damn things . might dump them down the drain to get the aluminum back .,palate,0.2,0
ml bottle bought from gapwines belfast . poured a pale straw yellow colour with some light coppery tinges . white head pours quite tight and thick then fades to almost nothing . very sparse carbonation . no lacing . aroma very sweet malts corn notes light biscuitiness some sweet almond marzipan notes light spicy fruits lemons some pears faint creamy vanilla hints some boiled rice faint cloves some peppery hops . taste quite sickly sweet maltiness creamy sweet almonds watery boiled rice hints dishwater no real fruitiness maybe just the slightest traces of lemons and apples some sea saltiness faint peppery hops . overall pretty poor . feel quite sharp initially then some smoothness. light bodied . much too sickly sweet to be in any way drinkable i could barely finish one bottle . overall a poor strong lager . nothing really to recommend it .,palate,0.7,1
a amber color with a one finger sustained head down from an impressive three finger head . moderate lacing occurs . s smells as expected with the great hop mixture . very aromatic . t somewhat of a flat taste . it does n t taste as much of fruit as i would expect from the smell and that it is an american ipa . i think this beer tastes more like a european ipa . very bitter beer . m very smooth with little carbonation but it will leave a film coating in your mouth . d since this beer is bitter and not as balanced as i prefer my ipas it makes it slightly more difficult to drink .,palate,0.9,1
this beer poured an extremely dark brown with some very dark candy apple highlights . the head consists of a spotty thin film clinging mostly to the edges of my tulip and its a light dirty tan . this dissipated to nothing after a few minutes . i must say the red highlights coming through my tulip are really something . smells of slightly sour coffee with an underlying salty mesquite essence . there are also traces of figs and dark raisins with a trace of alcohol . as this warms a bit the alcohol fades and is replaced by a smooth dark chocolate . upon sipping my mouth puckered up due to a surprising acidic sourness thats too crisp and distinct to really attribute to any fruit . its more of a stinging dryness that reminds me of a green sappy oak but theres still a mysterious fruit like tang to it . behind this are some delicate smoky notes that turn to chocolate as i exhale out my nose . all of these flavors seem to be nestled in on top of a creamy milk base thats mingled with a mandarin orange sweetness . finishes with a touch of mesquite and the sourness condenses to a crisp rhubarb . the mouth feel is dense but thin giving it a watery feel . but when i take a sip the carbonation springs out of seemingly nowhere releasing a delicately spongy mouth feel that is very pleasing to my palate . im not a big fan of the style in general but the flavors here are really blended well and i cant pin any flavor down to any one ingredient . that and the mouth feel is pure pleasure . not bad . not bad at all .,palate,1.0,1
poured from the bottle into my new stone ris snifter . it poured very dark brown to black with very little head . the aroma is great blend of dark chocolatey malts . the taste went from the dark malts to some bitter hops . they did n t necessarily blend together but i loved it anyway . most of the prior reviews said they could n t imagine finishing more than one but i finished mine and felt like i would love a nother couple of these . considering the weight and bittnerness plus the style i found this very drinkable . i do n t know if this was supposed to be a barleywine which it s listed as or a dark ipa but i could n t care less this was great .,palate,1.0,1
cold oz bomber poured into chimay goblet . beer pours viscous and golden orange with zero head . not quite clear but not as cloudy as the unfiltered label suggests . rich barleywine aroma with secondary citrusy characteristics like a dogfish head . complex hop flavors up front both typical cascady american ipa flavors and more nuanced hop varieties blend and eventually fall into a pleasant bitter note . citrusy flavors like grapefruit despite the obvious high gravity of this beer it s not in any way sweet . the malt list claims in addition to a wide variety of hops cara pils malt yet there s no head and two types of wheat yet there s no wheat beer flavor . i m guessing the wheat serves as more of an adjunct completely buried by the high abv and high hop ale . there are no fewer than hops varieties listed but it s hard to imagine how they all contribute to the final product in such a strong beer . the end result is good though so i m not going to second guess the brewers . pretty powerful stuff . drinkability suffers but in small quantities very very good .,palate,0.9,1
a inch fluffy head fast rising carbonation and lots of it . flakes of yeast floating around . light hazy yellow . s sweet yeast banana thick lemon peel . t very mild flavor . watery sour a bit like tonic water . bland . m sharp crisp carbonation . medium body barely astringent . d uninteresting taste but it feels nice .,palate,0.9,1
a very odd beer this one i ca n t exactly put it into a particular category . the beer poured a nice bronze colour with a white head very much in the standard pint of heavy look to this . the nose was non existant a very faint hint of hops and a very slight hint of citrus fruit but this took some froth on my nose before i realised this . the taste is very surprising it looks like a pint of heavy but tastes like a lager . very light on the palate mainly dominated by hops but typical of a lager no real taste to speak of very wattery . this continued through to the aftertaste not much to speak of a slight hint of citrus but nothing else . it was n t a horrible beer but just too much like a lager for my liking at . this would be an ideal session beer and it did go down very easily . my wife enjoyed this more than i did but she is not a fan of darker beers at all she even admitted that it tasted very different than it looked .,palate,0.4,0
a beer pours dark . heavy amounts of carbonation apparent s mimics the scent of many belgian strong ales . cherries cloves dates pepper t lots of fruit and spice more spice then fruit . lacks malty flavors . spice and fruits are excellent far from overpowering m warm carbonation pleasant on palate very drinkable . definitely a beer that needs to be drank at f or warmer d this beer can not be beat for the price of . i prefer this beer to many of the unibroue belgians that i have had . it will certainly get better with age,palate,1.0,1
this beer aims at a traditional bavarian hefe weizen and hits the mark . it s fermented with a bavarian weizen strain from an inital gravity of . degrees plato giving . alcohol by volume with a mild ibu s . slightly dark in color with a brownish tint . nice white foam cap that could hold better . the aroma is mainly light banana backed by a very gentle fruit and spice . the body is light but somewhat creamy . the flavor starts slightly fruity leading into a good maltiness with some caramel characteristics and ending gently with a touch of banana and a subtle dry spiciness . a very nice summer quencher . one of the best from the tun .,palate,0.6,1
oz into a tulip . best by september . this is definitely a black ale . ca n t see through it at all one finger head and some stellar lacing . looks very nice . smell is deep lots of roasted dark malts and herbal piney hop aromas . taste is roasted burnt tasting malt up front a wave of citrus pine herbal hops in the middle and finishes with dry burnt roasted character and some hops lingering in the mouth . feels quite creamy at first almost in a draft stout kind of way which struck me as odd . but as the glass nears its end i m alright with it . would rather it be crisper and a bit more carbonated though . very drinkable and a decent example of the style . reminds me of one of my favorites of the style otter creek alpine black but with less citrus and more malt complexity .,palate,0.6,1
very pale yellow or transparent . very fragrant scents of apple skin enough so sour on the nose with a slight hint of hops . body very light and sweet with touches of apple much more discreet than in the nose . no sweet taste but no acid . the taste of the witbier is nonexistent it is thought to lager without character or taste . finish without bitterness just a slight reminder of the taste of apple . in short bland beer .,palate,0.2,0
thanks to flexabull for this killshot from blind bif . a pours light yellow lots of fizzy head that quickly subsides . no lacing . by color i want to assume this is a bmc killshot . still the bright yellow is n t entirely unappealing . . s what is this i do n t even . .hay cardboard and lemons citric acid limes . smells a bit like fresca too . . t an odd corny blandness barely sweet and salty at the same time as if i were drinking spit . also slight sourness paralleling the lemons . after some consideration this tastes like msg . . m i do n t know how to describe this . there is a low level sweetness that numbs the side of my tongue . not too sour but still cloyingly acidic . . o this is slimy . i feel like i m drinking pre gargled lemonade . transport me to a beach blend this with fruit and vodka then serve it in a coconut . that s the only way i d consider drinking more of it . .,palate,0.2,0
this poured a slightly hazy gold with off white head . it smelled bad like mold or mildew first thought was dirty socks with lemon hops and earthy malt . it tasted better though still fairly dirty like copper and lemon hops mixed with cultured yeast and cheap caramel malt . it was thick with no carbonation and had a brief sour aftertaste . overall this was a very poor quality beer with bad flavor and a worse smell . if nothing else at least it had a really good body but i would n t really want to drink this again .,palate,0.9,1
on tap at peppercorns a nice hazy straw appearance with a fluffy one finger head that left medium lacing down the sides of the glass . s very very light citrus notes as well as yest . not picking up on much of anything . t watery citrus resulting in what seems like almost a held back or muted taste . kind of bland . m watery light carbonation . d goes down easy but but almost like a generic macro brew . pretty shocked at this one by wormtown . i guess i ca n t love them all .,palate,0.4,0
i do n t get the name on this beer at all . it is california ale but there is nothing california about it . the brewer called it a farmhouse ale but it is n t anything like a farmhouse ale either . color is a dark amber color with a huge white overcarbonated head . aroma is of yeasty bubble gum with no hop or other spices . co was over the top but the mouthfeel was light with no belgian lacing . flavor was slightly caramel with belgian yeast notes . i was n t very impressed by this beer .,palate,0.8,1
reviewed this on tap now reviewed on can . ugh terrible when compared too nitro tap . dark red black colour when poured with the fluffy cloud head i adore . smell was similar too burnt toast . some coffee roasted malt something sweet i could n t put my nose too . tasted boring . btw all cans are gone . unless i got bad cans this is an accurate review . coffee toffee chocolate and more sweet malt but not as much as from the cask . terrible mouthfeel . gritty . like their was sand in my mug . or sugar . yes it was a clean mug . because of the gritty mouthfeel it was n t very drinkable . very good on tap not good from can . i ll try it from the bottle for no other reason than too collect the cap . an overrated stout . lacked the silk feeling i got from the cask which was my biggest dissapointment .,palate,0.3,0
when i had it at the bayou it was listed as bohemian pilsner so i am assuming that they are one and the same . if not someone else who is familiar with uinta s beers can add this one and i will get my review moved . onward . right off the bat it arrived with no head . zero nada zilch . the color was a medium yellow gold with ne quality clarity . the nose had a definite saaz quality to it . the mouthfeel was thin and not terribly hoppy on the palate . the finish had a brief hop bite before subsiding into a a weak wateriness . uh oh that monkey on my back began to screech again .,palate,0.4,0
poured from bottle into tulip glass . a loud pop as cork comes off lots of smoke . amazing head of fingers at leas of tan head . head is very creamy and rocky . ruddy orange body with an orange tinged mahogany core . receding head that settles to a thick cap leaving gobs of lace behind . s big malty grain of dried apricot mixed with a mild alcohol warmth the whole way through . raisin is in the mix with a bit of dark choco mingled with a subtle earthy hop on the finish . t malt sweet hit tongue right up front . coppery dark dried fruits . very mild hop bitterness mixes w a dark choco flavor for the finish . flavor sticks around for a bit . not so complex for a dubble but what it does it does well . m fairly thin for a dubbel . higher then normal for a dubbel carb makes for a frothy mouthfeel that manages to finish crisp somehow . d about right for a dubbel . lighter in body then most ups it a bit but the alcohol is def present slowing you down by reminding you of its abv . notes not a bad brew . kinda different for a dubble . has less pronounced malt then you would expect but the choco not is a pleasant surprise here . lighter body that is crisp form the higher then normal carb again for a dubble . i enjoyed this brew and would drink it again but there are other dubbels i would drink first . recommend,palate,0.9,1
trader joe s . gold can . simpler times looks pretty good . high level of carbonation decent white head over clearish yellow beer . not as transparent as bmc beers . the smell is unremarkable . you can tell it s a beer but it s pretty faint . smells more malty than hoppy . the flavor is disappointing . metallic mild malty sweetness a touch of hop crispness but not enough . it s not horrible but it s not great . too sweet for a lager in my opinion . lagers are meant to be session beers and this one would get old after or . mouthfeel is ok because the high level of carbonation makes up for an otherwise uninteresting beer .,palate,0.7,1
the appearance of this beer is n t bad . it looks just like corona which i m pretty sure is the idea . it s marketed as an island lager and it definitly looks like one . the appearance is rather attractive actually . it shouts hot day on the beach . smells a bit like a skunky corona . i actually enjoy a coronoa when i m in the mood although i do n t consider it a good beer so i figured i d feel the same about this one . i was wrong . the best way to describe this is it tastes like a skunked corona with a relatively corn flavor . it seems as if this beer was made with anything but malted barley . just water and corn rice and maybe some food coloring to make it more yellow . in my opinion it s also too carbonated . bad . definitly bad . stick with corona if you like this style . if you drown this beer in lime juice it tastes better but the beer alone is horrible . bottom line drink it if it s free otherwise buy something else . it seems to me that this is just a make money by marketing beer . the real gem to this brew is the marketing not the product .,palate,0.3,0
a the pour looks like your average adjunct lager totally clear and yellow in color with a small half finger white head on it that actually holds a tiny amount of retention and leaves some spotty lacing . s like any adjunct lager you ve ever had . it smells like some sweet corn and a little like cooked veggies . t not too bad at all . the taste is very very very light . not much to it at all . it s a little sweet but not as sweet as grain belt . almost an appley cabbage sort of taste to it . m not nearly as carbonated as most adjunct lagers which i actually enojoy a ton . all adjunct lagers should be a little less carbonated . d hmmm . . a pack ai n t bad for this at all . while it s not the most sophisticated thing i ve ever drank it s not bad either . it s just your typical beer .,palate,1.0,1
on cask at bodega on . sounded like an amazing brew . but turned out to be a beer with much to be desired . poured into the typical pint . black and dense with nice thick lace . the head was a lighter balsa wood color . smells a little weak considering all of the typically aroma heavy adjuncts thrown into this bad boy . with some digging i was able to pull out some mild chocolate and maybe vanilla . the malting was sweet and tasted fairly middle of the road nothing very interesting or deep in complexity . tasted more intricate . the vanilla is very light but it is there . it seemed to be adding an oily texture to the beer that paired with the dry woody texture of the cask beer . the coffee flavor was very subtle and seemed closer to that of black patent malt than of real coffe . there is a little bit of sweet maple to be tasted as well as a dusting of chocolate powder . smooth with a creamy but dry finish . the beer was nice enough but a big disappointment . i walked away thinking that the smoked vanilla coffee and birch was meant to be flavor descriptors rather than actual ingrediants . all of these elemtns were way too weak to be appreciated for what other beers can do with them . and as a double stout this beer fails as well . call it a single nix the mention of the adjuncts and this beer would be alright . with all of the information at hand however one can not help but cry foul .,palate,0.8,1
another one of my finds at the aj s fine foods in peoria az . oz . bottle vintage . poured a deep murky black with a thin ring of coffee brown bubbles . totally opaque when held up to light . smell was very smoky and chocolatey . also a definate oak smell going on in the nose . slight whiff of that alcohol came through . the flavors in this beer were amazing . it was smokey with a nice coffee flavor . also some vinous qualities . i also picked up the flavor of prunes or raisin with a hint of vanilla . very well balanced . the alcohol is hidden well but you know it is there by the warming sensation as you swallow it . this beer was just creamy and velvety on the palate . it seemed to just coat my whole mouth on its way down . it was a very nice choice for a cold winter night . i will have to pick up another bottle to age and see how those flavors blend over a year or two .,palate,1.0,1
poured a ounce bomber into my bruery tulip a a dark dirty brown poured straight into my tulip leaving behind a nice inch white head . slight lacing but quickly dicipating s a sweet sugary fruit smell . smell of juice apples but no cherry . a little too sweet . t begins too sweet and offputting . after a few more sips the light flavor of the cherries falls through then a slight oakey aftertaste is left . the sweetness lingers unpleasantly m very thin . not too carbonated the mouthfeel feels like it is missing something . every sip i have i want more mouthfeel . this beer feels sticky thin wet and it does not go well with the taste at all . d this beer is very light tasting and cool for being a . would not drink this again due to the taste mouthfeel but am impressed at how well the abv is hidden . o for the price it does its job for abv but the taste is not worth it .,palate,0.4,0
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 .,palate,0.7,1
i picked up a bottle at sainsbury s tonight . i was really excited to try this one because i am a huge fuller s fan . a beautiful golden color with a thick creamy white head that has ridiculous retention and a powerful amount of lacing . this head is really what sold me on the appearance of this beer . one of the most impressive looking i have seen in a long time . s light citrusy notes up front with a discernable bit of sweet malt characteristics mixed in with a clean spicy finish . not overly impressive but it does have it s enjoyable aspects . t much like the aroma . some fruity hops characteristics some citrus orange zest and a little apricot . there is also some sweet malt flavor . this beer is consistent with the style with a clean bitter earthy spicy hop aftertaste closing off the taste and leaving a pleasant lingering aftertaste . m smooth and creamy . really wonderful . the mouthfeel is the most impressive and outstanding attribute of this beer . o a solid offering . good example of an english ipa . i was impressed with the beer and would love to have it again .,palate,1.0,1
batch . pours a dark copper brown with a huge inch dark khaki head that fades to a tiny cap . carbonation bubbles rush toward the bottom of the glass before rising to the top again after the pour . good thin rings of lace around the glass on the drink down . smells of smoked dark malts chocolate covered chipotle peppers and band aids . very interesting and unusual smells for a beer . taste is of smoked chipotle peppers dark malts band aids and an earthy cocoa bean flavor . mouthfeel is pretty flat with a thickness that makes this beer somewhat hard to drink . overall this is one of the most interesting and eccentric beers i have ever tried . with that being said i am not too sure i would revisit this one very often . a little too much for my tastes .,palate,0.6,1
a st louis whole foods exclusive from charleville a pours a reddish brown without much of a head on it s smells of sweet dark fruits with some spicy rye t taste is similar to the nose . dark fruits and sugary malts combine with a bit of spicy rye malt . i was hoping the rye would be a little more prominent but the flavor profile is exactly as one would expect it to be from the label a dubbel with rye . m full bodied that goes down really smoothly d this is a pretty solid beer . i have seen it at whole foods for quite some time and finally pulled the trigger on it . this was the first time i have seen rye with a dubbel and say that it worked well .,palate,0.9,1
bottled pours a hazy orange yellow . small particles in suspension . modest head of large tan bubbles . aroma reminds me of walking around apple trees in the fall with fermenting apples on the ground . interesting . taste is rather bland . candy sweetness muted by a musty yeast character . the aftertaste is mostly yeast . nothing much going on here . plenty of better esbs to choose from . this one is getting the hook . pun intended .,palate,0.7,1
pours a dark black color . color is deeper than a coffee color . the head is small and quickly gives way . a little lacing is left on the glass . the smell is of slight chocolate and roasted malt . the taste is chocolate notes and malt . the beer has a good mouthfeel with little carbonation . overall a very solid beer with a dark rich taste .,palate,0.6,1
this beer was skunky . skunky like a becks . and i couldnt find any other component of this beer redeeming enough to get over that skunkyness . my encounter with this beer started out ok . it has a pale yellow appearance with a medium amount of head . however its aroma was skunk plus some cloviness . taste exhibited becks or maybe even becks light levels of skunkitude again with a bit of clove chasing after it to apologize . definitely not recommended .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a stella challis a virtually no head at all . what did appear quickly vanished leaving a very small ring around the edge and a few tan bubbles on the surface . beer is black but held to a light is dark reddish brown opaque and clear . s toasted malts dark caramel and dark milk chocolate . very little nose to be found even after letting it warm in the glass and trying to coax some more out . t dark semi sweet chocolate and well burnt toast the latter of which lingers somewhat . no complexity at all in the taste . m reasonable carbonation especially after no having any head on the pour . pretty crisp and clean for the style . good structure and body . not much of a finish . d not at all a heavy porter the surprising crispness contributes the drinkability . the well burnt taste suggests a stout so it s more like a stout jr. than a real porter . still there s not a whole lot going in with this beer it s a pretty straightforward simple brew .,palate,0.8,1
on tap at the beachwood bbq in seal beach ca a pours a motor oil black with a small tan head and good lacing . s smells havily of bourbon whiskey oak and charcoal . t taste is very similar with a dark oaky wood flavour dominating the palate . the bourbon comes in in the end adding some warmth to the brew with roasted character and coffee present throughout . i have n t had the original so i have nothing to base a comparison on but i thought the flavour in this beer was quite good . m one of the lightest feeling ris s that i have ever had do n t know if this was from the bourbon barrel aging or what but it needed more heft for this style nice smoothness and a creamy feel though . d another good beer from craftsman not great but quality stuff . it s nice to have a relatively local brewer experimenting around with styles . definitely worth a try .,palate,0.4,0
there once was a man that went by monkeyknife that and that fine genteleman had this in a surprise box on my driveway on a friday after a long day of work . i am far from a saison expert but i am a big fan of trying out the good ones and i have heard good things on this . caged and corked ml bottle . bottle of . bottling . bottle graphics . . poured into a couple pours of an an enormous dogfish brandy snifter . a have to start on appearance before pouring not even on the fine bottling . the carbonation was seen beautifully through the dark glass itself . upon pouring gently a vastly bubbly mauve body let is bubbles build into a poofy white soap suds head that was there to the last drop . great looking in all aspects lets hope it carries over to sucking it down . ok lacing was blah but who cares about lacing on a saison . s that is the brett i have come to know . spicy and fruity on the back of the nose bringing about a pepper sneeze almost . the banana phenols are pervasive from start to finish and my personal favorite part of this beer . t spicy again something of a belgian atmosphere coming from the clove dominance . the fruity flavors are smooth and delectable . orange pear and banana are all present and accounted before . brett laden and earthy in flavor . it has a sweet sour and bitter palate from a hop battle . same types of character as it warmed but somewhat more pronounced and even a little smoother . one knock i do have and i am searching is that it started a bit too sweet and did n t showcase the hops . complexity is flawless which marks a good saison funky dry hopping fruitiness fruity clove spicy . its all there . any harshness and there was not much completely dissapated by the end . the creme de la creme of this is the hop flavor and grapefruit tone that appears at the bottom of the glass . m sweet and spicy . carbonation combined with the spice is what really cleans and sticks at the same time to the back of the mouth . like a good saison dry . the carbonation and fizz is like the invisible man you do n t see it there but it is there on the tongue with each sip . d oh yeah drinkable . like a tease knowing this will be the only bottle i will likely drink . the booze is not intense but noticeable . i advise those that can to get a bottle of this and enjoy it right away . it drank far far too fast . thanks a lot tim . best state side saison i have had the pleasure of hell it is there with any saison i ve had touch my lips .,palate,0.7,1
bottle inspection nothing of use here notes natural apple and cinnamon flavor . indecipherable neck laser code lets me know they dont want me to know the date . aroma once i removed the cap from the bottle i got a nice whiff of spiced apples at arms length before the pour which was rather inviting . so i poured the glass and stuck my nose into it only to get a big whiff of baby diaper . theres something very wrong there and im afraid to taste it . appearance bright yellow with a fast fading white head that fails to lace . flavor i really want to like this beer but i cant . it starts really well with a green apple taste that quickly goes from bitter to sweet baked cinnamon apple and stays pleasant for a good or count before twisting into an artificial slightly rotten finish . no real beer flavors here to base all the alco pop that this is trying so hard to be . mouthfeel light and bubbly aka yellow and fizzy . overall impression so sad . i love baked apples and this beer gets there for a brief moment before becoming a train wreck . the rotten apple taste is growing as the beer warms . the baby diaper smell faded but i still get little whiffs . i dont know if this sample went bad or if its old stock but without a date brewer takes the hit . since this is new to texas im suspecting a dumping of old stock .,palate,0.2,0
i picked up a few bottles of rebel whilst at key food in brooklyn . i first got them b c i wanted something drinkable for dinner . i saw them for . and thought why not . as they were zapped by the cashier i saw that they were in fact only cents . i ran back and got a couple more . now to the beer . overall not my favorite czech pils but pretty good and really drinkable . the mouthfeel is near perfect smooth yet a bit bubbly . also the appearance is great orangish gold with a nice foamy white head . the aroma was a bit too skunky but well within the style . good taste honeyish but again to skunky for my tastes . for the price it ca n t be beat . get budvar or krusovice if you are not being cheap though .,palate,0.9,1
vintage . abv pours a brown copper color mostly clear just a bit of haze and with a decent head . smells quite toasty with a bit of smoke and with some dark sweet stewed fruit aromas . man . i love old stock . be it fresh or be it aged it still comes out well no matter when i drink it . the first thing i notice upon the first sip is the awesome mouthfeel on this one . it is so full bodied nicely carbonated and full flavored . flavor is quite smokey dry tart and a bit hoppy and bitter up front . the finish is sweet with a bright dark fruit like flavor . this is a complex beer and i can tell it is built to age . drinkability is very good . but this will be better with some age . this is close to being great right now but another months or so might be the perfect time to drink this . we shall see . well done yet again north coast .,palate,1.0,1
corked bottle thanks to chris poured into my hill farmstead glass . a cloudy murky dark straw does n t look very good . lots of bright white head at first with good carbonation but its watery . good retention and lacing . the aroma is pretty nice sweet candy wheat honey floral finish . the taste really is disappointing borderline bad . almost totally dead what i do get is bad peppery floral hops . finish really kills me as bad oaks comes off . mouthfeel is the true downfall of this beer watery light with no depth . easy to drink but not good enough that i would . pretty disappointing for me after such a great aroma . i ca n t recommend this .,palate,0.4,0
i like it for what it is . pours with a large white frothy head that goes away post haste . heavy straw color with what appears to be a ton of carbonation . taste is refreshing albeit watered down . other than the over carbonation it goes down quite well . not bad for a cheap common pale lager .,palate,0.8,1
okay it has nothing to do with the taste but i ve got to start with the packaging . i was rather surprise blvd went away from the traditional look they re synonymous with . but the move was clever cause you are so use to the heavier beers they make in those cardboard boxes and stubby bottles so this screams different . i had one issue with the printing the retro cursive words looked like a cross between leines and schlitz . i know blvd could have come up with a better design . price was awesome too . . a sixer . alright the real reason i bought this stuff . i do n t think i ve seen a prettier beer . i decanted to my favorite pilsner glass but it might as well been fine crystal . the beer looked marvelous . perfect amount of carbonation head finger . this thing could have been on tv . the aroma was delicate but you could just barely grab those hops thru your nose and taste on the back of your throat . now the taste was rather sweet . but not corn crib sweet . i did want a tad more after taste though . so that is why overall i would give its overall taste just above average . like most out there that drink a lot of brewski i prefer a little more punch from the hops but the balance and drink ability was perfect . this glass was empty in about minutes . what is cool is this whole trend going back to the s beer recipes . first schlitz now blvd . a mind game i know but it neat to think we are finally getting to sample what our parents grandparents would drink before the large beer makers took over with one style . i imagine this beer is what i would drink if i visited kc in s when george muehlebach was supplying the local watering holes . if you are in kc get some if you are n t be jealous . and patient,palate,1.0,1
notes from at the armsby abbey on a cloudy straw with a nice one finger head with a ton of lacing . this was crazy i ve never had a beer with this much lacing to it . s smells like what one would expect . floral hops . t very solid bitter . nice and hoppy with lots of citrus rind taste . m low carbonation resulting in a rather heavey feel . d really good dry hoppy finish . extremely drinkable really making you want more with each sip .,palate,0.7,1
a seasonal release and a good one at that . had at the brewpub in durango . it s cloudy golden with no real head or lacing . the smell is sweet honey . very subdued . the taste is crisp citrusy and very well balanced . not as sweet as the smell indicated which is good . the mouthfeel is great . it has nice assertive carbonation over a silky backdrop . the drinkability is its best feature . i had it during the winter but on a sunny afternoon . paradise .,palate,0.9,1
pours a reddish amber topped by thin whisps of off white foam which settle to sparse islands and a thin ring . it is a light medium strength bouquet of mild grain floral hop and a sweet fruitiness reminiscent of raspberry that gives it a wonderful aroma . could be one of those surprises a bold taste not predicted by a subtle nose . ah i love a taste that is so well blended of such balanced flavors it becomes something that stands apart . this is a refreshing blend of subtle malt tones that sit back to balance a mild yet clean and potent hop profile . the finish is a sneak attack of citrus bitter then piney then herbal bitter done in an underwhelming way that allows complexity to what is a refreshing session beer of highest order . will need to do a side by side with dales sn others with friends . nice low carb. light resinous mouthfeel promotes a good finish . as it warmed it got the slightest bit of a metallic feel . this did not detract from enjoyment . drinkability for this is very good another fantastic brew from great lakes . so glad we get this here now . impression good brew will get this again .,palate,0.6,1
almost has a coffee flavor to it . it tastes of brown sugar ripe fruit and a touch of woodsy smoke . i had a pint but i could n t have any more . i was really liking it but it s one of those that s tough to have more than one . the appearance was great especially for a crisp december afternoon . a really dark almost guiness look dark brown tone . it had a thin cap of caramel colored foam that really stuck around for the whole pint .,palate,0.4,0
chilled bottle into a glass . shared at a tasting . a pours a translucent maroon body that glows faintly ruby against the light . carbonation filled the glass on the generous vigorous pour that i received . s wow well oxidized . in the good way sherry port like aromas instead of cardboard but it s very overwhelming . i never had the beer fresh so i ca n t compare . it s very dark fruit dominated . i searched for spices but i could n t detect any . t sherry as the nose suggested but it s also going toward wet cardboard which the nose did n t suggest . it s spicier than i picked up on the nose it delivers pepper in the finish with a touch of clove . . lots of dark fruit here raisins dates figs maybe plums . m not austere but it s not sugary . i d call it semi dry or a touch drier . the oxidation really dominates the flavor and the taste buds . this affects the . drinkability this would be a pretty decent sipper but a large pour at this tasting wound up getting tossed into the bushes since i just did n t care to have it anymore . glad i tried it also very glad i do n t have any more .,palate,0.8,1
appearance very clear and little sign this beer has body smell a bit skunky with some malt taste some malt taste but overall not much taste and almost seems watery mouthfeel very light lacking substance drinkability very drinkable low carbonation again gives the sense of drinking an american light beer,palate,0.4,0
oz bottle served chilled in a pint glass . appearance clear yellow topped by a smallish white head . streamers of carbonation support a film of bubbles after the head subsides . no lacing but the foam does cling a little bit to the side of the glass . smell prominent odor of berries mixed with what i m guessing is a light smattering of noble hops and some pale malts . rather discordant but not the worst thing i ve smelled . taste mixed berry jams at first then a sour lemony wheat beer taste kicks in . finishes with some tangy and twangy noble hops or something kinda grassy in flavor . mouthfeel light and spritzy with some unwelcome lingering aftertastes . drinkability one of them take a mediocre light beer and chuck in some fruit for the ladies beers that is an anathema to bona fide fruit beers and real lambics . no thanks on having any more . hand this to someone while blindfolded and tell them it s a wine cooler . betcha they could n t tell the difference .,palate,0.7,1
after a good impression from voodoo s love child this was the second beer from voodoo i tried . a poured a slightly cloudy golden color with a nice foamy head . s up front with spicy saaz hops and some slight biscuity malt in the background . t dry malty biscuity and rich with an overwhelming amount of saaz . perhaps it was my expectations that let me down but i felt that these flavors while balanced were too intense . i m a saaz lover but this was too much for me . m crisp medium to light body . d i felt this beer was too heavy for the style which rendered it tough to get down towards the end of the glass . overall i really did n t care for this at all . maybe i ll give it another chance in the future and update this review if my impressions change .,palate,0.8,1
oz . can poured into a pint mug . it had a nice head on it that dissipated into a touch of foam on the top . no lacing to speak of . smells just a little grainy maybe some corn no hops . it s pretty much transparent except for the usual macro tinge of straw yellow . taste has a surprising amount of generic hop presence for this style though still quite low . there s maybe a little taste of grains but it leaves the tongue so quickly that it s hard to tell . mouthfeel is equally fleeting . this would be a good session beer for a hot day and it s cheap about for a sixer of pint cans . since there s little flavor or mouthfeel you can really knock em back making drinkability its best quality .,palate,0.3,0
appearance great looking bottle . pours a cloudy dull light amber color with many bubbles rising to the top . it has a tall white head that shows above average retention. smell is not that pleasent . it does n t smell fresh and there s a slight vegetable smell to it along with an herb aroma . not a very strong smell though . taste a definite improvement from the smell but there s nothing very special here . just a whole lot of bitterness . there is however a nice sweetness that lingers on the aftertaste . mouthfeel carbonation gives the unremarkable taste some character . a little fizzier than i generally prefer but it works with this beer . drinkability goes down easy . not a beer i d look for again but it certainly was n t a bad experience,palate,0.8,1
drank from a one pint . fl . oz . corked and caged bottle at the southampton publick house southampton ny vintage served in a snifter thanks to my friend matt for treating me to this . poured a cloudy dark caramel amber color with absolutely no head . very atypical for the style . the beer appeared to be turned due to improper aging conditions . the aroma was breathtaking . simply calling it floral would be a huge understatement . jasmine lavender chamomile and various other wild flowers jumped from the bottle as soon as the cork was popped . these smells intensified greatly as the beer was swirled in my snifter . sweet citrusy notes came out as well . amazingly smooth overall . the taste was outstanding . highly flavorful and floral . quite similar to the aroma in many ways . beyond the intense floral quality was a spicy semi sweet maltiness and notes of honey . the longer the beer sat the sweeter it became . the semi hoppy dry ish finish however helped keep things in check . a touch of alcohol also came out in the finish as the beer warmed . sweet floral notes once again appeared in the lingering aftertaste . the mouthfeel was syrupy and rather thick for the style with a very mild carbonation . near the end of the glass the beer felt completely flat . once again this aspect of the brew was very uncharacteristic for the style . although this saison lacked the crisp snappiness and the bubbly effervescence that often make this style of beer one of the most drinkable this example more than made up for these shortcomings with its amazing aroma and flavor . furthermore at . abv this brew masked its alcohol prowess quite well . cuvee des fleurs is definitely an experimental type beer that really pushes the boundaries . although i would love to get my hands on another bottle of this stuff i am glad it is not a part of southampton s regular lineup . frankly there is no place one should enjoy this brew other than with friends on the front porch of the hedge lined southampton publick house .,palate,0.6,1
poured cloudy yellow with a large but rapidly diminishing white frothy head . smelled off floral taste started sweet and ended bitter with floral hints throughout . this is hotd s session beer and i could drink them if there was nothing else but its not really my cup of tea mug of beer . . the appearance was nice and the mouthfeel was substantial but i was hoping for more than that .,palate,0.8,1
a golden pale yellow color with a one finger sized white head . has minimal lace and retention s has a bit of skunk right away followed by a grassy grainy aroma t very crisp taste . up front is the taste of grains with an almost bitter and dry finish m very clean thin crisp feel . also very light bodied maybe a little to watery o this beer is a classic example of a euro lager . nothing outstanding but it has great drinkability color and aroma . it only falls short with a bland taste,palate,0.4,0
rather disappointing offering from an otherwise respectable label even if it is coors in disguise . the yeast used here is inappropriate distracting and has an overall negative impact on the final product . as you would expect from this brewery the product was clean no off flavors or tastes due to contamination but the flavor profile was a train wreck . if you re going to brew a belgian dubbel which this is characterized as have a yeast that produces the proper esters and malt to match it . i wo n t bother with my usual bjcp grading by category as i do n t believe this offering merits it . the blue moon clone of hoegaarden is at least on point . this beer whatever it may be is not .,palate,0.8,1
dark reddish brown with a light brown head that left lace along the sides of the glass . dense malt aroma the smell of toasted base malt is intense giving the porter a scent reminiscent of barley wine . there is an underlying blanket of roasted malt there too like mild coffee and dark chocolate . the flavor is sweet malt and roasted malt with balance coming from the black malt bitterness . this beer doesnt give any hint of . the sweetness in the flavor gives plenty of body but the density of the flavor goes beyond that with a nice lingering roasted chocolate flavor . this is my first true baltic porter but it will bring me back for more that is sure . an excellent beer .,palate,1.0,1
a dark pitch with a thick bubbly tan head . s smells of coffee and dark cocoa with lots of bitter hops . smells of alcohol and strong roasted barley malts . t very dark burned malts give it the taste of espresso . there is a slight sting of alcohol and a good lingering bitterness . m thin and alcoholic yet quite covering and lingering . d dangerously decent drinkability .,palate,0.6,1
surprise surprise not this beer pours with an excessive carbonation that produces a four finger thick lightly browned head that lingers for a long time and leaves some light lacing as it slowly subsides . the beer is a deep brown color that shows some flashes of bright ruby color around the edges when held up to the light . the beer smells quite fruity with a definite brandy note there is a touch of spiciness that makes me think of cinnamon in some ways . there is also a touch of mustiness here that almost leans towards a light funky cheesiness or a funky mushroom type note . if you really dig through the fruitiness there is a rich toasted malt character in the finish toasted whole grain bread notes a touch of acidic roast malt and maybe just a touch of smoke but this is really hard to notice . the nose is actually pretty decent it sort of reminds me of a really funky batch of crushed grapes that is in the middle of being fermented by a cheese and wine culture . tart tasting and quite dry this is coupled with a toasted grain and a lingering light musty mushroom character . the excessive carbonation definitely contributes to an initial harshness but luckily i can manually dissipate the excess carbonation . there is a light smokiness that also lingers in the finish along with a bitter acrid roasted malt character . there is a touch more malt fullness than one might expect from a beer that is as dry as this is the light acidity which is definitely not just from the dark grain tends to make this taste drier than it actually is . an at times biting roast character is noticeable here and can be a bit too jarring sometimes especially when you consider the light acidity . the fruitiness of the nose is not nearly as apparent in the flavor unfortunately . as the beer warms up it picks up a very light sweetness that lightly accentuates a dry chocolate note as well as boosting a very subtle smoked malt character . the middle and finish also begins to pick up some brandy like fruitiness though just a touch . this is definitely my second favorite of this series behind the wine it is n t nearly as funky and in fact could actually work with a bit more funk if it had a more boosted fruit character like the wine barrel one does . a bit more fruitiness would really help this be much more balanced though this still achieves a balance that most of the other sfto do n t come close to achieving . definitely an enjoyable beer but it is showing hints of being great but definitely is n t quite there yet .,palate,0.6,1
hofbrau dunkel on tap a beautiful deep amber brown . crystal clear thick head that fades with time . head did n t last to the end . s a little nutty aroma but not much else . its very clean in aroma . i do n t smell any hops either . t definite malt flavor caramel with some chocolate . a little too sweet for my taste but it is appropriate for the style . carbonation is low . ca n t really taste any hops though i m sure they are there . malt dominates . m medium body . feels thin . o i know this is supposed to be a beer that defines the style but i expected more fullness and body . its a good beer and would be a nice foray into darker beer for those used to drinking macro light beer .,palate,0.6,1
i bought this bottle at the source during the tour de geuze . bottle date . poured into an original de cam glass . look the beer pours a yellow golden color with a very small white head leaving a nice lacing . smell vinegar with wooden hints and crisp citrus . taste malty sour and tart up front with some wooden bitterness in the end . also some fruits in the aftertaste . mouthfeel thin body and medium carbonation overall a nice geuze a bit too watery for my liking though . is also missing the balance that is so clearly present in cantillon and fonteinen geuzes . still very very worth trying .,palate,0.6,1
mikkeller usalive a the beer had a strange deep amber look to it that almost faded into a dark apple juice color very light carbonation and almost no lacing to speak of . s there was a mild funk to this a kind of wet hay but no real wild aspects of vinegar or pedio lacto dryness . theres some grapefruit hidden in there as well but not a particularly forthright beer on the nose . t this beer has a chameleon character to it i think due to the brett that takes it from a sweet melted caramel to a mild tartness at the end . as a side note there is some weird funk like wet crayon crisp apples with a wet dog dryness . several things going on here but ultimately very interesting . m the coating is similar to a pale ale or a single ipa . nothing too watery or overwhelming . the belgian aspect to this beer gives it a bit of an expansive nature but not too filling . d my dad loved this beer and he had never had anything with brett in it before . i dont know how else to sell this than that . it is pretty accessible to anyone and again if cost was not so ridiculously prohibitive it would be a great casual beer . narrative welp . day in day out these vacuums wont sell themselves . no sirree it takes pressing the flesh and getting out and pounding the old pavement or i am not jimmy warrington number one dyson salesman in the tristate area . it just takes a few things i tell you what a firm jaw line bulletproof self esteem and the complete lack of inhibition to barge directly into a persons home and begin officious cleaning . that is how i do it and jimmy warrington doesnt lie . that is the us way pressing products on people hoping they are made locally and providing a long term high interest payment plan . yes sir i dont want to see any dirty shag carpets or collateral income laying around those are the enemies of dyson at large . so what is it gon na take to get this next woman into a dyson . well behind a dyson vacuum a wild flair and generally likeable set of veneers sorry time to sell this old sucking machine .,palate,0.6,1
thanks to urbancaver for pulling this one out on his visit . being the average middle class kid raised solely on pb j for the better part of years i was stoked to try this one . furthermore the rarity of it and relative trade frenzy around it made me curious to say the least . in the glass . it just looked like your basic brown ale maybe even a little light in color . on the nose . yup it smelled exactly like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich . i mean dead on . first taste . wtf . i dont know how the nose was so spot on when it tasted so badly . widly over carbonated it just tasted like prickly peanut seltzer . the beer had little to no body no jelly of and kind and a weak seltzer like after taste . i took another sip . yup . exactly the same . this just tasted like a gimmicky beer that slipped out for trade bait . glad i did n t bite . i wanted this to be good i really did . but it was n t . it was easily the worst beer at the share . hopefully the other funky buddha beers are worth a damn . not that i would trade for any of them .,palate,0.3,0
ml flip top bottle . mindestens haltbar bis ende . it pours a hazy brown clearly an attempt to join the market of schneider weisse or unertl . the head is thick and off white an sticks for a long time . the smell is mostly clove with a hint of caramel malts bread and lemon . the flavor is also quite clovey with a lot more lemon interference however . the mouthfeel is surprisingly flat . you could see the direction this beer was heading but it did n t make it all the way .,palate,0.4,0
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 .,palate,0.7,1
appearance this is a light and crystal clear yellow in color with a modest but clinging head . smell there s a nice easy grain aroma here that gets messed up just a little bit by some unnaturally smelling sweetness . taste the light crisp malt is a pleasure but that sweet character is also present at the taste maybe even a bit bigger . mouthfeel this is light and crisp in the mouth and very refreshing . the carbonation rightly tickles the cheeks . drinkability this is a very refreshing lager that s more american than euro .,palate,0.6,1
got this one from a colleague . his brother brought it back from colorado . i think i ve had their dark lager and it was okay . the bottle from which it was poured lacks a lot of the information i ve come to enjoy with my beers . a story of the name a mission statement of the brewery something to entertain me as i let my beer breath . this does n t have it . put simply the beer is the durango brewing company s wheat beer . no clever names here . just beer . the picture of the steam engine is pretty cool though . the smell lacks any character . it s hard to distinguish anything from the nose . the color is orangy . others seem to be describing it as yellow . i do n t see the yellow . maybe gold . not impressed with this . not a color i d expect with a wheat beer . next is the taste . not your typical wheat bear . non descript in fact . tastes like a watered down lager . i m not picking up any hints of spice . it s well balanced. a lack of hops makes it drinkable and enjoyable but it just does n t seem to fit the category .,palate,0.8,1
a deep dark red copper with a two finger moderately fluffy head . there s good lacing and the head retention is impressive . s really nice . definitely a lot of aroma contributed by the barrels . sharp notes of smoke are heavily present . there are more subtle notes of a light hint of fruity hops . also just a touch of some sweet caramel . do n t get it twisted though this smell is all about smoke . t lots of smoke . it s got a solid peaty smokey aftertaste but the beer is not without some complexity sweet caramel malts at the front of the palate with a little hoppy bitterness and possibly a little west coast hoppy taste . i know it sounds weird with all the smoke in this but i can definitely pick up some american hops . maybe one of the c s . as i drink the complexity really opens up . the smokey notes from the barrel work well with the other flavors . surprisingly i do n t really taste much alcohol . overall pretty complex and tasty . m smooth . perfect mouthfeel . the smoothness does a lot to take the edge off of the harshness of the smoke flavors . o solid offering . unique for sure . the smoke is powerful but not so much that the other characteristics are impossible to discerne . i think its a good beer with an interesting complex taste .,palate,1.0,1
this is a pretty rad stout this being said its degrees c outside and sunny not a stout day but what the heck it was a beer i had n t had before . pours incredibly thick and rich into a goblet with a massive brown cappuccino head and thick lacing down the glass looks like a bad ass espresso shot a little sediment is my only complaint . smell is really not all there for me a little bit of bitter coffee and cocoa notes bit its pretty darn subtle for how big the taste is the weakest part of this beer for sure . taste is alright . incredible rich bitter freshly brewed espresso gobs of dark chocolate and some smooth dark sweet dried cherries . mmm delish . incredible ridiculous mouthfeel tastes as thick and smooth as any beer i ve ever had probably the strongest point of the beer is the mouthfeel . points .,palate,1.0,1
really disappointed with this one . bought it on an impulse as a store was closing . would really put this in the pilsner category does n t have the characteristics of an ale at all which may have contributed to my unfulfilled expectations . i do n t care what category they put in this . it tastes like bud light . i read another review online which said this beer allows the drinker to drink a bud while having the pretense of drinking a microbrew . and unfortunately i have to agree . on the plus side this beer made me appreciate the beers i do like much more .,palate,0.2,0
i picked this up at the pit stop in nelsonville oh . appearance gold and transparent with a nice head on the pour looks decent smell some oranges a little skunkiness taste orange taste some wheat flavor a hint of hops mouthfeel light bodied drinkability goes down easy you could drink many of these in a night it seems more and more that summer ales are just too light for a good session beer . i think they re trying to market these beers to people who really do n t like flavorful full bodied beers . it seems that brewers are adding citrus taste to mild tasting beers to sell these . oh well . .,palate,0.4,0
pours dark amber with a lasting small head . nose is faint but shows some banana and apples along with some floral hops . lots of toasty nutty flavours add a new dimension with some of that banana following through . unfortunately the malt is slightly grainy . carbonation is too high .,palate,0.4,0
this one was bottled sometime in april so it s little more than a month old . poured into a tulip . light amber hazy body with a thick off white head . good lacing . the smell is sweet and exactly like the artificial cotton candy bubblegum smell . there is a hint of citrus in the aroma as well . the taste is very sweet with a bit of the vanilla oak flavor . the hops are very subdued maybe adding a little floral flavor to the candy sweetness . the body is medium large and the carbonation nice and prickly . not an offensive tasting beverage but i ca n t say i m a fan by any means . this is close to being a barleywine but there is n t any complexity in the taste and it s just too sweet .,palate,0.7,1
appearance i did n t follow the directions and poured this into a pint glass . it gave the nice cascading foam appearance as from the tap . a pretty sight . smell light coffee dark chocolate . taste moderate coffee bitterness kind of creamy . mouthfeel very very thin . drinkability the definition of sessionable . light in body not strong in alcohol decent tasting . obtained a bunch of guinness from family who bought it but decided dark beers were n t for them . not a whole lot there in this beer but it s a decent change of pace from my usual big ipa at home and miller lite at softball .,palate,0.4,0
such a funny color this one is . sort of rusty sort of ruby sort of golden . maybe raisin colored . i do n t know it s odd . looks thick too almost a honey like consistency . a bit of a head that fizzles quickly and a hint of lacing . nose is quite malty and sweet a light fruity peachy presence and a good deal of spicy presence mostly clove . it does n t all fit together quite right but it s interesting . taste was interesting as well bready and spicy reminds me a lot of la fin with a weird tart spicy twang . yeasty . mouthfeel is bubbley and chewy and full . it s not a bad tasting brew it s an interesting concoction but it s not my favorite brew . decent bang for your buck .,palate,0.9,1
a solid pour into my cl tulip glass produces a three finger thick pale amber tinged tan colored head . the beer is a dark plum color that shows a lightly hazed red pale amber hue when held up to the light . the aroma smells spicy sort of like pepper coriander and a touch of elderberry up front backed by fruit and rich malt notes . this smells a bit like a dark sweet spicy holiday sweet bread . the malt has a nuttiness to it and almost smells of port or even sherry in the finish and perhaps even a touch of toasted grain character . there is a sort of over ripe fruitiness to this beer that is n t quite rancid definitely interesting but a bit off putting too . fairly dry as it first hits the tongue the beer picks up some sweetness as it rolls across the palate the sweetness contributes to the caramelized grain presence as well as a touch of sherry like character that seems contributed by a bit of oxidation . a touch of spice character in the finish seems a touch like cinnamon and there is an up front note of white pepper as well as some sweetness accentuating clove character that lightly influences the entire flavor profile . the body is pretty light considering the beers alcohol and this is definitely the beers strongest feature . a touch of nuttiness in the flavor takes on a toasted edge towards the finish at times and definitely boosts the complexity a bit more . not a bad beer it is showing a bit of age around the edges and is fairly complex but seems to be missing a little something to really make it a great beer .,palate,0.9,1
picked up a sixer at trader joe s since i m always hunting for a brew i have n t sampled this caught my eye . i m on beer of the sixpack and i think i have a good idea of whats going on with this amber lager . every brew poured a gracious tan head . copper reddish hue . this is where the brew starts to fade to mediocrity . i pick up some caramel and an odd hop presence that is slightly sour metallic rounds it out . i m not sure how this is going to mold together and work . alot of tin that actually rattles the attention of the fillings in a couple moulers . caramel is overshadowed and the hop presence struggles to come through if at all . finishes extremely dry . so dry that it leaves a powdery coating on the palate . i have n t had much success with random finds at trader joe s . i m starting to wonder who the bigshot is that samples the brew before they sign them up for distribution . at any event this beer is not reccomended with a bullet .,palate,0.3,0
a clear gold with a quick and shallow head but really this beer is not to savor . s smells like what you expect from a cheap american beer slightly tangy . t taste is light and crisp though wholly unimpressive duh . this beer is cheap for a reason but it does the job . m no staying power . d you should not want this beer with a meal . this is a beer for parties and mass consumption with the intent of making mistakes and not driving home soon . if you intend on sipping add shot of triple sec to make is more like a blue moon without filling you up . again this is a light beer for mass consumption wo n t fill you up but wo n t impress you either . drink away on a budget .,palate,0.4,0
this was part of a trade at the beginning of the year i sat on it until i could share it with several people . wound up bringing it to a tasting . per the recommendations of the local trader this sat still for months in the cellar then undisturbed in the fridge chilling for about a week . despite this it was a gusher . when we opened it it did n t simply foam over it sprayed like a shaken bottle of champagne . even worse someone tried to plug the hole with their thumb and the beer only sprayed worse like a garden hose spraying dark red beer all over the walls . what a mess . of the bottle remained by the time we got things under control and hell we paid dearly for this tick so i was n t going to let it slip by . smells quite sour and really musty . leathery malt tobacco and cherry march past the palate in succession . tastes bracingly sour and puckering in every sense of the word . i like this though and happily drank down what little i was able to salvage for myself . this is a beer that would have been amazing under the right circumstances but alas it just was n t meant to be .,palate,0.4,0
enjoyed at town hall brewery in minneapolis mn . poured a black body with a light tan head of foam . aroma was dark roasted malts and i swear i could smell straw . full bodied with a smoothy creamy mouthfeel . this one starts off great but it turns out to be too sweet . half way through i was tired of it and wished i d ordered something different . too bad .,palate,0.8,1
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 .,palate,0.4,0
picked this up from hop city in atlanta ga and thought it was worthy of my first review . a poured this into a dogfish signature glass and it appears an extremely hazy amber color with a nice white finger head . a good looking saison . s the nose is a lot of lemon belgian yeast and spicy pepper . i m loving this . t this is even more complex than the nose . a lot of lemon rye belgian yeast and maybe some coriander . it also has somewhat of a peppery spicy kick to it . m the mouthfeel is fantastic . medium and a little creamy with just the right amount of carbonation . d for . it is very well hidden and i had no problem drinking an entire bottle by myself . this was my first beer from the bruery and i ll definitely have to try some of their other offerings because i loved saison rue .,palate,1.0,1
a pours a dark dark almost black with opaque brown highlights when the light hits it . a creamy four finger head is produced that fizzles down to a finger extra creamy head . lacing and head retention is only moderate for this stout i feel a strong head is a must for any type of stout . s smells like marsala wine with roasted malt caramel and a dollop of dark chocolate . t tastes exactly like it smells roasted malt blackstrap molasses yuck sweet malt in general marsala wine if you have tasted marsala before you know exactly what i am talking about some chocolate dark fruits and a little less caramel than the smell suggests . there is the slightest suggestion of the bitterness of hops as well as a trace of their fruitiness but not quite enough to balance out the intense sweetness . for me the sweetness is a bit cloying much sweeter than any sweet stout i ve ever had let alone an oatmeal stout . the oatmeal flavor seems lost to me . there is a hint of coffee on the finish . there is sweetness everywhere and it builds . this is a beer where is the bitter . m smooth and creamy the oatmeal starch coats your tongue nicely . slightly over carbonated but generally this is as good as any stout can really get . the oatmeal really does add nice and smooth body that needs to be tasted to be believed . d for me terribly low due to the cloying sweetness . i would like to see more bittering hops to mute the sweetness of the additional oatmeal . if you can tolerate sweet beers i bet you could drink many of these . o i m no hop head but this beer is so sweet i ca n t enjoy it at all . maybe this style is n t for me . i do n t think i can finish it grrr . edit what a sweet mess down the drain it goes . stone s ipa is going to clear my palate .,palate,0.9,1
ml bottle bottled sept. a pours a deep golden under an inch worth of white head . decent lace and excellent retention . s very vinous some earthy yeast and wood and small hint of bourbon . t woody and yeasty a bit dry hint of bourbon . a little bit of fruit still maintains a vinous quality . m d smooth creamy body . medium bodied excellent mouthfeel . decent drinkability . taste lost me a little but everything else is solid .,palate,1.0,1
got this as part of the ufo explorer sampler pack on sale for . at the lebanon co op grocery . best by . poured cold into a chilled pint glass . a hazy bronze brew shows pinkish highlights and generates a fizzy pink head that settles quickly to a thin stable layer of foam . generates only a modest bit of lace that slowly rolls down the glass . s i smelled raspberry flavoring immediately after cracking the cap . from the glass it is more of the same fairly strong and sweet overpowering anything else . t more raspberry same as the smell . again not much else . is this a beer or is it a wine cooler . . . m d thin and fizzy too much carbonation and too little body . fairly easy to drink . nothing particularly offensive except for the overpowering raspberry and lack of anything else . in a blind tasting i d definitely peg this as a wine cooler . meh . avoid .,palate,0.3,0
very dark opaque brown with a creamy beige fine bubbled head that fades to a fine lace . oak barrel aromas all over tobacco sweet bourbon and vanilla . the bourbon barrel is pretty clear in this one candy sugar big vanilla lacto bourbon and cloying . fruity flavors are to be found but hard to put my finger on particulars with such strong bourbon character . smooth body and a descent zip to creamy carbonation on a medium mouthfeel . finishes with more bourbon and some prickly heat that cleans up considerably well . the taste is fantastic . if you love bourbon . if its difficult to pick out beer ey ness for the oaked bourbon is potent .,palate,0.9,1
brought some of this back from az since they do n t sell it in san diego . poured into a snifter a little lacing has an amber color to it maybe a tad darker . has a strong but sweet smell has some alcohol to it for sure has a bit of a bite for taste followed by a sweet smokey after taste feels great on the tongue kind of a tart feel to it . i ve tried to like this one but the flavor makes it something i ca n t really drink a lot of .,palate,0.8,1
duvel tulip victory glass . pour is black with good head lacing . initially there is little sign of the barrel in the nose . it s the belgian malt of old engine oil . then it comes in waves . apple pear . then banana . lots of banana . tiny bit of alcohol . some caramel . taste is slightly sweeter than old engine oil . definitely get the banana roast and caramel . taste is nice . roasty and bitter . mouthfeel is a little thin and alcoholic with low carbonation . overall this beer has a nice balance of flavours but i feel the barrel presence is a little bit too subtle and the mouthfeel a bit too thin to prevent a higher score . nice nose though works well .,palate,0.6,1
nothing great as far as the appearance goes . poured out a short lived head that left tiny amounts of soapy white lace . very balanced and refreshing mouthfeel . i like the fact that is not as thick as most oktoberfest s . the mouthfeel has a nice hop flavor along with a moderate bitterness perfect carbonation and a light sweet malt . it is very drinkable and worth a second try . it bought a single and might buy a six pack next time . tastes of honey citrus and sweet malt . it is more bitter than most of the same category . aroma isnt too impressive or complicated . mouthfeel gets very bitter and dry towards the end . the color is a light gold with a touch of a haze .,palate,0.9,1
poured from ml brown bottle with cool painted on label . .no born bottled on date . pours a deep thick non see through amberish color with a large head that disappears fast . smell was the best part of this beer . .dark fruits spicy hot hops and a wee bit of toffee . i was not impressed with the taste of this beer . tastes of licorice toffee and a very spicy mexican food like hops . barely tasted any malts until you get to the aftertaste . i thought that the mouthfeel was kind of watered down . it needed more oommff . i could drink this beer every once in a while but i d much rather have other kinds of red ale if i had the choice . i think that i had my hopes up too lofty for this one . kind of disappointed .,palate,0.4,0
poured a very golden transparent colour with a yellowish off white one inch head . smells like cheap beer malt and metal . this does n t have much flavour at all . it s got a little bit of a bitter metallic taste . it has a slight bad beer taste . there s some corn flavour in there but somehow the corn flavour is far worse than that in other corny malt liquors . the aftertaste of this beer is really terrible . it tastes sort of like metal and terrible cheap cereal grains . this is far better than its primary competitor steel reserve because it does n t taste like a fly by night operation at a dirty chemical plant . but it s certainly not good . it tastes like maybe they put too much effort into not making it overly sweet but forgot to not make it gross .,palate,0.8,1
surprisingly great pour for such a high alcohol content . very very black with a retentive tan head that s more than respectably large . smells of intense alcohol rum plums and raisins . a little stale perhaps . i do n t know if it is or if this is just some decent aged complexity . percent is kind the mid zone . anyhow it smells kind of like staleness and kinda like nice complexities . staleness takes the fruit over the edge and blots all else out . this has the strong fruit but also a good kick of spice and molasses . tastes remarkably smooth . very light carbonation . the flavors all rush in all at once very intense . big fruit big spice ending on a kick of mollases and a zing of alcohol . intense and uneven but worth a try . might be better fresh . then again it might be better after it s aged a bit . i i just ca n t tell .,palate,0.6,1
on cask at prime into a shaker pint . a slightly hazy luminous orange amber body with a thin layer of coarse cask specific bubbles that disappear quickly and leave behind some very fine spotty lacing . not at all bad for a cask pour lovely color . s it s hard to get much out of this what with the low carbonation and the poorly shaped glass . what i am able to clean is a mixture of grassy hops and toasty malt . pleasant but not strong enough to get me really excited . t is this repackaged gold stock . i mean that as the highest possible compliment since gold stock is one of my favorite beers of all time it s rich smooth and hugely flavorful . spicy hops lead things off followed by a terrifically smooth toasty nutty malt sweetness and then a cleanly bitter maybe even slightly oaky finish . highly balanced and hugely delicious . m smooth slick medium body without any discernible carbonation even with the most vigorous tongue action i can muster . acceptable for a cask but pretty boring . d it goes down far too easy for the claimed . if my gold stock hypothesis is right . i could easily drink several and since it s happy hour i just may . god bless neb for brewing such tasty beer and prime for selling it so reasonably . cheers .,palate,0.6,1
last week i picked up a six pack of frankenmuth oktoberfest at krogers for . . i m in the mood for an oktoberfest tonight so i thought that i would try my local brewery s example to see how it stacks up to the rest . no visible bottling date . poured from a brown oz bottle into a mug . a the label is pretty plain and simple with the typical blue and white oktoberfest pattern i really like the custom caps for this beer they look really nice . it poured a nice light caramel copper color that was pretty clear . it had three fingers worth of fluffy white head that died down to a rocky fingers worth that left lots of nice spotty lacing that all in all made for a good looking oktoberfest . s the aroma is pretty light and subtle . it starts off with a good amount of bready malts along with a bit of caramel malts . the aroma is pretty sweet it may be the sweetest smelling oktoberfest i have encountered . the hops are noticeable and provide some good balance they smell like a half in half mixture of spicy and earthy grassy hops . the aroma has good balance but it is n t the most interesting . t the taste starts of with that nice mixture of caramel and bready malts that i picked up in the aroma but when it comes to the taste the caramel malts seem to stick out the most but this beer still keeps a pretty prominent bready flavor and it is n t nearly as sweet as the aroma was . the hops are earthy and spicy it seems like they lean more toward the spicy side which along with the larger hops presence makes this beer stick out from some of the more traditional oktoberfests . the finish was more bitter then most but it was n t over the top . m crisp clean medium bodied and carbonation was on the high side but i really liked it and i thought it worked very well the mouthfeel of this beer is how a good oktoberfest should be . overall i feel like this is a good oktoberfest but compared to others it s just slightly above average . there s nothing off or wrong about this beer but as far as the flavor and aroma go they feel a little subdued i know this is n t the most flavorful style but i have had other ones that have managed to squeeze out more flavor so i know it can be done . the flavors and aromas that were there were nice and true to the style and they were balanced well even with the more larger hops profile that this beer had i liked that and i would n t change it but a little more caramel malts to go along with those hops would have been perfect . as in any properly done oktoberfest this beer has great drinkability a six pack of this would n t be hard to make disappear when i am in the oktoberfest mood . what i liked most about this beer was the mouthfeel it was perfect for it s style it also had a very good appearance . what i like least about this beer was the aroma it was a duller then most . i do n t think i would choose this over some of the other oktoberfest s i like to buy local but when samuel adams oktoberfest is cheaper and tastier frankenmuth oktoberfest gets overlooked . this beer is worth a try but it is n t really a stand out for it s style . not a bad beer but so far it s my least favorite offering from the frankenmuth brewery but i think with a couple tweaks in the recipe this beer could hold its own with some of the big dogs the hop profile is a stand out and i like that .,palate,0.9,1
a pours a light golden yellow color . a two finger white head forms but dissipates to a ring fast . not much lace to speak of . s this is fairly pungent . i am not that impressed . bananas clove spiciness . lots of yeast in the nose . an odd perfume aroma . it just does not do much for me . t tart and fruity . lots of banana and citrus fruits . maybe too much spiciness and yeast . old and musky cloths if that makes since . not for me . m d light to medium body . way over carbonated and watery . some alcohol burn . mix that with the spiciness and over carbonation this is a little harder to drink than i would like . not even close to one of the better strong pale ales i have had . for the price tag this is not something i will get again . i would not recommend this .,palate,0.3,0
poured from a oz bottle into a clean pint glass . it poured a copper color with a inch head . the body was clear with no activity . it left a sticky lacing to the sides of the glass . it had a faint smell of hops and malt . it had a sharp taste of hops and malt . the taste was well balanced . it was full bodied and went down moderately smooth . i found it to be very drinkable .,palate,1.0,1
thanks greg . bottled foamed up a bit when i popped the crown . pours out orangey golden but a bit darker with some rubyish too . some pinker hues come through in the head too . two fingers of big foam not much lace though . good retention . nose has some good strawberry flavor up front but i ca n t say that it s super appetizing . the milk sugar cuts through and makes it a bit artificial and like one of those creme savers candies . the taste as well i m not really crazy about it . creamy on the palate with sugary milkiness with some of the same strawberry flavor and other general fruitiness a touch of tartness in the finish . hard to say that it was an intended flavor . weirdness in the finish . not medicinal but has a certain harshness and fake tasting combining with the artificial fruity sweetness like many of the shorts beers nice to try but i did n t have any desire to finish the oz .,palate,0.8,1
poured into duvel tulip . a pours a rich reddish brown with a finger tan head that fades to leaves branches of lacing s sweet aromas of black cherry plum skin belgian candy sugars and rich caramel malt . t sweet upfront though not as much as the nose would lead you to believe with more black cherry and plum has a small amount of hop spice and bitterness and a metallic caramel fade . m light medium body with an oily mouthfeel and a dry and resiny fade overall not a bad beer though it does stray from traditional belgian dubbels in a few aspects not as sweet or yeasty as the classic belgian examples a little hoppy for the style and its too light . although it does miss on these points its still a beer worthy of my fridge space and my pallate .,palate,0.6,1
today is a good day for malt likkapalooza iii another in my series of head to head matchups that pit the mongrels of the beer world malt liquors against one another in a fight to the very death hopefully not mine . today s bout will be between this can of steel reserve and a can of nighthawk premium malt liquor . both are brewed in wisconsin . what is it with those badgers and their malt liquor . lightly dusted gold that sparkles in the bright blast of morning sun slanting through my front window . for all intents and purposes the color is identical to the color of nighthawk they might as well be the same beer . the heads are virtually identical as well . the color is dingy white and looks like year old newspaper . the texture is both soft and mealy which does n t promote persistence or lace . not good . the noses are scarily similar as well . this one is more subdued and is a trifle more grainy . nighthawk s is more aromatic sweeter and fruitier . i prefer the latter but i have n t yet decided whether it s enough of a difference to deserve a higher score . this beer is clearly the beast in this competition . it s noticeably stronger and more alcoholic on the palate . if sr s abv is . nh s must be closer to . this product is for those who want a high alcohol content and do n t mind that it s a major part of the flavor profile . it tastes like corn macerated in vodka . not grain alcohol and not stolichnaya but something in between . the mouthfeel is firm . not full thick or supple but firm . like the butt end of a machine pistol . it is perhaps the best malt liquor mouthfeel going as far as i m concerned . i do n t have much to say about the carbonation . at least it continues to be present and continues to attempt to lighten the load . steel reserve high gravity is the clear winner of malt likkapalooza iii the most lopsided competition yet . its uncompromising nature wo n t be to everyone s liking but if you re going to brew a malt liquor then dammit brew a malt liquor that you can be proud of . when it comes to beer of this style erring on the side of too much is infinitely preferable to erring on the side of too little . therein lies the difference between these beers and the difference between their scores .,palate,0.8,1
poured into a duvel tulip glass . a fairly typical slightly cloudy amber in color . inch or so of head . s very sweet cinnamon and honey on the nose . not as much spiciness as i remember . less ginger this year . t hmm . not what i remember christmas ale tasting like . i really hate playing the this is n t as good as last year because . game but man something is n t right . it s too sweet without enough spiciness to balance it out . the bottle claims honey ginger and cinnamon so if i had to guess i d say heavier on the honey medium on the cinnamon and light on the ginger . i m just not getting that spicy note on the finish that i m used to from christmas ale . m mouthfeel is fine nice slick and round on the tongue . d not all that great the sweetness starts to overpower the palate as i continue to drink . normally there was more spiciness to balance out the flavors but not this year . i really hate to dog this brew as generally it s one of my absolute favorites but i got ta say something is n t quite right this year . the sweetness overpowers the spicy character which i ve grown to love from this beer and it becomes really one dimensional as i continue to finish my glass . a friend of mine opened one of these about a week ago with me and before reading any reviews or thoughts on ba i told him the same thing it s missing the ginger . sure enough i looked on here and saw others who felt the same way . hopefully if great lakes releases a nd batch which they normally do it ll be from a different run of the beer though i m not sure if this is how they do it . if not i ll probably stick with anchor osa as my go to christmas brew .,palate,0.8,1
bottle pours dark dark brown almost black with a dark tan finger head that had great retention and left lacing all down the glass smell was not very strong but i got lots of hops black licorice taste was better then the nose i picked up the same things lots of hops and black licorice and lots of chocolate mouthfeel is perfect full body but not heavy with good carbonation that gives it a creamy and oh so velvety smooth feel drinkability is great this makes my top ten list of impy stouts,palate,1.0,1
reviewed from notes . pours an orange ish color with a white head and a few spots of lacing . the nose brings forward some bright hops with some pine and citrus but these are quickly overtaken by a strong presence of tobacco and spices . really overpowering . this carries through to the flavor which is just full of tobacco . really not much else . some light spice . like what chewing on a cigarette would be id imagine . overpowering bitter astringency in finish . really quite bad and simply far far far too much tobacco character throughout .,palate,0.2,0
the pour reveals an inky black liquid . very little aroma . this beer is thick . you could almost stand up a spoon in it . flavor is excellent malt chocolate coffee flavors are all there . it s so thick filling though i ca n t see drinking more than one at a sitting .,palate,0.6,1
october bottle . a looks like cola . dark brown with a touch of red in it with some tan head sitting on top of it . s the nose was really great . tons of malt with quite a bit of bread and some raisins . some brown sugar a touch of leather and just a light hint of smoke . t not quite as good as the nose . a malt bomb for sure but it was a touch oxidized . lots of bread brown sugar . a touch of smoke . really nicely balanced . m a touch thin . probably sat on this a little too long . d really nice example of the style . cool artwork as well . would love another bottle .,palate,0.6,1
ordered a half pint at the brewery . beer is a bright clear dark amber color with a very nice head . aromas are of smoke malts and oak . flavors are very crisp and clean . this has a very smokey oak like quality to it . there is a nice dry finish that has a slight hop bite and a little kick from the alcohol . mouthfeel seemed a bit to lean to me . drinkability was good . this was a good example of the style .,palate,0.6,1
cask version tapped at spuyten duyvil in brooklyn . a black opaque with zero head . some lace i guess . s really hard to pick anything up . all i can come up with is bready and thanks to my brother faintly reminiscent of grape jelly . t hello barrel aging . smooth roasty malts aged oak finishes dry and slightly bitter . m possibly the most unique mouthfeel i ve ever experienced with a beer . full bodied and creamy but still exceptionally thin feeling and absolutely anti viscous . oily for sure . truly unique . d surprisingly easy to drink for a cask ale . not sure i d order it again but it s easy to drink and i m glad i ordered this glass .,palate,0.9,1
poured into pils glass from oz bottle with freshness date . a light amber caramel color . head disappeared so fast i hardly got a chance to see it . even after a few sips almost no lace remains on the glass . s strong hints of fruit with apple coming most prominently to mind . a hoppy . sharpness contrasts with the overwhelming sweetness though i did n t find this observation to translate much in the area of taste . t sweet fruity notes slide quickly to a more robust malty body with a pleasing touch of toffee . more hops certainly would n t have hurt . m more carbonation than i d prefer . kind of zaps the taste buds a little . d overall a nice full bodied fall beer that i d definitely pick up again . very drinkable in my humble opinion .,palate,0.4,0
oz nitro tap pour into a pint glass at hinterland in the third ward milwaukee . a the nitro pour is lacking the classic cascading due to the poor pour delivery . tiny carbonation bubbles cling disgustingly to the whole glass showing how dirty it is . this is a quality issue for the location so it does n t affect my grade on the beer s appearance . a dense creamy head rests on top of a hazy amber beer . s this pub beer starts with a mild cold aroma of light english hops and toasted biscuity malts but never amounts to more than a faint hint of aroma . t cold and dusty flaky biscuit like toasted malts with a hint of toffee and mild english hops to the finish pub draught is fair but needs some work here . m very smooth and silky with a satisfying refreshing quality and a dry light hop finish . it s also served far too cold . it needs to be around f not around f or below . d good drinkability for what it is but it needs to be served much warmer for starters . that may allow the aroma and flavor to open up more .,palate,0.9,1
light golden . aroma of cookie dough pineapple orange lemon and lime . light bodied . notes of lemon chewy maltiness peach apricots orange and other various fruits . not very dry or yeasty . an interesting interpretation of the style . rerate extremely bubbly mouthfeel with loads of fruit flavors . this sample is a bit oxidized but still very tasty .,palate,1.0,1
edition served around degrees this pours a nice garnet color that seems to be pretty clear . a nice rush of fizzing head that quickly dissipates to a ring and a few swirls . the aroma is sweet caramel alcohol and a little vinous . this has a big malty backbone with a faint plum flavor that quickly gives way to an astringent flavor that leaves a nice dry mouth and little after taste . each sip is a little warming and although there is a little alcohol flavor its not overpowering . but this could sit down in the cellar pretty well and hopefully tame down some of the tannic qualities . overall this isnt a bad barley wine by any means not as complex as ive had but this is pretty green .,palate,0.9,1
sampled with lunch from a bottle included in left hand s mountain mixer sampler pack . appearance attractive orange straw color with some haziness cloudiness . head pours about fingers thick dissipated quickly . no lacing to speak of . i m docking points here because of the head . smell i picked up on quite a bit of the clove banana notes which is appropriate for the german style of weizen . i think this is probably mis labeled on the ba website from a style perspective as left hand classes it as a german wheat and it shares much more with that style on the nose and with taste . taste lots of the banana clove and spice notes from the yeast . sweet but not cloying . the hops are very subtle in the background which is great . this is a decent brew . mouthfeel the bottle conditioning makes for a very smooth ride . drinkability as mentioned already this is a good effort by left hand to produce a german weizen but given the choice i d still prefer the real thing .,palate,0.8,1
i am always underwhelmed by and do n t get these organic brews . seems like they never measure up . this one was not typical . far from it . auburn color thick tan head clarity is unbelievable must be filtered . nice nutty pinch of spicy aroma . taste is very complex for a simple brown type ale nutty biscuit little chocolate the sweetness is restrained and mild in the background making it very drinkable . creaminess is the star of this beer . super creamy mouthfeel w o any overcarbed bite . hard to find beers that have this mouth friendly creaminess . so smooth and tasty and creamy it s hard to drink it slow . but you can because it s that good you want to savor the yummy complex maltiness . i m impressed will be getting more of these for sure . get a sixer one will leave you lacking .,palate,1.0,1
reviewed from notes pours an effervescent copper brown with a small half finger of head . the aroma is somewhat bland with a bit of toasted bread and acetone being the only noticeable scents . the flavor also is quite bland . a bit of plastic and bready maltiness not much more . this was n t horrible by any means but there was nothing redeeming about it at all .,palate,0.7,1
a has a deep amber color with a toffee colored head . s malty caramely citrusy t light caramel flavor combinded with a hint of fruityness and finishes with a decent hop bitterness . m light bodied very thin feeling and very little carbonation o not too impressed with this beer . has a very thin watery taste to it . not much in the way of flavor .,palate,0.4,0
temporarily available at the systembolaget stores from november . black colour with a brown head . little lacing . distinct espresso smell . at first you only sense the bitterness of the coffee but after a few sniffs you discover a fresh spiciness . taste is dominated by a bitter espresso but there is also a presence of hops and citrus fruits . the best part of the rwanda gatsinga coffee stout is in my opinion the mouthfeel which is extremely smooth and leaves a pleasant malty coffee dominated aftertaste and a smile on your face .,palate,1.0,1
i really enjoyed this beer it was my go to favorite from the sample pack i would have definitely bought a case if i could have found one . it did have a watery mouthfeel and everyone pretty much hit the nail on the head in regards to appearance but to me the smell and taste were great . there is a lot of aroma here the crisp smell of lemongrass cuts through the floral overtones . the drinkability was good nothing offensive and a handful of flavor to try and discern with each mouthful . a lot of people seemed to not like what they were smelling and tasting but i loved it .,palate,0.6,1
i had this served poured from a can into a pint glass . appearance very very dark brown with a thick tan head that stays present the entire time with lacing all the way through . smell very vague smell of coffee and chocolate but what threw me off was that there was also a slightly present metallic smell . i attribute this to the can it was poured from . taste coffee and chocolate with some mild bitterness and the same slight metallic character from the smell . mouthfeel not what i expected . i expected a much thicker mouthfeel however i was not unhappy with what i got . it was slightly watery but what made up for it was the mild carbonation . drinkability i do n t know if i d come running back to this especially if there are other irish stouts available but given the selection at the place that i got this it was probably the best i was going to do anyway . all in all i d say it was a decent beer but nothing remarkable .,palate,0.9,1
an excellent little ipa that i often enjoy as a change of pace while drinking a very malty brew at one of my favorite local bars . appearance excellent head and retention with good lacing . light amber color . smell there s actually not that much aroma from this ipa . there s a subtle spicy and floral aroma from the hops but i did n t pick up much malt aroma . taste excellent complex hoppiness . the maltiness is a bit subtle for my tastes . it finishes very clean and has a nice strong bitterness . however it s hard to discern the malt profile . mouthfeel fantastic . great carbonation no real aftertaste and washes easily over the palate . drinkability packs a bit of a kick so it does n t make a fantastic session beer . but it goes well with food and i could easily drink one or two over the course of a ballgame .,palate,1.0,1
a pure white head on a clear orange body no visible carbonation s nice apple and malt aroma . t light long lasting maltyness . nice light bitterness esp . on the finish . ever so slightly sweet and fruity still find apples . m extremely light carbonation . i generally do not like nitro in my beer but when done this light i kinda liked it . d this is my kind of light beer . . . .,palate,0.7,1
appearance poured from a great looking bottle into an imperial pint glass . barely any head formed atop this cola colored deep ruby brown brew . smell smells caramely and allmost cola like . there is a hint of mily coffee buried deep in there somewhere . a clean scent finishes out the aroma . very nice taste slight cola taste turning into a burnt toast sort of thing then finishing with a strong coffee note . mouthfeel is kind of thin and not very pleasant as the carbonation dies down and leaves a sort of flat cola sensation without the stickiness . drinkability i may grow to like this one better as i finish off the pack . seems like i ll wait a bit to continue with it though . this is a nice attempt to make something a bit different a very dark scottish ale with porter like qualities . the result is less than stellar but a solid brew nonetheless .,palate,0.4,0
appearance oz bottle obtained from northerntimber in a trade . pours with a creamy two finger off white head on top of a clear light brown beer . good retention with patchy lacing . smell malty with a hint of nuttiness definitely laid back with just a hint of hops . taste well balanced between a slightly sweet caramel maltiness and solid hop bitterness . not particularly complex but then again what brown ale is . the main impression i get from the flavor is freshness something i would never say about the numerous brown ales imported from england . mouthfeel medium full for the style with carbonation that is a bit too strong for my taste . drinkability notes easy drinking i have n t had a good brown ale in quite awhile . a solid brown that would be a good gateway for a newcastle drinker .,palate,0.6,1
i finally got around to drinking a fat tire after hearing the hype for quite a while . bought a oz bomber poured into a regular glass . pretty looking beer nice amber color with a fairly rich white head which leaves a good bit of lacing . unfortunately i found appearance to be the highlight of the beer . on the whole i found this beer lacking . the smell is a mild semi sweet grain with a little bit of hops . the taste is similar just a little sweeter with more wateriness and less hops . i could n t get over how watery this beer tasted and felt . looking up fat tire is very drinkable . easy as anything you ll find without going macro lite . to conclude maybe this is a case of a good but not great beer failing to live up to the big hype and i m just disappointed . maybe i m rating it a little low because of that but it has a lot of strikes against it watery bland and definitely not a bargain .,palate,0.4,0
appearance pours a bright clear yellow body with a white head . smell a spicy floral aroma with notes of juicy pineapple and watered down honey . taste thin fleeting cereal sweetness with the taste of pears before the jarring bitterness and heavy acidity of the long unpleasant finish . mouthfeel thin bodied . medium carbonation . drinkability harsh and uninteresting .,palate,0.7,1
good to see this on tap at c est what . served up in an impy pint glass . let s see what happens . body is light and cloudy with a natural honey color . head is n t huge and it goes quickly . there is a lot of banana here and some toffee as a kicker . not in a diacetyl way though . more like a c b butterscotch way . interesting . tastes less heavy on the banana and a little more spritely . honestly my homebrewed hefe has very similar qualities to this one . a fair amount of banana lighter carbonation than the average bear and a slight amount of off weirdness . nothing significant though . some strange phenol . i dunno . either way i m almost honored that i can find similarities with such a well regarded and more importantly enjoyable concoction such as this . despite appearance this is more jumpy than the average banana bomb which makes it very easy and welcome on the palate . yup not a traditional hefeweizen . more of an anglo style hefe if there ever could be one hefe flavor esb carbonation . either way it rolls very nicely .,palate,0.9,1
this beer pours a light to medium bodied dirty raison brown in color with a beige one finger head . it appears thinner than most quads . the aromas consist of candied malts belgian yeast bananas cloves sweet malts and alcohol . it s pretty average . it actually smells more like a belgian dubbel . the flavors are quite bland and finish very quickly . you get sweet malt light breadiness some light dark fruit and alcohol . it does n t have much complexity and it drinks very watery . this is by far the thinnest quad i ve ever come across . it just does n t bring anything new or interesting to the table and is light years away from competing with belgian quads . this ovila series has been a string of disappointments . i just do n t understand how a quality brewery could make such a mediocre line mainstream or not .,palate,0.4,0
got in trade from a looks good just like a stout should nice and pitch black . finger width of head which fizzled quick and was gone for the remainder of the beer . s smells woody and sweet a small hint of vanilla and black licorice scents . t the taste is dry and more of the wood flavors seem to be more present . less of the vanilla and black licorice which is more of a smell then a taste . m i was n t thinking there would have as much carbination as there was . it seemed a bit much for the style of the brew . d it was n t bad did n t go down as smooth as most ris do but it was still easy to drink .,palate,0.6,1
a deep mahogany maple pour . big sticky head . nice lacing and retention was n t as good as it started out to seem . a mild holiday spice in the nose . some cinnamon and nutmeg nothing dominant of strong . malty and sweet . i was a bit disappointed in the mouthfeel on this one . tastes pretty good . malt and caramel with the blend of spices . again not powerful . more tingly . but i felt the feel was a bit thin . not very warming or residual . i would almost call this a light winter warmer wassail . still it s solid and not a bad beer .,palate,0.6,1
sampled at tucson february this beer arrives from the tap with a lightly hazed gold copper hue . it is topped by a frothy one finger thick off white colored head that is half way decent coming from a draft beer and it even leaves some layered lacing patterns on the sides of my glass . the aroma is grassy with herbal hop notes and has an under current of fruitiness to it meyer lemon a slight melon note and a grassy tart grape like note . the beer feels quite fizzy as it first hits my mouth almost too much so it is still quite quaffable though as there is just enough body to carry the aggressive hop character . the hops taste grassy quite herbal green and even have a touch of astringency to them in the finish . there is also quite a bit of bitterness her . the fruit hop character plays only a secondary role here with a lightly tart melon like note some grassy lime flavors and a tropical fruit like grape note being softly noticeable . there is just enough malt to note get in the way of the dominating hop character a touch of firm definitely cracker like malt in the finish and just enough of a pale malt sweetness up front to not allow this beer to be overly dry though for a beer this is definitely on the dry side . this is a serviceable pale ale that is aggressively hopped . the nelson sauvin character seems wasted though where is the expressive interesting fruit character . i wonder if freshness is an issue here . this is still tasty it is just not quite what i had hoped it would be .,palate,0.9,1
a murky orangish copper . one finger head that dissolves rather quickly to a thin veil of head with some lacing . s some citrus hops but significant malt notes coming through has well . t pretty bitter punch from this one . some spicy flavors along with some citrus but not as much flavors as i had hoped for get better as it warms . m a little on the thin side . carbonation could be tuned down just a bit too . drying in the mouth after swallowing . d overall great drinkability . you could drink then all night but i just wish there was a little more on the taste side .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle poured into a pair of oversized snifters pours dark maybe black with almost no head and no visible carbonation . it looks flat from a distance but when you look at it closely it has a fair amount of slow fine carbonation . smell is powerfully coffee to the point of barely being able to smell any beer . you can definitely detect thick roasty malts however . taste is predictably dominated by coffee with some strange fruity sweetness in the background . mouthfeel is unfortunately . overall not a bad beer but not that great .,palate,0.4,0
poured into oz glass . poured a translucent light black color with about an inch of medium brown head that had ok retention and lacing . the aroma was a below average showing of the typical grain and malt scents . the roasted malt was a bit bolder on the tongue but still not above average . the body was much thinner than average lighter than most porters . drinkability was ok but why bother . if you want to try this to tick it go right ahead . otherwise bypass this beer .,palate,0.4,0
oz bottle best by january st . pours into my american pint glass with a nice active head that is slightly off white and semi quickly dissipating . the body is pretty thick black but with hints of ruby when held to light . the smell is rich and malty with some toasted malt and hints of chocolate . there is also some hop scent in there along with a pinch of alcohol but only slighltly . taste has a nice roasty bitter coffee flavor and also a suprising amount of hoppiness . it drinks extremely smooth for the style this is one of the best examples of the style . the only thing i can fault even a bit might be the mouthfeel the carbonation might just be a bit too biting . overall this is a stalwart of the style smooth easy to drink but extremely tasty and full flavored .,palate,0.7,1
pours a slightly hazy peachy color with a cap of creamy cream coloring . smells sweet like pineapples and sugar cookies with a floury perfumy undertone . tastes great with a full creamy feel as it slides down . lots of fuitiness pinapple and tangerines flowery and smooth . bitterness follows in the wake lightly lingering lapping leisurely . just another tasty treat from the boys from cleveland .,palate,1.0,1
harpoon leviathan ipa pours a light copper with a thick head that does n t linger too long . the aroma is big piney resiny hops some citrus and tons of bitterness . there is a hint of light sweet malt . the bitterness is upfront and strong . the light malty sweetness sneaks through a bit but it quickly gives way to some grapefruity hop flavor . the hops give the beer an delicious oily resin bitterness that sticks to my tongue in between sips . another great beer from harpoon i m excited for the rest of the series .,palate,1.0,1
drank this . bottle said best by . take it for what it is worth . pours like ginger ale including all the fizzy noises . clear light amber fizzy head and like soda it was gone in seconds . smell is malt blueberries light hops and pepper . taste is similar malt pepper hops and blueberry . lightish body medium effervescence focused on tongue s tip . bitter at the swallow mellowing quickly . smoothish finish good malty aftertaste with some blueberry note . good overall but would like more of the blueberry to show up . picky huh .,palate,0.8,1
a light copper . frothy white head . s nose is a bit of fruit and honey . floral notes and a bit of a green leafy aroma . light berries . t berries and fruit . cloying honey ness on the back of the tongue . light upfront acidity and big overall sweetness . a bit of hop for balance only and not enough really . m moderate body . carbonation is too strong . d ok but i would n t session it . the honey flavour is quite strong . nothing off though .,palate,0.4,0
bottle vintage drank in poured a deep black color beer with no head or lacing or even carbonation for that matter . aroma of dark brown sugar with sweet malt is quite extreme . alcohol was no discernable which is quite a feat at . taste is extremely sweet and definitely too sweet for my own taste buds . i understand the soy sauce commentary i read in previous ratings but more gear toward sweet then salty in his case . i can see this as something to sip but this is definitely not something i would drank very often .,palate,0.4,0
this is just a straight ahead great easy drinking stout . pours a standard brown black with a thin white sheen of head that follows the beer down your glass . this one begins with semisweet chocolate building into roasted grains coffee and finishes dry with a lingering cocoa flavor . the texture is just flat out perfect and this is about as easy to drink as you can want . a session of these is only limited by your ability to keep drinking the same thing . another real winner from bristol that has been a seasonal favorite of mine for quite some time .,palate,1.0,1
straight out of a . not much to say about natural ice other than that it is cheap . little taste that i could discern but nothing abhorrent at that . maybe some sweetness a bit more complex than some of its stablemates . of course it is highly drinkable which is the point . pressed for cash and desirous of a little buzz . you could definitely do worse .,palate,0.4,0
the aroma on this beer is just beautiful clean clear green apple smell . unfortunately the appled does n t make it through to the taste which has only subtle notes of apple while in the mouth and then a pleasant light apple aftertaste . other than that the flavor is like a rather weak lager with a slight detergent background . the mouthfeel is shallow and light . it would make a great summer drink out on the lawn or beach but was a bit lacking for the winter evening on which i tasted it .,palate,0.4,0
ml bottle purchased from the brewery three months ago for about fifteen dollars if i can remember right poured into my duvel tulip glass a dark ruby red with highlights of brown throughout small inch off white bubbly head that settled pretty fast not much retention or lacing tons of small bubbles rushing to the top s red wine cherries sourness brettanomyces raisins dark fruits sweet malt belgian yeast not much bubble gum like i remember lost and found having also a little booze and spices t to my pleasant surprise i was welcomed with a mouth full of bretty and cherry tart in the first sip i took there were some berries in the middle then some dryness in the aftertaste that was rather wine like did not taste its base beer until the very end when the sourness and funk went away for the most part lots of raisins and brown sugar later on complex brew that changed quite a bit as the glass went along brettanomyces made this one taste great in my opinion hope they brew this again m tart and dry mouthfeel medium bodied lots and lots of carbonation taste lingered for a while this one had a lot funkier feeling than i would have thought nice agressive sensation d almost drank this whole bottle by myself could have easily not too heavy on the stomach smooth and refreshing pretty high in abv though highly drinkable ba beer not a huge fan of the non barrel aged lost and found but this one was a nice surprise wish i would have bought more of it when i had the chance another great beer from lost abbey would definitely drink again recommended,palate,1.0,1
by all accounts this beer should be a bad beer . it pours like soda with almost no head that vanishes instantly . the color is something like urine while the nose reminds me of my high school chemistry lab . by itself the beer tastes like many other macros . it feels nice going down though and it s easy to drink . when it s ice cold i am hard pressed to find a better thirst quencher than corona on a hot day other than water . now back to my first line . by all accounts this should be a bad beer but . but . stick a wedge of lime or two in it and you ve got manna from heaven . i do n t understand it . does anyone else .,palate,0.8,1
a same clear ruby color as the nitro tap but the bottle has a much better white head that stuck to the glass and also had better retention . s not a lot of aroma but a well balanced malt and hop profile . t spiced rye flavor forward with slight floral and plenty of steely bittering hops in the aftertaste . m d mouthfeel is nothing special the steely hop bite takes a bit away . however this is a solid pale ale for a beer drinker who does n t mind a very bitter beer .,palate,0.6,1
a . slightly pale hazy even after the beer settled it seemed there was still suspended sediment yellow very little head that dissipated rather quickly . s. a very upfront alcohol smell also an acidic citrus smell . t. first taste had a strong sharpness with a light fruity profile and a light hoppy finish . m. crisp light almost a creamy delicate beer with some body . d. it was a good beer not extremely drinkable not something you have to force down . i d personally drink or of these and enjoy every moment .,palate,0.9,1
poured into my trusty standard pint glass this one is a pale golden straw color with an orange hue and a thin bubbly off white head that leaves no lacing . nose is somewhat thin but there is a note of citrus some sweetness and a hint of malt . taste has a very unique character initially . somewhat citrusy somewhat spicy but very intriguing . there s a bit of restrained bitterness in there along with some very light maltiness . the uniqueness of this beer is what really stood out for me . i have n t had anything quite like this before . the mouthfeel was about what i expected going in but i thought it might a little over carbonated . the aggressiveness of the carbonation was a little distracting . overall though a good brew that i really enjoyed and one that i will revisit .,palate,0.6,1
this is another good offering from those crazy french canadians . pours blackish brown with a thin slightly tan head . the nose is of some spice and dark malts but mostly grainy belgian yeast . this beer has the good flavor of a belgian but as is common with unibroue imo the mouthfeel is way too thin to be convincing . you do taste the belgian yeast and dark fruit flavors in the beer but it does not hit you like it should . too thin in the mouth . not sugary enough to belgian . however it is incredibly refreshing and is dangerously drinkable . possibly one of the most refreshing belgian styles there is . very thirst quenching not afraid to take fat ass gulps . it has that classic unibroue taste and is very drinkable . any beer that has that is ok in my book .,palate,0.6,1
this was a highlight of the australian beer festival for me a few years back but having tried a lot of outback s other beers lately i came to this with a newfound sense of trepidation . pours a standard golden with a steady rhythmic carbonation feeding a thin but defiant white head . appearance is clear and leaves a bit of lacing . decent appearance . big chilli whiff on the nose . fiery and spicey and very rich in an earthy sort of way . spice is not lofty and dainty as in a witbier but deep and growling . smells like a stomach ulcer . that s the smell of potent tract flaming chilli . there is little else but the particular airiness of this smell could only be produced in a light aerated liquid like beer . i love the smell . so manly . taste is not impressive in any beer sense but certainly leaves other impressions . has a slight malt base which has a reasonably nutty kind of flavour to it and a reasonable hint of grass on the mid palate . late in the game an appearance by that robust organic chilli flavour that starts as a soil esque brusqueness on the tongue and then crescendoes as a stinging yet delightfully warming tickle at the back of the throat . mouthfeel is a little thin but i definitely dig that chilli sting . this is a unique drinking experience and goddammit an enjoyable one . i guess this review may be scoffed at because i m not particularly au fait with the style but the flavour here as a singular example really speaks volumes to me . this is obviously not a cleanser because that chilli lingers pretty powerfully but it s such a great finisher because it kills off everything else . in short i really do love this beer .,palate,0.6,1
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 .,palate,0.7,1
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . appearance smell appears a thick motor oil looking black thin brown sudsy ring of head that basically stays the same throughout consumption . low carbonation and no lacing . smells of tart pungent grape and alcoholic notes . along with some raisins and small hints of oatmeal and dark chocolate . very sharp alcoholic aroma as it warms but not offensive . taste mouthfeel tastes of pungent raisins and grapes with a sweet dark chocolate finish . hop bitterness lingers small hints of oatmeal and alcohol is definitely present . as it warms alcohol becomes a little more present otherwise well hidden . rich dark chocolate is more present as it warms as well . mouthfeel is velvety creamy silky smooth rich chewy and full bodied . wonderful . drinkability final thoughts well if it was n t for the very high abv this beer would be allot more drinkable . if not for the abv i could enjoy about of these delicious brews . i absolutely loved the mouthfeel . so rich thick silky and velvety . you must try this definitely recommended do n t pass this one up . cheers . please be aware of the high abv though . when i was done sampling this fine beverage the alcohol sort of hit me strong .,palate,1.0,1
the beating hot sun and summer humidity has only helped make payless landscaping and the building of a new fence back breaking and labour intensive work . what more appropriate then mexican swill . a typical macro lager appearance . perfectly clear . i m neutral on the colour . not all that unhealthy looking the colour certainly would n t turn you off drinking it . a very feeble level of head formed off the pour but was n t strong enough to hold up for more than a few minutes . there s plenty of bubbles half float about while the other half stick to the sides of the glass . the aroma fortunately is quite faint . weak . what can be smelled in restrained doses is a type of wet socks character with a type of chemical element no mistaking the adjuncts . as for as the qualities of a real beer goes there is some trace of malt but a real corn syrup like . the mouthfeel is a little thicker than other mexican swill . it does leave some impression on the palate saturating the mouth with a very dry and coarse texture . a slight metallic aftertaste . very dry and leaves an off putting staleness on the tongue . a flavour profile no different from the other mexican lagers . it does n t really offer any flavours per se the only taste really is that of a corn syrup like malt . very short lived although it became stronger and more offensive as it warmed . the adjuncts are most evident right at the point of swallowing . they can be tasted much more than they are smelled . i might make exception and opt for the fruit wedge with this one seems it would help things . a worthy substitute to corona . ah why not anything is . the beer really has no redeeming qualities except for maybe the image and associations it might have go along with it . i ve had this beer a few times and even on occasion enjoyed it . tonight is not one such occasion however if in the mood for mexican swill this can do the trick about as well as any other option .,palate,0.3,0
poured from a ounce bottle into a pint glass . abv of . and . ibu s . appearance just a thin layer of tan head . the body is brown and looked fairly viscous as it was poured . smell loads of sweet caramel . little bit of hops but they re hard to notice with the huge caramel and toffee aroma . taste does n t taste as good as it smells . the taste of this beer is n t really working for me . flowery hop taste dark sweet malts little buttery taste . i just do n t care for the taste .,palate,0.8,1
i purchased this at a local beer superstore . this is one of my favorite movies and the bottle caught my eye immediately . i chilled a mug and poured it from the bottle into the mug . the first thing i noticed is a nice color it a light rust color . then as i smelled it i couldnt wait any longer to drink it . it went down smooth with a little bite in the after taste . after i took one drink i couldnt wait to drink more . i drank six of them that night while watching a football game . i was very happy with this beer and will purchase it again .,palate,0.6,1
been on a real sour kick lately and have been picking them up whenever i find a new one . on our recent trip to texas i saw a bottle of monk s and figured i d give it a shot . i was in philly last month and was hoping to try it right there at the caf but was n t able to make it the bottle will have to do . poured into a wine glass producing almost zero head . a thin ring of fizzy bubbles surrounds the surface but that is about it . absolutely no lacing left behind . sitting on the table it looks just like a glass of iced tea . color is spot on and there is no head . smells quite strongly of vinegar . also a slight hint of sweet fruitiness but definitely hard to get past the vinegar . zero funkiness . ok the taste of this thing caught me way off guard . you d think that after smelling the strong vinegar i d be ready for the taste . however after talking with people who have had it in the past and reading some of the reviews i was expecting a bit more tart unripe fruit . i was wrong . apple cider vinegar . frankly i m having a really hard time getting past this . i drank an entire glass being as open minded as possible but i have to admit i am quite disappointed . hidden through several layers of vinegar there is a bit of sour fruit taste in there but that is about it . mouthfeel is actually ok with a decent amount of carbonation even though this was n t evident from the pour . overall i was really disheartened with the whole experience . i m kind of thinking there is a chance that i got a bad bottle . i will definitely give this a shot again down the road and if different i will certainly come back and alter the review . that being said this is going to go down in my books as one of the lower ranked sours i ve had . consumed,palate,0.8,1
pours an opaque black some brown hints in the edges thick tan head some of the prettiest lacing i ever saw great retention . smell is sweet some cherry roast coffee chocolate toffee some lacto sourness . taste is sweet caramel roast chocolate and coffee through the middle lacto and milk chocolate finish . mouthfeel is medium bodied with low to medium carbonation fantastically smooth beer very very nice . once again thanks drjay via biegaman .,palate,1.0,1
thanks to chad for this tick drank from a cigar city snifter . a black body looks decent . lots of carbonation here at least three fingers of tan head good retention and lacing . looks good . bitter chocolate roasted bitters and lots of alcohol off tartness hint of maple which i attribute to the barrel . too much alcohol comes of chemically . the taste is slightly better than the aroma but the mouthfeel is way over carbonated and distracting and really detracts . dark chocolate wood roast and a bit of coffee . meh . i was t too impressed with this probably needs more time . i d re visit in the future but ca n t recommend it right now .,palate,0.4,0
had my first bud in a long long time . the guy next to me at the sox game bought it for me . i m no fan of bud and probably have n t had a bmc beer in years but this is not one of the worst beers in the world . it s far better than many of the cheap crappy pale lagers in many parts of the world . although it had little taste to speak of it was exceedingly easy to drink which for bmc swill ai n t that terrible .,palate,0.4,0
the aroma is very toasty with malt coffee chocolate and cream . the appearance is dark brown with a very small head . the flavor is like the aroma but very dry . the palate is way too thin for a stout . overall its a good tasting and smelling stout that is too thin .,palate,0.4,0
i was very pleasantly surprised by this one . i was really expecting it to taste kind of awful but it was perfectly drinkable . it looked and smelled like beer although it tasted kind of watery . the biggest problem for me was the overall watery flat sensation . it did n t feel like beer in the mouth which i m guessing is really sort of the point . anyway i d drink it again if it were free .,palate,0.3,0
ml bomber served into a chimay goblet again like every beer i pour into this chimay goblet there is essentially no head . tan orange foam settles into a small ring that laces in spots . the beer does not pour as black as i expect out of imperial double stouts . its reddish brown around the edges of the glass both looking at the side of the goblet and looking straight down on top of the liquid . oh holy balls does this beer have an assertive bouquet . vanilla oh the unrelenting vanilla grabs ahold of every nose hair that i have . just within the first five seconds of pouring this beer i am already thinking how smart it was to have this beer as dessert . after the vanilla the chocolate wafts through . it does n t smell bittersweet as the label proclaims its belgian chocolate nibs to be this is milk chocolate all the way . sweet chocolate and vanilla become comprehensible together only to have pure sugar enter this mad baker s equation . it smells like cinnamon roll icing not thick and super cloying like cake icing rather a thinner more toned down sugar blast . finally after some digging and a few pauses to check my insulin level i get the coffee . its not so much roasted again as the label says as it is reminiscent of a starbucks frappacino sp . bottled drink . all of these scents are good in isolation but they sort of clash here by virtue of the strength of each element . this is saccharine . mokah is n t as sweet on the tongue as the nose suggests . do n t get me wrong i still feel as if my throat has been filled with congealed sugar . but some of the less sweet aspects of chocolate and coffee actually make themselves known . there is a touch of roasted chocolate malt especially on the back of the mouth . there are some definite alcohol fusels here and they are unwelcome even though they do interrupt the onset of diabetes . this is one of those beers that seems artificially boozy that its high abv of is unnecessary . a lower abv would serve the beer . generic coffee aftertaste is the beer s lasting impression before the next syrupy taste . i ve got of this bomber left and it is going to be a chore to finish by myself . at the end of the day this is still an imperial stout with familiar malty flavors . and generic milk chocolate coffee syrup flavors are n t the end of the world . this is a decent beer . but its a little much for someone with healthy blood sugar levels . the mouthfeel is the finest quality of mokah . it has a familiar imperial stout thickness . unfortunately this positive for the style attribute contributes to the problem with drinkability i.e . that this is too sweet for nominal human consumption . the good level of thickness here makes for a beer that is like pouring brownie batter down your throat . combine that with the abv and you have a bomber that is difficult to consume alone unless you are a notorious sweet tooth . i ve had this bottle in my fridge since may . i do n t know why i drank this on an august night . partly because the weather was kind of cool and partly to clear room in the fridge i guess . i have never had choklat or jahva before so i can not comment as to how well this blend accommodates or improves upon those offerings . i am an imperial stout kind of guy but this is huh wow to borrow a message board meme . southern tier mokah is straight up enamel erasing . i feel like i ve eaten an entire box of russel stover assorted candies . and taken a couple of shots of booze on top of that . i did n t come into this review with the intention of bashing the beer or writing funny lines or anything like that . but when a beer has such strong flavors that clash against each other never making a cohesive whole then i have little choice .,palate,0.8,1
on tap at their brewpub in oceanside . a orangey with a very light creamy head . thick ca n t see through it . s wheaty with notes of banana and clove sweet malt is present as well . t alot of malt to this quite overpoweringly so . barely notes of the banana or clove or even wheat . m medium bodied very fuzzy . this is actually my favorite part of the beer gulpable . d being very light on the traditional flavors of a good hefe this one falls to the wayside for me . but it is very drinkable if you do like it .,palate,0.9,1
a gold with a tint of amber . thin cream head . fairly light for an ipa s impressively strong hops and citrus presence . i m actually quite pleased with this aroma t hits with a fairly strong hit of hops and citrus this however ends the experience . there is almost no after taste and no bitterness . over all its a smooth ipa that is great for beginners . m medium carbonation with a great creamy finish d hmm i actually like this a lot . .i m very confused by the other peoples reviews . the taste is n t too complex but its otherwise a great drink . i could have many glasses of this with complete satisfaction,palate,1.0,1
again enjoyed with the stumac and and his chick . nd round . some pine peach caramel . . tasty and highly dangerous very drinkable and enjoyable . has something to it that makes it amazing . delicious flavours in this complex brew . a winner of a barleywine . . .,palate,1.0,1
this was a staple at my college due to its cheapness . however my beer tastes have evolved but i still can handle drinking a few of these in a game of flip cup . the appearance is that of light amber . the smell is nothing to write home about . this has a grainy sweet metallic smell with not much to offer . likewise the taste is slightly sweet after a few drinks any taste is subdued and it starts to take on the characteristics of water . the mouthfeel is that of water nothing more nothing less . drinkability would depend on the setting . if i am at a tailgate with friends and we are drinking to get redneck drunk then yes i can handle it but if i am drinking to enjoy myself then i could n t muster much of this beer . p.s . thank you nati light for all the great memories in college . i will never forget all the fun that you helped in facilitating .,palate,0.2,0
oz can poured into an indiana jones pint glass . from the get go this stuff looks like dark yellow piss . while much darker than a light lager nonetheless this stuff has a pretty dark color to it . there s absolutely no head whatsoever and sits flat in the glass . definitely nothing pleasing about its appearance . the smell is high in corn and fairly weak malts . nothing more and nothing less . it smells like a typical non light lager that s totally ready for immediate consumption . taste is somewhat bitter with wisps of corn and wet malts . there s really nothing to this beer whatsoever except quick watered down tastes for nothing . not really tasty at all . mouthfeel is pretty weak thin and non existent . no froth or foam at all and the flavors die pretty quickly . pretty weak . drinkability is kinda whatever . if you re in a pinch this is n t a bad choice for cheap stuff but aside from that i d steer clear of this stuff and save up for something better .,palate,0.3,0
pours with an almost three finger thick light tan colored head . the beer is brilliantly clear but is a nice red color which i was n t expecting when held up to the light the beer shows a red hued copper color . the aroma is a nice mix of fruity hops and sweet malt . the hop character while somewhat soft has a real nice mix of spice and herbal notes to it touches of cinnamon hints of sweet basil and perhaps a touch of lemon grass . soft sweet malt character that is lightly caramelized and has a touch of berry like fruitiness to it though this is most assuredly contributed by the hops as well is found up front while the finish has notes of crushed soda crackers and dusty malt to it . the aroma while somewhat subtle overall is really quite nice i really am enjoying the interplay between hop and malt and how much each of them bring to the aroma . lightly sweet as it hits the tongue for the first time the beer quickly picks up a nice herbal hoppiness as well as a soft nip of bitterness . underlying caramelized grain notes and sweet grain contribute a slight body to this brew that provides a palate coating fullness that i was not necessarily expecting of this brew meaning it drinks a little bigger than its . might suggest . this has a ton of malt and hop character herbal almost mint like fruity with berry notes touches of bergamot slightly astringent green hops in the finish biscuit notes crushed soda crackers chewy bread crust and perhaps a touch of grape like or honey like malt character . quite clean tasting as a good lager should be but it has a nice full flavor of malt and hop character . really the only thing keeping this from being incredibly good is that the hop character gets a touch too astringent and green in the finish . this is definitely a really pleasant surprise i was n t expecting much when i cracked the top of this brew . i have no idea what style this beer is the interesting use of american hops here puts this in a category of its own but it is quite tasty and certainly worth tracking down for the lower alcohol lager lovers out there . purchased plaza liquors tucson az,palate,0.6,1
ran into the maui brewing company while killing time until our dinner reservations were ready . so ended up going there the next night . very easy start good sweet aroma . there was a very slight bitterness in the aftertaste but was well hidden in the passion fruit sweetness . found the beer to start like any average golden ale but the aftertaste was what i really liked about it sorta like an ice tea aftertaste .,palate,0.6,1
bottle . pours a very strawberry red color with a slight ligtly pink head . the aroma is not as sweet as i would have thought with some strawberry but also some sort of offputting aroma that i ca n t put my finger on . hmm the taste is well kind of blah . some strawberry pretty muted fruit flavors . light mouthfeel with a good amount of carbonation when you drink it . almost has a malt liquor taste like zima to it . this one is not a winner for me and i really like shorts . maybe needs to be fresh from the tap to really get the full effect .,palate,0.8,1
oz bottle . pours a hazy golden orange with a medium fine white head that quickly goes to a thin film that leaves some lacing . the aroma is tart fruits and some vinous alcohol with some earthiness . the flavor is sharp tart sour fruits with some dry acidic vinous alcohol champagne like . the mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with smooth carbonation . overall an interesting beer . a pretty good sour . i d like to see more pumpkin and cranberry and less champagne notes .,palate,0.9,1
very happy to see this on tap at the headkeeper in greensburg pa . poured into a shaker transparent pale golden yellow with a thin wisp of head . looks like a light lager . not getting much from the smell at all a little lemon a tiny bit of sugar slight earthy hops . that s about it . taste is dominated by a lemon wheat sweetness tang with a significant dryness . ends pretty crisp with just a little sweetness . i d assume this was a wheat if i did n t know otherwise . a medicinal quality develops not so great . feels like there s not enough flavor otherwise to support the alcohol . medium light bodied active on the sharp side . ca n t say i really enjoyed this one unfortunately . the medicinal quality was a real turn off there was n t enough to support it . maybe my expectations were a bit skewed as i ve had about two ounces of braggot prior to this but this was just not doing it for me .,palate,0.7,1
a no head some lace pours amber golden and murky . s light on the aroma . some malt little else t spicey peppery and yeasty . caramel malt with earthy and fruity notes . m medium body and moderate carbonation . overall the beer is n t bad however not up to par for the genre being too spicey and zesty,palate,0.8,1
appearance straw yellow with finger of head that fades quickly to a thin cap with no lacing . aroma mostly grainy with some cooked veggies and just a hint of citrus hops . taste extremely lively on the tongue at the start with a lot of carbonation . that fades into a slightly sweet chalky mildly bitter end . the finish is slightly lingering with a stale taste . the rest body is pretty thin its not the worst of the macro lagers but its definitely not the best .,palate,0.4,0
bottle from thanks to nishino . dark chestnut color with a huge head looks enticing . the first whiff off the bottle is funky . the aromas from the glass are spicy and a little brett but no distinct pumpkin or cinnamon smells good though . the mouthfeel was outstanding felt like a cask beer rich creamy smooth . the flavor had a bit of spice but was heavy on the jp funk . it was very very slightly sour but did n t make me pucker . overall i really enjoyed this .,palate,1.0,1
alex dumped this on this . . pours an ugly apple cider color murky medium brown not much carbonation . the aroma is terrible generic wood rotting pears and vanilla . ca n t stand this . the taste is dry hopped wood a piece of wood that was drenched in dry hopped water . this is ugly and smells and tastes terrible . skip,palate,0.6,1
got this from dirk at the great filet and vine in montgomery alabama . a must stop if your in the area . love me some bells so i figured i d try this stout . a deep black color with a very thin head that only lingers along the edges in a light brown ring . s vanilla moss and a bit of wet dog . t mint bitter chocolate leather . m great mouthfeel which for those who know me is one of my favorite aspects of a beer . d good daily if it were n t for the distance and the price . . a sixer is way high for this beer . i thought the double cream stout would be related to the flavor not the mouthfeel unfortunately not the case . the flavor is interesting but not what i had hoped for however the mouthfeel is worth giving it shot .,palate,0.9,1
poured a velvety white head . light clear straw yellow color and very few body bubbles so it appears all the carbonation went to that early head pour . smells mildly of grain . taste is like mildly sweetened water . in fact that s what this is water dressed up to look and smell like any bmc beer . plus that stage cold activation bottle label is a joke . who needs help telling if their bottle is cold why not just feel it . oh wait you re supposed to drink this so ice cold you ca n t really taste anything . ohhh . then make a better beer instead of a better label .,palate,0.2,0
a cloudy orangy yellow . medium head that fades away quickly . s sweet like cherry bubblegum with hints of honey . t along with the smell up front. its sweet and bubblegummy . a rush of wheat follows through and dominates with a honey finish . very unique and smooth . i m not a big fan of wheat beers but for someone who is. try and grab one of these . this brew rings in at but where the heck is it . one of the best jobs of hiding a high abv i ve ever experienced . m very clean and smooth not much is left lingering . d i only discount the drinkability here because i m not a fan of wheat beers so my review is biased . this is a very smooth brew however . if you like sweet and wheat in a bottle this is for you .,palate,0.9,1
poured from a oz bottle into a pint glass . the bottle says it s not normal and after opening it i can understand why . massive hop aromas hit as soon as i pop the cap . it pours black with huge tan head almost fingers . i did n t pour that vigorously either . the head stays with it and leaves good lacing around the glass . smells mostly of grassy hops with some chocolate also . does n t really smell like a stout to me with all the hops . taste is similar to the smell . very hoppy with bits of chocolate and roasted coffee . nothing in the taste really says stout to me the hops way overpower the malts . very dry and bitter . full bodied with medium carbonation . i could n t drink more than one of these if i wanted to the hoppiness is too much for me for a stout . definitely not normal the oddest irish stout i ve had . hoppier than i am used to for a stout . i m not sure i ll be visiting this one again .,palate,0.7,1
pours out a nice black with hints of red on the edges the head is insane it took forever to get it all out of the bottle and was so thick that it literally had merangue like curls on it which hung around for ages . smell is of the fairly standard stoutish roast and coffee variety though some darkish fruit wafts sneak in around the edges . flavour has plenty of depth some plumish prunish aspects roast chocolate and that vague hint of port that s alluded to on the label quite good . mouthfeel is less coasting that i d like for a stout likely due to it s low abv while drinkability was quite good no problem drinking this one .,palate,0.4,0
got a can of this as an extra in a trade with douglasjamjak . thanks a lot doug . appearance daisy cutter pours a hazy golden straw color with light orange highlights . about fingers of pure white head forms . retention is awesome and lacing is good too . looks very nice . smell i definitely get some pale malts in there up front . i also get a bunch of florals as well as grapefruit . awesome smelling i can tell that this is going to be a pretty hoppy apa . . taste a good amount of malts up front followed by great hop character . lots of florals and lots of grapefruit . hell of a pale ale one of the best tasting beers of the style i ve had . mouthfeel overall the body is very light and it has pretty high carbonation . not the smoothest drinking by any stretch and i also think the lightness retracts from the taste a bit as well . it drops off the palate pretty quickly . this is the biggest detractor for this beer in my opinion . overall though this is a great beer one of the best of the style i ve had . it s definitely hop forward but it also has a malt presence as well . something i d love to have again .,palate,0.6,1
pours a decent head given the abv and the style but it quickly dissipates . the body is a deep ruby color with a huge amount of clarity . there is still enough density here to remind me that yes it is a deep big barely wine . the nose is a blast of hops biting the nose and quickly mellowing to a huge thick powerful caramel malt . the best barely wines i ve had carried tone more complexity and depth . this reminds me of a slightly higher malt double ipa . alcohol and some kind of dying funk to finish this one off . amazingly dry and lacking any real sweetness that the nose indicates should be here . finishes with a huge amount of dry bitterness . as i m drinking this that finishes that put me off earlier has dissipated a great deal but still this is absurdly over powering without the flavor to back it . my mouth has been dried out burned and overwhelmed by intense flavors yet not in the way i m used to seeing . will this age . certainly . that said this is just awful for a fresh barely wine from anywhere . i have n t had any since and before that and i recall both being a good bit better . that said i never have and certainly do n t know understand the hype surrounding this beer . completely unbalanced and underwhelming .,palate,0.2,0
oz . bottle a literally fingers of head ruby red squirt color . foam clings to the glass and very frothy . s sparkling juice smell berry is noticeable but no specific berry can be distinguished no beer smell traceable . t tastes like sparkling juice as well no hops or beer like taste at all the berries conflict and do not mesh well i love short s but this did not taste very good . m d like pop rocks in your mouth . suffice to say this is n t the most drinkable stuff . it s hard for me to hate on a short s brew but this beer just was n t good to me .,palate,0.2,0
poured this little douzy into my mug . poured a golden color with a white heading that disapates to nothing . it is very alive but left no lacing . smell is fruity piney grassy with a nice bubblegum aroma kicking in . taste is bitter and exactley how it smells just enhanced a bit more . kind of sugary sweet as well . mouth is very crisp and finishes clean excellent carbonation . leaves a nice tingling on the tongue . drink is very good i usually would n t want an ipa for a session beer but this one i definetly would have a few more for the evening .,palate,1.0,1
a pours into a wine a glass a beautiful faint amber capped with a frothy head . a very inviting appearance . a smells of grapefruit pith a little pine and some cat piss . i already detect simcoe . t surprisingly refreshing . it scrapes the palate up a bit and detracts from the enjoyment of other beers . the simcoe is n t domineering but that s a hard hop to hide . as the beer fleshes out simcoe becomes more predominant . as the beer warms the bitterness becomes a tad too harsh . it starts out very enjoyable but finishing it takes some effort . m sufficient body even a bit of sticky sweetness . great for putting down lots of these . o if it were n t for the simcoe i think this would be a stand out beer . it does a great job of giving a hop head his fix . but something about it feels unmatured .,palate,1.0,1
oz from hoosick in troy . picked up this and the greater pumpkin together for comparison . a a murky amber brown . will make a creamy head with a heavy pour but that recedes . s spicy but not strongly aromatic . not the bready punch that dfh punkin has . t personally i like the spices . good showing of these in the front and the alcohol burn brings up the rear . malt presence is again thin compared to others such as dfh and pumking . m thick but on par for an imperial of sorts . d this d be a great draught to sit back and watch a game with . not as sessionable as some other pumpkin offerings but that s a consequence of the alcohol more than anything else . a tasty beer nice to have more new offerings in the pumpkin category .,palate,0.9,1
this that claims to be slow brewed for ther connoisseur poured a medium sized head of fine to large white mostly lasting bubbles and a wheat yellow colored body with some carbonation . it has a hoppy aroma and flavor with a bitter finish .,palate,0.8,1
this beer goes down slow and after the first taste it tasted like sweet syrup . it is hard to compare to corona or dos equise the beer is like a bad brew of miller chill . this beer i would not let any one i know drink it . the only good thing is the clarity of the beer it looks like it is supposed to but not the taste .,palate,0.3,0
one of the few dark lagers i enjoy . pours clear brown with a medium off white head . caramel and nut aroma very sweet . taste is bready and grainy somewhat toasty but not like you would find in a stout or porter . barely there hops . happens to be one of the few mexican beers i consume indoors and with my shirt on .,palate,0.4,0
had this in the closet and thought that i was gon na have a long day so i set it aside to chill for the night . i m moving in a couple of weeks and need to shrink down the beer closet . any takers . i ve had this bottle since early . i only hope the ages as well . the beer poured a nice deep mahogany red . very pretty color and a nice sparkle when held up to the light . the aroma was sugars and caramels . also molasses and as i drank more it reminded me of christmas cookies . the flavor is very rich . all malts with a nice backdrops of hops and sugars . also get tones of prunes raspberries and caramel . very sweet almost a desert beer . makes me think of port wine . unfortunately the only downside is that it poured absolutely flat . i think as a result of the straight cork in a champagne bottle . i have heard you can tape it up but never did so with this beer and kind of regret it . otherwise the mouthfeel is very full bodied and chewy . this beer goes down real smooth and was a nice complement to the fruit tart the so picked up for desert tonite .,palate,0.6,1
a light brown or reddish beer with a off white head that leaves lacing on the glass . smell is spicy with coriander and clove with hints of metal . a light roasted maltiness with candisugar and molasses . a phenolic yeast profile with notes of green apples . taste very spicy with clear coriander . too much for my liking . the malt is lightly roasted but mild with candisugar and syrupy cane sugar . alcohol is quite present warming . together with the higher alcohols not the most drinkable . add to that the thin body caused by a lot of sugar and it will add up to a c for me .,palate,0.4,0
pours a clear light yellow with small fading white head . lots of rapid bubble movement . smells of grain and crackers with some metallic fruitiness . taste is on par for an adjunct lager . minimal flavor with some wet cereal and stale hop . thin watery overcarbonated . my dads favorite beer . got ta get him off of this,palate,0.4,0
banana lambic . hmmm . poured into a jelly jar most of my beer glasses are in storage after a long haul move from dc to san antonio tx so my glassware is limited . appears a dirty blond color with a light fizzy head . no lace . very un belgian looking . the nose is fruity . lots of banana as expected but also some decent generic lambic scents . not bad . not great but not bad . the taste however is where things begin to go south . way too pungent it delivers a tart and tangy acid banana flavor . not exactly tasty . it could be worse i suppose but this would be a lot better off if it were a bit more subtle . mouthfeel is okay but everything is offset by the strength of the taste . chapeau banana is not the worst beer i ve ever had . but i really like lambics and this one is just a bit too over the top for me . if the brewery dumbed down the tartness just a bit and made the whole thing a tad less stringent it might actually work . but as it is it s just too much to really enjoy .,palate,0.7,1
ml bottle from lcbo . pours a clear amber orange some light brown hues decently thick and rocky white head forms drops a decent amount of lace nice layer is formed good retention this is trafalgar . smell is decent some light toasty malts bread honey earthy some citrus nothing exciting but not infected so a step up from normal trafalgar nice malty aroma . taste is similar very light flavour very toasty bitter burnt bread honey corn syrup malty earth light bit of sourness some fruit nothing exciting solid bitterness in the finish . mouthfeel is light bodied with high carbonation much too carbonated and sharp for the style . sourness works okay maybe they ve kind of fixed their beers .,palate,0.4,0
served in a budweiser pokal . pours a clear bright pale straw with a solid two fingers of white frothy head that leaves some good lacing behind . the nose is singed rice and wheat with a dark bit of funk very much like the colorsake . sure it s a word . trust me . feed doused with water and left to malinger in the sun . the taste follows but with an added dose of negativity as though this brew were fighting your tongue for no apparent reason and not showering for a week beforehand . yes that kind of salty musk is involved here . the body to its credit is nicely light with moderate carbonation and a watery texture helping to salvage the drinkability from the absolute abyss . ed harris came down just in time but .,palate,0.8,1
those numbers are some of the weridest i ve ever put into a review but this beer deserves it . quite the deceiving brew here . pours a thick syrupy brown that coats the glass . certainly looks thick and hearty and interesting . it even smells alright with a nice smoked bacon thing going on . but once it hits your mouth the party is over . chewy oily syrupy bacon flavor with a certain astringent creaminess reminiscent of lard . if you took a bottle of liquid lard then threw in some bacon and malt and a pinch of diacetyl this is what you would get . the taste gets some salvation in that there are some good deep malty beer flavors hidden beneath the junk . however i deem this beer to be completely undrinkable and had to give up on it after three gulps .,palate,0.3,0
a pours a clear red orange with a finger of off white head that fades into a thin ring with no lacing . s lots of nice spice aromas with cinnamon and nutmeg notes with sweet caramel and bubblegum aromas mixed in . there are vanilla and floral qualities to it as well . t similar to the aroma lots of sweet spicy flavors . cinnamon dominates with nutmeg and vanilla flavors also present . some caramel flavors are also present . m medium body with medium carbonation this beer is creamy at first with a nice carbonation bite toward the end to accent the spices . o a surprisingly good beer that avoids being overly spiced . it definitely tastes like fall and winter in a bottle . it s not extremely complex but still enjoyable .,palate,0.9,1
pumped from cask into oz . pint glass on may at the prince of tek in london . a body is red orange in color almost copper . absolutely gorgeous finger head that looks like fresh whipped cream . crystal clear . s bready malts are the first thing i notice . a little drier in smell than a buttered cracker . some floral hops that help to offset the malt . a very appetizing aroma . t hops upfront are floral and earthy . the rest of the way through it is a nice soft bready malt just like on the aroma very well balanced . m wonderfully smooth . nice creamy texture that does n t stick too long in the mouth . o i should have had more than . a very pleasing offering . if you get the chance to have one in the environment for which it was intended you should not pass this one up .,palate,1.0,1
if you go online stone publishes the recipes to all their vertical epics that s nifty . cloudy gold color with a thin white insta vanish head . smells like capri sun light tropical fruit bready yeast peach rings and sharp but timid citrus hop . heavy fermented sugar malt clumpy citrus hop and toasted plantains . tropical fruit character from yeast not hops . effervescent carbonation . the hops have already faded out of this a whole lot and i ca n t imagine this beer holding up until .,palate,0.7,1
on tap at the frisco grill in columbia md . light amber orange in color with a small off white head . aroma was hops of the grapefruit variety with no appreciable malt . everything was going well until i actually drank some . taste was bizarre my first impression was bubblegum as was my second and third . when i got past that the hops were piney and there was a medicinal alcohol taste that kept floating around . the bubblegum and medicine flavors dropped off as the beer warmed but never entirely went away . not what i was really looking for in an ipa . mouthfeel was of medium body highly carbonated and quite drying . i was disappointed by this beer as i was really looking forward to a nice ipa . i may try it again but not anytime soon .,palate,0.8,1
oz bottle poured into a nonic . no date . a hazy amber color with a fizzy tan head that went away quickly leaving nothing but a few bubbles in a ring . s abounding caramel and amber malts very sweet an unfortunate gross dirty sock smell in the background . no hop aromas . off for style . t sweet almost way too sweet caramel flavors from amber and caramel malts . honey in the background . m it s creamy and smooth which is good but it s also very syrupy from the mass amounts of unfermented sugar left in the brew i m assuming here since it s incredibly sugary . medium bodied . d in my opinion its really not the easiest drinking beer at all . it s incredibly sweet like a dopplebock and i love rich malty sweet beers but not in a good way . it also really is n t to cream ale style as outlined by the bjcp at all . as a side note after having half the oz bottle for rating i asked my dad if he wanted to finish it . he took a sip and by the look on his face that was a no . needless to say it was a drain pour . also there was no date . i wonder based on all the positive ratings if mine was way too old .,palate,0.7,1
years later on tap at the pony bar in hell s kitchen ny . appearance served in an eight ounce glass it produces barely a faint head that dies quickly on top of a black colored beer with brown overtones . lots of bubbles remarkable lacing . smell cigar smoke hearth . tobacco leaves grass barnyard . roasty malts dairy . muddled nose despite these interesting notes . taste overtone of cuban cigars and smoke . chocolate nuttiness sugars . mouthfeel a little thin medium body low carbonation medium flavor . slightly hoppy and dry at the end . underwhelming mouth . drinkability for a this is mighty poundable the oz serving obviously helps a lot . not boozy well balanced . but also no better than a black ale black ipa . good but not amazing and even a tad underwhelming for a special anniversary ale .,palate,0.6,1
recommended as a great mellow alternative to imperial ipas and a real step up from sierra nevada s lager which is pretty decent to begin with . appearance thick ish head with a beau amber color smell dark fruits of cherry and blackberry with a grainy grassy smell taste bitterness is really dumbed down in this but still abundant and ever present . very well balanced with a few floral notes . retains that grassy flavor with a bit of fruit on the back end . finish the beer is as abovementioned very well balanced and surprisingly smooth . gives you a lot up front but mellows out so well on the back end . wonderful finish .,palate,0.9,1
blurry pumpkin with butterscotch borders . a thick chunk of golden sandstone colored foam looks good atop the beer . it s firmy creamy and has enough stickiness to begin coating the upper reaches of the glass with shredded sheets of sudsy lace . the aroma is as solid as expected given a hop bill of columbus amarillo and simcoe . the first two were also used for dry hopping . tropical fruit pineapple orange grapefruit is accompanied by a modest amount of caramel . only a paucity of pungency and a little too much alcohol keep it from really impressing . rd anniversary ale is one of those dipas that would benefit from having a slightly lower abv . there s too much ethanol present on the palate which might or might not fade over time . the beer is simply too hot . it feels like my tongue will be completely numb before the halfway point of the bomber . a bombastic amount of hop flavor might have done a better job covering it up but a bombastic amount of hop flavor has not been provided . the malt portion of the flavor profile is sugar cookies pale malt and butter toffee caramel malt . the hop flavor is as described for the aroma with bitter grapefruit pith being especially prominent . if you are n t a hophead take an additional half point off the taste and drinkability scores . this much bitterness would be fine if it was accompanied by either a ton of good hop flavor or less fusel alcohol . as with nd anniversary ale the mouthfeel is all kinds of excellent . it s full and lush with as much stickiness as the solvent effect of the alcohol will allow . if you like huge american ales with crushed velvet smoothness and just enough carbonation to keep things moving smartly along then step right up . it looks like i ll have to wait at least one more year to be blown away by a port brewing anniversary ale . better alcohol masking is crucial if tomme wants this series to be taken seriously in the cutthroat world of san diego style ipas .,palate,0.9,1
a pours a decent finger head over an orange body with nice sediment . no lacing present . s definite skunk here with some nice hop oil t a big fruity hopiness is immediately present with a sweeter malt backbone . notes of applejuice after you just mouthwashed honestly light pinneaple and an odd metallic tart sour fruity finish . m low carbonation works but the finish is odd tart and sour . d i have no doubt that this could be good on tap but in a clear bottle this is pretty hagard . i got some really bad tart sourness along with some bad skunkiness which made this an obvious drain pour .,palate,0.7,1
a this beer was a very light gold yellow color . it had a slight haze but was definitely transparent . the head was white but minimal and did not last very long . s there was not much to the beer at all . a very light spicy floral hop aroma was noticeable but that was it . t there is a strong hop bitterness noticeable in the beer with a light fruitiness that reacts badly with the hops . m this beer has a light medium body with effervescence which fizzes on the lips . feels like a fun light beer to drink . d there is not much to this beer it is a refreshing light beer but definitely not a beer i enjoyed . i did talk to the new brewer and he said that he is planning on some changes to the recipe and that he thinks that the beer was left on the yeast to long which created the wierd tastes .,palate,0.7,1
the beer is a dark rather flat uncarbonated mixture with little head and no lacing or real retention . the smell is average chocolatey or coffeeish and does have an alcohol tinge to it . the low abv makes the smell a little deceiving on that score . the taste is very mellow a bit watery sweet chocolate raisin coffee . the high point is the mouthfeel which is very smooth and very mellow . there are no real hops notes in this beer . it s all malt some grassiness and no real after taste . after the beer warms a bit there is a very slight hop bitterness coming through at the very end . that something extra in the flavor is the seaweed i assume and if anything perhaps the seaweed has an ameliorating effect that smooths out the mouthfeel and the aftertaste but i m making some assumptions here . the beer is interesting and worth exploring . l chaim .,palate,0.9,1
grolsch light lager pours a darker color than i expected more of a light amber color with a white head . it comes packaged in a green twelve ounce bottle . it does n t have much of an aroma just a slightest hint of sweet malt . the mouthfeel is very thin . but there is certainly more flavor going on here than in most light lagers . it s still of a grolsch variety meaning that it kind of tastes a little like a regular grolsch grassy european hops and a bit of sweet malt but in a format where the taste is almost barely noticeable . it is quite watered down though . not a bad choice for a light lager green bottles may effect condition buyer beware .,palate,0.4,0
this is actually a very good looking beer an ordinary hefeweizen hazy orange with a slight sunsetty tinge of cherry rouge . the head on top is no slouch puffy and cumulous and white with fantastic retention . the aroma smells like cherry kringle not much depth but it smells nice . the flavor is tart with cherry which dominates but there is a sort of wheaty tang and some bready notes underneath plus a snap of hops in the end . nice mouthfeel with very soft carbonation and a solid dryness there is a bit of sweetness to this beer but the overall impression is one of balance . i was pleasantly surprised with this beer . the cherry flavor is fresh and robust but not overwhelming .,palate,0.9,1
got this at dranken geers in gent . from a bottle into a tulip . appearance a careful pour produces a four finger off white or beige head with decent retention . deep rosewood red with mahogany hues . the head pops crackles and slowly fades to a decent foam cap . a thinner foam cap remains until the end but leaves no lacing down the glass . smell caramel malt and some nice candy sugars as well . perhaps some dark fruit plumbs and dates maybe and some bread notes as well . medium strength but quite nice . taste caramel malt and bready notes up front with plenty of sweet candy sugars as well . some dates are thrown in there leading into a spicy and sweet finish with some alcohol for good measure . shorter and milder aftertaste is sweet spicy with touches of alcohol going into a dry finish . palate unfortunately this lets it down a little . light boy and a bit airy with a decent burn on the finish . could be a little smoother and the harsh finish makes it a little tough to enjoy . overall a good tasty beer one of the better de dolle offerings but the palate is a little too airy and rough making it hard to enjoy . it needs a little smoothening out and leaving the beer sit in the glass for about half an hour seems to help . still one worth checking out .,palate,0.4,0
well it sure is black yessiree . it has zero head . there are a few fizzy bubbles around the edges and they re pretty dark . no shock there as this beer really is black . sour . ok this beer is lemony tart . i m expecting a touch of acidity from the black malts but this is really sour . i can feel it in my cheeks . it has a bit of a cherry flavour as well . one thing that is for sure i detect zero chocolatiness . i think this is infected . it does n t have any off aromas specifically but it definitely has the acidity for it . undrinkable i m pouring it out . what s with the local microbrew quality control these days . sheesh .,palate,0.6,1
this beer is supposed to be made with said yeast malt and hops but it tastes awfully sweet not to have any of the honey from which the yeast is derived . appearance cloudy orange body with no head . true i do not remember a frothy head on the last bottle of honey i opened either . aroma fresh cut barly grain and citrus . taste fresh juicy malt orangy citrusy hops . tastes very little like honey at all and if there is any it is hard to distinguish from the sweet malt . where s the bitterness . great caramel and sweetness on the finish . drinkability decent and creative beer . hard to believe it contains no honey .,palate,0.6,1
poured from oz brown bottle into a clear pint glass a a really beautiful beer with dark brown hue and thick two finger tan head with lots of lacing . s not overly aromatic with some sweet roasted malt smells and woody grassy hops with a metallic overtone . very little aroma one the head recedes . t big and bold flavors of grassy earthy hops and sweet toasted malt . the bitterness is attention getting and flavorful . nice cocoa and licorice notes are there as well . a whiff of acrid taste which is just enough for me . m gritty and more astringent than any brown ale i ve ever tasted very porterish feel . aftertaste is distinctly grassy woody hops and lasts . d very drinkable brown ale with many unique qualites which while they are n t my favorite do show why so many bas love this brown ale . it is a very big brown ale but bigger is n t always better . i liked this beer but would like it more if it was a little more easy going and less like a porter . the strong hops component though is a plus .,palate,0.6,1
on draft at foothills their own self in winston salem . a . pale clear yellow little head quite still no evident carbonation . s. weak citrus hops some honey light malt . nothing unexpected which is good but not very interesting either . t. some corn dms . basic bud like sour flavor light and crisp quite uninspiring and rather unpleasant sour light aftertaste . oh well . m. the best thing going here . clear crisp clean watery basic . as usual foothills knows what they re doing and has crafted a better bmc alternative . it does n t do much for me as it s a bit lifeless and i do n t dig the style but it s not terrible .,palate,0.8,1
. oz green bottle corked and caged . this collaboration between two brothers and urthel is styled as an oak aged sour flemish style red ale . the cork comes out with quietly and with no internal pressure so i expect little carbonation . the beer is clear or maybe just a little hazy dark reddish copper color and only a ring of bubbles around the glass . the smell is definitely not sour actually it smells strongly of caramel malt and some yeasty esters . this smells really good as a belgian dark ale but it misses the mark as a flanders red . same with the flavor this is tasty and a little tart slightly sweet with some light fruits like pears or green grapes but almost no sour bite . very silky mouthfeeland light body very drinkable and good . just not a flanders red ale .,palate,0.8,1
compliments of lackenhauser oz bottle into a pint glass . a poured a pale straw with lots of yeast in suspension . a thick creamy head collapsed in a couple minutes . s sweet smelling tropical fruit with clove and vanilla . t i wish it tasted as good as it smells . it was very acidic and flavorless . my tongue hates me right now m good carbonation and to style . d a little disappointing flavor wise but im happy i got to try it .,palate,0.8,1
pours a clear copper colour with a fizzy white head that is thin but has some staying power . the aroma is strong . a hint of toffee sweetness and a touch of lime smothered in a very bitter hop smell . if it is possible this beer smells dry . the taste is a bit citrus up front with a long large hit of hop bitterness to finish . the flavour coats the mouth and stays there begging for another mouthfull . in short it tastes good . the mouthfeel for this beer is among the best i ve had . it is smooth with the right amount of carbonation . it is not thin but does not feel oily . i do n t think that it could get better in this category . this beer is a quaffer and i tend to enjoy it a little more each time i revisit . a top shelf brew from a great local brewery .,palate,1.0,1
sprecher brewing company is one of milwaukee s first micro s and in fact its the one that really got me into quality beer tasting and home brewing . this is such a fine golden octoberfest it just reminds me of the falls in wisconsin all the leaves changing the golden hue to everything . this is one of my favorite octoberfest beers as far as drink ability as many octo s are a bit overly heavy for me . this one really leaves your palate refreshed and ready for more . i lived in germany for two years and never found a beer at a octoberfest there that was like american octoberfest style of brews but thats why i like them they are unique even if maybe they are n t trying to be .,palate,0.6,1
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 .,palate,1.0,1
dundee india pale ale bottle to glass a pours a dark amber with a foamy head that leaves a nearly solid wall of lacing throughout most of the drink . s grassiness mild hops . some biscuit . t citrus weak to average hops . nothing spectacular m medium bodied with some carb . a dry bitter finish . d it s an okay beer . there s nothing really special about it . i did n t particularly enjoy it and it was kind of hard to drink the entire thing . this came in a dundee craft pack with a bock pale ale honey wheat and porter . none were really that great except for the porter and maybe the pale ale . this is just another average beer from them .,palate,0.8,1
pours out a deep cloudy peach with a miniscule white head . looks like mai tai with foam actually . there s a wheat twang and spicy yeast in the nose but those aromas are over powered by spices and sugar . tasting this beer i experience those same flaws . this beer is just too damned sweet and spiced with a heavy handed flavor of apricot and peach . a good wit should allow the spices yeast and wheat play along well . everything here is pummeled into the ground by sugar and spice . a slight twang in the finish tries to help beat the sweetness down but it fails . the mouthfeel here is quite nice and fluffy form the wheat but it needs more carbonation . i suppose this manages to do something slightly right . really hard to finish but it s managable . although it lacks much what really would ve made this slightly bearable is if it would ve had that certain brightness i tend to associate with wits . it s like drinking a girly cocktail so if that s your thing then go balls to the wall with sam adams white ale .,palate,0.7,1
poured from a ounce can into my willimantic brewing co. pint glass . a pours a very clear pale yellow . turns more golden away from light but looks like carbonated white grape juice when held up to it . soda like carbonation fades within seconds leaving some soapy residue . yum town . s smells like a funky skunked grain and sweet corn . for some reason it smells a bit like cheap pinot grigio to me as well . t the sweetness balanced with a slight hop bite is more pleasant than anticipated . though not complex by any stretch this is one of the smoother tasting macros i ve had . m mouthfeel is light bodied and crisp . not overwhelming most likely because not much goes into it in the first place . d this can came from a pack not a typo and i could see taking down most of this by my lonesome but easily with a pal . i feel better drinking this too as opposed to swilling bud light when forced to . overall carling black label is alright in my book . when going macro which is rarely i tend to go pabst keystone or rolling rock just to stray away from bmc products but this would be a welcome addition to the fold . good call for the style .,palate,0.4,0
gorgeous pour rich red tinged black colour with a vivacious piquant head that bounces and froths all around the glass before settling into a very thick beige crown . there is slow but populous bubbling in the brew not much lace around but it s sticky as hell . an exciting looking beer . nose is a rich complex and poignant affair . first note is kind of nutty with an organic charcoal edge which gives way to a slightly tart mlange of fresh fruit aromas plummy and cherry y . lots of cinnamon and chocolate behind there as well it s sweet and dark and just blossoming with goodness . again i m excited by the smell . taste is intriguing with a nice blend of flavours . raisins and dates with aspects of oak and some cocoa . an odd fruit juice flavour is a bit of a spoiler makes the mid palate seem a bit insipid whereas the fruit on the front is dark and complex . finish is a pleasant bitterness roasted without being burnt and like a well roasted chocolate coffee bean . there is tragically not much more to it very pleasant but does n t have the raw charismatic power and intricacy of the nose . this is n t helped by a bland slightly thin feel which for the most part is bad but picks up on the back thanks to a spirited spiritous kick of alcomohol which is n t burning but gives it a slight nudge . aaaargh . the agony of admitting that such a great looking great smelling beer from these master german brewers could be a letdown on taste . it s a lovely brew it just tastes and feels thin and the nose promised so much more . i do n t want to denigrate this great brew any further so i ll finish by pointing out that it is extremely drinkable .,palate,0.6,1
oz . bottle poured into pint glass . appearance dark dark brown with thick caramel head that lasts forever . very nice . smell sweet almost candy like with some spicy molasses . taste great complexity . sweet molasses coffee all wonderfully mixed . a cocoa background . mouthfeel a bit thinner than expected but not bad . drinkability too complex to go down fast . but good for a ris .,palate,0.6,1
pours a nice golden amber with a nice tall frothy white head that graces the top of my glass . first off i can tell that this one is slightly skunked but i ca n t really blame the brewer for this one as i am also able to pull out some nice mellow caramel malts and a touch of biscuity bready goodness as well . nice mellow malts not too sweet but the hops come through for a bit too much bite from what i look for and love about english pales . the hops come on a little too strong and linger too long not really allowing me the chance to savour the mellow malts as much as i would like . there is a slight sweetness about it that reminds me of fresh apples although not the biting green apple off taste . this is different and nice but not my first choice for an english pale .,palate,0.8,1
reviewing this at maybe a week old . no freshness debates should arise from this . pours a red or amber tinted copper with a two finger off white head made up of very small bubbles . sticks to the glass to leave enough lacing to show where the head once was as it dissipates relatively quickly . smells like a pine tree with a bit of orange juice . the pine is oh so apparent in the nose and it makes me think of the forest after a rain shower . spicy too . may be the best smelling beer when its this fresh . taste falls off from the aroma . pine is there citrus is there malt comes through too whereas the aroma had mostly all hop . a bit woody and chewy with a bitter aftertaste . very little caramel malt comes through in the finish . mouthfeel is a bit prickly at first but watery going down . not enough lingering feeling . drinkablility is good . best when fresh . high alcohol is very slightly apparent if you take a large sip but otherwise is well hidden . one of the most hotly debated beers at the moment . over rated . maybe . solid . definitely . not an ipa but hoppy . not as malty as most ambers it is in between the styles . i like it .,palate,0.7,1
a no head even with a strong pour color is deep red with pink highlights . s it reeks in a good way horse sweat and damp basement a bit of acetic sourness along with a great wine barrel smell from the combination of oak and grapes . t taste like a sweeter fruitier version of what it smells although not as strong . m no carb and a little thin disappointing . o would be a good lambic if it had any carb .,palate,0.3,0
well i guess this one is okay enough for it to get a true formal analysis . straight from a bottle into a pilsner leaving the majority of the sediment yeast at the bottom i heard recently that the stuff can be a surprisingly effective laxative . fair pour thick white head which stuck around for about or so seconds before dissipating into a residual ring leaving some lacing behind . not a typical hefe witbier in color a bit on the straw side but still a nice unfiltered opacity . nose is a bit astringent with few esters as one would expect with this brew citrus bits of bitter orange lemon zest clove spice . but that s about it . little typical character here . i say typical because it does have a decent nose . taste is similar little bit of bitter orange lemon and clove are prominent . not a bad taste just not typical . mouthfeel is a bit on the fizzy side does n t even have as good of a feel as a tucher notwithstanding a hoegaarden or a paulaner . it certainly seems like it is not a pure breed . belgian style definately suits it best as it can not be mistaken for the real thing .,palate,0.4,0
thanks for the trade mark . pours a jet black with quite possibly the darkest two fingers of head that has ever graced my oz . snifter . i never really get much lacing using this glass but even without it this is still a beautifully demonic looking beer . smell is cocoa banana bread citrus and floral hops and a faint hint of sweet ripe fruits . very nice but needs more oomph . taste is strong roasted malt a bit of charcoal and ash banana bread bakers chocolate pine hops and coffee grounds . good but to be world class takes a bit more complexity . mouthfeel is thick as hell and creamy perfect for a big ris this is smooth as hell much smoother than beers with this much ash flavor usually are . did not feel like . at all . .the only thing that hurt the drinkability was that this was not really complex enough to justify the high alcohol . overall i really enjoyed this beer a lot and i m glad i traded for it . while i m not sure i would call it world class it definitely has me excited to try more cigar city .,palate,1.0,1
pours with a low but dense fine bubbled tan head . maybe an inch and it hangs on with a pretty good cling as i sip . the beer itself pours a clear deep amber with ruby highlights . at least it was clear until i dumped some of the yeast in . beware . this is properly bottle conditioned with a substantial sediment . nice rich aroma of toast sugar and baked apples with hints of papaya and a little banana . more toast and brown sugar in the mouth then a shocking punch of sour . does n t seem to be contaminated not a sharp lactic or vinegary acetic sourness but seems to be a function of the intense fruit flavors in the beer led by a big wallop of red grapes . unusual to be sure and possibly colored by the dollop of yeast . very well balanced with just enough bittering hops to keep the malt in check . long finish with a growing sense of oak and red grapeskin . gentle and mild alcohol leaves a nice comforting warmth . full bodied with medium low carbonation . both chalky and very creamy . luscious . in spite of the sour oak and grapeskin there is no detectable astringence . the full body and intense flavors predictably hurt drinkability but that s not a bad thing when there is so much to think about here . any lover of old ales and that is truly the correct designation here should be happy to spend an hour with this beer .,palate,0.9,1
at bjs flanders beer tasting in roseville . a poured copper with a finger white head . dissipated modeately slow leaving little lacing . s t tons of lacto and brett . subtle notes of honey and toffee rounded out this beer . very little sentiment of oak . dominated by bacteria . overall tasty though . m slightly thin and sweet . left me wondering where the oak was . d overall great . one of the few sours i could drink all day . the oak is n t present but the sourness of the brett and lacto make this a more appreciable beer than supplication or ommegeddon .,palate,0.6,1
appearance light yellow and very clear with some active carbonation . the head came up nicely but did a james brown on me and was gone in a flash . smell this one smelled like a farting skunk that ate rice for dinner . taste this was horrid . the rice is subtle and is mixed with a pukish sweet n low sugary substance . mouthfeel i kind of like the mouthfeel to this one . the carbonation isnt bad and it goes down smoother than most . drinkability i cant believe that i used to like this beer .,palate,0.6,1
. oz . bottle from lot b bb poured at cellar temperature into the two brothers northwind snifter . reviewed while listing to bjork and calming down after getting blood work done . . yay . a pitch black body with on of the best heads i have seen in a long time . sexy almost . . s sweetness resembling strawberry anise bakers chocolate coco nibs and chicory is balanced out by mild alcohol grassy aromas and drying espresso presence . does n t hit you over the head but is quite expressive . t rich cassis and bitter chocolate flavors play off each other in the entry with strawberry highlights sweetening up the flavor profile . wood tannin like flavors and dry espresso help fill up the flavor . alcohol is present at the swallow and tingles in the long finish . the finish is quite assertive in comparison to the rest of the flavor profile with assertive fruit sweetness and dry coffee bitterness continuing to dominate . m more viscosity than i remembered from the last time i had black albert still not as viscus as many american versions of a ris but still much bigger than any other belgian example of this style . d does this beer live up to the hype . not quite personally i would desire a bit more complexity out of liquid sex than this beer offered to me . that being said this was an excellent assertive version of its style with plenty of roastiness that i feel takes the belgian imperial stout style to a whole new level . apperence and mouthfeel were fantastic . not crazy about the price but very happy with the result .,palate,1.0,1
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,palate,0.9,1
a the first thing that strikes me here is that there seems to be less beer in the bottle and more headspace than other ozers . this however does not appear to be a problem as the small bottle completely fills up a half litre weizen glass . a four five . finger foamy eggshell head sits atop a hazy dark brown liquid . a stream of bubbles cascade up to the top giving the head wonderful staying power . nice to look at indeed . s slight phenol and ester aromas push through a caramel sort of malt . on the tame side . t mildly sweet up front with a good ammount of yeast coming through . heavy on cloves in the middle and the end with a slight banana quality as it warms . the slightly medicinal hop bitterness also comes through midsip . the aftertaste besides tasting of clove returns to a caramel and sweet slight roasted malt . m slightly below medium bodied and very effervescent . i would say this is perhaps slightly too carbonated . d very interesting beer . not on par with the germans but a very good shot from an american brewery and one that ends up being unique at that .,palate,0.6,1
i thought i would never see the day that joshcool got so generous as to bring this beer out . brought out on the first snowfall day of the year and poured into two unbranded tulips . a wow . black as hell with a very small head . actually no head really just some large bubbles from the aggressive pour . but very black with some mahogany hues and brown edges . s balsamic vinegar red wine vinegar very vinous some coffee and roastiness as well . a very complex smell but the vinegar aspects really comes to the forefront . t this is very vinegary mixed with some tart lemon from the blast of brett . there is also some stout qualities like dark roast and some chocolate sourness . m d the mouthfeel is a tad low on this for my liking of an oud brune . overall a very interesting beer that i am glad i got the opportunity to try .,palate,0.6,1
a slight yellow slightly cloudy decent lacing ok retention . s citrus alcoholic smell backed by some grain . does n t smell all that good . t tastes like it smells lots of citrus lemon a little bit of hop flavor a little alcohol . grain flavor after the swallow . not a fan of this one it s too fruity not enough hops . m medium bodied good carbonation non astringent . very dry and clean . d drinks well but i do n t like the taste .,palate,1.0,1
bottle purchased from green s on buford in atlanta . pours a deep copper color with a one finger tan head . the head recedes into a patchy layer on top leaving decent lacing . smells of sweet caramel malts with light amounts of citrus hops . as the beer warms the caramel malt aromas become more pungent . tastes similar to how it smells . caramel malt flavors up front with light amounts of citrus hop flavors . the ending is mildly bitter but manages to leave residual sweetness in the aftertaste . alcohol is mildly noticeable . mouthfeel is very good . it has a great thickness with grainy carbonation . drinkability is alright . i finished the bomber but probably would n t go for even one more glass . overall this was a decent beer but i was expecting more from the makers of loose cannon . worth a shot but expect more of a barleywine than a dipa .,palate,0.9,1
whooo put the skunk in the bottle . poured with a huge thick foamy white head . plenty of lace . flavor was n t quite as bad . not saying a lot . decent body . pale gold color . think this one was light struck and woulda been a whole lot better before the dastardly deed . too bad as this is a sample and therefore wo n t be carried .,palate,0.7,1
made with real cannabis seeds mixed in the mash . i figured it might be a smarter idea to drink this here in the states than try to import it back into australia . pours a dark ruddy amber colour with only a tiny little film of off white bubbles . no lacing and the body looks particularly thin . ca n t say it s a terribly good looking beer . light copper bitterness on the nose a little bit of roasted sweetness but it s all very light on and there s not a great deal of character to it . not a bad nose but it s pretty tame . some initial sweetness and a slight carbonic tartness which is washed away by a late roasted bitterness and a coppery finish . mouthfeel is indeed excessively thin leaving a slight tingle of carbonation but otherwise going down like iced water . it s not a bad palate overall mildly uninteresting but a stylistically decent amber ale . something tells me this beer does better than it would do otherwise because of its name and its gimmick . there s certainly no noticeable impact from its supposed adjuncts and while it s not an unpleasant brew to drink it s certainly quite dull .,palate,0.4,0
eyes poured into a tall zwiefalter kloster weizen glass . i like to use this glass for reviews because its hourglass shape presents the beer in a voluptuous bulbous form tapering to a shapely waist . in front of a bright window the larger cross section reveals the color in deep hues . the pour begins with a pale yellow developing into a bright golden orange as the glass fills with a fine yeast fog . even with the broken sunshine today this beer has a deep orange honey aspect . light watery head quickly subsides suggesting this beer might lack the richness i had hoped for . not so . nose toasted malt green banana and more than a hint of mineral metallic tang . tongue begins with a lemony tart flavor quickly rolling into a rich toasted malt with a light dry finish . moderately sweet without the syrupy aftertaste and moderately rich . hops are mildly present the whole time without becoming a nuisance . belch green apple . mild and pleasant . overall this is a tasty beer nicely balancing tart and rich flavors and finishing clean . sweet enough to warrant a spot in my little black book . light on the palate and very drinkable especially as part of a balanced mnchner breakfast with weiss wurst and sweet mustard .,palate,0.6,1
looks exquisite . black with brown highlights and a big pillowy creamed coffee head . aroma has just enough roasted malts and lactose to intrigue . big chocolate . huge roasted barley chocolatey smoothness dark caramel hints of molasses . i pick up a ringwood yeast character but it might be my imagination . taste started off very good but i felt that it got worse as it warmed . this is one of very few beers especially stouts that i would ever suggest drinking cold . as it warms the lactose comes out a little too much and i found it to be annoying . the feel is awesome . maybe it is the milk sugar but something gives it an icy silky feel that is wonderful . overall good a beer that i would have one of on occasion . i would definitely drink it cold though .,palate,1.0,1
this beer was very dark with almost no head . it was slightly cloudy . it smells like a stout or porter with spices added . i think there is clove maybe nutmeg and probably others . the taste is ok but it s not my kind of beer . mouthfeel is pretty good . drinkability is average for me .,palate,0.8,1
vintage this came in the usual bottle with a black foil wrap around the neck . perhaps due to the age of the bottle when i removed the foil it shed thousands of black specks everywhere and left more on the neck and cap . a quick rinse off of the bottle solved that . so word to the wise . if you re opening an older bottle of this you might want to do it over the sink which i did and was thankful for . now for the good stuff this poured a hazy honey peach color with a small white head which disappeared soon after and left no lacing . pretty typical for a beer of this type . after opening the bottle a very nice tangy aroma filled the air . surprisingly it did n t have much of that barnyard funk i was expecting . maybe the age mellowed the beer out in this respect . whatever the case it was still a very pleasing smell which made for a welcome introduction . time for the taste test and this passed nicely . very tart but not overly so . there are certainly gueuzes out there with more pucker power than this one however it had a very balanced and nice citric flavor to it . the mouthfeel was thin very thin . in any other beer it would have been far too thin but it seemed to fit this beer ok . still i would have preferred a bit more body to it . overall this was an exceptional gueuze . very smooth going down good amount of tartness without going overboard . nice dry finish . after i knocked off the entire bottle of this myself i still wanted more and that s always the mark of a great beer . if you like gueuzes you owe it to yourself to give this one a try .,palate,0.7,1
this oatmeal stout poured a rich dark brown with a brown two finger head in a pint glass . the smell had predominately roasted malt aroma and a touch of hop aroma as well . the flavor had a rich and sweet malt body with a medium hop flavor and very smooth finish . bitterness was managed and pleasant with additional coffee and chocolate flavors present as well . consistency was heavy and carbonation was medium low . this was an exceptionally well balanced stout that was very smooth and enjoyable to drink . it would be well suited to meals as well as cold winter months . definately worth a try .,palate,1.0,1
the brockton ipa poured a orange amber hue with minimal head activity or foam head . the was pretty subdued with aroma similar to a pale ale not an ipa . where was the dry hopping . in the taste it was off balance and very low in ibu s . by taste would say this one has ibu s . it was flat on the tongue and mouthfeel was very weak . overall i would not drink this again as it does not resemble the style to me .,palate,0.4,0
bottle received a little while back batch . poured into a snifter . has a very muddy dark brown body with crimson highlights no head but nice lacing and nice tan bubbles that appear under the top of the beer as you turn it . looks like an old aged beer from the cellar . the aroma is very nice and is quite pungent . would have thought this was an old cellared barleywine but perhaps that is what it is meant to be . huge leather prune date and scotch peat smoke come through with other added sugary and savory dark barley bread notes . very nice reminds me of highland scotch in many ways . the taste follows suit with big notes of raisins sugary ethanol alcohol tons of brown sugar dates pomegranate and a searing smoky finish that lingers . very interesting taste but at this point it seems a little dominated by the alcohol should have aged this one a bit longer . despite a little young alcohol warming this beer is phenomenal in feel for the style and abv imho . has that totally coating feel like a warm thick cask draught just almost oily in its feel and velvety aside from the alcohol . really like this about this beer . the drinkability right now unfortunately will take a hit because it seems i am drinking this one too young but it is smooth going down for sure . will have to get my hands on more and age it for a couple years i see this beer being amazing with some of the edge off of it .,palate,1.0,1
dark ruby transparency . some good coffee and roasted malt notes in the aroma . taste is a bit of a letdown . the positive characteristics of the smell are replaced by a soapy water flavor with only a slight roasty aftertaste . thin and tingly mouthfeel .,palate,0.4,0
seems to be perennially on tap at the toronado sf and since i usually see something else i want to have first i often pass this one over . finally got a chance to try it last night . a a slightly murky golden yellow body . has a light off white head that leaves little lacing maybe it s near the end of the keg . its depth of color saves it from receiving a here . s pilsner malt with a light undercurrent of toast a moderate hop nose with floral character . t forward pilsner malt again . toast and a definite grain component in the mid taste . some honey and orange zest underneath a really nice complement . what weirded me out is that there is a definite corn flavor in the aftertaste and to my knowledge this is n t brewed with adjuncts . m closer to medium bodied than i expected from what should be a light bodied brew . it s still carbonated well and manages to be very refreshing . i came hot from the sun and this did a great job of cooling me off . d while i m rarely up at toronado i could see myself having this again when i m looking for something more refreshing and lighter on the palate than a big hop or malt bomb . lovely brew .,palate,1.0,1
bomber poured into a flute pils glass but really was n t satisfied so i poured what was left into a duvel tulip . pours a hazy orange amber ish color with a big thick creamy head . very attractive . smell is a whole plethora of things fruits wheat and alcohol esters . i m not getting too much hops here . hops definitely come through on the taste though as well as more fruit maybe banana . i m not sure but there are some citrus notes here a complex beer but tasty nonetheless . the malt kicks in midway through and brings a biscuit bread like taste that dries things out at the finish . mouthfeel is really my only disappointment as the beer is overall pretty watery . the body feels thin as the carbonation is there after pouring but quickly disappears . this beer is a great refresher and at . you can get the alcohol at the end but it still feels like it could be a session beer . i could see myself definitely drinking a few of these on a hot day but then after a few you really start to see that abv . bottom line is that this is a very drinkable beer that i will certainly be coming back to as summer approaches . with a great and complex blend of flavors rogue delivers a pleasing brew .,palate,0.6,1
oz bottle obtained via local bif from lsuexplorer . thanks for the opportunity . lt jeremy bad trader gt poured into an imperial pint formed a off white head above the clear amber brew . head falls slowly with average to good lacing . aroma is fruity and earthy . taste starts biscuity malts lightly citrus in the middle and closes with a medium bitterness . mouthfeel is very smooth and drinkability is good .,palate,0.9,1
thanks to loki for this beer in trade . this is a tale of two beers . the first comes from the senses of sight and smell . pours standard very dark brown minimal head and lacing . does n t really leave any bubbles or anything when agitated . smells very faintly of expresso a little roasty other than that there s no smell . the other beer comes when you taste it and this is where it shines . the perfect balance of roasty chocolatey stout and tart cherry . does n t really shine so far as complexity goes like a lot of the bigger stouts but it s a nice beer interpretation of a chocolate covered cherry . starts off roasty and cocoaey and quickly turns tart the cherry is all tartness and not at all cloying sweetness which i love . for me it s close but taste is closer to a . than a . there is little hardly any carbonation here and the mouthfeel really does n t pack a punch at all . drinkability is amazing i could keep knocking these back forever . definitely not a complex beer but great for a relaxing straightforward fruit beer . far better than many i ve had . i would love for this to be available here .,palate,0.6,1
pours a a dark honey color . smells strongly of floral and piney hops with a light fruity smell pear . i think . it hits the tongue with the typical dogfish syrupy malt sweetness followed by fruity hops in the beggining pine flavor in the middle and then mild pine tar in the end . it hits with a good strong hop bite as it goes down but the alcohol remains invisible . it leaves a nice fruity taste in the front of the mouth and a mild pine taste in the back . it has a nice mouthfeel and it the easiest to drink double ipa i have had .,palate,1.0,1
pint bottle into a duvel tulip a beautiful light amber with almost an orangish tint . crystal clear . nice fluffy white head that dies down to a covering after a few minutes and leaves some stick to the sides . s toasty malt dominates with some fruity esters and slight earthy hops t starts off a little fruity blends in with a nice hop flavor the bottle says syrian goldings . a nice balancing bitterness toward the end and a toasty biscuity dry finish . m somewhat lacking in mouthfeel . thin and watery but this is a small ale so a thin mouthfeel is not really out of place . moderate carbonation . d an easy drinking flavorful ale . easy to session but it would be hard to do in the us as i have never seen this on tap and it would be a little steep to buy a few bottles of this import . dryness is well crafted enough to keep you wanting more but not so much to make it puckering and astringent . an interesting ale to sample much different than the common american pale ale .,palate,0.6,1
found a bottle of this in my recent trip to houston and waited to crack it open last night with my fellow beer geeks . poured into an over sized brandy snifter the beer pours in a very viscous manner and formed little to no head . no carbonation to speak of . smell s like a chocolate bomb almost s more like in my initial impression . taste is overwhelmingly chocolate and was way too sweet which only became worse as the beer warmed up . i had struggle through the last couple of ounces of the beer . mouthfeel is where this beer dominates . very sticky and coats all your tastebuds at once . i had high expectations going in and was just a little bit disappointed .,palate,0.9,1
version poured into a snifter . dark brown with a chalky rocky head that dissipated after a minute or so . smell was somewhat similar to an english barleywine with rich malts dominating the scent . taste also had rich malts with notes of toffee . dark fruits were also present . a sweet beer but not cloyingly so . mouthfeel was full but beer did n t feel overly viscous as i ve come to expect from this style . heavy in flavor but it was n t syrupy . the rich flavors and somewhat high abv make this somewhat of a sipper but with its lighter mouthfeel i could definitely have had another one . a stellar well balanced brew .,palate,1.0,1
not much head to speak of from my pour but a deep reddish brown color in the body that s really pretty . the nose is full of rich malt bread and melted butter . falls a bit flat on the palate for me . not much depth to the flavors which include some nuttiness and a pop of hops bitterness on the back end . a smooth sessionable beer despite it coming in at . abv .,palate,0.9,1
aroma has some roast coffee but also has a funk that i associate with sour beers . kind of a brett . aroma . underneath is some roast malt and just a hint of hops . deep dark brown colored with no light getting through when held up to a bulb . very small head initially that ends up as a tiny layer with no lacing . flavor is very roasty and also has a hint of bitter that is either way over steeped coffee or a crazy yeast funk . it s kind of unpleasant . hop bitterness is pretty high too . so as a porter the hops blow out the normal roast profile i d expect and as a coffee beer it tastes like coffee that s been in the pot on the warmer for quite a while . body is medium full and the carbonation is appropriate for a porter . overall i do n t dig it .,palate,0.8,1
white wax a pours a coal black with a thin but fluffy tan head that calms to a ring around the glass and some splotchy lacing . s the alcohol is very strong in the nose . it could be hidden a bit better . underneath that i get nice sweet molasses and black licorice . also a bit of a dark fruit raisony aroma going on . t a nice toasted malt backbone with a good mix of cocoa fig and a port flavor . m so good i ca n t get enough . nice thickness with light carbonation and a good oily texture make this a delightful treat for my mouth . d good but not great . i could definitely do a bottle in a sitting but would probably pass on a second . works your palate for sure .,palate,1.0,1
pours an orange golden color crowned by an ephemeral wisp of creamy white head that immediately recedes to a very thin ring . aroma of light skunky astringency up front which quickly fades to yield a sweet pale malt with notes of lactose and vanilla . palate is mostly sweet pale malt up front with a little bit of vanilla sweetness on the finish . a hint of mild fruity hops provides balance but the main focus is a creamy assertively sweet malt body . mouthfeel is quite pleasant quite creamy for a pale ale . if not for the slightly skunky aroma this would be a pretty exceptional pale ale . as is it s not bad .,palate,0.9,1
a gorgeous golden yellow color with a light head s big malty intense smell exactly what i expected but more intense t almost a dryness to this taste . i agree with an earlier review that it has a raw grain taste . biscuity finish . m big bodied mouthfeel but still somewhat refreshing o an average blonde nothing overwhelmingly impressive but if youre in the mood for this style its a good one to try .,palate,0.4,0
after seeing this fascinating beer i really wanted to try it . my buddy and i sampled this beer at a local bar that carries many rare beers from around the world . as a whiskey drinker also i believe this was a very interesting beer because of the sheer complexity of flavors that the aging process imparts into this incredible beer . this beer may be slightly overwhelming for people whose palates have n t tried other stronger spirits whiskey rum tequila but give it a chance and it still can be quite an experience . appearance very deep amber red almost like a wine color with very minimal carbonation . i noticed there was a slight viscosity to it also and actually left a trail like a whiskey on the glass . there was a very quick head that formed and disappeared within a second or so after pouring . it left a very small ring of bubbles at the top of the beer that hung around . smell very complex with almost a heat on the nose like a cognac . very fruity and no hops to it whatsoever . there were notes of plum to it and hints of spice . the different malts meld together to give it an incredible nose when you inhale . taste a plethora of flavors comes rushing to the palate on the first sip with the flavors mingling in harmony but each one imparting its unique taste profile into the beer . the plum and other notes such as raisins come through very clearly at first along with molasses and a bit of chocolate . the malts also impart a slight caramel profile to it also . the finish does have some heat to it due to the high amount of alcohol burning almost like a whiskey slightly but not as harsh . mouthfeel the very minimal carbonation coated the palate almost like a very light oil and really helped to develop the flavors on the palate . i think this is perhaps one of the beers strongest points and one of the characteristics i enjoyed the most . drinkability not a beer i could drink every day . this is a beer that should be enjoyed for extraordinary circumstances . i found it went down very pleasantly and also left me feeling nice and warm almost like a whiskey . this is truly a magnificent beer to enjoy during the holidays . after all samichlaus does mean saint nicholas in austrian german . verdict a truly extraordinary christmas beer and definitely a beer to try for an enthusiast . samichlaus takes the ideas of a conventional beer and turns it into a very unique and distinctive beverage .,palate,1.0,1
when i picked this up i was so happy this had finally made its way to san diego . pours opaque black with no head . nose of baker s chocolate raisins and some roastiness . mouthfeel is too watery for this style . mostly roasted malt alcohol and hop flavors with some cocoa . the hops may have killed the chocolate or coffee i was hoping for . maybe i was expecting too much this is a really good beer it just does n t live up to the hype .,palate,0.6,1
i thought i had missed out on this beer but got lucky to hear two brothers had it on tap at small bar during chicago s craft beer week . really glad i made the drive now . it came out with a thin head and beautiful copper red body . the smell and aroma from the beer was amazing i picked up strong scents of green apple and lemon . the flavor was just as wonderful with a powerful tart flavor balanced with a light sweet finish . the complexity of sourness seemed to change and become more interesting the further i got into the glass going from a slight vinegar finish after each sip to almost a floral flavor all around at the end of the glass . the only thing i felt was it could use a little more carbonation to balance the tart flavor and make it more perky . overall it was like a delicious whiskey sour in the form of a complex well made wild ale . i have to say i am more than impressed with this offering by two brothers and almost upset with them that this is a one time brew . if i could buy this year round it would always be stocked in my refrigerator .,palate,0.6,1
this monster ale was born in . pours a deep mahogany color with a thin white head that quickly retreats to the sides and center of the glass . the smell is thick with malt a very heavy sweetness from which i have a hard time picking up individual items . maybe raisins or figs but it really is a uniquely sweet smell in my opinion . no hop presence to speak of . the taste is actually rather underwhelming . the heavy malt sweetness in the nose is very well balanced by the previously undetected hops but there s an overall lack of flavor here especially for a beer this big . disappointing to be sure but by no means unpleasant . the finish is thick with warming alcohol as you d probably guess . drinkability for me suffers from the lack of flavor . if i m going to drink a couple of brews of this high alcohol content i want them to be somewhat tastier than this . again this is n t a bad beer but it s also not anything special . worth a try especially if you like barleywines but do n t expect to be blown away . some aging would also probably do this beer a world of good .,palate,0.9,1
vintage a pours a dark maduro brown . nice two finger latte head loosely disspates and leaves a thick sheet of the same . beer has excellent clarity around edges otherwise srm s prevent this . minimal lacing . s the bourbon is both the hilight and beautifully subdued . never experienced appropriately blended bba like this . malty anise bourbon sweetness molasses . very nice . very pleasing . t this beer is fantastic fresh i ve had many bba s that need aging and then peak out . i m not so sure this beer should be aged . it s great now and struggle to see the bourbon getting better . i think i prefer this to the abyss . m velvet with moderate carbonation . i do however tend to stir my glass so frequently that the carbonation dies out quite a bit . leaves the the mouth slick and appreciating the bourbon barrels even longer . d this beer is outstanding . i ca n t see the beer having better presence beyond being fresh . i have about a case sitting around the house i ve already traded too much of it away . this beer is outstanding .,palate,0.7,1
heineken premium light has a thick white head and a clear pale straw appearance with a fair amount of bubbles streaming up . surprisingly some decent lacing is left behind . the aroma is initially skunky and then faint barley takes over and that s it . taste is water water everywhere with some mild barley notes that s it . mouthfeel is light and watery and heineken premium light finishes crisp refreshing like water and pretty dry . overall water is cheaper so go with that . heineken is good this ai n t . rjt,palate,0.8,1
poured into a mini tulip it forms a decent head that fades rather quickly into small islands . cherry red to dark in color . an amazingly thick bready smell backed by unbridled hops that singe in the back of the nose . woohoooo what have i got myself into . this is the breadiest malt front i ve come accross . hops are sharp and powerful . wow what a complex offering again from rogue . the only criticism would be that it takes a while for the hops to counter that strong doughy fresh bread beginning and it lasts too long in my opinion . notes most rogue offerings have a permanent place in my beer stable but for the price this is just decent . and i use the word decent in context with rogue . for most other breweries this beer would be upper tier but this is average for these fellas .,palate,0.9,1
fl oz bottle served in a pilsner glass reviewed live a pours a transparent golden orange color . the head is . fingers and dissipates quickly and leaves no lacing . s pale malt indistinct hops stale adjunct and honey . mild and uninteresting . t cloying sweet pale malt and an obtrusive bitter finish . muddy simple and not really very good . poorly built . entirely too simple . m light and crisp . probably ideal for the style if you can call it that . d it s drinkable and definitely sessionable but really simple and boring . do n t waste your time .,palate,0.7,1
a hazy amber with dark red hues the head forms fast and fizzy but falls just as quick with a relaxed aged look . the nose has wild tart fruitiness wild raspberries in the wild yeast . tangy slightly musty with sweet red fruits in the malt wild cherries and oak . the yeast the wild beasties is the star of the show with tart and sharp red fruits dry cherries with a metallic edge . the yeast is pretty nice with mostly tart and sharp wild fruits . the malt comes in heavy with more sweetness from the oak aging . the malt makes it feel full but damn that super dry champagne like finish . it nearly evaporates in your mouth after a solid flow of malty smoothness . a sharp dry bite hits you first smooths out and then it s dry and gone . i like the crazy wild and sharp flavor s from the wild yeast addition but there s little else going on here which keeps the complexity down . a winner in the wild ale category .,palate,0.9,1
a bright amber color with some carbonation that rises from the bottom of the glass . minimal head of less than a quarter inch with out much retention but good rings are left behind with each sip s very floral smelling with some caramel and a peppermint not that was slightly off putting . t again the floralness is very present with a mild hint of pine . there is almost a watermelon perfumy type of taste that is not great . also the caramel comes through pretty intensely as well . m some fusal alcohol but the body is very good along with the creaminess . definitely the highlight of the beer d somewhat of a letdown to be honest . there was nothing great about the beer except the body and creaminess . not one to write home to mom about,palate,0.9,1
pours a very dark and murky brown with one finger of creamy head . smells fruity bananas and light berries . tastes similar to smell very complex with those same hints of fruit and other light spices and bread . mouth is thin to medium bodied with high carbonation . not bad not a westy but not bad .,palate,0.9,1
barley wine that fizzes . now i m interested . and a bit afraid . the lack of carbonation has always deflected me from really enjoying barley wines . this could be trouble . the color is golden btw . the smell is pears honey and a note of hops . nice . the taste is good but cloyingly sweet . the honey flavor shows up in spades . no hops within a mile of this thing . the mouthfeel is syrupy and shows none of the carbonation that the pour hinted at . drinkability . sorry just not my style and as hard as i try to rate this within the style just ca n t get there . read someone less biased review of this one . i m just not an evolved enough beer geek to give this brew its fair shake .,palate,0.4,0
deep opaque black no light gets through and theres a roasty brown head with a soft but dark blue tint . head drops to just a ring around the glass . holy crap this smells like blueberries . blueberry pancakes to be more accurate . this is shaping up to be a textbook example of extreme beer if there is such a thing . typical stout flavors of roasted coffee and chocolate followed by strong blueberry flavor . roasty coffee breaks back through the sweetness to keep the blueberries in check . crisp finish . mouthfeel is too thin especially for a stout but i d rather this particular one be too thin than too thick . huge bonus points for creativity on this one . i would n t down a bunch of em but i do really like it . a good time special brew and i am glad i was able to pick it up as a single . tasted on . beer level seemed too low in the bottle almost all the way down to the shoulder of the longneck bottle but the beer did n t seem to suffer at all .,palate,0.6,1
just bought two bombers of this one for now and one to cellar . pours a dark almost black color with finger of creamy brown head that faded slowely . smells strongly of roasted malt and coffee grinds . the dominate flavor is dark roasted malt with hints of caramel and vanilla . the texture is rich and creamy and coasts your mouth in deliciousness . the finish is bitter and lingering . this beer almost reminds me of a stout rather than a belgian dark . regardless of style the balance is very good and i ca n t wait to try the other bottle after it has mellowed for a few years .,palate,1.0,1
pours cloudy orange yellow almost flat with no head . smells sour big nodes of orange and very tart lemon juice . there s a bit of a funky hop in there as well . no real spice of which to speak nor any hint of wheat . very sour almost cidery . lots and lots of sour different stages of sour . starts more tart like lemon juice moves into a dryer white wine middle and ending on a more of a light semi sweet orange sour . could use a bit of a bitter or sweet balance at the end but still is pretty good . a unique beer to say the least . could benefit from a bit of something at the end but is drinkable enough as it is .,palate,0.8,1
tasting with rye and ratman . beer of . poured from a oz . bottle into a new belgium snifter . vintage . a black like an abyss . little bit of a cocoa colored head that disappears quite quickly . s lots of molasses and booze . also getting some chocolate malt sweetness and hints of vanilla . t complex and huge . the body of the beer is made up of molasses and chocolate malts . the finish had a vanilla sweet finish . the part i really enjoyed is that the sweetness is built up right to the point where it could be too much but stops just short . somewhere in between i got a hint of saltiness sort of like soy sauce . m thick oily and delicious . loved the residual stickiness . d it s remarkable how fff can make such big beers and hide the alcohol so well . for abv it was virtually undetectable . overall i have had older vintages and after opening this one up a little bit of age will really improve this one . still a solid ris .,palate,1.0,1
when you hear hopped up you think this will be a hop bomb . it is far from that . it has almost no hop taste whatsoever . with that said it is very smooth . if you want to introduce someone to an ipa hoppy beer this is a good one since it is very mild . that s why i rank it high on drinkability . you could drink alot of them i just do n t know why you would .,palate,0.4,0
poured from ml into stella glass . a fairly light for a doppelbock still quite rich amber coloring . a little hazy huge tan head that stuck around and left nice lacing . really good looking brew . s quite different from other doppelbocks that i have encountered . the cedar is definitely apparent along with some almost fruity tones . i do pick up a little molasses lingering in the background too . t m for a doppelbock a little thinner bodied than is usually expected . taste corresponds with nose for the most part . the cedar adds a nice compliment to brew and does n t overwhelm . d overall an interesting take on the doppelbock style . i did enjoy the brew but not sure i would put in the same level of some of the other smokestack series that i have had .,palate,0.6,1
. oz bottle poured into pint glass a black with some slight brown hues no light passes through decent brown head looks creamy and sticky s nice dark roast gives off that typical coffee aroma has a nice chocolate sweetness too a light vanilla presence not overly so t hits with both semi bitter roast and melted chocolate at the same time as the roast fades the chocolate mixes with that vanilla some slight hops are felt the flavors could be a little better integrated m super smooth semi dry medium body but stays light for how dark the flavor is d very high for a dark stout notes this is a spectacular beer . the flavors are so delicious and the aroma is amazing . the only complaint is that since the flavors are so good and strong they need to be integrated better . however it is just a minor thing .,palate,1.0,1
finally an import killer american hef . thats what i thought when i picked up a six pack at trader joe s for . . i m half tired of having to plunk down per six for the typical import . so lets see a . pours a milky amber pretty close to what i m used to drinking . a little darker than typical . s. smells good just like the bottle says cloves and banana with maybe some yeasty goodness . high expectations . t. the banana and cloves are overwhelmed by bitterness . aftertaste reminds me of baking soda . this improves somewhat with as it warms up a bit . m. pretty high carbonation not expecting that . maybe a little thin . d. it s too darn bitter and overwhelms what should be a delicate beer . a bit hard to drink also because of the carbonation . other comments surprised they got it this close . maybe a few more years and gordon biersch who brew s this stuff will get it right . until then i m sticking with the imports .,palate,0.4,0
ml swing top bottle poured into a tulip . thanks to beerwolf for sharing this one . a pours a dark brown with reddish highlights . produced a decent tan head that dissipated quickly to transparent bubbles . s a light roasted character with some figs and raisin . hints of brown sugar and caramel . a light smokiness . t very similar to the smell with a nice rum raisin like kick . some brown sugar caramel sweetness . is starting to become a tad metallic sour . m a nice carbonation level . thinner than i expected but still a mellow rich profile and a good raisin sweetness . d its a good dopplebock . rich and sweet but is showing signs of decline .,palate,0.8,1
pours black . not pitch black . just black . nice creamy tan head that slowly receded to a thick lace around the beer . lot s of thick creamy lacing around the rim of the glass as i am about the way through the pint . expected aromas of chocolate roasted malts and sweet milk . different than some other milk sweet stouts i ve had . not as sweet in a good way . it seems to have a bitterness or bite that the others do n t . i like this take on the style . lot s of chocolate roasted malts and coffee in the flavor . the lactose is definately there but it is balanced by the forementioned bitterness . slightly acidic finish that does n t leave an aftertaste . mouthfeel is thin for a stout imo but not bad . a very drinkable and tasty beer from a very good brewery . i recommend trying this one with some strawberries . trust me .,palate,0.6,1
picked one up at total wine on a whim . i love me a dark belgian . color is deep dark yet clear red brown . head a mix of fine foam and larger bubbles . ivory colored . thick lacing . banana bread olives spices fruit ginger . big big aroma ripe bananas spices alcohol hint of belgian yeast malts . very well balanced taste . sweet at first a little bit bitter and malty er on the finish . creamy silky mouthfeel . carbonation is on the low side . high alcohol and strong flavors make it super easy to drink all of one difficult to drink more sadly . would love to have this with some cheese and olives .,palate,1.0,1
picked this up on my way through wisconsin a few weeks ago . bottle was shared with the girlfriend to celebrate the th. poured into my tulip . a strong aggressive pour yields a deep ruby red with a creamy white red tinted head . maybe my pour was a bit too strong because man did that head build fast . i ended up with a bit of an overflowing head over the narrowing top of my tulip glass . the head lasts a few minutes and leaves some small spotty lacing . s wow . very very dominating scent of cherries . usually a strong fruit aroma would steer me away but man this just amazes me . i ca n t stop smelling it . i would like a bit more complexity but the cherry scent is still very intriguing . t i expected this to almost be one note considering how much the cherries dominated the scent. and in a sense it was but in an enjoyable way . the cherry flavor started off very sweet but actually finished on a sour note with a slight tartness and maybe some slight belgian characteristics . m very light and very well carbonated . little bubbles form across your tongue and make this drink like a champagne . d low in abv and enticing flavor make this a very enjoyable beer and a good choice for a celebratory beer with friends .,palate,1.0,1
oz made the trek back from the obf to seattle with me . pours a clear bronze color with a very nice eggnog colored head that sticks around atop almost imperceptably occasional bubbles . aroma s not overwhelming but detectable grassy weedy and an almost metallic tang . taste is an immediate hop hit that quickly meets a sweet peachy malt . syrupy resinous taste follows both up and the citrusy hop sticks around . a wonderfully creamy big mouthfeel makes individual swallows easy and the over abv is n t really apparent aside from the major malt . a second glass would surely make the high alcohol apparent but the bitter coating on your tongue and throat will probably make you avoid another one anyway . all in all a very nice double ipa that i d grab in a heartbeat .,palate,0.9,1
ale mary pint . fl oz . bottle . pours copper . has a very large head that took up of the glass on the first pour . bottle advises to pour slowly and carefully to avoid disturbing sediment . there is some sediment floating in the glass which seems to have the consistancy of thera flu or honey . smell of hops and cinnamon . mouthfeel is extremely silky smooth . taste of some alcohol . winey like taste like a red . it would have been funny if they put the virgin mary on the bottle insteady of a queen .,palate,1.0,1
a copper color body that is crystal clear . great looking foamy head that lasts and leaves a lasting lace . aroma was not very enticing . very earthy and leafy and with a burnt smell to it . taste was similar to the smell earthy and with a strong burnt bready flavor . a good hop bitterness but not much else besides that and the bad robust earthy and burnt flavors . i dont think black malts are supposed to give it this taste . whatever it is i do n t really care for it at all . ive had much better altbiers before . would n t want to drink another one of these . the bottle itself and the pour were the best aspects of the beer .,palate,0.7,1
ml bottle poured into a pint glass appearance alright low expectation here . the beer pours a clear gold colour with a large frothy bright white head . there is an average amount of carbonation showing and there is some faint lacing . the head stuck around for several minutes before it was gone . smell a grassiness pale malts corn syrup breads grains . taste mouth the beer could benefit from a little more carbonation it comes across as slightly watery . at first i can taste breads grains followed by a corn syrup sweetness . there is a very slight bitterness and the beer finishes with a less than memorable adjunct lager aftertaste . drink i used to think this was a good beer. not sure what was wrong with me . i would n t seek it out again .,palate,0.4,0
new brew from r b . not sure if this is a regular release or a seasonal but it certainly does n t disappoint . dark brown and ruby in the colour combine with an ovaltine like nose that has notes of bitter coffee . bitter black coffee taste . i can pick up brown sugar maple syrup and malt . the black coffee character is predominant and almost distracts the taste buds to the point of ruination . this is definitely a dessert beer . good low carbonation but in flavour this seems a bit overdone .,palate,1.0,1
batch pours a hazy amber ruby colour with a small frothy offwhite head . nose begins with a sour overlay with barnyard funk and vibrant cherries . in the background aroma oak red wine and apples are also apparent . initial taste of a sparkling mouthfeel with a puckering sour cherries that coat the mouth incredabily . flavor is far from somedued here . moving into lots of brett yeast . lemon apple also lingering the background . finishing with a citrus rhine bitterness but not overwhelmingly harsh which is usually the case . but just enough to be pleasant and enjoyable . the palate duration is average . good head retention . medium body .,palate,0.6,1
on tab at the brew pub . pours light clear copper with some really nice lacing and retention . the aroma is is all honey but still light . the honey has a bitterness to it which is unique . a new aroma i ve yet to come across bitter honey . the taste is really disappointing as all the honey on the front is gone and replaced by very bitter hops . i did n t want as much honey in taste as the aroma but i wanted a little sweetness to start this off and match my expecations . to go from sweet thinking to a very bitter taste is just not right . a pale not worthy of trying .,palate,0.4,0
part of the kirkland assortment apparently brewed at new york brewing in utica . smells of caramel and a bit of brown sugar . pours to a golden amber color . three finger multi sized bubble head that stands up for a while then starts receding . taste is nice and malty up front mildly bitter in the middle and funky sour twang at the end that is quite interesting . the aftertaste is flatly bitter . mouthfeel is thick and smooth no watery sensation at all . head still holding up . a tasty brew but for the funky finishing twang . for the price this is hard to beat .,palate,0.8,1
would a rose by any other name smell so sweet . i ve heard that pbr is really just old style put in a different can . i d say there s no chance that it could be so good and i d base that entirely on old style s chicago connection . anyway i had to try it eventually . remember i know i wasnt fair in my old style review but i hope this one is more so . a stereotypical lager look with a clear straw body but a creamy white head rocky retention and some nice lace . s grainy malt with corn and some green apple astringency . . t sweet corn . grainy malt on the palate maybe a hop hint but maybe not as well . it was fleeting if it was there . m thin and watery with medium carbonation . d bring it on in an ironic mustache kind of way . overall impression it s no old style i know i m biased .,palate,0.4,0
bottle courtesy if bring . snifter . enjoy by september . a dark orange and transparent with a frothy white cap . scattered lacing . s heavy on the malt right off the bat caramel . dank pine and a little onion . faint grapefruit . pretty muted and malt heavy . t lots of caramel with a whisper of grapefruit . some pine . moderate bitterness . malt heavy with little hop expression . m medium in body with medium moderate carbonation . mouthfeel is sticky and a little heavy . overall i m not sure if this is an older bottle or if the beer is normally like this but i m not impressed . not at all hoppy and far too much malt .,palate,0.7,1
it is very dark for a wheat beer but looks nice . it is not black as there is a hint of amber to it . the head was thick and stuck around for a chat . damn it smells good . it combines two great food types into one smoked meat and beer . very strong . the taste is surprisingly mild at first giving only hints of grain and smoke but the aftertaste is where the flavors come out . strong on the smoke and grainy malt flavors . it could use a bit more carbonation for the mouth feel it s almost watery at first . i could drink a lot of this stuff .,palate,0.6,1
pours a cloudy orange with thick voluminous cream head that feeds from the bottom as it pours . bubbles are small and densely packed at the base of the head but get larger and more webbed towards the top . lacing is thick and dense . when swilled the whole thing wobbles like jelly . looks as divine as a snow capped mountain overlooking a crystal blue sea populated by swedish air hostesses . spicy phenolic nose with a white pepper sharpness and a nice tangy citrus character . hints of mistletoe and coriander a very slight sweet edge almost yoghurty . this just rounds off a great very interesting nose . taste seems to be slightly less complex . sweetness is conspicuously lacking and spice has less of a bite but rather more of an earthy gritty sensation as the base palate . citrusy fruit is there orange peel and a slight grapefruit pang create a light tartness on the mid to back . distinct alcomohol late in the palate quite warming but does come as a bit of a jolt . mouthfeel is as silky as they come the sensation over the tongue is as pleasurable as quaffing god s nipple lactations . this also helps the alcomohol down and makes this really damned drinkable . taste is however the killer here because it s just not as explosive as the complex nose and full body could easily have supported . just a slight letdown though because in all other respects it s a masterpiece .,palate,1.0,1
a black oil like poor with a chocolate tinted head . very light head . s the smell is excellent and of chocolate . t chocolate malty rye heaven . you can most certainly get the hint of whisky . outstanding . m smooth and creamy . d surprisingly good for an american porter . i think i could take on two of these in a row if i could get these anytime . but this is a beer soon to be extinct . i am proud to have had this special and unique drink . thanks duff .,palate,1.0,1
my bottle says abv in case anyone cares . appearance black minimal brown head some lacing smell lots of coffee with a good amount of roasted malts as well hints of chocolate taste more coffee and roasted malt a bit of hoppiness overall it is bitter but not as much as the ibus would suggest . well balanced in all the flavors . the jamaican blue mountain coffee does shine here it makes a huge flavor difference . mouthfeel fully body lower carbonation love it . really a notch above most beers out there . drinkability this is a sipper and rightfully so but it does n t discourage you from drinking more . hides the abv very well . overall excellent . great treat for a coffee and beer lover especially a lover of stouts . looking forward to more southern tier stouts . i would kinda like to try this with some portion of the creme brulee milk stout mixed in to see if it could make a sort of caramel coffee with cream and sugar beer .,palate,1.0,1
you know i love coffee stouts and i did n t like this stout . at all . too much superficial sweetness made it taste like instant coffee . additionally it is leaving a bitterness in my mouth . perhaps a hoppy bitterness but nonetheless inappropriate . my opinion avoid . very surprising coming from the usually reliable lagunitas .,palate,0.8,1
bottling listed on the label at . abv . purchased at the recommendation of crosling because he knows i like malty beers and hefeweizens . this beer is both . gorgeous pour into my ounce hefeweizen glass in two stages first slow and easy until only ounces remain in the bottle then swirl and pour quickly to pick up the yeast . this method yields a huge light brown head extending at least an inch above the top of the glass over a hazy dark brown body . simply gorgeous this is eye candy beer one of the five prettiest i ve ever seen . smell is rich and sweetly maltilicious with a solid spice banana clove note . taste is much like the smell with an added little kick of hops . mouthfeel is a bit too thin especially in view of the heavenly head and ample lacing . drinkability is perilously good for an . beer . i d love to have another but i only bought one bottle . i m sure i ll get more . not as good as aventinus or vitus but that s some pretty stiff competition . overall a very worthy brew . go get some .,palate,0.6,1
poured from a ml bottle into a schneider weisse weizen glass . appearance pours a hazy orange color . has a medium sized foamy head that dissipates quickly and leaves little lacing . smell smells strongly of fruits especially lemons oranges and bananas . has faint hints of cloves spices and yeast . taste starts bitter and yeasty . finishes spicy with hints of bananas and oranges . mouthfeel crisp clean and exceedingly refreshing . drinkability a great hefeweizen . contains everything a hefeweizen needs yeastiness fruitiness refreshing feel . maybe not the best out there but certainly worth a try .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a half liter bottle into a pint glass . pours dark brown with a thick head that reduces down to some wisps and a bank around the rim . smells sweet with a little spice . tastes rich and malty with that wheat taste in the back . the mouthfeel is amazing thick and solid with a lingering savory finish . i want to know why i do n t drink this more often .,palate,1.0,1
poured from a oz bottle into a snifter . this barley wine poured a hazy deep amber color with a thin beige head that slowly dissolves . some nice thick lacing is left behind . the aroma consists of maple syrup juniper rock candy a hint of caramel and some sweet malts . i can smell the juniper from about two feet away . almost overpowering . the flavor is heavy on the maple syrup . almost buttery creamy . nice . you can also taste some vanilla notes and a bit of candy sugar . the mouthfeel as mentioned earlier is very thick and creamy . very little carbonation . slightly warming alcohol at the finish very well hidden . the combonation of the creamy mouthfeel and the flavor is brilliant . this is what a barley wine should be .,palate,1.0,1
appearance perfectly water clear light copper with a frothy light khaki head that quickly recedes to a foamy top layer and leaves some jagged lacing . smell i really had to reach to pick up many nuances in the aroma but what i was able to find was pumpkin pie spice cinnamon toastiness and sweet caramel all in tiny subtle amounts . taste the flavor itself is equally devoid of strength . mostly yeasty sourdough with only the faintest hint of sweet pumpkin puree and cinnamon . it s like pumpkin ale light . feel active assaulting carbonation and a light watery body . meh . drink jack s pumpkin spice is light and drinks fairly easily but it s just too insubstantial for me . pretty much what i expected from an ab beer .,palate,0.4,0
on tap at hollingshead s delicatessen in orange ca a pours an amber brown with a thick off white almost tan head into a weihenstaphen mug . s big hops with lots of pine and citrus . t very piney and resiny with some cedar but balanced well with the dark malts not an overly bitter double ipa probably the most balanced ipa that i have had to date . m great chewy and resiny full bodied and robust with a smooth finish compared to the rest of the sip just what i m looking for in a double ipa . d i really enjoyed this beer the big brother of racer i m glad i finally got to try it and will definitely look for it in the future really easy to drink too for a double ipa a stellar production .,palate,1.0,1
picked up a bottle on a trip to boston . this was my first beer i ve had from this brewery . the beer was bottled on . it poured a very dark brown with a thin tan head . the aroma was grassy and dry almost resembled a dry sponge . the taste was of overwhelmingly vegetal hop flavors without much of a malt presence . the carbonation and mouthfeel were appropriate for this style . normally i love this style and i love hoppy beers but the grassy hop flavors made it very difficult for me to finish the glass .,palate,0.8,1
dogfish head fort bottled appearance red hew that pours with a tall white head when poured into the center of the glass with some side of the glass assistance . carbonation is moderate with medium retention . nose there is a tart fruit aroma up front definitely raspberries that follows with alcohol that tingles the nose slightly . but that is it . the alcohol dominates the aroma and there is not much more that can be deciphered . taste the alcohol hits you up front giving you a stinging sensation on the tongue . this goes away and subdues to a candy type sweetness of fruit almost like a raspberry lollipop that you used to get at the doctors office when you had to get a shot in the arm . i detect no hops for the alcohol covers any hops that they may have put into this ale . finish this ale finishes with a slight metallic taste and a very hot alcohol sensation on the tongue . overall impression the alcohol dominates this alealmost to the point of agitation on the tongue . but that does n t mean this is a bad beer . i feel that it will benefit from a year or two of cool aging in my beer cellar . i think when i open this same beer in a year or two the score will be much higher .,palate,0.7,1
this brew pours an extremely brilliant very pale golden color into my pint glass with a moderate white head the quickly diminishes into a thin skim . the aroma of the beer is moderate high malty sweetness as well as some grainy aroma and a little fruitiness . there is no detectable hop aroma . the taste is what the smell advertises moderate high malt sweetness a little fruity a touch of grainy flavor and a low hop bitterness and flavor . the beer is moderately carbonated quite smooth and has a medium body . overall this beer is well done . the flavor is very clean and mouthfeel is very smooth . a personal preference i find it a bit sweet i dont think i would drink a lot of these although maybe my mood would change on a summer day instead of a january evening . what impressed me most was the appearance cleanliness and smoothness .,palate,0.9,1
similar to boddington s or caffrey s but thinner and with a lingering aftertaste . there are much better widget offerings out there . nice cascade during the pour but the head is weak and short lived . i expected better .,palate,0.4,0
great smell and is a refreshing drink for a hot summer day but it has a low alcohol level and light carbonation i found myself not wanting anymore after the second one due to the strong citrus acid taste over all a decent tasting beer but i probably would n t buy it again .,palate,0.4,0
if wendys wheres the beef ad blitzkrieg celeb clara pellar wrote this review she d bemoan where s the hops . this is the first beer i ve ever had that made me think of those caramel corn candies you d get at halloween . i hate those things . hazy orange lightly carbonated pour . hardly a head . inch that thins away to nothing after first sips . smells of caramel but sweet dull aroma . not ipa at all . questioning if its a pleasant taste . hard to describe . not my cup o tea . bready . taste doesnt last . watered down . almost a wurthers original candy but not a creamy sweet almost like humdrum caramel corn beer . somebody throw an alarm clock into the kettle to wake this one up . slides to the back edges of the tongue then sour notes of plain cooked rice escape . sorry and i like other redhook brews . plus they give away a lot of swag and t shirts locally . slightly fizzy on the ole palate . doesnt declare what it is which is not always bad but this needs to make a decision if it s pleading a case in my tongue s courtroom jury members . cant think of similar brews . needs a hoppy fruity sensation . bring fruit loops cereal s toucan sam out of retirement for this one . maybe a lemon wedge will be slam dunked into this belly flopper next time . the set back . clams a case . id rather buy lionshead for and pick up a pizza with extra cheese of course . parting thought for the curiosity seeker only . all others may seek greener pastures . sad tho red hook is a solid stand by . website states hops are northern brewer willamette cascades . really . will not dissuade me from future redhook entrants tho . beer is good . happy beering .,palate,0.7,1
by far the best beer in the the winter sampler this year . a dark brown with a small head . very nice . s fruit raisins molasses figs brown sugar honey some malt and some hops . t a staple for the winter months . i just wish they sold this as a pack . too bad it only comes in the sampler . i would buy more of it but not worth the price to just buy for a pack price . nice though . at least this beer tastes like a winter warmer . i have had several this year that are truly lacking something . m ok and average . d good . lower on alcohol than some warmers which makes it better . however i would like to purchase this beer without it being in a pack . too bad sam .,palate,0.6,1
a nice black body big giant tan head . maybe too big but i poured pretty harsh and it s not lingering very long . at least not inappropriately long . well it s pretty much gone now . pretty good lacing though . the beer is very dark brown pretty much black but not perfectly . s dry grainy roast nothing for hops . not burnt or anything like that just the smell of cooked and roasted grains . not unpleasant fairly typical for the style but not the best presentation ever . t much much better than the nose . the taste is a mild roast still some grainyness but not a dry unpleasant taste more like eating barley pilaf . the taste is not overpowering at all and is very interesting bordering on complex . m i really think they nailed the mouthfeel light but not watery with a smooth texture totally disconnected from the taste appearance . d very drinkable something i wo n t be afraid to recommend or add to my personal rotation .,palate,1.0,1
a pours a chestnut brown with a tan head s smells of bready malts spicy rye and some caramel malt exactly what the bottle said it would taste like t caramelly malts give way to a spicy toasted malt flavor . not uber complex but the flavors blend together very nicely to make this is a very enjoyable brew . it is very similar to brown ale . m a little water but it goes down smoothly d this is a really good beer . i like my rye ales to have more pronounced rye spiciness but the caramel malts really made this one shine . very solid brew but with other bruery brews the price point will price me out of getting this anytime soon .,palate,0.6,1
it pains me to trash a beer but this brewery needs a swift kick in the pants . i arrived in sun valley for a wedding and was eager to try the local brew . my second taste of sun valley brewing came with a bottle of this gold lager ordered from a bar in ketchum about miles from hailey where it s brewed . i ordered this to give the brewery a second chance since the white cloud ale i had the day before was patently awful . it poured okay and a quick sniff and sip made me sure that the previous day s dud was n t just a one off as i d hoped . i realized it was just off . oxidized . probably . infected . way more likely . after a couple sips i took it back to the bar and told the bartender saying i wanted to try the local beer but could n t drink it . he said it s sort of a sour beer . no lager is intended to be a sour beer . he added that it s sort of an acquired taste but happily replaced it with a real beer . i could n t finish either of these sour beers and not like it s brewed intentionally with brett . i found out that the brewmaster i d heard of gordon left around . whoever the new guy is he needs to clean up the brewery and get back to basics with brewing .,palate,0.6,1
nitro tap to the rescue gt i honestly do n t believe that i am the first to have it this way . speak up people . appearance a nice light tan cream head which lasts to the end of the glass what a nitro head delivers . the body is a pale red but this is being generous . smell a weak watery scent of roasted grains and slightly of caramel . taste a soft grain feel with a hint of hops . some toasted malt and nice roasted grain notes much better than the nose indicates . mouthfeel drinkability the nitro helps reduce the body into a lighter creamer version of its former self and help smooth out the beer . it also has the tendecy to make it like water but sadly it does change this beer to much for the better . summary the unloved child of the murphy s family and for good reasons . stick with other irish reds .,palate,0.8,1
i m a little confused about the style of this one . that makes reviewing it tough . appearance light golden yellow in color and crystal clear . very stroh s like in appearance . the dense fluffy white head rose up to about two fingers and dissipated quickly but stuck around longer than i expected it to . a sprinkling of lace was left behind . smell very light aroma of sweet grasses and spicy herbal hops . not much else . mouthfeel light bodied but it did have a certain presence in the mouth . smooth upfront with a nice carbonation tingle on the tongue . taste sweet grasses dominated upfront leading into light balancing spicy hops . overall very light in flavor but not bad . i little drier finish would have made this one a bit better . not much to say about this beer . it s unoffensive but not memorable either .,palate,0.8,1
the beer poured inky black and thick a little viscous light wished it could penetrate the beer to leave a highlight but it could not. the head was none nada did n t even show up for the party and left not a trace on the glass . the aroma was slightly sour and with a strong oak presence . chocolate and roasty aromas were present but in the background with a vinous winey aroma . the flavor was thick and viscous with a coffee and chocolate and a winey vinous flavor . the flavors that were present were old and oxidized and not well done . the finish was chocolate and coffee and vinous flavors lasting well into the aftertaste . the body was completely full and devoid of any carbonation whatsoever . . ounce bottle sealed and corked . on bottle . more of an old ale than a stout . i d suggest skipping it unless you want a winey flat stout that is well aged and devoid of most of the character .,palate,0.8,1
i would have rated this beer higher but it lacked flavor lacks character it was boring and it tasted rather flat . it poured a small sized smooth tan head with fine medium bubbles that was mostly lasting . the body was uncarbonated and opaque with a black hue . the nose was malty and roasted with an acidic malty and dry flavor to it . the mouthfeel was fairly smooth thin dry watery texture and light medium bodied . the lacing was good with this beer .,palate,1.0,1
edition . garnet hue with a light chill haze . almond white thin but well retained head leaves loose lace . mellow strawberry like esters with a tinge of fig along with smooth medium lovibond caramel and sweet biscuit . damply floral lightly perfumed hop nose . trace butterscotch and bubblegum esters arise with a swirl . deeply toasty borderline tannic amber like malt sweetness is perceived at first in flavor then is ensued by notes of burnt caramel and dry roasted sugared pecans . subdued fruitiness of a berryish red licorice nature emerges mid palate along with mild diacetyl lending an odd yet agreeable buttered and candied fruit impression . a touch shy in residual dextrins and or over attenuated . passably smooth in mouthfeel but no more . earthy humus like hop flavor . finishes with a lingering cleanly bittersweet toffee and hop bitterness combination . a flavorful well rounded strong ale with a pronounced biscuit presence . the slight astringent note upfront prevents hampshire s.a. from reaching its full potential . tasty but not outstanding . the relative high strength goes nearly unnoticed and aids in the brew s fine dinrkability . thanks to mainebeerman for the sample .,palate,0.6,1
wow i must just really not like this style . rarely do i spend . on a oz . beer to enjoy at home but i had a few sips let it warm and ended up pouring it down the drain . it smelled like cough syrup and tasted even worse . i guess i just do n t like the syrupy sweet malty old ales . i m such a hop fan and this beer was like the exact opposite of that . on a more positive note i was a really good looking beer . nice rich black brown color with a beautiful thick light brown head that took about seconds to form after i poured it .,palate,0.8,1
note i think the winter warmer category on here is ridiculous because it is a catch all it includes spiced christmas beers old ales big brown ales and the english strong ale . most of the non spiced so called winter warmers in the us are really english strong ales medium to full bodied malty english ales that may have a good amount of english hop counterbalance . more than anything they simply taste english and are relatively high in alcohol but not a barleywine . anyway . serving glass poured from bottle into tall glass . appearance somewhat dark reddish amber with nice light tan head . smell mostly cherry and spicy floral english hops . some bread tea and caramel . smells english . taste sweet upfront before swiftly turning quite dry . cherry and caramel come through at the forefront along with some light biscuit tea tones . end more peppery spicy and floral rather than truly bitter . unfortunately there is a little bit of an astringent aftertaste . feel moderate carbonation medium body exceedingly dry finish . drinkability my first thought was this was a fine english strong ale and i wondered why it has a relatively meddling average . then that astringent aftertaste began to gnaw at me . ultimately there are much better english strong ales out there such as odell isolation deschutes jubelale avery old jubilation and full sail wassail .,palate,0.8,1
well what can i say about this not so good drink . coors has great advertising i love seeing all the commercials with the girls in the hot tubs you know what i m talking about anyways back to the beer . coors in my mind is alcholic water with a side of corn flavor its very cheap to purchase and if you want a good night of partying and want to tell all your friends that you had beers the night before this is the beer for you . if coors spent a little less money on the advertising and more on the quality of their beer they might be able to compete with other american light beers such as miller lite or even bud light . but as of now coors is in a rocky spot .,palate,0.2,0
on tap at the great lakes brewpub in clevelnd oh . pours like a good pilsener with a straw golden body that rests below a quickly receding patch of near white foam . the aroma brings some juicy german hops saaz or tettnanger . that remind me of white grape juice with a kiss of grapefruit . the flavor packs a nice amount of bitterness for a pils with grassy hops in the finish overtaking some light crystal malts . excellent mouthfeel very dry crisp and clean with a near perfect carbonation level . i d have this again and i m glad i got to try it but in all honesty i wish i d have gone for that third pint of barrel aged blackout stout which was on tap that night .,palate,0.9,1
serving glass poured from bottle into nonic imperial pint . appearance very dark reddish brown with very foamy tan head and some impressive lacing . smell caramel light roasted malts some light tea and floral hop notes . taste caramel chocolate and light roasted malts with minor coffee and english hop accents . subdued but complex and very tasty . feel low carbonation medium body that is extremely smooth for so low abv very nice drying finish . drinkability excellent brown porter that shows how good a beer can be while still being low in alcohol and fairly restrained .,palate,1.0,1
picked up a single bottle from valley wine cellar in steubenville oh . a pours amber with a raspberry colored tint and very little white head and leaves lacing on the glass . s super aromatic the second i opened the bottle the scents filled the room and i must say it smells wonderful intense hoppy smell lots of fruity smells citrus and i feel like i can pick up an oak aged smell or am i manufacturing it in my head . t similar to the smell hops citrus some well balanced maltiness in the back . i m not sure if this is supposed to be minute reincarnated but it tastes like it . which i like . tiny bit of alcohol flavor let s you know it can do some damage m super creamy dipa full bodied good bubbly carbonation do n t know why there was n t much head though . d only takes a hit because of the abv and you can taste a bit of the booze in it . the flavor is great and keeps me wanting more though,palate,1.0,1
a poured a slightly cloudy dull lemon color with moderately strong carbonation with no visible head or lacing to be found . s neutral and not much of anything to be smelled here . honestly had a watery aroma . t the taste was fairly clean with the very lightest of pale grains and not much hopping at all . very light though watery at times . m equally watery light and disappointing . d honestly not much here to go on a weak lackluster experience with no visible appeal aroma or flavor and was just plain watery . not even at a case on college night could i recommend this .,palate,0.3,0
dark with finger width off white cream color head . smoky nose with plum hints confirmed in the first sip . taste is of tar smoke and plum with majority of the sweetness coming across as carmel . surprisingly light mouthfeel makes it a fairly easy drinker for a er,palate,0.6,1
. oz bottle best before according to the label . appearance almost like a raison . reddish brown dark barely opaque around the edges . rich and creamy head is thick at first but sinks into the beer after a while leaving a thin layer of bubbles with a bulge along one edge . very nice lacing . smell i am not particularly well versed in these styles but as most of the others i have tried it has a sweet sour vinegarish aroma but much more pleasant and floral rather than some of the more pungent examples of the style i have tried . mouthfeel the acidity combines with the carbonation for a very light sharp tingling sensation int he mouth and all the way down the throat . taste sweet up front then shifts into tangy and sour acidity that follows through until the end . all the bitterness i could perceive came from the acidity and not from hops . notes these styles are not yet one of my go to beers but i can feel them growing on me . perhaps a few more and it will be a favorite . for now though this is the easiest drinking of any flanders ales that i have had and would definitely be a good start as an introduction to the style .,palate,1.0,1
i had this beer on tap the day they tapped the keg . poured a very clear light brown body with a small white head . the nose was simply amazing . pumpkin nutmeg lots of cinnamon some slight malt almost a redhot candy sort of smell . basically though it smelled like you just opened a can of pumpkin pie mix . the taste was very light and highly carbonated . fresh malty flavor . rather tannic and spicey . pure pumpkin spice yet again . lots of cinnamon . some slight earthy hops touches . nutmeg cinnamon and allspice . overall i m really surprised at all the negative reviews of this beer . maybe it s just the fact i had it on tap or that it was fresh . it s not the greatest pumpkin beer in the world but . i ve had a lot of pumpkin beers that taste like a pale ale with a touch of pumpkin this one however tastes like pumpkin pie . cheap pumpkin pie mix yes . but still . . it tastes like pumpkin .,palate,0.6,1
poured from bomber to an imperial harp pint glass . pours a deep copper with light white head that retains well and leaves a great residue on the glass . the smell was a sweet hoppiness almost like a wet hop . the taste was very light citrus hops detected a hint of orange and raisin . taste also reminded me of a wet hop flavor . malty finish with an alcohol presence . mouthfeel was very impressive with light carbonation . overall i found this pretty weak for a dipa . decent but not something i would seek out again .,palate,0.9,1
reviewed tap buffalo wild wings clear lake tx body pours an amber brown color with a white head . aroma is slightly sweet . palate has a pale dryness to it . not much flavor but does n t have an aftertaste either . might be a little flat .,palate,0.4,0
pours oxblood black with no head in spite of vigourous pouring . nose is smoke and candy floss . peaty burnt caramel malts with a touch of ash . hops are earthy spicy with a bit of resin . dry linger medium verging on full body chewy and oily with a wheat smoothness . the barman said this was a bottled cask does that explain the lack of head . a roast heavy real ale stout about as heavy as it could be and still be drinkable .,palate,0.9,1
hahahaha this one caught me off guard . got a can here in scharbeek brussels belgium in a little shop across from the train station . poured with an excellent big white foamy frothy head and just a bit of lace . color is a very clear rich gold . aroma is a hoppy bitter malt nice and beery . flavor is a big let down instead of the clean hoppy malty qualities of the aroma you get an over sweet malt with a touch of hop . undercarbonated . bleh . do n t like the body in one way it seems heavy malty sweet and in another thin . weird . me no like .,palate,0.3,0
freshest by notch is set at feb. but i believe this means next year . a pours pitch opaque inky black with two and a half fingers of light brown bubbly head that does n t stick around too long.leaves a decent amount of lacing as the head resides and as i drink it . s black coffee comes out first followed by burnt toast.after the first few sips the cocoa smell comes out as well as the faintest bit of grassiness . t almost the exact same as the smell except the chocolate did n t really come out until i got about halfway through the glass then i was greated with a subtle bitter sweet dark chocolate treat.not quite sweet enough for the style though m now this is were this beer shines . the mouth feelis well creamy . by creamy i do n t mean super thick just that it coats the mouth yet it s completly thirst quenching.not super dry like a lot of stouts.very refreshing . d a bit filling so i would nt recommend too many of these in one sitting . overall a decent beer but i was expecting a bit more.seems more like a porter than a milk stout.good beer but there are much better in this style .,palate,0.9,1
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 .,palate,0.2,0
sampled at the grapevine location . pours a respectable clear light amber . smells like a wet dog . taste is astringent soapy and plastic . it improves as the beer warms slightly and as you continue to drink but not enough to rate it higher than poor . nowhere near a traditional scottish ale barely palatable . this is a seasonal brew do n t know if it is offered everywhere or if it was given adequate time to chill before serving so i ll reserve final judgment for later .,palate,0.6,1
best before end crazy someone brought over that lame best of belgium sampler case from costco . i think it was leffe this hoegaarden . i like leffe not so much the rest . could n t find any the next day though . guess someone else likes them too . ommegang s anniversary glass looks like a stella piece so we ll use that . a brutal pour straight down the middle . the stella advert flashes on the tv only infuriates me further . where are my manners . i slurp off the excess lumpy eggshell colored head . that looks better . uniform rings of lace decent retention vibrant amber body . smell is sticky euro malt flour mineral water a bit of acidity . taste is of soggy grain mineral water cornflakes aluminum cans . newspaper . bitterness is straw like very mundane even for the style . boiled pasta water finish . good carbonation . light crisp even with being a touch sweet . dusty as it warms . twinge of acid is perfect . too bad the beer tastes terrible . i m embarrassed that i drank half of one of these straight from a bottle earlier did n t even wince . jets suck .,palate,0.8,1
over the hills and far away he swears he will return some day . nightwish i had this on tap last summer and i was utterly unimpressed . hoping it s one of those better in a bottle beers i m returning to give it another try . unfiltered dull orange . impressive foam rings left by persistent retention . so far so good . hopped with u.s. goldings and summit . not what i d typical think of as ipa material but let s see . does n t smell like much . i get some malt maybe some peach fuzz . maybe and i m stretching some neutral hop spice . this beer makes me try too hard . taste is mild bitter and i think i m picking up a faint hint of mint chutney . these hops should be hops should be ashamed of themselves . good malt base to support hops were they present . bottle is equally bland as on tap .,palate,0.8,1
cheers to alex for sharing this at my bachelor weekend tasting . a this is a below average looking beer . looks dead no bubbles o head nothing left on the sides . an orangish colored beer . s this is one of the worst beers i ve smelled in a while . smells like the inside of a popcorn bag and some vinegary ketchup . gross . i m trying to stay away from the smell but i guess feet from my head is n t far enough . t taste is much better than the smell . mouthpuckeringly sour nice sweet and tartness . there is a little of that popcorn taste in there but it s not a bad sour if not maybe a bit too sour . m surprising carbonation fight with a medium bodied beer . d hard to drink cause of sourness and smell but this is n t a bad beer .,palate,0.8,1
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 .,palate,1.0,1
an organic ale brewed for the uk supermarket chain waitrose . it comes in a brown ml bottle with a quite primitive simplistic designed beer label featuring the green man as a symbol of organically grown ingredients . bbe aug a served in a goblet it pours a clear and bright orangey golden hued nectar with a cm thick white pillowy head with good retention and the lacing is nice and tight too . initial lively carbonation quickly settles to gentle streams of fizz . s almost honeyish sweet maltiness upfront mixed with a floral syrupy kind of aroma quite unusual after swirling a deeper flowery and goldings like hop aroma prevails to pair with the maltiness . but overall the nose is still too sweet and unbalanced not to my liking any way . t a sharp textured semi sweet maltiness hits the palate upfront quickly followed by a grassy and slightly herbal bitterness brought about by the hops . the bitterness intensifies featuring more herbal hints but the texture and flavour both thin out fast in the dryish aftertaste not unlike that of a thin bodied rice lager . m d thin bodied and moderate flavoured ale it s only rescued by the considerable length of bitterness and a dryish finishing touch . but the overall mouthfeel is unbalanced with simply too much fizz against a generally thin texture . not a good example of organic beer imo and definitely incapable of converting people to organic products at least beer wise .,palate,0.4,0
i had bought a bottle of this during the holidays in and upon a recommendation from the local beer guy tried cellaring it for a year . dark amber in color with reddish tint . thick frothy head and a little bit volatile . sweet malty nose with fruity and floral hints . fruity malt attack with a sweetness like licorice . very malty . the malt is so strong that it presents as a sweet beer even though it is is n t sweet in a sugar sense . the body is sufficient to carry the percent alcohol which is impressive by itself . clean finish with lingering malty aftertaste . some spicy notes and an effervescent type of feel to it .,palate,0.6,1
pours a deep reddish brown with a huge head that is n t going anywhere fast . man i love smell of this one . fresh biscuits out of the oven and then hoppyawesome . this one starts off with a huge malt punch then slowly transitions to a bitter citrus finish . but even on the finish the hops do n t ever really take over . the mouth feel on this one is perfect . the head retention is outstanding and just adds to that smooth creamy malty citrus finish . the rye honestly shows up every few sips but that kind of makes it just a bit more enjoyable . i love rye but not when it owns the brew this works . i have been head over heals for this one since i first tried it last year after gabf . love it .,palate,1.0,1
aroma dominant chocolate with a good dose of coffee and roastedness . a slight hint of dark tart fruits plumbs or cherries and licorice . sweet caramel malts throughout . appearance almost completely black . just under syrupy in the pour . nice off white to golden head . compact bubbles form a inch head that remains chuncky and thick . taste again dominant bitter sweet chocolates laced with roasted coffee . all balanced nicely with sweetness of malt caramels vanillas . a full well rounded stout that introduces a mild tartness in the body that lingers through the finish . low to no hop flavor or bittering . aftertaste leaves mouth a bit sweet and tacky . lingering hints of coffee and chocolate . again a bit tart . impression understandibly a winter beer . chocolates make it a beer that would nicely conclude any meal .,palate,1.0,1
not to bad . the appearance is actually pretty good . the beer is a grisp pale gold with a thick white head . the aroma is slightly sweet yet sour with a hint of hops . the flavor is crisp slightly sour and malty with a hint of hops . this beer si light and smooth and very easy going down,palate,0.8,1
slowly poured from a oz . bottle resulting in a one finger head light brown in color with a touch of red orange . small amount of lace that does not stick around for long . head disapates quickly . the beer is a very dark almost translucent deep deep maroon color . it has the color of a belgian dubbel with the translucency of a robust porter no doubt from the barrels . beer smells very oaky woody at first followed by a hint of raisins . slight sting at the end of the sniff warns the drinker of what is hidden inside . taste of the wood barrels is present throughout as well as a slight presence of a sambuca like licorice . incredibly malty as a brown ale should be but the barrel and high alcohol imparts a very dubbel quad like strength . eventually a tinge of raisin comes through from the aroma to act as a final vessel for the continuous alcohol flavor . the beer feels very full bodied from the malt and alcohol with a slight carbonation that fades quickly . definatley drink only one of these bad boys in a sitting with the strong alcohol being the only reason for the low score in drinkability but the flavor is delicious . i will be putting one of these in my cellar shortly .,palate,1.0,1
this one was surprisingly pretty good and a very drinkable stout . i was impressed with the dark reddish color and a great smell of milk chocolate at the pour . it has a nice taste with notes of milk and dark chocolate at the start and a toasted black coffee taste as it warms . the mouthfeel was a little on the watery side but i did n t feel like it ruined the experience . a very solid oatmeal stout for sure .,palate,0.6,1
a pours a dark copper color with a inch head that fades to a inch cap . lacing is fair . s smells of sweetness and spices . i am also getting a fruit aroma . pie like . t mild sweetness with pie like spices . there is a biscuit aftertaste . m this bottle was flat . this gave the beer a thick and somewhat unenjoyable mouthfeel . d i did n t like this one . i got this beer in a winter brews sampler pack on clearance . i have never seen this company s beer other than this one bottle but i would n t be interested in another .,palate,0.4,0
while leinenkugel s is not my favorite beer in the world i do admire them for what they do and how they do it mainly by not overdoing it . their fruit beers are definitely niche products and either liked or not liked but they are good for what they are . the appearance would put most guys off but girls love it . it is pink . the only beer i have ever seen pink . all the girls ooohed and ahhhhed when they saw it . the smell is good . i do not have a great sense of smell so i was not overpowered by it but i could see how some could be . it smells of berries . not too sweet but no beer smell that i could detect . taste was good for what it was . it was not a wine cooler or a soda pop miller chill . it had more beer taste than i thought it would and seemed well balance between the beer and berry tastes . again not really my thing but if i were at a picnic and handed one i would enjoy it . i found nothing special about the mouthfeel . it was very average . not slick not effervescent not slimy almost not there . more taste than mouthfeel . no afterburn either . probably the weakest thing about the beer . drinkability one is good maybe great depending on the day two would be o.k . but i do n t that anyone would wnat anymore than that . it is very low abv so it is quite manageable to move on to something else if desired . it is a decent simple beer to have as a break from the more complex stuff . just a frolic but still maybe memorable .,palate,0.4,0
purchased single bottle from martignetti s appearance decent looking foggy murky dark orange brown peach colord . not much head at all . pretty good lacing . smell lots of alcohol and zest . a candy like sweetness smell almost exaclty like strawberry twizzlers . intesesting scent . taste too sweet and syrupy with the alcohol packing quite a punch to boot . an overwhelming taste that does n t agree with me just a bit too harsh and sweet . it could be balanced better . more bitter and more of a hops presence . i like the thick syrupy mouthfeel as it s quite comforting but the taste gets old fast and just is n t complex . this could really be improved . overall i do n t have much experience with barley wines . this one is n t recommended and i d never try it again as it s too overwhelming and there s many other extreme beers i d chose over this .,palate,0.8,1
this was a terrible example of a plisner . too cloudy and not nearly enough hop profile . at first i wondered if the waitress had given me the wrong beer . i would have characterized it as a weak summer wheat beer had they not told me it was a plisner . there was nothing objectionable about the beer itself . i drank it all . it just was n t what a pilsner should be . l,palate,0.6,1
not bad for a world common lager . the brewery rep on the la constancia tour told us the other night that while this is their budget beer it is also the product with the largest percentage of malt and hops in it . she also said the brewery uses cane sugar as an adjunct as it s a local product . this poured with a large foamy frothy fluffy sudsy white head that lasts a while good lace and lots of small bubble trails . color is a clear pale yellow with lots of bubble trails . aroma is fresh beer some malt and hop . flavor is like aroma but sweetness comes out more but is thankfully tempered by some hop . had this can after it warmed a tad and the body got watery carbonation is ok . finish is like flavor with a slight metalic sweetness standing out . nonetheless it s one of the better beers of its class . i ll have more as long as they re cold .,palate,0.4,0